Friday 10/25 NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Hornets
14
9%
@ Hawks
18
11%
Pacers
13
8%
@ Knicks
24
15%
Grizzlies
12
8%
@ Rockets
16
10%
Warriors
22
14%
@ Jazz
6
4%
Suns
20
13%
@ Lakers
12
8%
 
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Re: Friday 10/25 NBA Game Thread 

Post#341 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:28 am

You tell Lebron to play in the post triple threat and he'll play til 45.
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Post#342 » by SkyBill40 » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:29 am

Shades of last season for the Suns. It just goes to show that this experiment with Durant and Beal isn't going to work and never will. I don't know what it'll take for Ishbia to swallow that plate of crow he's made for himself, but he better start chewing.

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Re: Friday 10/25 NBA Game Thread 

Post#343 » by Ballerhogger » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:29 am

The bucks lost is interesting one but it’s very early Gianni’s went off
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Post#344 » by thelead » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:30 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Jordan Hawkins having his best game as a pro.

How’s his defense been? That was my only concern for him coming out of college. I had no doubt about his shot.
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Post#345 » by Mamba Mentality » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:30 am

Solid ass game from EVERYONE except D Lo. He needs to stick around and get some shots up until the lights go off in Crypto.
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Post#346 » by Mr Puddles » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:32 am

Suns still have many of the same problems at last season. They've looked pretty bad now against two opponents that will likely not be around when the playoffs come around. Still too soft inside, still don't know how to incorporate three scorers.

It's early in the season but the Lakers, Clippers and Portland are the only bad teams the Suns will be facing in the first 10 games so these type of games are must wins if you don't want to start the season with a negative win record.
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Post#347 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:33 am

thelead wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Jordan Hawkins having his best game as a pro.

How’s his defense been? That was my only concern for him coming out of college. I had no doubt about his shot.


Portland's backcourt is kind of a work in progress, so it's hard to say. They haven't put a ton of pressure on him on that end.
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Post#348 » by Dr Aki » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:33 am

1st time in 13 years that the Lakers start 2-0 to start the season
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Post#349 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:33 am

Royce Seething that a white boy from Arkansas took his lunch money and his girl.

another hugeeeee W. Man i know it's only 2 games in...But **** Darvin Ham. All i wanna say.
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Post#350 » by thelead » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:34 am

Mr Puddles wrote:Suns still have many of the same problems at last season. They've looked pretty bad now against two opponents that will likely not be around when the playoffs come around. Still too soft inside, still don't know how to incorporate three scorers.

It's early in the season but the Lakers, Clippers and Portland are the only bad teams the Suns will be facing in the first 10 games so these type of games are must wins if you don't want to start the season with a negative win record.

Lakers are not a bad team the way JJ has AD playing.
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Post#351 » by Tor_Raps » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:34 am

Pelicans aren't seriously trying to win with Theis as their starting Center right? Lol
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Post#352 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:34 am

Ingram and Simons share a baby mother, so of course Brandon wants to hit a GW winner on him.
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Post#353 » by HardenGoat » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:35 am

Ballerhogger wrote:Suns have no big man for defense and small guards .

No shooting center also. Kills the spacing. They did better since playing Durant at the five but he’s not quite physical enough to stop the paint scoring. More of a small ball lineup but it wears him down more in that capacity.
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Post#354 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:36 am

Pels win. Great comeback down several players.
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Post#355 » by Mr Puddles » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:37 am

thelead wrote:
Mr Puddles wrote:Suns still have many of the same problems at last season. They've looked pretty bad now against two opponents that will likely not be around when the playoffs come around. Still too soft inside, still don't know how to incorporate three scorers.

It's early in the season but the Lakers, Clippers and Portland are the only bad teams the Suns will be facing in the first 10 games so these type of games are must wins if you don't want to start the season with a negative win record.

Lakers are not a bad team the way JJ has AD playing.


I'm not sold on them, but like everyone else I've been wrong plenty times before so time will tell. I didn't see anything tonight that made me think they're any good - this is the same type of play from the Suns that I saw all last season when lottery teams were spanking them left and right.
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Post#356 » by thelead » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:37 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Ingram and Simons share a baby mother, so of course Brandon wants to hit a GW winner on him.

WHAT?!? :lol:

I can’t believe ish like that is normal in the world of entertainment.
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Post#357 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:39 am

Tor_Raps wrote:Pelicans aren't seriously trying to win with Theis as their starting Center right? Lol


Through two games, Yves Missi has been a difference maker rim running, contesting shots at the rim and rebounding. If this isn't a fluke, they might be able to get away with him and Theis for a season.
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Post#358 » by Mamba Mentality » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:39 am

Mr Puddles wrote:Suns still have many of the same problems at last season. They've looked pretty bad now against two opponents that will likely not be around when the playoffs come around. Still too soft inside, still don't know how to incorporate three scorers.

It's early in the season but the Lakers, Clippers and Portland are the only bad teams the Suns will be facing in the first 10 games so these type of games are must wins if you don't want to start the season with a negative win record.


It’s okay to **** on your own team, but don’t discredit and compare us to the Clippers. We just came back from a 22 point deficit, I hate to break it to you but no crappy team is doing that.
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Post#359 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:39 am

thelead wrote:
Chuck Everett wrote:Ingram and Simons share a baby mother, so of course Brandon wants to hit a GW winner on him.

WHAT?!? :lol:

I can’t believe ish like that is normal in the world of entertainment.


She definitely has a type. Two sleepy-ass looking dudes.
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Re: Friday 10/25 NBA Game Thread 

Post#360 » by Dr Aki » Sat Oct 26, 2024 4:41 am

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