Thursday 2/6 NBA Game Thread

[Dr Aki]

SMH this game shouldn't be close

Well the 3s finally stopped falling, it was a nice 3.5 games of 50% shooting from distance, but it finally abandoned everyone not named Lebron and Gabe tonight

[xAIRNESSx]

The ball looked like it was out of Vincent’s hands at 16 which isn’t a violation.

The rule states the BALL has to advance over the midcourt line within 8 seconds. Should've been a violation.

This is what the rule states:

A team shall not be in continuous possession of a ball which is in its backcourt for more than 8 consecutive seconds.

[PistolPeteJR]

Chuck: “So close to my dream finish, Lakers to lose.”

Yeah, he’s not biased at all. This is the same guy that can’t stand Skip Bayless LOL.

[OkcSinceSGA]

Lakers fans write down what I’ve been saying the last few days so when I tell ignorant ass people in the playoffs this: no team in the league is equipped to deal with LeBron/Luka. He’s 40 and can literally flip a switch still any time. He’s getting a pissed off peak Luka who can drop 30/10/10 in his sleep. Lakers about to get nasty.

[Pantsman]

Bring Luka off the bench. LeBron doesn’t need him. He’s gone full thanos mode.

[AmIWrongDude]

Chuck: “So close to my dream finish, Lakers to lose.”

Yeah, he’s not biased at all. This is the same guy that can’t stand Skip Bayless LOL.

Chuck on suicide watch. Lakers win AND Bron had an epic game.

[Mr.Raptorsingh]

Lakers fans write down what I’ve been saying the last few days so when I tell ignorant ass people in the playoffs this: no team in the league is equipped to deal with LeBron/Luka. He’s 40 and can literally flip a switch still any time. He’s getting a pissed off peak Luka who can drop 30/10/10 in his sleep. Lakers about to get nasty.

They have a pathway to the Finals, if they can gel and stay healthy.

[JonathanK]

The ball looked like it was out of Vincent’s hands at 16 which isn’t a violation.

The rule states the BALL has to advance over the midcourt line within 8 seconds. Should've been a violation.

This is what the rule states:

A team shall not be in continuous possession of a ball which is in its backcourt for more than 8 consecutive seconds.

Before I explain to you why you're wrong, you should just stop and take the L now.

But you're actually proving your own point wrong. POSSESSION just means which team the ball belongs to, not necessarily literally that the Laker has to be HOLDING the ball. Your example of the ball being out of Vincent's hands doesn't change the possession. It's still Lakers possession, unless the Warriors gain possession of the ball. Seeing as how the Warriors did not gain possession, and though not specifically in Vincent's hands, it's still considered possession in the rule book.

Again, how is this rule that's been around for decades so unclear to you?!

[AleksandarN]

Podz sucks. All the dude does is flop.

Lol you know you got Austin on your team right?

You have Westbrick on yours.

You got Nurk as your only center. Traded both of your young centers under 25.

[Revived]

Curry gave it all Jimmy better help him

Curry blew about 3 or 4 point blank layups.

[The Master]

6-0 without AD/Luka since January, 8th best record in the NBA, 2 wins away from HCA: yeah, Lakers are legit, they basically made a playoff switch without Davis lately.

Vincent playing like a great role player again for two months now is huge for Lakers going forward.

[Ballerhogger]

Rockets lost agian 3 in a row

[JustBuzzin]

Lol you know you got Austin on your team right?

You have Westbrick on yours.

You got Nurk as your only center. Traded both of your young centers under 25.

My team is trash. I'm a Lakers bandwagon fan the rest of the season. See you in the playoffs champ.

[Revived]

LeBron is the GOAT no doubt

Longevity isn’t the only determination for GOAT status. They didn’t have the medical advances back in the 90s that they do today, that’s why you have players like LeBron, KD, Curry, Lillard CP3 etc all playing at pretty high levels even in their mid to late 30s.

[Ballerhogger]

Curry gave it all Jimmy better help him

Curry blew about 3 or 4 point blank layups.

Yea but was the only offense they had tonight

[Enso]

Damn hubie brown retiring

[Tracymcgoaty]

This **** Lebron James dude he is ridiculous fam.

I seriously wish he'd come into this league now just to see what kind of **** up statlines he'd put up.

42/17/8 is **** ridiculous. Dude might **** around and get player of the month at 40.

at 40!

[zimpy27]

Lakers fans write down what I’ve been saying the last few days so when I tell ignorant ass people in the playoffs this: no team in the league is equipped to deal with LeBron/Luka. He’s 40 and can literally flip a switch still any time. He’s getting a pissed off peak Luka who can drop 30/10/10 in his sleep. Lakers about to get nasty.

I usually like to err on pessimism but it's hard to imagine how you defend the Lakers if they are healthy.

[Homer38]

LeBron is the GOAT no doubt

Longevity isn’t the only determination for GOAT status. They didn’t have the medical advances back in the 90s that they do today, that’s why you have players like LeBron, KD, Curry, Lillard CP3 etc all playing at pretty high levels even in their mid to late 30s.

You know,the longevity is not the only argument for LBJ....

[Ballerhogger]

Ad didn’t play because abdomen? Is this new injury