Thursday 1/23 NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Spurs
12
16%
vs Pacers (In Paris)
3
4%
Heat
2
3%
@ Bucks
10
14%
Mavs
2
3%
@ Thunder
11
15%
Kings
2
3%
@ Nuggets
11
15%
Celtics
14
19%
@ Lakers
7
9%
 
Total votes: 74

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Thursday 1/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#1 » by bisme37 » Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:47 pm

Sacre bleu you guys we've got Wemby in Paris and a Rivals Week doubleheader this is unbelievable

- Spurs battle Pacers in an NBA Paris game on NBATV
- Tatum and the Celtics visit Bron and the rival Lakers on TNT
- Bucks go for 5 in a row, host Heat on TNT - Butler suspended - game starts an hour later, now at 8:30pm ET
- #4 in West Nuggets host surging Kings with both on 3 game win streaks
- SGA coming off monster game, OKC takes on Kyrie and the Mavs
- I hope you enjoy the big games




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Re: Thursday 1/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#2 » by Castle Black » Thu Jan 23, 2025 4:55 pm

The prodigal son returns home! Looking forward to this one, even though we’re probably going to lose lol.

Pacers have won 9 of their last 11 and the Spurs are have lost 6 of their last 7. I’m here for it either way. GSG.

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Post#3 » by Castle Black » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:03 pm

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Post#4 » by JustBuzzin » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:13 pm

Lakers vs Celtics on TNT what a time to be ALIVE!
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Post#5 » by Castle Black » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:23 pm

Myles Turner is my guy cause he's a Longhorn, but what on earth is that outfit :lol:

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Post#6 » by UcanUwill » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:35 pm

I just today realized why Paris Euroleague team played yesterday, Euroleague is usually Thursdays and Fridays. I will Watch Euroleague games at that time, but I will check what his happening in a Paris game as well.
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Post#7 » by UcanUwill » Thu Jan 23, 2025 5:37 pm

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Post#8 » by SlimShady83 » Thu Jan 23, 2025 6:51 pm

Let's go; Pacers, Magic Bucks, Hawks, OKC, Kings, Bulls, Clippers.


What are the drinking games for Lakers/Celtics ? :)

1) amount of times Bron complains?
2) amount of made 3's by the Celtics?
:lol:

Need a few drinks today and what a better way to celebrate then classic rival game :)

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Post#9 » by phanman » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:10 pm

This is some hype intro music for the Spurs. How the hell did they not announce Wemby last though :lol:
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Post#10 » by G R E Y » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:10 pm

LFG!

GSG!!!!!!!
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Post#11 » by SlimShady83 » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:17 pm

With Wemby already shooting a lot of threes, would you guys ever get another BIG along side of Wemby and push him to the 4 spot having twin towers again?
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Re: Thursday 1/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#12 » by Castle Black » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:24 pm

Spurs undersized in this matchup as usual. Their lineup is so much bigger/longer than ours. One of the main reasons we're such a poor defensive team right now outside of Wemby and Castle.
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Post#13 » by Castle Black » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:28 pm

Wemby showed his ridiculous versatility on those back-to-back plays. Locks down a perimeter defender and forces the turnover, and then led the fast break and finishes it with a lob to Castle for the easy finish.
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Post#14 » by phanman » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:28 pm

Is it just me or does anybody else confuse Vassell and Castle on the court, g'damn those haircuts are throwing me off
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Post#15 » by itsxtray » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:29 pm

SlimShady83 wrote:With Wemby already shooting a lot of threes, would you guys ever get another BIG along side of Wemby and push him to the 4 spot having twin towers again?

Yep, double big is still viable, just look at the Cavs. Okc is probably going to try to make it work as well. As long as the offense is viable they're shouldn't be any problems.
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Post#16 » by Bornstellar » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:38 pm

I'm glad the Victor actually attempts heaves at the end of quarters instead of worrying about his % like the vast majority of star players do
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Post#17 » by Castle Black » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:55 pm

Pacers doubling Wemby on every post possession now. Guys need to cut to the basket when they do that.
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Re: Thursday 1/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#18 » by G R E Y » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:57 pm

Wemby understanding the assignment within the assignment and putting on a show.

LOVE IT.

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Re: Thursday 1/23 NBA Game Thread 

Post#19 » by pillwenney » Thu Jan 23, 2025 7:58 pm

Yikes. In Denver on the second night of a back to back. I'll be thrilled if we can put up a fight, and if we somehow win, I'm throwing a party.
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Post#20 » by Mavrelous » Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:01 pm

Good game in Paris...
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