Wednesday 3/12 NBA Game Thread

Post #1 » by **bisme37** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 5:33 pm

It's a 9 game Wednesday featuring a pretty cool doubleheader on ESPN if you're into that sort of thing

- #1 in West Thunder visit defending champion Celtics on ESPN - BOS going for 6th straight win, OKC has won 8 of 9 - The only 2 teams in top 5 on both ends of the floor - Both looking to officially clinch a playoff spot tonight

- #2 vs #7 in West as Nuggets host Wolves on ESPN - West semis rematch from last season - Both teams 6-4 in last 10, but MIN have won 5 in a row

- Plus Spurs vs Mavs in Texas showdown, Knicks visit Blazers, Rockets host Suns, and other stuff wow this is nuts you guys

Post #2 » by **bisme37** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 5:35 pm

Jalen Williams is out for OKC

KP has been upgraded to questionable with his viral illness. Tatum and Brown are questionable as well but I think they play.

Update: KP out. Jays wil play.

Read on Twitter

Ruma85 · Post #3 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 5:57 pm

bisme37 wrote:It's a 9 game Wednesday featuring a pretty cool doubleheader on ESPN if you're into that sort of thing

- #1 in West Thunder visit defending champion Celtics on ESPN - BOS going for 6th straight win, OKC has won 8 of 9 - The only 2 teams in top 5 on both ends of the floor - Both looking to officially clinch a playoff spot tonight

- #2 vs #7 in West as Nuggets host Wolves on ESPN - West semis rematch from last season - Both teams 6-4 in last 10, but MIN have won 5 in a row

- Plus Spurs vs Mavs in Texas showdown, Knicks visit Blazers, Rockets host Suns, and other stuff wow this is nuts you guys

Thank you Bisme37, I just woke up to do it, cheers again.

SlimShady83 · Post #4 » by **SlimShady83** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:13 pm

Let's go; Raps, OKC, Hornets, Mavs, Mem, Pel, Heat, Knicks, Wolves.

Ruma85 · Post #5 » by **Ruma85** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:28 pm

Time to get excited for that Raptors vs Sixers game, :nod:

Johnny Tomala · Post #6 » by **Johnny Tomala** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 6:51 pm

Celtics, Heat, Rockets, Mavericks, Nuggets.

jordanwilliams6 · Post #7 » by **jordanwilliams6** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:49 pm

This Raptors v Sixers game is truly disgusting when there's still more than 20 games left in the season.

Raptors are missing Barnes, Barrett, Ingram, Dick, Quickley, Agbajiu & a bunch of others.

Sixers are missing Embiid, Geroge, Maxey, Lowry and possibly a few more.

Backcountry · Post #8 » by **Backcountry** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 8:53 pm

Ruma85 wrote:Time to get excited for that Raptors vs Sixers game,

They really need to come up with a way, not to punish, but to unreward tanking teams. These games are almost unwatchable due to the number of players "resting" or nursing minor ailments, making the lineups look more like G-league games than the NBA.

For comparison of different sports, I watched Simon Benoit of the Maple Leafs reset his own dislocated thumb while in the penalty box the other night. He finished the game and won't miss any time...

ryan in Maine · Post #9 » by **ryan in Maine** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 9:05 pm

Post #10 » by **oldncreaky** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:39 pm

Backcountry wrote:
Ruma85 wrote:Time to get excited for that Raptors vs Sixers game,

They really need to come up with a way, not to punish, but to unreward tanking teams. These games are almost unwatchable due to the number of players "resting" or nursing minor ailments, making the lineups look more like G-league games than the NBA.

For comparison of different sports, I watched Simon Benoit of the Maple Leafs reset his own dislocated thumb while in the penalty box the other night. He finished the game and won't miss any time...

Both teams' lineup will have as many GLeaguers as NBA players

It would be fair if they cut the ticket prices in half

RunOKC · Post #11 » by **RunOKC** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:14 pm

Got a feeling the C's are about to blow us out tonight

Good luck

DutchCanuck · Post #12 » by **DutchCanuck** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:16 pm

RAPS SIXERS AN ALL OUT BANGER WHAT A SET OF LINEUPS CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE POPCORN OUT FOR THIS ONE.

whatisacenter · Post #13 » by **whatisacenter** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:18 pm

good games on ESPN tonight!

zeebneeb · Post #14 » by **zeebneeb** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:22 pm

Backcountry wrote:
Ruma85 wrote:Time to get excited for that Raptors vs Sixers game,

They really need to come up with a way, not to punish, but to unreward tanking teams. These games are almost unwatchable due to the number of players "resting" or nursing minor ailments, making the lineups look more like G-league games than the NBA.

For comparison of different sports, I watched Simon Benoit of the Maple Leafs reset his own dislocated thumb while in the penalty box the other night. He finished the game and won't miss any time...

Its super easy, but they will have to fight with the players association. If a player doesn't play, unless they are actually injured/sick/family emergency, they don't get payed, or get docked a percentage of their pay.

I believe this move is in the best interest for the fans, league, and players long-term.

azcatz11 · Post #15 » by **azcatz11** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:27 pm

Celtic fans - we ride tonight!!
#InTatumITrust

BigDan245 · Post #16 » by **BigDan245** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:43 pm

OKC has lost like 2 games in a month and they've lost ground on the Cavs....Crazy.

Exp0sed · Post #17 » by **Exp0sed** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:46 pm

that 2nd 3 chucked early in the clock by JT is exactly why he isn't a real superstar player

all that experience, why would you take that shot down 0-5 in that moment..awful shot. just not smart enough.

Handlez · Post #18 » by **Handlez** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:47 pm

Can SGA take the MVP back tonight?

Possible finals matchup.

BigDan245 · Post #19 » by **BigDan245** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:49 pm

Just taking OKC off the dribble all night is a decision

Himothy Duncan · Post #20 » by **Himothy Duncan** » Wed Mar 12, 2025 11:52 pm

Damn Shai cooked Jaylen on that drive, sheesh.

Who wins?