2020-21 NBA Season Discussion

parsnips33 · Post #1281 » by **parsnips33** » Fri Feb 26, 2021 5:26 pm

bondom34 wrote:Speaking of defense, seeing SImmons tonight guarding Doncic was a sight. Other than a few minutes to start the 3rd he was in jail, genuinely fun to watch him on defense.

He was incredible, especially considering what Luka did to Kawhi and PG in the playoffs last year.

Post #1282 » by **bondom34** » Sat Feb 27, 2021 5:01 am

Read on Twitter

Oh.

Post #1283 » by **bondom34** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:42 am

Bidofo wrote:THE KNICKS ARE FUN TO WATCH AGAIN

This was posted January 4th when the Knicks were surprising teams by being not awful.

Here we are almost 2 months later (and I don't want to jinx it because its cool to see).

Spoiler:

Post #1284 » by **Texas Chuck** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:44 pm

so has literally every team in the East lost exactly 17 games?

Post #1285 » by **penbeast0** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 5:43 pm

Wiz 7-1 in last 8 games. Keep this up they may become relevant.

Statlanta · Post #1286 » by **Statlanta** » Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:51 pm

Russell Westbrook might have a limited jumpshot and a fast break mentality but he is a heck of a leader of men

Post #1287 » by **bondom34** » Mon Mar 1, 2021 5:58 am

Few wild endings today too.

And sorry pen, though the Wizards do at least seem to be a bit better than they were earlier, and hope they stick around. Seems from the outside at least they're playing better.

Oh and the Knicks now with a winning record and I believe a top 4 seed. As expected.

GSP · Post #1288 » by **GSP** » Wed Mar 3, 2021 8:48 pm

Read on Twitter

lol........this explains why Shaq was such a mediocre defender for most of his career. Also doesnt inspire thoughts on how his defense would look in todays league

Post #1289 » by **bondom34** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 1:12 am

TJ McConnell steals watch.

Post #1290 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 1:14 am

bondom34 wrote:TJ McConnell steals watch.

What the hell is going on in that game? :lol:

Post #1291 » by **bondom34** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 1:19 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
bondom34 wrote:TJ McConnell steals watch.

What the hell is going on in that game?

They're losing, I haven't even been watching but how the Cavs are getting pick-pocketed every possession and winning must be a sight.

parsnips33 · Post #1292 » by **parsnips33** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 2:41 am

Ben Simmons is something else on defense. Really glad the Sixers didn't split up him and Embiid, that combo is awesome

Post #1293 » by **bondom34** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 2:46 am

Decided to relax and watch AEW while I was working and this comeback surprised me.

Will say agree, I really like this Sixers group as a fan too. And Embiid had another MVP level performance.

Aside to this, but all-NBA teams should vote Jokic at PG because having one of him or Embiid not 1st team is criminal.

Post #1294 » by **bondom34** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 2:52 am

Also since I mentioned it and TNT did too, Shaq wrestled. He went through tables.

Read on Twitter

Post #1295 » by **Texas Chuck** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 3:10 am

Fadeaway_J wrote:
bondom34 wrote:TJ McConnell steals watch.

What the hell is going on in that game?

Did I read correctly that he had steals on 5 straight possessions? If that's correct, that's insane.

Krodis · Post #1296 » by **Krodis** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 6:50 pm

The Pelicans are .1 ortg shy of last years Mavericks’ record of 116.7. They’re also 6th in the league.

The Nets ORTG is a bewildering 119.1, even with Durant missing so much time.

The league is insane right now. Also James Harden is good.

Post #1297 » by **bondom34** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 7:11 pm

Krodis wrote:The Pelicans are .1 ortg shy of last years Mavericks’ record of 116.7. They’re also 6th in the league.

The Nets ORTG is a bewildering 119.1, even with Durant missing so much time.

The league is insane right now. Also James Harden is good.

League average O Rtg is up 1.4 points from just a year ago. Over 5 points in 5 years, with a few big leaps in there.

This might be related to a post a few days ago but:

bondom34 wrote:Few wild endings today too.

Seems like offenses are humming, and not sure if it's lack of fans or what b/c there haven't been other major changes in just an offseason, but it seems like maybe its helping some weird comebacks in games.

therealbig3 · Post #1298 » by **therealbig3** » Thu Mar 4, 2021 7:20 pm

I do think lack of fans plays a part, as does the continuing improvement and spamming of the 3pt shot. I do think they need to give some freedom back to the defenders at this point, even with something as simple as being more strict in terms of calling moving screens. That alone would help defenders a lot, as would not rewarding the offensive player for initiating contact on the perimeter.

Post #1299 » by **bondom34** » Fri Mar 5, 2021 5:38 am

2 unrelated points.

First wanted to post this to save it, looks like a comparison of all in 1 metrics and confirmed my suspicions on RAPTOR (generally don't buy any of the all in 1s w/ tracking data added like this):

Read on Twitter

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And second no clue if it holds but if the Jazz keep the 1 seed and Lakers/Clippers end up 3/4 or 4/3 and they still don't avoid one of them...oh man.

RCM88x · Post #1300 » by **RCM88x** » Fri Mar 5, 2021 3:08 pm

Monty Williams has to be the most underrated coach in the league right?