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Post#21 » by PistolPeteJR » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:22 am

Saw this coming for LeBron tbh. Long rests don’t bode well for him at this age.
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Post#22 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:27 am

Just blew 4 bunnies in a row in the paint. He definitely ain't right.
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Post#23 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:28 am

Good lord is it good to finally have a high volume 3pt shooter on this team. Just makes the games so much easier.
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Post#24 » by RRR3 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:28 am

3-14 he should stop shooting
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Post#25 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:29 am

PistolPeteJR wrote:Saw this coming for LeBron tbh. Long rests don’t bode well for him at this age.


The ASG came after a 3 day rest and he looked great in it. This game is coming after 3 days off too. Don't think it's the time off.
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Post#26 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:31 am

RRR3 wrote:3-14 he should stop shooting


He's missing shots he normally makes. Lack of burst/lift in the paint mostly.
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Post#27 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:36 am

So much easier for this team to rattle off runs now because they can get stops and have NBA-level spacing on the floor.
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Post#28 » by Kingdibs19 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:38 am

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Post#29 » by homecourtloss » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:38 am

IG2 wrote:So much easier for this team to rattle off runs now because they can get stops and have NBA-level spacing on the floor.


This team has multiple defensive units that can also shoot. In the last two games that they have played with LeBron, you’ve had some poor shooting and now LeBron playing poorly, bu5 you’ve had multiple 10 point runs. If LeBron gets himself into playoff shape, and Davis plays anything like you did earlier, this is a very very dangerous team.
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Post#30 » by PistolPeteJR » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:39 am

IG2 wrote:
PistolPeteJR wrote:Saw this coming for LeBron tbh. Long rests don’t bode well for him at this age.


The ASG came after a 3 day rest and he looked great in it. This game is coming after 3 days off too. Don't think it's the time off.


I don’t think using the ASG as a marker is wise.
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Post#31 » by dcstanley » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:40 am

4/18 so far and the team still looks capable
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Post#32 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:41 am

PistolPeteJR wrote:
I don’t think using the ASG as a marker is wise.


Just referring to how he was moving in that game.
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Post#33 » by IG2 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 4:45 am

They cannot rebound to save their life in this game. Only reason this isn't a 20+ point game.
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Post#34 » by Mos_Heat » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:08 am

Don't remember the last time him shooting so badly on a this volume
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Post#35 » by homecourtloss » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:10 am

Who was it that said LeBron was the “limited center whisperer”? :lol: This might be the first time I’ve ever seen Bamba actually make multiple rotations correctly and confidently and get into defensive positioning. He’s also making three-pointers. Imagine if they turned this guy around, got him into shape…what an absolute steal he would be. The tears would be glorious LMAO

Mos_Heat wrote:Don't remember the last time him shooting so badly on a this volume


He usually stops putting up shots. Doncic, Giannis, Embiid, etc., can have trash nights but will also get like 15 FTs to make up for it.
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Post#36 » by jalengreen » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:13 am

Mos_Heat wrote:Don't remember the last time him shooting so badly on a this volume


5/20 (25%) rn. Hasn't shot <30% since April 1st 2018 versus the Mavericks by my count

Haven't checked other stars but that feels impressive
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Post#37 » by xb3at band1tx » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:17 am

Y'all were not kidding about how potent Bron can be with shooters. Him and AD shot awful, played below 30 min, and still blew em out. Wow.
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Post#38 » by rk2023 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:20 am

PistolPeteJR wrote:Saw this coming for LeBron tbh. Long rests don’t bode well for him at this age.


This has been a noticeable trend too, being a momentum player and having rough “first games back”. Can’t really complain whatsoever given the score. In fact, I’m very thrilled that we can afford a quiet night from James/Davis and still be up 20+ points.
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Post#39 » by thebigbird » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:28 am

Pre-trade - 0 games under 30 minutes.
Post-trade - 2 games under 30 minutes (in 2 games).
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Post#40 » by rk2023 » Fri Feb 24, 2023 5:31 am

thebigbird wrote:Pre-trade - 0 games under 30 minutes.
Post-trade - 2 games under 30 minutes (in 2 games).


Depth and support, in a nutshell.
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