(LOCK THREAD) The LeBron James- 23-24 NBA Thread - 40K POINTS+(Part 1)(NO INSULTING)

Post #3021 » by **Fadeaway_J** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 1:08 am

Can't wait til these kinds of games are done with. :noway:

tone wone · Post #3022 » by **tone wone** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 1:47 am

3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams :lol:

PistolPeteJR · Post #3023 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 2:20 am

tone wone wrote:3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams

I think they needed to have those three games to be honest to help them rest a bit mentally, not to mention they were the last three games on a late-season East coast trip. Bodes well to help them rest and reset for Saturday at home vs the Cavs, as well as two more at home right after GS and MIN. All three will be big games.

Let’s see what Phoenix does tonight and Sacramento tomorrow…

nzahir · Post #3024 » by **nzahir** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 6:07 am

Crazy how we are winning so many games and not even moving up the standings

So its down to

Pels: Is Zion hurt now too? Finger injry and surprised he didnt get a small knee injury the least with that Gary Harris play. When will BI be back?

Suns: They seem to be getting so lucky with playing injured teams rn. Wolves have no KAT, Pels may not have Zion and or BI, maybe no Kawhi in their 2 games vs LAC, injured Kings, and then wolves again with maybe no KAT

Kings: They got a tough sxchedule left. I can see them legit winning 2 games from here (assumign Pels have at least Zion)

Mos_Heat · Post #3025 » by **Mos_Heat** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 6:24 am

Looks like they would have to win remaining games if they want to move up the standings. Crazy thing that even 6th place is still possible, tho pretty unlikely

What a weird season, they are 20-8 since Feb 1st(19-8 with Rui as a starter). +5.6 Net in non garbage minutes, that would be the 4th place for the whole season. Wonder how their off-season would look like, but I won't be against run it back with bench improvements type of scenario

nzahir · Post #3026 » by **nzahir** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 7:06 am

Mos_Heat wrote:Looks like they would have to win remaining games if they want to move up the standings. Crazy thing that even 6th place is still possible, tho pretty unlikely

What a weird season, they are 20-8 since Feb 1st(19-8 with Rui as a starter). +5.6 Net in non garbage minutes, that would be the 4th place for the whole season. Wonder how their off-season would look like, but I won't be against run it back with bench improvements type of scenario

This is probably their last summer to do anything if they want to contend

Lets see how the playoffs go with Dlo and Reaves in the backcourt

An issue against more physical teams is that its hard to have Dlo and Reaves close together

Say we want to close games between 1 of Reaves and Dlo and then Rui, Bron, and AD vs certain teams

Need 1 more guy is a solid defender but also not a liability like Vando

Its either go get an offensive star (if available) or get 2-3 upgrades (Upgrade Hayes for sure, have a pg or sg who can also close games, upgrade prince)

K9J · Post #3027 » by **K9J** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 10:53 am

If lakers win all there is a great shot to finish 6th.
Even with 1 lost its probable finish 7

The Master · Post #3028 » by **The Master** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 12:17 pm

Mos_Heat wrote:What a weird season, they are 20-8 since Feb 1st(19-8 with Rui as a starter). +5.6 Net in non garbage minutes, that would be the 4th place for the whole season. Wonder how their off-season would look like, but I won't be against run it back with bench improvements type of scenario

And they went from 9th seed to the 9th seed, what an improvement.

They'll go for a star if available, and if not, they'll be once again patient with some minor moves. I don't think a star will be available with all the assets that teams like OKC, Knicks or Spurs have.

rk2023 · Post #3029 » by **rk2023** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 2:50 pm

tone wone wrote:3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams

Hate to see that the Cavs are reeling into the playoffs, feel terrible for Mitchell most so. Should be a winnable game if they take care of business, that said.

rk2023 · Post #3030 » by **rk2023** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 2:52 pm

PistolPeteJR wrote:
tone wone wrote:3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams

I think they needed to have those three games to be honest to help them rest a bit mentally, not to mention they were the last three games on a late-season East coast trip. Bodes well to help them rest and reset for Saturday at home vs the Cavs, as well as two more at home right after GS and MIN. All three will be big games.

Let’s see what Phoenix does tonight and Sacramento tomorrow…

Pelis are right in the play-in mix as well now. There’s a lot going on to say the least

RCM88x · Post #3031 » by **RCM88x** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 2:54 pm

rk2023 wrote:
tone wone wrote:3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams

Hate to see that the Cavs are reeling into the playoffs, feel terrible for Mitchell most so. Should be a winnable game if they take care of business, that said.

If the Lakers don't blow the doors of the Cavs like any team with a pulse has done in the last few weeks that would be a bit of a red flag IMO.

Mos_Heat · Post #3032 » by **Mos_Heat** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 2:59 pm

RCM88x wrote:
rk2023 wrote:
tone wone wrote:3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams

Hate to see that the Cavs are reeling into the playoffs, feel terrible for Mitchell most so. Should be a winnable game if they take care of business, that said.

If the Lakers don't blow the doors of the Cavs like any team with a pulse has done in the last few weeks that would be a bit of a red flag IMO.

I feel like LAL and LAC always play bad when the game starts early

KembaWalker · Post #3033 » by **KembaWalker** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 3:04 pm

Pretty dangerous, unnecessary cheap shot. Not the type of decision making you like to see going into the postseason

Ian Scuffling · Post #3034 » by **Ian Scuffling** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 4:16 pm

LOL...Definitely, a bull play by Lebron, but not sure what that has to do with "Not the type of decision making you like to see going into the postseason". Most likely an in game retribution to a real or perceived shot by the other guy. Not a big deal at all.

PistolPeteJR · Post #3035 » by **PistolPeteJR** » Thu Apr 4, 2024 4:53 pm

RCM88x wrote:
rk2023 wrote:
tone wone wrote:3 terrible opponents in a row. Gonna be a culture shock when get back to playing real teams

Hate to see that the Cavs are reeling into the playoffs, feel terrible for Mitchell most so. Should be a winnable game if they take care of business, that said.

If the Lakers don't blow the doors of the Cavs like any team with a pulse has done in the last few weeks that would be a bit of a red flag IMO.

Those super early afternoon games (particularly on Saturdays) are killers. I wouldn't read too much into it.

letskissbro · Post #3036 » by **letskissbro** » Fri Apr 5, 2024 5:16 am

Ian Scuffling wrote:LOL...Definitely, a bull play by Lebron, but not sure what that has to do with "Not the type of decision making you like to see going into the postseason". Most likely an in game retribution to a real or perceived shot by the other guy. Not a big deal at all.

Avdija tried to murder him on the play before. LeBron has the right to defend himself :noway:

AmIWrongDude · Post #3037 » by **AmIWrongDude** » Fri Apr 5, 2024 5:40 am

KembaWalker wrote:Pretty dangerous, unnecessary cheap shot. Not the type of decision making you like to see going into the postseason

Totally agree LeBron should’ve been executed on the spot for….a run of the mill flagrant 1 elbow lol.

Soft

Mos_Heat · Post #3038 » by **Mos_Heat** » Fri Apr 5, 2024 6:15 am

First game after the long road trip usually goes bad, combined with early morining start looks like a scheduled loss

rk2023 · Post #3039 » by **rk2023** » Fri Apr 5, 2024 9:17 pm

Read on Twitter

Lebron’s Lakers / Cavs vs. Curry’s Warriors - it’s inevitable

nzahir · Post #3040 » by **nzahir** » Sat Apr 6, 2024 12:39 am

rk2023 wrote:

Read on Twitter

Lebron’s Lakers / Cavs vs. Curry’s Warriors - it’s inevitable

NO **** SGA OR JALEN WILLIAMS FOR OKC WTF!!!!!

Rooting for an OKC win, a boston win, a wolves win, and a mavs win (vs GS)

If we even make the playoffs we may end up with Denver in rd 1 b/c of this ****

We better get some all time luck in regards to injuries this playoff run (if we make it)