Around the NBA (Non-Celtics) 2020-21, Part 1

Fencer reregistered · Post #1241 » by **Fencer reregistered** » Wed Feb 3, 2021 11:18 pm

An article claiming Myles Turner finally got serious.

It also says Indy's defense is based on funneling everything to him, including by playing a lot of zone.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/30796482/pacers-center-myles-turner-wants-unseat-giannis-antetokounmpo-nba-defensive-player-year

Triple7 · Post #1242 » by **Triple7** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 2:19 am

That Porzingis flop lol.

zoyathedestroya · Post #1243 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 2:24 am

Myles Turner really filled up that box score against the Bucks. 2 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk, 2 stls. -32 in just 22 minutes.

Edug27 · Post #1244 » by **Edug27** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 2:35 am

London2Boston wrote:
Triple7 wrote:It’s sad watching Kyrie and Kemba, and you realize that Kemba is nowhere near the skills of Kyrie, in terms of shot creating and making. Kemba misses a whole lot of open shots.

We knew this already. But Tatum and Brown certainly wouldn’t be making the improvements they have if Kyrie was still here, so it balances out.

And that, my friends, is a fact.

GoCeltics123 · Post #1245 » by **GoCeltics123** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 7:11 am

Mentioned this in the PG thread, but is no one going to mention that the Heat are 7-14 and just lost at home to the **** Wizards?

grindtime22 · Post #1246 » by **grindtime22** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 7:20 am

GoCeltics123 wrote:Mentioned this in the PG thread, but is no one going to mention that the Heat are 7-14 and just lost at home to the **** Wizards?

Then we would have to talk about their GM and coach, who obviously need to go.

zoyathedestroya · Post #1247 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 7:21 am

GoCeltics123 wrote:Mentioned this in the PG thread, but is no one going to mention that the Heat are 7-14 and just lost at home to the **** Wizards?

Spoelstra for COY. Herro for ROY.

Post #1248 » by **Bleeding Green** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 8:08 am

Not really worth discussing bottom-feeder teams that traded their unprotected first round pick away to be honest. I blame Stevens and Ainge for the Heat's issues to be honest.

BK_2020 · Post #1249 » by **BK_2020** » Thu Feb 4, 2021 3:45 pm

zoyathedestroya wrote:Myles Turner really filled up that box score against the Bucks. 2 pts, 2 rebs, 1 ast, 1 blk, 2 stls. -32 in just 22 minutes.

Need to trade for him so we have a Giannis-stopper.....

zoyathedestroya · Post #1250 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 2:34 am

The Warriors are so fun to watch. They just need Draymond and Curry to be on the floor for that offense to hum. These randos are scoring at will via their ball movement.

robdog_5 · Post #1251 » by **robdog_5** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 3:20 am

Kelly Oubre 40 pts. 7 for 10 on threes

playa-hater · Post #1252 » by **playa-hater** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 3:24 am

As I mentioned in the general Forum, I will say it here. I have never ever seen a lazier do nothing player when he doesn't have the ball in his hands than Luka Doncic. And I watch the games. Literally just stands there and watches his teammates on offense and defense. Gave up 150 points to the under-maned Warriors.

When your so called "superstar" gives ZERO effort, especially on defense, how does anyone expect your teammates to try hard enough.

Tatum will be a great 2 way player for the next 10+ years. Luka is the bad shooting J Harden with Trae Young defense.

Give me Tatum now and every day going forward over Luka.

zoyathedestroya · Post #1253 » by **zoyathedestroya** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 4:59 am

I only caught portions of the game (Simmons-less Sixers lost to Blazers without Dame and CJ), but I forgot how effective Kanter can be against Embiid. No one can stop Embiid, but Kanter being physical without fouling bothers him. And he ends up settling for jumpers. He still scored 37 points but I think most of those came when Kanter sat and they had Giles + randos guarding him. Thompson should take notes for when we face the Sixers again.

Post #1254 » by **Parliament10** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 6:45 pm

Read on Twitter

Dellavedova considering retirement. He's only 30.
But, them concussions are tough.

FlatearthZorro · Post #1255 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 7:02 pm

playa-hater wrote:As I mentioned in the general Forum, I will say it here. I have never ever seen a lazier do nothing player when he doesn't have the ball in his hands than Luka Doncic. And I watch the games. Literally just stands there and watches his teammates on offense and defense. Gave up 150 points to the under-maned Warriors.

When your so called "superstar" gives ZERO effort, especially on defense, how does anyone expect your teammates to try hard enough.

Tatum will be a great 2 way player for the next 10+ years. Luka is the bad shooting J Harden with Trae Young defense.

Give me Tatum now and every day going forward over Luka.

I said that many times, and it's funny cause Tatum is scoring the same amount of points as well. Luka is still good, but the Mavs need a better supporting cast.

I see a lots of people discussing the Heat. I said it before, I'll say it again- flash in a pan. Dragic was averaging over 20 pts a game against us. Herro was shooting the 3 over .400. So was Robinson(that's kinda standard for him tho).

Post #1256 » by **darrendaye** » Fri Feb 5, 2021 9:58 pm

Brought to you with no further comment.

Read on Twitter

DoubleHappiness · Post #1257 » by **DoubleHappiness** » Sat Feb 6, 2021 12:56 am

Nets defense looks comically bad tonight (KD didn't start).

playa-hater · Post #1258 » by **playa-hater** » Sat Feb 6, 2021 7:06 am

my WTH boxscore stat of the night!

Al Horford with 26 7 and 8 asts?? 3 for 6 from 3.

My trade suggestion for the night. TT + Teague for Big Al and George Hill. Of course we waste the TPE and have to give up 2 2nds

do it or just shoot me?? 8-)

Fierce1 · Post #1259 » by **Fierce1** » Sat Feb 6, 2021 4:45 pm

Read on Twitter

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jmr07019 · Post #1260 » by **jmr07019** » Sat Feb 6, 2021 5:10 pm

Crazy that Pistons let both Wood and Kennard leave in the same offseason.