Around the NBA (Non-Celtics) 2019-2020, Part 2 – "The Bubble Bunch"

Post #81 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 6:04 am

Kemba For Three wrote:Wow.

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That podcast with Rozier was a great listen. Terry doesn't strike me as the smartest guy, but he's so genuine and candid. Thanks for sharing.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #82 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 3:20 pm

Knicks and Wolves both trying to get D-Lo from the Warriors. Trade deadline is starting to heat up.

Green89 · Post #83 » by **Green89** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 5:15 pm

NBatv was drooling over Toronto almost like the media was the last few years over Philly. Too bad they failed to point out that during this 11 game win streak they are on, they only played two teams over .500. :lol:

3D Chess · Post #84 » by **3D Chess** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 5:34 pm

Green89 wrote:NBatv was drooling over Toronto almost like the media was the last few years over Philly. Too bad they failed to point out that during this 11 game win streak they are on, they only played two teams over .500.

We have lost games to some terrible teams this season. Winning 11 straight, factoring in travel, B2Bs, injuries etc. is a good achievement no matter who you play.

GoCeltics123 · Post #85 » by **GoCeltics123** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 5:36 pm

3D Chess wrote:
Green89 wrote:NBatv was drooling over Toronto almost like the media was the last few years over Philly. Too bad they failed to point out that during this 11 game win streak they are on, they only played two teams over .500.

We have lost games to some terrible teams this season. Winning 11 straight, factoring in travel, B2Bs, injuries etc. is a good achievement no matter who you play.

Never easy to win 11 straight in the NBA, no matter who they're playing.

Toronto is the best in the East (not named Milwaukee) at winning the games they should. They've had like 2 bad losses all season, despite the injuries and all.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #86 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 6:18 pm

Toronto is good. Well-coached team who plays hard. Other than Lowry acting like he's never fouled anyone during his whole career, that whole team is pretty likable. I wouldn't be shocked if they stunned Milwaukee again. At the very least, they will push that series to 6-7 if they face each other.

Post #87 » by **Darthlukey** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 9:21 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Toronto is good. Well-coached team who plays hard. Other than Lowry acting like he's never fouled anyone during his whole career, that whole team is pretty likable. I wouldn't be shocked if they stunned Milwaukee again. At the very least, they will push that series to 6-7 if they face each other.

How does Siakim match up with Giannis? I havent watched them go head to head at all

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #88 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 9:30 pm

Darthlukey wrote:
CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Toronto is good. Well-coached team who plays hard. Other than Lowry acting like he's never fouled anyone during his whole career, that whole team is pretty likable. I wouldn't be shocked if they stunned Milwaukee again. At the very least, they will push that series to 6-7 if they face each other.

How does Siakim match up with Giannis? I havent watched them go head to head at all

He's got the size and length to slow him down, but the key really is Ibaka or Gasol having the ability to know when to form a wall.

Post #89 » by **Darthlukey** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 9:36 pm

CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:
Darthlukey wrote:
CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Toronto is good. Well-coached team who plays hard. Other than Lowry acting like he's never fouled anyone during his whole career, that whole team is pretty likable. I wouldn't be shocked if they stunned Milwaukee again. At the very least, they will push that series to 6-7 if they face each other.

How does Siakim match up with Giannis? I havent watched them go head to head at all

He's got the size and length to slow him down, but the key really is Ibaka or Gasol having the ability to know when to form a wall.

Yeah, the help defence is crucial. I just seem to recall last season the Raptors having no chance until Kawhi starting guarding Giannis straight up. Wondered if Siakim had improved significantly since last ECF

24istheLAW · Post #90 » by **24istheLAW** » Mon Feb 3, 2020 11:59 pm

"Knicks 'Hell-Bent' on Keeping Marcus Morris"

:rofl:

Post #91 » by **SuperDeluxe** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 12:08 am

24istheLAW wrote:"Knicks 'Hell-Bent' on Keeping Marcus Morris"

They don't have enough power forwards nor leaders by example, so Marcus Morris is a keeper for them.

Post #92 » by **Darth Celtic** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 12:32 am

Tried to get prok to bet with me because he said with Kyrie they would win at at 85% pace and end with 50 wins, but not with him out. I said "ok, then if the nets finish the season with 85% win rate in games Kyrie does play in, you win". He didn't accept.

Celts17Pride · Post #93 » by **Celts17Pride** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 12:33 am

Philly vs Miami tonight. Someone has to lose right?

31to6 · Post #94 » by **31to6** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 1:57 am

Celts17Pride wrote:Philly vs Miami tonight. Someone has to lose right?

Why not both?

fbalmeida · Post #95 » by **fbalmeida** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 2:16 am

Darthlukey wrote:
CeltsfanSinceBirth wrote:Toronto is good. Well-coached team who plays hard. Other than Lowry acting like he's never fouled anyone during his whole career, that whole team is pretty likable. I wouldn't be shocked if they stunned Milwaukee again. At the very least, they will push that series to 6-7 if they face each other.

How does Siakim match up with Giannis? I havent watched them go head to head at all

Not too well. We've played once post-Kawhi. They blew us away in the 1st quarter. Then Nurse flipped the switch and set Anunoby as the main defender on Giannis. Giannis kept getting his, but things got better with OG on him with the Raptors outscoring them 88-79 in the remaining three quarters. Lost by 10 in the end.

Can't wait to play them again.

Ill News · Post #96 » by **Ill News** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 2:58 am

Sixers just gave up 81 points in the 2nd half to the Heat. What happened to their "elite" defense? :lol:

itrsteve · Post #97 » by **itrsteve** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 3:08 am

Man, I ignored the rest of the NBA for the ATL game. That’s a great prime time meltdown.

Also, Miami is scary.

Theocy · Post #98 » by **Theocy** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 3:18 am

itrsteve wrote:Man, I ignored the rest of the NBA for the ATL game. That’s a great prime time meltdown.

Also, Miami is scary.

I would prefer a miami match up rather than raptors to be honest. But yeah true they are a good well coached team.

Philly is just on a decline these days. The whole Al, Jojo, and Simmons dynamic doesn't work.

Maybe it will - they could really have another gear and they might go on a long run to close the gap but still they seem dysfunctional.

Post #99 » by **K For Three** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 7:11 am

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Andrew McCeltic · Post #100 » by **Andrew McCeltic** » Tue Feb 4, 2020 10:01 am

With Doncic out tonight, here's Porzingis' line against the Pacers:

38 points, 12 boards, 10-20 shooting, 6-13 from 3, 12-12 FTs, 0 assists, 0 blocks, 1 steal, 1 turnover

He keeps getting stronger, he can be a 20-12-2 guy at minimum.. and he drew virtually all of those fouls attacking the basket with the dribble like a guard

And Dallas got him in a trade for jack crap