Wednesday 3/29 NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Heat
2
2%
@ Knicks
19
19%
Mavs
5
5%
@ Sixers
14
14%
Lakers
11
11%
@ Bulls
8
8%
Clippers
3
3%
@ Grizzlies
17
17%
Wolves
6
6%
@ Suns
16
16%
 
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Wednesday 3/29 NBA Game Thread 

Post#1 » by bisme37 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:55 pm

10 games on ESPN and League Pass!
▪️ KD expected to make Suns debut vs. surging Wolves
▪️ Top 2 scorers Luka, Embiid face off
▪️ #2 Grizz seeks 8 straight, battle #5 Clips

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Post#2 » by Mickey8 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 3:58 pm

I wonder if duffy duck is playing tonight.
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Post#3 » by Wolfgang630 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:39 pm

So many big games I don’t even know where to start,,,will Embiid play today is a big question
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Post#4 » by KnicksGadfly » Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:04 pm

Dallas, take my energy!

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Post#5 » by Wolfgang630 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:07 pm

Knicks should take care of Miami.
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Post#6 » by nbafan38 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 5:43 pm

Critical Games for seeding/playoffs

Lakers at Bulls
Mavericks at 76ers
Heat at Knicks
Clippers at Grizzlies
Timberwolves at Suns

Oh wow didn't realize those were the exact 5 games you listed.
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Post#7 » by UcanUwill » Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:04 pm

nbafan38 wrote:Critical Games for seeding/playoffs

Lakers at Bulls
Mavericks at 76ers
Heat at Knicks
Clippers at Grizzlies
Timberwolves at Suns

Oh wow didn't realize those were the exact 5 games you listed.


Lets go Bulls
Sad one of those will W, would rather both L, very unlikable.
Lets go Knicks
Lets go Grizzlies
Lets go Suns
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Post#8 » by Wallace_Wallace » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:01 pm

This may be a great night for the Suns. KD's home debut against the Wolves (likely a win), compounded by possible losses Clippers/Lakers/Mavericks, on the road against playoff opponents. Memphis has been on fire ever since Morant's absence. The Mavs' interior is Wood/Powell/McGee, so I'm guessing Embiid's calf would magically heal against Dallas. Chicago has been playing well recently as, sitting at 36-39 coming a road win against the Lakers.. It could put more separation for Phoenix as a the 4th seed.
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Post#9 » by zeebneeb » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:17 pm

The horror show of a season for Piston fans is getting closer to being over. Hoping for a win from either the Rockets or Spurs to widen the gap to ensure the Pistons can't pick lower then 5.

It is the only thing us poor bastards have to look forward to.

I wonder how good OKC would have been this year with a healthy Chet. People seem to have forgotten he is another 7+ footer with gaurd skills.
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Post#10 » by The High Cyde » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:39 pm

zeebneeb wrote:The horror show of a season for Piston fans is getting closer to being over. Hoping for a win from either the Rockets or Spurs to widen the gap to ensure the Pistons can't pick lower then 5.

It is the only thing us poor bastards have to look forward to.

I wonder how good OKC would have been this year with a healthy Chet. People seem to have forgotten he is another 7+ footer with gaurd skills.

Dude what’s up with Cade? I’ve been out of the loop with the Pistons, so forgive me, but was he shut down to tank or is his injury just that serious? He’ll be back next year though right?
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Post#11 » by KnicksGadfly » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:40 pm

zeebneeb wrote:The horror show of a season for Piston fans is getting closer to being over. Hoping for a win from either the Rockets or Spurs to widen the gap to ensure the Pistons can't pick lower then 5.


I've accepted that the Knicks will never tank, but it's very surprising to me that a lot of people who argue against tanking don't really get this point.
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Post#12 » by Wallace_Wallace » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:43 pm

The High Cyde wrote:
zeebneeb wrote:The horror show of a season for Piston fans is getting closer to being over. Hoping for a win from either the Rockets or Spurs to widen the gap to ensure the Pistons can't pick lower then 5.

It is the only thing us poor bastards have to look forward to.

I wonder how good OKC would have been this year with a healthy Chet. People seem to have forgotten he is another 7+ footer with gaurd skills.

Dude what’s up with Cade? I’ve been out of the loop with the Pistons, so forgive me, but was he shut down to tank or is his injury just that serious? He’ll be back next year though right?


Out for the year with a fracture on his shin. Of course, everybody and their moms are hopefully for Victor, and so am I.
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Post#13 » by The High Cyde » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:50 pm

Wallace_Wallace wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:
zeebneeb wrote:The horror show of a season for Piston fans is getting closer to being over. Hoping for a win from either the Rockets or Spurs to widen the gap to ensure the Pistons can't pick lower then 5.

It is the only thing us poor bastards have to look forward to.

I wonder how good OKC would have been this year with a healthy Chet. People seem to have forgotten he is another 7+ footer with gaurd skills.

Dude what’s up with Cade? I’ve been out of the loop with the Pistons, so forgive me, but was he shut down to tank or is his injury just that serious? He’ll be back next year though right?


Out for the year with a fracture on his shin. Of course, everybody and their moms are hopefully for Victor, and so am I.

Oh dang, yeah that’ll do it. Unfortunate, but good thing the bone is a tad bit more resilient after healing from a fracture like that. I was down on him when I first saw him play, but he was coming around to NBA level competition as he got more games in. Hope we see more of that next season! Thanks for the update man.
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Post#14 » by Exp0sed » Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:11 pm

zeebneeb wrote:The horror show of a season for Piston fans is getting closer to being over. Hoping for a win from either the Rockets or Spurs to widen the gap to ensure the Pistons can't pick lower then 5.

It is the only thing us poor bastards have to look forward to.

I wonder how good OKC would have been this year with a healthy Chet. People seem to have forgotten he is another 7+ footer with gaurd skills.


nobody forgot it's just that his injury so early into his NBA career, along with his history and build do not bode well for him actually having a real NBA career, health wise
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Post#15 » by ejftw » Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:19 pm

Biiiig game for the Clippers tonight, need to take this win, then can rest Kawhi for the next and have him ready for the segababa vs New Orleans
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Post#16 » by Wallace_Wallace » Wed Mar 29, 2023 9:22 pm

The High Cyde wrote:
Wallace_Wallace wrote:
The High Cyde wrote:Dude what’s up with Cade? I’ve been out of the loop with the Pistons, so forgive me, but was he shut down to tank or is his injury just that serious? He’ll be back next year though right?


Out for the year with a fracture on his shin. Of course, everybody and their moms are hopefully for Victor, and so am I.

Oh dang, yeah that’ll do it. Unfortunate, but good thing the bone is a tad bit more resilient after healing from a fracture like that. I was down on him when I first saw him play, but he was coming around to NBA level competition as he got more games in. Hope we see more of that next season! Thanks for the update man.


This 14+ year rebuild has taken a toll on me. However, I do believe Cade is the most skilled prospect we have drafted during these years, so I hope he becomes a player more like Brandon Roy rather than Greg Monroe.
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Post#17 » by spanishninja » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:28 pm

ejftw wrote:Biiiig game for the Clippers tonight, need to take this win, then can rest Kawhi for the next and have him ready for the segababa vs New Orleans


you guys still think you can afford to sit Kawhi? he gotta play man
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Post#18 » by ArksNetsSince99 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:32 pm

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Post#19 » by ejftw » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:34 pm

spanishninja wrote:
ejftw wrote:Biiiig game for the Clippers tonight, need to take this win, then can rest Kawhi for the next and have him ready for the segababa vs New Orleans


you guys still think you can afford to sit Kawhi? he gotta play man


For the Memphis game? Absolutely, especially if they win tonight.

A win versus the Pelicans is a two game swing, essentially. I'd rather have Friday be a "scheduled loss" and win the segababa.
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