NBA Games Discussion Thread - Part 5

[montestewart]

I like Denver and Miami the most. But the number 1 goal here is to prevent Lebron from winning a championship. For that reason, I am rooting for Boston to defeat Miami. I think Miami is just too small to handle LA.

I don't think Lakers will be there, but Miami might be too small to handle Jokic. Still rather see Miami there, and at least Butler seems to have the desire to try and will it so. I got my fill of Celtics v. Lakers in the 80s, but they just won't go away.

[nate33]

I'd really like to see Kyle Lowry win a title. That guy does more with less than most guys in the NBA. He's just a tough SOB. I love it when he gets caught in a switch and has to play post defense against some 6-10 big man. Lowry has tree trunks for legs and is completely unmovable. It's like trying to back down a fire hydrant.

[badinage]

This board is boomer Central.

I did piss next to Bobby Dandridge once.

Not a boomer.*



* And if the message board skews a little older, it might have something to do with the fact that the Olds (not all, but some, enough) are able to string together complete, syntactically-solid sentences without lolz and smileys.

[montestewart]

This board is boomer Central.

I did piss next to Bobby Dandridge once.

Not a boomer.*



* And if the message board skews a little older, it might have something to do with the fact that the Olds (not all, but some, enough) are able to string together complete, syntactically-solid sentences without lolz and smileys.

Yeah, what he said.

[Kanyewest]

This board is boomer Central.

I did piss next to Bobby Dandridge once.

Not a boomer.*



* And if the message board skews a little older, it might have something to do with the fact that the Olds (not all, but some, enough) are able to string together complete, syntactically-solid sentences without lolz and smileys.

Yeah, what he said.

Lol

[montestewart]

Exciting Celtics - Heat game last night. In the 4th when the Heat were down 10, Butler had a look that combined concerned urgency and cocky confidence, "never give up, never surrender." I would love a player like that on the Wizards.

[AFM]

Butler really reminding me of MJ out there

[NatP4]

Exciting Celtics - Heat game last night. In the 4th when the Heat were down 10, Butler had a look that combined concerned urgency and cocky confidence, "never give up, never surrender." I would love a player like that on the Wizards.

On the flip side, Boston has a really poor makeup as a team. Brown is just awful. No basketball IQ or “IT” factor at all. Tatum can atleast score some in isolation, but it’s always been the same story, he doesn’t make his teammates better, and in crunch time, teams just take him away, and Boston has no other option.

You could tell they were going to lose whenever Miami was cutting into the lead with Butler on the bench late in the 3rd/early 4th.

Miami has such a ridiculously great culture. Everyone on the court plays with maximum effort but is also really smart. They all play off of two feet in the paint and hunt for layups and open shots and never settle for bad shots ever. No one plays with ego, the defensive/rebounding effort is top shelf for 48 minutes. There’s never any bad body language.

[Jay81]

How was Austin reeves undrafted? Shot creating skills..high iq…quality handle…a really good player

[AFM]

aint no one draftin a white boi

[NatP4]

Really don’t think the lakers are very good. Bad coaching, and a roster of 3 good players and a bunch of replacement level guys. They just played a bad GS team and a distracted and shorthanded Memphis team.

The west is going to be dominated by the nuggets for the next 3-4 years.

[montestewart]

It’s fun to see the Lakers and the Celtics get beat up, and it’s also raising my anticipation level for a great championship series. The Nuggets and the Heat are both likable teams that are fun to watch and cheer for. Still rooting for Denver to go all the way and get their first title.

[montestewart]

aint no one draftin a white boi

Morrison and Vesely ruined it for everybody.

[nate33]

It’s fun to see the Lakers and the Celtics get beat up, and it’s also raising my anticipation level for a great championship series. The Nuggets and the Heat are both likable teams that are fun to watch and cheer for. Still rooting for Denver to go all the way and get their first title.

Denver really looks good right now. They have the best player in the league in Jokic, a rock-solid #2 option who can take over a game in Murray, and a bunch of defensive role players who may not be great offensive creators, but they know exactly how to play off of Jokic and Murray. All those guys (KCP, Brown, MPJ, Gordon) make great cuts, crash the class for opportunistic boards, and hit threes.

I think their only real weakness is MPJ at SF. He isn't good enough defensively and he costs too much. If instead they had a guy like Mikal Bridges, they'd be a perfect team.

[nate33]

aint no one draftin a white boi

Morrison and Vesely ruined it for everybody.

Bill Simmons and Russilo had an amusing bit about the current American White Guy belt. For years, it was owned by Kevin Love, then Gordon Hayward had it for a while. Recently Tyler Herro was the owner but now they are contemplating whether Austin Reeves has taken the title. Or perhaps Kevin Huerter.

Someday, our very own Corey Kispert could be in the conversation!

[closg00]

aint no one draftin a white boi

Morrison and Vesely ruined it for everybody.

Bill Simmons and Russilo had an amusing bit about the current American White Guy belt. For years, it was owned by Kevin Love, then Gordon Hayward had it for a while. Recently Tyler Herro was the owner but now they are contemplating whether Austin Reeves has taken the title. Or perhaps Kevin Huerter.

Someday, our very own Corey Kispert could be in the conversation!

True ballers rise to the top, look at Kessler and Jokic, hell, give Mac McClung a shot

[NatP4]

It’s fun to see the Lakers and the Celtics get beat up, and it’s also raising my anticipation level for a great championship series. The Nuggets and the Heat are both likable teams that are fun to watch and cheer for. Still rooting for Denver to go all the way and get their first title.

Denver really looks good right now. They have the best player in the league in Jokic, a rock-solid #2 option who can take over a game in Murray, and a bunch of defensive role players who may not be great offensive creators, but they know exactly how to play off of Jokic and Murray. All those guys (KCP, Brown, MPJ, Gordon) make great cuts, crash the class for opportunistic boards, and hit threes.

I think their only real weakness is MPJ at SF. He isn't good enough defensively and he costs too much. If instead they had a guy like Mikal Bridges, they'd be a perfect team.

MPJ is a good player. He’s been a game changer in the playoffs with his shooting/rebounding/defense.

Every bit as good as that other “superstar” in Boston.

I enjoy watching the PF position for Denver. Gordon and Green have struggled at times, but still make a ton of little plays and play with no ego. Neither of them try to do too much ever. Green just spaces the floor and makes big 3s, keeps the ball moving, Gordon hustles and gets offensive rebounds and plays great defense.

Flip side, you have Rui pulling down 4-6 rebounds while playing 34 minutes, bringing zero paint defense or rim protection. Only thing he brings is scoring, but he’s a total ball stopper. Kuzma would throw off the entire team dynamic if he was in Denver.

Between Markieff Morris/Kuzma/Rui, the wizards consistently get the PF position wrong.

[Chocolate City Jordanaire]

aint no one draftin a white boi

This.

Then again Reeves is better than Kispert. Hmmm...

[montestewart]

I hope the finals are a little less lopsided

[9 and 20]

Point - garbage Celtics performance opens up the chance that they bring in Beal.

Counterpoint - #8 seed getting to this point fuels Terd's desire to just make the playoffs every year.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Enjoying seeing Celtics get roasted, tbh. Also if Brad Stevens gets fired, give him the keys to the Capitol, White House, Pentagon, State Department, whatever. Bring him in.