Official NBA General Discussion 2024-25 V2.0

[HumbleRen]

And how bad was Hartenstein? He’s a weird player, sometimes looks like a fantastic energy big with some good touch around the basket and passing ability. Other times looks like he doesn’t belong in the NBA. lol. Guy was air balling 2 footers in crunch time. That dude is making like 30 million a year.

He played amazing D on Jokic. Forced him into one of his worst games he’s ever played.

I can’t fault him too much for those missed shots, SGA was panic passing and gave him grenades lol.

[Los_29]

And how bad was Hartenstein? He’s a weird player, sometimes looks like a fantastic energy big with some good touch around the basket and passing ability. Other times looks like he doesn’t belong in the NBA. lol. Guy was air balling 2 footers in crunch time. That dude is making like 30 million a year.

He played amazing D on Jokic. Forced him into one of his worst games he’s ever played.

I can’t fault him too much for those missed shots, SGA was panic passing and gave him grenades lol.

Jokic missed 10 threes tonight. Majority of them wide open. He has played good defense but don’t think they can expect him to go 0-10 from three again.

IH missed loads of easy shots in OT. That’s demoralizing for a team. Obviously there were lots of other reasons why they lost but IH forgetting how to play basketball in OT was a big reason why.

[HumbleRen]

And how bad was Hartenstein? He’s a weird player, sometimes looks like a fantastic energy big with some good touch around the basket and passing ability. Other times looks like he doesn’t belong in the NBA. lol. Guy was air balling 2 footers in crunch time. That dude is making like 30 million a year.

He played amazing D on Jokic. Forced him into one of his worst games he’s ever played.

I can’t fault him too much for those missed shots, SGA was panic passing and gave him grenades lol.

Jokic missed 10 threes tonight. Majority of them wide open. He has played good defense but don’t think they can expect him to go 0-10 from three again.

IH missed loads of easy shots in OT. That’s demoralizing for a team. Obviously there were lots of other reasons why they lost but IH forgetting how to play basketball in OT was a big reason why.

Disagree. They lost that OT because SGA was not able to beat his man and create consistent advantages.

If you’re relying on I Hart offence in crunch time, that kinda speaks volumes on the OKC offence.

[Son Goku 25]

Jokic was awful this game. Horrific efficiency, 8 turnovers and terrible defence.

This game was about the supporting cast. Both teams supporting players showed out.

From what I saw late in the game, even though his shot wasn't falling he was still a presence out there. His timely passing, rebounding, contesting, and the lay up to start the ot were difference makers. Again, I didn't see the whole game I started in 4th Q and not judging based off his numbers alone.

I think generally speaking his game is more impactful and doesn't have a stacked team like OKC. He makes his teammates much better too. Best player in the game.

Must be nice to be the least inefficient player, and the worst defensive player on the floor with 8 turnovers and still get most of the credit.

I do agree he’s comfortably the best player in the league but I can’t get on board with that for this specific game.

AG, Murray and MPJ get the full credit for me this game. AG was a 2 way monster.

I agree it's hard to say that after watching this particular game but even then when both teams were struggling it just looked like he found a way to impact the game that stats don't necessarily show. Also, I said series not this particular game I think we both have the same opinion at the end of day.

[SharoneWright]

Not angry. You’re offended. By people defending OKC. Not an uncommon opinion on a message board.


Glad you enjoyed the game!

lol, you called him a Karen! own it.

Yes. Yes I did.

But, to his credit, a “top shelf” Karen !

[Los_29]

He played amazing D on Jokic. Forced him into one of his worst games he’s ever played.

I can’t fault him too much for those missed shots, SGA was panic passing and gave him grenades lol.

Jokic missed 10 threes tonight. Majority of them wide open. He has played good defense but don’t think they can expect him to go 0-10 from three again.

IH missed loads of easy shots in OT. That’s demoralizing for a team. Obviously there were lots of other reasons why they lost but IH forgetting how to play basketball in OT was a big reason why.

Disagree. They lost that OT because SGA was not able to beat his man and create consistent advantages.

If you’re relying on I Hart offence in crunch time, that kinda speaks volumes on the OKC offence.

That’s another reason why they lost. But this is the NBA, you expect your big men to hit bunnies. That’s not too much to ask.

Rewatch the OT. The shots he was missing were very easy shots.

[HumbleRen]

Jokic missed 10 threes tonight. Majority of them wide open. He has played good defense but don’t think they can expect him to go 0-10 from three again.

IH missed loads of easy shots in OT. That’s demoralizing for a team. Obviously there were lots of other reasons why they lost but IH forgetting how to play basketball in OT was a big reason why.

Disagree. They lost that OT because SGA was not able to beat his man and create consistent advantages.

If you’re relying on I Hart offence in crunch time, that kinda speaks volumes on the OKC offence.

That’s another reason why they lost. But this is the NBA, you expect your big men to hit bunnies. That’s not too much to ask.

Rewatch the OT. The shots he was missing were very easy shots.

Sure but if the soon to be MVP is taking 0 shots in OT, i just can’t bring my self to blame I Hart for them losing.

That’s on SGA. You can’t go ghost like that.

They were easy shots though, Poeltl would have made them.

[Los_29]

Disagree. They lost that OT because SGA was not able to beat his man and create consistent advantages.

If you’re relying on I Hart offence in crunch time, that kinda speaks volumes on the OKC offence.

That’s another reason why they lost. But this is the NBA, you expect your big men to hit bunnies. That’s not too much to ask.

Rewatch the OT. The shots he was missing were very easy shots.

Sure but if the soon to be MVP is taking 0 shots in OT, i just can’t bring my self to blame I Hart for them losing.

That’s on SGA. You can’t go ghost like that.

They were easy shots though, Poeltl would have made them.

SGA was horrendous. But make no mistake about it, IH was awful and looked completely shook out there. SGA spoon fed him easy shots and he bricked all of them. It was quite shocking to see.

[sidsid]

OKC regardless of winning a chip this year needs to be bolder than Masai (Masai would not trade anyone from this core 3). Jdub and Hart plus any amount of picks that gets the Giannis trade done needs to happen. You're locking in a dynasty for the next half-decade barring health and forcing Wemby to wait his time.

I have a feeling we're going to see a safe attempt by going for KD for his last year on his contract without giving up the core or messing up their financial plans, and banking on the 2 kids having reached their potential in year 5.

[Los_29]

OKC regardless of winning a chip this year needs to be bolder than Masai (Masai would not trade anyone from this core 3). Jdub and Hart plus any amount of picks that gets the Giannis trade done needs to happen. You're locking in a dynasty for the next half-decade barring health and forcing Wemby to wait his time.

I have a feeling we're going to see a safe attempt by going for KD for his last year on his contract without giving up the core or messing up their financial plans, and banking on the 2 kids having reached their potential in year 5.

Masai traded Demar for a 1 year rental. That’s one thing that separates him from Presti. Masai will make a move when necessary.

At this point you know what kind of players Jdubs and Chet are. Both good players but not top 10 or even top 20 guys.

[Los_29]

I think this series really depends on who the refs are. They have really let OKC get handsy and physical. Murray has been getting mugged on the perimeter and hardly anything has been called. A good example is Lu Dort committing an obvious foul in the 2nd half. Aaron Gordon also got fouled by IH and no call. I like the physicality and the fact the refs are letting them play. With that said there has to be a line drawn somewhere.

[Tha Cynic]

He played amazing D on Jokic. Forced him into one of his worst games he’s ever played.

I can’t fault him too much for those missed shots, SGA was panic passing and gave him grenades lol.

Jokic missed 10 threes tonight. Majority of them wide open. He has played good defense but don’t think they can expect him to go 0-10 from three again.

IH missed loads of easy shots in OT. That’s demoralizing for a team. Obviously there were lots of other reasons why they lost but IH forgetting how to play basketball in OT was a big reason why.

Disagree. They lost that OT because SGA was not able to beat his man and create consistent advantages.

If you’re relying on I Hart offence in crunch time, that kinda speaks volumes on the OKC offence.

Jokic also had a terrible game. SGA playing better doesn't necessarily mean OKC wins. It just means some other reason why they may have lost. Denver's supporting cast had a good game. Gordon has really refined himself into a top echelon 3 and D guy.

[Clutch0z24]

This Nuggets/OKC series will go to game 7 i think....Both talented teams....Who ever wins this series will prolly be the Champs i predict....To me this series is a NBA finals like series.

[Tha Cynic]

OKC is the better team. They’re not evenly matched. OKC blew it. Run this game for infinity with game theory —- OKC wins.

Jokic went 8/25 and 0/10 from 3 lol.

If OKC was the better team they would have won. I don't know about infinity times, but I watched this game and Denver is leading 2-1 in the series. Tough playoff game where both team' stars struggled, but Denver as a team stepped up and won.

I'm not sure what "blew it" means when both stars struggled, and I have no idea who wins this series but some of you acting like this is a video game with ratings.

Also, why do I sense anger? It was a great basketball game lol

No anger here. Just basketball opinion. You’re the Karen telling people how to behave on a chat site.

“2 great teams”!!!! What an honour to watch NBA basketball on TV!

Got it, dad. We know the teams are good…

As opposed to my opinion being about what, football?

I mean you started name calling for some reason on an online message board about two teams that are not even teams most here care about, thinking the words "Karen", and "dad" will offend a grown human. You're right though - maybe this is just the normal you, and you're not angry .

Not angry. You’re offended. By people defending OKC. Not an uncommon opinion on a message board.


Glad you enjoyed the game!

lol, you called him a Karen! own it.

Yes. Yes I did.

But, to his credit, a “top shelf” Karen !

I can definitely picture you snapping your fingers while typing that

[Pointgod]

He played amazing D on Jokic. Forced him into one of his worst games he’s ever played.

I can’t fault him too much for those missed shots, SGA was panic passing and gave him grenades lol.

Jokic missed 10 threes tonight. Majority of them wide open. He has played good defense but don’t think they can expect him to go 0-10 from three again.

IH missed loads of easy shots in OT. That’s demoralizing for a team. Obviously there were lots of other reasons why they lost but IH forgetting how to play basketball in OT was a big reason why.

Disagree. They lost that OT because SGA was not able to beat his man and create consistent advantages.

If you’re relying on I Hart offence in crunch time, that kinda speaks volumes on the OKC offence.

Yeah I watched the last 2 quarters and OKC’s offence was pretty predictable. Heavy on ISO’s and outside shooting, not a ton of creativity, in a wors predictable. If Shai or Williams wasn’t creating, didn’t seem like anyone else could really do anything.

[WaltFrazier]

That’s another reason why they lost. But this is the NBA, you expect your big men to hit bunnies. That’s not too much to ask.

Rewatch the OT. The shots he was missing were very easy shots.

Sure but if the soon to be MVP is taking 0 shots in OT, i just can’t bring my self to blame I Hart for them losing.

That’s on SGA. You can’t go ghost like that.

They were easy shots though, Poeltl would have made them.

SGA was horrendous. But make no mistake about it, IH was awful and looked completely shook out there. SGA spoon fed him easy shots and he bricked all of them. It was quite shocking to see.

Someone on the Knicks board said Hartenstein shot about 80% on his floater this season, very reliable, so to miss the three he missed, badly, was especially painful. He did look shook for sure.

[Tha Cynic]

This Nuggets/OKC series will go to game 7 i think....Both talented teams....Who ever wins this series will prolly be the Champs i predict....To me this series is a NBA finals like series.

The matchups will be interesting. GS is too top heavy to beat the Thunder I think. OKC has way more depth.

GS has a great perimeter defender and post defender so they may match up well against Denver who only have two guys who would need to be shut down.

The East teams left are all very similar style teams. OKC may be the best version of all of them.

These playoffs have been the best I've seen in a while

[Tripod]

Yeah so many close games this playoffs. And Cavs/Celtics going down 2-0 just add to it....epic comeback or wasted opportunity.

[Los_29]

This Nuggets/OKC series will go to game 7 i think....Both talented teams....Who ever wins this series will prolly be the Champs i predict....To me this series is a NBA finals like series.

The matchups will be interesting. GS is too top heavy to beat the Thunder I think. OKC has way more depth.

GS has a great perimeter defender and post defender so they may match up well against Denver who only have two guys who would need to be shut down.

The East teams left are all very similar style teams. OKC may be the best version of all of them.

These playoffs have been the best I've seen in a while

I like Minnesota a lot as well. I think they matchup well with both OKC and Denver.

[mihaic]

Not angry. You’re offended. By people defending OKC. Not an uncommon opinion on a message board.


Glad you enjoyed the game!

lol, you called him a Karen! own it.

Yes. Yes I did.

But, to his credit, a “top shelf” Karen !

Well he called you and many others a fanboy, right.