Friday 10/24 NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Celtics
3
2%
@ Knicks
24
19%
Pistons
9
7%
@ Rockets
17
14%
Spurs
21
17%
@ Pelicans
3
2%
Timberwolves
16
13%
@ Lakers
5
4%
Warriors
16
13%
@ Blazers
11
9%
 
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Re: Friday 10/24 NBA Game Thread 

Post#301 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:25 am

Mamba Mentality wrote:Attitude on defense changed as soon as Smart and Vando came in. We also somehow managed to rebound better when our 7 footer went to the bench, go figure.


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Post#302 » by Domejandro » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:26 am

This halftime show is significantly better than what others are producing.
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Post#303 » by SkyBill40 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:26 am

SlimShady83 wrote:
Mamba Mentality wrote:Attitude on defense changed as soon as Smart and Vando came in. We also somehow managed to rebound better when our 7 footer went to the bench, go figure.


Need to feed Ayton more get him more involved


It won't matter. He had one of the best PG's ever feeding him in Chris Paul and he still played on his time.
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Post#304 » by Jimmy Recard » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:27 am

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Post#305 » by MrBigShot » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:33 am

32 points on 14 shots at half time. Luka was not messing around in the off season. Bummer that lack of supporting cast will ruin an MVP type year for him.
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Post#306 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:36 am

How do the REFS not see Gobert holding Reaves, running around the screen SMH
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Post#307 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:37 am

Ayton Rebound ez put back finally
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Re: Friday 10/24 NBA Game Thread 

Post#308 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:38 am

Wolves effort has been pathetic. Where's the D?
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Post#309 » by Mr Peanut » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:40 am

Early days but Mavs 0-2 with a -21.5 point differential. Just lost to the Wizards at home and "Fire Nico" chants breaking out.

Meanwhile Doncic 32 points at the half...
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Post#310 » by Mamba Mentality » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:40 am

It’s supposed to be the Lakers job to come out sluggish in the third quarter.
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Post#311 » by Mamba Mentality » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:41 am

Where was this activity from Ayton in the first half?
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Post#312 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:41 am

C'mon Ayton finish that man, good job on the roll though lol
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Post#313 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:43 am

Angry Ayton showing up :)
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Post#314 » by SkyBill40 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:45 am

It'd be nice if SOMEONE would guard James Harden. Knocking some of that smugness of his soft ass would be nice.
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Re: Friday 10/24 NBA Game Thread 

Post#315 » by Mk0 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:46 am

MrBigShot wrote:32 points on 14 shots at half time. Luka was not messing around in the off season. Bummer that lack of supporting cast will ruin an MVP type year for him.

He had plenty of monster first halves followed by slower 2nd halves last year. This is where his conditioning should come into play, he has to finish this game out.
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Post#316 » by Mamba Mentality » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:48 am

Ayton showing signs of life.
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Post#317 » by SlimShady83 » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:49 am

I kind of wanted a fight with Ayton there lols
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Post#318 » by Chuck Everett » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:50 am

Game's getting a lot freer. Ayton/Hachimura have come alive in the second half.
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Post#319 » by Castle Black » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:50 am

Bruh :lol:

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Re: Friday 10/24 NBA Game Thread 

Post#320 » by Mamba Mentality » Sat Oct 25, 2025 3:51 am

That might be the first time where I've seen a flagrant occur and the players immediately dap up. Come on Ayton show some fire.

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