PG: 7-1 in last 8

[Shakril]

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The chain has lost all credibility. lmao

Temple 4 mins was crucial today!

Its like the lifetime achievement awards. He was probably awarded for his off-court stuff he does within the team.

[Shakril]

something pretty notable too, we've been destroying other teams in all our victories. nothing even close so far



that nets game was the closest and they were clearly dogging it

We should not have lost to the Mavs

I am actually glad it happened. Cause that forced Poeltl to sit out a few games, and we got a reality check a little after the first ATL game. So the 3 losses against Texas were actually good to have. The Bucks loss in game two stings me personally more.

[Shakril]

The East is wide open this year. Detroit is leading the East and they got a core of Cade, Harris, Duren and Ausar.

East has very little chance of beating the best teams in the West. But getting to the finals is an obtainable goal for a few teams in the East this year.

And looking at how the Pacers played against the Thunder, you can even Win it all in an Upset. What if Halliburton doesnt get injured? Damn, i hated when that happened. I dont mind OKC winning, they deserved it, but the nagging feeling that the Pacers were the team of destiny up to this point.

[Shakril]

We are now 4th in the East.

Shouldn't Hawks be ahead of us because they're first in their division?

Head to head is the first tiebreaker. (we are leading 2-0). Division leader is the second tiebreaker.

[theonlyeastcoastrapsfan]

To be among the top of the East after our tough early schedule, rather than in a deep hole like last year, is encouraging. Still feels like there’s even a higher gear we can get to with more optimal lineup combinations. We’re both too good and not good enough to not be trying to maximize what we can get out of the roster.

Darko’s made some adjustments since the start that have helped, and our depth has provided enough scoring on enough nights, whether we’re hot from 3 or not.

[theonlyeastcoastrapsfan]

Jamal Shead is demonstrating leadership and playmaking - it’s going to be hard to keep him off the floor.

[MEDIC]

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The chain has lost all credibility. lmao

Temple 4 mins was crucial today!

Its like the lifetime achievement awards. He was probably awarded for his off-court stuff he does within the team.

He should have gotten it after the waterbottle game.

[Axe Dragon]

First time up 3 games above .500 since... ?

I think I heard Matty D say April 2022.

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[Axe Dragon]

Silver must be sweating right now with all the top teams in the East (except NYK) being undesirable markets. The push to get the Knicks to the Finals will be strong. The NBA can't handle another OKC/Denver vs. Detroit or Cleveland or Toronto final. Last year was a worst case scenario for the league.

The OKC-Indiana finals was the most watched finals in 6 years (since our finals).

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[TGM]

All the analyst are walking with their tails between their legs. The amount of people that wrote articles saying how RJ, BI and Barnes would be too much overlap were so wrong. Makes me wonder how much ball these guys actually watch. I said this back in April, BI’s game is completely different because of his ability to create offense from the top down the key. RJ does not have a pull up game, but a slashing game plus catch and shoot 3. Ver my different. Mami has been an excellent addition and the platoon of him and Jakob is perfect depending on match up.

Now that the chemistry is in place really need to see how we fare against the top tier teams. If we can run with the top teams will be a tough decision to make a trade or not. I still think if a Giannis comes available you got to go for it, but you risk the chemistry.

[ATLTimekeeper]

imo I think the SL starts off slow because Scottie and RJ want to get their points in transition and it's harder to do so against fresh legs. Just a hunch, but it takes those guys more time to get their ballhandling into a game because they don't have breakdown handles or pull-up jumpers.

Starters 1st half -2 net rating.

Starters 2nd half + 4 net rating.

But man, the potential is starting to look very real. BI and IQ just kept spamming PnRs with Poeltl. RJ and Scottie eventually found their lanes to get downhill repeatedly. It takes time with the starters, but they are smart enough and unselfish enough to find their spaces.

[Duffman100]

imo I think the SL starts off slow because Scottie and RJ want to get their points in transition and it's harder to do so against fresh legs. Just a hunch, but it takes those guys more time to get their ballhandling into a game because they don't have breakdown handles or pull-up jumpers.

Starters 1st half -2 net rating.

Starters 2nd half + 4 net rating.

But man, the potential is starting to look very real. BI and IQ just kept spamming PnRs with Poeltl. RJ and Scottie eventually found their lanes to get downhill repeatedly. It takes time with the starters, but they are smart enough and unselfish enough to find their spaces.

If Gradey or Walter could become a reliable 3 point threat , we're a very hard team to beat.

[Son Goku 25]

Yeah Dick bricks wide open 3s and looks like his form slightly changes each time it's crazy.

[ATLTimekeeper]

Yeah Dick bricks wide open 3s and looks like his form slightly changes each time it's crazy.

The team does quite well when he's on the floor, though. He has a crazy like +17 net rating. He's had a negative +- in only one game this year (Dallas, where he was -2). Gradey's first shot attempt iirc came late 3rd Q on a fast break lay-up. They should really be looking to find more minutes for him.

[Duffman100]

Yeah Dick bricks wide open 3s and looks like his form slightly changes each time it's crazy.

The team does quite well when he's on the floor, though. He has a crazy like +17 net rating. He's had a negative +- in only one game this year (Dallas, where he was -2). Gradey's first shot attempt iirc came late 3rd Q on a fast break lay-up. They should really be looking to find more minutes for him.

I'm still not sure if that's him helping the team or being a beneficiary of the other good play from his lineups.

But I can see the argument the gravity he brings can lead to more space for people.

I liked that he way he played yesterday. His defense was much better.

I could see Dick randomly clicking and those shots start falling.

[NBA Sheady]

Our 2 best bench players are also the 2 most critical roles. We have a legit backup 1 and 5 for the first time since the chip team.

[aminiaturebuddha]

Yeah Dick bricks wide open 3s and looks like his form slightly changes each time it's crazy.

The team does quite well when he's on the floor, though. He has a crazy like +17 net rating. He's had a negative +- in only one game this year (Dallas, where he was -2). Gradey's first shot attempt iirc came late 3rd Q on a fast break lay-up. They should really be looking to find more minutes for him.

I'm still not sure if that's him helping the team or being a beneficiary of the other good play from his lineups.

But I can see the argument the gravity he brings can lead to more space for people.

I liked that he way he played yesterday. His defense was much better.

I could see Dick randomly clicking and those shots start falling.

Yeah, Gradey's overall game yesterday was very good, even if the outside shot wasn't hitting.

Only one of those shots was an open catch-and-shoot though, the others were coming off of screens or movement. Harder shots, but obviously ones it would be good for him to start making. If he does, then defences are really going to have to start sticking to him even more than they already do.

I have noticed that guys seem to get away with grabbing Gradey a lot when he starts his cuts and curls - which makes some of those shots more contested than they should be. Hopefully if he keeps at it and starts getting a reputation as a scorer off those actions, the refs will start paying a bit more attention.

[Madvillainy2004]

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Bill Simmons in shambles

I had my reservations on the team (mainly fit and the defense of a IQ/RJ/BI lineup) but the national media basically coming together to say this team was a 30 win team at best was so ridiculous lmao

[Madvillainy2004]

The East is wide open this year. Detroit is leading the East and they got a core of Cade, Harris, Duren and Ausar.

East has very little chance of beating the best teams in the West. But getting to the finals is an obtainable goal for a few teams in the East this year.

After watching our previous franchise best run end up facing LeBron in his prime i cant get scared of a Brunson/KAT or a Mobley/Mitchell led team. We may not win but those Cavs series felt unwinnable.

[SFour]

The East is wide open this year. Detroit is leading the East and they got a core of Cade, Harris, Duren and Ausar.

East has very little chance of beating the best teams in the West. But getting to the finals is an obtainable goal for a few teams in the East this year.

And looking at how the Pacers played against the Thunder, you can even Win it all in an Upset. What if Halliburton doesnt get injured? Damn, i hated when that happened. I dont mind OKC winning, they deserved it, but the nagging feeling that the Pacers were the team of destiny up to this point.

Pacers and Blue Jays have alot in common....unfortunately I think OKC will be even better this season. Shai wasn't happy that they weren't dominant in the playoffs. I think their goal is to leave no doubt this time around.