Interesting Wednesday - 01/13/2021 GAME THREAD

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Pick the winners

Poll ended at Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:48 pm

Nets
8
18%
Knicks
2
4%
Grizzlies
6
13%
Timberwolves
3
7%
Lakers
8
18%
Thunder
1
2%
Pelicans
2
4%
Clippers
6
13%
Trail Blazers
6
13%
Kings
3
7%
 
Total votes: 45

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Post#81 » by NoZoLakers » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:29 am

KhalilS wrote:Good game by the Mavs, Luka is my pick for MVP at this point.


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the guy leading a team with best record so far isnt the pick?
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Post#82 » by xb3at band1tx » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:30 am

Whats crazy is Bron telegraphs it so easily yet there's nothing the defender can do about it lol
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Post#83 » by Sedale Threatt » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:31 am

The classic Magic Johnson take: Grab the rebound, dribble coast-to-coast, easy layup
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Post#84 » by Sedale Threatt » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:32 am

xb3at band1tx wrote:Whats crazy is Bron telegraphs it so easily yet there's nothing the defender can do about it lol


I've gotten to the point I can usually tell when he's going to take a 3 about 5 seconds before he takes it. Only Kobe was more obvious.
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Post#85 » by GSP » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:32 am

Kds passing and defense have been incredible this game
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Post#86 » by mpoo_sin » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:33 am

KhalilS wrote:Good game by the Mavs, Luka is my pick for MVP at this point.


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2nd in point differential in the West right now, 4th overall
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Post#87 » by Mavrelous » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:33 am

NoZoLakers wrote:
KhalilS wrote:Good game by the Mavs, Luka is my pick for MVP at this point.


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the guy leading a team with best record so far isnt the pick?

Lebron has been in MVP race for all of his career, but Lukas impact is bigger


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Post#88 » by zimpy27 » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:34 am

xb3at band1tx wrote:Whats crazy is Bron telegraphs it so easily yet there's nothing the defender can do about it lol


This is the very definition of a winning team impact player IMO
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Post#89 » by GSP » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:35 am

Joe Harris is the definition of solid. What a valuable role player to have on your team. Unlike almost every other elite white shooter in the league he can defend too. Not elite but he has defensive skills. Great finisher and cutter, doesnt only settle for 3s. Sneaky midrange
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Post#90 » by zonedefense » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:36 am

Someone finally figured out why Luka is looking like the 2nd coming of Kirilenko on defense in the last few games.

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Post#91 » by Texas Chuck » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:37 am

mpoo_sin wrote:
KhalilS wrote:Good game by the Mavs, Luka is my pick for MVP at this point.


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2nd in point differential in the West right now, 4th overall


Meh. Only 10 games in that 50 point blowout is exaggerating things. Dallas is finding their legs finally but we need to remember that data is skewed atm.
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Post#92 » by nzahir » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:37 am

NoZoLakers wrote:
KhalilS wrote:Good game by the Mavs, Luka is my pick for MVP at this point.


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the guy leading a team with best record so far isnt the pick?

The mvp rn is Lebron..

He is playing like 32 min a game and they are destroying teams rn

Luka can put up all these crazy numbers, but still needs to be a top 2 seed

Lebron may win it off reputation and being robbed last year
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Post#93 » by yoyoboy » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:38 am

I can’t see any team beating this Lakers squad tbh. The chemistry they play with on both ends is honestly crazy.
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Post#94 » by Mavrelous » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:39 am

Clippers were like that last year


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Post#95 » by Tracymcgoaty » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:39 am

Young Stapler wrote:Im told Joe Harris will be checking Lebron in the Finals. Gonna have him on lock and key according that very large thread below.Good luck :lol:


Bruh...WHO SAID THAT? :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Post#96 » by Young Stapler » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:42 am

Schröder bringing the defense!!
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Post#97 » by whatchaknow » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:42 am

GSP wrote:Joe Harris is the definition of solid. What a valuable role player to have on your team. Unlike almost every other elite white shooter in the league he can defend too. Not elite but he has defensive skills. Great finisher and cutter, doesnt only settle for 3s. Sneaky midrange



Unfortunately he will be underutilized on the nets. He’s got elite role player potential

I think Austin rivers could be a solid pickup for a few contending teams if Knicks try and get some value
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Post#98 » by zonedefense » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:42 am

nzahir wrote:
NoZoLakers wrote:
KhalilS wrote:Good game by the Mavs, Luka is my pick for MVP at this point.


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the guy leading a team with best record so far isnt the pick?

The mvp rn is Lebron..

He is playing like 32 min a game and they are destroying teams rn

Luka can put up all these crazy numbers, but still needs to be a top 2 seed

Lebron may win it off reputation and being robbed last year


Circumstances matter. Luka started the season without KP. Now the Mavs are missing 3 starters due to COVID protocols. If the Mavs manage to stay in the top 3-4 it could be enough for the MVP award.
LeBron is the best player in the world until proven otherwise in the playoffs but we all know that the MVP award is not always given to the best player.
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Post#99 » by Tracymcgoaty » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:43 am

Trez has some amazing hands man. I still am iffy on this guy but on offense he is **** hard to contain.
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Post#100 » by Tracymcgoaty » Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:43 am

Stu is such a dick at times lol..Well all the time.
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