Monday 1/20 MLK Day NBA Game Thread

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Who wins?

Mavs
10
13%
@ Hornets
5
6%
Pistons
7
9%
@ Rockets
9
12%
Wolves
4
5%
@ Grizzlies
10
13%
Hawks
7
9%
@ Knicks
10
13%
Celtics
9
12%
@ Warriors
6
8%
 
Total votes: 77

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Re: Monday 1/20 MLK Day NBA Game Thread 

Post#141 » by ejftw » Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:56 am

Kobe needs to get more minutes, he's not great at anything, but is composed out there, always competes, makes good passes and has a decent shot.
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Post#142 » by Mk0 » Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:57 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:Zach is so much fun to watch. Dude is a bucket.

He's been incredible this season. Plays within the system, isn't forcing anything trying to play hero-ball and is straight up eating with Lonzo back and Giddey keeping the ball moving.

His defense has been really good as well. And I am someone who was always quick to point out when he sells out on that end, but he has been great this year.
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Post#143 » by Tracymcgoaty » Tue Jan 21, 2025 5:59 am

Mk0 wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:Zach is so much fun to watch. Dude is a bucket.

He's been incredible this season. Plays within the system, isn't forcing anything trying to play hero-ball and is straight up eating with Lonzo back and Giddey keeping the ball moving.

His defense has been really good as well. And I am someone who was always quick to point out when he sells out on that end, but he has been great this year.


Are the bulls still putting him on the market? Wonder if someone will trade for him.
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Re: Monday 1/20 MLK Day NBA Game Thread 

Post#144 » by Mk0 » Tue Jan 21, 2025 6:03 am

Tracymcgoaty wrote:
Mk0 wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:Zach is so much fun to watch. Dude is a bucket.

He's been incredible this season. Plays within the system, isn't forcing anything trying to play hero-ball and is straight up eating with Lonzo back and Giddey keeping the ball moving.

His defense has been really good as well. And I am someone who was always quick to point out when he sells out on that end, but he has been great this year.


Are the bulls still putting him on the market? Wonder if someone will trade for him.

I am pretty sure everyone who could use him has apron issues. Not sure what they will do but I wouldn't be shocked if the Bulls stand pat at the deadline. This FO isn't very creative.

They took their shot with the Vucevic/Lonzo/DeMar moves and didn't make a player for player trade for 2 years and Jerry likes playoff/play-in money. So I expect them to overvalue their guys and try to get into the play-in.
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Re: Monday 1/20 MLK Day NBA Game Thread 

Post#145 » by floppymoose » Tue Jan 21, 2025 6:13 am

ImSlower wrote:Where does that leave Curry, then? Just Kerr, Dray and Steph chllin' with the kids til they retire?


Thats what is happening either way. They can cling to the past and be the Suns, or they can embrace the future and be the Magic of a couple of seasons ago. Either way they are not contending during Curry’s contract. So no reason to pour resources down the drain trying to do the impossible.
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Re: Monday 1/20 MLK Day NBA Game Thread 

Post#146 » by Johnny Tomala » Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:15 pm

Johnny Tomala wrote:Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Knicks, Celtics.


3/5 correct picks.

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