NBA Thread 2021-22 Season

[OrangeDW]

They shouldn’t play tonight. Take away the things we numb ourselves with, and things might get done for once.

 

[Fireball Jr.]

They shouldn’t play tonight. Take away the things we numb ourselves with, and things might get done for once.

I don’t think Steve Kerr’s mind is on the game.

 

[samspann1]

Thank you, Steve Kerr.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

The more 3 pointer heavy the game gets, the more it’s like this IMO.

Pretty much nobody has a guy you can just dump the ball to in the paint to get a bucket or get to the line to help break up a drought.

You see both more extreme runs and droughts when everyone relies so heavily on the 3.

I thought Phoenix had that guy until he pulled a no show
Embid should be that but he had a broken orbit , injured finger…. And hardens corpse to deal with

 

[STEVEHOLT]

I don’t think Steve Kerr’s mind is on the game.

All guns should be illegal….the public had their shot and proved they can’t be trusted with them . Sure criminals will get their hands on them to a degree.. but let’s face it .. most of those criminals are going to use them to rob / loot …./ drug trade related crap . I’d take those criminals in a minute over the crazy head teenager shooting everything in sight

 

[cliftonparksufan]

I don’t think Steve Kerr’s mind is on the game.

What would have happened if GS refused to play. Would the NBA have made them forfeit? Putting that aside that fourth quarter last night was crazy. Obviously GS was running out of time but didn't people think they were going to come all the way back. Until Luka had that dunk and GS got a little sloppy, the last ten point deficit looked attainable.

Tonight is a huge game five. Can Miami protect home court in a series where home court means little? Can they get out to a good start instead of starting out 0 for 100? Will all their injuries and bumps and bruises ultimately work in Boston's favor although they have bumps and bruises as well.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

What would have happened if GS refused to play. Would the NBA have made them forfeit? Putting that aside that fourth quarter last night was crazy. Obviously GS was running out of time but didn't people think they were going to come all the way back. Until Luka had that dunk and GS got a little sloppy, the last ten point deficit looked attainable.

Tonight is a huge game five. Can Miami protect home court in a series where home court means little? Can they get out to a good start instead of starting out 0 for 100? Will all their injuries and bumps and bruises ultimately work in Boston's favor although they have bumps and bruises as well.

All depends on Rob Williams. He neutralizes Bam.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

All depends on Rob Williams. He neutralizes Bam.

I'm too lazy to look up his contract situation but it's incredible the progress he has made as a raw rookie until now. I'm bullish on Williams.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

GSW offering the gentleman's sweep.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I don’t think Steve Kerr’s mind is on the game.

First of all, Steve Kerr has a lot of gravitas with me when talking about loss of life to senseless violence.
That said, the power to:
a) end all private gun ownership or
b) legalize abortion; or
c) enact any other fundamental change,

rests with the people, through the Constitutional Amendment process.

The real issue is this. NO ONE in Congress, or the White House, EVER wants to submit a Constitutional Amendment that bans guns or allows abortions. EVER. Look at the first O'Bama Congress. A huge majority in both houses. They did not attempt to submit any Amendments or even definitive legislation on the issues. Instead, they did health care. I don't recall Trump coming in with as big of a cushion in Congress, but the same observations apply. Instead, he went with changes to taxes. (Biden doesn't get that criticism, as he has no margin to work with.)
These are the two biggest fund raising issues for politicians. A final, definitive Constitutional Amendment would take away the political cash cows.

 

[HOFCeluck]

O’bama

 

[Fat tire 13]

First of all, Steve Kerr has a lot of gravitas with me when talking about loss of life to senseless violence.
That said, the power to:
a) end all private gun ownership or
b) legalize abortion; or
c) enact any other fundamental change,

rests with the people, through the Constitutional Amendment process.

The real issue is this. NO ONE in Congress, or the White House, EVER wants to submit a Constitutional Amendment that bans guns or allows abortions. EVER. Look at the first O'Bama Congress. A huge majority in both houses. They did not attempt to submit any Amendments or even definitive legislation on the issues. Instead, they did health care. I don't recall Trump coming in with as big of a cushion in Congress, but the same observations apply. Instead, he went with changes to taxes. (Biden doesn't get that criticism, as he has no margin to work with.)
These are the two biggest fund raising issues for politicians. A final, definitive Constitutional Amendment would take away the political cash cows.

I agree amending the constitution would be powerful and put some of these issues to rest. The problem it takes a two thirds vote to pass an amendment, instead of a simple majority. I don't think the democrats were even close enough to 67% after the 2008 election.

In today's polarized political scene, it will be a very difficult hurdle to get anyone to cross party lines.

Which is why we haven't had any amendments in recent history. Things like the voting age got traction because of the Vietnam war and draft

 

[STEVEHOLT]

I agree amending the constitution would be powerful and put some of these issues to rest. The problem it takes a two thirds vote to pass an amendment, instead of a simple majority. I don't think the democrats were even close enough to 67% after the 2008 election.

In today's polarized political scene, it will be a very difficult hurdle to get anyone to cross party lines.

Which is why we haven't had any amendments in recent history. Things like the voting age got traction because of the Vietnam war and draft

Yeah .. no amendments gonna pass .. what why not just ban the assault weapons again ? Maybe 5 people die instead of 20… not great but better

 

[OrangeDW]

Yeah .. no amendments gonna pass .. what why not just ban the assault weapons again ? Maybe 5 people die instead of 20… not great but better

Ban assault weapons, strict background checks and a slow and thorough process for everybody, and make the age higher. Psycho 18 year olds whose brains aren’t even fully developed yet and who can’t even rent a car, shouldn’t be able to buy these things on their birthdays.

The old paranoid boomers who haven’t left their county in 10 years but like to feel like some boogie man (of a different race) is going to come and rob them, can still have their stupid guns that they’ll never use.

 

[orange79]

OK, why don't we take this discussion elsewhere and get back to discussing the NBA.

Which I don't really even care about, but my contract tells me I have to say.

 

[kirbivore]

OK, why don't we take this discussion elsewhere and get back to discussing the NBA.

Which I don't really even care about, but my contract tells me I have to say.

 

[Cusefan0307]

This game looks like it’s being played in 2004.

 

[cuseattle]

This game looks like it’s being played in 2004.

The o/u was 204 which they might hit if the game goes 2OT

 

[STEVEHOLT]

Who wants it less …eastern conference finals game 5

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Who wants it less …eastern conference finals game 5

Heat really miss Herro. Especially when Strus can't hit the side of the barn. Good thing Vincent is helping keep them in this.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Heat really miss Herro. Especially when Strus can't hit the side of the barn. Good thing Vincent is helping keep them in this.

Bam needs to realize as this game goes on Rob Williams knee is starting to affect him. I hope he doesn’t though.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Bam needs to realize as this game goes on Rob Williams knee is starting to affect him. I hope he doesn’t though.

Right. If they can't make the outside game work you have to go inside. Same with Butler. Heat have missed 50 shots thru 3 (22 for 72). Ouch!!!

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Took the Celtics 3 quarters to warm up, but they cookin now.

Reminds me of how I play. Old man legs take forever to reach peak running efficiency.

 

[cliftonparksufan]

Took the Celtics 3 quarters to warm up, but they cookin now.

Reminds me of how I play. Old man legs take forever to reach peak running efficiency.

It's over. TV's everywhere but New England being shut off.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Bam heats up, Rob Williams returning to the floor