NBA Thread 2022-23 Season

[kirbivore]

…….21-34 is good. They didn’t shoot poorly. They shot good.

Overall as a team they were 52%, and 48% from 3.

I think the teams that are already in Cancun could stand to take some notes and learn a few things here?

That's what you get hitching your wagon to a weirdo

 

[kirbivore]

What was Mazzulla’s game end strategy in OT?

That question implies there is one.

 

[ssbriefcase]

Lol Joker elbowing the owner of the Suns and getting T'd up after he held the ball from him

 

[Eric15]

For some reason I didn’t realize that Devin is Melvin Bookers son who was the best player on that Missouri team we lost to in the 1994 Sweet 16.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Insane offense

 

[samspann1]

It was hilarious how many Boston fans thought this would be a 5 game series. This team does not have whatever “it” is to win a title.

Been saying it all season.

 

[UpstateSM]

The NBA is just ridiculous. These guys are so freakin talented at what they do.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

The NBA is just ridiculous. These guys are so freakin talented at what they do.

Porter taking some dumb shots.

 

[ssbriefcase]

Porter taking some dumb shots.

Dude has vanished

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Durant should do the honorable thing and go with a Mr. Clean look.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

That Jokić miss just gave me random 1995 ECF Game 7 Ewing vs Pacers vibes.

 

[kirbivore]

Will they suspend Jokic for shoving the Phoenix Suns owner?

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

I really, really don’t want to stay up past midnight on a work night to watch this Rich & Shameless Rodman thing....but I probably will.

 

[OrangeDW]

Hope Jokic doesn’t get suspended for that little shove.

That dork had zero business holding onto the ball and not giving it up like that, but…you know how these things tend to go.

 

[kirbivore]

I really, really don’t want to stay up past midnight on a work night to watch this Rich & Shameless Rodman thing...but I probably will.

Pass. His whole act was shtick. He only started dying his hair after Wesley Snipes did in "Demolition Man"

 

[ssbriefcase]

Hope Jokic doesn’t get suspended for that little shove.

That dork had zero business holding onto the ball and not giving it up like that, but…you know how these things tend to go.

I hope not, but you can't touch fans and vice versa. Don't want another malice at the palace

 

[jncuse]

Will they suspend Jokic for shoving the Phoenix Suns owner?

The knobs at courtside started the issue.

 

[OrangeDW]

Pass. His whole act was shtick. He only started dying his hair after Wesley Snipes did in "Demolition Man"

Lmao, nobody talks about that anymore but it’s true. I remember a Sports Illustrated article that mentioned it back at the time.

 

[Knicks411]

Lol, good point. Calling traveling would be a good change to the sport as well, IMO.

I didnt see the Embiid play as a travel; you get the gather and two steps, looked like he took the two steps.

I think refs generally call the travel play correctly, most people just dont totally get the rule.

 

[Knicks411]

The NBA is just ridiculous. These guys are so freakin talented at what they do.

Please watch Heat-Knicks and get back to me

 

[Eric15]

Booker has made 34 of his last 43 shots.

 

[Eric15]

Please watch Heat-Knicks and get back to me

IMO, Julius Randle spends WAY too much time floating around the perimeter. The guy is built like an NFL tight end -- why doesn't he bang more in the paint? He's 11th in the league in three-point attempts, but 120th in three-point percentage.

 

[shandeezy7]

IMO, Julius Randle spends WAY too much time floating around the perimeter. The guy is built like an NFL tight end -- why doesn't he bang more in the paint? He's 11th in the league in three-point attempts, but 120th in three-point percentage.

Not only does he float around the perimeter, but when he does get in the paint, he's terrified to put the ball on the rim and is more likely to throw a wild jump pass back out to the perimeter than take it strong to the basket.

 

[Knicks411]

IMO, Julius Randle spends WAY too much time floating around the perimeter. The guy is built like an NFL tight end -- why doesn't he bang more in the paint? He's 11th in the league in three-point attempts, but 120th in three-point percentage.

Yes and no, I think the 3 pointer has added to his game. He took a ton of threes and made a decent %; that boosted his efficiency and I also think it helps the team, because the 5 he plays with (Mitch or Harty) is going to be close to the basket most of the time, and Brunson does good work driving (RJ too) so you need some spacing.

Plus, in the playoffs so far, the main guys defending him have been Mobley and Bam. He does have size on them, but trying to drive them has not worked at all.

 

[MikeSU02]

Yes and no, I think the 3 pointer has added to his game. He took a ton of threes and made a decent %; that boosted his efficiency and I also think it helps the team, because the 5 he plays with (Mitch or Harty) is going to be close to the basket most of the time, and Brunson does good work driving (RJ too) so you need some spacing.

Plus, in the playoffs so far, the main guys defending him have been Mobley and Bam. He does have size on them, but trying to drive them has not worked at all.

He's a very good basketball player.

He can't be the best guy on a title team. Brunson can't either.

But, we're competitive and the 2nd round of the playoffs isn't a bad year even if we get bounced.

I've given up on RJ ever making a leap.