The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-21/22 Edition

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by bdoody42

I imagine more people care about the Lakers than the Cavs. I agree they have been bad so far though.

Sure, but the Cavs get discussed relative to their performance.

Last year the only thing you heard about the Cavs was every once in a while one of use would mention "Hey, this Garland guy looks pretty decent", and then it would get no repsonse. That's what happens when you win 22 games.

[bulljh]

Originally Posted by rustywest

Lakers coaching staff should be lashed 26 times after this one...

Shame on the Lakers coaching staff. Obviously I've got the benefit of hindsight but the 25th (most in the NBA) starting lineup used this year was unequivocally the worst and without question I would not have even come close to rolling it out. What's worse was Vogel called a timeout after about 4 minutes because it was a disaster and he reinserted the exact same players around Russ. He then went back to that lineup toward the end of the 2nd and surprise surprise the Hornets built back their lead again.

So they decided to start 2 unplayable NBA players (DJ & Elly) and 2 defensive guys (Stan & AB) with the latter being questionable before tip with a stomach virus. Vogel did his absolute best to make Russ look bad starting him alongside old, unplayable, challenged offensive players. Keeping in mind Russ traditionally likes to get his team-mates going to start games. They basically lost the game in the 1st quarter, and doubled down with that lineup to end the 2nd.

Surely, this was a game to start Reaves, Carmelo, Howard even THT or Ariza and for real I would've considered Baze to get a surprise potential uplifting start. But Frank rolled out his nonsense vet, D based ? lineup, shocking. SMH

Kerr will do the exact same thing. He will put in a guy at the end of the bench in to start so he doesn’t mess with the nucleus of the primary bench guys.

[rustywest]

Originally Posted by bulljh

Kerr will do the exact same thing. He will put in a guy at the end of the bench in to start so he doesn’t mess with the nucleus of the primary bench guys.

That's a good point however the dynamic is vastly different at the Lakers because they have had 25 different starting lineups.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

That’s lame man. People are encouraged to discuss what they like. You argue with people that disagree with you, there’s no difference in what rusty does.

I talk about more than one player. There are hundreds in the NBA it’s fun to discuss others too.

Not my fault rusty gets so upset anytime anybody talks about Westbrook

[rustywest]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

I talk about more than one player. There are hundreds in the NBA it’s fun to discuss others too.

Not my fault rusty gets so upset anytime anybody talks about Westbrook

You really are something. Quite a vindictive and manipulative little fellow

[Rip67vdub]

Originally Posted by brock

With the power vested in me by virtue of my NBA league pass and 1k slabbed Prizm PSA 10 bass (colloquially known as the University of Pass n Bass) I hereby declare the '21-'22 Laker as officially dead.

They are old, bad, injured and done. AD is an ailing beta and Russ is a level 32 free Mason at this point.

LeBron is still extremely good, but not take on the Pistons solo and score 20+ straight points good.

Outside of the big 2 and Westy, they have a unit of dry dry bones. Not one decent talent in the group outside of maybe that Reaves kid. And he is outperforming his physical limitations as it is.




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[bdoody42]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Sure, but the Cavs get discussed relative to their performance.

Last year the only thing you heard about the Cavs was every once in a while one of use would mention "Hey, this Garland guy looks pretty decent", and then it would get no repsonse. That's what happens when you win 22 games.

A lot of that probably relates to how bad the franchise has been as a whole and being in a smaller market than many other teams. Certain teams/players will always get more attention. If it’s solely based on play the Suns should dominate the forum.

Not sure why people care about who comments on about which teams or players. If someone wants to discuss a bench player more power to them.

Cleveland is playing well for sure. Garland, Mobely and Allen are fun to watch.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by rustywest

You really are something. Quite a vindictive and manipulative little fellow

Not sure you understand the meaning of those words but keep on keepin on bud

[hairyangryfella]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

That’s lame man. People are encouraged to discuss what they like. You argue with people that disagree with you, there’s no difference in what rusty does.

The thing is, even someone like you who is a massive homer can talk about other things sometimes.
Every post Rusty makes is literally 'Waah you guys are being mean to Westbrook. Westbrook is great. The coach sucks. His team sucks.'

And he gets SO upset or SO angry when anyone has criticised him. It's unhealthy.

[EDMTunesCollect]

Originally Posted by rustywest

Lakers coaching staff should be lashed 26 times after this one...

Shame on the Lakers coaching staff. Obviously I've got the benefit of hindsight but the 25th (most in the NBA) starting lineup used this year was unequivocally the worst and without question I would not have even come close to rolling it out. What's worse was Vogel called a timeout after about 4 minutes because it was a disaster and he reinserted the exact same players around Russ. He then went back to that lineup toward the end of the 2nd and surprise surprise the Hornets built back their lead again.

So they decided to start 2 unplayable NBA players (DJ & Elly) and 2 defensive guys (Stan & AB) with the latter being questionable before tip with a stomach virus. Vogel did his absolute best to make Russ look bad starting him alongside old, unplayable, challenged offensive players. Keeping in mind Russ traditionally likes to get his team-mates going to start games. They basically lost the game in the 1st quarter, and doubled down with that lineup to end the 2nd.

Surely, this was a game to start Reaves, Carmelo, Howard even THT or Ariza and for real I would've considered Baze to get a surprise potential uplifting start. But Frank rolled out his nonsense vet, D based ? lineup, shocking. SMH

Completely agree with what you said. Lakers have had a lot of opportunities to win a lot more games this season but Frank continues to put out such awful lineups that make absolutely zero sense. I think even most average basketball fans could come up with better lineups than he has (thats not to say all the blame is on him but someone tell him to fix his damn lineups lol)

[drobfan8]

Lol. Here we go.

It's Frank's fault. Haha.

This dude was taking the Pacers to 7 games vs the Heatles, and now? Of course he becomes the scapegoat for the Lakers mess.

He'll get a better job elsewhere.

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Lol. Here we go.

It's Frank's fault. Haha.

This dude was taking the Pacers to 7 games vs the Heatles, and now? Of course he becomes the scapegoat for the Lakers mess.

He'll get a better job elsewhere.

Hahaha. It must really suck making millions, living that LA lifestyle, and winning a championship. Criticism is warranted. Scapegoat he is not. The scapegoat, excuse, reason, is health.

[ninjacookies]

Wiggins showing out for his loyal Kpop army.


Well deserved.

[cardbored]

This sequence sums up my love of Grizz games this year. P.S. No foul. It counted.

[bkcardcollector]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Wiggins showing out for his loyal Kpop army.


Well deserved.

lets see how he finishes though..,, he always seems to quiet down, down the stretch.. hopefully lets see something.

[pingbling23]

Clutch 3 from klay. Still don’t understand how the ref, with the play right in front of him, makes the wrong call sending curry to the line late in the game? If the shooter jumps into the defender trying to draw contact it’s supposed to be a no call or offensive foul. Hate to see calls like that after an undermanned team has fought hard to get back into the game. Kyrie showing out tonight, he’s looked good.

[pingbling23]

Foul? That’s weak.

[kd the sniper]

Why wouldn't Nash challenge that

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by kd the sniper

Why wouldn't Nash challenge that

I thought he did? If you call that a foul then every player on the floor is fouling each other every second of the game. I don’t know if klay flopped or lost his balance and fell but that’s a horrible foul call.

[kd the sniper]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

I thought he did? If you call that a foul then every player on the floor is fouling each other every second of the game. I don’t know if klay flopped or lost his balance and fell but that’s a horrible foul call.

He did not.. The refs were checking to see if it was before the inbound... Terrible call and Nash blew that. Still had a timeout left too

[pingbling23]

Originally Posted by kd the sniper

He did not.. The refs were checking to see if it was before the inbound... Terrible call and Nash blew that. Still had a timeout left too

Oh man I thought he did, that’s terrible. Maybe to save their only timeout? Poor Wiggins after leading the team tonight gets the media interview and first question, how did it feel watching the splash brothers come alive…. Wiggins is like what do I have to do hahaha.

[kd the sniper]

Originally Posted by pingbling23

Oh man I thought he did, that’s terrible. Maybe to save their only timeout? Poor Wiggins after leading the team tonight gets the media interview and first question, how did it feel watching the splash brothers come alive…. Wiggins is like what do I have to do hahaha.

them 2 had a poor night til that 3 by klay, still funny

[Zedlaw]

You can’t go around tripping guys. Clearly a foul.

Worth saving the timeout for a missed free throw

[ninjacookies]

Can't believe BKN made a game of that.

Splash brothers show up like that in the playoffs and they'll get ousted by a team like Memphis.

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Can't believe BKN made a game of that.

Splash brothers show up like that in the playoffs and they'll get ousted by a team like Memphis.

I feel like they'll be a bit underdone this season unless Curry puts them on his back.

Dray Green is back when?

Then Wiseman.

They'll be great to watch, but Phoenix look in total control this season even when guys are out.