Official 2024-25 NBA Season Thread - Page 145

ninjacookies · 03-16-2025, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Put a lot of their eggs in their basket last night against the Pacers to make sure Urkel didn't have the chance for another miracle shot

Lul.

Both off a b2b though. I think it's clear OKC's in another stratosphere. Largest margin of victory average in nba history, and that gap keeps widening.

1st in most team defensive ranking categories.

Will be interesting to see if their starters see the 4th.

blackvodka · 03-16-2025, 10:11 PM

The Thunder are clearly the better team. The Bucks need a perfect 4th quarter both offensively and defensively to even have a chance.

ninjacookies · 03-16-2025, 10:27 PM

Appears we're headed for a 2 way tie for best in the league.

Amazing OKC's managed to be this dominant while missing their 2nd/3rd best player for 90% of games. Seems they can never all be healthy at the same time.

patchgenie · 03-16-2025, 10:44 PM

why are the bucks wearing dark blue jerseys? lol

blackvodka · 03-16-2025, 10:49 PM

The Thunder are such a deep team. Any given night they can get someone to step up and be a difference maker. Tonight it was Hartenstein & Isaiah.

oshmeehan · 03-16-2025, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by patchgenie

why are the bucks wearing dark blue jerseys? lol

Uhh, cause it has been one of their team accent colors since they rebranded a decade ago

ninjabum87 · 03-16-2025, 11:24 PM

Bucks are just not a serious organization. They are unfortunately solid Pacers tier. No way would I expect em to go toe to toe with the Celtics or top Western teams. And I still don't think they really use Dame and Giannis properly.

Nomad · 03-16-2025, 11:57 PM

Solid Pacers tier on a double back-to-back?

Indy has a few more playmakers, plus the enigma known as Math.

But I would argue for the same reason that the Bucks are better than they fared against OKC. They were on a tough b2b.

mfw13 · 03-17-2025, 02:48 PM

Realistically, the entire Eastern Conference other than the Cavs and Celtics is irrelevant....the chances of any team other than Boston or Cleveland making the conference finals has to be less than 10%. The only real question is who will be the two lucky teams to get spanked by the Celtics and Cavs in the 2nd round.

Whereas the West has eight teams who could conceivably make it to the conference finals.

kipgen · 03-17-2025, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjabum87

Bucks are just not a serious organization. They are unfortunately solid Pacers tier. No way would I expect em to go toe to toe with the Celtics or top Western teams. And I still don't think they really use Dame and Giannis properly.

Gotta get rid of Doc

yiguiri2002 · 03-17-2025, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

Realistically, the entire Eastern Conference other than the Cavs and Celtics is irrelevant....the chances of any team other than Boston or Cleveland making the conference finals has to be less than 10%. The only real question is who will be the two lucky teams to get spanked by the Celtics and Cavs in the 2nd round.

Whereas the West has eight teams who could conceivably make it to the conference finals.

8 teams? I'll be more shocked if Memphis, Houston or whoever the 8th team is makes the WCF than if the Knicks make the ECF

Nomad · 03-17-2025, 04:37 PM

I just love Indy getting ignored again. They win when they need to and have one of the easiest schedules to round out the season. Don't be surprised they snag the fourth spot and get home court.

This Minnesota game is one of the most important remaining and they are resting Siakam and potentially the rest of the team. That's how confident they are in the power of tanking.

ninjabum87 · 03-17-2025, 07:05 PM

Part of me hopes Nomad is Rain Man confirmed one day and Indy wins it all with Nesmith averaging 54 a game.

On the other hand I don't think he could handle that much sudden internet clout without turning completely unsufferable so the rest of me hopes it never comes to pass.

Nomad · 03-17-2025, 07:37 PM

Pacers secondary doing nice work in Minnesota.

ninjacookies · 03-17-2025, 08:12 PM

Philly gunning like the 82 Lakers these past few games with all their max contracts sidelined is sinister work.

Shove them on the next flight with MS13 to Antigua and start from scratch with the poverty template. They might have hope.

TheHeel · 03-17-2025, 08:15 PM

Fan puked on the court in MSG. Game delay.

ninjacookies · 03-17-2025, 08:35 PM

Rudy got that french poodle in him.

Nemhard don't want that smoke.

hxcmilkshake · 03-17-2025, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHeel

Fan puked on the court in MSG. Game delay.

Tracy Morgan!

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ninjacookies · 03-17-2025, 09:35 PM

Got to give it up to Indy for making this game close considering the personnel. OT is welcomed.

ninjacookies · 03-17-2025, 09:38 PM

Mashallah.

Nomad · 03-17-2025, 10:03 PM

OMG MJ Toppin in da haus. Best win of Pacers season with one starter.

ninjacookies · 03-17-2025, 10:06 PM

GS getting dogwalked by the Yoker/Alpaca'less Nuggs is something...

ninjacookies · 03-17-2025, 10:24 PM

Sabonis. Brutal. Can't stay healthy this year.

patchgenie · 03-17-2025, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjabum87

Part of me hopes Nomad is Rain Man confirmed one day and Indy wins it all with Nesmith averaging 54 a game.

On the other hand I don't think he could handle that much sudden internet clout without turning completely unsufferable so the rest of me hopes it never comes to pass.

maybe 5.4 a game

wonder what happened to tracy? must be bad food.

drobfan8 · 03-17-2025, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

GS getting dogwalked by the Yoker/Alpaca'less Nuggs is something...

That's a mafia loss

03-16-2025, 10:11 PM	#3602
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03-16-2025, 11:57 PM	#3608
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Solid Pacers tier on a double back-to-back? Indy has a few more playmakers, plus the enigma known as Math. But I would argue for the same reason that the Bucks are better than they fared against OKC. They were on a tough b2b. Last edited by Nomad; 03-17-2025 at 12:20 AM.

03-17-2025, 08:12 PM	#3615
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,298	Philly gunning like the 82 Lakers these past few games with all their max contracts sidelined is sinister work. Shove them on the next flight with MS13 to Antigua and start from scratch with the poverty template. They might have hope. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

03-16-2025, 10:44 PM	#3604
patchgenie Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,079 americansportscards	why are the bucks wearing dark blue jerseys? lol

03-16-2025, 11:24 PM	#3607
ninjabum87 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,354	Bucks are just not a serious organization. They are unfortunately solid Pacers tier. No way would I expect em to go toe to toe with the Celtics or top Western teams. And I still don't think they really use Dame and Giannis properly.

03-17-2025, 02:48 PM	#3609
mfw13 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,046	Realistically, the entire Eastern Conference other than the Cavs and Celtics is irrelevant....the chances of any team other than Boston or Cleveland making the conference finals has to be less than 10%. The only real question is who will be the two lucky teams to get spanked by the Celtics and Cavs in the 2nd round. Whereas the West has eight teams who could conceivably make it to the conference finals.

03-17-2025, 04:37 PM	#3612
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	I just love Indy getting ignored again. They win when they need to and have one of the easiest schedules to round out the season. Don't be surprised they snag the fourth spot and get home court. This Minnesota game is one of the most important remaining and they are resting Siakam and potentially the rest of the team. That's how confident they are in the power of tanking.

03-17-2025, 07:05 PM	#3613
ninjabum87 Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2,354	Part of me hopes Nomad is Rain Man confirmed one day and Indy wins it all with Nesmith averaging 54 a game. On the other hand I don't think he could handle that much sudden internet clout without turning completely unsufferable so the rest of me hopes it never comes to pass.

03-17-2025, 07:37 PM	#3614
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	Pacers secondary doing nice work in Minnesota.

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03-17-2025, 08:35 PM	#3617
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,298	Rudy got that french poodle in him. Nemhard don't want that smoke. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

03-17-2025, 09:35 PM	#3619
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,298	Got to give it up to Indy for making this game close considering the personnel. OT is welcomed. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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03-17-2025, 10:03 PM	#3621
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	OMG MJ Toppin in da haus. Best win of Pacers season with one starter. Last edited by Nomad; 03-17-2025 at 10:06 PM.

03-17-2025, 10:06 PM	#3622
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,298	GS getting dogwalked by the Yoker/Alpaca'less Nuggs is something... __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,298	Sabonis. Brutal. Can't stay healthy this year. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.