2023-24 NBA Season Thread - Page 102

GOATcards · 12-01-2023, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Above the Rim

The teams that play on back-to-back nights have a big disadvantage on their 2nd night. You gotta factor this in when looking at the games. Of the 4 teams that played on Wednesday and then again on Thursday, all 4 teams lost the 2nd night - Lakers, Detroit, Utah & Clippers. Tough.

the low-IQ people running the league just can't figure out a way to reduce or eliminate B2Bs

mjekase · 12-01-2023, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATcards

the low-IQ people running the league just can't figure out a way to reduce or eliminate B2Bs

They’ve been reducing back-to-backs over the past decade or so. You can’t get rid of them - unless you want a longer season - because in the end they’re what allows for travel, rest and practice.

ninjacookies · 12-01-2023, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

Zach's probably a better fit and would be a better player on their system, but at the expense of Maxey. I have a hard time not seeing that.

DeMar can play as the main scorer with the second unit, run some P&R with Joel without disrupting the flow.

In all honesty, Zach to the Fakers is where it's at. Plus, LA has an established program of sending one-hit-wonder white mambas to chicago anyways. It makes too much sense for both parties.

ninjacookies · 12-01-2023, 08:32 PM

Jigsaw really gonna rest Slenderman with Luther Vandross in town?

Probably for the best.

cms11 · 12-01-2023, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Cavs are scary...

Just not in a good way. Went from beating the Nuggets and 76ers to losing to the Blazers.

The Blazers defense is no joke.

tjforce · 12-01-2023, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cms11

The Blazers defense is no joke.

But their offense is.

Cavs shouldn't have lost to them at home.

gomiamigo · 12-01-2023, 08:45 PM

Sixers are up 3 on Cs at the half.

They've scored 72 points.

Embiid is not playing with illness.

Neither is Maxey.

72 points! BOS getting lit up by Marcus Morris and Pat Bev like it's 2016 all over again.

The Accountant · 12-01-2023, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Sixers are up 3 on Cs at the half.

They've scored 72 points.

Embiid is not playing with illness.

Neither is Maxey.

72 points! BOS getting lit up by Marcus Morris and Pat Bev like it's 2016 all over again.

Don’t forget Oubre and Batum. Literally 4 of our top 6 out. Springer (energizer bunny basically) and porzingas out too.

Celtics look unbeatable some night and trash other nights. Now if they are as good a team as people say they’ll come out and win this game.

I don’t think I’m putting money on them for the IST

GOATcards · 12-01-2023, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Sixers are up 3 on Cs at the half.

They've scored 72 points.

Embiid is not playing with illness.

Neither is Maxey.

72 points! BOS getting lit up by Marcus Morris and Pat Bev like it's 2016 all over again.

stop getting your hopes up in my thread, they'll be bounced from the second round like usual

jason122883 · 12-01-2023, 10:05 PM

If the Magic can beat the Nets tomorrow, it'll be their first ever 10 game winning streak

PLB9eight · 12-01-2023, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATcards

the low-IQ people running the league just can't figure out a way to reduce or eliminate B2Bs

What’s your proposal?

drobfan8 · 12-01-2023, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Sixers are up 3 on Cs at the half.

They've scored 72 points.

Embiid is not playing with illness.

Neither is Maxey.

72 points! BOS getting lit up by Marcus Morris and Pat Bev like it's 2016 all over again.

All this carry on and you lost anyway.

We see this all of the time in the NBA when teams are without their stars.

Boston cruised to a victory without breaking a sweat. Just like every team that plays Embiid and Philly in the 2nd round of a Playoff Series....

Skippy · 12-02-2023, 12:34 AM

Congrats to Durant. Top 10 All-Time Scorer.

rhigh2390 · 12-02-2023, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Congrats to Durant. Top 10 All-Time Scorer.

Couldn't throw it in the ocean in the 2nd half, but definitely an amazing achievement getting into the top 10.

spurs50fan · 12-02-2023, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mjekase

They’ve been reducing back-to-backs over the past decade or so. You can’t get rid of them - unless you want a longer season - because in the end they’re what allows for travel, rest and practice.

It really make you marvel at how players could play 75-82 games in the past with subpar amenities, diet etc. I’m sure they can find an option to extend the season by a week or two though

Old saying…wiser but weaker lol

daeve · 12-02-2023, 07:31 PM

Ant-less Wolves vs Melo-less Hornets was quite a matinee game. Miller and Williams' length was noticeably able to match Minny's towers. Maybe they're finally on the way up now that MJ is gone, they looked downright spooky today.

volblorx8634 · 12-02-2023, 07:44 PM

Mikal Bridges with a 26 point first quarter. Sheesh.

oldgoldy97 · 12-02-2023, 08:32 PM

Wolves won, though.

That’s all that matters.

mfw13 · 12-02-2023, 09:12 PM

Warriors blow their second 20+ point lead of the week.....pretty shocking....

drobfan8 · 12-02-2023, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Wolves won, though.

That’s all that matters.

Exactly. Nobody cares if a team looks good at home and still loses.

Not sure MJ being there or not changes a thing

drobfan8 · 12-02-2023, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

Warriors blow their second 20+ point lead of the week.....pretty shocking....

They're running on pride right now.

Draymond probably shouldn't have even been in the game for that final possession unless he was a passer.

tjforce · 12-02-2023, 10:36 PM

It's rare that a 9 point road win feels gross, but alas, Cavs were in Detroit tonight.

If you missed this one, congrats on having something better to do on a Saturday.

escapegoat · 12-02-2023, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jason122883

If the Magic can beat the Nets tomorrow, it'll be their first ever 10 game winning streak

i was bummed to see they didnt get the w.

really cool to see them atop the standings early on.

hairyangryfella · 12-02-2023, 11:35 PM

Mavs scored THIRTY STRAIGHT points to take the lead and then gave away the momentum and managed to lose. What a crazy game.

Nomad · 12-03-2023, 12:06 AM

Never thought I'd be saying it, Jazz amazing grit to defeat Blazers.

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