The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 245

daeve · 05-01-2021, 06:33 PM

Lamelo is back

https://streamable.com/ckhikm

ninjacookies · 05-01-2021, 07:18 PM

The more I watch Ant, the more his game reminds me of Spyda. Not saying he will ever be as good as DMitch, but I can see the raw potential there. I always thought he'd face a roadblock regarding his usage playing alongside KAT and Dlo, but it appears the Wolves aren't coy about him letting it fly.

drobfan8 · 05-01-2021, 08:10 PM

Home court is a tad overrated. Especially without the crowd pressure hassling the refs.

Bron is just a different dude. I think he's happy to be on the road the first 2 games as he always says game 1 is a feel em out game.

Plus, home court really only matters when it gets to a game 7. Which isn't that common.

Should be interesting to see where the standings settle.

I think the Lakers will want to avoid the Clippers in the 1st round and that's about it.

I am especially intrigued to see how deep Phoenix can go.

ninjacookies · 05-01-2021, 08:17 PM

Curry out here fat shaming af.

Imma need Rae Sremmurd to go thermo nuclear in the 4th to keep fatboi in the hunt.

tjforce · 05-01-2021, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Home court is a tad overrated. Especially without the crowd pressure hassling the refs.

Bron is just a different dude. I think he's happy to be on the road the first 2 games as he always says game 1 is a feel em out game.

Plus, home court really only matters when it gets to a game 7. Which isn't that common.

Should be interesting to see where the standings settle.

I think the Lakers will want to avoid the Clippers in the 1st round and that's about it.

I am especially intrigued to see how deep Phoenix can go.

I think it can be on a team by team basis.

LeBron has seen and done it all. Doesn't seem to make a big difference (Game 7 was at Oracle).

But for a young team that doesn't have that experience, I still think it's key.

JustinVerlander07 · 05-01-2021, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daeve

Lamelo is back

https://streamable.com/ckhikm

Hornets are totally gonna be a trendy team next year between LaMelo, Hayward and the emergence of Bridges. (along with Rozier)

RogerGodahell · 05-01-2021, 10:26 PM

31-12-20 How bout that for a triple double?

BoomshakaLuka!

Mavs in 5th place

Chris P · 05-01-2021, 11:00 PM

Very torn bc I'm a huge Russ fan but I guess best of both worlds..Luka and Russ did great and Mavs win at the end

sportzluvr1 · 05-02-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

Hornets are totally gonna be a trendy team next year between LaMelo, Hayward and the emergence of Bridges. (along with Rozier)

Washington and Vernon Carey jr. (who is a stud) in the frontcourt in the coming years. Very impressive young core they’ve put together.

tjforce · 05-02-2021, 12:29 AM

Man..

Denver now 3rd.

Dallas now 5th.

Jazz back to 1st.

This West seeding is wackier than normal.

Grizzkid12 · 05-02-2021, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Man..

Denver now 3rd.

Dallas now 5th.

Jazz back to 1st.

This West seeding is wackier than normal.

Denver is toast without Murray!

rustywest · 05-02-2021, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris P

Very torn bc I'm a huge Russ fan but I guess best of both worlds..Luka and Russ did great and Mavs win at the end

It was a very entertaining game. Had it all, runs, lead changes and big shots.

Remarkable the Wizards were within a whisker of winning despite getting absolutely torched from the 3 point line. I'm guessing Wizards teams of previous years would have folded being down 18 early, on the 2nd night of a back to back but Russ wasn't having it. He had a tremendous game!

Doncic vs Westbrook is now becoming one of those fireworks games Russ has versus certain guys...

Super disappointing final play from Scotty Brook. I knew what they were doing, Luka knew what they were doing, Carlisle certainly knew what they were doing. Basically the same action as the previous two plays to screen and get Beal the ball... trouble is when its so telegraphed you can and Dallas did, just load up on him. Brad had a very mediocre jump shooting night to make it even more head-scratching...

Ball should've been in Westbrook's hands

Dnic · 05-02-2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Grizzkid12

Denver is toast without Murray!

Yah cause he was the best player on the Nuggets right? Lol smh

bigjbasketball · 05-02-2021, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjforce

Man..

Denver now 3rd.

Dallas now 5th.

Jazz back to 1st.

This West seeding is wackier than normal.

I thought we were going to get Den-LAL as the first round 4-5 matchup, and we might still get that, but now as the 3-6 matchup. These last couple weeks are going to be crazy for the West playoff seeding.

daeve · 05-02-2021, 11:18 AM

the mvp is 9-1 since his #2 went down

https://streamable.com/wz6pzf

GOATcards · 05-02-2021, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerGodahell

31-12-20 How bout that for a triple double?

BoomshakaLuka!

I know I took note...

tjforce · 05-02-2021, 12:29 PM

Big game today for a number of reasons:

Brooklyn @ Milwaukee.

Nets will be down Harden, so it will be a confidence buster if the Bucks can't win at home. On top of that, Nets no longer control their destiny in regards to the 1 seed, so wins will be at a premium the rest of the way. Should be a fun one.

Mahomie · 05-02-2021, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daeve

Lamelo is back

https://streamable.com/ckhikm

Quote:

Originally Posted by daeve

the mvp is 9-1 since his #2 went down

https://streamable.com/wz6pzf

gomiamigo · 05-02-2021, 01:38 PM

76ers back in first with a win over the Spurs tonight. Unless the Nets beat the Bucks but PHL has a much easier schedule in any case. ORL 2x, DET, Indy, Chi, etc.

NeedChapmans · 05-02-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

76ers back in first with a win over the Spurs tonight. Unless the Nets beat the Bucks but PHL has a much easier schedule in any case. ORL 2x, DET, Indy, Chi, etc.

PHI-WAS would be a dangerous 1-8 matchup. PHI-MIA would be even more delicious.

Some intrigue on the east seeding as well. So long as Indiana doesn't sneak in, nobody gets away w/ a gimme 1st round match-up. Nets/Knicks would be fun too.

oshmeehan · 05-02-2021, 01:45 PM

#1 seed should be the Sixers with their cupcake schedule to finish off the season. Bucks could MAYBE get the #2 seed but would obviously need to sweep the Nets in this B2B and could maybe afford one more loss in the remaining games.

If the Bucks lose today then expect Giannis to sit some games to get ready for the playoffs.

daeve · 05-02-2021, 02:00 PM

Nobody makes spinning out of a double-team into a fade away look quite as easy as Jokic does

https://streamable.com/gj2ysq

tjforce · 05-02-2021, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

PHI-WAS would be a dangerous 1-8 matchup. PHI-MIA would be even more delicious.

Some intrigue on the east seeding as well. So long as Indiana doesn't sneak in, nobody gets away w/ a gimme 1st round match-up. Nets/Knicks would be fun too.

I don't see what would be dangerous about it, provided no major injuries to the 76ers...

Philly is 3-0 vs Washington this year and a much better team. They most recently played them in March, with Ben Simmons out, and won by 26.

Heck, there was even a game where Beal dropped 60 on them and the Wiz still lost.

However, the spat between Westbrook and Embiid would be fun to see in a playoff series. Those guys always go at it.

Grizzkid12 · 05-02-2021, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

PHI-WAS would be a dangerous 1-8 matchup. PHI-MIA would be even more delicious.

Some intrigue on the east seeding as well. So long as Indiana doesn't sneak in, nobody gets away w/ a gimme 1st round match-up. Nets/Knicks would be fun too.

I could totally see this. Think Washington would have a puncher's chance especially if they come into the series hot

tjforce · 05-02-2021, 03:37 PM

Man... fun game going on here

05-01-2021, 07:18 PM	#6102
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: 56,926	The more I watch Ant, the more his game reminds me of Spyda. Not saying he will ever be as good as DMitch, but I can see the raw potential there. I always thought he'd face a roadblock regarding his usage playing alongside KAT and Dlo, but it appears the Wolves aren't coy about him letting it fly. __________________ #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.

05-01-2021, 08:10 PM	#6103
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,829 drobfan8 drobfan8	Home court is a tad overrated. Especially without the crowd pressure hassling the refs. Bron is just a different dude. I think he's happy to be on the road the first 2 games as he always says game 1 is a feel em out game. Plus, home court really only matters when it gets to a game 7. Which isn't that common. Should be interesting to see where the standings settle. I think the Lakers will want to avoid the Clippers in the 1st round and that's about it. I am especially intrigued to see how deep Phoenix can go. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

05-01-2021, 08:17 PM	#6104
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: 56,926	Curry out here fat shaming af. Imma need Rae Sremmurd to go thermo nuclear in the 4th to keep fatboi in the hunt. __________________ #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.

05-02-2021, 12:29 AM	#6110
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,450	Man.. Denver now 3rd. Dallas now 5th. Jazz back to 1st. This West seeding is wackier than normal. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-02-2021, 12:29 PM	#6117
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,450	Big game today for a number of reasons: Brooklyn @ Milwaukee. Nets will be down Harden, so it will be a confidence buster if the Bucks can't win at home. On top of that, Nets no longer control their destiny in regards to the 1 seed, so wins will be at a premium the rest of the way. Should be a fun one. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-01-2021, 06:33 PM	#6101
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,145 accrules	Lamelo is back https://streamable.com/ckhikm

05-01-2021, 10:26 PM	#6107
RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	31-12-20 How bout that for a triple double? BoomshakaLuka! Mavs in 5th place

05-01-2021, 11:00 PM	#6108
Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,772	Very torn bc I'm a huge Russ fan but I guess best of both worlds..Luka and Russ did great and Mavs win at the end

05-02-2021, 11:18 AM	#6115
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,145 accrules	the mvp is 9-1 since his #2 went down https://streamable.com/wz6pzf

05-02-2021, 01:38 PM	#6119
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,962 esmoney gomiamigo	76ers back in first with a win over the Spurs tonight. Unless the Nets beat the Bucks but PHL has a much easier schedule in any case. ORL 2x, DET, Indy, Chi, etc. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

05-02-2021, 01:45 PM	#6121
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,155	#1 seed should be the Sixers with their cupcake schedule to finish off the season. Bucks could MAYBE get the #2 seed but would obviously need to sweep the Nets in this B2B and could maybe afford one more loss in the remaining games. If the Bucks lose today then expect Giannis to sit some games to get ready for the playoffs. __________________ FEAR THE DEER Last edited by oshmeehan; 05-02-2021 at 02:02 PM.

05-02-2021, 02:00 PM	#6122
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,145 accrules	Nobody makes spinning out of a double-team into a fade away look quite as easy as Jokic does https://streamable.com/gj2ysq

05-02-2021, 03:37 PM	#6125
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,450	Man... fun game going on here __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"