The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 251

daeve · 05-03-2021, 11:44 PM

so AD learning soccer diving from Lebron now?

ninjacookies · 05-03-2021, 11:45 PM

Denver's going to have issues with LA if they ever face off in the postseason again. Jokic is too slow to keep with AD, and MPJ isn't strong enough.

Very odd considering Drumsticks was a virtual no-factor with early foul trouble.

eastbayak · 05-03-2021, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

We all know what Luka was doing at 20 years old

Well, to be fair, Luka has played professionally since 2015. Hasn't he logged nearly 340 professional games?

Zion has played a little more than 80 professional games.

I'm not equating EuroLeague/Liga ACB to the NBA, just saying, the comparison isn't that simple.

Dnic · 05-03-2021, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Well, to be fair, Luka has played professionally since 2015. Hasn't he logged nearly 340 professional games?

Zion has played a little more than 80 professional games.

I'm not equating EuroLeague/Liga ACB to the NBA, just saying, the comparison isn't that simple.

Funny cause most Zion hype bois were quick to put him on Luka's level lol even though he is like two levels below him

tjforce · 05-03-2021, 11:51 PM

Ohh man...

Lakers take down the Nuggs on the second half of a back to back without LeBron...

Not a confidence booster for Denver.

Best AD has looked since his return.

League is getting exciting!

Dnic · 05-03-2021, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Denver's going to have issues with LA if they ever face off in the postseason again. Jokic is too slow to keep with AD, and MPJ isn't strong enough.

Very odd considering Drumsticks was a virtual no-factor with early foul trouble.

Atleast the Nuggets are in the playoffs unlike your Pelicants 🤣🤣

daeve · 05-03-2021, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Denver's going to have issues with LA if they ever face off in the postseason again. Jokic is too slow to keep with AD, and MPJ isn't strong enough.

Very odd considering Drumsticks was a virtual no-factor with early foul trouble.

Gordon played him well...

Denver looked like Denver of old in the 2nd/3rd - lacking energy. Hadn't been that bad since Murray went down.

Towards the end it was too little too late plus some lucky buckets and "favorable" calls to tip it to Lakerz

ninjacookies · 05-03-2021, 11:53 PM

That AD recovery was pretty impressive.

LA just needs to maintain .500 through the remaining games and LeAnkle can lay dormant until the postseason starts.

Dnic · 05-03-2021, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Gordon played him well...

Denver looked like Denver of old in the 2nd/3rd - lacking energy. Hadn't been that bad since Murray went down.

Towards the end it was too little too late plus some lucky buckets and "favorable" calls to tip it to Lakerz

Like that bs call that negated the 3 by MPJ at the end? Malone should have challenged that smh

NeedChapmans · 05-03-2021, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Gordon played him well...

Denver looked like Denver of old in the 2nd/3rd - lacking energy. Hadn't been that bad since Murray went down.

Towards the end it was too little too late plus some lucky buckets and "favorable" calls to tip it to Lakerz

It's OK. Lose a player, go on a winning streak. Happened 3 times already this season; 4 will be easy. Malone has the team he has always dreamed of; without the Davis flop, Nuggets likely win the game but so goes it in the NBA. Good fight back and onto the next one.

ninjacookies · 05-03-2021, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Gordon played him well...

Denver looked like Denver of old in the 2nd/3rd - lacking energy. Hadn't been that bad since Murray went down.

Towards the end it was too little too late plus some lucky buckets and "favorable" calls to tip it to Lakerz

AG's impressed me since arriving. He played AD as best he could considering the size he's giving up, but you can only expect so much.

In the end, the loss of Murray is going to be hard to overcome. Especially since LA has good agitators on defense in KCP and Air Conehead to keep the secondary scorers like MPJ in check.

eastbayak · 05-03-2021, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

Funny cause most Zion hype bois were quick to put him on Luka's level lol even though he is like two levels below him

Both are talented young players, should just be happy with that.

eastbayak · 05-04-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Nuggets gonna lose Dozier for the playoffs.

Their guards are just plagued ... now down to ZERO that were on this team five months ago.

Too bad the Nuggets-Warriors can't do a quick swap right now.

Your team lacks (healthy) guards and my team lacks big men.

SDcardguy24 · 05-04-2021, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by daeve

so AD learning soccer diving from Lebron now?

After seeing him truck Ben Simmons the other day and now Davis today, maybe Facu really is just that strong

Akphillips86 · 05-04-2021, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by eastbayak

Both are talented young players, should just be happy with that.

Indeed.

Give credit where credit is due rather than trying to downplay one guy to boost the other. I am more of a Zion fan, but I got nothing but respect for Luka. This isn’t politics where we are forced into binary positions.

I know this isn’t exactly the BO way, but we can always attempt to class it up a bit on here.

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daeve · 05-04-2021, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

AG's impressed me since arriving. He played AD as best he could considering the size he's giving up, but you can only expect so much.

In the end, the loss of Murray is going to be hard to overcome. Especially since LA has good agitators on defense in KCP and Air Conehead to keep the secondary scorers like MPJ in check.

and Morris, Barton, and now Dozier... their whole guard rotation is down.

hairyangryfella · 05-04-2021, 12:43 AM

Smh

"Top Headlines
Davis scores 25 as short-handed Lakers defeat Nuggets 93-89"

The Lakers were without LeBron, who probably came back too soon, and Schroder due to Covid protocols (ie likely his own fault).
The Nuggets were without Murray, Barton and Morris, and also lost Dozier during the game - but it's the poor widdle Lakers who were short handed...

rustywest · 05-04-2021, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Half way through the third and he's at 10-16-19.

Legit shot at Skiles' record of 30 if Indiana can keep it close.

If this were Luka there'd be 20 comments about it already instead of just me talking to myself. lol

Being a proud Westbrook fan is considered a crime against hate, so that's no good around here

spurs50fan · 05-04-2021, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Smh

"Top Headlines
Davis scores 25 as short-handed Lakers defeat Nuggets 93-89"

The Lakers were without LeBron, who probably came back too soon, and Schroder due to Covid protocols (ie likely his own fault).
The Nuggets were without Murray, Barton and Morris, and also lost Dozier during the game - but it's the poor widdle Lakers who were short handed...

That's the downside of having an MVP candidate and a team that is streaking. I'll take the bad headline

JustinVerlander07 · 05-04-2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rustywest

Being a proud Westbrook fan is considered a crime against hate, so that's no good around here

Russ fans like to play victim around here. Why do you Russ boys get so defensive?

Any objective person can see he fills the stat sheet and also has a horrendous Basketball IQ.

daeve · 05-04-2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SDcardguy24

After seeing him truck Ben Simmons the other day and now Davis today, maybe Facu really is just that strong

I think other players are surprised when they go up against him. He has a very strong core. I laughed when a teammate tried to switch with him when he was guarding THT at the end of the game and he pushed his teammate away, lol.

and then of course after a switch Rivers has a massive brainfart [?] and just leaves THT alone under the basket at the end of the game, allowing him to get an o-board and score.

tjforce · 05-04-2021, 11:43 AM

Big game of the day:

Nets at Bucks Pt 2.

Hope it's as exciting as Sunday.

gomiamigo · 05-04-2021, 12:22 PM

Net Rating
Jokic +7.6
Lebron +9.4
Giannis +10.5
Durant +10.5
Embiid +11.3

k13 · 05-04-2021, 12:30 PM

Win Shares
1. Nikola Jokić • DEN 14.2
2. Rudy Gobert • UTA 10.3
3. Giannis Antetokounmpo • MIL 9.2
4. Zion Williamson • NOP 8.7
5. Jimmy Butler • MIA 8.5
6. Damian Lillard • POR 8.4
7. Kawhi Leonard • LAC 8.1
8. Chris Paul • PHO 8.1
9. Stephen Curry • GSW 8.1
10. Bam Adebayo • MIA 8.1
11. Joel Embiid • PHI 8.1

Spacemanspif · 05-04-2021, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Net Rating
Jokic +7.6
Lebron +9.4
Giannis +10.5
Durant +10.5
Embiid +11.3

Net Rating is entirely dependent on whether you're on a winning team or not.

Gobert > Embiid
Joe Ingles > Durant
Conley > Everyone

05-03-2021, 11:45 PM	#6252
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: 56,996	Denver's going to have issues with LA if they ever face off in the postseason again. Jokic is too slow to keep with AD, and MPJ isn't strong enough. Very odd considering Drumsticks was a virtual no-factor with early foul trouble. __________________ #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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tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,486	Ohh man... Lakers take down the Nuggs on the second half of a back to back without LeBron... Not a confidence booster for Denver. Best AD has looked since his return. League is getting exciting! __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-03-2021, 11:53 PM	#6258
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: 56,996	That AD recovery was pretty impressive. LA just needs to maintain .500 through the remaining games and LeAnkle can lay dormant until the postseason starts. __________________ #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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tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,486	Big game of the day: Nets at Bucks Pt 2. Hope it's as exciting as Sunday. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

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05-03-2021, 11:44 PM	#6251
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,145 accrules	so AD learning soccer diving from Lebron now?

05-04-2021, 12:43 AM	#6267
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	Smh "Top Headlines Davis scores 25 as short-handed Lakers defeat Nuggets 93-89" The Lakers were without LeBron, who probably came back too soon, and Schroder due to Covid protocols (ie likely his own fault). The Nuggets were without Murray, Barton and Morris, and also lost Dozier during the game - but it's the poor widdle Lakers who were short handed...

05-04-2021, 12:30 PM	#6274
k13 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 12,617	Win Shares 1. Nikola Jokić • DEN 14.2 2. Rudy Gobert • UTA 10.3 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo • MIL 9.2 4. Zion Williamson • NOP 8.7 5. Jimmy Butler • MIA 8.5 6. Damian Lillard • POR 8.4 7. Kawhi Leonard • LAC 8.1 8. Chris Paul • PHO 8.1 9. Stephen Curry • GSW 8.1 10. Bam Adebayo • MIA 8.1 11. Joel Embiid • PHI 8.1