The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 263

NeedChapmans · 05-10-2021, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

Well let's see first off Jokic is clearly the facilitator (unlike ball hog/hero ball Murray), second what do you need scoring well MPJ is a very consistent scorer, unlike Murray. MPJ is a very good rebounder due to his height 6' - 10" versus Murray barely 6' - 3", and defensively MPJ is better then Murray. So yah I think Jokic/MPJ >>>> Jokic/Murray

I think Jokic/MPJ/Murray >>>> Any other Denver combo.

The team has shown in the last two weeks they can play with anyone regardless of Murray missing. Even in the losses; they're ahead late or inside a single possession at the end. UTA, LAL, LAC ... they can beat anyone.

The question becomes whether or not they have the depth to do it. If Morris/Dozier/Barton aren't playing the the post-season ... no, I don't think they can get by UTA in round 2. If some of these guys are playing, then yes, they can. You must appreciate that in order to get to the conference finals, they have to beat DAL and then UTA. That's not an impossible task (or even a terribly difficult one).

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 05:08 PM

Just saw jaylen brown out for season with torn wrist ligaments

mrb842 · 05-10-2021, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kd the sniper

Just saw jaylen brown out for season with torn wrist ligaments

Nets mega trade really worked out for Boston.

NeedChapmans · 05-10-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by kd the sniper

Just saw jaylen brown out for season with torn wrist ligaments

Something happened in practice? (I thought he was missing action because of a bum ankle)

JustinVerlander07 · 05-10-2021, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dnic

Well let's see first off Jokic is clearly the facilitator (unlike ball hog/hero ball Murray), second what do you need scoring well MPJ is a very consistent scorer, unlike Murray. MPJ is a very good rebounder due to his height 6' - 10" versus Murray barely 6' - 3", and defensively MPJ is better then Murray. So yah I think Jokic/MPJ >>>> Jokic/Murray

48% and 41% from 3, I'm ok with that guy "hogging the ball".

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Something happened in practice? (I thought he was missing action because of a bum ankle)

Not sure. Just came across espn breaking news

tjforce · 05-10-2021, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kd the sniper

Just saw jaylen brown out for season with torn wrist ligaments

I take back what i said about Boston being a very unfortunate matchup for any 1/2 seed.

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

I take back what i said about Boston being a very unfortunate matchup for any 1/2 seed.

No doubt!!!!

ballhawkdawk · 05-10-2021, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

I take back what i said about Boston being a very unfortunate matchup for any 1/2 seed.

Total bummer. I'd rather deal with that unfortunate matchup as a 76ers fan than face an injured Celtics team.

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Total bummer. I'd rather deal with that unfortunate matchup as a 76ers fan than face an injured Celtics team.

I don't think any seed is comfortable with playing the heat

ballhawkdawk · 05-10-2021, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kd the sniper

I don't think any seed is comfortable with playing the heat

I'm not. I'd rather see the Hornets. Although I don't really see any team outside of the Nets or Bucks giving Philly any trouble. Just not enough firepower on the lesser teams to overcome the lack of an answer for Embiid.

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 06:56 PM

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I'm not. I'd rather see the Hornets. Although I don't really see any team outside of the Nets or Bucks giving Philly any trouble. Just not enough firepower on the lesser teams to overcome the lack of an answer for Embiid.

Agree... Phillys playoff defense could be a scary reality for any team

ninjacookies · 05-10-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kd the sniper

Just saw jaylen brown out for season with torn wrist ligaments

Shaq and Wilt played through SARS/quadruple bypass/amputated femur/ etc etc....now these fairies can't even play through moderate wrist soreness

-clocsta

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Shaq and Wilt played through SARS/quadruple bypass/amputated femur/ etc etc....now these fairies can't even play through moderate wrist soreness

-clocsta

Red, (from pineapple express) would eat these clowns alive!

oshmeehan · 05-10-2021, 08:20 PM

The Spurs can't miss. I wanna see them put up 100 in the 1st half

YourAvgSutton · 05-10-2021, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

The Spurs can't miss. I wanna see them put up 100 in the 1st half

Not the half the Bucks needed... here’s to a lights out second half for Milwaukee!

Dame · 05-10-2021, 08:40 PM

brodie!!!

took 47 yrs but damn, what a feat.

https://mobile.twitter.com/ShamsChar...5Es1_&ref_url=

imbluestreak23 · 05-10-2021, 08:47 PM

Maybe if the Bucks would show up and beat the Spurs like they are supposed to, Baby Z might make the playoffs. SMH

spurs50fan · 05-10-2021, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

The Spurs can't miss. I wanna see them put up 100 in the 1st half

The NBA gods felt their struggle

ninjacookies · 05-10-2021, 09:38 PM

Portland legit dropped 50 on Houston in the 1st.

kd the sniper · 05-10-2021, 09:43 PM

Huge loss for the bucks

mrb842 · 05-10-2021, 09:45 PM

celtics collectors and investors will probably see a nice falloff in value and people start to wonder about a team stuck in purgatory. ainge has been pretty conservative since the tatum deal. needs to open up and get aggressive.

tjforce · 05-10-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mrb842

celtics collectors and investors will probably see a nice falloff in value and people start to wonder about a team stuck in purgatory. ainge has been pretty conservative since the tatum deal. needs to open up and get aggressive.

With what?

They’ve already pissed away that treasure trove of assets that was supposed to turn them into the next Boston dynasty.

eastbayak · 05-10-2021, 11:56 PM

20-21 regular season MVP or not, Curry has been absolutely impressive this season.

Dubs are 36-33 (35-26 with Curry playing) and going to be in the play-in primarily because of Curry. I mean, the Dubs have been without their 3rd, 4th and 6th leading scorers for a minute, and still have been able to pull off some impressive wins. Curry has been scoring, quite efficiently, while constantly being double-teamed (sometimes, triple-teamed).

If the standings stay the same, I can see the Dubs winning the play-in and potentially upsetting the #1 seed (Jazz, who are still a very good team, but not as good as they would be if they had Spida).

sportzluvr1 · 05-11-2021, 12:01 AM

Think Utah is ripe for a 1st round upset.

GS would at least take 2 from them.

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kd the sniper Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,944 kdthesniper3five on I.g	Just saw jaylen brown out for season with torn wrist ligaments

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Dame Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Posts: 3,482	brodie!!! took 47 yrs but damn, what a feat. https://mobile.twitter.com/ShamsChar...5Es1_&ref_url=

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kd the sniper Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,944 kdthesniper3five on I.g	Huge loss for the bucks

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mrb842 Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: midwest Posts: 1,668	celtics collectors and investors will probably see a nice falloff in value and people start to wonder about a team stuck in purgatory. ainge has been pretty conservative since the tatum deal. needs to open up and get aggressive.

05-10-2021, 11:56 PM	#6574
eastbayak Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 15,406 eastbayak	20-21 regular season MVP or not, Curry has been absolutely impressive this season. Dubs are 36-33 (35-26 with Curry playing) and going to be in the play-in primarily because of Curry. I mean, the Dubs have been without their 3rd, 4th and 6th leading scorers for a minute, and still have been able to pull off some impressive wins. Curry has been scoring, quite efficiently, while constantly being double-teamed (sometimes, triple-teamed). If the standings stay the same, I can see the Dubs winning the play-in and potentially upsetting the #1 seed (Jazz, who are still a very good team, but not as good as they would be if they had Spida).

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sportzluvr1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the blue waffle of the Great Midwest Posts: 7,709	Think Utah is ripe for a 1st round upset. GS would at least take 2 from them.