2014-15 Around the League Thread

[nuraman00]

The Hawks' whole starting five is January's Eastern Conference Player of the Month | Ball Don't Lie - Yahoo Sports

 

[nuraman00]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan to upset fan -- Root for Brooklyn Nets - ESPN New York

 

[nuraman00]

I don't know enough about his style, I just watch him against us and box scores or player profile for stats. I like his assists, but he does handle the ball a lot and have talented shooting around him - is his assists like Chris Paul is for you in assists?

Chris Paul gets assists because he is good at running plays. Although he dribbles too much.

Curry's assists are like "Kobe assists". He can't score, so he makes a desperation pass which results in a fortunate score.

James, Conley Jr., Hayward, Teague, Parker, Ginobili are all better ball handlers and assisters than Curry. Curry's assists are just a number.

On top of it, Curry can only get assists in a fast break. When the game slows down, he can't create plays, like the above can. However many assists he has, he can only get easy assists, not hard ones like the great playmakers can.

I think Holiday falls into a similar category. Fortunately, now on the Pelicans, Holiday isn't the sole ball handler. Tyreke Evans, Eric Gordon can make some better plays than Holiday can, so they have a lot of playmaking on the team.

Dragic, Wall are better than Curry too.

I haven't decided on Lawson, yet. I haven't liked him from before, but he's having a good statistical year. Just haven't seen enough complete Nuggets games, to make a decision.

 

[nuraman00]

From 2012 (animation):

 

[MHSL82]

http://www.thescore.com/nba/news/702006

 

[MHSL82]

I don't know much about Dragic or Phoenix's acts, but unless someone can shed light on what's going on that makes Dragic a sympathetic figure in this, I'd love it if he isn't traded. Never really liked those who spoke out publicly or demanded trades. I prefer the Alex Smith professionalism.

http://m.bleacherreport.com/article..._campaign=programming-national?is_shared=true

 

[MHSL82]

When Drew Gooden Goes Around the League, He Goes Aroooound the League: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...um=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

Works for this thread.

 

[nuraman00]

When Drew Gooden Goes Around the League, He Goes Aroooound the League: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...um=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national

Works for this thread.

Even thought it's from bleacher report, nice article.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[nuraman00]

Stockton got his first assist yesterday. Also first rebound, FT, and turnover.

He played against Doc River's son.

6:42.0 D. Stockton enters the game for A. Miller 81-115

4:54.0 O. Casspi makes 3-pt shot from 26 ft (assist by D. Stockton) +3 87-119

3:13.0 91-119 H. Turkoglu misses 2-pt shot from 18 ft
3:12.0 Defensive rebound by D. Stockton 91-119

2:45.0 D. Stockton misses 2-pt shot from 2 ft 91-119

2:33.0 91-119 E. Udoh misses 2-pt shot from 8 ft
2:31.0 Defensive rebound by D. Stockton 91-119

1:55.0 D. Stockton makes technical free throw +1 94-119

0:27.0 Turnover by D. Stockton (lost ball; steal by A. Rivers) 97-121
0:16.0 Turnover by D. Stockton (lost ball; steal by A. Rivers) 97-123

 

[MHSL82]

Maybe the Sixers should try this:

 

[MHSL82]

I'm glad OKC lost. I'm f'ing tired of a player shooting 12-38 and getting 30+ points and getting credit. Shoot 33% and keep shooting and your team deserves to lose.

Now, I will say I liked his assists and yes, I know, Durant is out, so it is an exception.

But, either way, I'm not a fan nor hater of OKC, I just don't like bad shooting and praise for scoring in the same sentence. Praise for assists when the #1 scorer's out.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Phoenix Suns - Box Score - February 26, 2015 - ESPN

 

[nuraman00]

It was an enjoyable game yesterday (the 2nd one). I liked the outcome of the 1st game, but I wasn't paying too much attention.

This has been the best regular season in a long time, one of my favorites. In terms of competitive and entertaining games, for the league, as a whole.

Also nice to see the Jazz are a part of that too, with Hayward and Rudy playing well.

Wish Exum was more developed, but oh well, hopefully not much longer.

 

[MHSL82]

It was an enjoyable game yesterday (the 2nd one). I liked the outcome of the 1st game, but I wasn't paying too much attention.

This has been the best regular season in a long time, one of my favorites. In terms of competitive and entertaining games, for the league, as a whole.

Also nice to see the Jazz are a part of that too, with Hayward and Rudy playing well.

Wish Exum was more developed, but oh well, hopefully not much longer.

What are you talking about? The Jazz wins over Portland and San Antonio? Or the Phoenix-OKC game and something else?

 

[nuraman00]

What are you talking about? The Jazz wins over Portland and San Antonio? Or the Phoenix-OKC game and something else?

I meant the games yesterday specifically. So Golden State-Cleveland, and Phoenix-OKC.

I don't like Jazz wins over the Spurs in the regular season as much, because Popovich doesn't try to win games as much. He doesn't manage games the same ways, and will pull his starters early if they're down, even in the 3rd. Or he'll play his best players less minutes.

I want to see Jazz wins over the Spurs in the playoffs.

I am a bit concerned for the Spurs though, because Parker has looked bad every time I've seen him this year.

Portland win was fine.

 

[MHSL82]

I meant the games yesterday specifically. So Golden State-Cleveland, and Phoenix-OKC.

I don't like Jazz wins over the Spurs in the regular season as much, because Popovich doesn't try to win games as much. He doesn't manage games the same ways, and will pull his starters early if they're down, even in the 3rd. Or he'll play his best players less minutes.

I want to see Jazz wins over the Spurs in the playoffs.

I am a bit concerned for the Spurs though, because Parker has looked bad every time I've seen him this year.

Portland win was fine.

Keep watching the Spurs and stop watching the Jazz, ok? Just kidding.

 

[MHSL82]

DeAndre Jordan Thinks Time Has Run out vs. POR as Chris Paul Begs Him to Shoot | Bleacher Report

 

[MHSL82]

Why is Miami ahead of Utah in the league standings? Boston, Miami, and Utah all have the same record. It is not in alphabetical order. Miami average is a bigger loss then the other two. Boston averages more points then the other two. Utah has the smallest loss.

2014-2015 NBA Regular Season League Standings - National Basketball Association - ESPN

 

[MHSL82]

Knicks' Alexey Shved Gets Circus Shot to Fall Versus Suns | Bleacher Report

 

[nuraman00]

Why is Miami ahead of Utah in the league standings? Boston, Miami, and Utah all have the same record. It is not in alphabetical order. Miami average is a bigger loss then the other two. Boston averages more points then the other two. Utah has the smallest loss.

2014-2015 NBA Regular Season League Standings - National Basketball Association - ESPN

Sorry, I missed this.

This was a time sensitive question.

I would have investigated for a possible answer.

 

[nuraman00]

Knicks' Alexey Shved Gets Circus Shot to Fall Versus Suns | Bleacher Report

Thanks.

It was neat, but a lot of guards (and some bigs) make circus shots. Probably a few every week.

Thanks, though, still liked it.