2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[LAD]

I kind of feel it was the opposite that he felt restricted and tried too often to make the "correct" play than the natural one. It felt like watching him play the wheels in his head were always turning, which made him almost a step slow on everything he did. Even on his drives to the basket it felt like he had to make a decision on whether or not to do it.

With the Mavs, he had pretty much the green light and has been doing well with it. He seems to be playing much better knowing he has more freedom to create and do his own thing without having to defer to someone for a "better" shot.

Interesting perspective....

 

[TJL]

Thank you @LAD for contributing to my troll thread, I appreciate it.

 

[LAD]

Thank you @LAD for contributing to my troll thread, I appreciate it.

No problem! I think it's a topic that should be talked about more because it's not always so cut & dry.

 

[TJL]

No problem! I think it's a topic that should be talked about more because it's not always so cut & dry.

I wasn't expecting a serious answer, like you gave.

I was just expecting a bunch of people to talk shit about my fake girlfriend.

 

[LAD]

I wasn't expecting a serious answer, like you gave.

I was just expecting a bunch of people to talk shit about my fake girlfriend.

LOL

I think for some women it's much more dimensional.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

The turning point in the game was when Steph taunted Brown at the end of the 3rd. It lit a fire under the Celtics and they dominated the dubs in the 4th.

Crowder was on that grown ass man shit the last 5 min.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Man that game was frustrating to watch last night. As much as I wanted to blame the Warriors for the loss (which is obvious knee jerk reaction), the Celtics just out played them. Boston's second unit was awesome. I mean when you let Olynk kick your ass up and down the court, then you're probably not going to win. The Warriors big were pretty useless last night. Zaza, Javale, DWest. There wasn't one who did a decent job.

Celtics are tough man. Their defense is great, coaching is great and they have heart. Warriors could learn a thing or two from them.

Dude, I am rooting against the Warriors for the chip for 2 simple reasons:

1. Javelle and his Mama are sickening with that cyber-bully shit

2. David West.

It was noble when he took a 11 million pay cut to go to the Spurs.

Now, He's just a below average Mercenary.

I hope he never wins....EVER.

 

[LAD]

Crowder was on that grown ass man shit the last 5 min.

Yea they were digging in that @$$ last night. How does the #1 ranked offensive team in the league only score 12 points in a quarter?!?!?!?!?!?

My only hope is that the Celts can do the same if/when they meet the Cavs in the playoffs. It would be nice to finally see them face some adversity in the post season.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Yea they were digging in that @$$ last night. How does the #1 ranked offensive team in the league only score 12 points in a quarter?!?!?!?!?!?

My only hope is that the Celts can do the same if/when they meet the Cavs in the playoffs. It would be nice to finally see them face some adversity in the post season.

Draymond was a little off.

The bigs gave them nothing.

It happens....

As long as Steph and Klay are on, you have a chance.

As for the Celtics, Horford is a shit #2.

Unless Bradley or Crowder go HAM, the Cavs should take them out in 6 max.

 

[TJL]

I added this gem

"I think this is the route I'm going to go, it's just hard, we've been together 3 and a half years, but I've known her my whole life, we met when we were around 5 right after our parents got married."

 

[LAD]

Draymond was a little off.

The bigs gave them nothing.

It happens....

As long as Steph and Klay are on, you have a chance.

As for the Celtics, Horford is a shit #2.

Unless Bradley or Crowder go HAM, the Cavs should take them out in 6 max.

I agree these types of games will happen- more particularly at the end of the season.

But my goodness-TWELVE POINTS IN A QUARTER????? And another thing, Horford was looking like THE MAN last night in the paint. LOL

Honestly, I don't care where they seed in terms of HCA. I feel like they can win anywhere when they get up for games. On the other hand I want them to stay at the top for bragging rights!!!!

 

[LAD]

Dude, I am rooting against the Warriors for the chip for 2 simple reasons:

1. Javelle and his Mama are sickening with that cyber-bully shit

2. David West.

It was noble when he took a 11 million pay cut to go to the Spurs.

Now, He's just a below average Mercenary.

I hope he never wins....EVER.

So what were your reasons last season??

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

So what were your reasons last season??

Haterism?

Last year, it was more about wanting a " Have not" finally win.

Shit, if the Cavs can win, why not the Clippers?

I didnt realize the answer to that question is Doc Rivers, Blake's lack of heart and CP3's brittle bones.

 

[gordontrue]

Shit, if the Cavs can win, why not the Clippers?

That's the spirit Mecca!!

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I agree these types of games will happen- more particularly at the end of the season.

But my goodness-TWELVE POINTS IN A QUARTER????? And another thing, Horford was looking like THE MAN last night in the paint. LOL

Honestly, I don't care where they seed in terms of HCA. I feel like they can win anywhere when they get up for games. On the other hand I want them to stay at the top for bragging rights!!!!

In fairness, outside of Draymond, the Warriors bigs are substandard.

Horford is putting up 14, 6 and 5.

I expect more from a guy making 27 mil a year.

I give the Celtics players a lot of respect for not letting that become a issue.

He makes 4 times as much as Crowder and Thomas....lol

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

That's the spirit Mecca!!

 

[LAD]

Haterism?

Last year, it was more about wanting a " Have not" finally win.

Shit, if the Cavs can win, why not the Clippers?

I didnt realize the answer to that question is Doc Rivers, Blake's lack of heart and CP3's brittle bones.

LOL I love your honesty!

 

[larryjohn]

I agree these types of games will happen- more particularly at the end of the season.
But my goodness-TWELVE POINTS IN A QUARTER????? And another thing, Horford was looking like THE MAN last night in the paint. LOL
Honestly, I don't care where they seed in terms of HCA. I feel like they can win anywhere when they get up for games. On the other hand I want them to stay at the top for bragging rights!!!!

I give Kerr some credit for sitting Klay & Green when Ws were down 4 in the 4th -- then the Celtics went on their run. Kerr said he didn't want them to play the entire 4th ... he wanted to keep their minutes down ... that t was just a regular season game.

Lue has tended to play guys in the 4th during close games -- even though it will push their minutes into the upper 30s or low 40s.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I added this gem

"I think this is the route I'm going to go, it's just hard, we've been together 3 and a half years, but I've known her my whole life, we met when we were around 5 right after our parents got married."

Wouldn't that make her your sister?!?

Don't be mad when your babies come out looking like this....

* Yes I know you're not blood related *

 

[gordontrue]

Lue has tended to play guys in the 4th during close games -- even though it will push their minutes into the upper 30s or low 40s.

This is true, although, he's gotten better about it the last month or so.