2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[Mecca]

Actually, both Lebron and AD were on the bench when the comeback started. It was mostly Kuz and bench guys/role players. Lebron came in and helped finish them off.

And that's kind of what I meant re: stressful. No way that comeback happens with him on the bench last year. Basically, so far this year, Lebron is getting to pick his spots when he wants to take over rather than having to be the "lead dog" all game long.

I still think that a completely healthy Clips are the best team.

Depends.

If we get OKC version of Playoff P and you get NOLA vs. Blazers Davis....

 

[Mecca]

@trojanfan12

This is why I said he'd be washed. I saw this quote earlier.

It's game 7 of 82 and he's exhausted?

Unless you think this is gamesmanship from your coach?

“A.D. was in foul trouble. Bron was exhausted,” said Vogel of the Lakers’ predicament against the Bulls. “Both of those guys needed to stay on the bench and other guys needed to step up, and they did.”

 

[bksballer89]

So kawhi won't be playing b2b no time soon according to woj

 

[Robotech]

It would be hilarious for the Warriors to win. With Houston's defense just about as bad as the Warriors, the Warriors probably have a better chance than one would expect.

 

[trojanfan12]

@trojanfan12

This is why I said he'd be washed. I saw this quote earlier.

It's game 7 of 82 and he's exhausted?

Unless you think this is gamesmanship from your coach?

“A.D. was in foul trouble. Bron was exhausted,” said Vogel of the Lakers’ predicament against the Bulls. “Both of those guys needed to stay on the bench and other guys needed to step up, and they did.”

Lebron addressed that in an interview after the game. AD had gotten in foul trouble, so Lebron played pretty much the entire 3rd quarter. Normally, he comes out at some point in the 3rd quarter. So, Vogel kept him on the bench longer in the 4th.

My bet is that if the bench doesn't make a run like they did, Lebron doesn't go back in at all.

Probably a little gamesmanship by Vogel too, to put a little pressure on the bench players to step up and not depend on Lebron and AD all the time.

 

[bksballer89]

Well Greg Anthony kid is really fucking good. 33 currently setting a UNC record for freshman in his debut

 

[tlance]

And if Phillip created the triangle you have a better case. Never mind the whole NEVER getting it done unless he had the best player (arguably best 2) on his bench.

Why does he need to create an offense?

He knew where his strengths were and he also knew where he was weak. He constructed his staff with assistants who made up for his weaknesses and he trusted them to do their job.

Phil did not need to be a great X and O guy to be a great coach.

That is like knocking Kareem because he wasn’t a 3 point shooter. Kareem didn’t need to be a 3 point shooter to dominate.

 

[thunderc]

Well the Rockets are playing better. It’s either because Westbrook got rid of the awful hair or its because they are playing the Warriors.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Somehow the Pistons are 4-5 without all of their point guards on the roster and best overall player

Weak opening schedule though

 

[Heatles84]

You can be confident in your team and know they're likely going to lose a road game against a team that's clearly than they are.

I don't bet when I have a good idea what the result is going to be. Real money or not

We'll also be playing on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. LA will have 2 days off.

 

[Mecca]

WELP....

 

[TJL]

Lol @ load management not even 10 games into the year.

Kawhi is a fucking pussy

 

[thunderc]

Lol @ load management not even 10 games into the year.

Kawhi is a fucking pussy

Pretty ridiculous to be sitting against one of the better teams in the league.

 

[handicappers]

Mavs squeak by with another win. Few missed free throws and late game coach's challenge are the only thing keeping Mavs from an undefeated record.

Powell is back. JJ Barea is back. Bench playing well. I like what I'm seeing after 7 games. Prolly means the wheels fall off soon, but it's been a good ride so far.

 

[Sportsguy9695]

knicks lose to the freakin Pistons by 20! where do the knicks go from here? Have we hit rock bottom as knick fans?

 

[bksballer89]

Sick stat line

 

[Black Adam]

We'll also be playing on the 2nd night of a back-to-back. LA will have 2 days off.

excuses, excuses...

#suckitup,buttercups

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Stakesarehigh]

knicks lose to the freakin Pistons by 20! where do the knicks go from here? Have we hit rock bottom as knick fans?

Not just the Pistons but the Pistons without Blake, Reggie Jackson, and Rose

 

[Sparhawk]

Why can't we have nice things???