2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

we couldn't stop a fuckin' nosebleed last night...

and the turnovers killed us...

51 points with 5 turnovers is insane. Mahomes cost your boys. Critical turnovers including turning into defensive tds. That pick 6 he threw was awful

 

[bksballer89]

My stance from a couple of weeks back still stands; blow that shit up until there's nothing left. Don't even worry about getting near equal value in any of the trades. Just take whatever scraps you can get and start fresh.

Sad thing is all this recent shit took place immediately after the 3 game win streak. No surprise that they haven't won since

 

[WiggyRuss]

https://deadspin.com/the-wizards-ar...flow&utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter

The Wizards Are Like If A Sarlacc Took Up Residence Underneath A Burning, Flooded Carnival Outhouse, Per Reports

Adrian Wojnarowski

✔@wojespn

Story filed to ESPN: The Wizards fined All-Star John Wall for unloading a verbal barrage onto coach Scott Brooks in a recent practice. After Wall and his teammates had been challenged to raise intensity in that session, Wall fired back with "F--- you," to Brooks. Story soon.

On Saturday, the #Wizards had this heated practice in which Bradley Beal and Austin Rivers had a verbal altercation.

Beal grew heated and gestured toward Pres Ernie Grunfeld, and said something along the lines 'It starts at the top.'

More details coming.

✔@CandaceDBuckner
Now, I'm hearing this all happened on THURSDAY, following the #Wizards' three-game winning streak

Sorry, gathering intel


yikes!!!!

 

[DJ]

@Bolts don't look now but the Kings beat the Thunder and back up over .500.

 

[DJ]

https://deadspin.com/the-wizards-ar...flow&utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter

The Wizards Are Like If A Sarlacc Took Up Residence Underneath A Burning, Flooded Carnival Outhouse, Per Reports

Adrian Wojnarowski

✔@wojespn

Story filed to ESPN: The Wizards fined All-Star John Wall for unloading a verbal barrage onto coach Scott Brooks in a recent practice. After Wall and his teammates had been challenged to raise intensity in that session, Wall fired back with "F--- you," to Brooks. Story soon.

On Saturday, the #Wizards had this heated practice in which Bradley Beal and Austin Rivers had a verbal altercation.

Beal grew heated and gestured toward Pres Ernie Grunfeld, and said something along the lines 'It starts at the top.'

More details coming.

✔@CandaceDBuckner
Now, I'm hearing this all happened on THURSDAY, following the #Wizards' three-game winning streak

Sorry, gathering intel


yikes!!!!

Cavaliers vs. Pistons - Box Score - November 19, 2018 - ESPN

Since you may have missed it.....you're so focused on the Lakers, Heat, and Wiz.....

 

[WiggyRuss]

Cavaliers vs. Pistons - Box Score - November 19, 2018 - ESPN

Since you may have missed it.....you're so focused on the Lakers, Heat, and Wiz.....

oh i didnt miss it

Sexton played well and the Cavs got a couple more ping pong balls in the hopper.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Sexton struggled his first few games in the NBA--- which is no surprise considering the state of the Cavs, Love getting hurt, Lue getting fired- a struggle between the front office and coaching staff on to play vets or just play the young guys etc.

Since November rolled around Sexton is shooting 47% from the field, and 69% from 3......only 2 three's a game which is insignificant (all though when i said that Ingram's 1.8 three's per game were insignificant last year I was called everything but a Child of God but certain people).

Over Sexton's last 5 games, when he became a starter over Hill- he is at 18.6 pts, 3 apg, 3 rebounds per game, and is shooting the lights 57% from 3, and 51.5% from the field.

Right now it looks like Sexton has recovered nicely from a slow start and is getting his sea legs. One of the reasons why I really liked this kid was his work ethic, his leadership ability and how hard he plays- and I have seen all those things. Sexton is not ever going to be a #1 on a good team---- but I think he has a nice ceiling.

Its encouraging seeing his improvement- and we still have a LONG way to go.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Cavaliers vs. Pistons - Box Score - November 19, 2018 - ESPN

Since you may have missed it.....you're so focused on the Lakers, Heat, and Wiz.....

not only that but the Lakers are the biggest story in the league this season, and the Wiz are the biggest story in the NBA currently with their dysfunction and the players yelling FUCK YOU at the coach, players going at eachother, etc.

as for the Heat....well...nobodoy's perfect I just love that it looks like Orlando is better right now than the Heat. Heat are probably (maybe?) better than Orlando since the Heat have a ton of vets, but Orlando has a MUCH better logn term outlook with their young talent and is actually even plaing better ball right now. That makes me happy. The Pistons playing better than the Heat make me happy too. Indiana as well- but everyone with a brain knew Indiana was better than the Heat by a fair margin.

 

[WiggyRuss]

what if the Suns continue to suck and somehow get Barrett or Zion?

Is there such a thing as too much young talent?

 

[WiggyRuss]

@DJ

it also makes me happy to see overacheivers like the Grizz and Clippers right up there in the West--- hopefully that continues and they are a thorn in the side of the other playoff contenders- one in particular

I have complete faith in the Rockets and Jazz pushing teams out in the West to get in the playoff picture--- but if the Grizz and Clippers can stay ahead of the Lakers- say goodnight.

 

[DJ]

not only that but the Lakers are the biggest story in the league this season, and the Wiz are the biggest story in the NBA currently with their dysfunction and the players yelling FUCK YOU at the coach, players going at eachother, etc.

as for the Heat....well...nobodoy's perfect I just love that it looks like Orlando is better right now than the Heat. Heat are probably (maybe?) better than Orlando since the Heat have a ton of vets, but Orlando has a MUCH better logn term outlook with their young talent and is actually even plaing better ball right now. That makes me happy. The Pistons playing better than the Heat make me happy too. Indiana as well- but everyone with a brain knew Indiana was better than the Heat by a fair margin.

Lakers 9-7

Miami 6-10

Wiz 6-11

Cavs 2-13

Whoops, I didn't need to list those teams records.....we all know the Cavs are the worst team in the League.

 

[WiggyRuss]

The way Jaren Jackson Jr. is playing at 19 years old portends graet things. He is my darkhorse over the next 10 years in the NBA to get a quadruple double. So talented.

This draft class was INSANE.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Lakers 9-7

Miami 6-10

Wiz 6-11

Cavs 2-13

Whoops, I didn't need to list those teams records.....we all know the Cavs are the worst team in the League.

hows your boy Lonzo been shooting? Havent seen you give me an update lately

 

[DJ]

@DJ

it also makes me happy to see overacheivers like the Grizz and Clippers right up there in the West--- hopefully that continues and they are a thorn in the side of the other playoff contenders- one in particular

I have complete faith in the Rockets and Jazz pushing teams out in the West to get in the playoff picture--- but if the Grizz and Clippers can stay ahead of the Lakers- say goodnight.

Is that another bet?

The Clippers make the playoffs and the Lakers don't.....or the Clipps win more games than the Lakers?

Sounds like a bet....

 

[DJ]

hows your boy Lonzo been shooting? Havent seen you give me an update lately

34% from downtown.....I know things are hard for you right now in Leave-land but that's still better than last season's 30%.....

 

[WiggyRuss]

34% from downtown.....I know things are hard for you right now in Leave-land but that's still better than last season's 30%.....

Ingram turning into that star that some #2 picks turn into? lol

or is he a JAG? (just another guy)


Lonzo Ball since the calendar turned to November:

Pts: 5.4
Assists: 5.3
Rebounds 5.4
FG%: 28.6 (holy shit is that bad- that is unplayable bad)
3PT%: 25.8%

I wonder if he thought it would be a challenge if he decided to shoot with his eyes closed in November?

 

[DJ]

Ingram turning into that star that some #2 picks turn into? lol

or is he a JAG? (just another guy)


Lonzo Ball since the calendar turned to November:

Pts: 5.4
Assists: 5.3
Rebounds 5.4
FG%: 28.6 (holy shit is that bad)
3PT%: 25.8%

I wonder if he thought it would be a challenge if he decided to shoot with his eyes closed in November?

There's a reason it's called an average.....

 

[WiggyRuss]

Is that another bet?

The Clippers make the playoffs and the Lakers don't.....or the Clipps win more games than the Lakers?

Sounds like a bet....

i certainly dont think the Clippers are making the playoffs---- the team really doesnt have much talent on it--- but right now they sure are playing a lot better ball than your Lakers- that is for sure. lol.

LeBron comes to LA and the lakers are still the 2nd best team in their building. lol--- at least thus far. The Magic Johnson Era everyone! lol

 

[DJ]

Ingram turning into that star that some #2 picks turn into? lol

or is he a JAG? (just another guy)


Lonzo Ball since the calendar turned to November:

Pts: 5.4
Assists: 5.3
Rebounds 5.4
FG%: 28.6 (holy shit is that bad- that is unplayable bad)
3PT%: 25.8%

I wonder if he thought it would be a challenge if he decided to shoot with his eyes closed in November?

How old is Ingram?



















21.


I remember when you were busting all over Irving being just 21.....and wacking off to the fathead on the ceiling.....target practice?

Irving end up staying on 1 team?

 

[DJ]

i certainly dont think the Clippers are making the playoffs---- the team really doesnt have much talent on it--- but right now they sure are playing a lot better ball than your Lakers- that is for sure. lol.

LeBron comes to LA and the lakers are still the 2nd best team in their building. lol--- at least thus far. The Magic Johnson Era everyone! lol

You're "Mr Too Soon" and are talking shit? Sack up and accept the bet or shut up.....