2019-2020 Official Regular Season Thread

[Mecca]

East has 3 teams who should finish with over 50 wins then another 3 who should get real close to it if they don't hit 50 IMO

Bucks, Sixers, Celtics?



What's the word on Kyrie in your neck of the woods?

It's early.

But, the dumpster fire in Brooklyn while the Celtics are BALLING....

If it continues, huge indictment of Kyrie as a leader.

 

[Black Adam]

Going to go with the Spurs for that last spot.

I'll say the same by virtue of coaching alone...

 

[msgkings322]

Bucks, Sixers, Celtics?



What's the word on Kyrie in your neck of the woods?

It's early.

But, the dumpster fire in Brooklyn while the Celtics are BALLING....

If it continues, huge indictment of Kyrie as a leader.

I think that ship has sailed, he ain't one. Can KD be? We'll see.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Yep Portland been a disappointment and we all know about the Dubs.

Honestly looking like 45ish wins may be good enough for a 6th seed which is rare for the West.

Also look like 3 spots from last year are free. Obviously the Lakers will get one of those but that still leaves 2. Guessing Dallas get one but I have no clue who would get the other

Well even despite the Klay injury, most people had Golden State pegged as a playoff team. That all went out the window when Steph got injured too so another spot should be open.

 

[Mecca]

I think that ship has sailed, he ain't one. Can KD be? We'll see.

They are both super petulant.

So, it's going to be interesting to see if they can even coexist.

 

[msgkings322]

They are both super petulant.

So, it's going to be interesting to see if they can even coexist.

Drama is fun, if it's not your team LOL

I said the minute they teamed up, two most emo stars in the league in the NY media glare. Popcorn time.

 

[bksballer89]

Serious MVP candidate

 

[Black Adam]

BKS you weren't kidding about Rivers...

four picks...?

 

[wildturkey]

Serious MVP candidate

Remember when the Kings passed on him for Marvin Bagley? Out of respect for Bolts, I won't even tag him.

 

[wildturkey]

Portland and Utah have made a habit out of sucking ass the first 2 months of the Season and then going on a tear after the all star break.

So, I'm not worried yet.

I think Dallas is getting in.

The Suns are cute. But, I don't think it will last.

So, 8th could go to NOLA, Kings if they get healthy.

Or, maybe the Spurs have one last gasp?

Going to go with the Spurs for that last spot.

T-Wolves

 

[Sir Robin Of Camelot]

 

[Gman]

To highlight an interesting quirk in the early season NBA scheduling:

The best teams in the Eastern Conference have played a disproportionate amount of games on the road in this young season:

Boston Celtics
Home: 5-0
Road: 6-2

Milwaukee Bucks
Home: 3-1
Road: 7-2

Miami Heat
Home: 5-0
Road: 4-3

Toronto Raptors
Home: 5-0
Road: 4-4

Philadelphia 76ers
Home: 4-0
Road: 4-5


Long story short: Not only is the cream of the East good, they're probably better than their early records indicate.

 

[Black Adam]

To highlight an interesting quirk in the early season NBA scheduling:

The best teams in the Eastern Conference have played a disproportionate amount of games on the road in this young season:

Boston Celtics
Home: 5-0
Road: 6-2

Milwaukee Bucks
Home: 3-1
Road: 7-2

Miami Heat
Home: 5-0
Road: 4-3

Toronto Raptors
Home: 5-0
Road: 4-4

Philadelphia 76ers
Home: 4-0
Road: 4-5


Long story short: Not only is the cream of the East good, they're probably better than their early records indicate.

"cream of the East"

Buckalis hack your account or what...?

 

[shopson67]

You just won't get passed the Clippers in the post season.

The Lakers will, however, get PAST the Clippers in the post season (provided the Clippers get there). Load management for Kawai has turned into injury concerns.

 

[shopson67]

like tf12 said, just from this thread for a week...

guess they're gonna see if he learned his lesson...

Ahh, sweet relief.

 

[Gman]

"cream of the East"

Buckalis hack your account or what...?

Assuming Philly turns around their sluggish start... (and they will)... the top of the East is pretty strong.

All of those 5 are solid.

 

[Bolts]

Serious MVP candidate

Good thing the Kings didn't draft him, only 6 triple doubles? Bagley would have at least 7 if he wasn't hurt.

Remember when the Kings passed on him for Marvin Bagley? Out of respect for Bolts, I won't even tag him.

He's on one of my fantasy teams, it's impossible to not hear about how good he's been.

 

[bksballer89]

Good thing the Kings didn't draft him, only 6 triple doubles? Bagley would have at least 7 if he wasn't hurt.

He's on one of my fantasy teams, it's impossible to not hear about how good he's been.

Kings dropped the ball. I sort of get why they did it but dont agree with it. Had Fox who plays PG but Luka had superstar written all over while Fox at best may make a few AS games imo

 

[Mecca]

The Lakers will, however, get PAST the Clippers in the post season (provided the Clippers get there). Load management for Kawai has turned into injury concerns.

Yeah, he clearly has something going on with that knee.

But, that won't be enough to get you passed us unless he sits out the series.

The Clippers seem quite content with flushing games during the regular season to preserve him for the playoffs.

I really hope we finish 3 and 6 or even 4 and 5.

I'd love to see you go home in the first round.

Ps. For being the grammar police, I hope we sweep you.

 

[Mecca]

Kings dropped the ball. I sort of get why they did it but dont agree with it. Had Fox who plays PG but Luka had superstar written all over while Fox at best may make a few AS games imo

Yeah, it won't be as bad as Marvin Williams over Cp3.

But, it looks pretty bad, so far.