2015-16 NBA Eastern Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[TurnUpTheHeat]

well now you get into team fit- which is obviously a whole other question- especially for a guy like Whiteside where the center position is dying in the NBA

obviously the answer with Love and Wiggins is that the Cavs wanted a guy that could help them win now- but was still a young in their prime all star.--- and lucky for the Cavs they did the deal- because my main contention for trading Wiggins was i thought hed be a great defender on the perimeter- and thus far he has really been really bad defending----- but obviously the CAvs went with Love because of his position, fit, and where he was at in his career---- Wiggins plays the same position of LeBron and was years from being able to be a major contribotor.

Oh.
I've missed the par of Love being a "young in their prime all star", since he's joined the Cavs.
I believe the all star has been the player that James bailed on in Miami.
Please don't bring up or make fun of his health issues. We all know the situation and it really sucks for Heat fans.
Not sure if you've ever publicly said you're glad it's happened but my best guess is that you are.
I've never, ever wanted to see anyone injured or sick.
It is more fun to see best vs best.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

That's respect.
They are the last of the options that I want to see in round 1, and especially without HCA.

 

[Wamu]

That's respect.
They are the last of the options that I want to see in round 1, and especially without HCA.

Now way could the Celtics win it all this year but I'd like to @ least see them get outta the 1st round.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

@WiggyRuss .
As far as the bets.
CBS has an article today showing projected odds of making/advancing.
Cavs are 95%, 79%, 65%, 21% to win each round.
Heat are 36%, 12%, 2%, 0.10 %.

Only you would think someone should take that bet even up.

 

[bksballer89]

I fell asleep, but wasn't torn at all.
Def wanted Celts to lose.

Honestly with the way the rest of their schedule is, even if they lost, they're basically a lock to get the 3 or 4 seed. At most they lose one more game. They're ended up with 49 or 50 wins

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Honestly with the way the rest of their schedule is, even if they lost, they're basically a lock to get the 3 or 4 seed. At most they lose one more game. They're ended up with 49 or 50 wins

If they had lost yesterday, we would have been 2 up in the loss column, with a head to head still against them.
I just really want to finish 3-4 and go from there.

 

[bksballer89]

If they had lost yesterday, we would have been 2 up in the loss column, with a head to head still against them.
I just really want to finish 3-4 and go from there.

I think we will. I think they finish 3rd and we finish 4th.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

I think we will. I think they finish 3rd and we finish 4th.

Probably.
The Celts really want to avoid 4 spot and playing Cavs in round 2.
I actually think the Heat welcome the opportunity.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Rebound.....that's about it

So, let's break it down.
Plus consider, Drummond started the season viewed as Pistons best player, while Whiteside has basically played 1 full seasons worth of games, and is improving every week.

Whiteside Drummond
PPG 14 17
R 12 15
A 0 1
S 1 1
B 4 1
FG 62 52
FT 64 36
MPG 29 33

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

So, let's break it down.
Plus consider, Drummond started the season viewed as Pistons best player, while Whiteside has basically played 1 full seasons worth of games, and is improving every week.

Whiteside Drummond
PPG 14 17
R 12 15
A 0 1
S 1 1
B 4 1
FG 62 52
FT 64 36
MPG 29 33

Drummond fg% is very concerning. Centers who play down low with a lot of points coming on dunks should always be in the high 50's/low 60's as DeAndre, Hassan, and Dwight are

 

[trojanfan12]

 

[bksballer89]

Ohio stay getting shitted on. That tweet made my morning

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Drummond fg% is very concerning. Centers who play down low with a lot of points coming on dunks should always be in the high 50's/low 60's as DeAndre, Hassan, and Dwight are

Plus his FT shooting makes him a liability in close game to the point where he often can't be on the court.
Same with DeAndre and Howard.
The more you compare Whiteside to the perceived elite, the more you can make a case for him.

 

[Wamu]

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Holy crap!

 

[Heatles84]

your right...probably have a bad hangover or two after the parade.

I heard Oakland's nice in the summer.

 

[Heatles84]

ffffuck overtime.....ughhhh....o well...lets

im near the end of House of Cards season 4....need to see what F. U. does....

Riverwalk is just enchanting

You'll love the end of season 4. Season 5 can't get here soon enough.

Riverwalk's nice the first time you go through. That's it.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

You'll love the end of season 4. Season 5 can't get here soon enough.

Riverwalk's nice the first time you go through. That's it.

My highlight there was the fancy movie theater.
First time I had ever seen a soda vending machine where you could do 10000 combinations.

 

[Heatles84]

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Kyrie's going to be the one that's gone this offseason should the Cavs lose. Love is being sorely misused for the salary he's making. The games that Kyrie hasn't played, the Cavs actually look well balanced. Like I said, let's see what team Wiggy hops to once his boy is trading.

 

[bksballer89]