2015-16 NBA Western Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[HammerDown]

 

[pumpkinhead33793]

If GS misses the record by 1 game they will look back at this game. Big game to lose. WOW What a weekend of upsets in sports.

Those dreaded afternoon road games late in the year are tough games. The only game the Bulls lost in 95-96 by double figures was that 32 point blowout to the Knicks in a noon Sunday road game.

Even if the Warriors get the record, I still feel like the Bulls were the more dominant team. The Bulls outscored their opponents by 12.3 points while the Warriors are only at 10.8. The Spurs this year are actually at 12.8!
The Bulls last 3 losses in 95-96 were by 1 point each including one to the expansion Raptors. They only had a handful of games that were even won by one possession. Towards the end of the year, they knew they easily had the record and they took their gas off the pedal a bit.

 

[bksballer89]

Sixers tied with Miami heading to the 4th. I wonder when was the last team those 3 teams won on the same night

 

[Robotech]

Sixers tied with Miami heading to the 4th. I wonder when was the last team those 3 teams won on the same night

I gamble very rarely, but I wonder if you could bet on a trifecta like that.

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Is it too early for the Russell is better than Curry talk?

 

[trojanfan12]

Lakerz fer champz!!

 

[trojanfan12]

Wow. What the heck happened? I guess I'm glad I missed this game.

Warriors, particularly Steph and Klay, decided to play arguably their worst game in about 3 years on the same day the Lakers decided to play one of their best games in about 3 years.

 

[Robotech]

Is it too early for the Russell is better than Curry talk?

Of course, he's better. He's a lot bigger than Curry. Lakers 74-8 next season after they draft Simmons.

 

[Robotech]

Warriors, particularly Steph and Klay, decided to play arguably their worst game in about 3 years on the same day the Lakers decided to play one of their best games in about 3 years.

Yeah, I just read that they combined for 1 out of 18 on threes. Yikes.

 

[trojanfan12]

Once again, the Lakers are historic.

 

[bksballer89]

First time ever this season the Warriors were humble in defeat. I didn't see any lame excuse being made from their players.

 

[msgkings322]

The Warriors worst loss by far last year was to the Lakers as well....and that turned out ok.

So good omen for them! I doubt they tanked it on purpose, but.....

 

[Robotech]

The Warriors worst loss by far last year was to the Lakers as well....and that turned out ok.

So good omen for them! I doubt they tanked it on purpose, but.....

I wonder why all of their losses so far this season have come against younger teams who are outside of the upper echelon of NBA teams. I've read opinions that the Warriors meet their match when they're faced with younger teams who have the athleticism to run with them.

 

[ChrisGar15]

I wonder why all of their losses so far this season have come against younger teams who are outside of the upper echelon of NBA teams. I've read opinions that the Warriors meet their match when they're faced with younger teams who have the athleticism to run with them.

Not sure. Definitely the Bucks fit that well. Teams will probably play more & more small ball against the Ws. If the Cavs & Ws play again -- I bet the Cavs will use Lebron a lot as PF.

I think the Ws just sucked today ... it happens.

 

[OutlawImmortal]

I wonder why all of their losses so far this season have come against younger teams who are outside of the upper echelon of NBA teams. I've read opinions that the Warriors meet their match when they're faced with younger teams who have the athleticism to run with them.

Every team gets complacent at times when they're on top of the world. I've seen it many times myself as a fan of the Lakers, they just don't always play as hard as they should. I doubt they will have too much trouble with the lower seeds in the playoffs.

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Alex Len and Devin Booker are now playing so good that we are starting to win games…. wtf. WE CANT EVEN TANK RIGHT

 

[WiggyRuss]

Alex Len and Devin Booker are now playing so good that we are starting to win games…. wtf. WE CANT EVEN TANK RIGHT

both are good young players...bigs always need a little extra time and LEn was pretty raw at first--- but hes gonna be really good...the thing that sucks is as soon as he becomes a credible starter hes gonna be up for a contract probably...Booker looks like a really good pick- if they were to redo the 2015 draft today he likely goes higher than he did.

 

[purguy12]

Honestly, I think they would like to have that horrible loss to Portland back.

I guess it goes both ways because they should of never beat OKC with that half court shot.

 

[wildturkey]

First time ever this season the Warriors were humble in defeat. I didn't see any lame excuse being made from their players.

Humble? I think you meant hungover

 

[bksballer89]