2015-16 NBA Western Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[Mecca]

There was a move that Durant put on him in the first quarter where I just said, "Class is in session."

Happens to everyone.

Randle is essentially a rookie.

So, it will be his turn to victimize guys soon.

 

[Mecca]

Yeah, unfortunately he's probably going to demand a hefty raise before the Lakers get a chance to find out if he's a really good player or just a good player on a bad team.

As Bolts pointed out, Kyrie and Love did the same thing before teaming with Lebron, but they were also lottery picks who came out early, so less of a gamble. Clarkson stayed 4 years and was a 2nd round pick. The question for the Lakers is: Was it because he was a late bloomer or was there some other issue?

Hefty raise. But, not franchise crippling if he doesn't work out.

 

[Mecca]

He's been playing good basketball these last several games. You can see him getting more comfortable with the flow of the NBA. He is dictating more than being reactionary on offense.

He's a bust.

Signed, Overreacters Anonymous.

 

[lakersrule]

He's a bust.

Signed, Overreacters Anonymous.

Man, there were some angry Lakers fans around here after the first few games of the season.

 

[gordontrue]

So far, there seems to be 3 serious contenders in the West.

The Spurs, Warriors, and Thunder play each other 11 times this season. So far only 1 of those games has happened. And 7 of those games happen in the last 6 weeks of the season.

 

[ManuForever]

So far, there seems to be 3 serious contenders in the West.

The Spurs, Warriors, and Thunder play each other 11 times this season. So far only 1 of those games has happened. And 7 of those games happen in the last 6 weeks of the season.

I'm really not sure what the schedule-makers were thinking not making a game between two of the three of these on Christmas Day.

I mean, really? Spurs/Rockets? Who wants to see the Rockets get crushed again?

Cavs/Warriors should be awesome, so no complaints there.

Thunder/Bulls...eh.

I'd honestly have gone with Spurs/Warriors, Cavs/Thunder and whatever else.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

SPURS/ ROCKETS is a solid rivalry game.

The Rockets got off to a worse than expected start...while SA got off to a much better than expected start.

I dont think that is an easy win at all. The Rockets are a pain in the ass for SA.

Houston will be a top half playoff team before the season is over.

 

[ManuForever]

SPURS/ ROCKETS is a solid rivalry game.

The Rockets got off to a worse than expected start...while SA got off to a much better than expected start.

I dont think that is an easy win at all. The Rockets are a pain in the ass for SA.

Houston will be a top half playoff team before the season is over.

I'd just much rather watch a possible WCF preview than another rivalry game, ya know?

 

[bksballer89]

I'd just much rather watch a possible WCF preview than another rivalry game, ya know?

Considering Houston made the WCF last year, this had to be looked at as a possible WCF back when the schedule was released in August

 

[ManuForever]

Kawhi: 21 points on 9/15fg, 3 reb, 1st.
PG13: 7pts, 1/11fg, 6reb, 4ast.

Offensively, Kawhi forcing PG to do pretty much everything but score. Love it.

 

[Bolts]

Well that 4 game run where the Kings decided to play defense was fun while it lasted.

 

[ManuForever]

We've found the solution to small ball...

Boris Diaw!

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

The great Paul George versus Kawahi Leonard showdown wasn't much of a contest.

It is only one game, but the man with the hands mauled him on both sides of the court.

They will both have their moments though...

 

[DJ]

Thought OKC -1.5 points would be a safe bet.

 

[DJ]

CP is talking with his performance tonight and it says his death was greatly exaggerated.

 

[bksballer89]

Great ending to this game right now

 

[bksballer89]

Holy shit. Chris Paul steals the ball with the Clippers down 1 with 14 seconds to go and take the lead.

Clippers by 1 with 10 seconds to go

 

[bksballer89]

That boy Durant is clutch. Pull up mid range Jumper to give OKC the lead. 5 seconds to go.

This is good shit. Love late night tight west coast games to end my night

 

[bksballer89]

Durant blocks Chris Paul to win the game.

Thunder wins 100-99.

Clips now 0-4 vs the top 4 teams in the west. Chris Paul is avg 29.5 PPG and 9.2 APG in those 4 games. In other words the supporting cast is at fault

 

[Wishbone]

Good win for OKC.