2015-16 NBA Western Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[Robotech]

Did not think Warriors would look this bad without Steph.

Tells me a lot about Klay and Draymond

First game without Steph in a good long while. Let's see if they can adjust and play better than this, but I'd be happy if they are a .500 team without Steph.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Is Phoenix mailing it in??

 

[msgkings322]

First game without Steph in a good long while. Let's see if they can adjust and play better than this, but I'd be happy if they are a .500 team without Steph.

He missed 2 games last year, they lost 'em both

 

[msgkings322]

Is Phoenix mailing it in??

Is there any other way to see it?

 

[Bolts]

Is Phoenix mailing it in??

It's the implosion.

 

[Robotech]

He missed 2 games last year, they lost 'em both

Not good. At least this gives the Warriors more experience playing without him.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

I actually thought Phoenix would give SA a tough game.

The SPURS were playing without Duncan...and the Suns are something of a bitter rival.
They hate the Spurs and give it 110% always versus my SPURS.

It was uncomfortable to watch them go through the motions without any interest in playing tonight.

 

[bksballer89]

I actually thought Phoenix would give SA a tough game.

The SPURS were playing without Duncan...and the Suns are something of a bitter rival.
They hate the Spurs and give it 110% always versus my SPURS.

It was uncomfortable to watch them go through the motions without any interest in playing tonight.

Well the Suns are a bad team and are also without their best player for the rest of the season

 

[Bolts]

Kings need to blow up this team, they're fucking horrible. Pathetic turnovers and defense every game.

 

[CitySushi]

Last night was just reinforcement that Curry is everything to this Warrior team. We go as far as he can take us.

 

[trojanfan12]

Last night was just reinforcement that Curry is everything to this Warrior team. We go as far as he can take us.

Meh, I think too much is being made of one game. If he is out for an extended period of time and the team falls apart, then it may be time to start questioning some of the other players ability to play without him.

With Curry out, the Mavs were able to pay more attention to Klay and Draymond, etc. Might take a game or 2 for them to adjust to that.

 

[Bolts]

Last night was just reinforcement that Curry is everything to this Warrior team. We go as far as he can take us.

It also might show that guys like Klay and Draymond are really good as the 2nd and 3rd option, but struggle if either one was forced to be THE GUY. It's just one game though so it doesn't mean that's true and the Mavs have been playing better at home recently, we knew GSW would lose more games and without Curry on the road is always gonna be tough to win no matter the opponent.

 

[gordontrue]

Meh, I think too much is being made of one game. If he is out for an extended period of time and the team falls apart, then it may be time to start questioning some of the other players ability to play without him.

With Curry out, the Mavs were able to pay more attention to Klay and Draymond, etc. Might take a game or 2 for them to adjust to that.

I agree. Obviously, Curry has a huge impact on that team. No one would ever deny that... but drawing conclusions from 1 NBA game is a never a good idea. I think the other Warriors players might have been a little too eager to prove themselves.

No way would the Warriors be anywhere close to 29-1 without Curry... but I honestly think they'd be a top 4 team in the West if they played the whole season without him.

 

[ChrisGar15]

It also might show that guys like Klay and Draymond are really good as the 2nd and 3rd option, but struggle if either one was forced to be THE GUY. It's just one game though so it doesn't mean that's true and the Mavs have been playing better at home recently, we knew GSW would lose more games and without Curry on the road is always gonna be tough to win no matter the opponent.

I agree. That's why a lot of people were annoyed by Klay saying he was the best SG in the NBA. Things are different when you are the #1 option on a team.

 

[Bolts]

I agree. That's why a lot of people were annoyed by Klay saying he was the best SG in the NBA. Things are different when you are the #1 option on a team.

It's easier to be efficient when you have one of the best players in the NBA drawing double teams because of his range. I think Butler would be my pick for best SG because he's the best 2 way SG, his 3pt shooting needs to improve though.

 

[bksballer89]

Warriors beat Houston with no Curry.

Draymond 5th triple double

 

[Bolts]

Warriors beat Houston with no Curry.

Draymond 5th triple double

The Warriors own the Rockets.

 

[bksballer89]

James Harden on Klay Thompson calling himself NBA's best SG: 'We really know what’s going on'

Klay dropped 38 points on Harden tonight......

 

[trojanfan12]

Warriors beat Houston with no Curry.

Draymond 5th triple double

How is this possible? I thought the Warriors couldn't even beat the Lakers or 76ers without Curry. Was I misinformed?

 

[trojanfan12]

James Harden on Klay Thompson calling himself NBA's best SG: 'We really know what’s going on'

Klay dropped 38 points on Harden tonight......

Gotta love it when a guy talks and then backs it up. Especially on a guy like Harden.