2015-16 NBA Western Conference OFFICIAL THREAD

[lakersrule]

Why did Draymond sit last night? Is he hurt?

 

[LAD]

Neither team is a lock IMO. Clippers and OKC are more than capable of beating either team best of 7 in a series. Also I expect LAC to make a move at the deadline to improve their squad

I don't see either team winning a 7 game series against GS. They have too many weapons. I'm not saying they wouldn't win a game or two, but the Warriors are better this year and if they stay healthy the only team I think has a shot is the Spurs. And that will depend on if the Spurs can last the entire seasons AND make it to the WCF.

But as it stands now the Clippers didn't improve over the summer. Yes they made some roster changes, but so far that hasn't proven to be an "improvment" from last year.

OKC's success will only go as far as KD & RW can take it. If either-or both-of them get injured that will drastically change the course for that team. Depending on how far into the season they go without injury would determine if they even make the playoffs.

 

[LAD]

Curry just got CLOWNED by Gallinari, to seal it for Denver.

Gallinari didn't cause that TO, Curry lost if off of his leg.

 

[LAD]

Why did Draymond sit last night? Is he hurt?

Rest

 

[LAD]

Iggy rushed that pass. Curry came free on a screen as he Iggy was passing it to Klay

THIS-

Had he not been looking for the 3 ball he could've passed to Curry for 2 and to tie the game & force OT.

 

[bksballer89]

I don't see either team winning a 7 game series against GS. They have too many weapons. I'm not saying they wouldn't win a game or two, but the Warriors are better this year and if they stay healthy the only team I think has a shot is the Spurs. And that will depend on if the Spurs can last the entire seasons AND make it to the WCF.

But as it stands now the Clippers didn't improve over the summer. Yes they made some roster changes, but so far that hasn't proven to be an "improvment" from last year.

OKC's success will only go as far as KD & RW can take it. If either-or both-of them get injured that will drastically change the course for that team. Depending on how far into the season they go without injury would determine if they even make the playoffs.

I think Lance and/or Josh will be done by the deadline

 

[LAD]

I think Lance and/or Josh will be done by the deadline

That would be interesting....who is out there that would be a better fit at this point?

 

[CitySushi]

That would be interesting....who is out there that would be a better fit at this point?

The better question is who will take them and actually give back anyone of value?

 

[LAD]

The better question is who will take them and actually give back anyone of value?

Well yea, there's also that.

If they shop them that just further illistrates my point about them not being an improved team with those signings.

 

[Mecca]

The better question is who will take them and actually give back anyone of value?

A Team looking for a salary dump to start over.

Both guys are essentially on 1 year deals.

I hope they don't trade Lance.

Since next year is a Team option for almost 9 mil, they could have about $20 mil in cap space this summer by declining his, Johnson's option.

Unless something odd happens, Gay is probably the only sf that could be pried lose.

No thanks.

 

[bksballer89]

Why did Draymond sit last night? Is he hurt?

He's not really hurt. He had a little ankle issue but not serious at all. Pretty sure if they were playing a good basketball team he would have played.

 

[CitySushi]

He's not really hurt. He had a little ankle issue but not serious at all. Pretty sure if they were playing a good basketball team he would have played.

The Warriors told him he was going to sit for both the Nuggets and Lakers. Draymond lobbied so hard to play that they changed his status update to 50/50 for yesterday's game.

 

[lakersrule]

Sitting a 25 year old for rest is garbage. I sort of get it with the older players like a Duncan, but young men don't need to sit games for rest. It's not good for the product.

 

[Mecca]

Sitting a 25 year old for rest is garbage. I sort of get it with the older players like a Duncan, but young men don't need to sit games for rest. It's not good for the product.

I hope Pop doesn't screw us over when they play the Cavs By resting guys.

I'm looking forward to that game.

 

[bksballer89]

Sitting a 25 year old for rest is garbage. I sort of get it with the older players like a Duncan, but young men don't need to sit games for rest. It's not good for the product.

Totally agree especially not in January. A week or 2 before the playoffs start is ok but resting guys in January is ridiculous

 

[bksballer89]

I hope Pop doesn't screw us over when they play the Cavs By resting guys.

I'm looking forward to that game.

Highly doubt he would. He usually only rest guys during a b2b set or 3 rd game in 4 nights or 4th game in 5 nights situation. This is their 3rd game in 4 nights but they get 2 days off after tonight so i expect to see everyone play

 

[gordontrue]

I hope Pop doesn't screw us over when they play the Cavs

They play the cavs in 90 minutes.

As of now, Mo Williams is the only player from either team expected to be out for the game.

 

[LAD]

Totally agree especially not in January. A week or 2 before the playoffs start is ok but resting guys in January is ridiculous

It's not ridiculous when a guy has played as hard as Draymond does.

He's put up the most triple double stats this year so far & his team has only lost 3 games out of 39. I would say it's well EARNED rest & not ridiculous at all!

 

[gordontrue]

 

[bksballer89]

It's not ridiculous when a guy has played as hard as Draymond does.

He's put up the most triple double stats this year so far & his team has only lost 3 games out of 39. I would say it's well EARNED rest & not ridiculous at all!

Its very ridiculous to rest anyone who is 25 years old in January. You can disagree with me and that's fine but I think just about everyone who's been watching bball for close to 30 plus years like myself would agree resting someone Draymond's age in January is ridiculous.