2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

As far as the Booker situation goes, I kind of agree with IT that it seemed weird for the Suns doing everything they can in garbage time to allow him to get 70 points. He could have stopped at 40 or 50 and we'd still know the kid is very talented at making shots. 70 points is impressive any way you get it, even if it feels less impressive in a blowout loss as compared to trying to keep the Suns in a close game.

I was fine with everything until the fouling part. I think he already had 60+ before they started that. I tuned in to that game very late so could be wrong.

 

[Bolts]

I was fine with everything until the fouling part. I think he already had 60+ before they started that. I tuned in to that game very late so could be wrong.

I didn't see any highlights until it was over. It's fine letting your young guy keep playing even when the game is out of reach but you shouldn't be intentionally fouling in a blowout except to maybe let an older player walk off and get an ovation if he's about to retire.

 

[Heatles84]

Fuck Austin Carr. Most annoying analyst in basketball. Probably most annoying in sports.

 

[bksballer89]

Fuck Austin Carr. Most annoying analyst in basketball. Probably most annoying in sports.

He's top 3

 

[bksballer89]

Wall just blew by Kyrie like he wasn't theere

 

[trojanfan12]

Cavs allowed 40 in the first tonight

Defense is improving.

 

[Heatles84]

He's top 3

Who's your others?

 

[Black Adam]

Wall just blew by Kyrie like he wasn't theere

John Wall's pimp slapping Mr. "top 5" so far...

 

[bksballer89]

Who's your others?

Sean Elliot and Tommy. A few others.

Denver color guy is pretty annoying. Clyde Drexler is annoying as well.

 

[bksballer89]

71 points allowed by the Cavs.....They may still win though

 

[Heatles84]

71 points allowed in the first half. Everything's fine with that defense.

 

[Black Adam]

71 points allowed in the first half. Everything's fine with that defense.

yep, only on pace to give up 142...

i'm not seeing any problem...

 

[Black Adam]

71 points allowed by the Cavs.....They may still win though

true, they're only down 10, but still...

 

[bksballer89]

true, they're only down 10, but still...

Yeah we never deny that they have a great offense. They could easily still win this 133-127

 

[Black Adam]

Yeah we never deny that they have a great offense. They could easily still win this 133-127

they better find a way to contain John Wall though since he's having his way with Kyrie...

 

[bksballer89]

Now I see why I don't watch cavs home games on league pass. These commentators are fan boys when the cavs are winning and sore losers when they're losing.

 

[bksballer89]

Austin Carr with some great analysis. " I think if they take the lead, they have a good shot of winning the game"

No shit sherlock

 

[bksballer89]

Watching this Kansas game and I'm not impressed by Josh Jackon at all. Would not risk a top 3 pick on him

 

[bksballer89]

Statement win for the Wizards

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

The Cavs will still find ways to win games, but as poor as their defense is, no good team will fear playing them.