2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[bksballer89]

3 nonsense fouls on Dray

 

[purguy12]

Looks like we will see

If you base it on stats, sure. Nobody in their right might would take Harden over Curry though.

The Westbrook/Curry debate is much more interesting. If you have nothing, Westbrook does more for you. If you want a guy who will perform better with other talented players, Curry is the no brainer.

Good comparison. I don't know I think Harden gives u more especially now. Harden really has changed his game for the better. But you are right if u have a great supporting cast maybe u still go with Curry but from scratch u go with Westbrook and harden.

 

[DJ Fieri]

The W's are going to win this game. Just a feeling I have.

 

[tlance]

Yesterday I called 15+ win today by GS. Cavs just don't match up well with GS. They need a perfect game to beat GS. Some one needs to step up for Cavs. LBj and Irving not playing great so far. Need others to step up like Frye is doing.

I think GS is capable of playing a lot better than they are, so is Cleveland.

Don't forget though, JR Smith makes a huge difference for them. His impact is often underrated. I think he is the third most important player for the Cavs in this matchup.

 

[purguy12]

These refs are calling some bad fouls on GS. Love went into the defender on that one. crazy.

 

[bksballer89]

Looks like we will see

Good comparison. I don't know I think Harden gives u more especially now. Harden really has changed his game for the better. But you are right if u have a great supporting cast maybe u still go with Curry but from scratch u go with Westbrook and harden.

Yeah as I said the other day if I'm a team like Miami who doesn't have a lot of talent I would take Harden but if I already have a good team in place then I'm always going with Steph. Plus his defense isn't as bad

 

[trojanfan12]

I agree to a point. If I were in charge of the Cavs matchups, I would put LeBron on KD any time that the starters are on the floor.

When they go to the benches, that is the time to put Shumpert or Jefferson on KD. At that time, LeBron can hide on Iggy or Clark. I just think it is a bad idea to leave LeBron on Klay for more than a possession or two. It is still a taxing matchup, and not one that fits LBJ's defensive skills.

Couldn't agree more.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Looks like we will see

Good comparison. I don't know I think Harden gives u more especially now. Harden really has changed his game for the better. But you are right if u have a great supporting cast maybe u still go with Curry but from scratch u go with Westbrook and harden.

IMO it's a tossup between RW and Harden for MVP.....both are playing lights out.

 

[tlance]

Looks like we will see

Good comparison. I don't know I think Harden gives u more especially now. Harden really has changed his game for the better. But you are right if u have a great supporting cast maybe u still go with Curry but from scratch u go with Westbrook and harden.

Can't argue with that.

Still though, I think if Steph and Harden change places, the Warriors are definitely worse and the Rockets could go either way IMO.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Damn they are missing pointblank layups. Good defense but A LOT of misses they usually make

 

[bksballer89]

I think GS is capable of playing a lot better than they are, so is Cleveland.

Don't forget though, JR Smith makes a huge difference for them. His impact is often underrated. I think he is the third most important player for the Cavs in this matchup.

Yeah I'm not going to take anything really away from these games when these 2 meet in the finals. Just nice to see to watch these 2 teams play considering how talented both rosters are. My only real takeaway is Lebron won't have it easy on defense as he did last year. Durant will eat alive if they plan on hiding Lebron and having JR guard him when the starters are on the court

 

[trojanfan12]

I don't think Curry is a Top 5 player anymore. I could easily name 5 players I would rather have. KD, LBJ, Harden, Westbrook and AD. I feel like Curry as taken a step back.

It might just be me. I might be wrong.

I'd remove Harden from that list. Curry may not be a great defender, but Harden doesn't even try. AD is debatable for me.

 

[bksballer89]

Kerr should really take Draymond out. Don't want him picking up a bad 4th foul in these final 2 minutes

 

[bksballer89]

Love locked Iggy arm there. Not sure how that's a foul

 

[Black Adam]

Damn they are missing pointblank layups. Good defense but A LOT of misses they usually make

better be glad you're only down 6...

 

[bksballer89]

This is a poorly officiated game

 

[Shanemansj13]

Jefferson and Liggins struggling today for the Cavs. Also TT with a no show so far.

You must not be watching. TT is getting all the boards

 

[purguy12]

LOL where is the foul. LOL no one was by TT. refs look bad on national tv with these calls.

 

[Shanemansj13]

better be glad you're only down 6...

*2

 

[bksballer89]

I feel like Zaza is useless against Cleveland.