2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[trojanfan12]

its annoying that Phil is trying to mess with the Cavs

Next thing you know, he'll be calling Lebron's posse a posse.

 

[bksballer89]

Your 2016-2017 Miami Heat

 

[WiggyRuss]

That game was up for grabs for 52 minutes and 56 seconds.

Heat somehow win again.
His do you win 11 games the entire first half, then win 11 in a row to start the 2nd?

i dont envy the HEats decision on Waiters.....such a tantalizing talent. Honestly- he has the ability to be a top 8 guard in the East. Its so tough--- i really love his game when he is playing the right way.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

17 assists is just insane for LeBron....his usage was off the charts tonight....you are right that KI had some kick left for OT that came up big....it was obviously Bron and Love that did the vast majority of the heavy lifting during regulation.

It wasn't a knock by me on anyone, just an observation.

 

[Bolts]

Your 2016-2017 Miami Heat

It was pretty obvious they were holding back in the first half of the season, wanted to save their energy for the stretch run going into the playoffs.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

i dont envy the HEats decision on Waiters.....such a tantalizing talent. Honestly- he has the ability to be a top 8 guard in the East. Its so tough--- i really love his game when he is playing the right way.

Dragic/Waiters are REALLY good together, and Dragic/Whiteside are much improved together.
Last season, Whiteside was tons better with Wade then Dragic.

I agree.
I'm sure Riley is a bit confused right now.

Dragic is really a good player.
I hope he isn't moved.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[WiggyRuss]

It wasn't a knock by me on anyone, just an observation.

you were def. right.

The Cavs dont have the advantage in the back court against the Wizards with the pairing of Wall and Beale- but they have a hefty advantage in the front court.

Even Thompson went off for 22 and 12....

Love goes for 39 and 12......those are some favorable matchups those 2 have against Morris and Gortat. Thompson is too quick for Gortat.

Beale was nasty. When he is shooting well and healthy he can carry an offense. Otto Porter shot the lights out too- which- i mean- he is shooting over 45% from 3 on the season so you cant say its out of the blue.

If they traded for a Paul Milsap or a Vucevic or some kind of front court help they would be scarier.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Next thing you know, he'll be calling Lebron's pussy a posse.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

you were def. right.

The Cavs dont have the advantage in the back court against the Wizards with the pairing of Wall and Beale- but they have a hefty advantage in the front court.

Even Thompson went off for 22 and 12....

Love goes for 39 and 12......those are some favorable matchups those 2 have against Morris and Gortat. Thompson is too quick for Gortat.

Beale was nasty. When he is shooting well and healthy he can carry an offense. Otto Porter shot the lights out too- which- i mean- he is shooting over 45% from 3 on the season so you cant say its out of the blue.

If they traded for a Paul Milsap or a Vucevic or some kind of front court help they would be scarier.

I was just gonna say, maybe they make a move to try to better that matchup.
If I was them I would.
Wiz are good enough to make the Cavs play good to beat them.
In the EC, that's about all one can hope for right now.

 

[WiggyRuss]

What else is Phil going to do? He's clearly not focused on making the Knicks better. Personally, I couldn't think of a better match. Phil deserves an extension though as he'll eventually get around to making the Knicks his priority now that he has more free time on his hands. Especially now that ol' Jeannie's probably getting the pipe elsewhere.

that New York Daily News story quotes a "league" source--- i found that really weird-- not a Cavs source, not a source inside James' camp- but a "league" source....

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

that New York Daily News story quotes a "league" source--- i found that really weird-- not a Cavs source, a source inside James' camp- but a "league" source....

And what source said Bulls would sign Bosh?

It's mostly all bullshit.
I told you I've seen it firsthand.
Everyone wants to run with the story, even if it's false.

 

[larryjohn]

It was pretty obvious they were holding back in the first half of the season, wanted to save their energy for the stretch run going into the playoffs.

... stretch run to avoid the lottery and finish 8th or 9th in the east.

 

[trojanfan12]

that New York Daily News story quotes a "league" source--- i found that really weird-- not a Cavs source, not a source inside James' camp- but a "league" source....

Phil's a troll. Always has been. Used to piss me off when he did that shit when he coached the Lakers.

Lebron let Phil get to him when he complained about Phil calling his guys his posse. Then the Cavs had the audacity to turn down his Love for Melo trade idea (which Phil probably thinks would be good for both teams).

So, Phil's gonna Phil and troll the Lebron and the Cavs.

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

Phil's a troll. Always has been. Used to piss me off when he did that shit when he coached the Lakers.

Lebron let Phil get to him when he complained about Phil calling his guys his posse. Then the Cavs had the audacity to turn down his Love for Melo trade idea (which Phil probably thinks would be good for both teams).

So, Phil's gonna Phil and troll the Lebron and the Cavs.

Then for a nightcap get blown out by the Lakers..

 

[WiggyRuss]

And what source said Bulls would sign Bosh?

It's mostly all bullshit.
I told you I've seen it firsthand.
Everyone wants to run with the story, even if it's false.

i think that Bulls story is actually true though- i do think they will kick the tires on Bosh- that doesnt mean i think they will sign him and he will play- but i think they will put him through the process to see if he is able too--- and like you said- it very well might be just confirming what the HEat have already confirmed- or maybe not....im just saying that its believable the Bulls will at least kick the tires.

 

[trojanfan12]

Then for a nightcap get blown out by the Lakers..

That was a fun game. The kids needed that one.

 

[lebron23james]

Cavs gotta play without James.

I'll take the Wiz from here...

 

[RobToxin]

Came across this:


Maybe this whole Kevin Love trade is #fakenews