2016-17 NBA Regular Season Thread

[WiggyRuss]

I say Boston. Boston will actually try to catch the Cavs and Lue will likely be resting Lebron, Kyrie and Love as the season winds down.

Pop doesn't really care about seeding and is unlikely to try and catch the Warriors. Plus, the Spurs have the best road record in the NBA.

In the end though, I don't think the Cavs or the Warriors will be caught.

honestly- i really dont care if the Cavs dont get the 1 seed - esp. in relation to boston

If the Cavs DONT have home court against Boston- all they have to do is get one of the first 2 in Boston to really put the pressure on the Celts---

conversely - if the Cavs get the 1 seed- if the Celts get one of the first two games in Ceveland all the pressure goes ot the CAvs.....

im much more concerned about KI and LeBron being 100% then home court- especially against Boston- I almost would rather Boston NOT have the opportunity to try and steal 1 game in Cleveland to start the series and put the pressure ont he Cavs....id rather go into Boston get at least one of the first two- stomp on Bostons confidence a little bit.

 

[CitySushi]

Don't think I misunderstood at all. The players of the past games would be different because they'd be even better than they were with all of the advancements. I maintain that you can compare across eras because the greats of the past would be great (or even greater) today because of what would be available to them that wasn't when they played.

For example, most think that Lebron compares most favorably to Magic as far as how he plays the game. Magic, with today's training techniques, nutrition, etc. would likely have been built very much like Lebron is today (but not as ugly lol). As good as he was, imagine how good Magic would have been with Lebron's strength and speed.

See this is exactly why you can't cross compare generations. There's no way to determine this would be 100% the scenario. Let's say Magic developed the speed and scoring ability by finishing at the rim. Maybe he doesn't become as great of a passer because he doesn't work on that aspect of his game as much. Or let's take Curry and throw him back in an era where you could knock him out pretty much and also had no three point line. It takes away a huge part of his game. Does he put up the numbers than Tiny did?

There are simply too many variables. I really don't see anything wrong with making era comparisons versus cross comparing them. There's simply no fair way to do this. Additionally, each era learns from the previous. There's a natural progression to the game.

 

[WiggyRuss]

Agree but there's still time for winslow

its very true....even if his shot doesnt come around for another 2-3 years- that doesnt mean it will never come around...plenty of guys develop their games and find shots later on in their career once they are more comfortable with expanding their games- a good example of that for hte Cavs i think was Varejao--- early on no WAY did i ever think he would become the proficient mid range guy that he became.

 

[LAD]

Probably due to implementing Durant in the system. I haven't look at his shots per game, but a large volume of his shots are from 3 and he's usually getting those attempts on a more consistent basis prior to this season. Since Durant's taking a piece of the pie, Curry can't get in a rhythm quicker than he did in previous seasons.

Yes, he & Dray had to sacrifice some shots in order to incorporate KD into the lineup. But even with that Curry is still averaging over 20ppg along with KD & Klay.

 

[LAD]

I say Boston. Boston will actually try to catch the Cavs and Lue will likely be resting Lebron, Kyrie and Love as the season winds down.

Pop doesn't really care about seeding and is unlikely to try and catch the Warriors. Plus, the Spurs have the best road record in the NBA.

In the end though, I don't think the Cavs or the Warriors will be caught.

I can agree most with this scenario.

 

[Robotech]

#wiggywamm'd

Sorry, I don't understand. I can go days and weeks without going on here, so that's probably why I don't get it.

 

[Robotech]

Warriors look really really bad without KD.

I was really pessimistic when I saw the final score, but later I saw that Curry and Thompson combined for 3/22 from 3 pt. range. I just have to hope that they'll shoot better.

 

[bksballer89]

I was really pessimistic when I saw the final score, but later I saw that Curry and Thompson combined for 3/22 from 3 pt. range. I just have to hope that they'll shoot better.

I'm concerned about Steph though

 

[Robotech]

Why does Curry take really bad shots?

LOL, because he makes a lot of them. It is kinda amazing that his career 3pt FG% is 44%.

 

[bksballer89]

LOL, because he makes a lot of them. It is kinda amazing that his career 3pt FG% is 44%.

He does but those are honestly not the type of shots you want to see him take in a playoffs series. I think it is one of the reasons they got KD. The Splash Bros always take difficult shots. They needed a star who can get easier buckets when needed.

 

[Robotech]

I'm concerned about Steph though

Mentally? Physically? Both?

 

[Robotech]

He does but those are honestly not the type of shots you want to see him take in a playoffs series. I think it is one of the reasons they got KD. The Splash Bros always take difficult shots. They needed a star who can get easier buckets when needed.

Yeah, and KD gets to the FT line big time.

 

[lebron23james]

Who has the better chance to take over the number 1 seed?

Boston over Cleveland 3 GB

San Antonio over Golden State 3 GB

SA

 

[TurnUpTheHeat]

NBA Stats - NBA Team Opponent 4th Quarter Points per Game on TeamRankings.com

Interesting

 

[Wishbone]

Wrong, Jim Thorpe

A solid Okie.

 

[gordontrue]

Thunder are 26-4 when Russ gets a triple double, 9-22 when he doesn't.

While maybe not super surprising... I think it flies in the face of the "Russ is out there stat padding" narrative.

 

[WiggyRuss]

NBA Stats - NBA Team Opponent 4th Quarter Points per Game on TeamRankings.com

Interesting

where would you think the heat would be on Points Scored per 4th qtr.?

there is a reason the heat are always near the bottom on points scored, and always near the top on points allowed year after year--- that bore-you-to-death style that Riley so loves that almost ruined the league in the 90's.

 

[gordontrue]

Just realized Mavs Warriors could be a fun 1st round matchup - even though it wouldn't be competitive.

You'd get the Curry brothers, the Harrison Barnes revenge factor, and plenty of references back to the time the #8 Warriors beat the #1 Mavs

 

[gordontrue]

NBA Stats - NBA Team Opponent 4th Quarter Points per Game on TeamRankings.com

Interesting

I feel like this stat really requires a pace column for context

(But that might just be because I don't like where the Cavs are on there )

 

[larryjohn]

where would you think the heat would be on Points Scored per 4th qtr.?
there is a reason the heat are always near the bottom on points scored, and always near the top on points allowed year after year--- that bore-you-to-death style that Riley so loves that almost ruined the league in the 90's.

The Cavs got a lot worse from last year to this year. (looks like #1 last year ... #26 this year ... something to focus on before playoffs)