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2017-18 Around The League Thread

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Mbah A Moute has a +57 game.

Highest +/- in 20 years, including the playoffs.


Nuggets vs. Rockets - Box Score - November 22, 2017 - ESPN

This is a good post for Popcorn Machine.

PopcornMachine's GameFlows - Denver Nuggets @ Houston Rockets - Nov 22, 2017


First stint: +18

Second Stint: +13

Third Stint: +2

Forth Stint: +11

Fifth Stint: +13

This isn't about Mbah A Moute, but I'm using this thread since the discussion started with a +/- analysis.

One radio host pointed out how Cousins was -32:

Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans Box Score, December 4, 2017 | Basketball-Reference.com

No one else was even close to that bad. Cunningham was -12.

This was a game the Pelicans only lost by 10.

So Cousins must have been in every time the Warriors made a run.

He had an ok game, except for the 7 turnovers. You would think with 7 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocks, he helped his team win more.

The second radio host said that Cousins is on par statistically with David Robinson, but might be even better than him. He said look at Robinson's best season, and look at Cousins. Very similar. He said Cousins is on a hall of fame pace.

The first radio host then said Robinson was a great defensive player though, and great shot blocker.

The second radio host then wondered if anyone had made the hall of fame without appearing in the playoffs. They said probably in the 50s and 60s when less teams made the playoffs, and one of those teams was always the Celtics. There was probably someone good on a team that couldn't make the playoffs.
 

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I think this was the closest I've ever seen to everyone shooting < .500.

Only one person messed it up, and by only 1 make too.

Warriors vs. Jazz - Box Score - January 30, 2018 - ESPN

Great game, but damnit, Mitchell! Only player to not shoot 50% or above and he was 8-17! In a 30 point win, you could have passed the ball instead of missing one more shot!!!
 

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This was stupid. Why wouldn't you just have all five defenders on that side of the court? If they can make a half-court or theee quarter court shot, so be it. But they did not need to go man on man. If someone did make a half-court shot, I know I would probably think they should have the lease going to head up, but I think I would stick with this one.

Timberwolves vs. Cavaliers - Game Videos - February 7, 2018 - ESPN
 

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Lebron James is averaging a career high 9.0 assists per game!

I've always liked that he's been a passer from his first second in the league. And despite getting criticized at times, he's kept playing the same way.
 

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What is Milwaukee doing?

They're traveling; fouling guys on 3-point makes; and letting Boston go on a 15-0 run.
 

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This game is coming down to steals and FTs.

Brogdon ties it at 96 all with a 3-pointer off a pass from Antetokounmpo, with 10.2 seconds left!
 

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Rozier for 3 with 0.5 seconds left!
 

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Middleton from 35 feet or so! It's good!

There were 0.5 seconds left.

This is one of the best playoffs endings I've seen, with multiple big makes, since maybe Hawks-Wizards 2015.
 

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San Antonio - Golden State:

Bad matchup without Leonard. Golden State in 4.

Golden State
Golden State
Golden State
Golden State


New Orleans vs. Portland:

New Orleans has a chance, if Rondo and Davis stay healthy. I can see them winning.

But I also like what Nurkic and Aminu are doing for Portland. So I trust them a little more.

Portland in 6.

Portland
New Orleans
Portland
New Orleans
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Portland


Utah vs. Oklahoma City:

I have no idea about this series. I could see either team winning it in 4, 5, 6, or 7. Even if it's a sweep, the games will still be good.

I'll give the edge to Snyder's coaching and defense.

If Jingles will guard Anthony, that could be fun. He will probably outscore Anthony during 2 games if it's a long series.

Utah in 7.

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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City
Utah
Oklahoma City
Utah
Utah

Minnesota vs. Houston:


Anthony-Towns will have some eye popping games in this series.

Houston won't make this a sweep, they'll lose at least a game.

Minnesota will probably also lose a game in which they've lead for most of it.

Houston will have a huge advantage from 3's. I could see them making 38 more 3's over the course of the series.

Houston in 5.

Houston
Houston
Houston
Minnesota
Houston


Washington - Toronto:

I can't get a pulse on Washington because of the injuries.

Will Toronto finally win game 1 of a playoffs series? They are 1-12 all time, and this current group is 0 - 7.

I say yes.

Toronto in 5.

Toronto
Washington
Toronto
Toronto
Toronto

Miami - Philadelphia:

It might not be fair to use the past against Miami. But I thought they would have made the playoffs a few times in recent years.

The fact that they didn't, and still have a similar roster, makes me think that their ceiling isn't high.

I'm not enamored with Philly either, I think they're winning more because of their pace.

But I think they are a lot better than Miami.

Philadelphia in 5.

Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Miami
Philadelphia
Philadelphia

Milwaukee vs. Boston:

If Kyrie were healthy, I would have had Milwaukee in 7.

Without Kyrie, Milwaukee will win too.

Bucks are inconsistent though, and they will have a few bad losses. So this won't be a quick series.

I also haven't liked Boston's makeup for years. Not enough length or size.

Milwaukee in 6.

Milwaukee
Boston
Milwaukee
Boston
Milwaukee
Milwaukee

Indiana vs. Cleveland:

I haven't thought much about Oladipo before, even during this season. But, this series, however much I watch, will be his chance to leave an impression on me.

I like Indiana's pieces. Turner, Sabonis, Bojan Bodanovic.

Nice balanced scoring.

Cleveland is also bad defensively, so this will be a long series.

Cleveland will find a way at the end, though.

Cleveland in 6.

Cleveland
Cleveland
Indiana
Cleveland
Indiana
Cleveland
 
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