2017-2018 NBA Regular Season Thread

[Bolts]

Maybe their definition of " Tank " is just different from yours?

This is the Kings tank(right) going up against the tank of the Mavs, Suns, Grizz, or Hawks(left).

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Oh I don't disagree about Pachulia (even though I don't think the injury to Kawhi was intentional). From what I saw last night I don't think that was intentional either - I just think Russell was being extra as usual. Having said that, there have been other times during this season in particular where I felt Pachulia has done some intentional things to other players. I'm not mad if they release him and/or don't bring him back next season.

But, I also think Russell "doin too much" Westbrook intentionally fouled Klay pretty hard after he didn't get the call he wanted on the offensive end. That could've ended bad had he been half an inch closer to Klay IMO (because the momentum of his weight could've pushed Klay into the stands)

....and he pushed Swaggy after the dance.

Coulda been a Tech but wasn't.

Russ is very extra.

But, he's not dirty

Zsa is dirty.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

Looks like KAWAHI could very well be back for the playoff run

Kind of changes a lot of things

Does anyone want to face a fully healthy Spurs roster in the first/2nd round even if they are a 46 win team

over-reaction from the media making it seem like there was some permanent divide

The guy was just injured, and it was a weird recovery timetable.

 

[CitySushi]

Looks like KAWAHI could very well be back for the playoff run

Kind of changes a lot of things

Does anyone want to face a fully healthy Spurs roster in the first/2nd round even if they are a 46 win team

over-reaction from the media making it seem like there was some permanent divide

The guy was just injured, and it was a weird recovery timetable.

Kawhi being back makes the #1 seed a priority. I could see the Spurs locking in to that #3 seed with Jimmy Buckets being sidelined. Could make all the difference. Whoever the 2 seed is would likely have to go through both San Antonio and Hou/GS.

 

[Lakers+USC=#1]

Teams gonna start deploying their goons.

I wish it was the 90's Knicks teams he have to face tonight.

 

[Wishbone]

He better look out for Kanter, Enis has a man crush on Russ.

 

[Robotech]

Oh I don't disagree about Pachulia (even though I don't think the injury to Kawhi was intentional). From what I saw last night I don't think that was intentional either - I just think Russell was being extra as usual. Having said that, there have been other times during this season in particular where I felt Pachulia has done some intentional things to other players. I'm not mad if they release him and/or don't bring him back next season.

But, I also think Russell "doin too much" Westbrook intentionally fouled Klay pretty hard after he didn't get the call he wanted on the offensive end. That could've ended bad had he been half an inch closer to Klay IMO (because the momentum of his weight could've pushed Klay into the stands)

I think you and I are the only ones here who don't think that Zaza acted intentionally. The video shows legs getting tangled, but I can understand why people prejudge Pachulia. I think you're right about Russ being extra. On that play, Russ was being extra by scissoring Nick Young's legs, which then led to Nick Young catching Pachulia's leg.

 

[bksballer89]

Mudiay eating the Warriors alive

 

[DJ Fieri]

The Lakers are dominating the Hawks....

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I wish it was the 90's Knicks teams he have to face tonight.

Xavier McDaniels or Oakley would have him leaving on a stretcher.

 

[tlance]

I think you and I are the only ones here who don't think that Zaza acted intentionally. The video shows legs getting tangled, but I can understand why people prejudge Pachulia. I think you're right about Russ being extra. On that play, Russ was being extra by scissoring Nick Young's legs, which then led to Nick Young catching Pachulia's leg.

I honestly don't think he did either.

KD is right, Zaza is one clumsy mofo. He is always off balance, all it takes is a small outside force to send him sprawling.

I don't remember anybody suggesting it was intentional last year when he took out KD. Dude is highly dangerous because he is big and not in control of his body. That does not mean he is intentionally trying to injure people though.

 

[Bolts]

Hawks not messing around anymore.

 

[bksballer89]

Hawks not messing around anymore.

Neither are the Grizzlies

 

[Robotech]

I honestly don't think he did either.

KD is right, Zaza is one clumsy mofo. He is always off balance, all it takes is a small outside force to send him sprawling.

I don't remember anybody suggesting it was intentional last year when he took out KD. Dude is highly dangerous because he is big and not in control of his body. That does not mean he is intentionally trying to injure people though.

Yeah, and that wasn't a small outside force. At first, I thought it was just Nick Young's leg pulling Pachulia down, but then when you look at it again, you can see that it was actually both Nick Young's leg and Westbrook's leg pulling him down.

 

[msgkings322]

Oh look it's another 3rd quarter Warriors beatdown. I do realize the KP-less Knicks are awful.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Hawks not messing around anymore.

 

[bksballer89]

Oh look it's another 3rd quarter Warriors beatdown. I do realize the KP-less Knicks are awful.

They're tanking

 

[tlance]

Yeah, and that wasn't a small outside force. At first, I thought it was just Nick Young's leg pulling Pachulia down, but then when you look at it again, you can see that it was actually both Nick Young's leg and Westbrook's leg pulling him down.

There is a guy I play pick up with who is kind of like that. He always goes hard and often gets in really awkward, dangerous situations because he is out of control. I stear clear of him whenever possible. Zaza is that guy in the NBA.

 

[Bolts]

Neither are the Grizzlies

If the Kings finish with a bottom 5 record I'll be shocked, gonna need some luck on their side come lottery night.

 

[trojanfan12]

You like "California cold", which is what, about 50 degrees lol? Our electric/gas bills explode in the winter.

Actually, where I live, it gets as low as 25 at night/early morning. It has been low 30's at night and early in the morning most of the winter. I have yet to turn on the heat and have only worn my jacket once.