2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[msgkings322]

They looked like a problem last year and then...well...

Dude they were a problem last year. Toughest playoff series of the Warriors dynasty except the 2016 Finals

 

[trojanfan12]

They shouldn't have let Randle go either if he signed for what they gave Rondo.

Randle was let go for cap space. They would have had to sign him to a 1 year deal.

He signed for 2 with the Pelicans, so maybe he would have signed for 1 with the Lakers.

The other problem is, they got Lebron and with Kuzma's emergence, they have to have him on the floor. So, I'm not sure how much playing time there would be for Randle.

They sure could have used him against the Thunder though. With all of the injuries, they had Josh Hart at PF for part of the game. lol

 

[trojanfan12]

Before last night......Ball averaged 17ppg, 8apg, and 5.3rpg the previous 3 games while shooting 47% and 38%.

Nobody said shit about him then.

Folks are also forgetting that his defense was a big part of Westbrook going 3 for 20.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Folks are also forgetting that his defense was a big part of Westbrook going 3 for 20.

I mentioned that.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Gotta love when folks who didn't/don't watch games, think they know what happened.

This.

 

[trojanfan12]

is LeBron playing tonight?

the Knicks are awful- but if LeBron is not playing i think you gotta give them a chance....a slim one on the road with such an awful team- but a chance.

Ruled out for tonight and doubtful for the next 2 games.

 

[DJ Fieri]

is LeBron playing tonight?

the Knicks are awful- but if LeBron is not playing i think you gotta give them a chance....a slim one on the road with such an awful team- but a chance.

https://sportshoop.la/betting-exchange/friday-hoops-lakers-vs-knicks.4200/

 

[trojanfan12]

what is surprising me more than there ft shooting is their 3 pt shooting.

I knew Ingram's near 40% last year was fools gold- but i thought hed be better than 30%. Kuzma at 30%, with the increased spacing from LeBron is VERY surprising.

Lonzo is actually shooting slightly better from 3 than Kuzma or Ingram. lol who would have guessed that?

Good thing Hart is shooting well and KCP is shooting respectably

Yeah, they're weird with the 3 this year. They still aren't very good with it (although they seem to be improving after a terrible start), but they have the best record in the NBA when hitting more 3's than their opponents (12-2).

To me, the free throw shooting is more of a problem though. 3 point shooting can be up and down. It's just the nature of the shot.

But an NBA team shouldn't be shooting under probably 75% from the line. Those are literally free points. lol

 

[bksballer89]

Lmaoo at KD basically saying the refs are bac

 

[WiggyRuss]

Ruled out for tonight and doubtful for the next 2 games.

some easy games coming up......

they will need him back for that tough stretch that is coming up soon.

 

[trojanfan12]

some easy games coming up......

they will need him back for that tough stretch that is coming up soon.

Agree. From what I read this morning. It's looking like at least 3 more games including tonight.

On the one hand, I think they'd like to keep him out for more than the next 3 games to try to prevent aggravating or re-injuring it and to conserve his energy.

On the other hand, they can't really afford to lose too many in this next stretch because it could bite them in the ass at the end of the season.

Hopefully, the young guys can hold down the fort so to speak.

 

[shopson67]

Kevin Knox

Kevin Knox shooting 38% from 3 on almost 6 attempts a game in December? where the fuck did that come from? thats pretty crazy.

He has his doubters on here. I am not one of them.

 

[GNG]

At least its sports related.

Usually he thinks its the Food Network...lol

 

[gordontrue]

Ruled out for tonight and doubtful for the next 2 games.

I was looking forward to going to the game here in Dallas on Monday.

I probably still will, just waiting for ticket sellers to realize LeBron won't play and drop the prices accordingly.

 

[Shanemansj13]

https://sportshoop.la/betting-exchange/friday-hoops-lakers-vs-knicks.4200/

The Lakers are favored by 7.5. Why would you make a bet to win? Cutting corners much?

 

[WiggyRuss]

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

The Lakers are favored by 7.5. Why would you make a bet to win? Cutting corners much?

hes an idiot.

btw...saw this on twitter.....dustin fox retweeted...its pretty amazing. lol

 

[bksballer89]

If they're saying he is being re-evaluated in a week then I doubt he plays next Friday. In that stretch they play Knicks, at Minny, at Dallas, vs Detroit, and at Utah. Best case scenario is 3-2 but i think 2-3 is more likely

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Black Adam]

Folks are also forgetting that his defense was a big part of Westbrook going 3 for 20.

his detractors would disagree...

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Folks are also forgetting that his defense was a big part of Westbrook going 3 for 20.

Yep.