2018-2019 NBA Regular Season Thread

[DJ]

That's not a flagrant 1....JFC.

 

[msgkings322]

Steph Curry with 38 points...but only 2 made 3s. But I guess all he is is a 3 point shooter, right @WiggyRuss ?

 

[wildturkey]

I'm calling for Lebron to return sunday

He damn well better. The Lakers need wins. They can't afford him being out any longer or they will be in serious danger of missing the playoffs. They've got 33 games left and given the history of the West over the last decade or so, they're probably gonna have to win about 20 of those 33 games to make the playoffs. They don't have an easy schedule in those final 33 either. I think its in the top 5 of toughest schedules remaining.

 

[Bolts]

He damn well better. The Lakers need wins. They can't afford him being out any longer or they will be in serious danger of missing the playoffs. They've got 33 games left and given the history of the West over the last decade or so, they're probably gonna have to win about 20 of those 33 games to make the playoffs. They don't have an easy schedule in those final 33 either. I think its in the top 5 of toughest schedules remaining.

Do they? I think they should keep losing games. LeBron can take the rest of the season off, rest up for 2020.

 

[tlance]

A lot easier? AD will be back and Houston should be full strength also. The only game that looks easier is the Pacers game

AD might be back next week, but I would not be surprised at all if he missed more time.

 

[tlance]

Steph Curry with 38 points...but only 2 made 3s. But I guess all he is is a 3 point shooter, right @WiggyRuss ?

Yeah. People who make that claim don't watch Curry play.

He is the greatest 3 point shooter of all time, but there is a lot more to his game than just that. You can't win MVP awards being a 1 dimensional offensive player.

 

[bksballer89]

Lakers, Sac, and Minny all outside of the playoffs right now. All with 24 losses.

Not sure if the Kings are a legit threat to make the playoffs but I think Lakers and Wolves are so IMO it is looking like 3 teams fighting for one spot.

I think the current top 7 are almost locks to make the playoffs.

Going to be a fight between the Clippers, Lakers, and T-Wolves for that final position.

 

[DJ]

Steph Curry with 38 points...but only 2 made 3s. But I guess all he is is a 3 point shooter, right @WiggyRuss ?

 

[trojanfan12]

A lot easier? AD will be back and Houston should be full strength also. The only game that looks easier is the Pacers game

Agree. Losing Dipo really hurts the Pacers. Houston may have CP3 and Capela, but they may not be 100% yet as far as conditioning. Those are the only two that look like they could be "easier".

The Clips are decent and are always up against the Lakers.

 

[trojanfan12]

I would say no unless these really change this weekend. He still isn't cleared for a full contact practice which is usually a major step before for most teams before clearing a player to return from injury.

I'm done guessing when he will return. This has been top secret with the Lakers

Yeah, it'll be interesting. He's been "day to day" for a month now. lol

It's frustrating, but I'd rather they err on the side of caution. Don't want to bring him back too early and risk him being out longer.

 

[DJ]

Agree. Losing Dipo really hurts the Pacers. Houston may have CP3 and Capela, but they may not be 100% yet as far as conditioning. Those are the only two that look like they could be "easier".

The Clips are decent and are always up against the Lakers.

The Clipps were top 4-5 about a month ago......and they are 4-6 in their last 10.....same as the Lakers......you add James and the Lakers should beat out the Clipps.

The Clipps are coming back down to earth.

 

[bksballer89]

Yeah, it'll be interesting. He's been "day to day" for a month now. lol

It's frustrating, but I'd rather they err on the side of caution. Don't want to bring him back too early and risk him being out longer.

I'm just waiting until the end of season when LBJ confirms that he had a more serious injury.

Never seen a player be day to day for a month and not get close to playing once in that time frame

 

[Shanemansj13]

They were playing decent in the 1st...looks like they imploded in the 4th

 

[bksballer89]

The Clipps were top 4-5 about a month ago......and they are 4-6 in their last 10.....same as the Lakers......you add James and the Lakers should beat out the Clipps.

The Clipps are coming back down to earth.

Saying the Clips were top 4 or 5 a month ago doesn't say much.

Until recently, basically a game or 2 separated 3rd-9th in the west

 

[Shanemansj13]

I'm just waiting until the end of season when LBJ confirms that he had a more serious injury.

Never seen a player be day to day for a month and not get close to playing once in that time frame

Probably just giving the fans hope for an early return. I think he possibly could have been "day to day" for the last couple weeks but he is playing it very safe. He knows he can get them in the playoffs. I'm thinking he was supposed to be cleared last week and he had a setback or the injury was worse than they initially thought.

 

[DJ]

Saying the Clips were top 4 or 5 a month ago doesn't say much.

Until recently, basically a game or 2 separated 3rd-9th in the west

Ok. They are 11-16 since starting 15-6....get it now?

 

[bksballer89]

Ok. They are 11-16 since starting 15-6....get it now?

Believe they beat the Lakers in that 11-16 stretch.....

Not a single person expected the Clips to keep on winning 68% of their games lol.

Also during that 11-16 stretch, they played quite a few games without Lou is probably one of their top 2 players. Different team with Lou

Reality is they're not as good as 15-6 would suggest and not as bad as 11-16 would suggest.

 

[cooljack]

Unless you hate the Hawks. In that case, your post makes sense.

Just be glad you got Horford. Without him your team stinks.

 

[bksballer89]

Clippers schedule not as difficult as the Lakers.

It is going to be interesting especially if Gallo returns soon

 

[Gman]

Just be glad you got Horford.

Oh, I am... Horford is perennially undervalued, but not by me.

He is starting to show his age a lil... but I think he will still be an asset come playoff time.