2021-2022 NBA Season

[fightinfunbags]

That is some of it. But I don't think it's as much of that as you want it to be.

If I'm a Sixers fan who follows the game, I'm a little worried right now. This was a chance for Harden to step up and create some pushback against the "he comes up small in big games" narrative and he shit down his leg.

My “worry” was there long before last night in that regard. I’ve already commented on the Sixers issues with defense and rebounding. I didn’t see the game but looking at the box and seeing the postmortem online it seems like part of last night was those issues. I already had that worry. Last night was just an ass night. There have been teams that have won the Finals that can point to ass games like that. Last night and the loss to the Heat confirm that this team needs a dialed in Harden to even have a chance. When you don’t have that, the team’s existing warts (no depth, subpar D, rebounding) become more impactful. Where the Sixers go from here will be a product of how the whole group responds to this from Doc on down to the last guy on the bench (well, maybe not Paul Milsap because if that dude matters we fucked anyway). I’m going full Homer take now. Could be the best thing for this team to have on March 10th with 17 more games to figure it out a blow out in a high profile contest to square them up on playing with pressure of the moment while also tightening up their defensive concepts and commitment to rebounding. Pretty much, if it goes to shit, there will be plenty of time to dissect that. For now…gotta ride this shit.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

That is some of it. But I don't think it's as much of that as you want it to be.

If I'm a Sixers fan who follows the game, I'm a little worried right now. This was a chance for Harden to step up and create some pushback against the "he comes up small in big games" narrative and he shit down his leg.

It's not just that for me.

My biggest issue is these types of losses don't seem to bother him.

That's a blessing and a curse.

On one hand, he doesn't wallow and carry it to the next game.

But, the optics....

Shit like this would bother me if he played for my team.

James Harden Hangs With Travis Scott, Lil Baby After Blowout Loss To Nets

James Harden partied with Travis Scott and Lil Baby after getting blown out by the Nets.

www.tmz.com

 

[fightinfunbags]

It's not just that for me.

My biggest issue is these types of losses don't seem to bother him.

That's a blessing and a curse.

On one hand, he doesn't wallow and carry it to the next game.

But, the optics....

Shit like this would bother me if he played for my team.

James Harden Hangs With Travis Scott, Lil Baby After Blowout Loss To Nets

James Harden partied with Travis Scott and Lil Baby after getting blown out by the Nets.

www.tmz.com

I hear ya. I hate losing. Like anything. If we’re playing checkers I want to beat that ass.

 

[Wamu]

It's not just that for me.

My biggest issue is these types of losses don't seem to bother him.

That's a blessing and a curse.

On one hand, he doesn't wallow and carry it to the next game.

But, the optics....

Shit like this would bother me if he played for my team.

James Harden Hangs With Travis Scott, Lil Baby After Blowout Loss To Nets

James Harden partied with Travis Scott and Lil Baby after getting blown out by the Nets.

www.tmz.com

Is it me or does Harden disappear in big games?

He was awful last night. 3-17 & a +/- of -30. Yeah I know Embiid had a bad game too. But Embiid's never forced his way outta town twice. And hasn't had the playoff no-show's that Harden's had in the past.

 

[Wamu]

I hear ya. I hate losing. Like anything. If we’re playing checkers I want to beat that ass.

Jokic vs. Embiid Monday. Hopefully that'll be a damn good game.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Jokic vs. Embiid Monday. Hopefully that'll be a damn good game.

Sixers have Orlando the night before. I wonder if Embiid sits one. If he sits the Jokic game I’m calling him a pussy

 

[Wamu]

Sixers have Orlando the night before. I wonder if Embiid sits one. If he sits the Jokic game I’m calling him a pussy

There's no way he sits for that match up, way too important. If he does though just give the MVP to Jokic Monday night.

 

[shopson67]

We'll see.

The Nets would have to lose 3.5 games in the standings to both the Hornets and Hawks and fall below #10 to miss the playoffs. Not likely IMO.

 

[fightinfunbags]

There's no way he sits for that match up, way too important. If he does though just give the MVP to Jokic Monday night.

I agree.

And before my guys start railing on me about being inconsistent with my regular season game rant earlier…the MVP is a regular season award. If dude pusses out he doesn’t deserve that.

 

[Shanemansj13]

If?

They gotta worry about the Wiz

 

[fightinfunbags]

The Nets would have to lose 3.5 games in the standings to both the Hornets and Hawks and fall below #10 to miss the playoffs. Not likely IMO.

It depends the context of “missed playoffs”. If you consider two play in teams to make the playoffs and two to fail in each conference it’s a possibility. But it would have to be pretty crazy circumstances for Nets to not be one of the two to advance to a 7 game series.

 

[shopson67]

Want to see us play them at home before I pass judgement on that matchup (preferably with Allen).

Not a bad interim pick up with Moses, btw.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Not a bad interim pick up with Moses, btw.

Did Cavs sign Moses Brown? I like that kid. Don’t understand why he’s bouncing around so much

 

[shopson67]

It's not just that for me.

My biggest issue is these types of losses don't seem to bother him.

That's a blessing and a curse.

On one hand, he doesn't wallow and carry it to the next game.

But, the optics....

Shit like this would bother me if he played for my team.

James Harden Hangs With Travis Scott, Lil Baby After Blowout Loss To Nets

James Harden partied with Travis Scott and Lil Baby after getting blown out by the Nets.

www.tmz.com

That could be why he played like crap. Mind was on the after party...

 

[Wamu]

I agree.

And before my guys start railing on me about being inconsistent with my regular season game rant earlier…the MVP is a regular season award. If dude pusses out he doesn’t deserve that.

Embiid ain't Simmons. The only way he doesn't play is if Doc duct tapes him to a chair before tip off.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Cavs sure seem to be the team to play if you want your injured/ill guys to get back.

I'm wondering if Garland plays or if he is saved for the Bulls tomorrow......maybe he can go back-to-back now but haven't heard.

Just saw LeVert was out again. Was hoping he would be back. Damn. Maybe Moses Brown can give some good minutes off the bench, not counting on it but he's a big, strong guy that hasn't lived up to really anything. If not, ohh well they have Ed Davis and Mobley has been solid at the 5. We will see how he does against Bam tonight

 

[shopson67]

Did Cavs sign Moses Brown? I like that kid. Don’t understand why he’s bouncing around so much

Agreed. I was hopeful the Lakers would add him, but they went with another PG instead after dumping DJ.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Agreed. I was hopeful the Lakers would add him, but they went with another PG instead after dumping DJ.

Maybe there’s something we don’t see. Maybe he’s not coachable or has an inability to play schemes but dude flashes every time I’ve seen him.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Did Cavs sign Moses Brown? I like that kid. Don’t understand why he’s bouncing around so much

He has weird inconsistency. Went to a couple Mavs game and saw him play, he has the intangibles but idk. He had like 4 fouls in 5 minutes. Still only 22 but he has a lot to learn and long way to go. If he works out he would be a nice, young big off the bench.

 

[shopson67]

Maybe Moses Brown can give some good minutes off the bench, not counting on it but he's a big, strong guy that hasn't lived up to really anything. If not, ohh well they have Ed Davis and Mobley has been solid at the 5. We will see how he does against Bam tonight

Projections to PER36 for role players aren't to be relied on, but his are 15ppg/15rpg for his 3 years thus far (17.3/13 this year).