2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[fightinfunbags]

So glad they fell back. I didn’t want any part of that in the 1st round. Like I said, NY is gonna be tough but big difference with Jimmy, playoff experience and a coach that has won multiple titles

I think this version of the Heat is beatable and should be a dog in any Bucks/Heat matchup. But regardless of who they play, they’re going to exact a toll. They’re similar to the Lakers in that they’re built to play a certain way and that way translates to playoff basketball. They need to get hot shooting to pull the upset. Will they? I don’t know. The Heat are physical and proud. They could lose to a great team in 4 but they will be 4 dog fights.

 

[fightinfunbags]

If Durant and those stick legs hold up, the Suns are coming out of the West.

I am not buying Denver, especially if they wind up with the Lakers.

My picks….

Suns, Griz, Dubs, Lakers, Kings……in that order.

Clippers getting snuffed without a healthy George.

I don’t believe in deluding myself.

I’ve gotta find it but I think my ranking of the West is similar. I have to find where I posted it.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Mavs waived the white flag.

Congrats @thunderc

That makes no sense. They still have a good chance to make the play-in

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

That makes no sense. They still have a good chance to make the play-in

Kyrie hurt his foot….allegedly.

If true, they were done anyway.

ETA: Recovery….no, they are just tanking…lol

 

[Stakesarehigh]

As someone who did watch a lot of the games, it's the feast or famine inconsistency. He's actually won a couple games for us. But he's lost a couple more.

His game just doesn't fit really. He's talented and a useful piece but not on this team, like DLo. Hope they find a good trade in the offseason.

I'm a Buckeye homer but I'd take D Lo all day

They both suck on D but when you got a guy shooting volume like that and he's 33 from 3 and not an efficient ball handler...

He's borderline a negative assett.

The Warriors on/off indicate the team is much better with him on the bench.

 

[fightinfunbags]

I’ve gotta find it but I think my ranking of the West is similar. I have to find where I posted it.

I’ll just do it again:
1. Suns
2. Grizz
3. Lakers
4. Warriors
5. Nuggets
6. Kings
7. Clippers

Nobody else is worth mentioning because I don’t think you’ll see Zion.

 

[wildturkey]

Lakers 6th seed race still alive! Need the Kings to pull off the upset. Come on Malik Monk! That Laker blood still runs thru you. Drop a 50 burger tonight!

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I’ll just do it again:
1. Suns
2. Grizz
3. Lakers
4. Warriors
5. Nuggets
6. Kings
7. Clippers

Nobody else is worth mentioning because I don’t think you’ll see Zion.

Not bad at all.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Lakers 6th seed race still alive! Need the Kings to pull off the upset. Come on Malik Monk! That Laker blood still runs thru you. Drop a 50 burger tonight!

This was inevitable. Paul and Durant have been balling. Keep them rested and healthy. Let them play 20 min or so against the Clips in the final game and prepare for the run.

 

[shopson67]

Lakers 6th seed race still alive! Need the Kings to pull off the upset. Come on Malik Monk! That Laker blood still runs thru you. Drop a 50 burger tonight!

AD questionable tonight. Return of Bamba to the game plan?

 

[Scooby-Doo]

Calling it now…

If the Dubs lose, Clippers beat the Blazers…

Clippers sit absolutely everyone in the last game vs the Suns to drop to 6.

Hmmm. Messing with the basketball gods is never a good idea.

 

[fightinfunbags]

Lakers 6th seed race still alive! Need the Kings to pull off the upset. Come on Malik Monk! That Laker blood still runs thru you. Drop a 50 burger tonight!

You’ve gotta a great chance. When I lose a bet, this is what it looks like. G league Kings rise up and kick the Warriors in the dick leading to me losing.

 

[Scooby-Doo]

AD questionable tonight. Return of Bamba to the game plan?

I'm actually shocked he's played this many games in a row. If that guy could stay healthy, top 5 every year.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

This was inevitable. Paul and Durant have been balling. Keep them rested and healthy. Let them play 20 min or so against the Clips in the final game and prepare for the run.

Yup.

Suns should prefer the Clippers matchup in the 1st round anyway.

 

[shopson67]

I'm actually shocked he's played this many games in a row. If that guy could stay healthy, top 5 every year.

Healthy and engaged anyway. His motor doesn't always run hot.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Hmmm. Messing with the basketball gods is never a good idea.

Deleted it because it’s not even possible, unless the Clippers drop 2 games.

Also, the Pels are lurking.

 

[wildturkey]

AD questionable tonight. Return of Bamba to the game plan?

He better play. They can't fuck around. Got a chance at the 6 seed but they still need to win the next 2 to lock down 7. It's better to give yourself a chance to win 2 games in the Play In. Ideally since the Suns are sitting everyone, Lakers can blow them out and rest AD/Lebron in the 4th.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Healthy and engaged anyway. His motor doesn't always run hot.

If it did, he’d be Giannis.

 

[msgkings322]

That makes no sense. They still have a good chance to make the play-in

And then what? Why bother?

 

[Shanemansj13]