2022-2023 NBA Season Thread

[Gman]

They played 4 games here out west, dude...and they went 2-2.

Fine... 6 game road trip, with 4 of those out West.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

Fine... 6 game road trip, with 4 of those out West.

 

[fightinfunbags]

The Harden the Sixers can win with is the Harden they’ve had the last two nights out.

Last night:
21 and 15 assists on 13 shots
Sunday night:
19 and 16 assists on 12 shots


Still think when Maxey comes back you send Tobias Harris to the bench to run with the second unit. I’m torn on who replaces him. The guy who has earned the starters minutes is Melton but the Sixers give up size with that group. I’m still thinking Thybulle. The only minutes he can get have to come with Embiid Maxey and Harden on the floor so his lack of offense isn’t as big of a deal.

 

[shopson67]

5 years from now. Timing does depreciate the asset

Sure, but does that package of Cavs have any real value? Okoro's perceived "value" is the issue at this point; not much more than an athlete at this point at $7M+. Levert is the same money as Bog, just expiring. The money doesn't even work, would require additional assets from the Pistons.

 

[shopson67]

Celtics aren't going away.
15-4 run...2 pt game.
40 sec. to go.
LA calls TO

As soon as Lebron and AD refused to come out, you start seeing Lebron trying to rest on the court, with the ball. Stalling then taking a bad three. Bad transition d follows, then a bad turnover on the inbounds, etc. Lakers had that ball on their racket (much like the Celtics did earlier) and lacked the drive (or energy) to close out the game. Of course, with Russ still in the game some more questionable shots happen, and ultimately a gassed AD and Lebron miss FTs and we get OT.

Lakers need at least one more reliable piece that can hit a three (and preferably defend the 3). How soon can they get a deal done lol?

 

[Wamu]

Final in OT...
Bos 122
LA 118

Helluva game. Thought when the Lakers erased that 20 point lead and were up double digits the game was over. Think by the end of the game both teams were worn out.

 

[Wamu]

Celtics playing without their best 2 bigs...

And they still finished a tough West Coast swing with a 4-2 record.

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I'll be happy to see Robert Williams finally get on the court.

Wonder how much longer Horford will be out? Thought he was just dinged up. But during the game announcers said he's in health & safety protocol.

 

[shopson67]

Helluva game. Thought when the Lakers erased that 20 point lead and were up double digits the game was over. Think by the end of the game both teams were worn out.

Both teams managed to choke, lol. Tatum came up clutch and managed to carry the Celtics at the end as Lebron and AD were gassed after refusing rest (imagine that).

 

[The Q]

As soon as Lebron and AD refused to come out, you start seeing Lebron trying to rest on the court, with the ball. Stalling then taking a bad three. Bad transition d follows, then a bad turnover on the inbounds, etc. Lakers had that ball on their racket (much like the Celtics did earlier) and lacked the drive (or energy) to close out the game. Of course, with Russ still in the game some more questionable shots happen, and ultimately a gassed AD and Lebron miss FTs and we get OT.

Lakers need at least one more reliable piece that can hit a three (and preferably defend the 3). How soon can they get a deal done lol?

As soon as they put those picks on the table

 

[shopson67]

As soon as they put those picks on the table

Need to find trades for players that deserve those picks (at least borderline all-star candidates). A lot depends on who decides they're tanking and who isn't. Pacers are 14-14 and the Jazz are 16-14. Hornets and Spurs should be open for business, probably the Wiz and Bulls too.

 

[Wamu]

Both teams managed to choke, lol. Tatum came up clutch and managed to carry the Celtics at the end as Lebron and AD were gassed after refusing rest (imagine that).

Pretty sure the Lakers options are limited but they gotta figure out a way to get LeBron & AD more help.

 

[shopson67]

Pretty sure the Lakers options are limited but they gotta figure out a way to get LeBron & AD more help.

I can't stand it when Lebron holds the ball and takes a contested three when he's tired. Rest off the ball, not with it. Having a tired Lebron and AD dragging ass up and down the court and missing shots/free throws really hurt their chances to close out last night.

 

[WiggyRuss]

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All 4 are 26 years old or younger.

 

[Wamu]

I can't stand it when Lebron holds the ball and takes a contested three when he's tired. Rest off the ball, not with it. Having a tired Lebron and AD dragging ass up and down the court and missing shots/free throws really hurt their chances to close out last night.

I understand why that's frustrating for Lakers fans.

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

As soon as Lebron and AD refused to come out, you start seeing Lebron trying to rest on the court, with the ball. Stalling then taking a bad three. Bad transition d follows, then a bad turnover on the inbounds, etc. Lakers had that ball on their racket (much like the Celtics did earlier) and lacked the drive (or energy) to close out the game. Of course, with Russ still in the game some more questionable shots happen, and ultimately a gassed AD and Lebron miss FTs and we get OT.

Both teams managed to choke, lol. Tatum came up clutch and managed to carry the Celtics at the end as Lebron and AD were gassed after refusing rest (imagine that).

I can't stand it when Lebron holds the ball and takes a contested three when he's tired. Rest off the ball, not with it. Having a tired Lebron and AD dragging ass up and down the court and missing shots/free throws really hurt their chances to close out last night.

You must know more than I how that's on Darvin Ham and his coaching staff.

Also, Pat Bev's body language was awful at times late in the game (also tired?)
Especially after his clear open drive for a layup missed....he never made it back to play defense.
Both teams gave up a lot of transition hoops...but the Lakers gave up a few more that they shouldn't have seeing Boston was on their 2nd game of a b2b.

Anyhow...shit happens.
Hit the film room...make adjustments....move on.
More importantly...and sadly this goes for lots of teams.....Make. Your. Damn. Free Throws. FFS!

 

[Shanemansj13]

This is still so hilarious

 

[shopson67]

You must know more than I how that's on Darvin Ham and his coaching staff.

Also, Pat Bev's body language was awful at times late in the game (also tired?)
Especially after his clear open drive for a layup missed....he never made it back to play defense.
Both teams gave up a lot of transition hoops...but the Lakers gave up a few more that they shouldn't have seeing Boston was on their 2nd game of a b2b.

Anyhow...shit happens.
Hit the film room...make adjustments....move on.
More importantly...and sadly this goes for lots of teams.....Make. Your. Damn. Free Throws. FFS!

I'm not placing the blame solely on the staff. Between the staff, AD and Lebron, they need to manage their rest better.

Bev and Westbrook have been very frustrating this year (Russ less than last year at least), but hopefully sometime between tomorrow and the trade deadline they become someone else's assets.

 

[shopson67]

More importantly...and sadly this goes for lots of teams.....Make. Your. Damn. Free Throws. FFS!

AD has been very good at the line this year, and it's hard to shoot when you're gassed, but jeez, could've been Boston and Philly!

 

[thunderc]

Hey @bksballer89 , Heat in the OKC tonight!

 

[bksballer89]

Hey @bksballer89 , Heat in the OKC tonight!

Take it easy on us. No Jimmy

Hand us a win please