SERIES THREAD: Memphis Grizzlies VS Oklahoma City Thunder

[bksballer89]

#thegrindhouse

 

[thunderc]

That's why they tried trading russell for steph straight up a few years ago

That did not happen.

 

[bksballer89]

How many shots will "point guard" Westbrook attempt tonight?

 

[wildturkey]

How many shots will "point guard" Westbrook attempt tonight?

That's a bit unfair to Westbrook. Brooks' offense is bare bones and isn't really beneficial to put Westbrook in a PG role but people slam him for "not being a PG". Outside of of running a play to get Ibaka a shot every now and then, I'd say 80% of OKC's gameplan involves action to get Durant or Westbrook one on one. On top of that, when they do run set plays, they're simple stuff with one option. There's little continuity. The result of the play if option one is taken away? Westbrook or Durant jacking a shot up late in the shot clock. That's why the "Westbrook shoots too much/isn't a PG" stuff is lazy and a bit unfair. He isn't in a position to do anything else.

 

[bksballer89]

Since the first half of game 1, every single quarter been played at Memphis pace

 

[shitsho]

That's a bit unfair to Westbrook. Brooks' offense is bare bones and isn't really beneficial to put Westbrook in a PG role but people slam him for "not being a PG". Outside of of running a play to get Ibaka a shot every now and then, I'd say 80% of OKC's gameplan involves action to get Durant or Westbrook one on one. On top of that, when they do run set plays, they're simple stuff with one option. There's little continuity. The result of the play if option one is taken away? Westbrook or Durant jacking a shot up late in the shot clock. That's why the "Westbrook shoots too much/isn't a PG" stuff is lazy and a bit unfair. He isn't in a position to do anything else.

Its not his shooting per say that bothers me. its his lack of PG instincts. A PG knows when to get his teammates off and when to take his shots. He knows when to take the big shot and when to defer to the hot hand.

 

[shitsho]

Shake and bake.

 

[Texas Jefe]

that is true. One of their best options this year has been the give and take with Durant to Ibaka breaking to the basket.


And the thing about Westbrook: he is a good rebounder. Not sure what his average is, but would bet it's higher than any 'point guard'. Plus, I just like to watch him when he drives to the basket and slams it. Just high entertainment value.

 

[bksballer89]

It's funny how OKC role players (excluding Ibaka) never shows up in the playoffs consistently

 

[hockey878]

It's funny how OKC role players (excluding Ibaka) never shows up in the playoffs consistently

its honestly eerily similar to how LeBron's role players in cleveland never showed up in the playoffs.

 

[bksballer89]

The grindhouse living up to its name so far

 

[BOTSLAYER]

its honestly eerily similar to how LeBron's role players in cleveland never showed up in the playoffs.

...except this OKC team has really good starters, that entire CLE team was role players.

 

[hockey878]

...except this OKC team has really good starters, that entire CLE team was role players.

well yea, that was my next point. Ibaka and Westbrook are infinitely better than anyone lebron ever had pre-miami.

 

[shitsho]

I dont understand how KD can only have 1 shot attempt at this point in the quarter. Is he in foul trouble or was he sitting?

 

[bksballer89]

Neither

 

[bksballer89]

Excluding OKC big 3, the rest of the team currently have 9 points

 

[BUD]

Anybody know what college Randolph went to?

 

[shitsho]

There is a PG!!

 

[bksballer89]

Michigan State I believe

 

[bksballer89]

That pressure on OKC in G4 if they don't win this......