NBA: 2015-2016 Season
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Challenge accepted. Yeah, nobody could stop Jordan, but he's not shooting 3s like the splash Bros. It's the system with the movement and the screens that gives them their success. They're so good at executing the offense that they always get a good shot. That's what would give them the edge in today's physicality-eschewed NBA.
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I wish I could change that prediction after watching game 1! Lowry and DeRozan don't have the mental cajones to win in the playoffs it seems. After the first year, you forgive them. After the 2nd year you wonder what happened and hope for the best. Three years in a row (Lowry and DeRozan posted a worse FG% than the last year for 3 years running in game 1 now) and I'm just about ready to throw in the towel. Paul George was a man in the 2nd half.
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Both Texas NBA teams playing today get smashed on the road. My Rockets got spanked 104-78 at Golden State and are three games away from getting swept by Golden State. McLaren's Dallas Mavericks didn't fare much better, getting roughed up 108-70.
Elsewhere, Atlanta won the game that was CLEARLY the closest of the three played today- a 102-101 victory hosting Boston.
[UPDATE] I forgot to mention that the Indiana Pacers won 100-90 on the road at the Toronto Raptors. I'm sorry I forgot to mention this game.
Elsewhere, Atlanta won the game that was CLEARLY the closest of the three played today- a 102-101 victory hosting Boston.
[UPDATE] I forgot to mention that the Indiana Pacers won 100-90 on the road at the Toronto Raptors. I'm sorry I forgot to mention this game.
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As if that makes a difference? Curry averaged 30.1 points per game this season. Michael Jordan averaged 30.4 without Curry's beloved 3-ball. Michael's team is one of the best perimeter defense teams of all time as well. Even if they can't stop Curry, who's stopping Michael?
In the Playoffs, Curry averaged 28.3 points. Michael averaged 30.7. In the Finals, Curry averages 26 points where as Michael averaged 33.5 among 6 Finals performances. His lowest was 27, his highest was 41. Warriors aren't stopping Michael in a best of 7. The sheer fact you have to mention today's NBA shows concedes the fact they have no chance. Take into account, teams only averaged 15 threes a game back then, so you think the Bulls won't take advantage of averaging well over 20? Because on the other side of that coin, the Warriors are done with that kind of limitation.
The Bulls would feast in an era where hand checking is illegal & you can't play physical D unlike the Warriors (Curry today got frustrated by Beverly's defense). The Bulls just went up against a lot better teams than the Warriors ever did including a young Shaq. Take away the physicality Jordan went up against, and he's going to take full advantage. All this before we factor in the Triangle Offense & Phil Jackson at the helm.
The Warriors wouldn't even be able to beat the 56-26 2001 Lakers. They'd get absolutely destroyed in that by Shaq alone before Kobe came into play.
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A good game between Cavs and Pistons today. Unfortunately due to a stocktake at work I couldn't watch it, but my brother did and I saw the highlights. Spurs did their best to one-up GSW and OKC and destroyed the Grizzlies. Heat also destroyed the Hornets.
I'll tell you what, Raptors had better win game 2 tomorrow.
I'll tell you what, Raptors had better win game 2 tomorrow.
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Guy had so much potential, but his back issues stifled him. His drama with Orlando, LA, & now Houston have not helped. A lot of it due to the fact Howard can just BEAST off the pick-and-roll because of his size. But, he NEVER does it. He just likes to post up without a post game.
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Dwight Howard said it best, "That's a 🤬 🤬 move"
Dwight Howard said it best, "That's a 🤬 🤬 move"
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I don't know why Jordan can't. But, the difference between him & Howard is that Jordan is there for defense where as Howard is supposed to be option 1b/2 for the offense. Jordan's scoring is primarily from being fed by Paul, something that Howard funny enough, can absolutely feast on but Houston rarely does it.
The other difference are their coaches. Rivers is smart enough to pull Jordan in the 4th Qtr if the Hack-a-Jordan starts becoming a serious issue and the margin is under 5.
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Isn't it amazing though that we still deal with Hack-a-center? Didn't Shaq teach us anything? These guys gotta learn to shoot.
Another pretty amusing thing is that every time I see a Hack-a-strat successfully implemented, it's Reggie Miller calling the game and calling the tactic.
Another pretty amusing thing is that every time I see a Hack-a-strat successfully implemented, it's Reggie Miller calling the game and calling the tactic.
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Spurs complete sweep of Grizzlies, Cavs sweep Pistons and Steph Curry sprained his knee. Suddenly the Warriors' championship hopes are questionable.
I'm half keen for this season to end already with the Olympics in the off-season and Simmons and Maker entering the league to look forward to.
A little OT, but since this sort of doubles as our main basketball thread and it doesn't deserve its own thread, there is set to be an all-Australian NBL team facing off against the Chinese national team in China within the next few weeks. If history has taught us anything, the officiating will be horribly biased, but it'll be good to see some of the new Brisbane Bullets back in action.
I'm half keen for this season to end already with the Olympics in the off-season and Simmons and Maker entering the league to look forward to.
A little OT, but since this sort of doubles as our main basketball thread and it doesn't deserve its own thread, there is set to be an all-Australian NBL team facing off against the Chinese national team in China within the next few weeks. If history has taught us anything, the officiating will be horribly biased, but it'll be good to see some of the new Brisbane Bullets back in action.
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I am a Houston Rockets fan (imagine my misery this season), but I actually greatly respect the San Antonio Spurs. I've been mostly silent this season, but I am in the boat of "Golden State's not going to win the championship" as Charles Barkley. I almost never overlook the Spurs. So I wouldn't be surprised if Golden State is the big story all season long... but the last laugh going to the Spurs.
Speaking of my boys in red, I won't be surprised if tonight ends up being our last game of the season. That is unless Golden State gets bored and LET us win or have crooked referees fixing games so we win. The Rockets will need to really evaluate themselves and do lots of soul searching to prevent from being a hot mess of fail as they've been just about all season long. This crappy 2015-2016 team is NOT Rockets basketball. I'm even hearing it may be possible Dwight Howard could end up with the Dallas Mavericks.
Anyhow, enjoy NBA basketball on this Hump Day.
Speaking of my boys in red, I won't be surprised if tonight ends up being our last game of the season. That is unless Golden State gets bored and LET us win or have crooked referees fixing games so we win. The Rockets will need to really evaluate themselves and do lots of soul searching to prevent from being a hot mess of fail as they've been just about all season long. This crappy 2015-2016 team is NOT Rockets basketball. I'm even hearing it may be possible Dwight Howard could end up with the Dallas Mavericks.
Anyhow, enjoy NBA basketball on this Hump Day.
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Are the refs blind today? This is ****ing unbelievable. They aren't calling **** on either team! Honestly, the Hornets are so god damn lucky. I don't know what the hell kind of offense Miami is running. This is just awful basketball.
