Lawful Metal Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 5 hours ago, Jiji said: *looks at James Harden's stat line* *thinks "I'm sure Lawful will say the same thing about Harden that he did pg13. Fair and balanced." * Dort’s D on Harden was great. Amazing that without Russ and Harden having a terrible shooting night, the Rockets still won by double figures against a full strength OKC. (also, Harden was clutch in the 4th when it mattered to put the game away — 11 points on 3-4 shooting, unlike Playoff P) also seems like newly crowned offensive god Dame is being brought back to earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I don't think Simmons would be all that low on trade value, honestly. He's such an incredible defender, and it's obvious how to build a team around him if he's The Guy; the Bucks basic blueprint. Which, honestly, is pretty close to what you would want around Embiid, ideally. But getting those pieces is hard, and it's so difficult to give up on a multi-talented young player like either of them, especially knowing that they are both injury prone and you could easily end up suddenly playing with neither of them. But, at least on offense, they are so incredibly uncomplimentary together. I like Brown, but I think at this point you have to try a new coach before you seriously think about splitting them up. Like the Thunder moving on from Brooks for Donovan, even if that didn't quite work out. If a new coach can't make it work, then... Fuck if I know. They went down this path so far and looked like they were poised to breakthrough right up until they started running into walls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I was thinking about the same thing. I even tried to find a super cut of all the times players say it and found nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 This Jazz team is dangerous man. Now with Conley?! Come on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 (edited) Not at all confident in this "3rd Seeded" Nuggets squad even if they rally in this series, which I think is still possible. Edited August 21, 2020 by _MJ_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, _MJ_ said: Not at all confident in this "3rd Seeded" Nuggets squad even if they rally in this series, which I think is still possible. Denver sucks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contentious C Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Whatever else can be said about whether Simmons & Embiid can coexist, the Sixers sure as shit can't win without Simmons. They gakked up 30% FG tonight and Boston should close this out Sunday or Tuesday. The Horford in Philly experiment has been a bust, too. I wonder what sort of voodoo Ainge had to work to see into the future and determine that letting him go and replacing him with Enes fucking Kanter in the offseason was going to work out. Too bad either Toronto or Milwaukee is going to eat our lunch, probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niners Fan in CT Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 I think the Clippers were starting to show they are the better team but it was fun watching Dallas punch back. Looks like that's over now as Luka likely just sprained his ankle. I hate to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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_MJ_ Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 (edited) Luka getting legitimately hurt this time (this man can ball but he is on the ground at least once per game after contact) probably bails the Clippers out from having a tougher series now. Sigh. Oh well. Hope Luka isn't done but we'll see. Also, I'll admit I haven't watched ever second of this series but has Maxi Kleber ever made a three? This is reaching Rockets missing 27 straight threes status (sorry Lawful Metal). Edited August 22, 2020 by _MJ_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Jazz in 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Kristaps getting tossed in game 1 and Luka getting hurt in game 3 just tells me that the Clips have the Warriors luck where key players for the other team get hurt or stupid foul trouble inexplicably until they win, and then all of a sudden it’s whoa they’re so dominating. Dallas should be up 3-0 if not for shenanigans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Also, Paul George is still a fraud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Infinit Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Coach of the Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 How many close games have there been in the playoffs so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohtani's jacket Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 So much for T.J. Warren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Do we actually have a game here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Can the NBA just eliminate the Pacers after that play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohtani's jacket Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Yeah, that was some of the most unclutch play you'll see in an NBA playoff game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 I can actually breathe again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsalvajeloco Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dolfan in NYC said: I can actually breathe again. Fuck..now I have that Toni Braxton song stuck in my head. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 8 minutes ago, Elsalvajeloco said: Fuck..now I have that Toni Braxton song stuck in my head. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Dort is life. That defense on Harden is incredible. My son's name is also Dort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 5 minutes ago, Jiji said: Dort is life. That defense on Harden is incredible. My son's name is also Dort. Harden scored 38 on 50% shooting. Ed Malloy won this game when Schroeder was allowed to trip Gordon on that inbound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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