Lee Chaolan
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Yep, Cavs have been so much better since he's left, and they're only just now starting to get into form.
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Yep, Cavs have been so much better since he's left, and they're only just now starting to get into form.
Vanillalite
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All Star game is all about if you are a "star" player. Always has been. That's fine if you just accept it.
It's not nor has it ever has been about who's actually playing the best so far in the first half.
It's not nor has it ever has been about who's actually playing the best so far in the first half.
TheSadRanger
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Monta beasting tonight.
Hope it's nothing serious with Tyson.
Hope it's nothing serious with Tyson.
Uno Venova
Banned
How did Tyson look coming off the floor?
Had to be helped off by 2 trainers. Davis' knee went into his, but I'm not sure if Tyson's knee buckled down from the impact.
Luckily for the Mavs Tyreke Evans may still shoot the Pelicans out of this game.
E: TYSON'S BACK THE MAVS ARE SAVED
TheSadRanger
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Didn't look to bad, knee to knee bump with Davis is what caused it.
edit: Tyson got back in and looks fine, probably just hit an awkward spot on his knee.
Uno Venova
Banned
Monta coming through again
TheSadRanger
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4 games in 5 nights, they got another b2b on fri/sat on the road against the heat and magic.
MetalFearSolid
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oops wrong thread.
Gully State
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Curry's so deceptively athletic. You think he's just a shooter with no athleticism and then he'll drop a two handed dunk over a defender..
I just want him to come to Miami in a couple years. Come get a ring with Baby Shaq.
LOL. The dude has no filter. I love it. PEACE.
I know Pat Riley is secretly Satan, but I don't see why Durant wouldn't go home to DC or stay in OKC first. Paul Pierce is probably going to retire soon and Otto Porter hasn't really shown enough to take a starter's role. That leaves a hole that KD could fill next year.
That being said, Pat Riley is still Satan so he could definitely pull some stuff.
http://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2015...oward-burns-the-lakers-with-a-geico-reference
Geico Pinocchio commercial
Wow, this is rock-bottom for the Lakers lol
Geico Pinocchio commercial
Wow, this is rock-bottom for the Lakers lol
Gully State
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Ball movement was kinda lacking tonight and defensive intensity was not quite there. Not really concerned though...I'm hoping the team gets dialed in after the all star break.
Also...Curry dunking with two hands was unexpected.
ZeroMaverick
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That Terry>Brewer>Harden dunk was awesome
Quality backup C who used to play for Houston, though undersized.
If it weren't for giving Joey Dorsey a guaranteed contract, he'll probably still be here.
So the Knicks want to send Pablo to the Pistons, but it will actually be Calderon in disguise?
Just shows how little attention people pay to the Knicks. Calderon is probably hoping to be traded as well.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Yeah, I'm surprised how many teams turned this guy down. I've heard him say that he called every team in the NBA asking to at least give him a chance at a workout and that the Heat were the only ones that would give him a shot.
Dreams-Visions
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I mean, he's doing a ton of work before halftime. He usually has a double double secured before the first half ends. But for whatever reason, they stop going to him in the block and LBJ/Irving dominate the ball.
But yea, he's reliant on the people who can drive to kick him the ball. Also, he's a *very* willing passer. Maybe too willing at times. He swings the ball once he gets it like he didn't average 25ppg last season. I know the situation is significantly different than in his Timberwolves days, but I expected his mentality to be similar to JR Smith's: shoot it! I need Love to not give a fuck on offense. JR definitely has more killer in his soul than Love has...but Love is still really young and he's never been deep enough into the playoffs to play with that kind of edge. Next year (assuming he remains a Cav as I hope), he'll be a fucking problem. I just don't know if he'll "get it" completely in the context of this team comp in the 40 or so games left this year. It would be nice, but I don't expect it.
That said, it's really easy to overlook his rebounding contributions. He's often getting 7-10 boards in the first quarter alone. He just needs to find a way to get himself involved in the last 7 minutes of the 4th in a stronger way. Call harder for the ball. I know LeBron is on the team and errythang, but call for that fuckin ball, KLove.
Gully State
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So are they finally listening to Blatt or has Lebron just fully taken over?
Yeah, kinda what I'm wondering.
Feel like it's largely Lebron looking at his numbers. Last 10 games: 30 ppg, 6 boards, 6 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks. I said wow.
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Damn, that's pretty awesome. Nice idea by the dubs.
Gully State
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Somewhere in the middle. I remember him being erratic and then people constantly using the it's just his first year as an excuse.
Liquidsnake
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Its time for my yearly rant. I will be back next year.
For the second straight year in a row, and for only the second time since 1987 I have stopped watching the Lakers. Prior to last year, I had not missed a game in close to 26 years.
I have never been more disgusted in my life with a franchise. Every decision they make is the absolute worst. The entire franchise from top to bottom has become a carnival of stupid.
It only took 3 years to destroy a mans 35 year work of love. that is how incompetent leadership is now. It breaks my heart to see this team not even compete. They are a joke, and it blows my mind that no one steps in to say ok before you destroy the value of this team, you need to do something here.
TWC must be kicking themselves in the ass. I hope they have an out clause, and exercise it. I hope Jim goes into hiding, and turns over the reigns to someone who knows what they are doing. Mitch, is not the kind of GM that works in todays NBA, We need someone younger, who know how to work with a computer.
I will not give this team another moment of my time, I am done with the NBA till the playoffs, to watch real Basketball. Not this carny freak show.
It absolutely disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!
For the second straight year in a row, and for only the second time since 1987 I have stopped watching the Lakers. Prior to last year, I had not missed a game in close to 26 years.
I have never been more disgusted in my life with a franchise. Every decision they make is the absolute worst. The entire franchise from top to bottom has become a carnival of stupid.
It only took 3 years to destroy a mans 35 year work of love. that is how incompetent leadership is now. It breaks my heart to see this team not even compete. They are a joke, and it blows my mind that no one steps in to say ok before you destroy the value of this team, you need to do something here.
TWC must be kicking themselves in the ass. I hope they have an out clause, and exercise it. I hope Jim goes into hiding, and turns over the reigns to someone who knows what they are doing. Mitch, is not the kind of GM that works in todays NBA, We need someone younger, who know how to work with a computer.
I will not give this team another moment of my time, I am done with the NBA till the playoffs, to watch real Basketball. Not this carny freak show.
It absolutely disgusting!!!!!!!!!!!
None of the above. They are just making their 3s now
ratcliffja
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It's not quite that simple. Mozgov has been huge for them in terms of having a consistent inside presence. J.R. also helps with spacing due to being able to hit outside shots, while LeBron is playing a lot more aggressively inside. With Mozgov able to handle most of the interior defense, Love is able to concentrate on what he does best: rebounding, passing, and hitting open shots. While many laughed at their recent trades, they have been very, very successful so far. They still need more consistency out of guys like Love, Tristan Thompson, and role players like Dellavedova and Marion, but they look like they could end up being the second best team in the East behind Atlanta if they continue to play like this. My only other main concern would be how much the big 4 (including Mozgov) are playing right now. They seem to always play 35+ minutes every game, which is going to wear them out when the postseason comes around. Kyrie in particular seems to be putting in a ton of time without a true backup. If they can expand their bench so that they are consistently playing at least 10 guys a game instead of the 8 that they've been playing for a while, they should be in better shape.
eBay Huckster
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Both of the above, somehow.
LeBron's regained his physical ability to take over ever since he took that two week rest (recall that he was out with "back and knee soreness" and up to that point was playing some of the worst basketball of his career)
And Blatt finally doesn't need to give huge minutes to players like Dellavedova who'd be fringe second-unit at best on any other playoff team (in addition to all of the above points mentioned by ratcliffja regarding the play that's possible with the current rotations - and also regarding the huge load the starters are still carrying).
Lee Chaolan
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He looked real good, but let him put a few consistent games up before crowning him best signing ever.
A good heat team helps balance out the east, so I'd like to see that.
Didn't the Knicks let go of another Center the Cavs were gonna look at? Also, yeah, there's murmurs the Cavs want Mo Williams again as a backup this time, and then there's still Ray Allen, even if it doesn't quite fit that role.
ratcliffja
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I assume you're thinking of Dalembert, but I'm not sure if they're still pursuing him, as they're probably still trying to rely on Tristan Thompson for that role, even though he's much better as a backup PF. I would prioritize getting Mo if they could, as he's a proven backup PG, while Dalembert hasn't been very reliable so far.
Lee Chaolan
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Tristan is a fantastic energy guy, but what the doctor ordered in Mozgov's case was sheer size, and having a more abled big body (sorry Haywood) would help balance out the 2nd and 3rd team to keep everyone fresh like you're saying.
and yeah, Mo would fit perfectly, and fans still love him here.
Actually it is. LeBron + reliable 3pt shooters = great team. Not so great otherwise regardless of who his teammates are...
I would bet there is a strong correlation between 3s made and Cavs wins
thehypocrite
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I think he's doing a lot for the team, but as you said he's lacking that killer instinct and play like an equal to LeBron and Irving.