eBay Huckster
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yeah i'm not nervous yet but that's definitely changing before 8 PM
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2015 NBA PLAYOFFS |OT| One man's Smith.. Is another man's treasure.
- Thread starter UnObtainium17
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yeah i'm not nervous yet but that's definitely changing before 8 PM
reggieandTFE
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Chicago Bulls Playoff Performances through 10 games
Playoffs Per 100 Posessions ORtg & DRtg (The higher the ORtg, the better, the lower the DRtg, the better)
Trying to Win
Jimmy Butler 118 98
Mike Dunleavy 128 103
Pau Gasol 109 95
Taj Gibson 111 101
Replacement Level
Derrick Rose 101 102
Joakim Noah 96 97
Shitting the Bed
Niko Mirotic 91 98
Aaron Brooks 84 103
Tony Snell 90 105
Wild Card
Kirk Hirnrich
As bad as Noah has been, Thibs doesn't really have a choice but to play him a lot. The "Depth" we expected from this bench hasn't shown up outside of Taj. Also, ORtg & DRtg aren't perfect, but they do give you a very accurate sense of actual performance, especially after 10 games. The only numbers that don't make sense are Kirk's, but I'm guessing his were thrown out of whack by playing a ton of time in the game 6 Milwaukee blowout.
On the flip side, Cleveland's players aren't playing above their norms. Mozgov, Smith & Thompson all have playoff PERs below their regular season ones; however, the big difference is that they're slightly below whereas Aaron Brooks and Niko can't walk on the court without shitting themselves. I'd say Washington or Atlanta could give them problems if their play doesn't improve while any of the Western conference teams left would be favored. I think Washington could legit sweep the Bulls if they both somehow win their series.
Playoffs Per 100 Posessions ORtg & DRtg (The higher the ORtg, the better, the lower the DRtg, the better)
Trying to Win
Jimmy Butler 118 98
Mike Dunleavy 128 103
Pau Gasol 109 95
Taj Gibson 111 101
Replacement Level
Derrick Rose 101 102
Joakim Noah 96 97
Shitting the Bed
Niko Mirotic 91 98
Aaron Brooks 84 103
Tony Snell 90 105
Wild Card
Kirk Hirnrich
143 105
As bad as Noah has been, Thibs doesn't really have a choice but to play him a lot. The "Depth" we expected from this bench hasn't shown up outside of Taj. Also, ORtg & DRtg aren't perfect, but they do give you a very accurate sense of actual performance, especially after 10 games. The only numbers that don't make sense are Kirk's, but I'm guessing his were thrown out of whack by playing a ton of time in the game 6 Milwaukee blowout.
On the flip side, Cleveland's players aren't playing above their norms. Mozgov, Smith & Thompson all have playoff PERs below their regular season ones; however, the big difference is that they're slightly below whereas Aaron Brooks and Niko can't walk on the court without shitting themselves. I'd say Washington or Atlanta could give them problems if their play doesn't improve while any of the Western conference teams left would be favored. I think Washington could legit sweep the Bulls if they both somehow win their series.
UnObtainium17
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Yep. can't wait. I think were gonna see some monster game from someone.
I would probably pull a muscle really bad and have to get assisted off the court if that happened at my current
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To be deflategate has taken the spot light from an overall great and close 2nd round of games.
cubicle47b
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6364ItTQwUw
Cleveland Remix of So Right, the song about J.R. Smith. It's awesome.
Cleveland Remix of So Right, the song about J.R. Smith. It's awesome.
Lee Chaolan
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The Cavs crossing the delaware almost made me spit out my drink. lol
For those that missed it, Shump had a nice tune himself that he actually rapped.
eBay Huckster
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yeah so i'm gonna need that cavs crossing the delaware picture
TheSadRanger
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New retro jerseys have been unveiled for next season. Really dig the Bulls and Heat ones, the Mavs are alright.
Memphis' retro jersey is based on?????? I don't remember them having a jersey anything like that in Vancouver.
edit: wait don't the Heat and Bulls currently use those retro's?
Memphis' retro jersey is based on?????? I don't remember them having a jersey anything like that in Vancouver.
edit: wait don't the Heat and Bulls currently use those retro's?
AyaisMUsikWhore
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Loving those new jerseys!
When do they actually wear them tho?
When do they actually wear them tho?
Lee Chaolan
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Yeah can't find it online anywhere, someone will have to make a screen cap ;p
eBay Huckster
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yep, twitter's the only place i can find it
Uno Venova
Banned
Well at least the Raps can have an identity of "Drake's Team" because it certainly can't be "Playoff Threat".
Banana Aeon
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Pls no fight.
Lee Chaolan
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GO CAVS! Let's close this out!
eBay Huckster
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BlackGhost
Banned
Lessgo!
Fuck this intro Song
Fuck this intro Song
Banana Aeon
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Oh god, we missed that so much.
Not really every team that wins is Drake's team.
Banana Aeon
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Noah, your scrub ass better be happy we finished that with a bucket.
sooperkool
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lets get that money, baby! Go Bulls!
LowlySmokeGuy
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Noah sucking again. First the dumb foul and now he bobbles a sure dunk.
Lee Chaolan
Member
lol was just gonna say I was thinking of you guys as he almost wrecked that play haha.
Pau looking much better than 50% or whatever too. Better hope he keeps it up. ;o
Lee Chaolan
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Wow Mozgov actually showing up today, gonna need him.
Lee Chaolan
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lol Noah hair.
Cavs gotta step up the defense here.
Cavs gotta step up the defense here.
eBay Huckster
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LeBron gonna need to let Kyrie and JR shoot if this is gonna be any semblance of close
It's called settle for jumpshots when I'm unstoppable attacking the rim. Bulls helping with Cavs MVP Noah fouling Thompson on post up fade aways.
sooperkool
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Nah, they're just not saying olé tonight as he glides to the basket.
Lee Chaolan
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Fucking asshole jinxing the Cavs on the FTs ;p
Lee Chaolan
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TT THE ANIMAL!
MarauderShields
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3 fouls in 3 minutes?
LyleLanley
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Are the Cavs really going to pay Tristian Thompson and Love this offseason?
Banana Aeon
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Nah, they are just gonna get rid of Love.
eBay Huckster
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You're goddamn right.
Lee Chaolan
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"you're god damn right.gif"
KefkaPalazzo
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sooperkool
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They better. they also better hope there is no lockout and the salary cap goes up significantly.