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NBA 2016-2017 Season |OT| What do the Liberty Bell and Ben Simmons have in Common?
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Durant is looking around like I didn't sign up for 39 and 37 percent, I was thinking like 45 and 42 again?
Chezzymann
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the 7th seed in the west has a better record than the third seed in the east, but the 8th seed in the west has a worse record than the 10th seed in the east
I think this will be the first year I'll watch the eastern conference playoffs since Lebron went back to Cleveland, not that it's Lebron's fault. Hopefully the Bulls, Knicks, and Bucks all make it and are healthy.
BlazinSkatinAxel
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I wish Craig Sager JR would replace him full time.Sager
It's gonna be weird watching the NBA and never seeing him with his colorful coats anymore
Part of the fun was seeing what he would wear next........
:-(
Macadinho94
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KD is a top 3 player (I'd put him at 2) but saying Love at his best is better is a bit of a cop out answer. Give it till playoff time when KD has been playing in the Warriors system for a sustained period of time and I think we'll see prime MVP level KD
Before i continue with my post I too have to express sympathy for the great Craig Sager 
What a colorful all around person he was.
Having said that I have a basketball rule question...here is the -rather crazy- scenario:
- Say a game's score is TEAM A 98 - TEAM B 100. These are the final seconds of the game.
- Player from TEAM A shoots the ball before the time expires, from half court (way behind the 3 point line)
- The ball never hits or reaches the basket rim, but instead bounces from inside the 3 point line (say it bounces at the freethrow line). Its effectively an airball but with a catch
- At the point the ball bounces on the free throw line and is again up in the air, the buzzer beats
- The ball enters the basket.
My question is:
a) Does the basket count?
b) If yes, is the game tied at 100 - 100 because the basket bounced from inside the 3 point line before entering the basket, or does team A win 101-100 because the original shot was from half court?
What a colorful all around person he was.
Having said that I have a basketball rule question...here is the -rather crazy- scenario:
- Say a game's score is TEAM A 98 - TEAM B 100. These are the final seconds of the game.
- Player from TEAM A shoots the ball before the time expires, from half court (way behind the 3 point line)
- The ball never hits or reaches the basket rim, but instead bounces from inside the 3 point line (say it bounces at the freethrow line). Its effectively an airball but with a catch
- At the point the ball bounces on the free throw line and is again up in the air, the buzzer beats
- The ball enters the basket.
My question is:
a) Does the basket count?
b) If yes, is the game tied at 100 - 100 because the basket bounced from inside the 3 point line before entering the basket, or does team A win 101-100 because the original shot was from half court?
SyenceLabb
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The ball would have to make the bounce prior to time expiring. And yes, it would be two points if inside the arc.
Yes like I said the ball bounces before the time expires. The buzzer beats after the ball has bounce and is on its way to the basket but before the ball enters the basket.
The point is is this still considered a "shot" after the ball bounces?
KD isn't just a shooter though, and he's not taking shots away from Steph and Klay. Agreed that LeBron is the best player, but no one has the advantage over GSW when it comes to unselfishness. For example last night, every single GSW field goal came from an assist until around 30 minutes into the game.
edit: oh great, kemba's out tonight. at least they'll have a solid excuse for losing.
you're talking about the warriors, right? the team that gets a large share of their shots assisted? golden state's whole identity is about moving the ball around and getting good looks. something like 70%+ of their made FGs have been assisted this season. also KD is averaging almost 5 assists (4.9) per 36 minutes this season which is up from his career average of 3.6. also boiling down KD as being just a shooter is disingenuous as hell.
you're talking about the warriors, right? the team that gets a large share of their shots assisted? golden state's whole identity is about moving the ball around and getting good looks. something like 70%+ of their made FGs have been assisted this season. also KD is averaging almost 5 assists (4.9) per 36 minutes this season which is up from his career average of 3.6. also boiling down KD as being just a shooter is disingenuous as hell.
LegendofDragoonLives
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You're making currently one of the most complete players in the NBA seem like a 1 trick pony. I do agree that rhythm is affecting Steph in particular esp since he hasn't done any iso moves that he used to do, but cmon now.
Andrew Korenchkin
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LOL
I think Lebron is better than Kobe
Andrew Korenchkin
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I'm a Pacers fan and Paul George is looking like merely a "good" player, certainly not a "franchise" player. Dude is making mental errors at critical times and just looks like he doesn't really wanna be bothered sometimes. He's good enough that even thru all of this he's still putting up 20 and 7 with solid efficiency, but he's certainly been a disappointment.
SyenceLabb
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J Cole of the NBA
woah now, that's a little harsh
Hassan Whiteside needs to stick to playing rather than talking shit about other players.
That's probably gonna be the end of his NBA career, huh? That sucks. He had a tough childhood and basketball probably saved him from a bad life. Would like to see him go out on a high note.
That's probably gonna be the end of his NBA career, huh? That sucks. He had a tough childhood and basketball probably saved him from a bad life. Would like to see him go out on a high note.
Ninja Scooter
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Robert Sacre is available.
Two big market teams that got the top two picks in the last draft.
Andrew Korenchkin
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Because its a Celtic fan's worst nightmare. Good.
Ninja Scooter
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Because it's the rare night where the Sixers are double tanking.
panthapanda
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Get blown out by the 29th worst offensive team at home but win against the Raptors in Toronto...ok
Andrew Korenchkin
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Love how the Lakers played tonight. Lot's of potential here.
I think the original lineup has shown that it's the best. Ingram is getting minutes which I like.
I think the original lineup has shown that it's the best. Ingram is getting minutes which I like.
perfectchaos007
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Rockets were close to setting a single game 3 point record in their last game, but tonight they beat it! 24 made 3 pointers (new record) and 61 attempted (new record)
Andrew Korenchkin
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The Lakers have fans everywhere.
Rockets were two 3PMs off against the Kings on 50% shooting. Kinda wish the record was broken that game, but you can't complain about another blowout win. When's the last time two players on the same team had triple doubles in the same game? Feel like Bev is itching closer and closer to one. Team's been great since he came back.
BlackSalad
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That utah game was very fun to watch
Before the season, I had doubts we'd even make the playoffs. I'm glad we've been this entertaining so far, but I can't shake this feeling that we're just a good regular season team (akin to the 2013/14 Rockets).
13/14 Rockets just caught a bad matchup.
I just feel the West is wide open this year. Warriors are still the team to beat, but they're even beatable IMO.
BlackSalad
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For the first time in almost two decades, the Jazz have an identity
I am so happy the Corbin years are over
I am so happy the Corbin years are over
As I see more of the season I kinda agree. It's still early so who really knows, but yeah.
Was hoping the Dubs would just be a juggernaut, but with Steph looking quite mortal I'm not sure they are.
perfectchaos007
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More like "akin to almost every D'antoni team."
We truly are playing like an early 2000s Phoenix team