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We are talking about the organization that gave up the next Steph Curry after all
LyleLanley
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Who among us didn't instantly know that was a bad trade for the Pelicans?
Lionel Richie
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It's such a boring day for NBA when the Celtics aren't playing.
Randolph Freelander
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New rule: Celtics play everyday.
That would be a 169 game season, for those keeping score at home.
That would be a 169 game season, for those keeping score at home.
Andrew Korenchkin
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FIRE LUKE WALTON.
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http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/...-brandon-ingram-shots-video-stats-luke-walton
Seems like Ingram is making it a point to try and be more aggressive this game
Seems like Ingram is making it a point to try and be more aggressive this game
We always do it
Lionel Richie
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Agreed, I've seen people even saying he sometimes is detrimental to his team as if they wouldn't be the fucking Nets without him. Westbrook is absolutely the MVP followed closely by Harden and with Kawaii a distant third.
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What's the difference between 30/10/10 and 29/8/11? Especially when the 2nd is scoring way more efficiently, and his assists on average are worth more (more 3 pt assists)
People had the Rockets missing the playoffs at the beginning of the season. Harden has been making all of his teammates hit another level this year.
Andrew Korenchkin
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Is it too early to think that it's a good idea to get rid of Randle?
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Yeah. Maybe cut back his minutes heavily for another young player's, but he's young, and the Lakers aren't going anywhere anyways.
Ingram needs the ball more. Too many plays where he's primarily involved in off-ball action tonight.
Not necessarily. Our team composition is really off and it severely hurts our offense.
Anyone that could take some of Randel's minutes is struggling more than him.
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Pelicans will either have Boogie play spot-up shooter or point-Center. It hurts to watch. I seriously hope they keep their pick, lose games, and can get Gentry fired, because they won't go anywhere while he's their coach.
Larry Nance Jr.?
Larry Nance Jr.?
Nance has actually been playing terrible, but nobody ever calls him out on it. Dude has been invisible.
sf2fanatic
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That lil big dogg robinson rejection was pretty nice. Did anyone gif that?
the rockets have a better team. lou will and eric gordon coming off the bench is firepower alongside real proficient 3pt shooting. beverley is also underrated, he's more than a defensive one trick pony
whereas russ has maybe adams and gibson. the bench and starters for the rockets are overall better, mvp is most valuable and westbrook is not only putting up videogame numbers, he's carrying a team that would arguably be in contention for the number 1 pick in the draft if he wasnt there.
It is detrimental to the team.
Ninja Scooter
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Who was checking for Eric Gordon before this year? Why is Westbrook carrying one team, but Harden can't get credit for Eric Gordon? Westbrook is a monster, but I'd rather have Harden. He's a better shooter and more efficient scorer, all while passing and playmaking as well as Russell. Comparing their supporting casts is tough because Russ is probably a harder guy to play with or build around.
Russell's candidacy over better guys is based strictly on the "Triple Double" narrative. Much like the Triple Crown in baseball, which I think is bunk. It's a nice feat but it doesn't mean anything. If Russ were somehow averaging one less rebound per game, would he be getting as much MVP pub as guys like Harden or Leonard?
By the way, before KD's injury, there was a legitimate chance he, Westbrook and Harden were going to all finish in the top 5 or 6 of the MVP voting. This is your friendly reminder that they were all on the same team at one point. A fact that in 20 years kids who watch basketball are probably going to find hard to believe.
Based LeBron once beat KD, Russel and Harden. What a glorious time that was. Truly the MVP we deserve <3.
my name is ed
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Just because WB does everything for the Thunder doesn't mean they don't have talent. Steven Adams is a rock solid player, Kanter is one of the best offensive bigs in the league. Gibson and Oladipo are average but at least starting quality. Roberson is a black hole on the offensive end but he's probably the second best perimeter defender in the league. They're hardly loaded but if WB were replaced with an average point guard they'd be trying to get to the 8th seed. Which I guess isn't that much worse than where they are now at 7th.
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go back and look at pre-season expectations for this Rockets team. They were consistenly ranked below the Thunder
Lionel Richie
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Oh I didn't mean that as a knock on Harden, who's having an unbelievable year. It's just that Westbrook's numbers amaze me because the Thunder would suck ass without him, while the Rockets have a decent supporting cast (which is made better by Harden, but still). Also, Westbrook is a slightly better defender.
To be perfectly fair, I'd be okay with either of these guys winning. I'd pick Westbrook, but Harden winning it would be nice as well.
Crimson_Gold
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Everyone seems to forget this. Or many.
I'm basing on SOS, Nuggets have the way worst sched among the three, but they can survive it probably. Blazers have too much pelicans, spurs and jazz in their schedule.
We had the next Curry all along, Vivek!
Ninja Scooter
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rookie of the year!!!!!!
Rookie of the 2nd Half!
Hmmm that's a good idea for an award, can we hold a vote on this?
Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Player of the Year!
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Brogdon - Brown - Saric - Embiid seem like locks for Rookie 1st Team
Question is, between Yogi Ferrell, Jamal Murray, and Buddy Hield, who gets that last guard spot?
Question is, between Yogi Ferrell, Jamal Murray, and Buddy Hield, who gets that last guard spot?
Starphoenix
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Harden, Leonard or LeGM should get the MVP. Depending on how the two aforementioned players play in tonights game will go towards showing who has the edge.
Master Thespian
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Bogut had to be helped to the back two minutes into the game.
Jay Shadow
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And could be heard saying he thought he broke it.
Someone's gonna make quite a Cavs career highlight reel of this.
BlackGhost
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wow can believe Celtics Gaf did this to Bogut. fucking Ainge
Look what the boy did!! he got himself injured
CassidyIzABeast
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I'm not believing for a second the Cavs are gonna drop 2 in a row to the Heat, but I like what I see. I like it a lot.
Wolves / Trail Blazers game cancelled.
It's currently 60 degrees in Minneapolis, with tornado watches. There was leftover ice underneath the Target Center boards from Disney on Ice which was causing the court to be slippery. They were able to remove all the excess ice, but due to the atmospheric condtions, moisture in the air is condensating back onto the court.
It's currently 60 degrees in Minneapolis, with tornado watches. There was leftover ice underneath the Target Center boards from Disney on Ice which was causing the court to be slippery. They were able to remove all the excess ice, but due to the atmospheric condtions, moisture in the air is condensating back onto the court.
panthapanda
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The throwbacks from the pistol Pete says. The jerseys that inspired the ones we have now lol.
friskykillface
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Bogut got injured already? Wtf
I wonder if the Cavs will release him , LeBron ain't messing around
I wonder if the Cavs will release him , LeBron ain't messing around
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Dion Waiters when he's on fire can do anything.