Starphoenix
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So much for Spurs depth. >_>
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NBA 2016-2017 Season |OT| What do the Liberty Bell and Ben Simmons have in Common?
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Hyperactivity
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I like what Capela's doing tonight. Seems like he studied Gobert film, at least his defense, before the game, because he's consistently made the smarter move when matched up with him in the paint (waiting for him to jump multiple times, then making Gobert think that's what would happen and immediately dunking it, getting it in with a soft touch, passing it out, etc.).
It's really satisfying to yell "GOT 'EEEM" at those 3 pt fouls.
Seriously, Harden's 3 pt foul draws is unprecedented, and I can't find any stat that specifically keeps track of those. He had a crazy number more than the #2 player earlier, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's already tracking towards holding the record on those foul draws.
Also, is it safe to say that without the Lin injury, that Brooklyn pick would be more of a 3rd-7th pick? Nets play well with an actual point guard. They started 4-5, and at the beginning of the year seemed to actually possibly have something going.
I wonder if Ainge injured Lin too.
I dunno what you talking about, I like seeing defenders get Harden'd outside the 3 point arc.
It's really satisfying to yell "GOT 'EEEM" at those 3 pt fouls.
Seriously, Harden's 3 pt foul draws is unprecedented, and I can't find any stat that specifically keeps track of those. He had a crazy number more than the #2 player earlier, and I wouldn't be surprised if he's already tracking towards holding the record on those foul draws.
Also, is it safe to say that without the Lin injury, that Brooklyn pick would be more of a 3rd-7th pick? Nets play well with an actual point guard. They started 4-5, and at the beginning of the year seemed to actually possibly have something going.
I wonder if Ainge injured Lin too.
Cre8
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Their depth is partially based on Tony Parker (sort of), Manu Ginobili, and Pau playing from the bench...
I think he's literally the only Spurs who is dressed and hasn't entered the game.They'll comeback and win the game when Pop put in Dejaunte Murray
Edit: he's in.
Hyperactivity
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The Rockets just seemed to miss all of their of warm-up 3s, looked dead just warming up...
Vault Dweller 111
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Jazz really missing Hill
Hyperactivity
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Might be better for the Jazz if he's not matching up with Beverley.
Actually, don't think Hill has played for any of our match ups...
beat
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So far:
LeBron has a 16.5 on-off net O+D rating: http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jamesle01/on-off/2017
Steph Curry, for this year, has a 15.6 on-off net rating: http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/c/curryst01/on-off/2017
Westbrook is 14.5, Durant is 7.8*, Harden is 1.3, Leonard is 1.0.
It's wild that Curry is this good this year and everyone's still disappointed because he hasn't been 2015-2016 Steph.
* actually, can anyone explain to me how KD's net rating is so far below Steph's when we all think KD is as dangerous a scorer as Steph and a better defender?
Hyperactivity
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I actually seriously like the Rockets when they play defense.
Wouldn't be surprised if it has to do with the other all star they play with. Durant plays with Klay and the bench, and those two seem to play with the bench more. Curry and Draymond tend to play in the other minutes, and they seem to play less in those off-minutes.
Durant is basically the consistency for that team, but watching the Warriors, it's pretty obvious Draymond and Steph make the Warriors chug.
Wouldn't be surprised if it has to do with the other all star they play with. Durant plays with Klay and the bench, and those two seem to play with the bench more. Curry and Draymond tend to play in the other minutes, and they seem to play less in those off-minutes.
Durant is basically the consistency for that team, but watching the Warriors, it's pretty obvious Draymond and Steph make the Warriors chug.
Vault Dweller 111
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These refs are awful. lol
TheSadRanger
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Saw this on reddit
Vault Dweller 111
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Are Rockets games always so boring?
Hyperactivity
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Capela is outplaying Gobert right now...
This is like every recent Spurs game, even with Kawhi and Lamarcus. I dunno what's wrong with them but they get blown out the first quarter/half then actually start performing in the second half.
The Spurs last three games have had them finish the first quarter at an average of -10 points. They're also in the bottom half of the league when it comes to first quarter points yet 4th when it comes to 3rd quarter points.
detectiveconan1
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Dion Waiters with 3 straight fuck you 3's in the 4th lmao
GOAT
LOL at Kemba Walker choking and missing that layup!!!
GOAT
LOL at Kemba Walker choking and missing that layup!!!
LockOfTheWeek
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They're not shitty shots for a guy of demi-god status.
Cre8
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Same old Sacramento choKINGS...
They're not good enough to choke sir
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Down two starters and beat the Rockets on the road. Clips getting blown out too. Good night.
This is true, but there's a bit of a difference between being down 16 the Rockets and 28 to the Kings.
Though really, this is just shit that happens in the NBA from time to time, and it's usually just one team shooting unusually well while the other shooting unusually poorly, which is mostly what happened in the first quarter of this game (the Spurs played weak D too, but not down 28 to the Sacramento bad).
MetalFearSolid
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Raptors won! JV stepped up big time
metalslimer
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Shaqtin a fool highlight from McGee
First thing I thought.
It's nothing but I found it funny. It's exactly what he did.
CrispyBoar
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Both the Nets & the Lakers are in last place within both conferences. The Suns aren't that far behind the Lakers for very worst spot in the Western Conference.
LyleLanley
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Can't watch the game, how's it looking?
Andrew Korenchkin
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Celtics are down by four.
What this tells me is Dion waiters is the MVP.