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Quote from: stadus on February 26, 2021, 07:56:23 AM

Quote from: el kaka22 on February 26, 2021, 06:17:12 AM

Nets is great and all but this is NBA, never assume a game is won before it starts, ......

That is true, even if Nets will end up number 1 in the regular season, they might still be upset in the playoffs.
It's still too early and Durant and Irving has bad history of injury, let's hope they'll remain healthy this season so Nets will continue to give their best.

I also agree. Can't have an assurance until we see the end of the playoffs or until they get to the finals. But expectations about them are being raised and set by most of the fans because they really are good with what they're showing.
We can't remove those high expectations and thoughts because they really are a good contender on this season.

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It is really upsetting to see Nets not even having all the trio, people keep saying that "nets are looking great" but the reality is that they are rarely ever healthy together, how many games did Irving-Harden-Durant played together? I mean I do not know how many games exactly but I know that they haven't played much, the latest one was "once a week" so far on average together, which is why I think we haven't seen anything close to 100% at all.

Think about it when they have Irving - Harden - Joe Harris - Durant - Deandre Jordan, when you have this kind of starting five, it is really impossible for you to end up being underdogs to any team, that is the best starting five in the whole league, sure they need more depth but that is doesn't mean that they are not going to destroy everyone with a good rotation that keeps one of those trio in the game at all times. Playoffs are not near but they still need to gain that injury situation under control.

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Indeed. Knicks was playing top basketball last night and they deserved that win especially that they had fans in the arena. I'm surprised that Kings Coach hasn't been fired yet but I do expect this to happen until next week as Kings are playing the worst basketball I ever saw in some years... .

My ticket was ruined by Nuggets as I have them to win Q4 and +6 the game but Murray decided to pass the ball instead of shooting 3 point...and game ended.

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Nice win by my knicks last night. With elfrid Peyton on the bench with an injury my boy quickley got some more burn. He needs to be on the floor a minimum of 30 mins a game. I know he is a rookie but the knick offense plays at a different level when he is out there. And at the end of games if they are up he shoots 90+% from the stripe. If he was playing 30 mins a game he would be right up there with Roy contention. Again steal of the draft at mid 20s....and the knicks were given a D+ on that draft pick. Goes to show writers know squadeuche sometimes.

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Quote from: Dave1 on February 26, 2021, 09:13:32 AM

Quote from: Questat on February 26, 2021, 05:28:37 AM

Durant must be happy watching the win streak is still on, and at the sometime probably worried that he might ruin the chemistry? or it's just me.

Yes, I'm sure he is happy not playing and watching his team winning. But he also wanted to contribute so I doubt that he is worried or at Nash will have a problem with Durant plays again. He is still the alpha of this team.

Here's the latest update on Durant status.

https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29277/kevin-durant

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Kevin Durant (hamstring) will not play on Thursday vs. Orlando.
This will be Durant's sixth straight game on the shelf. Coach Steve Nash said he does expect KD to return before the All-Star break, and after the Magic game the Nets will play three more times before the break. Bruce Brown has been outstanding but his window for streaming value is going to close soon.

SOURCE: Malika Andrews on Twitter
Feb 24, 2021, 4:56 PM ET

We can't expect Durant to come back anytime soon, he will need more rest and hopefully he will not be injured again although this isn't s serious injury.

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Quote from: Questat on February 26, 2021, 05:28:37 AM

Quote from: Jating on February 26, 2021, 04:29:31 AM

So if his shooting is off, then he can let others take over from him, like Irving in this game and then the whole team effort is great, just like the Utah Jazz, wherein everyone was contributing in their own little way.

The biggest strength of Harden is his ball handling ability, he has a high IQ on the court that's why sometimes he can get a triple double. Irving is offensive, and Harris, they can help Harden when he doesn't feel like scoring and they still get a win.

That's right, he can really contribute by his high basketball IQ, just by making assists to his team mates. But we all know that he is a scoring machine as well, specially when needed, just like when we was with the Houston Rockets. But he has made a U-turn with the Nets and are more concern of team winning ball games and not just having a individual milestones, triple double.

Quote from: Questat on February 26, 2021, 05:28:37 AM

Durant must be happy watching the win streak is still on, and at the sometime probably worried that he might ruin the chemistry? or it's just me.

Yes, I'm sure he is happy not playing and watching his team winning. But he also wanted to contribute so I doubt that he is worried or at Nash will have a problem with Durant plays again. He is still the alpha of this team.

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Winding down.

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Did he thought it was a 3 point deficit?

I guess everyone on the floor from Nuggets thought it was a 3 point lead as they position in the 3 point line. Murray could have tied that game because that was a 4 on 1 situation and there's plenty of time left to brought the game into OT. I guess there was a mental collapse here.

Oh yes! That was clever of you. Wink

I didn't realize that until you mention it.
Murray stopped at the 3 point line and so does Morris and Porter Jr at the corner (iirc).
I think the mentality was the Wizards will have a 4 point lead after the last play then they will take a 3 point and foul again.

Or why they did not call a time out after they get the position if they really want a 3 point play, I don't know if they run out of time out already but mistakes like this is very costly especially in the playoffs.

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If its Jokic who made it at the other side of the court it could've been different.

That wouldn't be possible as his teammates are quicker than him and it's only a dying seconds of the game.

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Quote from: Botnake on February 26, 2021, 04:03:19 AM

Quote from: danherbias07 on February 26, 2021, 03:52:31 AM

Did he thought it was a 3 point deficit?

I guess everyone on the floor from Nuggets thought it was a 3 point lead as they position in the 3 point line. Murray could have tied that game because that was a 4 on 1 situation and there's plenty of time left to brought the game into OT. I guess there was a mental collapse here.

Oh yes! That was clever of you. Wink

I didn't realize that until you mention it.
Murray stopped at the 3 point line and so does Morris and Porter Jr at the corner (iirc).
I think the mentality was the Wizards will have a 4 point lead after the last play then they will take a 3 point and foul again.
If its Jokic who made it at the other side of the court it could've been different.

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Quote from: Oasisman on February 26, 2021, 08:02:49 AM

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The Lakers could also get Hassan Whiteside. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/hassan-whiteside-a-possible-target-for-lakers-as-a-demarcus-cousins-reunion-is-unlikely-per-report/amp/
I don't think Cousins could be different than Marc.
The Lakers really need to find a legitimate big man who could help Davis in the paint. There won't be any repeat for the Lakers this year If they stick with this current roster.

They are doing well with the current roster at the start, the problem only occur when Davis was injured. Lakers is not done yet because Davis will soon come back and they'll start winning consistently again, the faith of the Lakers now relies heavily on the health of Anthony Davis, just frankly speaking.

Of course they're not done yet, and they'll bounce back after 2-3 weeks of Davis recovery. But what I mean is, they will only have a small chance of becoming a champ again after the Lakers bench got exposed during the Davis absence.
Also, don't forget Schröder. He is a good point guard and a big contributing factor to the team. It's not just Davis absence that makes the Laker struggle to win, but also Schröder.

Well, Dennis Schröder stats has decreased in Lakers but his contribution is so huge.
https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/schrode01.html

He has also become an offensive threat to the opposing team, with him the offense is easy and you are right, they missed two of the best contributors of the team, Davis in the inside while Dennis Schröder pick and roll and perimeter shooting.

and the good news is https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/basketball/nba/player/29934/dennis-schroder

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Dennis Schroder (COVID-protocol) is being listed as probable for Friday's game vs. the Trail Blazers.

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The Lakers could also get Hassan Whiteside. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/hassan-whiteside-a-possible-target-for-lakers-as-a-demarcus-cousins-reunion-is-unlikely-per-report/amp/
I don't think Cousins could be different than Marc.
The Lakers really need to find a legitimate big man who could help Davis in the paint. There won't be any repeat for the Lakers this year If they stick with this current roster.

They are doing well with the current roster at the start, the problem only occur when Davis was injured. Lakers is not done yet because Davis will soon come back and they'll start winning consistently again, the faith of the Lakers now relies heavily on the health of Anthony Davis, just frankly speaking.

Of course they're not done yet, and they'll bounce back after 2-3 weeks of Davis recovery. But what I mean is, they will only have a small chance of becoming a champ again after the Lakers bench got exposed during the Davis absence.
Also, don't forget Schröder. He is a good point guard and a big contributing factor to the team. It's not just Davis absence that makes the Laker struggle to win, but also Schröder.

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Quote from: el kaka22 on February 26, 2021, 06:17:12 AM

Nets is great and all but this is NBA, never assume a game is won before it starts, ......

That is true, even if Nets will end up number 1 in the regular season, they might still be upset in the playoffs.
It's still too early and Durant and Irving has bad history of injury, let's hope they'll remain healthy this season so Nets will continue to give their best.

As what I can see in the East, we still have a lot of goods teams, these are the teams in my personal list that could possibly upset the Nets.

1-Bucks
2-Celtics
3-Sixers
4- Heat ( depending ECF Champ)

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Nets is great and all but this is NBA, never assume a game is won before it starts, this is not like other sports, the team at the bottom could beat the team at the top in any game, it is all depending on luck a bit. I have seen too many times teams that are tanking and have like 20 wins by the end of the season beating teams with 55+ wins of the season by 20+ points, like whole fourth quarter being garbage time and this is really not uncommon here.

Nets have a huge chance to win, and Sixers have a great chance to win as well, they are both great teams and I am sure they could both win very easily, that is the thing that we expect and that is what I would wager as well if I wagered on them, but that doesn't change the fact that we could say things like "no doubt" when it comes to NBA because there is always doubt no matter who plays versus who.

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Quote from: Questat on February 26, 2021, 05:28:37 AM

The biggest strength of Harden is his ball handling ability, he has a high IQ on the court that's why sometimes he can get a triple double. Irving is offensive, and Harris, they can help Harden when he doesn't feel like scoring and they still get a win.

Durant must be happy watching the win streak is still on, and at the sometime probably worried that he might ruin the chemistry? or it's just me.

He's maturing now, unlike with the Rockets where he's forcing everything to carry the loads. Playing now with the Nets, he's passing ability

is really converting, he seen those open and ready hands to take the shot, good thing continue even KD is resting they keep on winning and
solidifying both their offensive and defensive strategy.

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Quote from: Jating on February 26, 2021, 04:29:31 AM

So if his shooting is off, then he can let others take over from him, like Irving in this game and then the whole team effort is great, just like the Utah Jazz, wherein everyone was contributing in their own little way.

The biggest strength of Harden is his ball handling ability, he has a high IQ on the court that's why sometimes he can get a triple double. Irving is offensive, and Harris, they can help Harden when he doesn't feel like scoring and they still get a win.

Durant must be happy watching the win streak is still on, and at the sometime probably worried that he might ruin the chemistry? or it's just me.

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Early I thought that the Nets would have some problems throughout the season with team chemistry

I also think the same but not that it will last throughout the season since chemistry can form along the way and while in progress, there are some adjustments made like Irving consider Harden as a point guard, Durant advising Harden that it's just a new curriculum (since Harden isn't used to being traded) and many more.

I just hope that all teams have a fully healthy lineup once they reached the playoff's contention so no reason at all when being eliminated.

Yes, both Irving and Harden adjustment their role and it works perfectly for the team. And that's why they are winning and we wouldn't thought that it can work (including me), and that's whats this team very dangerous as we go closer to the play-offs and I would say that they are the team to beat in the East right now.

Again, it was a great team effort, 6 players with double digit, that was just awesome.
In this game, it was Irving who are shooting way better than Harden, but they win and that's what all matters for this team.

I can already sense that their championship goal will be realized and Nash will get his first championship as a coach that he didn't get as a player AFAIK.

It seems that Harden has settled nicely to the Nets offense and rotation that they keep on winning and could be on the way to get their ring this season if the chemistry continue to blossom as we enter the playoffs. We will be happy to see Nash winning his first ring as a coach here and he could also win the coach of the year.

It's called maturity in Harden's part. Now that he is getting older, he has learn a lot from his Houston experience that he can't really win games by himself, and he needs to blend with other superstar who has won NBA rings already like Irving and Durant.

So if his shooting is off, then he can let others take over from him, like Irving in this game and then the whole team effort is great, just like the Utah Jazz, wherein everyone was contributing in their own little way.

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Quote from: Natalim on February 26, 2021, 03:57:49 AM

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Early I thought that the Nets would have some problems throughout the season with team chemistry

I also think the same but not that it will last throughout the season since chemistry can form along the way and while in progress, there are some adjustments made like Irving consider Harden as a point guard, Durant advising Harden that it's just a new curriculum (since Harden isn't used to being traded) and many more.

I just hope that all teams have a fully healthy lineup once they reached the playoff's contention so no reason at all when being eliminated.

Yes, both Irving and Harden adjustment their role and it works perfectly for the team. And that's why they are winning and we wouldn't thought that it can work (including me), and that's whats this team very dangerous as we go closer to the play-offs and I would say that they are the team to beat in the East right now.

Again, it was a great team effort, 6 players with double digit, that was just awesome.
In this game, it was Irving who are shooting way better than Harden, but they win and that's what all matters for this team.

I can already sense that their championship goal will be realized and Nash will get his first championship as a coach that he didn't get as a player AFAIK.

It seems that Harden has settled nicely to the Nets offense and rotation that they keep on winning and could be on the way to get their ring this season if the chemistry continue to blossom as we enter the playoffs. We will be happy to see Nash winning his first ring as a coach here and he could also win the coach of the year.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on February 26, 2021, 03:52:31 AM

Did he thought it was a 3 point deficit?

I guess everyone on the floor from Nuggets thought it was a 3 point lead as they position in the 3 point line. Murray could have tied that game because that was a 4 on 1 situation and there's plenty of time left to brought the game into OT. I guess there was a mental collapse here.

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Quote from: TravelMug on February 25, 2021, 09:16:54 PM

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Quote from: dwyane36 on February 25, 2021, 05:03:16 PM

Early I thought that the Nets would have some problems throughout the season with team chemistry

I also think the same but not that it will last throughout the season since chemistry can form along the way and while in progress, there are some adjustments made like Irving consider Harden as a point guard, Durant advising Harden that it's just a new curriculum (since Harden isn't used to being traded) and many more.

I just hope that all teams have a fully healthy lineup once they reached the playoff's contention so no reason at all when being eliminated.

Yes, both Irving and Harden adjustment their role and it works perfectly for the team. And that's why they are winning and we wouldn't thought that it can work (including me), and that's whats this team very dangerous as we go closer to the play-offs and I would say that they are the team to beat in the East right now.

Again, it was a great team effort, 6 players with double digit, that was just awesome.
In this game, it was Irving who are shooting way better than Harden, but they win and that's what all matters for this team.

I can already sense that their championship goal will be realized and Nash will get his first championship as a coach that he didn't get as a player AFAIK.

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Nuggets and Wizards just answering every offensive attack back and forth.
Now that was some basketball. There is defense being played but yet they always find a way to make the shot.

Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic had been red hot.
On the other side was Raul Neto and Beal.
Neto was slicing thru the defense and can even go thru a tall Jokic.
Murray made an error at the last minute. What was he thinking stopping at the 3 point line?! He should've continued to put the ball in the paint instead of looking for a win. Cry

Did he thought it was a 3 point deficit?

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Quote from: goinmerry on February 25, 2021, 07:13:06 PM

Quote from: dwyane36 on February 25, 2021, 05:03:16 PM

Early I thought that the Nets would have some problems throughout the season with team chemistry

I also think the same but not that it will last throughout the season since chemistry can form along the way and while in progress, there are some adjustments made like Irving consider Harden as a point guard, Durant advising Harden that it's just a new curriculum (since Harden isn't used to being traded) and many more.

I just hope that all teams have a fully healthy lineup once they reached the playoff's contention so no reason at all when being eliminated.

Yes, both Irving and Harden adjustment their role and it works perfectly for the team. And that's why they are winning and we wouldn't thought that it can work (including me), and that's whats this team very dangerous as we go closer to the play-offs and I would say that they are the team to beat in the East right now.

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