Topic: 2019 NBA Pre-Season - page 2302. (Read 902080 times)
A blow out loss for the warriors this time against OKC. I think there is something wrong with how the warriors are playing. It seems that they don't have that championship grit that they have the previous season.
I had to laugh at the comment about players/teams not playing 100% early in the regular season and they only do it late in the reg. season and in the playoffs.
If they don't play 100% (or try to play at that level) in all games in the regular season, there's a 99% chance that they will not make it to the playoffs.
Agree with you, if they will not play based on their true potential, that would also affect their individual record so their future contract might be at risk. If they don't play 100% (or try to play at that level) in all games in the regular season, there's a 99% chance that they will not make it to the playoffs.
They are surely playing hard to win but early in the season there are a lot of adjustment since some of the players are just new and they need to build the chemistry first which is very important so they will be consistent in every game in the long run.
If they don't play 100% (or try to play at that level) in all games in the regular season, there's a 99% chance that they will not make it to the playoffs.
1 or 2 games for me can be done as their experiment but after that, they have to go in all seriously with whomever they will be against with. But you're right that they have to play with all they had for all of those games.It's about the consistency of a team. If they can get wins from the start, it will give them confidence and will encourage them to do better for every game.
I have said that nobody should be caring about the early regular season but people got too excited to see warriors losing and Lakers losing because they hate those teams (one is one of the most championship won teams ever the other has been a big Dystansty for the past 5 years) but reality is it is still early season and teams are not playing with their 100%.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
I disagree, You expect them at 100% most of the time, this is a professional level and having a lose will jeopardize their spot at the playoffs.We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
If rest doesnt matter why are the coaches letting the key players sit on the bench when the points have a big difference. Coaches know the importance of it, they dont want them to get worn-out in the long-term effects of the games.
I have said that nobody should be caring about the early regular season but people got too excited to see warriors losing and Lakers losing because they hate those teams (one is one of the most championship won teams ever the other has been a big Dystansty for the past 5 years) but reality is it is still early season and teams are not playing with their 100%.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
This is not true, you might have this idea because you will see some stats of players improve after the all-star break but they play their 100% all of the time especially if they want to increase their value in the market or at least have a spot in the roster. Showing no commitment in the game would only boot you up to another league like what ex-NBA players have already did, the coaches won't simply allow their players to give sub par performances each night as it will just decrease their chances of winning games and be part of the playoffs. Not unless the team is tanking I don't see any reason why they would just play shitty performances each night especially if their fans are expecting them to win games on their home or on the TV.
I had to laugh at the comment about players/teams not playing 100% early in the regular season and they only do it late in the reg. season and in the playoffs.
If they don't play 100% (or try to play at that level) in all games in the regular season, there's a 99% chance that they will not make it to the playoffs.
If they don't play 100% (or try to play at that level) in all games in the regular season, there's a 99% chance that they will not make it to the playoffs.
I have said that nobody should be caring about the early regular season but people got too excited to see warriors losing and Lakers losing because they hate those teams (one is one of the most championship won teams ever the other has been a big Dystansty for the past 5 years) but reality is it is still early season and teams are not playing with their 100%.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
What?!!!! We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
Are you really legendary or what?
Players have been pumped by the first week of the season and they want to showcase their skills already and you are saying they are not giving theri 100 percent? Are you crazy or what? Are you even playing basketball in your life?
You always knew when a player gives their all and I saw it with them already. It is almost the playoffs of their career.
Why?
Simple. Specially in the Western side.
They already knew the competition is getting higher and every game is a must win.
Those facts identifies everything already.
I have said that nobody should be caring about the early regular season but people got too excited to see warriors losing and Lakers losing because they hate those teams (one is one of the most championship won teams ever the other has been a big Dystansty for the past 5 years) but reality is it is still early season and teams are not playing with their 100%.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
The regular season is for building chemistry between players and they're new acquired stars. Trying to blend up and build a strong strategies toWe won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
keep until the payoffs. Every teams are building plays that needs to master while playing inside the regular seasons, trying each combinations
and try to keep repeating the same play reading each individuals to create spaces to execute.
Inside regular season, the players and management also trying to keep the players healthy if possible not to acquire any major injuries.
I have said that nobody should be caring about the early regular season but people got too excited to see warriors losing and Lakers losing because they hate those teams (one is one of the most championship won teams ever the other has been a big Dystansty for the past 5 years) but reality is it is still early season and teams are not playing with their 100%.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
We won't be seeing teams 100% until late this season (after all-star break) and then their real 100% will be live when they are on playoffs. Most people think the real basketball doesn't even start until playoffs. The only difference is you get to see how people used their summer time, for example some players like Dejounte Murray and Markelle Fultz can shoot now, or Lebron cares about defense now, those type of things matter, rest doesn't really matter that much.
Oklahoma City Thunder will face Golden State Warriors, without Westbrook thunders are week they lost their first 2 games against Utah Jazz and Wizards, also the Warriors lost their first game against Clippers and they are hungry to win tonight, I will bet for Golden State Warriors to win this game.
GSW have a good advantage since Russell and Curry needs to step up from this game and develop leadership to form a new team that willbe more competitive. While OKC who's losing both 2 previous games are still having issue who's going to lead them after WB left them.
Handicap for GSW +1.5 is quite interesting with 1.80 odd, while ML 1.90 also considerable.
It's more like the GSW will win this match but we can't really tell since OKC has a young core which make a good match up for the warriors. +1.5 handicap for the warriors seems interesting too, well they still have the advantage though.
Oklahoma City Thunder will face Golden State Warriors, without Westbrook thunders are week they lost their first 2 games against Utah Jazz and Wizards, also the Warriors lost their first game against Clippers and they are hungry to win tonight, I will bet for Golden State Warriors to win this game.
GSW have a good advantage since Russell and Curry needs to step up from this game and develop leadership to form a new team that willbe more competitive. While OKC who's losing both 2 previous games are still having issue who's going to lead them after WB left them.
Handicap for GSW +1.5 is quite interesting with 1.80 odd, while ML 1.90 also considerable.
Oklahoma City Thunder will face Golden State Warriors, without Westbrook thunders are week they lost their first 2 games against Utah Jazz and Wizards, also the Warriors lost their first game against Clippers and they are hungry to win tonight, I will bet for Golden State Warriors to win this game.
That will be questionable if they still lose to this team of Oklahoma which had been overhauled after the trade of Westbrook.
They might still have their role players but their superstar is out.
I dont think CP3 can create chemistry with the team in just a small amount of time.
The defense of GSW might have been whack by now but they are still the a contender of the NBA Finals. They will really need to straighten up all their errors by now even without Klay in the line.
I am just a bit curious on why people are not seeing the Warriors as still a good team because in this game, they maybe the favorites but only a slight favorite. I will surely watch this game tomorrow, its very early but I could give time because I am hoping the warriors will bounce back and win 1 in the road.
Oklahoma City Thunder will face Golden State Warriors, without Westbrook thunders are week they lost their first 2 games against Utah Jazz and Wizards, also the Warriors lost their first game against Clippers and they are hungry to win tonight, I will bet for Golden State Warriors to win this game.
That will be questionable if they still lose to this team of Oklahoma which had been overhauled after the trade of Westbrook.
They might still have their role players but their superstar is out.
I dont think CP3 can create chemistry with the team in just a small amount of time.
The defense of GSW might have been whack by now but they are still the a contender of the NBA Finals. They will really need to straighten up all their errors by now even without Klay in the line.
Phoenix Suns played really different now and it's because of their coach Monty Williams that have a great leadership. Clippers seems really surprised from offense and defense that suns showed as they don't even know who will they guard though with 6 of suns players made double digits.
While on the other side the second upset of it's game today. Milwaukee Bucks lost to Miami Heat with a winning score of 131-126 in overtime. Miami heat get up with a score lead of 21 in the 3rd quarter and the best of that is they did it without their star player Jimmy Butler.
While on the other side the second upset of it's game today. Milwaukee Bucks lost to Miami Heat with a winning score of 131-126 in overtime. Miami heat get up with a score lead of 21 in the 3rd quarter and the best of that is they did it without their star player Jimmy Butler.
Isn't amazing to watch a team who have multiple players that scored double digit. It just showed how in-sync their team is and the level of unselfishness is quite well. Most likely a team with that kind of scoring division will have the W.
I didn't watch the game live, but upon looking at the stat sheet, It seems that the Clippers were also playing well, maybe it just that the Suns are excellent in this game.
Booker was being Booker in this game who scored 30 points and their great shooting night is pretty evident here.
Maybe the Clippers is a bit tired in this game, they won 2 consecutive and now they loss 1 on the road,(actually their first loss), let's see if clippers will bounce back in the next game.
Oklahoma City Thunder will face Golden State Warriors, without Westbrook thunders are week they lost their first 2 games against Utah Jazz and Wizards, also the Warriors lost their first game against Clippers and they are hungry to win tonight, I will bet for Golden State Warriors to win this game.
Phoenix Suns played really different now and it's because of their coach Monty Williams that have a great leadership. Clippers seems really surprised from offense and defense that suns showed as they don't even know who will they guard though with 6 of suns players made double digits.
While on the other side the second upset of it's game today. Milwaukee Bucks lost to Miami Heat with a winning score of 131-126 in overtime. Miami heat get up with a score lead of 21 in the 3rd quarter and the best of that is they did it without their star player Jimmy Butler.
While on the other side the second upset of it's game today. Milwaukee Bucks lost to Miami Heat with a winning score of 131-126 in overtime. Miami heat get up with a score lead of 21 in the 3rd quarter and the best of that is they did it without their star player Jimmy Butler.
Isn't amazing to watch a team who have multiple players that scored double digit. It just showed how in-sync their team is and the level of unselfishness is quite well. Most likely a team with that kind of scoring division will have the W.
I didn't watch the game live, but upon looking at the stat sheet, It seems that the Clippers were also playing well, maybe it just that the Suns are excellent in this game.
Phoenix Suns played really different now and it's because of their coach Monty Williams that have a great leadership. Clippers seems really surprised from offense and defense that suns showed as they don't even know who will they guard though with 6 of suns players made double digits.
While on the other side the second upset of it's game today. Milwaukee Bucks lost to Miami Heat with a winning score of 131-126 in overtime. Miami heat get up with a score lead of 21 in the 3rd quarter and the best of that is they did it without their star player Jimmy Butler.
While on the other side the second upset of it's game today. Milwaukee Bucks lost to Miami Heat with a winning score of 131-126 in overtime. Miami heat get up with a score lead of 21 in the 3rd quarter and the best of that is they did it without their star player Jimmy Butler.
Who would have thought that Suns will give the Clippers it's first lost of the season?
Score: 130-122
Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time. I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
Score: 130-122
Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time. I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
Clippers fans beating Lakers and Warriors without PG: We're the best of the best team.
Suns fans beating Clippers without Ayton and Rubio: Hello?
Lol, maybe they just really under-estimate Phoenix tonight, the Suns has a great start in the first quarter and took the lead and never look back. They also had a good night rotating the ball and finding the free man to score under the basket.
And Suns are not afraid to get inside the paint and challenge their big man. Nice game for Booker.
I think the clippers did not underestimate the suns. It's their third game in just one week, so it should have been a day off for them and not to give it all to avoid being injured. The season is just too young to give their a-game and I'm sure the clippers will bounce back after this loss.
Who would have thought that Suns will give the Clippers it's first lost of the season?
Score: 130-122
Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time. I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
Score: 130-122
Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time. I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
Clippers fans beating Lakers and Warriors without PG: We're the best of the best team.
Suns fans beating Clippers without Ayton and Rubio: Hello?
They can't win every games they played and that was one game that we could say an off night for the Clippers.
I bet for that game and readied myself for that situation as even teams without a legit superstar can beat a star studded team in a given night if all or most of there shots are falling in the basket.
Who would have thought that Suns will give the Clippers it's first lost of the season?
Score: 130-122
Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time. I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
Score: 130-122
Suns lead as much 15 in the fourth, before Lou Williams ignited a run, back to back three's but it was not enough for them to recover in time. I thought it was going to be an easy win for them, since Clippers man handled Lakers and Golden State in their first two games.
Clippers fans beating Lakers and Warriors without PG: We're the best of the best team.
Suns fans beating Clippers without Ayton and Rubio: Hello?
Lol, maybe they just really under-estimate Phoenix tonight, the Suns has a great start in the first quarter and took the lead and never look back. They also had a good night rotating the ball and finding the free man to score under the basket.
And Suns are not afraid to get inside the paint and challenge their big man. Nice game for Booker.
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