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Quote from: Reid on December 31, 2019, 01:26:42 AM

I love watching the Denver Nuggets though, they follow the play and a three point shot may be their last option if they cannot penetrate the paint.
You can say I am oldies type of a fan but, old is good right? Wink

I'm with you on Denver, they should some excitement to us with the way they played.
We should blame the player of the century which is Curry for introducing this, now, even the big mans are already improving their 3 point shooting.

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Quote from: Ranly123 on December 30, 2019, 09:47:01 AM

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There's little to love in awful, three-point-heavy NBA game of today

Basketball's version of the home run has transformed the game into an unwatchable mess.

http://www.startribune.com/there-s-little-to-love-in-awful-three-point-heavy-nba-game-of-today/566540422/

That's right, this era of basketball has changed a lot. From a jaw dropping highlights reel of basketball to a mere three point shooting show. As a fan of basketball, I would still love to watch those highlight plays like dunks and acrobatic shots than today's three point shooting plays. Though these kind of plays minimize injuries for players, it shouldn't be used all the time.

This is the reason why I love watching defensive team more rather than an offensive one.
Let us take Houston as an example. Actually, the best example.
Harden's three point shots which is like 15 times average per game? Grin

How about the dribbles? 1000 per game? Grin

I love watching the Denver Nuggets though, they follow the play and a three point shot may be their last option if they cannot penetrate the paint.
You can say I am oldies type of a fan but, old is good right? Wink

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Quote from: Natalim on December 30, 2019, 09:33:17 PM

Quote from: matchi2011 on December 30, 2019, 09:07:56 PM

They've send a healthy Oladipo to get a recovering PG then allow Westbrook to also leave them. Now they need to rebuild not sure how they can do it maintaining their chances to win over with their opponents but they really need to keep the franchise competes with other superior teams from the West side.

They relied on Westbrook too much but he was inconsistent in the last season, his average drop down compared to his average when he won an MVP award and him and PG alone can't carry the team, so both players are out and good thing CP3 was the one they trade for Westbrook.

Right now OKC has a reliable point guard and a good center in Kanter's hand. Now what's new was the rotation of the ball unlike when Westbrook is handling the ball where he always hug the ball for solo stats.

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Wizards vs Heat
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Timberwolves vs Nets (OT)
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Quote from: beerlover on December 30, 2019, 10:12:14 AM

I don't get it, how did a team that everyone was expecting to tank this season managed to become this good? Whats their secret? Is it any change that we saw but I missed? Are they playing a different way? I don't know what the answer is but I am %100 sure nobody expected them to be this good.

I think there's no secret here. Everyone is doing their job, and having a good shooting percentage. I also did not expect this, but it seems the everything has fallen into the right places, that's why the keep on winning.

So we might say that it is a good move to trade their franchise player so that they can achieved success in the future. I know it's ironic, but the management really did a good job here and it's a hard decision to let go one of the best players in NBA, but it's a good call.

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Quote from: beerlover on December 30, 2019, 10:12:14 AM

I don't get it, how did a team that everyone was expecting to tank this season managed to become this good? Whats their secret? Is it any change that we saw but I missed? Are they playing a different way? I don't know what the answer is but I am %100 sure nobody expected them to be this good.

As I said before, we cannot underestimate the power of a pointguard.
If he is really that good then so will be the team also.

All the guys can score now without having the fear that Westbrook might not get his triple double. Grin

They have Chris Paul who just want to be the best pointguard of all time and his name written in the the hall of fame.

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I will take the risk for GSW. I am still a fan of the team even without Curry.
The Mavericks might have broken their streak but that is the Mavericks. So it is all good. Grin

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Quote from: matchi2011 on December 30, 2019, 09:07:56 PM

They've send a healthy Oladipo to get a recovering PG then allow Westbrook to also leave them. Now they need to rebuild not sure how they can do it maintaining their chances to win over with their opponents but they really need to keep the franchise competes with other superior teams from the West side.

They relied on Westbrook too much but he was inconsistent in the last season, his average drop down compared to his average when he won an MVP award and him and PG alone can't carry the team, so both players are out and good thing CP3 was the one they trade for Westbrook.

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Quote from: goinmerry on December 30, 2019, 06:07:50 PM

Quote from: spadormie on December 30, 2019, 04:13:36 PM

They wasted a lot of talents dude. That includes KD, the reason why KD left OKC because the team focused more on westbrook. Second, Oladipo, I don't know why they let go Oladipo I mean that was a great steal from Orlando again. They're just like Orlando, wasting a lot of talents. On Orlando, Dwight, Oladipo and who's next? Aaron or Vucevic?

For me, the worst trade OKC did is when they choose to trade James Harden. They destroyed their finals contender lineup.

Durant's departure at OKC isn't because the OKC management was focused on Westbrook. There are lots of reasons including personal issues.

And for Oladipo, I see nothing wrong on that trade as they received Paul George in return.

They've send a healthy Oladipo to get a recovering PG then allow Westbrook to also leave them. Now they need to rebuild not sure how they can do it maintaining their chances to win over with their opponents but they really need to keep the franchise competes with other superior teams from the West side.

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Quote from: goinmerry on December 30, 2019, 06:07:50 PM

Quote from: spadormie on December 30, 2019, 04:13:36 PM

They wasted a lot of talents dude. That includes KD, the reason why KD left OKC because the team focused more on westbrook. Second, Oladipo, I don't know why they let go Oladipo I mean that was a great steal from Orlando again. They're just like Orlando, wasting a lot of talents. On Orlando, Dwight, Oladipo and who's next? Aaron or Vucevic?

For me, the worst trade OKC did is when they choose to trade James Harden. They destroyed their finals contender lineup.

Durant's departure at OKC isn't because the OKC management was focused on Westbrook. There are lots of reasons including personal issues.

And for Oladipo, I see nothing wrong on that trade as they received Paul George in return.

You have a point there, they were in the finals because of Harden, Westbrook, and Durant and all of them have won an MVP award.
They could have dominated in the west if that line up wasn't destroyed, but anyway that's their decision so maybe they also see something better.

Right now, the way that the OKC is showing is very impressive, they might not be a championship caliber team but they could surprise any team in the playoffs. I am counting on Paul to make this team great, move great players added and this team will become better and better.

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Quote from: spadormie on December 30, 2019, 04:13:36 PM

They wasted a lot of talents dude. That includes KD, the reason why KD left OKC because the team focused more on westbrook. Second, Oladipo, I don't know why they let go Oladipo I mean that was a great steal from Orlando again. They're just like Orlando, wasting a lot of talents. On Orlando, Dwight, Oladipo and who's next? Aaron or Vucevic?

For me, the worst trade OKC did is when they choose to trade James Harden. They destroyed their finals contender lineup.

Durant's departure at OKC isn't because the OKC management was focused on Westbrook. There are lots of reasons including personal issues.

And for Oladipo, I see nothing wrong on that trade as they received Paul George in return.

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Quote from: freedomgo on December 30, 2019, 03:20:28 AM

So what happened with the Dallas Mavericks, they never give the Lakers a good fight like what they did in the previous game.

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

No, probably just a bad night for the Mavericks. And Lakers wanted to get their revenge so they're motivated to get back against Dallas.

Hard to stop a player like Luka, he has a lot of moves so even if you check his outside shooting, he still has other options to help the them. It's just the Lakers are too good, and other Maverick players specially the second unit didn't contribute as expected.

It's not an off night for the Dallas Mavericks. It's just that the Lakers became more aggressive coming from their lossing streak. I don't think the Mavs can defeat a team like the Lakers if they are getting serious.

In the nba any team can win on any given night. To say the mavs cant beat the lakers is rediculous. They might not be up to their caliber but all it takes is a bad night by one main player or an outstanding night by one of the mavs and it's a different game. Maybe in a 7 game series lakers win but on a single night....anyone's game

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Quote from: TravelMug on December 30, 2019, 10:40:23 AM

Quote from: freedomgo on December 30, 2019, 03:20:28 AM

So what happened with the Dallas Mavericks, they never give the Lakers a good fight like what they did in the previous game.

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

No, probably just a bad night for the Mavericks. And Lakers wanted to get their revenge so they're motivated to get back against Dallas.

Hard to stop a player like Luka, he has a lot of moves so even if you check his outside shooting, he still has other options to help the them. It's just the Lakers are too good, and other Maverick players specially the second unit didn't contribute as expected.

It's not an off night for the Dallas Mavericks. It's just that the Lakers became more aggressive coming from their lossing streak. I don't think the Mavs can defeat a team like the Lakers if they are getting serious.

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Quote from: TravelMug on December 30, 2019, 10:40:23 AM

No, probably just a bad night for the Mavericks. And Lakers wanted to get their revenge so they're motivated to get back against Dallas.

Hard to stop a player like Luka, he has a lot of moves so even if you check his outside shooting, he still has other options to help the them. It's just the Lakers are too good, and other Maverick players specially the second unit didn't contribute as expected.

Yeah, probably just a bad game for them. I'm okay with these two teams and they are my favorites so whomever wins, it's okay for me and these are the teams that are part now of my interest. I've seen how Lakers and Mavericks as well, props to them and it's commendable that they've played well at least on my opinion. There's just always a time that a team gets beaten. Undecided

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Quote from: beerlover on December 30, 2019, 10:12:14 AM

OKC is overachieving their talents for sure, Billy Donovan is not a good coach at all, dude sucked when he had Durant and Westbrook together, he then had PG and Westbrook as well all the while Adams keep improving and he was still the same coach he was today yet somehow this season even tho they don't have any player as good as Durant/westbrook/pg13 they are still fighting for a playoff spot and looking at 8th seed (and spurs coming from 9th as well) they have some sort of gap that makes sure they can lose few games here and there as well.

I don't get it, how did a team that everyone was expecting to tank this season managed to become this good? Whats their secret? Is it any change that we saw but I missed? Are they playing a different way? I don't know what the answer is but I am %100 sure nobody expected them to be this good.

I agree with you. They are overachieving talents and them dump them. They wasted a lot of talents dude. That includes KD, the reason why KD left OKC because the team focused more on westbrook. Second, Oladipo, I don't know why they let go Oladipo I mean that was a great steal from Orlando again. They're just like Orlando, wasting a lot of talents. On Orlando, Dwight, Oladipo and who's next? Aaron or Vucevic?

Anyway, NBA on facebook showed stats from the start to week 10. LeBron topped in assists, James Harden in points, Drummond in boards, Simmons in steals and Hassan Whiteside with the blocks.

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Quote from: beerlover on December 30, 2019, 10:12:14 AM

OKC is overachieving their talents for sure, Billy Donovan is not a good coach at all, dude sucked when he had Durant and Westbrook together, he then had PG and Westbrook as well all the while Adams keep improving and he was still the same coach he was today yet somehow this season even tho they don't have any player as good as Durant/westbrook/pg13 they are still fighting for a playoff spot and looking at 8th seed (and spurs coming from 9th as well) they have some sort of gap that makes sure they can lose few games here and there as well.

I don't get it, how did a team that everyone was expecting to tank this season managed to become this good? Whats their secret? Is it any change that we saw but I missed? Are they playing a different way? I don't know what the answer is but I am %100 sure nobody expected them to be this good.

Maybe because there's no sort of "main man" now (like when WB and PG were there) ball rotation became much better and more opportunities for others to take shots. This is really what I want on a certain team, composed of good role players and not by a couple or more superstars.

And for Adams, as there is no Westbrook now that he sometimes feeds for stats, he is focused now on his usual game style. Veteran Chris Paul is also doing good and he really blends up with some of their young guns. Although fighting in West is so tough, OKC seems to be standing strong playing at rank 7 to 8. If they will maintain their stand at that position before All-Star, we might see them at playoffs.

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Quote from: btc_angela on December 30, 2019, 01:05:17 PM

Quote from: TravelMug on December 30, 2019, 10:40:23 AM

Quote from: freedomgo on December 30, 2019, 03:20:28 AM

So what happened with the Dallas Mavericks, they never give the Lakers a good fight like what they did in the previous game.

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

No, probably just a bad night for the Mavericks. And Lakers wanted to get their revenge so they're motivated to get back against Dallas.

Hard to stop a player like Luka, he has a lot of moves so even if you check his outside shooting, he still has other options to help the them. It's just the Lakers are too good, and other Maverick players specially the second unit didn't contribute as expected.

I saw the high lights of the game and it seems that James took over the game. He didn't score that much, but his assists really help the team take a huge lead and Mavericks wasn't able to make a rally. And they really adjusted based on their lost against the Mavericks earlier, good win and it makes the playing field get even better with their win against a solid Dallas team.

Honestly speaking where im a little bit shocked on how Dallas perform or Lakers do really made out adjustments?
The game ended up with 13 point lead which i do say that they did really make out some revenge to Dallas but still
im impressed on how Dallas do play specially with Luka.

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Yeah, Jordan Brand shows its support for young players. previously the Jordan brand had also contracted Zion Williamson to join them. Even though Zion hasn't played in the regular season but because of the possible exposure obtained by Zion can be beneficial for Jordan brand

Speaking of Zion, well, a lot of people are expecting and I've read that he can still play this season, they are teaching him how to run and play so he can avoid injuries. Zion is slowly losing that popularity unlike the time he started as the first pick in the pre season. I just hope he can come back quickly, with Ingram, I think they can still do it at playoffs.

I'm not sure Pelicans can qualify for the playoffs, seeing their current statistics are not very good. Even though at the beginning of the season I really hope that Pelicans will surprised me with their young players, but the reality is that it doesn't meet my expectations.

It's tough job for pelicans to attained the playoffs even Zion will play they are already behind and needed a lots of winning streak to catch up to the last post from this regular season. Aside from that the still young and needs to blend more, if Lonzo and Ingram will have a good chemistry with Zion they have a good team to formed if not for this season they have a long way to go alongside with each others.

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Quote from: TravelMug on December 30, 2019, 10:40:23 AM

Quote from: freedomgo on December 30, 2019, 03:20:28 AM

So what happened with the Dallas Mavericks, they never give the Lakers a good fight like what they did in the previous game.

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

No, probably just a bad night for the Mavericks. And Lakers wanted to get their revenge so they're motivated to get back against Dallas.

Hard to stop a player like Luka, he has a lot of moves so even if you check his outside shooting, he still has other options to help the them. It's just the Lakers are too good, and other Maverick players specially the second unit didn't contribute as expected.

I saw the high lights of the game and it seems that James took over the game. He didn't score that much, but his assists really help the team take a huge lead and Mavericks wasn't able to make a rally. And they really adjusted based on their lost against the Mavericks earlier, good win and it makes the playing field get even better with their win against a solid Dallas team.

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Quote from: FlightyPouch on December 29, 2019, 09:51:56 AM

Quote from: bestcoins1 on December 29, 2019, 09:41:26 AM

Yeah, Jordan Brand shows its support for young players. previously the Jordan brand had also contracted Zion Williamson to join them. Even though Zion hasn't played in the regular season but because of the possible exposure obtained by Zion can be beneficial for Jordan brand

Speaking of Zion, well, a lot of people are expecting and I've read that he can still play this season, they are teaching him how to run and play so he can avoid injuries. Zion is slowly losing that popularity unlike the time he started as the first pick in the pre season. I just hope he can come back quickly, with Ingram, I think they can still do it at playoffs.

I'm not sure Pelicans can qualify for the playoffs, seeing their current statistics are not very good. Even though at the beginning of the season I really hope that Pelicans will surprised me with their young players, but the reality is that it doesn't meet my expectations.

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Quote from: freedomgo on December 30, 2019, 03:20:28 AM

So what happened with the Dallas Mavericks, they never give the Lakers a good fight like what they did in the previous game.

Does the Lakers were already able to scout Luka and the team?

No, probably just a bad night for the Mavericks. And Lakers wanted to get their revenge so they're motivated to get back against Dallas.

Hard to stop a player like Luka, he has a lot of moves so even if you check his outside shooting, he still has other options to help the them. It's just the Lakers are too good, and other Maverick players specially the second unit didn't contribute as expected.

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