Woke up this morning around 4 AM, couldn't sleep and decided to watch Suns vs Jazz game. Horrendous game, bunch of turnovers, fouls and bad shooting from both teams.
But at least my countryman Bojan Bogdanovic kicked ass once again, 29 pts on very efficient shooting. Every year he is improving, he is not just 3 pts shooter anymore, his ability to drive improved a lot since he joined the league, and he do know how to draw a foul once he starts going towards rim. Jazz pays him 17M/year, from what i can see for now, money well spent, Indiana surely miss him. Mitchell-Gobert-Bogdanovic trio looks very good so far, but Conley sucked once again, i hope he gets out of that hole he is in at the moment.
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Pelicans still zero wins after four games. They have a decent young roster but it appears they're struggling without Zion in the line up.
Joining them on the win less team are the Kings and Pacers.
Well, I don't like the Pelicans because of Lonzo Ball. This kid doesn't have the will to win and he is over hyped by his father and they just said after he left the Lakers that they won't win another championship. Look at now, it's karma for the Ball family and he will never win a championship in his career. Joining them on the win less team are the Kings and Pacers.
Let's focus on the player's performance and not his family. Right now, he is putting up some decent numbers for the Pelicans.
How do you know he'll never win a championship? You got a crystal ball?
Well, I don't like the Pelicans because of Lonzo Ball. This kid doesn't have the will to win and he is over hyped by his father and they just said after he left the Lakers that they won't win another championship. Look at now, it's karma for the Ball family and he will never win a championship in his career.
That's your personal opinion but I don't judge the team by just one person only. For me, I believe the reason why they struggle is because of Zion Williamson's absence which was injured currently as per his status.
They are compose of a young team so we can't expect them to have a pretty good record this season.
In fact, they weren't predicted to be in the playoffs this season,
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The bright side is finally the warriors won a game after they loss in double digits in their last 2 games. People lose their hope on the warriors but they bounce back today by winning double digit too,
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Today, they've won against a weakened team as well. Let's see if they got their confidence back and have some winning streak after this.
Pelicans still zero wins after four games. They have a decent young roster but it appears they're struggling without Zion in the line up.
Joining them on the win less team are the Kings and Pacers.
Well, I don't like the Pelicans because of Lonzo Ball. This kid doesn't have the will to win and he is over hyped by his father and they just said after he left the Lakers that they won't win another championship. Look at now, it's karma for the Ball family and he will never win a championship in his career.
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
This is possible.
As I said before their roster is like overhauled so it needs some test. The practice games ain't enough if the defender is now getting serious.
Their offense is still there just need some good switching specially when Curry is not much of a defender, they need to fill that hole like what Klay did before and Iggy.
And there it is, they showed it against the Pelicans.
The defense is okay now unlike the last 2 games.
Now Draymond Green took that triple double again and when that happens that means the Warriors will win the game.
I just saw a trio again. Curry to Green then to GR3.
Just like before when we are seeing Curry to Green then an alley-oop to Iggy.
This is going to be fun. I am seeing some chemistry now.
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The bright side is finally the warriors won a game after they loss in double digits in their last 2 games. People lose their hope on the warriors but they bounce back today by winning double digit too,
~
Today, they've won against a weakened team as well. Let's see if they got their confidence back and have some winning streak after this.
Pelicans still zero wins after four games. They have a decent young roster but it appears they're struggling without Zion in the line up.
Joining them on the win less team are the Kings and Pacers.
On the bright side, the NBA seems more refreshed this season with the warriors degrading their status and both conference having a little more balance compared to previous seasons. Steve Kerr will have a lot of experimenting to do since Klay isn't expected to be back soon. Steph's back into carrying majority of the scoring load for this team again.
The bright side is finally the warriors won a game after they loss in double digits in their last 2 games.
People lose their hope on the warriors but they bounce back today by winning double digit too, actually if they are the old warriors, Pelicans will be dominated hard when the lead ballooned to 20 points, but Warriors allowed a run but still good that they end up winning in this game.
congratulations to the warriors for winning.
Got their first, so it's good to see them finally in the win column. I thought Pelicans can steal a win against a vulnerable GSW, Draymond has a good game, capping with a triple double 16 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, while Steph leads the Warriors team with 26 and D'Angelo Russell added 24.
If Draymond will produce that stats every time they will, they will be a team that is tough to beat.
Actually even just double double with points, and assist, this warriors will finally torn into the old warriors we love.
The ball passing skills of Draymond is underrated but he showed it here that he can contribute to his team in any way.
Yes, this is not the same Warrior team and there are good teams along the road that they will have to face, but at least a win is win for them and they have to really work hard for it. And I guess coach Kerr is still on the experiment stage.
They are starting to win already and that's a good thing for them since with this win, they are already confident now to play with their next opponent.
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
I do agree with that.
Look at how far Clippers and Thunders made against them. It's ok to lose but on that 2 games, they lose at about 20+ lead which just shows that their defense might currently suck.
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
Steve Kerr is already worried during the pre season, he knew this was coming. Let's see how well he transform this current GSW roster to become a playoff contender. I don't want to say they are a championship contender yet, without Klay, It's gonna be a hundred percent they wont reach the NBA finals.
2 game blow out is something to be worried of. Yet, I believe Steve will sort things out before mid season.
Got their first, so it's good to see them finally in the win column. I thought Pelicans can steal a win against a vulnerable GSW, Draymond has a good game, capping with a triple double 16 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, while Steph leads the Warriors team with 26 and D'Angelo Russell added 24.
Yes, this is not the same Warrior team and there are good teams along the road that they will have to face, but at least a win is win for them and they have to really work hard for it. And I guess coach Kerr is still on the experiment stage.
On the bright side, the NBA seems more refreshed this season with the warriors degrading their status and both conference having a little more balance compared to previous seasons. Steve Kerr will have a lot of experimenting to do since Klay isn't expected to be back soon. Steph's back into carrying majority of the scoring load for this team again.
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
I do agree with that.
Look at how far Clippers and Thunders made against them. It's ok to lose but on that 2 games, they lose at about 20+ lead which just shows that their defense might currently suck.
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
Steve Kerr is already worried during the pre season, he knew this was coming. Let's see how well he transform this current GSW roster to become a playoff contender. I don't want to say they are a championship contender yet, without Klay, It's gonna be a hundred percent they wont reach the NBA finals.
2 game blow out is something to be worried of. Yet, I believe Steve will sort things out before mid season.
That's a nice win though. Finally Draymond has finally stepped up with a nice triple double. But, this game doesn't define how well or bad they are playing right now. Pelicans isn't a power house opponent. Good thing was, at least the Warriors showed them how champions play the game with that double digit lead.
D.Lo and Curry are somehow fun to watch with how good they are offensively.
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
I do agree with that.
Look at how far Clippers and Thunders made against them. It's ok to lose but on that 2 games, they lose at about 20+ lead which just shows that their defense might currently suck.
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
Steve Kerr is already worried during the pre season, he knew this was coming. Let's see how well he transform this current GSW roster to become a playoff contender. I don't want to say they are a championship contender yet, without Klay, It's gonna be a hundred percent they wont reach the NBA finals.
2 game blow out is something to be worried of. Yet, I believe Steve will sort things out before mid season.
Got their first win, so it's good to see them finally in the win column. I thought Pelicans can steal a win against a vulnerable GSW, Draymond has a good game, capping with a triple double 16 points, 17 rebounds, 10 assists, 2 steals, while Steph leads the Warriors team with 26 and D'Angelo Russell added 24.
Yes, this is not the same Warrior team and there are good teams along the road that they will have to face, but at least a win is win for them and they have to really work hard for it. And I guess coach Kerr is still on the experiment stage.
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
I do agree with that.
Look at how far Clippers and Thunders made against them. It's ok to lose but on that 2 games, they lose at about 20+ lead which just shows that their defense might currently suck.
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
Steve Kerr is already worried during the pre season, he knew this was coming. Let's see how well he transform this current GSW roster to become a playoff contender. I don't want to say they are a championship contender yet, without Klay, It's gonna be a hundred percent they wont reach the NBA finals.
2 game blow out is something to be worried of. Yet, I believe Steve will sort things out before mid season.
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
I do agree with that.
Look at how far Clippers and Thunders made against them. It's ok to lose but on that 2 games, they lose at about 20+ lead which just shows that their defense might currently suck.
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
Steve Kerr is already worried during the pre season, he knew this was coming. Let's see how well he transform this current GSW roster to become a playoff contender. I don't want to say they are a championship contender yet, without Klay, It's gonna be a hundred percent they wont reach the NBA finals.
2 game blow out is something to be worried of. Yet, I believe Steve will sort things out before mid season.
Bad decision for the Jazz to trade their players for Mike Conley, he is an aweful shooter now, he shoot 3-11 in this game and I think he shot a very bad percentage in the 1st game as well.
You can't blame Jazz in trading for Mike Conley. The dude is a 15 pts+ a game and it's still the first game. Anything can happen in the next games.It's literally 2 games...how can you compare 2 games to years worth of production. It takes some time to get going. It will even be hard after November is over to gauge how the trade is. Need a decent body of work like a half a season at least. Conley will be fine he is a good player you dont just lose that
it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate
I do agree with that.
Look at how far Clippers and Thunders made against them. It's ok to lose but on that 2 games, they lose at about 20+ lead which just shows that their defense might currently suck.
And as I noticed, Steve Kerr fairly distributes playing time on all members of the roster like he is observing each including the bench. It looks like he is testing some rotations and just needs a few games before it will totally be called a strategy.
Since he is now the GSW's main offensive point, expect the increase of numbers in his field goal attempt compare to his usual. Noticeably, we can see that he is really trying to catch his phase. He used to work with other sharpshooters around so it's really a big change that suddenly, he will now shift into making lots of field goals attempts during the offense.
One good point here.
This one could be used if they cannot make a new gameplay for the others.
Make Russell play like Klay. Run with Steph without the ball. I think he could do that.
The good thing is, there wont be an overhaul needed for the team. The offense changes will be easy, it is just the defense which they lack. They cannot rotate better.
They have Draymond Green already, he is capable of scoring in the inside, what they need is their defense inside the paint which W. Cauley-Stein will provide once he comes back, and its pretty bad today because K. Looney is also out due to right hamstring tightness which I think he got During the last NBA finals, he is still not 100% yet, so they are vulnerable of losing.
I am still in question about what Draymond told in one interview about changes in his game.
Does someone see it now? I havent tried to focus on him yet and I dont want to watch their replays because it really sucks to see them like that.
The same thing this season repeated with Golden State Warriors they will miss Kevin Durant a lot! As we see they are suffering a lot in their game, Curry try to play alone to make the difference but he can't do it alone, they will pay hard.
Warriors reached the top even without Durant.
Wait for the comeback of Klay Thompson and I'm sure they will back again at being a contender. But you know it's pressure if Warriors will just rely on Curry, their team members should do their job too and be hungry with the title. Curry takes I think 4 to 5 season before reaching the superstar status so I think one of their team members will be like that and step up. I'm not expecting with D'Lo, Warriors should trade him to get a better package in return.
Klay has to come back soon its not gonna be this yer for year, the injury was serious and they cannot afford to make him play and might again re injured him. The Warriors will be very careful with Klay since they sign him with max contract, ...
https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2019/07/01/klay-thompson-agrees-to-five-year-190-million-max-deal-with-warriors/
and therefore they need to protect their investment, actually if he can't comeback this year, it would be alright to see him next season with a fully healthy Warriors line up.
The same thing this season repeated with Golden State Warriors they will miss Kevin Durant a lot! As we see they are suffering a lot in their game, Curry try to play alone to make the difference but he can't do it alone, they will pay hard.
Warriors reached the top even without Durant.
Wait for the comeback of Klay Thompson and I'm sure they will back again at being a contender. But you know it's pressure if Warriors will just rely on Curry, their team members should do their job too and be hungry with the title. Curry takes I think 4 to 5 season before reaching the superstar status so I think one of their team members will be like that and step up. I'm not expecting with D'Lo, Warriors should trade him to get a better package in return.
If GSW can sign a bigman that is capable of scoring in the inside, Curry and the other shooters will be open. They don't have an offensive threat inside the paint that's why their opponents defense is focused on their three which is the reason their offense does not work well anymore.
They have Draymond Green already, he is capable of scoring in the inside, what they need is their defense inside the paint which W. Cauley-Stein will provide once he comes back, and its pretty bad today because K. Looney is also out due to right hamstring tightness which I think he got During the last NBA finals, he is still not 100% yet, so they are vulnerable of losing. 
If GSW can sign a bigman that is capable of scoring in the inside, Curry and the other shooters will be open. They don't have an offensive threat inside the paint that's why their opponents defense is focused on their three which is the reason their offense does not work well anymore.
They have Draymond Green already, he is capable of scoring in the inside, what they need is their defense inside the paint which W. Cauley-Stein will provide once he comes back, and its pretty bad today because K. Looney is also out due to right hamstring tightness which I think he got During the last NBA finals, he is still not 100% yet, so they are vulnerable of losing. Jump to: