Haven't been watching the NBA much this year, getting bored of the three point shooting contests and the lack of inside play. Seems like the NBA has gotten a lot softer over the past decade. We need another Shaq type player to come and shake things up.
I'm impressed Lebron has been able to play this long coming straight out of high school and still not have any serious injuries. His durability is legendary.
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Rockets are playing soooo bad, I can't believe it, they are incredibly horrible on offense and on defense. People keep blaming Melo but honestly even harden and Chris Paul sucks right now, there is absolutely no one in that team playing with a bit of heart.
Maybe losing at the last game of the season really made a big fear in them and they are not playing hard because they know no matter how well they play they will lose against warriors come playoff time but if they continue like this I think rockets better find a new star for their team and trading away the current ones, that type of locker room presence with hopelessness needs to change or they will get new players that has no fear for warriors and wants to beat them. That was rockets last year but not this year.
Maybe losing at the last game of the season really made a big fear in them and they are not playing hard because they know no matter how well they play they will lose against warriors come playoff time but if they continue like this I think rockets better find a new star for their team and trading away the current ones, that type of locker room presence with hopelessness needs to change or they will get new players that has no fear for warriors and wants to beat them. That was rockets last year but not this year.
Barrage of threes.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Can't imagined DRose now if that big injury didn't tear his career. Maybe the competition in the East is somehow tough during the past seasons.
Exactly, remember he was at his peak when he got injured. It will be very different with him and Lebron duking in out for the top team in the East.
But it was really good to see him making a comeback. He is slowly showing some flashes of his moves . There was one particular instance wherein he has a chance to show some highlight dunks but he chooses not to. If that is the old DRose, damn he will surely bring the house down. But maybe he is just cautious, because if you noticed his jump shot, it looks like his vertical leap is there, but he doesn't want to force it otherwise he might re-injured himself.
health to the expert. Paul George, Gordon Hayward has come back and therefore there is no reason Rose will not compete.
Barrage of threes.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Can't imagined DRose now if that big injury didn't tear his career. Maybe the competition in the East is somehow tough during the past seasons.
Exactly, remember he was at his peak when he got injured. It will be very different with him and Lebron duking in out for the top team in the East.
But it was really good to see him making a comeback. He is slowly showing some flashes of his moves . There was one particular instance wherein he has a chance to show some highlight dunks but he chooses not to. If that is the old DRose, damn he will surely bring the house down. But maybe he is just cautious, because if you noticed his jump shot, it looks like his vertical leap is there, but he doesn't want to force it otherwise he might re-injured himself.
Barrage of threes.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Damn that man. MVP mode.
On their recent game, the pair of his clutch three during the last minute really surprised me. If Timberwolves managed to win it, the headline will be surely all about Derrick Rose. And take note that after his career high 50 points, he is on rest mode for 2 games because of his ankle problem. And when he came back against the Portland, he still managed to get a 21 points contribution. And the following game which is the recent one, against the Lakers, he able to gather 31 big points on which 7 big 3's are made.
Can't imagined DRose now if that big injury didn't tear his career. Maybe the competition in the East is somehow tough during the past seasons.
Yeah. Unlike what happened with Carter and Grant Hill which he really took a great toll after their injuries.
It sure does put a big deal with DRose and that is why he cried with the 50 point game.
Golden States losing against Bucks. Giannis becoming a monster. He was just stopped when he got the 5th personal foul but the lead is so much that Kerr did not let Durant out too and let the bench play the game.
Without Green is really a big loss to them. They lose the heart of GSW with that.
The big men of Bucks are killing them with offensive rebounds and points in the paint.
A sorry missed coming from DRose, but he's really looking good now, seeing him like that is just seeing the old chicago, if KAT will play like buzzer which
is a role player and not acting like a superstar this team can be a competitive as it is, the combo of Wiggins, KAT, Gibson, Butler and DRose if they can play as one, the franchise have a good chance for this season, hope no injury that will happen to any of them.
You should know that Jimmy Butler will be out of the picture sooner rather than later. From what I know so far Jimmy is toxic in the locker room making both Wiggins and KAT play below their potential whenever Jimmy is with them on the court. Another thing what I don't like about Jimmy at the start of the season is he choose when to play or not, he has miss several games already even though he is in perfect condition to play. He is basically telling the team to trade him already which if I am the coach I have done it already even before the season starts. Thibs shouldn't be the one handling the trade talks as he obviously is stalling any offers to him. is a role player and not acting like a superstar this team can be a competitive as it is, the combo of Wiggins, KAT, Gibson, Butler and DRose if they can play as one, the franchise have a good chance for this season, hope no injury that will happen to any of them.
Barrage of threes.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Damn that man. MVP mode.
On their recent game, the pair of his clutch three during the last minute really surprised me. If Timberwolves managed to win it, the headline will be surely all about Derrick Rose. And take note that after his career high 50 points, he is on rest mode for 2 games because of his ankle problem. And when he came back against the Portland, he still managed to get a 21 points contribution. And the following game which is the recent one, against the Lakers, he able to gather 31 big points on which 7 big 3's are made.
Can't imagined DRose now if that big injury didn't tear his career. Maybe the competition in the East is somehow tough during the past seasons.
Barrage of threes.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Kuzma. Again this guy. He is becoming a player that I have been looking up into from the very start. Hell! You will know when a player is serious with the game. Just the way he moves you could already tell that he have a great future ahead.
It was Lonzo Ball that they have been cheering at start because of his family name. But even before, it was Kuzma who shines so bright.
New age with new players stepping up and then an MVP waking up.
A great game to watch again.
I agree. It was a entertaining game to watch. DRose hitting 3's, just missing the most important though in the game. Your man Kuzma having a good game as well. And say what? Tyson Chandler still playing? Lol, he is already a relic so I don't know what Lakers acquire him, DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Kuzma. Again this guy. He is becoming a player that I have been looking up into from the very start. Hell! You will know when a player is serious with the game. Just the way he moves you could already tell that he have a great future ahead.
It was Lonzo Ball that they have been cheering at start because of his family name. But even before, it was Kuzma who shines so bright.
New age with new players stepping up and then an MVP waking up.
A great game to watch again.. But he made one crucial rebound (tap) to his team mates in the dying seconds, so he is all good for now.
Barrage of threes.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Kuzma. Again this guy. He is becoming a player that I have been looking up into from the very start. Hell! You will know when a player is serious with the game. Just the way he moves you could already tell that he have a great future ahead.
It was Lonzo Ball that they have been cheering at start because of his family name. But even before, it was Kuzma who shines so bright.
New age with new players stepping up and then an MVP waking up. A great game to watch again.
DRose making threes? Whoa! He is taking his game to a higher level now. That accuracy. That miss on the last shot could be just 1 inch stronger.
Kuzma. Again this guy. He is becoming a player that I have been looking up into from the very start. Hell! You will know when a player is serious with the game. Just the way he moves you could already tell that he have a great future ahead.
It was Lonzo Ball that they have been cheering at start because of his family name. But even before, it was Kuzma who shines so bright.
New age with new players stepping up and then an MVP waking up.
A great game to watch again. It's too early to celebrate, remember that they are playing at home but they did not dominate a team that is not doing well.
The Jimmy butler issue have ruined the Twolves already, last season they were a good team but now they are messing up, I think they need to let
Butler the soonest and make Derrick Rose as their main man, would you agree with that?
The Jimmy butler issue have ruined the Twolves already, last season they were a good team but now they are messing up, I think they need to let
Butler the soonest and make Derrick Rose as their main man, would you agree with that?
Set aside Jimmy Butler drama but in that recent game, you are really expecting that Lakers should dominate the game because "Twolves is a team that not doing well" and they are on Staples Center? That's not making sense. Remember that Timberwolves defeat the Lakers in their first meetup and Jimmy Butler is the key player there. This team is not a joke even they are on 4th consecutive loss now. Going back to their game recently, all Wolves starters made an overall good contribution and the only thing lacking is the bench squad.
They needed to make some trades or do some signings to make any sort of difference to at least get to playoffs...
Just relax. The management knows what they are doing. There are lots on their tables on until the next year free agency.
I think Tyson Chandler is just too old to make a difference now. I know Lakers really needed a center but it shouldn't have been someone that old for them. Of course he will make a difference both on and off the court but would it be enough for Lakers ? I don't think so.
If they really want to content while they have Lebron than they need to make sure to get proper players. There isn't much people left in the free agency at this stage of the season of course so it was still a good pick up for them nevertheless but I really saw Lakers lack the hype to get proper people this summer. They needed to make some trades or do some signings to make any sort of difference to at least get to playoffs. I know they can't content until next year but having no real hope for it is just silly when you have Lebron on your team.
If they really want to content while they have Lebron than they need to make sure to get proper players. There isn't much people left in the free agency at this stage of the season of course so it was still a good pick up for them nevertheless but I really saw Lakers lack the hype to get proper people this summer. They needed to make some trades or do some signings to make any sort of difference to at least get to playoffs. I know they can't content until next year but having no real hope for it is just silly when you have Lebron on your team.
The addition of Tyson Chandler is really great since their defense are added up.
He will indeed help their defense as I don't think McGee can play 30+ minutes every single game. What people forgot to mention and what was at full display last night is Chandler's ability to grab offensive rebounds. He had 3 of those (he was only credited for 2 I think) in the last minute with the game on the line.
For me, this was Lakers most impressive win of the season, not because Wolves are such a great team, but the way they shot the three tonight. I don't have statistics right in front of me but usually when you shoot 50% from 3pt and make 20 of those you don't lose.
Anyway, Lakers have a pretty favorable schedule for the next two weeks as they have to face teams like SAC, ATL, ORL, MIA, and CLE. Should be able to rack some wins and climb up the standings. They are just one and a half games behind 4th seed (Spurs).
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
His veteran experience can also help the young players there so he is a good addition to the team. One more, aside from McGee there are no other good centers in their roster so they need him on the second unit or perhaps a starting Center (didn't watch their game a while ago). They won against the Wolves hours ago so maybe adding him is a plus for them but lets observe how he plays in the Lakers.
In terms of defense they have a good improvement because of the addition, both Javale and Chandler are good rebounder and shot blocker.
is a role player and not acting like a superstar this team can be a competitive as it is, the combo of Wiggins, KAT, Gibson, Butler and DRose if they can play as one, the franchise have a good chance for this season, hope no injury that will happen to any of them.
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
His veteran experience can also help the young players there so he is a good addition to the team. One more, aside from McGee there are no other good centers in their roster so they need him on the second unit or perhaps a starting Center (didn't watch their game a while ago). They won against the Wolves hours ago so maybe adding him is a plus for them but lets observe how he plays in the Lakers.
In terms of defense they have a good improvement because of the addition, both Javale and Chandler are good rebounder and shot blocker.
Well, DRose strikes but Lakers did not let him to win though but still, he must keep that kind of play since I really miss that Drose, it is all coming back. The addition of Tyson Chandler is really great since their defense are added up. Chandler made 9 rebounds in this game with 2 points, that is great. Lakers need more defense and his addition is really great. Lakers, I think will now get up to the loses they've made and make their run for the playoffs.
The Jimmy butler issue have ruined the Twolves already, last season they were a good team but now they are messing up, I think they need to let
Butler the soonest and make Derrick Rose as their main man, would you agree with that?
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
His veteran experience can also help the young players there so he is a good addition to the team. One more, aside from McGee there are no other good centers in their roster so they need him on the second unit or perhaps a starting Center (didn't watch their game a while ago). They won against the Wolves hours ago so maybe adding him is a plus for them but lets observe how he plays in the Lakers.
In terms of defense they have a good improvement because of the addition, both Javale and Chandler are good rebounder and shot blocker.
Well, DRose strikes but Lakers did not let him to win though but still, he must keep that kind of play since I really miss that Drose, it is all coming back. The addition of Tyson Chandler is really great since their defense are added up. Chandler made 9 rebounds in this game with 2 points, that is great. Lakers need more defense and his addition is really great. Lakers, I think will now get up to the loses they've made and make their run for the playoffs.
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
His veteran experience can also help the young players there so he is a good addition to the team. One more, aside from McGee there are no other good centers in their roster so they need him on the second unit or perhaps a starting Center (didn't watch their game a while ago). They won against the Wolves hours ago so maybe adding him is a plus for them but lets observe how he plays in the Lakers.
In terms of defense they have a good improvement because of the addition, both Javale and Chandler are good rebounder and shot blocker.
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
His veteran experience can also help the young players there so he is a good addition to the team. One more, aside from McGee there are no other good centers in their roster so they need him on the second unit or perhaps a starting Center (didn't watch their game a while ago). They won against the Wolves hours ago so maybe adding him is a plus for them but lets observe how he plays in the Lakers.
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
I'll observe more games from them but Chandler is really a good addition to the team.I'll give everyone some refreshments with the current standing of our favorite teams.
Eastern Conference:
1. Raptors
While for Cavaliers, they are now #15 which means last.
Western Conference:
1. GSW
While Lakers sits at top 10.
Now Lakers won in addition of Tyson Chandler in his debut game in his hometown. Now Chandler might be the missing piece of the puzzle for the Lakers. A hard-working center with a heart of a champion might be as well what the Lakers need.
It's because they don't have a legitimate superstars who could carry the team consistently. Also, because the lack of maturity in decision making on and off the court. Give them a veteran superstar and a seasoned coach then you will see a different trailblazers playing on the court.
It's not a mandatory for them to have a superstar or a seasoned coach. Just a role players is enough and that's what their lacking. But still with their setup, they can finished a good spot on the West. Example last season, they performed well in the West standing and finished at 3rd spot. But unfortunately got swept by the New Orleans Pelicans in first round of the playoffs. It's fine if it's not a sweep but they literally choked on that game.
Competition in the West is tough but they managed to get a good spot last year so it means that their current lineup is good. It's just that they are pressured once they are on playoffs and that's what they need to changed as they supposedly not new anymore on that kind of pressure.
I agree with that.
This Portland team have a good offensive line up. It is just that they got shaken up when defense of the opponent starts changing and that is the playoffs. Every win is a must.
Also, they got so used with how they perform in season which they cannot just do easily when a defensive team starts to pressure them. But that is good lesson for them. Maybe now they have a plan for it.
Agree. A team is only that good until they lost and that should be a wake up call for them to make adjustments (defensively or offensively). If teams see Portland as a good offensive team then obviously, other teams will make adjustment so if they didn't evolved then its obvious that its going to be hard for them to win games. Games are played like every minute, I mean teams adjust their plans as the game progresses so they need to adjust and progress as well to stay competitive.
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