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Quote from: Webetcoins on February 17, 2024, 03:31:41 PM

Bucks has lost 7 out of their last 10 games. Doc Rivers will probably not find any job at all in the NBA after this one. I am sure that he had some issues before this, I mean he shouldn't even be hired here, at this point I feel like he has buddies around the league that hires him, because if I owned a team, I would pay Doc Rivers not to coach my team, let alone pay him to coach it.

The fact that they fired their coach that made them so good, and just get one that made them so bad. Players are the same players, I don't know what changed so quickly but they just suck now. In any case, it is All-Star weekend, and we are going to have some fun times, it is going to be great tonight, I like it, the lack of defense is terrible for the past 10 years or so, but it is still fun to watch.

Yeah I'm not a huge doc dlfan but give it some time. It's a small sample. Let the playoffs play out and see how he positions his team then. He is probably trying with different rotations trying to figure out the team still. Mid year take over is extremely tough.

Amd yeah it's not a great basketball game the all star game but still fun.

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Bucks has lost 7 out of their last 10 games. Doc Rivers will probably not find any job at all in the NBA after this one. I am sure that he had some issues before this, I mean he shouldn't even be hired here, at this point I feel like he has buddies around the league that hires him, because if I owned a team, I would pay Doc Rivers not to coach my team, let alone pay him to coach it.

The fact that they fired their coach that made them so good, and just get one that made them so bad. Players are the same players, I don't know what changed so quickly but they just suck now. In any case, it is All-Star weekend, and we are going to have some fun times, it is going to be great tonight, I like it, the lack of defense is terrible for the past 10 years or so, but it is still fun to watch.

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Quote from: btc_angela on February 17, 2024, 06:47:23 AM

What make it worst is that the new coach of the Pistons is the former coach of the Suns, and so there could be war of words between Monty and how the investigation will turn out. Not sure though but I think the police will have to be involved here not just the NBA to find out what really cause Stewart to act like in out of the court.

Could be suspension for him in this case again and losing some money.

The police will do their job, but it's just a simple problem since after that the player that was punch was still able to play. I think the bigger sanction here would be coming from the NBA since it could be penalty (money), suspension (still money since no pay), and his future in the NBA. We know they don't tolerate this kind of behavior, unless he is a superstar and the NBA will lose a lot of money getting him out of the equation.

Quote from: btc_angela on February 17, 2024, 06:47:23 AM

And hopefully this will not escalate if ever this two will meet again in the basketball court.

It happened already and sanction will be impose soon, he or they will learn their lessons.

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Quote from: Maslate on February 17, 2024, 06:30:25 AM

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Anyone heard of punching incident prior to the Suns vs Detroit games, wherein the Suns won?

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Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.

Phoenix police said Stewart was issued a citation and released. Stewart was already listed as out for the game because of a sprained left ankle. Eubanks had six points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes in the Suns’ 116-100 victory.

https://www.nba.com/news/drew-eubanks-isaiah-stewart-altercation

It just caught my attention as I vividly remember that him and Lebron has also some altercations during their games wherein James "accidentally" elbow him that causes blow to flow and Stewart didn't like it and then he turn into a gangsta going after James and it took some of his team mates to restrain him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIMw4mPRz6Y

We can't blame him on his reaction, because whether it's accidental or not, you saw his face bleeding so he'll react on that.

However, this news that came up was before the game, so there must be some problem on his side for punching a player which I think the NBA will be investigating and find out who is at fault and sanction will be impose to the one. Well, it's probaly him since he was the one that was arrested.

What make it worst is that the new coach of the Pistons is the former coach of the Suns, and so there could be war of words between Monty and how the investigation will turn out. Not sure though but I think the police will have to be involved here not just the NBA to find out what really cause Stewart to act like in out of the court.

Could be suspension for him in this case again and losing some money.

And hopefully this will not escalate if ever this two will meet again in the basketball court.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on February 17, 2024, 04:16:22 AM

Anyone heard of punching incident prior to the Suns vs Detroit games, wherein the Suns won?

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Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.

Phoenix police said Stewart was issued a citation and released. Stewart was already listed as out for the game because of a sprained left ankle. Eubanks had six points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes in the Suns’ 116-100 victory.

https://www.nba.com/news/drew-eubanks-isaiah-stewart-altercation

It just caught my attention as I vividly remember that him and Lebron has also some altercations during their games wherein James "accidentally" elbow him that causes blow to flow and Stewart didn't like it and then he turn into a gangsta going after James and it took some of his team mates to restrain him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIMw4mPRz6Y

We can't blame him on his reaction, because whether it's accidental or not, you saw his face bleeding so he'll react on that.

However, this news that came up was before the game, so there must be some problem on his side for punching a player which I think the NBA will be investigating and find out who is at fault and sanction will be impose to the one. Well, it's probaly him since he was the one that was arrested.

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Anyone heard of punching incident prior to the Suns vs Detroit games, wherein the Suns won?

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Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was arrested for assault Wednesday for punching Phoenix Suns center Drew Eubanks at the arena hours before the teams played.

Phoenix police said Stewart was issued a citation and released. Stewart was already listed as out for the game because of a sprained left ankle. Eubanks had six points and eight rebounds in 18 minutes in the Suns’ 116-100 victory.

https://www.nba.com/news/drew-eubanks-isaiah-stewart-altercation

It just caught my attention as I vividly remember that him and Lebron has also some altercations during their games wherein James "accidentally" elbow him that causes blow to flow and Stewart didn't like it and then he turn into a gangsta going after James and it took some of his team mates to restrain him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIMw4mPRz6Y

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Since he didn't selected, Domantas Sabonis made crazy triple-double averages. He made 18 triple-doubles this season. It's really ridiculous that he wasn't selected. If he played for a Los Angeles team, he would have been selected. When you're in Sacramento, it's tough.

I hate this narrative that people always keep on saying. I mean, Domantas deserves to be an All-Star, but why is it always going to be against the Lakers? Why Anthony Davis? Anthony is having a great season; he deserves to be an All-Star too. He is taking care of himself and doesn't miss games that much compared to his past few seasons. Also, he is arguably the best player in the Lakers right now based on how he plays.

And looking at the standings, the "winning" Sacramento Kings are just one win away from the "losing" Lakers. Also, all-star reserves are voted for by the head coaches of the NBA teams and not fans, so if Domantas is playing for the Lakers or any Los Angeles team, I think it wouldn't matter because fans are not the ones who are voting for the reserves.

If we are going to compare Domantas to any of the All-Stars right now, I think it should be KAT. For me, Domantas should've replaced KAT. Towns is inconsistent most of the time, and I think he became an all-star because of his 62-point game against the Hornets and because they are number one in the West.

Speaking of All Star Snub, I saw some post on X showing of images of Fox of the Sacramento Kings as promo for the All Star. I'm not sure though if this is recent or what, but if this is true then it's like rubbing it in and a big mistake on the part of the NBA to have a picture of Fox, but they totally ignored him and didn't get the nod to play for this year's All Star.

Same with Sabonis, playing great and I think him and Jokic are fighting for that triple double title for this year.

But then again, perhaps these two didn't get the votes from fans or maybe the NBA snub them for this year.

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Quote from: ingiltere on February 16, 2024, 11:12:02 AM

Since he didn't selected, Domantas Sabonis made crazy triple-double averages. He made 18 triple-doubles this season. It's really ridiculous that he wasn't selected. If he played for a Los Angeles team, he would have been selected. When you're in Sacramento, it's tough.

I hate this narrative that people always keep on saying. I mean, Domantas deserves to be an All-Star, but why is it always going to be against the Lakers? Why Anthony Davis? Anthony is having a great season; he deserves to be an All-Star too. He is taking care of himself and doesn't miss games that much compared to his past few seasons. Also, he is arguably the best player in the Lakers right now based on how he plays.

And looking at the standings, the "winning" Sacramento Kings are just one win away from the "losing" Lakers. Also, all-star reserves are voted for by the head coaches of the NBA teams and not fans, so if Domantas is playing for the Lakers or any Los Angeles team, I think it wouldn't matter because fans are not the ones who are voting for the reserves.

If we are going to compare Domantas to any of the All-Stars right now, I think it should be KAT. For me, Domantas should've replaced KAT. Towns is inconsistent most of the time, and I think he became an all-star because of his 62-point game against the Hornets and because they are number one in the West.

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I know that sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL, even the MLB..to a lesser extent have been trying to mix things up a bit and make their respective sports more interesting or entertaining, but like you I liked when the rising stars game was simply Freshman vs Sophomores. I also don't like how they changed up the All Star game itself, not just the simple East vs West, 4 quarters played. It's just easier to gamble on the game that way. Not that it's a very smart weekend to bet, still makes it more exciting.

I haven't even seen who's in the dunk contest, will have to check it out.

In recent years, I also don't like the changes that have taken place in the NBA all-star weekend. It seems to me that the NBA management believes that the old format of the event is no longer relevant, and now they are just experimenting with it, trying to find the best way to get the audience interested again.

If they want to attract the attention of the fans, they just need to go back to the events of the past years. NBA used to be much more fun, we would wait with great excitement for Allstar Weekend to start. Now Allstar Weekend has started, but people don't even talk among themselves, and no one enjoys the mistakes they made in dunk contests. I think we need to go back to the old years as soon as possible

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Quote from: ChiBitCTy on February 16, 2024, 04:44:47 PM

I know that sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL, even the MLB..to a lesser extent have been trying to mix things up a bit and make their respective sports more interesting or entertaining, but like you I liked when the rising stars game was simply Freshman vs Sophomores. I also don't like how they changed up the All Star game itself, not just the simple East vs West, 4 quarters played. It's just easier to gamble on the game that way. Not that it's a very smart weekend to bet, still makes it more exciting.

I haven't even seen who's in the dunk contest, will have to check it out.

In recent years, I also don't like the changes that have taken place in the NBA all-star weekend. It seems to me that the NBA management believes that the old format of the event is no longer relevant, and now they are just experimenting with it, trying to find the best way to get the audience interested again.

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Well, that's it for the All-Star Panini Rising Star Challenge.
Team Jalen won the Finals game.
Bennedict Mathurin won the Rising Star MVP. He deserves it. And without any doubt, he is one of the rising stars of the league. He is helping out the Indiana Pacers win so many games and had been a great impact for the team.

Tomorrow, it will be different.
Here is the schedule.

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https://www.nba.com/news/2024-all-star-schedule-of-events
I bet that Steph Curry versus Sabrina Ionescu will be awesome. Who is the real best 3-point shooter? I think Ionescu has a good chance to win this. Also, the Skills challenge will be a bit different from what I saw in their preview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6Uv-1c9-ZY

How about the Dunk Contest?
The big question is, will Mac McClung defend his crown? I am rooting for him to win this dunk contest again. Grin

I mean he must have something up his sleeve that will make us wow. Creativity will be the key to win the game.

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Quote from: LogitechMouse on February 16, 2024, 09:43:33 PM

Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on February 15, 2024, 11:06:00 PM

Wow, the Bucks.
The coaching change really did them dirty, well deserved.
Now they even lose against a Memphis team that "competes" with a 9 man (mostly bench players or even GLeague type players) rotation and has an injury list with 10 players, basically all their stars.

How can you even go from here if you are Milwaukee??
Can it actually happen and they fire Doc Rivers after just a few games? That would be hilarious!!

3-7 on the first 10 games under Coach Doc. Well, I guess we can conclude now that the changing of coach is a failed one, eh?
TBH, I don't know what happened to them on that game. I mean you have your 2 all-star players, and the roster is almost complete, but completely lost against a team full of G-league players. Cheesy

It's kind of funny, but it seems like the Bucks are struggling this season, and I'm afraid that Giannis might leave after this season if they will not win a title. He said it already in one of the interviews. If they aren't winning, he will leave.

Will they clinch the playoffs still? Yes for me, but they aren't the favorites now to win the title. Not with a team that's at the bottom in terms of defense. Let's remember that the Celtics in 2022 are the top defensive team, and they reached the NBA Finals. The defense of the Bucks are just awful ever since they acquired Lillard. Bucks firing Doc Rivers? Nope it will not happen, and there's a chance that he will be the one coaching the team until the playoffs.

Make some adjustments before the playoff starts. That's what the Bucks need to do. They need to build the chemistry on the team as early as now because I'm afraid they might end up being at the 5-8 spot after the regular season.

You are of course right, it would be very unlikely for them to fire Doc after such a short sample size, but on the the other hand they should definitely admit they made a mistake.
The team was better with the previous coach, and that's a fact. Sure they can still turn it around. Maybe they will go for a run after the allstar break, who know. But until now they sure as hell don't look like a contender.
I remember when the Lillard trade happened, they were on top of the team to win the chip, odds wise. Now they are only in 4th place and if Dallas continues to play like they maybe they will fall more.

Defense is essetial if you want to win a championship. With the mindset they have at the moment I would say the season is over after the 2nd round of the playoffs, or if they fall in the standing maybe even in the first round.

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Quote from: AHOYBRAUSE on February 15, 2024, 11:06:00 PM

Wow, the Bucks.
The coaching change really did them dirty, well deserved.
Now they even lose against a Memphis team that "competes" with a 9 man (mostly bench players or even GLeague type players) rotation and has an injury list with 10 players, basically all their stars.

How can you even go from here if you are Milwaukee??
Can it actually happen and they fire Doc Rivers after just a few games? That would be hilarious!!

3-7 on the first 10 games under Coach Doc. Well, I guess we can conclude now that the changing of coach is a failed one, eh?
TBH, I don't know what happened to them on that game. I mean you have your 2 all-star players, and the roster is almost complete, but completely lost against a team full of G-league players. Cheesy

It's kind of funny, but it seems like the Bucks are struggling this season, and I'm afraid that Giannis might leave after this season if they will not win a title. He said it already in one of the interviews. If they aren't winning, he will leave.

Will they clinch the playoffs still? Yes for me, but they aren't the favorites now to win the title. Not with a team that's at the bottom in terms of defense. Let's remember that the Celtics in 2022 are the top defensive team, and they reached the NBA Finals. The defense of the Bucks are just awful ever since they acquired Lillard. Bucks firing Doc Rivers? Nope it will not happen, and there's a chance that he will be the one coaching the team until the playoffs.

Make some adjustments before the playoff starts. That's what the Bucks need to do. They need to build the chemistry on the team as early as now because I'm afraid they might end up being at the 5-8 spot after the regular season.

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While we’re talking about Draymond Green… This clip of him laying injured on the ground while the teams continue to play multiple possessions is crazy. Why didn’t Steve Kerr take a timeout? Why didn’t any of the Warriors commit a foul? It’s pretty disrespectful what they did here.

https://x.com/barstoolsports/status/1757988408410931593

He was obviously not injured. He was just right there lying down trying to get some attention. He was acting, overacting. It wasn't even a foul. It was his hand that hit his face. His left hand was slapping his own face. Lol. Well, that's Draymond Green.

But yes it looks weird. But not because nobody seemed to care but because of how long he lied down there even if the ball has already transferred possessions and scores were already made. Can he not get up? It wasn't even his legs that got hit. Yes, Steve Kerr should have taken a time-out and give him a dress down.

Maybe Kerr had enough of Draymond Green's corny and nonsense drama. I think Steve Kerr and the Warriors are showing that they are not interested in Draymond's flop. It also serves as a warning to Draymond that the team is not wasting time out, especially during the last few minutes. Imagine if it happened in the last few minutes of a close game. Draymond will once again cost GSW a fortune.

I think GSW should make some changes if they fail to enter the playoffs. The Lakers are making every move to get another player while Lebron is still in his A-game and GSW should do the same because Curry's effort will be wasted.

If this kind of behavior will continue, it might drag the entire team down. This antic of Draymond's should stop because it might put the team's play-offs goal in jeopardy. His absence was already a big loss to the team. That should be enough for him. Now that he's back in the game, he should shape up. He shouldn't add an unnecessary problem to the team that's already falling short. Curry is still dependable, but Klay has somehow softened a bit inside the court. His stats are quite low.

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Quote from: ChiBitCTy on February 16, 2024, 04:44:47 PM

Quote from: ingiltere on February 16, 2024, 11:12:02 AM

Since he didn't selected, Domantas Sabonis made crazy triple-double averages. He made 18 triple-doubles this season. It's really ridiculous that he wasn't selected. If he played for a Los Angeles team, he would have been selected. When you're in Sacramento, it's tough.

It's time for All-Star Weekend. Tonight Rising Stars game will be played. I don't like the new system at all. I prefer to watch a typical Rookies vs. Sophomores game. NBA should really think about their changes and its impact on the stream. I probably sleep instead of watching the game. Saturday will be fun though. Patiently waiting for the slam dunk contest.

I know that sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL, even the MLB..to a lesser extent have been trying to mix things up a bit and make their respective sports more interesting or entertaining, but like you I liked when the rising stars game was simply Freshman vs Sophomores. I also don't like how they changed up the All Star game itself, not just the simple East vs West, 4 quarters played. It's just easier to gamble on the game that way. Not that it's a very smart weekend to bet, still makes it more exciting.

I haven't even seen who's in the dunk contest, will have to check it out.

For some reason Jacob toppin from the Knicks is in the dunk contest. He has been on theor g league team and just came up a little bit ago because knicks have like 5 or 6 guys out long term. I loved when the dunk contest had stars in it. Seems now like it's more unknown guys going at it. I too liked when it was east vs west. Seemed like kind of a rivalry. Still entertaining.

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Quote from: ChiBitCTy on February 16, 2024, 04:44:47 PM

Quote from: ingiltere on February 16, 2024, 11:12:02 AM

Since he didn't selected, Domantas Sabonis made crazy triple-double averages. He made 18 triple-doubles this season. It's really ridiculous that he wasn't selected. If he played for a Los Angeles team, he would have been selected. When you're in Sacramento, it's tough.

It's time for All-Star Weekend. Tonight Rising Stars game will be played. I don't like the new system at all. I prefer to watch a typical Rookies vs. Sophomores game. NBA should really think about their changes and its impact on the stream. I probably sleep instead of watching the game. Saturday will be fun though. Patiently waiting for the slam dunk contest.

I know that sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL, even the MLB..to a lesser extent have been trying to mix things up a bit and make their respective sports more interesting or entertaining, but like you I liked when the rising stars game was simply Freshman vs Sophomores. I also don't like how they changed up the All Star game itself, not just the simple East vs West, 4 quarters played. It's just easier to gamble on the game that way. Not that it's a very smart weekend to bet, still makes it more exciting.

I haven't even seen who's in the dunk contest, will have to check it out.

Here are the entries for 2024 Slam Dunk contest,

https://twitter.com/NBA/status/1755659321935884300

McLung electrified us with his dunks last year and he put the crowd on his feet. And so we will see if he can defend his belt here. Not sure why though the entries is just 4 for this year, and it includes, Jaylen Brown and Toppin.

I think Toppin will be a close second here as I think McLung will put up another show for us fans.

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Quote from: ingiltere on February 16, 2024, 11:12:02 AM

Since he didn't selected, Domantas Sabonis made crazy triple-double averages. He made 18 triple-doubles this season. It's really ridiculous that he wasn't selected. If he played for a Los Angeles team, he would have been selected. When you're in Sacramento, it's tough.

It's time for All-Star Weekend. Tonight Rising Stars game will be played. I don't like the new system at all. I prefer to watch a typical Rookies vs. Sophomores game. NBA should really think about their changes and its impact on the stream. I probably sleep instead of watching the game. Saturday will be fun though. Patiently waiting for the slam dunk contest.

I know that sports leagues such as the NBA and NFL, even the MLB..to a lesser extent have been trying to mix things up a bit and make their respective sports more interesting or entertaining, but like you I liked when the rising stars game was simply Freshman vs Sophomores. I also don't like how they changed up the All Star game itself, not just the simple East vs West, 4 quarters played. It's just easier to gamble on the game that way. Not that it's a very smart weekend to bet, still makes it more exciting.

I haven't even seen who's in the dunk contest, will have to check it out.

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Quote from: bhadz on February 16, 2024, 03:29:16 PM

Klay was on fire when it was made on the news that he's going to be benched but then he just showed that people are forgetting about him. 35 points for 28 minutes. They're able to beat Utah Jazz on a 3 point lead. While many have been talking about the trade deadline a week ago and his face was caught frowned. This was his answer to that, well done Klay. And speaking of GSW, I was surprised that the management have tried to acquire Lebron and talked with the Lakers for a potential trade last time.

And that is what we should be expected from Klay, him and Curry used to be called splash brothers, but this season, it was only Curry who are consistent to try and bring a dub for them and Klay or even Draymond are nowhere to be found.

It's just a news though for the Warriors to acquire Lebron, but I don't think that Lebron will leave the Lakers though. He has invested so much for this team and most likely will stay until he returns or play with them till Bronny finally go and play in the NBA.

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Klay was on fire when it was made on the news that he's going to be benched but then he just showed that people are forgetting about him. 35 points for 28 minutes. They're able to beat Utah Jazz on a 3 point lead. While many have been talking about the trade deadline a week ago and his face was caught frowned. This was his answer to that, well done Klay. And speaking of GSW, I was surprised that the management have tried to acquire Lebron and talked with the Lakers for a potential trade last time.

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Draymond Green used to be a good player, he was a great defensive beast, and he was an amazing playmaker as well for that team, considering they had a different version of triangle offense, Draymond was the one inside, or even when he was outside he passed well. I remember him being the best player in Warriors at game seven of the year they lost to Lebron as well.

However, he became worse, much worse, he is nowhere near the level he used to be, he is definitely not even remotely talented anymore, which makes him angry. This results with him trying to do "more" action, as in he is trying to show that he is doing something, and he is not worthless, and all these antics of him, is just a way for him to show what he has done, because if just plays on, he is a nobody.

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