NBA Thread

[NinersSBChamps]

An altercation with 2 people on the court?

No suspension, good move.

It's a plain and simple rule. Stupid or not.

[bravesnumberone]

We're up to five Game 7s for the weekend.

[thethe]

We're up to five Game 7s for the weekend.

Incredible first round. Easily teh best since I've been watching basketball.

[Heyward]

DAMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[thethe]

Wow...the NBA playoffs really suck.

[thethe]

Wow. so I guess Harden/Howard combo is so good they were able to push a rookie team to six games. I commend them!

[BRule]

Wow. so I guess Harden/Howard combo is so good they were able to push a rookie team to six games. I commend them!

Rookie team? What? Their core has been together forever....minus Dame

[bravesnumberone]

Three game 7s in one day. Never happened before. Two more Sunday.

[thethe]

Rookie team? What? Their core has been together forever....minus Dame

When your PG is new then its a rookie team regardless of the mix. Also, Robin Lopez (who was a big part of their success) came over this year.

Morey is such a great GM!

[NinersSBChamps]

Who is Dame or what is Dame? Also why is Amare called "Stat?"

[Heyward]

Who is Dame or what is Dame? Also why is Amare called "Stat?"

Dame=Damian.

Short for it.

[Heyward]

Wouldnt say rookie team but they arent the most experienced team in the world either.

[yeezus]

There are few players I'd take over Lillard for the future.

[gilesfan]

Portland is really good. Lillard/Alridge are pretty close to Harden/Howard. The difference between the two is Lillard has ice in his veins and Portland has better role players. (batum, Matthews, Lopez)

[thethe]

There are few players I'd take over Lillard for the future.

He is horrible defensively but a gifted offensive player. Not just in his shooting but he understands progression and spacing real well.

However, he will be abused on the deffensive side of the ball his whole career. I'd take guys like RW/Wall/Curry over him always.

[thethe]

Portland is really good. Lillard/Alridge are pretty close to Harden/Howard. The difference between the two is Lillard has ice in his veins and Portland has better role players. (batum, Matthews, Lopez)

Problem with Houston is that Morey made horrible moves with Lin/Asik. I hope no team is stupid enough to get him out of his whole with those poison pill contracts.

[gilesfan]

Problem with Houston is that Morey made horrible moves with Lin/Asik. I hope no team is stupid enough to get him out of his whole with those poison pill contracts.

There is nothing wrong with Asiks deal.

As for Lilliards defense, it's not like Westbrooks is any good either

[yeezus]

He is horrible defensively but a gifted offensive player. Not just in his shooting but he understands progression and spacing real well.

However, he will be abused on the deffensive side of the ball his whole career. I'd take guys like RW/Wall/Curry over him always.

I just think he has an "it" factor and is one of the more gifted players in the league. Not even just for last night, I like watching him play in general.
I would love if Portland or Warriors made a run.

[thethe]

There is nothing wrong with Asiks deal.

As for Lilliards defense, it's not like Westbrooks is any good either

Westbrooks defensive gaffes are mental and nto physical. You can take Lillard off the dribble and in PnR easily. The defensive metrics (RPM/Opp PER) grade out Westbrook to be better. Its not that Westbrook is great on that side of the ball. Its jsut that Lillard is really bad.

[thethe]

I just think he has an "it" factor and is one of the more gifted players in the league. Not even just for last night, I like watching him play in general.
I would love if Portland or Warriors made a run.

I agree with that. Lillard is fun to watch but as fans we always overlook the other side of the ball. Thats why people going gaga over Harden are not seeing the whole picture and maybe it was somethign that Presti saw before basically everyone.

I love Lillard and that team. Portland gave OKC all types of problems this year. Houston is still a really good team and will make some noise in the future as long as Howard is healthy. Just felt like ribbing my buddies on here.