NBA: March 1st - NBA game thread

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

LAC in the finals however, would ensure the Heat's threepeat. The only team that can beat them is the Spurs, as much as I hate to say that. The Spurs present all the qualities that the Heat are weak against.


We would have a chance if Brooks had a heart attack and our role players step up like they've shown they can during the regular season.

[jimbo]

Why, you beat 'em. You don't think everybody and their sister didn't see that and copy the template? The others may not have the static discipline that Pop has & instills, but, they have blue print on film and we ain't seen the last of it.

Carlisle had the original blueprint. Pop refined and adjusted it. "Make them take jump shots" is something everyone in the NBA knows, it's not something everyone in the NBA can do. (I think OKC could though if they cared to replicate Pop)

Duncan's more limited mobility doesn't help at all though.

[scanry]

Granger won't be ballin this season. He's still trying to get back from his injury. He looks washed up. I'd hate to be wrong, I like his game in all honesty.


There's much more to it than that. Of the starting five of the possible WC contenders, we have two of the weakest starters in our starting five. When Perkins gets healthier, he'll inexplicably return as a starter. He's simply a liability on both ends -- has been since the 2012 finals. Thabo has regressed badly. He's no longer the elite perimeter defender he once was. His three point shot has also left him.

True but is there a reason behind that? I know Brooks like Avery runs his players to the ground, but what about his practice sessions? Riley was notorious for that and unlike Phil, his teams were always out of breath (92, 93 & 94 Knicks, 06 Heat, 88 & 89 Lakers). I always thought that the 88 Lakers should've dispatched the Pistons earlier tbh. I think it was in 89 that Magic revolted and Buss had to let him go the following season.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

The Sixers defense is getting better. They just held the Wizards to 122 points.

[irishock]

D-Wade's last 4 games: 23.5 PPG, 63% shooting, 6 assists 5 boards in 32 minutes

[ElNono]

Thunder just need to get chuck back into the thick of things... some players are coasting a bit, tbh... regular season gets old after a while...

The Spurs need to see how TP looks after the extended rest, and they can't afford any more injuries. If they can get to the level of last season, things should be looking good.

I think either team can beat the Clips in a series. Granger isn't going to make a difference if CP3 keeps on being underwhelming in the postseason. This isn't something Doc can coach, it has to come from CP3.

That said, both OKC and Spurs have teams that matchup-wise could complicate them. I still think Memphis can make things tough on OKC, and for the Spurs it would be Houston's 3 point shooting.

[thunderup]

True but is there a reason behind that? I know Brooks like Avery runs his players to the ground, but what about his practice sessions? Riley was notorious for that and unlike Phil, his teams were always out of breath (92, 93 & 94 Knicks, 06 Heat, 88 & 89 Lakers). I always thought that the 88 Lakers should've dispatched the Pistons earlier tbh. I think it was in 89 that Magic revolted and Buss had to let him go the following season.

Ever since Harden left, he's become more of a one way player and moved away from being a 3-D player. He's also lost a step defensively. Scrubs of all types burn him which prompts that piece of Brooks to put Kevin on that player.

Idk, maybe his mother died. Whatever it is, it's ing our team up.

[thunderup]

D-Wade's last 4 games: 23.5 PPG, 63% shooting, 6 assists 5 boards in 32 minutes

Spo better limit the to save some of that for the playoffs.

[Splits]

Ever since Harden left, he's become more of a one way player and moved away from being a 3-D player.

I'd love to hear your definition of a "3-D player". Does it sound like hairs dropping?

[thunderup]

I'd love to hear your definition of a "3-D player". Does it sound like hairs dropping?

A 3-D player is one that's known as a three point shooter while also being able to play above average individual man-to-man defense.

[scanry]

I'd love to hear your definition of a "3-D player". Does it sound like hairs dropping?

Bruce Bowen.