Author Topic: NBA Season 2014/15 (Read 57460 times)

Romeo Sensini · « **Reply #800 on:** May 19, 2015, 11:30:57 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on May 19, 2015, 10:11:30 pm

Not huge on Okafor but I like the look of Mudiay, Towns, Hezonja & Porzingis. Say you get #1, who do you think the Sixers draft?

Would love to see the Raps trade up and grab Hezonja or something.

I could see them trading down if possible. I would prefer one of the guards and they look like they will be there around picks 3-6. We need a point guard and a scorer at SG/SF. It's not like I would disappointed with drafting one of the big men, but I rather have Hinkie use his magic and acquire all 30 2nd-round picks. I could see the team taking Hezonja if we get the Lakers pick. A Croatian duo of Šarić and Hezonja would be entertaining.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #801 on:** May 19, 2015, 11:37:39 pm »

Quote from: Romeo Sensini on May 19, 2015, 11:30:57 pm

I could see them trading down if possible. I would prefer one of the guards and they look like they will be there around picks 3-6. We need a point guard and a scorer at SG/SF. It's not like I would disappointed with drafting one of the big men, but I rather have Hinkie use his magic and acquire all 30 2nd-round picks. I could see the team taking Hezonja if we get the Lakers pick. A Croatian duo of Šarić and Hezonja would be entertaining.

Yeah for Hinkie's sake you need to get picks 3 or 4 so you can take a guard rather than another big guy. I wouldn't turn my nose up at D'Angelo Russell either. By all reports any of the top 4 prospects could be star players. Russell in particular looks like the next elite 2 guard.

Anyway, I think T-Wolves get the no1 pick and therefore in the space of about a year will have set their team up for the next 10+ years.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #802 on:** May 20, 2015, 01:39:13 am »

Here we go...

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #803 on:** May 20, 2015, 01:49:09 am »

#14: Oklahoma City Thunder
#13: Phoenix Suns
#12: Utah Jazz
#11: Indiana Pacers
#10: Miami Heat
#9: Charlotte Hornets
#8: Detroit Pistons
#7: Denver Nuggets
#6: Sacramento Kings
#5: Orlando Magic
#4: New York Knicks LOL
#3: Philadelphia 76ers
#2: Los Angeles Lakers RIGGED
#1: Minnesota Timberwolves

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #804 on:** May 20, 2015, 01:54:09 am »

Lakers going to get Okafor. Actually think that's a good spot for him as a backwards coach like Scott will get him plenty of post touches.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #805 on:** May 20, 2015, 01:58:51 am »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on May 20, 2015, 01:54:09 am

Lakers going to get Okafor. Actually think that's a good spot for him as a backwards coach like Scott will get him plenty of post touches.

I think so too.

Interested to see which guard the Sixers opt for.

b_joseph · « **Reply #806 on:** May 20, 2015, 02:01:12 am »

Lakers on the way to being back to where we belong...I hope Towns does something silly, not too serious but silly enough for Minny back away from him because of it.

Romeo Sensini · « **Reply #807 on:** May 20, 2015, 02:02:29 am »

Well that was underwhelming. All of our traded picks were protected and 3 isn't really a great spot to trade down. We have the first option on the two guards if we go that route. At least the Knicks got fucked.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #808 on:** May 20, 2015, 02:27:57 am »

Quote from: b_joseph on May 20, 2015, 02:01:12 am

Lakers on the way to being back to where we belong...I hope Towns does something silly, not too serious but silly enough for Minny back away from him because of it.

Yeah he might sabotage himself to get to LA. If he doesn't want to be in Minny I'd have no problems taking Okafor though. People question his D but go have a look at Bogut's question-marks out of College and even his first couple of seasons in the NBA. He's massive and long. With any level of coaching it's difficult to be his size and not have some degree of presence in the paint.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #809 on:** May 20, 2015, 04:21:58 am »

Haha Draymond making sure Ariza stayed screened.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #810 on:** May 21, 2015, 01:46:24 am »

This Hawks-Cle series will be more enjoyable than the West I think.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #811 on:** May 21, 2015, 02:10:58 am »

Delly's D is good but he needs to just even half penetrate off the picks to try and make something happen. Lebron isos and JR miracles are what just got them offense for the last 4 minutes.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #812 on:** May 21, 2015, 02:30:04 am »

Lebron and the re-redefinition of HeroBall.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #813 on:** May 21, 2015, 03:24:33 am »

Delly's D has been so good the fact that he's been a near dumpster-fire on offense hasn't stopped him being +13 in his 16min. Lebron and JR going crazy on offense helps too.

JR clearly just breaking plays at the end of that quarter too.

Redinho · « **Reply #814 on:** May 21, 2015, 04:18:24 am »

JR Swishhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Canada Loves Anfield · « **Reply #815 on:** May 21, 2015, 06:34:35 pm »

No ligament damage to Carroll. Probably wont be back for game 2 though.

child-in-time · « **Reply #816 on:** May 22, 2015, 08:14:13 am »

Amazing effort by the Rockets, could have won it at the end.

redy · « **Reply #817 on:** May 22, 2015, 12:00:24 pm »

James Harden is playing amazing. He is right now automatic with that 15 to 20 feet jumper while being guarded by Klay Thompson.

Michel · « **Reply #818 on:** May 22, 2015, 12:38:29 pm »

Great performance by Harden but he choked at the end.

Anywhichwayicant · « **Reply #819 on:** May 22, 2015, 12:58:41 pm »

I remember in an NBA draft a couple of years ago, people told me Harden was the weak link in my team.

Red Viper · « **Reply #820 on:** May 22, 2015, 01:21:37 pm »

Quote from: Katie Price-tag on May 22, 2015, 12:58:41 pm

I remember in an NBA draft a couple of years ago, people told me Harden was the weak link in my team.

Well he did blow the play at the end to win the game.

No but seriously why didn't they call a time out when the double team came?

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #821 on:** May 23, 2015, 01:36:26 am »

'This league is the World'.

Redinho · « **Reply #822 on:** May 23, 2015, 06:18:36 am »

LeBron take us to the promised land please

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I'm proud of all the guys though, they really stepped up tonight with Kyrie out. JR, Iman with the hot hand, and double T killin' them boards.

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #823 on:** May 23, 2015, 03:35:00 pm »

Quote from: Redinho on May 23, 2015, 06:18:36 am

LeBron take us to the promised land please .

I'm proud of all the guys though, they really stepped up tonight with Kyrie out. JR, Iman with the hot hand, and double T killin' them boards.

GSW-Cavs is going to be a bloodbath.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #824 on:** May 23, 2015, 04:07:06 pm »

Quote from: Kopenhagen on May 23, 2015, 03:35:00 pm

GSW-Cavs is going to be a bloodbath.

Another year, another Australian getting a championship ring. Teams clearly copying the Spurs' formula.

elsewhere · « **Reply #825 on:** May 24, 2015, 12:47:31 am »

I wasn't surprised how bad Hawks have been playing recently. Well, I said Cavs in 5, so maybe yes I'm surprised they will be swept.

They were suspect for the whole play-off's to begin with. God knows if Nets had one solid wingman, they could have eliminated Hawks.
Wall doesn't play or plays unhealthy, yet Hawks still lose to them 2 games.3 of their 4 wins against the Wizards was only by 5,3 and 1 point.

Of course they had players who weren't playing 100% but that applied to every other team in the East. I think they missed Louis Williams much more than I expected them to. Then again, you don't lose in a blow out fashion at home against Cavs when 2 of their 3 best players don't play. That's not what you expect from a 60+ win team.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #826 on:** May 24, 2015, 01:28:54 am »

Quote from: elsewhere on May 24, 2015, 12:47:31 am

I wasn't surprised how bad Hawks have been playing recently. Well, I said Cavs in 5, so maybe yes I'm surprised they will be swept.

They were suspect for the whole play-off's to begin with. God knows if Nets had one solid wingman, they could have eliminated Hawks.
Wall doesn't play or plays unhealthy, yet Hawks still lose to them 2 games.3 of their 4 wins against the Wizards was only by 5,3 and 1 point.

Of course they had players who weren't playing 100% but that applied to every other team in the East. I think they missed Louis Williams much more than I expected them to. Then again, you don't lose in a blow out fashion at home against Cavs when 2 of their 3 best players don't play. That's not what you expect from a 60+ win team.

Yeah I like Bud, and I think he will give it a great shot to get them to Spurs level, but they are still a long way off matching their style. They so badly miss the penetration from the guards that Spurs get from Parker and Manu. It's such a vital aspect as it's what forces the rotations and help defense that allows the Spurs to then beautifully zip the ball around for an open shot. Teague is not nearly comfortable enough trying to be Parker, nor anywhere good enough at a Parker impersonation. And Korver, although a great shooter, isn't forcing a double, ever. And their ability to both set and use picks is also very poor compared to the Spurs. Duncan is 7'0 and Splitter 6'11, and they both know how to really set a pick and how to move after the pick. The Hawks have 6'8 and 6'10 guys in Millsap and Horford setting them and that size alone makes it not the same thing, not to mention they just aren't that good at setting them. But also Teague and Schroder haven't looked like they know who to run their guy into the pick well either.

Also Korver's defense really stops him from being an effective member of their Spurs impersonation. He'd never play for the Spurs. He can't defend a 3 so they have to play Carrol with him all the time. Green for the Spurs is not just a very good 3 point shooter but a very good defender.

I believe in Bud. If I was running a team I'd back him all the way. But he needs to find guys who can do better impersonations of Spurs legends.

LiverLuke · « **Reply #827 on:** May 24, 2015, 02:37:09 am »

anyone got a good stream

elsewhere · « **Reply #828 on:** May 24, 2015, 03:05:31 am »

Quote from: LiverLuke on May 24, 2015, 02:37:09 am

anyone got a good stream

http://www.vipleague.se/basketball/304806/3/nba-playoffs:-houston-rockets-vs-golden-state-warriors-live-stream-online.html

elsewhere · « **Reply #829 on:** May 24, 2015, 03:06:16 am »

My Dubs play much more disciplined on the road this play-off's when they don't play the Oracle fans

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #830 on:** May 24, 2015, 03:23:06 am »

These games are when I actually enjoy having Jax on commentary. Sucking eggs while GSW go off.

elsewhere · « **Reply #831 on:** May 24, 2015, 03:30:29 am »

At this speed, warriors and cavs would sweep opponents 4-0 in conference finals, I'm sure that's not what Adam Silver,ESPN/ABC wanted to see.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #832 on:** May 24, 2015, 03:38:07 am »

The fuck call was that on Bogut?

Kopenhagen · « **Reply #833 on:** May 24, 2015, 04:34:04 am »

Quote from: elsewhere on May 24, 2015, 03:30:29 am

At this speed, warriors and cavs would sweep opponents 4-0 in conference finals, I'm sure that's not what Adam Silver,ESPN/ABC wanted to see.

Clips choking was the worst thing that could have happened. GSW-Clips would have been fun.

Fiasco · « **Reply #834 on:** May 24, 2015, 04:39:26 am »

That boy Steph again. How much more is there to come from him? And indeed this GSW unit in general?

Yiannis · « **Reply #835 on:** May 24, 2015, 10:34:57 am »

He's brilliant. Simply brilliant.

Oh and vipleague can fuck off with their "you can't watch with the adblock on" shit.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #836 on:** May 25, 2015, 02:26:00 am »

Victorians don't play Rugby.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #837 on:** May 25, 2015, 02:38:25 am »

This is a joke. People inferring Delly going for legs when he he's diving for loose balls and boxing out guys twice his size. Playing hard is is not illegal or dirty or anything close to that. You don't have to not play the game hard for fear that you might hurt someone.

elsewhere · « **Reply #838 on:** May 25, 2015, 02:58:40 am »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on May 25, 2015, 02:38:25 am

This is a joke. People inferring Delly going for legs when he he's diving for loose balls and boxing out guys twice his size. Playing hard is is not illegal or dirty or anything close to that. You don't have to not play the game hard for fear that you might hurt someone.

exactly. i have no idea why dellavadova got a tech there. people don't know the difference between dirty player vs hustle player.
Imagine laimbeer,rodman,oakley's were playing nowadays.

Redinho · « **Reply #839 on:** May 25, 2015, 10:01:41 am »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on May 25, 2015, 02:38:25 am

This is a joke. People inferring Delly going for legs when he he's diving for loose balls and boxing out guys twice his size. Playing hard is is not illegal or dirty or anything close to that. You don't have to not play the game hard for fear that you might hurt someone.

I know Regie Miller is such a douche, the dude gets and elbow dropped on his head and somehow he is the bad guy.