NBA 2018-19 Regular Season Thread Part II

[Melrose Munch]

Haven't been here in a while but

-Nuggets are the dark horse right now for sure. I think they can take GSW
-The League needs Zion to the Knicks or Bulls, Hawks or Cavs simply won't do
-Everyone else has said enough about Lebron in this thread already. I'll just add all the lakers needed to do was sign George and Cousins
-Raptors should win it all this year. I don't know why they lose to Detroit so much.

 

[tony d]

Got to wonder how much that injury last year got to Hayward. Seems like he was good with Utah then that injury happens, hasn't been the same player since.

 

[Voight]

What’s Really Wrong With the Boston Celtics?

These days, Irving plays lackadaisical defense, and unfocused offense. Sources around the team told me that Irving’s persona has changed, too: He’s become disengaged and detached from those around the team. There is talk that Irving’s friendships on the team start and end with Tatum, with whom he shares an agent.

Not at all shocked Irving is disengaged from the team. Despite what he's said since he landed in Boston, I never really believed what he said. I don't think he's ever been super committed to the team and doesn't rate them any higher than the other teams in terms of free agent destinations.

 

[darko]

What’s Really Wrong With the Boston Celtics?



Not at all shocked Irving is disengaged from the team. Despite what he's said since he landed in Boston, I never really believed what he said. I don't think he's ever been super committed to the team and doesn't rate them any higher than the other teams in terms of free agent destinations.

Watch him turn it on in playoffs.

 

[Gecklund]

Haven't been here in a while but

-Nuggets are the dark horse right now for sure. I think they can take GSW
-The League needs Zion to the Knicks or Bulls, Hawks or Cavs simply won't do
-Everyone else has said enough about Lebron in this thread already. I'll just add all the lakers needed to do was sign George and Cousins
-Raptors should win it all this year. I don't know why they lose to Detroit so much.

1. Denver is good for sure but no way they beat GSW.
2. Zion on the Hawks with Young and Collins would be very entertaining.
3. Don’t care
4. GS is the favorite and will be until they lose

 

[Reality Check]

He should’ve never left the jazz, sucks watching him now compared to 2 years ago. Man was he ever good against gsw in the playoffs

He is coming off a serious injury while trying to fit into a new team. Too son to judge him as everyone doesn't automatically bounce back...if it all

The media has been all over trae young tho. I think Ayton is the one who has been getting no attention

Both teams are trash. Young has been ballin' lately and has the star potential a town like Atlanta badly needs. I would have kept Doncic but I understand the appeal for Atlanta and they haven't made out too bad.

Speaking of ballin', Luke Kennard and my Pistons. God bless Stan Van Gundy for his honesty but he couldn't develop draft picks or just missed altogether.

 

[EpochLink]

Clippers aren’t gonna make the Finals but they are building something here.

For a team that was supposed to ‘tank’ near or at the trade deadline, they are playing really good basketball.

Doc Rivers best work since he won the chip in 08.

 

[darko]

Lol the Lakers are getting in.

What about now?

 

[Voight]

Watch him turn it on in playoffs.

He probably will so teams can be re-assured he's still the explosive player who was an absolute beast during the 2016 finals.

Clippers aren’t gonna make the Finals but they are building something here.

For a team that was supposed to ‘tank’ near or at the trade deadline, they are playing really good basketball.

Doc Rivers best work since he won the chip in 08.

Rivers beings tripped of his GM powers was the best decision Ballmer has made as owner.

 

[Gecklund]

Clippers aren’t gonna make the Finals but they are building something here.

For a team that was supposed to ‘tank’ near or at the trade deadline, they are playing really good basketball.

Doc Rivers best work since he won the chip in 08.

Yep agree. Not only as they playing well now they have a solid base for the future (obviously missing star power but they got a lot of good players). SGA, Robinson, Shamet, Trezz, Zubac.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

The fact the Kings couldn't snag 1-2 out of the 4 with the Clippers will ultimately be their downfall if they don't get in.

 

[EpochLink]

Yep agree. Not only as they playing well now they have a solid base for the future (obviously missing star power but they got a lot of good players). SGA, Robinson, Shamet, Trezz, Zubac.

Clippers this offseason have about 2 slots for some max contracts, they do have young players on the team plus a great head coach.

Gotta give Jerry West credit, he’s doing what he done in Golden State and applying it here.

 

[Duke33]

What about now?

Look at the bright side for LA. Missing the playoffs will give Lonzo more time to record more albums, or for Lebron to stay up late or work on his movies and TV shows.

 

[dahrougem2]

What about now?

I'll admit, I will be wrong about this one. I don't think anyone foresaw this coming after the game against the Boston Celtics.

 

[darko]

Harden turning it on in the 4th.

 

[darko]

Celtics destroying the Warriors. Up by 30.

 

[darko]

Boogie is a punk.

 

[Morozov]

Big statement from Boston.

Was nice to see Hayward have that big game.

 

[Duke33]

Harden turning it on in the 4th.

Not a shabby end to the road trip. Convincing wins in Boston and Toronto. Sixers coming to town Friday. Tried to get tix through the lottery at work but no dice. I won the ones for the Suns game next Friday lol. Oh well, cheaper.

 

[Stylizer1]

Big statement from Boston.

Was nice to see Hayward have that big game.

Not really. Boston had something to prove not GS.

 

[justafan22]

Celtics could win the east or lose in round 1. Neither would shock me.

 

[Hadoop]

Speaking of ballin', Luke Kennard and my Pistons. God bless Stan Van Gundy for his honesty but he couldn't develop draft picks or just missed altogether.

I'm not the only Pistons fan on here that lives in Toronto? Daaamn!

 

[Reality Check]

I'm not the only Pistons fan on here that lives in Toronto? Daaamn!

Sorry but that's not the case

Just wanted to reassure those sensitive Raptors fans over Casey's comments and the Pistons current state.

 

[darko]

Jimmy Butler's headband makes him look like a Ninja Turtle.

 

[Hadoop]

So my Pistons have won 10 of 12 and are the hottest team in the league over the last month. Maybe we'll even make the playoffs!