NBA season 2019/20
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Mmm, I hear that a lot, but I'm not sure. Go back to the GSW win over Cleveland where Iggy got MVP, and watch the hands on LeBron from Iggy and Draymond. Sure the handcheck rule might have changed, but there is still plenty of reaching and holding allowed in the playoffs.
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@voodoo said in NBA season 2019/20:
Mmm, I hear that a lot, but I'm not sure. Go back to the GSW win over Cleveland where Iggy got MVP, and watch the hands on LeBron from Iggy and Draymond. Sure the handcheck rule might have changed, but there is still plenty of reaching and holding allowed in the playoffs.
Yep. Playoff NBA is like a different game. A couple of years ago some diehard did an analysis of the difference in officiating around ‘physicality’ defence and it shows a far more leniency to hand and body checking.
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Who you got for the 3pt shootout? Here’s the list.
Duncan Robinson has the effortless shot that is Klay-like. Buddy shoots with minimal elevation/jump and that’s good for a comp like this.
If it was for distance, Dame and Trey would be the hands down final.
The bright lights and hype surrounding the contest can definitely get to some as well.
I’ll be cheering for Buddy.
Damian Lillard
Buddy Hield
Trae Young
Joe Harris
Duncan Robinson
Zach LaVine
Devonte' Graham
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Lots of trades today. The curious one is GSW trading Russell to Minny in exchange for Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins has not realised his potential, GS must think they can help get him there.
Marcus Morris and Isiah Thomas traded to the Clippers
Andrew Iguodala traded to the Heat
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I've heard whispers that Adams is not a long term NBA player. His body is starting to pack up and it's not just the injuries they are reporting. Hopefully not true.
Clippers and Heat are now as deep as teams can get. I can not remember the last time the top half of the East was as strong as it is now.
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Given the new format of the game, I actually like the Greek Freak’s team.
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@ACT-Crusader on that. I hate the new format but I agree. They’ll shoot the lights out and the final 1/4 will be over in 5 minutes.
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@raznomore said in NBA season 2019/20:
@ACT-Crusader on that. I hate the new format but I agree. They’ll shoot the lights out and the final 1/4 will be over in 5 minutes.
Every quarter counts! I like that. And seeing the kids faces when they found out that they are the charity being supported by the two teams will be motivation enough.
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@ACT-Crusader the charity thing is, of course, all good but let's not pretend like they couldn't just donate the money anyway.
I'd be good with no free throws though.
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As we finally approach the point of the season where teams start to build in to their runs, there are a few surprises on the table
The top of the East are flying. Bucks have 45 wins, and went 9-1 in their last 10. The Raptors have quietly strung together 14 wins in a row, the Celtics have gone 9-1 in their last 10... but the East also have 2 teams in the playoff spots with losing records
In the West the Lakers continue to lead. Denver have quietly got themselves to 39 wins. The Clippers are 3rd. then it's a log jam 4th to 7th. Looks like you'll need to be >.500 to make playoffs.
You can stick a fork in the Spurs in 10th and down, they are done for the year. The Blazers need Lillard to continue his tear to make up ground.
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@canefan said in NBA season 2019/20:
@Dice men against boys. A few of the ESPN pundits suggested a USA vs International team, I reckon it would be good fun
Love that idea. Straight off the bat you have Giannis, Embiid, Doncic, Towns, Wiggins, Simmons, Siakam, Horford, Gobert, Porzingis, Jokic available for the international team. Helluva stacked front court.
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@shark said in NBA season 2019/20:
@canefan said in NBA season 2019/20:
@Dice men against boys. A few of the ESPN pundits suggested a USA vs International team, I reckon it would be good fun
Love that idea. Straight off the bat you have Giannis, Embiid, Doncic, Towns, Wiggins, Simmons, Siakam, Horford, Gobert, Porzingis, Jokic available for the international team. Helluva stacked front court.
Kyrie Irving was born in Australia and apparently has dual citizenship, so he locks down PG. Dragic too
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safest bet in the NBA at the moment of for Spurs to be up at halftime, and lose.
