NBA season 2018/19
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I blame Butler and Joel.
Philly had many opportunities with 2-3 minutes to play but Butler thought he’d dribble until the shot clock was low and go away from the post. Some dumb play.
Then on that defensive play, what was Joel doing? Simmons had Leonard covered and then Joel gets in the way. It was a tough shot and all but it gave Leonard just that little bit of space.
Let’s go Raptors.
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A raptor fan sent me this...
Good photo as well:
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Here’s the Aussie reaction
“Ref missed a foul on Siakam screen”
😀
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NBA draft lottery today, into Game 1 of Warriors vs Blazers.
Lottery is very important this year, with Zion being the prize for whoever comes up first. But more than that, there is only 4-5 top tier players in the pool (according to most pundits) so it will be crucial to get a high pick.
Cleveland, Phoenix and the Knicks all have a 14% chance of the top pick, with the Bulls on 12%, Atlanta at 10% and Washington at 9%. Anything outside of that would surprise (Pelicans, Memphis and Dallas at 6%, Minnesota 3%, Lakers 2%).
The Cavs seem to have been kissed on the dick by the Lottery gods, so I'm tipping they get the top pick.
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As for the Warriors/Blazers, this has all the hallmarks of a Warriors sweep IMO.
Portland are ravaged by injury, and I think the Denver series was their grand final. Lillard needs to produce something special, but he's looked very tired in the last few games he's played.
They might pinch a game or two, but I can't see this going the distance.
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Haha, that's great. The disappointed groans from fans and media when the Grizzlies and Pelicans jumped the Lakers and Knicks is awesome.
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Man imagine if the lakers got it. Would have been crazy.
So funny the knicks didn't get it. I feel for the fans its kind of like supporting the NZ Warriors. You think you finally get some pieces together (melo/Porzingas, Johnson/Foran/RTS/Luke) then nope.
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I like Zion on the Pelicans, and now the AD decision becomes even more fascinating.
I also like what the new draft odds delivered. Is this the death of tanking? What's the point of throwing a season away if you're only going to end up with the 6th pick?
Three of the top four teams in this draft were actively trying to make the play-offs for the vast bulk of the season.
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@barbarian said in NBA season 2018/19:
I like Zion on the Pelicans, and now the AD decision becomes even more fascinating.
I also like what the new draft odds delivered. Is this the death of tanking? What's the point of throwing a season away if you're only going to end up with the 6th pick?
Three of the top four teams in this draft were actively trying to make the play-offs for the vast bulk of the season.
David Griffin has a big carrot to dangle in front of AD now. Or they can use him to make a major improvement to the squad if he still wants to go. One thing is certain, my Lakers will find a way to fark up their pick
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@raznomore said in NBA season 2018/19:
Knicks - ahahaha suck it!
Lakers slightly less - ahahaha suck it!Lakers have actually improved their position. The Knicks were tanking and got what they deserved. If rumours are right they are going to get KD and KI next season anyway
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Knicks probably miss out on KD & KI and overpay for Jimmy Butler and Kemba Walker instead.