True, I just don’t see that happening if they are healthy.JeremyG wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 10:00 pmEven if LA finishes at 7 that doesn’t mean they’ll stay at 7. They could easily lose to Golden State and fall to the 8th seed, or even miss the playoffs entirely.Split T wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 9:57 pmJazz won...Lakers lost to Portland and dropped to 7th and gave the tiebreaker to Portland. I think Lakers are pretty locked in to the play-in now. I think we’re playing them round 1 unless we can catch Utah...of course maybe I’m getting too far ahead...Portland still has to play Utah, Denver, and us.
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I don't like using divisions for playoff seeding. Divisions to me seem arbitrary, and there is too much risk of a weak division sending 1-2 teams into the playoffs with undeservedly high seeds. I hated the old system of 10-20 years ago where division leaders automatically got the 1-3 seeds, so you'd have some random team like the Nuggets at #3 despite having the 7th best record or something like that.Indy wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 4:06 pmI really wish they would add some divisions games to the schedule and lessen the other divisions. Then you give each division lead the top seeds (based on record), then the #2s in each are in, then a play in for the remaining 4 teams with the next best records. It would be a nice balance to allow the divisions leaders to get a spot, and allow the teams with good records but in great/competitive divisions a chance to prove themselves in the play-in.
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PSA
The numbers in NBA.com box scores are links to specific video compilations and shot charts.
For instance, if you go to the box score from last night and click on Payne's 2 steals, you go to a page with a short video showing both steals. Want to critique Booker's 3pt shot? Click the 4 and watch all 4 of his attempts, with a handy shot chart on the side.
Most of you probably already knew this, but my dumb ass just figured it out.
The numbers in NBA.com box scores are links to specific video compilations and shot charts.
For instance, if you go to the box score from last night and click on Payne's 2 steals, you go to a page with a short video showing both steals. Want to critique Booker's 3pt shot? Click the 4 and watch all 4 of his attempts, with a handy shot chart on the side.
Most of you probably already knew this, but my dumb ass just figured it out.
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Yeah, he was terrible at UNC, but I really liked what I saw from him at the Nike Hoop Summit.
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O_Gardino wrote: ↑Thu May 06, 2021 8:25 amExactly. Right now, the #12 is Sacramento, and they could definitely beat Memphis or Portland in an elimination game. If the Lakers aren't healthy, the Kings could take them, too. Now none of these teams have a reason to coast, and in the rare times when there is an upset, it will be very exciting for us fans.Aztec Sunsfan wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 1:17 pmIt’s not designed to knock out the 7-8 seeds, but to give more teams a reason to keep playing hard: Most likely #6 needs to keep running just to stay away from it, #7 to catch #6, avoid the play-in and get some rest, #8 and #9 always been there, but #10 and lower (likely all the way to #12) get a chance for a ticket out of non-playoffs failure. If records are close, you can even drag #5 to the fight or make it a run out of the play-in between 6-8.
That and some rest to the top seeds, makes it worthy to me.
You guys are nailing it. This is something the NBA is getting right. Look at what we we are seeing from Washington. Today they face off against Indiana. That game actually has intriguing implications.
LeBron is the King of bad takes. I don't agree with those that assert that he should "shut up and dribble," but, on the other hand, he certainly doesn't have immunity when he says something dumb. And he says a lot of dumb things.
Luka was being a baby about it too.
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Why are Embiid and Jokic eligible to be counted as PF?!
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Agreed. It's one of the few things the NBA does better than the NFL. I hate the 7-9 team who wins their garbage division getting into the playoffs over a 10-6 team.Mori Chu wrote: ↑Sat May 08, 2021 8:31 amI don't like using divisions for playoff seeding. Divisions to me seem arbitrary, and there is too much risk of a weak division sending 1-2 teams into the playoffs with undeservedly high seeds. I hated the old system of 10-20 years ago where division leaders automatically got the 1-3 seeds, so you'd have some random team like the Nuggets at #3 despite having the 7th best record or something like that.Indy wrote: ↑Fri May 07, 2021 4:06 pmI really wish they would add some divisions games to the schedule and lessen the other divisions. Then you give each division lead the top seeds (based on record), then the #2s in each are in, then a play in for the remaining 4 teams with the next best records. It would be a nice balance to allow the divisions leaders to get a spot, and allow the teams with good records but in great/competitive divisions a chance to prove themselves in the play-in.
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I say it all the time, I don't watch as much college ball as some of you guys but I really liked yung fella build n athleticism. Only saw highlights so obviously he looked good. Then I watched some early games when he was still coming off the bench behind Beasley and he seemed like a talent who would be a volume scorer but not using his athleticism on D or even caring for facilitating
We played them in PHX and he was kinda going off a bit but again wasn't looking to pass in the slightest. Recently I've seen he been putting up some monster lines with steals and dimes included but haven't actually peeped a game. After all they are still racking up the Ls but he definitely has the tools to be a problem if he puts in the work.
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Not sarcasm. Just wonder if this is what he signed up for with Kyrie and KD missing games the way they are, then the Harden deal and then him missing games. Can't be easy with so much uncertainty night it and night out, especially with how things are anyway.
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"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
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"Too little, too late, too unbothered."
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"Be Legendary."
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Wow some next level trolling here by Bam
This was one of the best plays of the Bubble tho, legit for real
This was one of the best plays of the Bubble tho, legit for real
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Block still reminds me of Amare’s block on Duncan back in 04-05 WCF
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Yep, very similar.
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Can somebody explain the rules to me? How is that not goaltending and/or defensive basket interference?
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I believe Tatum/Boston tried to argue that. I think the key is that the ball is still in Tatum’s hand when Bam blocks it...is it a shot if you haven’t released the ball yet?
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Tatum is still in contact with the ball when Adebayo initiates the block.
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Exactly. If you call that defensive goaltending, then essentially every dunk is offensive goaltending.Flagrant Fowl wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 1:43 pmTatum is still in contact with the ball when Adebayo initiates the block.
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