2020-21 Around the NBA Thread

[WhyAlwaysMe]

It will be fascinating to see how the Clippers attack DA, and vice versa.

Our best starting line-up against Morris at the 5 may well be

Paul/Payne (if Paul out)
Book
Mikal
Jae
Torrey

 

[jruss702]

The Clippers were impressive as hell in this game. And, excellent on the road in these playoffs. If we get them, and we probably will, I think the home court doesn't mean all that much.

Good thing we were the best road team in the league this year


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[elindholm]

It will be fascinating to see how the Clippers attack DA, and vice versa.

Our best starting line-up against Morris at the 5 may well be

Paul/Payne (if Paul out)
Book
Mikal
Jae
Torrey

So you're going to let the Clippers dictate whether Ayton is on the floor? Okay, junior.

 

[WhyAlwaysMe]

So you're going to let the Clippers dictate whether Ayton is on the floor? Okay, junior.

Gobert actively hurt the Jazz tonight. Styles make fights, pops.

 

[elindholm]

Gobert actively hurt the Jazz tonight. Styles make fights, pops.

You must be smoking some more of those advanced stats you're so ambivalent about. Gobert wasn't the problem.

 

[Rivercard]

The Clippers were impressive as hell in this game. And, excellent on the road in these playoffs. If we get them, and we probably will, I think the home court doesn't mean all that much.

All things considered, this was probably the most satisfying win in Clippers franchise history so far, which is both exciting and sad. They seem to have figured out how to handle the Jazz, but we'll see if they have enough to get one of the last two games without Leonard.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Superbone]

Mitchell’s ankle is hanging on by a string. The Clippers w/o Kawhi vs Utah with a hobbled Mitchell/Conley might be a toss up.

I’ll take the Clippers without Leonard and home court advantage, thank you very much.

 

[95pro]

I'm thinking as i watch the jazz/clippers, eh mikal would have score on that, eh crowder would have defended him better, booker would have finished on that.

I think we are deep enough that we make either of them pay. Jazz are making Morris look like an all star. Reggie is the x-factor since becoming a starter and Kahwi going down. Jazz just do not have the people to attach the paint and finish.

I'm not worried about either IF cp3 comes back for game 1.

 

[Mainstreet]

It's surprising to see the Jazz lose at home last night against the Clippers. This series might be over on Friday unless Mike Conley plays. Of course I'd like the series to go seven games to hopefully get Chris Paul back for the opener but I'm thinking the Clippers might be inside the Jazz' head.

 

[dscher]

It's surprising to see the Jazz lose at home last night against the Clippers. This series might be over on Friday unless Mike Conley plays. Of course I'd like the series to go seven games to hopefully get Chris Paul back for the opener but I'm thinking the Clippers might be inside the Jazz' head.

I think bringing back Conley could potentially be disruptive. Potentially. Also, if Marcus Morris keeps playing out of his mind then it's over already IMO.

 

[Mainstreet]

I think bringing back Conley could potentially be disruptive. Potentially. Also, if Marcus Morris keeps playing out of his mind then it's over already IMO.

I don't think it can get much worse.

Bringing back Mike Conley might be the Jazz best chance because they are sorely lacking a point guard, his scoring and someone that can get the ball to Gobert. Also it might give them a mental boost.

Markieff Morris' scoring the last two games might be the product of bad defense.

 

[dscher]

Markieff Morris' scoring the last two games might be the product of bad defense

Markieff wishes he was playing as well as his brother.. . But yes...that's a factor. Nonetheless, he is still shooting the ball with it going in at a high clip. Him and Reggie Jackson are just in the zone right now IMO.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

My thoughts on last nights game:

#1 Ben Simmons has no business being an All NBA player. They started intentionally fouling him at the 5 minute mark and he went on to shoot 4 of 14 free throws. He can't be in a game in the 4th quarter.

If I was Philadelphia I am dumping him for someone who can shoot.

#2. I would love to beat both Morris brothers in the same playoff run.

 

[Mainstreet]

Markieff wishes he was playing as well as his brother.. . But yes...that's a factor. Nonetheless, he is still shooting the ball with it going in at a high clip. Him and Reggie Jackson are just in the zone right now IMO.

I worry more about Reggie Jackson. He is cold blood when it comes to hitting big shots and he flies mostly under the radar.

 

[Ronin]

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[dscher]

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This sucks....but it also doesn't.

 

[Cheesebeef]

My thoughts on last nights game:

#1 Ben Simmons has no business being an All NBA player. They started intentionally fouling him at the 5 minute mark and he went on to shoot 4 of 14 free throws. He can't be in a game in the 4th quarter.

If I was Philadelphia I am dumping him for someone who can shoot.

#2. I would love to beat both Morris brothers in the same playoff run.

i wonder if there could be a Philly-Portland deal in the works. McCollum for Simmons? Portland gets a DESPERATELY needed perimeter defender and playmaker while Philly gets the scoring guard they desperately need.

 

[Finito]

My thoughts on last nights game:

#1 Ben Simmons has no business being an All NBA player. They started intentionally fouling him at the 5 minute mark and he went on to shoot 4 of 14 free throws. He can't be in a game in the 4th quarter.

If I was Philadelphia I am dumping him for someone who can shoot.

#2. I would love to beat both Morris brothers in the same playoff run.

what’s Simmons value now? I mean he’s just a flat out zero on the offensive end.

he’s a good defender but he’s not a 3&D guy. I mean he won’t even take wide open shots and his free throw shooting is horrible there playing hack-a-Ben out there.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

what’s Simmons value now? I mean he’s just a flat out zero on the offensive end.

he’s a good defender but he’s not a 3&D guy. I mean he won’t even take wide open shots and his free throw shooting is horrible there playing hack-a-Ben out there.

According to the East Coast Media it's quite high

 

[Chaplin]

Rick Carlisle just quit as coach of the Mavs.

Doncic explosion in 3... 2... 1...

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[Ronin]

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[Ronin]

“You’re not firing me, I quit!”

 

[GatorAZ]

Luka might be a diva. You don’t walk away from a superstar if you’re Carlisle (unless he’s lying about it being his decision.)

 

[Ronin]

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