NBA Regular Season & Playoffs 2018-19 Thread

rebelyell99

watching raptors celtics and sky jus stopped showing most of the second quarter ,showed plays of the month instead, poor enough coverage from sky the bare minimum really.

qwabercd

rebelyell99 wrote: »

watching raptors celtics and sky jus stopped showing most of the second quarter ,showed plays of the month instead, poor enough coverage from sky the bare minimum really.

Ended up being a gooden too.. Celtics get the win in OT, Kyrie with 43.

2smiggy

rebelyell99 wrote: »

watching raptors celtics and sky jus stopped showing most of the second quarter ,showed plays of the month instead, poor enough coverage from sky the bare minimum really.

I was thinking the timeout was taking a long time, looked at the score on my phone and the scores were nearly back even.

I know they don't want to show US ads etc, but surely only I person has to stay awake to swap back.

Osmosis Jones

Sky have been awful, there have been some nights where they just show a game from the night before instead of a live one too.

Never really took that much notice of Danny Green, i knew he was down there in San Antonio and solid but never watched him that much but my word have i been impressed since he came to Toronto, his defence was, by reputation is strong point, his 3 is great but just his all round play is just fantastic - a complete player.

And just saw this tweet:


https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1063972383512543233

Also, Ibaka is turning back the years this season, money from 3 and hitting them mid-rangers along with some hooks. Maybe his age is actually his age and he has just dipped the last few years:o

bot43

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Sky have been awful, there have been some nights where they just show a game from the night before instead of a live one too.

I believe they didn’t even show the OT also.

Re the live games bt did this as well very frequently. Most frustratingly during the play offs. They once showed a Cavs game 3 times. Once live, the other 2 at the same time as other live games. Half assed doesn’t describe it. Thank god for other means.

Watched both Celtics Raps and my beloved Wizards v Nets. Like night and day quality wise. Almost like different sports such was the chasm in quality.

Osmosis Jones

Kemba put up 60 in a loss to Philly last night, the rest of his team had 59. Surely he has to leave Charlotte.

Pyjamarama

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Kemba put up 60 in a loss to Philly last night, the rest of his team had 59. Surely he has to leave Charlotte.

Wouldn't shock me if he was playing in Philly next year. They'll have the cap space for him and he'd be a perfect fit there.

I stayed up to watch that game last night and it was an unreal game. Philly are a maddening team to watch though. One minute they look like a team that can contend with every non Warriors team and the next they look like the Hawks. The one thing they'll draw some comfort from is that they've shot out to a big lead with their starting five two games in a row. That bodes well for them I think.

Also sometimes i forget how amazing Butler is... that final sequence. There's what 3-4 other guys in the league who could dot that?

Pyjamarama

Also are we a little worried about Boston? They were shocking last night... just watching it now and they're just not remotely as cohesive as you'd expect them to be at this stage of the season. Tatum is taking awful shots too frequently and when the offense isn't running through Kyries hands its just so stagnant.

ButtersSuki

Deleted User wrote: »

Never really took that much notice of Danny Green, i knew he was down there in San Antonio and solid but never watched him that much but my word have i been impressed since he came to Toronto, his defence was, by reputation is strong point, his 3 is great but just his all round play is just fantastic - a complete player.

And just saw this tweet:


https://twitter.com/ekoreen/status/1063972383512543233

He was a contender for Finals MVP one year he was so hot from 3 in the early part of the series, then receded in the last couple of games. He has also ben injured a lot. Spurs didn't want to part with him by all accounts in the trade. As a role player/fringe starter he's ideal in the modern NBA.

ButtersSuki

Pyjamarama wrote: »

Also are we a little worried about Boston? They were shocking last night... just watching it now and they're just not remotely as cohesive as you'd expect them to be at this stage of the season. Tatum is taking awful shots too frequently and when the offense isn't running through Kyries hands its just so stagnant.

Yes worried as a Boston fan, but still have faith they'll sort it out OR make a blockbuster trade.

I've listened to a few people on pods comment about the lack of players understanding their role and position on the roster here and I tend to agree with that. Whilst it was aimed more at the guys in the 4 - 8 (and beyond) roles, Tatum is playing at times at the moment like he thinks he's the best player in the Conference. He's made an awful lot of poor decisions. Kyrie was fantastic v the Raptors, but he's been very poor at times too. Hayward looks like he's lacking confidence and mobility - not blaming him given the injury but I listened to the Woj pod (from memory) that detailed his physical rehab and in theory he's fine on that front so you'd have to think it's mental. And again, you have to think given time that'll come right.

But right now, I'd go so far as to say no-one is untouchable if the AD trade is on the cards. And I do think with Clutch involved they will have to go the trade route rather than wait for Free Agency, as if we et to that point I can only see him going to LA.

ButtersSuki

Pyjamarama wrote: »

Wouldn't shock me if he was playing in Philly next year. They'll have the cap space for him and he'd be a perfect fit there.

I stayed up to watch that game last night and it was an unreal game. Philly are a maddening team to watch though. One minute they look like a team that can contend with every non Warriors team and the next they look like the Hawks. The one thing they'll draw some comfort from is that they've shot out to a big lead with their starting five two games in a row. That bodes well for them I think.

Also sometimes i forget how amazing Butler is... that final sequence. There's what 3-4 other guys in the league who could dot that?

Don't see the fit wityh Kemba in Philly. They don't need another ball dominant PG. Look at how Butler's arrival has affected Simmons, and Butler's not a PG!

Philly will need a lot of games to figure things out and lots of rumours of other trades and acquisitions coming as they need shooting and D in the 2,3 and 4 positions. JJ can't do it all on his own.......

Osmosis Jones

Warriors lose again, 2-5 in their last 7 games, Portland now top of the west.

Carcharodon

Ok.... just landed back in US after a week away with no phone. What the hell is going on with the Warriors, looks like I’ve a lot to catch up on.
Going to Portland game Friday though, should be good

ButtersSuki

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Warriors lose again, 2-5 in their last 7 games, Portland now top of the west.

Curry’s injury has been a huge problem for them; throw in Draymond’s suspension and the subsequent fallout and you have a recipe for 2-5.

Curry’s absense is the bigger issue though. He may not be as respected by some as KD, but he is the single most important player on and to that team. Without him they look average at times. Hard to believe that less than 2 weeks ago people were talking about going after 73 again.

ButtersSuki

The Heat's court and uniforms looked really cool last night in full Miami Vice colour scheme. They should have that as their default home colourscheme from now on.

Carcharodon

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Curry’s injury has been a huge problem for them; throw in Draymond’s suspension and the subsequent fallout and you have a recipe for 2-5.

Curry’s absense is the bigger issue though. He may not be as respected by some as KD, but he is the single most important player on and to that team. Without him they look average at times. Hard to believe that less than 2 weeks ago people were talking about going after 73 again.

Curry is the heart and soul of the Warriors, they just aren’t the Warriors without him
Watched a few clips and read a few articles, very easy to make Draymond the bad guy as he came come across as too much but he is just really passionate and honest.
I think the whole Durant resigning, is the big issue here, you have a bunch of guys that that have bought into this kind of, let’s build a dynasty, let’s not let money and contracts get in the way.
Now you have KD basically putting a shadow all over that and it probably is causing a bit of annoyance with players
I have zero problem with KD going somewhere else, it’s his choice and the Warriors knew what they were getting into here, I just wouldn’t be so desperate to resign him, I put Curry and Thompson as untouchable, Green is that drive and fire a team needs, KD is obviously spectacular but I feel like he already has his mind made up so just let him go

ButtersSuki

Wizards ready to blow it up by putting entire roster on the line apparently as per Woj and other sources. Great in theory.....but....who'll trade for Wall and that contract? Likewise who'd trade for an overpaid Porter? Who in their right mind would want Howard or Rivers? Only Bradley Beal (and to a much lesser degree Kelly Oubre) could bring anything back of value.

It's such a mess. They're lucky they're in the East. They have to do something though as the chemistry on that team is toxic.

Osmosis Jones

I could see the Pistons taking a shot on Wall if they can get a pick-heavy package together. They've already got an ageing star on a huge contract, so why not double down and really go for it instead of hovering around the 8th seed for the next few years with Blake.

Also Porter is overpaid but not horribly so imo, could push a team from really good to great. I wouldn't say no to him at Portland.

Osmosis Jones

The plot thickens

At the direction of his attorney, Raymond Brothers, @MarkelleF is scheduled to see a shoulder specialist early next week. Per Brothers, Fultz will not participate in team practices or games until after the the specialist has had a chance to evaluate him.

https://twitter.com/davidaldridgedc/status/1064911927233716224

K.O.Kiki

We getting full JOJO

Osmosis Jones

Embiid with a near-MVP season being completely overshadowed by the Fultz situation. Latest news is he wants out of Philly :pac:

K.O.Kiki

Osmosis Jones wrote: »

Embiid with a near-MVP season being completely overshadowed by the Fultz situation. Latest news is he wants out of Philly :pac:

Depends on who's reporting.

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1065397330608877568

rebelyell99

lots of nba games today and sky decide to show a gem with the nets and timberwolves. How come they never show double headers ? there coverage has been fairly underhelming so far.

Carcharodon

On my way to Warriors v Portland now, was on my list for a must see game this year. A lot more interesting now since Warriors have hit a slump and a little bit of drama, love watching Lillard playing, Oakland native also so he gets a lot of love at Oracle.

Carcharodon

Warriors beat Kings in a really good game, Kings look really really good for the future, I really hope they don’t mess it up, they have a lot of talent on that team

K.O.Kiki

Slightly off-topic, but it seems like Dwight Howard had been messing around with transvestite prostitutes & threatening one of them with physical harm.

https://twitter.com/masinelije/status/1066522890865131520?s=21

*edit* OR NOT
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/a08yzo/reminder_the_women_is_exposing_dwight_howard_did/

ButtersSuki

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Slightly off-topic, but it seems like Dwight Howard had been messing around with transvestite prostitutes & threatening one of them with physical harm.

https://twitter.com/masinelije/status/1066522890865131520?s=21

*edit* OR NOT
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/a08yzo/reminder_the_women_is_exposing_dwight_howard_did/

Not opening the reddit page, but just when I didn’t think there was a way Howard could be more of joke then he already is. I was wrong.

Carcharodon

K.O.Kiki wrote: »

Slightly off-topic, but it seems like Dwight Howard had been messing around with transvestite prostitutes & threatening one of them with physical harm.

https://twitter.com/masinelije/status/1066522890865131520?s=21

*edit* OR NOT
https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/a08yzo/reminder_the_women_is_exposing_dwight_howard_did/

Yea, I don’t believe 99% of what I read these days but it’s funny
At least he can’t get pregnant I suppose, with the track record he has 😂