NBA Thread

[Krylian]

The NBA is turning into one big All-Star game. All offense, zero tough defence.

[burlingtonbandit]

The NBA is turning into one big All-Star game. All offense, zero tough defence.

 

Boston says otherwise. It's really teams now understand how valuable the 3 point shot is so the point totals are increasing.

[Abomination]

Boston says otherwise. It's really teams now understand how valuable the 3 point shot is so the point totals are increasing.

 

I think it's more that teams aren't using up all the shot clock every possession, which also prevents the defense from setting up as easily. Teams are looking to make things happen early.

[Orgfiller]

Loving the energy early in this game from both teams. Demar with a couple of 3s already, and that Lowry-Derozan alley-oop connection in the first quarter is practically a guarantee at this point.

[Orgfiller]

Really not a fan that every time an elbow accidentally flies or someone gets slapped in the face that the referees go and review for a flagrant. You can usually tell after the first replay if anything, no need to stretch it out this much.

[Abomination]

Really not a fan that every time an elbow accidentally flies or someone gets slapped in the face that the referees go and review for a flagrant. You can usually tell after the first replay if anything, no need to stretch it out this much.

 

Yeah, unless it's in the last 2 minutes of the game or something, just go with the call on the floor. If more is warranted, the league can hand out a fine or something after the game.

[burlingtonbandit]

JV really needs to get traded/benched. Just isn't good.

[Orgfiller]

All of a sudden the Knicks are running the Raps right out of the building. I'm not sure wtf happened but it's been an embarrassing quarter.

[burlingtonbandit]

This has to be one the worst Quarters in franchise history. Everyone just looks terrible.

[Orgfiller]

28-0 run, holy f***.

[burlingtonbandit]

28-0 run lol. I mean the Knicks have played amazing but christ.

[Abomination]

Can we just wave the white flag?

[burlingtonbandit]

Crowd is in the Raps head.

[Orgfiller]

Just one of those quarters where literally everything went wrong. Couldn't make a shot, the Knicks didn't miss, every single loose ball went their way. Oh well, good to get it out of the way.

[burlingtonbandit]

I must say MSG crowd is back to being the best in the NBA. What an atmosphere.

[burlingtonbandit]

Wow!

[Orgfiller]

It's like in the 3rd quarter the Knicks were the Monstars and they had stolen all the talent away from the Raps. Seems like they got it back now!

[o2cui2i]

what a strange game this has been

[Orgfiller]

I understand the second unit got us back into the game, but there is zero reason for Fred VanVleet to be out there in a 6 point game in the 4th quarter. Pretty much single-handedly took us out of the game.

[burlingtonbandit]

Siakam needs to stop switching off Porzingis.

[burlingtonbandit]

I understand the second unit got us back into the game, but there is zero reason for Fred VanVleet to be out there in a 6 point game in the 4th quarter. Pretty much single-handedly took us out of the game.

 

what? He's been great defensively out there. Powell and OG haven't been good at all this game.

[Orgfiller]

what? He's been great defensively out there. Powell and OG haven't been good at all this game.

 

Powell was great offensively until the third came along, I don't think OG was a problem but he was a bit transparent at times. FVV is killing us on offense, he either dribbles for 3 hours and takes a bad shot and doesn't make it, and his being on the court is causing serious height mismatchs, Lowry is being forced to guard Hardaway Jr. and the latter is having his way.

[Orgfiller]

See like wtf was that? Just a useless offensive possession, he had multiple of those which killed us.

[Orgfiller]

Meh overall the team played well, just a super derpy third quarter. The Knicks deserved this one.

[burlingtonbandit]

Powell was great offensively until the third came along, I don't think OG was a problem but he was a bit transparent at times. FVV is killing us on offense, he either dribbles for 3 hours and takes a bad shot and doesn't make it, and his being on the court is causing serious height mismatchs, Lowry is being forced to guard Hardaway Jr. and the latter is having his way.

 

Well coming back from injury I don't think he was going to be put back in anyway. I know what you are saying about FVV as he's played questionable mins in the past but he was great tonight.

 

I think the JV-Ibaka starting frontcourt has to be split up. Its clear they're terrible together and the raps are just losing valuable points when they're on the floor together.

[Dr. Dinger]

I love that Lonzo Ball sucks.

[connorp]

I think Lonzo will be alright. Just not an elite PG.

what's most interesting is what LeBron thinks of the Lakers. I don't think they're good enough to make him want to jump ship. As a LeBron fan I'm personally hoping for a Philly signing. That would be sick squad next year

[jays_fever]

It's like in the 3rd quarter the Knicks were the Monstars and they had stolen all the talent away from the Raps. Seems like they got it back now!

 

It didnt look like it was due to lack of effort which is fine I suppose, every team goes through that.

[burlingtonbandit]

I think Lonzo will be alright. Just not an elite PG.

what's most interesting is what LeBron thinks of the Lakers. I don't think they're good enough to make him want to jump ship. As a LeBron fan I'm personally hoping for a Philly signing. That would be sick squad next year

 

That would be a great fit basketball wise but I can't see him wanting to move his family to Philly. I think Paul George would be a great fit there and make them legit contenders right away.

[John_Havok]

I shot like dog s*** at my pool league last night, but immediately felt better when I saw how s***** the Raps 3rd quarter was.