2018 Around the NBA - November

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  1. trailblazer18

    trailblazer18 Well-Known Member

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    Are they just not as good as everyone has made them out to be?
     
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    I think teams like Utah that relied on good defense to win are all having a hard time. Unfortunately theyve basically made being near an offensive player against the rules.
     
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    Kyrie has been ridiculous tonight.

    Been it's easy to see why Boston has struggled on offense so far this year. They never get to the rim or draw fouls and are taking the most midrangers in the league.

    Hard to live on that shot profile.
     
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    It is a good question. Yes they played well at times last year and yes Donavan is very good. But on paper, I did not understand how many had them in the conference finals.
    Where is the outside shooting coming from? I like Ingles but is he good enough to create his own shot?
     
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    Yea that is hella weird
     
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    Zach LaVine has that most improved award locked up...right? Lol
     
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    Ouch Minnesota should have just kept him. But of course atleast they tried to swing for the fences right?
     
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    I wonder if Harden or Westbrook might not make the All Star team if their teams struggle between now and February. LeBron, DeRozen, and Jokic will definitely make the team this year so that means three players from last year won’t make it. Then you have players like Murray, Conley, and Fox knocking on the door. Of course Cousins and Towns won’t make it so there’s that.
     
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    Yes
     
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    Russ might be out for a while after this

     
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    I want to live but I also want to die.
     
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    We're still talking about things that appeal to high profile NBA stars and their groupies, right?
     
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    Interesting. I wonder if they’ll play better without him.
     
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    No.
     
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    Sounds like someone might have a few preconceived notions about NBA players and the extensive amount of people that provide the logistics involved in making an event of that nature happen. You do realize that the Players are only a very small part of the process right? Do you really think "Groupies" would be included in the numbers if the event were held in New York? Los Angeles? Dallas?
     
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    They have started winning with him back in the line up. I think they lost their first two with him but since then a nice winning streak.
     
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    You are really asking this question? Westbrook and Harden could sit out the next two months and still make the team.
     
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    The logistics people aren't the ones hosting the lavish all-star weekend parties. I'm sure all those hikes are great for the local economy, though.
     
    handiman, Nov 6, 2018
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