OFFICIAL AROUND THE NBA THREAD: December 2019

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  1. OneSport3

    OneSport3 The Knowledge Hoarder

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    That Pelicans loss isn’t looking too bad now. They’re going to beat the Nuggets in Denver tonight.
     
    OneSport3, Dec 25, 2019
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    Yep. Harden actually shot great but he only shot 1 FT and Westbrook threw up a bunch of bricks. That is how you beat Houston.
     
    KingSpeed, Dec 25, 2019
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    I remember back in the Gerald Wallace era, the Heatles had lost 3 or 4 in a row before we played them and I thought "there's no way we can win," but we did. I think we have as good a chance as anyone.
     
    KingSpeed, Dec 25, 2019
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    You do realize that just because something happens years ago in a basketball year doesnt mean that it has any influence on this current iteration right? Our team is worse, our defense is putrid, and our bench sucks.
     
    Strenuus, Dec 25, 2019
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    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    Not true. That team in 2012 was worse and didn't make the playoffs. And that Heat team was much better than this Lakers team. And our defense has been decent anchored by a DPOY candidate that is leading the NBA in blocks. The bench has been bad because of injuries to our starters but they're not as bad as you think. Skal Labissiere is becoming one of the better back up bigs in the league FWIW.

    As fans, we can LEARN from the past and know not to assume we'll lose to a team on a losing streak. After all, we just extended Minnesota's losing streak from 9 to 10 last week. Learning from the past is important in my opinion. You become a smarter fan.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Dec 25, 2019
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    Why did you switch to a new account?
     
    hoopsjock, Dec 25, 2019
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    KSF-ERIC Well-Known Member

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    I don't want to tell you that but all is well.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Dec 26, 2019
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    Who is that?
     
    AldoTrapani, Dec 26, 2019
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    Dougnsalem, Dec 26, 2019
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    Pelicans are a decent team when healthy (outside of Zion) and focused. That 12 game losing streak hurt but they're still only 5.5 games out of the playoffs with over 50 some games left.
     
    KSF-ERIC, Dec 26, 2019
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    LMAO, best answer!

    @KingSpeed

    Nevermind, I figured it out. You wanted to be able to block someone and it wasn't letting you on your old account.
     
    hoopsjock, Dec 26, 2019
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    Harden taking a play off.
     
    kjironman1, Dec 26, 2019
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    Ok, that cracked me up, at least he made it to half court.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Dec 26, 2019
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    That is down 3 late in the third quarter.
    I can't see taking plays off at that point? But of course i have never played that level.
     
    kjironman1, Dec 26, 2019
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    Seriously who am i to question Harden? But that one just seems bad on Christmas Day on National TV.
     
    kjironman1, Dec 26, 2019
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    Now that was funny.
     
    CupWizier, Dec 26, 2019
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    Maybe the Blazers can beat the Lakers
     
    DDolla, Dec 26, 2019
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    tlongII Legendary Poster

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    Even LeBron can’t stop Father Time.
     
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    Dougnsalem not barf

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    I thought it was rather humorous at the time, however; we had a few egg nogs during the day so I wasn't quite so sure later. And I was doing so good about not posting drunk......

    :bgrin:
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    Dougnsalem, Dec 26, 2019
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    I couldnt tell the difference. :)
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Dec 26, 2019
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