AROUND THE NBA THREAD. OCT 2021 edition

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    I was told he won teams games in the 4th quarter because of his offense.
     
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    Well, to be fair, this shot only would have tied it.
     
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    Sheesh, the Cavs held the Clippers to 79 points.
     
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    their starting front line is 6'11, 6'11, 6'10...and their starting back court is really fast
     
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    He's an average offensive player and horrible defensively.
     
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    Lakers suck. LeBron was injured in game 3.

    Why do people think their West favorites?

    The west is freaking strong with teams like the Grizz and Kings fighting for a playin spot. Lakers might miss the playoffs.
     
    SharpesTriumph, Oct 27, 2021
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    Ja almost had a quadruple double against us tonight.
     
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    Lakers are about 7th or 8th in the West.
     
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    Melo’s air ball
    ‘Twas a thing of beauty.
     
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    It sure was nice of Melo to help the Thunder win a game.
     
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    Kings and Wolves are for real and will be in the playoff fight.
     
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    I just want to say LOL Lakers and LOL @THE HCP !
     
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    [​IMG]These are very substantial differences; the way the way they set it up really underplays it.
     
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    The battle for the last playin spot will be fierce!

    I'd say Thunder Rockets Pelicans Spurs are likely to miss out.

    So one of the Kings, Wolves, Grizzlies, and ?Lakers? will miss out.

    Many will laugh at the idea the Lakers could miss out, but LeBron couldn't stay healthy past 2 games, Westbrook is a horrible fit, and the rest of their players outside AD have major flaws on one side of the ball. I still think they are likely to make the playin game, but if they get more significant LeBron or Davis injuries all the sudden they will find themselves in a fight for that playin spot.

    Its so ridiculous how many had them as favorites in the west.
     
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  18. julius

    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    thats a poor example of the 'unwritten rule' being enforced. The Thunder were up by 5, and while nearly impossible, the Lakers still had a shot. So while yes, the guy should've just kept the ball after he stole it, it's not like they were up by 30 and kept scoring.

    Maybe he'll "rock the baby" in the next game, and soothe his fragile ego.
     
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    I'm enjoying the Lakers' struggles as much as anyone but this is premature. Both LeBron and Westbrook always go through bad patches, but both have a history of hitting their stride in the last third of the season. To my mind, the real key is Davis. He was bad last year (for him) - can he stay healthy?
     
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