2018 Around the NBA - October

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  1. Scalma

    Scalma Well-Known Member

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    Man the hype died fast with Smith. I remember there were Lillard comps a year ago.
     
    Scalma, Oct 17, 2018
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    I just dont think they look like they care on defense. They’ll win some games and maybe squeek into the playoffs.
     
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    they did look great, but with AD's and Jrue's injury history, a steady diet of 38-39 minute per night games each would seem unsustainable.
     
    lawai'a, Oct 17, 2018
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    I had him #2 on my board...

    It's weird though, I kinda hated watching him play at NC State but thought the combo of athleticism and skill level gave him a pretty high ceiling.

    Still really young though.
     
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    Denver looks better
     
    Rozay, Oct 17, 2018
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    They've given up 95 points on 96 possessions.

    The Clippers are pretty average on offense, but that's a good defensive performance.
     
    JDC, Oct 17, 2018
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    Yeah they pulled it out...guess malone knows what he's doing haha
     
    Driew, Oct 17, 2018
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    Rockets may not be good this year. They lost some key pieces and CP3 is starting to break down. They're going to regret that contract.
     
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    They'll still be very good because of Harden, but losing Mbah a Moute and Ariza and replacing them with Melo kills there defense. I've been saying this before today (when New Orleans dropped 130).

    Speaking of New Orleans, I love their frontcourt. Randle, Mirotic, and Davis give you 3 elite but different skillsets. They all bring different things to the table. I'm jealous.
     
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    The three of them had great stat lines tonight. #1 seed material??
     
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    Knicks' first basket of the season? Half court shot by a fan

    Knicks start 0/10, Fitzdale calls a time-out

    Random fan banks a half-court shot for $10,000

    LoL
     
    SlyPokerDog, Oct 17, 2018
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    No lol.
     
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    So Allonzo Trier... this year's undrafted top level rookie? Should've seen it coming, he was a killer at Arizona.
     
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    Never liked his game, but bad teams need guys who can score so he'll get an opportunity.
     
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    I mean, if he can score efficiently combined with his energy, he'd be a good spark plug off the bench. Won't do much else but neither does Jamal Crawford, Lou Williams, etc.
     
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    Before reading tonight’s posts, should I guess that somebody thinks that NOLA will win the west and Houston is going to suck? Is that a good guess?
     
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    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Or maybe Denver since they were down early aren’t as good as us?
     
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    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    Denver aren't as good as us for plenty of reasons
     
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    Man I wish we woulda got in on Julius Randle.
     
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    Melo Sucks.
     
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