AROUND THE NBA THREAD. NOV 2021 edition

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  1. handiman

    handiman Well-Known Member

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    On the other hand ... that's a pretty elite list of players, so sucking enough to be in that company can't be that bad of a thing.
     
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    I was kind of thinking the same thing.
     
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    Yes...quite a few elite players.....who play offense and defense. One of these things is not like the other.
     
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    Yeah, well, that has nothing to do with what the list reflected.
     
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    So does the league really think the ball is affecting/effecting player's shots? I guess they did last time they changed balls to.
     
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    Watching the Dallas vs Miami game on TNT and their arena looks emptier than ours.
     
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    Suprised they addressed it. But then again I never thought they'd improve officiating like they have. What is a "take" foul anyway?
     
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    Those fouls that aren't clear path but they take the foul to stop the odd man break.
     
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    I'm watching Cade Cunningham right now and let's just say he's not screaming #1 pick.
     
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    scottie barnes and evan mobley are having best rookie season so far
     
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    So the Lakers are 5-3 and their big three put up 84 points last night.
    Not looking forward to Saturday. This might get embarrassing?
     
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    They beat arguably the worst team in the league by 2 points.

    The big 3 were a combined +1.
    AD -1
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    Seems a little dramatic to assume we will get “embarrassed”.
     
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    So we will win Saturday against the Lakers?
     
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    I think Cade is going to be fine.

    He's looked good defensively and I think the jumper will get there. The mechanics look a little looser to me than they were at OSU though so hopefully that improves. Not sure if the ankle is 100% either, which is as concern considering how long ago it was and his lengthy recoveries from past injuries.

    I am concerned how much he'll be able to get the rim though and his lack of foul drawing ability. If the jumper is only OK his offensive projection gets a little shaky.
     
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