NBA 2019-2020 season thread

[bopna]

Its a shame that the Suns will still likely miss the playoffs despite probably sweeping all their Bubble games.

[j804]

Who do the Celts want to win between Miami/Pacers from a playoff matchup seeding perspective? Are we locked into Philly more than likely? Who would we see in a second round?

[Ogaju]

Its a shame that the Suns will still likely miss the playoffs despite probably sweeping all their Bubble games.

why were they invited if they had no chance?

[gouki88]

Its a shame that the Suns will still likely miss the playoffs despite probably sweeping all their Bubble games.

why were they invited if they had no chance?

I think mathematically they had a chance - the gap from 8 to 13 in in the West is only 4 wins

[SparzWizard]

Who do the Celts want to win between Miami/Pacers from a playoff matchup seeding perspective? Are we locked into Philly more than likely? Who would we see in a second round?

I hope we get Philly- they're the best matchup for Boston than Indiana or Miami.

It's too bad they can't drop to the 7th or 8th seed, the top two teams in the East are gonna have a cakewalk first-round.

[SparzWizard]

Lol Kyle Kuzma doing his best Derek Fisher impression with the 0.4 game-winning shot against Denver

[gouki88]

Lol Kyle Kuzma doing his best Derek Fisher impression with the 0.4 game-winning shot against Denver

He’s one of the most deluded players in the league. Thinks that he’s a starter on most teams in the league. Can’t stand him, hope he crashes and burns

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Bol Bol belongs. Why did he fall in the draft? Wasn't there big-time health concerns?

I'm stunned by how much it looks like he belongs. Last night was the first game I saw him play. I expected a guy who reluctantly takes a few shots, gets a few dump-off dunks, and got a block or two on a backup guard who underestimated his length.

But what I saw was an extremely heady player who played with a ton of confidence. He was in the right position defensively, used his length well, shot the ball with confidence with a defender near him, and handled the ball with impressive dexterity. He looked like a pro.

What's most shocking is how well he moved. I did not remember him moving that well at Oregon. His lateral quickness is average-ish, but his end to end speed is really, really good and his first step is pretty impressive. I'm not saying "He's pretty fast for a 7'2'' guy." I'm saying he's pretty athletic with no qualifications about him being a big man. His strides and handle reminded me a little bit of Giannis or Durant -- please be clear I'm not saying he will be that good. But I see a little of that same kind of athleticism. He also shoots so confidently.

With his potential, Porter's ability to make shots, and Jamal Murray around Jokic, this team is for real.

[RMO]

Did the Nuggets seem like they were trying last night?  I only see the box score.  Were the starters playing late in the game?  Looks like Davis and Lebron played big minutes.

[DefenseWinsChamps]

Did the Nuggets seem like they were trying last night?  I only see the box score.  Were the starters playing late in the game?  Looks like Davis and Lebron played big minutes.

Jokic looked a bit distracted.

[RMO]

Did the Nuggets seem like they were trying last night?  I only see the box score.  Were the starters playing late in the game?  Looks like Davis and Lebron played big minutes.

Jokic looked a bit distracted.

Which is strange.  I don't think their seeding is set yet.

[gouki88]

Bol Bol belongs. Why did he fall in the draft? Wasn't there big-time health concerns?

I'm stunned by how much it looks like he belongs. Last night was the first game I saw him play. I expected a guy who reluctantly takes a few shots, gets a few dump-off dunks, and got a block or two on a backup guard who underestimated his length.

But what I saw was an extremely heady player who played with a ton of confidence. He was in the right position defensively, used his length well, shot the ball with confidence with a defender near him, and handled the ball with impressive dexterity. He looked like a pro.

What's most shocking is how well he moved. I did not remember him moving that well at Oregon. His lateral quickness is average-ish, but his end to end speed is really, really good and his first step is pretty impressive. I'm not saying "He's pretty fast for a 7'2'' guy." I'm saying he's pretty athletic with no qualifications about him being a big man. His strides and handle reminded me a little bit of Giannis or Durant -- please be clear I'm not saying he will be that good. But I see a little of that same kind of athleticism. He also shoots so confidently.

With his potential, Porter's ability to make shots, and Jamal Murray around Jokic, this team is for real.

Yeah, significant injury concerns. Had a nasty foot injury which made him slide. I still have no faith in rail thin big men (Porzingis is more solid than Bol, and is still incredibly injury-prone), but Bol has been solid

[RPGenerate]

If the Suns sweep the bubble and still don't make the playoffs, I feel like that's not fair lol.

[ozgod]

Who do the Celts want to win between Miami/Pacers from a playoff matchup seeding perspective? Are we locked into Philly more than likely? Who would we see in a second round?

I hope we get Philly- they're the best matchup for Boston than Indiana or Miami.

It's too bad they can't drop to the 7th or 8th seed, the top two teams in the East are gonna have a cakewalk first-round.

Pretty sure we've got Philly...they aren't beating Toronto and Houston without Embiid and Simmons and Indy aren't losing twice.

[footey]

Suns played .500 ball on the road for the season. That is impressive, even if a few of those are bubble games.  That team has a future. Would be sweet for them to slip into playoffs.  Is that still possible??