NBA Season 2021-22

[celticsclay]

As bad as the Lakers have been, it's kinda funny that they do seem to match up really well with the Warriors. Even the last time both teams played the Warriors barely won late. If the Lakers end up as the 7 seed and play Golden State 1st round I actually think that'll be a tough series for GSW

Lol that's actually a bit scary if they somehow right the ship as a 7th seed, draw GSW in the first-round. They might get Davis back in time too

Without Draymond the Warriors offense devolves into my-turn-your-turn with Thompson, Poole, Curry, and Wiggins. Obviously he is also a defensive MVP talent also.

Lakers won that game. Lebron was unbelievable, but I also felt like the Warriors didn't play well.

Yeah I'll admit (begrudgingly), that was a phenomenal effort by Lebron. I was kind of rooting for him in the 4th too lol, he was dynamite and was clutch.

Warriors also looked really iffy in the 2nd half. Klay's production and body language both looked sour yesterday, in fact he even left the court at the end without shaking anyone's hands or anything. Even before halftime he just walked into the locker room with a minute left after picking up his 3rd foul similar to how a kid reacts when a parent says no to something lol.

Their defense is becoming a concern. Their main issue is that if teams have quality bigs, they'll just get pounded. The Lakers actually have size which makes it harder for them.

On offense I agree too. Poole was fantastic last night but you definitely can't count on that happening every night. Honestly too, I thought at least half of Poole's shots were terrible decisions but they went in, but again on a consistent basis that won't work. Poole's barrage of 3s in the 1st half is the only main reason Golden State went ahead during the game.

When draymond went down i realized i underestimated his importance to their defense. If he is able to come back healthy, which seems to be getting murkier, I think they will go back to being dominate.

[Moranis]

I wonder if Wiseman is going to play.  He'd be an interesting option for them.  They need his size.  I know Kerr said he needs reps to temper expectations this year but they really do need him.

[Celtics2021]

The Nets are now in a 3-way tie for the 8-10 spots.  The Hornets host Brooklyn on Tuesday, while the Hawks play Detroit tomorrow.  The Nets could find themselves alone in 10th by Tuesday night.

[gouki88]

The Nets are now in a 3-way tie for the 8-10 spots.  The Hornets host Brooklyn on Tuesday, while the Hawks play Detroit tomorrow.  The Nets could find themselves alone in 10th by Tuesday night.

It really is brilliant to witness the two villain teams (LAL & Brooklyn) struggle so immensely.

[Who]

Klay Thompson update

Warriors W-L in the 19 games Klay has played is 10 wins 9 losses so basically a .500 team since his return over almost 20 games.

Their record without Klay was 33 wins and 12 losses - a 60 win pace.

Klay is giving 16.5ppg on 53.1% TS%. His assists and rebounds per minute are at career high levels. The rebounding increase likely due to playing more time at SF than in the past.

[SparzWizard]

Ouch, Suns lose in the NBA Finals rematch to the Bucks.

[Jiri Welsch]

Klay Thompson update

Warriors W-L in the 19 games Klay has played is 10 wins 9 losses so basically a .500 team since his return over almost 20 games.

Their record without Klay was 33 wins and 12 losses - a 60 win pace.

Klay is giving 16.5ppg on 53.1% TS%. His assists and rebounds per minute are at career high levels. The rebounding increase likely due to playing more time at SF than in the past.

Draymond has been absent in all of Klay's games. I think they're missing him more than anything Klay is doing.

[Who]

Klay Thompson update

Warriors W-L in the 19 games Klay has played is 10 wins 9 losses so basically a .500 team since his return over almost 20 games.

Their record without Klay was 33 wins and 12 losses - a 60 win pace.

Klay is giving 16.5ppg on 53.1% TS%. His assists and rebounds per minute are at career high levels. The rebounding increase likely due to playing more time at SF than in the past.

Draymond has been absent in all of Klay's games. I think they're missing him more than anything Klay is doing.

Ah okay. I had not realized Draymond was out that long.

[Phantom255x]

I just realized, if the Nets end up playing the Raptors in one of the play-in games... then Kyrie can't play in that game either because of Canada's rules, right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that is true then boy imagine if the Nets play them and lose with Kyrie unable to play due to his vaccine status.

I read a report somewhere that it was actually something Harden was ticked by because looking at the standings, it seems likely BKN will play Toronto at some point during the play-in tournament.

[gouki88]

Klay Thompson update

Warriors W-L in the 19 games Klay has played is 10 wins 9 losses so basically a .500 team since his return over almost 20 games.

Their record without Klay was 33 wins and 12 losses - a 60 win pace.

Klay is giving 16.5ppg on 53.1% TS%. His assists and rebounds per minute are at career high levels. The rebounding increase likely due to playing more time at SF than in the past.

Draymond has been absent in all of Klay's games. I think they're missing him more than anything Klay is doing.

Ah okay. I had not realized Draymond was out that long.

Yeah, Draymond is their 2nd most important player pretty comfortably now. Makes that offence run and quarterbacks the D

[Celtics2021]

I just realized, if the Nets end up playing the Raptors in one of the play-in games... then Kyrie can't play in that game either because of Canada's rules, right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that is true then boy imagine if the Nets play them and lose with Kyrie unable to play due to his vaccine status.

I read a report somewhere that it was actually something Harden was ticked by because looking at the standings, it seems likely BKN will play Toronto at some point during the play-in tournament.

Yes, I’ve been saying this for awhile when everyone keeps saying Brooklyn will be the 7th seed.  They’ll be the 8th seed at best, and have a real chance to not make it through the play-in games.

[liam]

CAVS VS RAPS!

[liam]

Cavs look like an 80s team all long and thin running up and down the floor.

[Moranis]

I just realized, if the Nets end up playing the Raptors in one of the play-in games... then Kyrie can't play in that game either because of Canada's rules, right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but if that is true then boy imagine if the Nets play them and lose with Kyrie unable to play due to his vaccine status.

I read a report somewhere that it was actually something Harden was ticked by because looking at the standings, it seems likely BKN will play Toronto at some point during the play-in tournament.

Yes, I’ve been saying this for awhile when everyone keeps saying Brooklyn will be the 7th seed.  They’ll be the 8th seed at best, and have a real chance to not make it through the play-in games.

If they can't beat Toronto with Durant, even if Irving and Simmons are out, then they don't deserve to the be the 7th seed.

[Donoghus]

Umm…Jokic having an insane night.

46/12/11