NBA Season 2016-2017

[tarheelsxxiii]

Joel Embiid draws a ridiculous 10.0 fouls per 36 minutes. For perspective, Harden draws 6.1.

From reddit

Embiid has HOF written all over him, only thing stopping him is his own body

From what I've read, his vertebrae fracture was caused by his body being too large to be supported by his spinal cord.  Incredible talent, seems like a cool guy, too.  But he's out again right now, for several games, due to a knee contusion.  This stuff and the limits restriction, at his age, would have me worried. I genuinely hope he has a long career, though.  He's fun to watch.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Cousins just had 46 points on 11-16 fgs, 4-6 3pfgs, and 20-22 fts (which is just absolutely insane) with 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block (8 TOs, though) - yet they still lost to Philly sans Embiid lol

Man, Boogie, just force your way to Boston already!!

Did anyone watch the Philly-Sac game? A summary would be appreciated

Philly ran them off the floor with Cousins off the court in the 3rd period, something like a 42 point quarter for Philly.

Then he took a stupid, albeit tick tack, foul in crunch time and fouled out. Also, the Kings are just a disaster. Turnovers, dysfunction, ill-fitting roster and what not. Good grief they are in some trouble. If they lose their pick this year they are going to have a never ending rebuild because I'm not sure how they build around Cousins.

[slightly biased bias fan]

Joel Embiid draws a ridiculous 10.0 fouls per 36 minutes. For perspective, Harden draws 6.1.

From reddit

Embiid has HOF written all over him, only thing stopping him is his own body

From what I've read, his vertebrae fracture was caused by his body being too large to be supported by his spinal cord.  Incredible talent, seems like a cool guy, too... I hope he has a long career.

I think what scares me most about his injury problems is that he didn't start playing basketball till 15 so he only has a few miles on it so far.

[RAAAAAAAANDY]

Joel Embiid draws a ridiculous 10.0 fouls per 36 minutes. For perspective, Harden draws 6.1.

From reddit

Embiid has HOF written all over him, only thing stopping him is his own body

From what I've read, his vertebrae fracture was caused by his body being too large to be supported by his spinal cord.  Incredible talent, seems like a cool guy, too... I hope he has a long career.

I think what scares me most about his injury problems is that he didn't start playing basketball till 15 so he only has a few miles on it so far.

He was still growing when he had them too. I have no idea if the two issues were linked but he grew I think like two inches between the draft and last year?

Wouldn't surprise me if there was some connection that might not be an issue any more. Or it might always be an issue, but I hope not.

[MJohnnyboy]

Don't look now but the Raps are currently losing to the Pelicans at home.

[jdz101]

Don't look now but the Raps are currently losing to the Pelicans at home.

Winning basketball games becomes a helluva lot harder when you're missing your best player.

[celticsclay]

Don't look now but the Raps are currently losing to the Pelicans at home.

Winning basketball games becomes a helluva lot harder when you're missing your best player.

Yea this was what I was arguing earlier int he year when we had stretches without IT, Horford etc. People expected us to just win every game anyways.

If the raptors lose tonight does that almost guarantee stevens coaches all-star game?

[MJohnnyboy]

Don't look now but the Raps are currently losing to the Pelicans at home.

Winning basketball games becomes a helluva lot harder when you're missing your best player.

I know this is subjective but personally I think Lowry's their best player. I'd label Derozan as their best scorer.

Nonetheless, what you say is very true. As Chambers was saying, I wish Celtics fans would get that.

[max215]

Don't look now but the Raps are currently losing to the Pelicans at home.

Winning basketball games becomes a helluva lot harder when you're missing your best player.

I know this is subjective but personally I think Lowry's their best player. I'd label Derozan as their best scorer.

Nonetheless, what you say is very true. As Chambers was saying, I wish Celtics fans would get that.

It's not even subjective. Lowry is much better. But they're missing their second-best player, and it's hard to win without your second-best player.

[Denis998]

Pells implosion to start a half. Never trust a bad team to  keep a lead.

[mr. dee]

Wizards is starting to become a pain in the neck. If the Raps lose, it will be a three-way tie. One reason why Celtics must keep winning and gain a comfortable lead.

[Phantom255x]

Celtics have Toronto-Lakers-Clippers to close this week out.

If the C's want CBS to coach the ASG, they need to win at least 2 imo. (And Raptors, Clippers matchups look tough)

Beating Toronto tomorrow night would make the path much easier though.

[greece66]

Don't look now but the Raps are currently losing to the Pelicans at home.

Winning basketball games becomes a helluva lot harder when you're missing your best player.

I know this is subjective but personally I think Lowry's their best player. I'd label Derozan as their best scorer.

Nonetheless, what you say is very true. As Chambers was saying, I wish Celtics fans would get that.

It's not even subjective. Lowry is much better. But they're missing their second-best player, and it's hard to win without your second-best player.

I like Lowry more too  and thought he is at least as good as DeRozan. But I felt ppl would think I am clueless if I said so lol

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[Denis998]

Just tuned into this toronto/NOLA game with 6 mins to play. Havent seen AD get a touch on offense in 3 minutes of action. This is why the pelicans are bad

[jpotter33]

Come on, Pels!!