The NBA Thread

[justinandimcool]

Originally Posted by Rodey

I think Mazzulla should get some of the blame, but at the same time their offensive efficiency has absolutely fell off a cliff since the All Star break. Tatum has been absolutely brutal and they need both Brown and Tatum to be compete at the highest level. Guys like Smart and White are simply not guys who can consistently carry the load.

They’ll probably be fine, though, in the playoffs. But they’ve certainly done themselves a disservice in that they’ve basically played themselves into a second round matchup with Philly barring a Bucks collapse.

Miami will be dangerous for them in the first round too if that matchup happens

i agree that they’ll mostly be fine. need more from Smart who has also been lowkey bad. and frankly the whole season hinges on the health of Robert Williams and the consistency of Al Horford anyways so we’ll see

[gonz085]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Yeah I agree with pretty much all of that. Definitely a weird take by Gonz to suggest there’s something wrong and it’s some sort of a Philly bias if Embiid doesn’t win. He’s been phenomenal, but unfortunately there are two other guys who have also been phenomenal.

The NBA and national media have disliked the Sixers because of The Process for a while now. It’s well known and nothing new.

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by gonz085

The NBA and national media have disliked the Sixers because of The Process for a while now. It’s well known and nothing new.

First I’m hearing of it, but it still has nothing to do with the NBA being in whatever place you think it is, if Embiid doesn’t win the MVP. You’re acting like he’s a runaway favorite.

[JRS1386]

Last night is the first game I missed in a while because of binging Ted Lasso and it seems like I didn't miss much unlike Harden

[jmkratt]

Yeah, what's The Process?

[JRS1386]

Originally Posted by jmkratt

Yeah, what's The Process?

Not sure if you are serious, but the process was the nickname for the Sixers tanking and gaining assests during Hinkie's run as GM. The NBA stepped in and ousted Hinkie and brought in Colangelo who then wore abnormally large collars and was forever looking for a new slant.

[jmkratt]

I was serious so thanks

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by JRS1386

Not sure if you are serious, but the process was the nickname for the Sixers tanking and gaining assests during Hinkie's run as GM. The NBA stepped in and ousted Hinkie and brought in Colangelo who then wore abnormally large collars and was forever looking for a new slant.

This is all conspiracy. Certainly a lot of it has merit, but it basically stemmed from Embiid running his mouth in a press conference. Either way, it wasn’t the NBA who forced Hinkie, it was the other owners. They essentially forced Silver’s hand.

To argue that has anything to do with MVP voting is weird, though.

[justinandimcool]

this page is a huge yikes tbh

Utah and Minnesota with a win out of their asses tbh. Lakers need to keep winning to stay alive, it’ll be a race. if i had time i’d attend Oklahoma City/Clippers tonight lol

[JRS1386]

Originally Posted by Rodey

This is all conspiracy. Certainly a lot of it has merit, but it basically stemmed from Embiid running his mouth in a press conference. Either way, it wasn’t the NBA who forced Hinkie, it was the other owners. They essentially forced Silver’s hand.

To argue that has anything to do with MVP voting is weird, though.

I assume the second part is directed towards Gonz because I don't feel that way. I think the people from the Ringer have a bias against Embiid/Philly but I wouldn't put it further than that.

[jwehaeDMB]

Philly gonna philly

[justinandimcool]

George another gross injury. Clippers season is over, hope his career isn’t over

[jwehaeDMB]

Yikes just saw that replay. Squirmed heavily.

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by justinandimcool

George another gross injury. Clippers season is over, hope his career isn’t over

Clippers season was already over tbh.

But man, terrible. Feel awful for PG.

[dmbfd15]

That west playoff race is tight holy crap! 1.5 games separates 11th seed Lakeshow from 6th seed GSW

[smokew11]

Originally Posted by JRS1386

Not sure if you are serious, but the process was the nickname for the Sixers tanking and gaining assests during Hinkie's run as GM. The NBA stepped in and ousted Hinkie and brought in Colangelo who then wore abnormally large collars and was forever looking for a new slant.

burner phones

[Noles20]

Originally Posted by smokew11

burner phones

I forgot about that...he was the worst.

[jwehaeDMB]

big win for the Lakers. Tight race ensues..

[justinandimcool]

caught the Minnesota game, Towns looks good. McDaniels and Reid looked amazing. defensive lineups were pretty great when Towns wasn’t on the floor, and decent when he was. def a team to watch as they put it together- got 4 big tests coming up (Golden State/Sacramento/Lakers/Phoenix) then a cakewalk after (Portland, Brooklyn, New Orleans, San Antonio)


Snyder doesn’t seem to have changed much still. this off-season will be a huge inflection point for that locker room tbh

Lakers huuuuge win, Dallas/Utah huuuge losses. Oklahoma City/Lakers tomorrow baby. play-in is fun!

[dmbfd15]

Taking the wife to Mavs game tonight. Scored sick last minute tix. Hoping to run into MJ at the bar after. I need to see what his thoughts are on my final four predictions

[thebridge15]

Originally Posted by dmbfd15

Taking the wife to Mavs game tonight. Scored sick last minute tix. Hoping to run into MJ at the bar after. I need to see what his thoughts are on my final four predictions

ask him to sell the team to me

[justinandimcool]

another huuuge win for the Lakers pushing them to 8th. ruh roh Oklahoma City down to 10th

Dallas freaking stinks. what an awful performance tbh. fall to 11th, 3-7 with Doncic and Irving together. on the other hand happy to see Hayward and Dennis Smith playing well

Golden State/Philadelphia stole the show- Looney and Green did well on Embiid in the fourth, Sixers defends well but had nothing for Curry down the stretch. Warriors on a very important mini streak

Sacramento unstoppable on offense, unfortunately may have helped push Phoenix down to 6th for a potential Kings/Suns matchup

[jwehaeDMB]

Phoenix Suns are a massive disappointment

[neumdogg]

I had an epic night last night. Met Sasha Vujacic and made his Instagram stories!

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

I had an epic night last night. Met Sasha Vujacic and made his Instagram stories!

Did you ask him all sorts of Maria Sharapova questions?

[neumdogg]

Originally Posted by Rodey

Did you ask him all sorts of Maria Sharapova questions?

I was super fucking drunk. I think I talked to him about wine. But I made his Insta story!
https://instagram.com/stories/sashav...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

[Rodey]

Originally Posted by neumdogg

I was super fucking drunk. I think I talked to him about wine. But I made his Insta story!
https://instagram.com/stories/sashav...d=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

that’s awesome. Should have told him to make a comeback because the Lakers need some shooting.

[dmbfd15]

Vibes were off last night at the AAC. Mavs fans knew it was a must win game but I’m not sure the message got to the team lol. Be interesting to see what the team does to try to salvage the Luka relationship in off-season.

[jmkratt]

Good game, nuggets

[Rodey]

Deer couldn’t hit anything. Back-to-back and at altitude didn’t help. Another tough back-to-back this week with a big one against Boston.