25-26 NBA Regular Season thread.

[oshmeehan]

Such horse crap one-sided officiating in the Bucks/Knicks game

[Chryghst]

I haven’t watched much Mavs over the last few years because I don’t like Luka’s heliocentric style, but watching them now….and they’re terrible. They don’t run anything. It’s just whoever gets the rebound and brings the ball over mid-court drives and shoots. Is Kidd an awful coach or is this the remnants of a Luka system with no Luka?

[Cavs16]

Originally Posted by Chryghst

I haven’t watched much Mavs over the last few years because I don’t like Luka’s heliocentric style, but watching them now….and they’re terrible. They don’t run anything. It’s just whoever gets the rebound and brings the ball over mid-court drives and shoots. Is Kidd an awful coach or is this the remnants of a Luka system with no Luka?

You dont like watching Luka?!?! You must be a pickle ball guy....thanks for letting us know

[Chryghst]

Originally Posted by Cavs16

You dont like watching Luka?!?! You must be a pickle ball guy....thanks for letting us know

Didn’t enjoy watching Harden’s Rockets either. 37.7 usage is too high. Prefer to watch teams that move the ball like last year’s Pacers or prime Warriors. People have different preferences though and that’s fine.

[kipgen]

Originally Posted by Cavs16

You dont like watching Luka?!?! You must be a pickle ball guy....thanks for letting us know

Not a fan of the way he launches himself into defenders to draw fouls. It's what makes SGA and Jimmy Butler so frustrating to watch as well.

[kipgen]

Originally Posted by Chryghst

I haven’t watched much Mavs over the last few years because I don’t like Luka’s heliocentric style, but watching them now….and they’re terrible. They don’t run anything. It’s just whoever gets the rebound and brings the ball over mid-court drives and shoots. Is Kidd an awful coach or is this the remnants of a Luka system with no Luka?

I have no idea why they don't just run that offense entirely through Flagg at this point. Even in year one he's clearly better than almost anyone on the team with the exception of AD (when he actually plays). Like is there any scenario in which we want PJ Washington to have eight more shot attempts than Cooper Flagg? I don't think so. Not to mention Klay and AD only had eight and ten attempts, respectively. They need to get a coach who actually has a vision for that team because it seems like Kidd is totally lost.

[Chryghst]

Originally Posted by kipgen

I have no idea why they don't just run that offense entirely through Flagg at this point. Even in year one he's clearly better than almost anyone on the team with the exception of AD (when he actually plays). Like is there any scenario in which we want PJ Washington to have eight more shot attempts than Cooper Flagg? I don't think so. Not to mention Klay and AD only had eight and ten attempts, respectively. They need to get a coach who actually has a vision for that team because it seems like Kidd is totally lost.

Felt this way watching the game as well. I actually think it can be helpful for young players to grow within a system and learn early what constitutes a ‘good shot’ rather than being given the green light. Think this was helpful for Tatum and JB with Hayward/Kyrie/Horford around. Helpful for Shai with CP3 around. But if there is no system, then Flagg isn’t really learning that way anyway, so just give him the ball.

[coltsnsox07]

"Giannis challenges slumping Bucks to fix mindset and return to winning ways."
Next up on the schedule, the 3-15 Nets then the 2-16 Wizards, that certainly helps....

[Chryghst]

Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

"Giannis challenges slumping Bucks to fix mindset and return to winning ways."
Next up on the schedule, the 3-15 Nets then the 2-16 Wizards, that certainly helps....

What if they’re also fixing their own respective mindsets though?

Big shot from Kon there.

[kipgen]

Originally Posted by Chryghst

Felt this way watching the game as well. I actually think it can be helpful for young players to grow within a system and learn early what constitutes a ‘good shot’ rather than being given the green light. Think this was helpful for Tatum and JB with Hayward/Kyrie/Horford around. Helpful for Shai with CP3 around. But if there is no system, then Flagg isn’t really learning that way anyway, so just give him the ball.

35 points tonight

Yeah give him the ball

[OKC Thunder fan]

Isaiah Hartenstein is out for minimum 2 weeks with soleus calf strain.

Fortunately soleus strains are not as bad as gastrocnemius which can lead to torn achilles (e.g. Halliburton)

Yet still, it's not worth the risk.

OKC needs Hartenstein if they are gonna challenge GSW's regular season win record, but having him healthy for the playoffs is obviously far more important.

If I was Daigneault I wouldnt let Hart play after 2 weeks even if the doctors totally clear him. I would sit him minimum of 1-2 months just to be safe.

Without Hart however, OKC interior is pretty weak. Chet is just not that guy. He gets bullied around easily in the paint. Without Hart, OKCs rebound numbers are going to take a big hit.

Dont be surprised to see OKC lose 6-7 games over next few weeks if Hart is out for extended period.

[Chryghst]

Originally Posted by OKC Thunder fan

Isaiah Hartenstein is out for minimum 2 weeks with soleus calf strain.

Fortunately soleus strains are not as bad as gastrocnemius which can lead to torn achilles (e.g. Halliburton)

Yet still, it's not worth the risk.

OKC needs Hartenstein if they are gonna challenge GSW's regular season win record, but having him healthy for the playoffs is obviously far more important.

If I was Daigneault I wouldnt let Hart play after 2 weeks even if the doctors totally clear him. I would sit him minimum of 1-2 months just to be safe.

Without Hart however, OKC interior is pretty weak. Chet is just not that guy. He gets bullied around easily in the paint. Without Hart, OKCs rebound numbers are going to take a big hit.

Dont be surprised to see OKC lose 6-7 games over next few weeks if Hart is out for extended period.

Actually agree with Oklahoma Nomad. In November 2025, Ihart is a more crucial piece for that OKC system than Chet imo. Don’t think they’ll lose 6-7 though. Jaylin Williams is good and their schedule remains relatively friendly for a bit longer.

[yiguiri2002]

Originally Posted by OKC Thunder fan

Isaiah Hartenstein is out for minimum 2 weeks with soleus calf strain.

Fortunately soleus strains are not as bad as gastrocnemius which can lead to torn achilles (e.g. Halliburton)

Yet still, it's not worth the risk.

OKC needs Hartenstein if they are gonna challenge GSW's regular season win record, but having him healthy for the playoffs is obviously far more important.

If I was Daigneault I wouldnt let Hart play after 2 weeks even if the doctors totally clear him. I would sit him minimum of 1-2 months just to be safe.

Without Hart however, OKC interior is pretty weak. Chet is just not that guy. He gets bullied around easily in the paint. Without Hart, OKCs rebound numbers are going to take a big hit.

Dont be surprised to see OKC lose 6-7 games over next few weeks if Hart is out for extended period.

What's a few weeks? Like 8?

[Chryghst]

Originally Posted by kipgen

35 points tonight

Yeah give him the ball

I watched a little of the Mavs game tonight. Cooper really has to develop some vision. There were multiple possessions that AD got Jamal or some other guard onto him in the post and Jokic was pulled out to the perimeter and Cooper couldn’t find him. On one he didn’t even look at him. Get he isn’t a PG and that’s fine, but have to be able to recognize and take advantage of mismatches. Especially if your team is going to give you control of the offense.