Official 2024-25 NBA Season Thread - Page 103

ninjacookies · 01-28-2025, 09:15 PM

Have to give it up to Jalen.

Despite his overwhelmingly terrible relationship choices, he's really elevated his game recently and has gone from a piss poor defender to passable. Mans really bought into the system.

mrmojorisin71 · 01-28-2025, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Have to give it up to Jalen.

Despite his overwhelmingly terrible relationship choices, he's really elevated his game recently and has gone from a piss poor defender to passable. Mans really bought into the system.

His effort has made him much more palatable than in years past. This is better basketball than they were playing with Harden IMO, at least from and aesthetic view point. This is fun ball to watch. They either win, or play close games.

ninjacookies · 01-28-2025, 09:32 PM

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His effort has made him much more palatable than in years past. This is better basketball than they were playing with Harden IMO, at least from and aesthetic view point. This is fun ball to watch. They either win, or play close games.

No comparison to the Harden years. Though I will say Beard had very little help back then as well.

I just love watching Houston's defensive movement. It's art.

Bronny receiving PT has quickly morphed into LA's version of Surrender at Yorktown.

mrmojorisin71 · 01-28-2025, 09:42 PM

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No comparison to the Harden years. Though I will say Beard had very little help back then as well.

I just love watching Houston's defensive movement. It's art.

Bronny receiving PT has quickly morphed into LA's version of Surrender at Yorktown.

The defensive pressure, rotation and transition offense and defense is cinema. High level wing play on the defensive end turning it into points.

Side note: Yorktown is a lovely place to visit

ninjacookies · 01-28-2025, 09:50 PM

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The defensive pressure, rotation and transition offense and defense is cinema. High level wing play on the defensive end turning it into points.

Side note: Yorktown is a lovely place to visit

Of course just as I big up Houston, they implode.

They need to close this out asap.

mrmojorisin71 · 01-28-2025, 09:53 PM

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Of course just as I big up Houston, they implode.

They need to close this out asap.

Yup. They played down tonight imo. They felt they had the game when they were up 14. Shot election sucked.

ninjacookies · 01-28-2025, 09:57 PM

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Yup. They played down tonight imo. They felt they had the game when they were up 14. Shot election sucked.

Sheesh. Hunter bricked a wide open go ahead 3. Houston very fortunate to pull it out. But a win is a win...roll on.

mrmojorisin71 · 01-28-2025, 09:57 PM

They close em out with a burned full court press ��

daeve · 01-29-2025, 11:18 AM

Jalen Johnson torn labrum makes me big sad

daeve · 01-29-2025, 09:10 PM

Siakam cookin tonight

ninjacookies · 01-29-2025, 10:35 PM

Steph's legs are so ridiculously cooked. It's sad to witness.

kipgen · 01-29-2025, 10:37 PM

Wemby looking like a mortal man recently

That Fox trade can't come through soon enough for them, theoretically it should take some of the pressure off and make it so he can't be doubled up every possession

mrmojorisin71 · 01-29-2025, 10:53 PM

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Wemby looking like a mortal man recently

That Fox trade can't come through soon enough for them, theoretically it should take some of the pressure off and make it so he can't be doubled up every possession

I think the Fox trade here works beautifully. Which I HATE for Houston.

drobfan8 · 01-29-2025, 11:40 PM

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Steph's legs are so ridiculously cooked. It's sad to witness.

Surely he makes a call on his time at GS if they don't pick up a quality piece at the deadline.

Hard to leave San Fran though.

I agree, really sad to see. You just can't have him doing this much work every game.

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Wemby looking like a mortal man recently

That Fox trade can't come through soon enough for them, theoretically it should take some of the pressure off and make it so he can't be doubled up every possession

I would love to see this happen.

Spurs are also desperate for a 2nd talent.

yiguiri2002 · 01-29-2025, 11:52 PM

What can/should the Spurs offer for Fox? CP3, Vassell and a pick or two?

Nomad · 01-30-2025, 12:16 AM

Before I get ragged on for Nesmith's oh for four performance in like 25 minutes in the Pacers blowout victory over Detroit, let me present my case.

Or as one fan put it: "I’m so effing ready for the “surprised pikachu” faces when we’re rolling in the playoffs."

ninjacookies · 01-30-2025, 12:51 AM

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Surely he makes a call on his time at GS if they don't pick up a quality piece at the deadline.

Hard to leave San Fran though.

I agree, really sad to see. You just can't have him doing this much work every game.

I would love to see this happen.

Spurs are also desperate for a 2nd talent.

My reverse jinx executed to perfection. He was gassed but made the shots that count late. Tremendous showing by GS tonight. SGA with zero help.

ninjacookies · 01-30-2025, 02:13 AM

The Hornets and Wizards need to be formally charged with domestic terrorism. Subjecting paying ticket holders to 48 minutes of terrible backups filling for terrible starters is both inhumane and un-American.

rustywest · 01-30-2025, 07:22 AM

It's been a pleasure watching the absolute brilliance of Joker's offensive game this season. BUT his horrific defense is really beginning to frustrate the hell outta me! The amount of drives to the cup he just matadors is getting ridiculous.

What's going on Daeve? I know he has never been the best rim protector or very quick laterally but that second half against the Knicks he gave almost no effort, zero resistance. It's not an isolated incident either. Is he pouting? His body language hasn't been great most of the year either, is he pushing for a MPJ trade? Coasting the regular season?

I'm not blaming the Nuggets biggest concern "defensive woes" all on Joker but it starts with him. He is phoning it in on D

rms13 · 01-30-2025, 03:44 PM

Terry Rozier under federal gambling investigation. Similar to the Jontay Porter situation. Related to one game last year where there was unusual activity on prop bets on him

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...play-2023-game

ninjabum87 · 01-30-2025, 03:54 PM

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The Hornets and Wizards need to be formally charged with domestic terrorism. Subjecting paying ticket holders to 48 minutes of terrible backups filling for terrible starters is both inhumane and un-American.

Somebody save us from these DEI rotations!

mrmojorisin71 · 01-30-2025, 04:56 PM

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The Hornets and Wizards need to be formally charged with domestic terrorism. Subjecting paying ticket holders to 48 minutes of terrible backups filling for terrible starters is both inhumane and un-American.

What’s big picture crazy is that they’ve mentioned league expansion and then shortening the games. Yet, they have trash organizations like this. The NBA makes little sense at times.

drobfan8 · 01-30-2025, 06:36 PM

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My reverse jinx executed to perfection. He was gassed but made the shots that count late. Tremendous showing by GS tonight. SGA with zero help.

Well done. I have Steph and Wiggins in my fantasy squad and that 2nd half saved me. I did not see that coming.

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The Hornets and Wizards need to be formally charged with domestic terrorism. Subjecting paying ticket holders to 48 minutes of terrible backups filling for terrible starters is both inhumane and un-American.

And we have people concerned dropping to 40 minute games will cost jobs around the league.

Some of these guys don't deserve to touch the floor. Let alone get paid $20 million +

Bars and Bar · 01-30-2025, 07:41 PM

Sengun All Star

yiguiri2002 · 01-30-2025, 08:14 PM

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Well done. I have Steph and Wiggins in my fantasy squad and that 2nd half saved me. I did not see that coming.

And we have people concerned dropping to 40 minute games will cost jobs around the league.

Some of these guys don't deserve to touch the floor. Let alone get paid $20 million +

A lot of those guys should be in the G-League.

Just paid the players at the G-League better and promote it. Have the teams play in more remote areas where fans can see them for cheap.

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Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 7,737	Before I get ragged on for Nesmith's oh for four performance in like 25 minutes in the Pacers blowout victory over Detroit, let me present my case. Or as one fan put it: "I’m so effing ready for the “surprised pikachu” faces when we’re rolling in the playoffs." __________________ Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Last edited by Nomad; 01-30-2025 at 12:34 AM.

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kipgen Member Join Date: May 2024 Posts: 1,118	Wemby looking like a mortal man recently That Fox trade can't come through soon enough for them, theoretically it should take some of the pressure off and make it so he can't be doubled up every possession

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,270	The Hornets and Wizards need to be formally charged with domestic terrorism. Subjecting paying ticket holders to 48 minutes of terrible backups filling for terrible starters is both inhumane and un-American. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

01-30-2025, 07:22 AM	#2569
rustywest Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,688	It's been a pleasure watching the absolute brilliance of Joker's offensive game this season. BUT his horrific defense is really beginning to frustrate the hell outta me! The amount of drives to the cup he just matadors is getting ridiculous. What's going on Daeve? I know he has never been the best rim protector or very quick laterally but that second half against the Knicks he gave almost no effort, zero resistance. It's not an isolated incident either. Is he pouting? His body language hasn't been great most of the year either, is he pushing for a MPJ trade? Coasting the regular season? I'm not blaming the Nuggets biggest concern "defensive woes" all on Joker but it starts with him. He is phoning it in on D

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rms13 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: California Posts: 7,040	Terry Rozier under federal gambling investigation. Similar to the Jontay Porter situation. Related to one game last year where there was unusual activity on prop bets on him https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...play-2023-game

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