The OFFICIAL 2023 NBA Season Thread - Page 217

bigjbasketball · 04-04-2023, 09:24 PM

Just by the skin of their teeth…but what a dominant Embiid game. 52 points on only 25 shots…and the coolest part is that he only shot one three, and he missed. A lot of big scoring games this year, but I gotta imagine this is the first 50 burger without a 3 all season. Unless maybe Embiid already did it haha.

gomiamigo · 04-04-2023, 09:26 PM

The refs unnecessarily inserting themselves into the end of that game with 2 awful calls, one overturned, and then Grant is grabbing Joel the entire time but gets the call.

Oh, 3 awful calls, after the BOS player pushed Maxey oob on the inbounds play prior to that, somehow uncalled even though BOS was trying to foul.

Honestly, college and pro the refs have been the worse I can remember since Donaghy.

52-13 for your 2023 MVP, Joel Embiid in the victory.

Totally. Unstoppable.

oshmeehan · 04-04-2023, 09:27 PM

Celtics flopping is sooooo annoying

bkcardcollector · 04-04-2023, 09:27 PM

as long as its a throw away last game of the season vs. T dot.

Wonder what the Cs do now back to back against T dot.

maybe the sixers can catch them if T dot sweeps the Cs at home. Most likely 1-1.

Somehow Raps gotta avoid that 8 seed I dont wanna see the bucks but I guess we will have to face them at some point. I think they are clear out of the East.

gomiamigo · 04-04-2023, 09:29 PM

76ers only 2 back fwiw. Not saying they're gonna catch'em but not not saying it either.

packman80 · 04-04-2023, 09:33 PM

So Miami beats ATL gets 7 seeds and ATL beats Toronto for 8 seed?

NeedChapmans · 04-04-2023, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

76ers only 2 back fwiw. Not saying they're gonna catch'em but not not saying it either.

Boston has the TB; so the magic number is just one. Boston losing all three home games to close the season (+ Philly winning all three) would be quite the challenge.

AND, I think the 1st round matchup for Philly vs. Brooklyn is more favorable than TOR or MIA. 3 is rather comfortable IMHO.

The Accountant · 04-04-2023, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Boston has the TB; so the magic number is just one. Boston losing all three home games to close the season (+ Philly winning all three) would be quite the challenge.

AND, I think the 1st round matchup for Philly vs. Brooklyn is more favorable than TOR or MIA. 3 is rather comfortable IMHO.

Agreed... I don't want Toronto in round 1, they're gritty

The Accountant · 04-04-2023, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Thumb sprain, MRI for tomorow.

That is a bummer. Hope he's aight

Spacemanspif · 04-04-2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

Just by the skin of their teeth…but what a dominant Embiid game. 52 points on only 25 shots…and the coolest part is that he only shot one three, and he missed. A lot of big scoring games this year, but I gotta imagine this is the first 50 burger without a 3 all season. Unless maybe Embiid already did it haha.

SGA’s had a handful of 40 point games without 3s this season. Don’t think he’s ever hit 50 yet. Pretty insane actually to average 31 while never topping 44

bkcardcollector · 04-04-2023, 09:59 PM

All Steph needs is a pick and Wiggins...

doublin down

NeedChapmans · 04-04-2023, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bkcardcollector

All Steph needs is a pick and Wiggins...

doublin down

If OKC finds a way thru tonight, Dallas is all but dead and the 5-10 becomes even more wild.

Big game tomorrow with LAC vs. LAL.

bigjbasketball · 04-04-2023, 10:15 PM

Why is TNT not playing a second game and instead subjecting us to this unwatchable postgame show?

Kingofkings1281 · 04-04-2023, 10:24 PM

Lakers REALLY trying to lose.

NeedChapmans · 04-04-2023, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

Lakers REALLY trying to lose.

They have another game in 22 hours; OT is not helping here.

bkcardcollector · 04-04-2023, 10:33 PM

warnings sent...,, let the festivities begin!

bkcardcollector · 04-04-2023, 10:58 PM

you sleepin ..,, you weak,,,

duron · 04-04-2023, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjbasketball

Why is TNT not playing a second game and instead subjecting us to this unwatchable postgame show?

My guess is what I mentioned 2 pages back. Prob a chance to milk its advertisement.

daeve · 04-04-2023, 11:16 PM

didn't watch any games tonight - got way too sidetracked with mlb and finding $$ on my fanduel acct.

That thumb was the one that was already giving Murray trouble, so I don't think it'd be weird for him to miss the rest of the regular season regardless of what imaging looks like. Having him healthy will be #1 priority now.

drobfan8 · 04-04-2023, 11:37 PM

Gotta love how people jump on the Lakers bandwagon all of a sudden. Didn't hear a peep 2 months ago.

Now they're world beaters.

Sweet OT win vs ummm Utah.

Kingofkings1281 · 04-04-2023, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Gotta love how people jump on the Lakers bandwagon all of a sudden. Didn't hear a peep 2 months ago.

Now they're world beaters.

Sweet OT win vs ummm Utah.

Exactly two posts about the Lakers tonight. One with me saying they’re trying to lose the game and one agreeing with me. Where is this imaginary bandwagon you speak of? I swear your delusion gets stronger by the day.

hairyangryfella · 04-05-2023, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

Exactly two posts about the Lakers tonight. One with me saying they’re trying to lose the game and one agreeing with me. Where is this imaginary bandwagon you speak of? I swear your delusion gets stronger by the day.

Also, wasn't the trade deadline about two months ago? Pretty sure a few of us pointed out how much stronger they had gotten then...

Miami winning, Brooklyn losing. One game in it. Both play Philly and Orlando, with the Nets going b2b with a game against Detroit tomorrow. Hope they hold on to sixth and the fraudulent Heat lose in the play-in.

ninjacookies · 04-05-2023, 01:25 AM

I know Naz was a massive blow, but my goodness...how do you slide that hard if you're Minny? Especially when almost every other team is dealing with personnel issues.

Towns 3 shot attempts? Against PORTLAND?

You still have a DPOY candidate and 2 all-star caliber players.

God bless anyone playing ML's these final few games. You're a greater man than I.

ninjacookies · 04-05-2023, 01:31 AM

Oh, and Lakers have no shot if DLo can't come back and stay healthy. Floor spacing for AD gets so skewed because of Schroder's lack of perimeter accuracy. He's a mid-slashing guard.

bkcardcollector · 04-05-2023, 05:55 AM

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Oh, and Lakers have no shot if DLo can't come back and stay healthy. Floor spacing for AD gets so skewed because of Schroder's lack of perimeter accuracy. He's a mid-slashing guard.

the backtracking begins...

04-04-2023, 09:24 PM	#5401
bigjbasketball Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 5,292 BigJBasketball BigJBasketball	Just by the skin of their teeth…but what a dominant Embiid game. 52 points on only 25 shots…and the coolest part is that he only shot one three, and he missed. A lot of big scoring games this year, but I gotta imagine this is the first 50 burger without a 3 all season. Unless maybe Embiid already did it haha. __________________ Instagram: @BigJBasketball PC: Zo - Manu - Deni - Kobe - John Wallace

04-04-2023, 09:26 PM	#5402
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,954 esmoney gomiamigo	The refs unnecessarily inserting themselves into the end of that game with 2 awful calls, one overturned, and then Grant is grabbing Joel the entire time but gets the call. Oh, 3 awful calls, after the BOS player pushed Maxey oob on the inbounds play prior to that, somehow uncalled even though BOS was trying to foul. Honestly, college and pro the refs have been the worse I can remember since Donaghy. 52-13 for your 2023 MVP, Joel Embiid in the victory. Totally. Unstoppable. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

04-04-2023, 09:27 PM	#5403
oshmeehan Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7,137	Celtics flopping is sooooo annoying __________________ FEAR THE DEER

04-04-2023, 09:27 PM	#5404
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,842 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	as long as its a throw away last game of the season vs. T dot. Wonder what the Cs do now back to back against T dot. maybe the sixers can catch them if T dot sweeps the Cs at home. Most likely 1-1. Somehow Raps gotta avoid that 8 seed I dont wanna see the bucks but I guess we will have to face them at some point. I think they are clear out of the East. __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

04-04-2023, 09:29 PM	#5405
gomiamigo Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: in your head Posts: 10,954 esmoney gomiamigo	76ers only 2 back fwiw. Not saying they're gonna catch'em but not not saying it either. __________________ IG: KevinDurant35Cards

04-04-2023, 09:33 PM	#5406
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,975	So Miami beats ATL gets 7 seeds and ATL beats Toronto for 8 seed?

04-04-2023, 09:59 PM	#5411
bkcardcollector Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Raptors Nation Posts: 7,842 bk_card_collector bk_card_collector	All Steph needs is a pick and Wiggins... doublin down __________________ Got Tyler Ennis?

04-04-2023, 10:15 PM	#5413
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04-04-2023, 10:24 PM	#5414
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04-04-2023, 10:33 PM	#5416
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04-04-2023, 11:16 PM	#5419
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,136 accrules	didn't watch any games tonight - got way too sidetracked with mlb and finding $$ on my fanduel acct. That thumb was the one that was already giving Murray trouble, so I don't think it'd be weird for him to miss the rest of the regular season regardless of what imaging looks like. Having him healthy will be #1 priority now.

04-04-2023, 11:37 PM	#5420
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,809 drobfan8 drobfan8	Gotta love how people jump on the Lakers bandwagon all of a sudden. Didn't hear a peep 2 months ago. Now they're world beaters. Sweet OT win vs ummm Utah. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

04-05-2023, 01:25 AM	#5423
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: 56,589	I know Naz was a massive blow, but my goodness...how do you slide that hard if you're Minny? Especially when almost every other team is dealing with personnel issues. Towns 3 shot attempts? Against PORTLAND? You still have a DPOY candidate and 2 all-star caliber players. God bless anyone playing ML's these final few games. You're a greater man than I. __________________ #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.

04-05-2023, 01:31 AM	#5424
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: 56,589	Oh, and Lakers have no shot if DLo can't come back and stay healthy. Floor spacing for AD gets so skewed because of Schroder's lack of perimeter accuracy. He's a mid-slashing guard. __________________ #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.