Kerr's double face-palm says it all (though in fairness, there was a killer blocked shot that led up to it...)And we have the newest entry in Shaq's "That's So JaVale" highlight package.
And with Love they don't really have a reliable defense. The Cavs may be the Arizona of the NBA's spring madness.Also Portland gets the last laugh, knocking out Cleveland 113-105. Minus Love Cleveland really does not have a reliable second-scorer.
Portland does a version of this crap every year. They get people excited and then we get into the playoffs and people realize Dame is small, one dimensional, and plays no D.And with Love they don't really have a reliable defense. The Cavs may be the Arizona of the NBA's spring madness.
11 straight for the Blazers. They are deep, have two beastly scorers and are well coached. They are going to catch someone sleeping.
Competitively getting your ass kicked does not = catching someone sleeping in my bookI think Portland can absolutely take Houston or Golden State to at least six games. They are better than they have been over the last few years and Stotts has figured out the rotation more; with Dame and CJ making a mini-leap this year. If Nurkic plays well they can really compete.
Good news for Warriors is that Draymond returns tonight but this should be a interesting/fun game to watch. If Nick Young is feeling it tonight he could get up 40 shots/50+ points. They are going to be running everything through Green/Young all night.No Curry, Thompson or Durant tonight v. the Kings in Oakland. What happens when a resistible force hits a tanking object? The mighty starting backcourt tandem of Quinn Cook and Nick Young are gonna have to come up big for the Ws, else there'll be a lot of cranky Kings and Warriors fans in NorCal tonight.
The Kings blew a massive hole in their tank with their bad OT win v. Miami last game; they're currently sitting at #25, where 3 wins or 3 losses either way could spell the difference between a ~55% shot at Ayton/Doncic/Bagley and a ~6% shot. C'mon Vlade, do the right thing for once!
Which is why all the posts about the inevitability of the Warriors/Cavs part III were so annoying. So much can happen.Suddenly, a Raptors/Rockets Finals is becoming more and more of a possibility.
Part III is inevitable; Part IV, not so much. (But it wouldn't totally shock me, either).Which is why all the posts about the inevitability of the Warriors/Cavs part III were so annoying. So much can happen.
Sacramento trying hard to stick it to me in my Seasons Total Plays. I've got U28 -120 and after posting B2B wins are now up to 23. Another example to "the tanking people" that it isn't the players or even the coaches that are tanking.Kings beat the Warriors. Raptors and Warriors have the same record. Warriors may not have home court in the WCF and the Finals.
The NBA can't be thrilled about a Rockets/Raptors finals. We never did get the dreaded Spurs/Pacers finals 15 to 20 years ago, but Raptors/Blazers would be a good litmus test for the ratings floor, although the games would probably be really good.
Danny did so well in moving Isaiah, amongst his other moves.Isaiah with another rough night: 1-9 in 27 minutes. On the season, he's shooting at about Lonzo Ball's level -- a little better on 2 pt. shots (.372), a little worse on 3 (.302).
This coming hours after his latest rant about "not being no 6th man".......this act is getting really tired.Isaiah with another rough night: 1-9 in 27 minutes. On the season, he's shooting at about Lonzo Ball's level -- a little better on 2 pt. shots (.372), a little worse on 3 (.302).
It's tiring, I guess, but it's also sad to see a guy in denial. To feel like you're on top of the world and to fall this fast, this quickly is a shock that would make anyone look bad. It's one of those things: we think it's hilarious when guys are successfull talk trash. When they start to blow, we want them to shut up.This coming hours after his latest rant about "not being no 6th man".......this act is getting really tired.
“And I won't be a sixth man (in the future). I just want everybody to know that, like clear as can be. I'm a two-time All-Star and a starter who has done things that a lot of people in this league haven't done (when) given that opportunity."
https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/427514002
Fine with me. More important is that they barely make the playoffs next year so their 1st pick conveys to the Celtics.This is the stretch that ends the clipps playoff bid: rockets, thunder, blazers, wolves, bucks (2), pacers, raptors. Already 0-2, could easily end it 0-8.
I don't think it's a serious discussion. Simmons is having a historic year. The points (on >50% TS), rebounds and assists put him in the company of only Robertson and Magic, but when you add in his defense (the kid has 58 blocks!), he's in a class by himself and it's not close.Are people still favoring Simmons to win ROY or have some people jumped ship to Donovan Mitchell? Many said Mitchell would have to average over 20 for it to be a discussion, he's at 19.8 atm.
For a point guard? The list of players who've had seasons with nearly 8 assists and 1 block a game is basically LeBron, Wade, Wall, Bird, and Jordan.58 blocks isn’t a lot.
I think you are missing quite a few players from this list. Lebron, Wilt, Larry, Jordan, Harden, WestbrookThe points (on >50% TS), rebounds and assists put him in the company of only Robertson and Magic
I meant for rookies.I think you are missing quite a few players from this list. Lebron, Wilt, Larry, Jordan, Harden, Westbrook
Point still stands though
I don't think he defends other point guards frequently so the fact that he plays PG on offense is moot. 58 is not a lot; and blocks are a poor statistic to demonstrate defensive prowess anyways. All that means is that Simmons has made 58 good defensive plays this season. I think he has good potential as a defender but is lazy at times, can be exploited on the pick and roll and checks out on occasion. All rookie stuff, but he still has flaws.For a point guard? The list of players who've had seasons with nearly 8 assists and 1 block a game is basically LeBron, Wade, Wall, Bird, and Jordan.
Add those 58 good plays to the 114 good plays he made on steals and the 192 deflections, and that's a whole lotta good plays on defense. He's already an elite defender by most any metric. He's in the top 30 of regular players in DRPM, he's 3rd in defensive winshares, 9th in dBPM, etc etc.I don't think he defends other point guards frequently so the fact that he plays PG on offense is moot. 58 is not a lot; and blocks are a poor statistic to demonstrate defensive prowess anyways. All that means is that Simmons has made 58 good defensive plays this season. I think he has good potential as a defender but is lazy at times, can be exploited on the pick and roll and checks out on occasion. All rookie stuff, but he still has flaws.
What's better is that Steven Adams baited Ibaka into committing that foul....