Just checked and Wilt scored 158 in his first four so there’s that.Most points in NBA history in first 2 postseason games with 70. Old record was 69 (sweet!) by Kareem.
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Just checked and Wilt scored 158 in his first four so there’s that.Most points in NBA history in first 2 postseason games with 70. Old record was 69 (sweet!) by Kareem.
The aforementioned lack of travel and a tournament style setting in a closed environment also has to help. These people are literally eating, sleeping and breathing hoops with few other distractions*So why did the opposite happen in 2020? Two reasons: Defenses couldn’t stop fouling, and shooters couldn’t stop missing.
8-1 upsets are pretty rare, and I don’t think anyone here expected those.Well I hope we enjoyed the romantic conceits of Orlando beating Milwaukee or Portland beating the Lakers.
From your lips to God's ears.8-1 upsets are pretty rare, and I don’t think anyone here expected those.
But Milwaukee and the LAL are showing some flaws. I said back in Feb or March that I’d be surprised if LAL made the finals, and I’m going to double down now and predict that Houston beats them in 6 in round 2. Feel free to quote this if I’m horribly wrong.
Utah has outscored the Nuggets by 49 points over the last 50 minutes of play.Nuggets look like a mess so far.
Truth isn’t mean. They are a tease and have never been able to lock down on defense.Not to be mean — I've always liked them — but man, the Nuggets are perennially such fool's gold.
They routinely have one of the strongest home court advantages, I assume because of the altitude. As such, playing in the bubble hurts them more than most.Not to be mean — I've always liked them — but man, the Nuggets are perennially such fool's gold.
Double tech on Doncic and Harrell? This is gonna be a fun one...
He’s back, amazingly. Didn’t like where he was holding it, or the way he hopped off.Luka just got Haiywerd (sprain, not broken)
This feels like RG3 trying to play in his first playoff game. Just sit him.He’s back, amazingly. Didn’t like where he was holding it, or the way he hopped off.
Agreed. Especially after that Shamet prayer banked in ... live to fight another day.This feels like RG3 trying to play in his first playoff game. Just sit him.
He should’ve been put on ice immediately, not worth it in Game 3 with a double digit deficit in the 4th.Aaaaand now he’s back to the locker room, grimacing badly.
How do you know about all the players' sex lives? Yes I know, it is tough to run up the numbers until guests are allowed after the first round...In think Wilts record is safe.
Well played.How do you know about all the players' sex lives? Yes I know, it is tough to run up the numbers until guests are allowed after the first round...
His shoulder seems to be messed up. He was nursing a ton of ice on it on the post-game on Wednesday.Id take preseason P at this point View attachment 33595
Haha, that is outstanding. Definitely the vibe I got throughout Game 3.Id take preseason P at this point View attachment 33595
I felt so damn bad for Kleber. They gave him little help yesterday. Just "hey take your beating". I'd love them to beat the lakers but i cant see it.Haha, that is outstanding. Definitely the vibe I got throughout Game 3.
Setting aside PG’s woes/injuries: can we all acknowledge that Kawhi Leonard is the best player in the NBA right now? He was a force of nature on both ends last night. He’s got the peak-MJ qualities of stepping on the court every game knowing he’s the best player out there, controlling every aspect of the game, and making it look easy.
What does that even mean? Are there certain (white) people that don't want to point out what the reaction would be like if the roles were reversed? Would black people not care to or be capable of pointing out the error of Harrell's ways? I'm stumped.Harrell called Luka a "Bitch ass white boy" after scoring on him yesterday (this was followed by Harrell flopping on defense and Luka calling him out for it) and what would normally be uneventful NBA shit talking is kind of blowing up on social media, with people leaving two humorous takes.
1. Certain (white) people who really want to point out what the reaction would be like if the roles were reversed.
2. Speculation about who would win in a fight, Harrell or Luka, which is an interesting exploration into ethnic stereotypes.
View: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1296990679000928257?s=20
Harrell would win the fight I think. He’s only got one inch and ten pounds on Luka which isn’t a ton but has much longer arms.Although luka being significantly quicker could provide some dramaHarrell called Luka a "Bitch ass white boy" after scoring on him yesterday (this was followed by Harrell flopping on defense and Luka calling him out for it) and what would normally be uneventful NBA shit talking is kind of blowing up on social media, with people leaving two humorous takes.
1. Certain (white) people who really want to point out what the reaction would be like if the roles were reversed.
2. Speculation about who would win in a fight, Harrell or Luka, which is an interesting exploration into ethnic stereotypes.
View: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1296990679000928257?s=20
I just don't like betting against people from the Balkans when an anything-goes fight is involved.Harrell would win the fight I think. He’s only got one inch and ten pounds on Luka which isn’t a ton but has much longer arms.Although luka being significantly quicker could provide some drama
This team continues to be overrated without Harris and Barton’s defense. Jokic is getting run off the floor by Gobert, Porter hasn’t ever played an ounce of defense coming directly from AAU, they have no toughness and they lack leadership. They flat out quit yesterday and have two games to go before they can go home......I really think this may be their collective attitude.Truth isn’t mean. They are a tease and have never been able to lock down on defense.
We’ll always have the 2009 WCF.
I remember taking heat for not considering Jokic a Top-10 player. Those days were cute.I'm really skeptical of "Nikola Jokic, top-10 player in the playoffs". That is the full take.
Not reading twitter or the actual reactions...just trying to answer your question with what seems to me to be the most likely answer...What does that even mean? Are there certain (white) people that don't want to point out what the reaction would be like if the roles were reversed? Would black people not care to or be capable of pointing out the error of Harrell's ways? I'm stumped.
What do you propose the NBA do for trash talking during a game?What does that even mean? Are there certain (white) people that don't want to point out what the reaction would be like if the roles were reversed? Would black people not care to or be capable of pointing out the error of Harrell's ways? I'm stumped.
It would be patently absurd for the NBA to not come down hard on Harrell.