10/30 - 11/7 Games Discussion Thread.

[JODYE]

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Could be a 1-2 week for the Bulls. Thunder and the T-Puppies at home.

Too bad we can't play the Cavs every night. Have our offense lookin right!!

But really, our offense is going to struggle in the next couple weeks.

I'm tired of seeing those Rose commercials and then watching our offense. Makes me want Rose back really bad. Damnit.

[ex carrabba fan]

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That was my bad when I made the thread.

Had the dates screwed up when I made this last week and put 11/7 down as opposed to 11/4. But if anyone wants to create a new thread then go right ahead.

Nets-Twolves will be the National TV game on NBATV tonight as well.

Oh I don't care I was just wondering.

TPups look like they're really going to struggle without K. Love and Rubio which isn't surprising. However AK-47 looks damn good, he's back to vintage AK-47 blocking shots, getting out in transition and moving without the basketball. With a healthy team, they would have been interesting to monitor as a potential playoff team. Rubio/AK-47 would have been exquisite. It's a damn shame their franchise players are banged up.

[Vni]

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Bynum will come back when he's done drag racing or parking in handicap spots for no reason.

I hope he sorts his attitude issue. Man the East could be really exciting this year.

[Caveman24]

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I hope he sorts his attitude issue. Man the East could be really exciting this year.

He won't it's no talking to him.I was done with Bynum when he started pulling 3's.Then Kobe all the way to Mike Brown told him stop and he said he was "expanding" his game if Kobe can shoot 3's why can't he.He has the talent but has a Marbury/Eddy Curry attitude he needs to grow up he doesn't see how great he can be.

[Kashanova]

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I like the Home and Home 2 game series, You only see them usually inside the division. Gets two Divisional games out of the way nice and early.

[l3ulvl]

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Detroit looks good this year.

[JerzeyReign]

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Am I the only person who blames Kevin Durant for not being more assertive? Before I fell asleep, which was early first half, KD was standing in the corner with his hand up. What 'superstar' does that? He lets Westbrook 'gun' (despite Westbrook only taking one more shot than KD on the night) and its his own fault he doesn't get more looks. Also, Westbrook's aggression isn't always a bad thing -- not sure how the game finished up but early on it was putting pressure on Atlanta. Those long FG attempts Durant took allowed Atlanta (especially Teague early on) to push the ball and put pressure on the defense.

Durant is probably being 'the cool teammate' but he has to take control of that team -- he's the 'leader' because we/the media label him that. He's not a leader on the floor. 17 shots? Sometimes you can't blame it all on Russell.

/rant

[DukeC]

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Am I the only person who blames Kevin Durant for not being more assertive? Before I fell asleep, which was early first half, KD was standing in the corner with his hand up. What 'superstar' does that? He lets Westbrook 'gun' (despite Westbrook only taking one more shot than KD on the night) and its his own fault he doesn't get more looks. Also, Westbrook's aggression isn't always a bad thing -- not sure how the game finished up but early on it was putting pressure on Atlanta. Those long FG attempts Durant took allowed Atlanta (especially Teague early on) to push the ball and put pressure on the defense.

Durant is probably being 'the cool teammate' but he has to take control of that team -- he's the 'leader' because we/the media label him that. He's not a leader on the floor. 17 shots? Sometimes you can't blame it all on Russell.

/rant

There's nothing you can do.

If Westbrook doesn't want to give you the ball...Westbrook isn't going to give you the ball. I've counted 10 instances in the past two games I watched Durant would be wide open on the wing or in the corner for 3 and Westbrook would look him off, run the shot clock down, and take a heavily contested midrange.

The only time Durant has full possession of the ball is when he goes and gets the rebound himself and brings the ball up the court.

[23]

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Going to start a thread on this subject lol

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Please don't because you already know what the thread will eventually turn into lol.

[23]

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Its going to come either way... its not about Harden though... that can be left out of the equation... this is about Russ and whats for the good of the team

[ex carrabba fan]

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I like the Home and Home 2 game series, You only see them usually inside the division. Gets two Divisional games out of the way nice and early.

Why would you want to get divisional games out of the way early?

Divisional games should mean something. By having two in a row, on back to back nights in the first week of the season when the two teams aren't even close to what they're going to look like to end the year.. that's just stupid.

Especially since divisional records actually do mean something in the standings when the regular season concludes.

[Caveman24]

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Am I the only person who blames Kevin Durant for not being more assertive? Before I fell asleep, which was early first half, KD was standing in the corner with his hand up. What 'superstar' does that? He lets Westbrook 'gun' (despite Westbrook only taking one more shot than KD on the night) and its his own fault he doesn't get more looks. Also, Westbrook's aggression isn't always a bad thing -- not sure how the game finished up but early on it was putting pressure on Atlanta. Those long FG attempts Durant took allowed Atlanta (especially Teague early on) to push the ball and put pressure on the defense.

Durant is probably being 'the cool teammate' but he has to take control of that team -- he's the 'leader' because we/the media label him that. He's not a leader on the floor. 17 shots? Sometimes you can't blame it all on Russell.

/rant

I agree but KD is smart.Last year he said the Thunder are 32-8 or something like that when Westbrook shoots more shots than KD.I think if KD had the Kobe/D.Rose mind state where it's me against the world then he would be better off.But I think he has the LeBron/Paul Pierce better meant of the team mind state which hurts him.I think KD is at that point where he looks at Westbrook as more of a friend then teammate.And I don't think Westbrook is a fool as portrayed by everyone it's the locker room fault someone needs to sit down with Westbrook and tell him he's not the Derrick Rose of the west.i think at this point KD just going with the flow which is sad.

[DukeC]

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It's too late Pack. It's too late

[Kashanova]

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Why would you want to get divisional games out of the way early?

Divisional games should mean something. By having two in a row, on back to back nights in the first week of the season when the two teams aren't even close to what they're going to look like to end the year.. that's just stupid.

Especially since divisional records actually do mean something in the standings when the regular season concludes.

It being stupid is your opinion, In my opinion I think they're fun. I like them early because I don't have to wait for it.