3/18 - 3/24 Games Discussion Thread

[J_Posse]

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I'm not even watching the game, so I can't comment on anything good or bad he's said tonight.. I just meant in general I really like him.

I enjoyed him much more back before his Grantland website/youtube channel and bigger presence on ESPN/ABC. He's just far more annoying with a speaking gig, IMO, and questionable NBA insight.

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[DJ_Solis]

Re: 3/18 - 3/24 Games Discussion Thread

I like both Bill and Jalen. I didn't get a chance to actually watch this game but I just think they're both funny. I think you guys take them a little too seriously. I don't agree with most of what they say but I still like them.


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[ojandpizza]

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He's barely better than Jimmy Butler and with less upside. I think he's a guy that looks better than he actually is. If that makes sense.

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I somewhat agree on Butler having the better upside, though Batum is only a year older.. But offensively I think he's better than Butler at almost everything.. No offense to Jimmy, but Batum is much more comfortable with the ball in his hands, he's arguably a better ball handler, he's a better play maker, and a more reliable outside shooter, better free throw shooter, and a better rebounder, though small forwards usually rebound better than guards.

Defensively they are both good, but I do think Butler's potential ceiling as a defender is higher than Batum's.

I've never felt he looks better than he is honestly.. He's always been stuck in a role as a 3rd or 4th scoring option, on his career he only gets around 9 shots per game.. I really like his offensive skill set..

I could dig a Rose/Butler/Batum/Gibson/Noah lineup next season.. It gives the Bulls another player who can attack and also make plays if he's trapped.. And a Butler/Batum duo defensively would be huge for them after losing Deng. Plus Batum is already comfortable with not being a main option guy, I think he would accept that role well.

[ojandpizza]

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Pacers are the #1 team in the league....they're obviously very, very good...but their offense is baffling sometimes when they start gunning threes and J's

They are probably the only team in the league with a legit post up player in every line up between Scola, Hibbert & West....it's pretty annoying to watch sometimes...

They do have their issues offensively, but it's not necessarily unexpected. Only real problem I have is that Lance can have horrible shot selection at times, and PG needs to get better at attacking and getting to the line. Settles for jumpers a little too often, like you said... I think I've saw like 3 games since they have acquired Turner and I'm not thrilled with his shot selection either.. Though it's still a big upgrade than the wing players they had on the bench in last years run.

The game will slow down once the playoffs begin, which might make things even harder for guys like Lance and George, but I expect Roy, Scola, and West to really benefit from that. Plus the east in general is always the lower scoring teams, so I don't expect them to have to make a change or anything once the playoffs start because the game will more than likely be lower scoring anyways.

If anything was going to concern me it would be that their defense right now is not at that level it was earlier this year. Not sure the problem but maybe it's just another level they can kick it to once the playoffs start up.

Another slight worry would be that their perimeter players are still shaky when pressure and traps are applied. Namely PG who as their go-to threat needs to make that a focal point to improve upon this offseason. Might not be an issue at all, but if it does become one teams like Miami and Chicago will be forcing lots of turnovers.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: 3/18 - 3/24 Games Discussion Thread

Kevin Love ruined a wonderful comeback from the Mavs last night which featured Monta scoring 15 in the 4th quarter with 11 points in a row at one point.

[ThreeKing]

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http://deadspin.com/josh-smith-gets-mozgovd-by-mozgov-wants-to-quit-life-1547951792?utm_campaign=socialflow_deadspin_twitter&utm_source=deadspin_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Josh Smith is a waste of space. He's like that dude at pick-up ball who sucks something fierce, but if you even look at him, he wants to fight everybody. Like it CANNOT be his fault. It's everyone else fault.

[JohnDoe8865]

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http://deadspin.com/josh-smith-gets-...ium=socialflow

Josh Smith is a waste of space. He's like that dude at pick-up ball who sucks something fierce, but if you even look at him, he wants to fight everybody. Like it CANNOT be his fault. It's everyone else fault.

I absolutely find it insane that Detroit gave this guy a huge long term deal....

[redsrule]

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It's because Joe Dumars is a ****ing idiot. Had a job 5 years longer than he should have because of that title. Made awful trades & signs guys to bloated deals when we don't need him. Can't wait till that dumb *** is gone, he's set back this franchise 10 years.

[Majingir]

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Who will clinch a playoff seed first? Raptors,Bulls,or Thunder?

If I counted correctly, all 4 teams magic number is 4.

[CMH]

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Cue Joe Dumars on two phones image.


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I absolutely find it insane that Dumars gave this guy a huge long term deal....

I think we all agree, especially when they already had Monroe plus Charlie V's deal still on the books.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: 3/18 - 3/24 Games Discussion Thread

John Wall with 13 points in the first quarter. Wizards also have 4 blocks.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Lillard hits two free throws and the Blazers take advantage of two Wizards' turnovers to take a 53-51 lead going into half-time.

[ojandpizza]

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Does anybody think Detroit has any chance of trading themselves out of this Josh Smith mess? I'm trying to think of any possible takers but I'm just not sure.. I guess they could trade Monroe, but even with moving Smith to the 4 he'll still be a problem.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: 3/18 - 3/24 Games Discussion Thread

Gorgui Dieng had 22 & 21 tonight...

Mr. Love isn't going to like him cutting in on his boards, lol