robj55
Posts: 9,511
Apr 24, 2013 8:02pm
Yeah I'd say winning a title, and being the hands down favorite to win multiple more that they have it figured out. Not worth messing up chemistry, especially with Wade slowing down.Hb31187;1433017 wrote:yes non offensive threats exist in the NBA lol. Perkins,ibaka, Joel Anthony, Reggie Evans ect ect. just because you're in the NBA doesn't mean you can score.
and in the finals he spent thevast majority of the time guarding ibaka or Perkins not Westbrook and.Durant. its not like he was constantly on one of them during the series or even the majority of the time. I didn't say for 40 minutes but I would be he averaged less than a quarter per game on KD. I don't have the game tape to go check however obviously.
Lebron is obviously a extremely gifted offensive player like I said Its not like he doesnt have another top 10/15 player Who can create offense himself if need be. And a all star forward as well. they'd survive, But agree theyre at their best with LeBron running the offense.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Apr 24, 2013 8:05pm
What a ***** technical foul call, especially in a high emotion playoff game.
Crimson streak
Posts: 9,002
Apr 24, 2013 8:10pm
Hb31187;1433017 wrote:yes non offensive threats exist in the NBA lol. Perkins,ibaka, Joel Anthony, Reggie Evans ect ect. just because you're in the NBA doesn't mean you can score.
and in the finals he spent thevast majority of the time guarding ibaka or Perkins not Westbrook and.Durant. its not like he was constantly on one of them during the series or even the majority of the time. I didn't say for 40 minutes but I would be he averaged less than a quarter per game on KD. I don't have the game tape to go check however obviously.
Lebron is obviously a extremely gifted offensive player like I said Its not like he doesnt have another top 10/15 player Who can create offense himself if need be. And a all star forward as well. they'd survive, But agree theyre at their best with LeBron running the offense.
KD and RW draw a lot of fouls. That's the main reason lebron doesn't guard them. Why would you want your best player in foul trouble when they have a very good defender in battier.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 24, 2013 8:18pm
You guys are passionate about that DPOY Award.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 24, 2013 8:35pm
Rotinaj;1433027 wrote:What a ***** technical foul call, especially in a high emotion playoff game.
Especially considering Westbrook slapped away dudes hand when he was trying to help him up.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 24, 2013 8:43pm
Hb31187;1433017 wrote:yes non offensive threats exist in the NBA lol. Perkins,ibaka, Joel Anthony, Reggie Evans ect ect. just because you're in the NBA doesn't mean you can score.
and in the finals he spent thevast majority of the time guarding ibaka or Perkins not Westbrook and.Durant. its not like he was constantly on one of them during the series or even the majority of the time. I didn't say for 40 minutes but I would be he averaged less than a quarter per game on KD. I don't have the game tape to go check however obviously.
Lebron is obviously a extremely gifted offensive player like I said Its not like he doesnt have another top 10/15 player Who can create offense himself if need be. And a all star forward as well. they'd survive, But agree theyre at their best with LeBron running the offense.
Ibaka is a threat. He developed a nice mid range jump shot.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 24, 2013 8:56pm
Commander of Awesome;1433058 wrote:Ibaka is a threat. He developed a nice mid range jump shot.
I've been surprised by this the times I watched them this year....much like every time I watched Dieng for Louisville hit his.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 24, 2013 9:24pm
yes, you're rightGOONx19;1432981 wrote:Actually 8th in win shares I think. Four were tied.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 24, 2013 9:24pm
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1040309-understanding-the-nba-explaining-advanced-defensive-stats-and-metrics/page/6Hb31187;1432954 wrote:
not gonna lie, never head of that stat you posted, what does it all take into account?
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 25, 2013 11:50pm
Seemed like 20 things on tonight I was interested in.....might as well finish it off with the Clippers/Grizzlies
Was really hoping these two wouldn't meet in the first round. I thought only 2 or 3 teams would beat the Clips in the West.....Memphis was my 2nd team behind the Thunder....then Spurs
Was really hoping these two wouldn't meet in the first round. I thought only 2 or 3 teams would beat the Clips in the West.....Memphis was my 2nd team behind the Thunder....then Spurs
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 26, 2013 12:01am
Barnes a bit bitchish
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 26, 2013 12:04am
Memphis is out Clippering the Clippers
10 point lead....5:40 left
Night
10 point lead....5:40 left
Night
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 26, 2013 12:51am
I agree IM, Clip Grizz I was hoping for later on. Great matchup. I thought all season the clips are a joke and pretender but their bench is tough. Keeping them in it. Entertaining series so far. I hope the Grizz move on.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Apr 26, 2013 12:46pm
Russ Westbrook out indefinitely with surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
Midstate01
Posts: 14,766
Apr 26, 2013 12:50pm
wildcats20;1434370 wrote:Russ Westbrook out indefinitely with surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
West just became anyones for the taking.
And durant is gonna need to take A LOT of shots
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 26, 2013 1:02pm
Don't think it dispositively affects this round or next round. Durant is more than capable of scoring 50+ or 60+ if that's what it takes to win.Midstate01;1434372 wrote:
And durant is gonna need to take A LOT of shots
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 26, 2013 1:14pm
I've torn that as well, it hurt like a BITCH. Hurt at least twice as much as tearing my ACL. If hes getting the meniscus pinned he may be out like 6+ weeks, if hes just getting it removed he MAY be able to make it back by finals(if they make it) because getting your knee scoped isnt very bad, at least in my experience to remove meniscus it wasntwildcats20;1434370 wrote:Russ Westbrook out indefinitely with surgery to repair a torn meniscus.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 26, 2013 1:26pm
That sucks....just sucks. Hate to hear that. Has never missed a game in 5 years.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 26, 2013 1:27pm
Ironman92;1434394 wrote:That sucks....just sucks. Hate to hear that. Has never missed a game in 5 years.
If he's not my favorite player to watch...he's top 3
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Apr 26, 2013 1:27pm
^^^^ Yeah, I'm a dumbass lol
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Apr 26, 2013 2:27pm
Man that really sucks. Could the road get any easier for the Heat?
But at least Skip Baseless will get to see how much "better" the Thunder are without Westbrook.
But at least Skip Baseless will get to see how much "better" the Thunder are without Westbrook.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 26, 2013 2:47pm
I'm actually very curious to watch how the Thunder play now.
Not from a "how valuable is RW" standpoint but from a "what adjustments to their playing style/play calling" one.
Not from a "how valuable is RW" standpoint but from a "what adjustments to their playing style/play calling" one.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
Apr 26, 2013 3:20pm
Westbrook is a top 25 player. I wanna see Durant go for 100.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 26, 2013 3:45pm
I don't think it's hard for him to, or it's a stretch for him to, if Durant hits 60.Rotinaj;1434477 wrote:Westbrook is a top 25 player. I wanna see Durant go for 100.
Hb31187
Posts: 8,534
Apr 26, 2013 10:16pm
The NBA is so damn soft now a days. Jr smith ripped through like you're taught, caught Terry w an elbow n gets ejected. should be a personal foul and play on, like it was in the 90s