Lovejoy1984

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Wed, Feb 25, 2015 10:16 PM Feb 25, 2015 10:16 PM

Laley23;1708409 wrote:Combo guard vs PG is my only explanation.

Yup he's a combo guard in every sense of word, didn't mean it as a knock at all. He's arguably top 5 in the entire league.

But they list him as PG so figured should include him.

Feb 25, 2015 10:16pm

Commander of Awesome

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 1:10 AM Feb 26, 2015 1:10 AM

HighRoller74;1708382 wrote:Either you're not watching the Cavs this season, or just saying Love's defense is terrible out of habit.

But, Kevin Love's on ball defense since the pick up of Mozgov has been above average, if not higher. He's not a shot blocker, and he won't be flying in to contest from the helpside. But 1 on 1, man to man, defense he's been very good.

I've watched the Cavs quite a bit this season and he's a negative def player. Advanced stats show that, as he's a negative (+/-) defender. He sucks on defensive and is hot and cold (maybe bc of injury) on offense. Dude wasn't even an All Star consideration in the shitty east for a reason.

Feb 26, 2015 1:10am

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 9:10 AM Feb 26, 2015 9:10 AM

Yet has better numbers then most at his position who were all stars. I'll look it up when I have a minute at work.

Feb 26, 2015 9:10am

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 9:19 AM Feb 26, 2015 9:19 AM

Only gasol's 18 and 12 were better than loves 17 and 10. As a third option, I'll take that! His defense has also improved a ton since mozgov was brought in.

Feb 26, 2015 9:19am

lhslep134

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 9:27 AM Feb 26, 2015 9:27 AM

Commander of Awesome;1708432 wrote:I've watched the Cavs quite a bit this season and he's a negative def player. Advanced stats show that, as he's a negative (+/-) defender. He sucks on defensive and is hot and cold (maybe bc of injury) on offense. Dude wasn't even an All Star consideration in the shitty east for a reason.

You're completely ignoring how much improvement he's made since the season goes on.

http://www.fearthesword.com/2015/2/23/8090121/kevin-love-quietly-having-fantastic-february

Feb 26, 2015 9:27am

Commander of Awesome

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 11:10 AM Feb 26, 2015 11:10 AM

lhslep134;1708450 wrote:You're completely ignoring how much improvement he's made since the season goes on.

http://www.fearthesword.com/2015/2/23/8090121/kevin-love-quietly-having-fantastic-february

Great read, thanks for sharing. Love it, glad he's been getting better. I haven't been able to watch many Cavs games (smh at the EST) since around the all star break. Hope he keeps it up.

Feb 26, 2015 11:10am

lhslep134

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 11:55 AM Feb 26, 2015 11:55 AM

Commander of Awesome;1708468 wrote:Great read, thanks for sharing. Love it, glad he's been getting better. I haven't been able to watch many Cavs games (smh at the EST) since around the all star break. Hope he keeps it up.

No problem man. Just happy FearTheSword is gung-ho about sticking up for Love instead of constantly ripping him.

Really excited for both NBA games tonight. Obv Cavs-GS, but Suns-Thunder has implications too: if Phoenix wins they're within 1.5 games of the 8th seed. I don't think Phoenix will make the playoffs, but I'll still enjoy the battle tonight.

Feb 26, 2015 11:55am

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 8:41 PM Feb 26, 2015 8:41 PM

Finals preview tonight in Cleveland.

Feb 26, 2015 8:41pm

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Thu, Feb 26, 2015 8:45 PM Feb 26, 2015 8:45 PM

David Lee balled out in the first quarter.

Feb 26, 2015 8:45pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 12:13 AM Feb 27, 2015 12:13 AM

Bledsoe on his way to a triple double tonight. 8, 7 and 5 at half.

Feb 27, 2015 12:13am

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 12:24 AM Feb 27, 2015 12:24 AM

The way Kanter is playing for OKC is making that deal look like a major steal. He and Ibaka are a pretty potent combo, and combine that with KD and RW at full strength and they can really do some damage.

Feb 27, 2015 12:24am

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 12:38 AM Feb 27, 2015 12:38 AM

Bledsoe 19, 9 and 8
Westbrook 20, 6 and 9

Through 3. Might see dual performances.

Feb 27, 2015 12:38am

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 6:15 AM Feb 27, 2015 6:15 AM

RW 39/14/11

Feb 27, 2015 6:15am

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 6:16 AM Feb 27, 2015 6:16 AM

So In the 4th and OT RW had 19/8/2

Feb 27, 2015 6:16am

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 8:19 AM Feb 27, 2015 8:19 AM

His shot was terrible last night. Rest of his game on pt though

Feb 27, 2015 8:19am

robj55

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 12:06 PM Feb 27, 2015 12:06 PM

How in the hell do you take 38 shots lol

Feb 27, 2015 12:06pm

Heretic

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 12:35 PM Feb 27, 2015 12:35 PM

robj55;1708815 wrote:How in the hell do you take 38 shots lol

1. Watch tape of Kobe.

2. Emulate.

Feb 27, 2015 12:35pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 1:02 PM Feb 27, 2015 1:02 PM

Heretic;1708826 wrote:1. Watch tape of Kobe.

2. Emulate.

I can see if you have the hot hand, but 12/38? Good lord man pass the damn ball.

Feb 27, 2015 1:02pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 1:13 PM Feb 27, 2015 1:13 PM

robj55;1708834 wrote:I can see if you have the hot hand, but 12/38? Good lord man pass the damn ball.

He still had double digit assists

Feb 27, 2015 1:13pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 3:13 PM Feb 27, 2015 3:13 PM

gport_tennis;1708842 wrote:He still had double digit assists

.....yeah that's what caught my eye.....39 points on 38 shots is inefficient but how do you get 11 assists? Lol

And in the last 17 min he had 19 pts and 8 rb? He must've been all over the place.

Feb 27, 2015 3:13pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 3:15 PM Feb 27, 2015 3:15 PM

Had he shot decent he would've had 50 points and also a triple double....when was the last one of those?

Feb 27, 2015 3:15pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:37 PM Feb 27, 2015 4:37 PM

With no Durant in the line-up, RW can do whatever the hell he wants.

Feb 27, 2015 4:37pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 4:45 PM Feb 27, 2015 4:45 PM

gport_tennis;1708842 wrote:He still had double digit assists

Because he has the ball in his hands 99% of the time on offense.

Feb 27, 2015 4:45pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 11:09 PM Feb 27, 2015 11:09 PM

Westbrook off to another big night early on

Feb 27, 2015 11:09pm

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Fri, Feb 27, 2015 11:44 PM Feb 27, 2015 11:44 PM

19/7/7 for Westbrook

Decent 1st half

He's going to be the first player since Oscar to have a month of 30-10-8

Feb 27, 2015 11:44pm