2021-22 Around the NBA Thread

[Mainstreet]

I love Ja highlights but he scares the stuffing out of me the way he throws that lil body around.
Its like a Chihuahua running around Great Danes
Same with Trey Young

We might have to activate "Iffe" for the playoffs.

 

[Ronin]

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[GatorAZ]

Not a surprise. Hopefully his knee doesn’t go the Amare route.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Well, now that the Suns have clinched, the rest of the games are just the losers bracket.

On to the playoffs.

 

[Raindog]

Shaq is picking the Lakers to knock out Phoenix in the first round... assuming they even make it to the first round.

Shaquille O'Neal on the Lakers: 'If they make it to the 8th spot, they will beat Phoenix'

Not many folks in the NBA world think the Los Angeles Lakers are going to make much noise in the upcoming playoffs. After all, L.A. has had a miserable season, and there are no guarantees that the squad will even earn a spot in the league's play-in tournament.

www.google.com

 

[AzStevenCal]

Shaq is picking the Lakers to knock out Phoenix in the first round... assuming they even make it to the first round.

Shaquille O'Neal on the Lakers: 'If they make it to the 8th spot, they will beat Phoenix'

Not many folks in the NBA world think the Los Angeles Lakers are going to make much noise in the upcoming playoffs. After all, L.A. has had a miserable season, and there are no guarantees that the squad will even earn a spot in the league's play-in tournament.

www.google.com

With his batting average would you rather he pick us to beat the Lakers?

 

[Chaplin]

Shaq is picking the Lakers to knock out Phoenix in the first round... assuming they even make it to the first round.

Shaquille O'Neal on the Lakers: 'If they make it to the 8th spot, they will beat Phoenix'

Not many folks in the NBA world think the Los Angeles Lakers are going to make much noise in the upcoming playoffs. After all, L.A. has had a miserable season, and there are no guarantees that the squad will even earn a spot in the league's play-in tournament.

www.google.com

Fuel for the proverbial fire.

 

[Mainstreet]

In 2023 the Jazz are scheduled to host the NBA All-Star game.

The NBA All-Star game was pulled from Charlotte after HB2 legislation was passed.

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[Mainstreet]

Here is a statement from Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith.

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[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Here is a statement from Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith.

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Love that statement.

 

[Mainstreet]

It seems to me the Celtics have been a different team since they added Derrick White and Daniel Theis.

They fit perfectly with the team and gave them a bench. Celtics are now 9-1.

 

[JCSunsfan]

True about the Celtics. There are many who are now claiming that they are the clear favorite in the East.

 

[AzStevenCal]

It seems to me the Celtics have been a different team since they added Derrick White and Daniel Theis.

They fit perfectly with the team and gave them a bench. Celtics are now 9-1.

They've certainly improved from that point but they actually turned it around a few weeks earlier. They blew a huge lead to the Knicks and that seemed to be the final straw in the clubhouse and from that point on they've focused more on playing defense and sharing the ball.

Clearly we have the best record but even ignoring the record, IMO, we're the best team in the NBA. But if I'm wrong and we aren't the best team, it's Boston.

 

[Mainstreet]

They've certainly improved from that point but they actually turned it around a few weeks earlier. They blew a huge lead to the Knicks and that seemed to be the final straw in the clubhouse and from that point on they've focused more on playing defense and sharing the ball.

Clearly we have the best record but even ignoring the record, IMO, we're the best team in the NBA. But if I'm wrong and we aren't the best team, it's Boston.

The change occurred somewhere around the trade deadline. I didn't pay much attention to when it occurred so you may well be correct.

I'm a big believer in good players that work hard. That's one of the things the Suns have going for them. Theis and White are those kind of players. I gave the Celtics high grades when they traded for them near the trade deadline plus there may be some addition by subtraction in those trades as well.

The Pelicans were huge winners as well.

I wouldn't be a bit surprised to see Boston come out of the East either.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Finito]

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Joker
Embiid
Tatum
Booker
Ja

That’s my first team. I don’t see how it could be anyone else

 

[GatorAZ]

Joker
Embiid
Tatum
Booker
Ja

That’s my first team. I don’t see how it could be anyone else

Ja will miss 25+ games if he doesn’t come back. Luka will be first team as will Giannis.

 

[Finito]

Ja will miss 25+ games if he doesn’t come back. Luka will be first team as will Giannis.

Oh that’s right. I forgot about him being out. Yeah that’s going to hold him back. I agree Luka takes his spot.

I’d still put Tatum above Giannis the Celtics have been on Fire the second half of the season but your right they’ll vote for Giannis

 

[Hoop Head]

I agree they should do away with positions for All NBA teams. The rookie teams don't adhere to that structure and they typically get it right with the top 10 rookies every year because of that.

I'm a little surprised the All-NBA teams haven't done away with them already since they can play a large part in the amount of money players can make with the Super Max and Rose Rule.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Raptors-Pacers game that was suspended because of a fire at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena is expected to resume soon.

Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors NBA game suspended due to fire in arena | CNN

Saturday night’s NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and the Toronto Raptors was suspended following a fire at Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena, fire officials said.

www.cnn.com

Raptors-Pacers temporarily delayed due to fire

The Raptors' victory over the Pacers on Saturday night was delayed about 70 minutes in the second quarter and the arena evacuated because of a fire in a speaker hanging over the stands.

www.espn.com

 

[Mainstreet]

Nets are blowing out the Heat at home 105-79 in the 4th quarter. It's just weird.

Nets 110-95 Heat (Mar 26, 2022) Box Score - ESPN

Box score for the Brooklyn Nets vs. Miami Heat NBA game from March 26, 2022 on ESPN. Includes all points, rebounds and steals stats.

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[Cheesebeef]

Oh that’s right. I forgot about him being out. Yeah that’s going to hold him back. I agree Luka takes his spot.

I’d still put Tatum above Giannis the Celtics have been on Fire the second half of the season but your right they’ll vote for Giannis

Giannis over Tatum because not only is Giannis unstoppable on offense, he’s also the best defensive player in the league. Tatum can’t come close to matching that on the other side of the court. Throw in that Giannis has carried that team that’s had a ton of injuries all season in as well and it’s no contest for me.

Giannis is a living legend out there right now and I think he doesn’t get nearly the love he deserves. 29.7 ppg, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists while being dominant on D as well? That’s ridiculous. He’s an unstoppable beast at both ends

 

[Suns_fan69]

Grizzlies keep on rolling without Ja, blowing out the Bucks (without Jrue) 127-102 in Memphis.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Giannis over Tatum because not only is Giannis unstoppable on offense, he’s also the best defensive player in the league. Tatum can’t come close to matching that on the other side of the court. Throw in that Giannis has carried that team that’s had a ton of injuries all season in as well and it’s no contest for me.

Giannis is a living legend out there right now and I think he doesn’t get nearly the love he deserves. 29.7 ppg, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists while being dominant on D as well? That’s ridiculous. He’s an unstoppable beast at both ends

Yup. It’s almost like Giannis got his MVP and his finals so he’s yesterdays news.

 

[GatorAZ]

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