Basketball Thread!

[jazzcomp]

It's the PLAYOFFS! :cool: :D

[BruiseLee]

It's the PLAYOFFS! :cool: :D

Go the Dubs!!! :D

[i_amtrunks]

I'm cheering for the West as the East is irrelevant. Hoping the Celtics can turf out the Cavaliers and the Bucks beat the Bulls, but the Bulls will have a 1-0 series lead in about 10 minutes.

I love my Rockets, but there is no way they can beat the Spurs or Warriors in a 7 game series. We should beat the Mavs.

Best series in the first round should be Washington vs. Raptors in the east and Clippers vs Spurs in the West.

[jazzcomp]

Clippers choked.... Go Warriors and Steph Steve MVP!!!

[BruiseLee]

Clippers chocked.... Go Warriors and Steve MVP!!!

Hmm I can't tell if the Steve was an auto correct for Steph Curry or are you acknowledging that his game is a lot like Nash in his mvp seasons? Either way go Dubs!

[jazzcomp]

Hmm I can't tell if the Steve was an auto correct for Steph Curry or are you acknowledging that his game is a lot like Nash in his mvp seasons? Either way go Dubs!
Corrected. :) Thanks!

[i_amtrunks]

As a devoted Rockets fan, I can't believe they beat the Clippers after the drubbings they received.

I'm also tipping Golden State in 5.

Not so sure in the East, Cavs seem to improve every time they lose a player...

[jazzcomp]

Underwhelming performance from the Bulls. They lost to a team who had their two best players not playing well in Game 6. They had their best chance to get to the finals in the weak East.

A good shooting percentage is difficult to keep up every series. I hope that Golden State is able to keep it up all throughout.

[BruiseLee]

Finals are set. Go Dubs!!!

[i_amtrunks]

Finals are set. Go Dubs!!!

The Dubs have been the stand out team all season, they deserve to win and it has been a long time coming.

Never liked the Cavs, even though lebron is a brilliant player and decent guy, it still feels like ever since he joined Miami he has been about buying titles, not crafting them.

Plus Bogut is far better than Delladova, even with all the injuries! :p

[jazzcomp]

Congratulations to the Warriors! :)

Unfortunately, Delly didn't play well on these last few games and Curry got going.

[i_amtrunks]

Thankfully e team that built and crafted a championship team won over the team that tried to buy one.

The better team did win, but the Cavs fans and bandwagoners will always wonder what could have been had Love and Irving not gone down injured!

[BruiseLee]

One of the best finals series in recent times! Would have loved to see more of Bogut in the last few games but will take the finals win! Being a Dubs supporter since the run TMC days this win doesn't quite feel real yet after all the times we spent as being a cellar dweller. Cue up that song Freddie Mercury! :D

[DaptoDog]

Warriors beat the Grizzlies by 50 today!!

OK I'm a devoted Trail Blazers fan, watch every game on League Pass. We're rebuilding but it's a fun, young, running and gunning team this year. Nice to see them get up over the T-Wolves in Minnesota today.

So what other teams are being followed by people here?

Anyone play 2K? I've been playing NBA games since NBA Live 95! Just recently got 2K16 and I'm finding it very hard on my usual Superstar difficulty, have yet to beat the computer yet. Once I get the hang of it I'll be playing online on the PS4. Anyone else have it that wants a game online?

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Steph Curry puts up ridiculous video game numbers, he is fun to watch.

I follow the Spurs and hope they can contend this year, the addition of Aldridge will help, just hope Parker, Duncan and Manu stay healthy come Finals time. Pop is a great coach and they play team basketball beautifully.

I don't have NBA 2K16 yet on PS4 but hope to get it and have the time to play it soon.

[DaptoDog]

Steph Curry puts up ridiculous video game numbers, he is fun to watch.

I follow the Spurs and hope they can contend this year, the addition of Aldridge will help, just hope Parker, Duncan and Manu stay healthy come Finals time. Pop is a great coach and they play team basketball beautifully.

I don't have NBA 2K16 yet on PS4 but hope to get it and have the time to play it soon.

Curry is on another level at the moment. It's just not fair!

Yeh most Blazers fans are still raw about the way Aldridge left. He had his right to choose where he played but he did say last year that he wanted to be the best Blazer of all time and stay. Interesting to see how he fits in San Antonio. Amazing how the Spurs remain at the top all these years, that trade for Leonard for George Hill was masterful.

The controls on 2K16 are a little different than 2K15, that's the bit I'm struggling with.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Curry is on another level at the moment. It's just not fair!

Yeh most Blazers fans are still raw about the way Aldridge left. He had his right to choose where he played but he did say last year that he wanted to be the best Blazer of all time and stay. Interesting to see how he fits in San Antonio. Amazing how the Spurs remain at the top all these years, that trade for Leonard for George Hill was masterful.

The controls on 2K16 are a little different than 2K15, that's the bit I'm struggling with.

Yeah be interesting when both teams meet in Rip city and the reaction LaMarcus will receive. At least he didn't have a TV broadcast about "The Decision" lol.

Portland has a young talented team but will see how they fare, the Western Conference is a tough place.

The Spurs are one of the top organisations in executive management in keeping their teams in contention and scouting talent in USA and abroad. Plus Coach Pop sets the tone and everyone follows, there are no egos, they recruit certain players with the right personalities and attitude.

[BruiseLee]

Yeah be interesting when both teams meet in Rip city and the reaction LaMarcus will receive. At least he didn't have a TV broadcast about "The Decision" lol.

Or this season's installment, "The Indecision" staring D. Jordan.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Or this season's installment, "The Indecision" staring D. Jordan.

Ha ha ha, so true. Wonder if DeAndre was just using Dallas as leverage to get a max deal.

I reckon Doc Rivers job is on the line this season, he's had enough time with the team and if they don't make the NBA Finals and win it, he's gone.

Was really disappointed in the way he dissed the new champs, expected more class from him. Came off as a petulant sore loser imho.

[DaptoDog]

Yeah be interesting when both teams meet in Rip city and the reaction LaMarcus will receive. At least he didn't have a TV broadcast about "The Decision" lol.

Portland has a young talented team but will see how they fare, the Western Conference is a tough place.

The Spurs are one of the top organisations in executive management in keeping their teams in contention and scouting talent in USA and abroad. Plus Coach Pop sets the tone and everyone follows, there are no egos, they recruit certain players with the right personalities and attitude.

It's actually nice to have no expectations this year. If Portland is bad then we get a high draft pick (hopefully bad enough to get Ben Simmons!!). If they surprise people then it means Lillard, McCollum and the other youngsters are a good core and we have so much cap room to add players through lopsided trades or free agency. Whereas last year it was stressful because they had to be good to have a chance of resigning Aldridge.

Blazer fans generally despise the Rockettes, Thunder and the Lakers/Clippers. But we have utmost respect for the Spurs, Warriors and Grizzlies. The only thing that is starting to bug me is Pops interviews, he comes across now as being bigger than the game with his antics. But most people love him for the way he gives the media a hard time.

[DaptoDog]

Or this season's installment, "The Indecision" staring D. Jordan.

That was a sorry saga but at the time was quite hilarious with all the emoji's and Twitter exchanges.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

It's actually nice to have no expectations this year. If Portland is bad then we get a high draft pick (hopefully bad enough to get Ben Simmons!!). If they surprise people then it means Lillard, McCollum and the other youngsters are a good core and we have so much cap room to add players through lopsided trades or free agency. Whereas last year it was stressful because they had to be good to have a chance of resigning Aldridge.

Blazer fans generally despise the Rockettes, Thunder and the Lakers/Clippers. But we have utmost respect for the Spurs, Warriors and Grizzlies. The only thing that is starting to bug me is Pops interviews, he comes across now as being bigger than the game with his antics. But most people love him for the way he gives the media a hard time.

I saw Ben Simmons earlier this year playing in an exhibition game in Newcastle when LSU came to Australia. I was pretty impressed, the size, athleticism, court vision and ability to get to the rim. If he can get a deadly jumpshot, he'll be unstoppable in NCAA.

Yeah I hear you about Pop, sometimes he comes up with some witty zingers or be very dry with sarcasm. Other times he can seem really rude, he is a lot like Wayne Bennett in that way. Then again some of the questions he fields border on Captain Obvious ones to the downright stupid or vapid. If you had to do that for a decade, you might turn out the same ha ha.

[i_amtrunks]

What an odd and tough to pick opening week! My rockets have been abysmal and with how tough the west is, they need to improve fast or they'll be only competing for 5-8th.
Looks like injuries are the he only thing that will stop the Warriors and Cavs getting through to the finals again, Curry is posting near impossible to maintain figures, but he is just in that good touch at he moment.

Could be the last year for he Clippers, Rockets, OKC and Spurs to truly contend as well, their stars are getting older and more expensive, and other than he Clippers, I'd be happy if any of the other teams won it. If I was only new to the NBA the Spurs would be my team (Hakeem the Dream ensured I was a rocket fan since the 91-92 season) but I cannot see how anyone cannot say that the Warriors are not their second or third team, they are just playing entertaining, tough basketball.

Nice to see the Lakers and Brooklyn where they deserve to be as well. I think the Knicks and Jazz might be some dark horses, the Jazz have rebuilt well and the Knicks can only improve.

Let's see if the 8th seed in the East is better than the 12th in the West for the first time in years come finals time.

[jazzcomp]

What do you mean by deserve?

[i_amtrunks]

What do you mean by deserve?

With how they've spent their money and it coming back to bite them in terms of roster depth and bad choices, both teams deserve to be at the foot of the standings.

[DaptoDog]

With how they've spent their money and it coming back to bite them in terms of roster depth and bad choices, both teams deserve to be at the foot of the standings.

Very true. And it's despicable what Philly has done with its blatant tanking.

[DaptoDog]

I saw Ben Simmons earlier this year playing in an exhibition game in Newcastle when LSU came to Australia. I was pretty impressed, the size, athleticism, court vision and ability to get to the rim. If he can get a deadly jumpshot, he'll be unstoppable in NCAA. .

Yeh he seems legit. Would be an awesome fit on the Blazers. Only problem is we will probably win 30-35 games and so not be bad enough for a top 3 pick.

[jazzcomp]

With how they've spent their money and it coming back to bite them in terms of roster depth and bad choices, both teams deserve to be at the foot of the standings.
I understand with Brooklyn, they used money to build that team and self-destructed and couldn't win a championship. Miami did the same and probably worse (big three connived/conspired to build that team).

But with the lakers, the problem was Jim Buss, his bad decisions(not choosing Phil, etc), and injuries and had to rebuild. As far as money, are you referring to paying Kobe less? They offered the same amount of money to Pau (if not more than the Bulls) and other players but they turned down the franchise because of ring chasing. I don't think money is the problem for the lakers. It's still the roster. If the Lakers focused on continuity the way the Spurs did, they would still dominate the league. If that team with Pau, Dwight, Steve, Kobe, and others were fully healthy, anything's possible. If Kobe and Phil stayed together like Duncan and Pop, who knows what the lakers could've accomplished. But then, it would be boring if they were always the teams that reached the top.

Sure, Harden is great for the Rockets but they have their own issues and I don't see them really going all the way. Kobe is retiring soon and Dwight didn't want to wait to be the man or didn't want to have that pressure of winning for the lakers (2nd coming of Shaq). But he's still second fiddle to Harden now :)

[DaptoDog]

I understand with Brooklyn, they used money to build that team and self-destructed and couldn't win a championship. Miami did the same and probably worse (big three connived/conspired to build that team).

But with the lakers, the problem was Jim Buss, his bad decisions(not choosing Phil, etc), and injuries and had to rebuild. As far as money, are you referring to paying Kobe less? They offered the same amount of money to Pau (if not more than the Bulls) and other players but they turned down the franchise because of ring chasing. I don't think money is the problem for the lakers. It's still the roster. If the Lakers focused on continuity the way the Spurs did, they would still dominate the league. If that team with Pau, Dwight, Steve, Kobe, and others were fully healthy, anything's possible. If Kobe and Phil stayed together like Duncan and Pop, who knows what the lakers could've accomplished. But then, it would be boring if they were always the teams that reached the top.

Sure, Harden is great for the Rockets but they have their own issues and I don't see them really going all the way. Kobe is retiring soon and Dwight didn't want to wait to be the man or didn't want to have that pressure of winning for the lakers (2nd coming of Shaq). But he's still second fiddle to Harden now :)

Kobe needs to retire after this season so they can do the full on rebuild properly. I think they may have reached for Russell with their No.2 draft pick, why didn't they take Okafor?

[jazzcomp]

Kobe needs to retire after this season so they can do the full on rebuild properly. I think they may have reached for Russell with their No.2 draft pick, why didn't they take Okafor?
Kobe can still come off the bench in a limited role if he wanted to ring chase. But with a big paycut of course. This last contract was more of a thank you for all the years. They offered max contract to Dwight.

The management and teams are changing the way the game is played. Big man is no longer priority. Just like how Harden is more impt than Dwight and Curry to Bogut or Greene.

A really good guard is now being valued higher than a solid big man.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

I feel Howard is overrated, yes he is a premier centre in the league but that's not saying much.

His offensive moves are limited even under the tutelage of Hakeem, but most grating of all is his inexplicable capacity to brain fart and give away countless technicals at the most critical times in a game or get himself tossed. It's a category that he's led year after year.

He's able to dish out the elbows but can't take it back and ends up getting T'd up when he retaliates.

I'd be more worried if Harden was out for a long spell or the season than if Howard was lost to the Rockets.

[k.wong23]

Howards time is passed, his peak was at Orlando.

Surprising Rondo fitting in well with the Kings, lets see if he spits the dummy if they make the playoffs hehe

[DaptoDog]

GO BLAZERS!!! Was on a flight home today and when I got off the plane I saw they smoked the Grizzlies today on the second night of a back to back! Watched the game tonight, man Lillard and McCollum are torching opponents at the moment. They are the second best scoring duo in the league right now, behind KD and Westbrook.

Also, how bad are the Grizzlies right now? Got smoked by 50 by the Warriors then lose to the Blazers. They really lack shooting.

[DaptoDog]

Epic 4Q collapse by the Blazers today. I don't think I can stomach watching the replay tonight.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

GO BLAZERS!!! Was on a flight home today and when I got off the plane I saw they smoked the Grizzlies today on the second night of a back to back! Watched the game tonight, man Lillard and McCollum are torching opponents at the moment. They are the second best scoring duo in the league right now, behind KD and Westbrook.

Also, how bad are the Grizzlies right now? Got smoked by 50 by the Warriors then lose to the Blazers. They really lack shooting.

Yeah the Grizzlies lack of outside shooting doesn't keep defences honest on Z-Bo or Gasol so they get double or triple teamed a lot.

[DaptoDog]

Yeah the Grizzlies lack of outside shooting doesn't keep defences honest on Z-Bo or Gasol so they get double or triple teamed a lot.

They have panic traded for Super Mario Chalmers. He's not going to fix their season. I can't believe they gave up Beno Udrih, he always kills the Blazers.

[jazzcomp]

Beno's a FA after the season. I guess they thought they couldn't offer him the right $$$.

[DaptoDog]

Beno's a FA after the season. I guess they thought they couldn't offer him the right $$$.

He's a cheap vet so I doubt that would have been the issue. Chalmers is also a FA at the end of this season I believe. I just think they were looking for more 3pt shooting to improve spacing. Udrih is a killer in the mid range but not as good further out.

Lamarcus Aldridge's first return visit to Portland today. Will be interesting to see the reception from the crowd. He was a great player but after saying he wanted to be the best Blazer ever and then leaving 12 months later you have to imagine it will be luke warm at best. I would give him a polite clap, no more no less.

[Trailer Park Ninja]

Steph Curry puts up ridiculous video game numbers, he is fun to watch.

Today against Minnesota, Steph was on arcade mode setting in NBA2K16.

[DaptoDog]

Today against Minnesota, Steph was on arcade mode setting in NBA2K16.

This guy is more unguardable at the momeng than anyone since Jordan.

[i_amtrunks]

There goes the Rockets Playoff run. No McHale to try and keep the egos of three prima donnas means a splintered locker room and the terrible play will continue. I know we beat the Blazers but it needed a Harden powerplay in overtime to get there.

Another sub 40% FG night, Ty Lawson 1/8 in another insipid performance. Lawson was always a bad idea but Rockets Management wanted to relieve some burden off Harden, who doesn't like to share, and Lawson is just ice cold now.

The Rockets may slip into 7 or 8, but what is the point of going down 4-0 in the first round to the Warriors, Spurs or Thunder?

[DaptoDog]

There goes the Rockets Playoff run. No McHale to try and keep the egos of three prima donnas means a splintered locker room and the terrible play will continue. I know we beat the Blazers but it needed a Harden powerplay in overtime to get there.

Another sub 40% FG night, Ty Lawson 1/8 in another insipid performance. Lawson was always a bad idea but Rockets Management wanted to relieve some burden off Harden, who doesn't like to share, and Lawson is just ice cold now.

The Rockets may slip into 7 or 8, but what is the point of going down 4-0 in the first round to the Warriors, Spurs or Thunder?

Yeh I was watching, young Blazers just don't know how to win when they've got a big lead. Teams are just doubling Lillard and making someone else beat them. It was a terrible game by the Rockets, not a fan of their style of play.

[DaptoDog]

Oh and one more loss closer to Simmons!

[DaptoDog]

My last comment looks funny now. 3 months on and now the Blazers are in equal 6th in the West and recently smoked the one and only Warriors! Such an amazing young team to watch. And since Lillard got snubbed from the All Star game he's been a human fire ball.

[i_amtrunks]

Its become very clear post all star game as to how much stronger the West is than the East, even more so than the last half a dozen years.

I was hopeful that someone would've taken Howard from the Rockets, but alas, it was not to be.

So do we think the Lakers will end up winning the Simmons sweepstakes? Philly with the worst record get pipped at the the ballot is my prediction. (I make no conspiracy claims, as I know many in the USA will if the Lakers get Simmons, but the NBA needs a strong LA and NY team, and they have neither at the moment.)

[jazzcomp]

It always was. :) Hopefully, LA can find a player to build around on.

[jazzcomp]

Kobe scores 60 in his final game and GSW wins 73 to make history. :D Really great day to be a basketball fan!

[millhouse]

Kobe scores 60 in his final game and GSW wins 73 to make history. :D Really great day to be a basketball fan!

Saw him play against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Centre in NY when the wife and I were there on our honeymoon. A nice bonus to the "let's catch an NBA game while we're there".

That said, I'm amazed how easily he cleared the cloud of sexual assault off him and I have really conflicting opinions of the man.

[i_amtrunks]

Saw him play against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Centre in NY when the wife and I were there on our honeymoon. A nice bonus to the "let's catch an NBA game while we're there".

That said, I'm amazed how easily he cleared the cloud of sexual assault off him and I have really conflicting opinions of the man.

Having watched the game (with an avid Jazz fan no less) it was amazing to see him roll back the clock like that. Then again the Jazz were not fouling him like they would've had they been in playoff contention.
Amazing basketball player, not so amazing off the court.

Time for the finals. My Rockets will get blown away 4-0 by the Warriors. I'd be surprised if they got within 10 points in any game. Portland may do better against the Spurs but in the end it'll be those two in the West.

Cleveland may have more trouble with Detroit but at the end I can't see them being toppled in the East. Their best and only chance of beating the Warriors is hoping the Spurs wear them down in a seven game Western conference final.

[jazzcomp]

Saw him play against the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Centre in NY when the wife and I were there on our honeymoon. A nice bonus to the "let's catch an NBA game while we're there".

That said, I'm amazed how easily he cleared the cloud of sexual assault off him and I have really conflicting opinions of the man.He didn't clear that. This was one event in his life that you want to compare with a lifelong dedication to the sport. This is what his haters always bring up.

His wife and kids still love him despite what he's been accused of. Even MJ divorced his wife and what do you think is the reason for that? These are sports icons and do not have a fanbase for their morality.

Having watched the game (with an avid Jazz fan no less) it was amazing to see him roll back the clock like that. Then again the Jazz were not fouling him like they would've had they been in playoff contention.
Amazing basketball player, not so amazing off the court. 20 years of basketball and people still focus on one event. He's an ambassador for the sport and has fans around the globe. Going to a star's hotel room and we naively expect that nothing will happen? :rolleyes: Nobody's perfect.

[DaptoDog]

Having watched the game (with an avid Jazz fan no less) it was amazing to see him roll back the clock like that. Then again the Jazz were not fouling him like they would've had they been in playoff contention.
Amazing basketball player, not so amazing off the court.

Time for the finals. My Rockets will get blown away 4-0 by the Warriors. I'd be surprised if they got within 10 points in any game. Portland may do better against the Spurs but in the end it'll be those two in the West.

Cleveland may have more trouble with Detroit but at the end I can't see them being toppled in the East. Their best and only chance of beating the Warriors is hoping the Spurs wear them down in a seven game Western conference final.

Harden may carry the Rockets to one win but I agree it's most likely to be a Warriors sweep. Houston and Chicago were the big under performers this year.

Actually Portland finished all the way up at the 5th seed! Incredible performance in a rebuilding year. They are matched up with the Clippers, the worst of the top 4 seeds. If they can push them to 6 games that will be a huge success.

But yes, it should be Warriors vs Spurs in the WCF. And I think whoever wins that will take the title barring injuries to their top players. Cleveland just don't look like a championship team to me.

[DaptoDog]

Mavs got annihalated today by OKC. Rockets not much better.

[jazzcomp]

Game 7 - Thunder is ahead of Warriors.

[BruiseLee]

Game 7 - Thunder is ahead of Warriors.

Good game! Close till the end. Go Dubs!

[shockNwave]

I really want the Cleveland Cavs to win the trophy but if they cannot, I'm happy to see the Warriors lose out because I'm still hurting from last season.:(

[i_amtrunks]

Hope the Cavs can't buy the title. Hated that LeBron did it at the Heat and then again at the Cavs. He is an all time great, but buying championships is not how to do it.

Then again, if the Warriors win it, it just brings up all those horrible comparisons to the Bulls. You cant compare eras, it just does not work. The game has changed so much since 2010, let alone the mid 90's!

[DaptoDog]

I'm going for the Cavs like I did last finals. Cleveland deserves a title. I'm finding Curry to be increasingly smug (mocked Lillard time when they beat the Blazers among other things) and I cannot stand Green. Cavs have their rematch and are at full strength. Can't believe OKC blew a 3-1 lead!

[sideswipes brother]

Hope the Cavs can't buy the title. Hated that LeBron did it at the Heat and then again at the Cavs. He is an all time great, but buying championships is not how to do it.

Then again, if the Warriors win it, it just brings up all those horrible comparisons to the Bulls. You cant compare eras, it just does not work. The game has changed so much since 2010, let alone the mid 90's!

I agree! The 90's were brutal! These days is soft!
I really hope the Cavs win it because of Delly! Cmon peeps, we have an Aussie in the finals!!!!!!

And i also knew that OKC would not be able to close out the series!!! (even though i wished they had!)

[BruiseLee]

I really hope the Cavs win it because of Delly! Cmon peeps, we have an Aussie in the finals!!!

Bogut says hi...

[jazzcomp]

Go Dubs! :)

[shockNwave]

:) Oh what a game and what a comeback. The Cavs now have the series tied at three a piece.

Well done King James and your merry men.

Now raid and sack the Kingdom of Oakland.

And leave Golden State to it's fate.:D

[DaptoDog]

:) Oh what a game and what a comeback. The Cavs now have the series tied at three a piece.

Well done King James and your merry men.

Now raid and sack the Kingdom of Oakland.

And leave Golden State to it's fate.:D

It was marvellous wasn't it? Cleveland deserves a title. For as incredible as the Warriors were in the regular season, they have not looked like a 73 win regular season team in the playoffs. They look very one dimensional on offense when the 3's aren't dropping. Cleveland looks the more complete team right now. It will be incredible if Cleveland can pull off the comeback.

[shockNwave]

What a nail biter of a game at Golden State. When the Cavs scored that 3 pointer near the end I thought to myself, " Play it smart and they can't take this cup from you. " And then King James scores the 1 pointer with seconds left and the deal is sealed. What a well deserved, record breaking victory that stands alongside the awesome victory that happened on today's episode of Game of Thrones.:D

[jazzcomp]

I wish Green didn't get suspended or Bogut injured in game 5. Congrats, Cavs!
I actually prefer the OKC series to this one.

[BruiseLee]

I wish Green didn't get suspended or Bogut injured in game 5. Congrats, Cavs!
I actually prefer the OKC series to this one.

Always a couple of "what ifs" for each championship. Sad my team lost but the Cavs were the better team on the day. Go Dubs for next year then! :)

[jazzcomp]

Why are the warriors the favorite to win next year? Shouldn't the Cavs be the favorite now? :confused:

[BruiseLee]

Why are the warriors the favorite to win next year? Shouldn't the Cavs be the favorite now? :confused:

Fluke for the Cavs :p

Maybe all the off-season talk about Durant and Dirk.

[DaptoDog]

Watching that 4th quarter was surreal. So glad the Cavs won.

NBA Draft today - going to be crazy. Celtics will be wheeling and dealing - they won't keep all 8 draft picks.

[jazzcomp]

Watching that 4th quarter was surreal. So glad the Cavs won.

NBA Draft today - going to be crazy. Celtics will be wheeling and dealing - they won't keep all 8 draft picks.
Are you going for underdogs? Or a Cavs fan or a Lebron fan? :cool:

[DaptoDog]

Are you going for underdogs? Or a Cavs fan or a Lebron fan? :cool:

Sorry I missed this. I'm a Blazers fan which by nature implies I go for underdogs lol. Yes I always go underdog in the finals. Was also happy to see Cleveland win its first title.

And by the way, DURANT TO GSW????? I'll be backing Lebron big time to beat them next finals. If he does he is GOAT.

[i_amtrunks]

Anything the Cavs can do, Warriors can do better....

Cavs bought a championship, with the acquisition of Westbrook have shown they are willing to do the same. Not sure it's the best move as it'll mess up their team dynamic.

Also a bonus for the Mavs who get Barnes.

Some of these new contracts going out are insane, 40 million for Delladova? Ridiculous.

[DaptoDog]

BOOMERS!!!

Real chance for the gold medal game now. Prettiest offence of the tournament. Been a nice way of getting through until the NBA starts back up.

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

Team USA can't play as a team to save their lives. I've been calling it from the start we're either gold or silver.

And yes prettiest offense for sure!

[DaptoDog]

Team USA can't play as a team to save their lives. I've been calling it from the start we're either gold or silver.

And yes prettiest offense for sure!

8am tomorrow is a perfect time to watch the game.

Debating whether I want to get up for the USA vs Spain game at 4:30am. Would love to see Spain beat them, a Spain v Australia final would be a great match up.

[shockNwave]

8am tomorrow is a perfect time to watch the game.

Debating whether I want to get up for the USA vs Spain game at 4:30am. Would love to see Spain beat them, a Spain v Australia final would be a great match up.

Oh you have read my mind.:D

[DaptoDog]

No words to describe that performance....USA will smash Serbia.

[i_amtrunks]

Insipid and scared. Serbia bashed up the Aussies and the Aussies did not respond. Refs put their whistles away, should have given Australia the freedom they need to bash Serbia right back.

Too many threes as the Serbians shut down the paint, well played to them.

If we play anything like that against Spain it'll be another disappointing team performance by the Aussies in Rio.

[DaptoDog]

Preseason has just begun, finally!

Just renewed my NBA League Pass subscription through Canada yesterday. Was cheaper to do it in £ (strange?) Came out to ~A$145 before the currency conversion fee. Way better than the standard A$330 for Aussie subscribers! :eek:

[laproblematique]

It would be nice if the Knicks don't suck this year. (I only follow them by proxy because I'm a huge Rangers man).

Their off-season signings have me intrigued.

[i_amtrunks]

It would be nice if the Knicks don't suck this year. (I only follow them by proxy because I'm a huge Rangers man).

Their off-season signings have me intrigued.

Went down to the hyper offensive rockets today but their
Lineup looks very solid if rose can stay fit to feed melo. Jennings is an awesome sixth man.

Clippers looked completely out of sorts, and the Warriors cruised past them without needing Durant and Curry to do much.

[DaptoDog]

What a glorious start to the season. Blazers win. Warriors get run out of their own building. Lillard could really win MVP this year.

Edit: Sorry Dubs fans. Don't worry, you'll win plenty this year. ;)

[i_amtrunks]

Spurs aren't going away this year and the Knicks will get better as the season goes on, but the Cavs look like the season didn't end for them.

Hoping that the Rockets will be rejuvenated without Dwight, might take us 2-3 weeks to get into a good groove though. Sadly Howard will have gotten Atlanta fans hopes up with his decent pre-season, but he did that at the Lakers and the Rockets as well.

I think New Orleans and Denver will be the interesting match to see how much they've changed this offseason. Mavs should be fun to watch too.

[DaptoDog]

The Illawarra Hawks finally broke the Perth curse. After losing 25 straight games in Perth over the last 11 years, they finally beat them tonight!

[jazzcomp]

Did anyone watch the nba finals?

[i_amtrunks]

Chris Paul and James Hadden in the same team... either a brilliant move or an absolutely horrible one. Some proficient scorers who can cover one another if one hits a slump or goes cold from beyond the arc but only if they both are happy to have fewer touches than last year. Harden does need someone to give him spells, no human body can last long the way he punishes his.

If they can somehow get George then they have to be the best chance we will see of pushing the Warriors to seven games. Cleveland aren't going to do it...

[jazzcomp]

Houston gave so much to get Paul. Is it worth it?

[Borgeman]

They gave a lot in quantity, but much of it was to clear cap space, it was only really 3 players of note. Having said that they lose on depth now but without a hard cap if the owners are happy to pay luxury tax it doesnt really matter

[jazzcomp]

Phil is out of NY and I hope Magic can transform the lakers.

West is part of the change for the Clippers. Let's see if he can do for them what he contributed to the Warriors.

[DaptoDog]

Bought tickets to the Boomers vs USA match next August. Crazy how much I spent but wanted to get good seats to better enjoy it. Hoping Damian Lillard from my Trail Blazers plays.

[i_amtrunks]

The whole NBL jersey debacle is a sham to get the CEO’s sons company some cash at the expense of good jerseys that might be worth the ridiculous price tag they go for. No wonder the NBL is a small time league that will struggle to succeed while the focus is on making money for the top end instead of growing he game and development of players.

[jazzcomp]

The whole NBL jersey debacle is a sham to get the CEO’s sons company some cash at the expense of good jerseys that might be worth the ridiculous price tag they go for. No wonder the NBL is a small time league that will struggle to succeed while the focus is on making money for the top end instead of growing he game and development of players.
Wow! I hope the quality is good and is affordable. It is very much a conflict of interest.

[DaptoDog]

RIP CITY!!!!!

[i_amtrunks]

RIP CITY!!!!!

Should get at least six games in, glad to see Portland through. Should be a very entertaining series with Golden State back to being a team instead of a Durant supplier for the immediate future!

[DaptoDog]

Should get at least six games in, glad to see Portland through. Should be a very entertaining series with Golden State back to being a team instead of a Durant supplier for the immediate future!

Yeh we are massive underdogs but we play better when the experts write us off. Just unbelievable to get this far, I remember thinking when Nurkic broke his leg that our season was over. Hopefully we can push it to at least six games.

How about the Kawhi buzzer beater? I was watching it at home, just incredible! We got two amazing game 7s in one day.

[sideswipes brother]

You have no idea how badly i want GS to lose! In my eyes Durant is not a world champion yet. He needs to win without GS to get to championship status. Everyone is just running to GS to get a ring... (cough Durant/Cousins cough) i have nil respect for that!:mad:

[jazzcomp]

Gutted by the news of Kobe and his daughter's death. :( :( :( Always loved the competitor in him.

He actually won an Oscar for Dear Basketball.

"Always demand more of yourself, always push yourself beyond what your expectations are. Demand more, love the hate. MAMBA OUT!"