2024-25 NBA Thread: for the second time, somebody in Dallas hits low percentage shot that leads to a generation of conspiracy theories (83 Viewers)

[msudaisy26]

Aaron Gordon would get the Jrue Holiday treatment when the Blazers put him on the block if they decided to move him and shake things up. I doubt it happens, but pretty much every playoff team would love to have him. Even some teams that missed the playoffs like the Spurs would want him.

 

[Moe.]

Denver looks really gassed - huge indictment of the Thunder if they can’t win this game

 

[msudaisy26]

Nuggets trying to win by free throws

OKC trying to do their best Boston impression, miss a ton of good shots, get a huge lead and lose it in the fourth.

 

[pollardsvision]

Jokic saw one go through. We're good. Barnburner incoming.

 

[Courtjester]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

 

[Mister CIA]

Aaron Gordon would get the Jrue Holiday treatment when the Blazers put him on the block if they decided to move him and shake things up. I doubt it happens, but pretty much every playoff team would love to have him. Even some teams that missed the playoffs like the Spurs would want him.

He's pretty close to the archetype the Spurs need most (assuming his 3 isn't trash). Naz would probably be the dream, unless we end up with Flagg.

 

[need2know]

This denver okc game is awful

 

[pollardsvision]

Feels like a worst case scenario for OKC. DEN has been terrible offensively, and it's a 5 point game

 

[Courtjester]

That’s a 3

 

[pollardsvision]

He was robbed of a call on both ends. Jokic is so damn good. The monster 2nd half is bubbling.

 

[msudaisy26]

If I were Denver I would continue to make OKC run everything through Jalen Williams. He has been awful this game. His shots barely graze the rim or he dribbles into bad positions which force bad shots becauae they are late in the clock.

 

[identikit]

If I were Denver I would continue to make OKC run everything through Jalen Williams. He has been awful this game. His shots barely graze the rim or he dribbles into bad positions which force bad shots becauae they are late in the clock.

He's doing better now

 

[msudaisy26]

If I were Denver I would continue to make OKC run everything through Jalen Williams. He has been awful this game. His shots barely graze the rim or he dribbles into bad positions which force bad shots becauae they are late in the clock.

He's doing better now

He is, but man he was awful through the first three quarters.

 

[msudaisy26]

Love Aaron Gordon.

 

[Desert_Power]

Intense game.

 

[Moe.]

Stupid challenge

 

[dickey moe]

I don't get that challenge there.

 

[msudaisy26]

Stupid challenge

They were icing Jokic. Lol

 

[Deamon]

Intense game.

one of the most boring games of this round

 

[Desert_Power]

SGA has to do better with these possessions.

 

[Juxtatarot]

A five point lead feels like 10 in a normal game.

 

[Deamon]

This is going 7 for sure. Can't see Denver losing at home on Thursday.

 

[Moe.]

so why was that not a lane violation on Jokic? Screwed the spread with that lucky banked three

 

[Moe.]

A win is a win but wow that was not encouraging

 

[identikit]

Nuggets stayed in the game by making free throws at the beginning.

But worked their way out of it by missing them at the end

 

[Desert_Power]

so why was that not a lane violation on Jokic? Screwed the spread with that lucky banked three

Probably couldn’t tell who crossed first but seemed like it was Jokic

 

[General Malaise]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with and those teams had to travel over a thousand miles to do it.

 

[Jayrod]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

 

[the moops]

I am starting to think the winner of the OKC/Den series isn't just winning the West, but the title. I don't think Golden State has enough offense, T Wolves and Celtics have too many cold streaks, the Cavs are really banged up and thr Knicks and Pacers don't play enough defense.

Cold streaks you say. Would scoring 8 points in a quarter be considered a cold steak?

 

[msudaisy26]

I am starting to think the winner of the OKC/Den series isn't just winning the West, but the title. I don't think Golden State has enough offense, T Wolves and Celtics have too many cold streaks, the Cavs are really banged up and thr Knicks and Pacers don't play enough defense.

Cold streaks you say. Would scoring 8 points in a quarter be considered a cold steak?

In my defense I typed that when it was like 13 - 4. Lol

Plus it was a quarter. Twolves went all of game one and the Celtics went two full games.

 

[General Malaise]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

 

[msudaisy26]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

We (people in this thread) have complained about it for years, but the NBA is a more popular league so it can get away with it.

 

[General Malaise]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

We (people in this thread) have complained about it for years, but the NBA is a more popular league so it can get away with it.

Complained about what? Playing a game after an off-day?

 

[msudaisy26]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

We (people in this thread) have complained about it for years, but the NBA is a more popular league so it can get away with it.

Complained about what? Playing a game after an off-day?

The NBA taking extra days.

 

[Yo Mama]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

I think the every other day cadence is fine/normal. The problem today is it was night game, day off, day game. That’s a tough recovery timeline. Happened in the Min/LAL series too.

Plus those lazy hockey players only play like 1/3 of their game minutes and don’t even have to jump once. Let’s see them try to handle some Thibs-level minutes.

 

[msudaisy26]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

I think the every other day cadence is fine/normal. The problem today is it was night game, day off, day game. That’s a tough recovery timeline. Happened in the Min/LAL series too.

Plus those lazy hockey players only play like 1/3 of their game minutes and don’t even have to jump once. Let’s see them try to handle some Thibs-level minutes.

Thib level minutes is so good. I might use that on my boss next time they give me too much work and see if they even understand me.

 

[ChicoCat]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

I think the every other day cadence is fine/normal. The problem today is it was night game, day off, day game. That’s a tough recovery timeline. Happened in the Min/LAL series too.

Plus those lazy hockey players only play like 1/3 of their game minutes and don’t even have to jump once. Let’s see them try to handle some Thibs-level minutes.

They glide a lot too. Basketball players actually have to run or walk every on the court. They just can't slide over there.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Okc had two straight drives for layups between 3 minutes and 2 minutes left and Denver was gassed and couldn’t protect the lane. Then shai takes 2 step back threes and a long two on the subsequent few possessions. Almost screwed the Thunder. Very confused why they didn’t keep attacking.

 

[identikit]

Do not let up, Pacers!

 

[msudaisy26]

Do not let up, Pacers!

They look like they want to put them on thr brink.

 

[General Malaise]

Both teams look exhausted. I hope the NBA is happy with their decision for the quick turn around

2 days is what the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets are dealing with with and those teams had to travel thousands of miles to do it.

It was cute at first, but...

No shtick - why is two days between games in the NHL fine (with travel) but in the NBA it's an affront? Asking in all seriousness here.

I think the every other day cadence is fine/normal. The problem today is it was night game, day off, day game. That’s a tough recovery timeline. Happened in the Min/LAL series too.

Plus those lazy hockey players only play like 1/3 of their game minutes and don’t even have to jump once. Let’s see them try to handle some Thibs-level minutes.

Well finally, we get a real answer. NBA players are soft. Thank you, citizen.

 

[identikit]

Pacers are unconscious

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Un****ingbelivable

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Pacers must be using magnets

 

[identikit]

One more half to go

Zero let up, Pacers!

 

[General Malaise]

Is this 41 point halftime lead due to lack of rest?

 

[msudaisy26]

I love at around the five minute mark they said the Cavs just need to get this under 20 before the half. The Pacers must have heard that and decided to double it.

 

[msudaisy26]

Is this 41 point halftime lead due to lack of rest?

The Cavs are just beat up and the Pacers have been a top four team in the league since the new year after an awful start to the year.

In hockey terms the Pacers are the hot goalie.

 

[irish eyes]

Nice performance by the #1 seed, embarrassing.

 

[identikit]

Is this 41 point halftime lead due to lack of rest?

Must be because of the lack of mile-highedness