***Official NBA Thread***

[OverratedSanity]

Yeah, they're eaaaaaaaaasy favourites.

I do see it being way more of a challenge this year for them in the playoffs than last time though, atleast barring injuries. OKC aren't exactly meshing that well offensively at the moment, but imo Westbrook(when he wants to defend), PG and Roberson are about as good as any three players you can get to guard the warriors.

 

[Anil]

well i sure hope they start asserting themselves soon in their unique way...makes for some fun viewing...

 

[Cow]

GSW have lost to OKC, Boston and Houston this season. Obviously they are still gonna be tough to beat over a 7 game playoff series but they are definitely not at the level they were in the last couple of years (yet).

 

[Anil]

durant ejected 3 times in 18 games this season!

 

[Anil]

the big 3 in the west starting to put some distance between themselves and the rest...the celtics suprisingly still holding strong although the cavs are catching up...can they challenge the cavs in a 7 game series (likely the east finals) especially without hayward?

 

[andruid]

the big 3 in the west starting to put some distance between themselves and the rest...the celtics suprisingly still holding strong although the cavs are catching up...can they challenge the cavs in a 7 game series (likely the east finals) especially without hayward?

Coach Brad Stevens is the Superstar holding the Celtics together. So long as Kyrie is Kyrie, Horford man's up in the playoffs and the Tatum-Brown axis is legit they have a fighting chance.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

KAT played 48 minutes tonight out of a possible 53. Thibs is a ****ing maniac.

 

[andruid]

KAT played 48 minutes tonight out of a possible 53. Thibs is a ****ing maniac.

Same old Thibs

 

[nightprowler10]

I wonder if we can make it 5 in a row for the sheer absurdity of it.

 

[nightprowler10]

Ok guys, that was fun. Now can we please go back to tanking?

 

[andruid]

Ok guys, that was fun. Now can we please go back to tanking?

As soon as you sell high on Mirotic

 

[NUFAN]

I wonder if we can make it 5 in a row for the sheer absurdity of it.

Apparently the Bulls are the first team to win 5 in a row immediately after a 10 game losing streak.

 

[Anil]

the thunder aren't going anywhere this season...westbrook hasn't changed the tiniest bit even with two other stars in his team...10 of 33! george is also struggling and melo is a low impact player at this point in his career...i don't see the point of keeping this group together next year...

 

[Anil]

Apparently the Bulls are the first team to win 5 in a row immediately after a 10 game losing streak.

maybe they can go 10 and 10...and then tank the rest of the way...

 

[nightprowler10]

I haven't watched the Thunder much at all, but the little bit I did see, I don't think Melo is being as involved as he should be even when he's shooting really well. I'd wait till they have their offense figured out (or when RW starts passing the ball after his triple doubles) before I label Melo as low impact.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Melo needs to embrace his role as a spot up guy above the break with occasional post ups in gold matchups. Still trying to be the isolation hero.

 

[nightprowler10]

Looks like we're going 62-20 guys. Dunn has been ridiculous. Mirotic and Portis have been playing really well together. A great 1-2 punch.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

I have to take back my previous comments on Dunn. He still mostly sucks on offence but boy can that kid play defence.

 

[Anil]

the rockets losing a few now in paul's absence...

 

[OverratedSanity]

Marcus Smart is hilarious.