NBA Season Thread 2014-15 (Philadelphia 76ers, playoffs, finals, win)
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Bulls outscored them 15-5 in the last 5 minutes or so. I'm not impressed by a guy scoring 43 if it takes him 32 shots.
We ALL know that's a losing proposition for any team.
Looks like drafting Mirotic deep a few years ago is going to yield some dividends.
That loss for OKC confirmed that Brooks is a awful coach. They led 100-93 and as a coach you should be telling your team to use up as much of the shot clock as possible to drain the clock. And to get a good shot so that you are using up clock and extending the lead. OKC just kept rushing down the floor and I didn't understand why when they were winning
It was a great win for the Bulls. But to me (though I only caught snatches til the last quarter-ish) Westbrook typified the Me-1st mentality that permeates the NBA.
It was a great win for the Bulls. But to me (though I only caught snatches til the last quarter-ish) Westbrook typified the Me-1st mentality that permeates the NBA.
Great talent but I wouldn't want him on my team.
We know he has the skills to be a good player but if can become more of a team guy he may become unstoppable.
Bulls outscored them 15-5 in the last 5 minutes or so. I'm not impressed by a guy scoring 43 if it takes him 32 shots.
We ALL know that's a losing proposition for any team.
I generally agree, though without Durant it seems the Thunder have difficulty finding another scorer other than Westbrook. It took awhile, but it seems like Durant's absence is starting to catch up with them.
I'm really looking forward to the Cavs/Hawks game tonight. I know it's only one game, so we need to be careful how much we read into the result. Still, it should serve as some indication of where both teams really stand. It's really the only game of consequence tonight.
In addition to lacking a post-presence for rebounding, interior D, and scoring, the Hawks don't really seem to have a dynamic offensive player. They have plenty of good role players, but without a post-presence I'm not sure how they'll do in the playoffs.
Even though the Cavs don't have much post-scoring either, they do have a couple bigs who can rebound and protect the basket somewhat. And of course they have very good overall D, and dynamic players who can shoot, penetrate, and distribute. Did I say I was talking about the Cavs? OK, just want to be sure.
Bulls outscored them 15-5 in the last 5 minutes or so. I'm not impressed by a guy scoring 43 if it takes him 32 shots.
We ALL know that's a losing proposition for any team.
Looks like drafting Mirotic deep a few years ago is going to yield some dividends.
That's the problem I have with him going on this run. If his team keeps losing these games, then how impressive is this streak really?
His team is also 7-20 when he scores 38 points or more.
Yep.
The year after Shaq left LA....Kobe kinda went bonkers trying to prove he didn't need Shaq and did crap like this. Drove me nuts considering his ability. He *finally* listened to Phil Jackson or he'd never have gotten those extra non-Shaq rings.
Westbrook is the same way.
Drives me nuts watching that much talent play like crap.
The year after Shaq left LA....Kobe kinda went bonkers trying to prove he didn't need Shaq and did crap like this. Drove me nuts considering his ability. He *finally* listened to Phil Jackson or he'd never have gotten those extra non-Shaq rings.
Westbrook is the same way.
Drives me nuts watching that much talent play like crap.
Fluke win by the undynamic Hawks. The Hawks only won because of homecooking because they don't have anyone to rely on when the game gets close....that's why. Cleveland wins 9/10 times against the lucky Hawks with their not so dynamic rosters with a bad frontcourt.
I'm not putting the score because it's a fluke and it doesn't matter.
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