Wow that’s a great win after a terrible first quarter. I thought you might be tired after a lot of energy expended against the dubs but at the same time not surprised that Lakers might struggle.
NBA 2021-2022
- Thread starter elmo
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KIA rookie ladder week 1
1. Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers
Season stats: 19.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.0 apg
2. Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Season stats: 16.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.5 apg
3. Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Season stats: 14.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.8 apg
4. Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
Season stats: 16.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.0 apg
5. Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
Season stats: 13.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.0 apg
1. Chris Duarte, Indiana Pacers
Season stats: 19.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.0 apg
2. Scottie Barnes, Toronto Raptors
Season stats: 16.8 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.5 apg
3. Evan Mobley, Cleveland Cavaliers
Season stats: 14.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.8 apg
4. Jalen Green, Houston Rockets
Season stats: 16.0 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.0 apg
5. Franz Wagner, Orlando Magic
Season stats: 13.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.0 apg
Nice win for the Kings 
This draft class looks very exciting, and we haven't even seen Cade yet.
Every time I see Edwards and Lamelo Ball, I think about how ridiculous the idea that the 2020 draft was an historically poor draft. When you look at the attitude and skills of the players drafted, it could be the best in a long time and these kids didn't even get an initial normal preseason.
Nets look so clunky in offence, the complete reverse of their beautiful play from last year. A significant part of that is Harden, who apparently couldn’t train for most of pre-season due to his hamstring. It shows, but hopefully means he’ll be back to himself after 10-15 games.
Suns starting out slow again this season. Our defense hasn't been there so far.
And also because he's not getting his free throws this season since they're considered fouls now.
Maybe Nash is out of his depth without D'Anotni on his staff.
This has been dog ugly from the warriors tonight
Well damn!
They started off ok, or at least Steph did and then he went as cold as everyone else. Bad night all round.
Yeah. Some bad turnovers, the 8 second violation just brainless. Memphis are long and athletic and a solid team. Those two blocks in OT were so frustrating.
Just read this, sounds like music to my ears:
"NBA officials were told in the offseason to no longer reward fouls for "overt, abrupt or abnormal non-basketball moves." While Kerr is among those who appreciates the change, Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash hasn't been as happy.
After Nets star James Harden got off to a slow start to the year, Nash complained that Harden was being unfairly treated by officials who see him as the "poster child" of the rule changes. Harden hasn't taken more than four free throws in any of the Nets' five games so far this season after averaging 7.3 free-throw attempts per game a year ago."
https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/arti...2021_thanks_to_rule_changes/s1_13132_36273008
I have zero sympathy, i can't imagine anyone thinks basketball is better with everyone trying to draw a foul every play by jumping into their opponent or otherwise looking for a foul without trying to take a normal shot.
Dayumm
He looks like someone stuffed a pillow under his shirt
A wasted nr.1 pick
The way he walks makes me queasy. That waddle looks really worrying. Then again, it always has.
P.J. Tucker looks like a loss for the Bucks and a win for the Heat, who have switched places in the standings from last season, at least so far.
Chris Paul's 4.4 assist to turnover ratio is incredible.
Chris Paul's 4.4 assist to turnover ratio is incredible.
LeBron still so fecking good.
Rough start for Cade
Will the Mavs beat a single playoff team this season?
Going to have a lot of fun watching the Rockets this season with Jalen Green. Love this kid.
Great game from Jordan Poole tonight. Steph was relatively anonymous but didn't need him. Good win!
Gary Payton II gonna become Gary Payton I if he keeps that up
It’s the regular season
Can’t wait to see what they’ll do when the Knicks win a playoff series
I thought Steph was still effective as a true PG in terms of using his gravity/passing/awareness to create space and opportunities for the others. And his 10 4Q points helped kill the game. But yeah hardly shot the lights out. Great we can win comfortably with him shooting poorly. The defence in that third quarter was monstrous and I can’t get over how happy I was for GPII getting that ovation.
there was one assist from I think Bjelica in that second half that was great
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32440987/phoenix-suns-robert-sarver-allegations-racism-misogyny
Bad stuff in this article but fear there isn't enough to oust Sarver without a formal investigation by the NBA revealing more.
Bad stuff in this article but fear there isn't enough to oust Sarver without a formal investigation by the NBA revealing more.
I've got to admit to only having one eye on the game when it was on. Watched it again this morning and can see what you mean about GPII. That throw down dunk of his was top class as was his defense. Read this morning that Steph wasn't feeling well. It's nice to be able to win by 20 when he's not 100%. Definitely strength in numbers.
SGA
Really fun player to watch.SGA
what the hell happened in that second quarter in the Heat game?!
Bet you wish you could play the Lakers every game.SGA
Westbrook with that turnover near the end. Meh the thunder are shite and we will be in the playoffs no matter what. Regular season is just about staying healthy and building rotations.
Can't believe how badly the Suns fecked up last year's draft when we picked Jalen Smith when Haliburton was available. The kid looks so good everytime I watch the Kings play.
When I watch the Rockets, these young guys could do with a floor general who can organise the offense. I don't know, someone like John Wall. It fun to watch, but it's kind of easy to see why they have so many turnovers.
The Cavs led that for 4.8 seconds at the end.
Another great team win. Anyone know who Iggy was pointing at on the Pelicans bench after every assist?