Claxton + their army of big defensive wings is really interesting. If Bridges and Johnson thrive more with a bigger offensive goal, they could have something. The depth of defensive options also allows them to try and incorporate some funky offensive pieces like Seth Curry and Cam Thomas.
Whoever was on Kyrie was off the ball and out of the play. Whatever lol. If you feel Doncic is a better face up shot maker and shooter than Kyrie the convo probably ends there.
It's not some crazy position. If (as you say) the ability to draw fouls is less important at the end of the game, it takes a second to note that their efg% is identical this year (.571 each). Kyrie is a better outside shooter and might be better at making difficult shots over bigger defenders, but Luka is better at getting easy shots (and he got an easy shot, he just blew it).
It is very hard to get off an easy shot in these spots and I did credit Doncic above for creating that look today. Long term I’d be surprised if Kidd goes to this matchup as Kyrie is, as you say, better at making more difficult shots……he may be as good as any in the game today.
Popping in to remind everyone that the NBA is a game of runs. C’s game thread tonight sounded like they were ready to punt the season down 3 possessions with 7 min to go lol.
If NYK beats MIL or BOS, then Randle will be playing like a top-10 player. Is it likely? I don't know. Seems like it really depends on whether he gets hot from 3P.
Playing Quickley 56 minutes in a regular season game is definitely on brand. CJM was probably in awe.
It's hard to see how these two meet each other in the playoffs before the Eastern finals and that's pretty clearly not happening.
Did produce a new classic in the "guy talking to uninterested girl" genre of memes
I suspect the Kings might hold on to the #2 seed. They're good and fun as hell, too. Memphis is definitely falling ...what a punk ass team.
I dunno. The Kings have a pretty difficult schedule including two games versus the Suns. I’d be very surprised if they were able to hold them off.
Apparently Josh Tiven no likey grenades and its a known thing. I wasn't aware.
Actually earlier this year Myles Turner landed on teammates ankle iirc and missed several games. I’ve heard of guys try to give it a go and reinjue/tweek an existing injury but no other new injuries that I can recall. Did Tony Allen do his ACL during warmups or in a game? I forget.
Tony Allen's was during a game, after a blown whistle, and he front rimmed a dunk attempt.
Preach, Fred! This was amazing, and he’s right. It seems like the officials have been out of control this year. Can’t wait to see what he gets for a fine.
Holy shit. Love this. Dude’s going to lose a ton of money for this and he knew it and still proceeded with it. Good work, Fred.
This makes sense. I vaguely recall the dunk not being during game action….I confused after whistle to warmups. Ty
The league will seriously fine FVV, so those comments won't come cheap
This seems really bizarre since he wasn’t limping and continued his pregame workout before leaving the floor.
Watch the clip, he rolls his left ankle pretty good when trying to jump off that foot.
I know…..and then he continued his workout without a limp for several minutes. Where are our docs here?
While we wait for Rad Sox Fan, Brian Sutterer is always a good watch:
Just read that the NBA is bringing in Hawk Eye for next season, which makes a shit ton sense.
