NBA 2018/2019 thread

**garyfromterrace** · 06-09-2019, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by flowing alpy

Kobe got rings

Yeah but dont they have asterix's?
Hahahahaha.

**wyeaster** · 06-09-2019, 11:19 AM

i don't know about asterisks, but tags for sure

#fuckkobe.

in other news, why can't durant sit with the team during the game? he's not dying. why not be in street clothes on the bench with your teammates?

https://www.instagram.com/tv/ByWu1G0...=1hp2gw1vhkm3j

**SkiCougar** · 06-09-2019, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by wyeaster

kd better get better handlers for him and his social media accounts if he goes to nyc

I really want to see that. kd is the current best player in the game imo as LeBron has finally started to slide but if he goes to nyc; he could bring a trophy to either franchise. but could be hampered because he is too butthurt by the nyc media/ that's just hilarious.

**TahoeJ** · 06-09-2019, 12:27 PM

Underrated part of that last game was Toronto’s strategy to push the pace, which you’d normally never do against the Warriors. Nick Nurse is a good coach. Steph has been running so much the last few games and playing hard minutes, he ran out of gas in that second half.

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**Danno** · 06-09-2019, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by wyeaster

i don't know about asterisks, but tags for sure

#fuckkobe.

in other news, why can't durant sit with the team during the game? he's not dying. why not be in street clothes on the bench with your teammates?

https://www.instagram.com/tv/ByWu1G0...=1hp2gw1vhkm3j

#rapistrings

**plugboots** · 06-09-2019, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by riser3

Exactly. Why doesn't Jerebko git more?

He sucks on defense.

**cinnepa** · 06-09-2019, 06:49 PM

^^^yeah good point

**DolphinSki** · 06-09-2019, 06:59 PM

KD is "questionable" for game 5 and cleared to practice....still not gonna play.

**TahoeJ** · 06-10-2019, 09:02 AM

If he's listed as questionable and then doesn't play, that's one hell of a cocktease to us Warriors fans. I mean, come on! (in reality, I bet it's going to be a near game time decision after warm ups to see how he's feeling)

I kinda feel like we need to win tonight or the series might be over! ;-)

**riser4** · 06-10-2019, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by TahoeJ

If he's listed as questionable and then doesn't play, that's one hell of a cocktease to us Warriors fans. I mean, come on! (in reality, I bet it's going to be a near game time decision after warm ups to see how he's feeling)

I kinda feel like we need to win tonight or the series might be over! ;-)

Ya think?

**plugboots** · 06-10-2019, 11:35 AM

[QUOTE=flowing alpy;5689041]

Originally Posted by wyeaster;

why can't durant sit with the team during the game? he's not dying. why not be in street clothes on the bench with your teammates?]
association can rent that seat to an investor

From SF Chronicle:

Durant receives treatment on his injured calf in the locker room during games, but he wouldn’t have a seat on the bench, anyway. There is enough space on Golden State’s bench only for eight players who aren’t playing. Because the Warriors have 15 players on the roster, their 13 active players have spots on the bench and the two inactive players watch from the locker room.

**plugboots** · 06-10-2019, 01:04 PM

NBC sports says KD plays tonight.

**DolphinSki** · 06-10-2019, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by plugboots

NBC sports says KD plays tonight.

Just saw that. I guess I was wrong. Although it does come from a "source" and hasn't officially been announced as far as I know.

I'm curious how healthy he is, at the very least even an injured KD will at least occupy Kawhi on defense and keep the Raptors from just double-teaming Curry and Klay all the time.

**Adolf Allerbush** · 06-10-2019, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by DolphinSki

Just saw that. I guess I was wrong. Although it does come from a "source" and hasn't officially been announced as far as I know.

I'm curious how healthy he is, at the very least even an injured KD will at least occupy Kawhi on defense and keep the Raptors from just double-teaming Curry and Klay all the time.

do you put Kawhi on KD if he's only 50%? Maybe put Siakam on him, let Kawhi guard Steph or Klay? Also, seems like an injury that KD can re-injure really easily.

**kungpow** · 06-10-2019, 03:42 PM

Never been more excited to watch pre-game warmups...

**Gcooker** · 06-10-2019, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by Adolf Allerbush

do you put Kawhi on KD if he's only 50%? Maybe put Siakam on him, let Kawhi guard Steph or Klay? Also, seems like an injury that KD can re-injure really easily.

Torn calves can be a bitch that's for sure. Might be the "mental motivation" the W's need to go in and steal one however.

**DolphinSki** · 06-10-2019, 04:07 PM

I could see the Raptors leaving Siakam on him if he shows he isn't full health but even at 50% (if that's what he is) he'll control more defensive attention than Iguodala has been. Right now the Raptors have fully sold out on guarding Curry/Klay and letting everyone else do what they want. Can't do that with even just a 50% healthy KD

**Adolf Allerbush** · 06-10-2019, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by DolphinSki

I could see the Raptors leaving Siakam on him if he shows he isn't full health but even at 50% (if that's what he is) he'll control more defensive attention than Iguodala has been. Right now the Raptors have fully sold out on guarding Curry/Klay and letting everyone else do what they want. Can't do that with even just a 50% healthy KD

for sure...it'll be interesting to see how they attack this.

**54-46** · 06-10-2019, 07:51 PM

Fuck Toronto crowd for cheering KD getting re-injured with Dubs ahead. KD had 11 when hurt...

**TahoeJ** · 06-10-2019, 07:53 PM

Fuck Toronto.

I will relish it when Kawhi leaves.

**alias_rice** · 06-10-2019, 07:54 PM

Originally Posted by TahoeJ

Fuck Toronto.

I will relish it when Kawhi leaves.

Yeah, I was full on hoping for GS to lose all season, but fuck Toronto. That’s some bush league shit to cheer an injured player.

**54-46** · 06-10-2019, 07:57 PM

16 mins of game; 18 fouls

**54-46** · 06-10-2019, 08:06 PM

Raps 16 FTs to Dubs’ 6 and down 9

Edit: 20-6 FTs
24 fouls in 21 mins
Raps down 6

**SkiBall** · 06-10-2019, 08:12 PM

I had just finished thinking that I can't really hate on Raps fans. Well, that Drake fella is kind of a tool.

But back in the drinking days, I can see myself doing the same thing. I could be kind of an ass back then.

Carry on...