2023-24 NBA Season Thread - Page 77

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 09:36 PM

Bucks. Eesh.

gomiamigo · 11-09-2023, 09:38 PM

It's almost like several of us said losing Jrue for Dame would end up doing bad things to the Bucks team. Yanis can only do so much.

Ferg1945 · 11-09-2023, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

It's almost like several of us said losing Jrue for Dame would end up doing bad things to the Bucks team. Yanis can only do so much.

ummmm...

Dame is the closer.

In games that matter... Dame will be there

yiguiri2002 · 11-09-2023, 09:50 PM

I don't understand how this is Dame's fault when Dame didn't even play.

Brook got old, so did Khris and Beasley doesn't play much defense. They need to get a defensive wing at the deadline and move Beasley to the second unit.

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 09:52 PM

Paolo out-mexicaning Toscano-Anderson south of the border.

Soy aqui para ello.

Ferg1945 · 11-09-2023, 10:00 PM

Its so early in the season.

Bucks have a new coach who has never coached before. They have new players that need time to work together.

They will be fine come March.... as long as everyone is healthy

Nomad · 11-09-2023, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Bucks. Eesh.

Dude, this is the comment I see on every losing team podcast. Without acknowledging the worthiness of the opponent. Those who have watched the team this year (barring the Celtics game) know. Some veteran on the Pacers forum said, with Dame out the Pacers should expect to win this and there were not too many dissenters.

I loved the touch of subbing Nesmith in in the final 30 seconds BTW. It was not strictly Haliburton's defensive deficiencies. Yes the Pacers were only ahead three and needed a stop.... It was a little nod by coaching staff to crash that he helped earn the narrow victory, picking up five fouls and rolling his ankle (and playing through it for 10 minutes) in the process. I think when the story of the Pacers' success becomes more widely known, it will become clear that crash deployed strategic use of Celtics-style tough love (and Carsyle in the 80s probably knows the roots of this) in helping form a secondary that often, to be honest, outplays the starters.

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Dude, this is the comment I see on every losing team podcast. Without acknowledging the worthiness of the opponent. Those who have watched the team this year (barring the Celtics game) know. Some veteran on the Pacers forum said, with Dame out the Pacers should expect to win this and there were not too many dissenters.

I loved the touch of subbing Nesmith in the final 30 seconds BTW. It was not strictly Haliburton's defensive deficiencies. Yes the Pacers were only ahead three and needed a stop.... It was a little nod by coaching staff to crash that he helped earn the narrow victory, picking up five fouls and rolling his ankle (and playing through it for 10 minutes) in the process.

Pacers can shoot the lights out. Nobody has ever denied this. As I said, they are the 2022 eastern conference Kings. Fish out of water in the postseason when defense ramps up and pace slows. They are no legitimate contender and I will wager every last buttcoin I own on that.

Nevertheless, Indy fans should enjoy the ride. A lot of nice young pieces to be excited about, and a far cry from where they were 2 seasons ago.

Nomad · 11-09-2023, 10:33 PM

So I'll repeat a little thing I added above to respond:

"I think when the story of the Pacers' success becomes more widely known, it will become clear that crash deployed strategic use of Celtics-style tough love (and Carsyle in the 80s probably knows the roots of this) in helping form a secondary that often, to be honest, outplays the starters."

Yes the Pacers defense sucks at the start, always, when you have a high flying run-up the scoreboard offense and this is by design. Brown and Myles are the only legitimate defenders at this point, though Math is making strides.

But around end of the first, the secondary clamps down and either a) protects the lead, or b) claws back a few points, or c) gets the opponent so tired they can't think straight.

If an analytically minded member could either confirm this or shut me down, I apprish.

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 10:38 PM

If based Kneesmith can average 40/12/9 off the pine with Rodman-level clamps, then they absolutely have a shot at hoisting the O'Brien this year.

Hopefully alopecia Jim Carrey will come to his senses and finally release the reigns.

Nomad · 11-09-2023, 10:40 PM

Damn. At least Rodman is collected.

And it was never about "freeing" Nesmith, it was about giving agency to his intrinsic randomness, as an unquantifiable equation on the floor.

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 10:43 PM

Only because of his strong North Korean clecter base.

Get the Un'ster on the crash caboose and you'll become BO's resident Rothschild.

Nomad · 11-09-2023, 10:45 PM

I mean crash do as crash does. I am thinking of working with Panini to get a display of rookies on the upscale Noodle Haus wall.

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 10:45 PM

Bueno Pelo don't care.

Absolute clinic.

ninjacookies · 11-09-2023, 10:53 PM

Yannis: I had the most prolific game of the night!

Papi Chulo: hold my tamale.

33 at the half.

oldgoldy97 · 11-09-2023, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

If Dame keeps pumping 2-12 from 3 they have a good chance.

oldgoldy97 · 11-09-2023, 11:24 PM

Called it.

atoaz12 · 11-10-2023, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

ummmm...

Dame is the closer.

In games that matter... Dame will be there

Dame is a terrible defender

indyguy · 11-10-2023, 08:18 AM

I need someone to photoshop Lillard, Giannis, and Middleton onto The Three Amigos.

KhalDrogo · 11-10-2023, 08:26 AM

Bucks are doing just fine. There’s no failure in sports.

mc1 · 11-10-2023, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gomiamigo

It's almost like several of us said losing Jrue for Dame would end up doing bad things to the Bucks team. Yanis can only do so much.

Overreact much? At least wait until the halfway point of the season to pat yourself on the back and thump your chest.

brothertona · 11-10-2023, 09:13 AM

Jalen Johnson is crushing it early on, 15 and 9 with 3 assists with great defense early on

indyguy · 11-10-2023, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

Jalen Johnson is crushing it early on, 15 and 9 with 3 assists with great defense early on

And shooting 60% from the floor!

JustinVerlander07 · 11-10-2023, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Bucks are doing just fine. There’s no failure in sports.

KAT's alt account and Giannis' alt account all wrapped into one.

jcardstore · 11-10-2023, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by brothertona

Jalen Johnson is crushing it early on, 15 and 9 with 3 assists with great defense early on

You gotta bump my thread bro. I got Jalens to pump!

Jokes aside, he looks awesome this year. He’s shooting 90% at the rim lmao

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Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 4,962	So I'll repeat a little thing I added above to respond: "I think when the story of the Pacers' success becomes more widely known, it will become clear that crash deployed strategic use of Celtics-style tough love (and Carsyle in the 80s probably knows the roots of this) in helping form a secondary that often, to be honest, outplays the starters." Yes the Pacers defense sucks at the start, always, when you have a high flying run-up the scoreboard offense and this is by design. Brown and Myles are the only legitimate defenders at this point, though Math is making strides. But around end of the first, the secondary clamps down and either a) protects the lead, or b) claws back a few points, or c) gets the opponent so tired they can't think straight. If an analytically minded member could either confirm this or shut me down, I apprish. Last edited by Nomad; 11-09-2023 at 10:36 PM.

11-09-2023, 10:00 PM	#1906
Ferg1945 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 14,646	Its so early in the season. Bucks have a new coach who has never coached before. They have new players that need time to work together. They will be fine come March.... as long as everyone is healthy

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 54,388	If based Kneesmith can average 40/12/9 off the pine with Rodman-level clamps, then they absolutely have a shot at hoisting the O'Brien this year. Hopefully alopecia Jim Carrey will come to his senses and finally release the reigns. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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Nomad Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 4,962	Damn. At least Rodman is collected. And it was never about "freeing" Nesmith, it was about giving agency to his intrinsic randomness, as an unquantifiable equation on the floor. Last edited by Nomad; 11-09-2023 at 10:43 PM.

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