Random NBA Observations 2024 - 2025

[Surreal]

Lolllll the Suns

 

[who_better_than_me]

Lakers better hope they don't see GS in the first round. That's a nightmare matchup for them.

If fully healthy, they should be able to handle the the Warriors in a seven game series with the Reddikk got them gaming defense

 

[Nero Christ]

If fully healthy, they should be able to handle the the Warriors in a seven game series with the Reddikk got them gaming defense

Bron playing 40 mins a game...it what world is that sustainable

 

[Raquinotj]

@UpAndComing

Lakers finding out Luka’s factory defect in real time.

 

[Bryan Danielson]

 

[UpAndComing]

If fully healthy, they should be able to handle the the Warriors in a seven game series with the Reddikk got them gaming defense

Lakers beat the Warriors a couple years ago in the playoffs because of that size factor. Anthony Davis was amazing in that series

Lakers with no size can be exploited like crazy against the Warriors

 

[Regular_P]

One thing I'm seeing about OKC that can be exploited is that their half court offense is shaky when you slow them down
And their 3 point defense is also shaky

My hot take on OKC is related to their defense. They remind me of a full court press college team that wreaks havoc on unprepared opponents then gets exploited in the Tourney by a team with a real point guard.

OKC relies on generating a lot of turnovers. For the season, they average six more shots than their opponents per game and force six more TOs than they have themselves.

As you said, their three point defense isn't good. I think when they get into a series that's game planning for them over the course of two weeks, their defense is gonna get exposed by the absolute best teams in the league.

It should be noted that they are not big on the wings. All their guys are 6'6" or shorter.

 

[Tookalossfellbackcameback]

Lakers beat the Warriors a couple years ago in the playoffs because of that size factor. Anthony Davis was amazing in that series

Lakers with no size can be exploited like crazy against the Warriors

GSW still doesn't have enough size at at the 3 and 4 to deal with Bron and Luka.



Draymond and Jimmy would need to play a ton of minutes and stay out of foul trouble because Podz and Moody are too light, GP2 is scrappy but too small and they don't have bigs they can feel comfortable switching.

 

[UpAndComing]

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[UpAndComing]

My hot take on OKC is related to their defense. They remind me of a full court press college team that wreaks havoc on unprepared opponents then gets exploited in the Tourney by a team with a real point guard.

OKC relies on generating a lot of turnovers. For the season, they average six more shots than their opponents per game and force six more TOs than they have themselves.

As you said, their three point defense isn't good. I think when they get into a series that's game planning for them over the course of two weeks, their defense is gonna get exposed by the absolute best teams in the league.

It should be noted that they are not big on the wings. All their guys are 6'6" or shorter.

All facts. The Dallas Mavericks last year put up a great gameplan against them in the playoffs

They slowed the game all the way down to limit OKC's fast break points. Mavs rebounded well and baited SGA to score 50 every night. It reduced OKC's offense to SGA ISOs and offensive rebounds

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Surprised nobody tried to pick up bum ass Jae Crowder at the deadline like he was some missing piece a team needs like they always do

 

[Don Homer]

I wonder if Pat is ready to give up on building the team with Herro as a centerpiece/franchise guy.




Time to blow that shyt up.

Herro gotta be one of the fakest all-stars in a long time

 

[inndaskKy]

Seth Curry leading the NBA in 3PT%. I respect the hustle.

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Herro gotta be one of the fakest all-stars in a long time

I'm currently watching wally sczerbiak on CBS sports

 

[Don Homer]

Also, proof that the Jazz need to be investigated: John Collins out 8 of the last 9 games with a 'back' injury, but can come out tonight and play 30 minutes and put up 30 shots

yo, are the Jazz even close to being a playoff team? Like, are they gonna just tank again next season? What's the plan over there?