General NBA thread

Bobby5280 · May 23, 2025, 09:42:10 AM

Quote from: JayhawkCOBut cherry picking my own stats, Jokic is the FIRST player in history to be in the top 3 in the league in points, rebounds, assists, and steals.

If we're cherry picking, SGA was the leader of a team that won 68 regular season games and has one of the best defenses in NBA history. I couldn't believe some of the brutal steals they committed against the Timberwolves last night.

JayhawkCO · May 23, 2025, 10:18:23 AM

Quote from: Bobby5280 on May 23, 2025, 09:42:10 AM
Quote from: JayhawkCOBut cherry picking my own stats, Jokic is the FIRST player in history to be in the top 3 in the league in points, rebounds, assists, and steals.

If we're cherry picking, SGA was the leader of a team that won 68 regular season games and has one of the best defenses in NBA history. I couldn't believe some of the brutal steals they committed against the Timberwolves last night.

But if you take him off that team (or just put him on the bench), is it a drastically different defense? No. Having Caruso, Williams, Hartenstein, Holmgren, and Dortz is a very good defensive line up.

I'm not saying SGA isn't deserving. He's clearly either 1a or 1b, but I think all too often these awards go to the best player on the best team, and that isn't, to me, what defines most valuable.

jgb191 · May 27, 2025, 12:10:51 PM

The Knicks are 6-1 on the road in the playoffs. Because of that, I refuse to count out the Knick until it's official. My best guess is that MSG is too tough and demanding place for this young Knicks team to perform; they seem to play way better when they're away from the pressures and bright lights of MSG. Sometimes home-court can be a disadvantage as we're seeing.

Henry · May 27, 2025, 11:13:54 PM

Quote from: jgb191 on May 27, 2025, 12:10:51 PMThe Knicks are 6-1 on the road in the playoffs. Because of that, I refuse to count out the Knick until it's official. My best guess is that MSG is too tough and demanding place for this young Knicks team to perform; they seem to play way better when they're away from the pressures and bright lights of MSG. Sometimes home-court can be a disadvantage as we're seeing.

Well, they're now 6-2 with a loss to the Pacers in Indy. And unless a miracle happens in Game 5, it'll be lights out in New York.

Bobby5280 · May 28, 2025, 04:32:54 PM

The Knicks aren't going to quit in front of the home crowd at MSG. I think they at least have a good shot at forcing a Game 6. However, if they're able to make the series go back to Indy it may take a miracle for them to force game 7.

JayhawkCO · May 28, 2025, 04:49:40 PM

Quote from: Bobby5280 on May 28, 2025, 04:32:54 PMThe Knicks aren't going to quit in front of the home crowd at MSG. I think they at least have a good shot at forcing a Game 6. However, if they're able to make the series go back to Indy it may take a miracle for them to force game 7.

I would argue if there's a team in the playoffs that could come back from 3-1, it's the Knicks just given their 20-point comebacks they've already completed.

NWI_Irish96 · May 28, 2025, 04:51:20 PM

It's highly likely that the NBA champion will be from a city that contains its state's name.

JayhawkCO · May 28, 2025, 04:55:45 PM

Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on May 28, 2025, 04:51:20 PMIt's highly likely that the NBA champion will be from a city that contains its state's name.

Or, similarly, it's highly likely that the NBA champion will be from a state that's in the team's name.

Henry · May 28, 2025, 11:08:55 PM

Quote from: JayhawkCO on May 28, 2025, 04:55:45 PM
Quote from: NWI_Irish96 on May 28, 2025, 04:51:20 PMIt's highly likely that the NBA champion will be from a city that contains its state's name.

Or, similarly, it's highly likely that the NBA champion will be from a state that's in the team's name.

It won't be the Timberwolves, as the Thunder are in the Finals for the first time in 13 years.

Stephane Dumas · May 29, 2025, 01:22:57 PM

If the Pacers win against the Knicks, we will have a final between 2 teams in search of their first championship.
If the Knicks win against the Pacers, New York will try to get its first NBA championship since the last one in 1973.

SEWIGuy · May 29, 2025, 03:58:29 PM

Quote from: Stephane Dumas on May 29, 2025, 01:22:57 PMIf the Pacers win against the Knicks, we will have a final between 2 teams in search of their first championship.
If the Knicks win against the Pacers, New York will try to get its first NBA championship since the last one in 1973.

For the time being, the Sonics' 1979 trophy is held by the Thunder. They only will give it up when a new team comes to Seattle.

Stephane Dumas · May 30, 2025, 06:44:48 AM

The Knicks force a game 6, will they be able to push for a game 7 as well?

jgb191 · May 30, 2025, 10:01:32 AM

Quote from: Stephane Dumas on May 30, 2025, 06:44:48 AMThe Knicks force a game 6, will they be able to push for a game 7 as well?

I predict Game 6 and (if necessary) Game 7 will be very close and go either way (one of which might even need OT to decide); I don't see a heavy favorite. I believe coaching will be a key factor; both teams are very talented, whichever coach gets better use of his players and/or manage the game better could swing the series.

Bobby5280 · May 30, 2025, 10:54:38 AM

The Knicks made some good adjustments in Game 5. I think the Pacers are favored for Game 6.

On the TNT broadcast after the game Charles Barkley said Game 6 is a must win situation for the Pacers. They don't want to come back to Madison Square Garden for Game 7 because they might get their butts stomped like they just did in Game 5.

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