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Post by fatmenace on Oct 18, 2017 7:18:44 GMT -6
Nasty injury. Wow.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 19, 2017 7:24:40 GMT -6
Pops and LMA had a heart to heart over the offseason, seems to have resulted in a LMA who has bought in.
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Post by gk on Oct 19, 2017 8:03:14 GMT -6
No Kawhi and a win? Pop is a master.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 19, 2017 8:55:39 GMT -6
Yeah.... it's going to be interesting to see how the offense flows and how LA fits when Kawhi gets back and starts dominating the ball, but the ball movement last night generally seemed better than it did most of last year. Maybe they run the offense through LA in the first half and then let Kawhi finish off games down the stretch? Aldridge was very good last night regardless. He can still be a number one option on offense in this league with his skillset if they make it a priority.
Some other knee jerk:
1. Lauvergne did some really nice things out there. Impressed with his basketball IQ. Once he gets more integrated into the system and doesn't have to think as much, he's going to be a nice piece.
2. Dejonte Murray looked better last night than he did at any point in the summer league. Of course, I thought the Wolves defense on him was atrocious. I don't think he's getting to the rim like that on a nightly basis. Still, with his wingspan and athleticism there's no reason he can't defend at an elite level.
3. Rudy Gay is a monumental upgrade over John Simmons. I know everybody was in love with Simmons because of his athleticism and blocks and dunks, but you can dump the ball into Rudy Gay and he can get a bucket on his own. They badly needed somebody like that on the second unit. He's going to take some bad shots early in the clock every now and then, but I thought is passing and unselfishness were on display too.
4. Pau is going to drive me crazy this year. He still does some good things but when he looks bad he looks really bad. Lots of WTF things on defense and even on offense he does some head scratching things. Whatever, they need his size. I can't believe what they are paying him at this age.
5. I think that's the best Kyle Anderson has ever looked. 12 and 9 with an assist and block without any turnovers in 30 minutes of generally heady play. He wasn't a complete disaster on defense and lord knows he is limited athletically, but he's grown into a decent rotation player.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 21, 2017 6:35:04 GMT -6
Chris Paul out two to four weeks.
That's a shame.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 22, 2017 12:09:35 GMT -6
Rudy Gay +18 last night.
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Post by gk on Oct 22, 2017 18:04:12 GMT -6
I was a huge fan of the Gay signing. I think he's very underrated now. === Meanwhile, it figures that Brooklyn is gonna win 38 games now that the Cavs have their pick.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 23, 2017 21:03:32 GMT -6
3-0 with no Kawhi, and a rejuvenated LMA. I'm good with this.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 23, 2017 21:15:23 GMT -6
Murray with 16/15/6. Good lord.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 25, 2017 15:08:52 GMT -6
Parker is being sent to Austin for a rehab assignment. I think Murray is looking a little too good and they're stalling Parker's return.
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Post by fatmenace on Oct 25, 2017 20:28:53 GMT -6
22 for Gay tonight.
I hope this new and improved LMA continues when Kawhi comes back.
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Post by fatmenace on Nov 16, 2017 13:20:52 GMT -6
God I miss Kawhi.
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Post by fatmenace on Nov 18, 2017 10:00:38 GMT -6
A win is a win.
First time I've watched a full OKC game. Their offense is a mess.
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Post by gk on Nov 24, 2017 23:40:47 GMT -6
If the Cavs can get to around 50 wins, Lebron might win the MVP. Right now it looks like it's between him and Harden - although Giannis might sneak in to the conversation as they're piling up wins.
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Post by fatmenace on Dec 6, 2017 10:44:48 GMT -6
Kawhi is participating in today’s shootaround.
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