2025/2026 NBA Season October 22nd Opening Tip off! Pg 185

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  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,031
    Ainge steps down.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    Poncier said:
    Ainge steps down.
    He should.  He did well for a while then stalled.
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    Poncier said:
    Ainge steps down.

    He lived off of fleecing the Nets with KG and Paul Pierce but never really built any momentum off of it.
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 18,031
    Jumb0 said:
    Poncier said:
    Ainge steps down.

    He lived off of fleecing the Nets with KG and Paul Pierce but never really built any momentum off of it.
    Had Hayward not snapped his leg 5 minutes into the 17-18 season and Kyrie not been a flake he would have turned that deal into a perennial title contender.

    That team was loaded: Irving, Hayward, Horford, Tatum, Brown, Smart, Baynes, Morris, Rozier 
    The deal with the Nets landed both Brown and Tatum directly from the picks and Kyrie by trading away the final pick. So Ainge played it right except for one fatal flaw...not correctly judging the mental make up of Kyrie who went from "I plan to re-sign in Boston and want to see #11 hanging from the rafters" to bolting (ironically for the Nets) in a matter of a couple of months in 2019.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    tempo_n_groove said:
    lol, see the light now?

    I fully expected Utah to run away with the series but really though we'd get either game 3 or 4. Some questionable officiating and Brooks' inability to not take stupid fouls had other plans.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,199
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • crookedcross
    crookedcross Right Near Da Beach, Boiii Posts: 1,548
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    He's is a sore loser
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    crookedcross said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    He's is a sore loser
    He and AD went in for early "treatment".

    I was a wee bit pissed about that.  It's like he checked out already and is thinking about next year...

    If AD can play they will go far.  The rest of the cast needs to play better too.

    If you watched the Knicks/Hawks game you were delighted on old stories from Reggie Miller about playing in the Garden and the choke game, I remember watching that live.  Trae took a damn Bow, lol.  I said only if Knicks get hot that they win this series and that spark never happened.  Still need one superstar because Randle is not it despite how well he played this year.

    Luka, Luka, Luka.  Get him some real damn help and his team is in the finals every year.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    Jumb0 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    lol, see the light now?

    I fully expected Utah to run away with the series but really though we'd get either game 3 or 4. Some questionable officiating and Brooks' inability to not take stupid fouls had other plans.
    After watching that second game I knew the Jazz were not taking the loss lightly.  This may be a year for them to make a serious run considering Lakers will be done after tonight and Clippers can't seem to get it together.

    Toughest matchup now would be in the finals in the form of the 76ers.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,199
    tempo_n_groove said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    crookedcross said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    He's is a sore loser
    He and AD went in for early "treatment".

    I was a wee bit pissed about that.  It's like he checked out already and is thinking about next year...

    If AD can play they will go far.  The rest of the cast needs to play better too.

    If you watched the Knicks/Hawks game you were delighted on old stories from Reggie Miller about playing in the Garden and the choke game, I remember watching that live.  Trae took a damn Bow, lol.  I said only if Knicks get hot that they win this series and that spark never happened.  Still need one superstar because Randle is not it despite how well he played this year.

    Luka, Luka, Luka.  Get him some real damn help and his team is in the finals every year.
    But i think Knicks are in good way..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    23scidoo said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    crookedcross said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    He's is a sore loser
    He and AD went in for early "treatment".

    I was a wee bit pissed about that.  It's like he checked out already and is thinking about next year...

    If AD can play they will go far.  The rest of the cast needs to play better too.

    If you watched the Knicks/Hawks game you were delighted on old stories from Reggie Miller about playing in the Garden and the choke game, I remember watching that live.  Trae took a damn Bow, lol.  I said only if Knicks get hot that they win this series and that spark never happened.  Still need one superstar because Randle is not it despite how well he played this year.

    Luka, Luka, Luka.  Get him some real damn help and his team is in the finals every year.
    But i think Knicks are in good way..
    They are but they aren't.  They need another piece.  If you are happy w just making the playoffs and not advancing then this IS your team.  You want to go deep in the playoffs and make a run at a championship?  You need another piece. Chris Paul would have been great short term if he staid healthy.  It would have been a huge gamble though.  So far for Phoenix it paid off.

    I'm not sure who would fit well on that team.  Of the top free agents of Kawhi(not going anywhere), CP3(too old), Derozan(not it) and Lowry(too old)I'm not sure who the missing chip is?

    Lakers should get Derozan.  I think he would fit well there.
  • The Juggler
    The Juggler Posts: 49,599
    tempo_n_groove said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    crookedcross said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    He's is a sore loser
    He and AD went in for early "treatment".

    I was a wee bit pissed about that.  It's like he checked out already and is thinking about next year...

    If AD can play they will go far.  The rest of the cast needs to play better too.

    If you watched the Knicks/Hawks game you were delighted on old stories from Reggie Miller about playing in the Garden and the choke game, I remember watching that live.  Trae took a damn Bow, lol.  I said only if Knicks get hot that they win this series and that spark never happened.  Still need one superstar because Randle is not it despite how well he played this year.

    Luka, Luka, Luka.  Get him some real damn help and his team is in the finals every year.
    You shocked the Knicks went out so limply? 
    Only kidding! lol

    Love seeing Lebron go down in the first round. Close it out Suns!
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  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    The Juggler said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    crookedcross said:
    23scidoo said:
    The "King" the other night left the court six minutes before game over..he can't handle the defeat..
    He's is a sore loser
    He and AD went in for early "treatment".

    I was a wee bit pissed about that.  It's like he checked out already and is thinking about next year...

    If AD can play they will go far.  The rest of the cast needs to play better too.

    If you watched the Knicks/Hawks game you were delighted on old stories from Reggie Miller about playing in the Garden and the choke game, I remember watching that live.  Trae took a damn Bow, lol.  I said only if Knicks get hot that they win this series and that spark never happened.  Still need one superstar because Randle is not it despite how well he played this year.

    Luka, Luka, Luka.  Get him some real damn help and his team is in the finals every year.
    You shocked the Knicks went out so limply? 
    Only kidding! lol

    Love seeing Lebron go down in the first round. Close it out Suns!
    Lebron could will some victories but then he would be spent for the next series.  He plays on reserves the last few years.  That is why they lost the game right after the GS victory.
  • Jumb0
    Jumb0 Posts: 910
    tempo_n_groove said:
    Jumb0 said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    lol, see the light now?

    I fully expected Utah to run away with the series but really though we'd get either game 3 or 4. Some questionable officiating and Brooks' inability to not take stupid fouls had other plans.
    After watching that second game I knew the Jazz were not taking the loss lightly.  This may be a year for them to make a serious run considering Lakers will be done after tonight and Clippers can't seem to get it together.

    Toughest matchup now would be in the finals in the form of the 76ers.

    Pulling for them the rest of the way so Conley can get his ring.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,199
    Nuggets vs Blazers is a series to watch..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,199
    Le Bron left the court again six minutes before game ends.. that's who he is and always has been..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    23scidoo said:
    Le Bron left the court again six minutes before game ends.. that's who he is and always has been..
    When he knows it's over yes.  He has done that and he knows when to let go.  He checked out 2 games ago.  He knew it was over.

    Why he didn't be more aggressive may have to do something with the above statement.  He knew he couldn't do anymore after this round.

    The whole Suns team played lights out.  3 after 3 after 3.  You can't let a team get 3-3's in a row and not at least get 2.  That is a 9-0 run and tough to make up.

    Congrats to the Suns and Booker.  Kid can ball and the world got to see it finally.

    Other game.  Jokic and company can ball.  Those guys find a way.
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,864
    So new prediction since Embiid is hurt.  They are dead in the water now without him.  Winner of the East will be found this round between Nets and Bucks.  Ginanis' team has been playing around him so let's see what happens.

    West I still say the Jazz right now.  If they can beat Jokic and Nuggets then it is theirs for the taking. 

    Clippers won't make it past Luka.

    I shit on the Jazz earlier in the year.  They really have put it together.  They are always one of those teams you just don't trust, like the Bucks whom are also surprising me.
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,199
    tempo_n_groove said:
    23scidoo said:
    Le Bron left the court again six minutes before game ends.. that's who he is and always has been..
    When he knows it's over yes.  He has done that and he knows when to let go.  He checked out 2 games ago.  He knew it was over.

    Why he didn't be more aggressive may have to do something with the above statement.  He knew he couldn't do anymore after this round.

    The whole Suns team played lights out.  3 after 3 after 3.  You can't let a team get 3-3's in a row and not at least get 2.  That is a 9-0 run and tough to make up.

    Congrats to the Suns and Booker.  Kid can ball and the world got to see it finally.

    Other game.  Jokic and company can ball.  Those guys find a way.
    He didn't shake hands with winners again.. that says a lot..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..
  • 23scidoo
    23scidoo Thessaloniki,Greece Posts: 20,199
    tempo_n_groove said:
    So new prediction since Embiid is hurt.  They are dead in the water now without him.  Winner of the East will be found this round between Nets and Bucks.  Ginanis' team has been playing around him so let's see what happens.

    West I still say the Jazz right now.  If they can beat Jokic and Nuggets then it is theirs for the taking. 

    Clippers won't make it past Luka.

    I shit on the Jazz earlier in the year.  They really have put it together.  They are always one of those teams you just don't trust, like the Bucks whom are also surprising me.
    I hope Nuggets for West..
    Athens 2006. Dusseldorf 2007. Berlin 2009. Venice 2010. Amsterdam 1 2012. Amsterdam 1+2 2014. Buenos Aires 2015.
    Prague Krakow Berlin 2018. Berlin 2022
    EV, Taormina 1+2 2017.

    I wish i was the souvenir you kept your house key on..

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