NBA Week 3 Thread

[Elmer_Judd]

He is the best player on a team that is going to be most likely the number 1 seed, that does not mean he is the best in the

I suppose an argument can be made that until Tatum wins a ring, Giannis still the best player in the East. But that's the only player that can be considered. Embiid certainly can't be considered given how he always chokes in the playoffs.

Confident Tatum will get the most all star votes in the East assuming he stays healthy.

His all round playmaking and esp his rebounding and driving to the basket is the best it's ever been. Brooklyn to their credit really tried putting the defensive clamps on him, but he still put up an easy 32 points..

He would easily average 36 plus points a game if we didn't have Brown and other multi scoring options like Porzingis etc

 

[fidstar]

Just want to check, Tatum would "easily" average the 2nd most points in a season of all time?*

Michael Jordan 37.09 1986-87
Tatum (minus Brown) 36+ 2023-24
James Harden 36.13 2018-19
Rick Barry 35.58 1966-67
Kobe Bryant 35.40 2005-06
Michael Jordan 34.98 1987-88

Celtics fans keeping it real as always.

* non-Wilt ldo.

 

[fidstar]

Warriors currently +22 points per 100 possessions when Steph sits.

Time to bench Curry.

 

[DT_35]

Booker calf strain. Oh dear

 

[peternorth]

Warriors currently +22 points per 100 possessions when Steph sits.

Time to bench Curry.

rest him for the playoffs

 

[peternorth]

What's with all these injuries? We're 3 weeks in ffs.

Wesley Matthews has a mild calf strain.
Nic Claxton
Terry Rozier
Maxy Kleber
Alec Burks
Jaden Ivey
Isaiah Livers
Monte Morris
Bojan Bogdanovic
Klay
Amen Thompson
Yauren Prince
Jalen Hood-Schifino
Rui Hachimura
Gabe Vincent
Jarred Vanderbilt
Johnny Konchar,
D Rose
Brandon Clarke
Caleb Martin
Jose Alvarado
Kenrich Williams
Terry Mann
Mr Wendell Carter
Booker
Brad Beal
Scott Henderson
Trey Lyles
Devin Vassell
Previous Achiuwa

 

[peternorth]

Gabe Vincent will not face his former club due to a knee injury. He joins Rui Hachimura, defensive ace Jarred Vanderbilt and sharp shooter Tauren Prince on the IL. This leaves the Lakers with effectively 3 functioning and able bench players.

 

[tigs2010]

Gabe Vincent will not face his former club due to a knee injury. He joins Rui Hachimura, defensive ace Jarred Vanderbilt and sharp shooter Tauren Prince on the IL. This leaves the Lakers with effectively 3 functioning and able bench players.

functioning AND able? We Miami have more than 3 physically able but functioning would have to be a nope.

Anyway long time Spurs fan checking in.

 

[apollo_creed]

Suns title back on.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Harden debuting for the Clips this week vs the Knicks at MSG

 

[Burningleviathan]

Spurs blow a 22 point lead to the Raps at home. Good come back by the Raps

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Bad news for Pels fans and CJ

CJ McCollum diagnosed with small collapsed lung

Will Guillory: CJ McCollum has been diagnosed with small pneumothorax in his right lung, per the Pelicans. Additional examination will be performed in the next 48 hours to determine the progress of…

hoopshype.com

They can't a bloody trick with injuries. And CJ has had a hot hand to start the season.

 

[tigs2010]

Anyway long time Spurs fan checking in.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Solid second quarter by the Cavs
Garland and Mobley huge.

Dubs look a bit rattled going into half time but definitely not counting them out.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Cavs up by 8 with 6:25 left yet I still feel like the Dubs will come back and win this.

They just have (Warriors) an indomitable will to win.

 

[apollo_creed]

Ben Simmons is a better shooter than Chris Paul these days.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

How much crack is the Hornets caller on lol

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Memphis season could be over before Ja is back you feel. Wouldnt surprise me if they are 4-21 or the like at this point

 

[DT_35]

Luka finally called for a tech. Whinges all the time

 

[Elmer_Judd]

LaMelo clutch AF

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Luka finally called for a tech. Whinges all the time

Played like a cactus for much of the game too.

 

[Elmer_Judd]

Batman getting the Mavs out of jail

 

[Memphis]

Nice upset the cavs had.

Draymond getting a taste of his own medicine is priceless.

 

[GoEaglesGoSGIO]

Shaedon Sharpe makes me more moist then lettuce on a rainy day

Dat athleticism is next level

 

[Slysh]

Luka finally called for a tech. Whinges all the time

Been top 3 in techs for each of the last 3 years lol