NBA 25-26 - And so it begins..

[texasdave]

There are no bad calls in the NBA, because it all depends on the situation, the players involved, the time left on the clock, who is leading/trailing, if there's a rookie involved, the time left in the game........etc.

These last 2-minutes reviews are a joke. Does anything change? No.

Adam Silver learned from the master, David Stern. Keep making that cash register ring. Those are rules number 1, 2, 3 and 4.

[goreds2]

Games on Prime Video tonight:

Dec. 19: Philadelphia at New York — 7:00 PM ET

Dec.19: Oklahoma City at Minnesota — 9:30 PM ET

[Boston Red]

Jazz/Lakers must have been SUPER fun to watch last night. The teams combined to shoot 87 FTs.

[goreds2]

Nice win in NY on the Knicks home court. The Knicks must have had a let down from the in season tournament.

[Kingspoint]

Nice win in NY on the Knicks home court. The Knicks must have had a let down from the in season tournament.

The players got a greater share than the Dodgers did for winning the World Series. So, yeah.

[redsfan9988]

The Hawks scored 150 tonight in regulation and lost.

The Nets scored 96 and won by 15.

What a league!

[mr_luck07]

The Hawks scored 150 tonight in regulation and lost.

The Nets scored 96 and won by 15.

What a league!

Score that many and still lose? Terrible!

[dubc47834]

Jokic is a unicorn. Maybe the best game ever. 56-16-15 triple double...absolutely wild!

[Betterread]

Currently very productive Players with simlliar numbers and roles - who do like better and why?

Stephon Castle or Amen Thompson?

Keyonte George or Noman Powell?

[KoryMac5]

The Hawks scored 150 tonight in regulation and lost.

The Nets scored 96 and won by 15.

What a league!

and now we know why the Hawks have been discussing an Anthony Davis trade...

[Revering4Blue]

Currently very productive Players with simlliar numbers and roles - who do like better and why?

Stephon Castle or Amen Thompson?

Keyonte George or Noman Powell?

Good question..

I will preface this by stating my answers will be based on the following thought process: Which player would be of more help now for a contending team. With that in mind, I would still rather have Thompson than Castle for Houston. For as much as I like Castle’s potential, Thompson’s length helps provide a much-needed defensive identity and adds to their ability to place lineups on the floor that creates matchup issues for the opponent given Thompson’s continual improvement as a facilitator.

As for the second comparison, it’s George - for either a rebuilding team or a team like Miami, which still cannot be ruled out as a team that can qualify for the playoffs and produce another run. George can certainly facilitate and score. Plus, he shoots 90 per cent from the charity stripe. This is not to discount Powell’s contributions to the Heat. He is still one of the best at providing microwave/instant offense FW the bench. The Clippers, among other issues, have yet to adequately replace that element to their lineup. That three way deal which sent Powell to South Beach is looking worse by the day for the Clips.


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[Revering4Blue]

and now we know why the Hawks have been discussing an Anthony Davis trade...

They certainly have the requisite pieces to get a deal done. But do they have the requisite picks. I would think Chicago would be an interesting trade partner for Davis should they choose to go in that direction.


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[Rojo Rijo]

Orlando may have a Paolo problem.

7-7 with him
7-3 without him

Team seems to flow much better offensively without him. It’s giving Melo vibes

4-5 since this.

Over the last 9 games Orlando is 0-4 when Banchero takes the most shots. They are 4-1 in the other games.

I’ve seen a lot of reports that he’s just not fully back in game shape still and his legs are really lagging.

My biggest concern is preventing any type of adherence to the rise of Anthony Black. It’s fine right now but when Franz comes back trying to get enough looks to Paolo, Franz, Bane, and Black won’t be easy. I’m going to be livid if Black takes the biggest hit. He may move back to the second unit when Suggs and Franz are both back but he should still be getting an average of 15 looks a game or somebody needs to be fired.

[Betterread]

Good question..

I will preface this by stating my answers will be based on the following thought process: Which player would be of more help now for a contending team. With that in mind, I would still rather have Thompson than Castle for Houston. For as much as I like Castle’s potential, Thompson’s length helps provide a much-needed defensive identity and adds to their ability to place lineups on the floor that creates matchup issues for the opponent given Thompson’s continual improvement as a facilitator.

As for the second comparison, it’s George - for either a rebuilding team or a team like Miami, which still cannot be ruled out as a team that can qualify for the playoffs and produce another run. George can certainly facilitate and score. Plus, he shoots 90 per cent from the charity stripe. This is not to discount Powell’s contributions to the Heat. He is still one of the best at providing microwave/instant offense FW the bench. The Clippers, among other issues, have yet to adequately replace that element to their lineup. That three way deal which sent Powell to South Beach is looking worse by the day for the Clips.


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Thompson has raised his level of effective offense this year. I am very impressed with Castle and his creative attack and he has defensive potential to be an all around player. If they can develop their three point jumpers to be at least .350 effectiveness, those two will be all stars.

[Betterread]

4-5 since this.

Over the last 9 games Orlando is 0-4 when Banchero takes the most shots. They are 4-1 in the other games.

I’ve seen a lot of reports that he’s just not fully back in game shape still and his legs are really lagging.

My biggest concern is preventing any type of adherence to the rise of Anthony Black. It’s fine right now but when Franz comes back trying to get enough looks to Paolo, Franz, Bane, and Black won’t be easy. I’m going to be livid if Black takes the biggest hit. He may move back to the second unit when Suggs and Franz are both back but he should still be getting an average of 15 looks a game or somebody needs to be fired.

Orlando has a lot of talented pieces. They just need time to fit them together. It is taking longer because they added Bane because they need better three point shooting but he is having his worst 3pt % year of his life - under .350. If he is healthy I see him reverting back to career norms. Suggs on the other hand is looking like his one good 3pt % year was an anomaly. Still, lots of guys work on their shot and improve (if Wiggins could do it, anyone can).