New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[jadis]

Tight game so far, Knicks holding their own, and they are defending pretty well.

 

[jadis]

Nuggets are really strong, man for man, they have the weapons and a great system that moves the ball around to the best positioned shooter. Porter Jr. has found his level and still has to peak, imo.

Steve, nba.com has added the PS to OKC, which is tied with Denver for the top spot.

 

[Steve Williams]

well at the end of the day it was a great game but the Nuggets still come away with the win. The Knicks just seem to lack consistency but they are in the top 6 and if healthy they might win a series or 2 but not the whole enchilada.

 

[Steve Williams]

The one team in the east that seems to be getting hot is Orlando. I said earlier in the year that they surprised me as to how easily they beat the Lakers. This kid Banchero is going to be great

 

[Steve Williams]

so here's the full answer Phil...

2024 NBA playoffs tracker: Teams with postseason spots​

2024 NBA playoffs: Which teams have clinched postseason spots

The latest on which NBA teams have clinched playoff and play-in spots ahead of the regular season ending April 14.

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[Steve Williams]

I thought this to be the most meaningful stat today.....the Houston Rockets are the hottest team in the league and are 9-1 in their last 10 games

 

[Steve Williams]

if the Rockets stay hot and the Lakers or GSW don't, we could see the Rockets knock either the Lakers or the Warriors out of the Playin round.

 

[jadis]

My son sent me this video showing Harden trying to block Kawhi's shot. The guy must have gone nuts .

HARDEN TRIED TO BLOCK KAWHI'S SHOT #jamesharden #kawhileonard #losangelesclippers

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[Steve Williams]

My son sent me this video showing Harden trying to block Kawhi's shot. The guy must have gone nuts .

HARDEN TRIED TO BLOCK KAWHI'S SHOT #jamesharden #kawhileonard #losangelesclippers

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I saw that playback yesterday. What was he thinking?? What if he did block the shot....how funny would that have been

 

[Steve Williams]

in the EC more teams have playoff spots whereas in the WC only 2 teams . IOW there is a huge move for final slots. My only concern is that while other teams are beginning to peak the Celtics have remained strong all year....which makes me worry that they might have peaked too soon and might get complacent ...coach Mazzula has to keep his team motivated and feel the fire in their gut that they want this so badly that nothing will stop them.

 

[jadis]

in the EC more teams have playoff spots whereas in the WC only 2 teams . IOW there is a huge move for final slots. My only concern is that while other teams are beginning to peak the Celtics have remained strong all year....which makes me worry that they might have peaked too soon and might get complacent ...coach Mazzula has to keep his team motivated and feel the fire in their gut that they want this so badly that nothing will stop them.

Yes, the mindset is important. And I'm glad to see coach give playing time to his bench players and give them confidence. Notably the small guard Pritchard, long range shooter Hauser and Kornet the giant. But I still see the road going thru Joker and Denver. And Denver has to beat some good western teams, like the Thunder and the Wolves. I imagine the only way for any team to beat the Nuggets in a 7 game series to to limit Joker to something like 15 points a game and 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and that is a tall order in itself.

 

[Steve Williams]

Yes, the mindset is important. And I'm glad to see coach give playing time to his bench players and give them confidence. Notably the small guard Pritchard, long range shooter Hauser and Kornet the giant. But I still see the road going thru Joker and Denver. And Denver has to beat some good western teams, like the Thunder and the Wolves. I imagine the only way for any team to beat the Nuggets in a 7 game series to to limit Joker to something like 15 points a game and 8 rebounds and 5 assists, and that is a tall order in itself.

they have to get out of the EC before they think about the WC Nuggets

 

[DLS]

well at the end of the day it was a great game but the Nuggets still come away with the win. The Knicks just seem to lack consistency but they are in the top 6 and if healthy they might win a series or 2 but not the whole enchilada.

Well, at the end of the day they remain a tough out missing their starting front line - very much doubt there is another team in the league who could've survived the loss of their 3,4,5 players. That said, it actually seems like Mitchell Robinson, Julius Randle and OG Anunoby WILL be back for the playoffs - how strange will that be. If they get their legs under them and are truly healthy, I predict they will erase Boston's wet dream around Tatum, Brown & Porzingis and face Denver for the ring.

 

[Steve Williams]

Well, at the end of the day they remain a tough out missing their starting front line - very much doubt there is another team in the league who could've survived the loss of their 3,4,5 players. That said, it actually seems like Mitchell Robinson, Julius Randle and OG Anunoby WILL be back for the playoffs - how strange will that be. If they get their legs under them and are truly healthy, I predict they will erase Boston's wet dream around Tatum, Brown & Porzingis and face Denver for the ring.

The Knicks are a strong team and I don't dispute your thoughts but if the Knicks are missing a bunch of starters I don't see them beating the Celtics in a 7 game series but, the Celtics have choked before

 

[Steve Williams]

The Knicks are a strong team and I don't dispute your thoughts but if the Knicks are missing a bunch of starters I don't see them beating the Celtics in a 7 game series but, the Celtics have choked before

I honestly see the powerhouse in the EC now as the Bucks as they are healthy and Dame and Giannis are playing well together ...However I do believe there will be upsets in both conferences

 

[jadis]

Pelicans beat the Heat, McCollum hits 30 points. This is the guy who must be consistent for the Pels. He was the 'Scottie Pippen' of Lillard in Portland.

 

[jadis]

Well, at the end of the day they remain a tough out missing their starting front line - very much doubt there is another team in the league who could've survived the loss of their 3,4,5 players. That said, it actually seems like Mitchell Robinson, Julius Randle and OG Anunoby WILL be back for the playoffs - how strange will that be. If they get their legs under them and are truly healthy, I predict they will erase Boston's wet dream around Tatum, Brown & Porzingis and face Denver for the ring.

Well, injuries are the ifs and buts, and as Thibs said, 'we control only what we can control.' I've seen a Knicks - Celtics game and Randle and the huge Robinson were wreaking havoc. Robinson may actually be a good concrete block to withstand Jokic's bullying in moves.

 

[Steve Williams]

watching the Lakers game and Tyrese Maxey its a heck of a good player. The Lakers can make any bad team look good. Tonight no exception, without Embiid, Lakers and Sixers playing it tight

End of 3rd Sixers 76-Lakers 75

 

[Steve Williams]

Lakers remain. one of the best 3 point teams in the league and tonight was no exception as they shoot 40% from outside the arc

Final Lakers 101- 94 Sixers

 

[Steve Williams]

special night for D'Lo as early in the game he sinks a pair of 3's and overtook Kobe for most Lakers made 3 pointers in a season..