Hoosierhoopster Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Interestingly, pretty much every 'expert' out there still picks the Lakers over the Blazers. That's a testament to how good LBJ and Davis are. It may be that I'm overreacting to the Game 1 W for the Blazers -- but, imo, the experts are continuing to underestimate the Blazers/Dame. And the betting line had Lakers as 6-point favorites for Game 1.... I wouldn't want to be playing the Blazers right now, really, I think they will be an extremely tough out for any team. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Was watching the Raptors/Nets game and found another reason to hate going for 2 for 1 at the end of the quarter. The nets get the ball with 33 seconds and Lavert just goes one on one and shot a fade away 20 footer that missed. The next possession the nets only have 6 seconds that resulted in another bad 3 point shot at the buzzer. so instead of getting at least one good shot they got two horrible shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Playoff Paul made an appearance last night. I'm kidding I love Robin, I mean Paul. Just like to stir a little. In all seriousness was the games best player in that game last night? If so does he play for the Mavs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Playoff Paul made an appearance last night. I'm kidding I love Robin, I mean Paul. Just like to stir a little. In all seriousness was the games best player in that game last night? If so does he play for the Mavs? Luka is certainly fun to watch, his defense stinks but nowhere near as bad as Harden(yes he racks up steals but he swats a lot and they don't call the foul) and Trae Young. I would say Luka has the chance to be the best player in the league sooner rather than later. Improve his defense just a tad and he'll be hard to beat Edited August 20, 2020 by dwtaylor1055 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 hours ago, dwtaylor1055 said: Luka is certainly fun to watch, his defense stinks but nowhere near as bad as Harden(yes he racks up steals but he swats a lot and they don't call the foul) and Trae Young. I would say Luka has the chance to be the best player in the league sooner rather than later. Improve his defense just a tad and he'll be hard to beat Luke will very likely end up the best player in the game, or in the discussion, as you say, but he isn't there yet. He will get better on defense just with experience alone, besides the fact that he isn't at his athletic peak yet, but he also has room to improve on offense. As good as he is, imagine if he can get to be a 40% three point shooter? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 17 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: Luke will very likely end up the best player in the game, or in the discussion, as you say, but he isn't there yet. He will get better on defense just with experience alone, besides the fact that he isn't at his athletic peak yet, but he also has room to improve on offense. As good as he is, imagine if he can get to be a 40% three point shooter? oh man. If he improves to over 40%, watch out. I think the Mavs will be a consistent top 5 team in the west as early as next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said: oh man. If he improves to over 40%, watch out. I think the Mavs will be a consistent top 5 team in the west as early as next season. I can definitely see that. I mean, they were dang close to that this season and I think you can see in the bubble that KP and LD are an elite duo. KP now has a full season back under his belt and LD is no longer a budding star, but a bonafide MVP candidate and top 5-10 player. Carlisle is still a really good coach and they've got a team full of good pieces surrounding their stars. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Even in the bubble the Pacers gets screwed by the refs. Even the ESPN announcers was going off on the call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) Watching nthis Pacers game but it sure does not feel like I am watching a playoff game. Usually if the Pacers play bad I would get yelling at the TV but watching this is almost like watching summer league game. Edited August 20, 2020 by IU Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Man the Pacers offense is so stagnant compared to what it was in the first part of the regular season. Sabonis is such a good passer and screener it allows the offense to flow. Without him it appears we just try the pick and roll then the guard just goes one on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Victor is killing the Pacers when the ball gets stuck in his hands. It seems like the others moves the ball but she VO gets it he just pounds the ball. On defense he is guarding Duncan Robinson and he had hit 6 3's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Pacers outscored by 15 beyond the arc and 9 at the line. Not win many with those numbers. Miami 50% from 3, they are undefeated this season when they shoot 35% or higher from 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Pacers outscored by 15 beyond the arc and 9 at the line. Not win many with those numbers. Miami 50% from 3, they are undefeated this season when they shoot 35% or higher from 3 Miami players move and they move the ball by the pass where the Pacers try everything off the dribble. The thing is that besides Warren hey have no one else that can beat guys constantly off the dribble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 McMillian needs to change the lineup. Starting 3 guards with Warren and Turner is not working because they are getting beat on the boards. A lot of Miami's 3's are coming off of long rebounds and kick outs fo r3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 15 minutes ago, IU Scott said: McMillian needs to change the lineup. Starting 3 guards with Warren and Turner is not working because they are getting beat on the boards. A lot of Miami's 3's are coming off of long rebounds and kick outs fo r3. stats show Maimi 40/7 rebounds and Pacers 39/4 I could live with that but can't give up 50% from 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: stats show Maimi 40/7 rebounds and Pacers 39/4 I could live with that but can't give up 50% from 3 I think they outrebounded us the first game as well. It looks like a sweep to me especially losing the first two games at home LOL! I don't know if it is McMillian or just the players not moving and passing but this offense looks a lot different than it did earlier in the year. McMillian is a little above average coach but can't seem to win in the playoffs. Also he has done well with the Pacers with winning with less because we are always injured. Also if you make fun of me for my spelling of the Reds then look how you spelled Miami LOL! Edited August 20, 2020 by IU Scott 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I think they outrebounded us the first game as well. It looks like a sweep to me especially losing the first two games at home LOL! I don't know if it is McMillian or just the players not moving and passing but this offense looks a lot different than it did earlier in the year. McMillian is a little above average coach but can't seem to win in the playoffs. Also he has done well with the Pacers with winning with less because we are always injured. Also if you make fun of me for my spelling of the Reds then look how you spelled Miami LOL! Not making fun of spelling for sure. I have my more than fair share. I just love the auto correct of Reds to Refs. I agree I like Nate but just think he is good enough to get us beat in the frist rebound every year but with so much uncertainty its hard to make the change this year. I am typing on a chromebook which I do not like and have no idea how to spell fix spell check and too lazy to go back when I mess up. Thank God this is a message board an not an English class many of us would be in trouble. It deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 Just now, Billingsley99 said: Not making fun of spelling for sure. I have my more than fair share. I just love the auto correct of Reds to Refs. I agree I like Nate but just think he is good enough to get us beat in the frist rebound every year but with so much uncertainty its hard to make the change this year. I am typing on a chromebook which I do not like and have no idea how to spell fix spell check and too lazy to go back when I mess up. Thank God this is a message board an not an English class many of us would be in trouble. It deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe." I never did well in grammar or spelling but did well in math. The thing is about replacing McMillian is that when I see candidates for openings I don't see anything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billingsley99 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I never did well in grammar or spelling but did well in math. The thing is about replacing McMillian is that when I see candidates for openings I don't see anything better. Kind of my thinking as well, be careful what we wish and ask for. If a guy is available there is a reason why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, Billingsley99 said: Kind of my thinking as well, be careful what we wish and ask for. If a guy is available there is a reason why Like I said yesterday to Hoopster maybe Brad Stevens is ready to come home LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 I know we’re missing Sabonis but we shouldn’t be struggling like this against the Heat. Not a McMillan fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybergates Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 36 minutes ago, IU Scott said: I never did well in grammar or spelling but did well in math. The thing is about replacing McMillian is that when I see candidates for openings I don't see anything better. Thoughts on Ty Lue or Jason Kidd? Only two names I know of who might be better and available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, cybergates said: Thoughts on Ty Lue or Jason Kidd? Only two names I know of who might be better and available. I would take McMillian over those two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 2 hours ago, cybergates said: Thoughts on Ty Lue or Jason Kidd? Only two names I know of who might be better and available. Mark Jackson? He built the Warriors, former Pacer great Another possible, haven’t checked if he’s still available Kenny Atkinson - did great with the Nets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierhoopster Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 On the Heat, I’ll say this, watch out for that Duncan Robinson kid (what a name btw), his shooting is exceptional, I mean seriously exceptional 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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