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SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.07.2015 03:34 PM

Yeah, curry percentage is better than Ray Allen but Jesus Shuttlesworth had more versatility and a more balanced game when he was in peak form. I ain't disrespecting Curry's talent but he is a one trick pony and it quite literally gets as boring to watch as James Harden free throws..

But yeah, i get it, people really like the guy. Also NEVER compare Curry Cupcake to the bruising hard ass that was Reggie Miller.. Reggie would have made 3s AND knocked out Curry's front tooth on defense..

Bytor Peltor 11.09.2015 11:21 AM

James Harden scored 43 points in Sacramento on Friday night.
On Saturday, Harden scored 46 points at the LA Clippers
89 points isn't too bad of a weekend in California!

 


Also in LA, Dwight Howard had 20 points / 20 rebounds in less than 30 minutes......that's the 4th 20-20 in less 30 minutes in NBA in last 10 years.
Howard has 3 of them......Kenneth Faried has the other.

I bragged on the Raptors last week for winning on B2B nights at Dallas / OKC and they turn around and lose B2B at Orlando / Miami......

Bytor Peltor 11.10.2015 09:46 AM

Last night, the Atlanta Hawks trailed at home to Minnesota by 30 points at halftime, and 34 points early on in the 3rd Quarter before coming all the way back to take a lead in the 4th......to only end up losing by 10 points. Minnesota has won all four road games this early season......Skip would be proud!

Stephen Curry had a bad night shooting and scored his season low 22 points and the Warriors won easily over the Detroit Pistons......Golden States 23rd home win in a row at Oracle.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.10.2015 10:23 AM

Meh about Stephanie Curry.. I'm more interested in Andre Drummond under SVG becoming Dwight Howard and scoring 135 points with 135 rebounds in his first 7 games..

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Bytor Peltor 11.13.2015 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous
Meh about Stephanie Curry.. I'm more interested in Andre Drummond under SVG becoming Dwight Howard and scoring 135 points with 135 rebounds in his first 7 games..


Drummond has been playing "out of this world" type ball this early season:

57 offensive rebounds......on pace to beat Moses Malone's record (78-79)
97 defensive rebounds.....on pace to beat Dennis Rodmans record (91-92)
29 total boards against Indiana earlier this season (third most this Century)
three 20+ rebound games this season (Dwight Howard only other NBA player with 1 game)

Something is wrong with the Rockets, who currently find themselves 4-4. The Rockets have given up 105 or more points in each of their eight games. Losing the first three games of the season by 20 points each and playing like total crap against the then win less Nets......it's easy to see the Rockets aren't playing ANY defense!

37 year old Dirk Nowitzki was brilliant against the Clippers Wednesday with 31 points and 11 rebounds, 11 of 14 from the floor. Speaking of LA Clippers, they've lost four of their last five games.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.13.2015 10:33 AM

Yes old Dirk showed why old Kobe thought he could play.. but big fellas age better

Bytor Peltor 11.17.2015 08:02 PM

KRISTAPS PORZINGOD DREAMSHAKE

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.18.2015 09:28 AM

Haha that poor kid doesn't even realize that the Knicks will destroy him. It's what they do, it's all they do
 

Rob Instigator 11.18.2015 10:32 AM

Rockets fired Coach McHale. wow. this is crazy. the players had a "players-only" meeting a day or so ago. They play tonight. He coached them to the fucking western conference championship series and they fire him??????? Something is not being said.

Bytor Peltor 11.18.2015 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bytor Peltor
Khole is going to KILL the Rockets season......


^^^not wanting to forget what I said at the end of October, something has been terribly wrong with the Houston Rockets!

Quotes from GM Daryl Morey press confrence:

"The team wasn't responding. We had to make a tough call. There's no time to waste."

"McHale is great person/coach. McHale obviously also saw the issues. Confirmed JB Bickerstaff is interim HC"

"They (players) weren't responding to Kevin. I think JB (Bickerstaff) is someone they'll respond to,"

"If we don't shore up our defense, we going to continue doing stuff until we do. If we don't turn up our defense, we're nowhere,"

Kevin McHale didn't get fired because of the 4-7 record......it was due to the team getting blown out. Monday hosting the Boston Celtics, the Rockets went from up 15 to trailing by 29 in a matter of minutes......EVERY TEAM this season has scored at least 105 points against the Rockets.

Problems that faced McHale / facing JB Bickerstaff

01. due to the Rockets having so many back-to-backs this early season, Dwight Howard has only played in 5 games. How do you "manage" the difference day in and day out?

02. Ty Lawson hasn't been the point guard he was in Denver. Reason one being Harden probably handles the ball too much. How do you increase Lawson and still give Harden situations he enjoys??

03. Last year, James Harden was fresh off a summer of playing with the Olympic Team and you could tell a major difference in Harden's defense. How do you "make" Harden start playing D again???

I've heard nothing but good things about Bickerstaff, but he has ZERO head coaching experience and is now the youngest coach in the NBA. Neither is all that bad as I believe he will someday be a very good head coach, but the Rockets are wanting to WIN now!

Rob Instigator 11.18.2015 04:16 PM

I am never ever for firing a head coach/manager in the middle of a season. It shows a knee-jerk reaction attitude by the ownership, and it shows who really is running things. The only reason McHale would be removed is because the players themselves met and went and told ownership that they did not like the coach anymore. That is like students demanding a teacher be removed because they do not like him anymore. fucking stupid. the rockets season is done. this interim coach will do nothing but "let thjem play" which is basically what McHale has done.

I predict the Rockets end up out of playoffs, and that Howard will run off to another team to try and "win a championship" perhaps to Cleveland.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.18.2015 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Instigator
Rockets fired Coach McHale. wow. this is crazy. the players had a "players-only" meeting a day or so ago. They play tonight. He coached them to the fucking western conference championship series and they fire him??????? Something is not being said.

Clearly the team feels that its the other way around, that the team made it to the WCF despite McHale not because of him. Normally i totally agree with you, firing a coach is more or less useless EXCEPT for in those instances where keeping the coach and the coach's system will actually make it worse. Forexample its clear Lakers should have fired Byron Scott last season, by keeping him around they are risking not developing the new players. I also think Lakers should hire Scott Brooks

Rob Instigator 11.18.2015 05:57 PM

McHale was a "players coach" who did not force the "stars" to work hard. How does the ownership think that will change? They must know someone who they want to target as the new coach.

Bytor Peltor 11.18.2015 06:16 PM

ESPN is such a joke......they reported earlier that Jeff Van Gundy wasn't "interested" in returning to coaching, yet he lobbied pretty hard to the New Orleans Pelicans job this summer. I believe JVG and Scott Brooks are prime candidates (IF) interested in taking over a team that's in turmoil so early in the season.

Bytor Peltor 11.18.2015 11:08 PM

Rockets win in OT 108-103......finally keeping an opponent under 105 points. With two minutes left in the game, the Rockets trailed 92-83......killer 17-6 run to force OT. James Harden scored 10 points in the first half and ended up with 45 on the night (only Rocket to score in OT)......his 18th 40+ NBA game.

Les Alexander on Harden: "He knows that he has to pick up his defense. He’s been told just that. And he will pick up his defense."

JB Bickerstaff made a change, feeding the ball down into James Harden who was posting up......and allowing Harden to kick the ball out for the three. Not looking for the three pointer first was a nice change.

Rockets at Memphis on Friday.

Danny Ainge Has Offered Job To Kevin McHale

Bytor Peltor 11.20.2015 03:05 AM

13 In A Row

The LA Clippers jumped out to a 23 point lead in the first half, were up 54-68 at halftime and end up losing the game by 7 seven points in regulation.

 


 


For the most part, Steph Curry played poorly, and he dropped 40 on the Clipps.

Curry was typically stupid in 2nd Half
7-13 FG, 3-8 on 3's, 6-6 FT, 23 points

Rest of the GSW were equally insane:
14-21 FG, 8-9 on 3's, 11-12 FT, 47 points

 


Since start of last season, Warriors are 3-3 in games in which they trail by 20 at any point......rest of the NBA is a combined 13-486

No doubt Golden State is eyeing to overtake the Rockets 15-0 start to a season following a championship......GSW Next 3 games:

Friday vs Chicago
Sunday at Denver
Tuesday vs Lakers.

Bytor Peltor 11.20.2015 11:17 AM

Stephen Curry is averaging 34.5 points per games this season. If you removed his three pointers made from the equation, Curry would then be averaging 18.5 points per game......which is still higher than:

18.1 Chris Paul
17.8 Kevin Love
17.8 Deayne Wade

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.20.2015 04:15 PM

One trick pony.. clippers played good D on him first half, should have kept that pressure on him during second half. I stand by my predictions, some of that 2012 era Miami swarming trap defense would slow Curry down, indeed its what Cavs did in Game 2 and 3 of Finals but clearly it takes to much energy and coordinating switches and help defense to pull off long twrm.. i respect the guy and his shooting is unprecedented i just don't like it. Frankly its boring to watch and predictable as hell..

Bytor Peltor 11.20.2015 10:26 PM

3:43 left in the 4th Quarter is when the Houston Rockets made their first Field Goal......nothing but Free Throws prior to that, for a grand total of 14 4Q points.

_tunic_ 11.24.2015 06:40 AM

why was the Clippers so bad last Sunday?
we have a new (free) sports channel and they were airing the Clippers match live or semi-live. Anyway, first time there was a full NBA match on Dutch TV sinvce a long long time.
But Clippers were so bad, only ~30 points in first half!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.24.2015 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by _tunic_
why was the Clippers so bad last Sunday?
we have a new (free) sports channel and they were airing the Clippers match live or semi-live. Anyway, first time there was a full NBA match on Dutch TV sinvce a long long time.
But Clippers were so bad, only ~30 points in first half!

Clippers gonna be Clippers yo

Bytor Peltor 11.24.2015 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _tunic_
why was the Clippers so bad last Sunday?
we have a new (free) sports channel and they were airing the Clippers match live or semi-live. Anyway, first time there was a full NBA match on Dutch TV sinvce a long long time.
But Clippers were so bad, only ~30 points in first half!


Because they were up more than 20 points on the Golden State Warriors and allowed the Warriors to come back and win the game by seven points......Clippers haven't won a game since!

Meanwhile, Golden State Warriors are setting the record tonight against the LA Lakers!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 11.25.2015 01:27 AM

Those Laker parades seem like just yesterday...

Bytor Peltor 11.30.2015 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous
Those Laker parades seem like just yesterday...



Kobe Bryant announces his retirement and then goes 4-20 in what ends up being a four point loss to the Indiana Pacers......



Meanwhile tonight in Salt Lake City, the Golden State Warriors go for their 19th win of the season as they embark on a seven game road trip.

Bytor Peltor 12.01.2015 10:52 PM

The "what will happen first" proposition, Phily win or Golden State loss was answered tonight......but only because Kobe came to town. First game this season the 76'ers were favored. The next time the 76'ers will be favored is when they play at the Laker's on New Years Day!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 12.02.2015 01:37 AM

The NBA will miss Kobe. He will become an LA cult hero here like Magic. Its taking his retirement for me to full realize how much i down low like Kobe. When i was at the Laker parade i wasn't cheering for Kobe, i was literally chasing the front of the bus like a kid shouting, "MAGIC!" (He was on the bus with the team). However now I'm starting to feel soft for Kobe.

_tunic_ 12.02.2015 03:47 AM

The 76ers finally won a game! Here are 14 things that occurred since their last win







(what is dabbing though?)

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 12.02.2015 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by _tunic_

Its a dance

Bytor Peltor 12.03.2015 09:20 AM

 


The Warriors are the fourth team in NBA history to compile double-digit road winning streaks in consecutive seasons!

The Golden State Warriors are now 20-0 and have tied baseball's St. Louis Maroons (1884) of the Union Association for best start across the 4 major sports leagues.

 


It was Curry night as Charlotte retired Dell's number and Stephen torched them for 40 points (14/18 on FGA, 8/11 on 3FGA), 5 assists, 3 boards in 31 minutes......once again only playing 3 Quarters. Speaking of that 3rd Quarter, Steph scored 28 points......scoring 24 points in a row (let that sink in).

 


Stephen Curry is the first NBA player to score 40 points in at least six of the season's first 20 games since Michael Jordan in 1986-87

Steph and the Warriors weren't the only Undefeated's in the building......

 

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 12.03.2015 10:20 AM

So is this what happens when the Rockets suck, yall go Warriors on us?

Rob Instigator 12.03.2015 10:39 AM

Rockets suck ass.

Kardashian curse. what is that old shit that coaches used to say? Women weaken the "legs?"

haah!

Bytor Peltor 12.03.2015 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous
So is this what happens when the Rockets suck, yall go Warriors on us?


As a fan of basketball, I believe we are watching the groundwork to NBA History. Each time Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors take the floor, something special is happening.

"IF" the Warriors can navigate this seven game road trip unscathed, I believe they will be undefeated when they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Christmas Night......going for 29-0. "IF" GSW can pull that off, why not not finish off the the month of December reaching 32-0 when they play at Houston on New Years Eve? I realize this is a lot of "IF's," but it does setup for some unprecedented History!

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Originally Posted by Bytor Peltor
Stephen Curry is the first NBA player to score 40 points in at least six of the season's first 20 games since Michael Jordan in 1986-87


In three of these 40 point games, Curry didn't play the 4th Quarter......who knew that the most 40 point games without playing the 4th Quarter was ever going to be a statistic?

Bytor Peltor 12.04.2015 12:31 AM

Among the top 25 three point persentage shooters in the NBA so far this season......Paul George is the only player who has attempted as many 3 pointers has Steph Curry has made.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 12.04.2015 11:13 AM

Ill admit im totally a hater on Warriors and Curry but only because i find their NBA Jam style of basketball to be boring to watch. When the Dubs homecrowd goes total bat shit over a Curry 3 im thinking, "Really? As if you didn't see that coming?"

I know how all the Heat haterz were feeling..

Bytor Peltor 12.06.2015 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous
Ill admit im totally a hater on Warriors and Curry but only because i find their NBA Jam style of basketball to be boring to watch. When the Dubs homecrowd goes total bat shit over a Curry 3 im thinking, "Really? As if you didn't see that coming?"


I hear ya......it's ok as people said the same thing about Stockton & Malone and Tim Duncan.

GSW almost lost in Toronto yesterday. They trailed in the 4th Quarter, but Steph went off for 44 points (made nine 3 pointers) and Klay Thompson scored 26 to lead GSW to their 21 victory of the season......playing for win 22 in Brooklyn later today.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 12.06.2015 02:55 PM

Honestly Dubs should be like the Heat were on their 27 game streak and wish it were over already.. its a waste of energy to put so much effort into otherwise meaningless regular season games

Bytor Peltor 12.07.2015 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous
Honestly Dubs should be like the Heat were on their 27 game streak and wish it were over already.. its a waste of energy to put so much effort into otherwise meaningless regular season games


This may be true for some franchises, but I just don't get the same feeling with the Dubs, who are just playing their schedule......speaking of:

Warriors won their 26th straight regular season game yesterday in Brooklyn. Tomorrow, Dubs will try and match your 2012-13 Heat for second longest win streak in NBA history.

The Warriors are now 12-0 on the road, matching the 1969 New York Knicks for the best ever road start in NBA history.

After the last game, Luke Walton on teams trapping Steph: "That's what we want."

Steph vs. Kobe shooting this season:

 
 


Shhhh......Rockets have won five of their last six.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous 12.07.2015 10:09 PM

THEY DIDN'T WIN THEIR 26TH, THEY WON THEIR 22ND. LAST SEASON SHOULD NOT COUMT, PERIOD.

I could care less if they break Heat's 2nd place steak but I'm not gonna lie, if NBA gives away the Lakers streak by giving Dubs last season's wins too that is fucked up.

Bytor Peltor 12.08.2015 05:09 AM

Amazing box score from Philly-SA last night......Spurs win by 51 without Duncan or Leonard. Diaw is plus-32 in 16 minutes. Stauskas minus-43 in 25.


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