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*** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
- Moses Scurry
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*** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
No one goes to Around the NBA, so thoughts and comments on the games in progress welcome. Use at your discretion.
I'll start.
Jokic being Jokic form game 1. 30-20 at the end of the first. Could they be the sneakiest possible-dynasty ever?
I'll start.
Jokic being Jokic form game 1. 30-20 at the end of the first. Could they be the sneakiest possible-dynasty ever?
- Jimi_Thing
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Lakers have some interesting players but it just seems like a shit ‘team’. AD and LeBron affect the game in spurts but that’s it. The team won’t ever establish an identity because of that. And when one, or both, go down…they’re gonna be even worse.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Fun little micro bet parlay I put on this first game. $3 gets me $16.50!…
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers will have 1 or more steals against the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets will have 1 or more steals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will score 2 or more three point field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers will have 1 or more steals against the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets will have 1 or more steals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will score 2 or more three point field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers
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That's actually pretty fun. Murray 0 and Jokic 1-1, Reeves has 2.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:37 pm Fun little micro bet parlay I put on this first game. $3 gets me $16.50!…
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers will have 1 or more steals against the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets will have 1 or more steals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will score 2 or more three point field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers
- YBBR
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They are thin. Besides a handful of guys that are pretty decent, they drip off a cliff in terms of talent.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:35 pm Lakers have some interesting players but it just seems like a shit ‘team’. AD and LeBron affect the game in spurts but that’s it. The team won’t ever establish an identity because of that. And when one, or both, go down…they’re gonna be even worse.
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Taurean having a good game. Good player, not surprised.
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To be fair, Denver is just better than them. This game feels just like their playoff series.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:35 pm Lakers have some interesting players but it just seems like a shit ‘team’. AD and LeBron affect the game in spurts but that’s it. The team won’t ever establish an identity because of that. And when one, or both, go down…they’re gonna be even worse.
If they’re not healthy, they’ll be bleh, but their full roster is pretty deep and top 4 in the west.
- somuchyummy
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i think LAL loaded their roster really well this offseason - might take awhile to gel, and of course, both AD or Bron could go down. but it doesn't surprise me the World Champs are handling them tonight. Might be a tougher game later this year.T_J wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:04 pmTo be fair, Denver is just better than them. This game feels just like their playoff series.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:35 pm Lakers have some interesting players but it just seems like a shit ‘team’. AD and LeBron affect the game in spurts but that’s it. The team won’t ever establish an identity because of that. And when one, or both, go down…they’re gonna be even worse.
If they’re not healthy, they’ll be bleh, but their full roster is pretty deep and top 4 in the west.
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I’ve heard this on Simmons pod….they signed DLo and somebody to the exact amount of money Kyrie resigned for so it wouldn’t be shocking if Dallas took the lakers like 2030 pick and 2-3 players.somuchyummy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:06 pmi think LAL loaded their roster really well this offseason - might take awhile to gel, and of course, both AD or Bron could go down. but it doesn't surprise me the World Champs are handling them tonight. Might be a tougher game later this year.T_J wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:04 pmTo be fair, Denver is just better than them. This game feels just like their playoff series.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:35 pm Lakers have some interesting players but it just seems like a shit ‘team’. AD and LeBron affect the game in spurts but that’s it. The team won’t ever establish an identity because of that. And when one, or both, go down…they’re gonna be even worse.
If they’re not healthy, they’ll be bleh, but their full roster is pretty deep and top 4 in the west.
Kyrie, Reaves, Davis, and old Lebron would be a tough playoff out for anyone.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
only down a dozen. still in it. Dlo a shocking 3 of 10.
down to a 7 point lead at the end of three. 9-0 run.
down to a 7 point lead at the end of three. 9-0 run.
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- somuchyummy
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
if the Lakers run with that same lineup facing us, are we having KAT guard Bron? He's the 4 tonight - Taurean at 3.
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jokic is too good. 5 of the last 7 assists in the fourth. 27/13/11 with 3 minutes left.
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Best player in the league. Giannis is the only worthy challenger.somuchyummy wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:42 pm jokic is too good. 5 of the last 7 assists in the fourth. 27/13/11 with 3 minutes left.
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Man, DLO sucks
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Jamal Murray is dead to me. Everybody out there stealin except for him.Moses Scurry wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:51 pmThat's actually pretty fun. Murray 0 and Jokic 1-1, Reeves has 2.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:37 pm Fun little micro bet parlay I put on this first game. $3 gets me $16.50!…
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers will have 1 or more steals against the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets will have 1 or more steals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will score 2 or more three point field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
LolJimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:57 pmJamal Murray is dead to me. Everybody out there stealin except for him.Moses Scurry wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:51 pmThat's actually pretty fun. Murray 0 and Jokic 1-1, Reeves has 2.Jimi_Thing wrote: ↑Tue Oct 24, 2023 7:37 pm Fun little micro bet parlay I put on this first game. $3 gets me $16.50!…
Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers will have 1 or more steals against the Denver Nuggets, Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets will have 1 or more steals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets will score 2 or more three point field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Booker is so much fun.
I wish Dray was playing tonight. GS missing a facilitator bad so far.
This game is pretty splashy tho. Hope I stay awake.
I wish Dray was playing tonight. GS missing a facilitator bad so far.
This game is pretty splashy tho. Hope I stay awake.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Add Beal and Nurkic to Booker and Durant...unreal. Okogie a nice cog to do all the little things with those 4.
Denver still looks like a machine. Such a well composed team.
Wiggins missing some bunnies. At least two that I recall.
Denver still looks like a machine. Such a well composed team.
Wiggins missing some bunnies. At least two that I recall.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Okogie putting in work.
- bubu dubu.
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so good to have basketball back.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Nurkic is not Ayton, but what Phoenix needed Ayton to be. Not a fan of Phoenix, but gushing what I see with them. Just not really any depth.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Gobert for okogie?
- bubu dubu.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
I was listening to them interviewing Draymond and they were talking about the Warriors lack of size. Maybe the Warriors are a potential trade partner at some point. Can't see it happening in season though as Wolves and GSW should be fighting each other for playoff position, but on paper makes sense. Something like Towns for Draymond, Payton, Kuminga would be the base for those teams.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Not sure Gobert and the warriors pace are a good fit.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Gobert for booker?
- bubu dubu.
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
$33 in tournaments for DFS tonight. $51 in winnings. Fucked up both my single game lineups, but the main lineup was tits.
- somuchyummy
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
Wiggins 10/1/0 in 27 minutes in the opening night loss to the Suns. Both kuminga and moody played better. Is this the year we see Andrew go to the bench?
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
It's just silly how good Jokic is on offense. To be as bad as he is on defense and still be the most impactful player in the league. He truly is one of the best complete offensive players in history.
It's a travesty Embiid won MVP last year. Voter fatigue is horrible
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Re: *** 2023-24 Non-Timberwolves Game Thread ***
When the Lakers were mounting their comeback early in the fourth, jokic was on the bench. He came back in and promptly put the Lakers to bed - getting assists on five of their next seven baskets. the guy is a basketball machine.
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