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03-11-2017 , 11:23 AM
Iggy and Dray combined have committed like 9 career fouls without whining and gesticulating wildly in disbelief after the play

Warriors becoming unhinged is so great
03-11-2017 , 11:39 AM
They're almost in Tim Duncan's class of incredulity.
03-11-2017 , 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by UncleDynamite
What? If Spurs drop 4 or 5 games, which is completely plausible, the Warriors could win the first seed given their relatively easy schedule even if they lose tomorrow. If that happens, will tonight's game have mattered? No, it won't.

Here's the Spurs remaining schedule:

12/3 vs Golden State Warriors
14/3 vs Atlanta Hawks
16/3 vs Portland Trail Blazers
19/3 @ Memphis Grizzlies
20/3 vs Sacramento Kings
22/3 @ Minnesota Timberwolves
24/3 vs Memphis Grizzlies
26/3 vs New York Knicks
28/3 vs Cleveland Cavaliers
30/3 vs Golden State Warriors
1/4 @ Oklahoma City Thunder
2/4 vs Utah Jazz
5/4 vs Memphis Grizzlies

6/4 vs Los Angeles Lakers
8/4 @ Dallas Mavericks
9/4 vs Los Angeles Clippers
11/4 @ Portland Trail Blazers
13/4 @ Utah Jazz

The stretch that I bolded might be responsible for at least two losses alone.
The warriors might lose 6+ games the rest of the way. The argument for sitting their players today is not to increase their chances of getting the 1 seed. It's to let them mentally waive the white flag and focus their energy on more important things like the playoffs. They were burnt out by the end of last year's regular season. No reason to put so much energy fighting for the 1 seed. If they care about being the 1 seed they should definitely play their guys today. This is the most important game left in the regular season.
03-11-2017 , 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GeoffRas22
Woah, the Warriors are kind of losing it

Yikes
Light years ahead in the bitchmade category.

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Originally Posted by JayTeeMe
Wolves last 10 games:

W Bulls 117-89
L Cavs 108-116
W @Nuggets 112-99
W Mavericks 97-84
L @Rockets 130-142
W @Kings 102-88
W @Jazz 107-80
L @ Spurs 90-97 Overtime
W Clippers 107-91
W Warriors 103-102

I'm guessing that's been the hardest schedule in the league the last 10 games Wolves are outscoring opponents 107.3-98.8
Don't get too good yet. Want that sweet, sweet draft pick in 2018.
03-11-2017 , 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rmthawk64
Maybe in being a homer here, but does anyone else notice how shafted Wall gets with no calls? The guy gets molested going to the rim a handful of times a game and its a minor miracle for him to get to the stripe, let alone get an and 1 go his way.

Its a very prominent/ complained about thing by Wiz fans. Was just curious if others have taken notice?
He drives a little more out of control than other players so when he collides with other players on a drive it is him creating all of the contact and when you are out of control the refs don't like calling fouls
03-11-2017 , 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by THAKID
Stop. This is the only game of the season that's high leverage. Total fancyplay syndrome button mashing.
This. It's indefensibly stupid. If you're gonna rest them, rest them against Minny...i.e. exactly what Pop did the other day in Sac/OKC b2b.
03-11-2017 , 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by jwd
The warriors might lose 6+ games the rest of the way. The argument for sitting their players today is not to increase their chances of getting the 1 seed. It's to let them mentally waive the white flag and focus their energy on more important things like the playoffs. They were burnt out by the end of last year's regular season. No reason to put so much energy fighting for the 1 seed. If they care about being the 1 seed they should definitely play their guys today. This is the most important game left in the regular season.
I am not trying to argue that they are sitting guys tonight in order to win the 1st seed; that would be absurd. I am just saying that tanking this game might not hurt their 1st seed chances as much than most think.

This is the Warriors' schedule, btw:

3/12 vs San Antonio Spurs
3/14 vs Philadelpha 76ers
3/16 vs Orlando Magic
3/18 vs Milwaukee Bucks
3/20 @ Oklahoma City Thunder
3/21 @ Dallas Mavericks
3/24 vs Sacramento Kings
3/26 vs Memphis Grizzlies
3/28 @ Houston Rockets
3/29 @ San Antonio Spurs
3/31 vs Houston Rockets
4/2 vs Washington Wizards
4/4 vs Minnesota Timberwolves
4/5 @ Phoenix Suns
4/8 vs New Orleans Pelicans
4/10 vs Utah Jazz
4/12 vs Los Angeles Lakers

To be sure, there is a rough stretch here as well (MEM-HOU-SAS-HOU, with SAS being a SEGABABA) but it looks way easier than San Antonio's schedule.
03-11-2017 , 12:42 PM
It's Kerr trying to give a middle finger to the league for suspending Green in the finals.
03-11-2017 , 12:43 PM


well ****
03-11-2017 , 12:46 PM
Rockettes gonna win the West
03-11-2017 , 12:54 PM
that sucks, but the Spurs can still win without LMA
03-11-2017 , 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TimM846
that sucks, but the Spurs can still win without LMA
Tonight, yes. Second seed is still a lock. Come playoffs time, I doubt it.

That is secondary, though, the imporant think is LMA's health :/
03-11-2017 , 01:09 PM
Hope he gets better. Injuries suck.
03-11-2017 , 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Fallen Hero


well ****
There always were questions about his heart.
03-11-2017 , 01:19 PM
FITB: Denver Nuggets + LeBron is the __ best team in the NBA
03-11-2017 , 01:24 PM
1st. Better question, which teams does he not make best overall? BKN/LAL/PHX/ORL/PHI/SAC/KNACK
03-11-2017 , 01:26 PM
Which non-warriors team would be the best if they got Lebron for vetmin without changing roster ?
03-11-2017 , 01:28 PM
Cleveland with two LeBrons would be sick if the one taking the vet min doesn't get jealous.
03-11-2017 , 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Heroball
1st. Better question, which teams does he not make best overall? BKN/LAL/PHX/ORL/PHI/SAC/KNACK
Also Cleveland.
03-11-2017 , 01:36 PM
Cleveland still has to figure out their rotation and he never really cares during the regular season. Plus they're minus love and smiff. I understand smiff is now back but they still have to figure out where their new players fit in. Plus sanders.

Wouldn't be surprised if they look entirely different come playoff time. Thag said I still think this is the year they don't finals. I think lue playing him as much as he is, is a giant mistake.
03-11-2017 , 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by guivre1408
Which non-warriors team would be the best if they got Lebron for vetmin without changing roster ?
Prob the yazz
03-11-2017 , 01:56 PM
#bringTimmyback
03-11-2017 , 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by guivre1408
Which non-warriors team would be the best if they got Lebron for vetmin without changing roster ?
spurs even after this news. kawhi plays so well off ball and pop would figure out how to integrate him real fast.
03-11-2017 , 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kidcolin
Prob the yazz
Black Lebron playing with white Lebron
03-11-2017 , 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JayTeeMe
Wolves last 10 games:

W Bulls 117-89
L Cavs 108-116
W @Nuggets 112-99
W Mavericks 97-84
L @Rockets 130-142
W @Kings 102-88
W @Jazz 107-80
L @ Spurs 90-97 Overtime
W Clippers 107-91
W Warriors 103-102

I'm guessing that's been the hardest schedule in the league the last 10 games Wolves are outscoring opponents 107.3-98.8
That is a sick stretch for them, really impressive. Looks like it's been mainly their defense that has come around.

      
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