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foureyedjim · « **Reply #2850 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:18:24 AM »

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Jr Smith and half a bottle of Henny for DeAndre Jordan and Lou Will
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I'd say Lou back to the Rockets to help them get that #1 seed.
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As Dubs fan no thank you, rockets are looking like a serious threat this season don't want them to have anymore fire power

So many teams we're afraid of right now: Rockets, Nuggets, Jazz (hot streak might end soon), OKC (worse w/o Roberson though). Oddly enough, I'm not too worried about the Wolves. They're good but you can only do so much with Jeff Teague. And they might get gassed from all the regular season minutes.

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #2851 on:** February 06, 2018, 12:48:28 AM »

I'm hoping it's just a mid season slump, but yeah they've been playing really carelessly and turning over the ball at an alarming rate, the rockets are the only actual team I can see beating GS in a 7 game series, they're lethal from deep and can go on absurd runs in a matter of minutes.

noninjasinstreetfighter · « **Reply #2852 on:** February 06, 2018, 08:03:18 AM »

Cavs look great on paper but all those dudes are old. IT is straight up a defense liability.

I'm with you Silky. Houston was the team I was most worried about at the start of the season. Not only because of the 3 point shooting but Capella has really come into his own. (his height and athleticism is perfect for todays game)I feel like Gsw can't match up with him correctly. Green can but I think he needs to stay on the 4. So who does that leave? Bell is still a rookie.
I will say I have been impressed with Looney this season.

RIP the death line-up.

BallDontLie · « **Reply #2853 on:** February 08, 2018, 06:18:18 AM »

Out of all the years in this golden state run, this is has been the most confident I’ve been in the Rockets. Harden and CP are gelling much better than i thought they would.

However, 7 games ... a lot can happen. So I’m enjoying the ride, but not getting my hopes up too much.

Still a bummer about Boogie. I think they could’ve made some noise in the playoffs.

Trashcon · « **Reply #2854 on:** February 08, 2018, 07:09:17 AM »

Ok, so OKC beat the Warriors, are they becoming a serious threat in the West?

tobey · « **Reply #2855 on:** February 08, 2018, 08:43:14 AM »

Quote from: Trashcon on February 08, 2018, 07:09:17 AM

Ok, so OKC beat the Warriors, are they becoming a serious threat in the West?

They are so inconstant though. They lose easy games but then can put on a great show against serious competitors. So it could go either way in the playoffs. I be more worried about the Rockets in the west

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #2856 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:13:18 AM »

Trade deadline is today. Cavs are sending IT, Channing Frye and a 1st round pick to the Lakers for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr.

noninjasinstreetfighter · « **Reply #2857 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:33:09 AM »

LeGm clearing house

PAWL · « **Reply #2858 on:** February 08, 2018, 10:55:33 AM »

sent wade back to the heat! weird, also grabbed george hill and rodney hood? wow

Big Skatefase · « **Reply #2859 on:** February 08, 2018, 12:50:58 PM »

Trashcon · « **Reply #2860 on:** February 09, 2018, 07:10:38 AM »

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Ok, so OKC beat the Warriors, are they becoming a serious threat in the West?
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They are so inconstant though. They lose easy games but then can put on a great show against serious competitors. So it could go either way in the playoffs. I be more worried about the Rockets in the west

Very true, I think at this point I can definitely see a Warriors/Rockets in Western Conference Finals. OKC without non hoodie Melo and Westbrook just lost to the Lakers. OKC can be explosive but have to agree with you that there's isn't consistency there yet. Maybe after the all star break they can get back on track. With that being said, I can see Westbrook averaging another triple double this season.

Trashcon · « **Reply #2861 on:** February 09, 2018, 07:12:51 AM »

Quote from: Silky Johnson on February 08, 2018, 10:13:18 AM

Trade deadline is today. Cavs are sending IT, Channing Frye and a 1st round pick to the Lakers for Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr.

Cavs appear to have gotten rid of their worst three point shooters. At least Wade is back where he started. DRose will probably get waived and end up with Timberwolves. Lakers cleared up salary/space for offseason signings; which I'm hoping for but will mostly likely be another 2017 off season.

doomstation55 · « **Reply #2862 on:** February 09, 2018, 07:13:55 AM »

With the Bulls tanking this year it's time for the TimberBulls to pick up D Rose and lose in the second round. Can't wait.

vegan*shawn · « **Reply #2863 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:41:05 PM »

So pumped on the Cavs trade, younger and hungry as fuck now!! So disappointed in Isiah, like dude STFU and play.

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #2864 on:** February 09, 2018, 08:54:43 PM »

A few days late on posting this but this was absolutely ruthless, the Greek Freak jumping over a 6'6 Tim Hardaway Jr. and attacking the iron, this guy's unreal

BallDontLie · « **Reply #2865 on:** February 10, 2018, 03:00:04 PM »

The kid is only 23 too... who knows what his ceiling is. Fuckin hell.

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #2866 on:** February 11, 2018, 06:49:30 PM »

Cavs new roster already seem like a huge improvement, they're officially a threat again in the East

Beeda Weeda · « **Reply #2867 on:** February 12, 2018, 05:22:58 AM »

Quote from: Silky Johnson on February 11, 2018, 06:49:30 PM

Cavs new roster already seem like a huge improvement, they're officially a threat again in the East

the real questions is. How long until they all hate him?

Big Skatefase · « **Reply #2868 on:** February 13, 2018, 03:02:53 PM »

this markelle fultz situation is so odd.

Nick.. · « **Reply #2869 on:** February 13, 2018, 07:45:41 PM »

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Cavs new roster already seem like a huge improvement, they're officially a threat again in the East
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the real questions is. How long until they all hate him?

I'll give it 5 games.

noninjasinstreetfighter · « **Reply #2870 on:** February 13, 2018, 09:36:58 PM »

Quote from: Big Skatefase on February 13, 2018, 03:02:53 PM

this markelle fultz situation is so odd.

VR Goggles? Might as well go see a basketball psychiatrist

ungzilla · « **Reply #2871 on:** February 14, 2018, 05:25:43 AM »

Quote from: Big Skatefase on February 13, 2018, 03:02:53 PM

this markelle fultz situation is so odd.

i didn't know anything about this situation so it led to a google wormhole where i ended up learning about "the yips", a condition recognized in golfers, baseball (usually pitchers), and some other sports that require repeated precise movements. i wonder if any skaters that have fallen off have had it been due to the yips?

foureyedjim · « **Reply #2872 on:** February 14, 2018, 07:13:58 PM »

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this markelle fultz situation is so odd.
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i didn't know anything about this situation so it led to a google wormhole where i ended up learning about "the yips", a condition recognized in golfers, baseball (usually pitchers), and some other sports that require repeated precise movements. i wonder if any skaters that have fallen off have had it been due to the yips?

Pretty sure yips is just a catch all term that means you can't disconnect a bad memory to something you were able to normally do before. So yeah, I'm sure there are plenty of skaters that just stopped doing big stuff or skating altogether after getting a bad injury.

Beeda Weeda · « **Reply #2873 on:** February 15, 2018, 08:45:23 AM »

I had the yips on kickflips for years, it was horrible, but my switch flips developed so much because of this.
fakie flips fs flips, bs flips, were fine, just horrible rock flips. It took me training my brain to re learn how to kf properly

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #2874 on:** February 17, 2018, 11:34:56 AM »

All Star break is here, stoked to see the dunk contest tonight, my money's on Oladipo.

AsianVegan · « **Reply #2875 on:** February 18, 2018, 12:04:31 AM »

The LaVine Gordon one was legit but the whole dunk comp thing needs the cobwebs dusted off. Shitty props that don't add to the dunk need to go.

Silky Johnson · « **Reply #2876 on:** February 18, 2018, 12:44:45 AM »

I felt that this year contestants were just redoing older winning dunks specifically Nance and Vince Carter dunks, I thought the double tap off the glass Larry Nance Jr did deserved to take home the trophy.

I'm excited to see the actual all star game tomorrow should be interesting with the new format

noninjasinstreetfighter · « **Reply #2877 on:** February 18, 2018, 07:32:29 PM »

the dunk contest should be more casual like a skateboarding best trick contest. x amount of dudes on the court feeding off each others dunks. no solo shit. more like a freestyle/cypher.

Fongstarr. · « **Reply #2878 on:** February 18, 2018, 08:05:27 PM »

They need at least more than 4 dunkers.

badfomyhealth · « **Reply #2879 on:** February 28, 2018, 08:29:59 PM »

http://twitter.com/World_Wide_Wob/status/969061309047361538

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