Around the NBA - April 2017

[PDXFonz]

I'd gladly take Sabonis if the Thunder give up on him. He would look great here.

 

[Denny Crane]

He got robbed on that three attempr

 

[PDXFonz]

Russell Eastbrook right on time

 

[PDXFonz]

Wow 16-42

 

[illmatic99]

Wtf was russ doing that quarter? Went away from everything that was workimg in p&r and started chucking instead. Finished 4/18 on his last 22 shots

 

[BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94]

Lol now that I've heard this I can't stop thinking about it everytime ESPN plays it

 

[H.C.]

I wonder if the Celtics still had ET if they'd have fallen down 0-2 to the Bulls.

 

[PDXFonz]

Lol now that I've heard this I can't stop thinking about it everytime ESPN plays it

Doesn't even need to change it, sounds like biyombo anyways.

 

[BBert]

There needs to be "half fouls" and "full fouls" lol. Fouling out is dumb.

The most negative thing about the fouling out rule is that the refs swallow their whistles so it won't happen, especially for star players. If a player couldn't foul out, maybe they'd call games more fairly late.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

Russell Eastbrook right on time

We change the "west" to "east", but don't change the "brook"? Why don't we convert that as well, call him Russell EastRiver? #WhatsThatSmell?

 

[KingSpeed]

Mid second quarter now and the Raptors have only made 5 shots in the GAME.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Looks like the refs are trying to go to work for the Cavs. Paul George is getting clobbered.

 

[KingSpeed]

Classic LeBron game on now

 

[KingSpeed]

LeBron shoots FTs like Shaq now. So weird. Then he hits his 6th 3.

 

[KingSpeed]

Channing Frye!!!!!

 

[KingSpeed]

DeRozen 0/6 from field. Why hasn't he taken more shots?

 

[craigehlo]

100% chance Paul George is going to force a trade this summer

 

[craigehlo]

I thought Zbo was coming off the bench for the Grizz? Starting him and Carter in 2017 smacks of desperation.

 

[PDXFonz]

100% chance Paul George is going to force a trade this summer

Agreed. I hope he lands here, even if it means kissing @Natebishop3 's boots and eating crow.

 

[ripcityboy]

100% chance Paul George is going to force a trade this summer

Bet he wants to come here. He's used to a small marrket and I'm sure he wants to downsize!

 

[craigehlo]

That rant is paying off...

 

[KingSpeed]

I thought Zbo was coming off the bench for the Grizz? Starting him and Carter in 2017 smacks of desperation.

They made their run in Game 2 with ZBo on the floor. It's a good coaching adjustment.

I feel bad for Pacers. I hope that doesn't happen to us.

 

[ripcityboy]

Kingspeed should teach acting classes called "Selling A Foul." Get Pau Gasol some advanced lessons, Reggie Miller 301. None of that Stanislavski Crap.

 

[PDXFonz]

They made their run in Game 2 with ZBo on the floor. It's a good coaching adjustment.

I feel bad for Pacers. I hope that doesn't happen to us.

Hope what doesn't happen? One of our core players get tired of it here and want to leave?

PG has been in Indiana for 7 seasons and he was happy there when they had Hibbert and were finding success. I think he's realized that those years were the prime of his Pacers career. Dame and CJ on the other hand hopefully realize that they have more to accomplish as Blazers. Regardless we don't have to worry about it for a few years, and winning will solve everything. The Nurk acquisition is a big step in the right direction, I'm sure the players will look back and reflect on that trade with a positive image of the management a product of their reflection.

 

[craigehlo]

Not much of a "Grindhouse" with Tony Allen injured. They need to be getting Gasol more mid-range jumpers.

 

[PDXFonz]

That rant is paying off...

I read that the Grizzlies players chipped in to pay his fine as well.

 

[KingSpeed]

Hope what doesn't happen? .

Blow a 26 point lead at home in Game 3

 

[KingSpeed]

Fizdale's complaining hasn't helped yet. Grizzlies 4 FTs, Spurs 11 FTs

 

[H.C.]

I don't think Zbo leaves Memphis, but I'd love him to return to Portland.
If only because Aldridge would see ghosts whenever he plays the Blazers.

 

[H.C.]

Ha, didn't know Zbo could still dunk. Thought he lost that ability 10 years ago.