The "How are Aldridge, Batum, Lopez, and Matthews Doing?" Thread

[Blazers Roy]

Spurs couldn't hit anything from three in that game either. They missed something like 14 of their first 15. It wasn't Golden State's defense either their three's were great wide open looks. Spurs made the game very physical for Curry which was a big reason he missed so many shots. Yeah he probably makes more in other games but they still can throw defenders at him as no other team in the league can.

Your prediction is odd because you think the road team is winning the final game? I think the Iggy injury is huge; the Spurs already have better depth. Bogut and Ezeli have injuries. If Golden State's bench is depleted the Warriors won't be able to run as they like to. It could end up similar to the second SAS-MIA finals where the Spurs just hit them with waves of players and eventually the Heat got totally exhaustion after a few quarters.

Thats of course if the Warriors can survive us once we beat the Clips.

I'm looking at the stats now, SAS has hit 8-21(38.1%) from deep and the Whorriors hit 9-36(25%), That's a big difference.
I heard about the theory that the Spurs can "rough" Curry up, but i honestly think that if it was that simple then we'd see more teams doing it with similar success.

I know my game 7 prediction is kinda out there, i just think the Spurs have a better chance at winning a game 7 because of experience,Popovich and a slightly better mental toughness.

 

[Draco]

I'm looking at the stats now, SAS has hit 8-21(38.1%) from deep and the Whorriors hit 9-36(25%), That's a big difference.
I heard about the theory that the Spurs can "rough" Curry up, but i honestly think that if it was that simple then we'd see more teams doing it with similar success.

I know my game 7 prediction is kinda out there, i just think the Spurs have a better chance at winning a game 7 because of experience,Popovich and a slightly better mental toughness.

Yeah Spurs made a bunch at the end. You also have to consider the quality of the attempts; Golden States were much more difficult shots while the Spurs got easy open looks. Now normally the Warriors won't be so tired from a back to back so the game will be different.

Spurs have the tools to make Golden State uncomfortable in a way no other team can. It's not as simple as just being rough with Curry. They can make him work on defense defending Parker/Mills and running through screens. They have elite defenders in Kawhi and Danny Green. All their players play great high IQ team defense. They have a full wave of players on the bench who've been quality starters. Others teams don't have those players, coaches, or depth. I'm excited to watch a series between the teams could be one of the all time historic series.

 

[BlazerWookee]

There's a 90 page meyers bashing thread?

And yeah, people love Wes, but see the decline. Batum has done well.

butthurt-6th-grade-girls made Portland hate LMA, so that's on them.

Fixed.

 

[stampedehero]

It appears Aldridge has done the most since he walked in and sat in the limo. SA is perpetual...

 

[B-Roy]

Looks like LaMarcus assimilated pretty well. Batum is playing great. Rolo has been pretty much vintage Rolo. Only Matthews has declined and for obvious reasons.

 

[jlprk]

Show Me the Money Statistics
Sunday, April 03, 2016

What a time to be alive.

Thomas Robinson, PF Brooklyn Nets: Rebounds, Field Goal Percentage

With four straight double-doubles and averages of 13.3 points, 12.8 rebounds and 1.8 steals on 52.3% shooting during that stretch, Robinson is the direct beneficiary of Brooklyn shutting down both Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young for the remainder of the season. The steals are a bit misleading because he collected five in a single outing, but T-Rob deserves strong consideration with nothing but opportunity in front of him.

Luke Babbitt, F New Orleans Pelicans: 3-pointers

This is a weird, new reality that most—myself included—are likely unprepared for, but change is the only constant in life and Babbitt’s fantasy relevance is a very real thing. With two straight games above 20 points where he’s played more than 30 minutes, Babbitt’s already tangible role is growing for a team short on options. Including a two-point dud vs. the Pacers on March 24, Babbitt is averaging 15.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.6 triples in his last seven games.

FYI: Silly Babbitt plays four times next week.

http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nba/61618/458/show-me-the-money-statistics

 

[HailBlazers]

Same ole

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum expected to miss remainder of series against Miami Heat

 

[Rastapopoulos]

Claver's and Freeland's teams have made the Euro Final Four (and Sergio-and-Rudy's did not).
(Freeland didn't help CSKA much, though - he's been injured most of the time and will not return next season.)

 

[Strenuus]

Same ole

Charlotte Hornets forward Nicolas Batum expected to miss remainder of series against Miami Heat

Poor guy.