NBA 2018-2019

[showa58taro]

Nuggets are gonna win the Finals. 66-16. 2 seed, take out the Warios in WCF and then take out the Raptors to win it all.

It helps LBJ is in the West and so far showing no signs of playing well enough to make the ‘yoffs never mind win it all.

[Reign in Blood]

Nuggets eek into playoffs, get blown out in first series.

[Jason]

They're going far. I just got a feeling.

[Headhunter]

Just make the playoffs. Baby steps.

[Jason]

They're getting home court advantage in the first round, at worst.

[Headhunter]

I actually think it's Denver in the West who could potentially challenge the Warriors if they reach their peak. I think their upside to improve is just higher than anyone else's. Houston's defense is terrible without the two UCLA guys. They might not get there, but that team at its best would have the best shot. They can score with any team.

That's also easily the best division in the league. OKC, Minnesota, Portland and Utah might all be 45-50 win teams and 50-55 if they didn't play each other all the time. They can all test Golden State to some degree.

[Jason]

The Nugz taking out the Warios in the playoffs is my NBA Finals (almost).

[Headhunter]

Steph has hit 33 threes at a 52% clip through 5 games.

His shooting ability is Ruth-ian. No one even in the same universe.

[Reign in Blood]

Steph has hit 33 threes at a 52% clip through 5 games.

His shooting ability is Ruth-ian. No one even in the same universe.

Rookie numbers, gotta pump those numbers up.

[Headhunter]

Their floor is KD being KD. Their ceiling is Steph being Steph.

[Jason]

He's gonna fall off a fucking cliff in 5 games time.

[Headhunter]

He's gonna fall off a fucking cliff in 5 games time.

Why do you pigeonhole yourself into these kinds of takes? You're Sideshow Bob finding rakes everywhere. It's quite curious.

[Jason]

He's good. I just can't stand that white boy.

[Foo]

Curry is just edging out Markelle Fultz in 3pt shooting percentage this season.

Obligatory:

[Headhunter]

Curry is just edging out Markelle Fultz in 3pt shooting percentage this season.

Obligatory:

Encouraging for Fultz but it looks like he's still working to build confidence in his shot. That whole saga last year was one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen.

I love some of Philly's pieces but they match up pretty badly with Boston. Wonder how close the gap is if Philly picks Tatum.

[Foo]

Curry is just edging out Markelle Fultz in 3pt shooting percentage this season.

Obligatory:

Encouraging for Fultz but it looks like he's still working to build confidence in his shot. That whole saga last year was one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen.

I love some of Philly's pieces but they match up pretty badly with Boston. Wonder how close the gap is if Philly picks Tatum.

I want to give it some time. I feel as though the gap will start to close a lot as their usage rate starts to settle into a groove. Tatum was great last year and efficient. Is he gonna be that good when given the ball more? Will Fultz step up or become a bust? Tatum certainly looks like the safe bet right now, but you still see those glimmers from Fultz that show why he was clear cut #1.

[Monster]

Just like last year against Boston, OKC gets a big lead in the first half then spends the second half watching it dwindle and vanish. And yet another game with double-digit missed free throws.

[Headhunter]

[Headhunter]

Just like last year against Boston, OKC gets a big lead in the first half then spends the second half watching it dwindle and vanish. And yet another game with double-digit missed free throws.

Not gonna win any games with shooting nights like that from PG and Westbrook. I think they'll stabilize.

[Jason]

LeBum finally shows up, Lonzo gets away with 30 reach-ins and the Nuggets were due for a loss, anyway.

Congrats, Loss Angeles. Now try to get above .500.