NBA is back!

[The_Rural_Juror]

The NBA is back. (That's basketball for the non-colored majority)

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2880821-nba-approves-22-team-tournament-restart-on-board-of-governors-call?utm_source=cnn.com&utm_campaign=editorial&utm_medium=referral


The NBA has reportedly approved a plan to restart the 2019-20 season, which has been on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.

Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, as well as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, reported the league's board of governors approved a restart plan Thursday that involves holding the remaining games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.

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It's not perfect but I will take it!

I really like the idea of a Dec start for regular season = more sports to watch and less overlap.

Will KD come back? Wouldn't that be something!

[jabjab]

fuck ya!!! lets go Lakers!

[brucebanner]

Have been following nba news closely. Very happy to see they have a plan to get back in action.

Let's go RAPTORS!

[bulaian]

I wonder if Vince Carter will come back for another season, since this was supposed to be his final one and it got cut short.

[brucebanner]

I wonder if Vince Carter will come back for another season, since this was supposed to be his final one and it got cut short.

On his "winging it" podcast, he said he's done.

[bulaian]

KD says he's not coming back this year

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Okay let’s bump this lol

Bucks - uh oh but I think they will bounce back
Lakers - uh oh lol blazers in 7
Raptors - such good chemistry. Raps all the way!!

What say you rurr jurr??

[The_Rural_Juror]

Raptors for the almost free medium fries at McD's. Who can hate a team so good at finding so many good undrafted players.

[brucebanner]

Okay let’s bump this lol

Bucks - uh oh but I think they will bounce back
Lakers - uh oh lol blazers in 7
Raptors - such good chemistry. Raps all the way!!


Orlando beat raps game 1 last year too.

Blazers actually are able to beat the Lakers, I'm still leaning Lakers way though. Should. Be a great series.

Raptors are the champs until they aren't. :clap:

Refs fucked over the Mavs, they should of beat the clippers game 1.

I was hoping okc was going to beat rockets in game 1 without Westbrook but the rockets were rolling.

Raptors kickoff today's games @ 11:30

[The_Rural_Juror]

It's not on the tele. How do I watch this game?

[brucebanner]

It's not on the tele. How do I watch this game?

It's on tsn, online maybe?

[The_Rural_Juror]

It's on tsn, online maybe?

Dafuq. I have SN but not TSN. Packaged added. I was just about to rage post like an angry ExtraSlow. :)

[beecue]

Dame Time!!!!!! I hope they can pull off the upset.

[jabjab]

Dame Time!!!!!! I hope they can pull off the upset.

I hope it goes to 7 but would rather see the Lakers advance, don't think the blazers can go all the way but the Lakers can. They need to get into a scoring flow again...game 2 is a must win.

[The_Rural_Juror]

Dame Time!!!!!! I hope they can pull off the upset.

Why would it be an upset? Raps are higher seeded. Unless you are comparing to D'z Nutz's prediction.

[bigboom]

The Blazers are probably the strongest 8 seed I've ever seen...the strength is going to be their 3-point shooting, not sure the Lakers are going to be able to defend the perimeter very well, their best defensive option is Green, can't waste LBJ's energy chasing after those shooters. If 'Melo keeps playing this way he could be the x-factor...then again with the refs calling everything for the Lakers who knows.

[hurrdurr]

The Blazers are probably the strongest 8 seed I've ever seen...the strength is going to be their 3-point shooting, not sure the Lakers are going to be able to defend the perimeter very well, their best defensive option is Green, can't waste LBJ's energy chasing after those shooters. If 'Melo keeps playing this way he could be the x-factor...then again with the refs calling everything for the Lakers who knows.

People forget that they're an 8 seed due to injuries, nothing else. The addition of Melo, having Nurkic and Collins back and Dame with the killer instinct has them looking like a real dark horse.

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Just wanna see Dame drop another series winning 3 :D

[The_Rural_Juror]

18 three pointers means free fries today. :clap:

[mrsingh]

Was good to see Nick Nurse win Coach of the Year, I had seriously expected to see the Raptor's drop off with Kawhi leaving this year. The squad really came together, and Nurse continued to impress.

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Bitch ass white boy eh lol

Imagine if it was the other way around .... just saying

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Raps as expected.
Celtics as expected.

Luka with the gw3 whoa! Playoff P oh stfu lol rooting for the Mavs now

[The_Rural_Juror]

Luka is the real deal.

Also free fries tomorrow.

[Buster]

Luka is my favorite player.

[The_Rural_Juror]

Luka is my favorite player.

Cuban is my favourite owner.
Working late or lately working? ;)

[brucebanner]

Raps & Celtics kick off Thursday. Gives Lowry time to get healthy.
100 bench points for the raptors, nba record. Raptors are a deep team, makes me wonder what free agency is going to look like after they repeat as champs. :D

Luka is my favorite young guy in the league, so fun to watch. Mavs should be up 3-1, the game KP got tossed they should of won. I really hope they keep it up and take out the clippers. Serve Kawhi right for leaving the raps haha.

I was thinking the nuggets were going to take out the jazz but it doesn't look that way.

I really want okc to take out the rockets, see if they can even up the series today.

Heat should probably take care of the pacers today and have to wait for the bucks to get through the magic.

[The_Rural_Juror]

And Kawhi wanted Masai to trade everything for PG. :rofl:

[brucebanner]

And Kawhi wanted Masai to trade everything for PG. :rofl:
I remember that and depending on what exactly it would of cost Toronto, I would of considered it. PG is playing bad these playoffs but he's more talented than just about anyone on the Raptors.

Clippers gave up SGA & Galo (free agent after this season) plus way too many draft picks. 4 1st round and 2 swaps.

Money wise, Toronto would have had to trade Gasol or ibaka and probably Pascal and picks.

To keep Kawhi and get PG, it's definitely a serious internal conversation. Obviously they decided to keep the core and it worked but they definitely serious talks in house about it.

[The_Rural_Juror]

I think it was 5 1st round picks + Pascal + OG. Maybe Iblocka. Lowry would have to be traded.

[bigboom]

I might eat my own words but PG is looking old which could explain all his injuries, he spent a lot of years carrying the Pacers and I don't know if he has much left in him, not everyone is LBJ.

[Buster]

It's nice watching an Ujiri/Nurse team for this reason.

I don't need to spend any time second guessing their moves. I can just watch knowing they made the right ones.

Unlike the Flames.

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Hope Kawhi is enjoying all the drama in Lala land

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Damn Portland getting roasted tonight

[Buster]

Damn Portland getting roasted tonight

ya, and I heard the Blazers are losing, too.

:burnout:

[jabjab]

The way the Lakers are playing is damn dominant...their shots are going in and their defense is clicking. They sure are are looking good. Routing for Mavs to take out the clippers too. Ah love the NBA!

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NBA fun cuz so dramatic lol them brothers I tell ya

Also, Houston we have a problem !! Lol

[brucebanner]

I really want Dallas to win as well. Read that KP is out again tonight, Luka about to put up another huge game.

[hurrdurr]

All games suspended today

[riander5]

#sickleague

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It's complicated

[brucebanner]

Raptors will still be the champs in my mind if they cancel the playoffs.

You're the champ, until you're not.

[The_Rural_Juror]

Lakers and Clippers voted to boycott the season. Hiiiyaaa

[Team_Mclaren]

is it too early to change the thread title?

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Oh god. This is crazy. What else you got 2020 :nut:

[The_Rural_Juror]

Oh god. This is crazy. What else you got 2020 :nut:

Almost Category 5 hurricane Laura.

[taemo]

looks like they are resuming the playoffs
https://memegenerator.net/img/instances/68651984.jpg

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2020/08/27/nba-postpones-thursday-playoff-games/3444997001/

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Raps so flat today

Mitchell vs Murray such a treat and gotta cheer for nuggets cuz of our Canadian boy shooting lights out

Still hoping for an upset maybe OKC? Cmon cp stick it to harden lol storylines!!

[taemo]

Raps so flat today

Mitchell vs Murray such a treat and gotta cheer for nuggets cuz of our Canadian boy shooting lights out

Still hoping for an upset maybe OKC? Cmon cp stick it to harden lol storylines!!

Raps still flat, if they don't advance I'm going with the Heat.
Denver vs Utah has been a great series but either way I'm cheering for LAC.
Looking forward for OKC vs Houston tomorrow, hope Westbrook chokes again haha.

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Oh man Conley at the end lol what a finish

Raps had a good chance today but Celtics clutch damn sealed them. Tatum so good.

It would be incredible if OKC wins tmr lmao

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Bucks And Raps uh oh
Rockets dodged one there lol will see how small ball shows up vs the Lake Show

[brucebanner]

Huge end of game block for Harden, I was really hoping OKC was going to win that series.

Raps better get a W today, have to turn this series around!

See if Murray can stay red hot against the Clippers today.

[jabjab]

The greek freak will leave if the bucks lose the heat

[The_Rural_Juror]

and coming to Canada.

[Buster]

hahahahhahahahah

[brucebanner]

Watched the last half or so of the raps. That layup for Boston to go up 2 with .5 to go, I couldn't believe it. OG to hit that 3! I'll take that win even though they should of lost.

Clippers and nuggets good game so far.

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And that’s why NBA is king lol wtf what a shot!!

Clearly load mgmt is working again lol

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Load mgmt no good today

How about those Raps!?

[brucebanner]

Raptors with another big win, momentum is on their side now.

Nuggets beat the clips too. That looks like it is going to turn into a good series.

Heat sweep the bucks tonight? Do the lakers go down 0-2?

[The_Rural_Juror]

Free fries day.

[jabjab]

Raptors with another big win, momentum is on their side now.

Nuggets beat the clips too. That looks like it is going to turn into a good series.

Heat sweep the bucks tonight? Do the lakers go down 0-2?

Greek freak is questionable to play tonight, to me it sounds like they are throwing in the towel...no way they win this series.

Clippers take Nuggets in 6 i think and i don't see LBJ letting the lakers go down 2 games, they will make adjustments tonight.

[brucebanner]

I don't see the bucks coming back either but I want that series to go long as possible so when the raps get through Boston, Miami isn't fresh from lots of rest.

Nuggets won pretty easily last night, that series may go all the way. I'd say clippers win though.

Lakers won tonight but it wasn't convincing. Rockets could win the series.

[Buster]

how much are the raps paying siakam? lol that guy sucks

[beyond_ban]

how much are the raps paying siakam? lol that guy sucks

Can't do anything with Jaylen guarding him, OG the only Raptor playing well

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how much are the raps paying siakam? lol that guy sucks

Spicy P def struggling right now

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Gutsy effort by the Raps tonight. Props. I thought they were gonna run out of gas.

[beecue]

Crazy win. Hopefully they can pull it off and it's not a blowout like the last game.

[The_Rural_Juror]

Hooray. Free fries.

94031

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Both LA teams up 3-1 so looks like a LALA ConF

Wonder if the Raps can win game 7. c'mon Spicy P you gotta show up eventually!!

[taemo]

i hope raptors wins tonight but even if they progress wouldnt be surprised if miami wins.
dont mind either LA teams but I prefer Clippers to win

[Buster]

Siakam for 3 more season at $30 million per. LOL.

That's going to suck.

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Well the good news is he’s still young and can get better but agreed he played a terrible series. Will be interesting to see what Masai does but in Masai we trust. The dude is brilliant.

[Kjonus]

Game was hard to watch with all those made points off of turnovers, could have easily won the game if it wasn't for that. Nurse IMO went with some questionable player rotations, really believe that Ibaka should have been on the floor more as he had good numbers for the minutes he played. Why not call a time out towards the end to draw something up considering Lowey was fouled out. So easy to be that armchair coach after the game but this is how I seen the game. Hopefully it's a big wake up for Siakam, not sure if he'll be the number one that people would like him to be as you need that player and I'm not sure that they have one at the moment. A whole lot of talent on that team will be interesting to see what Masai does.

[taemo]

Yeah unfortunately Siakam and doesn't have as much grit as Lowry or some of the other Raptors players, hopefully he gains more confidence for next season. So many turnovers last night :(
When Lowry was fouled out I knew we were done.

Oh well cheering for Miami to beat Boston now.

[Buster]

Masai is great - but Siakam situation is def a problem he created.

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What an ending to the Celts/Heat game 1 :eek:

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Wow props nuggets! Two 3-1 comebacks so fkn impressive lol

[beecue]

Pandemic P hahaha, kind of glad kawhi lost. He could have run it back to the finals at least with the raps

[taemo]

disappointed we wont have a LAL vs LAC final but impressed with the whole Denver team.

don't mind either team to win but my main preference now are the Nuggets.

[sexualbanana]

Siakam for 3 more season at $30 million per. LOL.

That's going to suck.

I don't think it's that bad. The fact is, Siakam played really well last year and then made a big leap this year where he played at a high level from October to March. Clearly, he has struggled through the entire bubble season, but given the overall weirdness of this year, I'm willing to overlook his oddly bad play over the last 3-ish months.

With Gasol's contract expiring this year, I'm interested in seeing what they do with that space. They obviously don't want to commit to anything long-term because of the Giannis situation, but they could really use a decent mobile starter at center. There aren't a lot of centers in the league that you'd want to use to initiate offense like they did with Gasol, even with his struggles this year.

[jabjab]

I think we are going to see an old school rivalry in the finals...Los Angles vs Boston!

[brucebanner]

Siakam for 3 more season at $30 million per. LOL.

That's going to suck.


I don't think it's that bad. The fact is, Siakam played really well last year and then made a big leap this year where he played at a high level from October to March. Clearly, he has struggled through the entire bubble season, but given the overall weirdness of this year, I'm willing to overlook his oddly bad play over the last 3-ish months.

With Gasol's contract expiring this year, I'm interested in seeing what they do with that space. They obviously don't want to commit to anything long-term because of the Giannis situation, but they could really use a decent mobile starter at center. There aren't a lot of centers in the league that you'd want to use to initiate offense like they did with Gasol, even with his struggles this year.

I agree, I think Pascal is better than he played in the bubble. His contract should age well.

As far as the raptors go with the center rotation. I'd try to resign Serge pending how much money he wants but if it's around 10m/year I'd do it. I also try to trade for the pacers C Turner since it seems they want to stay with Sabonis as the starting center, can't pay 2 bigs that money while 1 comes off the bench. Maybe even sign boogie on a prove it deal, if he gets anything close to healthy and is surrounded by the right team/coaches he could be dangerous but you have to consider a backup plan with him because of his injury history.

Raptors are in decent shape moving forward to be competitive and to have open books.

Very happy Denver beat the clips, I really wanted to see KL run it back 1 more year with the raps but since he didn't, I'm happy he's out.

Miami looking like trouble for Boston too, that team just seems to want it.

Lakers should take Denver out, LeBron and Davis is an amazing duo. Looking forward to the series.

[Buster]

I sure hope you guys are right an I'm wrong

[brucebanner]

I sure hope you guys are right an I'm wrong

I hope so too. I don't think he's #1 on a team, maybe but I don't think. He's more of a 1B or your #2 as he showed when they won the championship. 30m is a lot but considering max money is over 40m, it's in line with where he should be, 20 something would be better mind you.

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dang lakers lol

[taemo]

dang lakers lol

lebron did a good job defending murray on game 4 and unfortunately murray was injured throughout game 5. hopefully they will do well next year again.

[brucebanner]

lebron did a good job defending murray on game 4 and unfortunately murray was injured throughout game 5. hopefully they will do well next year again.

Nuggets will be trouble for years to come with joker and Murray as a 1 2. I'm curious to see if Grant opts out, stays or signs elsewhere. He's going to be a top free agent if he opts out. Lots of teams could use his skill set. Nuggets need to keep him and maybe bring back Millsap but on a much cheaper deal.

MPJ if he stays healthy is going to be such a threat for years to come, hopefully he improves his defense because his offense is already there.

[brucebanner]

Heat and Lakers in the finals. I'm picking the Lakers, hard to bet against lebron but it's a series that could go 7.


Starts Wednesday!

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Mad props to jimmy butler and the Heat organization for what they did this year. Wow.

This is gonna be an awesome series.

[Team_Mclaren]

Heat and Lakers in the finals. I'm picking the Lakers, hard to bet against lebron but it's a series that could go 7.




hard to bet against the guy that goes 3-6 in the finals.

[brucebanner]

hard to bet against the guy that goes 3-6 in the finals.

I figured someone was going to bring that up. He's still the guy most people are picking if they need to win a game/series and he's got AD with him. The Lakers have the 2 best players out of both teams, the Heat have the next best 8 players probably haha. The heat are definitely a deeper team and I'm not saying the Lakers are winning in 4, I'm picking them essentially because of LeBron & AD. I really think they're going to get it done.

I'm a Raptors fan through and through so I'm just enjoying what's left to watch.

[brucebanner]

Clippers and Doc Rivers part ways. That's pretty big, interested to see who replaces him and where he ends up.

[brucebanner]

I didn't get to watch the whole game, but most of the second half. Lakers stomped the heat in game 1. If dragic, bam and butler are all still banged up for game 2, it's basically a wrap!

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Miami started off quickly but then it was nation of domination lol Only thing I am hoping is AD wins finals mvp lol

[taemo]

damn Miami might be doomed with the injuries.
if LA sweeps them or go 4-1 this will have been the most disappointing and anti-climatic finals.

[brucebanner]

Yeah I was thinking it could go to 6 or 7 games for either team (I was picking Lakers to win but really think either team could). With the injuries though, if the Lakers stay healthy and the heat really don't get healthy, this could be a 4-0 win for the Lakers.

[Manhattan]

I thought MIA would give Lakers a run for their money. Other than the injury concerns the other takeaways from game 1 are they're being physically overpowered/bullied by LA in the paint and on the perimeter. Nobody stands a chance guarding LBJ so they're trying to double which is a good strategy and the only team so far to try it so far in the playoffs but LA is a great passing team and it's giving wide open looks or drives every time. Miami is also very young and teams this young almost never beats the veteran team in the playoffs. It usually takes a few trips to the playoffs before players really get it and are able to bring their intensity level higher enough to win it all...even the first LBJ team in Miami which was stacked fell to Dallas.

Yes LA did have a relatively easy road to win it all in avoiding Bucks & Clippers but those teams both had their flaws that led them to early exits (over relying on Giannis and Clippers being Clippers). They would've been exposed sooner or later. I think this championship will be remembered even more given the circumstances, neutral courts (disadvantage to top seeds who earned home court), and players sacrificing to be away from families to focus on games.

[Disoblige]

I think Lakers sweep. Any takers? :D

[brucebanner]

I think Lakers sweep. Any takers? :D

What kind of odds? :rofl:

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Haha jimmy butler. Mad props to that guy for game 3. Such a gamer.