Terrible end to second quarter. Team seemed half asleep.
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Woke up for the 3rd went back to sleep for the 4th. Disappointing loss but the 3rd quarter shows there is something to build on.
Two really nice games to set up the season, had a playoff feel to it as well. The Nuggets and Jokic just continued from where they finished last season, pretty much unfazed with all the noise before the game.
Prince (Lakers) and Nurkić both with impressive debuts for their teams looking at the new faces. In Nurkić case, a lack of great center on Warriors side helped, but it is obvious to see why the Suns went for him. Not only his rebounding/scoring, it is obvious that his screens will be a big part of the Sunse offense (no way Ayton would do the same happily carrying that role). On the other hand, teams will try to drag, isolate and attack him in the defensive phase which is something the Suns were probably already aware . The biggest worry is can he stay fit for the whole season, would be more careful about that and try to not overload him with too much minutes.
Prince (Lakers) and Nurkić both with impressive debuts for their teams looking at the new faces. In Nurkić case, a lack of great center on Warriors side helped, but it is obvious to see why the Suns went for him. Not only his rebounding/scoring, it is obvious that his screens will be a big part of the Sunse offense (no way Ayton would do the same happily carrying that role). On the other hand, teams will try to drag, isolate and attack him in the defensive phase which is something the Suns were probably already aware . The biggest worry is can he stay fit for the whole season, would be more careful about that and try to not overload him with too much minutes.
Fair to claim Lively outplayed Wembanyama?
Lively II - 31 min, 10 reb (5+5), 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 16 pts, +20 +/-
Wemby - 23 min, 5 reb (0+5), 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk, 15pts, 0 +/-
Lively II - 31 min, 10 reb (5+5), 1 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 16 pts, +20 +/-
Wemby - 23 min, 5 reb (0+5), 2 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk, 15pts, 0 +/-
Well, they didn't play against each other. But Lively was really good in his role, Spurs had no answer for him in the 3rd quarter.
Wembanyama got himself benched with some reckless fouls (in attack), but otherwise I thought he was awesome. This is going to be an exciting season for Spurs. Especially if Pop will stick with Sochan as pg
Well, they didn't play against each other. But Lively was really good in his role, Spurs had no answer for him in the 3rd quarter.
Wembanyama got himself benched with some reckless fouls (in attack), but otherwise I thought he was awesome. This is going to be an exciting season for Spurs. Especially if Pop will stick with Sochan as pg
Interesting. They're both listed as centers, not even once they faced off?
Thunder with an impressive 1st game. A team to watch this season for sure.
I don't remember a single situation tbh. Wemby played more on the perimeter on both attack and defence.
How did Stickman perform in his debut?
He was fine and looks like a nice fit with the rest of the team. There was one occasion which is all over networks where Drummond apparently "broke his ankles" with a crossover, but tbf to me it looked more like Chat awkwardly stepping and tripping himself. Both him and Wemby need to get a bit more strength (while getting accustomed to the league) as until then they will mostly rely on their outside shooting.
In other news, Dame time arrived in Milwaukee.
Even though the Suns lost, I like that it's a close game until the fourth against a basically full strength Lakers team while Suns missing Booker and Beal.
Some kinks needs to be iron out, hopefully we'll see Beal, Booker and KD on the court soon enough
Some kinks needs to be iron out, hopefully we'll see Beal, Booker and KD on the court soon enough
Wemby getting superstar calls two games into his career is fecking wild man
"Oh Mama, Wembanyama" made me chuckle.
Doncic killed it with 49.
Doncic killed it with 49.
That was way closer than it should have been, but an excellent win all the same. Steph is still firing on all cylinders even at 35.
Matched almost 10% of last years road wins all in one night.
Matched almost 10% of last years road wins all in one night.
We were sloppy down the stretch but a really good win. Steph is something else. Klay’s shooting was solid, and good to see Moody and Kuminga get good minutes
Ok, Chet is special, am a believer.
I don’t understand why some people were writing off the Nuggets pre season, after 2 games they already look strong favourites for back to back titles.
Wemby took over in that 4th quarter. When the Spurs actually learn how to play and get a PG he'll be truly unstoppable on the offense. Defense he's already a monster
Are people writing them off? Seem to be always named when people talk about serious contenders
Not sure people writing them off, more like they aint count as favorites due history of X years of some team going back to back title, guess GSW is the last one.
Also last night was wild, Luka going mental + w/e that crazy 3 for the win, Chet and Wemby, Caruso with a steal and 3 for the win right after, Watson from Denver with 3 blocks in space of 10 sec, Jokic with in bound 3/4 count alley- oop, even casual mode with 9 TO. Wild stuff around NBA.
That double block was insane.
First block should have been a foul tbf.
How? He got the ball cleanly
Made contact with Jabari’s arm.
Perhaps, although, it's balanced out by that horrendous basket interference call on Wemby. Even Stevie Wonder could have seen that it clearly wasn't.
That was the only erroneous call against him that I can recall but he was allowed to foul with impunity the entire night and he got a couple of phantom calls to run salt in the wound.
I know it’s early days and he’s super young, also that rookies aren’t supposed to be good but Scoot has looked utter garbage so far.
Move Chet from Jokic in defense holy shit, if he was one of those who force, he could have 70 by now, Chet looked good on offense thou
Funny thing is that Chet looked absolutely phenomenal on defense in his last game against the Cavs (7 blocks), but Jokić is, well, the best player in the league hands down.
A nice learning curve for young Chet if nothing.
A nice learning curve for young Chet if nothing.
Absolutely, hope kid dodges injuries and he will have bright future imo, with right attitude
Nuggets enjoyed a nice afternoon walk.
Always nice to see OKC get thrashed
Yep, agree, he looks like a really good prospect. His frame and injuries are a concern for me, especially because he doesn't shy away one bit from physical contact. He will have to add a bit of muscle, there were times today where Jokić just shrugged him off.
Aye, was looking forward to this game but the Nuggets just ate them alive. Tbf, OKC being this young will go up and down a lot throughout the season and the Nuggets look great (even their bench is playing well).
Nuggets going 98-0
Our second unit is getting decimated by the Warriors second unit. Our starters are doing a pretty decent job of going punch for punch with their starters.
Thank god for the dubs at least one team I like won. Klay shot well (14/24 over last 2 games, 50% from 3) to keep our starting unit ticking over until Steph took over and called game with 4 straight 3s in 90 seconds down the stretch. Draymond rusty as hell but our bench looked good especially GP2 and CP3 handled the ball really well. Need Wiggins to improve.
Just watched the game on delay. If it wasn't for Steph we really would struggle. He seemed to be disinterested for most of the game and then when the Rockets came back to take the lead, he hits 4 straight 3s and the game is over
My fecking man right there, tells people they’re not fat enough