NBA 2025-26

Jokic scored 56 points, 15 rebounds & 16 assists against the Timberwolves in an ot game…mind boggling…
 
jasmillo said:
I like the direction the NBA is moving. At least the teams with good young players. OKC, San Antonio, etc. They play aggressively, they play defense, they are physical, etc. Reminds me of the 1990’s a bit. I’ve watched a number of games the last couple of weeks and most felt like playoff games…in December. Not the usual low energy, no defense snooze fests you often see this time of year in the nba. Still too many 3’s taken a game imo. They need to bump back the line again.
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There are some really well-rounded teams, a treat to watch, totally agree on that.

I like the current 3 pt line, it forces defenses out to meet offenses, which opens the floor. If the 3 pt line was farther back, defenses would back off, reduce rim penetration, and force more of a midrange game. The midrange game is relevant but IMO the least exciting to watch.

I really wish the NBA would stop splitting syndication of games … I pay for cable, and the NBA app, but now I also need Bezos Prime just to watch NBA games? And please ditch the gaudy court graphics of the “in-season” tournament. Those games are visually painful to watch, despite the increase in early-season intensity.
 
SSPey said:
There are some really well-rounded teams, a treat to watch, totally agree on that.

I like the current 3 pt line, it forces defenses out to meet offenses, which opens the floor. If the 3 pt line was farther back, defenses would back off, reduce rim penetration, and force more of a midrange game. The midrange game is relevant but IMO the least exciting to watch.

I really wish the NBA would stop splitting syndication of games … I pay for cable, and the NBA app, but now I also need Bezos Prime just to watch NBA games? And please ditch the gaudy court graphics of the “in-season” tournament. Those games are visually painful to watch, despite the increase in early-season intensity.
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I don’t mind watching a well executed mid range game. Of course, the players need to be able to make those shots consistently which is a lost art these days. I hear you though. There would probably have to be other rule changes to go along with a deeper three point line to make it work. Allow more contact in the paint, actually call the defensive 3 second rule consistently, etc. IMO, the game was pretty damn exciting in the 90’s when there were 10 3’s taken a game versus the 35+ taken today. To me the games just not great when big guys shooting 30% from three point range are consistent taking 5-6 a game. Go mix it up, get bloody and dunk on someone :)…..

Ok, maybe wishful thinking getting back to the physical days of old with 50m a year players on the court…
 
KD bringin' the heat (no pun intended) :LOL:

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NBA playoffs start today...the play in games.

I'm pleasantly surprised how well my Celtics did without Tatum all season...he came back just in time to play himself into shape for the playoffs...
 
Celtics could surprise some people. Definitely an easier path to the Finals than anyone out West.
 
Lol, that Heat/Hornets game needed the soundtrack to benny hill playing in the background.

I can't wait until the grownups start playing.
 
Go C's!
 
That GS/LA game was just about the polar opposite of the Char/Mia game ....sure, both were exciting at the end due to a frenetic pace (but the similarities end there) but man, watching the execution by GS at the end of that game....that was something else. I mean, they're not gonna win a series if they get in, but that was some entertaining basketball to watch.
 
clarkman said:
That GS/LA game was just about the polar opposite of the Char/Mia game ....sure, both were exciting at the end due to a frenetic pace (but the similarities end there) but man, watching the execution by GS at the end of that game....that was something else. I mean, they're not gonna win a series if they get in, but that was some entertaining basketball to watch.
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When you have Steph, you are always in the game...
 
Didn't expect the Lakers to win without both Doncic & Reeves...even with KD out for the Rockets. Luke Kennard played out of his mind...
 
Well...a couple days of upsets. Knicks blow one at home and head to Atlanta 1-1...Denver had a 19 point lead and now go to MN 1-1...My C's lose at home and go to Philly 1-1...and the Trailblazers upset Wemby & the Spurs and head back to Portland 1-1...
 
It wasn’t an upset for 76ers or Trailblazers fans! In fact, I’ll take ALL these wins in the interest of good sport, just not sure how many more are coming.
 
I hate to see players get injured, but still glad to see the Zers avoid a sweep. Nice to see Scoot time his breakout game for the playoffs, and on a night when most of his team were shooting bricks.

Weird to hear National announcers calling the game, trying to make "Fetch" a thing. "Downhill Deni" is awkward, to many syllables, use "Turbo".

Back to the shirtless Moda Center.
 
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