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XaI)CyRiC
Profile Joined October 2002
United States4471 Posts
December 05 2013 07:12 GMT
#1881
I think the Blazers need to start taking the longer view of the season. Playing your starters such heavy minutes to win games this early is nice for building confidence, but it can't and won't last. If they're serious about playing in the postseason, they have to play their bench more even if it results in some losses. The West is too good to go only go 5 deep all season long.
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Itsmedudeman
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States19229 Posts
December 05 2013 09:05 GMT
#1882
Yeah, it looked like they were investing a lot into this game and it meant a lot more to them than it did the thunder. I'm guessing since they were a mediocre team for so long they want to continue their success but if they're really serious about it then they have to step back a bit.
Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9173 Posts
December 05 2013 09:07 GMT
#1883
"... play hard and play aggressive. It’s just [has to] be in you. You can’t coach it. You can’t draw up plays or anything like that. You just gotta have it.”

Dwight's such a comedian
Yhamm is the god of predictions
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13418 Posts
December 05 2013 09:11 GMT
#1884
That's part of the problem in the West right now. The only real gimme win is a game vs Utah (maybe Sac). There aren't a lot of free wins and having a deep bench becomes more and more important.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13418 Posts
December 05 2013 09:13 GMT
#1885
Portland kind of reminds me of the old D'Antoni Knicks before Melo came. Amare was playing like an MVP with a solid bunch of guys in their starting unit but D'Antoni ran them into the ground playing them too many minutes (after a lot of earlier season success).
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
AxionSteel
Profile Joined January 2011
United States7754 Posts
December 05 2013 11:22 GMT
#1886
Should've had the international game in Australia. We totally deserve one!
icystorage
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Jollibee19350 Posts
December 05 2013 12:25 GMT
#1887
On December 05 2013 20:22 AxionSteel wrote:
Should've had the international game in Australia. We totally deserve one!

we got a rockets vs pacers preseason game :D
LiquidDota StaffAre you ready for a Miracle-? We are! The International 2017 Champions!
hootsushi
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany3468 Posts
December 05 2013 13:38 GMT
#1888
Is it just me or does OKC take fewer 3pt shots comparing to last season? Also only 33% made seems like a pretty low stat for them.
Ace
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States16096 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-05 14:06:43
December 05 2013 14:01 GMT
#1889
On December 05 2013 14:25 Jerubaal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 05 2013 14:13 Jibba wrote:

I think Perkins is just flat out bad. A skilled guy to bang in the post with other big guys would be hugely valuable in the West, if he were actually good. Davis, LMA, Z-Bo, Bogut, Cousins, etc.


And some guy who scored 35 points in game 6 of the Finals last year.

My question for the Portland doubters is is there something about their play this year that you don't like or do you just expect their numbers to go back to what they were last year? Again, I think saying they could get to the WCF is a stretch, but anything up to that seems in the realm of possibility.


1.) Wesley Matthews was shooting 50+ % from 3 on high attempts. I doubt that would keep up.

2.) Batum was playing out of his mind. But this isn't surprising at all.

3.) Lillard and Aldridge weren't playing as good as their stats suggested - high ppg on high fga with below average efficiency. This was especially brutal for Aldridge since he was playing 40 mpg and taking 20 shots a night. That's bad news.

So the Blazers were winning mostly do to 2 players, 1 of which couldn't keep shooting so hot (although he improved in multiple areas). The other 2 guys were actually weighing them down. But if Aldridge can get back to his above average efficiency self like the beginning of last year with high usage they'll be fine. I just dont think it will happen. Their defense is wishy washy but I think we need to wait a few more games on that one.

On December 05 2013 14:34 Vindicare605 wrote:
Damn Atlanta is holding off the Clippers here and looking pretty damn good in the process. Always been a fan of Milsap's game. Dude can flat out play.

And holy fuck. Kyle Korver has aim bot. If he was playing a FPS he would be banned from every server on the goddamn planet. Dude doesn't fucking miss.


Dude is underrated. Drafted him in every fantasy league because he'd get a lot of playing time this year
Korver is thought of as a spot up shooter but he's a solid playmaker and actually plays defense. Biggest reason Hawks (and Bucs) are losing games is due to injury. With Korver Atlanta is a dangerous team. Missing Gustavo Ayon and Louis Williams also set them back. Korver's shooting is actually sustainable since he was near the top of the league in efg% last year.

Last thing: Lebron, Chris Paul and Paul George are the top 3 players in the league right now. Just absolutely dominating.
Math me up, scumboi. - Acrofales
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-05 14:58:03
December 05 2013 14:42 GMT
#1890
On December 05 2013 23:01 Ace wrote:
Last thing: Lebron, Chris Paul and Paul George are the top 3 players in the league right now. Just absolutely dominating.

Yep. I like how Durant said (again) he's tired of being #2. Dude might've gotten his wish, just in the wrong direction. Given the weaknesses in the rest of his game (compared to Lebron and George), just being the scoring leader by a point or two isn't enough.

Normally "Steal of the night" is pretty stupid, but this really was pretty beautiful from 2 nights ago.

http://www.nba.com/video/games/heat/2013/12/04/0021300264-det-mia-play6.nba

Helped that the Heat were as disinterested as I've ever seen them. I kind of expect a thrashing when we play them on Sunday. If that one's competitive, I'll be a lot more optimistic about this team.

Also, Drummond is starting to get that baby hook. Watch out, league.
ModeratorNow I'm distant, dark in this anthrobeat
Ace
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States16096 Posts
December 05 2013 15:23 GMT
#1891
Off topic: Any of you that are over 18 what do you think of the stuff said in this article? I actually agree with most of it especially if you are a young American male.

http://boldanddetermined.com/2013/11/07/18-things-every-18-year-old-should-know/
Math me up, scumboi. - Acrofales
DystopiaX
Profile Joined October 2010
United States16236 Posts
December 05 2013 15:25 GMT
#1892
On December 05 2013 22:38 hootsushi wrote:
Is it just me or does OKC take fewer 3pt shots comparing to last season? Also only 33% made seems like a pretty low stat for them.

A big part of that has to do with no Kevin Martin I think
TwoToneTerran
Profile Joined March 2009
United States8841 Posts
December 05 2013 15:38 GMT
#1893
On December 06 2013 00:23 Ace wrote:
Off topic: Any of you that are over 18 what do you think of the stuff said in this article? I actually agree with most of it especially if you are a young American male.

http://boldanddetermined.com/2013/11/07/18-things-every-18-year-old-should-know/


I thought it was pretty silly or obvious (work out when you're young!) until I got to this:

"13) Feminism is a sick joke

Young man, you’ve been sold a bill of goods with the whole feminism thing. Let me explain in perfect english the reality: Western women were never discriminated against, there is no such thing as ‘rape culture’, women aren’t paid less for the same work, feminism is not about equality.

Feminism is about women trying to be men without any responsibility. Feminism has left you with a pool of women who are truly insane. Solution? Kick dirt in the face of feminism."

Holy shit dude what an idiot liar.

"Western Women were never discriminated against," is that why they couldn't vote or own land for over a hundred years or a billion other things. Jesus christ, this guy.
Remember Violet.
Ace
Profile Blog Joined October 2002
United States16096 Posts
December 05 2013 15:43 GMT
#1894
Yea ignore his anti-feminist talk he goes overboard with that. Thing is I don't think much of that is "obvious". I didn't really learn about how shit works until I was like 24. I always had an idea that college wasn't for me but he put most of the picture together nicely.
Math me up, scumboi. - Acrofales
Vindicare605
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States16121 Posts
December 05 2013 15:56 GMT
#1895
On December 06 2013 00:38 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 06 2013 00:23 Ace wrote:
Off topic: Any of you that are over 18 what do you think of the stuff said in this article? I actually agree with most of it especially if you are a young American male.

http://boldanddetermined.com/2013/11/07/18-things-every-18-year-old-should-know/


I thought it was pretty silly or obvious (work out when you're young!) until I got to this:

"13) Feminism is a sick joke

Young man, you’ve been sold a bill of goods with the whole feminism thing. Let me explain in perfect english the reality: Western women were never discriminated against, there is no such thing as ‘rape culture’, women aren’t paid less for the same work, feminism is not about equality.

Feminism is about women trying to be men without any responsibility. Feminism has left you with a pool of women who are truly insane. Solution? Kick dirt in the face of feminism."

Holy shit dude what an idiot liar.

"Western Women were never discriminated against," is that why they couldn't vote or own land for over a hundred years or a billion other things. Jesus christ, this guy.


Yea better hope Kwark doesn't see this.
aka: KTVindicare the Geeky Bartender
cLutZ
Profile Joined November 2010
United States19574 Posts
December 05 2013 16:27 GMT
#1896
On December 06 2013 00:38 TwoToneTerran wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 06 2013 00:23 Ace wrote:
Off topic: Any of you that are over 18 what do you think of the stuff said in this article? I actually agree with most of it especially if you are a young American male.

http://boldanddetermined.com/2013/11/07/18-things-every-18-year-old-should-know/


I thought it was pretty silly or obvious (work out when you're young!) until I got to this:

"13) Feminism is a sick joke

Young man, you’ve been sold a bill of goods with the whole feminism thing. Let me explain in perfect english the reality: Western women were never discriminated against, there is no such thing as ‘rape culture’, women aren’t paid less for the same work, feminism is not about equality.

Feminism is about women trying to be men without any responsibility. Feminism has left you with a pool of women who are truly insane. Solution? Kick dirt in the face of feminism."

Holy shit dude what an idiot liar.

"Western Women were never discriminated against," is that why they couldn't vote or own land for over a hundred years or a billion other things. Jesus christ, this guy.


Even if his facts are not true, he draws the correct conclusion of not coddling female colleagues, etc.
Freeeeeeedom
TwoToneTerran
Profile Joined March 2009
United States8841 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-05 17:01:04
December 05 2013 16:59 GMT
#1897
On December 06 2013 01:27 cLutZ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 06 2013 00:38 TwoToneTerran wrote:
On December 06 2013 00:23 Ace wrote:
Off topic: Any of you that are over 18 what do you think of the stuff said in this article? I actually agree with most of it especially if you are a young American male.

http://boldanddetermined.com/2013/11/07/18-things-every-18-year-old-should-know/


I thought it was pretty silly or obvious (work out when you're young!) until I got to this:

"13) Feminism is a sick joke

Young man, you’ve been sold a bill of goods with the whole feminism thing. Let me explain in perfect english the reality: Western women were never discriminated against, there is no such thing as ‘rape culture’, women aren’t paid less for the same work, feminism is not about equality.

Feminism is about women trying to be men without any responsibility. Feminism has left you with a pool of women who are truly insane. Solution? Kick dirt in the face of feminism."

Holy shit dude what an idiot liar.

"Western Women were never discriminated against," is that why they couldn't vote or own land for over a hundred years or a billion other things. Jesus christ, this guy.


Even if his facts are not true, he draws the correct conclusion of not coddling female colleagues, etc.


That wasn't even close to the conclusion he came to.

I mean:

"Approval is for dogs, men take what they want and don’t ask permission."

Literally delusional male ego power trip fantasy all up in this article.
Remember Violet.
On_Slaught
Profile Joined August 2008
United States12190 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-05 17:55:01
December 05 2013 17:54 GMT
#1898
Sad watching the Rose press conference. Looks like a broken man. Says he won't change the way he plays ball.
DystopiaX
Profile Joined October 2010
United States16236 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-12-05 18:05:24
December 05 2013 17:59 GMT
#1899
I agree with some of the most general/basic advice in the article, shit like don't get married at 18, don't incur debt, etc., but there are other problems I have with it beyond just the woman-hating.

For one, writing off college like that. While it's not the path to success it used to be, he's treating it like it's a complete waste of time. First off, he's assuming that everyone who goes to college has the same goals as he does, which appears to be to get rich as quickly as possible. Obviously if this is your goal college (liberal arts degrees specifically) isn't the best choice for this, but he ignores the fact that if you want a fallback/a relatively high chance of good employment in the non manual labor or retail space college is probably still your best bet. It won't get you rich, but it'll get you a steady job.

Second, his whole "move to SE Asia" thing. He cites his own life as an example, but as far as I can tell he's making a living by writing on the internet, which one could do anywhere in the world. It also ignores the non-monetary reasons one wouldn't want to move to Asia- some people don't like traveling, don't like living in unfamiliar conditions, don't want to be half the world away from their families (this seems to be targeted at US teens in particular), etc.

And that's not even to mention that doing as he suggests and trying to become an entrepreneur straight out of high school is kind of insane. He might be an edge case and have some knowledge/background but the average high school graduate certainly won't, and advising them to just pack up and move to SE Asia and just...start a business venture comes across as both far-fetched and stupid to me.

Plus his whole "smarter-than-you" tone and woman/feminist hating is really off putting.

edit- ^yeah it's sad. Rose always speaks convincingly so when he says he loves basketball, Chicago, etc., I believe him. That said, it seems like his surgery went well and I have high hopes of him returning to form next season- he was looking a lot better right before he got injured and even when he was struggling it looked like the athleticism was still there, his problems were all to do with rust. We're stuck with him for several more years at a max contract anyway so I hope that he really can play basketball at his peak form. I don't see the organization amnestying him (not using it on Boozer is looking better and better in case we need to use it if Rose really can't come back or w/e) as Chicago still loves him and I feel like the fanbase would still revolt if we try to cut ties (and I do think it's still too early to even think about doing that)
ghrur
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3786 Posts
December 05 2013 18:02 GMT
#1900
Ironically, my parents were married when they were like 22 or so. My mom had me when she was 24, and it actually helped them a lot because by the time they started grad school in the US, I was old enough to take care of myself at home. We have a pretty good household now, and I think marriage early can be a good thing. :/
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