Back up the salt truck to get as much as you want to take this: ESPN's "matchup predictor" puts tomorrow's game at 68% in favour of the Dubs. Algorithm liking home court advantage?
James Wiseman and Andre Iguodala remain out against the Nets tomorrow. Anthony Lamb is questionable with foot soreness. Everyone else on the Warriors cleared.
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What has been the update on Wiseman? Last I heard it wasn't supposed to be a bad sprain. Feels like Warriors are hiding something.
Jan 21, 2023·edited Jan 21, 2023Liked by punk basketball
Shaqtin’ a Poole yet again.
When your goofy play turns yet again a 20 point 4th quarter lead into an unnecessary nail biter.
“The punch”. I’m starting to get it. Poole is the antithesis of Draymond. Doing everything in his power to sink the Warrior ship while Dray does his level best to keep things afloat.
When I previously said JP needs at least 35 to offset his hideous play and antics, I meant it. And for certain all those post game hugs were based on relief, not gratitude.
Because he has the uncanny ability to be thrown a last second hand grenade and somehow still hit the enemy target, I will hereby affectionately refer to him as Lambo.
Jan 21, 2023Liked by Eric Apricot, punk basketball
The fact that Kuminga, at his size, can lock up Darius Garland in crunch time (on the road, in his first game back after a layoff) is just crazy. Sky's the limit for him on that end.
My second-half/ offseason wish for him is just to get more comfortable dribbling the ball in traffic. Even if he doesn't get to the point where he's creating new advantages with his dribble, just being able to better maintain his innate athletic advantage on drives and post-ups would be huge for him.
Jan 21, 2023·edited Jan 21, 2023Liked by punk basketball
As excellent as Lamb has been, if we have to keep only one, Ty is it for me. I try not to get too concerned over Lamb's baggage, considering that there are not many facts out (on the flip, I try not to get too attached to him because he might be a horrible man and every rape accusation has to be taken seriously). But from a pure basketball standpoint, especially considering Poole's propensity for wildness, I think we have to keep Ty.
I see that the Warriors are once again tied for the 6th seed however it looks like 7 of the 15 teams in the conference have a good shot at it. 8 if you count the Lakers. The NBA wants parity and this year at least they sure have gotten it.
76ers without Embiid and Harden beat the Kings 129-127. Kings fall to 26-19.
#6-13 in the west are separated by only two games. Thats just crazy? This is definitely not the norm, no?
76ers have the lead now? Wow. I guess Kings really are the glass cannon of the NBA.
Harden and Embiid are out for the Sixers tonight. No wonder they are losing to the Kings.
Back up the salt truck to get as much as you want to take this: ESPN's "matchup predictor" puts tomorrow's game at 68% in favour of the Dubs. Algorithm liking home court advantage?
Via Slater:
James Wiseman and Andre Iguodala remain out against the Nets tomorrow. Anthony Lamb is questionable with foot soreness. Everyone else on the Warriors cleared.
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What has been the update on Wiseman? Last I heard it wasn't supposed to be a bad sprain. Feels like Warriors are hiding something.
Oh hey. Cavaliers Evan Mobley has scored career high points against the Bucks (without Giannis and Middleton) tonight.
Jerome: Thank god he had a level head and showed some maturity during that shitfest of a 4th q.
Discipline.
Pacific Division offensive and defensive efficiency:
Kings: #3 offense, #25 defense
Warriors: #17 offense, #14 defense
Clippers: #24 offense, #11 defense
Suns: #15 offense, #12 defense
Lakers: #18 offense, #23 defense
Warriors stats so far:
Offense:
4 in points scored!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (117.6)
29 in points in paint (43.0)
11 in fastbreak points (14.7)
17 in offensive efficiency
18 in shooting % (47.1%)
5 in three point % !!!!!!!!!!!! (37.7%)
8 in two point % !!!!!! (56.0%)
19 in off. rebound % (23.1%)
15 in def. rebound % (76.0%)
22 in total rebound % (49.1%)
6 in opponent blocks!!!!!!!!! (4.2)
26 in opponent steals (7.9)
1 in assists!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (29.2)
29 in turnovers (16.7)
Defense:
26 in points allowed (117.9)
14 in opponent points in paint (49.1)
15 in opponent fastbreak points (13.7)
14 in defensive efficiency
11 in opponent shooting % (46.8%)
16 in opponent three point % (36.0%)
13 in opponent two point % (53.9%)
27 in blocks (3.9)
16 in steals (7.0)
18 in opponent assists (25.6)
12 in opponent turnovers (14.9)
Shaqtin’ a Poole yet again.
When your goofy play turns yet again a 20 point 4th quarter lead into an unnecessary nail biter.
“The punch”. I’m starting to get it. Poole is the antithesis of Draymond. Doing everything in his power to sink the Warrior ship while Dray does his level best to keep things afloat.
When I previously said JP needs at least 35 to offset his hideous play and antics, I meant it. And for certain all those post game hugs were based on relief, not gratitude.
<flame jacket on>
Because he has the uncanny ability to be thrown a last second hand grenade and somehow still hit the enemy target, I will hereby affectionately refer to him as Lambo.
Another winner Mr. Apricot, thanks for the entertainment and perspective! Aintimidated the shot out of him indeed!
The fact that Kuminga, at his size, can lock up Darius Garland in crunch time (on the road, in his first game back after a layoff) is just crazy. Sky's the limit for him on that end.
My second-half/ offseason wish for him is just to get more comfortable dribbling the ball in traffic. Even if he doesn't get to the point where he's creating new advantages with his dribble, just being able to better maintain his innate athletic advantage on drives and post-ups would be huge for him.
As excellent as Lamb has been, if we have to keep only one, Ty is it for me. I try not to get too concerned over Lamb's baggage, considering that there are not many facts out (on the flip, I try not to get too attached to him because he might be a horrible man and every rape accusation has to be taken seriously). But from a pure basketball standpoint, especially considering Poole's propensity for wildness, I think we have to keep Ty.
I see that the Warriors are once again tied for the 6th seed however it looks like 7 of the 15 teams in the conference have a good shot at it. 8 if you count the Lakers. The NBA wants parity and this year at least they sure have gotten it.