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As predicted, that last game VS GRIZZ on SUNDAY the 16th, is going to be HUUUUGE. IF we take care of business vs nothing-to-play-for Pels on FRIDAY, and, GRIZZ SPLIT, or, take both games VS KINGS, B2B, tonight - THURSDAY - AND ON FRIDAY, WINNER ON SUNDAY OF SEASONS RUBBER GAME TAKES 8th SEED. Either way, even if we somehow get dropped to 9th-10th seed play-in game, methinks the road to the playoffs 8th seed will go through LoLakers or GRIZZ. MUST BEAT PELS on FRIDAY -DOABLE- AND, GRIZZ ON SUNDAY.

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Lakers barely beat the Rockets tonight. So the NBA standings have not changed as of tonight.

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Wth happened to the Celtics? Weren't they on a roll when they beat the dubs, how are they 35-35?! Lol

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Blazers beat the Jazz. Meanwhile, Lakers with their depleted roster is having a tough time against the Rockets.

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Getting worried about Draymond here... his scoring has been improving every month. If he keeps it up, he'll have scored more points than rebounds collected and will lose out on the singular distinction of being the only player in league history to average more rebounds and assists than points. But I guess we could use his scoring around here, so there's that.

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Lakers remaining schedule:

5/12- vs. Rockets

5/15- @ Pacers

5/16- @ Pelicans

Blazers remaining schedule:

5/12- @ Jazz

5/13- @ Suns

5/16- vs. Nuggets

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Another heartbreaker for the Wizards, as they lose a big fourth quarter lead, but Warriors one Hawk win away from keeping their pick.

Wizards still have a reasonable shot at the #8 slot but need some help.

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Rooting interest if you want Blazers as the 7 seed: Jazz over Blazers, Lakers over Rockets.

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I dunno. I have to hand it to Russ for what he's been doing during this Wizards run. I'm starting to reconsider my opinion of him. Yeah, he chases stats, and maybe not the highest BBIQ ever, but it's hard to deny the man's a force. Seems like a decent guy, too, teammates seems to universally love him, plays hard, hasn't complained about the BS he's had to put up with at OKC / Houston / then getting traded to an eternally crappy team.

Rockets vs. Lakers - who to root for? Can they both lose?

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Let's Go Hawks. That will secure our pick right?

With that win, Hawks are guaranteed to be in top six in east and 39+ wins and they have 2-0 against us. How do tie breakers work across conferences?

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Suns: We will bother Curry all night long and you will shoot badly from beyond the arc tonight.

Warriors: Okay. (proceeds to score 62 points in the paint.)

Suns: Wait, no...!

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May 12, 2021Liked by Daniel Hardee

Found this season highlight reel of Wiseman and hoo boy! Yes, highlight reels can even make players like Willie Cauley Stein look good, but this is 8 minutes of confirmation that Wiseman has skills and tools that play really well at the NBA level. With all the fretting about his hands, his strength and whether they should’ve taken Ball instead, sometimes it’s easy to forget just how often the kid shined and was improving before the injury.

Assuming a full recovery prior to training camp, I think his floor next year is easily JaVale

https://youtu.be/MYB1PqN1vnc

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In less exciting news, Justinian Jessup has dropped to 37.6% three point shooting in the NBL through 27 games (and only 77% from the line). Not exactly the sharpshooter numbers we were hoping for.

Can't comment on how concerning it is since I don't watch the games but penciling him in for a roster spot next season might be a bit hasty.

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May 12, 2021Liked by Daniel Hardee

Current GSW TS% leaders:

1. JTA

2. Curry

3. Lee

4. Mulder

Guess they’ll still tell Bell pass it to the light-skinned dudes.

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May 12, 2021Liked by Duby Dub Dubs, Daniel Hardee

I don't think we can underestimate Barbosa's role on this team. Watching the videos on the bench after those big shots, Draymond canoodling his neck in the timeouts, his soccer shots with Steph pre-game, having him around reminds me of WGBC.

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May 12, 2021Liked by Duby Dub Dubs, Daniel Hardee

Since so few believed in these guys and this is run at the fourth title of this era, I’m going with “4 Real”

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