(10-16-2022, 08:58 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: [ -> ]I also worry about are the games Luka takes “off” while he is actually in the lineup. We have lost some ridiculous games during his tenure when we were still trying to create credibility. Now that Luka has tasted the conference finals I could see his effort against weaker sisters going one of two ways.
1. He could show effort and make sure we win all of the games we are “supposed to” win, thus helping seeding and home court.
2. He could be even worse at showing full effort against weaker sisters knowing the only season that really matters is the post season.
I hope the strong bench comes into play here and they are able to overwhelm the benches of other teams. The top three in the West seems fairly set (though it rarely works out the way it is projected to, even when the projections seem obvious). I could see an argument for any order of finish among Dallas, Phoenix, NO, Minn and Memphis. It wouldn’t shock me if any of those teams finished 4th, but I’d be least likely to put money on Minnesota.
The prediction part of this is further complicated by looking forward to second round opponents. Is there anyone from among the top 3 that you’d prefer to share the bracket with? We won’t know until we see what teams look like after the deadline. With so many more teams tanking this year, someone is going to make one of those trades that a fantasy football commissioner would veto and it could change everything.
Tier 1
GSW
LAC
DEN
Tier 2
DAL
PHX
MEM
NOP
MIN
Tier 3
POR
LAL
SAC
Tier 4
HOU
OKC
SAS
UTA
PHX has an Ayton issue, were embarrassed by us, lack depth, lack defense, and are about to lose a two way player in crowder. MEM lost key depth without replacing it and have JJJ out for awhile. MIN just ruined any future they had with that ugly Gobert trade. NOP has much ti prove
Even LAC and DEN could start slow working all their injured guys back. There’s a real opportunity with an in-shape Luka to have a good start and set ourselves up for a good seed
Just his prediction, but Hollinger has Dallas at #8 in the west. One game behind Minnesota and 6 games ahead of the Lakers. It is going to be so hard to predict as the teams are so close. A 3 week injury to your star player could be the factor if you are 3rd or 8th.
(10-17-2022, 09:19 PM)Hypermav Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/DorothyJGentry/status/1582155992678420480?s=20&t=Mo_znnR55jFx2nkFu4MuFQ
Watch Spencer's face when Wood is trying to remember the two words. lol
Yeah maybe he is nervous speaking in front of everyone but certainly not a good look there and the only one not wearing the team sweatpants. Could be a space cadet? There has been times he looked a bit confused in preseason. Nothing to be worried about now as I would consider that a little normal. Come December it could be an issue.
Wood better hope they don't start randomly testing for weed again
Gives off a major baked vibe in that clip
Didn't know you could get uniform violations before the season even starts.
(10-17-2022, 11:35 PM)Jym Wrote: [ -> ]Wood better hope they don't start randomly testing for weed again
Gives off a major baked vibe in that clip
You can't control what the ball do, that's crazy, man.
(10-18-2022, 10:33 AM)WillE Wrote: [ -> ]https://twitter.com/MavsPR/status/158239...94563?s=20&t=FZRcqaCX91gG_hdK3-ZJmA
He's taking Kidd's old number...interesting 
https://youtu.be/nI0YKuIaVzw
The lyrics are perfect when you remember that Jalen's Nova number was... number 1.