(07-12-2024, 08:17 AM)MarkAguirreWrathofGod Wrote: What about Detlef Schrempf by Band of Horses?

(07-12-2024, 07:18 AM)Winter Wrote: Mavs Film Room ??
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If you go to Apple and Spotify, you will not find this bonus track off of Eminem’s new album

But this is true and not fake.

Eminem and 2 Chainz released a song titled “Kyrie and Luka” last night

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Eminem & 2 Chainz just dropped a song titled “Kyrie & Luka”

My duo has motion ??

(07-15-2024, 12:39 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: @NationMffl
The Dallas Mavericks over/under win total projection for the 2024-25 season is 50.5 wins.

(via @DKSportsbook)

@esidery
NBA over/under win total projections via
@DKSportsbook
:

Celtics = 57.5
Thunder = 54.5
Timberwolves = 52.5
Nuggets = 52.5
Knicks = 51.5
Sixers = 51.5
Bucks = 51.5
Mavericks = 50.5
Magic = 47.5
Cavaliers = 47.5
Suns = 46.5
Grizzlies = 46.5
Pacers = 45.6
Kings = 45.5
Pelicans = 45.5
Heat = 44.5
Lakers = 44.5
Clippers = 41.5
Rockets = 41.5
Spurs = 34.5
Hawks = 34.5
Raptors = 32.5
Hornets = 29.5
Pistons = 24.5
Wizards = 22.5
Trail Blazers = 22.5
Nets = 19.5

The Bulls, Jazz and Warriors are not listed due to potential trades that could change their totals.

(07-15-2024, 07:51 AM)Smitty Wrote: That's exactly where I think they'll be. Pretty sure I replied to Killer a week ago that Kidd doesn't take the regular season all that serious and that 50 wins will probably be a good goal again, hopefully this time it results in at least 1 round with home court advantage. If we take out just the West, then the seeding looks like this:

1 OKC
2 MIN
3 DEN
4 DAL

5 PHX
6 MEM
7 SAC
8 NOP

9 LAL/GSW*
10 LAC/HOU

Threw in GS, but this pretty much lines up with what I think, as it stands on July 15.

(07-15-2024, 09:21 AM)mvossman Wrote: I'm not sure that Kidd doesn't care about regular season as much as he has been trying to figure out lineups on incomplete rosters.  Last season for example there were questions at every starting position except for Luka and Kyrie.  Between that and injuries it was insane how long it took to get 100 minutes of any lineup.

I think it will be a little different this season.  The starting lineup seems set in stone.  There is always the chance of injury and its possible there becomes a compelling reason to change things up, but I think the five spots are much more solid than in previous years.  That means the only real tinkering will be with second units.  

Because of that stability in the starting lineup, this feels like it might be the first team that starts winning regularly from the start, and hopefully will not ever really have to consider being in the play-in.  I don't know if that means 50 wins or 55, but I am anticipating a lot less stressful season than in the past.

(07-15-2024, 09:21 AM)mvossman Wrote: I'm not sure that Kidd doesn't care about regular season as much as he has been trying to figure out lineups on incomplete rosters.  Last season for example there were questions at every starting position except for Luka and Kyrie.  Between that and injuries it was insane how long it took to get 100 minutes of any lineup.

I think it will be a little different this season.  The starting lineup seems set in stone.  There is always the chance of injury and its possible there becomes a compelling reason to change things up, but I think the five spots are much more solid than in previous years.  That means the only real tinkering will be with second units.  

Because of that stability in the starting lineup, this feels like it might be the first team that starts winning regularly from the start, and hopefully will not ever really have to consider being in the play-in.  I don't know if that means 50 wins or 55, but I am anticipating a lot less stressful season than in the past.

(07-15-2024, 10:54 AM)Smitty Wrote: I agree that injures played a big part last year but watch the way Kidd coaches in the regular season vs playoffs. He’s even said things like, it’s good to lose now so we can win later. Of course he “cares” - it’s just clear to me at least that it’s not about winning 60+ games, it’s about using the regular season to build for the post season is all.

(07-15-2024, 07:51 AM)Smitty Wrote: That's exactly where I think they'll be. Pretty sure I replied to Killer a week ago that Kidd doesn't take the regular season all that serious and that 50 wins will probably be a good goal again, hopefully this time it results in at least 1 round with home court advantage. If we take out just the West, then the seeding looks like this:

1 OKC
2 MIN
3 DEN
4 DAL

5 PHX
6 MEM
7 SAC
8 NOP

9 LAL/GSW*
10 LAC/HOU

Threw in GS, but this pretty much lines up with what I think, as it stands on July 15.

(07-15-2024, 12:58 PM)Arioch Wrote: Not sure there's really any conflict between this and mvossman post you are replying to. Last year, building for the post season included figuring out his rotation from #3 on--and then throwing that out and starting again after the trade deadline. This year, it will mean figuring out the rotation from #7 on (whether Gafford or Lively starts, I presume we'll see the same platooning at the center position we saw throughout the playoff run), and letting your starters get in as many reps together as you can.

The latter should (barring significant time lost to injuries as everybody else is caveating) lead to significantly more regular season wins than last year, even without Kidd changing his fundamental philosophy.

(07-15-2024, 02:22 PM)SleepingHero Wrote:

Gotta admit, Josh looks sad here. I will miss the dude.

(07-15-2024, 12:34 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral)
Klay Thompson will start at small forward for the Dallas Mavericks, per @ShamsCharania

(Via @PatMcAfeeShow )

(07-15-2024, 02:38 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Kyrie is gonna have to guard the Ja Morants and DeAaron Foxs with this starting lineup.  Luka and Klay have no shot staying in front of quick guards. Will be interesting if it's just for the first 5-6 minutes.  Also how much of a hit does his offense take exerting much more energy on defense?

(07-15-2024, 02:38 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Kyrie is gonna have to guard the Ja Morants and DeAaron Foxs with this starting lineup.  Luka and Klay have no shot staying in front of quick guards. Will be interesting if it's just for the first 5-6 minutes.  Also how much of a hit does his offense take exerting much more energy on defense?

(07-15-2024, 03:03 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: I don't see why PJ can't take that assumed role in guarding the Fox's and Morants of the NBA. Will he be as effective as DJJ? Probably not, but he is no slouch. He's still super athletic and can move his feet well. He only has to do it in 4-5 minute stretches opening the game and most likely closing.