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- Posted on: Wed, 01/21/2015 - 10:18pm #58913
SupParticipantThe Warriors are still on pace to win 70. Should they go for it?
0 - Posted on: Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:01pm #963434
r377ParticipantUnfortunately not – I think they should really cut down on Bogut’s playing time to keep him healthy (Curry and Thompson should see less time also)
0- Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 12:36am #963586
lalailaParticipantCurry, mostly because of all those blowouts, plays only 33 minutes per game (carrer high two years ago 38.2)
That’s actually what strengthens Curry’s MVP chances, because when you look at his stats in the same minutes LeBron or Rose were playing in their MVP campaings and adding his team success he looks like not also MVP candidate but even good among other MVP in the past decade.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 12:36am #963442
lalailaParticipantCurry, mostly because of all those blowouts, plays only 33 minutes per game (carrer high two years ago 38.2)
That’s actually what strengthens Curry’s MVP chances, because when you look at his stats in the same minutes LeBron or Rose were playing in their MVP campaings and adding his team success he looks like not also MVP candidate but even good among other MVP in the past decade.
0- Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 1:58pm #963658
r377ParticipantDo you seriously think the coach would risk a chance at winning a championship just so they can try and win 70 games ?
I also do not think the coach would risk his best player (with a history of ankle injuries) trying to play 82 games just so he can maybe win the MVP award. Whether he plays 76 or 82 games his per game average is not going to change therefore not really hurting his MVP chance. His stats are virtually the same as last year (his ppg and assists are actually down) if his team didn’t have such a good record he would not be in consideration.
There is no way they win 70 games sorry, Bogut will be rested
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 1:58pm #963513
r377ParticipantDo you seriously think the coach would risk a chance at winning a championship just so they can try and win 70 games ?
I also do not think the coach would risk his best player (with a history of ankle injuries) trying to play 82 games just so he can maybe win the MVP award. Whether he plays 76 or 82 games his per game average is not going to change therefore not really hurting his MVP chance. His stats are virtually the same as last year (his ppg and assists are actually down) if his team didn’t have such a good record he would not be in consideration.
There is no way they win 70 games sorry, Bogut will be rested
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- Posted on: Wed, 01/21/2015 - 11:01pm #963578
r377ParticipantUnfortunately not – I think they should really cut down on Bogut’s playing time to keep him healthy (Curry and Thompson should see less time also)
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:04am #963606
CameronCrazy11ParticipantToo early to say yes or no right now. They should just keep playing ball until home court advantage is officially determined and then decide at that point.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:04am #963462
CameronCrazy11ParticipantToo early to say yes or no right now. They should just keep playing ball until home court advantage is officially determined and then decide at that point.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:25am #963610
prophetmeirParticipantOKC golden state first round, what a historic season for them to be put to waste if this happens
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:25am #963466
prophetmeirParticipantOKC golden state first round, what a historic season for them to be put to waste if this happens
0- Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:53am #963622
NCarmean18ParticipantWhat makes you think that it would be a waste of a season for Golden State to match up with Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs? That would make it all the more exciting!
Do you not believe in the Warriors ability to outlast the Thunder in a playoff series? Because that seems foolish to me. They are a top 5 offense, top 5 defense, and although OKC has a ton of firepower, their coach has proven that he can easily be outcoached during the postseason. It’s easy to win games during the regular season whenever you have RW, KD, and SI on your squad, but the playoffs is a completely new atmosphere – a completely different game.
As good as the Warriors have been, it still amazes me how underrated they are as a team. They are no fluke. They are the real deal. They have everything that you could possibly want in a playoff team, and to boot, Steph Curry is currently the league’s MVP in my humble opinion.
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion and I respect yours, but I respectfully disagree with your statement. I think Golden State is one of the best teams that I have seen on both sides of the ball in a while, and I cannot wait for the playoffs to come around to see what this squad is really about.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:53am #963478
NCarmean18ParticipantWhat makes you think that it would be a waste of a season for Golden State to match up with Oklahoma City in the first round of the playoffs? That would make it all the more exciting!
Do you not believe in the Warriors ability to outlast the Thunder in a playoff series? Because that seems foolish to me. They are a top 5 offense, top 5 defense, and although OKC has a ton of firepower, their coach has proven that he can easily be outcoached during the postseason. It’s easy to win games during the regular season whenever you have RW, KD, and SI on your squad, but the playoffs is a completely new atmosphere – a completely different game.
As good as the Warriors have been, it still amazes me how underrated they are as a team. They are no fluke. They are the real deal. They have everything that you could possibly want in a playoff team, and to boot, Steph Curry is currently the league’s MVP in my humble opinion.
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion and I respect yours, but I respectfully disagree with your statement. I think Golden State is one of the best teams that I have seen on both sides of the ball in a while, and I cannot wait for the playoffs to come around to see what this squad is really about.
0- Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 7:12am #963634
ThunderHog35ParticipantI second this! An GSW-OKC 1st would be insane, a matchup well worth the conference title will be taken care of early.
I think it’d be pretty easy to see either side winning this series, but I think it would be the Thunder that would advance, in 6. Warrior’s may be top 5 in offense and defense but the Thunder at full health will undoubtly be in the sames echelon. And as far as winning in the playoffs versus winning in the regular season, you’re right there is a big difference. However one of these teams has advanced past the 2nd round in the past five years(three times) and one of these teams has not. The same players you mentioned, Durant, Westbrook, and Ibaka, have played on the WCF stage, and even in the Finals. I don’t think they’ll be wilting under the pressure… The bigger, and frankly more obvious question is: Do Curry, Thompson, and Bogut know how to win in the playoffs? Maybe you ought to pump the breaks a bit.
As far as coaching goes, Kerr has been extremely impressive this season(re: Draymond as a DPOY canidate) but let’s not forget this is his first shot. While he’s bound to improve and has a vast amount of experience as a player to draw upon, he’s never coached a playoff game. I’m not here to say Brooks will outcoach him but he has been on this stage in this role and has become much more flexible in recent years. I won’t say he’s creative but between him and his players, they’ve had success. All that in mind, it might be premature to say he will be easily out coached. He’s be able beat teams coached by Rick Carlisle, Phil Jackson, Gregg Pop, and Doc Rivers. Sure having Durant, Westbrook, and Ibaka make that easier, but you don’t win a playoff series if you can’t coach your way out of a paper bag.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 7:12am #963490
ThunderHog35ParticipantI second this! An GSW-OKC 1st would be insane, a matchup well worth the conference title will be taken care of early.
I think it’d be pretty easy to see either side winning this series, but I think it would be the Thunder that would advance, in 6. Warrior’s may be top 5 in offense and defense but the Thunder at full health will undoubtly be in the sames echelon. And as far as winning in the playoffs versus winning in the regular season, you’re right there is a big difference. However one of these teams has advanced past the 2nd round in the past five years(three times) and one of these teams has not. The same players you mentioned, Durant, Westbrook, and Ibaka, have played on the WCF stage, and even in the Finals. I don’t think they’ll be wilting under the pressure… The bigger, and frankly more obvious question is: Do Curry, Thompson, and Bogut know how to win in the playoffs? Maybe you ought to pump the breaks a bit.
As far as coaching goes, Kerr has been extremely impressive this season(re: Draymond as a DPOY canidate) but let’s not forget this is his first shot. While he’s bound to improve and has a vast amount of experience as a player to draw upon, he’s never coached a playoff game. I’m not here to say Brooks will outcoach him but he has been on this stage in this role and has become much more flexible in recent years. I won’t say he’s creative but between him and his players, they’ve had success. All that in mind, it might be premature to say he will be easily out coached. He’s be able beat teams coached by Rick Carlisle, Phil Jackson, Gregg Pop, and Doc Rivers. Sure having Durant, Westbrook, and Ibaka make that easier, but you don’t win a playoff series if you can’t coach your way out of a paper bag.
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- Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:57am #963624
prophetmeirParticipantNever said that they are fluke but I think OKC will beat them in the first round. You just said yourself that winning games season is easy will when you have curry and thompson I could say the same thing! OKC has been hurt they are learning more together, have more pieces and I think will make more moves at the deadline. Combine that with KD coming back being more aggressive and RW playing both sides I think they can win in 6 games. I think by playoff time you will see a totally diffent OKC team, expect them to add a big as well
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 5:57am #963480
prophetmeirParticipantNever said that they are fluke but I think OKC will beat them in the first round. You just said yourself that winning games season is easy will when you have curry and thompson I could say the same thing! OKC has been hurt they are learning more together, have more pieces and I think will make more moves at the deadline. Combine that with KD coming back being more aggressive and RW playing both sides I think they can win in 6 games. I think by playoff time you will see a totally diffent OKC team, expect them to add a big as well
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 7:04am #963630
Memphis MadnessParticipantSure, they should go for 70 wins.
They are on pace for 70. Why not?
I don’t think they should try to win 33 straight or anything like that, and they should rest some guys here and there, but they should try to keep the momentum going as much as possible.
The all-star game is a few weeks out. Do what you have to do until then. Get some rest, then come back firing.
They SHOULD NOT go all out to break the RECORD. To beat 72-10 Bulls they could only lose THREE more games. That isn’t something they should focus on. Even tying 72 wins would be harder, but yeah, they should go for 70. They wouldn’t have to do anything other than what they are already doing.
Even 68 wins would put them in rarefied air with the great Lakers squad, a Wilt Philly team, I think a Celtics team, then two Bulls teams.
I wonder if they go for 70 just to help out Steph Curry get the MVP and Steve Kerr the Coach of the Year Award.
Then, I guess they could pick up Ray Allen or Jermaine O’Neal or another "extra guy" for the stretch run. That would help too.
The pressure wouldn’t be getting to 70 wins. The PRESSURE would be being a 70 win team having to face the Thunder or another super-talented Western Conference squad (maybe the Spurs or Mavs) in the first round.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 7:04am #963486
Memphis MadnessParticipantSure, they should go for 70 wins.
They are on pace for 70. Why not?
I don’t think they should try to win 33 straight or anything like that, and they should rest some guys here and there, but they should try to keep the momentum going as much as possible.
The all-star game is a few weeks out. Do what you have to do until then. Get some rest, then come back firing.
They SHOULD NOT go all out to break the RECORD. To beat 72-10 Bulls they could only lose THREE more games. That isn’t something they should focus on. Even tying 72 wins would be harder, but yeah, they should go for 70. They wouldn’t have to do anything other than what they are already doing.
Even 68 wins would put them in rarefied air with the great Lakers squad, a Wilt Philly team, I think a Celtics team, then two Bulls teams.
I wonder if they go for 70 just to help out Steph Curry get the MVP and Steve Kerr the Coach of the Year Award.
Then, I guess they could pick up Ray Allen or Jermaine O’Neal or another "extra guy" for the stretch run. That would help too.
The pressure wouldn’t be getting to 70 wins. The PRESSURE would be being a 70 win team having to face the Thunder or another super-talented Western Conference squad (maybe the Spurs or Mavs) in the first round.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 1:40pm #963656
Ghost01ParticipantHistory says there is absolutely no point. They need to be healthy for the playoffs. It is fine for them to want the 1 seed and home court, but once (and if) that is locked up, there is no point in going for meaningless regular season wins.
It was a different era when the 96 Bulls won 72.
0 - Posted on: Thu, 01/22/2015 - 1:40pm #963511
Ghost01ParticipantHistory says there is absolutely no point. They need to be healthy for the playoffs. It is fine for them to want the 1 seed and home court, but once (and if) that is locked up, there is no point in going for meaningless regular season wins.
It was a different era when the 96 Bulls won 72.
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