New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[Steve Williams]

This win gives LeBron most playoff wins in playoff history

162

Derek Fisher is now number 2

 

[WLVCA]

Nice win for the Lakers.

Rondo's game is coming back to him - and he's hitting three pointers.

 

[jadis]

Another ex Celtic helping the Lakers, or should I say lebron.

 

[Steve Williams]

Rondo IMO was the difference in the game

 

[jadis]

Rondo IMO was the difference in the game

Big impact. Rockets were not ready for him. But now they know he can shoot from way out there too.

 

[christoph]

Big impact. Rockets were not ready for him. But now they know he can shoot from way out there too.

Let's hope the Rockets find answers pretty quickly or this series is over fast
Reminds me a lot of the Lakers-Blazers match up

 

[jadis]

Let's hope the Rockets find answers pretty quickly or this series is over fast
Reminds me a lot of the Lakers-Blazers match up

Rockets should not let Rondo shoot open 3s.

 

[christoph]

Rockets should not let Rondo shoot open 3s.

That should be one first step

 

[jadis]

Rockets do not have a bench either, just like the C's. They used Jeff Green, McElmore and Rivers, and the last 2 scored zero points. That is the problem. Lakers used about 4-5 players from the bench and there was ample production. So their starters are well rested into the 4th. I doubt Houston can last long with this kind of set up. Are the missing Capella now?

 

[jadis]

I heard the announcer saying the contract of Antoni is up this season and that there are many teams in line waiting to hire him, and that for players, what a privilege it will be to play for Mike D.

 

[jadis]

Contrast that to the Heat who has Iggy, Olynyk, Tyler Herro, and Nunn, all of whom can shoot.

 

[jadis]

The Giannis 'tik tok'

https://tv5.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-free-agency-decision-arrives-milwaukee-bucks

 

[Steve Williams]

The morning read. I must admit that Jimmy Butler has made good so far on his pledge.

Jimmy Butler's bet on Miami Heat pays off
All-Star finds home where toughness, commitment has given him deepest playoff run of his career

Sekou Smith NBA.com

https://www.nba.com/article/2020/09/08/heat-bucks-game-5-sidebar-sekou

 

[Steve Williams]

I know that the bunch of guys here aren't fans of LeBron.I certainly can't ever cozy up to him in a Lakers uniform and now the voice of the Lakers makes me want to throw up.

Having said that we all have to admit that the game he played yesterday was as good as any I have seen him play. His speed and agility was there last night and he had 4 blocked shots in the 4th period alone yesterday. He continues however to struggle from the free throw line missing many shots as well as missing easy lay ups on drives to the basket. Nonetheless his game last night together with AD and Rondo began to show some life to the team which I feel is going to have to continue as this is all heading for a Lakers Clippers Western Conference Final and bragging rights for LA. Clipps win and rest assured Kawhi's face will be on every bill board in the city, which I bet will irk LeBron so I'm hoping that this series will be truly great basketball. Until last night there was no way I see Lakers beating Clippers without the o after the 2nd half of yesterday's game i am befginning to at least wonder about the possibility of them beating the Clippers. The whirling Dervish of the East however (Miami) is catching everyone's attention and wouldn't that be retribution if Lakers play the Heat and the Heat prevail. A number 5 team winning the trophy. Watching the Heat play, anything is possible

I thought that Houston was going to win last night after the first half. I was shocked how the Lakers defense shut them down to 25 points in the second half.

 

[Steve Williams]

And what about Giannis...............will he sit this year and play out his contract or will he pull an AD and demand a trade.


NBA playoffs 2020: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are on the clock

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-free-agency-decision-arrives-milwaukee-bucks

 

[jadis]

And what about Giannis...............will he sit this year and play out his contract or will he pull an AD and demand a trade.


NBA playoffs 2020: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are on the clock

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id...-free-agency-decision-arrives-milwaukee-bucks

He seems to like his team mates there. I cannot imagine him demanding a trade to say, Miami as the press whispers. And truth is, there is no Lebron / Rich Paul connivance to make him demand a trade. Lebron has not even invited him to lunch during a regular season game before.

 

[jadis]

Puzzling to me is the play of Russell Westbrook. During the time I'm tuned in, all I see was his reckless drive ins and jumps when he has no plan of what really to do with the ball, which explains why it results in a lot of turnovers. Even his medium shots are not falling. Then after the icon I checked the scores and to my shock he has 30 points but the Rockets lose. I was even thinking Houston is better off have Chris Paul than Westbrook. So now I'm thinking Westbrook must score 40 points for the Rockets to win.

 

[Steve Williams]

He seems to like his team mates there. I cannot imagine him demanding a trade to say, Miami as the press whispers. And truth is, there is no Lebron / Rich Paul connivance to make him demand a trade. Lebron has not even invited him to lunch during a regular season game before.

He hasn’t been invited to lunch because he’s a better player than LeBron

He might like his teammates but they are getting him to the finish line and he wants a rung

inagine if Ballmer got out his check book and offered him a contract. Ballmer would pay the penalty tax to get him. That could make me a Clippers fan

 

[Steve Williams]

Puzzling to me is the play of Russell Westbrook. During the time I'm tuned in, all I see was his reckless drive ins and jumps when he has no plan of what really to do with the ball, which explains why it results in a lot of turnovers. Even his medium shots are not falling. Then after the icon I checked the scores and to my shock he has 30 points but the Rockets lose. I was even thinking Houston is better off have Chris Paul than Westbrook. So now I'm thinking Westbrook must score 40 points for the Rockets to win.

Here’s how I see Westbrook. A great player who feels he’s good enough and deserves a ring However he’s just like Chris Paul and destined to never win a ring unlike CP3 however I find Westbrook has a chip on his shoulder and a snarl on his face whenever the camera is in him.
I also found he’s not consistent and goes from hot to cold very quickly. He’s not a player I’d have on my team. His attitude is stifling

 

[Steve Williams]

Celtics having a big first period but Raptors are a just step behind
23-19 Celtics with 2:00 left in first