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Anyone Watch Klay Score 37 Points in The 3rd Quarter?
RoadDawg55
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9-9 from 3 in the 3rd. The Warriors made the best move of the offseason not trading him for Kevin Love. Love would have taken Draymond Green's minutes too.
I can't see anyone beating the Warriors if they are relatively healthy, even in the loaded West. Too many weapons, too deep. Steve Kerr has made a huge difference. With Mark Jackson, their offense was often stagnant despite having great options. OKC has been very stubborn and stupid keeping Scott Brooks around for so long. Coaching matters, even in the NBA.
In the East, Cleveland is coming along, but I think the Hawks and Bulls are better. I don't think the Hawks are going to only be a good regular season team. They are legit. The Hawks frontcourt would destroy Cleveland's and their role players all fit well. They don't have a superstar, but they have three borderline All Stars, Kyle Korver, and a couple other good role players. They also have a very good coach.
I can't see anyone beating the Warriors if they are relatively healthy, even in the loaded West. Too many weapons, too deep. Steve Kerr has made a huge difference. With Mark Jackson, their offense was often stagnant despite having great options. OKC has been very stubborn and stupid keeping Scott Brooks around for so long. Coaching matters, even in the NBA.
In the East, Cleveland is coming along, but I think the Hawks and Bulls are better. I don't think the Hawks are going to only be a good regular season team. They are legit. The Hawks frontcourt would destroy Cleveland's and their role players all fit well. They don't have a superstar, but they have three borderline All Stars, Kyle Korver, and a couple other good role players. They also have a very good coach.
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@ThomasFremont, Horford is an definitely an all star. Teague should be one. He's really underrated, but doesn't have the hype that Irving, Lowry, or Wall do. Millsap is a really good player that is borderline.
East most likely will be Hawks or Bulls - the Wiz are the wild card team
There are Hawks every year. Golden State lost to the Clippers last year. Golden State is better and could win the west if SA is too old. Atlanta will not win the east.
My Cavs are rounding into shape and listening to the best player in the league. I still out my money on them in the east.
The Superstar mantra is true, but maybe it is changing. San Antonio didn't have a super star last year. Duncan was one. He's still very good, but he's no superstar. Parker and Leonard are All Stars, but not really superstars that would make current top 10 lists. The Spurs were the deepest team and had tons of weapons.
The Hawks are deep. The Cavs won't be able to guard them. Take a screenshot if you need to.
Golden State lost to the Clippers last year because Bogut was out. They are a different team this year.
Only 6 months to go before we find out
If the Cavs somehow do make it through the East, do you think they could beat Golden State or San Antonio in the finals?
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Shit changes.
LeBron has a worse team than last year and the rest of the East has gotten better. Indiana fell off, but the Hawks are better. The Bulls are better. The Wizards are better. TSIO. With some new role players, another year of familiarity, and better defenders, the Cavs might have a chance next year.