NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
I figured Golden State would run more but they aren't. I don't get it since last year they lost David Lee basically and won a playoff series. They also pushed the Spurs.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
Yeah the reliance on the 3 may be exciting to some but its become a hindrance to good fundamental offense. Thats why I like Memphis. They don't rely on the 3, they don't have a star, they play great defense and they have a versatile big man (Gasol) that is so much more skilled then a typical big man.
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
Yeah the reliance on the 3 may be exciting to some but its become a hindrance to good fundamental offense. Thats why I like Memphis. They don't rely on the 3, they don't have a star, they play great defense and they have a versatile big man (Gasol) that is so much more skilled then a typical big man.
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
The three when used properly is a hell of a weapon. See Spurs, San Antonio.
Creating your own three is not using it properly though. Curry had a very unselfish night so I hate to bang on him too hard, but in a situation like that where you only need a two I'd probably put the ball in KlayKlay's hands where the defense has to respect that he can get you the bucket by putting it on the floor or pulling up at any time.
Memphis is my team, but their biggest weakness is their lack of three point shooting. It's at least improved from last season.
Game 4 is going to be huge. If Memphis can win that one and have a chance to close it out at home in game 5, I think we'll see an upset.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
Yeah the reliance on the 3 may be exciting to some but its become a hindrance to good fundamental offense. Thats why I like Memphis. They don't rely on the 3, they don't have a star, they play great defense and they have a versatile big man (Gasol) that is so much more skilled then a typical big man.
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
The three when used properly is a hell of a weapon. See Spurs, San Antonio.
Creating your own three is not using it properly though. Curry had a very unselfish night so I hate to bang on him too hard, but in a situation like that where you only need a two I'd probably put the ball in KlayKlay's hands where the defense has to respect that he can get you the bucket by putting it on the floor or pulling up at any time.
Memphis is my team, but their biggest weakness is their lack of three point shooting. It's at least improved from last season.
Game 4 is going to be huge. If Memphis can win that one and have a chance to close it out at home in game 5, I think we'll see an upset.
Only the NBA Finals were 2-3-2(now they are 2-2-1-1-1 starting this year again), the rest are 2-2-1-1-1.
Memphis big problem is they don't have a Super Star. In the NBA since 1980 if you don't have a super star you have a ceiling and can only go so far.
2004 Detroit is the only exception and they had 4 all-stars in their starting lineup plus Okur off the bench, great coaching and played a team who hated each other in the Finals.
I read a good article on Grantland about the Rockets-Blazers series. The Rockets are basically a 3's, dunks, and FT's team. Their GM is huge on advanced stats and analytics. They shoot very few mid range jumpers. Meanwhile, Aldridge is scoring the majority of his points from mid range.
It's why the analytics are not always accurate. I think it's still very important to have a guy who drills mid range jumpers. Jordan did most of his damage from mid range, especially during the 2nd three peat. Dirk in 2011. I'm sure there are many more examples.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
Yeah the reliance on the 3 may be exciting to some but its become a hindrance to good fundamental offense. Thats why I like Memphis. They don't rely on the 3, they don't have a star, they play great defense and they have a versatile big man (Gasol) that is so much more skilled then a typical big man.
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
The three when used properly is a hell of a weapon. See Spurs, San Antonio.
Creating your own three is not using it properly though. Curry had a very unselfish night so I hate to bang on him too hard, but in a situation like that where you only need a two I'd probably put the ball in KlayKlay's hands where the defense has to respect that he can get you the bucket by putting it on the floor or pulling up at any time.
Memphis is my team, but their biggest weakness is their lack of three point shooting. It's at least improved from last season.
Game 4 is going to be huge. If Memphis can win that one and have a chance to close it out at home in game 5, I think we'll see an upset.
Only the NBA Finals were 2-3-2(now they are 2-2-1-1-1 starting this year again), the rest are 2-2-1-1-1.
Memphis big problem is they don't have a Super Star. In the NBA since 1980 if you don't have a super star you have a ceiling and can only go so far.
2004 Detroit is the only exception and they had 4 all-stars in their starting lineup plus Okur off the bench, great coaching and played a team who hated each other in the Finals.
Good poont, forgot it was 2-2-1-1-1.
Regardless, if Memphis has a chance to close it out at the Grindhouse (ILTCTFEFTGH) I like their chances. If OKC takes Game 4 I think the Zombie Sonics will win the series.
I agree Memphis won't be going all the way, but Mark Gasol is damn close to a superstar when it comes to actual on court ability. He doesn't have the star power, but what that guy brings at both ends of the court is massive. The only teams with #1 players I'd take over Gasol are Miami, OKC, and Indiana, and maybe San Antonio and Houston. Yes, I'd take him over any player in the Clippers-GS series.
Maybe I'm being a homer, but I love a guy who produces on both ends and doesn't have to be the focal point of the offense.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
Yeah the reliance on the 3 may be exciting to some but its become a hindrance to good fundamental offense. Thats why I like Memphis. They don't rely on the 3, they don't have a star, they play great defense and they have a versatile big man (Gasol) that is so much more skilled then a typical big man.
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
The three when used properly is a hell of a weapon. See Spurs, San Antonio.
Creating your own three is not using it properly though. Curry had a very unselfish night so I hate to bang on him too hard, but in a situation like that where you only need a two I'd probably put the ball in KlayKlay's hands where the defense has to respect that he can get you the bucket by putting it on the floor or pulling up at any time.
Memphis is my team, but their biggest weakness is their lack of three point shooting. It's at least improved from last season.
Game 4 is going to be huge. If Memphis can win that one and have a chance to close it out at home in game 5, I think we'll see an upset.
Only the NBA Finals were 2-3-2(now they are 2-2-1-1-1 starting this year again), the rest are 2-2-1-1-1.
Memphis big problem is they don't have a Super Star. In the NBA since 1980 if you don't have a super star you have a ceiling and can only go so far.
2004 Detroit is the only exception and they had 4 all-stars in their starting lineup plus Okur off the bench, great coaching and played a team who hated each other in the Finals.
Good poont, forgot it was 2-2-1-1-1.
Regardless, if Memphis has a chance to close it out at the Grindhouse (ILTCTFEFTGH) I like their chances. If OKC takes Game 4 I think the Zombie Sonics will win the series.
I agree Memphis won't be going all the way, but Mark Gasol is damn close to a superstar when it comes to actual on court ability. He doesn't have the star power, but what that guy brings at both ends of the court is massive. The only teams with #1 players I'd take over Gasol are Miami, OKC, and Indiana, and maybe San Antonio and Houston. Yes, I'd take him over any player in the Clippers-GS series.
Maybe I'm being a homer, but I love a guy who produces on both ends and doesn't have to be the focal point of the offense.
I like Gasol, but Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, and Steph Curry are all better. Gasol is very valuable though, especially being a true center. Good defense, physical, makes open jumpers, passes well. A skilled European who can actually bang with the best of them.
I read a good article on Grantland about the Rockets-Blazers series. The Rockets are basically a 3's, dunks, and FT's team. Their GM is huge on advanced stats and analytics. They shoot very few mid range jumpers. Meanwhile, Aldridge is scoring the majority of his points from mid range.
It's why the analytics are not always accurate. I think it's still very important to have a guy who drills mid range jumpers. Jordan did most of his damage from mid range, especially during the 2nd three peat. Dirk in 2011. I'm sure there are many more examples.
The problem is that Dirk and MJ were unstoppable from mid range. And Aldridge, in the first two games, has been as well. Houston doesn't have anyone like that. They could try and get Parsons, Harden and Lin mid range shots but getting them 3's is more efficient and spaces the floor better.
I think ideally you'd like to have that mid range guy but I don't think it's worth forcing it if you don't.
NeedsMoreTime @NegaDawg 5m Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Curry shouldn't have forced that, surely they could have gotten a better shot there.
Today's era of basketball. Just wind the clock down and take a hero three, if it goes in you are the talk of the day.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
Yeah the reliance on the 3 may be exciting to some but its become a hindrance to good fundamental offense. Thats why I like Memphis. They don't rely on the 3, they don't have a star, they play great defense and they have a versatile big man (Gasol) that is so much more skilled then a typical big man.
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
The three when used properly is a hell of a weapon. See Spurs, San Antonio.
Creating your own three is not using it properly though. Curry had a very unselfish night so I hate to bang on him too hard, but in a situation like that where you only need a two I'd probably put the ball in KlayKlay's hands where the defense has to respect that he can get you the bucket by putting it on the floor or pulling up at any time.
Memphis is my team, but their biggest weakness is their lack of three point shooting. It's at least improved from last season.
Game 4 is going to be huge. If Memphis can win that one and have a chance to close it out at home in game 5, I think we'll see an upset.
Only the NBA Finals were 2-3-2(now they are 2-2-1-1-1 starting this year again), the rest are 2-2-1-1-1.
Memphis big problem is they don't have a Super Star. In the NBA since 1980 if you don't have a super star you have a ceiling and can only go so far.
2004 Detroit is the only exception and they had 4 all-stars in their starting lineup plus Okur off the bench, great coaching and played a team who hated each other in the Finals.
Good poont, forgot it was 2-2-1-1-1.
Regardless, if Memphis has a chance to close it out at the Grindhouse (ILTCTFEFTGH) I like their chances. If OKC takes Game 4 I think the Zombie Sonics will win the series.
I agree Memphis won't be going all the way, but Mark Gasol is damn close to a superstar when it comes to actual on court ability. He doesn't have the star power, but what that guy brings at both ends of the court is massive. The only teams with #1 players I'd take over Gasol are Miami, OKC, and Indiana, and maybe San Antonio and Houston. Yes, I'd take him over any player in the Clippers-GS series.
Maybe I'm being a homer, but I love a guy who produces on both ends and doesn't have to be the focal point of the offense.
The only thing I'd like to see from him is being a little bit more aggressive on offense. He's great but I'll take the 35 from Blake Griffin over all the things he does.
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Steph Curry can't be ice cold the entire series can he?
Then immediately after he drills back to back 3's. Clippers have themselves to blame for this and Doc my #3 coach in the league went with Big Baby for way too long and it cost them some easy boards.
Even Lebron settles for that and Durant too. Annoys me when stars do that.
GS wins game 4
However Klay-Curry are due for a game where they can't miss that game is coming.
I *heart* Chucky
I think the Europeanization of the NBA is one explanation for the prevalence of the 3.
Creating your own three is not using it properly though. Curry had a very unselfish night so I hate to bang on him too hard, but in a situation like that where you only need a two I'd probably put the ball in KlayKlay's hands where the defense has to respect that he can get you the bucket by putting it on the floor or pulling up at any time.
Memphis is my team, but their biggest weakness is their lack of three point shooting. It's at least improved from last season.
Game 4 is going to be huge. If Memphis can win that one and have a chance to close it out at home in game 5, I think we'll see an upset.
Memphis big problem is they don't have a Super Star. In the NBA since 1980 if you don't have a super star you have a ceiling and can only go so far.
2004 Detroit is the only exception and they had 4 all-stars in their starting lineup plus Okur off the bench, great coaching and played a team who hated each other in the Finals.
It's why the analytics are not always accurate. I think it's still very important to have a guy who drills mid range jumpers. Jordan did most of his damage from mid range, especially during the 2nd three peat. Dirk in 2011. I'm sure there are many more examples.
http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-rocket-killer-breaking-down-lamarcus-aldridges-playoff-scoring/
Regardless, if Memphis has a chance to close it out at the Grindhouse (ILTCTFEFTGH) I like their chances. If OKC takes Game 4 I think the Zombie Sonics will win the series.
I agree Memphis won't be going all the way, but Mark Gasol is damn close to a superstar when it comes to actual on court ability. He doesn't have the star power, but what that guy brings at both ends of the court is massive. The only teams with #1 players I'd take over Gasol are Miami, OKC, and Indiana, and maybe San Antonio and Houston. Yes, I'd take him over any player in the Clippers-GS series.
Maybe I'm being a homer, but I love a guy who produces on both ends and doesn't have to be the focal point of the offense.
I think ideally you'd like to have that mid range guy but I don't think it's worth forcing it if you don't.