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[Adrock]

Suspensions have been handed out for last night’s fight during the Lakers/Rockets game.

Brandon Ingram: Four games
Rajon Rondo: Three games
Chris Paul: Two games

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Those suspensions are fair. There’s no place for this during the game. If someone disrespects you, let them hear it, get a technical foul if you don’t mind the fine. Want to settle something? Win the game. When guys start throwing punches, you’re letting your teammates and the fans down because there’s only one outcome: the league is going to thrown the suspension hammer. And it’s just a bad look for the players, the team, and the league.

I don’t know what the **** Brandon Ingram was doing. His behavior was completely out of character. He’s normally like the chillest, quietest player in the league. Dude hit a game winner last year and just casually jogged back to the bench. This year, he’s throwing hands in the second game. I get that James Harden gets superstar treatment from the refs and will get the foul call nine times out of 10, but the Lakers have LeBron James so it evens out. Last night was a completely winnable game. Ingram is the Lakers second best player so there’s no time for that. He’s going to miss games against the Spurs, Suns, Nuggets, and Spurs again. They should win against the Suns either way, but James is going to have to be playoff-LeBron for the Lakers to have a chance to win the other three. It’s too early in the season for that. There’s a possibility the Lakers start 0-6 or 1-5. Was it worth it?

James putting his arm around Paul was bad optics but completely acceptable as far as I’m concerned. If he can use his friendship to de-escalate the situation, I’d rather see that happen. NBA fights are never good anyway. Rondo and Paul each connected, but players usually don’t. They’re either saddest fights ever or it’s Ron Artest running into the stands.

[nickmitch]

I think Chris Paul deserved as many, if not more than, as many games as Rondo.  Sure, Rondo threw the first punch, but CP3 shoved his hands in Rondo's face.  That triggered the fighting (I mean, other than the push by Ingram on Harden, who walked away).

[BlackNMild2k1]

Rondo spit in CP3's face.
then CP3 put his finger in Rondo's face before doing a face shove
Then Rondo tried to tune him up a little

[nickmitch]

Oh, I didn't see that Rondo spit at CP3. Ok, that makes more sense now.

[BlackNMild2k1]

https://youtu.be/29pOfkYoXEI

Definitely some Rondo spit.
If Ingram was smart though, he would've punched Harden hoping he fought back too. Not that Harden deserved to be involved,  but if you gonna leave your team at a disadvantage,  you should leave the other team in similar or worse shape.

[nickmitch]

Hm, I’m not sold that it was an intentional spitting. I was expecting something more like that episode of Flavor of Love.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Intentional or not,  he sprayed spit.

But let's talk about UMVP Curry last night.  Whoooooo

[broodwars]

Well, at the end of all that, the Rockets got to feel what it was like being on the Jazz last year, since the Jazz roasted the Rockets a few days later with Paul out & 2 others on injury.

Not how you would want to get a win, but the Jazz didn't get the best start this year so I'll take a win where I can get it.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I was gonna edit this into my post, but broodwars just had to go and post ::

anyway, the most exciting player in the NBA is coming for that #3 spot




Korver & Jason Terry officially on notice. The question, is how close to the #2 spot can he get before the season is over?

[BlackNMild2k1]

So who wants to predict the Top 8 in the East and the West (we'll do a re-vote in Jan)

and just for fun, since the All-Star break is Top Voter Getter in The East vs Top Vote Getter in the West
Who will be the Team Captain for The East and The West?

Will Kawaii lead the east in votes? or does Embiid run that campaign to a win?
Will Lebron get more votes in the West than Curry? (that could be drama. lol)

I'll edit later with a Top 8 for the East v West Playoffs.

[broodwars]

Honestly, I don't know or care enough about the current make-up of more than 2-3 teams in the league to make an educated guess, especially when it comes to the Leastern Conference, where none of the teams are going to win the championship anyway.

[nickmitch]

LeBron should get more votes than Curry.  He has a chance to bring yet another garbage tem to playoff contention, and I think the "new chapter" of his narrative should hit the reset button on LeBron fatigue.

[Adrock]

Wait, Demarcus Cousins got ejected from a game, and he isn’t on the active roster yet. How is that even possible, Boogie?

James will get more votes than Curry just for being on the Lakers. I don’t mean to sound like a homer; this is just the way it is. These are the same people who gave Lonzo Ball more votes than Damian Lillard which is absurd. Lillard is at least a top 20 player.

I don’t have the brain space to list a top eight right now. And teams can change so much around the trade deadline and when players are released/bought out. Does anyone think Tyson Chandler and/or Trevor Ariza make it to March still wearing Suns uniforms? I bet the Lakers are just biding their time until Chandler is bought out because JaVale McGee’s current backup is an undrafted rookie on a two-way contract.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Durantula!!! OMG
25 in the fourth.  That missed 3 that bounced right to a wide open Curry that drained it. #deathdagger

Durant had more in the 4th alone,  than the Knicks leading scorer had the entire game.  LMAO
#curryshrug

Eastern Conference:
1. Toronto
2. Boston
3. ...Philly (edit: I'm so embarrassed I forgot about Embiid. LOL)
4. Who else is on the East?
5. Oh yeah, the Bucks
6. Pacers
7. .... hmmmm
8. Pistons... almost forgot about them.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Honestly, how do you watch this and not get HYPED?

I'm literally sitting here with a smaile on my face rewatching highlights from this game
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8E0t0pigLU

Just the look on the Wizards face when Steph throws up the Rainbow Arch layup after the foul... HAHAHA

This is Dubs Era Basketball at it's finest.
I feel like it's gonna be a fun season.... especially as soon as Klay either conquers the beard, or shaves it to unleash the beast.

....oh an then add Boogie to he mix. #ruinthegame LMAO

[Adrock]

The three pointer at 1:43 barely touched the net. Jebus...

I don’t think DeMarcus Cousins makes much of an impact this year coming off a ruptured achilles. He’s going to miss most of the year then need an entire calendar year after that to really be effective. Then again, the Warriors don’t need him to be an impact player, and it’s better to have DeMarcus Cousins than not have him. I expect him to have moments this year which, for the Warriors, is a bonus more than anything.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Since I know everyone is pressed for time and can't follow all the games.

the most exciting game to watch tomorrow will be the Raptors v Bucks game @ 5pm PST
Both teams are 6-0
Kawhi vs Giannis - both are angling for MVP season, and that type of performance will be needed
One of these teams have to walk away with their first loss for the season.

The Dubs are on the back end of another back2back, this time against the Bulls, but I'm 120% sure the Bucks/Raps game is gonna be LIT and therefore the game to watch.

[BlackNMild2k1]

I didn't see it mentioned,  but Tyrone Lue and the assistant coach of the Cavs both got fired today.
K. Love also signed a 4yr $120M extension.
And TT claims that even though the Cavs are 0-6 to start the season, the other Eastern teams have nothing on them because they are still the 4x East Conference Finals Champs.

Nothing but good things happening in Cleveland right now.  No need to worry. 

[NWR_insanolord]

The wrong Cleveland coach got fired.

[BlackNMild2k1]

(previous post I just realized was never submitted.....)
Halftime of the Dubs Nets game.... Currry with a new NBA 3pt Record.

Most consecutive games w/ 5+ 3pts made = 7

Unfortunately, Klay is really struggling right now. I really think he may have to shave the beard Tuesday night before the New Orleans game. This will allow him to grow it back during the season and develop his game w/ the beard in development. LOL
The beard will then be back at full strength for the X-Mas Lakers game against Lebron.

[Adrock]

You’re welcome

[BlackNMild2k1]

Since I know everyone is pressed for time and can't follow all the games.

the most exciting game to watch tomorrow will be the Raptors v Bucks game @ 5pm PST
Both teams are 6-0
Kawhi vs Giannis - both are angling for MVP season, and that type of performance will be needed
One of these teams have to walk away with their first loss for the season.

The Dubs are on the back end of another back2back, this time against the Bulls, but I'm 120% sure the Bucks/Raps game is gonna be LIT and therefore the game to watch.

I hope Adam Silver sees fit to rule this rest day out.



That was gonna be the most HYPE game of the night..... :/
Better put that money on the Bucks tonight.

I thought they ruled out unnecessary rest days on away games for the good of the product.
Kawhi ain't hurt, I hope he plays tonight.

[edit] Nevermind...

I forgot Giannis took a elbow to the head the other night...


No Freak No Klaw No Care No Watch

Warrior game got my full attention tonight.

[BlackNMild2k1]

Ooh **** y'all. KLAY IS 6 FOR 7 FROM 3 AND WE STILL IN THE 1ST QUARTER!!!!

22pts 🔥🔥🔥

[nickmitch]

Did he shave his beard?

[broodwars]

It's been ruled that the Warriors must pay off the $40 million debt owed to the Oracle Arena before they move to San Francisco.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2018/10/29/aribrator-golden-state-warriors-must-pay-off-oracle-arena-debt/