Saw the fourth quarter of the Lakers game this morning. Quite the performance. I said a few months ago that Reaves sort of reminds me of Brunson. Different player, but just a guy who will help you win you important games. I wasn't expecting it to happen in his first playoff game. Nice showing from Rui too. Just shows you if you are good on the edges and have stars, you can build teams quickly. Rui for a few second round picks and Reaves undrafted. It just really depresses me the Mavs always give picks away and appear to don't really scout looking for hidden guys. It is weird because two of the biggest successes have been second round picks....maybe three if you count Crowder (Obviously Jalen and I think Jaden will be deemed a big success too).
I would love to know what Luka is thinking now. Seeing Jalen on Saturday and then the re-built Lakers yesterday, he needs to have some doubts. Especially considering the Mavs prize free agent took about 10 games before they figured out he couldn't play.
I wasn't able to watch the games yesterday, but it looked like a good day for basketball...besides the injuries.
What was the package for the Clippers picking up Plumlee, Gordon, Bones and Russell? A few second round picks right? We will see if that works out, but these were the type of fringe moves I was hoping Dallas would make at the deadline. Maybe not these same players. I guess it would help if they didn't punt all their second round picks though.
I would love to know what Luka is thinking now. Seeing Jalen on Saturday and then the re-built Lakers yesterday, he needs to have some doubts. Especially considering the Mavs prize free agent took about 10 games before they figured out he couldn't play.
I wasn't able to watch the games yesterday, but it looked like a good day for basketball...besides the injuries.
(04-17-2023, 07:18 AM)HoosierDaddyKid Wrote: Those are pretty decent observations, but I disagree with a couple of your FRAUD predictions unless you're basing it on just one game. Memphis has been the 2nd or 3rd seed all season. The loss of Adams and Clarke is HUGE for them. They're tough-minded, cocky, and overconfident sometimes, but when they're healthy and clicking they are still one of the best teams in the league. Philly isn't a fraud either. They just happen to be in the same conference as Milwaukee and Boston. Phoenix is good, but I don't think they can overcome the Clipper's depth and the fact they haven't been together long enough to learn how to play with KD because he's been in and out of the lineup with injuries. The Clippers are the worst matchup for them.
What was the package for the Clippers picking up Plumlee, Gordon, Bones and Russell? A few second round picks right? We will see if that works out, but these were the type of fringe moves I was hoping Dallas would make at the deadline. Maybe not these same players. I guess it would help if they didn't punt all their second round picks though.