NBA discussion thread

[RayanOO]

if you were to do that right now between East/West teams, you would still get an even split of 8 East and 8 West teams for the Top 16 Seeds...

if I’m not mistaken the East teams are playing more East teams than West during the year

something about the distance, travels etc

 

[ZenZu]

if you were to do that right now between East/West teams, you would still get an even split of 8 East and 8 West teams for the Top 16 Seeds...

Yea that's because East is playing more East teams than West. I just don't see any team in the East being a threat to like the top 6 teams out West rn in a 7 game series.

 

[RobertoTheOharaSurvivor]

LETS GO KNICKS!!!

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Solid win over the Lakers

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LMAOOOOO
https://x.com/JHarden13/status/2018764976803201366?s=20

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8 STRAIGHT WINS LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOo

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I'll watch if they get MPJ. Maybe a punchers chance with someone like that. Atleast would make for an interesting first couple rounds this year.

Jimmy is unfortunately done...he'll be close to 38 the next time he's back. His career is pretty much wrapped up. Wow....life really comes at you fast. No one had Jimmy Butler retiring on their bingo card and with one wrong movement it's over for him. What a career honestly, really wanted to see him win one with Curry. It was such a dope duo. And I had no doubt if both were healthy they would have gotten it done this year. Jimmy was quietly playing like a top 15 player this year, and in the playoffs there aren't 10 players you would rather have.

I always tell people, when playoffs come around having Jimmy, just imagine you have someone better than Jayson Tatum on your team. I mean that shit, I wouldn't bet against them in a series.

LMAO they gave up

https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1qwc9k1

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Yea that's because East is playing more East teams than West. I just don't see any team in the East being a threat to like the top 6 teams out West rn in a 7 game series.

a bit disingenuous imo to say *no* team in the East can be a threat even with the Pacers/Celtics (3rd Seed btw) out of true contention this season
Pistons have been beating Top 6 West teams all season and remain the 1st Seed despite having basically the same team from last season that was just 44-38
Knicks are currently on an 8 game win streak and just took down Denver in 2OT and the Lakers a few days ago (and the Spurs back in December). Next week or so should be a true challenge with even more West teams + contenders but should be up for the challenge
Cavs just picked up Harden, Schroder and Keon which should put them in a good position to move up in the East
Celtics, 76ers and Raptors can also be a threat this year if healthy

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