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Post by Roadrunner on Nov 20, 2022 13:39:07 GMT -5
Small sample. Surprises? Disappointments? Where would you rank BOS in the NBA?
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Post by freshnthehouse on Nov 20, 2022 18:22:01 GMT -5
Boston's gotta be top 3 in the league, right? They've managed to win without RWill, and with several other rotation guys missing time.
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Post by jmost on Nov 20, 2022 19:27:20 GMT -5
I don't any team that I'd rate higher than us right now. I know other teams have had players missing because of injury or stupidity, and there's plenty of time for the better coaches to get their guys playing better, but right now it looks like a BOS/MIL ECF to me. If we can combine this year's offense with last year's defense I think we're the best team in the league.
The biggest league-wide surprises to me are the teams out West that I thought would be good who are bad (GS and to some extent LA) and the teams I thought would be tanking who are good (Utah, Portland). Long season though.
Did I think we'd go 13-3 without Rob? No. Kornet has been better than I thought. I knew Hauser could shoot, but he's been ridiculously good. D White's shooting has been SO much better. Smart is playing better PG than I ever thought I'd see.
Mostly, I'm really impressed by our bench play and our overall offense. We're creating a ton of open shots and knocking them down at a historic rate.
If I had to pick something that's been disappointing it's our defense - although it's been better lately and especially late in games. And we have Rob coming back soon with any luck.
Biggest red flag for me: worrisome reversion to being turnover-prone by JB.
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Post by Roadrunner on Nov 22, 2022 19:14:50 GMT -5
I think it is a small sample, however I think BOS has started where it left off last year, and losing in the Finals has only added more hunger. I would be disappointed if BOS didn't win the NBA championship this year.
Surprises - UTA, and CLE, however I do not think either is going to last.
Disappointments - GS, LAL; GS lacks depth, and LAL is a train wreck.
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Post by freshnthehouse on Nov 23, 2022 3:11:41 GMT -5
It's wild how well Utah is playing.
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Post by eja117 on Nov 23, 2022 20:18:04 GMT -5
This team makes it look very easy and it's kinda freaking me out
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Post by Roadrunner on Nov 24, 2022 0:17:28 GMT -5
Fresh - I agree. Addition by subtraction. Also, was Hardy given the credit he deserved last year?
Eja - Danny built the foundation, and Brad added the finishing pieces. I truely think when RW3 returns, there is another level that will be unlocked.
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