2010-2011 NBA Season Thread

[Moss]

Not that it was super close at the end but if Kidd hadn't thrown it into the stands looking for Terry behind the arc, it would have been a 3 point game. Dirk got 3 free throws after that. Could have tied it up (missed one, would have been down by one. inb4 different circumstances/different outcome.)

Waaaaay too many assumptions here.

I think it was a smart move by Brooks. I don't think he was trying to send a message, I think he was trying to win. Westbrook was shooting decent from the field but had committed a turnover and forced shot that resulted in a miss on his previous 2 possessions. Brooks clipped Westbrook's cape before he had a chance to *try* to go into hero mode. It benefited his ball club. I would have rather seen Westbrook in trying to save the day and giving up the ball and forcing shots.

Even if Brooks was sending a message, it was brilliant. If anything, it tells Westbrook he doesn't have to be on the floor in crunch for his team to flourish. It should have been humbling and opened his eyes to a new avenue of winning. That's actually the last thing Dallas needs. Westbrook maturing during the series and not after from his couch. I think Dallas is in trouble if Westbrook stops playing so selfishly.

Trying to send a message or not, he did. We should find out soon if it was the right move. Doing what you think will win you the game is great, but this was only game 2. If Westbrook is able to get over it, great. If not, it could cost them the series.

[Rhinox]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nb...ene&id=6568064

what might have been

[Man0warr]

I think it was more likely that Wade goes to Chicago.

[Kaslo]

Not that it was super close at the end but if Kidd hadn't thrown it into the stands looking for Terry behind the arc, it would have been a 3 point game. Dirk got 3 free throws after that. Could have tied it up (missed one, would have been down by one. inb4 different circumstances/different outcome.)

Waaaaay too many assumptions here.



Trying to send a message or not, he did. We should find out soon if it was the right move. Doing what you think will win you the game is great, but this was only game 2. If Westbrook is able to get over it, great. If not, it could cost them the series.

You make the assumption that there is something to get over.

[Moss]

oh ok so you are inside Westbrook's head and think he couldn't care less that as the 2nd best player on the team he watched the 4th quarter from the bench?

[Headspace]

as the 2nd best player on the team

Reaching

K-ROLD

[Kaslo]

oh ok so you are inside Westbrook's head and think he couldn't care less that as the 2nd best player on the team he watched the 4th quarter from the bench?

just as much as you are inside Westbrook's head and assuming he does care.

[Rhinox]

Guys guys everything is ok in OKC

See for your self

[Rhinox]

OKC baby Dynasty in the making.

[Moss]

Reaching

K-ROLD

He is a guy that can win you a game or lose you a game, but he is still their second best player in my eyes.

just as much as you are inside Westbrook's head and assuming he does care.

You are right, I can't know for sure, but how many guys with his ability in the NBA don't care if they play or not?

(Note: if your response is "We don't/can't know." then don't bother. I think the assumption that professional athletes are competitive is fair.)

[Headspace]

He is a guy that can win you a game or lose you a game, but he is still their second best player in my eyes.

Too inconsistent.

K-ROLD

[Moss]

Too inconsistent.

K-ROLD

Who do you consider to be their second best?

[Headspace]

SERGE

[Moss]

maybe someday soon, but not yet

[Kaslo]

He is a guy that can win you a game or lose you a game, but he is still their second best player in my eyes.



You are right, I can't know for sure, but how many guys with his ability in the NBA don't care if they play or not?

(Note: if your response is "We don't/can't know." then don't bother. I think the assumption that professional athletes are competitive is fair.)

Oh I'm sure he wanted to play, every player does. But to say there was something to get over implies he took it personally

[Moss]

It is possible he did, we just don't know. The point was you can't just say "the coach was trying to win the game good for him" when such a decision can effect your player's psyche.

[Headspace]

maybe someday soon, but not yet

He has lost OKC less games than Westbrick.

[Tyche]

Well, don't have to bother watching 2 hours of basketball tonight.

[Zoolander]

lol, nice /facepalm by Durant. Only 12 points so far for OKC..good god.

edit: Wouldnt count out OKc at all yet, its hella early and Dallas has tested experience blowing leads.

[Moss]

He has lost OKC less games than Westbrick.

won them less too

now stop making me defend Westbrick, I don't like it