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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 12:24am On Jan 24, 2022
A40:
One man I don't bet against. Thomas Edward Patrick Brady Jr
I think even roland17 must agree now sey man pass man. goodness!
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 12:27am On Jan 24, 2022
The Rams did their best choke job but it was not enough! Field goals have been the story of this round.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 12:32am On Jan 24, 2022
Ugggh. What kind of collapse was that after doing all the hard work?
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 12:50am On Jan 24, 2022
birdman:
lol, i jus dey laugh as a40 and roland17 cease fire by force. everybody collecting this weekend. inside life grin
E remain Mahomes. Make we know say na underdog go win am this year.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 1:41am On Jan 24, 2022
I am not sure of what to make of G. Allen's suspension by the league. While I agree the play deserved a technical, I am trying to convince that getting further punishment from the league is justifiable. This is probably a case of Allen's history, including the incident at Duke taking precedence in setting a precedent in the NBA. Caruso suffered a fractured wrist from the incident and will be out for 6-8 weeks after surgery.
Re: The NBA Begins by afrodoc2: 2:01am On Jan 24, 2022
A40:
Ugggh. What kind of collapse was that after doing all the hard work?
Brady is just too cold.

I am at work so could only follow the scores but when I saw that the Bucs had the ball with 2 minutes left I was just laughing cos I KNEW that Brady would get the TD one way or the other.

That guy clutch gene is on another level. His performance way outstrips his talent.
Re: The NBA Begins by afrodoc2: 2:08am On Jan 24, 2022
birdman:
I think even roland17 must agree now sey man pass man. goodness!
They call it “gba fun oga e”.
Re: The NBA Begins by afrodoc2: 3:24am On Jan 24, 2022
This KC defence should make a stand nah.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:07am On Jan 24, 2022
My goodness. I would take either mahomes or allen over any other qb in the league!
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:07am On Jan 24, 2022
steady986:
E remain Mahomes. Make we know say na underdog go win am this year.
Touch not my annointed!
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 4:16am On Jan 24, 2022
What a game Mahomes and Josh, just painted amasterpiece shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked.

PS: This game is another reason why wins and losses should not be a QB stat. Allen only lost because Mahomes got the ball first. But in 2-3months one idiot will start saying Allen is 3-3 in the playoffs so he chokes.
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 4:19am On Jan 24, 2022
birdman:
My goodness. I would take either mahomes or allen over any other qb in the league!
You cannot go wrong with either one of them. But the Bills must not relent, they should try via FA or the Draft to improve their defense especially their front 7. They must push all their chips in for the final year of Allen rookie contract and worry about the cap situation later
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:50am On Jan 24, 2022
I feel gutted for J. Allen! The man played a perfect game but the rules of the game did not give him a chance. With that being said, my boy Mahomes had an incredible game and was clutch!
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 5:54am On Jan 24, 2022
Khanben:
You cannot go wrong with either one of them. But the Bills must not relent, they should try via FA or the Draft to improve their defense especially their front 7. They must push all their chips in for the final year of Allen rookie contract and worry about the cap situation later
Even in the nfl, an excellent offense will edge out a dominant defense. Chiefs scored in 13s vs the leagues #1 defense. If they play anyone other than Mahomes, they win. That is what is so gut wrenching for the Bills. The only hope next year is to not run into the Chiefs early.
Re: The NBA Begins by afrodoc2: 6:10am On Jan 24, 2022
Roland17:
I feel gutted for J. Allen! The man played a perfect game but the rules of the game did not give him a chance. With that being said, my boy Mahomes had an incredible game and was clutch!
Chiefs vs Rams for the Super Bowl.

Mahomeboy vs Stafford.

Mahomes is my boy but I have a soft spot for long suffering Stafford. Winning this could slip him into the Hall of Fame through the back door.
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 6:46am On Jan 24, 2022
Khanben:
What a game Mahomes and Josh, just painted amasterpiece shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked.

PS: This game is another reason why wins and losses should not be a QB stat. Allen only lost because Mahomes got the ball first. But in 2-3months one idiot will start saying Allen is 3-3 in the playoffs so he chokes.
If you want to call Stephen A's name, call it, stop going through the corners grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 8:16am On Jan 24, 2022
afrodoc2:
Chiefs vs Rams for the Super Bowl.

Mahomeboy vs Stafford.

Mahomes is my boy but I have a soft spot for long suffering Stafford. Winning this could slip him into the Hall of Fame through the back door.
Mahomes has done a lot over the last 2 months in proving he can win anyhow and that he still runs the AFC. I have never doubted his greatness. We saw the old Mahomes against the Bills last night as A. Reid unleashed him and asked him to just go play ball and be himself.

I don't care so much about Stafford. While he has some good numbers/ stats, I don't think he can reel a team to a title while being the most important piece. He almost choked them out of that W last night but also out a good final drive for that FG. More importantly, I have a personal beef with The LA Rams because of S. Kroenke who also doubles as the owner of Arsenal . Watching how much that LA Rams roster cost and comparing it to my Arsenal struggling to put a good first 11 makes me sick to my stomach.
Re: The NBA Begins by afrodoc2: 8:43am On Jan 24, 2022
Roland17:
Mahomes has done a lot over the last 2 months in proving he can win anyhow and that he still runs the AFC. I have never doubted his greatness. We saw the old Mahomes against the Bills last night as A. Reid unleashed him and asked him to just go play ball and be himself.

I don't care so much about Stafford. While he has some good numbers/ stats, I don't think he can reel a team to a title while being the most important piece. He almost choked them out of that W last night but also out a good final drive for that FG. More importantly, I have a personal beef with The LA Rams because of S. Kroenke who also doubles as the owner of Arsenal . Watching how much that LA Rams roster cost and comparing it to my Arsenal struggling to put a good first 11 makes me sick to my stomach.
LOL. I forgot about the Arsenal connection. Maybe it’s their turn seeing that the Glazers won with the Bucs last year.

I have always pitied those Detroit OGs. Imagine one organisation wrecking Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson so badly they retired practically in their prime.
Stafford without injuries and a crappy organisation is better than his record says. He is not tier 1 level but he wasted his prime with a clueless and moribund franchise.
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 4:17pm On Jan 24, 2022
Roland17:
Mahomes has done a lot over the last 2 months in proving he can win anyhow and that he still runs the AFC. I have never doubted his greatness. We saw the old Mahomes against the Bills last night as A. Reid unleashed him and asked him to just go play ball and be himself.

I don't care so much about Stafford. While he has some good numbers/ stats, I don't think he can reel a team to a title while being the most important piece. He almost choked them out of that W last night but also out a good final drive for that FG. More importantly, I have a personal beef with The LA Rams because of S. Kroenke who also doubles as the owner of Arsenal . Watching how much that LA Rams roster cost and comparing it to my Arsenal struggling to put a good first 11 makes me sick to my stomach.
Stafford was not the one causing turnovers or making bad snaps. He outplayed Brady all through the game, yes Aaron is the best player on the team, but Stafford has always been in the very good category. He had just never had the talent around him to do anything because of being in a dysfunctional organization.
Just his first season with a talented roster and he is playing for a chance to get to the Superbowl.
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 4:19pm On Jan 24, 2022
afrodoc2:
LOL. I forgot about the Arsenal connection. Maybe it’s their turn seeing that the Glazers won with the Bucs last year.

I have always pitied those Detroit OGs. Imagine one organisation wrecking Barry Sanders and Calvin Johnson so badly they retired practically in their prime.
Stafford without injuries and a crappy organisation is better than his record says. He is not tier 1 level but he wasted his prime with a clueless and moribund franchise.
Absolutely, I will never put Stafford in the Brady, Manning or Rodgers category but if he had gone to a sensible organization IMHO he is the same bracket as Philip Rivers
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 9:12am On Jan 27, 2022
Can't make this thing up

Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 9:39pm On Jan 27, 2022
Twitter is a savage place cry cry

Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 3:05am On Jan 28, 2022
AD dominating Embiid, but the rest of the team playing shiit as usual.
Re: The NBA Begins by BlueMann: 8:52am On Jan 28, 2022
Roland17:
I am not sure of what to make of G. Allen's suspension by the league. While I agree the play deserved a technical, I am trying to convince that getting further punishment from the league is justifiable. This is probably a case of Allen's history, including the incident at Duke taking precedence in setting a precedent in the NBA. Caruso suffered a fractured wrist from the incident and will be out for 6-8 weeks after surgery.
Mf has a whole five minute compilation(!!) of dirty plays on YouTube.

That play was dirty and intentional, as his history would suggest. And if it wasn't intentional, then that guy is dirty by default. The attempted block with the left hand was reckless but understandable, but how do you explain the swipe with the right hand, while Caruso was already rotating downwards in midair? With a bit more rotation, Caruso may well have landed on his head.

That one game suspension was too small.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:28pm On Jan 28, 2022
steady986:
AD dominating Embiid, but the rest of the team playing shiit as usual.
Hard to decipher a game I didnt watch, but lets look at the stats. 76ers had a combined FG% of 50% suggesting Lakers defense is a problem. But then you look and see Lakers rebounded the ball better, and blocked more shots. Also steals, TOs all are about the same for both teams. Except 76ers had a lopsided amount of assists.

This tells me Lakers are still not clicking. They need enough time for AD, Lebron etc to play together. So I realistically expect the Lakers to stay about .500 for the next month. Even if they make a blockbuster trade before the deadline, they will struggle versus the teams that have played together longer. They will win some on the strength of Lebron/AD heroics but even this will not be enough versus well coached teams.

As we expected, having an older squad means the season hinges a lot on staying healthy. The one youngn that is supposed to be a spring chicken has missed more time than everybody!!
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 4:53pm On Jan 28, 2022
BlueMann:
Mf has a whole five minute compilation(!!) of dirty plays on YouTube.

That play was dirty and intentional, as his history would suggest. And if it wasn't intentional, then that guy is dirty by default. The attempted block with the left hand was reckless but understandable, but how do you explain the swipe with the right hand, while Caruso was already rotating downwards in midair? With a bit more rotation, Caruso may well have landed on his head.

That one game suspension was too small.
The suspension is just about right. If it was any other player, probably no suspension. But Allen has a habit of clumsy but dangerous fouls. A suspension should make him rethink some of those over-hustle plays.

That extra swipe with the right hand is exactly the definition of over-hustle. Another example, if someone is about to dunk on you and is already midair, you have to stay still because if you attempt to block the shot, or even move carelessly, you WILL injure that dunker.

Sometimes, you have to take the L, take the posterization and prevent injury. A suspension like this is an adequate warning for over eager players
Re: The NBA Begins by BlueMann: 8:18pm On Jan 28, 2022
birdman:
The suspension is just about right. If it was any other player, probably no suspension. But Allen has a habit of clumsy but dangerous fouls. A suspension should make him rethink some of those over-hustle plays.

That extra swipe with the right hand is exactly the definition of over-hustle. Another example, if someone is about to dunk on you and is already midair, you have to stay still because if you attempt to block the shot, or even move carelessly, you WILL injure that dunker.

Sometimes, you have to take the L, take the posterization and prevent injury. A suspension like this is an adequate warning for over eager players
This Grayson Allen wey I dey see so... one game suspension no go touch the werey, ban am for like 600 years.

It really hurts me cos now we've got three key guys - including our two key perimeter defenders - out for 6-8 weeks, and another out till God knows when.
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 9:18pm On Jan 28, 2022
BlueMann:
This Grayson Allen wey I dey see so... one game suspension no go touch the werey, ban am for like 600 years.

It really hurts me cos now we've got three key guys - including our two key perimeter defenders - out for 6-8 weeks, and another out till God knows when.
Dosunmu dey my fantasy team, so I hope this helps me grin
Re: The NBA Begins by BlueMann: 9:23pm On Jan 28, 2022
birdman:
Dosunmu dey my fantasy team, so I hope this helps me grin
I hope he doesn't get overworked sha...been playing heavy minutes recently.

How you rate Dosunmu? Steal of the draft maybe?
Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 9:26pm On Jan 28, 2022
BlueMann:
I hope he doesn't get overworked sha...been playing heavy minutes recently.

How you rate Dosunmu? Steal of the draft maybe?
pleasant surprise for sure. we are still scratching our heads on jalen greene in houston
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 12:43am On Jan 29, 2022
birdman:
Hard to decipher a game I didnt watch, but lets look at the stats. 76ers had a combined FG% of 50% suggesting Lakers defense is a problem. But then you look and see Lakers rebounded the ball better, and blocked more shots. Also steals, TOs all are about the same for both teams. Except 76ers had a lopsided amount of assists.

This tells me Lakers are still not clicking. They need enough time for AD, Lebron etc to play together. So I realistically expect the Lakers to stay about .500 for the next month. Even if they make a blockbuster trade before the deadline, they will struggle versus the teams that have played together longer. They will win some on the strength of Lebron/AD heroics but even this will not be enough versus well coached teams.

As we expected, having an older squad means the season hinges a lot on staying healthy. The one youngn that is supposed to be a spring chicken has missed more time than everybody!!
I've already resigned to the fact that this team would finish around .500 and sneak into the playoffs, probably via the play-in grin, especially with this persistent in and out of important pieces. Health is just the major concern, and they can't get that chemistry without it.
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