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  • barbarianB Offline
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    The Elam ending was amazing. It completely changed the game, and it was all for the better. For those who don't know, in this format the clock in the 4th quarter is replaced with a 'target score' which in this game was 24 more than the leading team score at the end of the 3rd. The game is played until the score is reached.

    The game became more tactical, more tense, and led to a much more watchable contest. The last few minutes as both sides approached the target score were gripping.

    If you play this format it ends timewasting, it largely ends intentional fouls, mindless timeouts, and changes how teams would play 'crunch time' (because they have no real idea as to how long 'crunch time' will be).

    At very least I think we'll see it in the G-League and a future midseason tournament if that ends up happening.

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    @barbarian I could see it replacing overtime too in future. It was great how the refs just let the teams play, the best players in the world going hard out for the win

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    @canefan Yeah that's a good idea. Change overtime to a 'first to 12' scenario, or something similar.

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    haven't seen the AS game yet but heard it was amazing. Yet another razbra hot take

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    I also haven't seen it, but any change that moves us away from international fouls and hack-a-someone has my vote. I'll never understand how officials allowed both to creep into the NBA game. 2 shots and the ball back for any intentional foul - how is that so difficult?

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    The All-Star game was a good watch. After half time the teams came to play. The third was a tough contest and then the 4th was playoff intensity stuff.

    A few old heads that were non-starters - Lowry and Paul - were vital for their sides during money time.

    I’m not that hung up about Jones Jnr winning the dunk comp because he did some phenomenal dunks.

    I still think Gordon should’ve got the trophy against Lavine though.

    And my man Buddy won a high quality 3pt contest.

    I think the rookie/sophomore game could do with the Elam finish too.

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    I watched the Kobe and Gianna Bryant memorial today, really made the dust whip up in the room... 😢. Some extraordinary moments from the speakers. The one that surprised me most was the fiercely private Michael Jordan openly weeping as he spoke about his "little brother". Apparently they were very close

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    Steven Adams best centre in the nba since the All Star break...

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    @raznomore said in NBA season 2019/20:

    Steven Adams best centre in the nba since the All Star break...

    he's had a good week

    Also by this metric, Embiid is the best player in teh NBA

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    @mariner4life yes but Embiid is a soft bitch

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    @raznomore said in NBA season 2019/20:

    @mariner4life yes but Embiid is a soft bitch

    good point. Adams is far from that.

    I saw his stat line the other day and instantly thought "Raz will be prepping his "told you so" post already"

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    Tim Duncan is unbeaten as head coach

    There is nothing the great man can't do

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    Every second game on ESPN features the 76ers. Is this because it's regional ESPN and there's an overrated Aussie PG running around for them??

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    The Lakers beat the Bucks and Clips in the space of 3 days. Their first win over the Clippers this season.

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    @Bovidae said in NBA season 2019/20:

    The Lakers beat the Bucks and Clips in the space of 3 days. Their first win over the Clippers this season.

    LAL starting to get on a playoff footing. These are statement wins and probably more important for them than the opposition. Nice to know you can win games against your strongest competitors when the time comes to face them again

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    Patrick Beverly is both ridiculous and necessary for the league. He is a cartoonish, annoying little prick. But he plays old school defense and is widely respected. Probably not liked but respected.

    The Lakers look pretty unbeatable now. Lebron really is turning me into a fan. Just the fact that at his age he is still easily the best player in the league. I'll offset that though by saying Jordan was doing the same too.

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    @raznomore I'm not sure the Lakers have enough outside shooting but LBJs supporting cast is the best he's had since his Miami days

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    I wouldn't want to choose between the Lakers or the Clippers in the West at this stage. They still have to play each other one more time and home/away will mean nothing in this series once the playoffs start.

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    What I love it the thunder are ahead of the rockets. Suck on that russ. Also they could finish with higher regular season wins then last 2-3 years

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    Suns beat the Blazers and Giannis-less Bucks over the past couple of days. Think we still have a couple games left in a solid home stand. Need to win a few more though to challenge for a play off spot. Booker seems to have his mojo back now after a quiet patch post-ASW, and Aron Baynes has had possibly the two best consecutive games of his career.

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