2014-2015 NBA Regular Season Thread Part II

[Pitt Gorilla]

Now with more Rustshack!

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by TEX

Easy to argue to the contrary and make the case that it is indeed close. Howard / Jones for 40 GAMES... VERY significant losses for Hou as the team is constructed.

It has nothing to do with the regular season. Grizzlies players are hurt now.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by TEX

I hear you but at SOME point you gotta stop pointing to injuries as to "why they cant win" and roll with what you got and find a way TO win . Most EVERY contending team, except maybe GS, has dealt with significant injuries to key players - just part of the game.

IMO, if the Rockets were at full strength, they would be serious contenders - instead they gotta roll with what they got like they've done all season...

Not sure what your point is? Clearly they're going to try their best to win. If I were the coach, I should get your lecture. But as a fan and observer, I am simply making the point that the Grizz aren't good enough to win unless they are at full strength. They are good because of the group of players they put together, they don't have a Harden, Curry or LeBron to win games by themselves.

As for other teams, I respect what they've accomplished despite injuries. Houston, LA, Pelicans, etc. But that doesn't change my comments about the Grizz.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by KevB

Not sure what your point is? Clearly they're going to try their best to win. If I were the coach, I should get your lecture. But as a fan and observer, I am simply making the point that the Grizz aren't good enough to win unless they are at full strength. They are good because of the group of players they put together, they don't have a Harden, Curry or LeBron to win games by themselves.

As for other teams, I respect what they've accomplished despite injuries. Houston, LA, Pelicans, etc. But that doesn't change my comments about the Grizz.

Gotcha. Just lately it seems you are overly negative and say stuff like they "blew it" etc....I think they are good and have a legit shot at beating Portland. In fact, Portland is a good match-up for them b/c they aren't exactly healthy either...

[Pitt Gorilla]

I think Harden should get the MVP. #2 seed in the West with a weak supporting cast.

[RollChiefsRoll]

Originally Posted by TEX

Gotcha. Just lately it seems you are overly negative and say stuff like they "blew it" etc....I think they are good and have a legit shot at beating Portland. In fact, Portland is a good match-up for them b/c they aren't exactly healthy either...

This. I like our chances against Portland even with the current roster. And then the Grizz would be full strength against Golden State.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

I think Harden should get the MVP. #2 seed in the West with a weak supporting cast.

I would usually agree with that, and he's deserving, but the Warriors are the best team the NBA has seen in a long long time. So I think you give it to Curry.

[TEX]

Originally Posted by okcchief

It has nothing to do with the regular season. Grizzlies players are hurt now.

If you don't find a way to overcome significant injuries in the regular season, you don't make the playoffs... You should understand this better than anyone. The Rockets losing Howard + Jones for literally half the season and overcoming that hardship to end up # 2 in the West was huge. That's why Harden gets my vote for MVP - but that's another argument for another time.

Now, in the playoffs, they're without Demo and Beverly which will be big as well for a team who has limited inside scoring depth and is void of point guards, especially one's who can D-up, when every team in the West is solid there. No chance for them to get fully healthy either as both players are done. Point is, they (like the Grizz) must roll with who they have now and ride it out with those players because they're not gonna get a lift by getting anyone back if they make it to the next round. (Unlike the Grizz)

Injuries are part of the game whenever - how you are able to overcome them tells the story.