NBA 2016-2017 Thread

[shel311]

Our 1st Vegas win totals are popping up:

Western Conference

Golden State Warriors: 66.5
San Antonio Spurs: 56.5
Los Angeles Clippers: 53.5
Utah Jazz: 47.5
Portland Trail Blazers: 46.5
Oklahoma City Thunder: 45.5
Memphis Grizzlies: 43.5
Minnesota Timberwolves: 41.5
Houston Rockets: 41.5
Dallas Mavericks: 39.5
New Orleans Pelicans: 36.5
Denver Nuggets: 34.5
Sacramento Kings: 32.5
Phoenix Suns: 26.5
Los Angeles Lakers: 24.5


Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers: 56.5
Boston Celtics: 51.5
Toronto Raptors: 49.5
Detroit Pistons: 45.5
Indiana Pacers: 43.5
Atlanta Hawks: 43.5
Washington Wizards: 42.5
Charlotte Hornets: 39.5
Milwaukee Bucks: 39.5
Chicago Bulls: 38.5
New York Knicks: 38.5
Orlando Magic: 36.5
Miami Heat: 36.5
Philadelphia 76ers: 27.5
Brooklyn Nets: 20.5

[DRiccio21]

wow, i definitely don't think Miami is going to be that bad. especially if Bosh is playing.

only way i think that happens is if they start off slow and Riley tells them to tank the season for a pick, but i'm not even sure they have any picks.

[Cnasty]

wow, i definitely don't think Miami is going to be that bad. especially if Bosh is playing.

only way i think that happens is if they start off slow and Riley tells them to tank the season for a pick, but i'm not even sure they have any picks.

I was thinking that as well but Bosh being the big question mark might be driving that number. It's pretty low though.

[ReignOnU]

Our 1st Vegas win totals are popping up:

Western Conference

Golden State Warriors: 66.5 - Over
San Antonio Spurs: 56.5 - Under
Los Angeles Clippers: 53.5 - Under
Utah Jazz: 47.5 - Under
Portland Trail Blazers: 46.5 - Under
Oklahoma City Thunder: 45.5 - Under
Memphis Grizzlies: 43.5 - Over
Minnesota Timberwolves: 41.5 - Over
Houston Rockets: 41.5 - Over
Dallas Mavericks: 39.5 - Under
New Orleans Pelicans: 36.5 - Over
Denver Nuggets: 34.5 - Under
Sacramento Kings: 32.5 - Over
Phoenix Suns: 26.5 - Over
Los Angeles Lakers: 24.5 - Under


Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers: 56.5 - Over
Boston Celtics: 51.5 - Under
Toronto Raptors: 49.5 - Under
Detroit Pistons: 45.5 - Under
Indiana Pacers: 43.5 - Over
Atlanta Hawks: 43.5 - Under
Washington Wizards: 42.5 - Under
Charlotte Hornets: 39.5 - Under
Milwaukee Bucks: 39.5 - Over
Chicago Bulls: 38.5 - Over
New York Knicks: 38.5 - Over
Orlando Magic: 36.5 - Under
Miami Heat: 36.5 - Over
Philadelphia 76ers: 27.5 - Under
Brooklyn Nets: 20.5- Over

[DRiccio21]

my two favorites are probably Rockets and Heat over

[shel311]

The Rockets one was the first to stand out to me as well.

[wdoupis]

2 things that have me excited about this season.

1. KD getting switched on to Russ on a pick and roll and Westbrook gets that crazy look and dunks on him so hard it rips KDs arm off.

2. Of all the stupid shit Gar/Pax have done in Chicago assembling the worst 3 point shooting back court possibly ever when the rest of the league has learned it is by far the most efficient shot may just be dumb enough to get them fired...... finally.

[ReignOnU]

I could be totally off here, but I think the concept that the Bulls are going for is a drive and kick offense where Mirotic and McDermott extend out, opening up the lane some, allowing Wade, Rondo and Butler to slash and kick. While the backcourt may not hit the shots, they do have shooters than can.

[Weasel]

For anyone else who was curious, I'll save you a Google search: there are 82 games in an NBA season

[wdoupis]

I could be totally off here, but I think the concept that the Bulls are going for is a drive and kick offense where Mirotic and McDermott extend out, opening up the lane some, allowing Wade, Rondo and Butler to slash and kick. While the backcourt may not hit the shots, they do have shooters than can.

It's possible but I am not sure how much those two play together and Wade, Rondo, and JB are so ball dominant. It's just hard to see it working out. JB is also the biggest primadonna that nobody outside of Chicago realizes yet. I like the pickup of Valentine and Portia has some upside. I justness hate this team already and I miss Joakim.

[ReignOnU]

I think that's the real issue... a lot of players that seemingly need the ball in their hands at a high rate to produce.

[nick]

Western Conference

Golden State Warriors: 66.5 - Over
San Antonio Spurs: 56.5 - Over
Los Angeles Clippers: 53.5 - Over
Utah Jazz: 47.5 - Under
Portland Trail Blazers: 46.5 - Over
Oklahoma City Thunder: 45.5 - Under
Memphis Grizzlies: 43.5 - Over
Minnesota Timberwolves: 41.5 - Under
Houston Rockets: 41.5 - Over
Dallas Mavericks: 39.5 - Over
New Orleans Pelicans: 36.5 - Under
Denver Nuggets: 34.5 - Under
Sacramento Kings: 32.5 - Under
Phoenix Suns: 26.5 - Under
Los Angeles Lakers: 24.5 - Under


Eastern Conference

Cleveland Cavaliers: 56.5 - Over
Boston Celtics: 51.5 - Under
Toronto Raptors: 49.5 - Over
Detroit Pistons: 45.5 - Under
Indiana Pacers: 43.5 - Over
Atlanta Hawks: 43.5 - Over
Washington Wizards: 42.5 - Under
Charlotte Hornets: 39.5 - Over
Milwaukee Bucks: 39.5 - Over
Chicago Bulls: 38.5 - Under
New York Knicks: 38.5 - Under
Orlando Magic: 36.5 - Under
Miami Heat: 36.5 - Under
Philadelphia 76ers: 27.5 - Over
Brooklyn Nets: 20.5 - Under

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[nick]

bosh is done

[Cnasty]

wow, i definitely don't think Miami is going to be that bad. especially if Bosh is playing.

only way i think that happens is if they start off slow and Riley tells them to tank the season for a pick, but i'm not even sure they have any picks.

I was thinking that as well but Bosh being the big question mark might be driving that number. It's pretty low though.

Vegas is ALWAYS right!!

[Ry]

The Nuggets will win more than 34 games. They have a talented young roster. But until their young talented players prove they can play consistent ball, the win total is not an unexpected line.

Mike Malone is also a very good coach. He coached Sacramento to one of their better seasons. He got the best out of Cousins his first year there. Next year, the team starts slow, lots of injuries and he gets fired. The Nuggets swooped him up the following season.

Take the over and get rich.

[ReignOnU]

Going to mash up a few threads... could be NBA, could be 2k, could be Random... either way, enjoy.

This is what happens when you merge all player faces together for each team...

[ReignOnU]

It sounds like Chris Bosh's career with the Heat is over. Riley mentioned that they aren't working towards another comeback.

[shel311]

Has that Heat 36.5 total moved since the Bosh news?

[DRiccio21]

not sure but i'm assuming that Vegas line was 'in the know'

[Cnasty]

No Bosh
No Wade
No James

Trust in Riles!!!