It’s funny to call the defending champions an under-the-radar team but that’s what we get with the always disrespected Toronto Raptors.
Month: November 2019
Anthony Davis Reminded the Pelicans What They Had
Anthony Davis returned to New Orleans in a not-so-welcoming environment. But he reminded the Pelicans what they had for seven seasons.
Paul Millsap Might Be Underappreciated Forever
Paul Millsap just comes in and does his job. No highlights. He just plays.
Unpleasant Surprise Teams a Month Into The NBA Season
This time around, we take a look at NBA teams that have not matched our expectations. It’s easy to see which teams haven’t done that but that’s not because of JUST performance.
Stupid Power Rankings (Week 5 of the 2019-20 NBA Season)
Power Rankings are stupid. But we’re stupid, too. That’s why we do them. We rank 10 things that happened in the NBA in the last week. Don’t like them? Make your own stupid rankings.
Pleasant Surprise Teams a Month Into The NBA Season
We’re a month into the NBA season. It’s so awesome to see some NBA teams surprise us by performing better than expectations.
Zach LaVine and the Bulls Show That An NBA Game Is Not Over Until It’s Over
Zach LaVine went for 49 points and 13 threes as he engineered an amazing Bulls comeback against the Hornets. It’s why we watch until the final buzzer.
So Why Not Luka Doncic as MVP?
It kind of seems silly to ignore 20-year-old Luka Doncic as an MVP candidate, don’t you think? He’s nearly averaging a 30-point triple-double season and his team is on pace for 55 wins.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Did Another Thing That Very Few Have Done
Giannis Antetokounmpo went for 24-19-15. That’s a ridiculous statline that very few have ever put up.
Duncan Robinson Can Play; It’s Just About Opportunity
It’s always been like this: NBA players get a chance and they capitalize on the opportunity. Duncan Robinson showed this season he can play.
For Better or Worse, Carmelo Anthony Is Back In The League
Carmelo Anthony made his season debut on Tuesday night with the Portland TrailBlazers. Not the best debut but it’s only been one game.
Being Selective About Great NBA Individual Statistics
People are all about Luka Doncic’s 40-point triple-double. Yet we don’t talk much about James Harden nearly averaging 45 PPG in the last week. What’s up with that?
Stupid Power Rankings (Week 4 of the 2019-20 NBA Season)
We all know Power Rankings are stupid. That’s why we have our own Stupid Power Rankings. And we don’t do team Power Rankings. You don’t like it? Make your own!
Sacramento Kings Are Having a Sweet November
The Sacramento Kings were on their way to becoming a disaster after an 0-5 start. Then the Kings left October and have won five of seven since.
Paul George Reminded Us That He’s Really Good
Paul George torched the nets in the 44 minutes he took the court. Imagine if he did this much damage in every game for the Clippers.
A Lot To Like About Ja Morant’s Game
Ja Morant is having a hell of a rookie year for the Memphis Grizzlies. His game has so much poise for a rookie.