Use this thread as a place to share your thoughts on the previous game as well as a place to discuss the upcoming match-up.
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Smith Jr. for three….brick.
Still don’t understand how we’ve played 4 more games than the rockets but getting these two were HUGE, given I hardly expected us to win one of them let alone both. Schedule eases up after the all-star break but still a grind until then. Just stay around .500, that’s about what was expected. Anything better is house money.
Donovan was hyping up the crowd a lot last night – I love the energy and excitement he is bringing. You can tell he’s eating it up and learning quick!
I’m bummed that I fell asleep at halftime, but I’m telling myself that they wouldn’t have won if I was awake. I am very ready for us to get back to .500 tomorrow though!
This sub is exploding since our 1st win against the Rockets. I yet to see this amount of new discussions posted here within 72 hours
Was thinking yesterday that as bad as the injuries have been, and for no one more than they guys who have them (thinking especially of Scoot and Blake right now, best wishes to everyone for healing and feeling better)…
This whole cycle has resulted in almost every player on the roster now having experience playing significant minutes, including in clutch situations against good teams. And playing well in those situations.
Discussing trade options and other stuff like that is interesting and a part of NBA reality, but I’m gonna be bummed to lose anyone from this group. It really feels like a true team.
Deni, Shae, DC and Toumani are all untouchable now. I think that’s just our team for the next 10 years.
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9 comments
Smith Jr. for three….brick.
Still don’t understand how we’ve played 4 more games than the rockets but getting these two were HUGE, given I hardly expected us to win one of them let alone both. Schedule eases up after the all-star break but still a grind until then. Just stay around .500, that’s about what was expected. Anything better is house money.
Donovan was hyping up the crowd a lot last night – I love the energy and excitement he is bringing. You can tell he’s eating it up and learning quick!
I’m bummed that I fell asleep at halftime, but I’m telling myself that they wouldn’t have won if I was awake. I am very ready for us to get back to .500 tomorrow though!
This sub is exploding since our 1st win against the Rockets. I yet to see this amount of new discussions posted here within 72 hours
Was thinking yesterday that as bad as the injuries have been, and for no one more than they guys who have them (thinking especially of Scoot and Blake right now, best wishes to everyone for healing and feeling better)…
This whole cycle has resulted in almost every player on the roster now having experience playing significant minutes, including in clutch situations against good teams. And playing well in those situations.
Discussing trade options and other stuff like that is interesting and a part of NBA reality, but I’m gonna be bummed to lose anyone from this group. It really feels like a true team.
Deni, Shae, DC and Toumani are all untouchable now. I think that’s just our team for the next 10 years.
In my house, Sidy Cissoko is a goddamn hero!
Can we please get some of our guys back!??