So Josh got reported because he wouldn't accept a bet?


That is a stretch isn't it?

 

The report was for the 3 straight combative and insulting PMs after I civilly offered a bet. For what I've received warnings for, this seemed warranted.

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Back on topic:

 

Orlando, as Trav pointed out to me, is 6 1/2 games behind Miami. Will they be within 10 by the end of the season? I'd think so, but maybe not considering the way Orlando is trending. Shouldn't young teams be getting better as the season progresses?

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Back on topic:

 

Orlando, as Trav pointed out to me, is 6 1/2 games behind Miami. Will they be within 10 by the end of the season? I'd think so, but maybe not considering the way Orlando is trending. Shouldn't young teams be getting better as the season progresses?

Within 10, yes, I would still roll with five. 

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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Interesting.

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.... Orlando is so comparable to the Jags.

 

Young talent.  No translation to wins (when you factor in how weak the Eastern Conference is this year).  Coaching situation still questionable.

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.... Orlando is so comparable to the Jags.

 

Young talent.  No translation to wins (when you factor in how weak the Eastern Conference is this year).  Coaching situation still questionable.

 

Last nights game was horrible.  They've taken some steps back recently.

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Yep .... Part coaching and I think part of the demise is age related.  Those young players are hitting the wall.  7 players  age 22 and under.

 

Oladipo - age 22

Payton - 20

Fournier - 22

Harris - 22

Marble - 22

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Harkness - 21

A. Gordon - 19

*Harkness & Gordon haven't played in most games

 

Vucevic - 24

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Yep .... Part coaching and I think part of the demise is age related.  Those young players are hitting the wall.  7 players  age 22 and under.

 

Oladipo - age 22

Payton - 20

Fournier - 22

Harris - 22

Marble - 22

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Harkness - 21

A. Gordon - 19

*Harkness & Gordon haven't played in most games

 

Vucevic - 24

I almost posted an age thing yesterday and being a bit run down. But that sounds like a huge excuse, so I held back, but I personally think that's a factor.

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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; "This is really good, you want a bite, Honey?"

Dunk contest participants.  Don't see many 7 footers in it anymore.  Not really any big names, but I'll still watch it.

 

Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo, Minnesota's Zach LaVine, Orlando's Victor Oladipo and Brooklyn's Mason Plumlee

 

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/122394...on-plumlee

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Noel is the third best big at defending the rim in the entire league behind Ibaka and Duncan. 47.8% against.


Jerami Grant and KJ McDaniels both showing some real promise for worthless second rounders people like to mock Hinkie for acquiring. Found a legit piece of the future core in Covington.


Season is a smashing success thus far.

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Who are those ATL Hawks??

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I survived the Gus Bradley Error.

Who are those ATL Hawks??

It's crazy, but man they are something else right now.

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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; "This is really good, you want a bite, Honey?"

Kyrie is starting to get his mojo back.  55 last night.

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Cousins, Vucevic, and Lillard got snubbed from the All-Star game.

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Cousins, Vucevic, and Lillard got snubbed from the All-Star game.

 

There are snubs every year in All-Star games, in all sports.

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I survived the Gus Bradley Error.

There are snubs every year in All-Star games, in all sports.

Yeah but Demarcus Cousins was a HUGE snub. He is averaging 24 and 12 and 1.6 blocks. Not only should he have made it, he should be starting.

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Yeah but Demarcus Cousins was a HUGE snub. He is averaging 24 and 12 and 1.6 blocks. Not only should he have made it, he should be starting.

He's a beast on my fantasy team. I agree, biggest snub. The other "snubs" don't have near the case. I find it hard to take someone off and put the others on.

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TravC59, aka JacksJags. @TravC59 on Twitter
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He's a beast on my fantasy team. I agree, biggest snub. The other "snubs" don't have near the case. I find it hard to take someone off and put the others on.

I would've liked to see Vuc get in over Bish or Horford, but oh well. I'm sure Lillard will make it for Kobe.

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Well looks like Cousins will go in as an injury replacement for Kobe. Good for him.

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Also looks like JV's days as Magic HC are very numbered.

 

He won't be around much longer.

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I survived the Gus Bradley Error.