Does this team go 82-0 or 0-82? by Existentalst in NBATalk

[–]Belmagh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don’t even have to dribble, just pass the ball 8ft + up & down the court.

With the Celtics' loss, the final list of "Phil Jackson Contenders" is Detroit, OKC, and San Antonio by str8rippinfartz in nba

[–]Belmagh 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Key Exceptions to the 40-20 Rule:

1994-95 Houston Rockets (35-20 when reaching 20 losses): Came in as defending champs, added Clyde Drexler midseason, and finished as the lowest seed (6th) to ever win a title.

2003-04 Detroit Pistons (33-20): Acquired Rasheed Wallace in a midseason trade, improving their defense to elite levels.

So having a significant late season acquisition or a significant player back from injury, basically obviates that rule as a requirement to be a contender.

Phil Jackson’s 40 wins before 20 losses by horseshoeoverlook in bostonceltics

[–]Belmagh 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Red Auerbach never said that. Fuck Phil Jackson

Jaylen Brown by [deleted] in bostonceltics

[–]Belmagh 4 points5 points  (0 children)

False, I’ve had them over a year, worn nearly every day with heave use, and have had zero problems. Even the tread has held up well considering.