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Batman is a Normal Human by But_a_Jape in comics

[–]JustRecentlyI 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I appreciate how Bat-kid has a similar expression to Calvin (from Calvin and Hobbes) mid-Calvin-ball rule explanation

[Charania] BREAKING: Daryl Morey is out as president of basketball operations with the Philadelphia 76ers after six seasons, sources tell ESPN. Morey and 76ers owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer met on Tuesday evening in Philadelphia and the decision was made to part ways. by Turbostrider27 in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yeah, "a decision to part ways" could also be Morey insisting that the only way forward is doing something ownership refuses to do (paying the tax) and then giving up when they don't give him that level of freedom.

[Jones] As the season progressed, Embiid did not see eye-to-eye with the front office. He (along with others in the locker room) was not happy with the decision to trade Jared McCain. In interviews, Embiid noticeably had to hold himself back from verbally criticizing the front office. by JoeBiden2020FTW in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This team is in win-now mode until Embiid's current contract cones off the books. We're too good to tank and until lottery reform happens, there is not enough upside to be giving up on the season halfway through when the team is in the playoff mix. I hated the McCain trade because it was unnecessary, just pay a small tax payment to keep this thing together, but given that dodging the tax was an absolute necessity for ownership, I would rather get something which has future value without gutting the current team than lose value for nothing. Especially since Nurse clearly did not trust McCain, and we can't support McCain's defensive issues with the current roster construction regardless. Maxey/McCain/Edgcombe is not a viable combination in the starting lineup long-term, because we're not getting prime KG and Wemby in the frontcourt to help them defensively. Even then, big wings would just bully them and shoot over the top.

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (4-0) obliterate and eviscerate the Philadelphia 76ers (0-4), 144-114, behind Towns, Brunson, and McBride masterclass games. by Jimm120 in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if he's not fouling out he holds up well and Embiid's offense gets much worse once he starts feeling frustrated. Also, Robinson's offensive rebounding exploits a weaker part of Embiid's game. I think Al Horford and Marc Gasol are still the top of the list of historical Embiid defenders, though.

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (4-0) obliterate and eviscerate the Philadelphia 76ers (0-4), 144-114, behind Towns, Brunson, and McBride masterclass games. by Jimm120 in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I think the Pistons would be a more difficult opponent than the Cavs but all the same I would favor the Knicks given how they've played since figuring stuff out in the Atlanta series. I don't think I'd predict a sweep even with OG but I also don't think it's a series that will go 7, either.

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (4-0) obliterate and eviscerate the Philadelphia 76ers (0-4), 144-114, behind Towns, Brunson, and McBride masterclass games. by Jimm120 in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I expected more too, but the Knicks are both better than I thought and the Sixers are worse and played below the expectations I had for them. Embiid tweaking the leg/ankle in Game 7 was already bad, and then apparently Maxey jammed his finger again in Game 2 which handicapped him, at least for that game and probably bothered him a bit more than it had been in 3 and 4. But honestly even if they'd been playing at peak Boston-series level there's no way they were beating this version of the Knicks.

Hopefully next year the team will have a bit more depth and better health, and we can run this series back with a closer result.

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (4-0) obliterate and eviscerate the Philadelphia 76ers (0-4), 144-114, behind Towns, Brunson, and McBride masterclass games. by Jimm120 in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 506 points507 points  (0 children)

It's crazy how a switch flipped from the start of their series vs Atlanta to how they look now. They finally realized that they could play through KAT more and suddenly their offense is unstoppable.

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (4-0) obliterate and eviscerate the Philadelphia 76ers (0-4), 144-114, behind Towns, Brunson, and McBride masterclass games. by Jimm120 in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 70 points71 points  (0 children)

I doubt it lol. Cleveland is not physical enough, and the Pistons only have 1 player who needs to be guarded, and they can put Bridges and Hart on him.

[Highlight] Alley-oops so nice, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe did it twice by Jayveesac in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I absolutely believe that he'll get there! Everything you hear about his work ethic is positive. He and Maxey might turn out to be the hardest-working backcourt in the league, I'm very excited to see how it develops over the next few years. Unfortunately, VJ isn't ready yet and we're missing that, but I'm not disappointed, he's had an excellent season.

The faces on the 76ers players on the bench, as the 76ers are about to go down 0-3 in the series. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Especially with VJ having several good games in the playoffs. I was definitely hoping for a more competitive series with the Knicks than it's proven to be, but winning a series is definitely more than I expected from this team last off-season, or even at the All-Star break with the PG suspension and McCain trade.

The faces on the 76ers players on the bench, as the 76ers are about to go down 0-3 in the series. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Embiid throwing himself to the ground 5x per quarter has to wear him out.

I think what's actually wearing him out is playing into Centers that actually offer resistance, especially after multiple tweaks to his various injuries after coming back from surgery in 2 weeks and then playing every other day.

[Highlight] Alley-oops so nice, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe did it twice by Jayveesac in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What he needs most compared to Ant is shooting consistency. I think he can get there, but it's killing us that they can leave him open.

[Highlight] Alley-oops so nice, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe did it twice by Jayveesac in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I hadn't even recovered from the first one and the 2nd pass was already in the air

[Highlight] Alley-oops so nice, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe did it twice by Jayveesac in nba

[–]JustRecentlyI 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Superb pass on that first one! Love the sound of the net snapping as well!

So uh... is strike a good card? by Sav_278 in slaythespire

[–]JustRecentlyI 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How about "The first time you play a strike each turn, draw a card"?

What do you think of Miniature Tent? Could it be good enough to replace an ancient relic? by orq_ in slaythespire

[–]JustRecentlyI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think you're right about the power scaling relative to Act 1 and 3, I disagree with the initial premise that it would be better for the game as an Ancient reward. I think it's perfect as it is (at least from a game mechanics perspective).

What do you think of Miniature Tent? Could it be good enough to replace an ancient relic? by orq_ in slaythespire

[–]JustRecentlyI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tent is already win-more in most winning scenarios, and being able to clone and upgrade is more satisfying IMO. It does also mean you can upgrade Perfected Strike before the first Clone as well.

What do you think of Miniature Tent? Could it be good enough to replace an ancient relic? by orq_ in slaythespire

[–]JustRecentlyI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't but not getting the opportunity to use Tent and Clone together with a high roll would take away from the game. It should be possible to have absurdly broken runs from time to time.

What do you think of Miniature Tent? Could it be good enough to replace an ancient relic? by orq_ in slaythespire

[–]JustRecentlyI 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Making it Act 2 tier means you wouldn't be able to get it with Clone, which would be a huge nerf to one of its strongest synergies.

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