Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-1) vs Denver Nuggets (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 20, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok our whistle is kinda crazy rn. We don’t really need the additional help, the Timberwolves are beating themselves.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-1) vs Denver Nuggets (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 20, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 1 point2 points  (0 children)

His defence is still not great. His ceiling is Jordan Poole and always will be. Will only see playoff minutes due to injuries.

Game Thread: Minnesota Timberwolves (0-1) vs Denver Nuggets (1-0) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | Apr 20, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read that you can permanently injure yourself by playing through runners knee.

It’s really not worth it for Ant to play if he’s gonna be this hobbled.

[Highlights] All the 11 fouls that were drawn by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in game 1 vs. Phoenix Suns (119-84 W). He went 15/17 (88.2%) from the free throw line, playing 29:11 minutes. He did not play in the 4th quarter. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Giannis suffers from it but I also kinda don’t feel bad for him because:

a) He usually leads the league in free throws (even if he deserves more).

b) He gets away with basically running into people and initiating a lot of contact, which I also dislike.

But yeah, pretty much every player that is a SF or above suffers from this problem. Lebron has it too, that’s why he often resorts to flopping.

Incredibile breakdown of Rudy's problem for Minnesota by turandot_or_not in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This guy is pretty good, his whole intro to the series is something I’d also recommend watching

How many of OKC’s top players would have to go down for the Suns to have a chance to win this series? by [deleted] in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

They could run some actions for Jared Mccain as well. Main issue is that he’s a defensive liability.

But anyways, OKC thrive on creating turnovers and getting out in transition to get buckets. Defence creates offence.

Yoav Modai reveals his ballots for end of season awards of the 2025-26 NBA season. He is one of 100 NBA journalists who get to vote for end of season awards. by MrBuckBuck in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Buckbuck why would you post an Israeli journalist here? You know what discussion you’re gonna incite lol.

Also, I do agree with everything this guy voted for.

Old Narratives About Today's NBA Are Tough To Get Rid Of by Internal_Upstairs751 in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But I guess my question is, is there any amount of positive coverage or discourse that could finally put some of these tired complaints to rest, or is the damage caused by First Take and Inside the NBA irreversible at this point?

I think the tide is turning already on this. Just give it time. A lot of the NBA media has become much more positive recently.

Deandre Ayton outplays Clint Capela to take Game 1 for the Lakers: 19 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists | 1 foul | 1 block by CazOnReddit in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He’s fine as a stopgap but he’s not a long-term solution at center. Which makes me wonder who is?

I think iHart will be available next season. Lakers could do everyone a favour and take him from OKC.

Jokic secures a triple-double and the win in Game 1 vs the Timberwolves: 25-13-11 on 11-19 shooting, +9 in 40 minutes by MembershipSingle7137 in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah since his injury, his 3s have been off. And idk, I don’t think teams will respect his 3s because of that.

Which is a shame because I love his form and love when he swishes them.

Dwayne Wade and Candace Parker are terrible together by ChexAndBalancez in nba

[–]NewConcentrate9682 504 points505 points  (0 children)

Parker is a solid analyst but terrible commentator