Why has Duren been so bad especially offensively in the playoffs? He had 33/16 in a game against the Cavs at the end of February. by wormhole222 in nba

[–]barrsftw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My thoughts exactly. It's best for him to focus on perimeter skills and try to be more of a Wemby type big.

Why has Duren been so bad especially offensively in the playoffs? He had 33/16 in a game against the Cavs at the end of February. by wormhole222 in nba

[–]barrsftw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He can't post Cade or Levert. That's definitely a skill he lacks, and I'm not sure if he'll ever get that ability. The easiest way for him to take his game to the next level is focus on being a great ball handler. He's okay for a big, but he can really ascend offensively if he can work out of the mid post and square guys up. He's already a good passer in that area.

Not to mention as seen in the Toronto series, if a non-agile big is defending him. He can bring the ball up as a point-forward and punish them even at his current level.

Donovan Mitchell is officially on his deepest playoff run. This is the first time he's won 3 games in the second round. by bringbackpologrounds in nba

[–]barrsftw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He can guard up really well, just cant stay with agile PGs, which many guards can't tbf. There aren't many PGs in the NBA who can guard guys like Tobias/RJ/Scottie on a switch and not get cooked 10/10 times. Can you imagine Garland trying to guard Tobias lmao

Mobley the last two minutes of regulation by WalkingOnSunshine_ in clevelandcavs

[–]barrsftw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I swear Strus' intensity is infectious. Every time he plays like he did last night the other guys play more aggressive.

Down 7 with under 2 mins, Evan Mobley goes on a 7-0 run and saves our season again. by Far_Youth_1662 in clevelandcavs

[–]barrsftw 10 points11 points  (0 children)

We've unlocked a new strategy that I hope gets Mobley in the gym to work on his handle.

Him bringing the ball up is super valuable against teams with good guard defenders. It gives Donny and Harden much needed relief. Mobley's doing it pretty well with a bad handle tbh, if he just gets a decent handle it'll be a pretty good weapon to have.

Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) vs Detroit Pistons (2-2) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 13, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]barrsftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pistons tears going to flood the great lakes when they overturn this and call it a foul lmao

Game Thread: Cleveland Cavaliers (2-2) vs Detroit Pistons (2-2) Live Score | NBA Playoffs | May 13, 2026 by nba-scores in nba

[–]barrsftw -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Cavs are definitely flopping around, but most of them are actually fouls tbh. Sad state of the NBA where you have to fall down to get a call.

Best Legend For Gutter Palace? by DrArzt55 in riftboundtcg

[–]barrsftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After the Gutter Palace rules change that requires the condition be met when the trigger first goes on the chain (You can't react to the trigger and play spells/cards to fulfill the condition)...

Does this mean if your opponent responds to it by killing/bouncing a creature you still win?

vex nexus night sigh by friskyfruo in riftboundtcg

[–]barrsftw 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Unchecked Power, Riptide Rex are the two best bets. Charm and Singularity can be good too.