Magic @ Nets Game Thread: James Harden's debut in Brooklyn

[LoneyROY7]

The boys are back together!

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/41/0b/8d/410b8d86c7c7af8ff3109f70ebfee056.gif

We all the way lit.

:pimp:

[Manny98]

Let's do this bro!!!

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o7btP089a98Xr6AV2/giphy.gif

[scuzzy]

dem bois are bacc :pimp:


https://media.giphy.com/media/2A3AWXJ4TpW2xpOled/giphy.gif

[Manny98]

Bout to witness GREATNESS :applause:

[coined]

What a strip by Harden!!! What a defender!

[coined]

I love Nets ball movement

[Axe]

Yes

[coined]

Joe Harris is a foul machine

[Uncle Drew]

They're only up 1 after 6 minutes? Time to blow it up.

[Manny98]

Harris is a top 10 shooter in league history:bowdown:

[coined]

They're only up 1 after 6 minutes? Time to blow it up.

It is a make or miss league.

[Manny98]

Do we even need Kyrie?

Harden,KD, Harris, best trio in the league

[Uncle Drew]

It is a make or miss league.

Get off this account, loser.

[Uncle Drew]

Do we even need Kyrie?

Harden,KD, Harris, best trio in the league

It's blatantly obvious that Kyrie is a matter of addition by subtraction. Harden and KD can go all the way to the Finals. Harden, KD and Kyrie, I'm not so sure.

[Uncle Drew]

I wouldn't say the Orlando bigs are having a field day, but we can conclude that Vucevic and Birch have had harder match ups this season.

[Marchesk]

Harden had a really nice pass driving toward the end of first.

[Nike D'Antoni]

I wouldn't say the Orlando bigs are having a field day, but we can conclude that Vucevic and Birch have had harder match ups this season.

I didn't see anything from Vucevic, he just does jumpers.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Harden still needs a few more training sessions to get used to the new teammates, hes trying to be the playmaker. Lets see how it will go for this game, it wont be too pretty since its his first game but he will get there.

[Bond007]

Harden still needs a few more training sessions to get used to the new teammates, hes trying to be the playmaker. Lets see how it will go for this game, it wont be too pretty since its his first game but he will get there.


you would hope so

[LoneyROY7]

Harden's jumper not falling yet, but playmaking and moving that rock. :applause:

[Manny98]

Harden has made like 5 good defensive plays in the first half alone :applause:

[Kiddlovesnets]

you would hope so

We have too many TOs in this game, which could've been prevented once Harden and the teammates get used to each other. The bench is really thin right now though, thats what the FO has to work with and I hope they will find the right pieces.

[LoneyROY7]

James like a free safety baby!

[LoneyROY7]

Harden to Durant for the butter pull-up. :pimp:

[kabacho]

That was nice!

[Kiddlovesnets]

Looks like this will be a close game, lets hope they are developing some nice team chemistry today. We need more training sessions to involve Harden with the teammates, but a game like this will help too.

[LoneyROY7]

Harden bringing the mid-range back bois.

[kabacho]

First day @ the job and Nets already became Harden's team.

[LoneyROY7]

Bro, DeAndre done lost all his basketball powers. :facepalm

[Manny98]

Can't wait till Clax gets back, Jordan is pissing me off

[Nike D'Antoni]

What a defensive performance by the Nets. The offense will come later.
50 points only for Orlando.

[kabacho]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Er4lDQiXEAAmYBM?format=jpg&name=360x360
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Er4lDWlW4AQKEoR?format=jpg&name=small
what is he wearing though?

[Bond007]

that's why losing Alen was major

[Uncle Drew]

Bro, DeAndre done lost all his basketball powers. :facepalm

Can't protect the rim, can't defend the P&R, can't defend the post, can't switch, can't pass, can't shoot, can't dunk, can't catch the ball, has low IQ. He and Blake having a race who is out of the league the quickest. Compare that to Marc Gasol, who is also shot athletically but gives you a solid 20 minute shift just because he has incredible IQ.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Magic are 5-25 from 3 point line. That Nets perimeter defense!!

[Nike D'Antoni]

Can't protect the rim, can't defend the P&R, can't defend the post, can't switch, can't pass, can't shoot, can't dunk, can't catch the ball, has low IQ. He and Blake having a race who is out of the league the quickest. Compare that to Marc Gasol, who is also shot athletically but gives you a solid 20 minute shift just because he has incredible IQ.

Gasol is huge, I agree that.

[Uncle Drew]

Magic are 5-25 from 3 point line. That Nets perimeter defense!!

I honestly wonder if you watch the games you post about.

[Nike D'Antoni]

I honestly wonder if you watch the games you post about.

I am.

[Bond007]

i would have dumped Jordan and kept Alen but of course the deal would have not gone down . Cavs were a winner here. how the heck did Alen fall on their lap like that :applause: alen is a 11 and 11 with 2 blocks guy

[Uncle Drew]

Durant might have to play 40 minutes a night just to make up for their interior defense, ****ing hell.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Durant might have to play 40 minutes a night just to make up for their interior defense, ****ing hell.

He still got some athleticism to block shots.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Vucevic trying to defend Harden lol.

[LoneyROY7]

James passing is unreal tonight.

Magic Harden.

[Manny98]

Vucci having the game of his life on Jordan :facepalm

[ArbitraryWater]

Harden is an offensive magician

[Uncle Drew]

He still got some athleticism to block shots.

If the solution to your big man woes is playing Durant at center, you've already failed as a team and as management. He'd get pummelled long term, which is exactly what they should be avoiding. Durant should be able to take nights or plays off, coming off such a horrific injury.

[Nike D'Antoni]

I think Jordan is saving himself for the playoffs.

[kabacho]

Steve Nash looks like he doesnt know whats going on.

[Uncle Drew]

I think Jordan is saving himself for the playoffs.

:roll:

[LoneyROY7]

James just need to get his 3 going and it's over.

[ArbitraryWater]

DJ is a monster down there

[LeCola]

Jordan cant play in NBA or EL currently. He should consider Eurocup or China...

[LoneyROY7]

Go to work Kevin!

[Uncle Drew]

Honestly, even a dead horse like Willie Cauley-Stein would significantly improve the Nets. The collective basketball IQ would hardly see a difference, but they'd at least get a player who is able to jump over a newspaper. DeAndre Jordan is just sad and hard to watch.

[LoneyROY7]

Imma need these boys to play some d tho.

[ArbitraryWater]

Honestly, even a dead horse like Willie Cauley-Stein would significantly improve the Nets. The collective basketball IQ would hardly see a difference, but they'd at least get a player who is able to jump over a newspaper. DeAndre Jordan is just sad and hard to watch.

Lmao cmon now.


If i recall correctly, DJ has had some lob dunks this year

[Manny98]

Wow...

Nash put Perry in or something

Jordan is hot garbage :lol

[Uncle Drew]

Wow...

Nash put Perry in or something

Jordan is hot garbage :lol

Giannis might break Wilt's record on Monday.

[Manny98]

People laughed when I said KD is the greatest scorer ever

No player has the combined level of scoring volume & efficiency that he possesses

[Manny98]

Giannis might break Wilt's record on Monday.
I'm dreading it :lol

[LoneyROY7]

People laughed when I said KD is the greatest scorer ever
No player has the combined level of scoring volume & efficiency that he possesses

He gets what he wants, whenever he wants.

[Uncle Drew]

People laughed when I said KD is the greatest scorer ever

No player has the combined level of scoring volume & efficiency that he possesses

No doubt the greatest return of a major injury ever. During the game against the Nuggets I said Jokic looked comfortably the best player on the floor and, as far as the first half went, I wasn't wrong, but KD made me eat my words in the second half. He has been nothing other than remarkable.

[LoneyROY7]

Triple double watch, bois. :pimp:

[Axe]

Anybody know where i can watch a replay of this game later?

[Uncle Drew]

Nikola Vucevic looks like peak Sabonis out there. 8 minutes of Reggie Perry have had a more positive impact than 23 of Jordan.

[Manny98]

Loving Reggie Perry...

[LoneyROY7]

Bro, Harden and KD together is insane.

[Wally450]

Surprised the Magic are still in this lol.

[Indian guy]

Harden and Durant are basically the 2 best regular season scorers of the post-MJ era. Plus Kyrie....

This team will have games where they score 150 this season.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Orlando didn't score more than 100 last four games. With Fournier, Fultz out they are struggling offensively.
Defense is a worry for this Nets teams, lets hope DeAndre Jordan is saving himself for playoffs.

[Axe]

If the nets lose this game, at least they still have more wins than the miami heat. :roll:

[Manny98]

Look at KD man!!

[Kiddlovesnets]

KD 39 pts and Harden 24/14 and yet the magic is in the game. We have a long way to go, but at least the team looks promising and entertaining.

[Uncle Drew]

Durant might have to play 40 minutes tonight, just to grind out a W against one of the worst offensive teams in the league. I hope this is a case of playing down to their talent, which I doubt since both Harden and KD are doing work, otherwise Monday could get really ugly.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

KD/Harden GOAT duo loading...

****ing hillbilly ChokeKC kept Shitbrick and Porkins SMFH

[LoneyROY7]

KD/Harden GOAT duo loading...

****ing hillbilly ChokeKC kept Shitbrick and Porkins SMFH

Bruh.

KD and Harden is the most insane duo possible.

[ArbitraryWater]

Durant might have to play 40 minutes tonight, just to grind out a W against one of the worst offensive teams in the league. I hope this is a case of playing down to their talent, which I doubt since both Harden and KD are doing work, otherwise Monday could get really ugly.

do we really hope that though?

[Uncle Drew]

do we really hope that though?
Yes, because I'm hoping for a good game on Monday, rather than a ridiculous blow out. Second, a good Nets team (read: one without DeAndre Jordan roaming the paint) against the Lakers in the Finals would be incredible, with the Lakers having the clear upper hand at this point.

[kabacho]

Thing is KD looks like he's taking it easy.

[Indian guy]

KD's posting better raw numbers this season so far than his OKC days. Granted, in a much more offense-friendly era than pre-2017, but this is still an amazing return from a blown ACL. He looks as good as ever.

[Kiddlovesnets]

Lol harden FT party, first time of my life I enjoy it.

[Manny98]

Lol harden FT party, first time of my life I enjoy it.
:oldlol:

[LoneyROY7]

BRUCE BROWN.

This team is f*cking sick.

[Manny98]

Dagger

[Doranku]

KD is a snake but he's also a bad, bad man out there. Dude looks unstoppable.

[LoneyROY7]

LeBron and AD...much respect to y'all boys. But we coming for you.

[Lebron_James]

That rim protection vs Lebron, Davis & Harell. They will have a field day in the paint.

[Wally450]

At this rate, Kyrie is going to ruin the team. They should hope he doesn’t come back.

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

This Brown nikka is a got damn gem

He already shut down Murray and Mitchell too

https://media.tenor.com/images/d38a04a658b5bff6491377f882bcdcb6/tenor.gif

[Kiddlovesnets]

:oldlol:

I hope he gets to the line 15 times a day. The more the better, KD can also get more rests when he shoots FTs. :cheers:

[LoneyROY7]

Damn James, loose with the ball tonight.

[Doranku]

lmao @ how terrified they are of KD.

[Nike D'Antoni]

Durant 42 points
Harden 30 points, 14 assists 11 rebound


Add Kyrie score 30. I hope it translates to 120 + 30 = 150

[LoneyROY7]

Harden with a 30 point trip dub. KD with a 40 piece.

:pimp:

[lilteapot]

I want the Nets to suck so badly but it's not gonna happen. sigh.

[Bond007]

honestly this nets team would be better without kyrie. now if they can trade him for a solid big that would be awesome imo. i know it probably wont happen

[Doranku]

I want the Nets to suck so badly but it's not gonna happen. sigh.

Relax. The potential for a meltdown in the playoffs is still very much there.

[Bond007]

I would love to see them get to the finals

[Manny98]

honestly this nets team would be better without kyrie. now if they can trade him for a solid big that would be awesome imo. i know it probably wont happen
Same reason why DJ won't get traded either is because of their relationship with KD otherwise they'd both been traded by now.

Kyries drama is not worth his talent especially when you have Harden who's a better point guard than him

The logical thing to do right now would be to package Kyrie + DJ for a 3+D wing and a defensive big

[Lebron_James]

I want the Nets to suck so badly but it's not gonna happen. sigh.

Dude. They just gave up 115 points to Orlando Magic of all lol. This is nearly the same team, Lakers hold to 9 points in a quarter last year lol.

[Bond007]

I agree 100% . Kyrie is a net negative for me

[Bond007]

Dude. They just gave up 115 points to Orlando Magic of all lol. This is nearly the same team, Lakers hold to 9 points in a quarter last year lol.

we all know defense will be the nets problem. But yeah they can sure outscore you

[lilteapot]

Relax. The potential for a meltdown in the playoffs is still very much there.

not with KD

[RRR3]

not with KD
Yeah KD has never played badly in the playoffs :rolleyes:

[Kiddlovesnets]

This team has a lot of potential, KD and Harden so fit together. The defense has to improve, think it won’t hurt to trade Irving for a C/PF and wing defender.

[Bond007]

This team has a lot of potential, KD and Harden so fit together. The defense has to improve, think it won’t hurt to trade Irving for a C/PF and wing defender.

I would do this in a heartbeat. Kyries return will be the nets Achilles heel. no pun intended

[ThatCoolKid]

Nets are f*cking stacked. If Lebron beats them it counts as 4 championships.

[Bond007]

Nets are f*cking stacked. If Lebron beats them it counts as 4 championships.

Lakers perhaps still has a slight edge. these teams are not done . let's wait for the buyout market and see how they tweak things

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Yeah KD has never played badly in the playoffs :rolleyes:

KD had the worst spacing in the league in OKC by far along with the worst coach in Scott Bricks.

Shitbrick, Roberson, Porkins, Collision, Adams, Wedgie, Kanter.....

Serge was the only one who could shoot and it was still midrange spotups. Serge couldn't shoot 3s back then. And a season of Dion Waiters :oldlol:

The floor was always shrunk and teams shadowed and crowded/hard doubled and tripled him a lot

This Nets team already had much better spacing even without Harden. Now you can't guard Harden man to man unless you have Dort

RIP

[ThatCoolKid]

Lakers perhaps still has a slight edge. these teams are not done . let's wait for the buyout market and see how they tweak things

Kyrie/KD/Harden + solid 3 and D pieces is just too much talent. The only thing Lakers have is better defense but they aren't the same defensive juggernaut they were last year. Nets have too much talent.

KD has no excuse not to beat Lebron this year. If Lebron wins its because he's the GOAT.

[trada7029]

Kyrie/KD/Harden + solid 3 and D pieces is just too much talent. The only thing Lakers have is better defense but they aren't the same defensive juggernaut they were last year. Nets have too much talent.

KD has no excuse not to beat Lebron this year. If Lebron wins its because he's the GOAT.


2017 Finals

Cavs..'.. 115 ortg
Dubs.... 124 ortg


So defense isn't needed to win titles in today's era

it's the shootout era and that's the Nets all day long... The plodding bron-ball will get destroyed like 14', 17', and 18'

[Bond007]

Kyrie/KD/Harden + solid 3 and D pieces is just too much talent. The only thing Lakers have is better defense but they aren't the same defensive juggernaut they were last year. Nets have too much talent.

KD has no excuse not to beat Lebron this year. If Lebron wins its because he's the GOAT.

i get what you mean about talent. the difference being that the lakers "core" have familiarity and have played together thats why i said slightly. i still think Kyrie is a net negative . thats just my opinion

[LoneyROY7]

KD and Harden seeing single coverage all season:

https://i.insider.com/4c6d5b8e7f8b9a8166390100?width=600&format=jpeg

[Bond007]

2017 Finals

Cavs..'.. 115 ortg
Dubs.... 124 ortg


So defense isn't needed to win titles in today's era

it's the shootout era and that's the Nets all day long... The plodding bron-ball will get destroyed like 14', 17', and 18'

I disagree. you still need to make stops. you don't need to be top 10 defensively but you need to have the ability to make stops

[kawhileonard2]

KD always outplays Lebron as does Kawhi.

[Bond007]

KD always outplays Lebron as does Kawhi.

Please dont make this another Lebron thread

[It's A VC3!!!]

Harden's playmaking was amazing tonight considering he's never played with this team. It was fun to watch. Our defense needs improvement but this has been the story all season long. Once that improves even just modestly this team can progress to another level.

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

i get what you mean about talent. the difference being that the lakers "core" have familiarity and have played together thats why i said slightly. i still think Kyrie is a net negative . thats just my opinion

Lebron and AD first year won a chip. Durant, Kyrie, and Harden is ring or bust. If they choke like Clips last year and dont get to the finals, no excuses.

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

Hopefully its Lakers vs Nets, and if Lebron wins this year, nomore excuses, call him LeGOAT.

[Marchesk]

What a surprise, Lebron gets mentioned in a thread that has nothing to do with him.

[Axe]

Nets are f*cking stacked. If Lebron beats them it counts as 4 championships.
Nope they aren't stacked, doofus.

[theaussieguy]

He played great obviously with some seriously good vision and passing but what worries me about this team is you could see how absolutely stagnant it was when he wasn't making plays on the fast break or not receiving the ball off a pass from a teammate (which often led to more great passing). It was just him and 4 stationary men on the court, very reminisce of OKC days when it would just be Westbrook and Durant taking turns. Playoff defense will shut that shit down so fast. Hopefully they can incorporate ball movement as the staple of their offense and less hero plays, if they can do that it is a guaranteed championship

[lxlHoTsAuSelxl]

What a surprise, Lebron gets mentioned in a thread that has nothing to do with him.

Nets possible #1 seed in the East and how everyone is raving how good Durant and Harden look is great. Possibly a Lakers vs Nets Finals, so yea this thread has something to do with Lebron and LA.