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I'm pretty sure this run of theirs is just a mini-hot streak. It also looks like a bit of a mirage. Of the seven wins, six were at home and the only road win was at Toronto. Let's see what they do out on the road.

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection (Post 9393091)

Could be. We'll find out soon enough.

Still, they were below 500 before Rondo got hurt. Playing their best basketball without their best player is a bit surprising.

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Originally Posted by okcchief (Post 9393041)

I thought they were done without Rondo. I can't believe they are playing as good as they are right now. Probably, the most surprising thing I've seen this season. Looks like KG and Pierce may be staying put.

Me too and I really thought they were screwed a few days later when Sullinger was put down for the year. I was about to sell my tickets to the OKC-Celtics game because I was thinking they were going to blow this team up. Hopefully they don't..

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Originally Posted by mcaj22 (Post 9393047)

i saw media hats throwing out some stat about how Rondo I dont know I guess either holds the ball or would take up a high percentage of the offensive sets, essentially wasting time, or just doing enough to get his points, assists, etc

though good player and they can win like that, now that the ball doesnt move through him it opens it up for everyone to just constantly pass it. With Pierce and KG you have a 1 and 1 inside/outside game and the rest of the piece can compliment it rather than Rondo in a full set going through him, then to Pierce, then to KG.

So now the shot percentages are higher on offense.

Everything goes through Rondo and and Doc let's him call the whole game and run the show but he takes alot of time off the clock.

Ainge says they rely on him too much which was true. Some games he was the only person scoring decent.

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We are different without him," Ainge explained. "We're running better now because five guys are running. Honestly, I think we rely on Rondo too much.

"For example: With Rondo out, you see Jeff Green grab a rebound and push it up the court himself. If he gets a rebound when Rondo is playing, he just gives it to him.

"That's not Rondo's fault. It's only because he's a great player and guys see him in that role."

So how can Rondo rectify that when he returns next season?

"So, when Jeff Green gets the rebound," Ainge replied, "Rondo has to take off down the court in that situation. Then Jeff can take two dribbles and hit Rondo. Now you see Rondo attack the basket in the open court. He is unguardable in those situations."

So it's pretty neat seeing the Nets get their ass kicked by every good to very good team. Thank goodness the Devils are back. Otherwise this would be a rough next 3 months sports-wise.

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Originally Posted by NJChiefsFan (Post 9393165)

So it's pretty neat seeing the Nets get their ass kicked by every good to very good team. Thank goodness the Devils are back. Otherwise this would be a rough next 3 months sports-wise.

Looks like Adidas is going to go with sleeved uniforms for several teams next season as well.
http://www.bizjournals.com/portland/...a-jerseys.html

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Originally Posted by ImAWalkingCorpse (Post 9394606)

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BC26WmaCcAIQKtF.jpg

Warriors new jersey's.

I don't like those at all.

Those warriors unis are ****ing terrible.

I think they're pretty cool...meh. Something unusual/different.

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Originally Posted by Peyton's Princess (Post 9394865)

I think they're pretty cool...meh. Something unusual/different.

More space for ads. No thanks, lets keep the soccer jerseys out of the NBA pls.

If the Pinstripes were on the entire uniform... I would dig them.

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Originally Posted by KC native (Post 9394860)

Those warriors unis are ****ing terrible.

That's being kind really. I really don't care about unis for the most part, but those are just ****ing hideous.

No big 3? No Stephen Jackson? No problem. GO SPURS GO!!!!!!

Kawhi Leonard is a baller. Very underrated player.