2016-17 Running NBA Thread

http://deadspin.com/bleacher-report-deletes-dirk-nowitzki-tweet-after-mark-1792750402

 

Another example of how Twitter is a complete garbage dump.

 

In case you were worried about it, Warriors clinched playoff spot with win over Brooklyn.

 

This is some Globetrotters/And One shit right here...

 

After the win, Warriors improved to 49-9; Brooklyn fell to 9-49. Which number will be bigger by the end of the season: Warriors' losses or Nets' wins?

 

Went with Alice to a local restaurant last night for dinner and sat at the bar as tables were full. Celtics-Pistons game was on. Arrived near halftime, which was given over to Pistons' retiring Richard Hamilton's number. He started speaking as our wings arrived. He was still speaking as we finished our pizza. Sound was off, thank goodness, but had to be the longest speech at a sports event I've ever seen. His children were seated on the court squirming with boredom, wife squirming with impatience. Hilarious silent comedy.

 

Having endured the Parish/McHale/Russell Cross/Chris Washburn/Mike Dunleavy fiascos, this is all gravy.

 

Dude is still shooting 42% from 3; given the volume that he shoots 3s, still pretty damn impressive.

 

He's no good any more. The Warriors should trade him to build up their D-League team.

 

Still waiting for an update, but this might change the whole season for, oh, the entire league:

Durant helped off court after apparent knee injury against Wizards

EDIT: Hyperextended left knee, off to get an MRI. Out rest of the night.

 

Small miracle this was at the end of February and not at the end of April. Depending on results of MRI, he might miss a few games (best case scenario) or be out six to eight weeks (not the worst case, but getting up there). Either way, Warriors should be OK for playoffs, baring another key injury or a massive set back for Durant. Even if he misses the next month and a half, Warriors pretty much a lock for a Top 3 seed (probably won't fall below the No. 2 seed regardless) and will be a threat again for a run at the NBA Finals. Now of course this all assumes this isn't anything that will require surgery. Then all bets are off.