I can't stand today's NBA.

northwoods

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The Celtics put up 50 threes in their loss to the Bucks today. (50 of their 84 shots) and got clobbered. The first 10 shots in the Memphis/Golden State game were threes. Whatever happened to trying to set up and execute actual plays? If I were Adam Silver I'd move the three point lie back even further to encourage a more diversified and interesting game rather than simply having a three point shooting contest. Even when there is a lot of passing, the end result seems to be to try to find the best three point shot. I apologize for the rant but, ah, I'm feeling better already :)
 

DaytonRickster

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The Celtics put up 50 threes in their loss to the Bucks today. (50 of their 84 shots) and got clobbered. The first 10 shots in the Memphis/Golden State game were threes. Whatever happened to trying to set up and execute actual plays? If I were Adam Silver I'd move the three point lie back even further to encourage a more diversified and interesting game rather than simply having a three point shooting contest. Even when there is a lot of passing, the end result seems to be to try to find the best three point shot. I apologize for the rant but, ah, I'm feeling better already :)
I rarely watch the NBA. It is all about one-on-one and 3 pointers. Very little player movement and passing to set up easy buckets closer inside. I really have no interest in watching.
 
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Bison13

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The Celtics put up 50 threes in their loss to the Bucks today. (50 of their 84 shots) and got clobbered. The first 10 shots in the Memphis/Golden State game were threes. Whatever happened to trying to set up and execute actual plays? If I were Adam Silver I'd move the three point lie back even further to encourage a more diversified and interesting game rather than simply having a three point shooting contest. Even when there is a lot of passing, the end result seems to be to try to find the best three point shot. I apologize for the rant but, ah, I'm feeling better already :)
Analytics say that the most efficient shots in the game are either layups or the corner three pointer due to a slightly shorter distance. Outside of a few guys like Steph Curry and DeMar DeRozan who are exceptional at mid range stuff, you have a league who plays to get guys driving to the hoop for labs or foul shots or kick outs for three pointers since thatā€™s what the data says works best.
 

PSUFBFAN

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The Celtics put up 50 threes in their loss to the Bucks today. (50 of their 84 shots) and got clobbered. The first 10 shots in the Memphis/Golden State game were threes. Whatever happened to trying to set up and execute actual plays? If I were Adam Silver I'd move the three point lie back even further to encourage a more diversified and interesting game rather than simply having a three point shooting contest. Even when there is a lot of passing, the end result seems to be to try to find the best three point shot. I apologize for the rant but, ah, I'm feeling better already :)
Well, not only can't I stand today's NBA, I can't stand yesterday's NBA or tomorrow's NBA.
 

Liontown

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Likely all of them. šŸ˜

 
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