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David Lee Out Indefinitely--May Miss Playoffs

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by bobloblaw, Apr 7, 2014.

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  1. bobloblaw

    bobloblaw Contributing Member

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    http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24517971/david-lee-out-indefinitely-with-nerve-inflammation-could-miss-playoff-time

     
    #1 bobloblaw, Apr 7, 2014
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    bobloblaw Contributing Member

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    It's possible that this thread was unnecessary. I couldn't figure out where would be a good place to discuss the injury, in addition to the fact that his return time has been delayed about a month. I guess it is to be expected of Lee by now.
     
    #2 bobloblaw, Apr 7, 2014
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    That makes GSW a much easier matchup.
     
    #3 tmacfor35, Apr 7, 2014
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    Lee is made out of glass so this wasn't unexpected. And their small-ball lineup allows them to switch on all picks defensively while remaining very flexible on offense. I don't think they matched up well against the Rockets regardless of whether Lee plays or not, but it could make them a tougher out for a team like the Clippers (as long as the W's are hitting their shots).
     
    #4 Fyreball, Apr 7, 2014
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    1st round bounce for sure
     
    #5 Pull_Up_3, Apr 7, 2014
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    Sucks that we won't get the 3rd seed... best chance to meet them in the first round.
     
    #6 htwnbandit, Apr 7, 2014
  7. YallMean

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    Bring on GSW! Curry and Lee are the two most dangerous players on that team. Without Lee, GSW is not that good.
     
    #7 YallMean, Apr 7, 2014
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    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    I actually think Bogut is more important to their playoff odds than Lee, given the slower, more grind-it-out type playoff games you have, and given Lee's defensive liabilities.

    But it's definitely going to hurt the team's chances no matter what. I feel really badly for David Lee, who really played well this year and seems like a decent guy.
     
    #8 B-Bob, Apr 7, 2014
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    This is exactly the kind of topic that is thread-worthy.

    I don't think it's a big deal to the Warriors. David Lee is easily their most expendable starter. You can't knock his production but he doesn't bring what they need at PF.

    They aren't contenders with or without him. Before hearing this, I had no fear of the Rockets facing them in the 1st round.
     
    #9 A_3PO, Apr 7, 2014
  10. Liberon

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    Lin is on a plane right now to go coddle him I bet...
     
    #10 Liberon, Apr 7, 2014
  11. iLookOK

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    How much?
     
    #11 iLookOK, Apr 7, 2014
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    I agree that they match up better against us without Lee but it seems like they have less chance against the Clippers without him. It seems that most NBA/Warriors fans are critical of him. I probably have not seen enough games to form a valid opinion.
     
    #12 bobloblaw, Apr 7, 2014
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    Damn, clippers get a free pass, either that or they get Portland which is also a free pass.
     
    #13 Karolik, Apr 7, 2014
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    id still rather face POR than GS without Lee
     
    #14 awc713, Apr 7, 2014
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    They're like best buds or something of the matter...
     
    #15 Liberon, Apr 7, 2014
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    Yeah, if David Lee is out, the Clippers will sweep the Warriors. Lee is the guy that keeps the Clippers honest with Curry/Thompson.
     
    #16 slestack11, Apr 8, 2014
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    Nah Warriors can still get hot and win a couple games but they weren't winning this series (either vs Houston or LAC) with or without Lee.
     
    #17 clippy, Apr 8, 2014
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    too bad we can't get overtake the clips for that 3rd spot.... Portland will be a handful.
     
    #18 asianballa23, Apr 8, 2014
  19. REEKO_HTOWN

    REEKO_HTOWN I'm Rich Biiiiaaatch!

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    Even without Lee the Warriors pose a bigger threat of upsetting us than the Blazers.
     
    #19 REEKO_HTOWN, Apr 8, 2014
  20. Pull_Up_3

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    lol no

    They have a very thin center spot. As long as take advantage of that we'll beat them easy
     
    #20 Pull_Up_3, Apr 8, 2014
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