NBA playoff thread

[Cdub2k]

The GS/LA game has been entertaining not so much for basketball but for all the shit talking.

Durant and Beverley just ejected.

Beverley talks shit during every game. He was talking shit against Utah the other day and that game had no significance whatsoever. Utah didn't even play most of their starters but that didn't stop Beverley from mouthing off to Ingles in the 1st quarter.

 

[speedfrk]

Beverley talks shit during every game. He was talking shit against Utah the other day and that game had no significance whatsoever. Utah didn't even play most of their starters but that didn't stop Beverley from mouthing off to Ingles in the 1st quarter.

It entertains me

 

[UL_1986]

Detroit looks horrendous without Blake Griffin. Bucks for sure gonna sweep. OKC/Portland will be a good series, could go either way. Psyched for the Jazz/Rockets game tonight.

 

[RollTide7277]

How was Drummond ever worth the hype he was given?

 

[Big ol arms]

How was Drummond ever worth the hype he was given?

This season he is 5th among centers in scoring and 1st in rebounds with 15.8 a game. Next closest is Embid with 13.6 a game. 1st in steals among centers and 8th overall in steals. 8th in blocks. I'd say he's been pretty good.

 

[Cdub2k]

This defensive strategy against Harden is awful. You can't do this for the whole game. Maybe on certain crucial possessions but crowding Harden's left hand and allowing Harden get to the cup while going right every single time resulting in Ally Hoop Dunks for Capella or wide open threes for Gordon or PJ Tucker this shit isn't working!!!

 

[dtgold88]

This season he is 5th among centers in scoring and 1st in rebounds with 15.8 a game. Next closest is Embid with 13.6 a game. 1st in steals among centers and 8th overall in steals. 8th in blocks. I'd say he's been pretty good.

Yep...not sure how ya rip the guy when the #2 player on that team is who? Jackson?

 

[UKcats1988]

Late, I’ll go

GS in 4
Houston in 5
OKC in 7
Nuggets in 7
Bucks in 4
Celtics in 6
Raptors in 6
76ers in 7

GS in 6
Nuggets in 7
Bucks in 6
Raptors in 5

GS in 5
Bucks in 7

GS in 6

 

[GE Nole]

Detroit looks horrendous without Blake Griffin. Bucks for sure gonna sweep. OKC/Portland will be a good series, could go either way. Psyched for the Jazz/Rockets game tonight.

I was really hoping the Hornets would have made the 8th seed instead of Pistons. They have been on a roll and would have been a much better series with Bucks.

 

[GE Nole]

How was Drummond ever worth the hype he was given?

Drummond is pretty dang good. It’s the rest of his team that’s average...at best.

 

[Cdub2k]

The Nets are so overmatched against Philly. How the hell did they win Game 1?

 

[UL_1986]

I was really hoping the Hornets would have made the 8th seed instead of Pistons. They have been on a roll and would have been a much better series with Bucks.

Agreed, i liked the hornets squad this year. Have a lot to look forward to next year. Kemba is a stud.

 

[GE Nole]

Agreed, i liked the hornets squad this year. Have a lot to look forward to next year. Kemba is a stud.

Bacon and Lamb really seem to be coming into their own.

 

[HRTheCard]

The Warriors just blew a 31 pt lead thanks to Harrell and Williams going off in the 4th quarter.

The warriors shot 40-45 from the ft line, LOL

 

[UL_1986]

Best game I’ve seen of the playoffs. Wow, unreal comeback lifted by Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell. So hyped for the Clipps!

 

[GE Nole]

I’m so ready for Durant to leave. 9 turnovers from him last night. NINE! Because he insists on playing this iso-crapball and disrupts the flow on offense.

 

[Big ol arms]

The Nets are so overmatched against Philly. How the hell did they win Game 1?

Nets are good and play together with some fight in them. Something the 76ers don't do consistently. Nets will win at least one more in this series.

 

[bignish]

I’m so ready for Durant to leave. 9 turnovers from him last night. NINE! Because he insists on playing this iso-crapball and disrupts the flow on offense.

Beverley is totally in his head, guy is so soft for a superstar.

 

[dtgold88]

Guess should point out here, too, that Magic pretty much traded Lou williams for Josh Hart.

Yeah...I'm thinking Lebron didn't leave because of a FO.

 

[bignish]

Guess should point out here, too, that Magic pretty much traded Lou williams for Josh Hart.

Yeah...I'm thinking Lebron didn't leave because of a FO.

Do you still think the Warriors would sweep the Bucks if GS makes it that far?

 

[Big ol arms]

Do you still think the Warriors would sweep the Bucks if GS makes it that far?

Now that Cousins is out for the playoffs he will use that excuse, even though it wouldn't have mattered imo.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Now that Cousins is out for the playoffs he will use that excuse, even though it wouldn't have mattered imo.

I was reading that although unlikely, his injury doesn't require surgery and could be back for the Finals.

 

[Big ol arms]

I was reading that although unlikely, his injury doesn't require surgery and could be back for the Finals.

Just heard report on the radio 20 minutes ago that came out saying he is out for the playoffs, so I assume that means the finals as well. Either way, with his injury history now it's pretty much over for him this season.

 

[lurkeraspect84]

Just heard report on the radio 20 minutes ago that came out saying he is out for the playoffs, so I assume that means the finals as well. Either way, with his injury history now it's pretty much over for him this season.

I understand, the next two weeks of rehab will tell a lot.

 

[thebasketballreasons]

Cousins going down, the Warriors took a serious blow to their title chance. I don’t see them getting past Rockets in 2nd round, and even if they somehow pull this one off, they won’t stand a chance against the Bucks.

 

[Cdub2k]

I cannot believe OKC is down 2-0 to the Blazers.
They dominated the Blazers in the regular season going 4-0 against them. OKC is in must win mode already. Things are not looking good but I know it can turn around but man they look awful so far.

 

[dtgold88]

Now that Cousins is out for the playoffs he will use that excuse, even though it wouldn't have mattered imo.

Seems like a real "excuse". But does look like that series might be closer than I thought.

Of course, you still have not given a prediction that I've seen.

 

[dtgold88]

Cousins going down, the Warriors took a serious blow to their title chance. I don’t see them getting past Rockets in 2nd round, and even if they somehow pull this one off, they won’t stand a chance against the Bucks.

Now they wouldn't stand a chance? Based off the Bucks starting off 2-0 against an 8 seed without their best player?

 

[Big ol arms]

Seems like a real "excuse". But does look like that series might be closer than I thought.

Of course, you still have not given a prediction that I've seen.

Ok, here is my prediction. Bucks over Rockets in 7 games. I'm going out there and not even having the Warriors in the finals as the Rockets get them this year with a healthy Chris Paul and Capela .

 

[dtgold88]

Ok, here is my prediction. Bucks over Rockets in 7 games. I'm going out there and not even having the Warriors in the finals as the Rockets get them this year with a healthy Chris Paul.

Hey good for you....do I get to give another one 2 games in?

i'll make it GS over Milwaukee, 4-2

 

[Big ol arms]

Hey good for you....do I get to give another one 2 games in?

i'll make it GS over Milwaukee, 4-2

Sure you can. Honestly I never even thought about a prediction, only what I wanted to happen but since you keep harping about one, that is what I just came up with.

Glad you came around to them losing 2.

 

[829305]

Cousins going down, the Warriors took a serious blow to their title chance.

Lol. They don’t need Boogie. I might go as far as to call it addition by subtraction.

 

[GE Nole]

Lol. They don’t need Boogie. I might go as far as to call it addition by subtraction.

Tend to agree.

Durant will be addition by subtraction next year. Off load his massive salary, punk attitude, and iso ball mentality and bring in two guys who still probably cost less combined than Durant. A 3 and D guy like Danny Green and another multi-skilled wing like Jeremy Lamb. This would simultaneously increase depth and improve efficiency.

 

[Hank_]

The end of that IND/BOS game last night is why I refuse to bet spreads on single NBA games.

Pacers’ possessions in the last minute and a half were borderline conspiracy theory worthy.

 

[dtgold88]

Tend to agree.

Durant will be addition by subtraction next year. Off load his massive salary, punk attitude, and iso ball mentality and bring in two guys who still probably cost less combined than Durant. A 3 and D guy like Danny Green and another multi-skilled wing like Jeremy Lamb. This would simultaneously increase depth and improve efficiency.

Green and Lamb instead of Durant? He's a bit of a punk but this is a little prisoner of the moment to me. Instead of not paying Green after next season? OK. Maybe even Klay. But Durant?

Isn't to say I don't get wanting him gone, but they are not nearly as good with those 2 players.

 

[GE Nole]

Green and Lamb instead of Durant? He's a bit of a punk but this is a little prisoner of the moment to me. Instead of not paying Green after next season? OK. Maybe even Klay. But Durant?

Isn't to say I don't get wanting him gone, but they are not nearly as good with those 2 players.

It’s not prisoner of the moment. Durant is simply not as good as he’s made out to be because he is selfish, gives inconsistent effort on D, and tends to have a lot of “off games” when the stage gets bigger.

Golden State’s depth is unquestionably worse compared to before Durant got there. And their defensive efficiency is significantly worse compared to before he arrived.

 

[toonces11]

Detroit looks horrendous without Blake Griffin. Bucks for sure gonna sweep. OKC/Portland will be a good series, could go either way. Psyched for the Jazz/Rockets game tonight.

Its because Svi is out with a fractured finger!!!!

 

[bwnorx]

Rockets-Jazz line tomorrow has me aloof. Jazz -3. Rockets were up 30-10 in the first quarter the other night. Seems like free money, What does Vegas know?

 

[dtgold88]

It’s not prisoner of the moment. Durant is simply not as good as he’s made out to be because he is selfish, gives inconsistent effort on D, and tends to have a lot of “off games” when the stage gets bigger.

Golden State’s depth is unquestionably worse compared to before Durant got there. And their defensive efficiency is significantly worse compared to before he arrived.

GS is a one time champ right now if you didn't have him. And, no not POM comment as he's had many games like last night.

No doubt he's a little mentally weak but the guy can play.

 

[GE Nole]

GS is a one time champ right now if you didn't have him. And, no not POM comment as he's had many games like last night.

No doubt he's a little mentally weak but the guy can play.

It's impossible to say that GSW wouldn't have won either of the last two titles without Durant, because you don't know who would have been on their team instead of him. It's not like they would just lose Durant and not have added other players.