NBA playoffs thread

[Soulstation1]

I’d say he’s a good sign for cheap 

[paul secor]

To me, he's a cancer for any team that signs him. Different opinions, I guess.

[Brad]

I don't know about OKC but on the Knicks he did his own thing. I tend to agree with Paul, but players don't pull crap with Lebron so maybe he's salvageable. 

[Soulstation1]

Forget basketball

We need more men like LeBron in the

community 

 

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by Soulstation1

[uli]

[Soulstation1]

Houston We Have A Problem 

[paul secor]

He's been a problem with every NBA team he's played for. No reason to think that Houston will be a different story.

[Soulstation1]

Welcome to LA Rondo 

Spitting in Chris Paul’s face 

 

[EKE BBB]

Not the nicest way to start this season... 

[jlhoots]

Go Bucks!!!

[jlhoots]

I guess no one gives a s**t about the NBA. I do!!

[Patrick]

Long time fan of Cavaliers. Still a fan of LeBron, but think of him as having opted for early retirement (and sunnier weather). Actually a nice change of pace not having to think too hard about the playoff inadequacies of the bench etc. (...more time to think about the inadequacies of the Indians batting order...) Thrilled for the Bucks and their fans. Kind of happy Kyrie has underwhelmed in leadership role in Boston, and maybe now (too late) he realizes the situation in Cleveland was good for him and his brand. But if he joins Durant on the Knicks, the hype will reach new levels. Not really a fan of the Rockets, but hope that we can all survive/avoid another GSW.

[Brad]

Curry was amazing tonight down the stretch. He made some shots that seemed to defy gravity. If they make it to the Finals — which they should — they will not be stopped. 

[EKE BBB]

My bets are:

Warriors 4 - Blazers 2

Bucks 4 - Raptors 3

NBA finals 4-2 or 4-1 for the Warriors, depending on whether Cousins and specially Durant are back from their injuries.

Although once Celtics are out, I would like  the Greek Freak to win!

[Matthew]

I thought the stupid ball was never going to make up it's mind to go in or not! Amazing moment.

 

[EKE BBB]

For the Raptors, that ball pays for the infamous Vince Carter shot in 2001...

[GA Russell]

Is Portland any good this year?

[Matthew]

  On 5/16/2019 at 1:56 AM, GA Russell said:

Is Portland any good this year?

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Despite their first game (that was coming off a tough Denver series), the Warriors winning the series is not a done deal... though if they continue letting Curry getting uncontested shots, they're in deep stuff. Wouldn't surprise me if they stole a win tonight, they can't play a worse game than game 1.

[Brad]

I can’t see Portland putting up a serious threat. I give them a game. 

[jlhoots]

Brook Lopez

[EKE BBB]

  On 5/16/2019 at 1:43 PM, jlhoots said:

Brook Lopez

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He clearly surpassed both Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka. In the paint and also as a 3-point shooter...

Not very optimistic forecasts for the Raptors if they were not able to beat the Bucks, having managed to (more or less) contain the Greek Freak and with the Bucks having terrible outside shooting percentages...

Edited May 16, 2019 by EKE BBB

[GA Russell]

Thanks Matthew and Brad!

[Matthew]

Well, there was a team that stole a win last night, but is was the Warriors not Portland. That 14-3 run to close out the game, that was something only an experienced playoff team could pull off. Good win for the Warriors, and Sunday, to say the least, is must win time for the Blazers. On a side note, I'm already sick of the Currys and the media circus around them....

[Brad]

Great article about a former Bucks player. 

Why Does a Bucks Security Guard Look Familiar? He Used to Play for the Team

[jlhoots]

Ersan Ilyasova