NBA playoffs thread

[Matthew]

The Bucks are looking mighty tough to beat.  Fear the Deer indeed!

[EKE BBB]

First game for the Raptors, with Giannis scoring only 12 points in the third game (25 rebounds, though). Fourth game, in Toronto, is key for this Conference Final.

[Matthew]

Still not convinced the Raptors are going to the final. Home game, they blow the lead and need double OT for the win against an ice cold Giannis. Plus, it looks like Leonard's leg is bothering him. We'll see, but I have the Bucks in six.

[Brad]

I see the Bucks in 5. 

[jlhoots]

I hope Giannis gets to wave goodbye to that idiot Drake.

[EKE BBB]

Goodbye Blazers. Great season!

[Brad]

6 hours ago, EKE BBB said:

Goodbye Blazers. Great season!

Warriors are just too tough. They almost play better without Durant. 

[Matthew]

It'll be interesting to see if the Bucks make some offensive adjusts tonight, it seems as if that 1-2-2 zone the Raptors had going gave them some trouble.

Edited May 23, 2019 by Matthew

[Matthew]

Very impressive road win for Toronto tonight, out played the Bucks in all phases of the game. They can close it out Saturday night.

[jlhoots]

Disappointed. Let's see what happens Saturday.

[Brad]

Surprisingly, the Bucks may be in trouble. However, if Toronto doesn’t close it out on Saturday, I don’t think they will win again in Milwaukee. 

[EKE BBB]

And Giannis tweaked his ankle late in the fourth quarter! Let's see what happens in the sixth game.

[Matthew]

I have to say that the officiating was.... interesting last night. It was a throw-back to the 80s, let's get physical style. Not saying that it was bad, but definitely old school.

[jlhoots]

1 hour ago, Matthew said:

I have to say that the officiating was.... interesting last night. It was a throw-back to the 80s, let's get physical style. Not saying that it was bad, but definitely old school.

It was bad!

[Brad]

That’s the best kind. It’s a contact sport, after all. 

[jlhoots]

1 hour ago, Brad said:

That’s the best kind. It’s a contact sport, after all. 

They, among other things, missed an obvious offensive goal tend that should have gone against Toronto.

[Matthew]

8 minutes ago, jlhoots said:

They, among other things, missed an obvious offensive goal tend that should have gone against Toronto.

Plus, they had to overturn a shot clock violation because they missed the ball hitting the rim. I thought offensive interference was a reviewable call, even watching on tv, I thought the hand touched the ball over the rim -- but nothing done. Like I said: Interesting

[Brad]

I didn’t see the whole game so I’m sure you’re right but there will always be calls that people are not happy with in any sport; just part of the game. 

[Matthew]

39 minutes ago, Brad said:

I didn’t see the whole game so I’m sure you’re right but there will always be calls that people are not happy with in any sport; just part of the game. 

Basketball has got to be the toughest sport to referee, as has often been said, you can call a foul on every play.

[ejp626]

Things were looking kind of bleak for the Raptors, but the rest of the team stepped it up in Games 5 and 6.  I didn't think they would pull it off, and it's quite impressive that they did reel off 4 straight wins against the Bucks. 

I don't think their chances against the Warriors are great, but they did beat them in the regular series (or the warm up games as Kawhi calls them) and they do have home court advantage, so I suppose it's possible...

[EKE BBB]

Very, very difficult... but possible nevertheless. Go Raptors!!!

[Brad]

I can’t see the Warriors (with or without Durant) losing to the Raptors. I thought that the Bucks might be able to beat them and am surprised they’re not going to the Finals. 

[Matthew]

Nice game by Toronto, showed what a good team it is. As for the finals, if they don't win the first two games in Toronto, then I don't think they have a chance, as I can't see the Warriors losing the games in Oakland, which will be the last ones there before they move to San Francisco next year. 

[jlhoots]

I'm done. I can't stand seeing Drake act like an idiot. I won't be watching.

[Brad]

55 minutes ago, jlhoots said:

I'm done. I can't stand seeing Drake act like an idiot. I won't be watching.

I understand why you won’t be watching although it’s probably more unhappiness that your team was so close. I don’t blame you as I’ve been in that position. 

Drake reminds me of a crazy fan we used to call Red from my college days. GW used to play at Ft Myers back in the early 70s and the fans were very close to the action. Red would be inches from the ref’s or players’ ears, screaming at them. To their credit, they never acknowledged him. You could never get away with that today.