NaBarney Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 The Quinn Cook Warriors lost their last game by 40 and they had all their guys that they're gonna have for the first round playing full minutes. If Kawhi comes back for this series this could be a huge upset, hard to bet against Durant but Klaymond has not been stepping up as much this season and I don't think 2015 Iggy is coming back to save them, there's only so much they can do without Steph. Then again this has been the weirdest Spurs season in a long time. Either way, the west is wide open this year and it is great. FINALS MVP GINOBILI IMO Houston was always the favorite for the 1 seed after they got Chris Paul but they are not winning a title, idc what anyone says. Being that reliant on 3's and free throws and James Harden in high pressure situations is just not going to work, and I look forward to the always way too tense Playoff CP full on melting down and screaming at Harden at some point Utah has somehow been great (idk never watch them) and I don't think OKC is getting past them (watched them too much to be confident) but that's a series worth catching every game of for the sheer drama alone, + the weird Rubio-Westbrook matchup. Adding Corey Brewer was a godsend, if their coach finally realizes that he cannot play Melo in the last like, eight minutes of 4th quarters they will have a chance, especially if they run more stuff for Steven Adams who should be looking to go full asshole and ruin Gobert's entire life. Glad AD and Playoff Rondo got in but maaaan what could've been with Boogie, that's Portland's series to lose. Kind of sucks that the Wolves won that final game over the Nuggets for the 8 seed last night, Denver is a fun team, but neither was ever going to go anywhere this year. I can't believe 47 wins is what it takes to make the playoffs out west now, can we please get rid of conferences so that actually good teams can play instead of the Wizards and Bucks every year by default. Love the Cavs Pacers matchup just because we're getting another installment in the storied LeBron vs Lance Stephenson rivalry. Since the Celtics are dead in the water and Toronto is never getting out of the east by God's decree it's looking like another cakewalk for Cleveland, with the exception of one team So, I'm picking Philly to make the Finals even with Embiid working his way back from that freaky eye injury, and despite the fact that they could easily lose to Miami in the first round because they're a bunch of 21 year olds and Miami is a sneaky scary team full of solid veterans used to playing with each other doing whatever their championship coach says. Man I'm so glad it's nothing like last year, these are exciting times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 So after all the game ones I can tell you that Toronto looked shaky, GSW looked good but I still need to see more, Houston might have a tougher time with Minnesota,Pelicans looked good, Sixers meh nice win, Boston we know they ain't going far, OkC looked good we know Lebron is gonna carry and win that series Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molarbear Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 PG was dropping 3's like they were going out of style tonight OKC is using Carmelo in a different way than they were during the season so it's going to be exciting to see how this works out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Embiid not playing game 2. Ugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 I was really hoping Kawhi was waiting for the playoffs but he wasn't even in the building for game one, so it looks like he might be done with the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 Apparently the NBA cleared him http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23186209/joel-embiid-philadelphia-76ers-clears-concussion-protocol-not-play-game-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted April 17, 2018 Share Posted April 17, 2018 (edited) There's no way they make Embiid sit out game 3 and risk going down 2-1. He just has to play. Last week I filled out a bracket on NBABracketology.com to try to win a contest. Had to go with the Warriors beating Philly in the Finals. Really hope I'm wrong about OKC losing to Utah and the Cavs making it as far as the conference finals, and of course Philly winning it all would be amazing Edited April 17, 2018 by Nabloom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) As good as the Sixers have looked I don't think they will make it past the second round. I believe Embiid is a top tier player when healthy, but its unprecedented to see a guy who hasn't played a full NBA season dominate the playoffs. When the Sixers are winning they look amazing, the ball is moving and they're hitting threes and playing defense, but in crunch time they don't have a ball handler/shooter combo to finish games. This showed last night as a 36 year old Wade was the most dominant player on the court, the Sixers fought hard but looked frantic offensively at times down the stretch. I'd really like to say otherwise but it's tough to see them going too far, but hey the East doesn't really have a dominant team right now, heres to hoping they prove me wrong. Edited April 18, 2018 by scope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Pelicans took it to the Blazers again watch out Boston did work I think Milwaukee will take one game I don't see a sweep Toronto facing a good wizards team up 2-0 they need to keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted April 19, 2018 Share Posted April 19, 2018 On 4/17/2018 at 10:16 PM, scope said: As good as the Sixers have looked I don't think they will make it past the second round. I believe Embiid is a top tier player when healthy, but its unprecedented to see a guy who hasn't played a full NBA season dominate the playoffs. When the Sixers are winning they look amazing, the ball is moving and they're hitting threes and playing defense, but in crunch time they don't have a ball handler/shooter combo to finish games. This showed last night as a 36 year old Wade was the most dominant player on the court, the Sixers fought hard but looked frantic offensively at times down the stretch. I'd really like to say otherwise but it's tough to see them going too far, but hey the East doesn't really have a dominant team right now, heres to hoping they prove me wrong. careful what did you all say about the eagles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) It's not so much that I can't believe the blazers got swept as much as I'm just so surprised Anthony Davis is somehow carrying half of a basketball team into the second round. That team looks like four real starters and then basically just any dudes to put in whenever someone needs a one minute sip of gatorade. Edited April 22, 2018 by Nabloom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 (edited) The battle continues Stephenson stayed in James' space as he made his way back to the Cleveland bench and James responded by shoving Stephenson with his forearm, resulting in a technical foul. It was just the 16th technical foul called on James in 221 career playoff games. "I mean, I shouldn't have even gotten a tech in the first place," James said after the game. "There's a timeout called and this guy's following me to my bench. I gave him a little nudge and he falls to half court. Come on. But I should know better. I should know better. Later in the fourth, Stephenson tangled up with James again on the defensive end, tying him up and getting the refs to call a jump ball. Once the officials blew the whistle, signaling the jump ball to come, Stephenson stripped the ball completely from James and held it up over his head like a trophy he just won. http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23291391/cleveland-cavaliers-downplay-effects-lance-stephenson-indiana-pacers Edited April 23, 2018 by Nabloom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreiaDidNothingWrong Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 imagine my shock when the Thunder crashes and burns again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 And sixers move on. Meekmilly ringin the bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 So glad the refs didn't bail out the Thunder by calling that foul on PG's 3 at the end, Harden has got to be sweating. You should have to hit that shot to win at that point. How great would it be to see rookies Donovan Mitchell and Ben Simmons go after each other in the Finals OKC would have had a better chance to win this series if they gave every Melo shot to Steven Adams, attacking Gobert and taking him out of games with foul trouble was the blueprint, not playing Melo heavy minutes every game just because of his contract when he hasn't given you anything all year. Still a pretty amazing Westbrook comeback game though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Oh I'm dying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Hound Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 lol later lebron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Toronto Raptors untill you prove other wise Lebron will own you so disappointing, I know its game one but man they had that game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The1gairon Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Fuck. Now I'll have to watch SNIPPETS of Conan tomorrow on Youtube instead of seeing the whole thing!!! UUUUGH!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Clint Capela makes the Rockets completely unfair. It will be a travesty if Philadelphia loses to this weird lost season Boston team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Jeeeezzzus FUCKKKKkng christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Brad Steven's can win with anybody The Sixers really blew that game those turnovers were ridiculous also lol at the confetti dropping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyaos Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I don't feel so bad that the Bucks lost to the Celtics. They're dominating Philly in this series to the point where it is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Dam Lebron clutched it again poor Raptors they climbed all the way back on well they had a nice run Celtics vs Cavs ECF But we know all paths lead to a loss to the rockets or warriors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 That Philly game was a master class in incompetence. All those shitty unforced turnovers, the confetti, fucking Embiid out behind the three point line instead of guarding Horford under the basket when the C's are inbounding the ball and only need a 2, Simmons' decision making in general, idk why he was even out there at the end I know he's the future but in those moments how do you not ride with big dick McConnell with the season on the line, ofc the untested rookie who can't shoot is going to be a liability in those late game situations, even Bellinelli's miracle shot to force OT was an inch away from being a game winning 3. Honestly as soon as the confetti fell early I knew they were going to lose. Still watching this series but they ruined their own season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 There was a graphic that aired during the first half of last night's Houston game showing the five players who have shot the most free throws over the last five seasons. It was LeBron Boogie Westbrook and Derozan all between 3000-3200 total free throws, and then number one was James Harden with over 4700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm still holding out hope but "if" the 76ers lose to the Celtics you know what the worst part about it is, Philly did the least Process thing possible and literally paid Boston to trade Tatum for Fultz even though they already fucking had a rookie starting point guard, and Tatum has been lighting them up all series long. Hindsight is 20/20 but I mean holy shit, that trade didn't even make sense when it happened. Win or lose the best thing about this series is knowing these teams are going to play each other a lot in the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Well the Sixers vs celtics series got extended one more game Meanwhile Lebron owns the Raptors again,Toronto why do you did this all the time why can't you be good in the playoffs Lebron will go to the finals again as much as I want to see Boston beat them they won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 1/16/2018 at 4:32 PM, Nabloom said: TJ McConnell (the Sixers secret weapon), Big Dick McConnell rides again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 11 hours ago, StarPanda said: Toronto why do you did this all the time why can't you be good in the playoffs They're from Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 4/19/2018 at 5:36 AM, The Hound said: careful what did you all say about the eagles. Except the eagles didn't have to do it four times against the same team and everything I said in that post about the Sixers is obvious now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 What a series though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Toulon Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 On 5/5/2018 at 12:55 AM, Nabloom said: Clint Capela makes the Rockets completely unfair. It will be a travesty if Philadelphia loses to this weird lost season Boston team. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Finals MVP Marcus Smart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 9 hours ago, Nabloom said: Finals MVP Marcus Smart He reminds me a little of Draymond Green but without all the jawing with the refs and classless attempts to get under opponents skin, though Morris already does the latter for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 He's Draymond Ginobili Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Here we go it all comes down to this two game 7's that's gonna be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 After Houston killed that first quarter without Chris Paul and Harden snapped his streak of 20 something missed 3's, I was legitimately worried that this could be the end for Golden State. Like not just the end of their season but the end of Kerr as coach, they trade one half of Klaymond, maybe Durant might think about leaving for half a second - all of it. At this point between these two game 7s I'm just hoping for any Finals combination that isn't Cavs-Warriors 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 So Boston couldn't hit its shots and they couldn't score when it mattered,Lebron was agreat again he just needed someone else to have a decent game and the Cavs had this props to Boston for going this far they need kyrie to finish out the game next year for them. Lebrons greatness continues in the east Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 (edited) Loving the refs completely screwing over Harden in this game 7 by refusing to give him free throws when he's fouled behind the 3 point line. They've already stolen about ten free throws from him when his team was up, now they're getting blown out in the third and missing those points. Loving it, that's how it should be in games that matter with a player who looks for fouls as much as Harden does. My desire to see a different finals match-up has taken a backseat to my desire to see the rockets fail. I think they would've won this series if Chris Paul didn't get taken out by his unavoidable annual playoff injury, but without him out there going nuts it's just impossible to cheer for them. Edited May 29, 2018 by Nabloom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Yes harden dint get those few calls but wow the second half they couldn't hit a 3 to save their lives GSW just outpaced them and started hitting their shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Cavs vs Warriors 4 Warriors will take it in 4 games as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Even though it's the ReReRedux I was still actually almost kind of looking forward to this series, but now that it's here I can't even try to care how it happens. If the Cavs had just any hope I'd be able to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Hope LeBron carries them to two wins which is the relative equivalent of winning a title for the east at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 49 minutes ago, Nabloom said: Hope LeBron carries them to two wins which is the relative equivalent of winning a title for the east at this point With Iggy out I don't see any reason the Cavs can't win two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaBarney Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 I mean they only got one last year and now their third best player is a tie between Kyle Korver and Jeff Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted May 31, 2018 Share Posted May 31, 2018 Without Iguodala that small ball lineup doesn't work, if he's back and healthy for game two I think the Cavs only win one, if not I think they win two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 That game one tho, questionable calls yes but holy crap JR Smith what are you doing bro, Hill did miss that free throw as well Lebron did it again killing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scope Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 53 minutes ago, StarPanda said: but holy crap JR Smith what are you doing bro, 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarPanda Posted June 1, 2018 Share Posted June 1, 2018 30 minutes ago, scope said: 😂😂😂😂 the memes that are spawning out of this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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