aka the Warriors coronation begins tomorrow. I dont see too many upsets in the first round, maybe the Pacers over the Raptors, because the 3, 4, 5, 6 and seeds are all very even.
News to note. I have been mentioning for months now that the ideal person to coach the TWolves is Thibs because he has the pieces of a great defensive team with Rubio/Towns/Dieng. If he could mold Lavine and Wiggins, its just the ideal spot, and rumors are he is their number 1 choice. It almost makes too much sense. If they can win a top 2 selection in the lottery and somehow get Simmons or Ingram..... watch out. I think that will be a good match for both parties involved.
Probably not, but I have the Spurs beating the Warriors and it being Spurs Cavs.
Please.
Kawhi is a cold blooded lizard. Love that bout him.
And he's gonna guard Russ when that animal gets hot.
Curry is getting all the hype n deservedly so but Pop turned Kawhi into an apex predator. Amazing.
Please.
Kawhi is a cold blooded lizard. Love that bout him.
And he's gonna guard Russ when that animal gets hot.
Curry is getting all the hype n deservedly so but Pop turned Kawhi into an apex predator. Amazing.
Everything alright?
Chicks in corduroy, thank you very much.
You too!
And you Knicks fans just have to stop, please. It'll come eventually, stop trying to force it.
On another note, The Ws coaching is about as good as any team in the league. Just to top off how fucking good they are.
Not a good day to be playing for a team in Texas.
Connections to the Giants and Nets?
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Connections to the Giants and Nets?
i just have really big ears :)
This is pretty refreshing for a coach to say. He knows he doesnt have much of a chance to beat the Cavs, but on a day where they outplayed them - but the refs started to give the Cavs every call imaginable at the end - its nice to see a coach say that.
No curry tonigjt.
This is pretty refreshing for a coach to say. He knows he doesnt have much of a chance to beat the Cavs, but on a day where they outplayed them - but the refs started to give the Cavs every call imaginable at the end - its nice to see a coach say that.
He got fined 25K for speaking the truth. LBJ is going to get calls that dudes like Reggie Jackson aren't.
Still unclear if Curry plays tonight. If I'm GS, I rest him. They don't need him to win this series.
OKC/SA and LAC/Golden State should at least be entertaining. In the East, just put Cleveland in the finals already and keep those games off TV until the finals.
If your a member of the Rockets and cry over foul calls despite what Harden gets called for in his favor on a daily basis, you have a set on yourself. I dont know which team I loathe more - the Clippers or the Rockets.
OKC/SA and LAC/Golden State should at least be entertaining. In the East, just put Cleveland in the finals already and keep those games off TV until the finals.
Cleveland will have a tougher time with Toronto than people think.
Of course my memory may be foggy: I was so distraught by the reality that the Warriors won't sweep the Houston Rockets. Darkest period in Warriors history? I say yes.
Of course my memory may be foggy: I was so distraught by the reality that the Warriors won't sweep the Houston Rockets. Darkest period in Warriors history? I say yes.
See here's my problem with the play. Harden sticking his forearm out, prevents Iggy from getting to him. In that situation, its impossbile for him to get physical or even contest a shot. I still think there was enough contact to garner even more separation.
But the fact of the matter that you are allowed to lead with your forearm sticking out is absurd. You arent allowed to box out that way. You arent allowed to screen someone like that. You cant out your forearm on a guy dribbling. I jsut dont see it as a basketball play.
I can live with that. Let me put it this way: If I later reflect on that play as among the five worst non calls the Warriors faced in these playoffs I think they'll have been lucky.
Hell, one Spurs game alone will eclipse that.
Holy shit. I guess on the one hand I'm not super invested in the call because it just delayed the inevitable Warriors series victory, but I wanted to sweep those fools!
Harden committed offensive foul prior to game winner - ( New Window )
You would have if for whatever reason the refs give Harden the superstar treatment. The criticism for things other than his defense should start to grow.
I'd go Spurs in 6, but wouldn't be shocked @ all if OKC pulled it out.
Maybe the wrong way to put it. But suddenly some drama has been inserted into their run, and I'm damn curious to see what happens on the court. Maybe Barnes responds in a heretofore unBarnesian way and becomes a threatening basketball player. Maybe Draymond puts up triple after triple double. Maybe Klay goes full alpha, or Iggy re-emerges.
Can't wait to find out.
Another franchise that needs to start from scratch.
Hallelujah!
sucks how injuries are once again playing such a big role in these playoffs.
Also, the level of effort on D from KD and RW is extremely disappointing
I keep hearing praise for Charlotte, but I think they have peaked. They're not as young as people would assume; all of their major contributors outside Kemba are vets. Coming into free agency, they have Marvin Williams, Courtney Lee, Nic Batum, and Al Jefferson are UFAs, 3 of which are starters. I can't see them achieving the same sort of success if MKG, Lamb and Hawes have to carry the burden. I think it's pretty likely they lose 2 of those guys, and if that happens, I have a hard time seeing how they get into the playoffs again.
Not sure that they'd be able to afford Howard if they retain Batum, Lee and Marvin. I think early reports suggest that they are going to offer Batum the max which I believe is in the $25-27M range. This is a guess but I think Lee and Williams will each get around $10M a year because of the limited 3 and D options (especially for Williams since he plays the "stretch 4"). Howard is looking for a max and although thats crazy I wouldn't be surprised if there are offers close to it, at least upwards of $20M a year. Charlotte has $45M-ish in available cap so I have a hard time seeing how they come back as strong next year. If I had to predict a landing spot for Howard its Dallas, followed by Boston as a worst case scenario for them.
That's been their philosophy. The one time they have the worst record they fall out of the 1st pick and get stuck with MKG over Anthony Davis. They've given up picks, prospects for a 1 year rental of Batum (3 months rental for Lee). Unless they blow up the roster they're not gonna land top picks, and unless they keep spending money on good role players (and not top FAs) they're gonna miss the playoffs. This is the path Michael has chosen.
Durant is a historic scorer statistically but he needs to erupt against a Spurs team that isn't even using Kawhi against him. And Westbrook can't look lost everytime that Kawhi is guarding him.
Donovan also can't look like a chump vs. Pop as is expected.
Big game, I'm expecting another easy Spurs win because they are truly a historically great team. But the Thunder will always have a punchers chance with their top two at their best. Huge game for the Thunder in this era.
Kawhi is Incredible, it's just mind blowing to me how good he is. He's better than Peak Pippen right now, he's better than Russ or KD right now. He's better than a hobbled Curry. He might even be better than LeBron because of his superior shooting and defense. He's incredible. I probably jinxed him for this game, and I hope I did because I want this series to be a long one.
Pippens ball handling was great and maybe have him more "Lebron-like carry a team" ability than Kawhi has. But Kawhis far superior shooting makes him a better "icing on the cake" player, probably the main reason why MJ is viewed as better than LeBron.
But I also agree that for what Leonard is asked to do... There hasn't been many better period.
But Jordan was a monster from midrange. Even if his athletic ability was gone, he could rely on that and his post play. What does Lebron have? He's inconsistent from midrange, and he's a poor 3 point shooter in a league where that has become that much more important. When his athleticism fades, what's his fallback? Defensively maybe at the 4, but even then, with the stretch 4 becoming the norm, is he consistent enough to be effective there? I guess time will tell, but I wish he had perfected some facet of his offensive game over the course of his career.
In fact, I think playing with someone like KP who can stretch the floor but man the 5 on defense would actually help his legacy.
As great as Westbrook is, he's not the most clutch player and struggles in these type of situations. He needs to show up here.
1-1, best of 5.
Leonard wasn't good late while Aldridge carried them.
Big 3 by Waiters late.
Who do you think Wins in the finals? Cavs or Warriors?
Actually you can move your feet. You are allowed to move forward and backwards, but not sideways. I would think jumping is ok as long as its not to the side.
As far as the no-called, it actually benefitted SA due to the got a steal immediately. However, the most erroneous call was Ibaka literally holding Aldridge preventing him from getting the offensive rebound. You can literally see Aldridge's jersey being pulled around and preventing him from getting the ball.
This series will go 6 maybe even 7 games because the playoffs have been a dud and they need reason for people to watch it. The East playoffs blow. The West were filled with nothing but duds and GS will take care of Portland easily.
2. Mills holding Adams before inbound pass.
3. Leonard holding Westbrook before inbound pass.
4. Ginobili stepping on the sideline before inbound pass.
5. Ibaka fouling Aldridge on his shot attempt.
IMO, all 3 referees should be suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Inexcusable to miss that many calls.
You could say basically any team in the NBA would be favorites to win the title if they consistently got like 75 points from threes in a game, even the Knicks
Go on ESPN. The Cavs Page and Find Lebron Clip saying he has never faced Dwade in the playoffs lol. It is going to be Cavs Heat.
As for Cavs being the Favorites that won't happen they are beating up on weaklings. Heat Will Challenge the Cavs and make them struggle and Golden State will be waiting in the Finals gaining all the hype.
So who do you guys think wins the finals GSW or Cavs?
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Heat Cavs will bring the most ratings.
Go on ESPN. The Cavs Page and Find Lebron Clip saying he has never faced Dwade in the playoffs lol. It is going to be Cavs Heat.
As for Cavs being the Favorites that won't happen they are beating up on weaklings. Heat Will Challenge the Cavs and make them struggle and Golden State will be waiting in the Finals gaining all the hype.
So who do you guys think wins the finals GSW or Cavs?
I don't disagree - I think it'll be Heat Cavs too, but I wouldn't go and say it was a bold prediction saying they'd meet next round when they both already have leads in their respective series.
Only down 8 though, which you'd take given the combined performances of their two stars.
These 2 guys need to step up. These are the types of games that turn superstars into legends, OKC needs them and they need them now.
And even with the cap jump they have no cap space to add to this team, matching that offer to kanter was stupid in my opinion
Best of 3.
And to think they nearly got Fostered.
No bueno here. Way too late. Hopefully no 1040 starts in the finals.
This crew may be the worst in the NBA, I don't know how they get a playoff game...
Westbrook and Durant have literally screamed in the faces of the officials and they just laugh it off and wall away...
How Adams does not foul out after every game is beyond me
Really hope this one goes 7.
Leonard and Aldridge never touched the ball and he had 3 timeouts left.
Give the Thunder a shitload of credit for killing the offensive glass late in the game. I don't think I've ever seen a guard be more of a threat to get an extra possession AFTER he shoots than Westbrook. Even after all those injuries, his athleticism and energy are freakish.
I found the Spurs offensive execution in the second half to be poor - lacked the ball movement they are famous for and the only guy driving the offense was Leonard. Aldridge had a terrible night imo and West had no business being in the game. He really hurt the Spurs by getting out worked on rebounds and a really selfish foul on a free throw because he was lazy. His defense was very poor as well. When the Spurs had a chance to expand the lead from 8 he really cost them and allowed some easy points to get momentum back eto Ok.
Also, if LA hits the couple easy looks he had late in the game looks a lot different. That was the difference along with the calls going against the Spurs late (that trip sequence was just brutal officiating)
You just know KD and Russ are angrier at curry than anyone else in the league. GS is too complete but when they have their A game, OKC is a beast.
I hope the Spurs come back.
But OKC has been better
This team won 67 games.
This team won 67 games.
Duncan was worthless these playoffs. Diaw didnt even play. Manu is old and slow. West sucks. They need to build around Kawhi and Aldridge. I dont care how many games they won, the older crew looked like terrible against these guys.
This us their team for the next couple of years minus Duncan and ginobli
Also, I think Duncan is battling a bad knee injury which has caused him to struggle terribly this series.
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they arent sniffing them in the playoffs.
Western conference playoffs have the potential to be a colossal dud.
What a dumb statement. Never mind that Spurs aren't playing Duncan or Diaw, it's a close game with Kawhi shooting horrible.
Sgcrts was right on, it was a dumb statement. They couldnt even beat the Thunder. I am sure they would have had a much easier time with the best regular season team ever!!!
I love proving this guy wrong time and time and time......and time again.
Also, I think Duncan is battling a bad knee injury which has caused him to struggle terribly this series.
NBA is top heavy.
GS: 1-3
OKC: 4-6 (including playoffs)
LAC: 2-1
Cleveland: 1-1
So against the top 4 teams in the NBA, they were 8-11. Not impressive when you break it down.
They went 40-1 at home with the lone loss to the team that broke the wins record. They also had a better point differential when you adjust for total points scored in games vis a vis the Warriors.
The Spurs were fantastic this season. They weren't flawless, but they were historically great.
They went 40-1 at home with the lone loss to the team that broke the wins record. They also had a better point differential when you adjust for total points scored in games vis a vis the Warriors.
The Spurs were fantastic this season. They weren't flawless, but they were historically great.
Their problem was they do not match up with either GS or OKC. If they were in the east, they would be the favorites to get to the finals. But their lack of athleticism, outside Leonard, really cost them against a much younger, explosive OKC. Not saying OKC is thast much better - but the more the series took place, the less of an upset it became.
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The celebrations cleveland constantly puts on is embarrassing. Every shot/dunk is like they won the championship. They are the team to beat right now. Their offense has been unstoppable.
Choke? Most people don't even have them winning a game in this series. They're completely overmatched. You can't really choke when you're this much of an underdog.
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Choke? Most people don't even have them winning a game in this series. They're completely overmatched. You can't really choke when you're this much of an underdog.
He was talking about game 7 against heat, which he was still wrong about
The cleveland regular season team goes at 75%, now they are full steam. Kyrie is playing at an all-nba level now as well. If Love continues to score, they are just way too tough.
The cleveland regular season team goes at 75%, now they are full steam. Kyrie is playing at an all-nba level now as well. If Love continues to score, they are just way too tough.
Love doesn't belong on the court if Draymond is on it.
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The cleveland regular season team goes at 75%, now they are full steam. Kyrie is playing at an all-nba level now as well. If Love continues to score, they are just way too tough.
Love doesn't belong on the court if Draymond is on it.
Love will do just fine against Green. He will force green to the 3 point lead limiting his help side abilities. Aldridge had a few big games against Green in the regular season.
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is the clear favorite due to their versatility. They have 3 elite scores. They have shooters all over the place. And now they have a defensive team to put out on the floor when James needs a break.
The cleveland regular season team goes at 75%, now they are full steam. Kyrie is playing at an all-nba level now as well. If Love continues to score, they are just way too tough.
Love doesn't belong on the court if Draymond is on it.
Love will do just fine against Green. He will force green to the 3 point lead limiting his help side abilities. Aldridge had a few big games against Green in the regular season.
But Love didn't. He shot 6-21 against GS this year. That's not even what I'm worried about. Him guarding Green is going to be a nightmare. Even if he averages 20-10 on 50% he's going to be a net negative when matched up with Green. I think Clevelands best bet is to play Lebron at the 4 as much as possible against Green (much like last year) and stagger Love's minutes in a way to avoid him having to face the death lineup as much as possible. If that requires him coming off the bench and playing 20 minutes a game so be it.
I'm rooting for Lebron to win one for the 'Land but I think it takes GS 5-6 games to put them away.
No he didn't.
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No he didn't.
didnt he had 24/26 in 2 of the regular season games? I know he was 5-16 in 1 game, but I thought I recalled him playing pretty well against him.
He's a hugely unlikable coach killing twat.
Remember when his game was going to evolve so he could kill teams in the low post? Lol. Dude has hardly added anything since he came in the league, except taking flopping to a new level.
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Should be kicked out.
Draymond Green has been PATHETIC.
they are down 36. Thats about reason number 1,223,234 why they are losing.
I figured it would very like that at the 7:45 mark when that bizarre foul on Bogut was called on an untouched Durant jumper, but even I didn't think 25 vs 4.
I figured it would very like that at the 7:45 mark when that bizarre foul on Bogut was called on an untouched Durant jumper, but even I didn't think 25 vs 4.
GS also took 8 more 3s, and if that's indicative of how many more jump shots GS took than OKC then you have your answer for the FT disparity. I'd imagine that OKC would have significantly more FG attempts around the rim as well. When GS is the team that leads the league in 3 point attempts you can't complain when those don't go in AND there's a big FT disparity. Now there were 3-4 calls on GS that I didn't think OKC should get but that at all was not the difference in the game.
I figured it would very like that at the 7:45 mark when that bizarre foul on Bogut was called on an untouched Durant jumper, but even I didn't think 25 vs 4.
You have no idea how whiney you come off, after having your team throttle teams all year at a record pace. I also want to take a moment to tell you that I was right that this was a great matchup for OKC, you seemed to dismiss it earlier in the season. I hope you guys get eliminated :-)
I do agree with you somewhat, being that I've seen it before. I like to call it the derrick rose effect. Despite being mvp, he rarely got the benefit of the doubt. Obviously he's a shell of his former self, but he rarely got calls driving to the basket.
Steph Curry? Only 15% of his shots have come from 0-3 feet and the average distance on his shots are 19 feet! 19!!! I can't find anyone close to that number on avg distance except for Steph's regular season where he averaged 17 feet. 20% of KD's shots are inside 3 feet but his average distance is 14 feet. Kevin durant should get more FTs- he's 6'10 and faces plenty of contact even tho it doesn't look like he gets pushed around- again because he is 6 freaking 10.
I understand he's great and everything but he shouldn't get preferential treatment for types of shots that he doesn't take as often. If he wants more FT attempts he should do deadlifts and take shots that get fouls called more often-near the rim. Now that doesn't seem like an efficient use of his skill set now does it?
Someone call missing persons for Kevin Love.
Fuck them both.
Fuck them both.
May I ask how much you lost on this game?
Considering who he did it against, I was stunned that wasn't called.
Eh, he's already done that. He can deadlift over 400 and is 2nd on the team to Festus Ezeli.
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If he wants more FT attempts he should do deadlifts and take shots that get fouls called more often-near the rim. Now that doesn't seem like an efficient use of his skill set now does it?
Eh, he's already done that. He can deadlift over 400 and is 2nd on the team to Festus Ezeli.
I'll give him that. He isn't weak at all. But he's till 6'3" and only 180 so he's gonna get bounced around a lot easier. My main point is that the amount of FTs he gets appears about proportional compared to the amount of close ranged shots he takes compared to the guys you named. And it's not like he tried to bully his way down low and get bigs to bite on pump fakes Kyle Lowry-style. His amazing touch around the rim might actually hurt him for the case you are making for him. He doesn't have to deal with as much contact with how craftily he spins the ball of the backboard. All things considered he's doing pretty damn well, I don't know why he needs the refs to become biased in his favor.
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Shump giving up a backdoor cut.
Fuck them both.
May I ask how much you lost on this game?
Not a gambler... just a Knicks fan who hates both of those assholes.
He's a replacement level player I don't know why people (especially Cleveland) don't realize this now. Just because he blows on offense doesn't make him a great defensive players.
Just checked the box score and can't say I'm surprised by the early foul count.
I've never seen a team look so shell shocked in the playoffs
They have 155 points.
I won't count out Golden State until they are officially eliminated but they've just been punched in the face by a more athletic squad and they can't seem to get back on their feet.
Steph Curry just had an all-time great season, one of the very best in the modern era. People including myself were comparing him to Jordan, saying 2016 Curry might be the best player ever.
Its time for Curry to have that playoff moment. He needs to drop 27 in the 2nd half tonight on the road and lead them to a comeback win.
I mean, if Iggy were Westbrook and one of the Thunder players who hit him were Thompson, Klay would have been called for two fouls.
Westbrook is such an animal, only word to describe him. Murdering Steph in the battle of PGs tonight.
Roberson stepping up huge down the stretch.
GS looks like they're about to be down 3-1.
They have weaknesses when their shots are not falling.
Draymond Green really needs to get his shit together.
If they win tomorrow and force a game 6... well, funny things happen in game 6's. It could be just like the Lakers/Kings game 6. Except that was an elimination game for LA, and they were at home, and they got all the calls...
...oh shit. We're fucked.
If you're arguing the first... shit, I thought Dep would be that guy.
I can't say the Thunder wouldn't be winning without the calls, but I sure hope I get a chance to find out!
The one who looks like shit is Bogut. I wonder if the 73 wins took something out of them.
I'm just fucking around, don't mind me.
The best move at that point to build his legacy would be to go to a team that's just a piece or two away :)
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I'm just fucking around, don't mind me.
I was teasing. I say some outlandish things.... at times.
Curry doesn't look 100%, but I think he's getting worn out from guarding Russ and from having to fight through so much traffic off the ball.
Last night was tough because he was without Klay for a bunch in the first half due to foul trouble, and Dray has been dogshit so there hasn't been as great ball movement and playing (downhill) as usual.
I was prediciting OKC to win the series before it started, but I'd like to see GS come back and make it a close one.
I've never seen a more explosive player with the ball from the top of the key at attacking the rim-- at least from the guard position. Not even healthy Rose. He is just a freak in a sport of freaks.
Russ has been a major force, but I love what Steven Adams is bringing to the team this playoffs. I think he's been more important than Ibaka and he is out Draymond-ing Draymond.
Russ has been a major force, but I love what Steven Adams is bringing to the team this playoffs. I think he's been more important than Ibaka and he is out Draymond-ing Draymond.
Its been a few times in the broadcast, however a missing thing thing that people arent really talking about is Ibaka's jumper. He been money outside game 2 of this series against SA and GSW.
I mean, you can assume that one of Durant or Westbrook are going to play great, you can fathom that both might, you can even fathom that Ibaka will return to form. But Jesus, I didn't think Waiters would start to hustle like crazy or that Robertson would score 17.
In this playoff run though? Westbrook has been better although Durant's had his moments.
Russ is one of a kind though. There have been athletic PGs before like Francis, Davis, Rose, KJ, etc. but none of them were as relentless as Russell.
Russ has been a major force, but I love what Steven Adams is bringing to the team this playoffs. I think he's been more important than Ibaka and he is out Draymond-ing Draymond.
They touched on this on the post game show. KD is better (and I think the evidence is in the last 2 seasons, KD dragged his team into the playoffs without Westbrook and won MVP and while Westbrook went bonkers without KD he's not able to consistently churn out wins like KD no matter what the situation is). But KD is more versatile in that he can play off the ball as dangerously as with the ball. Westbrook isn't the same and so KD has deferred to Westbrook. Russ gets easy looks for his bigs unlike KD can. Both players have adjusted to accommodate for each other's games (Russ has become a willing passer and KD has dedicated his minutes to moving well off the ball) and it's looking like a thing of beauty.
Saw a report just now that Steph is playing at "70% at best". I believe it. Yeah, Russ is overpowering him at the other end and playing good defense on him, but we've seen Steph torch a lot of excellent defenders all year long. It's not just Russ, I do truly believe that a lot of it is Steph not being right physically.
I mean, you can assume that one of Durant or Westbrook are going to play great, you can fathom that both might, you can even fathom that Ibaka will return to form. But Jesus, I didn't think Waiters would start to hustle like crazy or that Robertson would score 17.
I think this playoff run is as much about the coming out party for all the role players as it is about Russ/KD. Adams has looked the part of a top 10 center with his disruption on defense and the offensive glass as well as his efficiency. Waiters, for the first time in his career, doesn't look like he wants to chuck a long 2 every time he gets the ball and is hustling on defense. Roberson came out of nowhere and is looking like a much more complete player than Sefalosha. He brings the defense but he's also great on the glass and is good around the rim. He's converting those baseline cuts almost every time. Kanter isn't as much of a factor in this series (as probably most expected) but he's been an elite rebounder for the last few seasons and can exploit mismatches down low. Ibaka has been hitting jump shots too.
Saw a report just now that Steph is playing at "70% at best". I believe it. Yeah, Russ is overpowering him at the other end and playing good defense on him, but we've seen Steph torch a lot of excellent defenders all year long. It's not just Russ, I do truly believe that a lot of it is Steph not being right physically.
Steph hasn't been worked on defense like this in the playoffs the last two years. He didn't have to face Kyrie or Conley last year. Dame is the only real threat he faced but GS won that series because of how outmatched Portand's frontcourt was. That's not the case with OKC. If he gets torched by Russ that means easy looks for guys that concert easy shots (KD, Adams and now even Roberson). There's been nowhere to disguise Curry on defense and Draymond isn't always there now to cleanup due to spacing.
Everyone on the Thunder looks good right now because everyone's job is easier when the players are clicking. It starts with Russell and Durant-- both are playing well, and that opens up the floor.
Plus, with the Warriors playing poorly (obviously the Thunder are a big reason defensively), it causes turnovers and odd-man breaks and a lot of easy looks for the Thunder's role players.
It's like when the Warriors are clicking and you see guys like Barnes, Ezeli, and Iguodala go off.
As an example, the reason Iguodala won MVP or gets the points he does in these series is because offensively, Steph and Klay create such wide open looks for him.
It's worth noting that when Westbrook plays at this level, no one can stop him. He's hitting his 3's and pull-ups, and he is making good passes in the paint.
I do think they should put Klay on Westbrook because that extra length will make it harder and WEstbrook will be less "wide open" as he goes to the rim.
It's worth noting that when Westbrook plays at this level, no one can stop him. He's hitting his 3's and pull-ups, and he is making good passes in the paint.
I do think they should put Klay on Westbrook because that extra length will make it harder and WEstbrook will be less "wide open" as he goes to the rim.
I never criticized Curry's defense. He's a decent if not good defender. He's well above the likes of Kyrie and Lillars. His defense isn't the issue. They hide him onto weaker offensive players mostly to conserve his energy for offense. Sticking Draymond on Roberson and playing completely off of him has backfired as Steph has to work on Russell now and forces him to settle for bad shots instead of working to create space.
It's no secret that they hide Curry whenever they get the chance to, and that's partly for energy reasons and partly because they have plenty of better perimeter defenders on the roster.
I think Westbrook is the biggest mismatch in the league. I know it's cliche but it seems that the best antidote to Russ is himself. It's his wild drives to the rim and awful 3 point shots he takes that destroys OKC. But he's been getting the better of it this year.
I picked OKC to win it all at the beginning of the year but had huge concerns with RW after the SA series. The game plan for SA was to let him take as many 3s as he likes and that backfired, but that's probably the best game plan. I thought that shot would stop falling sooner or later as that's the same plan GS is utilizing. More power to Westbrook if he can make them.
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there is a general sentiment out there lambasting Curry's defense, which I think is overstated.
It's no secret that they hide Curry whenever they get the chance to, and that's partly for energy reasons and partly because they have plenty of better perimeter defenders on the roster.
I think Westbrook is the biggest mismatch in the league. I know it's cliche but it seems that the best antidote to Russ is himself. It's his wild drives to the rim and awful 3 point shots he takes that destroys OKC. But he's been getting the better of it this year.
I picked OKC to win it all at the beginning of the year but had huge concerns with RW after the SA series. The game plan for SA was to let him take as many 3s as he likes and that backfired, but that's probably the best game plan. I thought that shot would stop falling sooner or later as that's the same plan GS is utilizing. More power to Westbrook if he can make them.
Someone watched all the plays in which Curry was the primary defender on Westbrook. His stats: 8/25 with 7 TO's.
Well...Was it close?
We all know Steph has a "fuck it, I'm going for 80" game in him. I pray that it's tonight. Unanimous MVP needs to show up and remind the world who the best player in this series is.
anybody but cleveland.
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Don’t watch too much basketball. As an outsider, does anyone have a realistic shot in the East other than leBron? Or is it gonna be Warriors vs LebRon II?
Well...Was it close?
Go back to your own thread and root for letang and the penguins :)
We all know Steph has a "fuck it, I'm going for 80" game in him. I pray that it's tonight. Unanimous MVP needs to show up and remind the world who the best player in this series is.
It's possible, but it won't come in a vacuum. That's why I'm hoping that it's Adams instead of Bogut who gets into early foul trouble, as happened in the last game.
If it is a block charge call and the home team has momentum he is calling a block and the and1
If it is a block charge call and the home team has momentum he is calling a block and the and1
He tends to red a lot of lebron james home games.
If it is a block charge call and the home team has momentum he is calling a block and the and1
I gotta say, I have no complaints. I mean, one of the offensive fouls against GS was silly, but in general they're letting both teams play.
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Ed Malloy is officiating the ultimate Homer official, whenever the crowd is into it he makes his calls based on the crowd, he is the ultimate momentum official...
If it is a block charge call and the home team has momentum he is calling a block and the and1
He tends to red a lot of lebron james home games.
Oh he is awful, usually when he is officiating I turn the game off, between his awful calls and playing to the crowd he is unbearble...
Close game so far, seems like both teams are not playing their best,both teams have had spurts
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Ed Malloy is officiating the ultimate Homer official, whenever the crowd is into it he makes his calls based on the crowd, he is the ultimate momentum official...
If it is a block charge call and the home team has momentum he is calling a block and the and1
I gotta say, I have no complaints. I mean, one of the offensive fouls against GS was silly, but in general they're letting both teams play.
Yeah so far surprisingly good
Yea, I understand you aren't allowed to play defense in today's nba but still, you sometimes see these guys wide open.
This is an awful, awful rule.
- Warriors kept game close in 1st half despite not playing particularly well
- Durant & Westbrook were awful at the end
And now we're going to have to hear this bloody coronation with GS. The 96 Bulls beat em in 6.
Iguodala played fucking GREAT at the end.
That building is going to be rocking and golden state is going to have a ton of momentum, I know they say every game is different than but there will be momentum from this game going into 7...
I think curry and Thompson go crazy monday...
Adam's will get thrown out for trying to throw a Haymarket at Drayton green...
I see a 10 for 30 shooting performance by Westbrook coming
He needs to control the offense not try to take over...
If they want to win they got to stop trying to match Thompson and curry with their 3 pointers and do what they do best and that is attack....stop settling..
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He needs to control the offense not try to take over...
If they want to win they got to stop trying to match Thompson and curry with their 3 pointers and do what they do best and that is attack....stop settling..
Yup agreed 100%. Wesbrook took too many 3s (he's been making them which has gotten them this far but that's not reliable). Played to foul too much tonight.
Iguodala played fucking GREAT at the end.
Indeed. I'd say unsung hero, but he'll sure as shit be sung about in these parts.
Thanks dudes.
What are the odds of winning when in that situation? 20-1?
Maybe it's just me, but I never liked the word "pathetic" being bandied about so much when talking about close losses. Those guys are fucking superstars. You can't hit all the shots at the end of the game, and the stress in those moments has got to be something good most of us will never experience.
I'm happy that it's going 7 games, but the only two games that were exciting in the first 6 were tonight and game 1. Games 2-5 were brutal.
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This series has delivered all that we could ask for. So pumped we're getting a game 7. Great way to end Memorial Day weekend.
I'm happy that it's going 7 games, but the only two games that were exciting in the first 6 were tonight and game 1. Games 2-5 were brutal.
Game 5 was a good game, too. Games 2-4 were blowouts, but even they added drama to the series, because it looked like the champs were on the ropes, the first time they'd lost twice in a row all season.
I expect Game 7 will be close, too, especially if Scott Foster and/or Tony Brothers are reffing.
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showed up. Durant and Westbrook couldn't even hang on to the fucking ball the last few minutes of the game. They couldn't even buy a bucket. Pathetic.
Maybe it's just me, but I never liked the word "pathetic" being bandied about so much when talking about close losses. Those guys are fucking superstars. You can't hit all the shots at the end of the game, and the stress in those moments has got to be something good most of us will never experience.
Very sorry santa. I should've used much more tempered language at an emotionally charged moment. An unforgivable lapse in self control.
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showed up. Durant and Westbrook couldn't even hang on to the fucking ball the last few minutes of the game. They couldn't even buy a bucket. Pathetic.
Maybe it's just me, but I never liked the word "pathetic" being bandied about so much when talking about close losses. Those guys are fucking superstars. You can't hit all the shots at the end of the game, and the stress in those moments has got to be something good most of us will never experience.
Very sorry santa. I should've used much more tempered language at an emotionally charged moment. An unforgivable lapse in self control.
Nothing else will do:
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showed up. Durant and Westbrook couldn't even hang on to the fucking ball the last few minutes of the game. They couldn't even buy a bucket. Pathetic.
Maybe it's just me, but I never liked the word "pathetic" being bandied about so much when talking about close losses. Those guys are fucking superstars. You can't hit all the shots at the end of the game, and the stress in those moments has got to be something good most of us will never experience.
Very sorry santa. I should've used much more tempered language at an emotionally charged moment. An unforgivable lapse in self control.
Are you an OKC fan?
I guess I get it, but... I mean, even after disastrous, more objectively "pathetic" performances by Draymond Green in 3 or 4, I figure he's earned enough cache to not just dismiss him with that color. I reserve that treatment for the Harrison Barnes' of the world :)