2018 NBA Playoffs

[the AntiPusher]

CP3 brought it tonight, Jazz need both of them to be off. But it's over now regardless

Cp3 will not defeat da Dubs..he will get a full dox of EagleDollar and Klay

So you're saying the Argentinian wonder isn't packing... Haha. Parker, maybe not. Eva did divorce him afterall.

He was cheating on Eva with Brent Barry’s wife..TP is a sleaze bag messing with his teammates wife.

 

[DarthFed]

Cp3 will not defeat da Dubs..he will get a full dox of EagleDollar and Klay

He was cheating on Eva with Brent Barry’s wife..TP is a sleaze bag messing with his teammates wife.

If Houston wins it will be due to low turnovers and really efficient scoring from Harden throughout the series. I'm not betting on either.

 

[the AntiPusher]

KD should be averaing 40 points a game vs the ugly birds. He needs to play more selfishly like MJ or Kobe instead of Lebron. KD is away from russell and is truly unstoppable as he proved in the finals last vs Lebron.

 

[brokenshoelace]

KD isn't unstoppable because "he's away from Russell" lol. What a load of bullshit. KD was nearly unstoppable when he was with Russell anyway. I like this revisionist history that ignores how good Durant was with Westbrook, and how good the Thunder were... and it's funny, the only reason they didn't make it to the final after 2012 is because Westbrook got hurt in the playoffs in 2013 and Durant couldn't carry the Thunder past the fucking Memphis Grizzlies (but I'm sure that's on Westbrook somehow, despite not playing in the series), and Ibaka going down before the Spurs series in 2014 (and returning midway through). Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, most importantly, the biggest reason the Thunder didn't get to the final in 2016's epic chokejob is because Durant went 10/31 in game 6 when he just started jacking up one terrible shot after another.

Could it be that Durant has had more success in GSW because he's surrounded by 3 other all-stars, two of which being the best shooters in the league, so he gets much better looks and plays under a much better offensive system? Yeah, imagine the thought.

 

[DarthFed]

KD isn't unstoppable because "he's away from Russell" lol. What a load of bullshit. KD was nearly unstoppable when he was with Russell anyway. I like this revisionist history that ignores how good Durant was with Westbrook, and how good the Thunder were... and it's funny, the only reason they didn't make it to the final after 2012 is because Westbrook got hurt in the playoffs in 2013 and Durant couldn't carry the Thunder past the fucking Memphis Grizzlies (but I'm sure that's on Westbrook somehow, despite not playing in the series), and Ibaka going down before the Spurs series in 2014 (and returning midway through). Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand, most importantly, the biggest reason the Thunder didn't get to the final in 2016's epic chokejob is because Durant went 10/31 in game 6 when he just started jacking up one terrible shot after another.

Could it be that Durant has had more success in GSW because he's surrounded by 3 other all-stars, two of which being the best shooters in the league, so he gets much better looks and plays under a much better offensive system? Yeah, imagine the thought.

Thunder's main problem was that Westbrook thought he was option #1 or at the very least option 1b. Durant had a bad game 6 for sure but the Thunder are not much without him. Westbrook doesn't scare any good team come playoff time, teams like GS and SA were praying he'd ballhog it instead of giving it to the league's best scorer since MJ.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Thunder's main problem was that Westbrook thought he was option #1 or at the very least option 1b. Durant had a bad game 6 for sure but the Thunder are not much without him. Westbrook doesn't scare any good team come playoff time, teams like GS and SA were praying he'd ballhog it instead of giving it to the league's best scorer since MJ.

That’s coaching..Russell hasn’t had a top tier coach yet.. too bad..he is such a phenomenal talent..I have enjoyed attending games watching him playing live as much as I have Lebron or Step

 

[DarthFed]

That’s coaching..Russell hasn’t had a top tier coach yet.. too bad..he is such a phenomenal talent..I have enjoyed attending games watching him playing live as much as I have Lebron or Step

I've seen him play live too, freak athlete and a tremendous competitor. But no bball mind, too out of control and had too much of an ego to take a back seat to a far superior player. That says it all really. In today's league scoring efficiency is huge and that's where he comes up short.

I've seen LeBron a bunch of times, honestly the athleticism is one of the last things that pops out. Of course it's crazy to see someone that size do the things he does but it's more stunning how he seemingly always knows where everyone is on the court, teammate and opponent, and where they're going to be and every pass is a laser right on the money. He just goes on his personal runs 2-3 times a game where he scores or assists on 10 straight points before a team can blink.

 

[kskate2]

PHI trying to make this closeout game interesting w/ a 11 pt lead going to the 4th. I'm not buying it as they've shown no proof they can hold a lead.

 

[DarthFed]

Boston is kind of like the Nadal of the NBA, they don't take any possessions off and they aren't buried until the clock runs out/last point.

I'm not buying Philly wins this yet either. They've shown a talent for falling apart all series.

 

[kskate2]

BOS may be tanking so they can closeout at home. I've noticed a few more mistakes on their end they weren't making in other games. Also I didn't quite see the same intensity as the other games since this was closeout.

 

[DarthFed]

They definitely aren't tanking a playoff game haha. You never know what happens when a team gets momentum. Same with Cleveland tonight, they don't want this to go 5 and then suddenly Raps are at home and things get more interesting. Bron is quiet so far.

 

[DarthFed]

Killing them with the pass...the Pacers were like superglue on the LeBron pawns, best effort I've ever seen against "the others". Very tough to duplicate but Raps main problem is inconsistent scoring this series. Cavs still aren't strong on defense, Raps just not doing enough

 

[kskate2]

#1 seed cannot avoid the broom. LOL! And we're not talking about a rookie team like Philly either.

 

[kskate2]

I gotta step out. Game will be over when I get back. Enjoy.

 

[DarthFed]

The one good thing about having an uncompetitive team is that it has allowed me to enjoy all the great bball players. Way different story in football where I don't like any non-Packer aside from Barry Sanders. It'd be tough to be a consistently good team in the East that had to run into Jordan and LeBron.

 

[DarthFed]

Raps have completely given up on defense. Layup after layup and wide open treys, embarrassing effort.

 

[DarthFed]

That last crazy fadeaway off of a blatant missed travel is one last insult from LeBron in this series. Ugly performance from Toronto.

 

[DarthFed]

I know he doesn't get hurt but why would you bring him back in a 28 point game

 

[the AntiPusher]

Lebron with the aid of Tristan Kardashian’s assistance may sweep the Raptors.. i bet the Canadian fans and that weak kneed team all have soiled their panties in anticipation of his arrival next this week.

I called this before the series began

 

[Federberg]

I was watching Stephen A Smith on First Take yesterday. I'm not ashamed to say I'm an MJ fan. I think Lebron is great but I don't think his achievements match up to MJ. So it's not surprising that I sort of agree with his lack of competition thesis... Thoughts?