NBA Playoff Round 1 Thread

[tennelson55]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Don't understand how PG sagged off him, even if it was from 30 feet. Did they forget what he did to Houston just a few years back?

I guess he was a bit apprehensive he'd draw a foul.

I think the shot Dame took was a good shot for Dame. He calibrated it.

Dame didn't want anytime left so he already knew he was going to pull up after he started really dribbling after 3/4 seconds and then he got pg to jump a tad early. Dame got the space (by sidestepping/traveling a little) and BAM.

Dame shoots the ball from deep like Steph and a few other nba players. majority of the league shouldn't take a shot from 35

[hairyangryfella]

This is painful to watch. The Jazz have so much trouble scoring (I can't believe Rubio is still a starter when he cannot shoot) and the Rockets are just all over the place. Harden must either be tired, hurt, intimidated or betting on the games...

[the27guy]

Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

This is painful to watch. The Jazz have so much trouble scoring (I can't believe Rubio is still a starter when he cannot shoot) and the Rockets are just all over the place. Harden must either be tired, hurt, intimidated or betting on the games...

Gotta give both defenses some credit. This is ten straight quarters that the Jazz have caused the Rockets problems. This isn't a Harden thing. This is a situation where two teams are really defending each other. That doesn't mean that they're not giving up open shots. It means they're giving up the right open shots. And yes, I do think Harden is tired. The Jazz have a way of doing that to you.

[rhigh2390]

Really too bad that Utah doesn't have any offense. They could be really good, but they have absolutely nothing on offense if Mitchell isn't doing something heroic.

[Saraste]

It's been mentioned, but not really talked about. Who would you feel comfortable with taking a 35 foot shot? Curry and Lillard seem pretty straight forward. Harden I could see. Who else? Durant...maybe? Point is, not many people could do what Lillard did last night and be defended for even taking that shot. Am I missing someone?

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by Saraste

It's been mentioned, but not really talked about. Who would you feel comfortable with taking a 35 foot shot? Curry and Lillard seem pretty straight forward. Harden I could see. Who else? Durant...maybe? Point is, not many people could do what Lillard did last night and be defended for even taking that shot. Am I missing someone?

LeBron has been known to take some monstrously long 3s

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by tjforce

LeBron has been known to take some monstrously long 3s

That's like, 6 years ago right?

[drobfan8]

Sorry but Utah stink. I hope we don't hear any garbage about them being a 3 seed next season like preseason this one..

Go after Conley guys. And go hard.

[drobfan8]

Mitchell getting blocked by Harden. Damn man.

I hope Utah can win and make it interesting, but it's not looking good.

[pejc300]

Harden 6 for 20.

39/109 in the series so far - 35%

[pgisback]

Originally Posted by pejc300

Harden 6 for 20.

39/109 in the series so far - 35%

He's so lucky Utah doesn't know how to play offense. They're about to get smoked by the Warriors.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

That's like, 6 years ago right?

Yea, but he did quite a few times in Cleveland too, and even LA




And there's this:

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...w-steph-curry/

[Saraste]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Yea, but he did quite a few times in Cleveland too, and even LA




And there's this:

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...w-steph-curry/

Sure he can make shots from well beyond the 3, but Lillard's shot would have been from either the "A" or the "m" in American. LeBron's was nowhere near that. The first one you posted was close, if not there.

[Saraste]

We are actually getting 2 good playoff games in a row. Whodathunkit?

[daeve]

god Harden is almost unbearable to watch. Barking at the refs every time down the floor. His game gets so thrown off when he's not getting the calls he's accustomed to, which is getting a whistle any time he gets breathed on.

[PKIPP]

Donovan better step it up or the Jazz are having exit meetings tomorrow

[rhigh2390]

Man, Utah really choking it away here.

[SHowley2003]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Man, Utah really choking it away here.

Yep. Getting too cute and forcing it down the middle of the lane into 3 defenders two possessions in a row. Plenty of time on the shot clock each time. They should have kicked it out, reset, spread out the D and then attack or take the open jumper. Instead of doing that they got two bad turnovers in the final minute.

[PKIPP]

Just a terrible final minute for the jazz.. Rubio air ball three, mitchell turnover, ingles passing up a layup attempt to dish off to Gobert who turns it over.. This isn't the Jazz team I watched all season..

Better luck next year.. Congrats to Houston tho

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by Saraste

Sure he can make shots from well beyond the 3, but Lillard's shot would have been from either the "A" or the "m" in American. LeBron's was nowhere near that. The first one you posted was close, if not there.

You’re missing the point.

[regularp]

Originally Posted by regularp

My unpopular opinion is that Utah is better with Favors at the five than Gobert. He obviously isn't as good defensively but he's MUCH better on the offensive end, particularly finishing in the paint. Gobert is soft as hell if he doesn't have a clear path to the hoop.

For what it's worth, Favors is -4 for the series and Gobert is -35.

-15 tonight for Gobert; +8 for Favors...

[tjforce]

Man. I defended Mitchell after Game 3, but tonight looks like he watched Westbrook’s shooting performance last night and said “Hold my beer”.

Houston will need to step it up from the last two nights on offense to beat the Warriors.

[Saraste]

Originally Posted by tjforce

You’re missing the point.

I guess I am. Not all that unusual. #shrugshoulders

[The Accountant]

jazz had so many chances there that i can't even feel bad

[rhigh2390]

Originally Posted by tjforce

LeBron has been known to take some monstrously long 3s

Lol at people still trying to squeeze lebron into these playoff threads. He's not even in them this year. He's filming movies and trying to recruit. Give us a break from him 😄