The Official NBA Playoff Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 333

oshmeehan · 07-17-2021, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Anyone notice the Suns changed the name of the arena between games 2 and 5?

Talking Stick Resort Arena to Footprint Center in the middle of the NBA Finals.

It was mentioned right when the broadcast started. Probably something that was in the works for a decent amount of time, maybe before the season even started.

jbarnett83 · 07-17-2021, 11:06 PM

Booker getting hate on here for the last turnover is beyond laughable. Bucks had a tremendous team effort shooting night and deserved the win

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jbarnett83

Booker getting hate on here for the last turnover is beyond laughable. Bucks had a tremendous team effort shooting night and deserved the win

I give PHX credit down 14 in the 4th they make a huge comeback and if not for the play of the game by MKE by Holiday ripping that ball away from Booker PHX might take the momentum and win the game. MKE made a play when they needed to.

Packer4Rob · 07-17-2021, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

I give PHX credit down 14 in the 4th they make a huge comeback and if not for the play of the game by MKE by Holiday ripping that ball away from Booker PHX might take the momentum and win the game. MKE made a play when they needed to.

hard to pin this all on Booker for one play as they wouldnt have been in the position to take the lead there if it wasnt for his shooting in the 4th quarter, all game really.

WalterAZ31 · 07-17-2021, 11:09 PM

Suns drafted Booker, Ayton, Bridges. 3 really amazing pieces

but their last 2 drafts may ultimately cost them the championship

Cam Johnson, hes a really good shooter..............but thats all he is, and in Montys system where bench doesnt play much, he gets his 20 min in and makes 2 or 3 3's sometimes and thats it. Doesnt play defense, doesnt rebound

drafting Jalen Smith this past year was the biggest joke ever. Another "im gonna be smarter than everyone else" style pick. Hardly played this season, complete raw player where maybe in 5 years hes good

That horrific draft choice is magnified when you lose a guy like Dario Saric to season ending injury back in game 2, and you can actually kinda argue Suns haven't been same since they lost some of that size. And now you cant turn to Smith

im not biggest Saric fan by any stretch, but what he gave you for 15-18 min was important. And now you can see Ayton is gassed and they have NO ONE else

imagine if Suns had a guy like Haliburton. What an OOF all-time miss

Zedlaw · 07-17-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ferg1945

Anyone notice the Suns changed the name of the arena between games 2 and 5?

Talking Stick Resort Arena to Footprint Center in the middle of the NBA Finals.

I can see a multi year contract being over in July thinking the season should be over

Packer4Rob · 07-17-2021, 11:00 PM

incredible shooting tonight....Booker is deadly, Middleton made tough shots, Jrue was hitting them early and CP3 made some huge shots. CP answered the critics after last game for sure. Alot of the shots were well contested also...the shooting was amazing.

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:04 PM

delete looks like fake burner

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:07 PM

Refs look like they can't decide if they want to let them play and be as physical as heck both ways or call ticky tack touch fouls on both.

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:10 PM

So does Mr. 1% share of the team (Aaron Rodgers) show up in MKE for game 6 for a possible championship on home court?

coltsnsox07 · 07-17-2021, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

So does Mr. 1% share of the team (Aaron Rodgers) show up in MKE for game 6 for a possible championship on home court?

Good point!
I only care if Mallory Edens is there.

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

Good point!
I only care if Mallory Edens is there.

I guess she should wear this to the game?

https://www.instagram.com/p/COgYpGLp..._web_copy_link

oshmeehan · 07-17-2021, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

Good point!
I only care if Mallory Edens is there.

Wonder if LeBron will be in Milwaukee to support his boy

titletowncards · 07-17-2021, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by coltsnsox07

Good point!
I only care if Mallory Edens is there.

She's like way pretty. Big fan here. I remember when I first saw her at the 2014 Draft Lottery.

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:11 PM

3 things that have made MKE 1 win away from their first title in 50 years.

1. Paying up to get a big upgrade at PG in Holiday.
2. Bobby Portis taking a big paycut to go play on a contender.
3. Bucks trading to get the defense and leadership of Tucker.

KhalDrogo · 07-17-2021, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

3 things that have made MKE 1 win away from their first title in 50 years.

1. Paying up to get a big upgrade at PG in Holiday.
2. Bobby Portis taking a big paycut to go play on a contender.
3. Bucks trading to get the defense and leadership of Tucker.

Three more things.

1. Harden getting hurt.
2. Kyrie getting hurt.
3. Embiid getting hurt.

GOATcards · 07-17-2021, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Three more things.

1. Harden getting hurt.
2. Kyrie getting hurt.
3. Embiid getting hurt.

okay then, k13

Pathora · 07-17-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Three more things.

1. Harden getting hurt.
2. Kyrie getting hurt.
3. Embiid getting hurt.

You play whos on the court. The greatest skill in basketball is availability, which is why its hard to build around Embiid/AD.

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Three more things.

1. Harden getting hurt.
2. Kyrie getting hurt.
3. Embiid getting hurt.

wah wah wah injuries happen every year if we bring up injuries no team's title is considered legit.

KhalDrogo · 07-17-2021, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

wah wah wah injuries happen every year if we bring up injuries no team's title is considered legit.

More games missed by All-Stars than in any other playoff. That’s not every year. It is what it is. I’m curious to see how the hobby treats a Booker or Giannis title under these circumstances.

tjforce · 07-17-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

More games missed by All-Stars than in any other playoff. That’s not every year. It is what it is. I’m curious to see how the hobby treats a Booker or Giannis title under these circumstances.

I think I have an idea how they'll treat 1 of 3 players in the NBA to have both an MVP and Finals MVP. (if it happens)

1 of 2 to have multiple regular season MVPs and a Finals MVP

jcmel323 · 07-18-2021, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

More games missed by All-Stars than in any other playoff. That’s not every year. It is what it is. I’m curious to see how the hobby treats a Booker or Giannis title under these circumstances.

One ring on giannis nowdays is nothing. It will get a bump the first weeks and will drop to were they are now. Cards are priced like he has almost 2 rings.

lebron and durant first ring didnt move. Wade on the other hand, got an insane hobby love. Finest 2003 auto increased from 80 to 300 and bowman chrome auto were like 900

yiguiri2002 · 07-17-2021, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Three more things.

1. Harden getting hurt.
2. Kyrie getting hurt.
3. Embiid getting hurt.

One of those things are not like the others

Ferg1945 · 07-17-2021, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

Three more things.

1. Harden getting hurt.
2. Kyrie getting hurt.
3. Embiid getting hurt.

I blame Porzingis!

packman80 · 07-17-2021, 11:17 PM

Points-Rebounds-Assists Thru 5 games

Giannis 161-65-28
Middleton 127-33-27
Holiday 88-28-45

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07-17-2021, 11:09 PM	#5
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	Suns drafted Booker, Ayton, Bridges. 3 really amazing pieces but their last 2 drafts may ultimately cost them the championship Cam Johnson, hes a really good shooter..............but thats all he is, and in Montys system where bench doesnt play much, he gets his 20 min in and makes 2 or 3 3's sometimes and thats it. Doesnt play defense, doesnt rebound drafting Jalen Smith this past year was the biggest joke ever. Another "im gonna be smarter than everyone else" style pick. Hardly played this season, complete raw player where maybe in 5 years hes good That horrific draft choice is magnified when you lose a guy like Dario Saric to season ending injury back in game 2, and you can actually kinda argue Suns haven't been same since they lost some of that size. And now you cant turn to Smith im not biggest Saric fan by any stretch, but what he gave you for 15-18 min was important. And now you can see Ayton is gassed and they have NO ONE else imagine if Suns had a guy like Haliburton. What an OOF all-time miss Last edited by WalterAZ31; 07-17-2021 at 11:12 PM.

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07-17-2021, 11:00 PM	#7
Packer4Rob Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 858	incredible shooting tonight....Booker is deadly, Middleton made tough shots, Jrue was hitting them early and CP3 made some huge shots. CP answered the critics after last game for sure. Alot of the shots were well contested also...the shooting was amazing.

07-17-2021, 11:04 PM	#8
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,989	delete looks like fake burner

07-17-2021, 11:07 PM	#9
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,989	Refs look like they can't decide if they want to let them play and be as physical as heck both ways or call ticky tack touch fouls on both.

07-17-2021, 11:10 PM	#10
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,989	So does Mr. 1% share of the team (Aaron Rodgers) show up in MKE for game 6 for a possible championship on home court?

07-17-2021, 11:11 PM	#15
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,989	3 things that have made MKE 1 win away from their first title in 50 years. 1. Paying up to get a big upgrade at PG in Holiday. 2. Bobby Portis taking a big paycut to go play on a contender. 3. Bucks trading to get the defense and leadership of Tucker.

07-17-2021, 11:17 PM	#25
packman80 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 16,989	Points-Rebounds-Assists Thru 5 games Giannis 161-65-28 Middleton 127-33-27 Holiday 88-28-45