The Official NBA Playoff Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 268

nman84 · 06-20-2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dame

He got 13 assists tho

Good take!

greg8731 · 06-20-2021, 10:06 PM

Gotta love how people choose to forget about the other things Trae does yet when it comes to Ben Simmons...look how many assists he got! Did you see how many assists he got?!

ballhawkdawk · 06-20-2021, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rman112

Step 1: Shoot ball

He's too insecure to shoot the ball. If you could combine Tyrese Maxey and Ben Simmons...

The Accountant · 06-20-2021, 10:06 PM

I’m done being over frantic. Sixers choked.

Hawks, you stand a good chance at the finals, hard to deny. BOL

Ferg1945 · 06-20-2021, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dame

He got 13 assists tho

So you're saying he is perfect from the field. HOF!!

tjforce · 06-20-2021, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nman84

Good take!

Trae shot 5-23 tonight....

If Huerter hadn't gone for 27 imagine the fallout there.

That being said... props to Trae for getting them to the game 7 in the first place.

Goldenarm · 06-20-2021, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Trae shot 5-23 tonight....

If Huerter hadn't gone for 27 imagine the fallout there.

That being said... props to Trae for getting them to the game 7 in the first place.

What has Luka done lately?

TSonn · 06-20-2021, 10:08 PM

I know I'm just piling on, and it's for no reason other than Philly fans coming into Magic forums and being Ds about Fultz...

It's funny that Philly traded out the guy they thought had the yips in Fultz when he had a legit injury while keeping a guy who clearly does have the yips.

ninjacookies · 06-20-2021, 10:09 PM

I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most.

I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best.

Should be fun.

NeedChapmans · 06-20-2021, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldenarm

What has Luka done lately?

Well, in his game 7, he shot 17-30, scored 46 points and had 14 assists and 7 boards.

Sometimes, there's more to the game than just the abilities of one man on one side of the floor. These two games showcase that very idea.

dkcardman · 06-20-2021, 10:10 PM

Let's put something back in perspective....

Hawks were 20-47 last year and are now in the ECF!!!

And consider that last year Collins was out a huge chunk of the year as well as Hunter. Capela never even played. Very little time to get any chemistry. Then start the year with very little time to develop chemistry and played almost the entire year with 2 starters hurt at any given point.
Plus a coaching change mid year.
Now that they are 85% healthy, they have made it to the ECF!?!?! Trae is just 22???
Imagine more time to grow as players, more time to develop team chemistry, and a fully healthy roster? This is a crazy year over year turn around. And a ton of credit needs to go to the front office for making move after move to get talent on this roster. It seems that every game 2 or 3 players are "off" and 2 or 3 other players step up.

spurs50fan · 06-20-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most.

I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best.

Should be fun.

Was just thinking the same but I think this is the series Jrue goes to work. I do like the Hawks chances though

daeve · 06-20-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldenarm

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let it rain some Velvet Mambas

RogerGodahell · 06-20-2021, 10:13 PM

Suns-Bucks finals

It would be nice to see Giannis win a ring for staying in MIL. This is his best chance to do it with all of the super teams gone.

jterp5 · 06-20-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most.

I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best.

Should be fun.

Yeah that’s what I was thinking. Embiid can burn you with the 3 or at the FT line. Giannis can do neither.

Jrue was pretty inconsistent during the Nets series.

I actually like the Hawks chances, but need a healthy (or healthier) Bogi to be more comfortable

Pathora · 06-20-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most.

I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best.

Should be fun.

Don't love the forward depth of the Hawks...Collins and Solomon Hill are probably the main guys you can use on Giannis. Capela is too slow and Okongwu is too inexperienced. Having Hunter around would be massive in this series.

Middleton has to dominate Bogdanovic and Huerter. The Bucks are deeper than before but Jrue has to show why he's 1st team all defense vs Trae.

Onepocketj · 06-20-2021, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

let it rain some Velvet Mambas

Sell tonight!

TSonn · 06-20-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most.

I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best.

Should be fun.

I just don't see how the Hawks can keep up with Giannis IF Giannis is in attack mode. If the Hawks had Hunter? I might put money on the Hawks. But even if ATL packs the lane to stop Giannis, it's still Capela and Collins/Bogey/Gallo/Huerter/Trae - not a very intimidating front.

Maybe Nate will start Snell for some extra defense stop pack the lane. Or Okongwu has a coming out series ala Bam last year.

ninjacookies · 06-20-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by spurs50fan

Was just thinking the same but I think this is the series Jrue goes to work.

He's probably going to be the biggest x-factor.

I'm curious if they'll be sticking Huerter on Jrue or Middleton. This is where Deandre's lack of availability hurts.

But the Hawks just keep on finding ways to win. They've got heart, and rarely ever get rattled by deficits.

MavsRChamps · 06-20-2021, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kobefan

Not so sure about Collins, there are some pretty desperate teams out there and I wouldn't be shocked if he was offered the max or close to it. If so, I don't think the Hawks will match it.

Hawks would be the dumbest team ever if they don't match whatever offer Collins gets ... Numbers aside - say they don't match it, then they have to go out and sign a power forward anyway to replace him & guess what - they'll want someone EXACTLY like Collins (elite pick & roll player AND a 3 point shooter), so they would have played themselves. Guys like Collins don't really exist in the NBA much. I've said it before, but I think his impact has superstar all over it in the next couple years as his game matures, he takes more shot attempts, improves his 1 on 1 moves, etc.

daeve · 06-20-2021, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most.

I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best.

Should be fun.

same... Bucks look beatable, I think Collins can handle Giannis - he did very well on Harris, who was fairly quiet the whole series thanks to Baptist... he's quicker and more athletic than old man Blake too.

ninjacookies · 06-20-2021, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TSonn

I just don't see how the Hawks can keep up with Giannis IF Giannis is in attack mode. If the Hawks had Hunter? I might put money on the Hawks. But even if ATL packs the lane to stop Giannis, it's still Capela and Collins/Bogey/Gallo/Huerter/Trae - not a very intimidating front.

Maybe Nate will start Snell for some extra defense stop pack the lane.

It's true.

But then again Philly was supposed to dominate the paint with their size and physicality. Hawks played very gritty and got key defensive swipes/steals at pivotal moments.

I honestly don't know how Atlanta keeps pulling it out. Maybe it's that 2011 Mavs juju?

Oh well...whatever the outcome, this season is a nguyen and exceeded everyone's expectations.

TSonn · 06-20-2021, 10:18 PM

At the very least, the ECF has no real d-bags playing. Maybe Trae if you're not into his way of getting fouls.

Goldenarm · 06-20-2021, 10:18 PM

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MavsRChamps · 06-20-2021, 10:18 PM

I agree Giannis presents a matchup problem against the Hawks, but you could say he presents a matchup problem for virtually every team. The Hawks just dealt with Embiid so it is plausible they'll develop a solid scheme for Giannis. Collins/Capela as a tag team is pretty legit size & defense in the paint as we saw in this series, much better than whatever the Nets have, so it'll be interesting how it goes. Gonna' be a fun series.

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ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 57,325	I'm liking ATL's chance against the Bucks probably more than most. I think the Bucks and Philly are fairly similarly structured teams. Also, Giannis probably won't draw out Capela as much as Embiid who is a much better overall shooter. He can stay down low and bang/snatch boards where he's best. Should be fun. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

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The Accountant Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 12,988	I’m done being over frantic. Sixers choked. Hawks, you stand a good chance at the finals, hard to deny. BOL

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TSonn Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,011 TSonnMI	I know I'm just piling on, and it's for no reason other than Philly fans coming into Magic forums and being Ds about Fultz... It's funny that Philly traded out the guy they thought had the yips in Fultz when he had a legit injury while keeping a guy who clearly does have the yips.

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dkcardman Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 2,540 dkcardman dkcardman	Let's put something back in perspective.... Hawks were 20-47 last year and are now in the ECF!!! And consider that last year Collins was out a huge chunk of the year as well as Hunter. Capela never even played. Very little time to get any chemistry. Then start the year with very little time to develop chemistry and played almost the entire year with 2 starters hurt at any given point. Plus a coaching change mid year. Now that they are 85% healthy, they have made it to the ECF!?!?! Trae is just 22??? Imagine more time to grow as players, more time to develop team chemistry, and a fully healthy roster? This is a crazy year over year turn around. And a ton of credit needs to go to the front office for making move after move to get talent on this roster. It seems that every game 2 or 3 players are "off" and 2 or 3 other players step up.

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RogerGodahell Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Cardboard Enthusiast Posts: 20,783 RogerGodahell	Suns-Bucks finals It would be nice to see Giannis win a ring for staying in MIL. This is his best chance to do it with all of the super teams gone.

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TSonn Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,011 TSonnMI	At the very least, the ECF has no real d-bags playing. Maybe Trae if you're not into his way of getting fouls.

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MavsRChamps Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 3,188 purple3252	I agree Giannis presents a matchup problem against the Hawks, but you could say he presents a matchup problem for virtually every team. The Hawks just dealt with Embiid so it is plausible they'll develop a solid scheme for Giannis. Collins/Capela as a tag team is pretty legit size & defense in the paint as we saw in this series, much better than whatever the Nets have, so it'll be interesting how it goes. Gonna' be a fun series.