2025 NBA Post-Season thread!!! - Page 66

ninjacookies · 05-25-2025, 09:51 PM

Yeesh.

bradjames12 · 05-25-2025, 09:54 PM

I really.. really hate this team sometimes

oldgoldy97 · 05-25-2025, 09:54 PM

Is this the beginning of the end for Indy? To have nearly a sure thing and the lose it because of resting on their laurels. Rick can’t get over the hump if the glue guys melt under pressure.

Scottish Punk · 05-25-2025, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Is this the beginning of the end for Indy? To have nearly a sure thing and the lose it because of resting on their laurels. Rick can’t get over the hump if the glue guys melt under pressure.

Indy is still up with a home game next game. Still in the driver seat.

ninjacookies · 05-25-2025, 10:06 PM

Indy better win g4.

Knicks effed around with an experimental defensive lineup and won with Brunson basically giving nothing.

bradjames12 · 05-25-2025, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldgoldy97

Is this the beginning of the end for Indy? To have nearly a sure thing and the lose it because of resting on their laurels. Rick can’t get over the hump if the glue guys melt under pressure.

The #1 seed Cavs thumped the Pacers game 3 at Indy let's keep that in mind...

blackvodka · 05-25-2025, 10:24 PM

Kudos to the Knicks though for not giving up. Staying alive.

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Nomad · 05-25-2025, 11:29 PM

I find myself as a Nesmith fan and collector both glad at crowd's chanting his name, as in a college game, and a little embarrassed. But not embarrassed at all in his come-back to-the-game grit after a hard ankle roll.

Coach Carslisle: "I got the okay from him in the locker room of movement-without-limitation and decided to get him back out there before it stiffened up."

He was called upon to crunch alpha (he will take the blame for missing that not-easy layup at the end), but honestly Nesmith got involved too late in the game. I think he will be given co-reigns next time they have a close situation like that. As when he marshaled selfless offense in Game 1, backed by everyone's seamless support.

In that respect the "Nesmith game" echoes that 38 point comeback performance against the Spurs in his rookie year (the only time with the Celtics he was given the reigns was when the game was considered over and done).

I'm not results oriented, just relieved it was not as serious an injury as many feared. He probably even worked out some of the ankle issues while running and got the flexor tendons back into alignment.

Knicks a surprisingly resilient squad when it gets down to ball around the basket, but I wouldn't want to put either team in front. Like OKC vs. Wolves, it is suddenly very much now a series. (Though I couldn't be bothered to get out to see the last WCF, it doesn't sound like I missed much). Still have it at 5 until proven otherwise.

I guess fresher legs like Walker and Achiuwa may get run in the next game and that's where the competition gets intense.

A little critique: complete breakdown in rhythm after Nesmith left and that's why I think they need to be a little more considerate and not give him simply desperation passes. Quality touches. Proactively and randomly involved in the attack. Trust that Walker and Shep know their spots. Uncork Mathurin when Siakam gets tired.

Focus on improving and refining the offensive game. The defense is good enough and anyway, with the ankle thing one needs to focus on conserving motion and energy. Become the become the best 3-point shooter and fakeout fadeaway drill artist you can.

In the collecting sphere, I want to clear up a lot of misconceptions about Double A's primary collector base. Sure there are [continued in appropriate thread]

SK40 · 05-26-2025, 01:39 PM

It's not a series until the home team wins lol.

Nomad · 05-26-2025, 02:25 PM

That will turn out to have been the Knicks best effort.

HunterConnorMom · 05-26-2025, 08:25 PM

Free throw merchant!

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ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 08:38 PM

Kevorkian and Randle really came to play tonight.

HunterConnorMom · 05-26-2025, 08:42 PM

Free throw merchant!

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ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 08:52 PM

Minny definitely not playing like it's their game 7.

Looks like OKC flipped the script and blitzed Kevorkian tonight.

Still well within reach but OKC looking like they'll easily hit that 110 mark, which doesn't bode well for the home team.

blackvodka · 05-26-2025, 09:01 PM

Let's see how Ant- Man plays in the second half.

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HunterConnorMom · 05-26-2025, 09:11 PM

Minny is hanging in, photo finish?

ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 09:28 PM

Almost inconceivable how bad Minny's 'stars' were tonight. 8 combined fg attempts. Truly admirable effort by the role players and bench to keep them alive.

But if they lose tonight, then we can all but write off Silver's coerced efforts to make Kevorkian the face of the league. Consecutive years of burnout in critical games at such a young age.

yiguiri2002 · 05-26-2025, 09:46 PM

Antman is not playing bad. He's just not being aggressive which they might need during the clutch if they cool off from 3.

ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 09:49 PM

> not playing bad
> 4 shot attempts heading into the 4th

Pick one.

Since when is lack of effort ever considered playing okay? Wild times.

blackvodka · 05-26-2025, 09:49 PM

NAW has finally showed up in these playoffs.

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ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 09:57 PM

Finally a good, competitive game this series. Hoping for OT.

edit: maybe not.

blackvodka · 05-26-2025, 10:04 PM

That pass to Jdub from Shai was lucky as hell.

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ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 10:06 PM

Him.

What a swat.

ninjacookies · 05-26-2025, 10:18 PM

Cute effort by Minny. They overachieved this year. Props.

OKC O'brien in 5.

blackvodka · 05-26-2025, 10:21 PM

74 points from SGA and Jdub.

21 from Ant-Man and Randle.

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05-25-2025, 09:51 PM	#1626
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05-25-2025, 10:06 PM	#1630
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: 57,078	Indy better win g4. Knicks effed around with an experimental defensive lineup and won with Brunson basically giving nothing. __________________ #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.

05-25-2025, 10:24 PM	#1632
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05-25-2025, 11:29 PM	#1633
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	I find myself as a Nesmith fan and collector both glad at crowd's chanting his name, as in a college game, and a little embarrassed. But not embarrassed at all in his come-back to-the-game grit after a hard ankle roll. Coach Carslisle: "I got the okay from him in the locker room of movement-without-limitation and decided to get him back out there before it stiffened up." He was called upon to crunch alpha (he will take the blame for missing that not-easy layup at the end), but honestly Nesmith got involved too late in the game. I think he will be given co-reigns next time they have a close situation like that. As when he marshaled selfless offense in Game 1, backed by everyone's seamless support. In that respect the "Nesmith game" echoes that 38 point comeback performance against the Spurs in his rookie year (the only time with the Celtics he was given the reigns was when the game was considered over and done). I'm not results oriented, just relieved it was not as serious an injury as many feared. He probably even worked out some of the ankle issues while running and got the flexor tendons back into alignment. Knicks a surprisingly resilient squad when it gets down to ball around the basket, but I wouldn't want to put either team in front. Like OKC vs. Wolves, it is suddenly very much now a series. (Though I couldn't be bothered to get out to see the last WCF, it doesn't sound like I missed much). Still have it at 5 until proven otherwise. I guess fresher legs like Walker and Achiuwa may get run in the next game and that's where the competition gets intense. A little critique: complete breakdown in rhythm after Nesmith left and that's why I think they need to be a little more considerate and not give him simply desperation passes. Quality touches. Proactively and randomly involved in the attack. Trust that Walker and Shep know their spots. Uncork Mathurin when Siakam gets tired. Focus on improving and refining the offensive game. The defense is good enough and anyway, with the ankle thing one needs to focus on conserving motion and energy. Become the become the best 3-point shooter and fakeout fadeaway drill artist you can. In the collecting sphere, I want to clear up a lot of misconceptions about Double A's primary collector base. Sure there are [continued in appropriate thread] Last edited by Nomad; 05-26-2025 at 12:44 AM.

05-26-2025, 08:38 PM	#1637
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: 57,078	Kevorkian and Randle really came to play tonight. __________________ #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.

05-25-2025, 09:54 PM	#1627
bradjames12 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Zionsville Posts: 1,444 bjbena2006	I really.. really hate this team sometimes

05-25-2025, 09:54 PM	#1628
oldgoldy97 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 51,823	Is this the beginning of the end for Indy? To have nearly a sure thing and the lose it because of resting on their laurels. Rick can’t get over the hump if the glue guys melt under pressure.

05-26-2025, 01:39 PM	#1634
SK40 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Christchurch, NZ Posts: 1,011	It's not a series until the home team wins lol.

05-26-2025, 02:25 PM	#1635
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	That will turn out to have been the Knicks best effort.

05-26-2025, 08:25 PM	#1636
HunterConnorMom Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 501	Free throw merchant! https://x.com/SportsCenter/status/19...7Ctwgr%5Etweet

05-26-2025, 08:42 PM	#1638
HunterConnorMom Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 501	Free throw merchant! https://x.com/BricksCenter/status/19...7Ctwgr%5Etweet

05-26-2025, 08:52 PM	#1639
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: 57,078	Minny definitely not playing like it's their game 7. Looks like OKC flipped the script and blitzed Kevorkian tonight. Still well within reach but OKC looking like they'll easily hit that 110 mark, which doesn't bode well for the home team. __________________ #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.

05-26-2025, 09:01 PM	#1640
blackvodka Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 1,365	Let's see how Ant- Man plays in the second half. Sent from my motorola razr 2024 using Tapatalk __________________ https://www.flickr.com/photos/202337276@N02/albums/

05-26-2025, 09:11 PM	#1641
HunterConnorMom Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 501	Minny is hanging in, photo finish?

05-26-2025, 09:28 PM	#1642
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: 57,078	Almost inconceivable how bad Minny's 'stars' were tonight. 8 combined fg attempts. Truly admirable effort by the role players and bench to keep them alive. But if they lose tonight, then we can all but write off Silver's coerced efforts to make Kevorkian the face of the league. Consecutive years of burnout in critical games at such a young age. __________________ #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.

05-26-2025, 09:46 PM	#1643
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05-26-2025, 09:49 PM	#1644
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: 57,078	> not playing bad > 4 shot attempts heading into the 4th Pick one. Since when is lack of effort ever considered playing okay? Wild times. __________________ #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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05-26-2025, 09:57 PM	#1646
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: 57,078	Finally a good, competitive game this series. Hoping for OT. edit: maybe not. __________________ #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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05-26-2025, 10:06 PM	#1648
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: 57,078	Him. What a swat. __________________ #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.

05-26-2025, 10:18 PM	#1649
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: 57,078	Cute effort by Minny. They overachieved this year. Props. OKC O'brien in 5. __________________ #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.

05-26-2025, 10:21 PM	#1650
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