The Official NBA Playoff Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 123

Jopeal · 06-06-2021, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jweeks80

And we're missing our best defender and probably third best overall player in hunter.

Fourth best, but yeah Hunter is missed.

BeastMode27 · 06-06-2021, 12:58 PM

Collins wide open under the hoop and solo jacks the 3. Don’t pull a Knicks game 2 and launch 50 3’s, take it to the rim with the big lead.

spurs50fan · 06-06-2021, 01:00 PM

They aren’t fouling much so why not hit Simmons when he starts going?

jweeks80 · 06-06-2021, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jopeal

Fourth best, but yeah Hunter is missed.

He was the best or second best player during the first 20 games or so this season.

He was a big big reason we beat the Knicks in 5.

Glebe · 06-06-2021, 01:07 PM

Trae Young... holy smokes

Siberian13 · 06-06-2021, 01:09 PM

Great half for the Hawks. 25 for Trae. Hope it continues.

spurs50fan · 06-06-2021, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Glebe

Trae Young... holy smokes

He ain’t Westbrook from behind the arc

The Accountant · 06-06-2021, 01:10 PM

Not the way I expected that game to start. Why Rivers leaves the bench on the court during a 17-0 run baffles me.

WalterAZ31 · 06-06-2021, 01:14 PM

id be shocked if Philly wins 2 games this series

everyone still sleeping on Hawks...........they've only been top 3 team in the entire league for the last 3 months

sneaky deep and have just a good enough mix of vets and youth, they are my sleeper pick to make Finals

Jopeal · 06-06-2021, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jweeks80

He was the best or second best player during the first 20 games or so this season.

He was a big big reason we beat the Knicks in 5.

A great young player no doubt, but clearly less important to this years teams' success than Trae, Bogx2, Collins & Capela.

jbettis32 · 06-06-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

I’m not crazy about the move, but whatever. I’d rather they sit him as long as possible for this series. If he’s able to play at or close to full strength, the Hawks have zero chance in this series.

Full strength, 20 pts behind at half, and hawks have zero chance? Hawks is short-handed with hunter being out too.

Siberian13 · 06-06-2021, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

Not the way I expected that game to start. Why Rivers leaves the bench on the court during a 17-0 run baffles me.

What has Rivers ever really done as a coach? Not hard to win with that Celtics team. I think he’s been overrated for some time now.

Still plenty of time for the Sixers. 3rd quarter could swing things if Hawks go cold.

The Accountant · 06-06-2021, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian13

What has Rivers ever really done as a coach? Not hard to win with that Celtics team. I think he’s been overrated for some time now.

Still plenty of time for the Sixers. 3rd quarter could swing things if Hawks go cold.

Yeah idk. He’s good at getting teams to the playoffs. 3rd quarter is big.

I like the switch of Simmons full time on Trae but those fouls are adding up.

The Accountant · 06-06-2021, 01:38 PM

Game plan was good but came out shooting cold there. Hawks up 22 now.

spurs50fan · 06-06-2021, 01:40 PM

Physical play to start but surprisingly the young team is handling it

Siberian13 · 06-06-2021, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by The Accountant

Yeah idk. He’s good at getting teams to the playoffs. 3rd quarter is big.

I like the switch of Simmons full time on Trae but those fouls are adding up.

Already gave up on it. Simmons was making it hard on Trae.

daeve · 06-06-2021, 01:47 PM

If the BO Philly Phaithful are any indication, seems like Sixers were too busy thinking about gameplanning for Bkn/Mil and forgot that they're not there yet... I just got home, left work a bit early to see this. I only checked the score at the half and figured Embiid was sitting.

daeve · 06-06-2021, 01:49 PM

lol that was in no way a foul.

BeastMode27 · 06-06-2021, 01:49 PM

Bogdanovic still holding thumb on shooting hand, happened on hard screen. Not good.

Boo · 06-06-2021, 01:52 PM

Refs blow both ways

Siberian13 · 06-06-2021, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Refs blow both ways

Been some bad calls both ways. Used to it by now watching any sport

RichardGasner · 06-06-2021, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by WalterAZ31

id be shocked if Philly wins 2 games this series

everyone still sleeping on Hawks...........they've only been top 3 team in the entire league for the last 3 months

sneaky deep and have just a good enough mix of vets and youth, they are my sleeper pick to make Finals

This in a nutshell!

spurs50fan · 06-06-2021, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Boo

Refs blow both ways

In a free flowing league, it’s going to be harder to play that physical as your opponent gets better

rustywest · 06-06-2021, 01:59 PM

That challenge from Doc.... upheld? Wow

blackbears86 · 06-06-2021, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WalterAZ31

id be shocked if Philly wins 2 games this series

everyone still sleeping on Hawks...........they've only been top 3 team in the entire league for the last 3 months

sneaky deep and have just a good enough mix of vets and youth, they are my sleeper pick to make Finals

100% agree.

People sleeping on the Hawks, but since Nate Mcmillan took over, they have been excellent defensively.

And I feel like we are watching Trae young become a superstar. He's unfazed by the spotlight and isn't afraid to take the big shot. I was worried about his size, but he is legit. It's going to be fun watching him and Luka over the next 10+ years. The 2018 class is strong. BUY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Philly: Embiid is a beast when he is healthy. But that's the problem. He's just too fragile. And I'm sorry Philly fans, Simmons has no offense from 15 feet out, which in today's NBA is just too much of a liability.

First game over reaction: Hawks in 6.

06-06-2021, 01:10 PM	#3058
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06-06-2021, 01:38 PM	#3064
The Accountant Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 12,957	Game plan was good but came out shooting cold there. Hawks up 22 now. __________________ Buying: Cole Hamels 1/1s

06-06-2021, 01:52 PM	#3070
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 55,822 klay22	Refs blow both ways __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

06-06-2021, 12:58 PM	#3052
BeastMode27 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,341	Collins wide open under the hoop and solo jacks the 3. Don’t pull a Knicks game 2 and launch 50 3’s, take it to the rim with the big lead.

06-06-2021, 01:00 PM	#3053
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,879	They aren’t fouling much so why not hit Simmons when he starts going?

06-06-2021, 01:07 PM	#3055
Glebe Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 973	Trae Young... holy smokes

06-06-2021, 01:09 PM	#3056
Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 77,157 shiller13	Great half for the Hawks. 25 for Trae. Hope it continues.

06-06-2021, 01:14 PM	#3059
WalterAZ31 Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 8,268	id be shocked if Philly wins 2 games this series everyone still sleeping on Hawks...........they've only been top 3 team in the entire league for the last 3 months sneaky deep and have just a good enough mix of vets and youth, they are my sleeper pick to make Finals

06-06-2021, 01:40 PM	#3065
spurs50fan Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 3,879	Physical play to start but surprisingly the young team is handling it

06-06-2021, 01:47 PM	#3067
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,142 accrules	If the BO Philly Phaithful are any indication, seems like Sixers were too busy thinking about gameplanning for Bkn/Mil and forgot that they're not there yet... I just got home, left work a bit early to see this. I only checked the score at the half and figured Embiid was sitting.

06-06-2021, 01:49 PM	#3068
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,142 accrules	lol that was in no way a foul.

06-06-2021, 01:49 PM	#3069
BeastMode27 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 2,341	Bogdanovic still holding thumb on shooting hand, happened on hard screen. Not good.

06-06-2021, 01:59 PM	#3074
rustywest Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,688	That challenge from Doc.... upheld? Wow