Official Thread (2016 Western Conf. Finals): Warriors vs. Thunder - Page 2

jj2 · 05-12-2016, 10:56 PM

Warriors in six.

felix434 · 05-12-2016, 10:58 PM

Okc in 6. They're playing their best basketball and closing games consistently. Didn't think they had this type of defense but the line ups are working for Donovan. Let's see if they pull off the stunner. Thunder up

mwsportsart · 05-12-2016, 11:03 PM

Warriors in 5.

Warriors are a better TEAM, and they have a cheat code #30.

Games will be exciting, but this will be one of those series where Westbrook tries to do too much, getting hyped off what Steph does on the other end of the court.

threepointplay · 05-12-2016, 11:12 PM

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CubKings · 05-12-2016, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bullrose23

VERY FUNNY
but forget Durant's mom

Curry has the MVP mom

I wish I was witty, cause I would come up with something for M.V.P and milf....

She looks pretty much like Curry with long hair. Stephanie

pennywise · 05-12-2016, 11:43 PM

This should be a poll. Warriors in 5. This is like a matchup of 5 on 10. The Warriors bench will demolish the Thunder bench.

Hegotgame15 · 05-12-2016, 11:45 PM

I assume the Warriors will be too consistent and won't let more than a game or possibly 2 get away from them...

So... Warriors in 6...

However, anything can happen when Russ and or Durant go off...I'm done trying to figure OKC out...

tupark82 · 05-13-2016, 12:06 AM

Assuming everyone is healthy for the series, Warriors in 5.

You gotta have a guy who can bother Curry consistently first and foremost if you want a chance against them in a 7-game series. I don't think the Thunder have that. Westbrook will have a miserable series. Bad matchup for him. It's going to be a tight series for sure and should things get very difficult, the Warriors will use their death lineup more than they normally would. Kerr saves it for only when it's necessary so I'm curious to see how much of it he will use in the WCF.

xavieronly1 · 05-13-2016, 12:27 AM

Warriors in 4.

pennywise · 05-13-2016, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by xavieronly1

Warriors in 4.

Bold pick. Though I honestly would not be terribly surprised if this happened. The Warriors are that good.

Durantula · 05-13-2016, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by xavieronly1

Warriors in 4.

Ok so you think Portland is better than OKC?

Thunder in 6. unlikely but not impossible!

Cmon OKC Shock the world

hairyangryfella · 05-13-2016, 12:48 AM

The Thunder need scorers to keep up with GS, and they just don't have anybody beyond KD and Westbrook. This is what concerns me.

I'm going Warriors in 6, but I think that's being hopeful.

Nyfancam01 · 05-13-2016, 02:16 AM

Thunder in 6.

drobfan8 · 05-13-2016, 02:27 AM

This will be an exciting series.

Awesome match up. OKC are a chance to upset.

I think it's a 7 gamer.

NoleinJax · 05-13-2016, 06:53 AM

If both teams are complete, Warriors win in 5 or 6. Who wants the thunder and a game on the wire for a friendly wager unless frowned upon by mods?

JustinVerlander07 · 05-13-2016, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Durantula

Ok so you think Portland is better than OKC?

Thunder in 6. unlikely but not impossible!

Cmon OKC Shock the world

There is no transitive property here...

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Originally Posted by Nyfancam01

Thunder in 6.

LMAO, someone is finally out of hiding.

tiger221166 · 05-13-2016, 08:21 AM

A lot will depend on Donovan and how well he can adapt his lineups when GSW goes small. Multiple bigs worked wonders against the Spurs, but I'm not sure that lineup will have the same traction this round. I think GSW wins, but it could go 6/7.

xavieronly1 · 05-13-2016, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pennywise

Bold pick. Though I honestly would not be terribly surprised if this happened. The Warriors are that good.

If I believe in GS to win the series, why not?

I just think picking 4-2 or 4-1 are just too conservative.

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Originally Posted by Durantula

Ok so you think Portland is better than OKC?

Thunder in 6. unlikely but not impossible!

Cmon OKC Shock the world

I don't see how you can find a better team (OKC vs Portland) when they don't play against each others.

First, Portland played Curry-less Warriors.

Second, OKC could give a good series with 16 overtimes, but they could still end up 0-4 in the series. Just because I predict the series will go 4-0, it does not mean OKC will give no fight to GS.

thor_rider08 · 05-13-2016, 09:19 AM

I can see it either going in 4 for gsw or it could be a drawn out game 7 battle it just depends on which okc team shows up!

WaiverWire · 05-13-2016, 09:25 AM

It depends how closely the games are officiated. OKC benefitted from playing rough against the Spurs with routine forearm hits against Lamarcus and Kawhi (and on inbounds passes). If games are officiated evenly, I expect Warriors in 5 or 6. If OKC can maul Klay and Steph coming off screens, then it could go to 7. But since Warriors are not big on 1-on-1's or post-ups, I don't think OKC strategy will work that well.

Nyfancam01 · 05-13-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

There is no transitive property here...

LMAO, someone is finally out of hiding.

OR someone was at WORK.

Something you probably know NOTHING about.

trixstar · 05-13-2016, 09:29 AM

Aint no one beating GS

asujbl · 05-13-2016, 09:31 AM

Thunder in 6 - if it goes 7 then GS is winning it

Thunder still have 2 of the 3 best players in the series so you can't count them out. The lineup with Adams and Kanter is going to be tough to guard with Bogut banged up.

I'm sure I'll be wrong but that's OK as I honestly don't care which team Cleveland plays in the Finals

gingerscards · 05-13-2016, 09:51 AM

Going to be a great series, personally I think this maybe the toughest test yet for the Warriors, granted the Thunder continue to play like they did to close out the Spurs, now we all know they can go the opposite direction and Westbrook is still a ?? Also the Spurs was really on their last leg and age got to them. Warriors have younger legs and will win if it becomes a shoot out, I think the Warriors defense will win as well. I also still think the Warriors bench is much deeper and if Ibaka and Jackson do not perform then Thunder will fall, even if Durant puts up over 40 and Westbrook has one of his triple doubles.

GO DUBS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Norcalcardz · 05-13-2016, 09:58 AM

Warriors in 5 or 6! No one is beating GS 4 times in a series.

05-12-2016, 11:03 PM	#28
mwsportsart Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Posts: 246 superbreaks2020	Warriors in 5. Warriors are a better TEAM, and they have a cheat code #30. Games will be exciting, but this will be one of those series where Westbrook tries to do too much, getting hyped off what Steph does on the other end of the court. __________________ Teams: Lakers & Dallas Cowboys

05-12-2016, 11:12 PM	#29
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05-12-2016, 11:43 PM	#31
pennywise Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 2,965	This should be a poll. Warriors in 5. This is like a matchup of 5 on 10. The Warriors bench will demolish the Thunder bench. __________________ Penny Hardaway \| 90s stars \| San Antonio Spurs Instagram: pennyatthepoint "Why you no work. I work - You will work too!!!" - Michael Jordan

05-13-2016, 12:06 AM	#33
tupark82 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 2,096	Assuming everyone is healthy for the series, Warriors in 5. You gotta have a guy who can bother Curry consistently first and foremost if you want a chance against them in a 7-game series. I don't think the Thunder have that. Westbrook will have a miserable series. Bad matchup for him. It's going to be a tight series for sure and should things get very difficult, the Warriors will use their death lineup more than they normally would. Kerr saves it for only when it's necessary so I'm curious to see how much of it he will use in the WCF. __________________ sheridanhoops.com/author/james-park/ twitter.com/sheridanblog Curry collector IG: tuparkcollection

05-13-2016, 12:27 AM	#34
xavieronly1 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 13,006	Warriors in 4. __________________ Instagram IG: xavieronly1

05-12-2016, 10:56 PM	#26
jj2 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 5,005	Warriors in six.

05-12-2016, 10:58 PM	#27
felix434 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 299 fbenaven1	Okc in 6. They're playing their best basketball and closing games consistently. Didn't think they had this type of defense but the line ups are working for Donovan. Let's see if they pull off the stunner. Thunder up

05-12-2016, 11:45 PM	#32
Hegotgame15 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Australia. Posts: 1,764	I assume the Warriors will be too consistent and won't let more than a game or possibly 2 get away from them... So... Warriors in 6... However, anything can happen when Russ and or Durant go off...I'm done trying to figure OKC out...

05-13-2016, 12:48 AM	#37
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	The Thunder need scorers to keep up with GS, and they just don't have anybody beyond KD and Westbrook. This is what concerns me. I'm going Warriors in 6, but I think that's being hopeful.

05-13-2016, 02:16 AM	#38
Nyfancam01 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,890 Nyfancam01 Nyfancam01	Thunder in 6.

05-13-2016, 02:27 AM	#39
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,776 drobfan8 drobfan8	This will be an exciting series. Awesome match up. OKC are a chance to upset. I think it's a 7 gamer. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

05-13-2016, 06:53 AM	#40
NoleinJax Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: No clue anymore Posts: 8,742 ilovetheseminoles	If both teams are complete, Warriors win in 5 or 6. Who wants the thunder and a game on the wire for a friendly wager unless frowned upon by mods?

05-13-2016, 08:21 AM	#42
tiger221166 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,891 tiger221166	A lot will depend on Donovan and how well he can adapt his lineups when GSW goes small. Multiple bigs worked wonders against the Spurs, but I'm not sure that lineup will have the same traction this round. I think GSW wins, but it could go 6/7.

05-13-2016, 09:19 AM	#44
thor_rider08 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alaska Posts: 4,210	I can see it either going in 4 for gsw or it could be a drawn out game 7 battle it just depends on which okc team shows up! __________________ The righteous pay a sacrifice to get what they deserve.

05-13-2016, 09:25 AM	#45
WaiverWire Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 2,935	It depends how closely the games are officiated. OKC benefitted from playing rough against the Spurs with routine forearm hits against Lamarcus and Kawhi (and on inbounds passes). If games are officiated evenly, I expect Warriors in 5 or 6. If OKC can maul Klay and Steph coming off screens, then it could go to 7. But since Warriors are not big on 1-on-1's or post-ups, I don't think OKC strategy will work that well.

05-13-2016, 09:29 AM	#47
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,169 stunner316	Aint no one beating GS

05-13-2016, 09:31 AM	#48
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 61,789 ohiosundevils	Thunder in 6 - if it goes 7 then GS is winning it Thunder still have 2 of the 3 best players in the series so you can't count them out. The lineup with Adams and Kanter is going to be tough to guard with Bogut banged up. I'm sure I'll be wrong but that's OK as I honestly don't care which team Cleveland plays in the Finals __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”

05-13-2016, 09:51 AM	#49
gingerscards Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 18,500 gingersportscards1946	Going to be a great series, personally I think this maybe the toughest test yet for the Warriors, granted the Thunder continue to play like they did to close out the Spurs, now we all know they can go the opposite direction and Westbrook is still a ?? Also the Spurs was really on their last leg and age got to them. Warriors have younger legs and will win if it becomes a shoot out, I think the Warriors defense will win as well. I also still think the Warriors bench is much deeper and if Ibaka and Jackson do not perform then Thunder will fall, even if Durant puts up over 40 and Westbrook has one of his triple doubles. GO DUBS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

05-13-2016, 09:58 AM	#50
Norcalcardz Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,034 Ste30ph Ste30ph	Warriors in 5 or 6! No one is beating GS 4 times in a series.