NBA Playoff Round 1 Thread - Page 23

drobfan8 · 04-19-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mfw13

Well, the truth is, what makes or breaks an NBA player's reputation is postseason success. And that generally requires a level of sustained and consistent superstar-level performance that Simmons has yet to demonstrate.

He still has no outside shot to speak of, and is still mediocre at the charity stripe, which is going to make it hard for him to become a 20+ PPG scorer.

I'm not sure he'll ever be a "Superstar" as there's only a few of those each season. Hell Anthony Davis and LeBron James didn't do squat this season (AD in any season really)

And why is 20PPG so important for him? That's not his game really.

I just LOL at the comments people make. And then he makes them look silly, so they raise the bar higher.

ninjacookies · 04-19-2019, 08:26 PM

Siakam may have just saved Toronto in this series. Kawhi looked ugly tonight.

ClipsandVols · 04-19-2019, 08:31 PM

Lowry with the hugggeee rebound.

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drobfan8 · 04-19-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Siakam may have just saved Toronto in this series. Kawhi looked ugly tonight.

A rare poor game from Kawhi. I wonder if he's starting to get the yips again and is looking forward to free agency already. Does he care how deep they go? I have them making the Finals if he does his job.

hairyangryfella · 04-19-2019, 08:54 PM

Westbrook with 5 shots in the first five minutes and only one make. Need to spread the ball more.

ballhawkdawk · 04-19-2019, 08:54 PM

This Thunder home court stuff is tough to watch. So much orange.

ninjacookies · 04-19-2019, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

A rare poor game from Kawhi. I wonder if he's starting to get the yips again and is looking forward to free agency already. Does he care how deep they go? I have them making the Finals if he does his job.

If they don't make the finals, he's gone.

I don't think he wasn't trying tonight, his shot just looked really flat. It happens.

drobfan8 · 04-19-2019, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

If they don't make the finals, he's gone.

I don't think he wasn't trying tonight, his shot just looked really flat. It happens.

Oh for sure, I don't doubt his effort. Yet. I'm just wondering what he's thinking. If he's got TOR in his plans, he should have an awesome run through the East and a showdown with Giannis (maybe, I like Boston).

Maybe Kawhi is thinking he'll slot in nicely with LAC.

ninjacookies · 04-19-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Oh for sure, I don't doubt his effort. Yet. I'm just wondering what he's thinking. If he's got TOR in his plans, he should have an awesome run through the East and a showdown with Giannis (maybe, I like Boston).

Maybe Kawhi is thinking he'll slot in nicely with LAC.

I'm sure he's got his eyes on a championship. Dude has always been a killer when he's on the floor for as long as I've known him.

No matter where he lands in the offseason, he's going to get paid an obscene amount. And judging by his interview on Serge's cooking show, he's all about that paper.

I'm curious if his desire may not be as great as some of his peers due to the fact he already got the championship bug off his chest early in his career.

SHowley2003 · 04-19-2019, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

This Thunder home court stuff is tough to watch. So much orange.

You weren’t kidding. I just popped over during intermission in the Boston/Indiana game. The mix of orange, blue and Portland red is tough on the eyes.

PKIPP · 04-19-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by packman80

Throw one at Maker for lying about not being 30 years old.

I'll probably just throw one at him because he sucks! Still better than Stanley Johnson tho

pgisback · 04-19-2019, 10:34 PM

What a crazy quarter. 80 points scored, Dame with 25 points. Nuts.

smalltown · 04-19-2019, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

I don't think he wasn't trying tonight, his shot just looked really flat. It happens.

They just said after the game he hasn’t practiced for 2 days with flu like symptoms and was still feeling off today. If that’s the case I forgive the performance.

pgisback · 04-19-2019, 11:05 PM

Wow Russell!

tjforce · 04-19-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pgisback

Wow Russell!

Great bounce back game. Tough to talk bad about tonight’s performance.

Okc still alive.

hairyangryfella · 04-19-2019, 11:08 PM

Huge, hard-faught, critical victory today for OKC. Grant played a key role with PG shooting so poorly and Westbrook showed some real desire. Let's do it again next time too.

tjforce · 04-19-2019, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Huge, hard-faught, critical victory today for OKC. Grant played a key role with PG shooting so poorly and Westbrook showed some real desire. Let's do it again next time too.

Love the positivity!!!!

tjforce · 04-19-2019, 11:14 PM

Haha. Play of the day: Anfernee Simons trying to score a garbage time basket instead of running that clock out and getting rejected by Noel.

Daeve, you got a replay of that?

pgisback · 04-19-2019, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Great bounce back game. Tough to talk bad about tonight’s performance.

Okc still alive.

If only he can shoot like that consistently. He’s be unstoppable!

gameissued · 04-19-2019, 11:17 PM

That dunk at the end by Paul George was a mistake, should have just dribbled it out.

ninjacookies · 04-19-2019, 11:18 PM

WB seems to thrive after terrible performances.

Outside of Dame, the entire Portland roster was basura.

tjforce · 04-19-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

WB seems to thrive after terrible performances.

Outside of Dame, the entire Portland roster was basura.

Wouldn’t be shocked if this series goes to 7.

Might be the most competitive we have in the first round.

ninjacookies · 04-19-2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Wouldn’t be shocked if this series goes to 7.

Might be the most competitive we have in the first round.

Probably...Blazers have been a 2nd round capped team since forever. They're the Wizzards of the west. Identical roster construction.

tjforce · 04-20-2019, 12:10 PM

My thoughts heading into the weekend:

-I feel bad for Indiana. They're scrappy and have been in every game, but they just don't have the firepower to win.

-This young Denver team has it's hands full with the veteran Spurs. They're the more talented team, but running a young, playoff inexperienced team into Coach Pop is a recipe for trouble. They better with the next 3 because I don't like their odds of winning a game 7.

-OKC vs Portland might be the most entertaining series of the first round. A lot of stars that can light it up, but consistency with these guys is all over the place. And how about Kanter outplaying Adams? Didn't see that coming.

-Philly shouldn't even think of playing Embiid unless Brooklyn ties the series. Believe it or not, their offense doesn't drop off much without him, and the main impact of his loss seems to be on defense. And that should be enough to get by Brooklyn. They'll need him next round against Toronto.

-Houston looks locked in and ready to challenge the Warriors next round. Today's game is Utah will be a big test.... if they continue to dominate, then we'll know that they really are playing their best ball at the right time.

-Golden State revved the engine back up a little earlier than they planned. At least the Clippers didn't let them walk right through the first round without breaking a sweat.

-Orlando giving Toronto all they can handle, just too much talent on the Raps.

-Milwaukee will be strolling into round 2 rested.

codered · 04-20-2019, 12:24 PM

Spoiler alert.....Tony Brothers is going to be in Avengers end game........well at least I’d assume so based on the way he called the game. Spicy P had another huge game and was our best player. Kyle was his usual gritty self. I’m loving the quiet leadership from Gasol. He’s such an incredibly smart defender. Sunday will indeed be a fun day. I can’t wait for game 4.

Side note, very impressive with Isaac. Kid has some serious potential

04-19-2019, 08:31 PM	#553
ClipsandVols Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 3,757 ClipsandVols	Lowry with the hugggeee rebound. Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk __________________ I don’t expect apologies because I know there is too much ego and pride in the human race- Gabriel Seraf

04-19-2019, 11:14 PM	#568
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,142	Haha. Play of the day: Anfernee Simons trying to score a garbage time basket instead of running that clock out and getting rejected by Noel. Daeve, you got a replay of that? __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

04-20-2019, 12:10 PM	#574
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,142	My thoughts heading into the weekend: -I feel bad for Indiana. They're scrappy and have been in every game, but they just don't have the firepower to win. -This young Denver team has it's hands full with the veteran Spurs. They're the more talented team, but running a young, playoff inexperienced team into Coach Pop is a recipe for trouble. They better with the next 3 because I don't like their odds of winning a game 7. -OKC vs Portland might be the most entertaining series of the first round. A lot of stars that can light it up, but consistency with these guys is all over the place. And how about Kanter outplaying Adams? Didn't see that coming. -Philly shouldn't even think of playing Embiid unless Brooklyn ties the series. Believe it or not, their offense doesn't drop off much without him, and the main impact of his loss seems to be on defense. And that should be enough to get by Brooklyn. They'll need him next round against Toronto. -Houston looks locked in and ready to challenge the Warriors next round. Today's game is Utah will be a big test.... if they continue to dominate, then we'll know that they really are playing their best ball at the right time. -Golden State revved the engine back up a little earlier than they planned. At least the Clippers didn't let them walk right through the first round without breaking a sweat. -Orlando giving Toronto all they can handle, just too much talent on the Raps. -Milwaukee will be strolling into round 2 rested. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

04-19-2019, 08:26 PM	#552
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: 56,598	Siakam may have just saved Toronto in this series. Kawhi looked ugly tonight.

04-19-2019, 08:54 PM	#555
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	Westbrook with 5 shots in the first five minutes and only one make. Need to spread the ball more.

04-19-2019, 08:54 PM	#556
ballhawkdawk Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Downingtown, PA Posts: 7,485	This Thunder home court stuff is tough to watch. So much orange.

04-19-2019, 10:34 PM	#562
pgisback Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 21,023	What a crazy quarter. 80 points scored, Dame with 25 points. Nuts.

04-19-2019, 11:05 PM	#564
pgisback Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Seattle Posts: 21,023	Wow Russell!

04-19-2019, 11:08 PM	#566
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	Huge, hard-faught, critical victory today for OKC. Grant played a key role with PG shooting so poorly and Westbrook showed some real desire. Let's do it again next time too.

04-19-2019, 11:17 PM	#570
gameissued Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,468 gameissued	That dunk at the end by Paul George was a mistake, should have just dribbled it out.

04-19-2019, 11:18 PM	#571
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: 56,598	WB seems to thrive after terrible performances. Outside of Dame, the entire Portland roster was basura.

04-20-2019, 12:24 PM	#575
codered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 3,995 codered	Spoiler alert.....Tony Brothers is going to be in Avengers end game........well at least I’d assume so based on the way he called the game. Spicy P had another huge game and was our best player. Kyle was his usual gritty self. I’m loving the quiet leadership from Gasol. He’s such an incredibly smart defender. Sunday will indeed be a fun day. I can’t wait for game 4. Side note, very impressive with Isaac. Kid has some serious potential