The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 258

hairyangryfella · 05-07-2021, 09:55 PM

Lol, these Lakers sure are suffering a case of Lebronism.

I tune in after the Magic game and see Lillard fouled near the end of the first, said to myself Caruso will be having a loan about that and 100% he does. Then the coach has a moan that they're 'not letting them by physical with Lillard'. Bunch of babies, just because they're close to the play-in now.

tjforce · 05-07-2021, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

I was pissed watching the ending there. Then I remembered the Sixers play the Pistons and Magic twice still. No chance of the Bucks or Nets catching them. At this point it is just a matter of how soon will the Sixers clinch the #1 and be able to get Simmons and Joel extra rest

Yes....

Pistons
@Pacers
@Heat
Magic
Magic

The Heat game definitely won't be a gimmie.

Pacers will put up a fight... but if they win either of those games then they'll be able to rest at least 1 of those Magic games.

With the playoffs not starting until May 22, an off day could get their starters over a full week off.

What'll be interesting is how the Bucks and Nets jockey for the 2 seed. Bucks now control their own destiny

tjforce · 05-07-2021, 10:26 PM

48 for Bojan????

Big win for the Utah Yazz....

A win over Denver without Mitchell in the lineup should do well for the confidence.

Akphillips86 · 05-07-2021, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

48 for Bojan????

Big win for the Utah Yazz....

A win over Denver without Mitchell in the lineup should do well for the confidence.

With LA not looking themselves, and Mitchell likely to return by playoff time, I have a good feeling about the Yazz’s chances in the West. Still going to be a nutty postseason any way it shakes out.

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armoursave · 05-07-2021, 10:36 PM

Drinking game: every time AD falls take a shot, if you can make it past halftime you’re a better man than me

imbluestreak23 · 05-07-2021, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by armoursave

Drinking game: every time AD falls take a shot, if you can make it past halftime you’re a better man than me

Both he and D Wade remind me of:

edit: I'm already drunk bro

hairyangryfella · 05-07-2021, 11:20 PM

How the F is that an OFFENSIVE foul????

Caruso comes running in towards the basket into path of the player who cannot possibly stop (or see him coming, really), and Caruso gets that call?????????

hairyangryfella · 05-07-2021, 11:38 PM

I used to like Caruso, a hard working little nugget. Now he's an annoying little douche, whining about every damn call.

imbluestreak23 · 05-07-2021, 11:39 PM

Kingofkings1281 · 05-07-2021, 11:39 PM

What the hell was that, Caruso?

wiper · 05-07-2021, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

I used to like Caruso, a hard working little nugget. Now he's an annoying little douche, whining about every damn call.

whenever i see him i think of his airball layup in the bubble

wiper · 05-07-2021, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Jalen's barber needs to ditch the incandescent hairline paint filler.

Looks like he's been baptized in baby powder.

omg loool

escapegoat · 05-08-2021, 12:11 AM

magic will take one of those philly games!

escapegoat · 05-08-2021, 12:14 AM

also if you missed it.

bonus: decent referee.

tjforce · 05-08-2021, 11:31 AM

Man... the big matchups just keep on coming for the Nets....

Brooklyn @ Denver tonight.

Nets aren't going to catch Philly, but trail the Bucks by a tiebreakers for the #2 seed.

The_Reverend · 05-08-2021, 04:08 PM

Imagine the Lakers as the 7 vs Warriors in one play-in

daeve · 05-08-2021, 05:34 PM

Imagine the 3-seed Nets [without Harden] and the current 6-seed Heat... Jimmy has the dog mentality/drive to take over a series like that, they're a way better defensive team, they can shoot, and they're battle-tested.

packman80 · 05-08-2021, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Reverend

Imagine the Lakers as the 7 vs Warriors in one play-in

Can see it now LeBron upping his flopping game to a 11.

drobfan8 · 05-08-2021, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Reverend

Imagine the Lakers as the 7 vs Warriors in one play-in

Steph might crush Bron's chip dreams for the 4th time would it be?

Wild.

tjforce · 05-08-2021, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Steph might crush Bron's chip dreams for the 4th time would it be?

Wild.

Why? Would he then be traded to the winner of the 9/10 game to beat the Lakers again for the 8th seed?

tjforce · 05-08-2021, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Imagine the 3-seed Nets [without Harden] and the current 6-seed Heat... Jimmy has the dog mentality/drive to take over a series like that, they're a way better defensive team, they can shoot, and they're battle-tested.

Nets would still have the talent advantage...

but Heat would have the continuity advantage, the coaching advantage, and a lot less to lose.

Still a lot of ways 4-7 could shake out, however. Knicks, Hawnks, Heat, and Celtics all within 2 games of each other.

drobfan8 · 05-08-2021, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Why? Would he then be traded to the winner of the 9/10 game to beat the Lakers again for the 8th seed?

Huh?

You think it's impossible the Lakers could lay a turd vs MEM or the mighty SAS (who have crushed his chip dreams multiple times also by the way

).

At least LeBron has already worded up everyone that he's not 100% so his fanatics can place an asterisk on any loss.

Donkaylove · 05-08-2021, 08:05 PM

Blazers/Clips would get me hyped...i like our chances with utah/phx/clips

denver is problematic

drobfan8 · 05-08-2021, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Donkaylove

Blazers/Clips would get me hyped...i like our chances with utah/phx/clips

denver is problematic

Could you imagine if Dame sends PG packing again?

Would be amazing.

Donkaylove · 05-08-2021, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Could you imagine if Dame sends PG packing again?

Would be amazing.

Yep-this season has lame written all over it.

I want "post-epi" Paul--bring it! Maybe Kawhi can play two games in a row......The playoffs might bring me some basketball joy.

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05-08-2021, 11:31 AM	#6440
tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 22,757	Man... the big matchups just keep on coming for the Nets.... Brooklyn @ Denver tonight. Nets aren't going to catch Philly, but trail the Bucks by a tiebreakers for the #2 seed. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

05-07-2021, 09:55 PM	#6426
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	Lol, these Lakers sure are suffering a case of Lebronism. I tune in after the Magic game and see Lillard fouled near the end of the first, said to myself Caruso will be having a loan about that and 100% he does. Then the coach has a moan that they're 'not letting them by physical with Lillard'. Bunch of babies, just because they're close to the play-in now.

05-07-2021, 10:36 PM	#6430
armoursave Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 709	Drinking game: every time AD falls take a shot, if you can make it past halftime you’re a better man than me

05-07-2021, 11:20 PM	#6432
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	How the F is that an OFFENSIVE foul???? Caruso comes running in towards the basket into path of the player who cannot possibly stop (or see him coming, really), and Caruso gets that call?????????

05-07-2021, 11:38 PM	#6433
hairyangryfella Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 13,219	I used to like Caruso, a hard working little nugget. Now he's an annoying little douche, whining about every damn call.

05-08-2021, 12:11 AM	#6438
escapegoat Banned - PBM Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: WA State Posts: 4,744	magic will take one of those philly games!

05-08-2021, 12:14 AM	#6439
escapegoat Banned - PBM Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: WA State Posts: 4,744	also if you missed it. bonus: decent referee.

05-08-2021, 04:08 PM	#6441
The_Reverend Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 15,234 islubi	Imagine the Lakers as the 7 vs Warriors in one play-in

05-08-2021, 05:34 PM	#6442
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,119 accrules	Imagine the 3-seed Nets [without Harden] and the current 6-seed Heat... Jimmy has the dog mentality/drive to take over a series like that, they're a way better defensive team, they can shoot, and they're battle-tested.

05-08-2021, 08:05 PM	#6448
Donkaylove Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: PNW Posts: 3,174	Blazers/Clips would get me hyped...i like our chances with utah/phx/clips denver is problematic