2023 NBA Playoffs thread

[daeve]

Originally Posted by JoshMN

Let's be honest with ourselves, if losing one player for one game in a first round series makes that big a difference then the dynasty is/was already over.

dynasty was over when they went 11-30 on the road this year...

The only teams with worse road records: Detroit, Houston, SAS.

I'm sure there are many here who can spin this into being Wiseman's fault somehow

[Nomad]

High Rollers 132: The 10 Most Likely 2023 NBA Finals MVPs and Their Alltime Record Card Sales.

Anyone got one of these?

[Kingofkings1281]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Hopefully MEM can back up their talk tomorrow. Losing 2 at home straight up would be embarrassing.

The Lakers role players will have far more confidence knowing they have LeBron and AD.

I feel for the Bucks if Giannis can't play. Brutal.

You feel for the Bucks if Giannis can’t play, but it’s straight up embarrassing if the Grizz lose without 3 of their top 6-7 players? And were the Lakers role players not already aware that LeBron and AD were on their team? Were they just now notified?

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

You feel for the Bucks if Giannis can’t play, but it’s straight up embarrassing if the Grizz lose without 3 of their top 6-7 players? And were the Lakers role players not already aware that LeBron and AD were on their team? Were they just now notified?

First off, Ja has no structural damage and may play. Secondly, let’s not pretend that Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke combined are even in the same universe as Giannis.

Not even apples and oranges more like apples and hammers

[drobfan8]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

First off, Ja has no structural damage and may play. Secondly, let’s not pretend that Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke combined are even in the same universe as Giannis.

Not even apples and oranges more like apples and hammers

What's even more hilarious, is Kingofkings is replying to me.
Yet I have them on ignore, so they must log off to read what I typed and then reply to something I wouldn't see unless someone quotes it. Good grief. New levels of petty. I do know of one other member that does this. So pathetic.

Back to the Giannis thing. Yeah Giannis does not equal Adams and Clarke. Wowsers.

I feel for Giannis if he's out because he's the best player in the game and a great dude.

I think it would be embarrassing for the Grizz because they talk all the ish (and still are) yet could go down 0-2 at home vs a team Brooks said they would end.

Should be a fun day.

[ninjacookies]

Hearing Kendrick attempt to enunciate

Roo Hachi-Myra

completes me.

[drobfan8]

And that Draymond suspension seemed super weak if it was for the act in the game. Super weak.

If it was for all the carry on after the game, fair enough. Dude needs to grow up.

He's become expendable.

[rifleman69]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

What's even more hilarious, is Kingofkings is replying to me.
Yet I have them on ignore, so they must log off to read what I typed and then reply to something I wouldn't see unless someone quotes it. Good grief. New levels of petty. I do know of one other member that does this. So pathetic.

That's not how this works....you can't see what they write, but they can see what you write unless they ignore you.

[Kingofkings1281]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

First off, Ja has no structural damage and may play. Secondly, let’s not pretend that Steven Adams and Brandon Clarke combined are even in the same universe as Giannis.

Not even apples and oranges more like apples and hammers

You’re right. Ja should be 100% and not having basically both centers that are capable of defending AD being out is in a different universe…

[Kingofkings1281]

Ja ruled out.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

You’re right. Ja should be 100% and not having basically both centers that are capable of defending AD being out is in a different universe…

Giannis (arguably best player in the NBA). Brandon Clarke is an ok bench piece, Steven Adams is a good starting center who gets played off the floor in the playoffs and the grizzlies play better without Ja.

Just stop

[Kingofkings1281]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

Giannis (arguably best player in the NBA). Brandon Clarke is an ok bench piece, Steven Adams is a good starting center who gets played off the floor in the playoffs and the grizzlies play better without Ja.

Just stop

They should cut Ja in the offseason. Would certainly make them better. And you’re right. Who needs players to guard one of the biggest inside threats in the league? No need for size or bodies to throw at him, right? Good lord.

[jcardstore]

Originally Posted by Kingofkings1281

They should cut Ja in the offseason. Would certainly make them better. And you’re right. Who needs players to guard one of the biggest inside threats in the league? No need for size or bodies to throw at him, right? Good lord.

You’re a clown lmao. We’ve known BC and SA have been out for months now but not a word from you.

[pingbling23]

ja ruled out, shocker. wonder if they wait so long so they can still get some bets coming in for the grizz?

[Kingofkings1281]

Originally Posted by jcardstore

You’re a clown lmao. We’ve known BC and SA have been out for months now but not a word from you.

If all else fails, resort to name calling. Sounds like someone else on here…

Have a good night, man.

[oshmeehan]

Giannis OUT tonight

[bigjbasketball]

Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Giannis OUT tonight

This Bucks-Heat series bout to get real interesting real quick if Giannis stays out for any extended period of time.

Sucks that Ja is out too, but that’s great news for the Lakers. Where is Memphis going to get any scoring from? They’re gonna need like 35 each from JJJ and Bane, plus a big night from at least one other person. Maybe Kennard shoots lights out and scores 20+. But it could be a shellacking if they can’t find some offense. If I were LA I’d do everything to try and step on their throats tonight and go for a sweep at home. LeBron and AD should come out really motivated.

[cdub6238]

Tyus Jones has proven time and time again hes a capable starting PG...

why are the Grizzlies letting Bane and chuckfest Brooks bring the ball up and control the offense?

[ninjacookies]

If D-lo, Vandy and Bees remove their collective heads from their asses and are even 70% as advertised, then my bubble rerun prophecy shall materialize.


Don't underthink this.

[cdub6238]

Originally Posted by ninjacookies

If D-lo, Vandy and Bees remove their collective heads from their asses and are even 70% as advertised, then my bubble rerun prophecy shall materialize.


Don't underthink this.

Dlo looking terrible so far...0/3 2 turnovers...lol

[daeve]

Originally Posted by cdub6238

Tyus Jones has proven time and time again hes a capable starting PG...

why are the Grizzlies letting Bane and chuckfest Brooks bring the ball up and control the offense?

Jenkins has not had them running like he did last year... I honestly think the Ja stuff has shaken his faith in the org. He realized he had no choice but to support him and has assuredly realized that Ja's Florida vacation was all fluff/marketing. He probably feels stuck and it's taken a toll on his coaching ability / the locker room.

[cdub6238]

Make that 3 terrible turnovers and 1 awful foul...wow that was pathetic lol

[daeve]

Mike Brown is the first unanimous COTY, well deserved.

[cdub6238]

And another awful DLo foul...what is he doing out there lol

[ballhawkdawk]

I’m not as confident in Milwaukee to overcome the absence of their star tonight. It’s a bummer when the best player in the world is in street clothes in the playoffs.