The Official NBA Regular Season Thread—-20/21 Edition - Page 271

tjforce · 05-15-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by oshmeehan

Bucks with a monster start....

If I am reading this chart right, they close this out and then Philadelphia is a Knicks win tomorrow away from the easiest path to the ECF that you could imagine.

NeedChapmans · 05-15-2021, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Bucks with a monster start....

If I am reading this chart right, they close this out and then Philadelphia is a Knicks win tomorrow away from the easiest path to the ECF that you could imagine.

Peculiar game from MIL and MIA. Miami essentially laying down by not plating Butler, seemingly wanting the 3/6 match-up with Milwaukee.

Hubris or Confidence. Love it.

ninjacookies · 05-15-2021, 09:00 PM

Nunn today.

cinnakaok · 05-15-2021, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Bucks with a monster start....

If I am reading this chart right, they close this out and then Philadelphia is a Knicks win tomorrow away from the easiest path to the ECF that you could imagine.

Yup basically the Knicks control seeds 4-6 as long as they win If the Knicks win its guarantees a Knicks vs Hawks 4/5 matchup no matter the outcomes of the hawks and hear games

brothertona · 05-15-2021, 10:14 PM

Yeah if the Knicks win the Hawks are basically resting everyone. The Hawks are pretty set no matter what, they can't drop lower than 5th seed.

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Dame · 05-15-2021, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PKIPP

Definitely ready to watch this Heat vs Bucks game after that HOF ceremony. Which one of you were cutting onions during Kobe wife speech?

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duncan’s speech on pop got me. wasn’t expecting that but it was a beautiful moment.

tjforce · 05-15-2021, 11:30 PM

Man... Sunday should be fun.

Consider me a Knicks fan for a day, because if they win tomorrow, then the 76ers have the easiest road to the ECF you could imagine:

Either a depleted Boston in Round 1, or a 33 win Charlotte, Washington, or Indiana

Atlanta or New York in Round 2. And no offense to either of those team... they've both had impressive seasons, but they don't seem to have the manpower to threaten Philly.

Meanwhile, the Bucks would have the toughest road in the East: Miami in Round 1, then Brooklyn in Round 2. That is, unless the Cavs can pull off the upset tomorrow.

drobfan8 · 05-16-2021, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Man... Sunday should be fun.

Consider me a Knicks fan for a day, because if they win tomorrow, then the 76ers have the easiest road to the ECF you could imagine:

Either a depleted Boston in Round 1, or a 33 win Charlotte, Washington, or Indiana

Atlanta or New York in Round 2. And no offense to either of those team... they've both had impressive seasons, but they don't seem to have the manpower to threaten Philly.

Meanwhile, the Bucks would have the toughest road in the East: Miami in Round 1, then Brooklyn in Round 2. That is, unless the Cavs can pull off the upset tomorrow.

Why do I feel like the Bucks are going out in Rnd 1 or 2?

They seem like the Jo Johnson Hawks of old.

I hope Giannis makes a Finals soon but I don't see it happening.

drobfan8 · 05-16-2021, 04:22 AM

I just saw Chris Paul's comments about possibly playing the Lakers or GS round 1.

He spoke about the West being crazy his whole career and that you can't dodge tough teams you have to go through him. It's true. The West has been brutal for 20-30 seasons.

cinnakaok · 05-16-2021, 08:46 AM

So it looks like Boston is playing there B team today. So the 4th seed is sitting right there for the Knicks to take it question is will they not mess this up lol

bulljh · 05-16-2021, 10:22 AM

I think the best scenario for the Warriors is for the Lakers to win and Portland to lose. Of course Warriors need to win. I’d rather have the trailblazers in the play in game. Like the chances of getting the seventh seed against Phoenix.

The_Reverend · 05-16-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bulljh

I think the best scenario for the Warriors is for the Lakers to win and Portland to lose. Of course Warriors need to win. I’d rather have the trailblazers in the play in game. Like the chances of getting the seventh seed against Phoenix.

Denver would be smart to lose so the lakers have to be in the play in

asujbl · 05-16-2021, 01:31 PM

Garland out tonight... not a bad comeback season... he’s still better than Sexton

As a starter this year he averaged:

18.2 PPG, 6.3 APG and 1.3 STLs

45.8 FG%, 40.6 3P%, 84.3 FT%

rifleman69 · 05-16-2021, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Reverend

Denver would be smart to lose so the lakers have to be in the play in

Denver doesn't care about the Lakers.

k13 · 05-16-2021, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Reverend

Denver would be smart to lose so the lakers have to be in the play in

They are preparing to lose because Portland is -500 for the game.

Pathora · 05-16-2021, 02:07 PM

This is why the play-in is stupid. You have 2 games deciding the 8th seed today which in a normal season would be crazy exciting.

The NBA is risking the Lakers/Celtics for no real reason.

tjforce · 05-16-2021, 02:27 PM

Wow.. Knicks almost Knicks'd it.

But that makes it official. 76ers have the easiest path to the ECF that you could ask for.

Bucks with the toughest.

cinnakaok · 05-16-2021, 02:30 PM

Wel that was a lot tougher then it might/should have been but a wins a win. And the Knicks will have home court in round 1. When this season started that was not a sentence I thought I’d be typing today lol

kobebeast2020 · 05-16-2021, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnakaok

Wel that was a lot tougher then it might/should have been but a wins a win. And the Knicks will have home court in round 1. When this season started that was not a sentence I thought I’d be typing today lol

they def like to make you sweat it out man. but wait the 4th seed !?! like seriously ??? anyway you can expect a very tough Atlanta team. yes we swpt them in the regular season but I expect a hard fought long series.

rustywest · 05-16-2021, 02:45 PM

I feel for the Hornets, they were the better team all night but the Wiz hero ball snatched it in the 4th.

Rui copped and absolute earful from Russ tonight...

Great 2nd half from Brad, showed his heart after almost sabotaging the 1st. Rest up friend.

17-32 to 34-38 and now have the chance to win 1 of 2 to book a playoff spot!

Celtics Tuesday

kobebeast2020 · 05-16-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Pathora

This is why the play-in is stupid. You have 2 games deciding the 8th seed today which in a normal season would be crazy exciting.

The NBA is risking the Lakers/Celtics for no real reason.

TV contracts.

Chris P · 05-16-2021, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rustywest

I feel for the Hornets, they were the better team all night but the Wiz hero ball snatched it in the 4th.

Rui copped and absolute earful from Russ tonight...

Great 2nd half from Brad, showed his heart after almost sabotaging the 1st. Rest up friend.

17-32 to 34-38 and now have the chance to win 1 of 2 to book a playoff spot!

Celtics Tuesday

Good to see the Wiz really bounce back in the 2nd half of the season after that disastrous first half!

tjforce · 05-16-2021, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rustywest

I feel for the Hornets, they were the better team all night but the Wiz hero ball snatched it in the 4th.

Rui copped and absolute earful from Russ tonight...

Great 2nd half from Brad, showed his heart after almost sabotaging the 1st. Rest up friend.

17-32 to 34-38 and now have the chance to win 1 of 2 to book a playoff spot!

Celtics Tuesday

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Originally Posted by Chris P

Good to see the Wiz really bounce back in the 2nd half of the season after that disastrous first half!

A win and we get to see Russ and Beal go at KD and Harden.

We know the end result, but could make for some fun, defenseless basketball.

drobfan8 · 05-16-2021, 03:46 PM

I would be hyped to see Russ go at KD in a series. Absolute fire.

Enjoying watching Steph have the ball on a string. Dude nearly made a huge buzzer beater from over half court.

If they face the Lakers they're gonna struggle with their size. I don't think it will be too close unless Steph has 50.

Onepocketj · 05-16-2021, 04:16 PM

Wow. No respect for Ja. Just letting him shoot wide open 3's and he's missing them all.

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tjforce Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23,496	Wow.. Knicks almost Knicks'd it. But that makes it official. 76ers have the easiest path to the ECF that you could ask for. Bucks with the toughest. __________________ "Whether you like it or not, learn to love it, because it’s the best thing going. Wooooo!"

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cinnakaok Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 10,879	Wel that was a lot tougher then it might/should have been but a wins a win. And the Knicks will have home court in round 1. When this season started that was not a sentence I thought I’d be typing today lol __________________ The Jeremy Kerley Collector 192 Different Kerley's with 16 1/1's

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rustywest Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 2,692	I feel for the Hornets, they were the better team all night but the Wiz hero ball snatched it in the 4th. Rui copped and absolute earful from Russ tonight... Great 2nd half from Brad, showed his heart after almost sabotaging the 1st. Rest up friend. 17-32 to 34-38 and now have the chance to win 1 of 2 to book a playoff spot! Celtics Tuesday

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