NBA Playoff Round 1 Thread - Page 33

PKIPP · 04-22-2019, 01:51 PM

It's looking like the two teams I watched all season (Pistons and Jazz) will be done after tonight.. More optimistic about Utah extending the series obviously. Can I get one last Spida Mitchell 40 piece for this season?

CubKings · 04-22-2019, 03:16 PM

Yeah, my 2 teams, Utah and OKC, are in big trouble. So I may root for the east. Or maybe Portland or Houston.

Just any damn body that's not the Golden Girls.

elee712 · 04-22-2019, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CubKings

Yeah, my 2 teams, Utah and OKC, are in big trouble. So I may root for the east. Or maybe Portland or Houston.

Just any damn body that's not the Golden Girls.

Maybe you should secretly root for the Warriors given that fact you may be the one jinxing your teams.

clipperboy24 · 04-22-2019, 05:16 PM

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Maybe you should secretly root for the Warriors given that fact you may be the one jinxing your teams.

Haha, because there is no one “jinxing the warriors” right?

the27guy · 04-22-2019, 05:42 PM

I think my jazz are going to come out strong tonight. Maybe just wishful thinking - but I don’t think they’ll just roll over.

tjforce · 04-22-2019, 07:12 PM

Maybe my bias is showing through here, but are the Nets being crybabies about the officiating in this series or what?

First the GM storming into the refs locker room, now the Co Owner taking shots at the refs and getting fined.

I've watched a lot of basketball, and this series doesn't seemed to be that poorly officiated. I mean, the refs kicked out Jared Dudley and Jimmy Butler, which was a huge win for the Nets, and they are still complaining.

On top of that, a borderline flagrant foul call went against Embiid in game 4. If they really are getting screwed over by the refs, then what am I missing?

Pathora · 04-22-2019, 07:31 PM

If Blake Griffin has a serious injury the Pistons are stupid beyond belief for trying to play him in this series if he's out for next season by chance.

hairyangryfella · 04-22-2019, 07:55 PM

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Well, it’ll be interesting to see the off-season shake up in okc

Apparently Bill Simmons thinks Adams will be the scapegoat. If he leaves, I'm completely out as a Thunder fan. They need an identity and to figure out how they want to play, not mish-mash pieces and let RW dictate everything. Add a shooter or two, they're a different team. Use Adams more than just the first quarter, maybe he's not the fall guy...

imbluestreak23 · 04-22-2019, 08:14 PM

Okay Giannis just made a move that is infinitely greater than the double clutch MJ pulled on the Lakers in the Finals.

daeve · 04-22-2019, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

Okay Giannis just made a move that is infinitely greater than the double clutch MJ pulled on the Lakers in the Finals.

He's been a monster defensively too. 2-3 ridiculous weakside help blocks and some impressive 1-v-1 defense on Griffin.

NeedChapmans · 04-22-2019, 08:23 PM

Bucks gonna shoot 50 FT's and five Pistons going to foul out.

Crazy game.

tjforce · 04-22-2019, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by hairyangryfella

Apparently Bill Simmons thinks Adams will be the scapegoat. If he leaves, I'm completely out as a Thunder fan. They need an identity and to figure out how they want to play, not mish-mash pieces and let RW dictate everything. Add a shooter or two, they're a different team. Use Adams more than just the first quarter, maybe he's not the fall guy...

He hasn't played up to his potential this series, but either has Russ or PG.

Blame to go around everywhere. They'll have to shake up the roster and have few pieces to trade other than PG and Russ. Adams is one of them.

We shall see.

Rareairx23 · 04-22-2019, 08:44 PM

Giannis gets away with alot

Saraste · 04-22-2019, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

Okay Giannis just made a move that is infinitely greater than the double clutch MJ pulled on the Lakers in the Finals.

When I saw the replay of that, the Jordan move was what I first thought of. Except that Giannis also had to fully push the ball towards the basket instead of use a flick of the wrist.

One of the most unbelievable things I have seen.

Rareairx23 · 04-22-2019, 08:54 PM

Terrible officiating

ninjacookies · 04-22-2019, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Rareairx23

Giannis gets away with alot

Him and Harden have the greatest offensive leeway of any other players in the league.

Rareairx23 · 04-22-2019, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Him and Harden have the greatest offensive leeway of any other players in the league.

No doubt about that, kind of coincides with being the two mvp frontrunners

ninjacookies · 04-22-2019, 09:00 PM

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No doubt about that, kind of coincides with being the two mvp frontrunners

yes, it does. Though they get away with things in 2 very different ways.

Rareairx23 · 04-22-2019, 09:00 PM

Thon maker is really bad at basketball

imbluestreak23 · 04-22-2019, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Saraste

When I saw the replay of that, the Jordan move was what I first thought of. Except that Giannis also had to fully push the ball towards the basket instead of use a flick of the wrist.

One of the most unbelievable things I have seen.

Yes! Absolutely INCREDIBLE play

PKIPP · 04-22-2019, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rareairx23

Terrible officiating

Word. Gift calls for Milwaukee are downright criminal. Guess the refs aren't trying to have a game five. All good tho

imbluestreak23 · 04-22-2019, 09:04 PM

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Giannis gets away with alot

I agree completely. He is not alone.

LeBron
Giannis
Kyrie
Harden

In that order use their shoulders/arms as offensive weapons of massive destruction

Rareairx23 · 04-22-2019, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by imbluestreak23

I agree completely. He is not alone.

LeBron
Giannis
Kyrie
Harden

In that order use their shoulders/arms as offensive weapons of massive destruction

I can agree with this

packman80 · 04-22-2019, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rareairx23

Thon maker is really bad at basketball

Well he is almost 40 years old.

packman80 · 04-22-2019, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Him and Harden have the greatest offensive leeway of any other players in the league.

LeBron could dick punch a person on the court and get away with it

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Rareairx23 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: new hampshire Posts: 6,795 2011champs41	Terrible officiating

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Rareairx23 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: new hampshire Posts: 6,795 2011champs41	Thon maker is really bad at basketball