Official Thread (2016 Western Conf. Finals): Warriors vs. Thunder

[Cervantes]

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

You must be one of those guys that all the sudden came out of hiding, huh?

Weird, didn't see you in this thread.

That is, until WAY after the game was over.

[seabass97166]

The regular season don't mean s***

[pennywise]

Originally Posted by seabass97166

The regular season don't mean s***

Ain't it the truth.

[JustinVerlander07]

Originally Posted by Cervantes

Weird, didn't see you in this thread.

That is, until WAY after the game was over.

I know, as I mentioned earlier in the day, I had to work tonight.

If you were here at all except when the Warriors went down 3-1, you would've known.

[Cervantes]

Originally Posted by JustinVerlander07

I know, as I mentioned earlier in the day, I had to work tonight.

If you were here at all except when the Warriors went down 3-1, you would've known.

You shouldn't speak on things you're ignorant about.

I've been here.

I don't hate the Warriors, nor do I discount them as a team/championship contender.

I do hope the Thunder beat them, but it's nothing personal. I just like RUSS.

But, yeah...you can search my posts, since you're off work now.

[codered]

I don't have a horse in the western race so I think my opinion, while possibly incorrect, is at least unbaised. I think these playoffs have shown one thing, Westbrook and Durant are clearly, without a shadow of a doubt, the best duo in the NBA. I mean it's not even close! When these two get going they are almost unstoppable. While it seems like most people are just realizing how good Westbrook is, it almost as if people forget how good Durant is. The guy is amazing. If Curry is the greatest offensive player in the game, Durant has to be second (with Russ in a close third). I just don't see anyone on GS slowing him down. The only way GS can beat these guys is just get into a shoot out and hope for the best. I think GS has the fire power to do it I just don't see the dynamic duo going cold for three straight games. I hope this series goes 7 as these two teams are fun to watch.

[moose84]

Originally Posted by tristan20

haha

Originally Posted by alexcampos

Biggest American Sports disappointments of all time

#1 2016 Golden State Warriors (73-9)

#2 2007 New England Patriots (18-1)

#3 2001 Seattle Mariners (116-46)

Up there would also be the 2004 Yankees who lost 4 straight games to the Red Sox in the ALCS while leading 3-0 in the series. This collapse also let the RS win their 1st championship in 86 years. Still the only team in MLB history to lose a 7 game series while leading 3-0

Originally Posted by devo

Hear that sound? That's the prices of Steph Curry cards dropping.

Love it!


Ok, A few things...

- The convos throughout tonights game was hilarious. Someone is guaranteeing Lebron beats the Thunder. Cant wait to see how that ends.

- Billy Donovan is proving his worth and knows if he can lead the Thunder to a championship his stock will go through the roof, especially since he came from college. I know he still has a few years on his contract with the Thunder.

- I felt something brewing when I was watching OKC - SA (even stated it on BO). After game 4 happened I personally knew OKC was going to win the series even though I am a Spurs fan and even though you couldnt count them out. Right now I am feeling the same thing. Yes, the Warriors can come back and win the series, but I just dont see it happening. Especially since they have to win 3 straight games against a very hot team right now that is riding the momentum.

- What the holy f.u.c.k is going on with GS!? Effing crazy to see everything they worked for this year and even last year just looking like quicksand right now. They might even be able to recover in time and they will be waking up after the ten count asking what happened!

- OKC are like a pack of wolves out hunting for the grand prize

[Vipertron]

Originally Posted by exoticprince

I still laugh at the people who were starting to say he's on the verge of being greater than MJ. MJ would never let this happen.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by moose84

haha


- What the holy f.u.c.k is going on with GS!? Effing crazy to see everything they worked for this year and even last year just looking like quicksand right now. They might even be able to recover in time and they will be waking up after the ten count asking what happened!


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I've said it before and I'll say it again, they are finally playing a healthy, talented team in the playoffs. I'm still not counting them out, but this team looks like a bully that's finally gotten punched in the face and doesn't know how to handle it.

[LoveItCards]

Maybe mentally the Warriors as a team weren't able to handle the complete game that the Thunder showed and it eventually got into their minds enough to create the many errors while causing lower energy and they simply couldn't recover from OKC's consistent good play.

[Litwing]

Oh my...that's a 73-win team.

This is soooo unexpected!

[Jonathon M]

Originally Posted by Litwing

Oh my...that's a 73-win team.

This is soooo unexpected!

I think the 73 win season thing is misleading... They weren't as impressive as the Win/Loss suggests... Defensively, they've been nothing special all year and rely on winning offensive shoot outs... This does not bode well for the playoffs, where superior D wins most of the time...

[Nyfancam01]

GS is 100% going to win game 5....

And I HOPE to god OKC wins game 6 because if they don't .... we all know what will happen in an annoying game 7.

So let's all hope game 6 is the end of this!

[Hegotgame15]

Why aren't the Warriors players actually worried?

I don't get it?

They don't seem too stressed in their interviews like they know something we don't?

If I just got beat back to back by a rolling Thunder team like that with what's on the line i'd be pretty stressed out trying to find an answer...!!!

[hermanotarjeta]

If the warriors can pull this series off, they will win it all.

If OKC wins this series, I have a bad feeling that the Cavs may take it all this year.

[drobfan8]

I'm not so sure the Cavs will want to face the Thunder. Who will guard westbrook and durant? Seriously.

The Thunder bigs are better than the cavs.

I think Kyrie would match up well with Curry but he can't handle this Westbrook and neither can Jr.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by bulljh

I'm thinking Curry is hiding an injury to his elbow. He just isn't the same, and it's not the defence. He's missing layups and free throws. Something is wrong.

Stop with the excuses he chocking and RUSS is locking him down Enough.

[drobfan8]

Agreed. Defensive intensity has gone up and GS aren't getting the offense they usually get.

Okc have played incredible defense. The help has been amazing to watch. These are guys are locked in.

[vinsanity15]

Originally Posted by thepinoymamba

The greatest team is on a verge of probably losing it all. This maybe be the greatest upset of all time. Number 73 means nothing after all.... Now going back to play game 5 and 7 at Home. The Warriors could have their Confidence back if they win Game 5. While whoever wins The West will definitely win the NBA Championship. The east is too weak to even compete with the mighty West. It's really unfair for the past 6 years or so that the West is so tough to even get to the Finals. It's Physically and mentally draining to compete at the Western Conference and yet the West teams get more wins despite competing more games against each other Since we all know that West vs east is just two games, while 3 or 4 games against the Mighty West. I don't think that if the Cavs or Raptors play the Western teams on elimination even on the first two rounds. They will not win at all. But it is what it is, so Lucky For the Raptors and Maybe the Cavs to have a chance to be on the Finals.... Anyway, Can't wait for Thursday

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What are you saying Cavs could beat either team.

[tristan20]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Agreed. Defensive intensity has gone up and GS aren't getting the offense they usually get.

Okc have played incredible defense. The help has been amazing to watch. These are guys are locked in.

Defense win Championships, Offense win All Star Games

[gatorboymike]

Metropolis after Superman and General Zod were done beating the crap out of each other didn't look as trashed as Golden State does now.

[wheeler281]

Originally Posted by rhigh2390

Looks like my 95-96 Bulls will remain the best team of all time Very happy with that!

No doubt.

[Qwasian]

Originally Posted by Jonathon M

I think the 73 win season thing is misleading... They weren't as impressive as the Win/Loss suggests... Defensively, they've been nothing special all year and rely on winning offensive shoot outs... This does not bode well for the playoffs, where superior D wins most of the time...

U can't be serious, not as impressive as the record suggests huh

The wonderful NBA where they make any team do anything in the playoffs and fans have been justifying the madness for years, did I mention they sat klay Thompson with fouls? The only hot shooter they had? Probably just a coincidence that the coach is a shooter himself but doesn't know you don't sit a hot shooter that never fouls out anyway?

[Qwasian]

Originally Posted by drobfan8

Agreed. Defensive intensity has gone up and GS aren't getting the offense they usually get.

Okc have played incredible defense. The help has been amazing to watch. These are guys are locked in.

They will magically forget how to play it in the next round, just like golden state did this round, lebron and kyrie will probably shoot 8-10 free throws each in all important series games

[Brobocop]

Originally Posted by Qwasian

They will magically forget how to play it in the next round, just like golden state did this round, lebron and kyrie will probably shoot 8-10 free throws each in all important series games

So are you basically saying the NBA is rigged? If so, why do you even watch? I mean, I'm sure all those billionaire owners would love to know that their team has no chance of winning. No doubt would they go along with a fix.