The Official NBA Playoff Thread—-20/21 Edition

[cinnakaok]

This was way the Knicks problem all year they go through stretches where they can’t score and it showed up this whole series.

Also doesn’t help that they seem to have forgotten how to play defense...the amount of open 3s they are giving up is absurd

[daeve]

Hawks stepping on the gas now - too many weapons compared to the Knicks

[Siberian13]

Hope the Hawks can finish this game and not do Atlanta things

[nappyd]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

Hope the Hawks can finish this game and not do Atlanta things

Win or lose Atlanta was going to go street racing anyway. It's a holiday weekend.

[daeve]

Trae sits and you still have 4 shooters on the floor with Lou/Huerter/Bogdan/Gallo.

The endless Philly fan confidence is pretty amusing. Like thinking going from Len to Capela is just a non-factor not even worth talking about. Not saying Hawks will win, they probably won't - but the more Philly phans just talk about Bklyn/Mil without even mentioning atl, the more confident I feel that it's going to be a fun series.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by daeve

Trae sits and you still have 4 shooters on the floor with Lou/Huerter/Bogdan/Gallo.

The endless Philly fan confidence is pretty amusing. Like thinking going from Len to Capela is just a non-factor not even worth talking about. Not saying Hawks will win, they probably won't - but the more Philly phans just talk about Bklyn/Mil without even mentioning atl, the more confident I feel that it's going to be a fun series.

Ohh.. it should be a fun series... I expect it to go 6. No way the Hawnks don't have a game or two where they are hitting on everything.

That being said.... I'll take action on any and all even money bets (that I have the capacity to pay up on) from member bullish on the Hawnks enough to make one.

It doesn't have to be cash or cards... it could be something fun or embarrassing (yet still in good fun). And who knows... if Embiid's knee goes, or Simmons' back goes, it could be an easy series for Atlanta.

Let's see who really has confidence in these guys like I have in the Sixers!

[RichardGasner]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Ohh.. it should be a fun series... I expect it to go 6. No way the Hawnks don't have a game or two where they are hitting on everything.

That being said.... I'll take action on any and all even money bets (that I have the capacity to pay up on) from member bullish on the Hawnks enough to make one.

It doesn't have to be cash or cards... it could be something fun or embarrassing (yet still in good fun). And who knows... if Embiid's knee goes, or Simmons' back goes, it could be an easy series for Atlanta.

Let's see who really has confidence in these guys like I have in the Sixers!

Sorry, even money? #1 seed vs Atl?
I like atl in this one, but even I wouldn’t be stupid enough to make an even money bet on Atl

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by RichardGasner

Sorry, even money? #1 seed vs Atl?
I like atl in this one, but even I wouldn’t be stupid enough to make an even money bet on Atl

Hey... a couple people have come at me for saying that Philly takes this series, hands down.

Hands down doesn't mean a sweep, or that each game they win is by 20, but it does say that the only way believe Atlanta has a legit chance is if injuries happen.

[daeve]

Originally Posted by tjforce

Ohh.. it should be a fun series... I expect it to go 6. No way the Hawnks don't have a game or two where they are hitting on everything.

That being said.... I'll take action on any and all even money bets (that I have the capacity to pay up on) from member bullish on the Hawnks enough to make one.

It doesn't have to be cash or cards... it could be something fun or embarrassing (yet still in good fun). And who knows... if Embiid's knee goes, or Simmons' back goes, it could be an easy series for Atlanta.

Let's see who really has confidence in these guys like I have in the Sixers!

Hack-a-Ben is most likely gonna be a huge factor whenever Hawks are down in the 2nd half. Cha boy just broke the record for most FT misses without a make in playoff history. They're also a team with a mediocre offense for a top seed, and they thrive off transition buckets. That goes away when the pace is slowed to a crawl and Ben shoots 50% from the line while the Hawks hoist up triples.

Curry and Green are the big x-factors in this series, if they're hitting and providing spacing then Philly will win. Nate will also be forced to swap offensive for defensive personnel, meaning Dunn will be taking minutes from Lou most likely. The other thing is Okongwu is young/inexperienced if Capela gets in foul trouble.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by daeve

Hack-a-Ben is most likely gonna be a huge factor whenever Hawks are down in the 2nd half. Cha boy just broke the record for most FT misses without a make in playoff history. They're also a team with a mediocre offense for a top seed, and they thrive off transition buckets. That goes away when the pace is slowed to a crawl and Ben shoots 50% from the line while the Hawks hoist up triples.

Curry and Green are the big x-factors in this series, if they're hitting and providing spacing then Philly will win. Nate will also be forced to swap offensive for defensive personnel, meaning Dunn will be taking minutes from Lou most likely. The other thing is Okongwu is young/inexperienced if Capela gets in foul trouble.

That's a fine case for why Atlanta will keep it competitive... and I never said they wouldn't.... But to doesn't that you are willing to go as far as calling out an Atlanta win.

[Grizzkid12]

Originally Posted by daeve

Trae sits and you still have 4 shooters on the floor with Lou/Huerter/Bogdan/Gallo.

The endless Philly fan confidence is pretty amusing. Like thinking going from Len to Capela is just a non-factor not even worth talking about. Not saying Hawks will win, they probably won't - but the more Philly phans just talk about Bklyn/Mil without even mentioning atl, the more confident I feel that it's going to be a fun series.

Glad I’m not the only one who noticed this. These BO Philly fans act like the entire NBA revolves around their boring team

[RichardGasner]

Originally Posted by Grizzkid12

Glad I’m not the only one who noticed this. These BO Philly fans act like the entire NBA revolves around their boring team

Atlanta will take the next series and either get stuck in the conference or make it to the finals.
If they make it, they’re winning this season

[Grizzkid12]

Originally Posted by RichardGasner

Atlanta will take the next series and either get stuck in the conference or make it to the finals.
If they make it, they’re winning this season

You should bet with the guy who’s trying to lay even money when his team is gonna be a 1/4 favorite 😂

[RichardGasner]

Originally Posted by grizzkid12

you should bet with the guy who’s trying to lay even money when his team is gonna be a 1/4 favorite 😂

😂😂😂🤦🤦🤦

[Onepocketj]

Originally Posted by Grizzkid12

You should bet with the guy who’s trying to lay even money when his team is gonna be a 1/4 favorite 😂

We have some gamblers in here!

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by Grizzkid12

You should bet with the guy who’s trying to lay even money when his team is gonna be a 1/4 favorite 😂

I mean, if someone is that confident they should take all the action they can.

Plus bookies and betting apps only accept wagers in cash... I lean more towards friendly wagers or placing non-monetary things on the line... other cash works too.

[tjforce]

Originally Posted by RichardGasner

Atlanta will take the next series and either get stuck in the conference or make it to the finals.
If they make it, they’re winning this season

I like it.

Care to make a wager, friendly or otherwise?

[Tim]

Originally Posted by tjforce

I like it.

Care to make a wager, friendly or otherwise?

Why do you keep trying to sucker people into making straight up wagers with you on what will likely be around a 5-1 longshot bet? You do realize others are aware of money lines and gambling odds and sites, right?

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by daeve

Trae sits and you still have 4 shooters on the floor with Lou/Huerter/Bogdan/Gallo.

The endless Philly fan confidence is pretty amusing. Like thinking going from Len to Capela is just a non-factor not even worth talking about. Not saying Hawks will win, they probably won't - but the more Philly phans just talk about Bklyn/Mil without even mentioning atl, the more confident I feel that it's going to be a fun series.

Hawks are very deep on both ends of the court, and playing the best basketball they have all year. Definitely have a good shot.

[gomiamigo]

Originally Posted by daeve

Not saying Hawks will win, they probably won't - but the more Philly phans just talk about Bklyn/Mil without even mentioning atl, the more confident I feel that it's going to be a fun series.

Hawks have no shot to win the Series. Sure, they might be a frisky 4-1 or 4-2 loser if Trae goes totally off one night, but the 76ers are 2nd in Def Rtg and 4th in Opp shoot%, 2nd in steals, blocks and forcing turnovers.

ATL is 21st in DRtg, 21 in ORebs allowed, 29th in forcing turnovers, 24th in steals.

Offense: 76ers are 3rd in FTs, 9th in FG%, 10th in 3pt%, 14th in TS,
ATL is 4th, 15th, 12th and 26th in TS comparatively.

This isn't the 76ers team without Ben Simmons and two non-shooters in JRich and Horford anymore, forcing Shake into starting at PG.

They have a healthy Ben/Joel, great shooters in Curry and Green, Dwight backing up C, added George Hill and Maxey, and huge 2nd year strides by Thybulle who will be 2nd team all-defense.

Yes, ATL is better than Was, but not on the level of any of the top 3.

[BeastMode27]

Originally Posted by gomiamigo

Hawks have no shot to win the Series. Sure, they might be a frisky 4-1 or 4-2 loser if Trae goes totally off one night, but the 76ers are 2nd in Def Rtg and 4th in Opp shoot%, 2nd in steals, blocks and forcing turnovers.

ATL is 21st in DRtg, 21 in ORebs allowed, 29th in forcing turnovers, 24th in steals.

Offense: 76ers are 3rd in FTs, 9th in FG%, 10th in 3pt%, 14th in TS,
ATL is 4th, 15th, 12th and 26th in TS comparatively.

This isn't the 76ers team without Ben Simmons and two non-shooters in JRich and Horford anymore, forcing Shake into starting at PG.

They have a healthy Ben/Joel, great shooters in Curry and Green, Dwight backing up C, added George Hill and Maxey, and huge 2nd year strides by Thybulle who will be 2nd team all-defense.

Yes, ATL is better than Was, but not on the level of any of the top 3.

You are quoting the Hawks numbers from one of the most injured teams in the regular season. As you know, they were one of the best teams in the league since McMillan took over. They also don’t need Trae to go off to win a game, it is better if he doesn’t score 45+. The whole team needs involved. Bogdanovic missed 28 games, Hunter 49, Gallinari 21, Collins 9, Capela 9, Okongwu 22. Rondo and Dunn were also the back up point guards for the majority of the season, not Lou. Rondo missed a ton of games, and Dunn played in 4 games. Reddish missed 46 games, and is the only player that got good minutes not healthy now. They have also won 13 in a row at home and 20 of the last 22. This is not the same team as your numbers indicate.

That being said, I stated in the Trae Young thread before the season the only teams in the east I thought better were Philly, Brooklyn, and Boston. Got laughed at for that as a “delusional Hawks fan” by people saying maybe an 8 said. I also said Philly is their biggest problem as Embiid has owned them for the most part, and Capela doesn’t match up great against him. He will likely get in foul trouble, and it will be even more difficult. I do think the series will be extremely close, and not surprised if either won. It really comes down to the Philly offense against a thriving Hawks D. If Philly makes their 3’s and Embiid plays like he has, they should win. Atlanta has a ton of firepower to go with a lot of confidence right now. Will be exciting.

[ninjacookies]

Originally Posted by BeastMode27

You are quoting the Hawks numbers from one of the most injured teams in the regular season. As you know, they were one of the best teams in the league since McMillan took over. They also don’t need Trae to go off to win a game, it is better if he doesn’t score 45+. The whole team needs involved. Bogdanovic missed 28 games, Hunter 49, Gallinari 21, Collins 9, Capela 9, Okongwu 22. Rondo and Dunn were also the back up point guards for the majority of the season, not Lou. Rondo missed a ton of games, and Dunn played in 4 games. Reddish missed 46 games, and is the only player that got good minutes not healthy now. They have also won 13 in a row at home and 20 of the last 22. This is not the same team as your numbers indicate.

That being said, I stated in the Trae Young thread before the season the only teams in the east I thought better were Philly, Brooklyn, and Boston. Got laughed at for that as a “delusional Hawks fan” by people saying maybe an 8 said. I also said Philly is their biggest problem as Embiid has owned them for the most part, and Capela doesn’t match up great against him. He will likely get in foul trouble, and it will be even more difficult. I do think the series will be extremely close, and not surprised if either won. It really comes down to the Philly offense against a thriving Hawks D. If Philly makes their 3’s and Embiid plays like he has, they should win. Atlanta has a ton of firepower to go with a lot of confidence right now. Will be exciting.

Let's not kid ourselves now.


Hawks have zero chance if Stacey Augmon can't go.

[cinnakaok]

For the first time all season that I can remember the Knicks look like they have given up

[Siberian13]

Randle

[spurs50fan]

Gotta give it to D Rose but I think he’s spent. With him being their beat player this series…

Hawks just have too many weapons