2023 NBA Playoffs thread - Page 75

KhalDrogo · 04-29-2023, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mc1

Jokic and Embiid are still playing.

They can’t all lose in the first round!

daeve · 04-29-2023, 12:22 PM

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[Bontemps] Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid didn’t do anything today, and “if he’s a betting man, would say he’s doubtful” for Game 1.News

Had a feeling he'd be missing G1

oldgoldy97 · 04-29-2023, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Had a feeling he'd be missing G1

Jameson Williams loves that quote.

GOATcards · 04-29-2023, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Had a feeling he'd be missing G1

does this mean no taunting from our bill james clone

ballhawkdawk · 04-29-2023, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATcards

does this mean no taunting from our bill james clone

It means one of the more exciting matchups this postseason just got less exciting if Embiid is hobbled to the point that he misses game 1. But it may mean other things for those who enjoy the drama of the Blowout forum more than the game itself.

Cs by 15+ in game one if Embiid can’t go. Time to start rooting for the Kings.

eastbayak · 04-29-2023, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

I'd feel bad for Memphis if they didn't talk so much sh*t. What a bunch of lost little boys.

Crazy thing is that AD and Bron didn't really go off.

This team has nailed their roles.

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Originally Posted by 6celtics33

Maybe next year Ja will hold up a liquor store or Dillon will start crap with Phoenix or Denver. This team is ridiculous.

I’m with you both.

Cause and effect can be so beautiful.

GOATcards · 04-29-2023, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

But it may mean other things for those who enjoy the drama of the Blowout forum more than the game itself.

i definitely would prefer to see emvpiid healthy (MVPWA amirite) and philly bro over there with intermittent internet issues having good internet and doing his best bill james of basketball impressions (taunting etc.)

GOATcards · 04-29-2023, 01:43 PM

suns-nuggets, anyone with any thoughts while doing their best bill james of basketball impressions? (keep that in mind throughout the thread/forum plz thx)

i haven't checked the latest injury reports, is the god available? i'm hypothetically assuming that he is, meaning PHX is a tough out

also in the headlines, bubble murray making his return? aaron gordon is chopped liver

im doing my best bill james of bk impression in sardonic/other mode whilst stoned (strain is One Piece, Wedding Cake crossed with unknown; sweet/vanilla smell literally), so it is what it is
as for my working knowledge of Archer (along with Coen brothers/Kubrick/etc films):

GOATcards · 04-29-2023, 01:48 PM

hypothetically assuming health (e.g. Glass/StreetClothes being consistently healthy), the Lakers are a tough out, prove me wrong

pingbling23 · 04-29-2023, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATcards

hypothetically assuming health (e.g. Glass/StreetClothes being consistently healthy), the Lakers are a tough out, prove me wrong

basically has been that way since they won a title. health has always been the key to their success. title defense year they face the suns in the first round and are up 2-1 when ad goes down with lebron already having ankle issues. the following year ad and lebron miss a combined 88 games and they miss the playoffs.

jcardstore · 04-29-2023, 05:07 PM

I’m pumped for Suns/Nuggets tonight. I expect Nuggets to come out firing and win game 1 but I’m really interested to see how the Ayton/Jokic matchup looks.

alias21 · 04-29-2023, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

I’m pumped for Suns/Nuggets tonight. I expect Nuggets to come out firing and win game 1 but I’m really interested to see how the Ayton/Jokic matchup looks.

Jokic has averaged 28-11-8 against Ayton in his career. Really don’t see Ayton being a factor in this series except maybe a negative one for Phoenix. Either way I’m stoked for this series. Been waiting 3 years for jokic to have a healthy team around him in the playoffs. Let’s go.

jcardstore · 04-29-2023, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alias21

Jokic has averaged 28-11-8 against Ayton in his career. Really don’t see Ayton being a factor in this series except maybe a negative one for Phoenix. Either way I’m stoked for this series. Been waiting 3 years for jokic to have a healthy team around him in the playoffs. Let’s go.

Jokic has specifically commented that Ayton defends him really well in the past. It’ll just be an interesting matchup regardless.

If he’s getting torched the Suns small ball lineup is gonna be really interesting. Are we gonna see some KD at the 5? That creates all kinds of defensive problems for the Nuggets.

In all reality this series is going to come down to the non Jokic minutes. If the Suns can win big when Jokic isn’t on the floor they’ve got a shot to win the series. You basically need either KD or Booker on the floor for the entire game

msink28 · 04-29-2023, 06:40 PM

I think the Nuggets/Suns (and, for the most part, the rest of the playoffs) all comes down to KD. If he plays close to his peak it'll be hard for any team to beat Phoenix, particularly if he and Booker happen to click on the same night. If it's an off night, Phoenix is in trouble because they have no depth and questionable chemistry.

Above the Rim · 04-29-2023, 06:47 PM

Last nights game, the Lakers looked as good as any team has yet played in the whole post-season. Absolutely amazing! Yes, potential injury issues are always a huge concern. But dang, if they can get consistency, look out !

ninjacookies · 04-29-2023, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Jokic has specifically commented that Ayton defends him really well in the past. It’ll just be an interesting matchup regardless.

If he’s getting torched the Suns small ball lineup is gonna be really interesting. Are we gonna see some KD at the 5? That creates all kinds of defensive problems for the Nuggets.

In all reality this series is going to come down to the non Jokic minutes. If the Suns can win big when Jokic isn’t on the floor they’ve got a shot to win the series. You basically need either KD or Booker on the floor for the entire game

Phoenix bench is cheeks, but we know this. Like you said, Booker's been basically seeing the floor 95% of the game for a majority of the past month. Nothing new.

About the only thing I feel moderately confident in is the over here. But not really.

I think game 1's going to be a bit sloppy, as both these teams try to feel each other out. Wouldn't be surprised regardless who wins.

ninjacookies · 04-29-2023, 07:09 PM

Phuck it.

Going Suns ML + o223.5 alt.

KD locks MPJ and Book does just enough to make Murray not engage bubble mode, leaving Yoaker just a tad bit overwhelmed shouldering the offensive load.

BOL if tailing. Get bent if fading.

sportzluvr1 · 04-29-2023, 07:25 PM

PHX +4
Ayton under 21.5 pt alt
CP3 O 6.5 ass
Jokic under 30.5 pt alt
Durant over 22.5 pt alt

jcardstore · 04-29-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Phuck it.

Going Suns ML + o223.5 alt.

KD locks MPJ and Book does just enough to make Murray not engage bubble mode, leaving Yoaker just a tad bit overwhelmed shouldering the offensive load.

BOL if tailing. Get bent if fading.

Game 1 altitude under gang esketit

ninjacookies · 04-29-2023, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sportzluvr1

PHX +4
Ayton under 21.5 pt alt
CP3 O 6.5 ass
Jokic under 30.5 pt alt
Durant over 22.5 pt alt

Mirin.'

Looks like good $.

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Game 1 altitude under gang esketit

ninjacookies · 04-29-2023, 07:38 PM

Unders cooked.

These bois came to play.

jcardstore · 04-29-2023, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Unders cooked.

These bois came to play.

If someone missed a shot… that would be pretty cool

jcardstore · 04-29-2023, 07:57 PM

KD playing hungry. Pls basketball gods allow a healthy series

ninjacookies · 04-29-2023, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

If someone missed a shot… that would be pretty cool

>enter Phoenix's bench
>wtf Book's still in

Pick two.

Zedlaw · 04-29-2023, 08:07 PM

Suns are looking small and slow, lots of easy points for Denver in the paint and on fast breaks. Suns will have to keep shooting 65% to keep up.

04-29-2023, 01:43 PM	#1858
GOATcards Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 6,492	suns-nuggets, anyone with any thoughts while doing their best bill james of basketball impressions? (keep that in mind throughout the thread/forum plz thx) i haven't checked the latest injury reports, is the god available? i'm hypothetically assuming that he is, meaning PHX is a tough out also in the headlines, bubble murray making his return? aaron gordon is chopped liver im doing my best bill james of bk impression in sardonic/other mode whilst stoned (strain is One Piece, Wedding Cake crossed with unknown; sweet/vanilla smell literally), so it is what it is as for my working knowledge of Archer (along with Coen brothers/Kubrick/etc films): Last edited by GOATcards; 04-29-2023 at 01:57 PM.

04-29-2023, 05:07 PM	#1861
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,660 Jcardstore	I’m pumped for Suns/Nuggets tonight. I expect Nuggets to come out firing and win game 1 but I’m really interested to see how the Ayton/Jokic matchup looks. __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

04-29-2023, 07:09 PM	#1867
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,410	Phuck it. Going Suns ML + o223.5 alt. KD locks MPJ and Book does just enough to make Murray not engage bubble mode, leaving Yoaker just a tad bit overwhelmed shouldering the offensive load. BOL if tailing. Get bent if fading. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

04-29-2023, 07:38 PM	#1871
ninjacookies Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: All the girls see the (boi)/ Look at his flips / Look at his kards / All they say is (oh boi). Posts: 56,410	Unders cooked. These bois came to play. __________________ #5 world ranked Ledell Eackles superclection as recognized by Tuff Stuff junior managing editor, Barry McCaulkinner. Somethin' like a cross between Teddy Aguhob and Kaboom Mystery Packs. I got that Givenchy denim flow.

04-29-2023, 07:57 PM	#1873
jcardstore Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 21,660 Jcardstore	KD playing hungry. Pls basketball gods allow a healthy series __________________ Just moonwalking through hell on my last brain cell

04-29-2023, 01:48 PM	#1859
GOATcards Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Posts: 6,492	hypothetically assuming health (e.g. Glass/StreetClothes being consistently healthy), the Lakers are a tough out, prove me wrong

04-29-2023, 06:40 PM	#1864
msink28 Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,293	I think the Nuggets/Suns (and, for the most part, the rest of the playoffs) all comes down to KD. If he plays close to his peak it'll be hard for any team to beat Phoenix, particularly if he and Booker happen to click on the same night. If it's an off night, Phoenix is in trouble because they have no depth and questionable chemistry.

04-29-2023, 06:47 PM	#1865
Above the Rim Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 722	Last nights game, the Lakers looked as good as any team has yet played in the whole post-season. Absolutely amazing! Yes, potential injury issues are always a huge concern. But dang, if they can get consistency, look out !

04-29-2023, 07:25 PM	#1868
sportzluvr1 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: the blue waffle of the Great Midwest Posts: 7,709	PHX +4 Ayton under 21.5 pt alt CP3 O 6.5 ass Jokic under 30.5 pt alt Durant over 22.5 pt alt

04-29-2023, 08:07 PM	#1875
Zedlaw Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 1,378	Suns are looking small and slow, lots of easy points for Denver in the paint and on fast breaks. Suns will have to keep shooting 65% to keep up.