2023 NBA Playoffs thread - Page 9

pingbling23 · 04-15-2023, 07:38 PM

playoffs dont start until the home team loses. here we go. hope this whole series is like this. great game.

beavers · 04-15-2023, 07:38 PM

Mobley got dominated in this game.

jcardstore · 04-15-2023, 07:38 PM

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This might be the quickest a post has ever aged like milk

Aged like milk huh

Anyways, none of y’all watch the Cavs at all so it doesn’t really matter but the offense under JB has been bad all year.

Bad iso ball all year and the Cavs got bailed out by Mitchell in double digit games. That’s not sustainable and especially not in a series.

I had the Knicks in 6 anyways and yea after this embarrassing showing looking like a quick 5 games for NY.

PKIPP · 04-15-2023, 07:40 PM

What a crummy way to end game one after taking the lead late. But I’m optimistic..

Donovan Mitchell showed why you trade for him tonight. Not his best performance on offense (despite 38 and 5 rebounds and 8 assists), but he made some huge plays on defense.

Garland inexplicably didn’t take a shot for like the entire 4th it felt like. He played a solid game but need him to be more aggressive. 1st playoff game though. He’ll be ok.

Mobley was utter dog poo. He’ll be better as well though. I can’t see him having another stinker like that.

Levert and Okoro.. yikes. There’s where Garland should’ve gotten more shots.

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pingbling23 · 04-15-2023, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by PKIPP

What a crummy way to end game one after taking the lead late. But I’m optimistic..

Donovan Mitchell showed why you trade for him tonight. Not his best performance on offense (despite 38 and 5 rebounds and 8 assists), but he made some huge plays on defense.

Garland inexplicably didn’t take a shot for like the entire 4th it felt like. He played a solid game but need him to be more aggressive. 1st playoff game though. He’ll be ok.

Mobley was utter dog poo. He’ll be better as well though. I can’t see him having another stinker like that.

Levert and Okoro.. yikes. There’s where Garland should’ve gotten more shots.

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yeah, i think the cavs bounce back and they head to the garden 1-1.

trixstar · 04-15-2023, 07:44 PM

This is gonna be a tasty series.

kobebeast2020 · 04-15-2023, 07:44 PM

Do the Kings have a chance?

PKIPP · 04-15-2023, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by pingbling23

yeah, i think the cavs bounce back and they head to the garden 1-1.

I had Cavs in 6 and I stand by that. But I wouldn’t hate a 7 game series here.

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ninjacookies · 04-15-2023, 07:45 PM

lol@Kangs -1 jelly spread.

Value not even once.

o237.5

Don't overthink this.

NeedChapmans · 04-15-2023, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

lol@Kangs -1 jelly spread.

Value not even once.

o237.5

Don't overthink this.

Everyone going very slow in the playoffs (and play-in). Nets shot 55% and 50% from three and barely cracked 100.

Only 1 2nd half over since the play in began ... 1-8.

Scottish Punk · 04-15-2023, 07:51 PM

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Do the Kings have a chance?

Sure, they are the higher seed and the Dubs can't win on the road. This isn't a classic Dubs dominate team. They would be really vulnerable tonight with Wiggins not having played in a long time. I think Kings take both home games to start the series.

ninjacookies · 04-15-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

Everyone going very slow in the playoffs (and play-in). Nets shot 55% and 50% from three and barely cracked 100.

Only 1 2nd half over since the play in began ... 1-8.

Gut feeling.

Neither squad has played a lick of defense at any point in the year.

NeedChapmans · 04-15-2023, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Gut feeling.

Neither squad has played a lick of defense at any point in the year.

It's the playoffs. Ice cold starts for everyone.

(Nobody has cracked more than 30).

ninjacookies · 04-15-2023, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

It's the playoffs. Ice cold starts for everyone.

(Nobody has cracked more than 30).

Possessions and pace are there. I'll hedge at half if need be (most likely).

trixstar · 04-15-2023, 07:57 PM

Insane atmosphere

jcardstore · 04-15-2023, 07:58 PM

The officials are letting a lot of contact go uncalled. Guys aren’t used to the physicality yet. These games are where you figure out who’s legit

jcardstore · 04-15-2023, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

Possessions and pace are there. I'll hedge at half if need be (most likely).

My guess without looking at the data (I’ll do it tomorrow) is that FTr is way down across the board

ninjacookies · 04-15-2023, 08:01 PM

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My guess without looking at the data (I’ll do it tomorrow) is that FTr is way down across the board

It is. Will probably be the case this series since neither of these teams are physical.

My concern isn't the Warriors hitting the mark, it's Sac just having one of those nights where nothing goes down. There's going to be a million shots attempted. Neither squad has a chill mode. Trust the volume.

jcardstore · 04-15-2023, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

It is. Will probably be the case this series since neither of these teams are physical.

My concern isn't the Warriors hitting the mark, it's Sac just having one of those nights where nothing goes down. There's going to be a million shots attempted. Neither squad has a chill mode. Trust the volume.

You’re totally right about the pace. It’s up and down like crazy now sac just has a 107.7 offensive rating right now

ninjacookies · 04-15-2023, 08:04 PM

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You’re totally right about the pace. It’s up and down like crazy now sac just has a 107.7 offensive rating right now

For reference, Sac is only down 1 and still on pace despite shooting 35.7%. They play like the globetrotters.

jcardstore · 04-15-2023, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjacookies

For reference, Sac is only down 1 and still on pace despite shooting 35.7%. They play like the globetrotters.

Just grabbed O113.5 for the half

trixstar · 04-15-2023, 08:06 PM

Welcome back Wiggins

ninjacookies · 04-15-2023, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jcardstore

Just grabbed O113.5 for the half

You should be good, mane.

tjforce · 04-15-2023, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PKIPP

What a crummy way to end game one after taking the lead late. But I’m optimistic..

Donovan Mitchell showed why you trade for him tonight. Not his best performance on offense (despite 38 and 5 rebounds and 8 assists), but he made some huge plays on defense.

Garland inexplicably didn’t take a shot for like the entire 4th it felt like. He played a solid game but need him to be more aggressive. 1st playoff game though. He’ll be ok.

Mobley was utter dog poo. He’ll be better as well though. I can’t see him having another stinker like that.

Levert and Okoro.. yikes. There’s where Garland should’ve gotten more shots.

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4th Quarter shots:

Garland: 0
Mitchell: 12

Here ball don't get you far in the playoffs. Okoro and Levert weren't on the court either.

As for Mobley, top level defensive performance shutting down Randle 1 on 1. Bottom level offensive performance getting eaten up by Robinson in the second half.

Cavs played right into the Knicks gameplan: Clog the paint making things tough on Mobley and Allen, let Okoro brick wide open 3s, and live with Mitchell taking 16 3s and making 6.

tjforce · 04-15-2023, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pingbling23

yeah, i think the cavs bounce back and they head to the garden 1-1.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKIPP

I had Cavs in 6 and I stand by that. But I wouldn’t hate a 7 game series here.

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Also... I don't feel like the Knicks are a more talented team.

Cavs just need for figure out a way to beat the double team trap, really work the paint, and for the love of god, get SOMETHING out of Levert.

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PKIPP Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,980	What a crummy way to end game one after taking the lead late. But I’m optimistic.. Donovan Mitchell showed why you trade for him tonight. Not his best performance on offense (despite 38 and 5 rebounds and 8 assists), but he made some huge plays on defense. Garland inexplicably didn’t take a shot for like the entire 4th it felt like. He played a solid game but need him to be more aggressive. 1st playoff game though. He’ll be ok. Mobley was utter dog poo. He’ll be better as well though. I can’t see him having another stinker like that. Levert and Okoro.. yikes. There’s where Garland should’ve gotten more shots. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ i collect Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers, Carmelo Anthony, Donovan Mitchell, Detroit Pistons Follow me on IG: Cardboard_vault

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04-15-2023, 07:58 PM	#216
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04-15-2023, 07:38 PM	#201
pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,932 pingbling23	playoffs dont start until the home team loses. here we go. hope this whole series is like this. great game.

04-15-2023, 07:38 PM	#202
beavers Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 2,269	Mobley got dominated in this game.

04-15-2023, 07:44 PM	#206
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,169 stunner316	This is gonna be a tasty series.

04-15-2023, 07:44 PM	#207
kobebeast2020 Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,235	Do the Kings have a chance?

04-15-2023, 07:57 PM	#215
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,169 stunner316	Insane atmosphere

04-15-2023, 08:06 PM	#222
trixstar Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 24,169 stunner316	Welcome back Wiggins