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Whatever we end up with in the finals won't be as exciting as watching these two teams play. We are peaking.
As it turns out, Kerr actually is a good coach and no, some random scrub off the streets couldn't just coach this team.
If Draymond puts half as much effort into playing basketball as he does podcasting, I would feel much better about this series. As it stands, I think whoever wins game 6 will win the series (obviously, in the warriors case). Yesterday, Steph said game 6 will show what they're made of, so if they don't come out and play with a sense of urgency, especially after last nights embarrassing performance, then it's series over for Warriors.
I can't imagine the ECF being more entertaining than this. The only Finals matchup that could equal it is maybe Bucks/Warriors
That game was honestly an all-timer. I have them zero chance to win going into that fourth quarter.
I swear The Warriors are the most frustrating team to watch sometimes. They make some of the most boneheaded mistakes that is well below their veteran/champion status. It's like, "I know goddamn well that y'all can do much better than this." Because when they are firing on all cylinders no team can stop them.
I will say this though, this game proves why they need Kerr.
The Bucks/Celtics series has legit been the most exciting so far though, and I do believe that whoever wins that series will make the Finals.
I will say this though, this game proves why they need Kerr.
The Bucks/Celtics series has legit been the most exciting so far though, and I do believe that whoever wins that series will make the Finals.
Listening to sports radio out here in Denver, and I don't think it has really hit me how dumb a lot of NBA media and fans guys are. Every reason given as to why Jokic is the clear MVP is met with bullshit like "he can't jump, he's not well known enough because he plays for a small market team, he couldn't win more than one game in the playoffs, the regular season doesn't matter, etc" despite having a literal historic season.
No one seems to talk about how without Jokic they're the worst team in the NBA by far. Feels like the same "logic" they were using when Tim Duncan won back to back MVPs except there are more than a few knuckleheads claiming that no white player should ever win the award.
No one seems to talk about how without Jokic they're the worst team in the NBA by far. Feels like the same "logic" they were using when Tim Duncan won back to back MVPs except there are more than a few knuckleheads claiming that no white player should ever win the award.
He didn't get along Ben and he wanted the Max, Philly thought they didn't need him as much as Ben so instead of giving him the max they sign and traded him to Miami
Tatum caught hiding way over in the far deep three corner, not even trying to get open on the play where Jrue blocked then threw it off Marcus was such a bad look.
Sports radio is the fucking shits
Gotta talk about this shit for hours, every single day. When there's probably 20 minutes worth of shit to talk about, tops.
I think he supposed to curl and get Screen from Horford, but somehow bozo cant move step further from ancient Wes Matthews
Yup, they both acknowledged it. Not sure what the miscommunication was.
Lack of another TO killed them down the stretch.
I haven't got over it yet.
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Yeah, the reports in the year after is that he basically felt the same way about Simmons that Harden felt about Kyrie (Embiid is the KD in this analogy obvi). Kind of a warning to superstars to not stan for teammates who have questionable drive to play basketball.
Jimmy led the team in scoring that last series, I don't know how you were going to convince him that Ben was the #1/#2 guy going forward.
I just want to see how much philly fans will bitch and moan and whine at "dirty player" Siakam for "costing them a championship"
And then their FO locks up Harden for another 5 years
That's one play. They played like ass for 10 minutes straight and could have shot FT's for 8 minutes of them but played like morons hoping time would run out instead of taking the game and being aggressive.
Hard to get luckier than the Celtics have against the Bucks and yet they trail 3-2, meanwhile, Nate's dogshit model had these odds pre-postseason.
At some point, 538 has to actually try to fix this trash. Putting the Celtics as easy favorites when they have five non-offensive threats in their 8 man rotation... What are you doing.
At some point, 538 has to actually try to fix this trash. Putting the Celtics as easy favorites when they have five non-offensive threats in their 8 man rotation... What are you doing.
Hard to get luckier than the Celtics have against the Bucks and yet they trail 3-2, meanwhile, Nate's dogshit model had these odds pre-postseason.
At some point, 538 has to actually try to fix this trash. Putting the Celtics as easy favorites when they have five non-offensive threats in their 8 man rotation... What are you doing.
Celts could've won this series in 5 despite Robert Williams missing significant time, am I missing something? If anything the Nuggets' ranking on 538 is the most egregious.
He robbed the Jazz in the Mike Conley Jr. trade and got De'Anthony Melton for free and signed Tyus Jones for 3/30 and drafted Zaire Williams.
Rob Williams being out and Marcus Smart being out at various times has massively helped Boston by improving their spacing. Meanwhile, the Bucks have had to start Wes Matthews to replace Middleton. They are playing a team that is totally beat to shit and very tired and has no depth to make up for it and they are down 3-2.
That's not a team that should have had a 34% probability of winning the title.
They signed Tyus Jones and dealt Conley in 2020. Melton was acquired in 2019.
I don't think the Bucks win the title this year, but imo
Giannis' title last year put him firmly above Karl Malone and Barkley
Giannis winning this year would put him solidly above Kobe and Wilt.
Giannis' title last year put him firmly above Karl Malone and Barkley
Giannis winning this year would put him solidly above Kobe and Wilt.
This Warriors/Grizzlies series reminds me of the 2014/15 Clippers/Rockets second round series. I hope game 6 doesn't play out like this.
What is up with the Ewing theory Grizzlies? Ja is obviously an awesome player, but we have such a sample size now. It feels awkward at this point.
Grizzlies without Ja have five good defenders on the court at all times which is extremely helpful as it kills switch hunting.
Tyus Jones is also a much better shooter than Ja and Tyus Jones is probably a better floor general.
Ja is an all-time interior scorer, but shooting and defense are the most important things in basketball.
He doesn't look like he gives a shit what's happening on defense, but you still need bucket getters in the clutch, close games?
Such bullshit to not give this to Koby Altman, who actually made numerous moves this year that greatly improved his team.
Kleiman just existed.
The gods against an army of voters.
i have to see WOWY numbers before i start taking the ewing theory stuff seriously, regardless of 21-6 without him or whatever.
he's also small, super reliant on his athleticism and can't shoot.
his prime is much shorter if he doesn't improve those things considerably.
Small markets like Memphis get a star who can sell tickets and jerseys like Ja every once a blue moon
Ownership wouldn't trade Ja for anything, let's be real
I'd bet they have better attendance and nationwide interest now than at any point in the grit and grind era
I'm also worried about these knee issues already appearing.
I mean the Bucks were also a game 4 choke job away from ending this in 5 too
i wasn't seriously suggesting that they should.
they obviously won't
If we count the offseason/draft, then we'd have to acknowledge they gave up Valanciunas to acquire Adams. That's a downgrade, sorry. Ziare looks good though.
To be honest, I don't really see a standout FO move this year. The Harden/Simmons trade didn't help the Nets out and the 76ers were about the same pre-Harden record-wise. The Thad Young/Dragic trade was stupid since they gave up a first, mid or no, the KP trade seemed to be working out for Dinwiddie and Tingus but Bertans still has the worst contract in the NBA.
I guess the Spurs should be commended for getting essentially 2 firsts for DeMar after the Young/Dragic trade and another first for White along with a stupidly good pick swap?
Really stretching that 'could have won in 5' when they currently down 3-2. Bucks are missing their second best offensive player, btw.
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