Playoffs thread..

[DAF86]

Towns is a beta bitch, Favors would fare better at the moment. Chris Paul ain't guarding centers in the post.

You are not getting it. The center posting up midgets could get 30 and the Rockets would still be content to let the other team keep posting up.

[Arcadian]

:lol Ingles calling out Shaq for his terrible Australian impression

[Killakobe81]

Russ is a competitor. No doubt, he wants a coach who wants to win as much as he does. Not another bland generic loser like Brooks or Donovan.

I defend Russ some too ...but not his best moment tonight.

[Killakobe81]

:lol Ingles calling out Shaq for his terrible Australian impression

dude is soooo confident.

[Kawhitstorm]

You are not getting it. The center posting up midgets could get 30 and the Rockets would still be content to let the other team keep posting up.

Towns couldn't even do that & his defense makes Pau seem like peak Deke.............

[DAF86]

Towns couldn't even do that & his defense makes Pau seem like peak Deke.............

That's besides the point.

[HarlemHeat37]

I was gonna post something similar but ot sounded racist as i started typing it but its true. Happened to me once in HS and the thugs on my team wanted to fight them sooo bad. i was pissed too but only wanted to fight when provoked ...sometimes you gotta take that L. It sux but it happens ...they backdoored us to death ...cuz only me and the PGs had hogh bballIQs the frontcourt was all hops speed and height with little skills.

I have to play like that nowadays against these young 16-21 year olds at my gym, tbh..I'm getting old, might have to get back on some test and anavar:lol

[weeks]

I admire Chuck's heart and passion for the game but he has zero fucking judgment and will never learn till he's past his expiration date..
Can't lead a team if you can't lead yourself

[Kawhitstorm]

Donovan should be fired after this

The same dude that ran circles around Pop in '16?

[weeks]

The same dude that ran circles around Pop in '16?
Yeah I dunno that was a questionable series and Timmy was done, can't put that totally on pop getting rooked

[Kawhitstorm]

That's besides the point.

I guess...besides him not being able to get buckets

[AlexJones]

The same dude that ran circles around Pop in '16?
OKC over the Spurs in 2016 is one of biggest flukes ever.

[Kawhitstorm]

Yeah I dunno that was a questionable series and Timmy was done, can't put that totally on pop getting rooked

The same dude who played Diaw/D-Worst (who both couldn't score or rebound) against the Kanter/Adams frontline time & time again while they were getting absolutely raped?

Could have played Kawhi at the 4 & forced them to take out Kanter.

[Kawhitstorm]

OKC over the Spurs in 2016 is one of biggest flukes ever.

Mavs over Heat IS the biggest fluke ever

[weeks]

The same dude who played Diaw/D-Worst (who both couldn't score or rebound) against the Kanter/Adams frontline time & time again while they were getting absolutely raped?

Could have played Kawhi at the 4 & forced them to take out Kanter.

I mean that's about as far I'll go to defend post-14 Pop TBH
Sides I think looking back with his personal shit he was already checking out

[AlexJones]

Mavs over Heat IS the biggest fluke ever

Definitely lucky in 2011, but that was Less of a fluke than OKC vs Spurs, or Cavs over Warriors.

[DAF86]

Cavs over Warriors in '16 is by far the biggest Fluke. Nothing comes even close. OKC and Mavs clearly dominated their respective series.

[Down Under]

I expected them to do it last Summer..I hate coaches masquerading as GMs, we'll see if Thibs is competent enough to move him..even with the max deal, I'm sure there will be a few teams that still believe he could be a star..
Teague should be the other guy they get rid of too, though that'll prove to be harder with 2 years left.

[Down Under]

Still remember laughing at Ingles jumper when he was playing in the NBL & thinking this slow ass joker can't shoot for shit :lol. Gotta take my medicine on that one.

[lefty20]

Russ is a competitor. No doubt, he wants a coach who wants to win as much as he does. Not another bland generic loser like Brooks or Donovan.

Russ wants to win, but only on his terms. Sound like anyone else we know?

[Caltex2]

ABC and TNT aren't looking at a worse case scenario but this year totally sucks for them. No New York, LA or Chicago for starters, possibly for only the second (first?) time since anyone gave a damn about the NBA. Philadelphia is good but not a power and in the playoffs for the first time in years. The best regular season team is from a big market but not sexy. LeBron may not get out of the first round and maybe Boston either. They're in a no-win situation between Toronto and Washington. It's not like the Wiz have been great and while from a large market, aren't a big national draw and aren't even that good. The Raptors fanbase is tiny in the US, where they draw their ratings. And New Orleans just swept a series against another small market team. Utah looks like they're gonna take out a big star from OKC, yet another tiny market. Nothing short of epic series' in the WCF between the Rockets and Warriors and the winner against whoever in the Finals can overcome this.

[Caltex2]

This could easily be your second round:

Rockets/Jazz (unless Karl and Hakeem are coming back, forget about it being nationally sexy)
Warriors/Pelicans

Pacers/Raptors-Wizards (take your pick, at least for TV execs)
Bucks/Sixers (it's not impossible for Miami to come back)

And the lower seeded team could win each series (Steph won't be 100% when he comes back), This is where we might just see some game fixing to generate TV interest.

[LkrFan]

Dumbass argument :lol

Not dumb at all. His 5 losses is a major reason why he's not considered unanimous GOAT in many fans eyes. He has the stats (30K points, 8K rebs, 8K assts) that no one else has including Jordan. Jordan's rangs are the ultimate neuttalizer... and so are Kobe's.

If he ends up 3-8 in the Finals, only winning with stacked class of 2003 and untimely suspensions to Dr. Dray/Bogut - is he still your GOAT? 3-8 is PATHETIC.

[LkrFan]

Rubio went 1-5 (6 points) looks good on the surface. Chucky "shut that shit down" like he said he would. But not in the team concept. He put his personal goals (like his triple doubles) above the team's, amassing 4 first half fouls. He was not his aggressive self after that and Jazz took full advantage.

Last night, in a nutshell is why KD left. On paper, OKC should sweep them, but alas, they are down 1-3. Cool with me. If they lose this jersey, the Lakers pro shop should start selling PG13 jerseys that night. :lol

[AlexJones]

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What a stupid ass tweet from a bad twitter acct. I'm highly critical of Westbrook but he's worth every penny of that 40 mil/year. You can almost never overpay a true superstar caliber player like him in the NBA.

[Killakobe81]

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What a stupid ass tweet from a bad twitter acct. I'm highly critical of Westbrook but he's worth every penny of that 40 mil/year. You can almost never overpay a true superstar caliber player like him in the NBA.

what?!
I am familliar with that Twitter the guys name is Pete and he went from a respected LG poster like say Jamstone or DPG when he is not getting emotional, to a guy that the NBA was blocking his use of film for video breakdowns, geeting that back, to now having a media credential asking Luke and Kuzma questions on live TV in the post game pressor along with Plashke, Jim Hill etc.

Im not this dude agent but i highly doubt anyone but the top 1% of posters on here, could do what he has done in a big media market. If you live local to DFW he has become a Lakers version of ben and skin but did it via social media instead of radio and started just posting well thought out messages on LG. Just because you disagree and or love Westbrook doesnt mean he should be questioned...

And again i love Russ (Go Bruins!) but paying a 30 plus year old PG 40 million after two knee surgeries who plays as hard as he does every night and relies on speed and hops, Pete is right to question that.

[LkrFan]

what?!
I am familliar with that Twitter the guys name is Pete and he went from a respected LG poster like say Jamstone or DPG when he is not getting emotional, to a guy that the NBA was blocking his use of film for video breakdowns, geeting that back, to now having a media credential asking Luke and Kuzma questions on live TV in the post game pressor along with Plashke, Jim Hill etc.

Im not this dude agent but i highly doubt anyone but the top 1% of posters on here, could do what he has done in a big media market. If you live local to DFW he has become a Lakers version of ben and skin but did it via social media instead of radio and started just posting well thought out messages on LG. Just because you disagree and or love Westbrook doesnt mean he should be questioned...

And again i love Russ (Go Bruins!) but paying a 30 plus year old PG 40 million after two knee surgeries who plays as hard as he does every night and relies on speed and hops, Pete is right to question that.

Well said. GT is a legend in these purple and gold streets. His vids, commentary and non-biased takes are always spot on. Alex tripping :lol

[Killakobe81]

Well said. GT is a legend in these purple and gold streets. His vids, commentary and non-biased takes are always spot on. Alex tripping :lol

No doubt did not mean to rant ...and i know we have fun here ..but all jokes aside i respect the hell out of the time and energy he put in to the sport/team he loves ...to see it pay off is great.

Feel the same about Eric Pincus and Larry Coon ...but Pete's ascencion was more grassroots. Those guys always felt to me, like media who took time to connect with Lakerfans on LG.
Pete was a high level but common poster who has built a career from there. Impressive stuff.

[lefty]

:lol Romney trolling Westbrook

[DAF86]

Not dumb at all. His 5 losses is a major reason why he's not considered unanimous GOAT in many fans eyes. He has the stats (30K points, 8K rebs, 8K assts) that no one else has including Jordan. Jordan's rangs are the ultimate neuttalizer... and so are Kobe's.

If he ends up 3-8 in the Finals, only winning with stacked class of 2003 and untimely suspensions to Dr. Dray/Bogut - is he still your GOAT? 3-8 is PATHETIC.

Dude, no respectable basketball mind has Kobe over Lebron. Deal with it. Lebron is top 5, Kobe is not even top 10, and soon he won't even be top 15.

[Arcadian]

This is a crucial game 5 in a tied series. Winner takes the series.

I still like Milwaukee, but Giannis needs to rise to the occasion. He needs to have a signature playoff performance.

[Arcadian]

Well, so much for that. If they can hardly break 80 points in a game, there's no hope for them.

How does Giannis get only 10 FGAs?

[Arcadian]

Phily still the hottest team in the NBA. They should make the finals, or it'll be a disappointment.

[Clipper Nation]

Another Celtics playoff win without "Killa" Kyrie.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

I think the Bucks have been the biggest disappointment in this year's playoffs. The Bucks have much more talent yet they're trailing in this series to a team full of roleplayers. Pathetic.

[D-Wade]

I think the Bucks have been the biggest disappointment in this year's playoffs. The Bucks have much more talent yet they're trailing in this series to a team full of roleplayers. Pathetic.

Maybe but OKC

[Clipper Nation]

Not dumb at all. His 5 losses is a major reason why he's not considered unanimous GOAT in many fans eyes. He has the stats (30K points, 8K rebs, 8K assts) that no one else has including Jordan. Jordan's rangs are the ultimate neuttalizer... and so are Kobe's.

If he ends up 3-8 in the Finals, only winning with stacked class of 2003 and untimely suspensions to Dr. Dray/Bogut - is he still your GOAT? 3-8 is PATHETIC.
Totally dumb. DK wouldn't have won nearly as many rangs if he wasn't playing in the Plumber Era. And he was on the Plumber Era's equivalent of the modern-day Warriors. And he ducked Hakeem like Manny ducked Floyd in his prime.

If rangs are the ultimate neutralizer, then Bill Russell is the GOAT.

[D-Wade]

If that was Wade's last game it's been an honor and a privilege

[spurraider21]

me on jj redick when he signed with philly


a lot of money but he's a perfect fit

[Arcadian]

Phily has a very well-rounded team. Dominant center, excellent PG, good shooters, great coach. Recipe for success.

[LkrFan]

Totally dumb. DK wouldn't have won nearly as many rangs if he wasn't playing in the Plumber Era. And he was on the Plumber Era's equivalent of the modern-day Warriors. And he ducked Hakeem like Manny ducked Floyd in his prime.

If rangs are the ultimate neutralizer, then Bill Russell is the GOAT.

SMDH :lol

[AlexJones]

Draymond is incredible

[AlexJones]

While everybody including Spurs fans were disgusted by watching the spurs this season, Lamarcus Aldridge had the time of his life

[Gummi Clutch]

I think the Bucks have been the biggest disappointment in this year's playoffs. The Bucks have much more talent yet they're trailing in this series to a team full of roleplayers. Pathetic.
wolves are stacked a f too. Legit 3rd seed team I think they just had the misfortune of playing houston.

[RsxPiimp]

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What a stupid ass tweet from a bad twitter acct. I'm highly critical of Westbrook but he's worth every penny of that 40 mil/year. You can almost never overpay a true superstar caliber player like him in the NBA.

definitely worth it. in a league full of prima donnas, you gotta respect someone who goes at it 100% of the time. plus, without russ, okc is no better than a crappy franchise like the hawks. he's the reason why bennett will get a 300% return from his investment

[AlexJones]

definitely worth it. in a league full of prima donnas, you gotta respect someone who goes at it 100% of the time. plus, without russ, okc is no better than a crappy franchise like the hawks. he's the reason why bennett will get a 300% return from his investment

Exactly. People forget that the point of the NBA is to make money. Someone would pay Russ 60 mil/year if they could. Lebron 100 mil easily.

[Robz4000]

Now that the Spurs are out, go Pels, Jazz, and Sixers.

[Arcadian]

Now that the Spurs are out, go Pels, Jazz, and Sixers.

Agreed.

And those just happen to be the hottest teams remaining.

[Robz4000]

Agreed.

And those just happen to be the hottest teams remaining.

Det Spurs coaching tree.

[Brunodf]

Coaching tree already better than the root tbh ( Messina included )

[Caltex2]

Phily still the hottest team in the NBA. They should make the finals, or it'll be a disappointment.

Double post

[Caltex2]

Phily still the hottest team in the NBA. They should make the finals, or it'll be a disappointment.

Unless they go up 3-0 in the conference finals, should they get that far, how can it be a disappointment? They're playing with house money.

[Arcadian]

Unless they go up at least two games in the conference finals, should they get that far, how can it be a disappointment? They're playing with house money. And even if they did blow a 3-1 lead, they weren't expected to be this good so soon.

I suppose for them it's already a good year, and they can look forward to a bright future. Looking at the landscape right now, they should make the finals. They're the most complete team.

[Caltex2]

The Raptors have more experience, the Celtics have better coaching, the Bucks are only slightly worse and the Cavs have the best player in the East and perhaps the best currently healthy player in the NBA. It'll be hard for them to make the Finals. Even the Wizards would be hard because they have some players back from injury and if they advance it'll mean they presumably will have beaten the Raps and Cavs.

[Arcadian]

They're the hottest team right now. First to advance in the east, while everyone else is in a tight series. And they ended the RS on a long streak.

Nobody else out east really looks good right now. I actually picked Toronto to make the finals in my bracket, but I'm pretty sure that was the wrong choice. Embiid would rape and pillage their bigs. Derozan does look really good this year, but he's the only guy they can rely on.

[LkrFan]

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Kiwi missed the playoffs in his prime! :lmao

[RsxPiimp]

how tf are you just gonna quit on a franchise that developed and built you into a superstar that you are today? that's savage af...:lol

[LkrFan]

The last time Kobe played Jim I'm the playoffs:

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:)

[LkrFan]

Kerr be hanging out with _irk:

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He like det chocolate bootay :lol

[LkrFan]

Dr. Dray > Kiwi:

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He got more rangs too. :tu

[LkrFan]

Pure class:

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[Ice009]

Still remember laughing at Ingles jumper when he was playing in the NBL & thinking this slow ass joker can't shoot for shit :lol. Gotta take my medicine on that one.

How did he do in the NBL? I still can't believe he's in the NBA and starting. I never watched him much when he was here. Did he go to Europe and then the NBA, or straight to the NBA?

[LkrFan]

How did he do in the NBL? I still can't believe he's in the NBA and starting. I never watched him much when he was here. Did he go to Europe and then the NBA, or straight to the NBA?

I think Doc Rivers cut him. Now they got overpaid soft ass Gallo :lol

[Clipper Nation]

The Raptors have regressed all the way back to DeRozan isoball as their offense. Just nauseating to watch that choke artist's selfishness.

[Robz4000]

Yep. I'm thinking the Wiz complete the backdoor sweep.

[Clipper Nation]

Pretty sad that OG Anunoby, a rookie, is the only guy on the Raptors who isn't afraid of the playoffs.

[Fabbs]

Pure class:
nice.
Undoubtedly grateful also for how much Pop has helped him financially.

[Clipper Nation]

The real Wizards showed up again. Looks like the Raptors' annual choke will be in the second round, not the first round.

[TheGreatYacht]

Pacers making a run without :monkeydipo

He really did learn everything from Russell

[Clipper Nation]

Wall and Beal are both choke artists.

[Fabbs]

Kiwi missed the playoffs in his prime! :lmao
So did Timmy Dunker since you're counting injured/out as *missing the playoffs*.
How did that turn out?

20 straight years of Dunker and Kawhi working it towards legit Championships.
Kirby Phan can only dream.

[Fabbs]

Where would Cavs be now with same lineup but instead of LeBron leading the Cavs:

:lol Durant
:lol Kirby Bryant
:lol Stephon Curry
:lol Russle Chuckbrook
:lol James Frauden

Have another cup LeBron haters.

[phxspurfan]

Trade Kawhi for Baby Sabonis right now

[Clipper Nation]

Kevin Scrub is a fake "star," as I've been saying since his Minnesota days. One of the most overrated players ever.

[D-Wade]

LMAO Bron with 100 offensive fouls on that move and still a turnover.

[phxspurfan]

wow why is every game on today and only the shitty Celtics game tomw

[Bill_Brasky]

Huge goaltend

[Clipper Nation]

LeBlock!

[Clipper Nation]

LEGOAT!!!

[phxspurfan]

oh shit da real mvp :cry :cry

[Fabbs]

Blow me LeBron Haters.

[Caltex2]

Way too easy, way too easy for LeBron.

[Killakobe81]

Lebron's MJ over Ehlo moment ...
With a block before that ...
MJ still goat but only thing close was the steal vs malone and and the shot over Russell

[AlexJones]

Raps in 7

[Bill_Brasky]

LeGOAT!!!:worthy::worthy::worthy::worthy::wow:wow: wow

[HarlemHeat37]

That supporting cast doesn't deserve that block and game winner, tbh..maybe Korver and Love, but nobody else:lol

[daslicer]

Way too easy, way too easy for LeBron.

I had a feeling he would hit that shot. Lebron tends to always hit shots when he doesn't have pressure. With the game tied there was no pressure to win the game.

[HarlemHeat37]

Oladipo is shitting all over himself in this series after such a great season..

[TheGreatYacht]

Best first round I can remember :lol

[illmatic]

He reminds me of Kobe on those shitty Laker teams after Shaq left.

[JoeTait75]

That looked exactly like the shot in the Orlando series back in '09. Holy shit.

[Spurtacular]

That supporting cast doesn't deserve that block and game winner, tbh..maybe Korver and Love, but nobody else:lol

Did you forget you're racist? What gives. :lol

[Clipper Nation]

Oladipo is shitting all over himself in this series after such a great season..
:cry "But... but... the Westbrook effect!!!" :cry

[Caltex2]

They should have fouled him, they had a foul to give. And I thought Tyronn Lue was a bad coach. Indiana shouldn't have lost that game any sooner than overtime.

[Arcadian]

Good start by Utah

[Caltex2]

I had a feeling he would hit that shot. Lebron tends to always hit shots when he doesn't have pressure. With the game tied there was no pressure to win the game.

The Pacers had another defender close by, he should have doubled, not to mention he should fouled him having a foul to give. I'd let anyone else on the floor beat me.

[HarlemHeat37]

He reminds me of Kobe on those shitty Laker teams after Shaq left.

That's what I've been thinking, too.. Indiana is too limited on offense to take advantage, though..

[Down Under]

The block was a blatant goaltend, but great game winner after a litany of great passes to find open shooters.

[Arcadian]

:wow Ingles just put PG on his ass and drained a deep 3

:lol Then PG hit a 3 and stared him down...nice duel

[lefty]

:lol Ingles is my left handed nigga

[Clipper Nation]

Fuck Doc for cutting Ingles.

[Spurtacular]

Fuck Doc for cutting Ingles.

He would've misused him, anyways; made him a 13th man or something.

[Killakobe81]

They should have fouled him, they had a foul to give. And I thought Tyronn Lue was a bad coach. Indiana shouldn't have lost that game any sooner than overtime.

yup...but LeBron was great ...

[Clipper Nation]

He would've misused him, anyways; made him a 13th man or something.
Sad, but true.

[AlexJones]

Bruins win cup, Rockets win ship.

[Spurtacular]

Sad, but true.

I probably would've too (maybe), tbf. I was not impressed by Ingles when Snyder was initially giving him big rotation minutes.

[Clipper Nation]

Bruins win cup, Rockets win ship.
Don't see the Bruins getting past Tampa with Rask in playoff mode. Then again, it's pretty much expected at this point for Boston sports to have at least one undeserved luckbox playoff run every year.

[Caltex2]

How did a hockey conversation break out here?

[spursistan]

The Thunder are an embarrassment..Basically 2013 Lakers :lol..

[Ginobili2Duncan]

LeBron's greatness on display once again. It's truly been an honor to watch his career.

[Caltex2]

The Thunder are an embarrassment..Basically 2013 Lakers :lol..

They certainly shouldn't be bowing out any sooner than Game 6.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

Harden is struggling to even make easy layups.

[Arcadian]

OKC looks done

[sickdsm]

Jazz look like a fun team. PG, Westbrook look like they don't belong on the court.

[Mugen]

:lol Damn, I thought it sucked to be a Spurfan....#thunderup

[Spurtacular]

What are the current odds on the Jazz making/winning the finals? I might have to make a Vegas trip.

[HarlemHeat37]

Houston is the most bizarre dominant team I've ever watched:lol

They can consistently look mediocre for entire halves, yet end up winning the game by 25 off one hot stretch..that Moreyball..

[spursistan]

What a pathetic quitting by the Thunder, tbh..Might as well blow that shit up including Westbrook..

[Mugen]

:lol damn Thunder.....

Spurs at least showed some fight on the road. These niggas look like they got a 11pm flight out of OKC to catch tbh....

[Darth_Pelican]

https://media.giphy.com/media/l0Ex5DzepQO7KjFa8/giphy.gif

[Cry Havoc]

LOL @ every single person who has ever defended Westbrook on this forum.

What a pathetic fucking performance. At least he got his triple doubles.

It's almost like chasing stats doesn't build team chemistry for the playoffs.

[sickdsm]

Holy crap. Team basketball is fun to watch

[Caltex2]

Someone on the Thunder must have been reading this board or a similar one and had it light a fire under their ass. Either that or they realized their season was on the line and started playing like it.

[Arcadian]

Well I'll be damned. They got back in the game.

[spursistan]

Chris Paul has looked meh in these playoffs..Might be a start of a final decline for him..

[Cry Havoc]

Well I'll be damned. They got back in the game.

You mean the refs put the Jazz in foul trouble.

[Mugen]

:lol damn, you're welcome OKC

[sickdsm]

haha 4th quarter gonna be a ball game

[Clipper Nation]

:cry Y:cryu mean the refs put the Jazz in f:cryul tr:cryuble. :cry

[Clipper Nation]

Chris Paul has looked meh in these playoffs..Might be a start of a final decline for him..

So glad we got out of paying CP0 the supermax.

[HarlemHeat37]

Chris Paul has looked meh in these playoffs..Might be a start of a final decline for him..

He would be foolish to leave D'Antoni and Harden..he can coast as much as he wants..

[sickdsm]

How do you pass up that dunk?

[AlexJones]

Houston minus double digits is such a good bet when D'antoni never stops playing Harden/Paul

[Budkin]

Epic Choke by the Jazz.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Alphabrook shitting on the haters

[weeks]

Epic Choke by the Jazz.
they led by 25 in the third :lol

[Killakobe81]

:lol Alphabrook shitting on the haters

great night for you 40 plus points from your two favorite players in big playoff wins

[HarlemHeat37]

LOL @ every single person who has ever defended Westbrook on this forum.

What a pathetic fucking performance. At least he got his triple doubles.

It's almost like chasing stats doesn't build team chemistry for the playoffs.

Hahahahahaha omg..

[Clipper Nation]

Epic Choke by the Jazz.

Epic clutchness by Westbrook, tbh. Put Frauden in Westbrook's place and OKC loses in a blowout.

[Killakobe81]

LOL @ every single person who has ever defended Westbrook on this forum.

What a pathetic fucking performance. At least he got his triple doubles.

It's almost like chasing stats doesn't build team chemistry for the playoffs.

sometimes supernova talent shits on team basketball ...

[Clipper Nation]

LOL @ every single person who has ever defended Westbrook on this forum.

What a pathetic fucking performance. At least he got his triple doubles.

It's almost like chasing stats doesn't build team chemistry for the playoffs.
https://i.imgur.com/OJkK5nN.gif

[djohn2oo8]

CN does still realize OKC is still down heading to play and deal with the mormon crowd?

[HarlemHeat37]

Wins and losses are largely irrelevant when judging Russ, but OKC would be so much better if they could swap Carmelo for Trevor Ariza or even PJ Tucker or Mbah a Moute, tbh..

[Clipper Nation]

CN does still realize OKC is still down heading to play and deal with the mormon crowd?

That's the Carmelo effect, tbh. Not a winner, drags down every team he's on.

[AlexJones]

Not a fan of Russ but it's always hilarious when someone mentions Melo as if he's anything but a net negative player. PG13 also one of the more overrated stars of this generation

[Caltex2]

they led by 25 in the third :lol

They didn't even hold the lead for a full quarter, it's mind blowing. Even if they blew it, it should have lasted for longer than it did.

[Caltex2]

Epic clutchness by Westbrook, tbh. Put Frauden in Westbrook's place and OKC loses in a blowout.

Anyone who blows a lead that big in less than a quarter choked, regardless of the effort on the other side.

[AaronY]

Regardless if he was ever any good Melo definitely fucking sucks now

[Bill_Brasky]

Good win for refKC. Westbrook is still garbage.

[TheCultOfPersonality]

wow why is every game on today and only the shitty Celtics game tomw

The NFL Draft is on Thursday so it's for the best.

[Spurtacular]

https://i.imgur.com/OJkK5nN.gif

You do realize the Thunder are about to lose Game 6 by 25?

[Spurtacular]

:lol

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/report-abc7-anchor-pulled-from-warriors-spurs-game-4-for-stealing-warriors-employees-jacket/ar-AAwfNSE?ocid=ientp&ocid=spartandhp

[Gummi Clutch]

WB might still be losing in 6 as opposed to 5...I don't understand why people are vindicating him here ...:lol

[Big Dog]

:lol at all the haters

[ambchang]

:lol Chuckbrook getting outclassed by man bun.

:lol CP3 not even a top 10 player in the playoffs.

http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/mvptracker23308862/nba-playoff-mvps-ranking-lebron-james-anthony-davis-top-10

[dfens]

:lol at all the haters

son if not for the refs giving Gobert fake fouls and not for a historic explosion from westbrook + pg you still lose. You'll get creamed in utah tbh.

[DeadlyDynasty]

It would take a historic choke from Utah...they've looked like the far superior team in every game, despite the 2 losses.

[dfens]

It would take a historic choke from Utah...they've looked like the far superior team in every game, despite the 2 losses.

it's a wrap tbh, unless paul george goes super hot. Monkeybrook will take care of the bricks tbh :lol

[LkrFan]

989881485535645698

:lol

[Clipper Nation]

Kevin Scrub has to be one of the biggest playoff chokers of all time. He makes Towns look like Duncan in the playoffs. Dude is built for stat-padding on lottery teams and not much else, tbh.

[Clipper Nation]

Lue is such a God-awful coach... trapping Oladipo was working, so of course he's stopped doing it now for no reason.

[Bynumite]

Series would be over if it wasn't for an uncalled goaltend and Lebeta's fluke game winner :lol

[Thebesteva]

Lue is such a God-awful coach... trapping Oladipo was working, so of course he's stopped doing it now for no reason.


And why do the cavs have an awful Coach? Cuz le3-5 won’t allow anyone to give him orders

[Brunodf]

Oladipo making up for that horrible game 5 tbh Indiana has some good role players also

[lefty]

Series would be over if it wasn't for an uncalled goaltend and Lebeta's fluke game winner :lol
Dude

Indy should have never had that 2nd to last possession to begin with.

In the previous possession , the out of bounds call should have gone Cleveland's way.

[Clipper Nation]

If Indiana doesn't win Game 7, it's a massive choke on their part. It's literally LeBron and a bunch of guys who wouldn't even start in the Lithuanian league.

[Thebesteva]

If Indiana doesn't win Game 7, it's a massive choke on their part. It's literally LeBron and a bunch of guys who wouldn't even start in the Lithuanian league.

Lol this guy

[AlexJones]

Bron has to win game 7, beat Toronto in round 2 AND philly in round 3 to make the finals. And there are still people who think he'll get out of the east.

[Bynumite]

Lebeta brutally exposed when he doesn't jump from contender to contender and isn't surrounded by multiple all stars tbh imho :wakeup

[Caltex2]

Lebeta brutally exposed when he doesn't jump from contender to contender and isn't surrounded by multiple all stars tbh imho :wakeup

Yeah, like any other star besides Olajuwon ever won a title without lots and lots of help. LeBron is still very great no matter which way you slice it. Look at Jordan without Pippen and Rodman.

[daslicer]

Yeah, like any other star besides Olajuwon ever won a title without lots and lots of help. LeBron is still very great no matter which way you slice it. Look at Jordan without Pippen and Rodman.

I would say Duncan in '03 and Dirk in '11 but I agree with the rest of your point.

[Bynumite]

Yeah, like any other star besides Olajuwon ever won a title without lots and lots of help. LeBron is still very great no matter which way you slice it. Look at Jordan without Pippen and Rodman.

:lmao

Jordan was losing to Bird's Celtics and putting up monster stats in the process.

This is a low tier "star" if you can call him that in Oladipo and a bunch of role-players taking Lebron with HCA to 7 in the 1st round. It shouldn't be this close.

[baseline bum]

Yeah, like any other star besides Olajuwon ever won a title without lots and lots of help. LeBron is still very great no matter which way you slice it. Look at Jordan without Pippen and Rodman.

Duncan too

[baseline bum]

I would say Duncan in '03 and Dirk in '11 but I agree with the rest of your point.

Yeah 11 Nowitzki was a monster

[baseline bum]

Anyone think Indy is taking Game 7? Cleveland has barely hung on in their three wins while getting curbstomped in two of their three losses. If LeBron has anything less than 40, 10, and 5 it's hard to see the Cavs defense not costing them this series.

[Bynumite]

Anyone think Indy is taking Game 7? Cleveland has barely hung on in their three wins while getting curbstomped in two of their three losses. If LeBron has anything less than 40, 10, and 5 it's hard to see the Cavs defense not costing them this series.

Implying the jew would ever allow Lebeta to go fishing in the 1st round :lol

[daslicer]

Anyone think Indy is taking Game 7? Cleveland has barely hung on in their three wins while getting curbstomped in two of their three losses. If LeBron has anything less than 40, 10, and 5 it's hard to see the Cavs defense not costing them this series.

The Pacers need to play a run and gun game like they did today instead of a half court game against the Cavs. If they play the half court game then they will lose game 7.

[UNT Eagles 2016]

CROFL, Meat Cleavers

[Clipper Nation]

Rubio's really sitting out this game because his hamstring is a little sore? Soft as fuck, tbh.

[HarlemHeat37]

Damn, now they need to play Dante Exum:vomit: a once promising player who became another casualty of the Lkrfan curse..

[Robz4000]

:lmao how the fuck is Rubio sitting this game out?

[ducks]

He started

[ducks]

Had 3 assist

[ducks]

Rubio's really sitting out this game because his hamstring is a little sore? Soft as fuck, tbh.

Been sore for days

[Robz4000]

He started


Had 3 assist

Ah ok. Just turned the game on.

[SAGirl]

got to love Joe Ingles... 30 yrs old too... no young sapling.

[Brunodf]

Looks like OKC will be blown out in the 3rd, Utah played like absolute garbage and the game is tied :lol

PG+Melo combined for 4-15 FG

[Clipper Nation]

The Jazz are just the more stacked and better-coached team, tbh. It is what it is.

[Bill_Brasky]

Donovan Mitchell is just dragging his sack across OKC's collective faces!

[baseline bum]

Devean George looks like shit tonight for OKC

[Clipper Nation]

Billy Donovan ended OKC's season by not permabenching Melo.

[Bill_Brasky]

:worthy: Mitchell

[Clipper Nation]

Mitchell is very impressive for sure. You wouldn't even know he's a rookie from watching him, he's just so poised. Same deal with Ben Simmons, really.

[Bill_Brasky]

Bullshit 4th foul

[Robz4000]

Westchimp vs Mitchell is must-see tv right now.

[baseline bum]

Why does Crowder keep shooting threes? He fucking blows.

[Bill_Brasky]

RefKC

[baseline bum]

Dumbass foul

[Clipper Nation]

"Playoff P" in an elimination game: 2-12, 5 points. This guy isn't even a star anymore. Gonna be hilarious when Magic gives him a max deal this summer, thinking he's a franchise cornerstone.

[Brunodf]

OKC choking with Mitchell on the bench :lol

[AlexJones]

Westbrook has 33 shots out of 73.

[Brunodf]

Playing Mitchel with 5 fouls so early may be dangerous....

[spursistan]

At this point is Paul George even worth it for the Lakers? What will he add? 7-8 wins in reg season that are probably coming LAL way anyway due to internal development and continuity..

I would understand taking a gamble on Kawhi who is a legit #1 when healthy..But i just don't see giving PG13 the max moving the needle for them..

[baseline bum]

George has fucking checked out

[Bill_Brasky]

Jazz choke

[Brunodf]

When guys like Grant/Felton /Adams outperform their "stars" Melo/George :lol they still have a chance though...

[Bill_Brasky]

Lmao, patented late in a close game air ball from 30 feet by Russ

[AlexJones]

Russ airballed 3 times in 4Q. keep shooting though.

[StrengthAndHonor]

Westbrook is such a dumb player.

[Bill_Brasky]

Oh sheit

[baseline bum]

Westbrook's legs are dead, three shots in a row way short.

[Clipper Nation]

At this point is Paul George even worth it for the Lakers? What will he add? 7-8 wins in reg season that are probably coming LAL way anyway due to internal development and continuity..

I would understand taking a gamble on Kawhi who is a legit #1 when healthy..But i just don't see giving PG13 the max moving the needle for them..

PG13's max deal is going to relegate the Lakers to the treadmill of mediocrity for years. And Magic is totally dumb enough to do it.

[AlexJones]

Russ can get better shots by passing it sometimes? Shocker

[Budkin]

Favors!

[Clipper Nation]

Westbrook is such a dumb player.

He's exhausted from carrying his bum-ass team.

[Bill_Brasky]

Not even touched

[Budkin]

Should be FTs

[Bill_Brasky]

Get a fuckin rebound you dumbasses

[AlexJones]

Get a 2 for 1 here retards

[Robz4000]

:lmao holy fuck Utah, rebound the fucking ball

[baseline bum]

Jazz choke

Snyder screwed up bringing Mitchell back too early in the fourth. Dude looks gassed.

[Budkin]

Jazz getting tight

[spursistan]

PLayoff P :lmao..

[Bynumite]

Buttholes be tight.

[ducks]

Both choking

[davethedope]

Never seen such shitty rebounding

[Bill_Brasky]

Are you kidding me Jazz?

[Budkin]

Man Russ had a great look

[spursistan]

This possession my have lost the Jazz this series..Fuckin pathetic rebounding..

[Brunodf]

Definitely Thunder ball :lol

[Budkin]

Russ airball incoming

[Bill_Brasky]

They are gonna tie this shit....Utah gave up way the fuck too many rebounds there

[DMC]

Jazz give up 5 consecutive offensive rebounds in the closing seconds, up 3.

Championship level team no doubt.

[Budkin]

:lmao Thunder

[hater]

Lol Melo for the win

[Bill_Brasky]

:lmao not fouling
:lmao That play

[davethedope]

No bs foul call?!?

[AlexJones]

Utah refs

[DMC]

Russ has missed three or four, he'd due for one.

[spursistan]

PLayoff P :lmao..

[Budkin]

George got hosed

[StrengthAndHonor]

Come on, that’s a fucking foul. These refs are horrible...

[Bynumite]

What a shitty non-call.

[StrengthAndHonor]

He's exhausted from carrying his bum-ass team.
Also true. George and Melo are trash.

[Clipper Nation]

Biggest rigjob I've seen since the 2002 WCF. The Thunder got screwed.

[djohn2oo8]

:lmao Westbrook tryna fight a fan

[Bill_Brasky]

:lol Westbrook ooga boogaing that fan

[Budkin]

What a shitty non-call.

That was such an obvious foul.

[baseline bum]

Come on, that’s a fucking foul. These refs are horrible...

Laker fan whining about that no call when it's the exact same one Fisher got on Brent Barry to end Game 4 of the 08 WCF :lol

[djohn2oo8]

Also true.

40 plus shots from a PG. :lol