2021 Playoffs Thread - who ya got?

[Dejounte]

Would be such an awful trade for Portland.

IMO, any trade involving Lillard would have to have him going to a contender. Portland will want to do right by him. There’s very few playoff teams with assets like Philly, even if you say Simmons’ value is low right now, they could still be fooled by his potential.

[PhantomDashCam]

Terrific win for Atlanta. Doing this with 2 lottery picks in street clothes too.
I've got Bucks in 5 but didn't pick Atl going into this series so who knows. :lol

Not saying Tre Mann is in Dame or Trae's class (at least yet), but how does this not boost his stock at least a little.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/thesteinline/status/1406808316441944067?s=21

lmao wow. What an awful, awful thing to say as a coach.

Ben is gone.

[mo7888]

https://twitter.com/thesteinline/status/1406808316441944067?s=21

lmao wow. What an awful, awful thing to say as a coach.

Ben is gone.

That's a coach who doesn't care about preserving any trade value....just trying to cya

[mo7888]

Simmons for Dame swap. I’m calling it.

Set the sights lower... McCollum is probably to much for them to hope for now... think Porzingis or Kemba level...

[timtonymanu]

Cock Quitters isn’t wrong but holy shit what an unprofessional faggot like always. One of my most hated coaches of all time.

[Dejounte]

Twitter clowning Ben hard tonight

https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1406810887701204992?s=21


https://twitter.com/georgejcip/status/1406805612613275653?s=21

[Dejounte]

Set the sights lower... McCollum is probably to much for them to hope for now... think Porzingis or Kemba level...

fine, Eubanks for Simmons. Book it!!

[mo7888]

fine, Eubanks for Simmons. Book it!!

:rollin:toast

[PhantomDashCam]

https://twitter.com/ChadSENPAl/status/1406806904848977929?s=20

Geez...

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/worldwidewob/status/1406800125754806275?s=21

Ben’s shameful performance is a slap in the face to Embiid if Embiid was truly playing with an injury

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/rich_hofmann/status/1406817068813635586?s=21

As if this situation didn’t need more yikes

would hate to be in that locker room right now

edit: the tweet was deleted

[Dex]

Said in the very start of this thread...Sixers were fake contenders, and always will be if they are expecting to be led by a point guard who refuses to shoot the ball.

5 points on 4 attempts in a Game 7? That's just pathetic. Hell, at least Bryn Forbes isn't afraid to try to make his mark on the game.

[Dex]

That's a coach who doesn't care about preserving any trade value....just trying to cya

Hell, Doc should be next in line.

[Maddog]

Hell, Doc should be next in line.

Nah
Doc's a record holder

https://hoopshype.com/2020/09/16/doc-rivers-3-1-playoff-series-lead-record/

[Dejounte]

Said in the very start of this thread...Sixers were fake contenders, and always will be if they are expecting to be led by a point guard who refuses to shoot the ball.

5 points on 4 attempts in a Game 7? That's just pathetic. Hell, at least Bryn Forbes isn't afraid to try to make his mark on the game.

IMO, everyone is a fake contender unless they win it all or if they find themselves in the Conf Finals every year. We can argue that both the Lakers and the Heat last year were fake contenders since they were bounced in the first round this year.

I’ll repeat my mantra: a team that loses in the Finals is as close to a championship as the one that loses in the first round. Unless you’re a team known for consistency, things change so quick in the NBA.

[Dex]

IMO, everyone is a fake contender unless they win it all or if they find themselves in the Conf Finals every year. We can argue that both the Lakers and the Heat last year were fake contenders since they were bounced in the first round this year.

I’ll repeat my mantra: a team that loses in the Finals is as close to a championship as the one that loses in the first round. Unless you’re a team known for consistency, things change so quick in the NBA.

Fair enough, but you also have to acknowledge patterns as they emerge.

Sixers since the end of the Process:

'18 - Lost in the Semis
'19 - Lost in the Semis
'20 - Swept in the first round
'21 - Lost in the Semis

I think it's safe to say that once the Warriors have a healthy Steph/Klay/Green....they will be contenders.

Obviously, the Nets will be back next year once Kyrie/Harden/Durant are all healthy.

Lakers are still a good bet just with LeBron and Davis.

But the Sixers...they aren't winning a damn thing as currently constructed...but every year, casual fans and the media want to act like they are some force to be reckoned with.

[Dejounte]

Fair enough, but you also have to acknowledge patterns as they emerge.

Sixers since the end of the Process:

'18 - Lost in the Semis
'19 - Lost in the Semis
'20 - Swept in the first round
'21 - Lost in the Semis

I think it's safe to say that once the Warriors have a healthy Steph/Klay/Green....they will be contenders.

Obviously, the Nets will be back next year once Kyrie/Harden/Durant are all healthy.

Lakers are still a good bet just with LeBron and Davis.

But the Sixers...they aren't winning a damn thing as currently constructed...but every year, casual fans and the media want to act like they are some force to be reckoned with.

Agreed.

Real contenders at the moment are (assuming injury-free):

Nuggets
Nets
Bucks (as flawed as they are, they’re relatively young and their stars are locked up for years to come. They could maintain their current level or improve)
Warriors

I cant call the Suns true contenders yet. Paul could fall off the cliff at any moment due to his age and he’s a big part of their success. If Paul isn’t the same, they won’t reach this level next year. All assuming Devin Book doesn’t go Jordan from here or they won’t find a replacement Point guard who can be the general for the team.

Lakers are shaky, and IMO it’s all downhill from here for them.

so four, maybe five, real contenders right now.

everyone else is on the same playing field. Anyone can catapult themselves or drop like a rock this offseason. It’s all up to what they do.

[TD 21]

I think it's safe to say that once the Warriors have a healthy Steph/Klay/Green....they will be contenders.

But the Sixers...they aren't winning a damn thing as currently constructed...but every year, casual fans and the media want to act like they are some force to be reckoned with.

:lmao

:tu



Agreed.

Real contenders at the moment are (assuming injury-free):

Nuggets
Nets
Bucks (as flawed as they are, they’re relatively young and their stars are locked up for years to come. They could maintain their current level or improve)
Warriors

:lmao

Clippers, Nets, Lakers, Bucks.

Lakers will face an uphill battle, but despite seeming lack of assets/flexibility needed to improve, I wouldn't bet against the combination of Lakers mystique/James and to a lesser extent Davis's ability to recruit.

Nuggets will have to wait another season, since Murray's torn ACL happened so late that it'll prevent him being 100%, if he returns at all.

Suns are close, but as you alluded to, Paul's age/health/size combination is a concern as is the lack of an obvious star replacement.

[GreekSpursfan]

Philly has the center piece and if you have that you always have a chance. Lets not forget who their GM is. He's not afraid to make whatever moves are necessary to make them a contenter. He will pursue every free agent available and every possible trade.
If Embiid is healthy(big if) they will be a contenting team.

[Dex]

Philly has the center piece and if you have that you always have a chance. Lets not forget who their GM is. He's not afraid to make whatever moves are necessary to make them a contenter. He will pursue every free agent available and every possible trade.
If Embiid is healthy(big if) they will be a contenting team.

Embiid is a great player...kinda feel bad for him actually. He does give them a punchers chance, but that FO has completely mismanaged everything around him.

It's crazy to think that for all those years of tanking, the Sixers FO whiffed on Okafor, whiffed on Fultz, and now its looking like they wiffed on Simmons.

They keep re-tooling every year to try to build a contender, but ran off Butler so they could double-down on Simmons...and now he has a huge contract which is going to cost them one way or the other. They will have to either pay to trade him, or have a $30M-$40M player who you can't trust to finish games.

[cjw]

The Sixers didn’t whiff on drafting Simmons. They whiffed on trading him before he continued to get worse. 2018-2019 could have had a boatload for him. Almost certainly could have had Kawhi or heck, traded him to move in to grab Luka.

[GreekSpursfan]

Embiid is a great player...kinda feel bad for him actually. He does give them a punchers chance, but that FO has completely mismanaged everything around him.

It's crazy to think that for all those years of tanking, the Sixers FO whiffed on Okafor, whiffed on Fultz, and now its looking like they wiffed on Simmons.

They keep re-tooling every year to try to build a contender, but ran off Butler so they could double-down on Simmons...and now he has a huge contract which is going to cost them one way or the other. They will have to either pay to trade him, or have a $30M-$40M player who you can't trust to finish games.

They didn't have Morey back then, now they do, and we know what he does from his Rockets years, he's an aggressive GM, he will go ham this offseason.

[ace3g]

Suns guard with a bloody nose, hmmm, where have we seen that before.

[timtonymanu]

Basketball gods bailing out the Clippers like usual

[ace3g]

Damn they learned, taking him immediately to locker room to get stitches.

[timtonymanu]

Has their been a game for the clippers this playoff run where they’ve gotten blown out? Even when they’re down by double digits, they always make a comeback. It’s insane.

[timtonymanu]

Clippers and their fucking 3 point shooters

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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[MultiTroll]

Clippers and their fucking 3 point shooters
After Suns opened up 8 pt lead retarded strategy to give up back to back 3 pt chucks by Clippers.

Should have been guarding much closer. Give up the 2 if you have to.

Fuck they just did it again. Beverly.

[Robz4000]

Suns are gonna have to heat up from three if they wanna win this.

[Uriel]

Might be blasphemous for Lakers fans for me to say this, but Devin Booker-DeAndre Ayton reminds me of Kobe-Shaq.

[ace3g]

Clippers inbound passing and inbound defense,lol

[MultiTroll]

Should be a foul on Zubac

[Robz4000]

:lmao this is some refball

[timtonymanu]

Man nba refs are cancer

[MultiTroll]

Kennard clearly hacks Booker as Booker gives Beverly a well deserved chin tap.

[Robz4000]

Man nba refs are cancer

Just taking orders from the higher-ups tbh.

[MultiTroll]

Scott Fosters gonna continue to throw this game to Clippers.

[ace3g]

Booker picks up 5th foul with 56 sec

George to FT line.

[Robz4000]

:lmao they call that against Booker?

[timtonymanu]

Just taking orders from the higher-ups tbh.

Gotta have one big market team in the finals so for sure

[timtonymanu]

I hope Scott Foster dies from covid

[ace3g]

Zubac huge block on Payne

George in transition makes layup to take the lead.

30.9 - 4th

ESPN
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
22
25
24
30
101


PHX
25
23
27
25
100

[timtonymanu]

This has similarities to how the Jazz played the Clippers. Clippers were better the whole time just like they are against Phoenix.

[Robz4000]

Crazy how shady the officiating has been these playoffs. Some clearly blatant favoritism going down.

[Blackhaus]

Does Kwitter not even sit on the bench to cheer his teammates on??

[ace3g]

Booker hits the jumper just right of the FT line.

[Robz4000]

This has similarities to how the Jazz played the Clippers. Clippers were better the whole time just like they are against Phoenix.

Suns sans CP0 are better than the Clippers sans Nephew tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Crazy how shady the officiating has been these playoffs. Some clearly blatant favoritism going down.

:cry buh buh Silver is better than Stern.

[ace3g]

PG 13 hits a jumper

103-102

14 sec

[Robz4000]

That's off Booker imo.

[ace3g]

Booker gets stripped out of bounds by Beverley, being reviewed

9 sec

[timtonymanu]

Clippers in 6. Seen all of I need in these 2 games to see that Phoenix has no chance.

[Uriel]

Devin Booker is the closest thing we've had to Kobe Bryant since Kobe himself.

[ace3g]

Clipper ball

[timtonymanu]

Will Nephew be back for the finals? Shit all he has to do is check in 1 minute each game and go sit back down and his team will still win it all.

[Robz4000]

If the officiating is going to be this bad the Suns don't have a chance.

[ace3g]

Funny how they don't make that call when a player is getting a rebound one handed under their basket and defender deflects it out of bounds.

[ace3g]

PG13 misses first FT

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Seeing Foster smirk during the replay on the out of bounds call tells me all I need to know. Three small market teams and a Los Angeles team. Refball in full effect to get Los Angeles to the title.

F this shit league.

[daslicer]

Scott Foster is the MVP.

[ace3g]

PG13 misses both FTs

103-102

7.8 sec

[timtonymanu]

Was about to give Playoff Pee some credit for not shriveling until those 2 missed free throws happened :lol

[Robz4000]

Seeing Foster smirk during the replay on the out of bounds call tells me all I need to know. Three small market teams and a Los Angeles team. Refball in full effect to get Los Angeles to the title.

F this shit league.

Pretty much

[Robz4000]

:lol Pandemic Pee

[timtonymanu]

Scott Foster: Quick. We need another offensive foul on Booker.

[Dejounte]

What a great product the NBA is

[ace3g]

Both teams should get -.5 games on the series for this, lol

[Uriel]

George :lmao

[ace3g]

lol

[Robz4000]

:wow Ayton!!!!

[timtonymanu]

Holy fucking shit Ayton

[ace3g]

lol lol lol

[SpurPadre]

Was about to give Playoff Pee some credit for not shriveling until those 2 missed free throws happened :lol

Nephew taught him best how to miss free throws when it matters the most.

[slick'81]

:lol Peeps here giving the clippers the win befoe it was over. Clips are not winning this series without kawhi ,and with chris paul returning .book it

[Dejounte]

Can the Clips really come back from 0-2 three times in a row? Lol

[Joseph Kony]

:lol Pandemic P does it again

[ace3g]

.7 back on clock.

[SpurPadre]

:lol Peeps here giving the clippers the win befoe it was over. Clips are not winning this series without kawhi ,and with chris paul returning .book it

They can't keep coming back down 0-2 and without that POS, no chance in hell.

[slick'81]

Paul george is soo unclutch

[timtonymanu]

They’re really trying to rig this for the clippers. Holy shit man

[Uriel]

Holy shit.

[Dex]

Shades of Dwight over Duncan there, holy shit

PG33% bricking two free throws to leave the door open for an all-time play

[SpurPadre]

Shades of Dwight over Duncan there, holy shit

PG33% bricking two free throws to leave the door open for an all-time play

:wtf Can you refresh my memory. I don't recall that fucker ever getting the best of TD.

[timtonymanu]

Holy fuck Scott Foster. This ref job he’s doing in these last few minutes.

[timtonymanu]

:wtf Can you refresh my memory. I don't recall that fucker ever getting the best of TD.

Back in 2007, the Magic won against the Spurs in the regular season on an alley oop shot that Dwight made similar to Ayton. You can see the shot in the 2007 championship dvd.

[slick'81]

:wtf Can you refresh my memory. I don't recall that fucker ever getting the best of TD.


I thought he meant duncan over shaq but im confused too

[timtonymanu]

Fuck you Scott Foster!

[Dex]

:wtf Can you refresh my memory. I don't recall that fucker ever getting the best of TD.

l1tkPzRgNRc

[slick'81]

Wtf is happening? Just got home from work and my phone says 104 -103 suns 0 seconds left ...wtf

[MultiTroll]

"When cheating refs fail"

Man that was sweet.

[Uriel]

Suns up 2-0 and now Chris Paul is about to return for Game 3. Looks like they're destined for the Finals.

[timtonymanu]

Wtf is happening? Just got home from work and my phone says 104 -103 suns 0 seconds left ...wtf

Scott Foster being a rigging faggot. Gave the clippers enough time that was questionable. Couldn’t even “remember” the 5 guys the clippers had on the floor during the defensive possession.

[timtonymanu]

Wtf is happening? Just got home from work and my phone says 104 -103 suns 0 seconds left ...wtf

Scott Foster being a rigging faggot. Gave the clippers enough time that was questionable. Couldn’t even “remember” the 5 guys the clippers had on the floor during the defensive possession.

[Robz4000]

:lol Scott Foster went all out with the fix but it wasn't enough

[ginobilized]

Man these refs lost control of the game.
Cousins got in a shot on Booker that should get some NBA attention.
What a mess.

Great win for the Suns. Clips really made some big mistakes down the stretch.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Scott Foster went all out with the fix but it wasn't enough

It was so obvious. Of course nothing will be done about it though. I’m expecting more bullshit officiating for the Clippers even more blatant.

[SpurPadre]

Back in 2007, the Magic won against the Spurs in the regular season on an alley oop shot that Dwight made similar to Ayton. You can see the shot in the 2007 championship dvd.


I thought he meant duncan over shaq but im confused too


l1tkPzRgNRc

Thanks. It's all good, just a regular season game. TD got the last laugh, literally lol:

https://th.bing.com/th/id/Re9af884ad37ebf53b5cec9e32663abf9?rik=PXUNlTGB%2ft mB0w&riu=http%3a%2f%2fcdn2-www.hoopsvibe.com%2fassets%2fuploads%2f2013%2f04%2 ffile_170891_6_tumblr_mlx3l8bErw1qzaoamo1_r1_500.g if&ehk=f8oy4T6h%2fVkV%2bKNRgCGim5a%2bVzZFQjqfKAEDQm%2 fZVo0%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw

[Uriel]

So Milwaukee versus Phoenix in the NBA Finals. Like we all predicted.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Peeps here giving the clippers the win befoe it was over. Clips are not winning this series without kawhi ,and with chris paul returning .book it

Idk man the clippers can survive with their 3 point shooting like they have these first two games even if they lost. And if the end of this game was any indication, there’s gonna be some bullshit officiating in favor of the clippers all series.

[Dex]

Thanks. It's all good, just a regular season game. TD got the last laugh, literally lol:

https://th.bing.com/th/id/Re9af884ad37ebf53b5cec9e32663abf9?rik=PXUNlTGB%2ft mB0w&riu=http%3a%2f%2fcdn2-www.hoopsvibe.com%2fassets%2fuploads%2f2013%2f04%2 ffile_170891_6_tumblr_mlx3l8bErw1qzaoamo1_r1_500.g if&ehk=f8oy4T6h%2fVkV%2bKNRgCGim5a%2bVzZFQjqfKAEDQm%2 fZVo0%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw

:lol This cracks me up every time.

Man, Suns shot 6/26 from three and still won. 60-30 advantage in the paint.

[timtonymanu]

Booker getting a broken nose and stitches. Ayton making the alley oop game winner similar to Dwight. Definitely some 07 flashbacks today.

[SpurPadre]

Idk man the clippers can survive with their 3 point shooting like they have these first two games even if they lost. And if the end of this game was any indication, there’s gonna be some bullshit officiating in favor of the clippers all series.

Do they really want to rig the game for a Paper Clips team without that bitch, though? They don't give a fuck about Pandemic Pee and they're trying to build up Booker as the next Kobe. They also seem to want to root for COVIDP3.

[timtonymanu]

:lol This cracks me up every time.

Man, Suns shot 6/26 from three and still won. 60-30 advantage in the paint.

Dwight was such a crybaby diva that series lol. Never gets old seeing of all our bigs even down to Blair and Baynes making that baby a nonfactor lol.

[Teamduncan21]

Back in 2007, the Magic won against the Spurs in the regular season on an alley oop shot that Dwight made similar to Ayton. You can see the shot in the 2007 championship dvd.

its pre-season

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TonyClementsTC/status/1407549262175555585

[SpurPadre]

:lol This cracks me up every time.

Man, Suns shot 6/26 from three and still won. 60-30 advantage in the paint.

Yeah, that's a really good sign for them and they're getting their leader back soon.

[Robz4000]

It was so obvious. Of course nothing will be done about it though. I’m expecting more bullshit officiating for the Clippers even more blatant.

NBA doesn't even care anymore, they'll be as blatant as needed to get the matchups they want.

[timtonymanu]

Suns better go for the kill in Game 3. Fucking sick of seeing the clippers come back from 2-0 leads.

[Uriel]

Durant's bigass foot. Paul George's two free throws. Man, games can really be won or lost by the narrowest of margins.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Great job Monty!

:bobo

[Robz4000]

Do they really want to rig the game for a Paper Clips team without that bitch, though? They don't give a fuck about Pandemic Pee and they're trying to build up Booker as the next Kobe. They also seem to want to root for COVIDP3.

They're an LA team tbh. Even if they claim to be a Laker town that city is notorious for bandwagoning.

[lefty]

:lol JVG had to bring up the Tim Duncan debacle

[Uriel]

FWIW, Paul George is an 86.6% free throw shooter. The probability that he would miss both free throws is just 1.7%.

[Uriel]

FWIW, Paul George is an 86.6% free throw shooter. The probability that he would miss both free throws is just 1.7%.
In other words, Paul George missing both free throws had about the same odds as the Spurs winning the #1 overall pick today.

[Budkin]

its pre-season

No it wasn’t. It was in February 2007.

[slick'81]

So Milwaukee versus Phoenix in the NBA Finals. Like we all predicted.


Mil/atl vs suns is a ratings dream for the nba:lol

[lefty]

FWIW, Paul George is an 86.6% free throw shooter. The probability that he would miss both free throws is just 1.7%.
But we still knew he would miss both

[JMarkJohns]

Suns never win those games.

Never.

That was insane.

Also, Fuck The Refs

[R. DeMurre]

As soon as Ayton threw down that inbounds dunk, Paul George motioned to a ref that the ball was in the cylinder... showing that he didn't know the rule about an inbounds pass being a live ball and not subject to the cylinder rule. That's pretty strange.

[timtonymanu]

As soon as Ayton threw down that inbounds dunk, Paul George motioned to a ref that the ball was in the cylinder... showing that he didn't know the rule about an inbounds pass being a live ball and not subject to the cylinder rule. That's pretty strange.

Even Rondo was doing that shit. They were just desperate for any call so they could win. :lol

[daslicer]

https://twitter.com/TonyClementsTC/status/1407549262175555585

Demarcus being a thug like usual.

[GreekSpursfan]

Yeah the Suns are a good team and all but the reason they seem so good is because the playoffs this season are garbage, the quality of bball played has regressed quite a lot. Being from Greece i obviously root for Giannis but the Bucks play an ugly brand of bball and Giannis himself doesn't look that good in my eyes. The Suns play just a normal game of bball and we think they're some kind of juggernaut or something.
Spurs have really spoiled me tbh.

[tbdog]

Suns stayed healthy and jazz choked. It can't be a fluke that suns were 2nd best West team and will reach the finals. Also this is Bucks title to lose. They got pass Nets that got hit with injuries and Sixers fell apart.

[timtonymanu]

Demarcus being a thug like usual.

I forgot he's on the Clippers. Such an unlikeable set of players. Nephew, Playoff Pee, Morris, Beverley, Jackson, Ibaka, Cousins. I can't stand all of them.

[Ice009]

Yeah the Suns are a good team and all but the reason they seem so good is because the playoffs this season are garbage, the quality of bball played has regressed quite a lot. Being from Greece i obviously root for Giannis but the Bucks play an ugly brand of bball and Giannis himself doesn't look that good in my eyes. The Suns play just a normal game of bball and we think they're some kind of juggernaut or something.
Spurs have really spoiled me tbh.

What is your honest opinion on Giannis individually and the Bucks as a team. I think I might go for them now. I wasn't the biggest fan on Giannis due to him not having a jumpshot and not playing as well in the playoffs, but it's great to see him advance further this year. He seems like a nice guy. Some people have said to me he's fake humble, but he seems alright to me. Seems like a good dude.

[Dex]

I forgot he's on the Clippers. Such an unlikeable set of players. Nephew, Playoff Pee, Morris, Beverley, Jackson, Ibaka, Cousins. I can't stand all of them.

Easily some of the most punchable faces in the NBA and they all wear the same jersey.

[Seventyniner]

Easily some of the most punchable faces in the NBA and they all wear the same jersey.

And they're Clipper fan heroes because they finally made the conference finals.

[SAGirl]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E4iVdFgXIAQl8xY?format=png&name=large
It reminds me of https://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/4859b0743c2bcfe965160686b8f620790dd6ab6b/c=0-56-1761-2403/local/-/media/2015/05/06/USATODAY/USATODAY/635664759284874359-USATSI-8553258.jpg?width=748&height=997&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp

[cjw]

And they're Clipper fan heroes because they finally made the conference finals.

probably will raise a banner for it

[Maddog]

And they're Clipper fan heroes because they finally made the conference finals.


probably will raise a banner for it

And a parade

[Dex]

And a parade

And my axe

[R. DeMurre]

I've still got Milwaukee to win it all, but I imagine Vegas and other places are sweating a bit now, with Atlanta playing well in Game 1. I think they were +7000 just before the playoffs started.

[timtonymanu]

Trae Young is a superstar already. Damn.

[R. DeMurre]

Suns stayed healthy and jazz choked. It can't be a fluke that suns were 2nd best West team and will reach the finals. Also this is Bucks title to lose. They got pass Nets that got hit with injuries and Sixers fell apart.

Jazz were missing Conley, who was statistically their best player... I feel like a lot of people completely discounted that. If Conley's around and healthy, there are a lot fewer of those switches where Gobert is stuck trying to defend the perimeter against guards and forwards.

[R. DeMurre]

Trae Young is a superstar already. Damn.


I read an interesting take earlier where someone said Doncic is the better player now, but Young + Reddish (who they eventually wound up with in that trade) might eventually be the better option with regards to team building. That's a possibility, although Doncic + De'Andre Hunter would look awfully good going forward.

[ace3g]

Bucks have all the momentum now.

3:37 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
25
29
34
12
100


MIL
28
31
26
20
105

[timtonymanu]

Bucks have all the momentum now.

3:37 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
25
29
34
12
100


MIL
28
31
26
20
105



Until that last stretch haha

[Spurssparty]

I read an interesting take earlier where someone said Doncic is the better player now, but Young + Reddish (who they eventually wound up with in that trade) might eventually be the better option with regards to team building. That's a possibility, although Doncic + De'Andre Hunter would look awfully good going forward.

Cam Reddish was garbage at Duke. He won't be anything more than a marginal role player in the NBA.

[ace3g]

2:36 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
25
29
34
17
105


MIL
28
31
26
22
107

[ace3g]

Until that last stretch haha

yeah perfect timing

[ace3g]

Hawks got like 3 50/50 balls on that possession leading to Collins corner 3

[ace3g]

Trae misses a tough rouner but Capela gets Oreb and putback, Hawks up 1

29.8 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
25
29
34
24
112


MIL
28
31
26
26
111

[Robz4000]

Welp, looks like this will be a long series after all.

[timtonymanu]

Whoever that was that said the Sixers might have been the easier matchup for the Bucks is looking right. Hawks are legit.

[timtonymanu]

Anytime Forbes checks in and they announce it, I can’t stop hearing Brent Forms. :lol

[timtonymanu]

Middleton is such a playoff choker

[ace3g]

Final

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
25
29
34
28
116


MIL
28
31
26
28
113




https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/atl.png&h=100&w=100 Hawks



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


J. Collins (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3908845/john-collins) PF
36
11-16
1-5
0-0
5
10
15
1
0
0
2
3
+10
23


C. Capela (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102529/clint-capela) C
38
6-9
0-0
0-0
4
15
19
2
1
1
0
1
+8
12


T. Young (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277905/trae-young) PG
41
17-34
4-13
10-12
1
6
7
11
1
0
6
3
+10
48


B. Bogdanovic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3037789/bogdan-bogdanovic) SG
27
1-6
0-2
2-2
0
3
3
2
3
0
2
2
+8
4


K. Huerter (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066372/kevin-huerter) SG
36
5-12
1-6
2-2
0
2
2
1
0
1
0
3
+15
13


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


D. Gallinari (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3428/danilo-gallinari) PF
25
4-9
1-3
0-0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
-15
9


O. Okongwu (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4431680/onyeka-okongwu) PF
3
0-0
0-0
0-0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
-6
0


S. Hill (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2488958/solomon-hill) SF
20
2-4
0-2
0-0
1
2
3
2
0
0
0
2
-5
4


L. Williams (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2799/lou-williams) SG
12
1-5
1-1
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
-12
3


N. Knight (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4067325/nathan-knight) PF
Has not entered game


B. Fernando (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277952/bruno-fernando) PF
Has not entered game


T. Snell (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528353/tony-snell) SF
Has not entered game


C. Reddish (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395627/cam-reddish) SF
Has not entered game


K. Dunn (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2991139/kris-dunn) PG
Has not entered game


S. Mays (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066269/skylar-mays) SG
Has not entered game


TEAM

47-95
8-32
14-16
12
39
51
19
5
3
11
17

116




49.5%
25.0%
87.5%



















https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/mil.png&h=100&w=100 Bucks



Starters
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


P.J. Tucker (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3033/pj-tucker) PF
35
2-3
0-0
0-0
3
4
7
2
0
0
0
3
-2
4


G. Antetokounmpo (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3032977/giannis-antetokounmpo) PF
41
14-25
0-2
6-8
4
8
12
9
2
2
3
4
+4
34


K. Middleton (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6609/khris-middleton) SF
41
6-23
0-9
3-4
0
5
5
4
2
0
1
2
-13
15


B. Lopez (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3448/brook-lopez) C
20
3-7
1-4
0-0
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
-14
7


J. Holiday (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3995/jrue-holiday) PG
42
14-26
5-12
0-0
1
4
5
10
2
1
3
3
-3
33


Bench
MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS


B. Portis (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3064482/bobby-portis) C
15
5-8
1-2
0-0
3
5
8
1
0
0
1
1
0
11


J. Teague (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4015/jeff-teague) PG
6
0-1
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
+1
0


P. Connaughton (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2578239/pat-connaughton) SG
29
1-6
0-4
2-2
1
4
5
0
0
0
0
1
+4
4


B. Forbes (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2994526/bryn-forbes) SG
12
2-4
1-3
0-0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
+8
5


M. Diakite (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3947156/mamadi-diakite) PF
Has not entered game


T. Antetokounmpo (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102533/thanasis-antetokounmpo) SF
Has not entered game


J. Nwora (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4277883/jordan-nwora) SF
Has not entered game


A. Toupane (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3037805/axel-toupane) SG
Has not entered game


S. Merrill (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066757/sam-merrill) SG
Has not entered game


E. Bryant (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3129951/elijah-bryant) G
Has not entered game


TEAM

47-103
8-36
11-14
13
33
46
27
6
4
8
14

113




46.1%
22.9%
78.6%

[ginobilized]

Milwaukee executes so poorly. They don't seem to have an offensive scheme for long stretches.
Bud calls a timeout draws up a play or two and they roll for a couple of mins only to seem lost again.

I've always thought Nate McMillan was a great coach and got the axe unjustly a couple times. He is coaching the Hawks to perfection.
Their execution, confidence and body language are money. I'd love to see Hawks/Suns Finals.

[tbdog]

Jazz were missing Conley, who was statistically their best player... I feel like a lot of people completely discounted that. If Conley's around and healthy, there are a lot fewer of those switches where Gobert is stuck trying to defend the perimeter against guards and forwards.

Clippers were without Leonard for the last 2.

[Dex]

Middleton is such a playoff choker

He's got the Paul George gene. He'll have one game where he will go off for 35, then follow that up with a 6/23 night.

Hard to rely on a #2 that is so Jekyll and Hyde...which is also why I worry about Lonnie.

[R. DeMurre]

Clippers were without Leonard for the last 2.

Right, but I think too many people regarded Leonard being out as a big deal, but Conley being out as a peripheral story.

[R. DeMurre]

Trae and Doncic are perfect illustrations of how important the 3 pt shot is in today's league. Neither are statistically elite three point shooters, but both are completely fearless and understand the value of opening up the floor and the 50/50 rebounding potential of misses... That was the frustrating thing about having DeRozan and LMA on the floor together and having both of them refuse to shoot threes. Also why D White is so essential to this team-- he understands this and doesn't hesitate on 3s, unlike most of the other young guys.

[spurs1990]

John Collins lively interview after the Hawks win. Spurs may really do well to go after him.


https://youtu.be/cETbYlPDAJQ

[slick'81]

A real pf in sa would be nice

[GreekSpursfan]

What is your honest opinion on Giannis individually and the Bucks as a team. I think I might go for them now. I wasn't the biggest fan on Giannis due to him not having a jumpshot and not playing as well in the playoffs, but it's great to see him advance further this year. He seems like a nice guy. Some people have said to me he's fake humble, but he seems alright to me. Seems like a good dude.

I know a friend of his and he's saying he a great guy but i didn't need his opinion tbh, he's a really good dude and very honest, he's isn't afraid to say things that might hurt even himself and he helps a lot of people. I told his friend to tell him to ask our Timmy to teach him how to play around the rim, how to use his body and post moves but i don't know if his gonna listen or if Tim would want to help him. Giannis doesn't need a jump shot, he needs post moves and hit a respectable percentage on his FTs, that's it and he needs some work on his conditioning, not strenght, he's getting tired too easy. The Bucks have issues because they don't have a real pg imo and Brook lopez is slow and can be exploited in p&r. Coach Bud is slow to react in game as well, his adjustments are slow. They can beat Atlanta but i won't be surprised if they lose either.

[R. DeMurre]

He's got the Paul George gene. He'll have one game where he will go off for 35, then follow that up with a 6/23 night.

Hard to rely on a #2 that is so Jekyll and Hyde...which is also why I worry about Lonnie.

At this point, Lonnie hasn't even proven he can be a #5.

[Sugus]

Trae and Doncic are perfect illustrations of how important the 3 pt shot is in today's league. Neither are statistically elite three point shooters, but both are completely fearless and understand the value of opening up the floor and the 50/50 rebounding potential of misses... That was the frustrating thing about having DeRozan and LMA on the floor together and having both of them refuse to shoot threes. Also why D White is so essential to this team-- he understands this and doesn't hesitate on 3s, unlike most of the other young guys.

Completely agree, and it's my big gripe with Dejounte as PG. You can absolutely tell he's not looking for his own (3pt) shot whenever he's handling the ball, and in today's league, that's a big, big handicap to play with as a starting PG. He can drain those elbow jumpers all day long, but the fact remains that he's very easy to defend in a PnR because you can just dare him to shoot, and he most likely won't. Hell, you can wait for him in the paint (Tatum notoriously did this the last time the Spurs faced the Celtics, I got a screenshot of it on some thread here because it was so blatantly glaring) and he won't punish you for it, because he lacks a pull-up 3 game; instead he'll swarm right into the teeth of the defense, much like Keldon does already.

It's why I've not been quite sold on the "Dejounte is a SG!!!" theories that always float around ST. He doesn't have a shooter's mentality, but a PG's - whether he has the abilities to play that position or not, is a different matter (he definitely showed them to an extent this season, tbf).

[R. DeMurre]

It might not be totally fair, but if the Suns blow a 2-0 lead to the Kawhi-less Clippers after getting Chris Paul back, his legacy will really take a beating.

[ace3g]

2:20 - 4th

ESPN
1
2
3
4
T


PHX
21
27
21
19
88


LAC
29
17
34
21
101

[Kurgan]

Choke Paul at it again.

[timtonymanu]

Double digit win for the Clippers. Again, teams can only beat them if it’s a close game but when the Clippers win, it’s by double digits. Honestly if not for that miracle alley oop by Ayton, the Clippers would be up 2-1 right now.

[timtonymanu]

At least Reggie Jackson wasn’t only a Spurs killer lol. He’s been the Clippers best player for a lot of these wins.

[Robz4000]

Suns will win the series unless Nephew comes back at 80% or better. Clippers had to win this or the series was over.

[Gibbz]

At least Reggie Jackson wasn’t only a Spurs killer lol. He’s been the Clippers best player for a lot of these wins.

He's having an insane run this postseason.

[Chillen]

Phoenix looked tired out there and the shots weren't falling. All teams have off nights I guess the rest of this series will tell the tale. If this wasn't an off night for Phoenix than expect another Clippers 2-0 comeback. Game 4 is a must win for the Suns. This Clips team is playing really good basketball these playoffs but the Suns except for game 3 are playing even better. Phoenix is capable of winning in LA we all know that (beat the Lakers these playoffs). They better play better and win because Clips are capable of coming back.

[Dex]

SMH at Paul George blowing kisses to the crowd after his lucky half-court shot.

You're still down 1-2 and lost the last game by bricking two free throws in the clutch, douchebag.

[Dejounte]

SMH at Paul George blowing kisses to the crowd after his lucky half-court shot.

You're still down 1-2 and lost the last game by bricking two free throws in the clutch, douchebag.

the NBA feeds on this. The cockiness also improves their performance. If Paul was to simply wilt and take a passive approach, he probably wouldn’t be able to elevate his game. Too bad there aren’t anymore quiet cocky types like the Spurs big 3 in this game.

[Jordan Jackson]

Nephew and Uncle Dennis getting ready to pull a Spurs on the Clippers. They’re starting to whisper the Clippers misdiagnosed him.

These playoffs need to hurry up and end. This off-season should be entertaining.

[Dex]

the NBA feeds on this. The cockiness also improves their performance. If Paul was to simply wilt and take a passive approach, he probably wouldn’t be able to elevate his game. Too bad there aren’t anymore quiet cocky types like the Spurs big 3 in this game.

Hope he looks back fondly on that little moment when the Clippers lose in 6.

[John B]

Ty Lue is proving me wrong time and time. I always have an image of AI toying with him, and I thought he tailcoated LeBrawn, but he’s done more to the Clippers in his 1st year than overrated Doc Rivers.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1408240491704037376?s=21

Nephew sitting in the crowd like a player who has been retired for five years lmao

[TDomination]

https://twitter.com/espn/status/1408240491704037376?s=21

Nephew sitting in the crowd like a player who has been retired for five years lmao

what a joke. surprised he event went to the game honestly.

[John B]

what a joke. surprised he event went to the game honestly.
That’s actually a good sign for the Clippers, whereas Nephew didn’t even want to be around the Spurs players and completely signed off. That shows he’s still invested.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Two teams that aren't accustomed to winning squaring off. Suns can't let up, and even though they lost game 3, I still see them advancing.

[daslicer]

That’s actually a good sign for the Clippers, whereas Nephew didn’t even want to be around the Spurs players and completely signed off. That shows he’s still invested.

He was in a luxury suite not even behind their bench. He was way out of sight.

[TD 21]

:lmao At Van Gundy on the broadcast and Nichols on The Jump (practically scolding Jefferson for questioning him) both making excuses for his deplorable behavior.

That's this league now though. By doing what he did to who he did and ultimately ending up where he did, he joined the cool kids/did a solid for their network, which means constant praise and shielding from criticism.

[R. DeMurre]

Whoa! Milwaukee goin' to town! Up 29 with a minute left until halftime...

[slick'81]

77-114 ,damn bucks letting their frustrations out on the red birds

[Robz4000]

Bucks are the superior team, just need to play like it.

[daslicer]

Bucks are the superior team, just need to play like it.

If they keep playing with a sense of urgency throughout this series then they will win.

[spurs10]

Bucks played like they meant it tonight. They'll meet the Suns in the Finals- will be fun!

[timtonymanu]

Clippers have such an obnoxious group of players. Even without Nephew ,seeing them lose would be satisfying.

[slick'81]

Clippers season on the line down 3 headed to the 4th
66-69

[ace3g]

Clippers are going to be kicking themselves if they lose this game with all their missed FTs.

[slick'81]

18 seconds to go clips still down 3... trailing basically the entire game the clipps loking to finally break through

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/fastbreakbreak/status/1408980016986263562?s=21

what the hell is going on inside this psycho’s head?

[ace3g]

Refs don't review a deflection play similar to Game 2.

[ace3g]

So many missed FTs by PG13.

[slick'81]

12 point quarter for each squad

[slick'81]

Longest 8 seconds ever

[ace3g]

PG13 however does successfully miss the 2nd , Saric called for foul trying to box out Cousins.

Of course Cousins doesn't know the rule and doesn't come even close to hitting rim on 2nd attempt.

Suns 81-79 with 3.9 sec

[slick'81]

Finish them!

[ace3g]

Suns are a foul up 3 team.

[slick'81]

Last harrah for clips

80-83

[ace3g]

PG13 does know how to properly miss FTs on purpose, for what it's worth.

Suns win 84-80

3-1 series lead.

[slick'81]

Fck the clippers,tbh. This series is ova

[timtonymanu]

Monty Williams would have won us Game 6 against Miami. :stirpot:

[slick'81]

Hopefully kawhi is enjoiyng watching his 3rd ring slip away

[R. DeMurre]

What a horrendous shooting game for both teams... Clippers 32.5% from field & 16.1% from three, and Phoenix 36% from the field & 20% from three.

[slick'81]

Monty Williams would have won us Game 6 against Miami. :stirpot:


Monty vs mini pop for the :lobt:

[timtonymanu]

Monty vs mini pop for the :lobt:

I can imagine Pop's head was about to explode watching the Suns foul them up 3 every time. :lol such an anti Pop move.

[slick'81]

I can imagine Pop's head was about to explode watching the Suns foul them up 3 every time. :lol such an anti Pop move.

i get pops old school mentality of i believe in our defense , but fck that dont give them a chance to tie

[Dex]

PG13 however does successfully miss the 2nd , Saric called for foul trying to box out Cousins.

Of course Cousins doesn't know the rule and doesn't come even close to hitting rim on 2nd attempt.

Suns 81-79 with 3.9 sec

Cousins is such a dumbass. How do you play basketball your entire life and not know that you have to hit rim on a free-throw?

He belongs on that team of blowhards in Los Angeles.

[timtonymanu]

Cousins is such a dumbass. How do you play basketball your entire life and not know that you have to hit rim on a free-throw?

He belongs on that team of blowhards in Los Angeles.

Cousins is such a joke. I'll never get tired of that time Timmy clowned him hard.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVVaMEHmvAE

[Mr. Body]

Cousins is such a dumbass. How do you play basketball your entire life and not know that you have to hit rim on a free-throw?

He belongs on that team of blowhards in Los Angeles.

That Kentucky education.

[tbdog]

I am just stunned Suns are going to the finals. Obviously it's not fluke.

[Mr. Body]

I am just stunned Suns are going to the finals. Obviously it's not fluke.

They faced a very hurt Lakers team and a very hurt Clippers team.

And they haven't made it yet.

[timtonymanu]

They faced a very hurt Lakers team and a very hurt Clippers team.

And they haven't made it yet.

And Denver without Murray.

[Dejounte]

Could the Clippers come back from 3-1?

the Finals this year won’t have any true villains and I like it

[timtonymanu]

Could the Clippers come back from 3-1?

the Finals this year won’t have any true villains and I like it

Hopefully fatigue sets in for them the rest of this series. Suns have to go all out in Game 5 cause I still see this being a 7 game series.

[Robz4000]

Could the Clippers come back from 3-1?

the Finals this year won’t have any true villains and I like it

Clippers still have a lot of unlikable fucks tbh.

[slick'81]

Hopefully fatigue sets in for them the rest of this series. Suns have to go all out in Game 5 cause I still see this being a 7 game series.


Nope.clippers are done

[GreekSpursfan]

A lot of garbage bball is being played in these playoffs, being saying it, it's unwatchable at times from all four teams remaining.

[Dex]

A lot of garbage bball is being played in these playoffs, being saying it, it's unwatchable at times from all four teams remaining.

I think it's been pretty entertaining tbh, but yeah...I can't remember the last time I saw a final score of 84-80. That's like late 90s basketball right there.

[HankChinaski]

Spurs vs Pistons finals an playoffs that year.

[R. DeMurre]

It seemed like Paul George didn't know the inbounds pass rule at the end of game 3 and Cousins didn't know that missed free throws have to hit the rim in game 4...

[ginobilized]

Ayton is having an amazing series. He reminds me in some ways of another big man from the islands.
Plays hard, smart and does what it takes to win. Suns/Bucks would be an interesting series. Could go 7 games.
If Booker recovers his touch and poise, I'd give the edge to the Suns.

[spurs10]

Could the Clippers come back from 3-1?

the Finals this year won’t have any true villains and I like it No the Clips are done and yes it will be fun not hating either team.

[spurs10]

I can imagine Pop's head was about to explode watching the Suns foul them up 3 every time. :lol such an anti Pop move.


i get pops old school mentality of i believe in our defense , but fck that dont give them a chance to tie Yeah I was thinking the same 'up 3... foul'em!!' :lol

[DC23]

They faced a very hurt Lakers team and a very hurt Clippers team.

And they haven't made it yet.

I'm so tired of reading comments like this. Injuries are part of the game.

Let's look at 2018.

Warriors beat the Spurs w/o Kawhi
Warriors beat the Pelicans w/o Cousins; faced AD, Jrue Holiday, a "nice" Rondo and 7 "average" NBA players
Warriors beat the Rockets w/o CP3
Warriors sweep Cavs w/o Kyrie

You could make the argument the Warriors faced an easy pathway in 2018.

[R. DeMurre]

CP3 is a great player, but I'd call him unlikeable... biggest flopper in the NBA by far, reportedly a difficult teammate, and we still don't know the details of why he and no other PHX player was put into covid protocol.

[KobesAchilles]

i get pops old school mentality of i believe in our defense , but fck that dont give them a chance to tie
I still say it should’ve been coached or told that if you don’t get the rebound you foul the fuck outta the guy who did get the rebound. My beef is that Bosh was able to pass the ball. Foul the shit outta him!

[Mr. Body]

I'm so tired of reading comments like this. Injuries are part of the game.

Let's look at 2018.

Warriors beat the Spurs w/o Kawhi
Warriors beat the Pelicans w/o Cousins; faced AD, Jrue Holiday, a "nice" Rondo and 7 "average" NBA players
Warriors beat the Rockets w/o CP3
Warriors sweep Cavs w/o Kyrie

You could make the argument the Warriors faced an easy pathway in 2018.

They did. What's your fucking point?

[Mr. Body]

CP3 is a great player, but I'd call him unlikeable... biggest flopper in the NBA by far, reportedly a difficult teammate, and we still don't know the details of why he and no other PHX player was put into covid protocol.

He also completely screwed over the rank and file NBA players to get himself a massive payday.

[bdictjames]

The Suns played like trash in the final 1 1/2 quarters and still got a win. I think if Milwaukee comes out of the East, they will win against Phoenix in 5 or 6 games.

[John B]

Maybe I hate CP3 for that 2015 last sec shot and Spurs not able to depend its title, but you have to give it to this guy. He didn’t collude like weak ass LeBraun and KD, and took both OKC and Suns to the playoffs, and now on a verge of getting them to the Finals. In retrospect with all the hate and dismissing him as too old, if Spurs traded for him, we’d be in the playoffs and maybe attracted another talent or two. I think he would let Pop coach him. But then again we don’t have a Booker and Ayton.

[DC23]

They did. What's your fucking point?
With great teams comes a lot of haters. But it Seems more prevalent with the Suns and their circumstance this year than ever before.

[Mr. Body]

With great teams comes a lot of haters. But it Seems more prevalent with the Suns and their circumstance this year than ever before.

You're claiming the Suns are a great team? I guess you've only just started watching basketball then?

[Robz4000]

The Suns played like trash in the final 1 1/2 quarters and still got a win. I think if Milwaukee comes out of the East, they will win against Phoenix in 5 or 6 games.

The Bucks play like garbage for long stretches themselves. Honestly it'll be a crapshoot between them and Phoenix assuming both win their respective series.

[DC23]

You're claiming the Suns are a great team? I guess you've only just started watching basketball then?
Very well coached and every player has a specific and defined role. Yes the Suns are a great team. If you're unwilling to admit that then I question your basketball acumen.

[K...]

Maybe I hate CP3 for that 2015 last sec shot and Spurs not able to depend its title, but you have to give it to this guy. He didn’t collude like weak ass LeBraun and KD, and took both OKC and Suns to the playoffs, and now on a verge of getting them to the Finals. In retrospect with all the hate and dismissing him as too old, if Spurs traded for him, we’d be in the playoffs and maybe attracted another talent or two. I think he would let Pop coach him. But then again we don’t have a Booker and Ayton.

Dont forget 2008 repeat as well. taking the spurs to 7 leaving them ragged to face the New Kobe Lakers is a sore spot

[Mr. Body]

Very well coached and every player has a specific and defined role. Yes the Suns are a great team. If you're unwilling to admit that then I question your basketball acumen.

Fucking hell, stop playing EA sports games. Phoenix is as underwhelming as the Lakers were last year. Any championship team of the last twenty years woud put either through the wringer.

[John B]

Dont forget 2008 repeat as well. taking the spurs to 7 leaving them ragged to face the New Kobe Lakers is a sore spot

To me that year was commissioner Stern letting that Gasol trade which rejuvenated Kobe’s career. Still, had PATFO signed Luis Scola, it would’ve been different, probably avoided Kobe getting the same amount of rings with Timmy, Timmy probably getting the same amount of rings or more than MJ, and in the serious discussion to be the GOAT. That’s my biggest what if, but that’s another thread.

[niraj2000]

To me that year was commissioner Stern letting that Gasol trade which rejuvenated Kobe’s career. Still, had PATFO signed Luis Scola, it would’ve been different, probably avoided Kobe getting the same amount of rings with Timmy, Timmy probably getting the same amount of rings or more than MJ, and in the serious discussion to be the GOAT. That’s my biggest what if, but that’s another thread.

Exactly...The Scola trade is the worst front office mistake in Spurs history...Robbed Timmy of a ring and handed one over to Kobe.

[Dex]

To me that year was commissioner Stern letting that Gasol trade which rejuvenated Kobe’s career. Still, had PATFO signed Luis Scola, it would’ve been different, probably avoided Kobe getting the same amount of rings with Timmy, Timmy probably getting the same amount of rings or more than MJ, and in the serious discussion to be the GOAT. That’s my biggest what if, but that’s another thread.

SCOLA THREAD!!

Seriously, if the Spurs had actually brought in Scola, we may have another one or two banners hanging. Holts cheaped out on that one

[K...]

To me that year was commissioner Stern letting that Gasol trade which rejuvenated Kobe’s career. Still, had PATFO signed Luis Scola, it would’ve been different, probably avoided Kobe getting the same amount of rings with Timmy, Timmy probably getting the same amount of rings or more than MJ, and in the serious discussion to be the GOAT. That’s my biggest what if, but that’s another thread.

but also it led to the spurs getting an inflated opinion of david west.... leading to the turd towers.......these things reverberate

[timtonymanu]

People keep penciling in the Bucks for the finals yet they are struggling with Atlanta and it looks to be a long series.

[John B]

but also it led to the spurs getting an inflated opinion of david west.... leading to the turd towers.......these things reverberate
I like West. He chose to sign with us. Too bad he was already passed his prime.

[timtonymanu]

West was ring chasing so badly. Basically ditched us when it was clear the Warriors had the better team plus gettin Durant. But hey he got two rings out of it lol.

[John B]

People keep penciling in the Bucks for the finals yet they are struggling with Atlanta and it looks to be a long series.
Which I like than having these monster teams dominating. You actually see teams now adjusting, chess games. But yeah Tre is making his Doncic fans wrong. But that’s still going to go to bball trivia as teams passed on Doncic :lol

[ace3g]

Trae just got Zaza'd by a ref...

[daslicer]

:lol Forbes comes in and immediately commits a turnover and then blows a 4 on 1 fast break by jacking up a 3 and missing it.

[timtonymanu]

Khris Middleton, wow. Amazing how he can have bad games where he looks like a playoff choker and then he has moments like this.

[daslicer]

Khris Middleton, wow. Amazing how he can have bad games where he looks like a playoff choker and then he has moments like this.

Reminds me of Danny Green granted Khris is more talented.

[slick'81]

:lol Forbes comes in and immediately commits a turnover and then blows a 4 on 1 fast break by jacking up a 3 and missing it.


Patty taught him well

[slick'81]

Mini pop inching closer to that first head coaching finals birth

[timtonymanu]

Mini pop inching closer to that first head coaching finals birth

The clippers are for sure the only team I’m actively rooting against. Wouldn’t mind seeing any of the others ring at all.