2021 Playoffs Thread - who ya got?

[Dex]

Welp, for the first time in the Spurs history, they have missed the playoffs for a second straight year. Last year we had the silver lining of a short turnaround after the bubble....but it's gonna be a long offseason.

In the meantime, the playoff brackets are set and games kick off today.

Who are you rooting for?

Who are you rooting against, and why is it the Clippers and Lakers?

Out of the West, Denver would be my dark-horse pick if Murray was healthy...but he's not. Suns, Mavs, and Jazz are all good stories, but you lose your Spurs card if you root for them. Memphis fought their way into the playoffs, but they are a tier below the other teams.

In the East, I'd like to see the Bucks go all the way. Giannis seems like a good guy and it would be a slight coup for small market teams being able to keep their superstar. Knicks would be a great story too, even though it will make New York fans insufferable to deal with. Sixers have to prove that their style of play can work in the playoffs, and Heat could surprise some people but I think they were a flash in the pan last year.

Honestly, I'd be fine with anybody but the Lakers/Clippers and Nets in the Finals...unfortunately, that seems to be the most likely outcome. If it comes down to it...let LeBron have another ring. Doesn't change much. I just don't want to see Kawhi or Harden win.

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

basketball season is over for me

that being said, luck fa

[Dex]

basketball season is over for me

that being said, luck fa

I'll get my NBA fix while I can. Otherwise, there is nothing but baseball (ugh) or golf (good if I want to take a nap) until football season starts.

I guess I could actually spend more time doing productive things....but what's the fun in that?

[R. DeMurre]

I'm rooting for the Bucks as well. I like Giannis and Jrue Holiday, and a small market team winning would be good for basketball. I don't think LeBron's 100%, so the Lakers will have a tough time winning three series without home court. Rooting against flat earther Kyrie and uber talented lackadaisical Harden. I think mostly I'll be rooting for good showings from individual players I find interesting: Daniel Gafford, De'Andre Hunter, Jokic, etc., and looking to see who emerges as a surprise playoff stand out-- Reggie Bullock, Facundo Campazzo, Mikal Bridges?

[Dirks_Finale]

Pulling for Dallas out west(naturally)

Pulling for anybody out east besides BKN.

How I think it actually ends - LAC over BKN in 7.

[KingKev]

Spurs. DDR finna show out!!!

[KobesAchilles]

Gimme that Phoenix vs Philly match up or Utah vs Milwaukee please

[LeBowen]

Rooting for the Jazz in the West.

They built a legit playoff roster from next to nothing.
Hayward walked, they got Mitchell and especially Gobert with relatively low picks. Developed O'Neale.
Ingles was a scrub noone wanted, same goes for Clarkson who went from inefficent chucker to 6moty chucker.
Unlocked Bojan's full potential and revitalized Conley.


Hopefully Bucks make it out of East.
Fuck those 3 in Brooklyn, fuck Doc and Morey, noone else has a chance.

[SAGirl]

I am rooting for the Grizzlies. I genuinely like them but there’s a few others I also like, Denver and Mavs. If I am honest, i only truly dislike the Clippers (duh obviously)...

I dont care much for any of the East teams but J. Tatum is my favorite East conference player.

[tbdog]

I posted this in another thread.

“[Lebron] Won’t be suspended for protocols violation" against the Suns who know too well about the letter of the law. Silver is a fucking joke.

[TD 21]

While I'd prefer a Bucks or Jazz (or Nuggets, who'd have been a threat with Murray healthy) over a Nets or Lakers, the only team I'm actively rooting for/against is the Clippers (even though the damage is already done), who unfortunately not only have the most complete team, but have everything aligning for them too.

[Mr. Body]

I posted this in another thread.

“[Lebron] Won’t be suspended for protocols violation" against the Suns who know too well about the letter of the law. Silver is a fucking joke.

Lebron could kill a nun and not be suspended. If he killed two, they'd find a way to postpone the games.

[R. DeMurre]

Day one going well so far: Milwaukee wins, Clippers lose.

[Spurs Homer]

clippers losing today is a good start - but it will be a long series...

[SpurSpike]

Its a long shot but I'm rooting for the Grizzlies at this point. Anyone but the Clippers tbh, that team is just full of douche bags.

[J_Paco]

Rooting for the Bucks. I loved the Admiral and (get ready to cringe) the Big Ticket, so obviously the Greek Freak is my favorite non - Spurs player.

And I like Jrue Holiday, Middleton, Lopez and of course coach Bud. Them winning would be huge for the city of Milwaukee, other small market teams and stars/superstars that actually want to compete.

Obviously rooting against nearly everyone out West, except Denver, but especially the Lakers and Clippers. No need for further explanation, IMO......

[tbdog]

Poor Celtics. They played their heart out and Nets decide the last quarter they'll put them away.

[Mr. Body]

Nets are gonna crush the Celtics. This was their chance with Brooklyn rusty. They'll win a game or so but it'll be no contest.

[JeffDuncan]

Has anybody noted that Danny Green has a chance to ring with his 4th team? That would be cool.

[Uriel]

FTL. Always and forever.

[R. DeMurre]

Has anybody noted that Danny Green has a chance to ring with his 4th team? That would be cool.

:tu There's a lot of interesting story/legacy stuff hanging in the balance this year: Lebron could get 5th ring w/ 3 teams, Kawhi could get 3rd ring w/ 3 teams, Giannis could win his first before he turns 27 (earlier than LeBron or MJ), Utah could finally win a title...

[ace3g]

LeBron catches a break with CP3 injured shoulder.

[ace3g]

Score before CP3 left with injury



9:19
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phx.png&h=100&w=100
Devin Booker enters the game for Chris Paul
29 - 38




now



ABC
1
2
3
4
T


LAL
25
9


34


PHX
32
6


38

[timvp]

LeBron catches a break with CP3 injured shoulder.

Tbf, CP3 has gotten hurt in every playoff run of his career, tbh.

[BillMc]

Tbf, CP3 has gotten hurt in every playoff run of his career, tbh.

Feels like it, tbh. Hope it's just a neck stinger.

On the same game, I watch AD and as talented as he is, he's easily rattled. It's amazing that some have started a campaign to call him the best PF ever. Anyone ever here of the un-rattelable Tim Duncan? LA bias....

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Chris Paul back in...

[ace3g]

He has returned.

[timvp]

CP3 milked that stinger. Guy acted like he got shot, tbh :lol

[ace3g]

CP3 milked that stinger. Guy acted like he got shot, tbh :lol

He is also bound to injure himself the way he rolls around.

https://i.gifer.com/origin/bd/bde7a7630a31426878c0a6bec14c981b_w200.gif

[Robz4000]

Suns - 0 freebies
Lakers - 17 freebies

The NBA isn't even trying to hide their favoritism.

[ace3g]

Suns - 0 freebies
Lakers - 17 freebies

The NBA isn't even trying to hide their favoritism.


Yet if players/coaches talk about this during post game they will most likely be fined.

There is no way the Lakers haven't committed a shooting foul all game...

[Gibbz]

PHX shot their first FT at around 7:00 of the third.

[Dejounte]

LeBron Success = improved Space Jam 2 ticket sales

[ace3g]

Playoff scuffle!!!

[JeffDuncan]

Lebron on the floor, dying of covid!

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2GnsyDVEAEfXm5?format=jpg&name=large

https://twitter.com/twoshotspodcast/status/1396581581918285836

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1396582877802938371

[TD 21]

For the Lakers to have more than a punchers chance in this series and at another championship in the James era (not happening this season), they're going to have to convince Davis and James to primarily play their modern defensive positions and add significantly more shooting.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1396582145078951937

[Dex]

lol Lakers and LeBron trying to act like he was hit by a bus when Chris Paul slightly grabbed his arm

[R. DeMurre]

Montrezl getting suspended for that... stupid move.

[Mr. Body]

Lakers might be the worst champion in the last thirty years, if not more. They certainly can turn it around, but they weren't great in the bubble when other teams were checked out and they faced a severely depleted Heat.

[TD 21]

Lakers might be the worst champion in the last thirty years, if not more. They certainly can turn it around, but they weren't great in the bubble when other teams were checked out and they faced a severely depleted Heat.

At least they're a legitimate one, unlike '17-'19.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2HAMQEWUAE8q4O?format=png&name=large

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Galinari watched Taxi Driver this week? tf is this haircut lol

[Dejounte]

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Galinari watched Taxi Driver this week? tf is this haircut lol

Oh shit, looks exactly like him.

Great movie. Top 10 of all-time for me.

[tbdog]

Awesome movie. Can watch it at 3am when I can't sleep.

[tbdog]

Anyone watching future Spurs pf, Collins?

[SAGirl]

Anyone watching future Spurs pf, Collins?
Only just tuned in at halftime time so I haven’t watched him yet. How’s he looking?

[SAGirl]

Ooo I saw. No way Atlanta let’s him go. That’s a pipe dream.

[Mr. Body]

Nerlens Noel is a great shotblocker. He was pretty inexpensive a while back.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/Tjonesonthenba/status/1396573852667244546?s=19

[Spurs Homer]

As i started watching the lakers game i said to myself,

”wonder what is the over/under on how long before chris paul gets injured?”


lol


didnt even even make it to my first piss break

[Rummpd]

Go Bucks and Utah screw Silver and his big market man love

[ace3g]

Trae just hit the floater

0.9 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
24
28
19
36
107


NY
16
34
23
32
105

[EasyMoney]

Brandon Clarke on the verge of getting another DNP

[Gibbz]

Dillon Brooks acting crazy and yelling at courtside Mormons is incredible.

[ace3g]

9:25 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


MEM
17
32
34
11
94


UTAH
24
19
31
6
80

[ace3g]

Bog with 15 points in 4th quarter

1:34 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


MEM
17
32
34
25
108


UTAH
24
19
31
29
103

[JeffDuncan]

Did people see Kyle give Gobert a little push, out of bounds after Gobert fouled out — and Gobert flopped!

[Gibbz]

Did people see Kyle give Gobert a little push, out of bounds after Gobert fouled out — and Gobert flopped!

Gobert is a special player but damn is he unlikable.

[timvp]

So the Spurs played the Grizzlies closer than the Warriors or Jazz, which means the Spurs are actually the true number one seed team in the West this year, tnbh.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1396610133447217154

Dislike both Kawhi and Luka, but this game is going to be a must-watch

[Dex]

https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1396610133447217154

Dislike both Kawhi and Luka, but this game is going to be a must-watch

Luka can definitely be a whiny little POS, but he didn't derail the Spurs as a contender and leave us locked in the cellar.

Easy choice for me on who to root for.

As for the tweet, it's no coincidence that Kawhi's days as a DPOY candidate coincided when he had a lesser role on offense. He's still a great defender, but not to the level he was when he was checking LeBron or Durant in 2013-2016. He was pouring a lot of energy into that side of the ball.

If they try to throw him on Luka, he'll probably be limping around out there by game 5. Also, whatever happened to the "great defender" Paul George?

[Dejounte]

Luka can definitely be a whiny little POS, but he didn't derail the Spurs as a contender and leave us locked in the cellar.

Easy choice for me on who to root for.

As for the tweet, it's no coincidence that Kawhi's days as a DPOY candidate coincided when he had a lesser role on offense. He's still a great defender, but not to the level he was when he was checking LeBron or Durant in 2013-2016. He was pouring a lot of energy into that side of the ball.

If they try to throw him on Luka, he'll probably be limping around out there by game 5. Also, whatever happened to the "great defender" Paul George?

Kawhi wanted to chase MJ's glory on offense...he didn't realize MJ was superhuman and could keep up the energy level on both ends of the basketball.

[SAGirl]

So the Spurs played the Grizzlies closer than the Warriors or Jazz, which means the Spurs are actually the true number one seed team in the West this year, tnbh.
Memphis going for that championship this season. Lol :lobt2:

I am kidding obviously but that’s what the team has to believe. They are young and growing in confidence all through this. Fun team to watch.

[SAGirl]

Luka can definitely be a whiny little POS, but he didn't derail the Spurs as a contender and leave us locked in the cellar.

Easy choice for me on who to root for.

As for the tweet, it's no coincidence that Kawhi's days as a DPOY candidate coincided when he had a lesser role on offense. He's still a great defender, but not to the level he was when he was checking LeBron or Durant in 2013-2016. He was pouring a lot of energy into that side of the ball.

If they try to throw him on Luka, he'll probably be limping around out there by game 5. Also, whatever happened to the "great defender" Paul George?
I would love for the Mavs to eliminate them in the first round. Can you imagine? Must watch.

[R. DeMurre]

Kawhi wanted to chase MJ's glory on offense...he didn't realize MJ was superhuman and could keep up the energy level on both ends of the basketball.

True-- his energy was legendary. All of his teammates and coaching staff on the Barcelona Olympic team talked about it again and again-- how Jordan would stay up all night playing cards, then go shoot a round of golf, then go to practice, etc... so many different people say the same thing: "I don't know when the guy slept." Even when Pippen took the toughest assignment, Jordan was still a wrecking ball defensively.

[R. DeMurre]

The front office of the Grizzlies is breathing a collective sigh of relief that they signed Dillon Brooks to a three year deal! What a steal for the MLE.

[SAGirl]

The front office of the Grizzlies is breathing a collective sigh of relief that they signed Dillon Brooks to a three year deal! What a steal for the MLE.
Anderson was also a steal for them. Valanciunas is a good value and a great fit for as much as they get out of him. The two rookies they found low in the draft have given them great production. Winslow appears to have been a bad gamble though.

[Leetonidas]

Forbes has hit like 4 three pointers in a row in the 1st quarter :lol

[ace3g]

Bucks 9-13 from 3; Forbes 4-4 from 3

1:24 - 1st

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


MIA
16



16


MIL
41



41

[Darius Bieber]

Brent Forms :lmao :lmao

[SAGirl]

Bryn killing Miami... haven’t they read a scouting report?

[Darius Bieber]

All former ex-Spurs magically get better on another team…

[timvp]

All former ex-Spurs magically get better on teams with superstars

Funny how that happens, tbh.

[ace3g]

Funny how that happens, tbh.

That and some of them are reverted back to true role players who only get minutes when they are hitting shots, especially if they don't have any defensive skill sets.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I came in here because I already knew the silly comments about Forbes that would be posted. Lol.

he shot well for the Spurs also but was played too much because we didn’t have shooters. He plays less minutes and has way better defenders covering for his bad defense on Milwaukee. This is a good situation for him

[timvp]

Forbes on a team where he can hide on the defensive end is a good player. I mean, he was pretty awesome in that Game 7 against the Nuggets. The problem on the Spurs is they don't have the personnel to hide anyone.

[Dejounte]

How does Miami improve for next season? I know they have some cap space. Gotta hope they lure in Dinwiddie or else they have big problems. Apparently, Butler was given the DeMar treatment on 3's by the Bucks.

[R. DeMurre]

Bryn Forbes on fire :lol

[r0drig0lac]

lol nice

[SAGirl]

Of course, now in garbage time, everyone is loose since its without any pressure.

[SAGirl]

I am afraid this is how its going to look for the Jazz the next game the Grizzlies play them. Just got to have mental toughness to get game 3 back. Jazz will likely go off next game.

[SAGirl]

Bryn breaking the Bucks playoff record for number of 3’s in a half... Last night Kyle broke the Grizzlies’ franchise record for steals in a playoff game. :clap

[Jordan Jackson]

Good for Bryn. Dude played hard for the Spurs. He’s in a better situation.

Sharing a court with Holiday and Giannis is a hell of lot better than slumming it with the Marco’s and Patty’s of the world. Lots of space out there for him to do his thing.

Rooting for the Bucks.

[Dejounte]

What Bryn and Kyle are doing for their teams, DeMar, Patty, and Rudy will be doing for their teams next year. We have proud dads and mom ( SAGirl (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49524) ) on this site.

[timtonymanu]

So glad the Spurs failed to make the playoffs :lol. You can look at the talent the other teams that made it there have. Last thing the front office needed was thinking “yeah this team is good enough” so they have the excuse to run back that same team (they still likely will though imotbhfwiw).

[timtonymanu]

Demar has to accept his reality and take 3rd option money. Demanding more and a bigger role, he is just rinsing and repeating his annual failures. Should have added a 3 point shot to his game a long time ago.

[Mr. Body]

How does Miami improve for next season? I know they have some cap space. Gotta hope they lure in Dinwiddie or else they have big problems. Apparently, Butler was given the DeMar treatment on 3's by the Bucks.

They overachieved greatly last year, kind of like the Lakers, in a bubble postseason most players and teams weren't up for. Butler is a headcase and news is he's already grating on his teammates. They draft excellently and don't doubt they can find improvements.

[SAGirl]

What Bryn and Kyle are doing for their teams, DeMar, Patty, and Rudy will be doing for their teams next year. We have proud dads and mom ( SAGirl (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=49524) ) on this site.
I don’t see myself as their mom (not that old tbh) but I do like to watch the guys thrive... otherwise why watch right? Curiosity only takes you so far. I thought Bryn was going to be able to help Milwaukee so long as they don’t over rely on him like Pop did. Glad to see him play well. He wouldn’t have guarded Morant or Brooks well and he wasn’t going to get the open looks Miami had gifted them. Him being on the Spurs would have been a completely different picture. He’s in a perfect situation for himself.

[SAGirl]

Wow a lot of former Spurs in the playoffs...
I think only CoJo didn’t make it (maybe I am missing others.)

Former Spurs players in the 2021 playoffs:
Kawhi Leonard (LAC)
Bryn Forbes (MIL)
Dewayne Dedmon (MIA)
Danny Green (PHI)
Goran Dragic (drafted-traded)(MIA)
Davis Bertans (WAS)
Jamychal Green (DEN)
Kyle Anderson (MEM)
George Hill (PHI)
Anthony Tolliver (PHI)
Boban Marjanovic (DAL)


https://twitter.com/holupknight/status/1396993726153732096?s=21

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/Dom_2k/status/1397003244564529154?s=19

[dbestpro]

I think the Suns got this as long as Paul stays healthy and gets his first ring.

[Darius Bieber]

Wow a lot of former Spurs in the playoffs...
I think only CoJo didn’t make it (maybe I am missing others.)

Former Spurs players in the 2021 playoffs:
Kawhi Leonard (LAC)
Bryn Forbes (MIL)
Dewayne Dedmon (MIA)
Danny Green (PHI)
Goran Dragic (drafted-traded)(MIA)
Davis Bertans (WAS)
Jamychal Green (DEN)
Kyle Anderson (MEM)
George Hill (PHI)
Anthony Tolliver (PHI)
Boban Marjanovic (DAL)


https://twitter.com/holupknight/status/1396993726153732096?s=21

That team is top to bottom 1000% better than our current roster

[Arcadian]

Why the fuck is Mavs-Clippers on NBA TV? That's the most intriguing matchup in the entire playoffs.

[Dex]

Why the fuck is Mavs-Clippers on NBA TV? That's the most intriguing matchup in the entire playoffs.

Because Lebron/Lakers.

Super weird that they have both L.A. teams playing at the same time, though. I can't remember games overlapping like that before, but I guess even the playoff schedule is forced to be condensed this year.

[Dex]

That team is top to bottom 1000% better than our current roster

Needs a solid center (a.k.a. not Dedmon), but yeah that could easily be a playoff squad in the East. West is too overpowered this year.

[Capt Bringdown]

Bucks so incredibly boring - Giannis's limitations will get exposed again.
Forbes is a perfect fit on this yawnfest.
Giannis fucks around and some game-less chucker has to bail him out with a jumper.

[Dex]

Bucks so incredibly boring - Giannis's limitations will get exposed again.
Forbes is a perfect fit on this yawnfest.
Giannis fucks around and some game-less chucker has to bail him out with a jumper.

I watch a lot of basketball, even outside of the Spurs....and there are certain teams that no matter who plays or how much they are hyped....I just always find boring. Even if I am rooting for them to win, I don't really care.

Atlanta, Indiana, Milwaukee, Utah, and Memphis all fall into that category. New Orleans is borderline with Zion.

I'm sure a lot of people felt the same way about the Spurs for 20 years or so.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2R5P8RXIAAVwAc?format=jpg&name=large

[Leetonidas]

Ima lmao if Nephew loses to the Mavs in the first round

[ace3g]

Book is cookin now

7:22 - 3rd

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


LAL
30
23
12

65


PHX
24
23
10

57

[ace3g]

LeBron and Cam Johnson exchanging baskets



TIME
TEAM
PLAY
SCORE


0.5
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phx.png&h=100&w=100
Cameron Johnson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Devin Booker assists)
79 - 72




7.4
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/lal.png&h=100&w=100
LeBron James makes 21-foot two point shot
79 - 69




30.8
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/phx.png&h=100&w=100
Cameron Johnson makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cameron Payne assists)
77 - 69




52.2
https://a1.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/nba/500/lal.png&h=100&w=100
LeBron James makes 23-foot three point shot (Anthony Davis assists)
77 - 66

[ace3g]

3:20 - 3rd

NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


DAL
35
36
22

93


LAC
33
40
10

83

[timvp]

It sucks to have to root for the Lakers because I don't trust the Suns beating the Clippers :depressed

[ace3g]

3:40 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


LAL
30
23
26
14
93


PHX
24
23
25
20
92



LeBron just hit a fadeaway

95-92

[ace3g]

It sucks to have to root for the Lakers because I don't trust the Suns beating the Clippers :depressed

You might not have to worry about Clippers

End of 3rd

NBATV
1
2
3
4
T


DAL
35
36
30

101


LAC
33
40
19

92

[Mr. Body]

Clips tanked to get Dallas this round. A team that absolutely destroyed them earlier in the year.

[Mr. Body]

Phoenix is a mentally weak team. Scratch the surface -- which is Chris Paul -- they are the same slobs they always were.

[ace3g]

and Luka hitting one legged 3 pointers

https://twitter.com/BallySportsSW/status/1397409345059573763

[timtonymanu]

Hardest I've rooted for the Mavs since 2011 :lol

[timtonymanu]

Finney Smith has been a good player for the Clippers tonight

[PhantomDashCam]

Legit Q, if Clippers get bounced first round, does Kawhi stick around? Reconciliation on a scale of 1 - 10… :lol

[timtonymanu]

Holy shit mavs are trash from the line

[SpurPadre]

Hardest I've rooted for the Mavs since 2011 :lol

Same lol. Are they usually this horrible from the free throw line, though? They're trying to choke the game away off missed free throws.

[ace3g]

Bev just "Bowen on Dirk" blocked THJ.

[ace3g]

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



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


D. Finney-Smith (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2578185/dorian-finney-smith) PF

35
1-6
1-4
0-0
1
3
4
3
0
1
0
2
+18
3


M. Kleber (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2960236/maxi-kleber) PF
33
5-6
2-2
1-2
1
3
4
3
0
0
0
3
+15
13


T. Hardaway Jr. (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528210/tim-hardaway-jr) SF

37
9-14
6-8
4-8
0
1
1
5
1
0
2
1
+14
28


K. Porzingis (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3102531/kristaps-porzingis) C
32
8-12
3-4
1-2
0
4
4
0
3
2
0
4
+10
20


L. Doncic (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3945274/luka-doncic) PG
37
16-28
5-13
2-7
0
6
6
7
1
1
7
3
+4
39

[Mr. Body]

Lue got no answers.

[Mr. Body]

Problem is Clippers have absolutely no locker room. You get the impression these guys hate each other.

[GreekSpursfan]

Is Ibaka cooked or injured, i haven't been following? Because this Clips roster is very poorly constracted with zero rim protection(i don't count Zubac, he's below average). How do they expect to compete with the Mavs let alone the very big in size Lakers front line. Jerry West has done fucked up.

[SpurPadre]

Such shitty defense lol.

[Degoat]

Fuck the clippers! I don’t even care about kawhi that much but the rest of that team is so unbearable, I love to see them lose lol

[SpurPadre]

Fuck the clippers! I don’t even care about kawhi that much but the rest of that team is so unbearable, I love to see them lose lol

I mean, he's the biggest piece of shit there is, tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Fuck the clippers! I don’t even care about kawhi that much but the rest of that team is so unbearable, I love to see them lose lol

Yep. Morris, Beverly, Paul George, Ibaka, Reggie Jackson are all unlikeable to me. Even if Nephew wasn't there, I'd still hate that team.

[Mr. Body]

Not a shocker.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Clippers tanking to play the Mavs.

[Mr. Body]

Yep. Morris, Beverly, Paul George, Ibaka, Reggie Jackson are all unlikeable to me. Even if Nephew wasn't there, I'd still hate that team.

They also flash to Ballmer every third minute like a fucking NFL game.

[Mr. Body]

Kawhi Leonard leaves the Clips to resign with the Spurs this offseason. Heard it here first, folks.

[ace3g]

End of 4th

NBATV
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35
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30
26
127


LAC
33
40
19
29
121

[GreekSpursfan]

Jerry West should've taken Nurse along with Nephew back then and a real big. They still have a chance to win the series imo, i don't trust the Mavs, they will lose one of the next two for sure but against the Lakers i give them zero chance if they somehow make it to the WCF

[Degoat]

Kawhi Leonard leaves the Clips to resign with the Spurs this offseason. Heard it here first, folks.

That would be some crazy shit lmao what’s funny I was lurking on the clippers RealGm site and the fans there are turning on Kawhi kinda lol saying he’s not at that super start level that can elevate a team

[SpurPadre]

Yep. Morris, Beverly, Paul George, Ibaka, Reggie Jackson are all unlikeable to me. Even if Nephew wasn't there, I'd still hate that team.

They were dicks when it was Griffin, Jordan, and the Rivers family.

[Mr. Body]

That would be some crazy shit lmao what’s funny I was lurking on the clippers RealGm site and the fans there are turning on Kawhi kinda lol saying he’s not at that super start level that can elevate a team

He was the only one who did jack shit tonight. His team sucks, his coach sucks and he should bail.

[daslicer]

Jerry West should've taken Nurse along with Nephew back then and a real big. They still have a chance to win the series imo, i don't trust the Mavs, they will lose one of the next two for sure but against the Lakers i give them zero chance if they somehow make it to the WCF

Clippers are the only team that can beat the Lakers in the West but problem is this is a team that chokes against everybody except against the Lakers. It kind of reminds of the Mavs during the late '00s in the sense they would look like a title team against the Spurs but would fall apart against anybody else.

[daslicer]

Kawhi Leonard leaves the Clips to resign with the Spurs this offseason. Heard it here first, folks.

I can't stand Kawhi and don't even want him back but I had a weird dream a year ago where he was playing with Derozan on the Spurs and they were in the finals. If he does sign with the Spurs that would be eerie.

[timtonymanu]

Nephew ain’t shit on defense when he doesn’t have Duncan, Green and Splitter starting next to him

[SpurPadre]

Clippers are the only team that can beat the Lakers in the West but problem is this is a team that chokes against everybody except against the Lakers. It kind of reminds of the Mavs during the late '00s in the sense they would look like a title team against the Spurs but would fall apart against anybody else.

They're not the only ones that can beat the Lakers. They're really not that unbeatable as people are making them out to be.

[GreekSpursfan]

Kawhi Leonard leaves the Clips to resign with the Spurs this offseason. Heard it here first, folks.

There is this guy called Dennis bro, no way in hell this happens, it's more possible to see actual fucking aliens visit us in the off season than this tbh

[daslicer]

They're not the only ones that can beat the Lakers. They're really not that unbeatable as people are making them out to be.

I don't see anybody in the West capable of beating the Lakers. I would like to be wrong. I really do but I feel only the top 3 teams in the East can beat the Lakers.

[timtonymanu]

No way Nephew comes back here and there wouldn’t be interest from the Spurs side either. Too much damaging shit he did on the way out. It’s not like when Lebron left Cleveland. That faggot would sooner team up with LeBron and Davis on the Lakers.

[GreekSpursfan]

Clippers are the only team that can beat the Lakers in the West but problem is this is a team that chokes against everybody except against the Lakers. It kind of reminds of the Mavs during the late '00s in the sense they would look like a title team against the Spurs but would fall apart against anybody else.

They can't beat the Lakers with Zubac and a cooked Ibaka. All you got is Morris and he's undersized and not a center, ain't happening, this is the first time Jerry West actually fucked up.

[SpurPadre]

I don't see anybody in the West capable of beating the Lakers. I would like to be wrong. I really do but I feel only the top 3 teams in the East can beat the Lakers.

Nets have bought their way to being the biggest threats, as long as they can stay healthy, IMO.

[daslicer]

Nets have bought their way to being the biggest threats, as long as they can stay healthy, IMO.

I have the Nets winning it all. Kyrie,Harden,Durant are too much for any team to handle on the perimeter. Factor in both Kyrie and Durant have a personal ax to grind with Lebron. They will be motivated.

[GreekSpursfan]

Can we just fast forward this to the Lakers- Nets finals, oustide of injuries there nothing else that can derail the inevitable

[timtonymanu]

I have the Nets winning it all. Kyrie,Harden,Durant are too much for any team to handle on the perimeter. Factor in both Kyrie and Durant have a personal ax to grind with Lebron. They will be motivated.

Durant getting a 3rd ring because he’s part of an overwhelmingly stacked team while the rest of the competition is weak, just like it was with his first two titles. Such a beta faggot

[daslicer]

They can't beat the Lakers with Zubac and a cooked Ibaka. All you got is Morris and he's undersized and not a center, ain't happening, this is the first time Jerry West actually fucked up.

Kawhi and PG will wear Lebron out. That's what I'm betting on. He's too old to be able to guard both of them in 7 game series. He will also always have to deal with one of those guys guarding him on the defensive end. I also don't think the Lakers can cheat and not have him guard one of those guys on the offensive end.

[Jordan Jackson]

He was the only one who did jack shit tonight. His team sucks, his coach sucks and he should bail.

He chose those players and that coach.

Him and Uncle Dennis are getting what they deserve. F* Jerry West’s tampering ass too.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Would be funny if the snake dicks the Clippers and signs with NY in the summer after forcing them to trade a million picks. It's not like they have a lot of ways to get better.

Don't trust this Mavs team to finish the job though. It's too early.

[daslicer]

Durant getting a 3rd ring because he’s part of an overwhelmingly stacked team while the rest of the competition is weak, just like it was with his first two titles. Such a beta faggot

I'm actually going to enjoy this title run by Durant if it happens. I hated the Warriors with a passion. Couldn't stand Draymond,Curry, Klay they were all insufferable. This Nets team is not hateable in that regard. Plus it's going to be fun to watch him stop Lebron from padding his legacy again.

You also have to factor in the media hates Durant and Durant hates them. He won't get over hyped by wining this title. They will discredit him again and he will get on twitter and get emotional which will be comedy. Kyrie is also a basket case so there is a probability this guy just goes rogue after winning the title and becomes a monk. Harden will be happy with 1 title and will get super fat and waste money on strippers.

[GreekSpursfan]

Kawhi and PG will wear Lebron out. That's what I'm betting on. He's too old to be able to guard both of them in 7 game series. He will also always have to deal with one of those guys guarding him on the defensive end. I also don't think the Lakers can cheat and not have him guard one of those guys on the offensive end.

Lakers have guys to send to Kawhi or PG outside of LeBron, Matthews, KCP and others and Lebron occationally and at the end of games. Clippers have nothing inside on the other end. Lakers are stacked, people forget that the Lakers are deeper than last year.

[Mr. Body]

There is this guy called Dennis bro, no way in hell this happens, it's more possible to see actual fucking aliens visit us in the off season than this tbh

My scenario depends on Kawhi murdering Dennis and stringing his vertebrae and guts all over the intervening states.

[GreekSpursfan]

My scenario depends on Kawhi murdering Dennis and stringing his vertebrae and guts all over the intervening states.

I can buy that, lol

[Mr. Body]

Yeah, the Nets should be pretty heavy favorites regardless. I'm curious about where the parade route will be.

[daslicer]

Would be funny if the snake dicks the Clippers and signs with NY in the summer after forcing them to trade a million picks. It's not like they have a lot of ways to get better.

Don't trust this Mavs team to finish the job though. It's too early.

If the clippers lose this series I see him going to the Knicks to rebuild his brand. Stephen A said he could go to Miami but I don't believe he will. Riley/Spo run Miami much like Pop does with the Spurs. He doesn't want to deal with that type of regime again. The Knicks with Dolan will allow him to do whatever he wants to do.

[GreekSpursfan]

If the clippers lose this series I see him going to the Knicks to rebuild his brand. Stephen A said he could go to Miami but I don't believe he will. Riley/Spo run Miami much like Pop does with the Spurs. He doesn't want to deal with that type of regime again. The Knicks with Dolan will allow him to do whatever he wants to do.

If Miami gets swept Riley will be desperate, i give this more than 75% of happening tbh.

[daslicer]

Lakers have guys to send to Kawhi or PG outside of LeBron, Matthews, KCP and others and Lebron occationally and at the end of games. Clippers have nothing inside on the other end. Lakers are stacked, people forget that the Lakers are deeper than last year.

Matthews is garbage. KCP is a legit defender. So are the Lakers going to hide Lebron on Beverly and Rondo? To me it's about the perimeter and the Lakers have only one legit perimeter defender they can throw on Kawhi/PG outside of Lebron and that's KCP.

[daslicer]

If Miami gets swept Riley will be desperate, i give this more than 75% of happening tbh.

You could be right but I still don't see it happening. Riley is in his 70's he can't change who he is. He's a control freak like Pop. He's also old school and doesn't believe in load management. They will definitely try to get Kawhi but I'm not sure Kawhi and Uncle Dennis will believe what they are trying to sell.

[GreekSpursfan]

Matthews is garbage. KCP is a legit defender. So are the Lakers going to hide Lebron on Beverly and Rondo? To me it's about the perimeter and the Lakers have only one legit perimeter defender they can throw on Kawhi/PG outside of Lebron and that's KCP.

I always thought that the playoffs is about being able to produce easy opportunities and baskets and that happens inside and LeBron can play defense for four games tbh, he doesn't have to play 7 games just the 4 they need to win.

[daslicer]

I always thought that the playoffs is about being able to produce easy opportunities and baskets and that happens inside and LeBron can play defense for four games tbh, he doesn't have to play 7 games just the 4 they need to win.

I don't believe Lebron can play top notch defense for 4 games at his current age. That's what he would have to do against PG/Kawhi. Lebron can usually cheat and guard the least talented player on the offensive end and save his energy on defense. I also don't believe he will be able to produce easy baskets against Kawhi/PG. Lebron will have to be great at both ends of the court in a 7 game series if he faced the Clippers. At his old age I don't think he's capable of that.

[R. DeMurre]

I thought the Clippers were better earlier in the year when they had the oversized trio of Batum, Leonard, and George playing together and sharing point guard responsibilities.

[timtonymanu]

Unfortunately I see the Clips tying this series up after Game 4. It's the NBA and we barely get nice things lol.

[daslicer]

Unfortunately I see the Clips tying this series up after Game 4. It's the NBA and we barely get nice things lol.

Game 3 will determine the series. If Clippers can win game 3 then I feel even if they go down 3-1 that they can comeback but no way can they get out of a 3-0 hole.

[Dennis the Menace]

Nets are ringing… will be fun to see which big market uncle Dennis forces his money maker to

[Dennis the Menace]

If Kawhi opts out…

1) New York Knicks
2) Miami Heat

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/AndrewGreif/status/1397427464435994627?s=19

PG says stupid shit all the time, doesn't he

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/JoshEberley/status/1397408435189153793?s=19

[Dex]

Durant getting a 3rd ring because he’s part of an overwhelmingly stacked team while the rest of the competition is weak, just like it was with his first two titles. Such a beta faggot

100% agree, but sadly the history books won't have any asterisks next to those.

Sure, we all know he didn't truly scratch and claw to get to the top of the mountain...but if Durant pussy-foots his way into 4 or 5 rings when all is said and done, his name will start showing up in the Top 10 discussions and he'll be compared to the likes of Kobe or Duncan who truly earned theirs.

[Dex]

If the clippers lose this series I see him going to the Knicks to rebuild his brand. Stephen A said he could go to Miami but I don't believe he will. Riley/Spo run Miami much like Pop does with the Spurs. He doesn't want to deal with that type of regime again. The Knicks with Dolan will allow him to do whatever he wants to do.

If he thinks he gets a lot of scrutiny playing for the baby brother of L.A., New York fans and media would chew him up and spit him out.

[lefty]

Pulling for Dallas out west(naturally)

Pulling for anybody out east besides BKN.

How I think it actually ends - LAC over BKN in 7.


:lol

[GreekSpursfan]

I don't believe Lebron can play top notch defense for 4 games at his current age. That's what he would have to do against PG/Kawhi. Lebron can usually cheat and guard the least talented player on the offensive end and save his energy on defense. I also don't believe he will be able to produce easy baskets against Kawhi/PG. Lebron will have to be great at both ends of the court in a 7 game series if he faced the Clippers. At his old age I don't think he's capable of that.

If its the WCF watch LeBron play defense there. I hate the Lakers and i want what's worse for them but watch LeBron play defense even in his advanced age in the WCF and the finals. This could be his last dance, i think he;s gonna do it and my fear is that he's gonna win it all again because there some chokers in that Nets team even though they should be the favorites.

[Dex]

If its the WCF watch LeBron play defense there. I hate the Lakers and i want what's worse for them but watch LeBron play defense even in his advanced age in the WCF and the finals. This could be his last dance, i think he;s gonna do it and my fear is that he's gonna win it all again because there some chokers in that Nets team even though they should be the favorites.

Nets-Lakers would definitely be a contrast of styles. Nets would be bombing away from deep and Lakers would be throwing everything into the paint.

That said, I still think the Nets take it if everyone is healthy. Davis and LeBron would have to be nearly perfect for 4 games to win and they both look a little off right now, whereas the Nets just have too much firepower.

[daslicer]

If its the WCF watch LeBron play defense there. I hate the Lakers and i want what's worse for them but watch LeBron play defense even in his advanced age in the WCF and the finals. This could be his last dance, i think he;s gonna do it and my fear is that he's gonna win it all again because there some chokers in that Nets team even though they should be the favorites.

Lebron does not have the energy at his old age to play high level defense for 48 minutes. He can do it in small stretches but not for a full game hence why he guards the easiest player on the perimeter for most of the game and then will have small stretches where he will guard someone like Booker but there is no way he could do it for a full game. I can't see him being able to guard a PG or Kawhi for a full 48 minutes. The same applies to having to guard Durant,Irving,Harden for a full 48 minutes and not being able to take a rest. Lebron can pretty much coast on the defensive end against other teams but he can't do it against the Clippers or Nets. That's why I believe he will lose.

Harden is the only choker on the Nets. Durant and Kyrie have had their moments in the playoffs where they have come through both have won titles. I don't see them choking against Lebron like a lot of these guys do. Durant especially has no fear of Lebron after curb stomping him twice in '17 and '18.

[Dex]

Ty Lue already spinning bullshit for the Clips:


I'm not concerned," Lue said. "We gotta win four games, and you come in on an opposing team's floor and play, there's no pressure on you to make shots. You just try to come in and steal a game, steal two games. But now they gotta go home and keep up the same shooting. It's easy to go on the road and do that with no pressure. We'll see in Game 3."

No pressure to make shots on the road? WTF is he even talking about?

Does he think they are going to win if they don't make shots?

Good look going into the first hostile playoff environment this Clippers squad has seen in two years being down 0-2 with no pressure.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/statmuse/status/1397422076416253953?s=19

Why is he not playing?

[MultiTroll]

I can't see him being able to guard a PG or Kawhi for a full 48 minutes. The same applies to having to guard Durant,Irving,Harden for a full 48 minutes and not being able to take a rest. Lebron can pretty much coast on the defensive end against other teams but he can't do it against the Clippers or Nets. That's why I believe he will lose.
The role players on the Mavs absolutely roasted the rolies on the Clippers in Game 2.
Kwa and Piss got theirs on O.

[R. DeMurre]

https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/5/26/22454646/phoenix-suns-words-on-chris-pauls-shoulder-are-painful-to-hear-lakers-playoffs

It never fails.

[SAGirl]

Ima lmao if Nephew loses to the Mavs in the first round
:lol They specifically “tanked” hard the last few games of the season for this matchup.... Wow I am really rooting for the Mavs here. Go Doncic! Go Porzingod!

[SAGirl]

and Luka hitting one legged 3 pointers

https://twitter.com/BallySportsSW/status/1397409345059573763
Donutcic even laughing. I love that guy tbh.

[Dex]

https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2021/5/26/22454646/phoenix-suns-words-on-chris-pauls-shoulder-are-painful-to-hear-lakers-playoffs

It never fails.

It's almost uncanny.

Like, there is no way the NBA could script Chris Paul being injured by his own teammate. That's just straight up bad luck.

But LeBron still seems to catch so many breaks in his title runs...due to seeding or injury or suspensions or whatever. That is, of course....unless he runs into the Spurs.

The Lakers had to beat the goddamn Jimmy Butler Heat for their title last year. I'm sorry, but they weren't that good then and they aren't that good now.

If it weren't for a couple missed free throws or Pop pulling Duncan, he'd be one ring short.

[GreekSpursfan]

Nets-Lakers would definitely be a contrast of styles. Nets would be bombing away from deep and Lakers would be throwing everything into the paint.

That said, I still think the Nets take it if everyone is healthy. Davis and LeBron would have to be nearly perfect for 4 games to win and they both look a little off right now, whereas the Nets just have too much firepower.

Right now you're right but there are lots of games to be played and if the Lakers get there they will be ready then. Nets have nothing inside, no one is stoping AD and LeBron, on the other end i can see the Lakers being able to get more stops. Easy baskets are crucial in the playoffs and i can see the Lakers having easier baskets than the Nets closer to the basket. I give the Lakers a great shot because they defend well unfortunately because i hate the mfs

[Dex]

Sixers and Wizards are playing a game of basketball.

Oh yeah, no one cares.

[ace3g]

Not a good half for Knicks SL

Halftime

TNT
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2
3
4
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ATL
27
30


57


NY
20
24


44




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




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


J. Randle (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3064514/julius-randle) PF
18
0-6
0-2
2-2
0
7
7
1
0
0
1
1
-17
2


R. Bullock (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2528779/reggie-bullock) SF
10
1-2
0-1
1-2
1
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
-8
3


N. Noel (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2991280/nerlens-noel) C
10
0-2
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
-19
0


E. Payton (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2583639/elfrid-payton) PG
5
0-2
0-0
1-2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
-7
1


R. Barrett (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4395625/rj-barrett) SG
16
3-10
1-4
1-1
0
4
4
1
1
0
0
1
-16
8

[Arcadian]

Is Joel Meyers doing commentary for all the playoff games on NBA TV this year? :lol I swear I heard his voice yesterday and again today.

[ace3g]

Knicks have turned things around.

2:21 - 3rd

TNT
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2
3
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ATL
27
30
15

72


NY
20
24
28

72

[timtonymanu]

Clippers/Mavs and somewhat Lakers/Suns are the only series worth watching this 1st round. Everything else is such a snoozefest.

[ace3g]

Trae is going to have to go off once he checks back in.

8:34 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
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ATL
27
30
18
3
78


NY
20
24
32
12
88

[R. DeMurre]

Westbrook was leaving the game & entering the tunnel because of an ankle sprain and some guy in the stands threw popcorn on him... he had to be restrained by like six people. That would've been interesting.

I don't get what Scottie Brooks is doing rotating Len, Gafford, and Lopez at this point. Gafford seems to me to be clearly the best player, and has by far the best metrics. Give that man 30 mpg and at least try to win.

[ace3g]

Trae is going to have to go off once he checks back in.

8:34 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
30
18
3
78


NY
20
24
32
12
88




4:44 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
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ATL
27
30
18
16
91


NY
20
24
32
15
91

[ace3g]

Knicks make another run

1:13 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


ATL
27
30
18
16
91


NY
20
24
32
24
100

[Gibbz]

Great series. Gotta love the rare MSG playoff game.

[tbdog]

Future Spurs PF Collins had a good game /s.

[Mr. Body]

Randle's got to get the yips out or whatever it is.

[ace3g]

Grizz gained momentum in 3rd

34.2 - 3rd

TNT
1
2
3
4
T


MEM
27
27
43

97


UTAH
36
38
26

100

[ace3g]

Jazz 4th quarter intensity on both sides

10:21 - 4th

TNT
1
2
3
4
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MEM
27
27
43
0
97


UTAH
36
38
29
6
109

[JeffDuncan]

Is gobert the French word for “flop?”

[Gibbz]

Bertans had 2 rebounds and no other stats tonight. Fouled out in 24 minutes.

[timvp]

Bertans had 2 rebounds and no other stats tonight. Fouled out in 24 minutes.

Tbh, that's in line with what he did against the Nuggets a couple years ago.

$80 million :lol

[lefty20]

Westbrook was leaving the game & entering the tunnel because of an ankle sprain and some guy in the stands threw popcorn on him... he had to be restrained by like six people. That would've been interesting.

I don't get what Scottie Brooks is doing rotating Len, Gafford, and Lopez at this point. Gafford seems to me to be clearly the best player, and has by far the best metrics. Give that man 30 mpg and at least try to win.

Ngl, I would've kinda enjoyed watching Russ go full Artest on a fool. Hopefully the right one doe, tbh.

[SAGirl]

Bertans had 2 rebounds and no other stats tonight. Fouled out in 24 minutes.
Kyle Anderson the much better forward and much cheaper. (But I knew that even back then)

[Dex]

Bertans had 2 rebounds and no other stats tonight. Fouled out in 24 minutes.

But but but Pop ruined him and he is the GOAT now that he has escaped the bad man!

[SAGirl]

Watching Morant pour 47 points on the Jazz defense with Gobert in the paint, undaunted by having to win games on the road, watching Doncic laughing with that one footed 3 like he’s toying the Clippers unfazed, comparing that with Derozan choking in the playoffs (for his careeer—not even in his Spurs career)... just move on. Spurs need a franchise player, they should suck next season, start Samanic and don’t draft or sign a single shooter :tongue

[R. DeMurre]

Thybulle had 5 blocks and 4 steals in 20 minutes.. impressive. What a great weapon to have on your bench.

[SAGirl]

Thybulle had 5 blocks and 4 steals in 20 minutes.. impressive. What a great weapon to have on your bench.
Spurs passed on him so they could sign the wonder that’s Luka Samanic.

[R. DeMurre]

Spurs passed on him so they could sign the wonder that’s Luka Samanic.

Luka's kinda like the Wizard of Oz-- I've heard reports that he actually exists, but just haven't seen him in real life yet, because Pop is definitely not the Wizard of Id.

[SAGirl]

Luka's kinda like the Wizard of Oz-- I've heard reports that he actually exists, but just haven't seen him in real life yet, because Pop is definitely not the Wizard of Id.
:lol:lol good one. I just can't see how others think it's no big deal that he didn't get minutes in a lottery team that lacked big men. Like that's /shrugs worthy and normal... Sink or swim he should play next season and let us see if Oz is real or not.

[Dejounte]

:lol:lol good one. I just can't see how others think it's no big deal that he didn't get minutes in a lottery team that lacked big men. Like that's /shrugs worthy and normal... Sink or swim he should play next season and let us see if Oz is real or not.

Maybe because it wasn't a lottery team, it was a playoff team at the halfway mark right before COVID struck? But let's ignore that little tidbit, shall we? No, let's rely on your knowledge of how the season went when you only pop up like whack-a-mole to come and complain about how "your team" should do this and that. Yes, the Spurs should listen to great fans like yourself who aren't around when the going gets tough.

[SAGirl]

Maybe because it wasn't a lottery team, it was a playoff team at the halfway mark right before COVID struck? But let's ignore that little tidbit, shall we? No, let's rely on your knowledge of how the season went when you only pop up like whack-a-mole to come and complain about how "your team" should do this and that. Yes, the Spurs should listen to great fans like yourself who aren't around when the going gets tough.
I am skeptical. It's not normal to not have him play when you sit LMA who wants to be traded and looks washed, you lose faith in Lyles who has a mysterious injury and also wants to get traded midseason, and this guy, first round pick that they were so high on, doesn't play. The team has been in the lottery for two seasons in a row and even though it wasn't clear midseason, you are telling me playing him would have resulted in tanking? That also doesn't give me hope.

I am rooting for him, but I am kind of upset that the Spurs didn't play him this season. For what?

[The Truth #6]

Judging from Pop, he seems to see Luka as being young and (reading between the lines) immature. In Europe, I've been told he was sort of moody/crazy and that was why he wasn't profiled higher in the draft. That said, I think he made progress this year. He came out of his shell and positively interacted with his teammates and seems to have become part of the team. As for how to interpret his production on the court: in 180 seconds of mop up duty he sucked. When given big minutes, he did really well and shocked everyone here as to how great a defender he could be (even The Ringer commented on it, so it wasn't just homer glasses). I think he didn't play, as Dejounte mentioned, because Pop was trying to make the playoffs and likely fell back into his old habit of shortening rotations and leaning on veterans. I think Pop still inherently doesn't trust young players and my opinion is that he was shocked how well the team did in the bubble by prioritizing the young players, and though he said he wanted to play like the bubble, as the season went on he sort of forgot that and went back to his vets because he likes them and trusts them more. That's my analysis of the Luka Conundrum.

[JeffDuncan]

Maybe because it wasn't a lottery team, it was a playoff team at the halfway mark right before COVID struck? But let's ignore that little tidbit, shall we? No, let's rely on your knowledge of how the season went when you only pop up like whack-a-mole to come and complain about how "your team" should do this and that. Yes, the Spurs should listen to great fans like yourself who aren't around when the going gets tough.

What killed the Spurs’ playoff hopes is that they went 2-10 in the last 12 games of the season. Btw.

It is a legitimate concern that a first round draft pick who stands 6’10” can’t get playing time on a team that needs a PF. But sure, “maybe next year.”

[SAGirl]

Judging from Pop, he seems to see Luka as being young and (reading between the lines) immature. In Europe, I've been told he was sort of moody/crazy and that was why he wasn't profiled higher in the draft. That said, I think he made progress this year. He came out of his shell and positively interacted with his teammates and seems to have become part of the team. As for how to interpret his production on the court: in 180 seconds of mop up duty he sucked. When given big minutes, he did really well and shocked everyone here as to how great a defender he could be (even The Ringer commented on it, so it wasn't just homer glasses). I think he didn't play, as Dejounte mentioned, because Pop was trying to make the playoffs and likely fell back into his old habit of shortening rotations and leaning on veterans. I think Pop still inherently doesn't trust young players and my opinion is that he was shocked how well the team did in the bubble by prioritizing the young players, and though he said he wanted to play like the bubble, as the season went on he sort of forgot that and went back to his vets because he likes them and trusts them more. That's my analysis of the Luka Conundrum.
Thanks for your impression, that makes sense with Pop's history but it's so unsatisfying as a fan. I mean if he played enough minutes and wasn't good then you bench him and send him to the Gleague with a list of things to work on, but in reality we honestly truly don't know and with a short Gleague season, the opportunity to get reps was brief this year. I feel like it's difficult for players to improve without playing. His hand injury was such a bummer too, specially because it will likely affect his shooting practices. I am hoping he can still play in summer league though.

[SAGirl]

What killed the Spurs’ playoff hopes is that they went 2-10 in the last 12 games of the season. Btw.

It is a legitimate concern that a first round draft pick who stands 6’10” can’t get playing time on a team that needs a PF. But sure, “maybe next year.”
I am legitimately concerned and kind of upset that the Spurs didn't play him because even though a lot went on with COVID and the short Gleague season, how can we realistically expect improvement from him next year? He barely played as it is. Him getting 10-15 minutes a game and not embarrassing himself would be an improvement over this year. It's just not a good feeling to have. I suspect his offensive game is super raw and that is why he didn't play. The Spurs were very offensively challenged to begin with without him, so it would make sense Pop would bench him if offensively he's super raw. In that sense not having the full Gleague this season screwed him over.

We shall see what happens next season. Hopefully his hand is well for summer league.

[R. DeMurre]

Well, if DDR and Rudy leave this off season, it'll look kinda silly that Luka's development was slowed in order to give those two maximum minutes in a season where the best possible outcome was maybe an 8th spot... it doesn't make sense to me. If there'd been a full G League season and Luka had a chance to average 20/10 and compete for G league MVP, that would've been cool, but he played 6 games down there and then sat on the bench watching DeRozan audition for the part of an outdated 90s baller who doesn't play the right way and isn't over himself.... I'm just not sure what that accomplishes.

[K...]

I don't know how you can use the playing time against luka when pop is the coach. We won't know if luka is a solid player until he gets a regular role. The spurs are used to burying bigs, boban, mahinimi, splitter, and overplaying veterans. Old people get mad stubborn and the front office is super weak since daddy holt left.

[The Truth #6]

Well, if DDR and Rudy leave this off season, it'll look kinda silly that Luka's development was slowed in order to give those two maximum minutes in a season where the best possible outcome was maybe an 8th spot... it doesn't make sense to me. If there'd been a full G League season and Luka had a chance to average 20/10 and compete for G league MVP, that would've been cool, but he played 6 games down there and then sat on the bench watching DeRozan audition for the part of an outdated 90s baller who doesn't play the right way and isn't over himself.... I'm just not sure what that accomplishes.

Yeah, unless they somehow sign and trade DDR and Gay (and I seriously doubt that’s happening) then it looks horrible.

[R. DeMurre]

Milwaukee about to go up 3-0 on Miami. I didn't get why they were at 10-1 odds headed into the playoffs to win it all, especially after beating Brooklyn twice late in the season. Granted, the Nets were without Harden, but still... seems like people are sleeping on this team.

[PhantomDashCam]

Did anybody see Chris Paul flop when AD came through…falls to the ground, almost injures himself further…gets back up angry, bumps into the ref incited…and pushes the ref off?

Just a crazy sequence. 9:16 min mark of 1st Q for reference.

[Chomag]

Has Chris Paul ever lasted a playoff in his career TBH?

[Dejounte]

Milwaukee winning would be fantastic. May convince future players to stay with the teams that drafted them, instead of bolting.

[ace3g]

So will Booker and Crowder magically get suspended for Game 4?

[timtonymanu]

The West looks pretty shitty :lol. If the Clippers can't turn around their series with Dallas, the 7th seeded Lakers are going to the finals again.

[Gibbz]

Suns :lmao God the West is dogshit right now--and there aren't really rosters in the East that look the part of a good champ except for Brooklyn.

[timtonymanu]

I love to hate on the Lakers any chance I get but the rest of the West is proving that their championship last year, although during the pandemic, wasn’t a fluke. And it was foolish to count them out for their late season struggles and foolish to think we would have beaten them in the play in.

[Mr. Body]

Suns :lmao God the West is dogshit right now--and there aren't really rosters in the East that look the part of a good champ except for Brooklyn.

The whole league is pretty trash right now. Only the Nets look like they could play against the best of previous eras. Same thing last year.

[Robz4000]

I love to hate on the Lakers any chance I get but the rest of the West is proving that their championship last year, although during the pandemic, wasn’t a fluke. And it was foolish to count them out for their late season struggles and foolish to think we would have beaten them in the play in.

The Lakers are mediocre, but the West in general just isn't that good. The top 3 teams in the East > the West, albeit I think Denver would be right there if Murray didn't tear his ACL.

[timtonymanu]

The Lakers are mediocre, but the West in general just isn't that good. The top 3 teams in the East > the West, albeit I think Denver would be right there if Murray didn't tear his ACL.

Agreed. The 2014 Spurs and the warriors of the past would have beaten this lakers team easily. Yet no other team in the west looks ready to defeat them. Denver had bad luck losing Murray and the clippers will be the clippers like always. Says a lot about how shitty the Spurs are right now that they couldn’t make the top 8 in a pretty piss poor conference.

[Robz4000]

Agreed. The 2014 Spurs and the warriors of the past would have beaten this lakers team easily. Yet no other team in the west looks ready to defeat them. Denver had bad luck losing Murray and the clippers will be the clippers like always. Says a lot about how shitty the Spurs are right now that they couldn’t make the top 8 in a pretty piss poor conference.

Spurs are a bottom 5 team right now, unfortunately. They need a talent infusion and style of play adjustment ASAP.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1398012460133752834?s=19

https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1398006596836470785?s=19

:lmao @ Ainge

IMO, trashy fans are everywhere. Players are held to a standard to please fans, but fans are free to say and think whatever they want. Why should the former want to play for those fans? The whole human factor thing is always thrown out the window because people are innately selfish.

To be honest, I'm not sure there's such a thing as being a "fan" anymore. "Consumer" is the better word.

[R. DeMurre]

Ainge is being ridiculous and embarrassing himself. Maybe he should just read a few of Bill Russell's books. Bill is never afraid to address the issue.

[Dex]

https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1398012460133752834?s=19

https://twitter.com/KeithSmithNBA/status/1398006596836470785?s=19

:lmao @ Ainge

IMO, trashy fans are everywhere. Players are held to a standard to please fans, but fans are free to say and think whatever they want. Why should the former want to play for those fans? The whole human factor thing is always thrown out the window because people are innately selfish.

To be honest, I'm not sure there's such a thing as being a "fan" anymore. "Consumer" is the better word.

Eh, I feel like this is a situation where a few bad apples can ruin the bunch.

For every person who is rude, racist, or just plain disrespectful to the players and the people around them....there are 1000 other fans who show up, buy some beer/soda and hot dogs, and enjoy the game responsibly.

Unfortunately, it's the douchebags that really tend to stand out.

We have season tickets to Longhorns football, and there is a guy who sits directly next to me who spends the ENTIRE game bitching. He comes all done up in his orange and white overalls, Texas hat, foam finger...and spends the entire three hours yelling and cussing about how shitty the team is playing, how fucked up the refs are, etc. This happens EVEN when the Horns are winning or playing well.

We often bring my young niece and nephew to the games, and on multiple occasions we've had to tell him to watch his language or keep his mouth shut.

I just don't understand why anyone would want to spend that much time and money just to be that miserable. Win or lose, going to a game is supposed to be fun.

[Ocotillo]

We have season tickets to Longhorns football, and there is a guy who sits directly next to me who spends the ENTIRE game bitching. He comes all done up in his orange and white overalls, Texas hat, foam finger...and spends the entire three hours yelling and cussing about how shitty the team is playing, how fucked up the refs are, etc. This happens EVEN when the Horns are winning or playing well.



Oh yeah, he's in the Spurs game day threads I've noticed.

[GreekSpursfan]

Smart is gone tbh that's why he didn't hesitate to tell the truth. They're gonna trade him and he knows it, they probably told him already. Even though he's a douche on the court, he plays hard and i wouldn't mind having him on my team tbh.

[Dejounte]

Look for the Clippers (my bet is on Marcus) to try to injure Luka tonight. That team is full of scumbags who won't simply take a defeat graciously, so they'll try something.

[ace3g]

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Clippers C/F Serge Ibaka is expected to miss tonight’s Game 3 vs. Mavericks due to lingering back issue, sources tell @TheAthletic (https://twitter.com/TheAthletic/) @Stadium (https://twitter.com/Stadium/). LAC is down 2-0 entering pivotal contest in Dallas.
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[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/213Hoops/status/1398454998162411521?s=19

Classic scene :lmao :lmao

[Leetonidas]

Lol Nephew:lmao

[Dejounte]

Kawhi has taken zero shots so far ...

[timtonymanu]

Is that Richard Jefferson commentating this game?

[ace3g]

3:55 - 1st

ESPN
1
2
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4
T


LAC
13



15


DAL
30



30

[ace3g]

Kawhi finally booted up.

[ace3g]

Is that Richard Jefferson commentating this game?

Yes it is.

[ace3g]

14-0 run for Clippers

1:31 - 1st

ESPN
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
25



25


DAL
32



32

[Leetonidas]

Mavs completely shit the bed as soon as Luka went out

[ace3g]

Bev and Doncic mini scuffle.

[ace3g]

Double tech on Doncic and Bev.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Perfect start for Mavs until Carlisle started coaching.

[ace3g]

Tatum with another fity piece

Celtics

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


J. Tatum (http://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4065648/jayson-tatum) SF
40
16-30
5-11
13-15
0
6
6
7
2
1
1
3
-1
50

[ace3g]

9:04 - 4th

ESPN
1
2
3
4
T


LAC
31
32
26
3
92


DAL
34
27
25
3
89



Kawhi and PG13 with 27 a piece

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

lol Porzingis can't back down Reggie Jackson :lol

[timtonymanu]

smh we can't have nice things in this league. Looks like Clips will win this and won't surprise me if that faggot Adam Silver makes sure they win Game 4 tonight.

[ace3g]

and Luka apparently injured his shoulder in first half - has a heat wrap on it while on the bench.