General playoff thread

[Mr. Body]

Harden needs to go vegan then. Seriously.

Strip bars don't serve vegan food.

[Dex]

Butler is a warrior. Sixers look like they are going to win this game, but dude is still doing everything he can to keep it close

[Texas_Ranger]

nice seeing green still destroying the heat.

also, what a horrible performance by the Heat starters other than Butler.

[SAGirl]

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Embiid so tough, meantime Simmons missed entire season and didn’t play for Brooklyn either.

[SAGirl]

That was a good game. It was great to see Philly not waste Embiid coming back.

[Texas_Ranger]

good job Phila.... now lets see if Dallas can get fucked for the third straight game... i say yes.

[SAGirl]

Ooooooooo Embiid on his interview asking JJ Reddick to coach!!
:hat

[SAGirl]

Good to see Brunson aggressive early but already don’t like the refs swallowing the whistle letting Luka get fouled…

Also, I can appreciate that Powell is probably a bench quality center. Dallas needs an upgrade there.

[tonight...you]

Good to see Brunson aggressive early but already don’t like the refs swallowing the whistle letting Luka get fouled…

Also, I can appreciate that Powell is probably a bench quality center. Dallas needs an upgrade there.
I think we may be witnessing the refs retaliating a little bit from all of Luka's legendary bitching at them over the years.
Sucks, if true, but we're all human.

[SAGirl]

CP3 with the phantom rip through foul but 5 TO already.

[SAGirl]

Glad to see Dallas energy on defense… hopefully they sustain it. I am scared of it all coming crashing in the 4th. They really need this game.
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not having anyone to match with Ayton is probably going to kill the Mavs in the long run.

[The Truth #6]

Strip bars don't serve vegan food.

“Eggs and Legs” at least for breakfast?

[Chris Fall]

Lol Luka getting the shit beat out of him getting no whistles.

[SAGirl]

I am cheering here seeing the referees calling CP3 out on his flopping.

[SAGirl]

Dinwiddie has been ass.

[SAGirl]

Lol Luka getting the shit beat out of him getting no whistles.
Only 2 FT so far in the entire game for Dallas.

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[Spurs Homer]

why did the mavs give porzingis away?

Dinwiddie sucks balls.

[heyheymymy]

Brunson getting 2 greasers to drop

[Texas_Ranger]

Amazing job by the refs. How do these guys have jobs i have no idea. I really dont know what sport has worse refs than the nba.

[SAGirl]

Yea the refs have been ass. But this is winning time now. Can’t ask for more than to be ahead at this point.

[SAGirl]

Brunson played well. The team needed every bit that he added, plus it was a good team win. They played well on defense, we’re active, rotated well, making the Suns look pedestrian, CP3 uncharacteristic with a ton of TO. Doncic getting in foul trouble was a blessing in disguise. He played less minutes and was fresher at the end, but also allowed others to step up. Dinwiddie was very bad though. The reffing was suspect, but overall good game.

[SAGirl]

Oh it’s worth mentioning that in the interview after the game Doncic mentioned that 2 adjustments they made were better defense and playing with better pace… and at times it did seem like the game was too fast specially for CP3 who was TO too much.

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[Ice009]

CP3 ain't getting injured that easily no more since he turned vegan. That's really the main secret to his recent success

I don't see that ending well. Depending on what kind of diet he's come from, he might feel better for a while and might go OK for while, but long-term, I don't think that will end well for him. Vegan diet is lacking way too many nutrients to thrive on long-term. With vegetables, what's on paper nutrient wise, doesn't mean you're getting all those nutrients eating them as they're not as bioavailable due to various factors. You've also got oxalates and lectins to contend with.


Wasnt he out from allstar game to about end of season with broken hand or something?

I don't follow the Suns, didn't realize he was injured again. Of course there is freak injuries, so can't pin everything on one's diet.

[heyheymymy]

Happy bday CP3 lol

[KingKev]

I don't see that ending well. Depending on what kind of diet he's come from, he might feel better for a while and might go OK for while, but long-term, I don't think that will end well for him. Vegan diet is lacking way too many nutrients to thrive on long-term. With vegetables, what's on paper nutrient wise, doesn't mean you're getting all those nutrients eating them as they're not as bioavailable due to various factors. You've also got oxalates and lectins to contend with.



I don't follow the Suns, didn't realize he was injured again. Of course there is freak injuries, so can't pin everything on one's diet.

LOL. The guy is worth like 200mm and makes 30mm a year. I’m sure he has access to the best diet and nutrition experts imaginable.

[KingKev]

Jrue Holiday with 30 shots tonight!! LOL

[CGD]

Something still off to me about Tatum. I know they want to anoint him already, but today shows why he’s still not there yet. Or maybe he’ll just be to Gannis what Durant is in relation to LBJ for his career

[KingKev]

Something still off to me about Tatum. I know they want to anoint him already, but today shows why he’s still not there yet. Or maybe he’ll just be to Gannis what Durant is in relation to LBJ for his career

I see him as a better scoring Jimmy Butler.

[KobesAchilles]

Where’s that Giannis thread at? The dude is amazing

[exstatic]

I see him as a better scoring Jimmy Butler.

6 time AS, 5 time All D, 4 time All NBA plus better scoring? Where do I sign?

[itzsoweezee]

Lol at the Celtics whining about the refs not calling Holiday for a foul on Smart’s flop. They got 17 more free throws and still bitching.

[Mr. Body]

Something still off to me about Tatum. I know they want to anoint him already, but today shows why he’s still not there yet. Or maybe he’ll just be to Gannis what Durant is in relation to LBJ for his career

Tatum doesn't really impact the game when he's not scoring.

[KingKev]

6 time AS, 5 time All D, 4 time All NBA plus better scoring? Where do I sign?

I think that’s a realistic benchmark for Tatum.

[SAGirl]

Omg! What a start by the Grizzliessssss

[SAGirl]

:lobt2:Overreaction time ! Yay

[SAGirl]

Honestly I had this penciled in as a loss, so I am surprised by the hot start.

[TimDunkem]

Fathead Anderson's ability to NEVER get a shot off in time at the end of the shot clock is fucking uncanny.

[SAGirl]

Bench not playing well… having to play Konchar is a consequence of the Dillon Brooks suspension… one of the reasons I had penciled in a loss… still early and anybody’s game but it will be tough.

[CGD]

I think that’s a realistic benchmark for Tatum.

Agree. Jimmy also accomplished those feats over 12 season FWIW.

[CGD]

Tatum doesn't really impact the game when he's not scoring.

Yup. He’s only 24, but this is clearly the area for growth. Needs to make teammates better.

[Texas_Ranger]

gsw shooting 70% and only up by 3... Memphis has this.

[SAGirl]

Morant future league MVP. He’s unreal

[Strategic]

Will it stand

[HemisfairArena]

Morant future league MVP. He’s unreal

dont tell neo that,,,he thinks morant is a poor mans russell westbrook,,,,:lmao

[daslicer]

The Grizzlies defensive strategy of running the Warriors off the 3-point line was a bad strategy since it gave the Warriors bunch of easy lay ups, dunks, mid range shots. This strategy allowed Klay to eventually get his confidence back and now he's hitting 3's.

[tonight...you]

Omg! What a start by the Grizzliessssss
Love the enthusiasm.
This is what fans should feel.
Hope our team gets to that point soon.

[SAGirl]

Defensively they have nothing obviously Clarke is not a rim protector… not sureDillon can fix this… but coach also has nothing … not even throwing Adams out there with Looney playing

[daslicer]

Defensively they have nothing obviously Clarke is not a rim protector… not sureDillon can fix this… but coach also has nothing … not even throwing Adams out there with Looney playing

Defensively overall they can be better. This was awful they gave the Warriors too many easy baskets.

[SAGirl]

Defensively overall they can be better. This was awful they gave the Warriors too many easy baskets.
Agree. And some of that has to be on the coach, no adjustments…

[CGD]

Jalen Jackson needs to get better

[daslicer]

Ja looks like he's hurt the way he's grabbing his knee. The Warriors luck out again. Hopefully the Suns can challenge them the next series.

[SAGirl]

Oh well… not this year. Morant is now limping. It’s probably over. I can’t believe the Anderson ejection…. Seemed excessive. As slow as he is he was fouled. But regardless, without Morant this is over.

[SAGirl]

Coach now giving Adams minutes, too little too late.

[daslicer]

Oh well… not this year. Morant is now limping. It’s probably over. I can’t believe the Anderson ejection…. Seemed excessive. As slow as he is he was fouled. But regardless, without Morant this is over.

Another snooze fest series for the Warriors. They have had so many during the Curry-Klay-Draymond era where an opposing team's star player gets an injury whether it's intentional or unintentional that leads to them winning the series.

[SAGirl]

Jalen Jackson needs to get better
I have said since last year, they will go as far as he takes them bc you can count on Morant to do what he does, and the other guys more or less being consistent at what they do, but Jaren is unreliable. He’s got a lot of potential but he needs to be better for them to go further.

What a sad ending to the season to finish with Morant with a bad knee. The Grizzlies coach also didn’t protect his guys enough. Kerr basically ate his chicken and got the media in their pocket.

[Texas_Ranger]

If morant is out then Memphis actually has a shot as they play better without him.

[SAGirl]

Love the enthusiasm.
This is what fans should feel.
Hope our team gets to that point soon.
I used to not care for the playoffs at all once the Spurs got eliminated but the Grizzlies have won me over since Ja was drafted.
I like the Pelicans too although I hadn’t watched them b4 this season. Different times. I no longer live in SA. I moved to the east coast in 2018. It’s all the same to me, but I do like to wacth young teams rather than the established superstars. Giannis is special though, and I also like Embiid a lot. I can’t limit myself to the Spurs anymore.

[HemisfairArena]

Like I said this is growing process for Morant,,,hes only 22 and in the last 3 games of the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs he's scored,,,34, 47, and 34,,,,,imagine when he hits his prime. Hes a bad motor scooter and will be Allen Iverson on beast mode. Get the dude some help around him and watch the titles roll in,,,

[HemisfairArena]

If morant is out then Memphis actually has a shot as they play better without him.

:lmao,,,and I guess the Bucks are better without the Greek freak,,,,

[Texas_Ranger]

Like I said this is growing process for Morant,,,hes only 22 and in the last 3 games of the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs he's scored,,,34, 47, and 34,,,,,imagine when he hits his prime. Hes a bad motor scooter and will be Allen Iverson on beast mode. Get the dude some help around him and watch the titles roll in,,,

They were like 23-4 without him. How much more help does he need? I agree, hes already great and will just get better, but he could also end up as Derrick Rose.

[Robz4000]

Ja looks like he's hurt the way he's grabbing his knee. The Warriors luck out again. Hopefully the Suns can challenge them the next series.

Chris Paul is due to have some sort of injury tbh.

[exstatic]

Jalen Jackson needs to get better

Seems like most unicorns aren’t. Porzingas came crashing to Earth, too.

[daslicer]

Chris Paul is due to have some sort of injury tbh.

That is definitely a fear I have that could come true like you said.

[daslicer]

I have said since last year, they will go as far as he takes them bc you can count on Morant to do what he does, and the other guys more or less being consistent at what they do, but Jaren is unreliable. He’s got a lot of potential but he needs to be better for them to go further.

What a sad ending to the season to finish with Morant with a bad knee. The Grizzlies coach also didn’t protect his guys enough. Kerr basically ate his chicken and got the media in their pocket.

I still remember Jaren's father having a fluky run with the Spurs during their first tile run. He was great throughout the playoffs and then once the Spurs gave him a big contract he was garbage.

[exstatic]

They were like 23-4 without him. How much more help does he need? I agree, hes already great and will just get better, but he could also end up as Derrick Rose.

It seems like he’s well on his way to Roseville. Little guys who play that far above the rim don’t do so for very long. Rose eventually adapted his game after missing a lot of time, but Isiah Thomas never really recovered..

[SAGirl]

Chris Paul is due to have some sort of injury tbh.
I also suspect the moment the referees stop blowing the favorable whistle CP3’s been getting, the Suns will struggle.

[KobesAchilles]

If the Warriors face the Suns then you can bet CP3 is pulling his hammy again. Warriors don’t beat teams at full strength. They only win championships on the back of other team’s injuries and try to invalidate any championship won when they Warriors were “hurt.”

We only have one MVP on our team. And a DPOY. And a COY. How can we be expected to beat the raptors with odds so stacked against us :cry

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If morant is out then Memphis actually has a shot as they play better without him.

Yup. It's a shocking difference in the with and without record. The most shocking stat though, is the point differential. With is like a +3. Without is like a +14. Wow stuff.

[KingKev]

I still remember Jaren's father having a fluky run with the Spurs during their first tile run. He was great throughout the playoffs and then once the Spurs gave him a big contract he was garbage.

He was always a borderline NBA player. But he had huge games for us during the 99 title run, especially vs LA as a vet minimum player.

They gave him like 3yrs 5mm, which even for those times was hardly “a huge contract” and he was already 30 at the time.

[Dejounte]

I’ve said it before countless times.

An above the rim point guard like Ja always have immediate appeal as a top player in the NBA in their early career and very quickly after injuries happen (they always do to players like this) they fade off to 2nd or 3rd tier company, sometimes even role player territory if it hits them bad like it did to Rose.

This is Ja’s destiny.

Since he’s often the center of the offense, I don’t see anyone on the current Memphis roster developing as a Robin or even looking like they have the talent to be one (JJJ’s basketball IQ is underwhelming).

This will only go three ways:
1) Ja rots in Memphis with a mediocre supporting cast because he’s loyal a la Lillard path
2) Ja wastes nearly half his peak before he decides he deserves to win and leaves in FA or trade to join another star (by this time, injuries will probably made him half the player he is today)
3) Memphis trades part of their core for an All Star who ends up not fitting well with Ja because PG-centric teams rarely win in this league

So good luck to whoever is on this bandwagon. It’s a predictable ride that you can see a mile away if you’ve been following the NBA for a long time.

[KobesAchilles]

I’ve said it before countless times.

An above the rim point guard like Ja always have immediate appeal as a top player in the NBA in their early career and very quickly after injuries happen (they always do to players like this) they fade off to 2nd or 3rd tier company, sometimes even role player territory if it hits them bad like it did to Rose.

This is Ja’s destiny.

Since he’s often the center of the offense, I don’t see anyone on the current Memphis roster developing as a Robin or even looking like they have the talent to be one (JJJ’s basketball IQ is underwhelming).

This will only go three ways:
1) Ja rots in Memphis with a mediocre supporting cast because he’s loyal a la Lillard path
2) Ja wastes nearly half his peak before he decides he deserves to win and leaves in FA or trade to join another star (by this time, injuries will probably made him half the player he is today)
3) Memphis trades part of their core for an All Star who ends up not fitting well with Ja because PG-centric teams rarely win in this league

So good luck to whoever is on this bandwagon. It’s a predictable ride that you can see a mile away if you’ve been following the NBA for a long time.
I mean he got hurt 50 feet away from the basket and was nowhere near above the rim. It was a dirty play.

The thing I like about Ja is he has a million moves around the rim. He doesn’t just dunk. He lays the ball up with different English. He has a floater, he has a pump fake that goes into a beautiful spin the other way for an easy shot. So yes while he does play above the rim at times, I feel like it’s a bit overblown. He’s getting easy lay up’s half the time. He’s not just playing above the rim in the typical sense.

Also not every player wins championships. That’s ok. Memphis has never won one before. It’s not expected of them. Lillard and players like him didn’t waste their career by playing there. They were the man of their own team, made a ton of money, got all types of awards, and are seen by their peers as amazing talents. A championship would be nice of course, but Reggie or Patrick or George or Allen didn’t waste their peaks.

[Dejounte]

I mean he got hurt 50 feet away from the basket and was nowhere near above the rim. It was a dirty play.

I’m not saying the injuries will happen from above the rim plays. I’m stating his archetype and what injuries do to players like him. His game is predicated on athleticism (speed / explosiveness, hops) and any loss of that due to injuries whether by dirty plays, long term wear on his joints (likely to happen to guys like him), or freak accidents— his game will fall off. Other player types have less of a drop off.

[Dejounte]

Also, the injury happened before that when he made an athletic close out on Klay’s 3 pt shot. He bumped his knee. Ja recklessly jumps all over the place even when it’s not on offense or when it’s not needed. This dude will have a short career.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/yagurlshaayy/status/1523142495257116673?s=21

He was limping right after this.

[KobesAchilles]

I’m not saying the injuries will happen from above the rim plays. I’m stating his archetype and what injuries do to players like him. His game is predicated on athleticism (speed / explosiveness, hops) and any loss of that due to injuries whether by dirty plays, long term wear on his joints (likely to happen to guys like him), or freak accidents— his game will fall off. Other player types have less of a drop off.
I agree with this statement but just not about him. He has too many moves to be considered a Westbrook or Wall or Rose. He’s quick as hell but even an 80% speed Ja will be able to get to the rim in todays game. He will also be able to score in the paint with his floater, and his below rim craftiness that reminds me of Maun. Also unlike Westbrook or Rose, he plays much smarter. He picks and chooses his spots. He is also developing a 3 pointer waaaay sooner than the prototypical above rim guard. Ja might get hurt like everyone else and never be the same player like you say but I think that he can easily be the second best player on a title team and stay an all star even as he athleticism wanes

[daslicer]

He was always a borderline NBA player. But he had huge games for us during the 99 title run, especially vs LA as a vet minimum player.

They gave him like 3yrs 5mm, which even for those times was hardly “a huge contract” and he was already 30 at the time.

It was 23 years ago so my memory is not 100 percent fresh so thank you for correcting me. The point still stands he sucked after the Spurs gave him a contract.

[daslicer]

I have said since last year, they will go as far as he takes them bc you can count on Morant to do what he does, and the other guys more or less being consistent at what they do, but Jaren is unreliable. He’s got a lot of potential but he needs to be better for them to go further.

What a sad ending to the season to finish with Morant with a bad knee. The Grizzlies coach also didn’t protect his guys enough. Kerr basically ate his chicken and got the media in their pocket.

It's like I said earlier in this thread that the Grizzlies made the same mistake the Spurs did against the Warriors in '17 when dealing with the media. They lost the media battle from the start when Kerr created the bs narrative of "Breaking the code." They didn't respond back to fight against it and change the narrative. Now I have heard they are calling out Kerr on his bs after Ja got hurt but it's too late now. Kerr is being two faced about it by saying "Jordan is not dirty and it wasn't intentional." When you play the Warriors I think a lot of teams have to realize you have to be adept for the psychological warfare that is going to take place with the media.

[KingKev]

Davis Bertans stroking in the first half. I thought the Mavs storied franchise retired #44 for Sean Bradley?!?

[KingKev]

Only thing better than an injured CP3 losing is a healthy one!

Am I the only one rooting for any one of Milwaukee, Miami or Boston?

[TD 21]

I don't get you people. To me, the reasons to, if not root for, at least not root against Paul (dirty, manipulative) far outweigh the reasons to (was acquired in legitimate fashion, helped a team rise from the ashes, relatively low ego, as committed to winning and high IQ as they come and has suffered more bad luck in the playoffs than probably anyone).

Doncic is far more unlikable. Out of shape, whining diva, dripping in arrogance since day one, commandeering the ball like prime Harden (funny, he got knocked relentlessly for that style though), yet he's beloved. Wonder why . . .

[MultiTroll]

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Syd is doing a lot of flopping today vs Mavs.
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[RC_Drunkford]

I don't see that ending well. Depending on what kind of diet he's come from, he might feel better for a while and might go OK for while, but long-term, I don't think that will end well for him. Vegan diet is lacking way too many nutrients to thrive on long-term. With vegetables, what's on paper nutrient wise, doesn't mean you're getting all those nutrients eating them as they're not as bioavailable due to various factors. You've also got oxalates and lectins to contend with.


He's a pro-athlete he will get the proper supplements. No way does he perform like this at age 37 if he didn't change his diet

[KingKev]

Night CP3

[KingKev]

I don't get you people. To me, the reasons to, if not root for, at least not root against Paul (dirty, manipulative) far outweigh the reasons to (was acquired in legitimate fashion, helped a team rise from the ashes, relatively low ego, as committed to winning and high IQ as they come and has suffered more bad luck in the playoffs than probably anyone).

Doncic is far more unlikable. Out of shape, whining diva, dripping in arrogance since day one, commandeering the ball like prime Harden (funny, he got knocked relentlessly for that style though), yet he's beloved. Wonder why . . .

If you don’t enjoy CP3 getting called for common fouls you haven’t followed his career.

[TD 21]

If you don’t enjoy CP3 getting called for common fouls you haven’t followed his career.

I've more than likely followed it closer than you.

[tonight...you]

I don't get you people. To me, the reasons to, if not root for, at least not root against Paul (dirty, manipulative) far outweigh the reasons to (was acquired in legitimate fashion, helped a team rise from the ashes, relatively low ego, as committed to winning and high IQ as they come and has suffered more bad luck in the playoffs than probably anyone).

Doncic is far more unlikable. Out of shape, whining diva, dripping in arrogance since day one, commandeering the ball like prime Harden (funny, he got knocked relentlessly for that style though), yet he's beloved. Wonder why . . .
Can't stand either.

[KingKev]

I've more than likely followed it closer than you.

Veteran CP3 is very admirable until he reminds you of his b!tch made ways. He is just as bad as Harden baiting fouls and crying to the ref. He is an intelligently dirty player so watching him take himself out of the game with boneheaded craftsmanship is entertaining. He didn’t even argue as he knew he was in the wrong on most of those calls.

[SAGirl]

I also suspect the moment the referees stop blowing the favorable whistle CP3’s been getting, the Suns will struggle.
This right here….

[KingKev]

This right here….

TD 21 wish your mom SAGIRL happy mothers day bro.

[tonight...you]

TD 21 wish your mom SAGIRL happy mothers day bro.
I wish you a Happy Mother's Day!
Hope it was a good one!

[gilmor2002]

I don't get you people. To me, the reasons to, if not root for, at least not root against Paul (dirty, manipulative) far outweigh the reasons to (was acquired in legitimate fashion, helped a team rise from the ashes, relatively low ego, as committed to winning and high IQ as they come and has suffered more bad luck in the playoffs than probably anyone).

Doncic is far more unlikable. Out of shape, whining diva, dripping in arrogance since day one, commandeering the ball like prime Harden (funny, he got knocked relentlessly for that style though), yet he's beloved. Wonder why . . .

Doncic is more handsome

[Arcadian]

You have Philly in 6 after the news about Embiid? I do like your other predictions.

Looks like my prediction is still in play.

[RC_Drunkford]

how the hell did the Spurs miss out drafting a player averaging 22 PPG in the playoffs in his 2nd season?

[daslicer]

how the hell did the Spurs miss out drafting a player averaging 22 PPG in the playoffs in his 2nd season?

Tyrese is good but the Spurs didn't another 6'2 guard they already have a bunch of guards. It really comes down to do you think he will be better than Dejounte Murray since we already have Dejounte as a PG?

[KobesAchilles]

Who told Inside the NBA Danny Greens nickname of Icy Hot? It was funny to hear :lol
Pretty soon Kenny is gonna refer to him as LDN :lmao

[Robz4000]

Who told Inside the NBA Danny Greens nickname of Icy Hot? It was funny to hear :lol
Pretty soon Kenny is gonna refer to him as LDN :lmao

:lol was thinking that myself

[ismael-robert]

Yeah couldn't believe Ernie of all people called Danny icy hot to his face on live tv...Danny then admitted to hating that name so hes well aware of itlol

[Ice009]

Yeah couldn't believe Ernie of all people called Danny icy hot to his face on live tv...Danny then admitted to hating that name so hes well aware of itlol

Was it pretty much someone here at Spurstalk that came up with that nickname? Pretty cool if it was and it's made it's way to the national media.

[JeffDuncan]

Who told Inside the NBA Danny Greens nickname of Icy Hot? …


It’s right there.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/greenda02.html

Do you guys get out much?

[pookenstein]

Only thing better than an injured CP3 losing is a healthy one!

Am I the only one rooting for any one of Milwaukee, Miami or Boston?

Nope, I'm with you on this. For me it's Boston before Milwaukee before Miami. I don't really care for Philly because of Harden and Doc, but would be soehw happy for Green. I would be ok with Memphis winning it all and couldn't care less if Dallas or Phoenix wuold win it all. Fuck the Warriors though.

[KingKev]

Nope, I'm with you on this. For me it's Boston before Milwaukee before Miami. I don't really care for Philly because of Harden and Doc, but would be soehw happy for Green. I would be ok with Memphis winning it all and couldn't care less if Dallas or Phoenix wuold win it all. Fuck the Warriors though.

I’d love for Memphis to win it all tbh but they have no chance.

I’m surprised more Spurs fans can’t get behind Memphis. That organization does so much right. The Grindhouse is an authentic identity of blue collar hard work sprinkled with some swag/nasty.

[The Truth #6]

I like Memphis. Dillon Brooks is hard to root for, however. He seems like he has problems. But he’s a part of their swagger.

[exstatic]

I like Memphis. Dillon Brooks is hard to root for, however. He seems like he has problems. But he’s a part of their swagger.

I find both Memphis and Minny too young and stupid to pull for.

[MultiTroll]

Encouraged that Memphis record is better without Ja.

Any team but Warriors by far and secondly Suns.

Embiid, man if that guy stayed healthy who knows what would have come down the last 3 years. But with Coc Rivers, meh no way. Imagine healthy Embiid Sixers and a good coach.

[itzsoweezee]

Encouraged that Memphis record is better without Ja.

Any team but Warriors by far and secondly Suns.

Embiid, man if that guy stayed healthy who knows what would have come down the last 3 years. But with Coc Rivers, meh no way. Imagine healthy Embiid Sixers and a good coach.

That might have been true of the regular season, but the grizzlies have been absolutely trash when Jah sits against the warriors. Bane is obviously hurt and it’s killing them.

[Dex]

That might have been true of the regular season, but the grizzlies have been absolutely trash when Jah sits against the warriors. Bane is obviously hurt and it’s killing them.

Yep, it's possible to win regular season games against different teams every night without your best player, but doing it in the playoffs going against the Warriors and Warriorefs who are looking poised for a Finals run....that's a different animal right there.

[KobesAchilles]

Wonder what the shipping cost is on an MVP trophy. Bc Jokic should pay whatever the amount it costs to ship that thing over to either Giannis or Embiid. He gets to choose but it shouldn't stay with him.

All year long I've had to hear how amazing it was for Jokic to have his team in the playoffs without his best teammates. Milwaukee would be fighting for the playin tournament without Giannis. With him, they are the favorites to win the East. The 76ers without Embiid are on the verge of being swept, but with him they are going to backdoor sweep the Heat. Hell even Luka has the same shitty ass teammates as Jokic, but he has them looking like all stars bc he just keeps getting them open look after open look. Everyone on the Suns is literally just watching Luka on defense, it's embarrassing to watch how often they lose track of their man bc they are watching Luka dribble.

There needs to be a rule that the 6th seed isn't valuable and losing 4-1 in the playoffs isn't valuable and while Jokic is a very good player, this year he didn't elevate his team to a high enough standard to warrant an MVP. Being the 11th seed without him and the 6th seed with him shouldn't mean the dude is the MVP of the whole fucking league. This guy is now contemporaries with Tim Duncan and will have a case of being ranked higher than DRob on the all-time centers list. He's the best passing big man ever, he carried his team to the 6th seed! He has the number 1 PER for a season of all time and twice as many MVPs. Jokic is already better than Robinson

[MultiTroll]

That might have been true of the regular season, but the grizzlies have been absolutely trash when Jah sits against the warriors. Bane is obviously hurt and it’s killing them.
I know but i have to something to hope for.
Another Warrior *title would be insufferable.

[KingKev]

Wonder what the shipping cost is on an MVP trophy. Bc Jokic should pay whatever the amount it costs to ship that thing over to either Giannis or Embiid. He gets to choose but it shouldn't stay with him.

All year long I've had to hear how amazing it was for Jokic to have his team in the playoffs without his best teammates. Milwaukee would be fighting for the playin tournament without Giannis. With him, they are the favorites to win the East. The 76ers without Embiid are on the verge of being swept, but with him they are going to backdoor sweep the Heat. Hell even Luka has the same shitty ass teammates as Jokic, but he has them looking like all stars bc he just keeps getting them open look after open look. Everyone on the Suns is literally just watching Luka on defense, it's embarrassing to watch how often they lose track of their man bc they are watching Luka dribble.

There needs to be a rule that the 6th seed isn't valuable and losing 4-1 in the playoffs isn't valuable and while Jokic is a very good player, this year he didn't elevate his team to a high enough standard to warrant an MVP. Being the 11th seed without him and the 6th seed with him shouldn't mean the dude is the MVP of the whole fucking league. This guy is now contemporaries with Tim Duncan and will have a case of being ranked higher than DRob on the all-time centers list. He's the best passing big man ever, he carried his team to the 6th seed! He has the number 1 PER for a season of all time and twice as many MVPs. Jokic is already better than Robinson

All were deserving. Also it’s a regular season award and without Joker the Nuggets are a bottom 5 team.

Regardless, I blame Pop for calling him the new Larry Bird.

[SAGirl]

I’d love for Memphis to win it all tbh but they have no chance.

I’m surprised more Spurs fans can’t get behind Memphis. That organization does so much right. The Grindhouse is an authentic identity of blue collar hard work sprinkled with some swag/nasty.
Glad to see you appreciate them. They have been my favorite for 3 years now. It’s just so deflating to have a (likely) end to the season come in without seeing what they could have done with Ja healthy.

I think that’s the worst feeling as a fan. As bad as it to lose, that’s nothing compared to not being able to compete at their best bc of an injury to a star player. I think all fandoms at one point or another go through this and it always sucks.

Player injuries in the playoffs are just the worst.

In contrast I totally get Embiid coming back to play and at least it’s a feel-good story that his team took advantage of that and didn’t waste his effort.

Edit: and yea that include the Kawhi injury in 2017 but so many others, to other teams as well. It just sucks. Warriors got their turn the past few years too, but they were due.

[Spurs Homer]

Glad to see you appreciate them. They have been my favorite for 3 years now. It’s just so deflating to have a (likely) end to the season come in without seeing what they could have done with Ja healthy.

I think that’s the worst feeling as a fan. As bad as it to lose, that’s nothing compared to not being able to compete at their best bc of an injury to a star player. I think all fandoms at one point or another go through this and it always sucks.

Player injuries in the playoffs are just the worst.

In contrast I totally get Embiid coming back to play and at least it’s a feel-good story that his team took advantage of that and didn’t waste his effort.

Edit: and yea that include the Kawhi injury in 2017 but so many others, to other teams as well. It just sucks. Warriors got their turn the past few years too, but they were due.

i warned ya

grizz makes stupid plays + warriors will be GIFTED one or two games = impossible to win series

[RC_Drunkford]

Tyrese is good but the Spurs didn't another 6'2 guard they already have a bunch of guards. It really comes down to do you think he will be better than Dejounte Murray since we already have Dejounte as a PG?


he's not a PG he's an SG and all the Spurs have drafted the past 2 years is wings

[The Truth #6]

he's not a PG he's an SG and all the Spurs have drafted the past 2 years is wings

I think I was the only one on Maxey Island leading up to the draft. The fit is/was a concern. But he brings a needed skill: he gets into the lane constantly. He has a great floater. That would immediately be helpful. In a what if scenario, I wanted to trade back to try and somehow get Maxey and Jaden McDaniel. Would I rather have gotten those two? Yes. Was it possible? Probably not.

[Texas_Ranger]

Wonder what the shipping cost is on an MVP trophy. Bc Jokic should pay whatever the amount it costs to ship that thing over to either Giannis or Embiid. He gets to choose but it shouldn't stay with him.

All year long I've had to hear how amazing it was for Jokic to have his team in the playoffs without his best teammates. Milwaukee would be fighting for the playin tournament without Giannis. With him, they are the favorites to win the East. The 76ers without Embiid are on the verge of being swept, but with him they are going to backdoor sweep the Heat. Hell even Luka has the same shitty ass teammates as Jokic, but he has them looking like all stars bc he just keeps getting them open look after open look. Everyone on the Suns is literally just watching Luka on defense, it's embarrassing to watch how often they lose track of their man bc they are watching Luka dribble.

There needs to be a rule that the 6th seed isn't valuable and losing 4-1 in the playoffs isn't valuable and while Jokic is a very good player, this year he didn't elevate his team to a high enough standard to warrant an MVP. Being the 11th seed without him and the 6th seed with him shouldn't mean the dude is the MVP of the whole fucking league. This guy is now contemporaries with Tim Duncan and will have a case of being ranked higher than DRob on the all-time centers list. He's the best passing big man ever, he carried his team to the 6th seed! He has the number 1 PER for a season of all time and twice as many MVPs. Jokic is already better than Robinson

If the only reason to get the award is to have shitty teammates, why not give the 2018 award to D'angelo Russell. He also got his team to the 6th place with Joe Harris as his second option. Lol... Doncic is clearly the most valuable player to his team and even got a better record than Jokic. I can see why Embiid is a good choice, but he did get Harden, so at least some help was there. Anyway, i think Embiid gets it next year, just cause i see a lot of people thinking he was robbed.

[TD 21]

Sucks that it's more luck for the Warriors, but the Grizzlies were never winning this series anyway. My hope was that they could push them and extend it enough to take something out of them for the Suns.


Veteran CP3 is very admirable until he reminds you of his b!tch made ways. He is just as bad as Harden baiting fouls and crying to the ref. He is an intelligently dirty player so watching him take himself out of the game with boneheaded craftsmanship is entertaining. He didn’t even argue as he knew he was in the wrong on most of those calls.

Like I said, I get it. I'm just saying, the bit of bad seems to obscure the lot of good for many, which I don't get.

I'll tell you who gets a free pass for similar antics and being one of the worst playoff performers of at least this generation: Lowry.

[KingKev]

Sucks that it's more luck for the Warriors, but the Grizzlies were never winning this series anyway. My hope was that they could push them and extend it enough to take something out of them for the Suns.



Like I said, I get it. I'm just saying, the bit of bad seems to obscure the lot of good for many, which I don't get.

I'll tell you who gets a free pass for similar antics and being one of the worst playoff performers of at least this generation: Lowry.

Yeah Lowry is similar. That contract was always baffling especially for a relatively astute organization as the Heat.

[daslicer]

he's not a PG he's an SG and all the Spurs have drafted the past 2 years is wings

So he's basically an undersize SG at 6'2. Spurs are already undersized across the board except for Center and now SG since Devon is the starting SG.

[daslicer]

he's not a PG he's an SG and all the Spurs have drafted the past 2 years is wings

So he's basically an undersize SG at 6'2. Spurs are already undersized across the board except for Center and now SG since Devon is the starting SG.

[CGD]

My word, that Grayson dude looks just like Ted freakin Cruz. I can’t un-see that now.

[Mr. Body]

My word, that Grayson dude looks just like Ted freakin Cruz. I can’t un-see that now.

And they both intend to kill you and your kids.

[RC_Drunkford]

Horford is balling right now

[GAustex]

Good for White and the Cs with a deep playoff run

[Robz4000]

:lol White sonned Holiday twice in that fourth quarter

[RC_Drunkford]

have the Dubs ever won a series after the first round without the other team losing one of their top 3 players to injury?

[daslicer]

I know but i have to something to hope for.
Another Warrior *title would be insufferable.

Agree the most insufferable organization from owners to coaches to players to fans. All of them are trashy and insufferable.

[heyheymymy]

White actually looked pretty good tonight

[CGD]

White actually looked pretty good tonight

He, Hortford, and Ime are the only ones that make that Boston team somewhat likable.

[Texas_Ranger]

Memphis looks pretty good without Morant.

[Robz4000]

Dubrefs will carry them through tbh.

[offset formation]

Memphis looks pretty good without Morant.

Shouldn't be surprising at all tbh. They're .750 without him and have a much bigger win margin (+/-) without him as well.

[MultiTroll]

Should we just concede WarriorRef is going to decide this one later?

[Texas_Ranger]

this is worse than watching Pistons vs Rockets

[MultiTroll]

Oh boy we get to watch Apemond berate a beta paid off ref.

[daslicer]

I'm not watching this game but I'm looking at the box scores and the Warriors are shooting terrible from 3-point range. What are the Grizzlies doing defensively to cause the Warriors to shoot this poorly?

[MultiTroll]

:rollin Slow Mo drawing the fouls. :clap

Then bricking 4-5 FTs. :depressed

[MultiTroll]

Foul on Looney anyone? FFS.

LOL Bane drills the halfcourt trey anyways. :wow

[EmantheSpursFan]

Refs favoring the Warriors so blatantly it’s almost unwatchable. Hoping Memphis can pull this off.

[daslicer]

Refs favoring the Warriors so blatantly it’s almost unwatchable. Hoping Memphis can pull this off.

I figured Warriors would win this game so I didn't bother to watch it.

[MultiTroll]

Why is Memphis walking the ball upcourt and then often holding it until the shot clock gets below 10 to get into their offense?

[TimDunkem]

Fathead once again showing he isn't an invaluable piece because he still can't fucking shoot, and is still a liability at the free throw line.

[MultiTroll]

Is Brooks throwing the game.
WTF.

[The Truth #6]

Impressive defense by Memphis tonight. So many deflections.

[MultiTroll]

Flop by Curry.
How fitting to end it.

[Robz4000]

:rollin this blatant rigging

[The Truth #6]

So tired of Curry and his shimmy.

[daslicer]

So tired of Curry and his shimmy.

Glad I didn't watch this shit.

[lefty20]

Why is Memphis walking the ball upcourt and then often holding it until the shot clock gets below 10 to get into their offense?

To make matters worse, they were setting some of the weakest screens I've ever seen.

[daslicer]

For people who watched it seems like judging by the live boxscores Curry got a lot of freethrows down the end. Were the calls legit or were they bs touch fouls?

[Robz4000]

For people who watched it seems like judging by the live boxscores Curry got a lot of freethrows down the end. Were the calls legit or were they bs touch fouls?


:lol do you even have to ask?

[Robz4000]

Just pencil in the Dubs for the title so the league can reestablish Curry as the face of the league.

[daslicer]

:lol do you even have to ask?

I was just curious.

[gambit1990]

spurs would’ve won the trade if they moved kawhi & lamarcus for horford & ??? horford wouldn’t even have been the best player the spurs would’ve gotten in that trade.

[Texas_Ranger]

Kyle Anderon is a funny dude. He does one great thing and then immediately fucks up.... Anyway, Mempshis should have won this, as Warriors are not gonna shoot like this again.

[heyheymymy]

man grizzly running Adams/JJJ was causing major probs for the Warriors in the 3rd Q. but JJJ 0-7 from 3 hurt and Fathead 2-7 FT just killed the grizz. total rigjob at the end the refs just gave the game to GSW

[The Truth #6]

Memphis could barely score all night it felt like. Solid defense but lacked offensive spark. GS was not up for this game and Memphis let it slip away.

[exstatic]

man grizzly running Adams/JJJ was causing major probs for the Warriors in the 3rd Q. but JJJ 0-7 from 3 hurt and Fathead 2-7 FT just killed the grizz. total rigjob at the end the refs just gave the game to GSW

The referees made JJJ shoot like that? And made KA shoot FTs like that?

[rjv]

watching KA shoot free throws last night reminded me of how frustrating it was to watch him as a spur. for all the things he does right, and he does a lot of things well, he just lacks mental toughness and there are times where you can literally see his confidence drop like a barometer during a hurricane.

[heyheymymy]

My main problem with the refs was that curry flop at the end. From the second angle looking down, you can see the momentum of curry's flop doesn't match the force or direction of who was it? Brooks? "Shoving" hands. Curry pops up in the air like he got electrocuted lol.

Also thought that Wiggins charge that was overturned was b.s. and a energy shift in favor of GSW.

but yeah at the end of the day like I said, JJJ from 3 and KA from FT were the difference and grizz gotta own that for sure.

My main thing is those Adams mins, too bad he wasn't avail earlier those OREBs and kick outs were huge for mem but too little too late I suppose.

[MultiTroll]

For people who watched it seems like judging by the live boxscores Curry got a lot of freethrows down the end. Were the calls legit or were they bs touch fouls?
Typical WarriorRef however, some stunning calls that did not go the Warriors way. Example Donkey Breath with his millionth slide block was whining for a charge and it appeared the Warrior Way would prevail. Went into his Homer Simpson as Bigfoot act. Replay booth and ruling was blocking foul on Donkey!

Even with all the WarriorRef, Memphis 100 had a chance to win and shot themselves in the end.

93-90 with the ball at 1:26 left. Dillon Brooks trys some ill advised running banker that Klanus blocks. Could have been a foul on Klanus, apparntly i screwed up my and deleted my recording so don't know. Regardless, it was not a good shot attempt and Memphis had the whole damn shot clock to come up with a good one. A LOT of standing around and dribble dribble dribble by Memphis the last half of the 4th.

Next Bane intentionally fouls Poole in a move i don't understand, but, still up 93-92.
Under a minute, they come up with a step back 26 footer missed by Brooks. W-T-F?
Those were two crucial possessions in which Memphis shot selection was pathetic.

From there Curry prances his way to the line to seal it. One set of FTAs looked legit, the other the fucking phaggot was either untouched or barely touched, total no call material for a real team and real refs.

[Robz4000]

Morant is done the rest of the postseason.

[KingKev]

Morant is done the rest of the postseason.

Damn. No reason to take any risks.

[Texas_Ranger]

well, Phila got completely destroyed... Hoping for Mavs - Suns to be close and much better to watch, even tho idk if the Mavs role players are showing up in Phoenix. I also expect a big Paul game.

[mystargtr34]

So which players from the winner of the Suns and Mavs series gets injured over the next two games and misses the Warriors series? I’m sure if the Mavs advance it’ll be Luka or if it’s the Suns it’ll be CP3 or Booker.

The warriors opponent injury luck is historical.

[mystargtr34]

Btw both the Mavs and Suns can beat the Warriors. I’m confident Luka dominates them. I do get worried about CP3 choking or getting injured during the series though.

[Texas_Ranger]

Yep, if Bullock and Dinwiddie can't make any shot, its gonna be a blowout in the second half. Phoenix just has more consistent players and overall a much better team.

[mystargtr34]

Yeah the Mavs role players have looked like world beaters at home and absolute dog shit on the road. I was at game 3 and 4 in Dallas and it was electric. I’ll be going to game 6 too.

If anyone in Dallas come say hi :)

I’m here from Australia on vacation btw

[heyheymymy]

RIP Bob Lanier

[Strategic]

Just when I’d looked like the Celtics gonna run away, Giannis pulls the fullback to the hoop mode.

[MultiTroll]

Freak is bringing it.
Early 3rd qtr, don't blame the deficit on him.

[MultiTroll]

Outside of ball hog Kome Tatum, the Celtics are shooting pretty well.

[Robz4000]

:lmao Celtics

[RC_Drunkford]

Bucks just got that championship swagger now. You can see it.

[baseline bum]

Giannis is so much better than anyone else in the league it's not even close

[Robz4000]

:lmao holy shit this choke

[baseline bum]

Holy fuck Jrue Holiday. WTF was Smart doing driving into a double team?

[tonight...you]

Giannis is so much better than anyone else in the league it's not even close
He's hyper-Kawhi.

While Kawhi diminishes himself year after year.

[RC_Drunkford]

Jrue with a clutch defensive play

[Robz4000]

Either gonna have to hear how Giannis is better than TD after repeating or see the league push the Dubs to another ring to reestablish Curry as the face of the NBA.

[Robz4000]

Incredible choke by Marcus Smart this game tbh.

[itzsoweezee]

What a fucking comeback. Jrue is Marcus Smart’s dad now

[Arcadian]

:lol Smart rejected and stripped in the last 10 seconds

:lol Not smart

[Strategic]

Can’t believe putting the ball in smarts hands under the basket

[itzsoweezee]

Smart’s gotta hand over that DPOY to Jrue

[MultiTroll]

Smarts drive to the hoop vs Bonnerton was absolutely the right move. However instead of just continuing to go up strong, he pulls the ball back.
Even then if he just pulled it back and quick bank shot he would have been okay.
But he pulls it back and holds the ball on top of his head Kyle Anderson SlowMo style.

That is what have Jrue Holiday time to swat the shot.

Not smart, i agree.
It was Cauntington for Fs sake!

[Dex]

Either gonna have to hear how Giannis is better than TD after repeating or see the league push the Dubs to another ring to reestablish Curry as the face of the NBA.

Or we have to hope for fucking Phoenix or Dallas to ring.

Ugh.

[MultiTroll]

Yep i started watching the Memphis vs Golden Phaggots game and got to take a break.

Just can't stomache Golden any more.

[baseline bum]

Either gonna have to hear how Giannis is better than TD after repeating or see the league push the Dubs to another ring to reestablish Curry as the face of the NBA.

Can't see Golden State beating Phoenix. With 2019 elite defender Klay Thompson yeah I'm taking GSW, but not a GSW team whose best perimeter defender now is Curry or Wiggins.

[Robz4000]

Can't see Golden State beating Phoenix. With 2019 elite defender Klay Thompson yeah I'm taking GSW, but not a GSW team whose best perimeter defender now is Curry or Wiggins.

:lol it'll be a rigjob for the ages

[timtonymanu]

Either gonna have to hear how Giannis is better than TD after repeating or see the league push the Dubs to another ring to reestablish Curry as the face of the NBA.

Well Giannis is balling and earning that and I can’t even be upset about it. Would hate to see the Dubs get rewarded for their arrogance and injury luck again.

[MultiTroll]

:lol it'll be a rigjob for the ages
yep.
Get Booker and/or Ayton in foul trouble, flip one or two games.

[heyheymymy]

Adams slows this game down which just suffocates how GSW best operates. Esp once MEM has a little lead they can afford to throw him in which then drags out GSW legs. Run Bane off an Adams screen on the perimeter and let it fly.

[R. DeMurre]

I think Jrue Holiday got tired of hearing about Boston's defense and decided to say hey, have you all forgotten how great a defender I am?

[Robz4000]

Well Giannis is balling and earning that and I can’t even be upset about it. Would hate to see the Dubs get rewarded for their arrogance and injury luck again.

:lol dude commits offensive fouls every time he touches the ball. It's like how in the NFL teams will hold every play and dare the officials to throw a flag each time.

[CGD]

Giannis is so much better than anyone else in the league it's not even close

He really really is. I admire how he just improves year after year. Hard to not pull for the guy

[baseline bum]

:lol it'll be a rigjob for the ages

Prob what it would take for them to have any chance against Phoenix's backcourt.

[R. DeMurre]

Such a bad play by Smart too-- a Milwaukee defender had fallen down, Jayson Tatum was wide open on the right wing and Derrick White was wide open for a right corner three. Smart should've gotten that ball ahead immediately into open space instead of dribbling into a space with multiple defenders.

[Neo.]

:lmao @ those morons saying ja > luka and the mavs supporting cast is comparable to the grizzlies supporting cast :lmao :lmao :lmao

[PhantomDashCam]

:lol

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[heyheymymy]

More randomly crucial aspect of this series, Kerr getting covid or Adams recovering from it?

[Strategic]

Normally I’d quit watching a blowout like this but can’t get over the enjoyment

[daslicer]

Normally I’d quit watching a blowout like this but can’t get over the enjoyment

I hate the Warriors so much I'm definitely going to watch this whole entire game.

[Strategic]

Come on back door broom

[Mr. Body]

This feels like a pride/not-in-our-house game, where GSW will close out at home, but damn I've never seen a team get ripped by fifty points in a playoff game. And in the third quarter.

[daslicer]

This feels like a pride/not-in-our-house game, where GSW will close out at home, but damn I've never seen a team get ripped by fifty points in a playoff game. And in the third quarter.

Memphis played them close the last game and this game they blew them out. The difference maker I would say is Adams. He is not allowing the Warriors to get second chance points like they did throughout this series. GSW should close them out in game 6 but if they don't they will lose the series.

[Strategic]

Looks like dubs are fatigued. At least with this loss they won’t get a week off if they go ahead and win game 6.

[gambit1990]

would be awesome if the warriors blew a 3-1 lead. i think they win at home the next game though tbh.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

would be awesome if the warriors blew a 3-1 lead. i think they win at home the next game though tbh.

Yeah, don’t see them blowing it with Morant injured

[gambit1990]

someone should do to curry what poole did to ja. and then we’ll see if the warriors call it dirty.

[gambit1990]

someone should do to curry what poole did to ja. and then we’ll see if the warriors call it dirty.

[gambit1990]

i’m surprised poole didn’t suspended for a game, can’t you clearly see him push AND pull ja at the same time in the video?

[KobesAchilles]

Memphis should be up 3-2 in this series. Warriors win the next game and the series but it’s nice to see those mfers lose by fitty

[Texas_Ranger]

I really like this memphis team. I also like their game much more when there is no morant.

[Ignazzz]

Best D without Morant. Simple. Ja is minus defender and realy bad

[KingKev]

Whooooop that trick

[exstatic]

Such a bad play by Smart too-- a Milwaukee defender had fallen down, Jayson Tatum was wide open on the right wing and Derrick White was wide open for a right corner three. Smart should've gotten that ball ahead immediately into open space instead of dribbling into a space with multiple defenders.

That’s why they went out and got Derrick White.

[RC_Drunkford]

that's why I'm laughing at people saying the Dubs might ring. They have 0 chance at winning a title. WCF is their ceiling

[CGD]

GSW facing MEM now reminds me of spurs facing GSW in 2014. It was clear they were the young up start poised to rise, but weren’t quite ready that year.

[SAGirl]

1524589273625677824
This was a foul on Steve btw… when Draymond is doing the definition of excessive and unnecessary…

[rjv]

wonder if sacramento can rescind their offer to brown,

[MultiTroll]

This was a foul on Steve btw…
For placing his hand on Donkey?

[The Truth #6]

Memphis probably would have won in 6 without the Ja injury and the suspension for the breakaway foul. But still, their defense is awesome. The game before that they choked, they were deflecting passes almost every possession. For a small market team I can't help but appreciate them, at least when they're not playing the Spurs. Also, I like that their goofy Grit and Grind schtick is actually real and their team identity, and it even influences players that they draft and target.

I think whoever takes over after Pop, they should probably lean into that a little. I think the Spurs have been defined under Pop too much by risk aversion. SA is a quiet town, but I think there is also a rowdy side that's been sort of sublimated. I remember the baseline bums pouring beer and, I think, throwing guacamole at players, maybe even, famously, at Larry Brown before he was our coach.

Anyway, the next Memphis game will be interesting. It feels like they will lose after having played, honestly, too well in this game; it will be hard not to have a huge let down. But we'll see. GS doesn't really seem to have much of a killer instint at this point.

[KingKev]

Memphis probably would have won in 6 without the Ja injury and the suspension for the breakaway foul. But still, their defense is awesome. The game before that they choked, they were deflecting passes almost every possession. For a small market team I can't help but appreciate them, at least when they're not playing the Spurs. Also, I like that their goofy Grit and Grind schtick is actually real and their team identity, and it even influences players that they draft and target.

I think whoever takes over after Pop, they should probably lean into that a little. I think the Spurs have been defined under Pop too much by risk aversion. SA is a quiet town, but I think there is also a rowdy side that's been sort of sublimated. I remember the baseline bums pouring beer and, I think, throwing guacamole at players, maybe even, famously, at Larry Brown before he was our coach.

Anyway, the next Memphis game will be interesting. It feels like they will lose after having played, honestly, too well in this game; it will be hard not to have a huge let down. But we'll see. GS doesn't really seem to have much of a killer instint at this point.

Oh man I couldn’t agree more. The grindhouse is real authentic blue collar basketball that really started back in those Z-Bo, Battier years.

Grizz are easily my second favourite team. The nice guy Spurs culture needs a tweak to include some earned confidence/arrogance.

[Strategic]

When Jackson lines up for a bomb it reminds me of an uncoordinated 5th grader trying to make a layup, but then swish. Even though dubs are still favored I think Memphis’ energy can play a part. We’ll see

[JPB]

1524589273625677824
This was a foul on Steve btw… when Draymond is doing the definition of excessive and unnecessary…

Nah, Adams isn't doing anything wrong. Green is just a clown.

[R. DeMurre]

Tyus Jones doesn't get the coverage of other point guards, but what he accomplished this year was pretty impressive-- his assist-to-turnover numbers set an all time record at 4.4 APG compared to 0.6 TOV per for a 7:1 ratio! If you extrapolate that out to 100 possessions, that's 10 assists on average per 1.4 turnovers. It won't get him on the highlight reels like slam dunks and blocked shots, but it's a noteworthy accomplishment to play so many mistake free minutes while setting up teammates. In the playoffs so far, Tyus has 46 assists and 11 turnovers.

[SAGirl]

Tyus Jones doesn't get the coverage of other point guards, but what he accomplished this year was pretty impressive-- his assist-to-turnover numbers set an all time record at 4.4 APG compared to 0.6 TOV per for a 7:1 ratio! If you extrapolate that out to 100 possessions, that's 10 assists on average per 1.4 turnovers. It won't get him on the highlight reels like slam dunks and blocked shots, but it's a noteworthy accomplishment to play so many mistake free minutes while setting up teammates. In the playoffs so far, Tyus has 46 assists and 11 turnovers.
He had been really good and one of the big reasons for the Grizzlies not needing to depend on Ja in the RS. He’s due to get paid, a FA this summer.

[SAGirl]

When Jackson lines up for a bomb it reminds me of an uncoordinated 5th grader trying to make a layup, but then swish. Even though dubs are still favored I think Memphis’ energy can play a part. We’ll see
Jaren is still only 22 years old and getting better. He missed most of his 3rd season and a big sizable chunk of his second due to injuries. I think that may have set him back in his development. I had him as a candidate for MIP this current season but perhaps that was too much of an expectation as he missed most of last year to injury. Next season he might make a big jump and that would truly make the Grizzlies a playoff monster. I really like that team so I am rooting for him but he’s frustrating to watch because he’s obviously talented but unrealiable and let’s the emotions of the game get to him sometimes.

I don’t think he plays that well in GSW again (like foul trouble and Draymond baiting him could get his mind out of the game), but if he does I’ll take that as the player maturing. So long as ge plays well the Grizzlies have a chance. He’s that talented, one just can’t rely on it yet.

[KobesAchilles]

I take back my criticism of Ja winning MIP. The dude is improving his team like crazy sitting on the bench :lmao

[SAGirl]

Nah, Adams isn't doing anything wrong. Green is just a clown.
I was referencing this as well…

[SAGirl]

Memphis played them close the last game and this game they blew them out. The difference maker I would say is Adams. He is not allowing the Warriors to get second chance points like they did throughout this series. GSW should close them out in game 6 but if they don't they will lose the series.
This is a great point. He caught the COVID and was out for the first couple of games. The first round KAT made him unplayable but GSW doesn’t have a big that can do the same thing here. In fact he was noticeably sagging of Draymond and Looney. They should keep exploiting that advantage until GSW figures things out. Maybe they will go to Bjelica more. Also Otto Porter has been very bad.

[Spurs Homer]

All part of the plan…

warriors get enough help early in series to get a commanding lead…
opponent fights back…

game 6-7

warriors make their final push and take series after opponents fight uphill, injuries, refs, suspensions
brooks suspended- green NOT suspended for same level foul)

dubs win at home next game

grizz face long “what could have been” off-season

[lefty20]

Embiid might've sent Green into retirement.

[SAGirl]

Greens injury looked ugly

[Dex]

Embiid might've sent Green into retirement.


Greens injury looked ugly


Not for the squeamish: https://streamable.com/9f06br

That may be a career-ender for Danny. Hate to see it.

[Mr. Body]

Kind of interesting that the Western Conference teams all seem to hate each other and are chippy, the Eastern Conference teams are pretty civil.

[Dex]

I feel kinda bad for Philly, they've had terrible luck with injuries...

But they also have James Harden and fuck him, so pile it on Miami.

[daslicer]

Kind of interesting that the Western Conference teams all seem to hate each other and are chippy, the Eastern Conference teams are pretty civil.

They are not really any antagonizing figures on the Eastern Conference teams. You can say Embiid but he is not that antagonizing. Jimmy Butler also isn't that antagonizing since he has a lot of respect for Embiid. With the Celtics and Bucks they don't have anybody that's really hateable on both sides.

In the West you have antagonizing figures. Booker is smug, CP3 has always been antagonize and also Luka likes to yell and troll his opponents. So that results into a lot of tension on both sides. The Warriors are also a smug bunch with the dirty antics of Draymond along with the rest of that team which always results in chippy play.

[Strategic]

Philly can’t get the ball past the top of the key to start the 4th. Jeez harden looks washed up. Lol

[MultiTroll]

Philly and Embiid hung tough until halftime but it's ova.

[MultiTroll]

Jeez harden looks washed up. Lol
I picture that slacker having chicken wings and greasy fries at the strip club as "training regimen."
Stoopid moves by owners during and since Houston.

[baseline bum]

Death, taxes, and Harden being a piece of shit in elimination games

[Ocotillo]

I was going to say this is on Morey for bringing Harden in but no, this is on ownership for bringing Morey in. He showed he wasn't that good at his job in Houston.

[Ocotillo]

And is it just me or does Jimmy Butler kinda look like Jamie Foxx?

[Strategic]

Can’t really see what sixers can do to get out this mess this off season. Really glad the spurs don’t have this group

[SAGirl]

Harden underperforming is not surprising. Too bad Embiid injured LDN who had been on fire from 3 at their home arena… come to the Spurs Embiiddddddd

[SAGirl]

And is it just me or does Jimmy Butler kinda look like Jamie Foxx?
Both handsome looking black men. ;)

[baseline bum]

Feel bad for Embiid being surrounded with faggots like Coc, Harden, and Simmons. He had one of the baddest years I have ever seen out of a big and no way I blame him for any of this shit playing through that orbital bone fracture.

[R. DeMurre]

Is any team crazy enough to max out Harden this summer? Probably.

[timtonymanu]

I feel kinda bad for Philly, they've had terrible luck with injuries...

But they also have James Harden and fuck him, so pile it on Miami.

I never liked Doc Quitters either

[RC_Drunkford]

Harden with his usual elimination game performance. He‘s a certified loser at this point