Official 2025 NBA Playoffs Thread

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

We had both Dejounte and Derrick on the roster with Devin not looking like that much worse of a prospect?
Don't forget it was the COVID draft with probably the most limited scouting reports in modern era.

Yeah this is hindsight bull .

I still can't believe his hideous shot goes in though

[R. DeMurre]

We had both Dejounte and Derrick on the roster with Devin not looking like that much worse of a prospect?
Don't forget it was the COVID draft with probably the most limited scouting reports in modern era.

it would’ve made more sense if Vassell had had a couple of inches on Tyrese, but Haliburton being the much better rebounder and passer at the same height really tipped the scales for me at the time.

[ace3g]

[CGD]

It’s also noteworthy that the Pacers drafted NONE of them. A reminder that some picks are “second team” players, and that “first team” drafting teams should really weigh whether they want to invest in those guys for them to blow up later. Not a bad thing if they’re flipped for good stuff (Halliburton’s case), but less ideal if you end up dumping them for nothing (the other two).

[kxs783kms]

Fans references about the team build of the Pacers and OKC. The difference between them doing that and us doing that is that their guards can actually shoot.

[RC_Drunkford]

Fans references about the team build of the Pacers and OKC. The difference between them doing that and us doing that is that their guards can actually shoot.

and defend

[lefty]

“Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeah!!!!”

No

[exstatic]

Siakam and Nesmith played 82 minutes, scored 47 points, and had zero turnovers.
Indiana’s bench played 75 minutes and registered 1 single turnover.

I’d love to read someday the inside scoop between Wright, Buford, and Pop about why they preferred Vassell over Haliburton.

There were a ton of teams that hated his funky jumper, and didn’t think it would scale up.

[LeBowen]

2024-25 NBA All-Defensive teams:
First team: Evan Mobley, Draymond Green, Dyson Daniels, Lu Dort, Amen Thompson
Second team: Toumani Camara, Rudy Gobert, Jaren Jackson Jr., Jalen Williams, Ivica Zubac

[skin27]

Indiana vs OKC finals would give Adam Silver and ESPN a heart attack lol.

This. Silver will do everything to get the knicks to the finals.

[KobesAchilles]

Sochan was robbed. He’s easily one of the best defenders in the league. Just look at his metrics

[Dex]

This. Silver will do everything to get the knicks to the finals.

Tried his best last night and failed. Sometimes to break through, you gotta beat the team across from you AND the refs (Spurs know what this is like)

[scott]

If the league is actually rigged, can you please explain why were the Knicks horrible for almost 25 years?
Why have the Nets had zero success since the relocation?
Why have the Lakers been irrelevant for almost a decade until Lebron decided he wants to live in LA and even with him they're not an actual contender.
Why did they allow the Celtics to be irrelevant for 30 years with just a few good seasons after KG trade?
Why are the Bulls the worst franchise in the league with MJ era excluded? Still one of the most popular teams even after almost 30 years from his retirement. Why doesn't the league give them a helping hand?
Why was nother big market, Detroit, in purgatory for almost 20 years?
Why are the Clippers still a joke despite having the richest owner in the league?

Better to scream rigged with no arguments other than a few lucky lotteries and a few refereeing decisions.

Maybe the League *is* rigged... it's just that they suck at it

[scott]

In their current iteration, no. We'll see what moves they make this offseason and if Luka can come back in better shape.

It's possible LeBron could start breaking down, but we've been saying that for like 10 years

Luka gonna come back after this summer looking like one of those fantasy MAGA jerk off posters where Trump is shredded like a Spartan warrior

[scott]

Sochan was robbed. He’s easily one of the best defenders in the league. Just look at his metrics

Toumani Camara is everything we're hoping Sochan can be... need to poach whatever coach has been responsible for his development, tbh

[skin27]

Tried his best last night and failed. Sometimes to break through, you gotta beat the team across from you AND the refs (Spurs know what this is like)

Knicks choked that game last night. And also the haliburton lucky bounce.

[Ice009]

We had both Dejounte and Derrick on the roster with Devin not looking like that much worse of a prospect?
Don't forget it was the COVID draft with probably the most limited scouting reports in modern era.

In other words, Spurs went for fit over BPA. I remember fans here at Spurstalk wanting Haliburton.

[R. DeMurre]

In other words, Spurs went for fit over BPA. I remember fans here at Spurstalk wanting Haliburton.

Maybe theoretically, but Haliburton was a much better assist guy, which made him a better potential PG, and a significantly better rebounder, which meant he could likely play more minutes at SF. The only conceivable advantage Vassell might’ve had was defensively, and that hasn’t panned out.

[ace3g]

Chris Paul on pre-game show.

[Dex]

Chris Paul on pre-game show.

Yep, CP3 there hyping up his former teammate for his MVP award.

Can't believe I like Chris Paul now wtf

[ace3g]

Teams need to stop using their challenges in 1-3 quarters.

[ace3g]

[Chillen]

I think the T-Wolves might win 1 game in Minny but this is potentially looking like a sweep if Thunder hold on.

[Strategic]

Now when it doesn’t matter fouls getting called on the thunder

[spursgu]

sga seems like a likable guy but I hate watching his cheap style of basketball.