NBA Discussion

[TheSantader25]

Really excited for the Wolves - Denver Match up. Has the potential to be a classic.

[Margot Robbed Me]

Doc Rivers yesterday: Giannis and Dame are "very close" to returning.

 

Pacers today: That won't be necessary.

[Funktipus]

This was a hard-fought series, the best of the first round. Reminded me of the ones NY had with Miami during the late 90s. Knicks handled their business on the offensive glass with 20. Hart had 14 boards, and OG (who had a terrific series) with 9. Now it's on to Indiana, and they're no joke.

 

 

[GTA3Rockstar]

9 minutes ago, Funktipus said:

This was a hard-fought series, the best of the first round.

 

 

Clippers Mavs isn't too bad

 

 

 

They should just get rid of the play-in round. Pelicans and Heat were garbage!

[Funktipus]

Who didn't see this coming lol:

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40076601/lakers-fire-coach-darvin-ham-2-seasons-sources-say

[GTA3Rockstar]

Lost by 7 but they were hitting everything in the 2nd half, especially in the 4th. 3s, bank shots, buzzer beaters. 70% from the field in that half

 

Would've won otherwise, similar to games 3 and 4 in Phoenix last year - except we lost home court now.

 

I think we can win game 2 and get some rest before game 3 to get home court back

Edited May 5, 2024 by GTA3Rockstar

[RARusk]

The Wolves are for real taking two from the Nugs at Denver. The Nuggets have a lot of work to do to turn things around. In addition, Wemby wins unanimous Rookie of the Year award. We'll see later if he takes Defensive Player of the Year too.

[Margot Robbed Me]

Everyone brought hot dog buns but Wemby brought a baguette. All that extra length is going to dominate.

Gonna have everyone eating escargot his second year.

 

Also, Denver losing 2 at home to start the series. Don't know what to say.

Edited May 7, 2024 by Margot Robbed Me

[TheSantader25]

Wolves ain't playing around. This is a serious team right there.

[GTA3Rockstar]

We were 21-6 since the all-star break (tied with the Celtics), but it should've been 22-5 if we didn't blow that 20pt lead against the Spurs in the 2nd to last game, which also made us lose the 1st seed.

 

Quite frankly, we was lucky the Lakers didn't know how to finish games otherwise that would've been a sweep.

 

So, I have no idea what the f*ck happened...

 

[RARusk]

5 hours ago, GTA3Rockstar said:

So, I have no idea what the f*ck happened...

Neither do the Nuggets apparently.

[GTA3Rockstar]

21 minutes ago, RARusk said:

Neither do the Nuggets apparently.

Its crazy how they just dropped off like this in the playoffs, especially Murray

 

he's been bad all playoff long compared to the regular season.

17.5PPG vs 21.2,

37.5% FG vs 48.1%,

28.6% 3P% vs 42.5%

 

He had a knee injury that forced him to miss 7 of the final 12 games but when he came back he was still lighting it up, so that's not it

54.8% FG,

47.4% 3P%,

24PPG in the final 5 games.

 

[Funktipus]

16 hours ago, TheSantader25 said:

Wolves ain't playing around. This is a serious team right there.

Best quote I've seen online today;
"T'Wolves beat the Nuggets like the Nuggets owed them money".

Man, I haven't seen defense like that in a long time. It was beautiful.

 

Breathing a sigh of relief over last night's Knick win, but honestly, that was a questionable call. NY stole one. But the Pacers should feel good about themselves. They forced NY to play at THEIR pace, which might hurt the Knicks the longer this series goes and if Thibs keeps with his 7-man rotation. He has to adjust and stop being so stubborn.

 

 

 

[RARusk]

Speaking of defense, Rudy Gobert, of the Timberwolves, just won Defensive Player of the Year. So, yes, that is also contributing to the beatdowns so far.

[GTA3Rockstar]

On 5/7/2024 at 5:37 PM, RARusk said:

Speaking of defense, Rudy Gobert, of the Timberwolves, just won Defensive Player of the Year. So, yes, that is also contributing to the beatdowns so far.

 

Which is funny, since he wasn't there for the beat down lol

 

 

Jokic NBA, first player in NBA history to have 4 straight MVP Awards (FMVP last year).

 

Now if we can somehow get a game to make this series interesting!

[GTA3Rockstar]

Alright now let's keep that going, put the pressure on the wolves

Edited May 11, 2024 by GTA3Rockstar

[Funktipus]

13 hours ago, GTA3Rockstar said:

Alright now let's keep that going, put the pressure on the wolves

Yep, Nuggets woke up and realized they're the defending champions. Win again and make this a long series.

 

I have a feeling Knicks/Pacers will be tied at 2 coming back to MSG. Not feeling confident without OG. Injuries are killing us.

[RARusk]

So Atlanta gets the number one pick in the draft despite having the lowest odds. As for the Spurs, they get number four and, thanks to an earlier trade with Toronto and some good fortune, number eight as well. Two picks in the top ten. Pretty damn good honestly, maybe even better than getting number one. Now let's see what they can do with that to get Wemby the help he needs to make San Antonio a contender again and quickly.

[RARusk]

And now the Nuggets have evened their series with the Wolves. Now it's two out of three and the Nuggets have regained home court advantage.

[GTA3Rockstar]

LOVE IT

 

 

https://streamable.com/x4vzd9

 

This was the craziest sh*t I've seen, even a bit crazier than the Knicks 76ers game 2 finisher

 

 

The POV is even crazy

https://streamable.com/n54io3

Edited May 13, 2024 by GTA3Rockstar

[GTA3Rockstar]

Nikola Jokic

 

 

That is all

[Margot Robbed Me]

https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/40144462/wnba-expansion-team-golden-state-announces-team-name-valkyries

 

So this is it then

[Funktipus]

14 hours ago, GTA3Rockstar said:

Nikola Jokic

 

 

That is all

I guess Joker took it personally.

 

Look liked the Knicks were cooked, but the put it on the Pacers. I fully expect a Game 7 on Sunday. I've haven't been this proud of a Knicks team since the 90s group. Despite all the injuries, they're giving it all they've got. The future is bright if Rose & Co. can add a few more pieces and the team is fully healthy going into next year's playoffs.

Edited May 15, 2024 by Funktipus

[RARusk]

The Celtics become the first team to make the final four. Shame about the Cavs but the injury bug bit them at the wrong time.

[GTA3Rockstar]

These f*ckers, I swear

[RARusk]

Yeah, what was that all about? Well, game seven it is then. At least it is in Denver but that might not mean much against the Wolves who took the first two games there. The Joker better show up or it is going to be a long summer inside Arkham Asylum.

[TheSantader25]

I don't understand this series 

[GTA3Rockstar]

19 hours ago, RARusk said:

Yeah, what was that all about? Well, game seven it is then. At least it is in Denver but that might not mean much against the Wolves who took the first two games there. The Joker better show up or it is going to be a long summer inside Arkham Asylum.

 

They did, but we also took two up there and kept home court in our favor.

 

There was just so many open shots that didn't hit, 30% FG and like 7 for 36 from 3..

 

I think they will still get it done and Jokic is gonna have to dominate the paint

[RARusk]

Knicks-Pacers are going to seven games now. Will Thunder-Mavs do the same?

[Distrom]

Game 6 T.J. McConnell