NBA 2018 Playoffs Thread

[Phantom255x]

Harden literally dribbled for 10 seconds and then passes with just 0.9 seconds on the shot clock LOL.

[Phantom255x]

Durant might score 45 tonight.

Also, Houston's offense has just gone to sleep. That's what happens when you figure out Harden and keep him in check (though HOU is also hoisting up too many low IQ 3's)

[SparzWizard]

Green losing his cool already.  lol
Draymond just decides he can straight up shove Harden after he scores.

That was beyond hilarious.

almost makes you wonder if Green planned that? lol  makes no sense.

I'm surprised it was Draymond Green and not Zaza Pachulia.

But I bet Zaza is lurking to take out CP3 or Clint Capela.

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that was an offensive foul on CP3 after the capella block.

[jpotter33]

Really hoping for a Houston win this series, as I truly think we matchup well and can beat Houston. That series is a toss-up.

However, I really don't see GS losing to Houston more than twice, and as awesome as this postseason has been thus far, I really can't see us beating a fully healthy Warriors squad without Kyrie and/or Hayward.

The only plus a Celtics vs. GS Finals would have is that it makes it that much more likely that Lebron bolts West for some place like Houston.

[Phantom255x]

This game just feels so dull, especially from Houston.

Too much iso, barely any ball movement, chucking up 3's, praying for calls every possession. Golden State has shown some nice ball movement at times, but not Houston honestly.

I mean, I guess I should have expected it...

[SCeltic34]

CP3 looked like he gave Durant an intentional elbow to the butt after that rebound.

[jpotter33]

Lol I wish Chris Paul was more likable, because I love his wiley vet game.

I just can't stand how he whines and his entitled attitude.

[Phantom255x]

Really hoping for a Houston win this series, as I truly think we matchup well and can beat Houston. That series is a toss-up.

However, I really don't see GS losing to Houston more than twice, and as awesome as this postseason has been thus far, I really can't see us beating a fully healthy Warriors squad without Kyrie and/or Hayward.

The only plus a Celtics vs. GS Finals would have is that it makes it that much more likely that Lebron bolts West for some place like Houston.

Yeah I feel the same way about everything you say here. Obviously we still have a long ways to go in the Cavaliers series though.

I don't think Houston's iso-style is going to beat Golden State this series. I think Warriors win in 6, BUT it wouldn't surprise me if Houston found a way to win tonight in Game 1.

If we face Houston in Finals, I kind of like our chances (still skeptical we pull it off, but we definitely got a shot). If we play Golden State though, I honestly think GSW overwhelms us (but maybe we have some close games with them).

HOWEVER, if Cleveland wins the ECF and advances, I don't see them beating Houston or Golden State. Cleveland's defense is really bad and unless Lebron averages like 60/15/15, they will have a ton of trouble.

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It is going to take a better effort from Houston on def to win this series against GS.  When GS wants to move the ball, there are so many wide open shots against the rockets.  Rotations are not great from Houston.

[PAOBoston]

Feels like Houston drastically outplayed GS but the game is tied at the half.

[Beat LA]

CP3 looked like he gave Durant an intentional elbow to the butt after that rebound.

Yep, can't stand him.

This game just feels so dull, especially from Houston.

Too much iso, barely any ball movement, chucking up 3's, praying for calls every possession. Golden State has shown some nice ball movement at times, but not Houston honestly.

I mean, I guess I should have expected it...

I think that the best way to sum up the first half is Warriors vs Rockets on offense for Golden State, while it's pretty much Harden going one-on-one with the Looney bin for Houston. Awful.

[SHAQATTACK]

Looks like with a passing guard like CP3 , he Rockets could run a play or pass the ball , other than dribble out the shot clock and nobody else but harden touch the ball.   Awful to watch

[SCeltic34]

This game just feels so dull, especially from Houston.

Too much iso, barely any ball movement, chucking up 3's, praying for calls every possession. Golden State has shown some nice ball movement at times, but not Houston honestly.

I mean, I guess I should have expected it...

The iso heavy ball reminds me of OKC when they played Miami in the Finals.  Durant, Westbrook, and Harden would just take turns iso'ing, for better or for worse.  They didn't deserve to win playing that way and it was fitting that they lost in 5 games.

Houston doesn't deserve to win this way.  I'd prefer to see Spurs style basketball, like when they smashed the Heat in their Finals rematch.  That was some of the most beautiful basketball I've ever seen.

[gouki88]

Harden bricks a wide open layup then turns it over. MVP right there