NBA Playoffs 2019-2020

[Ogaju]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

[SparzWizard]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

[gouki88]

Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams simply must be better for the Clippers to stand any chance. Their disrupted entry/re-entry into the bubble for various reasons seems to have completely thrown them.

If those two were at their 6MOTY candidate form this series would be over

[hpantazo]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

That is nowhere near a superteam. It's Lebron, AD and a bunch of scrubs and washed up old dudes who should be out of the league.

[tazzmaniac]

I think the Clippers are the better team here, but they have now entered a situation where one anomalous game from somebody can send you home.  That's a dangerous way to live in the playoffs, especially in this three ball era. 

We did the same thing and got away with it.  And we needed an offensive rebound by an unheralded rookie, thus fouling out their best player, to do it.

Denver is much more dangerous than Toronto because they have guys that can shoot better. Murray gets hot and it’s goodnight.

Wonder if the Nuggets will be able to stop the Lakers. If Jokic can play like he did tonight, could be tough nights for AD3

That's what I was thinking as well. I would rather see the Nuggets go up against the Lakers. I think they can give them more of a challenge. Jokic vs AD would be great.

I'd expect the Lakers to roll right over the Nuggets.

Sure, just like most people expected the Clippers to roll over the Nuggets and the Bucks to roll over the Heat.

Jokic, Murray, Milsap, Porter Jr. and Harris would give the Lakers some trouble.

People thought the Blazers were going to give the Lakers trouble.  People thought Houston was going to give the Lakers trouble.  Lebron would be quite happy not to have to face Kawhi and PG13.   

[GreenCoffeeBean]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

That is nowhere near a superteam. It's Lebron, AD and a bunch of scrubs and washed up old dudes who should be out of the league.

I completely agree. I actually think Denver matches up against them quite well. They don’t have anyone to guard Denver’s shooters, and unlike Houston who doesn’t have any bugs, Denver has good bigs. Jokic will make LeBron and AD work on defense.

[Ogaju]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

That is nowhere near a superteam. It's Lebron, AD and a bunch of scrubs and washed up old dudes who should be out of the league.

They do look like scrubs on paper, but when you have LeBron and the NBA on his side you get some swag. Rondo is rejunevated, Morris is playing like a star.. the only team that stands a chance in stoping them in the West is the Clippers, and that is because of their star players and coach. The referees will hand a Denver series to the Lakers on a platter. No one wants to watch the Nuggets in the finals. Anyone that thinks Denver stands a snowballs chance against the Lakers should study NBA history. And yes that Laker team is a super team with three super coaches to boot.

[Ogaju]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

QUESTION: If you knew that the Lakers had a 90% chance to beat the Celtics in the final would you rather play them or let the Heat play them. I wonder how KG and PP will feel roooting against Rondo.

[tazzmaniac]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

QUESTION: If you knew that the Lakers had a 90% chance to beat the Celtics in the final would you rather play them or let the Heat play them. I wonder how KG and PP will feel roooting against Rondo.

That's easy.  Go to the finals and take your 10% chance.  Also I think the Celts would have a better shot beating the Lakers than the Heat would.  Say 70/30 versus 90/10. 

[hpantazo]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

That is nowhere near a superteam. It's Lebron, AD and a bunch of scrubs and washed up old dudes who should be out of the league.

They do look like scrubs on paper, but when you have LeBron and the NBA on his side you get some swag. Rondo is rejunevated, Morris is playing like a star.. the only team that stands a chance in stoping them in the West is the Clippers, and that is because of their star players and coach. The referees will hand a Denver series to the Lakers on a platter. No one wants to watch the Nuggets in the finals. Anyone that thinks Denver stands a snowballs chance against the Lakers should study NBA history. And yes that Laker team is a super team with three super coaches to boot.

?? I'm scratching my head over this one. They don't even have one single good coach. 3 super coaches? Vogel, Kidd and Hollins are all poor to mediocre level coaches.

I expect them to get to the finals, but outside of old man Lebron and AD this Lakers team is awful, nowhere near a super team.  You can polish a turd all you want, but their supporting cast is still a turd.

[GreenEnvy]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

QUESTION: If you knew that the Lakers had a 90% chance to beat the Celtics in the final would you rather play them or let the Heat play them. I wonder how KG and PP will feel roooting against Rondo.

That's easy.  Go to the finals and take your 10% chance.  Also I think the Celts would have a better shot beating the Lakers than the Heat would.  Say 70/30 versus 90/10.

What makes you think the Lakers would be overwhelming favorites? Is it how well they played against an 8-seed? Or their dismantling of the playoff powerhouse trio of Harden/Westbrook/D’Antoni?

Celtics AND Heat have been more impressive in the bubble, IMO.

[hpantazo]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

QUESTION: If you knew that the Lakers had a 90% chance to beat the Celtics in the final would you rather play them or let the Heat play them. I wonder how KG and PP will feel roooting against Rondo.

That's easy.  Go to the finals and take your 10% chance.  Also I think the Celts would have a better shot beating the Lakers than the Heat would.  Say 70/30 versus 90/10.

What makes you think the Lakers would be overwhelming favorites? Is it how well they played against an 8-seed? Or their dismantling of the playoff powerhouse trio of Harden/Westbrook/D’Antoni?

Celtics AND Heat have been more impressive in the bubble, IMO.

Yeah, calling the Lakers 90% favorites is absurd. They at best would be at even odds against the Celtics and slight favorites over the Heat. This is a flawed Lakers squad, its not the Curry-Durant-Klay Thompson-Draymond Green Warriors or the Lebron-Wade-Bosh Heat we're talking about. Unless you really believe Kuzma and Caruso are future all-stars or something.

The Heat thus far have been the most impressive team in the bubble, followed by the Celtics. Hands down.

[SparzWizard]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

QUESTION: If you knew that the Lakers had a 90% chance to beat the Celtics in the final would you rather play them or let the Heat play them. I wonder how KG and PP will feel roooting against Rondo.

The Celtics of course. I feel like the C's have the best shot at taking them down instead of the Heat. But never underestimate LeBron and Anthony Davis...two of the best players in the game.

[footey]

What’s exciting is that I can see any of the 5 remaining teams winning it all. We shouldn’t take that for granted after 9 years of Golden State and LeBron “super” teams, and a pathetic Eastern Conference.

pssssst the LeBron super team is still around or have you not seen the share amount of name players he has assembled in LA. What they give up in quality they make up in share numbers. I thought the Clippers would be able to take them down, but with the way they are struggling against Denver, looks like it will be up to the Cetics!!!

I would hate the idea of watching them hoist the trophy over the Celtics again. Clearly they want to do this championship for Kobe.

We need to put an end to the Lakers this season. Do not let it happen.

QUESTION: If you knew that the Lakers had a 90% chance to beat the Celtics in the final would you rather play them or let the Heat play them. I wonder how KG and PP will feel roooting against Rondo.

That's easy.  Go to the finals and take your 10% chance.  Also I think the Celts would have a better shot beating the Lakers than the Heat would.  Say 70/30 versus 90/10.

What makes you think the Lakers would be overwhelming favorites? Is it how well they played against an 8-seed? Or their dismantling of the playoff powerhouse trio of Harden/Westbrook/D’Antoni?

Celtics AND Heat have been more impressive in the bubble, IMO.

Yeah, calling the Lakers 90% favorites is absurd. They at best would be at even odds against the Celtics and slight favorites over the Heat. This is a flawed Lakers squad, its not the Curry-Durant-Klay Thompson-Draymond Green Warriors or the Lebron-Wade-Bosh Heat we're talking about. Unless you really believe Kuzma and Caruso are future all-stars or something.

The Heat thus far have been the most impressive team in the bubble, followed by the Celtics. Hands down.

If Celtics face Lakers, 90% of the "experts" will pick the Lakers, is my belief. Which will be awesome when we beat them!!

[Phantom255x]

Btw, with the Nuggets win today, Game 1 of Boston-Miami will be at 6:30 PM EST Tuesday

If the Clippers had won today, it would have been 8:30 that night