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Re: NBA Playoffs 2019-2020
« Reply #570 on: August 25, 2020, 09:47:37 PM »

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Clippers tend to start well against Dallas in games, but then Dallas roars back. So far again the Clips are up big early on. Can they hold it and pull away?
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2019-2020
« Reply #571 on: August 25, 2020, 09:51:21 PM »

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Boston Bruins tied at 3-3 vs Tampa Bay
Game 2 now headed for OT

Re: NBA Playoffs 2019-2020
« Reply #572 on: August 25, 2020, 09:51:30 PM »

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I wonder if the Nuggets will make some major changes if they lose this series. Second year in a row they lost to a lower seed in the playoffs.

I don't know what it is about Denver. Like, they are really good, but they also aren't "special" and the kind of team you expect to go on deep playoff runs, even with Jokic and Murray.

They're best players are still quite young and they lack vets who actually contribute much.  Millsap is about it and he is nearly cooked.

I think the core in Denver is fine, they just need time and some bolstering around the edges.  They're also not out of this series yet.

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« Reply #573 on: August 25, 2020, 10:00:01 PM »

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Dallas just haven't shown up tonight. Clippers have a 20pt lead in the 2ndQ

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« Reply #574 on: August 25, 2020, 10:01:07 PM »

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I wonder if the Nuggets will make some major changes if they lose this series. Second year in a row they lost to a lower seed in the playoffs.

I don't know what it is about Denver. Like, they are really good, but they also aren't "special" and the kind of team you expect to go on deep playoff runs, even with Jokic and Murray.

I feel like their problem is they have way too many players who are exploitable on defense.  Murray, Porter, and Jokic are all guys who you can attack, and playoff basketball is all about hunting those favorable situations.  Utah has a pretty pedestrian offense and Mitchell is typically a guy with middling efficiency, but you wouldn't know it by watching this series. 


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« Reply #575 on: August 25, 2020, 10:07:08 PM »

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Dallas just haven't shown up tonight. Clippers have a 20pt lead in the 2ndQ
This seems to happen every time they play
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« Reply #576 on: August 25, 2020, 10:08:01 PM »

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I wonder if the Nuggets will make some major changes if they lose this series. Second year in a row they lost to a lower seed in the playoffs.

I don't know what it is about Denver. Like, they are really good, but they also aren't "special" and the kind of team you expect to go on deep playoff runs, even with Jokic and Murray.

I feel like their problem is they have way too many players who are exploitable on defense.  Murray, Porter, and Jokic are all guys who you can attack, and playoff basketball is all about hunting those favorable situations.  Utah has a pretty pedestrian offense and Mitchell is typically a guy with middling efficiency, but you wouldn't know it by watching this series.

Well, yes, Denver is tragically bad on defense.  Every bit as bad as Portland.  Probably not as bad as what we saw from the collection of cast offs we saw Brooklyn cobble together for the bubble.  They need to at least be 'not awful'.

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« Reply #577 on: August 25, 2020, 10:19:34 PM »

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As far as I'm concerned, this Clipper team has been incredibly lucky this series. No Porzingis and a hobbled Doncic.
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« Reply #578 on: August 25, 2020, 10:21:47 PM »

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every single non obvious foul call should be shown on replay by the networks.

It's a disservice to fans when there's an argument on the court over a call and they don't show the replay.

Also it reeks of sweeping a troublesome issue under the rug.

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« Reply #579 on: August 25, 2020, 10:54:05 PM »

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Luka Doncic complaining to the refs for every call being made against him?

Tatum needs to do the same and complain and then get the star treatment!


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« Reply #580 on: August 25, 2020, 10:57:11 PM »

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I guess Paul George finally got the memo that he either needs to show up and win a playoff game for his team or be crucified by the Clippers and media.

Playoff P came to play tonight.


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« Reply #581 on: August 25, 2020, 11:16:46 PM »

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every single non obvious foul call should be shown on replay by the networks.

It's a disservice to fans when there's an argument on the court over a call and they don't show the replay.

Also it reeks of sweeping a troublesome issue under the rug.

Its not part of the WWFNBA..... we are been sold a whole package the Networks cannot attack the product or criticize it ..it is all a package.

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« Reply #582 on: August 25, 2020, 11:34:56 PM »

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every single non obvious foul call should be shown on replay by the networks.

It's a disservice to fans when there's an argument on the court over a call and they don't show the replay.

Also it reeks of sweeping a troublesome issue under the rug.

Its not part of the WWFNBA..... we are been sold a whole package the Networks cannot attack the product or criticize it ..it is all a package.

I know...I think they would gain viewers not lose viewers if the announcers don't handle the refs with kid gloves. 

Re: NBA Playoffs 2019-2020
« Reply #583 on: August 26, 2020, 09:58:03 AM »

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The Clippers team we saw yesterday is the one I picked to beat the Lakers and reach the Finals

George showed up, but also you could tell they just looked like a different team on defense. When they get Beverley back they look like a real complete squad on paper.
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2019-2020
« Reply #584 on: August 26, 2020, 10:06:27 AM »

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The Clippers team we saw yesterday is the one I picked to beat the Lakers and reach the Finals

George showed up, but also you could tell they just looked like a different team on defense. When they get Beverley back they look like a real complete squad on paper.

I also picked the Clippers to win the title going back to last off-season.  I truly believe nobody can beat them when they're truly engaged and confident.