NBA Playoffs 2021

[liam]

Why didn't the Hawks have a better record? They are a deep team and well constructed.

My guess is, lots of new personnel to integrate, and Bogdanovic was hurt for part of the season. Rose also didn't come over until mid-season.

Oh, Rose for the Knicks. Confused at first. Thanks for the explanation.

[liam]

These Thibs teams play playoff basketball in the regular season and have nowhere to go in the actual playoffs.

[liam]

Atlanta really works to cover for Trey Young on the defensive side of the ball.

[nickagneta]

I know Trae is bad defensively, but never paid too much attention at how he gets back on defense. Trae does so with no urgency, with no speed, with no effort, especially after a shot he misses. He can be a jet, attacking the defense going the length of the court for a layup, but jogs back, sometimes very slowly, sometimes walking, getting back on defense.

[tstorey_97]

I think the Hawks are legit. They beat us up pretty bad, but, they are coming up with answers this year. I think they could "upset" a top team this playoff...not sure they can beat Philly, but, Philly is beatable.

I was rooting for the Knicks who haven't won a title since I was in high school...I'll take responsibility for them getting cleaned out.

A friend has $100 on the Mav's to win the title at 40:1...don't think he'll cash, but he's got some serious bragging rights if they make another round or two.

[nickagneta]

Bet lots of posters here love what my man Nerlens just did and would love to see some of that in Boston.

Would he come home for the taxpayers MLE next year? Probably not. Too bad.

[hpantazo]

That supposed strategy by the Wizards to tank the Celtics game so that they can play the Sixers is really working out for them isn't it?

[gouki88]

I know Trae is bad defensively, but never paid too much attention at how he gets back on defense. Trae does so with no urgency, with no speed, with no effort, especially after a shot he misses. He can be a jet, attacking the defense going the length of the court for a layup, but jogs back, sometimes very slowly, sometimes walking, getting back on defense.

Very reminiscent of early-Houston James Harden. Absolute offensive force, but laziest defender in the league.

[gouki88]

Westbrook with a vintage playoff performance. 2/10 from the field, 0/3 from 3, 6/10 from the line and 4 turnovers.

[liam]

I know Trae is bad defensively, but never paid too much attention at how he gets back on defense. Trae does so with no urgency, with no speed, with no effort, especially after a shot he misses. He can be a jet, attacking the defense going the length of the court for a layup, but jogs back, sometimes very slowly, sometimes walking, getting back on defense.

He's really bad but his teammates and the refs really cover for him.

[liam]

Knicks are really back in it.

[bopna]

Did something happen to Collins?...he has played only 10 min and its now crunch time 4th qtr.

[gouki88]

Did something happen to Collins?...he has played only 10 min and its now crunch time 4th qtr.

5 fouls

[gouki88]

Knicks crowd with a "Trae is balding!" chant.

Hope we come up with some similarly creative chants for Kyrie

[liam]

Knicks crowd with a "Trae is balding!" chant.

Hope we come up with some similarly creative chants for Kyrie

"Kyrie's a liar!"