NBA Playoffs 2023

[Phantom255x]

The Warriors are daring Sabonis to make some plays, and he isn't. Idk if it's matchups or some injury, but Sabonis has been selling this series. Maybe getting a little exposed? Idk

I know his stats look good so far today but he's also made a ton of mistakes

[Neurotic Guy]

Way too many offensive boards given up by Sacramento.

This is like the Celtics on steroids. 2-3 chances each possession

Crazy.  GSW is so cold from the line that Sac isn't being hurt too much by this stretch of yielding what seems like double-digit O-boards to GSW in the third.

[Phantom255x]

This is why it's stupid to ever discount the Warriors. They have the championship experience/pedigree AND they are relentless. They can score quickly any time they want, but are also capable of locking in during the clutch on defense too. So far this quarter, Kings only have 8 points at home with 3 mins left in the 3rd.

Getting Wiggins back was also big for them. It's not just Klay and Steph, but you have to worry about him too 

[Phantom255x]

Kings starting to hit some shots and cut into this lead now

[Neurotic Guy]

Sac may get this close after GSW dominated the quarter.

[Neurotic Guy]

Sac should hack-a-Warrior. 

Not Curry.

Or Klay.

[MattyIce]

Game 7 intensity between GSW and SAC. Both teams so far wanting it.

Consensus here seems to be that the Warriors represent the tougher challenge for the Lakers.  That's all I care about in the West... that Lakers lose.  So I'm rooting Warriors.

In regular season, Kings beat Lakers 3 of 4 and Lakers beat Warriors 3 of 4.  So maybe the consensus is wrong.

unfortunately its hard to judge those sac wins as some or all those wins were before Ainge helped the lakers revamp their roster

[Phantom255x]

Curry will finish this game with 50

[Phantom255x]

WHOA KLAY... 

[jpotter33]

Kings just too young and inexperienced. Falling apart down the stretch to the more experienced team.

[Who]

SAC have no hot hand to go to.

[Roy H.]

Kings just too young and inexperienced. Falling apart down the stretch to the more experienced team.

Sounds like last year's Finals!

[Phantom255x]

First 2:30 of the 4th, and SAC hasn't scored. You're not winning against Golden State like that

[Who]

Draymond does such a great job of not only challenging the shot at the rim of the driver but also using his other hand to take away the passing lane for the kickout.

Russell-esque defense. So many bigs do not understand the dual role of shot-blocking. One arm and hand to challenger the shot. One to challenge the pass. Do your best to take away both options.

[Phantom255x]

First 2:30 of the 4th, and SAC hasn't scored. You're not winning against Golden State like that

Make that 3:30. And Curry now with 38. Looking like Warriors vs. Lakers

Awesome season Kings! Hope they can light the beam more next season too