NBA Season 2024-25

[Surferdad]

Impressive game from the Pacers.  Absolutely played their game and were confident the whole game.   Have we all been underestimating Indy?

Not at all. I have been impressed with them since the playoff round against them last year. They were without Hali and Mathurin in that series, correct?

[Phantom255x]

This feels like a 7-game series. I will say, IND was hot from 3 while CLE was just 9-39. That isn't gonna last. However, IND's fast-paced offense will certainly make CLE work this series.

[scaryjerry]

Pleasantly surprised the pacers pulled that out

[Neurotic Guy]

Even with Garland, I doubt Cle wins this game. They are not built for the postseason. Small guards get exposed in the playoffs. Mitchell was 13-30.

So you think this is Indy?s series?   I don?t.  Not that it couldn?t be, but Cleveland is very good, this will be a tough series.  I?m guessing Cavs. 

[Phantom255x]

Now time to root for the Rockets and Ime (and that team, I love all their players)

[radiohead]

Looks like this will be a tough series.  I don?t think it?s Indy?s series.  Cavs haven?t really had a playoff game till tonight.   Either of these teams will be tough if the Cs get past NY.

Agreed. An unpopular opinion would be that we might be better off seeing the Cavs instead of Indiana. I still remember Indiana?s physical defense against us in the ECF last year. And now they?re a more experienced unit whereas the Cavs are still untested. But yeah, any of these teams would make for a hard fought series.

[Who]

Gary Payton II out with illness. Big loss for GSW's bench. He is their only high level guard defender. Frequently gives them a lift in big games with his hustle & D.

[Goldstar88]

Even with Garland, I doubt Cle wins this game. They are not built for the postseason. Small guards get exposed in the playoffs. Mitchell was 13-30.

So you think this is Indy?s series?   I don?t.  Not that it couldn?t be, but Cleveland is very good, this will be a tough series.  I?m guessing Cavs.

I mean, Indy made it to the ECF last year. Their main scorers aren?t small guards. Pacers have a lot of size and athleticism to bother Mitchell and Garland.

[86MaxwellSmart]

I still say Clev in 5 or 6

[kraidstar]

Warriors look old and slow. If they win this game I expect them to get roasted by Minnesota.

[Who]

Kuminga gets the nod.

Against the Rockets double big. I'd rather see Looney.

[Phantom255x]

Am I the only one who finds it weird that... it's a home Game 7 and they are going with alternate jerseys and court??

I mean that's kind of like if it's an actual NBA Finals game but you use a knockoff/alternate theme

[kraidstar]

Am I the only one who finds it weird that... it's a home Game 7 and they are going with alternate jerseys and court??

I mean that's kind of like if it's an actual NBA Finals game but you use a knockoff/alternate theme

Rockets' jerseys look like some small-conference college team

[Who]

That shot contest by Draymond Green a minute or so ago against S Adams was a thing of beauty. Closed the gap and the extension by Draymond with his jump and length allowed him to meet S Adams at the apex of his own lep for the short hook shot. S Adams thought he was open. Suddenly he wasn't. Missed the gimme.

[Who]

Am I the only one who finds it weird that... it's a home Game 7 and they are going with alternate jerseys and court??

I mean that's kind of like if it's an actual NBA Finals game but you use a knockoff/alternate theme

I hate it. Drives me nuts.