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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #435 on: May 08, 2016, 11:34:56 PM »

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I'm telling people OKC/GS would be a much better WCF than SA/GS. OKC matches up so much better than SA does.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #436 on: May 08, 2016, 11:36:51 PM »

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Durant is so much fun to watch. I hope they win this one.
I guess you don't want to watch him on the celtics.
Why get yourself worked up over something he might have already decided on.
Not getting worked up, but no reason to want him to succeed in these playoffs when it could significantly impact his decision on whether or not to leave OKC.
If you're thinking like that then you are worrying about whether he wins or loses.
Exactly, so if you're a boston fan, and want him to come to boston, why would you want him to have more success if OKC?? :o
Because I think it's pathetic to wish that someone loses so you can get him on your team.

The fact that Durant has to wonder if Westbrook is staying or going will have a lot more weight then OKC beating the Spurs or not. Durant might end up by himself in OKC and he might not want to sign and take Russ's word that he will follow.

Also, me worrying if Durant wins or loses does not help align the planets so Durant loses. It has no bearing.

I'll just enjoy these games and if Durant balls his way to a championship, so be it.
Ok. Have fun with no KD on the celtics!

And he could also just sign a 1 year deal with OKC and hit free agency with Russ in 2017, so that not only has less weight than this series, it has none whatsoever.

Also you rooting for the celtics has no bearing on whether they actually win or not, so why do you root for them?
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #437 on: May 08, 2016, 11:47:05 PM »

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I'm telling people OKC/GS would be a much better WCF than SA/GS. OKC matches up so much better than SA does.
Golden State still takes it in 5 if Steph is healthy.
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #438 on: May 09, 2016, 12:00:43 AM »

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I'm telling people OKC/GS would be a much better WCF than SA/GS. OKC matches up so much better than SA does.
Golden State still takes it in 5 if Steph is healthy.

I'd say 6 or 7. I'd take GS in 5 over SA tho.

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« Reply #439 on: May 09, 2016, 12:06:44 AM »

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I'm telling people OKC/GS would be a much better WCF than SA/GS. OKC matches up so much better than SA does.
Golden State still takes it in 5 if Steph is healthy.

I'd say 6 or 7. I'd take GS in 5 over SA tho.

Yeah, it'll depend on Steph's health. I just don't see any way that they beat them if Steph is healthy.
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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #440 on: May 09, 2016, 01:00:34 AM »

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OKC has surprised me, and this SAS team isn't as impressive as I expected. It's odd to see CLE meshing so well right now, too. Without a healthy Steph, they may be able to take it all. Though I tend to think CLE's chemistry has a lot to do with an unsustainable hot streak from 3.

Also, Millsap is really underrated. That guy is just flat out good at basketball.

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« Reply #441 on: May 09, 2016, 01:35:51 AM »

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OKC has surprised me, and this SAS team isn't as impressive as I expected. It's odd to see CLE meshing so well right now, too. Without a healthy Steph, they may be able to take it all. Though I tend to think CLE's chemistry has a lot to do with an unsustainable hot streak from 3.

Also, Millsap is really underrated. That guy is just flat out good at basketball.

Ok glad to see I'm not alone. Everyone is talking about the Spurs and stuff and I get that they've been extremely amazing defensively and 67 wins and all. But I was kinda expecting them to be truly beast mode. Not sure if I'm seeing that right now.
I could very well see the Hawks... starting Taurean Prince at the 3, who is already better than Crowder, imo.

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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #442 on: May 09, 2016, 01:47:55 AM »

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OKC has surprised me, and this SAS team isn't as impressive as I expected. It's odd to see CLE meshing so well right now, too. Without a healthy Steph, they may be able to take it all. Though I tend to think CLE's chemistry has a lot to do with an unsustainable hot streak from 3.

Also, Millsap is really underrated. That guy is just flat out good at basketball.

The turning point of their season, imo, was when the Warriors wiped the floor with them in Cleveland, which I thoroughly enjoyed, but also wondered if that loss would be like the Cavs' Memorial Day Massacre, a blessing (for them, anyway), albeit in the regular season, and it certainly looks to have galvanized them.  Should they win the title (and for the record, I want the Warriors to kill them, lol ;D), which seems quite possible atm, I think Lebron will deem that loss at home to be a blessing in disguise (again, for them, haha ;D).  Golden State should only administer such a beat down on Cleveland in the clinching game of the Finals, if they have the opportunity, game 6 2008 style ;D.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #443 on: May 09, 2016, 03:34:45 AM »

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OKC has surprised me, and this SAS team isn't as impressive as I expected. It's odd to see CLE meshing so well right now, too. Without a healthy Steph, they may be able to take it all. Though I tend to think CLE's chemistry has a lot to do with an unsustainable hot streak from 3.

Also, Millsap is really underrated. That guy is just flat out good at basketball.

Yep, I didn't see that 2-2 coming... I still think SAS will win the series, but it will not be an easy now.

CLE is playing great bball lately. Their spacing is much better, their ball movement much better, they look like a different. The Hawks had either to double on Lebron and allow for an open three, or allow LBJ go for the 1 on 1. Tyronn Lue seems to have pushed the right buttons.


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« Reply #444 on: May 09, 2016, 10:42:12 PM »

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Man DeRozan is showing how overrated he is... and people used to think IT sucked in the playoffs.

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« Reply #445 on: May 09, 2016, 10:57:44 PM »

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Man DeRozan is showing how overrated he is... and people used to think IT sucked in the playoffs.

Iso player who takes a ton of long contested 2's.

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« Reply #446 on: May 09, 2016, 11:00:18 PM »

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Man, Lowry is like the Tom Gordon of point guards.

Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #447 on: May 09, 2016, 11:03:55 PM »

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Lol, ESPN pulling a Sherrod with this headline under NBA News - Al Horford wants to stay but Hawks 'have big some decisions to make'

Edit: this tweet is a good one, too.

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Curry hits his first shot with 3:31 left in the quarter. Warriors now up 21-11.

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« Reply #448 on: May 09, 2016, 11:06:52 PM »

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Boy are these Blazers impressive. Even if they lose this series, wow. They've got a great future. KD should go there lol
I could very well see the Hawks... starting Taurean Prince at the 3, who is already better than Crowder, imo.

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Re: NBA Playoffs 2015-2016
« Reply #449 on: May 09, 2016, 11:35:26 PM »

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The Blazers are looking like Golden State's kryptonite.