NBA 2018 Playoffs Thread

[tarheelsxxiii]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

[Phantom255x]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

Wait you're banned from the game threads?? What'd you do? 

That's actually a punishment on here? 

[tarheelsxxiii]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

Wait you're banned from the game threads?? What'd you do? 

That's actually a punishment on here? 

Apparently so.  I got a little too combative in the GTs during the peak of my Kyrie hate. 

What's the general sentiment in the thread? Solid games from Roze, Tatum, and Al?  Shocked by Simmons' stat line thus far - poorest I've seen in a long time.  Who has negated him?

[SHAQATTACK]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

sorry to hear of the ban .....your a true Celtic fan. 

[tarheelsxxiii]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

sorry to hear of the ban .....your a true Celtic fan.

Thanks man.  I miss your one-liners and jokes.

[Phantom255x]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

Wait you're banned from the game threads?? What'd you do? 

That's actually a punishment on here? 

Apparently so.  I got a little too combative in the GTs during the peak of my Kyrie hate. 

What's the general sentiment in the thread? Solid games from Roze, Tatum, and Al?  Shocked by Simmons' stat line thus far - poorest I've seen in a long time.  Who has negated him?

Aww man. Hope they lift it soon.

And the vibe is good. Some nerves (obviously) but it's been great so far with how the C's have been playing up to this point.

So wait, you can't even view the game thread during this ban?? 

[tarheelsxxiii]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

Wait you're banned from the game threads?? What'd you do? 

That's actually a punishment on here? 

Apparently so.  I got a little too combative in the GTs during the peak of my Kyrie hate. 

What's the general sentiment in the thread? Solid games from Roze, Tatum, and Al?  Shocked by Simmons' stat line thus far - poorest I've seen in a long time.  Who has negated him?

Aww man. Hope they lift it soon.

And the vibe is good. Some nerves (obviously) but it's been great so far with how the C's have been playing up to this point.

So wait, you can't even view the game thread during this ban?? 

Thanks -- that's good.  This team is going to be scary good next year.  Amazing how these guys have stepped up shorthanded.  Hope Brad is getting some credit too -- the man is a genius.  And nope - maybe if I made a burner account I could, but I can't stoop to Durant's level.

[Phantom255x]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

Wait you're banned from the game threads?? What'd you do? 

That's actually a punishment on here? 

Apparently so.  I got a little too combative in the GTs during the peak of my Kyrie hate. 

What's the general sentiment in the thread? Solid games from Roze, Tatum, and Al?  Shocked by Simmons' stat line thus far - poorest I've seen in a long time.  Who has negated him?

Aww man. Hope they lift it soon.

And the vibe is good. Some nerves (obviously) but it's been great so far with how the C's have been playing up to this point.

So wait, you can't even view the game thread during this ban?? 

Thanks -- that's good.  This team is going to be scary good next year.  Amazing how these guys have stepped up shorthanded.  Hope Brad is getting some credit too -- the man is a genius.  And nope - maybe if I made a burner account I could, but I can't stoop to Durant's level.

LOL. Great to hear! And yeah, no Jaylen and they still have a pretty solid chance tonight.

[celticsclay]

I can understand my ban and have some guilt/regret for past posts, but man I wish I was in that game thread right now.  Just tuning in but it looks like the Celts are playing great.

Wait you're banned from the game threads?? What'd you do? 

That's actually a punishment on here? 

Apparently so.  I got a little too combative in the GTs during the peak of my Kyrie hate. 

What's the general sentiment in the thread? Solid games from Roze, Tatum, and Al?  Shocked by Simmons' stat line thus far - poorest I've seen in a long time.  Who has negated him?

Aww man. Hope they lift it soon.

And the vibe is good. Some nerves (obviously) but it's been great so far with how the C's have been playing up to this point.

So wait, you can't even view the game thread during this ban?? 

Thanks -- that's good.  This team is going to be scary good next year.  Amazing how these guys have stepped up shorthanded.  Hope Brad is getting some credit too -- the man is a genius.  And nope - maybe if I made a burner account I could, but I can't stoop to Durant's level.

Hang in there tars

[tarheelsxxiii]

Not trolling here - hope Celts can close this out for a great win.  But that quick hit play to end the qtr was smart and well-executed.  Brett Brown's also a great coach.  This is the series I was most hoping to see.  Super entertaining Game 1. 

[SHAQATTACK]

Lebron with triple double tonight plays 43 minutes.   Not enough
Prediction

Raptors prevail.  .....Lakers fans Celebrate

[Moranis]

I think Toronto will win game 1, however if the Cavs win I expect a sweep as that will absolutely break Toronto.  As I said I expect the Raptors to win game 1 (and also game 5), and that the Cavs will win the series in 6 (Games 2, 3, 4, 6)

[Green-18]

I think Toronto will win game 1, however if the Cavs win I expect a sweep as that will absolutely break Toronto.  As I said I expect the Raptors to win game 1 (and also game 5), and that the Cavs will win the series in 6 (Games 2, 3, 4, 6)

There is some serious pressure on the Raptors this series.  It feels like the culmination of everything they have built over the past 4 years.  I don't think they will ever have a better opportunity to make it to the NBA Finals.

[Fafnir]

I expect the Raptors to win. LBJ exhausted himself to beat a lesser team in the Pacers. He's going to get worn down against the Raptors.

Meanwhile the Cavs defense is bad, and they aren't as susceptible to the junk high double like Oladipo was. If you try that against he Raptors as more than a change up mid game they'll pick you apart.

[hpantazo]

It's funny how people are underestimating the Raptors and overlooking huge weaknesses on the Cavs just because they expect Lebron to always win. This Cavs team is ripe for the picking.