NBA Playoffs 2022

[Dutchrudder 11240]

2 hours ago, ztejas said:

Here's the clip because I missed it.

https://streamable.com/q1c1a6

I mean... wtf dude. Take your medicine and don't fuck up the rest of the playoffs for everyone else. 

That looked accidental to me, not flagrant. Didn't look too hard either. Was the guy injured?  

[ztejas 44223]

9 minutes ago, Dutchrudder said:

That looked accidental to me, not flagrant. Didn't look too hard either. Was the guy injured?  

Eh. Probably misjudged it. It's a dumb, reckless play. Flagrant 1 is for sure appropriate. 

[PittsburghTiger 6340]

20 hours ago, aggie08 said:

I'm not worried about anybody in the West exploiting their limited size. Even Phoenix. Playoff Draymond is a bad mother fucker:

Embiid is the only big that I could see giving them real trouble, but he gives everyone trouble.

Jokic too, obviously, will have his moments, but doesn't have the team around him to do much.

 

19 hours ago, ztejas said:

I almost picked them to make the Finals - I just don't trust their health. They also won't have HC against Memphis or Phoenix if that's the path. 

KAT is lurking and looked great last game. 

It will be interesting for sure. If healthy, on offense Golden State is just deadly. Who knows how it will run its course?

I do think that we can see just from the first few games that playoff NBA basketball is light years ahead of regular season NBA basketball. The difference is just amazing. 

What time is tonight's LeBronRussellAD Lakers game? 🤣

[Zeus 6848]

9 hours ago, ztejas said:

Really? Common foul? That's a straight flagrant 2 in my book. 

They said incidental contact no foul lol

[HookEm 2509]

Looked to me like he was trying to jump out of Ayton's way (in front of him) and was then surprised when his shoulder caught him in the face.

[Vic Mackey 47951]

 

[Quagmire 2148]

He’s such a bitch

[Vic Mackey 47951]

Well this is unique

 

[statsman 5691]

A quadruple uno?

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

Toronto Philly gonna be chippy

[ztejas 44223]

Okay so Gus Johnson calling playoff games is fucking awesome. 

[Wulaw Horn 19579]

This Philly v Toronto game is going to get ugly of the refs don’t get it under control. Tbeh have swallowed the whistle a lot early on and now Embiid gets jack knifed with a common foul. They are clearly trying not to give Harden or a Embiid contact fouls, but this is going to get dicey of it

keeps up like this. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

Okay so Gus Johnson calling playoff games is fucking awesome. 

I was just thinking 2 Min ago that sounds like gus…


Is he back for the playoffs?

[Wulaw Horn 19579]

Ha. 
right after I posted that harden gets nailed out at the end of the shot clock on a 3 and Embiid gets a weak-ish and one. This is after both of them drew a lot of contact with no whistle on a drive to the hoop. 

[ztejas 44223]

3 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

I was just thinking 2 Min ago that sounds like gus…


Is he back for the playoffs?

I'm not sure what you mean. I think he's just calling a few games. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

I'm not sure what you mean. I think he's just calling a few games. 

I’m wondering if he’s calling the entire playoffs or is this some sort of special occasion

[ztejas 44223]

2 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

I’m wondering if he’s calling the entire playoffs or is this some sort of special occasion

I think it's just a side gig - guessing TNT needed coverage. He's calling this game and the next Bucks game - not sure if he'll be calling more. 

I know some folks don't love him but it's such a fresh sound. 

[ztejas 44223]

Toronto trying to get in this series.

 

[Message Board User 12405]

19 free throws in the first half for Embiid + Harden.  smh

[ztejas 44223]

Utah is woefully uninspiring. They need to blow it up. Wouldn't surprise me at all for them to fuck around and lose this series.

 

[SilasCoade 2622]

Has a player ever fallen off as quickly from such a height as Harden has? I've just been watching the 4th quarter of this game, so maybe he's just checked out, but he's been the worst player on the court by a fair margin. Like he just sucks. Sloppy handle, poor decision making, no burst, not even a threat to score off the dribble at all.

[Patrick Bateman 3966]

2 minutes ago, Llogg said:

Has a player ever fallen off as quickly from such a height as Harden has? I've just been watching the 4th quarter of this game, so maybe he's just checked out, but he's been the worst player on the court by a fair margin. Like he just sucks. Sloppy handle, poor decision making, no burst, not even a threat to score off the dribble at all.

I think he can still play a little, but no doubt, age, conditioning, and rule changes have really done a number on him..... didn't see him tonight though, I'll admit.

[SilasCoade 2622]

He bricked a free throw on a technical that was just ugly. If you've ever seen the Royal Tenenbaums, the scene where the Baumer is tossing his racket at the ball as he just doesn't care to try in the slightest is close to what that free throw looked like.

[Wulaw Horn 19579]

22 minutes ago, Llogg said:

Has a player ever fallen off as quickly from such a height as Harden has? I've just been watching the 4th quarter of this game, so maybe he's just checked out, but he's been the worst player on the court by a fair margin. Like he just sucks. Sloppy handle, poor decision making, no burst, not even a threat to score off the dribble at all.

He was just fine for Brooklyn last year and kept them afloat while KD and Kyrie were out, and then got hurt in the playoffs and has just been really really mediocre since then. He could be washed but that seems unlikely to have happened so quickly, so my guess is lingering hamstring issues.  Maybe the hamstring knocked our the last vestige of athleticism he had. 
he still sees the court well, and for you don’t pay attention he will hurt you with his passing, but he’s just not a threat to get past you anymore and has no quickness and lift. 
Now, the 4th quarter was irrelevant tonight and Philly didn’t give a shit as they gave up a 20-2 run because they were just killing Barney early and got disinterested, and he wasn’t as bad early as late, but he wasn’t really good early either. 

Edited April 19, 2022 by Wulaw Horn

[ztejas 44223]

Gobert getting played off the floor in a playoff game. 

[ztejas 44223]

Really dumb T. That's an automatic tech, dumbass. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

Gobert getting played off the floor in a playoff game. 

Game 1: 0-1 5 pts

Game 2: 2-5 8 pts

I hope the wolves brass are dialing utahs FO to offer them kat

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

Nice win by Dallas. That was a do or die. Any word if doncic is playing game 3? Might be better off trying to rest him game 3 and bring him back game 4 if Dallas loses

[Reynolds Woodcock 5085]

Steph starting to look like Steph. Dubs are fun

Edited April 19, 2022 by Reynolds Woodcock

[Baboontyme 2882]

I mean the guy is sprinting full speed through the paint towards the arc, takes a pass as he's still facing the sidelines with a guy no more than two feet from him on his heels, turns and fires without even being able to see the basket for more than a quarter of a second. Swish. 

[ztejas 44223]

2 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

Nice win by Dallas. That was a do or die. Any word if doncic is playing game 3? Might be better off trying to rest him game 3 and bring him back game 4 if Dallas loses

No way I'd play him game 3. 

 

I can't believe Denver gave 170M to a dude that physically has trouble playing basketball. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

I mean the guy is sprinting full speed through the paint towards the arc, takes a pass as he's still facing the sidelines with a guy no more than two feet from him on his heels, turns and fires without even being able to see the basket for more than a quarter of a second. Swish. 

Took curry about 20 minutes to shake off the rust

[conVINCEd 21477]

7 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

Nice win by Dallas. That was a do or die. Any word if doncic is playing game 3? Might be better off trying to rest him game 3 and bring him back game 4 if Dallas loses

Word is he’ll play game 3.  Situation is fluid though, but I don’t think he has Kawhi tendencies.

[gsoda3 3362]

Luka as of this afternoon was still unable to take jump shots. I can't fathom a return this weekend much less Thurs.

Rudy's a difference maker at the basket on defense. I think the Mavs had 3 layups tonight and every time we got close to the bucket we looked to pass it back out. We had to shoot unsustainably well to beat Utah at home.

[Baboontyme 2882]

4 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

Took curry about 20 minutes to shake off the rust

He's been rusty since about January but it's wild how once the lights come on he's back to being Steph. Very special talent. 

[aggie08 21792]

Young teams wilting when Golden State makes a run in the playoffs feels so familiar. Congrats, Denver, you've joined Utah, Portland, and OKC.

[ztejas 44223]

4 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

Young teams wilting when Golden State makes a run in the playoffs feels so familiar. Congrats, Denver, you've joined Utah, Portland, and OKC.

I don't think anyone thought that Denver had a legitimate shot at winning this series. 

[Baboontyme 2882]

2 minutes ago, ztejas said:

I don't think anyone thought that Denver had a legitimate shot at winning this series. 

I'm going to be very pissed at Pat Bev if we don't get a Memphis/GSW semi series. I celebrate most things Pat Bev but come on PB. We need this. 

[Baboontyme 2882]

Monte and Dray going back and forth. These guys love it. Flint <--> Saginaw connection. They live for it. I am not claiming any part of that but I am familiar with the mindset. 

[Vic Mackey 47951]

Warriors back to their old ways.

GSW/Phoenix would be super fun. Hopefully both teams can stay healthy. 

[Vic Mackey 47951]

Jokic looks like he is trying to get ejected to save himself from this ass whooping lulz. 

How long does Jokic keep getting a pass? No team will ever be a legit contender if he is the #1 guy. 

[aggie08 21792]

2 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

How long does Jokic keep getting a pass? No team will ever be a legit contender if he is the #1 guy. 

The fuck are you talking about man? Look at his playoff numbers. They surpass his soon-to-be 2x MVP regular season numbers. This will be the first season that he's failed to win a playoff series, despite being severely outgunned every year. Your opinion is terrible.

[aggie08 21792]

With no LeBron, Kawhi, George, or Harden in the Western Conference, the Warriors are going to be able to play Steph, Klay, and Poole whenever they want. Matchup nightmare.

[aggie08 21792]

Making NBA broadcasters read a promo for the Girls Gone Wild documentary is fucking awkward as shit.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

I'm going to be very pissed at Pat Bev if we don't get a Memphis/GSW semi series. I celebrate most things Pat Bev but come on PB. We need this. 

Minnesota’s a better offensive team than Memphis is. Do you think brooks and bane are enough to keep up with the splash brothers+ Poole?

[HookEm 2509]

Warriors are going to be good indefinitely. Poole is really really good. Kuminga and Moody were great draft picks. And they haven’t even gotten anything from Wiseman yet.

[Serak The Preparer 3484]

25 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

Jokic looks like he is trying to get ejected to save himself from this ass whooping lulz. 

How long does Jokic keep getting a pass? No team will ever be a legit contender if he is the #1 guy. 

 

19 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

The fuck are you talking about man? Look at his playoff numbers. They surpass his soon-to-be 2x MVP regular season numbers. This will be the first season that he's failed to win a playoff series, despite being severely outgunned every year. Your opinion is terrible.

No kidding, this is a legendary bad take. Vic, who do you think the 2nd best Nugget is. Hell, how many Nuggets can you even name without looking them up? This cast shouldn't have even made the playoffs.

[ztejas 44223]

7 minutes ago, HookEm said:

Warriors are going to be good indefinitely. Poole is really really good. Kuminga and Moody were great draft picks. And they haven’t even gotten anything from Wiseman yet.

They're a fairly average team without one of Draymond or Curry. They've done well to retool to try and make a couple more runs with this core but their window will close eventually - I think there's already been some signs of it. They certainly have everyone healthy and playing well at the right time. 

[ztejas 44223]

Why are we acting like Jordan Poole has come out of nowhere? Dude averaged 23/5 on 46/41 splits post ASB. He's been tearing it up for months. 

I guess a ton of people just don't follow the NBA until the playoffs start. 

[MNLonghornFUKM 8975]

Warriors are benefiting because their bench is actually effective and not filled with geezer ring chasers. They were actually able to pick in the top 5 the last couple years while making good FA signings.


It’s almost like the team needed a reset year or 2. Playing into June for basically 5 straight seasons is a ton of extra basketball practices and games…probably an entire season and a half of games while everybody has normal off seasons besides lebron teams they faced