NBA Playoffs 2023

[MNLonghornFUKM 8916]

I think the Wolves need to get some new players, maybe a new coach, and a different first round opponent. 

All done by tomorrow night?

[Chewbacca 7793]

Most of jokers damage was inside put backs, or drives, everything within 5 feet. He’s shootings 58% from the FT line so far and just 1 made 3 through 2 games. Wolves need to plug the passing lanes with gobert and spy Murray

His wrist is definitely bothering him. He's usually much more accurate.

[Mitch Cumsteen 18661]

If you're looking for a silver lining, Rudy Gobert was the only Twolves player with a positive +/- for the game at +4! So maybe the trade was worth it after all. We will just politely ignore that he was -28 in game 1. It's trending in the right direction.

[Kermit 3160]

In the one hand, you have Kermit’s undying hatred of Lebron James. In the other, you have his hatred of Dillon Brooks and his Right Said Fred clothing. 
 

[ztejas 43746]

14 minutes ago, Kermit said:

In the one hand, you have Kermit’s undying hatred of Lebron James. In the other, you have his hatred of Dillon Brooks and his Right Said Fred clothing. 
 

Shouldn't your Lakers hatred push it over the top? It does for me. @Mitch Cumsteen seems to be on the other side of things which is understandable. I'm not here to question anyone's disdain for Dillon Brooks.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8916]

If you're looking for a silver lining, Rudy Gobert was the only Twolves player with a positive +/- for the game at +4! So maybe the trade was worth it after all. We will just politely ignore that he was -28 in game 1. It's trending in the right direction.

You, me, ztejas, derka and aggie could’ve played denver than minny did game 1

[Wulaw Horn 19245]

2 hours ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

If you're looking for a silver lining, Rudy Gobert was the only Twolves player with a positive +/- for the game at +4! So maybe the trade was worth it after all. We will just politely ignore that he was -28 in game 1. It's trending in the right direction.

Saw that in the box score and laughed. ARod should have lackey media write that story up during the off day. 

[Vic Mackey 47310]

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[ztejas 43746]

What a bunch of fucking jack offs from the top down (Steph excluded). Dude got ejected with 7 minutes remaining. And then went and stood on the bench and yelled at fans on his way out. 

[Chewbacca 7793]

15 minutes ago, ztejas said:

What a bunch of fucking jack offs from the top down (Steph excluded). Dude got ejected with 7 minutes remaining. And then went and stood on the bench and yelled at fans on his way out. 

Yeah, he deserves every minute of the suspension.  But the Warriors group just wants to whitewash his behavior and cry foul.  

[SilasCoade 2622]

Dude should get 30 technicals a season and they're complaining he got punished for assaulting a guy lying on the floor?

Edited April 20, 2023 by SilasCoade

[Vic Mackey 47310]

[Vic Mackey 47310]

Kawhi ruled out for Game 3 with a right knee sprain. Series was fun while it lasted. 

[Brothahorn 10088]

That's not 40, though. Is it?

[Message Board User 12397]

 

[Kermit 3160]

10 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

Kawhi ruled out for Game 3 with a right knee sprain. Series was fun while it lasted. 

I’m am Jack’s complete lack of surprise.

[closetohumping 17547]

21 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

Kawhi ruled out for Game 3 with a right knee sprain. Series was fun while it lasted. 

Could’ve had suns -2.5 yesterday. 7 now

[closetohumping 17547]

Brooks trying to get famous.  

[ztejas 43746]

On one hand, it was a fun first two games.

On the other hand, fuck Kawhi and his pussy load-managing ass. 

Maybe LA can pull some magic tonight? Westbrook 40 burger?

[Mitch Cumsteen 18661]

44 minutes ago, Vic Mackey said:

Kawhi ruled out for Game 3 with a right knee sprain. Series was fun while it lasted. 

That's just really, really shocking. He usually just plays right through the pain. I'm heartbroken for him because I know how much he really wants to be out there. It's so unfortunate when bad things happen to good people.

BTW... other than him winning a ring in Toronto (which they would have never won if the W's were healthy), this is what Kawhi's post-San Antonio career looks like:
2020 played 57 games in the bubble season. Blew 3-1 lead to the Nuggets.
2021 played 52 games, got hurt in round 2 of the playoffs
2022 missed entire season
2023 played 52 games and knowing him, is probably done for the season.

For that, he has been paid $148,958,492. The Clippers are going to pay out $142,000,000 in luxury tax this season, paid $81,000,000 last year and $83,000,000 the year before that. For those of you keeping score at home, that comes out to right at $455,000,000 between KL and lux tax. You could hire four Jimbo Fishers for that. They've won 18 total playoff games over that period.

Edited April 20, 2023 by Mitch Cumsteen

[ztejas 43746]

He'd be great with Kyrie. 

[Chewbacca 7793]

6 minutes ago, ztejas said:

He'd be great with Kyrie. 

Maybe add Ben Simmons for some length?  And old Draymond to crank the hijinks up to 11?

[SilasCoade 2622]

2 minutes ago, Chewbacca said:

Maybe add Ben Simmons for some length?  And old Draymond to crank the hijinks up to 11?

I would watch every game.

 

 

And see them five times together over the season.

[Aqua Buddha 14654]

1 hour ago, Chewbacca said:

Maybe add Ben Simmons for some length?  And old Draymond to crank the hijinks up to 11?

Throw in Zion.

[ztejas 43746]

Just now, Aqua Buddha said:

Throw in Zion.

There we go. Now we've got something going. 

Can we get Philly to deal Jimmy Harden? Maybe he can quit on them after 6 weeks after Kyrie goes on a sabbatical to Kenya.

[aggie08 21587]

2 hours ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

For those of you keeping score at home, that comes out to right at $455,000,000 between KL and lux tax. You could hire four Jimbo Fishers for that.

That's just ridiculous.

 

 

All you need is 3 Jimbo Fishers: offense, defense, and head coach. Special teams will take care of itself if you're that stacked.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8916]

On one hand, it was a fun first two games.
On the other hand, fuck Kawhi and his pussy load-managing ass. 
Maybe LA can pull some magic tonight? Westbrook 40 burger?

On 65 shots? I’m game


Just happy Sac/GS is on tnt

[ztejas 43746]

3 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

On 65 shots? I’m game


Just happy Sac/GS is on tnt

I don't understand why they can't space the games out by more than 30 minutes. I guess 6:30 is too early for a game to start?

[LTtxfan 49405]

4 hours ago, Vic Mackey said:

Kawhi ruled out for Game 3 with a right knee sprain. 

Spurs fans... "It's déjà vu all over again"

[ztejas 43746]

Kind of crazy that in his last 3 series with Durant (two of them massive) one has gone out with an injury. 

I don't think we beat the Warriors in 2017 even with Kawhi but it would have been competitive. 

[ztejas 43746]

Say what you want about Harden. He quits on teams, he doesn't stay in shape, he spends too much time at strip clubs, he doesn't play defense... wait, what was I saying?

Oh right - he's a tough motherfucker. 

[LTtxfan 49405]

Embid banged up -- lower back issue and ankle.  Harden just bumped his knee on a defender. 

Philly better win tonight or this series could get a little more interesting.

[ztejas 43746]

I think Brooklyn has the worst crowd in the NBA.

I mean I've thought that for awhile but I haven't watched them play at home since KD left. 

It's between them and Miami for sure. 

Edited April 21, 2023 by ztejas

[PittsburghTiger 6240]

21 minutes ago, ztejas said:

I think Brooklyn has the worst crowd in the NBA.

I mean I've thought that for awhile but I haven't watched them play at home since KD left. 

It's between them and Miami for sure. 

It is Brooklyn, so, that kind of explains things.

 

[LTtxfan 49405]

BKLYN playing better defense in 3rd qtr.

Nets lead 70-65 with 5mins left in 3rd

[Fastbreak 3996]

Load management in the playoffs is a bold move.

[PittsburghTiger 6240]

Oh wow, I didn’t realize that Cam Johnson was playing for Brooklyn. I might have to root for them now. He’s always been a nice kid. Watched him play in high school. His dad was a few years behind me at Pitt and he played some hoops. Nice guy, Gilbert. I see him every once in a while.

[ztejas 43746]

I like this 6ers team. Collectively as NBA players they've been through a lot of shit and I think they play hard and tough and really want to win. I don't think they're good enough to take down Boston but I'm rooting for them more than any team in the East. 

[shadow_operative 15932]

harden with a dirty-ass intentional nut shot. that should be a series suspension if you ask me. the weakest shit you can do, and unprovoked.

[PittsburghTiger 6240]

Just now, shadow_operative said:

harden with a dirty-ass intentional nut shot. that should be a series suspension if you ask me. the weakest shit you can do, and unprovoked.

That was bad. He should get another technical just for the theatrics of looking up at teh replay and playing dumb. Playing hard is one thing but, playing dirty is shit.

EJECTED. Stupid jagoff.

[shadow_operative 15932]

harden ejected, as he should be. just because he didn't get his money's worth with the nut shot doesn't mean he should avoid being ejected.

[ztejas 43746]

That's a weak ejection. 

That wasn't a nut shot that was a hard pushoff lmao. This game has been extremely physical. 

Edited April 21, 2023 by ztejas

[LTtxfan 49405]

1 minute ago, shadow_operative said:

harden with a dirty-ass intentional nut shot. that should be a series suspension if you ask me. the weakest shit you can do, and unprovoked.

EJECTED !!!

[Aqua Buddha 14654]

All of these bullshit injuries and in Okie City's last game, SGA had a swolen face after taking an elbow, walked back onto the court straight to the coach and demanded back in.

Meanwhile, Zion wasn't self aware enough to know how ridiculous his fat ass looked doing windmill dunks in warmups and then not being able to play.

[ztejas 43746]

If Embiid's the MVP he'll win this game. 

[Brian Fantana 6708]

Lmao fuck James Harden get out you bald bitch

[Mitch Cumsteen 18661]

Why again do they let Tony Brothers work playoff games?

[MNLonghornFUKM 8916]

What an absolutely boneheaded tech by claxton

[ztejas 43746]

Man y'all really hate Harden to endorse a horrendous flagrant 2 call.

Claxton ejected evens it a bit I guess. 

[PittsburghTiger 6240]

6 hours ago, Vic Mackey said:

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I think that if you make a statement like that you should be man enough to be quoted. Otherwise, pussy quote.