Eizan 126 Posted April 24, 2019 Does it matter is anyone good enough to beat Golden State? ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted April 24, 2019 It'd be pretty significant for the Raptors as a franchise to pull off making the finals, especially since the Maple Leafs and the rest of the Canadian teams are out of the NHL playoffs. There's still smaller things to play for, I guess ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted April 24, 2019 1st Round was for the most part a dud but there are some great 2nd Round match ups coming our way I think Toronto has a pretty good shot at a Finals appearance, though it won't be easy from here on out. Warriors/Rockets in Round 2 might be a better series than whatever the Finals match is. 7 hours ago, Eizan said: Does it matter is anyone good enough to beat Golden State? Certainly won't be easy, but I can see the Rockets taking them out ISO Share this post Link to post
Nairn Smoith 73 Posted April 27, 2019 It feels like Round 1 has gone on forever. It's hard to believe the Nuggets and Spurs still haven't played Game 7. Get on with it so I can watch Dame Lillard fuck some more people up. ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted April 29, 2019 TBH if I was assigned to guard Kevin Durant, I'd just wait for him to take a jumper and cross-body block his knees in the hopes that he blows out anything on the landing. ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 4, 2019 Oh man, that Quadruple Overtime Denver/Portland game I like how Lillard wasn't given any space at half-court as regulation was winding down. No one's ever giving him that shot again ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 4, 2019 Really ugly Game 3 at Philly. I'm pretty much convinced the Raps are fucked now. There are reports today that Siakam is doubtful for Game 4. I hate sprots. 3 hours ago, DeJaPon said: I like how Lillard wasn't given any space at half-court as regulation was winding down. No one's ever giving him that shot again Just Paul George - it's a bad shot! ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 5, 2019 Eh, even though they would've lost it anyways, GSW letting the clock run down instead of fouling after Curry missed that layup was kinda weak ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 5, 2019 I'm kinda torn about the Rockets/Warriors series. On one hand it would be interesting to see the Warriors get knocked out... but the Rockets' brand of basketball just plain isn't fun to watch. I can't cheer for them. I think the best outcome from this Finals would be for Golden State to win and then the players decide to go their separate ways (KD and Klay leaving in free agency). I have Warriors super team fatigue. ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 5, 2019 If I was KD I'd stay until we stopped winning, and then maybe just a bit longer to make sure we've stopped winning. ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 5, 2019 If his top priority is winning then I think he'd be nuts to consider leaving, but it seems like there are perhaps other things on his mind. Staying in Golden State has to give him the best odds of another championship, but he's already got a few championships to his name so maybe that's not so important to him anymore. I find it hard to believe all of the KD-to-NYK rumours, but the rumours keep hanging around and there are insiders that seem to think it's practically a done deal. Have to wait and see how the Finals play out first to see what happens. ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 5, 2019 I saw Colin Cowherd actually put it pretty well on his youtube. KD always comes in second. Greg Oden got picked ahead of him in the draft, Westbrook got picked to be the guy ahead of him in OKC, the Warriors are always going to be Curry's team ahead of him, and for some reason the basketball media is really, really weird about legacy stuff (like you can't be an all-time great if you're not the marketing face of the franchise) so he comes in second there. Which I think is pretty stupid tbh. Win a million rings, get to the point where they can only compare the Warriors to the '50s/'60s Celtics, and then wear every ring to every media appearance ever following that, just so the media nerds have to push their glasses up harder to try to figure out ways to not call him an all-time great. ISO Share this post Link to post
Eizan 126 Posted May 5, 2019 Nah, KD going to the Lakers to be #2 to Lebron. 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 6, 2019 5 hours ago, DeJaPon said: I saw Colin Cowherd actually put it pretty well on his youtube. KD always comes in second. Greg Oden got picked ahead of him in the draft, Westbrook got picked to be the guy ahead of him in OKC, the Warriors are always going to be Curry's team ahead of him, and for some reason the basketball media is really, really weird about legacy stuff (like you can't be an all-time great if you're not the marketing face of the franchise) so he comes in second there. Which I think is pretty stupid tbh. Win a million rings, get to the point where they can only compare the Warriors to the '50s/'60s Celtics, and then wear every ring to every media appearance ever following that, just so the media nerds have to push their glasses up harder to try to figure out ways to not call him an all-time great. Yeah I think the driving force behind going to the Knicks we be so he could be without-a-doubt the #1 guy there (unless they get Kyrie with their other max slot and they're #1a and #1b ) It ties into the legacy thing. And if he could actually win a title in NY then that would add even more to his rep. But that organization is a mess so I hope he doesn't expect to win there Or maybe he just wants to live in New York for other reasons. It's not like basketball was LeBron's #1 reason for wanting to be in LA. 4 hours ago, Eizan said: Nah, KD going to the Lakers to be #2 to Lebron. Wouldn't top the AD trade powerplay that blew up in LA and Clutch's face, but this would be a pretty juicy story too 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 6, 2019 17 hours ago, DeJaPon said: the Warriors? are? always going to be Curry's team ahead of hi??m Meant to comment on this yesterday... it sucks for Durant because Curry has been pretty bad all playoffs and KD has carried the team. But even if most people still think of the Warriors as being Curry's team, I do think fans and analysts will be able to recognize that they've gotten where they have in these playoffs mainly due to KD's efforts. He's for sure their #1 scoring option and go-to guy in tough situations right now. 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 7, 2019 If both of the Western conf series go 7 games, the two teams that advance are going to be pretty worn out with important games left to play. Lots of hard minutes for the starters in these series. ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 8, 2019 Oh man that Raptor win felt good last night. So good. I'm feeling a lot less pessimistic now. They were due to start shooting better. They missed quite a few open 3's in previous games. Really nice to see Danny Green look more like himself. Please finish it in Philly, I don't want any chance of a game 7 upset in Toronto 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 9, 2019 Good to see the Celtics out. Another bad shooting performance from Kyrie. Don't think he's going back to Boston ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 9, 2019 Huh, just looking at game recaps now. I wonder if KD is going to miss the next game with the calf strain? ISO Share this post Link to post
Nairn Smoith 73 Posted May 9, 2019 Probably. I’d be really concerned as a Warriors fan about seeing him in a Game 7 too. Rooting hard for the Raptors to win this whole thing. Kawhi is such a fucking beast. ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 10, 2019 Really wish we weren't going to game 7, but at least they're playing it in Toronto. ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 11, 2019 It was one good game. Have you seen how KD has played throughout these playoffs compared to Curry? ISO Share this post Link to post
Nairn Smoith 73 Posted May 11, 2019 The Warriors are 27-1 without Durant. 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 11, 2019 That shouldn't be surprising. They're still pretty much a super-team even if they're short one of their starters. However we have seen the other guys underperform already in the playoffs, while Durant has been a top player throughout. KD carried them through a couple games where it seemed like they were getting next to nothing from Klay and Curry. The Splash Bros have had some pretty bad shooting games by their standards. But they probably don't have to worry that much missing KD if those guys return to form. ISO Share this post Link to post
Downshift 54 Posted May 11, 2019 9 hours ago, little birdy said: It was one good game. Have you seen how KD has played throughout these playoffs compared to Curry? I have confidence that Curry can continue to step up in KD's absence. ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 13, 2019 Watching this 4th quarter is too stressful ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 13, 2019 Oh my fucking god, Kawhi (McCollum being p. clutch while Dame Killer's being covered too) ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 13, 2019 Almost feels like that game last night was a dream. It happened Great defense from the Raptors, Kawhi was obviously amazing, Lowry and VanVleet played with really good energy, and Serge really stepped up. He hit some huge shots. This team still has been missing a lot of shots though, which is concerning. ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 15, 2019 >not rigging the draft to get Zion in New York or Los Angeles What are you doing, NBA ISO Share this post Link to post
Nairn Smoith 73 Posted May 15, 2019 I can’t believe the Lakers picked 4th. Total horseshit. 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, DeJaPon said: >not rigging the draft to get Zion in New York or Los Angeles What are you doing, NBA Trying to save the New Orleans franchise, I guess. I wonder if they can convince AD to stay with Zion. They could turn into a pretty great team. Or if AD is still out then trade him for a good package potentially including the Knicks' or Lakers' pick + other interesting young players to build around Zion. --- Back to playoff talk: I didn't realize the Western Finals started last night Wish I would have tuned in. I'm thinking this series is probably Warriors in 5, maybe 6 games. Cheering for Portland though. As for Raptors @ Bucks: Milwaukee has built a really good team around Giannis. They're deeper. It's going to be tough. Probably Bucks in 6 But if the Bucks' supporting cast under performs and the Raptors secondary guys shoot well, and then it comes down to which superstar has the more impactful performance between Kawhi or Giannis then I can see the Raps winning. Odds seem to be against them though. ISO Share this post Link to post
Vic Boss 612 Posted May 15, 2019 I'm wondering if Zion pulls an Eli Manning/Eric Lindros. Dude's probably already losing millions by not being in New York or LA Hoping for the Raptors as a Canadian (Kawhi King in the North memes plz) and sorta Portland as a Pacific Northwesterner, but Warriors vs Bucks sounds like a way more interesting series. That way the storyline will be maximum levels of juicy when three-time defending champs GSW meets the KD New York Knicks in next year's finals. (Also if you want, Ximo Pierto on youtube does 15 minute youtube videos showing every made basket except fouls so there's still a way to watch it) ISO Share this post Link to post
Downshift 54 Posted May 15, 2019 7 hours ago, Nairn Smoith said: I can’t believe the Lakers picked 4th. Total horseshit. Suns pick 6th? Why do we have this lottery again? ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Downshift said: Suns pick 6th? Why do we have this lottery again? They drafted 1st, 4th, and 4th the last three years IIRC and they're still a last place team. Are they tanking on purpose or just really bad at drafting / player development? 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
Downshift 54 Posted May 15, 2019 1 hour ago, little birdy said: just really bad at drafting / player development ISO Share this post Link to post
Nairn Smoith 73 Posted May 16, 2019 I refuse to believe a team with Eric Bledsoe at PG will make the NBA Finals. Raptors in 6. 1 ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 16, 2019 I sure hope you're right Xy. This first half has been fun as hell to watch. Not just 'cause the Raps are up. Just a fun game between two fun teams. The Bucks seem to allow a lot of pretty open shots from 3 though, which you'd think they'd defend more in today's NBA? Great to see some good shooting from Toronto to start the game. If they're open for it and it makes sense to go for it, I want to see Lowry and Gasol taking more of those shots. I think even Norm hit a couple while he was on the court. If they could get more of a contribution from Norm and Fred that'd be huge. ISO Share this post Link to post
dr. b 492 Posted May 16, 2019 Got my hopes up and then they couldn't come through in the end Didn't figure they'd get beat by fucking Brook Lopez though... Some big missed shots here in the 4th quarter. ISO Share this post Link to post