General NBA Discussion

[HulkCollector]

I like how the two blatant tankers didn't get a top two. Heaping plate of karma.

 

[azurepred]

I already find the Miller and Webber nuthugging of the Hawks nauseating.

 

[Darkseed]

Nut hugging

 

[azurepred]

maybe I'm just having a stressful day lol. But it sounded like they were just going on and on about how great the Hawks are great at this and that. Hopefully Carrol's injury isn't severe. It looked like just a hyper extension, but I've never seen someone in that much pain from that. Lebron single handily let the Hawks back in the game as he usually does when they are up big in the 4th. That was idiotic. Milsap was playing him pretty good actually.

 

[Deeznutz6]

maybe I'm just having a stressful day lol. But it sounded like they were just going on and on about how great the Hawks are great at this and that. Hopefully Carrol's injury isn't severe. It looked like just a hyper extension, but I've never seen someone in that much pain from that. Lebron single handily let the Hawks back in the game as he usually does when they are up big in the 4th. That was idiotic. Milsap was playing him pretty good actually.

Those three had the worst collection of suits I've ever seen...

 

[azurepred]

You know why they were wearing them right?

 

[Deeznutz6]

You know why they were wearing them right?

**** balls, just dawned on me

 

[yodasan]

I almost feel bad for Harden.

 

[Royce12]

I almost feel the same way. He has been trying to will the Rockets to victories in the last two games. Not being able to get the shot off last night is probably eating him alive.


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[Darkseed]

Agree.....the injuries to key playes during the semi / finals sucks balls. 3 - 4 teams have significant injury issues the one without should roll to a championship pretty easily. While I appreciate the herculian effort of those left playing, it does detract from the quality of the game. It was fun watching the Rockets fight back then let it slip away at the end but the overall game was pretty meh.

 

[azurepred]

I almost feel the same way. He has been trying to will the Rockets to victories in the last two games. Not being able to get the shot off last night is probably eating him alive.


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I don't know, I kind of felt the opposite. From the angle we saw, I felt Jones was wide the freak open rolling to the basket on that play. If Harden would've been more aware where his teammates were, it looked like a wide open lay up or dunk.

Agree.....the injuries to key playes during the semi / finals sucks balls. 3 - 4 teams have significant injury issues the one without should roll to a championship pretty easily. While I appreciate the herculian effort of those left playing, it does detract from the quality of the game. It was fun watching the Rockets fight back then let it slip away at the end but the overall game was pretty meh.

that's why even if the Cavs make it that far, it will be just as big of a challenge for Lebron as it was his first time against SA in Cle. I think they could win a game or two, but don't see them or Atl beating a healthy Warriors team. It would cool for Oakland no doubt, but I think it would be a huge story if Lebron could will his team to a title in these circumstances.

 

[Royce12]

I don't know, I kind of felt the opposite. From the angle we saw, I felt Jones was wide the freak open rolling to the basket on that play. If Harden would've been more aware where his teammates were, it looked like a wide open lay up or dunk.

I know that angle you are talking about but I think that pass would have been stolen by Thompson if he had tried it. By the time Jones made it to the paint it looked like Thompson was dropping back to play the passing lane. I think that Harden thought Howard was Ariza when he passed it. Howard could have done a pick handoff back to Harden to help him shed the double team. Missed opportunity.


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[Darkseed]

that's why even if the Cavs make it that far, it will be just as big of a challenge for Lebron as it was his first time against SA in Cle. I think they could win a game or two, but don't see them or Atl beating a healthy Warriors team. It would cool for Oakland no doubt, but I think it would be a huge story if Lebron could will his team to a title in these circumstances.

Making assumptions finals are Cavs vs Warriors. It was going to be a challenge for a healthy Cavs team to beat the Warriors . It'll be (use term loosely) a miracle for Lebron and crew to beat a healthy Warriors squad. If Irving gets healthy enough to play, it helps but he is 60% ish so not a lot of support. As you said, it'll be Lebron and role players again in the finals....ugh.

 

[Deeznutz6]

I don't know, I kind of felt the opposite. From the angle we saw, I felt Jones was wide the freak open rolling to the basket on that play. If Harden would've been more aware where his teammates were, it looked like a wide open lay up or dunk.




that's why even if the Cavs make it that far, it will be just as big of a challenge for Lebron as it was his first time against SA in Cle. I think they could win a game or two, but don't see them or Atl beating a healthy Warriors team. It would cool for Oakland no doubt, but I think it would be a huge story if Lebron could will his team to a title in these circumstances.

Cleveland has a chance against gsw if smith and stump continue to bury shots, if not Lesecondplace

 

[WWEJedi]

The greatest post season performance I have ever seen. He starts 0-10, injured, exhausted, and literally WILLS his way to a win. He did everything and more tonight. Cavs in 6 against the Warriors.

 

[azurepred]

Cleveland has a chance against gsw if smith and stump continue to bury shots, if not Lesecondplace

maybe. I think it's a given Kyrie will be just as hurt as he is now once they go against GS. That will spell trouble if he can't even guard Teague. I don't think any analyst on TV will be picking the Cavs in that match-up. When you think about it, besides Dallas, I can't recall a Lebron team that was expected to win their Finals matchup, but that's why they play the games I guess lol.

 

[Deeznutz6]

maybe. I think it's a given Kyrie will be just as hurt as he is now once they go against GS. That will spell trouble if he can't even guard Teague. I don't think any analyst on TV will be picking the Cavs in that match-up. When you think about it, besides Dallas, I can't recall a Lebron team that was expected to win their Finals matchup, but that's why they play the games I guess lol.

Ya with no Kyrie the whole Cleveland team will have to play lights out on both sides of the ball

 

[Darkseed]

Hawks are no Warriors but the Cavs did what they needed to give themselves a shot....bring it home boys .

 

[azurepred]

Whoever wins the 3pt line in the finals will prolly win it all. I think Cle has the better front court and rebounding, but GS will either live or die by that 3pt shot.

 

[guyver1]

Unless GS closes it out tomorrow I'm not assuming anything in the finals, Remember how Clippers choked. Houston can creep back in this.

GS has no choice to close it out , sure it would be grand to do it in Cali, but I wouldn't even suggest they have that in mind.

Close it out in Houston...Warriors! Otherwise you might not see King James in the finals.