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The Spurs can suck my manhood
What do you think guys, GSW lost the game or Memphis won it?
I'm really rooting for Memphis in this series, the only team left that I like in WC in the second round, but the feeling is that it's more GSW lost the game than Memphis won it.
I think that Pels series did a very poor job for the Warriors. They played it, as if they know they are going to sweep. Didn't see even one sense of urgency from the Warriors in any of 1-3 quarters of their first 6 games so far. They played the entire game, as if 5 minutes of sudden strong play and they will close any gap.
That reminds me LeBron's teams - but - there is no player that comes close to LeBron's two way abilities (both on defense and on offense) and Bron's teams usually tried to make their run not in the end of the game, but much much earlier, especially in the playoffs. They closed most games against Boston with 5 minutes blitz either in the second or the third quarter last round.
I wonder if Memphis can use this win to make it a series. I'm 99% sure that if Memphis win Game 3, it will be their series to lose.
GSW have yet to feel the pressure of 67 wins team, trailing in a series. They know the history that almost all of those teams won titles/ reached the NBA Finals. Memphis is a team with enough experience, that will take anything GSW will give them and will apply the right pressure on any given moment.
I'm really rooting for Memphis in this series, the only team left that I like in WC in the second round, but the feeling is that it's more GSW lost the game than Memphis won it.
I think that Pels series did a very poor job for the Warriors. They played it, as if they know they are going to sweep. Didn't see even one sense of urgency from the Warriors in any of 1-3 quarters of their first 6 games so far. They played the entire game, as if 5 minutes of sudden strong play and they will close any gap.
That reminds me LeBron's teams - but - there is no player that comes close to LeBron's two way abilities (both on defense and on offense) and Bron's teams usually tried to make their run not in the end of the game, but much much earlier, especially in the playoffs. They closed most games against Boston with 5 minutes blitz either in the second or the third quarter last round.
I wonder if Memphis can use this win to make it a series. I'm 99% sure that if Memphis win Game 3, it will be their series to lose.
GSW have yet to feel the pressure of 67 wins team, trailing in a series. They know the history that almost all of those teams won titles/ reached the NBA Finals. Memphis is a team with enough experience, that will take anything GSW will give them and will apply the right pressure on any given moment.
nbafan88
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The rumors have been there for a couple years but the Woj report yesterday sure does seem like he's done. Really fucking sad. Thibs is a guru and if the magic take Brooks over him they're dumb. Now it kinda makes sense why Rose is so quiet all the time.
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Memphis can win this series.
Draymond Green is guarding gasol or Randolph. Go to that matchup every timw down the floor.
Draymond Green is guarding gasol or Randolph. Go to that matchup every timw down the floor.
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The Spurs can suck my manhood
As I said, the moment Thompson was announced as starter, this game was over. Probably the series as well.
Chicago are great, but Bron & Kyrie are better (each) than Butler & Rose and LeBron doesn't have to battle in the paint the entire game.
Smith is back from now on, Shumpert is on fire and we saw 12 minutes of Perk
Tibs needs to make big adjustments, maybe finally moving Noah to the bench or something. You can't play 4 on 5 on offense against the Cavs.
Chicago are great, but Bron & Kyrie are better (each) than Butler & Rose and LeBron doesn't have to battle in the paint the entire game.
Smith is back from now on, Shumpert is on fire and we saw 12 minutes of Perk
Tibs needs to make big adjustments, maybe finally moving Noah to the bench or something. You can't play 4 on 5 on offense against the Cavs.
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The Spurs can suck my manhood
Without Jordan, Clips don't have a chance (if they had to begin with). Harden can drive to the paint without Jordan inside. Rockets made 22 points in the paint out of 35 overall points in the first quarter and it's insane, given the fact that they scored 10 points from free throw shots - all because Clips don't have any shot blocker inside.
It's insane that we have 59 points in the first quarter, given the fact that teams are 1 - 15 combined from three point line.
It's insane that we have 59 points in the first quarter, given the fact that teams are 1 - 15 combined from three point line.
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The Spurs can suck my manhood
But this is because they think it's regular season I think. Blake came for a screen on Austin (or was it Redick), Harden, instead of fighting through the screen, didn't even make the smallest attempt, just switched. Blake got the ball on the free throw line, with Harden on him, two dribbles and easy basket from close range.
When I saw that, it told the entire story for me... No help, no fighting through screens, nothing...
Blake is going to score on Harden if not 10 out of 10 times, then at least 9 out of 10...
Terrible passes, that are so easy to read, very late getting back on defense, open three pointers...
Clips with 4 from 7 behind the arc in the second quarter, after going 0 - 6 in the first one.
Rockets after 1 - 9 in the first quarter, 1 - 6 behind the arc in the second one (Harden answered Redick's three pointer).
You won't win a playoff game playing like that.
When I saw that, it told the entire story for me... No help, no fighting through screens, nothing...
Blake is going to score on Harden if not 10 out of 10 times, then at least 9 out of 10...
Terrible passes, that are so easy to read, very late getting back on defense, open three pointers...
Clips with 4 from 7 behind the arc in the second quarter, after going 0 - 6 in the first one.
Rockets after 1 - 9 in the first quarter, 1 - 6 behind the arc in the second one (Harden answered Redick's three pointer).
You won't win a playoff game playing like that.
emkee
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They had too. Rockets were embarrassing the league.
emkee
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Easily said in hindsight. Rockets one of the better bounceback teams this season. Can't write off a team after 1 bad game, but can after 2.
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nbafan88
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Will be on Rose points Under again on Friday
Saturday will be on the over of Gortat points and rebounds as well as pierce points and 3 pointers over props
and ive said it multiple times already... if the favorite covers in the first game... do NOT take the favorite in game 2. I'm not saying the dog will definitely cover but its more likely than not...and yes im more and more inclined to believe the refs have some part in this :enraged::hang:
Saturday will be on the over of Gortat points and rebounds as well as pierce points and 3 pointers over props
and ive said it multiple times already... if the favorite covers in the first game... do NOT take the favorite in game 2. I'm not saying the dog will definitely cover but its more likely than not...and yes im more and more inclined to believe the refs have some part in this :enraged::hang:
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The Spurs can suck my manhood
As Cleveland backer for the game and for the series, I just love Noah. With him on the floor, I feel that Cleveland can't lose. Any minute that he is on the floor, it's like playing 5 on 4 on offense and on defense.
Mirotic on the other hand... So happy that Tibs is the coach of the Bulls instead of some open minded coach...
Mirotic on the other hand... So happy that Tibs is the coach of the Bulls instead of some open minded coach...
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