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[Matrix]

haha feel for Hawks fans

"Dwight Howard is a man without answers. Judging by his locker room comments after the Hawks' Game 2 loss to the Wizards, Howard has zero idea how anything about the game transpired. Or why.

Here's a quick transcription of his responses, with press questions paraphrased:

Q: With so many fouls called, what's the biggest challenge in a game like that?

Howard: "I don't know."

Q: Anything you would have done differently?

Howard: "I don't know."

Q: Did the MMA talk change the way the game were refereed?

Howard: "It's basketball."

Q: Is this one of the closer playoff games you've played?

Howard: "No."

Q: What happened in the fourth when Beal went off?

Howard: "I don't know."

On the court, the Hawks' big man had similarly few answers. He finished with 6 points and 7 rebounds in the loss to the Wizards.

How lucky for the Atlanta media that Howard handles disappointment well. Nice talking to ya, Dwight."

 

[Surfinn]

Lol Jedi Mcgee I've never heard that

 

[Matrix]

Devil's advocate: no one around WB can shoot! When your gameplan from the GetGo is feed wb, it was painful trying to watch OKC switch to Team Mode. I guess you need a healthy balance but what do I know

They were playing team ball and winning. They went down a few points and Russ became a hog etc

 

[darkwing-buck]

There was a time when Dwight Howard was arguably the best 2nd best player in the league right next to LeBron. Kind of surreal to see his fall.

 

[TTG]

And don't think we forgot about Harden's 35 points on 7 fgs bullshitsu performance. Don't let me down Spurs, take him apart piece by piece in the next round.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

There was a time when Dwight Howard was arguably the best 2nd best player in the league right next to LeBron. Kind of surreal to see his fall.

He and Rose.

It's what happens to guys that rely so much on athleticism in some form or another. When it goes it goes quick. Cautionary tale for whoever thinks about giving Blake Griffin a huge contract next summer. It's also what scares me about Westbrook.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

oh shit.

 

[metalslimer]

Chuck says GSW isn't good defensively...man TNT is such trash. Switched from the local broadcast for two minutes and I already feel dumber.

Warriors defense is completely oppressive at points. I had to do a double take when I heard that shit.

 

[Hyperactivity]

He and Rose.

It's what happens to guys that rely so much on athleticism in some form or another. When it goes it goes quick. Cautionary tale for whoever thinks about giving Blake Griffin a huge contract next summer. It's also what scares me about Westbrook.

I have a similar concern about Westbrook, but he also has the mentality, and likely trains a crazy ton, such that I can imagine him being like Kobe, in that he works to develop his game as he loses his athletic ability.

Blake Griffin has already started to develop his jump shot, make plays, even stretch out to the 3 pt line. He makes layups more than dunks. To an extent, he might do it too much these days, but he's definitely making an attempt to adapt and to become a more standard stretch 4

 

[BMO = GOAT]

He and Rose.

It's what happens to guys that rely so much on athleticism in some form or another. When it goes it goes quick. Cautionary tale for whoever thinks about giving Blake Griffin a huge contract next summer. It's also what scares me about Westbrook.

D. Rose in his prime was a big joy to watch, but sucks his body finally caught up to his explosiveness

 

[BadAss2961]

 

[Tommy DJ]

They were playing team ball and winning. They went down a few points and Russ became a hog etc

At this point, Russ is going to be Russ. Its probably too late to change his mentality, especially since OKC has been letting him blow 4th quarter leads for years. You're going to have to take the bad with the good.

I mean, it isn't exactly a coincidence that Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook are both tried for most shots missed in a playoff game (26 shots).

 

[Fjordson]

Warriors defense is completely oppressive at points. I had to do a double take when I heard that shit.

And even if he was speaking about this game specifically, both teams played great defense. Blazers only had a 83 offensive rating in the first half.

Chuck is an idiot, straight up.

 

[finowns]

McGee is good!

 

[TTG]

Watching Blake against Joe Johnson and Diaw makes me wistful and he was arguably the best power forward in the league only 2 years ago.

 

[Yoshimitsu126]

That has to hurt.

 

[Surfinn]

Damn. When the warriors are on, no one even comes close.

They're on another level

 

[Dreams-Visions]

MVP McGee

where u at now charles

 

[LionPride]

This is a 26 year old man asking a 24 year old fuck is wrong with you boy and I feel fear for Dennis here

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

What he say, I can't tell :\

 

[Matrix]

haha this shit writes itself

"Thus far, Russ is 23-69 on the series, for a total of 33%.

Andre Robertson, Taj Gibson, Steven Adams, Domantas Sabonis, Enes Kanter are a combined 35-66, for a total 53%"

 

[Dreams-Visions]

What he say, I can't tell :\

"what the fuck is wrong with you, boy?"

 

[metalslimer]

Damn. When the warriors are on, no one even comes close.

They're on another level

Consider Curry and Klay have not played well offensively and they are missing Kevin Durant. They've shown even when they don't hit their shots they can defend at a high level.

Warriors should just rest KD the whole series

I imagine they want a few games for chemistry, but if he is even slightly questionably there is no need to play him.

 

[finowns]

What he say, I can't tell :

I'll take pleasure in guttin' you, boy.

 

[RedEther]

Warriors should just rest KD the whole series

 

[legend166]

Warriors aren't even shooting that well and they're crushing it.

 

[Dreams-Visions]

Warriors aren't even shooting that well and they're crushing it.

Blazers are missing open shots and getting blocked on contested shots.

Math is simple there.

 

[mjp2417]

Warriors aren't even shooting that well and they're crushing it.

Blazers don't have a center to put on the floor and Zaza and Javale are a combined 11/11. Also, Portland's backcourt has been awful.

 

[Surfinn]

Consider Curry and Klay have not played well offensively and they are missing Kevin Durant. They've shown even when they don't hit their shots they can defend at a high level.





I imagine they want a few games for chemistry, but if he is even slightly questionably there is no need to play him.

Their defense is as impressive as their offense when they're clicking IMO.

And yup good points

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

Warriors aren't even shooting that well and they're crushing it.

They have a historic offense but might also have the best d in the league

 

[Surfinn]

I think Andre is superhuman. Dude is deaging before our very eyes

 

[PadWarrior]

I love watching the warriors play defense as mush as I love their offense.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

On one hand, id be happy enough if the spurs made the WCF

On the other hand, getting crushed by the warriors would be embarrassing.

 

[kaiju]

Dubs kickin some ass

 

[Mory Dunz]

Warriors defense is completely oppressive at points. I had to do a double take when I heard that shit.

When it comes to the Warriors, no point in listening to Chuck.

I think he rates Curry like the 6th or 8th or something? But I bet it's a lot lower in his head he just doesn't want an annoying storm around him.

Who is good at defense if the Warriors aren't exactly...? Besides Utah

 

[mjp2417]

When it comes to the Warriors, no point in listening to Chuck.

I think he rates Curry like the 6th or 8th or something? But I bet it's a lot lower in his head he just doesn't want an annoying storm around him.

Who is good at defense if the Warriors aren't exactly...? Besides Utah

San Antonio

 

[Surfinn]

You know you're kicking ass when David West takes it to the hole on his own and almost gets on ESPN

 

[Mory Dunz]

edit:wait nvm

 

[Fjordson]

Warriors actually had a better defense than Utah this year. Only SA was better, and post-KD's injury GS was ranked first until the end of the season. But Charles doesn't actually watch basketball so he wouldn't know that.

 

[TTG]

Is Vonleh trying to win the ugliest nba player award from Aminu with that facial hair?

 

[finowns]

I'm liking McCaw.

 

[Exploratory]

They got Damian Jones out there.

Damian Fuckin Jones.

Just rest KD until the finals lol.

 

[mjp2417]

But "if the warriors aren't good at defense" as chuck says so I went off that.

disqualifies San Antonio imo even though they're close.

Chuck hasn't actually watched a basketball game in at least a decade.

 

[Line_HTX]

This is still pissing me off... NBA refs

Officials inexplicably miss Russell Westbrook backcourt violation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=28&v=m3_wXz8FDIU

if the rockets had lost cause of this.

wtf they changed this and its legal now.... wtf did this rule get changed

What do you mean it got changed? You can over and back now???

 

[LegendofDragoonLives]

They got Damian Jones out there.

Damian Fuckin Jones.

Just rest KD until the finals lol.

lmaoooooooo

this is low key a troll a move when you do something like that

 

[Macadinho94]

I'm liking McCaw.

The logo did say teams would regret him slipping to 38th. The Bucks must also be annoyed they traded him for cash too.

 

[Hyperactivity]

In other news

http://dleague.nba.com/games/20170419/RGVOKL/

RGV Vipers beat OKC Blue to take the series 2-1. Will be heading to finals, face one of the Maine Red Claws or the Raptors 905

 

[Fjordson]

Garbage time lineup has 3 centers lol, crazy.

 

[Surfinn]

LOL Zaza the offensive anchor

 

[Cooter]

I'm liking McCaw.

Been raving about this kid all season. Usually in control, smooth, takes great angles. Not going to be a superstar or anything but he already knows this at his young age and plays his role extremely well. Another great pick by this front office.