Lee Chaolan
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lol that's not any of us on here. Hated those assholes, gave us all a bad name.
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NBA Playoffs |OT| AKA Derrick Rose's family time
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lol that's not any of us on here. Hated those assholes, gave us all a bad name.
KazenY2J
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They beat a hobbled Cavs team, OKC have two of the top five players in the league.
friskykillface
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I started hating the warriors after their cocky owner was talking shit
Pupperbabysassy
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Guys are showing up for the Thunder that normally don't. I don't think Waiters and Robertson will keep this up. If the Warriors can win Thursday, I think they have a good chance to win Saturday.
I jumped off my couch and launched my Frenchie in the air when Adams did that. She's okay.
Syphon Filter
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why would he leave? should retire there...
mechashiva
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Yeah all the old titles etc stayed with Seattle.
elrechazado
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Someone get a hot mic in front of Mark Cuban for a hot take on Westbrook right now pls
kaiju
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I'd argue the Warriors aren't exactly hitting their shots either.
And Curry's 19 points was his worst playoff performance this year.
Lee Chaolan
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I doubt he'd leave regardless, but if he wins us one then I'd be totally cool with whatever he'd want to do.
DaMasta113
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Super friends would most likely take place in Miami. Bosh retires, making room for Carmelo. Trade for CP3. Sign Lebron as a free agent.
DataStream
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Indeed.
At this point it is on Kerr. The only person who even looked like they were paying attention to what was happening across the floor was Klay. Everyone else was listless alternated with being sloppy as fuck. No hunger; no focus.
If anyone can turn around a series like this it is GSW, but it is going to be a serious grind against a team as hot and physical as OKC. They need to play smart, not desperate.
MetalFearSolid
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Lol can't believe the Wizards hired Scott Brooks.
I mean the only reason you hire him is for the KD sweepstakes in the off-season now that idea is good as over.
I mean the only reason you hire him is for the KD sweepstakes in the off-season now that idea is good as over.
kaiju
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And the Warriors took it to OKC in Game 2. Either team can catch fire at any moment. I agree OKC is a force to be reckoned with, I'm just saying I don't think it's over for the Dubs just yet.
Lee Chaolan
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Love has been awful, but Shump and Kyrie have been getting lit up. They need to step it up and get better percentage shots.
Do it Shaq!
friskykillface
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Wizards taking another L
Latvian Hitman
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That's likely off the table already given the amount of talent around him in OKC. The only possible destination for him that would give him an equal chance of winning titles is Golden State, and...well...do I even have to go on?
Through four games, it's just men vs. boys. It's getting really hard to imagine GS winning three in a row when they're getting smashed on the boards like this. And Russell Westbrook...dude's a force of nature.
Gotdatmoney
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Not saying Raps are even getting past the Cavs, but like after game 4 people really need to snap out of it with the shade. We went from Cleveland has an easy road to the finals to Cleveland looks like they are in ruin in 48 hours. The Raps have legit earned the benefit of the doubt that they wouldn't roll over and die regardless of who they would play remaining in the playoffs.
That wasn't my point though. My point was we've been on this "Raps gonna get their shit kicked in by ________" since mid April. When are we going to admit these assumptions are starting to just be outlandish on the basis of recent history proving the opposite occurring? Will Raps beat the Cavs? I dunno, no one can legit call it at this point. But 1 week ago no one gave them the slightest chance in hell so.
hydragonwarrior
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Jesus christ, the fix was in ever since that Curry thread was made
Gully State
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This was the first time I can ever recall Curry deferring so much in the 4th quarter. He isn't generating offense but on the other end his check is torching him...
I don't think it's the biggest upset but I'm sure it'll be up there. While GSW is the favorites to win this season, OKC beating the Spurs in West semis actually made a lot of people reconsider their chances. I still think the Pistons defeating the superteam Lakers in 2004 remains the biggest upset in NBA history.
unknownstranger
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Wow, just looked at the boxscore and saw Roberson's line.
17/12/3/5/2
17/12/3/5/2
MetalFearSolid
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Wonder how Raps gonna unleash JV and force Cavs to stick with Tristan Thompson more heck even play
Mosgov.
Both scenarios are good since Tristan Thompson going to be put on skates by Lowry and CoryJo if he switches or JV in the post or rollin the basket.
Should be interesting.
Dominate the paint
Mosgov.
Both scenarios are good since Tristan Thompson going to be put on skates by Lowry and CoryJo if he switches or JV in the post or rollin the basket.
Should be interesting.
Dominate the paint
Syphon Filter
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Leonard
sir_kevith
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He was underestimated and put himself in the right spot. It's cool to see when someone is underestimated and that becomes a weapon in itself.
friskykillface
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BIYOMBO
Basileus777
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He tore it up in the 4th. OKC used him as a screen a bunch and it worked really well.
Impressed with his maturity. I was critical of all the 3s he was granted early on, but it has paid off. He's playing with such confidence.
Vestal
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Latvian Hitman
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Absolutely. Kid's a stud.
Bitanator
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That was a good one. I'm just thinking this team was so confident coming into the playoffs, they lack confidence here, like they have not learned to fight through adversity at all through the regular season. This is worse than losing in the finals, these guys will not even get there
They will put Frye at Center.
mingoguaya
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I think that once they eliminated San Antonio, it was very clear that he wasn't going anywhere. So Nic Batum is the greatest prize in this free agency season? (Miami WILL max out Whiteside now, there's no way they let him walk). What a boring FA season this will be.
GSW over Dallas.
Bam Bam Baklava
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Meh, I still believe. All comes down to the one final game in OKC whether they can do it or not. This team, at their best, can beat anyone so it's not as though they lucked into the WCF and are facing a team above their level. But they have to play their best basketball and that was only in half of game 1 and all of game 2.
Gotdatmoney
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Kawhi followed by Paul George.
dream
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Well, here's the question I have: let's say the series goes to a game 7. Who do you think is more likely to wilt: the Raps, who are playing to make history, and actually finally trust each other, or All Star Kevin Love, passive "point-forward" Lebron, and Matty Delladueva? I'd feel much more comfortable backing the former, personally.
Last year they were a breakout success story, it was really easy to like them. This year the media hyped them to hell and back, not to mention that Draymond has been amazingly easy to dislike this year. Steph, Klay, and the other guys are nice guys though. (This team reminds me a lot of that 18-1 Pats team, except I think that was worse, plus they had cheating accusations so..)
This is coming from someone who grew up in the Bay Area too. I like the team but it's easy to see why people want them to fail.
Also since I went to school in Southern California all of my friends who are Lakers fan are enjoying the hell out of this, so I'm getting an extra dose
If KD gets a ring though I'd be pretty happy, one of my favorite guys in the league. Russ too.
Basileus777
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OKC has already beaten them in Golden State, they can very well do it again. The Warriors have a bunch of matchup problems that won't go away when they are at home.
elrechazado
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It's ok because you'll be an okc lifelong when gsw lose!
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