Need another epic Splash Bros performance. Majin Klay fending off OKC while Steph charged up his spirit bomb was amazing to see.
This is a hell of a post.
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NBA Playoffs |OT| AKA Derrick Rose's family time
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GraveRobberX
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Yeah but those TurnOvers are the key to OKC
If they give away the ball too much, they ain't winning
Bam Bam Baklava
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Even after all this, people still can't bring themselves to pick the Warriors. They could be up 50 at half and you'd still see posts about how if the Thunder just start hitting their threes and pass more they're still in it.
elrechazado
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Both teams have won three games in case you hadn't noticed. 2 blowouts 1 close for okc, 1 blowout 2 close for gsw. Okc beat them in their building already. The only delusion here is yours if you think okc has no chance.
Jack The Nipper
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Thunder just needs to score. They are holding good on defense... If they do the same thing they have done most games, hit some of Currys and klays confidence while just getting buckets they can obviously win.
Basically, I'm just saying they need to score and get better team passes and get more folks into it. With a few more buckets from passes instead of misses from Durant they already won.
I don't know if that is the game plan as it doesn't exactly look like it.
I think okc can win but I won't gurantee it cause of Durant and brooks pushing it
I think I really okc has had the lead more often than not? Which shows something to me if that is right.
Obviously the winner is the higher score at the end but if you have a big lead at half and in the third or doesnt hurt.
Okc was losing it a bit since before half time last game, warriors were slowly outscoring them from that point to to the fourth and then okc had to work hard and well klay.
Your saying we shouldn't say they will win if they score better? It's an obvious statement that any team can have said about them but in this case not passing and taking bad shots is exactly the main reason, not effort, but defense.
Sometimes I like to make jokes and in a serious note of it was my team I would celebrate for the other team. That's just me understanding it's a game and one team won. I want to win sure but so do they. I'd definitely drop some lights and music for them. Why not
Basically, I'm just saying they need to score and get better team passes and get more folks into it. With a few more buckets from passes instead of misses from Durant they already won.
I don't know if that is the game plan as it doesn't exactly look like it.
I think okc can win but I won't gurantee it cause of Durant and brooks pushing it
I think I really okc has had the lead more often than not? Which shows something to me if that is right.
Obviously the winner is the higher score at the end but if you have a big lead at half and in the third or doesnt hurt.
Okc was losing it a bit since before half time last game, warriors were slowly outscoring them from that point to to the fourth and then okc had to work hard and well klay.
Your saying we shouldn't say they will win if they score better? It's an obvious statement that any team can have said about them but in this case not passing and taking bad shots is exactly the main reason, not effort, but defense.
Sometimes I like to make jokes and in a serious note of it was my team I would celebrate for the other team. That's just me understanding it's a game and one team won. I want to win sure but so do they. I'd definitely drop some lights and music for them. Why not
Joei
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I think it could be a good game. I'd give the edge to Golden State, but when OKC has had their way, they've had their way. GSW have never looked dominating in this series like OKC has. If it's a close game, I think it'll go Golden State's way, but based on this series I think Oklahoma could blow them out the water. It should be a fun matchup tonight.
I guess this explains a lot.
I guess this explains a lot.
I think people forget that GS won game 2 by 27 and looked damn dominant doing it. They were active on the boards keeping OKC from generating 2-3 opportunities every time, they didn't even shoot that well, but OKC not getting boards was enough to hold their offense down. OKC is completely dependent on those offensive boards. If they can do what they did in game 2, and control that area by having multiple guys be active to rebound then they can win in dominating fashion again. Or if Curry plays like Curry for a full 48 mins instead of short burst.
this is hiiiiiiiiiigh level
PadWarrior
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Just read no Scott Foster tonight.
But Curry is one of the ten best players of all time!
kaiju
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Here it is, 8AM on the West Coast and I am soo hyped for tonight's game. Going to be a great one.
I like my Warriors' chances in this one. The ROARacle is going to be LIT, but the team has also found momentum and have shown poise at the right time.
They've been playing like the Champions they are, and I expect them to close out with a Game 7 win tonight.
Go Dubs!
I like my Warriors' chances in this one. The ROARacle is going to be LIT, but the team has also found momentum and have shown poise at the right time.
They've been playing like the Champions they are, and I expect them to close out with a Game 7 win tonight.
Go Dubs!
iiiinteresting.
eBay Huckster
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guess they're saving foster for one of the first two finals games
This is grand. You've lost faith in Curry when he just got 31,10,9 on the road in an elimination game?
eBay Huckster
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Feels like you're being sarcastic, but he's already carved a place for himself in the top 30.
I'm 50/50 on this game tonight. I'd have to put money on GSW, but my gut kinda says OKC.
eBay Huckster
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my gut's also saying OKC, which is weird because it usually only weighs in on cleveland games
e: and also because this is a game 7, in oakland, after a heartbreaking game 6 loss
e: and also because this is a game 7, in oakland, after a heartbreaking game 6 loss
Gully State
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Steph almost put up an Ice Cube on a good day despite not really having one...made daggers in the last minute (not to mention game icing shot and steal...) and you lost faith in him?
Monochromaticx
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I think am gonna set up an alarm to wake up and watch game 7 live. hype!
Sure this game he was good. But judging from this series and these playoffs as a whole, he's not really been up to par to his MVP levels.
Ill ask you this question: how confident are you that Curry is gonna put a great game tonight?
going down 1-3 was just a ploy to make more history
that's because curry was getting the defensive attention that an MVP would get and his teammates weren't punishing them properly for it. draymond and bogut especially in game 3 and 4 didn't play close to where they needed to.
that's because curry was getting the defensive attention that an MVP would get and his teammates weren't punishing them properly for it. draymond and bogut especially in game 3 and 4 didn't play close to where they needed to.
Very. His quickness has been much better these past 2 games and that's very important to his game because it helps him create space.
Bam Bam Baklava
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You can say they have a chance but to continue to downplay the Warriors and what they can do is baffling. Everyone is still hung up on games 3 and 4 as though that's the true potential of the Thunder and the Warriors can't play better.
eBay Huckster
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finally made it to that lebron tier
I'm gonna be the contrarian and say that this game is going to come down to the role players and the bench. People say hero-ball cost OKC last game, but it also saved Golden State. The entire team was feeding Klay the whole game during clutch possessions and it paid off, but I don't see that working two games in a row. They're going to need better offensive production from guys not named Klay and Steph, and OKC is going to need better offensive production from guys not named Westbrook and Durant. This is the primary reason I give GSW the edge in game 7. The Warriors bench has played much better at home this series, and I think that trend will continue tonight.
Also, thank fuck we don't have Foster or Brothers officiating tonight.
Also, thank fuck we don't have Foster or Brothers officiating tonight.
Ninja Scooter
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My gut tells me this game will be over by the 3rd Q and the Warriors will win by 20+, but I'm hoping for a classic.
Gully State
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One thing to watch out for is the Warriors playing too much to the crowd. The Warriors have a habit of trying to go And1 mixtape volume 1 on the opposing team when the crowd gets hyped.
Lmao this is so true tho.
It's been a delight to watch the warriors and i've been rooting for them all season long given people want to diminish what they accomplished last year.
Once they lost game 3 i was convinced they'd have to win in seven and if they managed to get there that they'll take the series. So im still giving the warriors the edge. As far as im concerned, based on this series, i don't think OKC can convincingly win at oracle. GSW had no business losing game one. They got cute and moved away from their game in the second half of game 1. Games 2 and 5 they defended home as needed. I expect them to do the same game 7
All i'm saying is that if you put those final 3 minutes of game 6 to the side for a quick moment, there's a lot that OKC did right throughout that game. If they bring that same gameplan tonight it can be just as highly competitive as game 6 was.
I just don't know if i can get behind the general consensus of "OKC choked away game 6 and the series lead. They suck. They're doomed. GSW by 50. hurr durr"
This is precisely why they lost game one. They went absolutely HAM in the first half and just got too cute in the second half. Was hard to watch
Although he's certainly not 100%, he's still going to score 30+ and come through in clutch moments, IMO.
George Claw M.D.
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Getting that LeBron respect. Curry truly has taken the throne.
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Ha!
Edit 2: I read that Durant said they didn't even watch tape from Saturday's game. They studied GSW and know everything about them and their tendencies. They just need to execute their game plan. That's been evident to me throughout this series. Thunder knowing what GSW like to do and often being in the right spots to pick-off and deflect passes. One of the things I love about playoffs compared to regular season are teams able to really employ research and fine-tune against a specific opponent to elevate beyond general game strategies and talent.
bigmit3737
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The last game OKC was getting too many second chance points, and a lot easier shots than Warriors. Warriors were playing hard defense but a lot plays they ending up tippin the ball out givin OKC another chance.
That coupled with some easy looks (maybe wariors defense had miscommunications) really allowed OKC to stay ahead most of the game.
If I'm not mistaken OKC also had a lot more free throw opportunities.
Is green doing anything this series... Maybe start iguadala instead..
Warriors could be their worst enemies this game by letting their guard down since they are home and are comin off two victories.
I'm want to see Klay have another huge game.
40 points plus.. And curry with 30+ points plus.
That coupled with some easy looks (maybe wariors defense had miscommunications) really allowed OKC to stay ahead most of the game.
If I'm not mistaken OKC also had a lot more free throw opportunities.
Is green doing anything this series... Maybe start iguadala instead..
Warriors could be their worst enemies this game by letting their guard down since they are home and are comin off two victories.
I'm want to see Klay have another huge game.
40 points plus.. And curry with 30+ points plus.
George Claw M.D.
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I think back to an interview Luke did while he was interim head coach. He said even though GSW's small lineup is their best, they can't employ it too often because it's too physically taxing, especially when going up against other teams' bigs. It's good in spurts when they can run at maximum pace and basically overwhelm the other team on both offense and defense.
beat
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Those were two different kinds of hero ball. GS was kind of forcing the ball to Klay, but he was catching and shooting on most of those, getting open on screens. The Thunder were dumping it to their stars and (1) trying to run clock down, which is semi-defensible, and (2) relying largely on isolation plays for their stars. Passes for shots were desperation passes rather than a flowing offense, esp when GS ran the surprise double on Durant late in a possession.
I do think OKC will defend Klay tighter -- probably just meaning Roberson can't risk foul trouble keeping him off the floor -- but that's about all the adjustment they can make wrt Klay. That and assuming he won't have two supernova games back to back.
One of these guys is going to have one of the worst B-day's ever.
Must suck to get fired the day after your bday.
PadWarrior
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Article on iggy defense. http://blogs.mercurynews.com/thomps...-durant-transforms-western-conference-finals/
In the fourth quarter, the Warriors found their rhythm on both ends and finally looked like the team they had all year. Oklahoma City managed just 18 points on 26.3 percent shooting in its own building. Iguodala matched Durant nearly minute for minute in the second half, and Durant was 4-for-12 with three turnovers.
In the fourth quarter, the Warriors found their rhythm on both ends and finally looked like the team they had all year. Oklahoma City managed just 18 points on 26.3 percent shooting in its own building. Iguodala matched Durant nearly minute for minute in the second half, and Durant was 4-for-12 with three turnovers.
XiaNaphryz
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So who's making the NBA Finals thread in OT when the game is over tonight?
DataStream
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I think GSW makes up for the game 3-4 blowouts. Klay 30+ and Curry gets into form with 40+
I also think Green picks up 2 technicals and misses game 1 of the Finals.
I also think Green picks up 2 technicals and misses game 1 of the Finals.
lol that would be really dumb of him. Also, he needs two t's for that or just one?
DataStream
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More like OKC started looking like OKC. Hurried passes to KD where he holds the ball usually to get off a terrible forced shot. Its crazy how the ball just stops moving on that team in crunch time.
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