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[unknownstranger]

Because 82 games is a stupid amount of games, and Pop is the only coach playing for the post season during the regular season.

Even Golden State who knew they had the regular season on lock had to start seeing injuries late in the season before they decided to moderate their players game time.

8 Spurs played at least 72 games this year.

 

[Frenden]

Disaster for the WC playoffs. Door is wide open now for OKC to get to the WCF, fuck.

Um, this doesn't affect OKC's changes of the WCF. OKC plays the Spurs next. I don't think they're making it past 'em.

 

[Fjordson]

Disaster for the WC playoffs. Door is wide open now for OKC to get to the WCF, fuck.

OKC? Their path hasn't changed, will have to get through the Spurs.

This changes the winner of this series vs. the winner of Warriors & Rockets.

 

[Kevtones]

Lillard was fouled as fuck on that shot.



PLUMLEE is a magician.

 

[Crono27]

Disaster for the WC playoffs. Door is wide open now for OKC to get to the WCF, fuck.

Umm. Spurs says hi

 

[Gigglepoo]

The Pacers game starts at 3pm tomorrow? WTF!?

 

[RBelong2Us]

Paul-less Clippers far worse than Warriors without Curry.

 

[Bowser]

welp

 

[friskykillface]

where is this Thunder hype coming from?
from beating the shitty Mavs?

0_o

 

[Nafai1123]

Or maybe the regular season takes it's toll and the players chances of major injuries instead of minor injuries becomes more likely.

Yeah sure that's possible with nagging issues, but at least in Curry and CP3s injuries they've just been freak accidents. I'm not sure how you can see them and think otherwise.

 

[theignoramus]

Um, this doesn't affect OKC's changes of the WCF. OKC plays the Spurs next. I don't think they're making it past 'em.

Mustve had a brain fart. Yeah, that squad aint making it past SA. Pre LMA, Id leave open the possibility because the Spurs choke regularly, but this season theyre too much of a force.

 

[PopeReal]

I love how NBA refs just decide that throwing people the ground is ok

 

[TSM]

Warriors must be thrilled. If Curry can make it back for the WCF, they can probably beat a Clips team with no CP3 and a hobbled Griffon without needing Curry.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

On the same day Curry is announced to miss at least 2 weeks, Chris Paul fractures his hand. That's the most Clippers thing I've ever heard.

.

 

[Kevtones]

I love how NBA refs just decide that throwing people the ground is ok

You're talking about Jordan pushing Plumlee there right? On the offensive glass...

 

[Frenden]

The Clippers can't do anything right. Holy fuck. Blow it up. Blow it all up.

 

[Kevtones]

YO if Lillard doesn't miss an open layup than Plumlee has 10 assists...

 

[PopeReal]

You're talking about Jordan pushing Plumlee there right? On the offensive glass...

Yes and is been more than once. But whatever I am happy

 

[Walter White]

Warriors must be thrilled. If Curry can make it back for the WCF, they can probably beat a Clips team with no CP3 and a hobbled Griffon without needing Curry.

Clips are done. Portland has momentum now. Paul is gone. Griffin is a gimp. Another first round ouster for my Clips. Fucking shits.

 

[neptunes]

If all these injuries take longer than expected, I can safely say I don't know can take it all in June. It's open

 

[Kevtones]

Jeff Ayers bringing hot fire from GTown

 

[Servbot24]

Blazers are a bigger threat to GSW than LAC without CP3.

 

[kaiju]

Thank you Blazers, just bought more rest for Curry.

 

[neptunes]

Blazers are a bigger threat to GSW than LAC without CP3.

Livingston has quite a few inches on Lillard, could score on him at will.

CJ vs Klay? Really?

 

[TSM]

If all these injuries take longer than expected, I can safely say I don't know can take it in June. It's open

Looks like the Spurs right now barring any injuries.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Point Guard injuries in the Western Conference.

1 Golden State Warriors Curry MCL Sprain
2 San Antonio Spurs Parker
3 Oklahoma City Thunder Westbrook
4 Los Angeles Clippers CP3 Broken arm
5 Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lilard
6 Dallas Mavericks Deron Williams abdominal strain
7 Memphis Grizzlies Mike Conley Achilles
8 Houston Rockets Beverly day-to-day hamstring injury

 

[Raziel]

Clippers curse went next level tonight.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

These charts of how long players were out with fractures in their hands doesn't mean shit without distinguishing the dominant hand injuries from the others.

 

[friskykillface]

should have traded Blake ages ago

 

[MetalFearSolid]

If all these injuries take longer than expected, I can safely say I don't know can take it all in June. It's open

open? It is Cavs vs. Spurs that is the most likely outcome.

Curry is the biggest x-factor that can potentially change that.

Cavs are sweeping through the Celtics/Hawks and Raps/Pacers/Heat/Hornets easily.

 

[neptunes]

Looks like the Spurs right now barring any injuries.

OKC is incredibly streaky, that series is going 6-7 games, especially if KD and YNB feel that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Do not count out talent like that, especially if said talent feels invigorated.

 

[victreeb3l]

Shame about CP3's injury. Shit is crazy.

 

[Kevtones]

Didn't Portland beat GSW by 32 at full strength this year?



Tough deal for CP3. Next game is do/die for Clips I think.

 

[eBay Huckster]

open? It is Cavs vs. Spurs that is the most likely outcome.

Curry is the biggest x-factor that can potentially change that.

Cavs are sweeping through the Celtics/Hawks and Raps/Pacers/Heat/Hornets easily.

.

(though I don't think Cleveland's sweeping both of their remaining East opponents - they're probably dropping one or two like last year)

it was gonna be Cavs/Warriors before all this, now the West can go either way

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

"Some loud obscenities being yelled as the Clippers make their way back to the locker room."

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Didn't Portland beat GSW by 32 at full strength this year?

Getting a good one in during the regular season ain't the same as doing that four games out of seven.

But yeah, Blazers match up well w/ Golden State. Or decently, at least.

 

[friskykillface]

Cavs aren't sweeping the east

They will sweep next round - or lose 1 game max
Only real test outta the east is the heat and lol they might not even make it

 

[WoodWERD]

I always fear OKC a bit after that steamrolling in the 2012 WCF. Spurs caught a break in 2014 when Ibaka went out...it's gonna be a tough series.

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Huge Portland fan, so I'm glad they won, but I'm just sick over the Chris Paul injury. Between that and Curry, these playoffs are shaping up to be a big shit sandwich. I mean, I'd love the Blazers to win the series against the Clippers, but I'm not so biased to think that they're the better team if Paul is healthy. That's a shitty way to win. And it just sucks that Curry has one of the best seasons of all time, and the exclamation point we get in the post-season is two minor injuries that will sideline him for a significant number of games. Fuck.

And Portland was winning even when Chris Paul was in, dammit. Why does fate have to be such a jerk?

 

[Mutagenic]

Huge Portland fan, so I'm glad they won, but I'm just sick over the Chris Paul injury. Between that and Curry, these playoffs are shaping up to be a big shit sandwich. I mean, I'd love the Blazers to win the series against the Clippers, but I'm not so biased to think that they're the better team if Paul is healthy. That's a shitty way to win. And it just sucks that Curry has one of the best seasons of all time, and the exclamation point we get in the post-season is two minor injuries that will sideline him for a significant number of games. Fuck.

And Portland was winning even when Chris Paul was in, dammit. Why does fate have to be such a jerk?

Portland has had enough shit injuries over the years that I'm just like whatever.

 

[TheSadRanger]

I know CP3's broken hand is the hot news right now. But I have a question for Heat fans.

What do you think happens if Miami gets bounced from the 1st round? You gotta give Whiteside a new contract, do you bring back Luol Deng? What do you give Wade? Is Bosh still even going to play basketball at this point?

That team is going to be interesting to watch during the summer.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Apparently, Kyle Lowry is playing through an elbow injury but I don't believe it. Fuck you Lowry just playing like trash Lol. I don't buy it.

 

[Kevtones]

Getting a good one in during the regular season ain't the same as doing that four games out of seven.

But yeah, Blazers match up well w/ Golden State. Or decently, at least.

Lol yeah.


They DO match up well tbh. Their bench has to surprise beyond this series.

 

[B.O.O.M]

man ya'all talking about western conferences and shit and here I am thinking ..they said this Blazer team will the 28 or so by the end of the regular season..what a fking ride! So proud of this team

Chi3f went HAM today too

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA 56s56 seconds ago
In addition to Chris Paul and Blake Griffin injuries, JJ Redick said his left heel will be an issue for rest of playoffs. Awful day for L.A.

JJ Redick has left heel injury.

Clippers lost big tonight. Big core might never be the same.
Doc The Gm might have to do something this off-season.

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

Huge Portland fan, so I'm glad they won, but I'm just sick over the Chris Paul injury. Between that and Curry, these playoffs are shaping up to be a big shit sandwich. I mean, I'd love the Blazers to win the series against the Clippers, but I'm not so biased to think that they're the better team if Paul is healthy. That's a shitty way to win. And it just sucks that Curry has one of the best seasons of all time, and the exclamation point we get in the post-season is two minor injuries that will sideline him for a significant number of games. Fuck.

And Portland was winning even when Chris Paul was in, dammit. Why does fate have to be such a jerk?

yeah, but, luck is always a factor. GS caught a break when they played the Cavs reserves+lebron last year. They might have still won, sure, but luck.

 

[KazenY2J]

JJ Redick has left heel injury.

Clippers lost big tonight.

Yikes.

 

[Kevtones]

man ya'all talking about western conferences and shit and here I am thinking ..they said this Blazer team will the 28 or so by the end of the regular season..what a fking ride! So proud of this team

Chi3f went HAM today too

I don't remember seeing him miss. I only watched the final 26 minutes but he was pure tonight.


SO was Crabbe. 5/5. They weren't easy shots either. Guy stepped the fuck up.

 

[MetalFearSolid]

Sources: Kings interview Vinny Del Negro for head-coaching job

Clippers past and present making NBA news tonight.

 

[TSM]

OKC is incredibly streaky, that series is going 6-7 games, especially if KD and YNB feel that this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Do not count out talent like that, especially if said talent feels invigorated.

Pop will make the other 3 guys on the court with them score in the fourth quarter or they'll have to win with hero ball 4 out of 7 games. Westbrook and KD plus three defenders in the fourth quarter is not going to get it done against the Spurs or a healthy GSW. They haven't trusted the other guys all season and I don't see them starting in the Playoffs.