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Old 03-05-2016, 08:01 PM   #729
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Any chance of a slider change yet? 24/29 is something else, lol
IRL Steph Curry makes anything possible. It is my justification for all-time, lol.

Russell was feeling it. He ain't doing that again this postseason, I'd bet.
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IRL Steph Curry makes anything possible. It is my justification for all-time, lol.

Russell was feeling it. Hell he ain't doing that again this postseason, I'd bet.
Oh it's definitely one of those magic games that happens every once in awhile and man what a brilliant time to have it. Sets the tone for the rest of the series for sure.

As far as that Pelicans/rockets series anything could happen quite honestly. I'd struggle to call it either way. But if the game took into account the history we already know that nola is out for blood
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The Sonics now move on to the conference semis after a close-the-door (and don't let it hit you on the way out) win in Sacramento, demoralizing the Kings on their home court and sending a message to the rest of the West.

In the first, the Kings came out hungry, establishing an early lead over the Sonics, but Seattle quickly dispatched that behind the play of Lance Stephenson and Markieff Morris, both whom showed up in a big way after being largely absent in the Sonics 92-88 win in Game 2 of the series.

In the second, with the game beginning to get away from them, the Kings forced the ball out of the hands of those two and into the hands of RHJ. Not a problem, as Jefferson was STROKING it this game and hit a corner triple, much to the disbelief of the Kings' crowd and some on the Sonics bench.

Despite being down at the half 56-49, the Kings didn't relent in the third, chipping away at the lead, shrinking it to just 83-79 entering the fourth. Seattle then went cold in the first few minutes of the final frame and the Kings worked it to a tie game. That didn't last long, however, as Westbrook took over and exerted his will on the Kings players; they stood no chance as Russell went into rage-mode and dunked, dished, and harassed the Kings on every possession.

Sacramento faded fast after that and the Sonics waltzed out to a lead they never gave up again. Seattle now awaits the winner of the Pelicans-Rockets series.








Around the NBA

The Bulls swept the Bucks, 3-0, in their 1st round series as Chicago got stellar performances from Butler, Howard, and Wade (their triumvirate of stars). Butler was absolutely a beast and got big help from Exum and Brandon Jennings, as well as a solid dose of Larry Sanders. The Bulls now await the winner of the Hornets-Knicks series.

Speaking of the Knicks -- the 8th seed -- are up 2-1 on the 1st seed Hornets. It's been a bizarre series. After the heartbreaking Game 1 loss, the Hornets came out flat in Game 2, went down big in the first quarter, then fought to come back only to lose -- again -- thanks to a late bucket by Melo, 87-86. Down 2-0, Charlotte went to MSG and crushed the Knicks 92-77, but this series isn't over by a long shot. The Knicks have a chance to close it out on their home floor and could score the biggest playoff upset in pretty much ever if they win the series. It would send New York into a frenzy and would bring out the crying Jordan memes by the bushel.

Things aren't looking that much better for the 76ers. They, too, are down 2-1 to the Wizards, who, after dropping Game 2 110-93, came storming back and took Game 3, 95-78. Philly is struggling to come up with any answers for the Wizards bench, which is slaughtering the 76ers on a nightly basis. Philly is lacking in adjustments so far and they may have to play their starters heavy minutes just to win the series, which wouldn't do good things further down the line for their playoff hopes but that's the nature of the postseason.

Cleveland isn't having as much trouble as some thought they would this postseason, as they're up 2-1 on the Pistons. True, they did lose Game 3 (only 98-96, thanks to a late triple by Ty Lawson, who's having quite a series), but they've performed well overall as a team and are finally seeing their bench unit contribute. Admittedly, this series has been a very defensive affair, but it has to do Cavs fans some good to see their team winning a series they're supposed to (and not dropping the ball, like last year).

Out West, the Pelicans and Rockets are engaged in a blood-bath series, both teams refusing to quit. Every game they've played has been close and NOLA is up 2-1 on Houston, but that doesn't assure them an easy win. The Rockets stole Game 2 on NOLA's home court, but the Pelicans stole Game 3 right back (103-101) and now it's time for Game 4 in Houston. James Harden looked visibly tired in Game 3, but hopefully will be able to play big in Game 4. Whomever wins the series takes on the Sonics next round and you'd better believe Seattle wants to see Houston and not NOLA.

The OKC-LAC series is starting to look like what we all thought it would; a cakewalk for the Thunder. After a surprising loss in Game 1, OKC has stepped on the throats of the Clippers, winning 121-107 in Game 2 and embarrassing LAC 114-81 in Game 3. The Clippers, without Jeff Teague, simply can't stop Cameron Payne from doing work and that's freeing up everyone else on the Thunder to score to their heart's content. It's been a tough year, injury wise, for LAC but it looks like it'll be ending very soon.

The Suns are up 2-1 on the young Lakers, but this isn't over yet. Phoenix took both Game 1 and 2 in close wins but the Lakers utterly dominated them in Game 3 with a big 101-86 win. Phoenix had no answers for Jaylen Brown, who took over the fourth quarter and almost single-handedly outscored the Suns by himself. Phoenix needs to gather themselves for Game 4 and not get caught looking ahead.
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Old 03-14-2016, 06:15 AM   #732
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Congrats on a swift dismissal of the Kings. Just what we like to see at this time of year.

It's beginning to look like whoever you get in the next round means business. Let's hope the team stays ready whilst the other 2 wears themselves out!
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The First Round Postmortem

April 28th, 2018

By Vonny Lee


The first round is over and so ends the seasons for eight NBA squads.



1. The Kings

Simply couldn't keep up with the veteran experience and star play of the Sonics. Sacramento was closer to winning two games in this series than the final scores indicate, but the young squad's best chance -- a Game 2, 92-88 loss -- slipped through their fingers and so did their chance at a legendary upset. The Kings should consider this year a success, however, based on the outstanding growth of Brandon Ingram (16.6 PPG, 5.0 RPG on 45 percent shooting, 41 percent from deep) and the quiet excellence of their bench (led by Chandler Parsons). The Kings finished with a winning record, got to the playoffs, and showed something -- their year is officially a success. How they build upon this will be crucial moving forward, but for now they should enjoy the offseason.

2. The Pelicans

Have to be disappointed, if not crushed. NOLA had a 2-1 lead on the Rockets and looked ready to finish off Houston before a rematch with the Sonics. And that's part of why the Pelicans lost: they got caught looking ahead, particularly Anthony Davis. Davis was typically brilliant during the regular season, but the Rockets absolutely took him away in Games 4 and 5 -- Davis fouled out in Game 4 (with only 22 minutes of action and only 14 points), which was a narrow 95-91 win for Houston. Then, in Game 5, back in NOLA, Davis fouled out AGAIN -- this time lasting 26 minutes and scoring 17 points, but the damage was done -- the Rockets crushed the Pelicans, 125-104, and now New Orleans heads into the offseason with questions around their star. Anthony Davis, again, seems to have shrunk in the postseason and people are beginning to ask if the problem is less with his teammates and more with him.

3. The Clippers

Were a beat up, hampered bunch throughout much of the season. After losing Jordan early in the year, they got him back only to lose Teague, then got him back only for a few weeks before he went down again just before the playoffs. LAC looked like roadkill going up against the Thunder juggernaut, but scored a shocking Game 1 upset thanks to a career night from Trey Burke. Sadly, that was a one-off event and the Clippers promptly got drummed out of the postseason by a superior squad. Still, LAC has to be proud of the way they came together despite all the injuries and they'll have a little cap room to play with during the summer to maybe improve their squad. The first year post-Paul didn't go as well as many expected, but it didn't end as poorly either and that has to be a victory for the Clippers.

4. The Lakers

This young squad was close. Oh, so close. After going down 2-0 to the Suns, the Lakers stormed back to win Game 3 101-86 (thanks to Jaylen Brown) and then obliterated the Suns in Game 4 with a 113-91 win (thanks to a 31 point, 11 rebound night from Julius Randle). But in Game 5 the young Lakers squad were blown off the Suns home floor, 121-95, in a playoff loss that wills stick in the craw of the Lakers for a long-time. They came out ice cold in the first quarter, scoring only 12 points to the Suns 26, and with that kind of lead, Phoenix let it fly from downtown, burying the Lakers in triples. It wasn't a great playoff series for some of the young Lakers, but they've got experience now and that could be a big difference next season.

Out East ...

1. The Hornets

Have been upset and theirs is the greatest of upsets in NBA history. With a 56-26 record, they were picked to handle the woeful 40-42 Knicks and advance past the 1st round. Instead, they were beaten on back-to-back late shots by Melo, won Game 3, and then were destroyed in Game 4 at MSG, 97-82, thanks to Melo's 21 points, 8 rebound effort. The Hornets -- and their fans -- are stunned. None more so than their players, who might be seeing some changes this offseason. Rumors began flying after the game that Kevin Love was reportedly very angry with his teammates over their performance in the series and, if you're Love, you have every right to feel that way. Love was great in the series, scoring 22.2 PPG, pulling in 9.3 RPG, shooting 49 percent from the field (albeit with only 29 percent from deep) and there could be something brewing there -- no one else on the Hornets stepped up consistently. Where this goes from here is anyone's guess, but suffice it to say Charlotte might be in the midst of some drama.

2. The Bucks

Survived the extended absence of the Greek Freak during the regular season to make the playoffs, only to see him fall again in the last week of that same regular season to injury. The Bucks, predictably, folded against Chicago as the bright lights of the playoffs melted any hopes they had at advancing. Still, Jabari Parker put on quite a show and earned himself a big payday with his performance. He was a scoring machine this season as a full-time four, shooting 48 percent from the field, 47 percent from deep, and scoring 14.4 PPG. He gave the Bucks offense a much needed lift when things got stuck. The more pressing question is whether the Bucks should be worried about the Greek Freak -- two bad injuries, almost back-to-back, crippled him this season and crippled the Bucks. They'll need to monitor him very carefully going forward.

3. The 76ers

Must have an undying hatred of the Wizards after this season. Philly, despite being a higher seed, with a better record, with arguably more talent, met their match in Washington again. Like the year before, the 76ers couldn't solve the outstanding duo of Wall and Beal despite bringing in one of the better defensive guards in the league in Ricky Rubio to cap Wall. Wall got his, Beal got his, and the Wizards bench ran roughshod over the 76ers. They eeked out a close Game 4 win, 83-81, but the score won't matter much to Philly -- after last year's upset of the Bulls, they had higher hopes for this season.

4. The Pistons

Made this series ugly and close at the end. Detroit managed to steal Game 4 thanks to a ridiculous defensive performance from the second-quarter onward, resulting in a final score of 92-60, one of playoff historys ugliest scores ever. But the Cavs answered back with an 82-66 drumming of their own, putting Detroit away and sending the Pistons back to the drawing board. Clearly, something isn't working in Detroit and the fingers all point to Reggie Jackson, one of the worst overpays -- if not the worst overpay -- in recent history. Jackson's paltry numbers (11.7 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 6.3 APG on 41 percent shooting, 29 percent from the field) show just how harmful he is and SVG is looking to move him -- though where is as good a question as any, as Jackson's inefficient, chucker mentality is a poor-fit on virtually every NBA squad. Detroit will need to evaluate that position and Ryan Anderson's going forward.
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Well that Houston win certainly puts nola in an awkward spot. I'd like to think it works out much better for you guys though.

How about melo. Finally getting it done and leading instead of pointing fingers. New Yorkers all over the world must be rejoicing right now. I'm interested to see if he can do it again.
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Well that Houston win certainly puts nola in an awkward spot. I'd like to think it works out much better for you guys though.

How about melo. Finally getting it done and leading instead of pointing fingers. New Yorkers all over the world must be rejoicing right now. I'm interested to see if he can do it again.
I was really surprised that NOLA dropped those games. Anthony Davis, man ... just seems to choke in the playoffs. He has a fouling problem when the pressure is on. Happened to him against us in 2016, happened in 2017, happened this season -- he's got to get it under control. Noah isn't going to be there forever and neither is Reddick, he's got a window with those two, though having Tatum there makes it easier to transition once those two vets go.

As for New York, about time, right? Paul hasn't been great there, but he's done enough to give Melo the help he needs. The matchup against the Bulls is a pretty favorable one -- Paul vs. Jennings is a win for CP3, Porzingas vs. Portis is win for Porzingas, and Melo vs. Butler can be a draw, depending on how well Melo plays. New York can upset Chicago and get to the ECF if it keeps the pressure on -- we'll see if that's the case, but a close series with the Bulls really makes things look worth it for New York. A more detailed breakdown shall appear tomorrow.
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I was really surprised that NOLA dropped those games. Anthony Davis, man ... just seems to choke in the playoffs. He has a fouling problem when the pressure is on. Happened to him against us in 2016, happened in 2017, happened this season -- he's got to get it under control. Noah isn't going to be there forever and neither is Reddick, he's got a window with those two, though having Tatum there makes it easier to transition once those two vets go.

As for New York, about time, right? Paul hasn't been great there, but he's done enough to give Melo the help he needs. The matchup against the Bulls is a pretty favorable one -- Paul vs. Jennings is a win for CP3, Porzingas vs. Portis is win for Porzingas, and Melo vs. Butler can be a draw, depending on how well Melo plays. New York can upset Chicago and get to the ECF if it keeps the pressure on -- we'll see if that's the case, but a close series with the Bulls really makes things look worth it for New York. A more detailed breakdown shall appear tomorrow.
Everyone has a weakness right. But you'd think AD would have that kind of thing under control by now he's definitely got the experience both in the NBA and the playoffs. Noah is going to have to teach him a thing or too before his time is done. Houston should favour the sonics though really right? Can't see it being too much of an issue.

I do like new yorks chances quite honestly. I've got a soft spot for the Knicks so I'd like to see them do well. Chicago has a bit of a secret weapon in wade though if he can turn back the clock that is. (He's still there right?)
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