Re: 2017 Western Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread
I'll say this: Historically, OKC usually gets better as a series goes on. Look at each series since 2010, especially the games after they've gotten blown out. Now obviously, it was a bit "easier" in that timespan since they had a better squad with KD and Ibaka there but I wouldn't be quick to call it a sweep. Now that being said:
-They gotta be better on the glass, man. They were one of the better rebounding teams in the league all season and they got crushed on that end. And if they can't do any better than last night, then yeah, their season will be over real soon.
-Agree with you on Oladipo. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt since it's his first playoff game but yeah, he can't shoot that bad if OKC wants to extend this series.
-Roberson did a good job defending Harden during the times he was matched up on him(Think Harden was like 3/11 or 4/10 when Roberson matched up on him). He also held his own on Offense as well and was probably the best player for the Thunder last night.
-See my above post about Kanter.
-No excuse why Adams shouldn't be the best big man on the floor in this series and last night, he was like the 3rd best big on the floor. He's gotta be better, especially on PnR Defense. Their switching was horrible and it's even magnified more now since they don't have KD or Ibaka back there.
-Westbrook can't get outplayed by Patrick ****ing Beverley(no disrespect to him)like he was last night. Was surprised he didn't take him to the post where he has a size advantage on him.
-Go at Harden on Defense. His defense has improved(no YouTube video this year so he's made progress)but that doesn't mean you don't attack him.
I'll say this: Historically, OKC usually gets better as a series goes on. Look at each series since 2010, especially the games after they've gotten blown out. Now obviously, it was a bit "easier" in that timespan since they had a better squad with KD and Ibaka there but I wouldn't be quick to call it a sweep. Now that being said:
-They gotta be better on the glass, man. They were one of the better rebounding teams in the league all season and they got crushed on that end. And if they can't do any better than last night, then yeah, their season will be over real soon.
-Agree with you on Oladipo. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt since it's his first playoff game but yeah, he can't shoot that bad if OKC wants to extend this series.
-Roberson did a good job defending Harden during the times he was matched up on him(Think Harden was like 3/11 or 4/10 when Roberson matched up on him). He also held his own on Offense as well and was probably the best player for the Thunder last night.
-See my above post about Kanter.
-No excuse why Adams shouldn't be the best big man on the floor in this series and last night, he was like the 3rd best big on the floor. He's gotta be better, especially on PnR Defense. Their switching was horrible and it's even magnified more now since they don't have KD or Ibaka back there.
-Westbrook can't get outplayed by Patrick ****ing Beverley(no disrespect to him)like he was last night. Was surprised he didn't take him to the post where he has a size advantage on him.
-Go at Harden on Defense. His defense has improved(no YouTube video this year so he's made progress)but that doesn't mean you don't attack him.
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