Eastern Conference Playoffs - 1st Round Discussion Thread

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Something mentioned on Raptors broadcast about difference between Raptors backcourt and Wizards backcourt is that Wizards only have those 2. Raptors have branched out and gotten others involved and this year specifically got DeRozan/Lowry to trust other guys.

Though after tonight, if Beal/Wall give it to Lawson and Scott, they might be able to put together a good lineup.

Its a team philosophy and something the Raptors used to do themselves.

Now their culture calls for passing off to teammates when the Wiz trap aggressively which they've been doing, and it's leading to good things.

Scott Brooks.... yeah, remember russ and kd... he never corrected that did he? Seems like the worst thing you can do is give him two star perimeter players.

[Majingir]

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If we have a Raptors-76ers ECF matchup, I wonder who'll annoy the opposition more. Kevin Hart or Drake? Both seem to be able to light a fire underneath the guy(s) they're chirping.

Its a team philosophy and something the Raptors used to do themselves.

Now their culture calls for passing off to teammates when the Wiz trap aggressively which they've been doing, and it's leading to good things.

Scott Brooks.... yeah, remember russ and kd... he never corrected that did he? Seems like the worst thing you can do is give him two star perimeter players.

Raptors have done their best Spurs impression and so far it seems to be working. Competing while at the same time developing young guys and finding steals in the draft.

I loved the OG pick at the draft and even more now. Would've been a lottery pick if not for the injury, and instead finds himself as the starting SF on the 1st place team in the East. Doesn't get the ball so often, but makes most of it.

[ojandpizza]

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Someone needs to talk to the Bucks in the locker room.


Reporter: Terry Rozier hasn’t committed a turnover in 78 min. How personally do you take that matchup?

Eric Bledsoe: Who?

Reporter: Terry Rozier.

Bledsoe: I don’t know who the f*** that is.




Someone tell this man theyre in the playoffs.

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This is most likely because Rozier called him “Drew Bledsoe” after game 1.


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[ojandpizza]

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Tatum with 4 points and BOS still wins pretty easily. I'm so happy for Jaylen. the takes on him this offseason were pretty outrageous.

What were the takes on Jaylen Brown other than him being really damn good? I thought everyone liked him.


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[BleacherBum2310]

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What were the takes on Jaylen Brown other than him being really damn good? I thought everyone liked him.


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oh they were bad. not on here NBA twitter maybe i follow that way too closely lol. alot of bust talk and he hasn't shown us anything to think he'll ever be a good player.

[ojandpizza]

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oh they were bad. not on here NBA twitter maybe i follow that way too closely lol. alot of bust talk and he hasn't shown us anything to think he'll ever be a good player.

Wow. I can’t believe people have that opinion on him after watching the dude play. Easily one of my favorite young players.


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[Majingir]

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Based on DeRozans performance, I wonder if he either watched Kobes show and/or actually spoke with him. On the latest episode, Kobe broke down DeRozans performance in GM1. Analyzing GM1 as if he were DeRozan. Lots of valuable things to be learned from that and really wouldn't surprise me if he did tune in.

Can't just be coincidence that after Kobes analysis comes out, DeRozan posts playoff career high in points.

[ggsimmonds]

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Based on DeRozans performance, I wonder if he either watched Kobes show and/or actually spoke with him. On the latest episode, Kobe broke down DeRozans performance in GM1. Analyzing GM1 as if he were DeRozan. Lots of valuable things to be learned from that and really wouldn't surprise me if he did tune in.

Can't just be coincidence that after Kobes analysis comes out, DeRozan posts playoff career high in points.

Why can't it be just a coincidence?

[Majingir]

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Why can't it be just a coincidence?

Kobe is DeRozans idol. Him breaking down DeRozans game and analyzing key things, no doubt DeRozan had to have been listening.

[BluFu]

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I loved the OG pick at the draft and even more now. Would've been a lottery pick if not for the injury, and instead finds himself as the starting SF on the 1st place team in the East. Doesn't get the ball so often, but makes most of it.

Masai's drafting has been on point besides the Bruno pick

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Kobe is DeRozans idol. Him breaking down DeRozans game and analyzing key things, no doubt DeRozan had to have been listening.

So if he stinks it up next game, can we blame Kobe for that then?

[Vni]

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Anybody got a link for the kobe thing ?

edit: I got it, pm if anyone wants the link.

[33JAF]

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I hate to say this in the middle of a playoff series, but this off season needs to be spent not necessarily getting better on paper, but getting rid of some talent for players who will at least play with some heart.

The effort, focus, and intensity of everyone outside of Giannis and Khris is pathetic. I'll give Brogdon a pass because he missed a bunch of time at the end of the season and it must be tough to come back right into playoff mode. Those are the only three guys who I give a **** about.

I was all aboard keeping Jabari for whatever is costs, but I'm second guessing it now that he seems uninterested with the role he has. Simply put, we need some tougher players without attitude issues. I'm looking at you, too, Bledsoe.

The coaching staff is not without blame, either, but we addressed that mid season and there's only so much you can change until the offseason. It's not like we could introduce a whole new system instantly. We're still feeling the effects of Jason Kidd, but come on, Joe Prunty. This dude didn't even play our best lineup in game one for game two, being Bled/Brogdon/Snell/Khris/Giannis. How?

This is the most disappointed I've been in quite awhile with the Bucks. I'm still looking forward to games 3 and 4 because the BC is always rockin for the playoffs, but I'm ready for the offseason to see who we get to coach. This will be the most important offseason in quite awhile- maybe ever- for us because the clock is ticking with Giannis and I won't blame him one bit if we don't get the team in a position to win in the next 3 years and he leaves.

[King_B_Mack]

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So tonight has got be one of those signature LeBron nights where he goes no lower than 41 points, posts at least 12 rebounds, dishes out at least 13 assists and shoots like 60 something percent from the field in a Cavs win right? I’d be STUNNED if the Cavs lose this game


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[AlexBrady]

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Bradley Beal is being revealed as the no defense, non-handling, unreliable player that he truly is. Another big factor was Marcin Gortat's no show performance against Jonas Valanciunas. There should be big changes coming in DC if this team doesn't perform.