Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

[DamnYanks2]

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I think Denver is just playing better too. Didn’t like getting punched in the mouth at home.

Yea their defensive activity is insane. So connected. Minnesota is playing tough as well. But Draymond said it, the difference is Joker. Gobert can't do **** with him.

[JazzMan]

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Jokic is legitimately Gobert-proof

Draymond is a generational ***** though lmao. Spent his entire time at half talking trash about Rudy - last time Draymond and Jokic met in the playoffs Jokic averaged 31 with Jamal Murray injured lol

[inkcil]

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Really disappointed in Minnesota. I thought they were turning a corner, but now they’ve regressed to last year’s blunders.

I really hope they can get back to what they were showing the world in games 1 & 2.

Nah, that "refs letting 'em play 80's and 90's style defense" from Game 2 is over. So Wolves are cooked. If you're over 40 then it was fun for 1 night.

Now back to the regularly scheduled whistle...I mean, um, programming.

[ojandpizza]

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Nah, that "refs letting 'em play 80's and 90's style defense" from Game 2 is over. So Wolves are cooked. If you're over 40 then it was fun for 1 night.

Now back to the regularly scheduled whistle...I mean, um, programming.

Same number of fouls called in games 2,3,4, Denver just isn’t playing like *** and letting good defense frustrate them into mistakes.

[DamnYanks2]

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Wolves are right where they needed to be though.

[JazzMan]

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Same number of fouls called in games 2,3,4, Denver just isn’t playing like *** and letting good defense frustrate them into mistakes.

I thought Minnesota was a little too handsy in Game 2 but yeah, it helps that Denver isn't in complete meltdown mode. I think people seriously overlook how frustrated and mentally defeated the entire team was that night, not just Murray and Malone but Jokic and gang too. Had never seen a championship team just combust like that in one night lol

[JazzMan]

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I swear Jokic bobbles the ball 5+ times a game and never loses it lol. Simultaneously a clumsy guy while still being maxed in dexterity and reaction time

[DamnYanks2]

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Joker with the beautiful hail Mary. Broncos still need a QB? 😂

[ojandpizza]

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I thought Minnesota was a little too handsy in Game 2 but yeah, it helps that Denver isn't in complete meltdown mode. I think people seriously overlook how frustrated and mentally defeated the entire team was that night, not just Murray and Malone but Jokic and gang too. Had never seen a championship team just combust like that in one night lol

They weren’t ready. They had done the same in numerous starts against the Lakers but could just chip away all game.. Minnesota never let off the gas, they are young athletic and hungry, and the topped ranked defense this year for a reason. Denver 100% was not ready for that.

They played like a team that had already won a ring and just expected they would make plays when they needed to. Minnesota never gave them that chance.

[inkcil]

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Same number of fouls called in games 2,3,4, Denver just isn’t playing like *** and letting good defense frustrate them into mistakes.

You are 1000% correct...refs swallowed whistle in Game 2 while Wolves hacked away (especially on Murray). If they officiated Games 3 & 4 the same as Game 2 then Game 2 would have had waaay more fouls called.

No biggie, it's their league and they can run it how they want...as long as I'm entertained lol.

[DamnYanks2]

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Joker is killing everyone lol

[ojandpizza]

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Wolves are right where they needed to be though.

Really wish Mike was playing..

Not like I really care all that much but I would love to see either one of these teams win it all. I love watching Ant and Mike Conley finally getting a ring might be the most “fulfilling” outcome for me as a fan. Not really a “fan” per se of anyone else on the roster, but I really appreciate any team that brings defensive intensity like they do.

At the same time the Joker under-appreciation across the internet is just wild to me. In an almost LeBron-like way it seems people just love to hate and diminish what he does on the floor. I find myself rooting for him mostly just in spite of others. Also the player Aaron Gordon has developed into the last couple of years, just embracing being more of a “role player” he does it perfectly. One of my favorite players in the league right now, I don’t know that there is a better complimentary player currently playing.

[JazzMan]

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Joker is killing everyone lol

He said ya'll were crowning Ant a little too early lol

[ojandpizza]

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I noticed it in the Laker series too, but I swear AG is standing on the line every time he shoots a free throw. Idk how that’s allowed lol.

[J_Posse]

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Yeah, Jokic is top 5 (center) dead or alive like Jadakiss.

Incredible.

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