Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

[ojandpizza]

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they just need him to have a normal game not even a great game lol. every blowout he's been a complete disaster. Jokic wasn't as good but he needed someone to help him out.

They put the ball back in his hands early in this game which is exactly what Minnesota exploited defensively in the first two games.. they’ve been initiating the bulk of their offense using Gordon or Joker the past few games, I’m not sure what they were thinking at the start of this one. That and hoisting all those threes, which I guess to be fair if they go in it looks great but the missed buried them early.

[BleacherBum2310]

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They put the ball back in his hands early in this game which is exactly what Minnesota exploited defensively in the first two games.. they’ve been initiating the bulk of their offense using Gordon or Joker the past few games, I’m not sure what they were thinking at the start of this one. That and hoisting all those threes, which I guess to be fair if they go in it looks great but the missed buried them early.

100p, this game and game 2 if that jersey said Boston the discourse would be hilarious. because those were bozo boston performances if i ever saw one.

[ImTellinTim]

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Up by 47? Hahaha

[ImTellinTim]

Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

It’s honestly really disappointing that this wasn’t a closeout game. Wolves hadn’t lost 3 in a row all season until this series. I was expecting the game 3 Denver bounce back, but thought for sure they’d get 1 of the 2 at home to make this game it.

At least the Wolves didn’t go full MN Sports(TM) and lay an egg tonight. Regardless of what happens in game 7, you have to like this team going forward.

[ojandpizza]

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It’s honestly really disappointing that this wasn’t a closeout game. Wolves hadn’t lost 3 in a row all season until this series. I was expecting the game 3 Denver bounce back, but thought for sure they’d get 1 of the 2 at home to make this game it.

At least the Wolves didn’t go full MN Sports(TM) and lay an egg tonight. Regardless of what happens in game 7, you have to like this team going forward.

I’d trade KAT for a player with 1/8th of the talent if it meant he was twice as consistent and played with twice his aggression.. but otherwise their roster is pretty much exactly what you want in a contender.

[jeebs9]

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This game is tough
If the Mavs take the lead. I don't think Thunder will survive.

[DamnYanks2]

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This is wild.

[DamnYanks2]

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Omg man why

[DamnYanks2]

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Wow for OKC to lose like that

[jeebs9]

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Slick mine with the miss free throw there. Feel bad for the Thunder. Definitely got to change a few things. But solid team

[illwill10]

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Tough finish for the Thunder. But, showed a lot of promise this year. They have a lot of picks and cap space, so I'm curious to see what they do in the offseason

I'm hoping for Wolves to win Game 7.

[ojandpizza]

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Good **** Dallas, was not expecting them to beat OKC. And for OKC (I know they are young) but it sorta feels like they underachieved here. Looking back on these last few games and letting Jones get 20 a night is going to be tough to think about all off-season.

I’d like to know how all the anti-Kyrie Laker fans feel now when they were so against giving up pieces for another “big 3”. Hit so many shots when it mattered late in games, have to feel like that could have been a difference in some of the blown leads and single possession losses to Denver.

Regardless ready to see what Luka has this next round. I actually think they match up decent with both teams, if it becomes a Luka/Ant showdown Dallas having Kyrie might tip the scale. Will be tough to see if they have enough defense to slow Murray and keep MPJ down like Minnesota has done if they face Denver though. I feel like Minnesota+Dallas gives us the better series.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Western Conference Playoffs - 2nd Round Discussion Thread

Don’t think they underachieved, unless you personally had high expectations for them coming into the season and then raised them over the course of the season.

Series was pretty much even as far as how it played out. Thought Kidd coached his *** off. Shai was the best player in this series but I felt like Lively was the most impactful player, which says a lot for a 20 y/o rookie big.

OKC balled out this season. Window is open but it be naive to think it will be open for long. Don’t think they need to start being aggressive this offseason and signing/chasing after “names”, especially seeing how this new CBA is going to really start impacting teams more, but don’t just stick with the same group, run it back and think you can just expect the same results again. Presti is one of the best in the biz at team building so I’m sure he’ll figure it out.

[DamnYanks2]

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This gonna be that game where Murray pops off for 40 isn't it?

[ojandpizza]

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AG might be my favorite player man. Does all the dirty work. Dude is a superstar role player.