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NBA 2017 Playoffs |OT| WE DID IT
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Joe Johnson good!
LockOfTheWeek
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Nets pick going to have to have a big 4th quarter here.
Vault Dweller 111
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I can get behind Lowry to the Jazz.
Vault Dweller 111
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Wizards are a much more fun matchup against the Cavs.
Dreams-Visions
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Hmm.
Yea, I'm not sure what to think of these 2 teams. Another asswhoopin. I don't even recognize the Boston we've seen the last 2 games.
Yea, I'm not sure what to think of these 2 teams. Another asswhoopin. I don't even recognize the Boston we've seen the last 2 games.
Legitimately, the Wizards have a much better chance of beating the Cavs than the Celtics.
In my opinion, anyway.
It should also go 7 games before Ref Magic kicks in.
Hyperactivity
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Imagine a Lebron and Wall going back to back trying to chasedown block the other's fast break dunk. Would be so much fun (although Lebron, no one actually, is catching a full speed Wall with a clear path in front of him)
Bad Bob.
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Celtics are so fucking boring. Role players surrounding a 5'8" dude.
LyleLanley
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I'm new to basketball, can someone help me out here? Is giving up runs off 22+ points a good thing?
Fire Stevens
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Patrick Beverley's grandfather died today. Even more to add to an already tough life...
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nogoodnamesleft
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Have a bad feeling spurs get blown out today :v
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Nah, I want a close game where the Rockets and Spurs both play well but the Rockets beat them out, semi-comfortably (end game with a 6 point margin).
That sort of win really sends a message, imo.
LyleLanley
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Start James Young in game 5.
They're a mediocre team with a brilliant coach and great offense-first PG that collectively plays hard every game, a formula that translates to plenty of regular season wins but inevitably fails in the playoffs where talent trumps effort.
Ragnarok
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How has the Rockets/Spurs series been great? It's been unwatchable. 1 halfway decent game where the Spurs always seemed like they'd win and two thirty point blowouts.
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Careful, like Pat Riley says, series doesnt start until a team wins a road game
It's not like I think particularly highly of Washington either. Or any east team without Lebron really.
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Wizards have a flat out top tier starting lineup that could keep up with almost any team in the NBA, imo. But their bench, even with Jennings, Bogdanovic, Jason Smith, and Mahinmi all there, just suuuuucks
It's absurd. Rozier and Jaylen should be stealing Crowder and Smart minutes. AB Crowder and Smart play huge minutes and shoot 6/26. I would legit walk away from Marcus Smart and double someone if he's on the perimeter.
The biggest problem Brooks has is he plays 4 or 5 man bench units. If he mixed in the bench guys with his quality starters more it wouldn't be as glaring of an issue. Mahinmi can replace Gortat and they don't lose much. Same with Bogdanovich replacing Porter. Even Oubre replacing Morris isn't a huge dropoff except they lose Markieff's face up game. Jennings is terrible and should not play. They should really play an eight man rotation, their 5 starters plus Mahinmi, Bogdanovich and Oubre, with Sataransky getting just a couple minutes each half.
Peter Ian Staker
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Poor Patrick 
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Beal + Bogdanovich + Smith + Mahinmi can give Wall some rest, but yeah, seriously, 8 or 9 man rotation is common for a reason
What makes you say that?
darkwing-buck
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Is Wall the 2nd most dangerous transition player in the East?
(LeBron would be number 1)
(LeBron would be number 1)
nogoodnamesleft
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They're not taking them, but the Rockets seem to at least be threatening the mid-range a little more. Ryno, Harden, and Nene, along with the Capela hook shot, can all make it at a good rate from there (I actually love seeing Ryno and Harden step-backs, miss them).
Wall, Lebron, and Westbrook are probably tied for number 1.
Wall, Lebron, and Westbrook are probably tied for number 1.
I'm a believer in a consistent rotation and also in Smart but enough is enough. You can live with limited shooting, but the turnovers are totally unacceptable.
SomewhatGroovy
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Patrick Beverley's grandfather died shortly before the game?
That's sad. Geez
That's sad. Geez
LeBron, Giannis, and Wall are all equally dangerous
Brad rolled out Amir and Smart at the same time. 3 on 5 right there depending on what other bums were out there.
this.
the bench hinges on whether mahinmi is healthy or not. during the 2nd half, our bench became the defensive anchor of the team when he and oubre were on the floor together.
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Capela is out of his mind with how smart he's played this entire series. Had a great game 3.
Fuck how did I forget Giannis.
Nah, Giannis might already be number 1. Nothing to convince me that Giannis in transition is very guardable in any way shape or form
Fuck how did I forget Giannis.
Nah, Giannis might already be number 1. Nothing to convince me that Giannis in transition is very guardable in any way shape or form
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