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ChipotleWest · Post #641 » by **ChipotleWest** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:30 am

Looks like our path to the WCF would go Clippers > Nuggets. Not easy.

ozwizard8 · Post #642 » by **ozwizard8** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:17 am

ChipotleWest wrote:Looks like our path to the WCF would go Clippers > Nuggets. Not easy.

Worst possible way for us. I am confident against Clippers but Denver will be tough.

I was hoping they'd try to ditch GSW or Lakers via dropping the 2nd seed. But hey they are defending champions and wanted to get #1 seed for sure. They showed up to the Celtics in two games before. I wouldn't surprise if they win a second one this year.

We'll need Luka-Kyrie heroics, some great shooting nights from Exum-DJJ-THJ-PJ-Maxi and great D from Gafford-Lively-Maxi-PJ. If we lose in 6-7 games, I cannot be mad about it. Denver is really a complete team who played together with few more years than us.

ozwizard8 · Post #643 » by **ozwizard8** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 11:19 am

GermanFan120 wrote:I am watching the Nuggets Wolves game... man I don't think we can beat the Nuggets in a game of 7... Maybe next year if we could further upgrade our roster, specifically defensive wing player.

Nuggets win the toughest games convincingly when they want it.
There were too many posters here saying Fire Kidd after the trade deadline but the fact is coaches and teams need time to adjust. Denver is scaringly good in this department. They missed some seasons due to injuries but overall their main pieces like Jokic-Murray-MPJ-Gordon are together for 3+ years.

Luka-Gafford, Luka-PJ thing is only 2 months old for comparison.

MassimoPayne · Post #644 » by **MassimoPayne** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:05 pm

Is Denver locked at #1 seed?

ozwizard8 · Post #645 » by **ozwizard8** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:28 pm

MassimoPayne wrote:Is Denver locked at #1 seed?

b2b Spurs-Grizzlies games. Unless they want to lose, they are locked.

41Dirk41 · Post #646 » by **41Dirk41** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:27 pm

Kidd is still a bad coach and his adjustment are hyper slow... We all remember when Gafford was on the dog house and behind Powell/Maxi in the rotations.

Thanks to Nico for Kyrie, PJ and Gafford trades.

But until Kidd will not make another mistakes i'm ok with him, he has only to watch games. Nothing more.

daoneandonly · Post #647 » by **daoneandonly** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:59 pm

41Dirk41 wrote:Kidd is still a bad coach and his adjustment are hyper slow... We all remember when Gafford was on the dog house and behind Powell/Maxi in the rotations.

Thanks to Nico for Kyrie, PJ and Gafford trades.

But until Kidd will not make another mistakes i'm ok with him, he has only to watch games. Nothing more.

There were moments where DJJ was limping in pain, Kidd just stood there with no timeout or even check to see if he's ok. The team has played well and super exciting, but still better off if Kidd is replaced next year

tleikheen · Post #648 » by **tleikheen** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:05 pm

If the playin was today I think Lakers and Suns get knocked out by Golden state and Sacramento. Durant and Lebron go home and Vogel and Ham fired .

daoneandonly · Post #649 » by **daoneandonly** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:07 pm

WOuld be great if somehow PHX were knocked out, Booker and KD deserve it.

41Dirk41 · Post #650 » by **41Dirk41** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:54 pm

daoneandonly wrote:
41Dirk41 wrote:Kidd is still a bad coach and his adjustment are hyper slow... We all remember when Gafford was on the dog house and behind Powell/Maxi in the rotations.

Thanks to Nico for Kyrie, PJ and Gafford trades.

But until Kidd will not make another mistakes i'm ok with him, he has only to watch games. Nothing more.

There were moments where DJJ was limping in pain, Kidd just stood there with no timeout or even check to see if he's ok. The team has played well and super exciting, but still better off if Kidd is replaced next year

Yes i would like to have a better coach for sure next year but if Luka and Kyrie want Kidd no problem... surrounding him with great assistants and i'm ok next season too.

41Dirk41 · Post #651 » by **41Dirk41** » Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:55 pm

daoneandonly wrote:WOuld be great if somehow PHX were knocked out, Booker and KD deserve it.

That's for sure.

Post #652 » by **Mavrelous** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 5:28 am

Looks like we'll be seeing Zion in the PO for the 1st time.
The play in will the pacific division...

DaGawd · Post #653 » by **DaGawd** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:01 am

y’all fo had some goat level scouting in 2018..

GermanFan120 · Post #654 » by **GermanFan120** » Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:00 pm

Mavs in 6 against the Clippers

Post #655 » by **Mavrelous** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:44 am

I really disliked the turn MVP race took, it was a pleasant one compared to last year until recently, when lots of toxicity were injected like the Embiid race.
I legit think Jokic prefers not to win it, that loss to the Spurs is massive for the 4/5 matchup, now OKC is much more likely to get it, and anyone is easier than the Nuggets in WCSF.

Michaellam1987 · Post #656 » by **Michaellam1987** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:37 am

NOP works so hard to avoid the play in, just to find that DEN is waiting for them in the first round.......

Post #657 » by **Mavrelous** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:05 am

Michaellam1987 wrote:NOP works so hard to avoid the play in, just to find that DEN is waiting for them in the first round.......

Suns will fight tooth and nail to win against the Wolves, LAL also will be playing to stay in the play in top bracket.
It will a very exciting 5-6 hours matinee on Sunday.

ozwizard8 · Post #658 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:31 am

ozwizard8 wrote:
ChipotleWest wrote:Looks like our path to the WCF would go Clippers > Nuggets. Not easy.

Worst possible way for us. I am confident against Clippers but Denver will be tough.

I was hoping they'd try to ditch GSW or Lakers via dropping the 2nd seed. But hey they are defending champions and wanted to get #1 seed for sure. They showed up to the Celtics in two games before. I wouldn't surprise if they win a second one this year.

We'll need Luka-Kyrie heroics, some great shooting nights from Exum-DJJ-THJ-PJ-Maxi and great D from Gafford-Lively-Maxi-PJ. If we lose in 6-7 games, I cannot be mad about it. Denver is really a complete team who played together with few more years than us.

Nuggets ditching the #1 seed is simply great for Mavs.
Its also fine for them. Pels or Suns, Denver should be able to past them. Next round would be Wolves. When things matter Jokic abuses Gobert and get the W.

Luka has great chance to take his revenge from a healthy Clippers which is tiresome but it would be great display for Luka Mavs. Then Thunder is also a favorable one. Feel optimistic for WCF run!

WCF this year would be acceptable. Kyrie window will be closing in few years. Hope he can stay healthy in playoffs. Its been 7 years since Kyrie stayed healthy for more than a round. Just dont force things too much until 4th qt bench minutes. Fingers crossed.

ozwizard8 · Post #659 » by **ozwizard8** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:33 am

Mavrelous wrote:
Michaellam1987 wrote:NOP works so hard to avoid the play in, just to find that DEN is waiting for them in the first round.......

Suns will fight tooth and nail to win against the Wolves, LAL also will be playing to stay in the play in top bracket.
It will a very exciting 5-6 hours matinee on Sunday.

A lot of playoff matchups and closing few games of the season ended up pretty interesting. Its almost like someone is fixing it

Clippers-Mavs third time matchup will be in Luka documentaries in future years. Kinda lika Jordan going against Pistons.

41Dirk41 · Post #660 » by **41Dirk41** » Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:13 am

Denver clearly avoid the Mavs in the second round...