ATL - Bane to Orlando for 4 FRP+

rilamann · Post #1221 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 12:31 am

For comparison, felt like the Bucks took about 5 bad shots in every quarter of every game this season.

Feels like this Pacers team has taken a total of 5 bad shots this entire playoff run.

Post #1222 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri May 30, 2025 12:40 am

Delon getting minutes is a joke

Post #1223 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri May 30, 2025 12:49 am

KAT is playing his ass off

Matches Malone · Post #1224 » by **Matches Malone** » Fri May 30, 2025 12:59 am

KAT finally adjusted to the double team. Catches in the post or wing and immediately gets going to the rim before indy collapses on him.

rilamann · Post #1225 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 1:06 am

Pacers didn't play with their usual high effort and high BBIQ in that first half.

They didn't play horrible, but they didn't play up to their usual standard.

I wonder if maybe the Pacers are finally starting to come back down to earth. Or maybe they are just letting up a bit tonight because they have the 3-1 cushion.

But the usual effort and sharpness level isn't there tonight.

SupremeHustle · Post #1226 » by **SupremeHustle** » Fri May 30, 2025 1:06 am

If the Knicks can get something from OG or Bridges on the offensive end, they'll win by 15+. They are getting good matchups, just need to take advantage.

Profound23 · Post #1227 » by **Profound23** » Fri May 30, 2025 1:32 am

Brunson has some of the worst turnovers I've ever seen. Those who get on Dame for his turnovers don't have a clue how bad it could get.

blazza18 · Post #1228 » by **blazza18** » Fri May 30, 2025 1:34 am

Towns has had some genuinely great finishes at the rim in this series.

stellation · Post #1229 » by **stellation** » Fri May 30, 2025 1:42 am

James Dolan is probably the most respected, beloved owner in all professional sports.*

*This is a topic I know very little about.

rilamann · Post #1230 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 1:53 am

Feels like this is the first game of the playoffs where the Pacer's opponent didn't play soft.

rilamann · Post #1231 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:13 am

In a season where either this Pacers team or this Knicks team is going to win the east.

The Bucks with prime, top 3 MVP candidate Giannis. Won 1 single playoff game.

That might be the ultimate litmus test that something is terribly terribly wrong with the Bucks.

Spoiler alert: It's Doc Rivers.

Plossum · Post #1232 » by **Plossum** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:15 am

Knicks are def gonna choke here :lol:

stellation · Post #1233 » by **stellation** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:16 am

Plossum wrote:Knicks are def gonna choke here

I'm multi-tasking and genuinely just missed a question on a meeting because I was just staring at the other screen thinking "how the hell is it only 12 points?"

rilamann · Post #1234 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:18 am

Plossum wrote:Knicks are def gonna choke here

And if the Knicks don't choke tonight, they're going to lose game 6 by at least 20.

Even when the Knicks are up and playing well. Still feels like the Pacers can beat them by 15+ anytime they feel like it.

Pacers just kind of played with a meh mentally tonight, probably because they have a 3-1 lead.

RiotPunch · Post #1235 » by **RiotPunch** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:21 am

Waiting for Hali to flip the Steph switch.

Baddy Chuck · Post #1236 » by **Baddy Chuck** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:30 am

rilamann wrote:Even when the Knicks are up and playing well. Still feels like the Pacers can beat them by 15+ anytime they feel like it.

They barely beat them by over 15 points combined in their 3 wins. After tonight they might have a negative point differential despite being up a game.

rilamann · Post #1237 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:31 am

Pacers are the only team where they could be down 16 with 2 and a half minutes left and you're like, they're throwing in the towel this early?

Lol

rilamann · Post #1238 » by **rilamann** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:39 am

Baddy Chuck wrote:
rilamann wrote:Even when the Knicks are up and playing well. Still feels like the Pacers can beat them by 15+ anytime they feel like it.

They barely beat them by over 15 points combined in their 3 wins. After tonight they might have a negative point differential despite being up a game.

Yeah, it's one of those things where the stats tell you a different story vs actually watching the games.

Watching the series, it feels like the Pacers have had full control of it - for the most part - and are going to win game 6 easily.

We'll see what happens Saturday. I hope there is a game 7.

jschligs · Post #1239 » by **jschligs** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:39 am

I’m gonna be honest, and I hate feeding the ESPN narrative, but Superstars don’t have 8 point playoff games. Hali can get there, but he’s isn’t there yet. Neither is Ant, and I’d also say probably not Shai IMO.

blazza18 · Post #1240 » by **blazza18** » Fri May 30, 2025 2:41 am

I wouldn't be upset at MSG hosting another game in this series