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Around the NBA (Part Two)

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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1341 » by KGdaBom » Thu May 1, 2025 7:20 pm

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Domejandro wrote:Good news is that it looks like the Houston vs. Golden State series is going to go to at least six, so if Minnesota can finish off the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, they will have more rest going into that series.

Yep. Who do we want to win that series?

Houston: time zone is better for my sleep schedule

As good a reason as any.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1342 » by Klomp » Thu May 1, 2025 7:38 pm

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Domejandro wrote:Good news is that it looks like the Houston vs. Golden State series is going to go to at least six, so if Minnesota can finish off the Los Angeles Lakers tonight, they will have more rest going into that series.

Yep. Who do we want to win that series?

Houston: time zone is better for my sleep schedule

Depending on how the networks line up, it might not matter.

The only time it matters is if both West semifinals are on the same night. Whoever is farther West probably gets the later game. For that reason, an LAC series win could help our cause along with a HOU win. But usually, networks pair a East game and a West game, in which case we would be later no matter what.

They could also look at the star factor, probably trying to push the bigger names into the later window. It's possible a Jokic/Shai matchup could appeal to the networks if both West semis are on the same night, but I suspect they'll keep Ant as the late-night meal ticket for ratings.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1343 » by cpfsf » Thu May 1, 2025 8:28 pm

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cpfsf wrote:
KGdaBom wrote:Yep. Who do we want to win that series?

Houston: time zone is better for my sleep schedule

Depending on how the networks line up, it might not matter.

The only time it matters is if both West semifinals are on the same night. Whoever is farther West probably gets the later game. For that reason, an LAC series win could help our cause along with a HOU win. But usually, networks pair a East game and a West game, in which case we would be later no matter what.

They could also look at the star factor, probably trying to push the bigger names into the later window. It's possible a Jokic/Shai matchup could appeal to the networks if both West semis are on the same night, but I suspect they'll keep Ant as the late-night meal ticket for ratings.


Lame. I can't do these late night games anymore.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1344 » by Klomp » Thu May 1, 2025 8:58 pm

cpfsf wrote:
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cpfsf wrote:Houston: time zone is better for my sleep schedule

Depending on how the networks line up, it might not matter.

The only time it matters is if both West semifinals are on the same night. Whoever is farther West probably gets the later game. For that reason, an LAC series win could help our cause along with a HOU win. But usually, networks pair a East game and a West game, in which case we would be later no matter what.

They could also look at the star factor, probably trying to push the bigger names into the later window. It's possible a Jokic/Shai matchup could appeal to the networks if both West semis are on the same night, but I suspect they'll keep Ant as the late-night meal ticket for ratings.


Lame. I can't do these late night games anymore.

Here's how last year's WCSF was scheduled

Game 1 in Denver, 6 pm Saturday (only game, Saturday night)
Game 2 in Denver, 9 pm Monday (IND/NYK early)
Game 3 in Minneapolis, 9 pm Friday(IND/NYK early)
Game 4 in Minneapolis, 7 pm Sunday (only evening game)
Game 5 in Denver, 9:30 pm Tuesday (IND/NYK early)
Game 6 in Minneapolis, 7:30 pm Thursday (only game)
Game 7 in Denver, 7 pm Sunday (only evening game)
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1345 » by winforlose » Thu May 1, 2025 9:47 pm

If LeBron wants another ring he should take a minimum to play here. You know what they say “if you cannot beat them, join them.”
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1346 » by cmoss84 » Thu May 1, 2025 10:00 pm

winforlose wrote:If LeBron wants another ring he should take a minimum to play here. You know what they say “if you cannot beat them, join them.”

could you imagine that starting 5? Yikes.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1347 » by winforlose » Thu May 1, 2025 11:00 pm

cmoss84 wrote:
winforlose wrote:If LeBron wants another ring he should take a minimum to play here. You know what they say “if you cannot beat them, join them.”

could you imagine that starting 5? Yikes.


Randle/Ant/Jaden/Lebron/Rudy

That is a talented group.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1348 » by winforlose » Thu May 1, 2025 11:24 pm

If the Warriors vs Rockets series gets to game 7, we get a massive rest advantage in game 1. They get 1 day off, we get 5. We have time to practice and game plan, they don’t. Everyone cheer for Houston tomorrow.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1349 » by Neeva » Fri May 2, 2025 12:25 am

:lol: Absolutely despise Brunson’s game , foul baiting big head
This whole game is ugly though just three point jacking and foul baiting. Anonuby and Bridges are both SOO overrated.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1350 » by TimberKat » Fri May 2, 2025 1:26 am

winforlose wrote:
cmoss84 wrote:
winforlose wrote:If LeBron wants another ring he should take a minimum to play here. You know what they say “if you cannot beat them, join them.”

could you imagine that starting 5? Yikes.


Randle/Ant/Jaden/Lebron/Rudy

That is a talented group.

He may just do that if you trade to get his pal KD here :lol:
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1351 » by winforlose » Fri May 2, 2025 1:36 am

TimberKat wrote:
winforlose wrote:
cmoss84 wrote:could you imagine that starting 5? Yikes.


Randle/Ant/Jaden/Lebron/Rudy

That is a talented group.

He may just do that if you trade to get his pal KD here :lol:


Ant/Lebron/Jaden/KD/Naz

That is short term focused but could win a chip.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1352 » by Loaf_of_bread » Fri May 2, 2025 1:57 am

winforlose wrote:
TimberKat wrote:
winforlose wrote:
Randle/Ant/Jaden/Lebron/Rudy

That is a talented group.

He may just do that if you trade to get his pal KD here :lol:


Ant/Lebron/Jaden/KD/Naz

That is short term focused but could win a chip.


Please no.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1353 » by Loaf_of_bread » Fri May 2, 2025 2:02 am

Self proclaimed greatest big shooter of all time doesn't show up again.

Kat, have nothing personal against him, just isn't "it".

Kind of slowly faded, instead of progressing. Good chance luka may follow his trajectory.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1354 » by guest81 » Fri May 2, 2025 2:22 am

Loaf_of_bread wrote:Self proclaimed greatest big shooter of all time doesn't show up again.

Kat, have nothing personal against him, just isn't "it".

Kind of slowly faded, instead of progressing. Good chance luka may follow his trajectory.


Yea if KAT was still on the wolves instead of randle there's no chance they beat the Lakers
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1355 » by TimberKat » Fri May 2, 2025 2:23 am

guest81 wrote:
Loaf_of_bread wrote:Self proclaimed greatest big shooter of all time doesn't show up again.

Kat, have nothing personal against him, just isn't "it".

Kind of slowly faded, instead of progressing. Good chance luka may follow his trajectory.


Yea if KAT was still on the wolves instead of randle there's no chance they beat the Lakers

Brunson playing hero ball all night. I don't remember a single pass shot 31 shots so far.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1356 » by winforlose » Fri May 2, 2025 2:27 am

Neeva wrote::lol: Absolutely despise Brunson’s game , foul baiting big head
This whole game is ugly though just three point jacking and foul baiting. Anonuby and Bridges are both SOO overrated.


Of course it ends on a Brunson offensive foul that is not called.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1357 » by Loaf_of_bread » Fri May 2, 2025 2:27 am

guest81 wrote:
Loaf_of_bread wrote:Self proclaimed greatest big shooter of all time doesn't show up again.

Kat, have nothing personal against him, just isn't "it".

Kind of slowly faded, instead of progressing. Good chance luka may follow his trajectory.


Yea if KAT was still on the wolves instead of randle there's no chance they beat the Lakers

I don't know about that.. just stating Kat is not a playoff guy, and slowly regressing when he should be in his prime. Looks like he'll get another series to prove himself..
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1358 » by Neeva » Fri May 2, 2025 2:31 am

I wouldn’t be confident with Kat against tougher competition because he usually falls apart (except against Jokic for some reason)

The Pistons got hosed , the refs let Brunson flop all over the place but continue to let him push off all game long but the Pistons are a dumb mid coached team, who Celtics would sweep easily and they probably wouldn’t even be top 8 in the west.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1359 » by Loaf_of_bread » Fri May 2, 2025 2:40 am

Kawhi gonna have to take over, or Denver wins. I guess i may prefer den vs okc, but unsure.. probably doesn't matter.. okc will easily beat either team.
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Re: Around the NBA (Part Two) 

Post#1360 » by Neeva » Fri May 2, 2025 2:46 am

Loaf_of_bread wrote:Kawhi gonna have to take over, or Denver wins. I guess i may prefer den vs okc, but unsure.. probably doesn't matter.. okc will easily beat either team.


Nah it won’t be easy but Murray will have to play more consistent for Denver to win.

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