Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far

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Grade the finals after 3 games

Poll ended at Fri Jun 27, 2025 12:57 am

Great
59
50%
Good
52
44%
Mediocre
2
2%
Bad
4
3%
Awful
2
2%
 
Total votes: 119

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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#21 » by Charlie Sollers » Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:05 am

Are the ratings out for game 3 yet? I need to see that before I can give an opinion.
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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#22 » by bkkrh » Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:07 am

Until now the best series I can recall since the Mavs vs Heat finals.
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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#23 » by nikster » Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:20 am

cupcakesnake wrote:The Pacers are mind bending and now they're doing it against the best defense I've ever seen.

Game 2 was a blowout, so the series loses a few points for that. Games 1 was a buzzer beater comeback that felt out of nowhere. Game 3 was a super competitive back and forth all game long.

I voted "good" for the record. Still has a chance to get the upgrade to great and I hope it does :D

Yeah Pacers play such an entertaining brand of basketball. Just constantly attacking, moving the ball, and having threats all over the floor.
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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#24 » by Jadoogar » Fri Jun 13, 2025 1:44 pm

2 incredibly close games
1 game winner
Fantastic playmaking from both teams
Underdog is leading the series

I don't know how you can vote anything less than "Great". If you're missing the Warriors or Lakers, you don't actually like basketball, you only care about big teams.
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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#25 » by shi-woo » Fri Jun 13, 2025 2:04 pm

It's been awesome though i've only been watching the 1st and 4th quarters of the past two games, and missed the 3rd of the 1st game. Its a me thing, and wish they did bring more excitement to the moment, and once again for the 1000th time, they need to stop blocking out the crowd noise, it goes a long way in making me realize it's the finals and keeps me engaged

Game 1 was awesome, that come back at the end was crazy, and Hali hitting a buzzer beater in the finals was marvalous. Hali in general on the big stage has really shown, idk what that one poster complaining about personalities for when this dude has that locked up just by himself, and you see it in the way he plays.

I've enjoyed watching Obi and TJ rise to the moment. I expected that from TJ, no way in hell did any of us think Obi freaking Toppin would be showing out like this in the finals when he was with NY. He's had some crazy moments, and some awesome dunks.

I've enjoyed watching the young Thunder try to overcome the moment, especially JDub and Chet. Both fumbled it bad last game, missing those ft's down the stretch for JDub, and Turner just eating Chet alive in the 2nd half on D.

I've also enjoyed the coaching storyline, as Rick is finally getting his respect and coaching a masterclass.

Honestly, both teams are playing hard as hell, and executing at a high level. Everyone on the floor from Thomas Bryant to Cason Wallace is competing and I love to see it.

So far it's a 8/10 losing a point for that gm 2, and another for them putting no production into it without LeBron/Curry/LA there. Wild to me how little effort they put in when it's not their fav teams. You'd think you would get some highlights, quotes, and compilations of these two teams pasts, but nope. I guess just showing reggie is enough for these companies. It's really sad.
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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#26 » by MavsDirk41 » Fri Jun 13, 2025 2:36 pm

I dont think its been “great” but its been very good. Two close games with Haliburtons game winner the other night. I’ve enjoyed watching it.
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Re: Finals Poll: Rate the finals so far 

Post#27 » by jowglenn » Fri Jun 13, 2025 3:29 pm

I'm a Pacers fan, as far as I'm concerned it's the greatest Finals I've ever seen

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