2025 NBA FINALS: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 2-1)

pistonsbball · Post #1001 » by **pistonsbball** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

1 home win away from a 3-1 finals lead. Wow.

thelead · Post #1002 » by **thelead** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

Had OKC in 5... will have to move the goalpost to OKC in 6 :lol:

Chuck Everett · Post #1003 » by **Chuck Everett** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

Now the next game is Friday night. Big turnaround for OKC. Will Daigs play a solid 8 again like tonight? Seemed to backfire.

Post #1004 » by **G R E Y** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

Marvin Martian wrote:
G R E Y wrote:Surprised OKC is resorting to SGA ISO late.

He's tired and they're standing around watching him.

Pacers meanwhile are flat out out hustling OKC, beating them at the wear them down and team game.

First time watching OKC these playoffs? They ALWAYS do this

Hmm maybe it's the not working and standing around that made it look counter productive. If your top guy's fatigued, maybe try something else. Or don't. Indy thanks them.

___Rand___ · Post #1005 » by **___Rand___** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

Oh look Reggie's got 2 kids! When will they play college?

sikma42 · Post #1006 » by **sikma42** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

GSP wrote:Chet is a trash offensive player. All he can do reliably is hit spotup [emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]]s. Looks like a Goat in open gyms but cant do any of that dribble, euro, sauce in games that actually matter

It’s legit fools good. He doesn’t understand how to create space offensively. Seems like he needs a new trainer bc it’s trash.

Unless someone is spoon feeding him he is basically useless in high level basketball. It’s been like this ever since he’s been in the league. His threes are almost all open enough where his super slow release is fine. But he can’t be trusted to create.

Imo OKC might be smart to move him in the offseason for Giannis if they lose.

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Saul Goodman · Post #1007 » by **Saul Goodman** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

What a fantastic finals. There hasn’t been a finals this evenly matched since 2016. Genuinely have
No idea who is going to take the series

TheAlchemist · Post #1008 » by **TheAlchemist** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

If OKC loses this, Bucks are getting one hell of an offer.

HiDef · Post #1009 » by **HiDef** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:18 am

SGA hasn't been good enough

Post #1010 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

D.Brasco wrote:0.3 seconds changed the whole series.

Which should’ve never happened, since L2M acknowledged the shot clock should’ve reset on the last OKC possession

jbsays · Post #1011 » by **jbsays** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

I didn't think Pacers had a chance. Obviously I was wrong.

PierceFan4ever · Post #1012 » by **PierceFan4ever** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

Put more respect on the eastern conference

Post #1013 » by **og15** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

___Rand___ wrote:I ain't counting OKC out. Without TJ and Mathurin having the games they did tonight, Pacers were in trouble.

I mean, that's the point of solid depth, they will show up big at times

davidv2001 · Post #1014 » by **davidv2001** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

So much for those Thunder in five predictions.

Post #1015 » by **MoneyTalks41890** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

Good game, would prefer a different result

JustBuzzin · Post #1016 » by **JustBuzzin** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

Pacers are a team of destiny. OKC may have more talent, but the Pacers play better as a team.

scrabbarista · Post #1017 » by **scrabbarista** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

thelead wrote:Had OKC in 5... will have to move the goalpost to OKC in 6

I had OKC in six! It's looking good!

Parasite · Post #1018 » by **Parasite** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:19 am

Mk0 wrote:
Jadoogar wrote:Maybe bill Simmons will chill out on casually calling Chet a top 20 player

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The Ringer loves themselves some white american players. They can't wait for Flagg.

Ever considered not being racist?

picc · Post #1019 » by **picc** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:20 am

This is the first finals in literally ever where I don't really care who wins.

Pretty amazing experience. The lack of stress is refreshing.

If I wasn't so petty and spiteful it could be like this every year, but hell nah.

Marvin Martian · Post #1020 » by **Marvin Martian** » Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:20 am

jokeboy86 wrote:
G R E Y wrote:Surprised OKC is resorting to SGA ISO late.

He's tired and they're standing around watching him.

Pacers meanwhile are flat out out hustling OKC, beating them at the wear them down and team game.

OKC is still young and this is still only their first year with any expectations but if they have problems again next year then I think a coaching change may be necessary.

They were a top seed the year before and got upset by DAL. IMO Mark D officially needs to get fired. His late game management is awful and he is coasting off the talent of his players.

Omg you guys who wins Game 3??