2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #4 Denver Nuggets (OKC WINS 4-3)

guynumber45 · Post #1221 » by **guynumber45** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

GG OKC. Good luck in the next round

Doranku · Post #1222 » by **Doranku** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

There's just only so much you can do with Murray and MPJ as your #2 and #3

sp6r=underrated · Post #1223 » by **sp6r=underrated** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

jokeboy86 wrote:
MoneyTalks41890 wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:Denver's biggest issue is OKC is an ATG team. Their biggest internal issue isn't Russ, sorry Russ haters, or Jokic, sorry Optms.

It is 40% their salary cap is devoted to Murray/MPJ. This is what they've gotten from those 2 today:

6 Points (11 shots)
3 Rebounds
2 Steals
1 Assists
1 Turnover

Their production for 1 player isn't good enough.

The Murray deal was defensible at the time but still an overpay.

Handing MPJr that deal as an extension instead of making him go get a max on the market in the summer was indefensible.

See I would be a harsh GM because Murray has always been a tease to me even during the bubble and title season. Not enough consistency to justify a deal for me. Plus the question should always be can you get a player to replace what he gives. Imo I think you can.

I agree with you on Murray's contract but most teams would make that decision. By contrast MPJ contract is basically indefensible. He had shown nothing to warrant that much money.

mattg · Post #1224 » by **mattg** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:
Castle Black wrote:
Marvin Martian wrote:SGA just flopped?

What else is new. That's his entire schtick. Flopping and foul-baiting. Dude is shameless.

He got elbowed in the face? Just strange

He literally was reaching at Gordon's face when he "got fouled". By the book he should have been called for a reach before he ever took an elbow (that he only took because he was invading the offensive player's space illegally).

Optms · Post #1225 » by **Optms** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

Give Shai the MVP already Silver

OkcSinceSGA · Post #1226 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

LeBronSpaghetti wrote:
MoneyTalks41890 wrote:
OkcSinceSGA wrote:So with OKC getting WAY less calls and FT than Denver the last two games if they get their asses kicked today will they still blame refs post game??

If the posts in this thread are any indication seems like yes.

OKC fans seem to think the Thunder should be able to foul constantly but also have the same amount of free throws as the other team

Not the point. OKC has putrid FT differentials. Yes they are allowed to reach and grab a bit more as a smaller team.. but people cry over and over like they have an egregious whistle, yet ignore that OKC has horrible FT differentials for an elite team.

Else_where · Post #1227 » by **Else_where** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

Thats a wrap

Nuggeta has to move Murray or MPJ if not both of them.

Mamba Mentality · Post #1228 » by **Mamba Mentality** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

Thoroughly enjoying this spanking on the Nuggets.

bbms · Post #1229 » by **bbms** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:06 pm

mvp shot

SpurNani · Post #1230 » by **SpurNani** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Cubbies2120 wrote:Lol the Jokic haters even silent right now watching the “supporting cast” (if we can call it that) for Jokic in the biggest game of the season

MPJ and Murray combined for 6 points

Jokic has made 2 more baskets than Murray.

Infinite Llamas · Post #1231 » by **Infinite Llamas** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Ambrose wrote:Not reversing that and instead upgrading it is pure comedy

Fix was always on.

okboomer · Post #1232 » by **okboomer** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

JDR720 wrote:OKC's defensive plan is basically to foul on almost every play and dare the officials to foul out half their team.

This is what they have been doing all season long. it's the legion of boom strategy :lol:

. You cant call everything.

___Rand___ · Post #1233 » by **___Rand___** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Syd-TK3 wrote:Well I was talking crazy about Jdub but he showed up today

He plays well at home. He's a roleplayer. xD

Optms · Post #1234 » by **Optms** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Joker should demand out

Lakers have room

sp6r=underrated · Post #1235 » by **sp6r=underrated** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Doranku wrote:There's just only so much you can do with Murray and MPJ are your #2 and #3

Correct. This team is like Lebron 1st run with Cle. The supporting cast is just too damn weak.

1993Playoffs · Post #1236 » by **1993Playoffs** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Ugh it’s over. It’s a wrap for the nuggets

durden_tyler · Post #1237 » by **durden_tyler** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

That's it for Denver. Good job OKC.

Conclusions after this series:
- The Thunder needed a test to prove they are title worthy; Nuggets gave it to them
- SGA is MVP thought he struggled this series scoring wise, he was overall making the right plays.
- Jokic makes the Top 10 all time guaranteed.

Bank Shot · Post #1238 » by **Bank Shot** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

Ant vs this OKC perimeter defense will be interesting. They have a ton of guys to throw at him.

canada_dry · Post #1239 » by **canada_dry** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

basketballRob wrote:MPJ has money on OKC

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Check his phone

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OkcSinceSGA · Post #1240 » by **OkcSinceSGA** » Sun May 18, 2025 9:07 pm

okboomer wrote:
OkcSinceSGA wrote:So with OKC getting WAY less calls and FT than Denver the last two games if they get their asses kicked today will they still blame refs post game??

The Thunder foul and give up more free attempts than the Nuggets. The narrative that the refs decided this game is hilarious though. The fact that this went 7 games is troubling for the Thunder tbh .

Not really. Denver is tougher than we expected and OKC still obviously have some growing pains. But IMO they are still title bound.

Who wins the BIG ASS GAME 7??