2025 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: #3 New York Knicks vs #4 Indiana Pacers (IND leads 1-0)

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Who wins and advances to the NBA Finals?

Poll ended at Thu May 22, 2025 2:39 am

Knicks in 4
13
5%
Knicks in 5
31
11%
Knicks in 6
62
22%
Knicks in 7
50
18%
Pacers in 4
5
2%
Pacers in 5
7
3%
Pacers in 6
84
30%
Pacers in 7
25
9%
 
Total votes: 277

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Post#1241 » by knicksfan974 » Thu May 22, 2025 2:01 am

How you let TJ keep on driving the lane like that? It's what he does
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Post#1242 » by durden_tyler » Thu May 22, 2025 2:01 am

Scary times for New York. Pacers just hanging around and primed to steal homecourt advantage. Impressed with how they play for full 48 minutes regardless if they are trailing or ahead. Knicks have to dig deep here if they want that W.
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Post#1243 » by Shock Defeat » Thu May 22, 2025 2:01 am

TJ McConnell is the most annoying player in the NBA. There is something about his playstyle that ticks you off
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Post#1244 » by ___Rand___ » Thu May 22, 2025 2:01 am

Masai was so desperate for a 6'5" point guard he drafted Delon Wright with a 1st round pick. He's been looking forever for a 6'5" PG. But passed up on Nembhard.
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Post#1245 » by Tracymcgoaty » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

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What's the common element, Fam :D?


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Post#1246 » by Handlez » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

TJ one of the GOAT backup PGs of all time.
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Post#1247 » by The Warrior » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

Just need James Johnson, PJ Tucker, and Precious Achiuwa to complete the Raptors alumnis.
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Post#1248 » by rilamann » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

Desperate times call for desperate measures (Delon Wright).
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Post#1249 » by Kawaii Leonard » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

Rick Carlisle is the next Pop. They even look related since the buzz cut. It’s undeniable atp
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Post#1250 » by durden_tyler » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

Finally played defense in the 3Q. Both teams scored ~30 or over the first two quarters each and just barely above the 20s in that third.
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Post#1251 » by ___Rand___ » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

Shock Defeat wrote:TJ McConnell is the most annoying player in the NBA. There is something about his playstyle that ticks you off


Nah I love TJ. He gives you instant energy hustle and picks up pace, breaks down defenses with his drives. He guards small guys well. Perfect backup PG.
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Post#1252 » by Tracymcgoaty » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

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Post#1253 » by Diop » Thu May 22, 2025 2:02 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Nesmith should have swung the rock to TJ. I know McConnell isn't a three point shooter, but dude was wide open.

how can the unathletic white guard not be a 3 point shooter? thats just unnatural
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Post#1254 » by Handlez » Thu May 22, 2025 2:03 am

Shock Defeat wrote:TJ McConnell is the most annoying player in the NBA. There is something about his playstyle that ticks you off


This post pisses me off.

TJ is what basketball is all about you dweeb.
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Post#1255 » by KO7 » Thu May 22, 2025 2:03 am

Obi has the nicest scoop layup ability since Dr J.
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Post#1256 » by rilamann » Thu May 22, 2025 2:04 am

Shock Defeat wrote:TJ McConnell is the most annoying player in the NBA. There is something about his playstyle that ticks you off

He looks like a guy who would be the 4th best player on a rec league team at the local Y.

But he's actually a rotation player at the NBA level.

It's annoying lol.
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Post#1257 » by azcatz11 » Thu May 22, 2025 2:05 am

Handlez wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:TJ McConnell is the most annoying player in the NBA. There is something about his playstyle that ticks you off


This post pisses me off.

TJ is what basketball is all about you dweeb.


Yeah TJ is the man
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Post#1258 » by Hoop Hunter » Thu May 22, 2025 2:05 am

Handlez wrote:
Shock Defeat wrote:TJ McConnell is the most annoying player in the NBA. There is something about his playstyle that ticks you off


This post pisses me off.

TJ is what basketball is all about you dweeb.

If TJ ever starts his own religion, I'm there.
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Re: 2025 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: #3 New York Knicks vs #4 Indiana Pacers 

Post#1259 » by Capn'O » Thu May 22, 2025 2:05 am

Damn. Indy hanging tough.
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Re: 2025 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: #3 New York Knicks vs #4 Indiana Pacers 

Post#1260 » by ___Rand___ » Thu May 22, 2025 2:05 am

Time to hunt Brunson on defense.
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