WCQF: P1 | (4) OKC Thunder vs Utah Jazz (5) | Utah wins 4-2

Shock Defeat · Post #141 » by **Shock Defeat** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:32 pm

okc in 7. jazz screwed up by losing last night. with hca i would have given them the edge.

nbafan38 · Post #142 » by **nbafan38** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:39 pm

BTW amazed by the scheduling for this series, this is likely going to be the best and most competitive first round series and no ABC games and all games in Utah 10 or later EST, shows it's all about the markets.

PD28 · Post #143 » by **PD28** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:53 pm

This is a throwback series to 90's, 00's in terms of defense and intensity. Now only if OKC can abandon the 90's offensive approach...

Patches Perry · Post #144 » by **Patches Perry** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:01 pm

I can't believe one of the games in this series is on NBATV.

Troubadour · Post #145 » by **Troubadour** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:24 pm

Really fun series

Losing Corey Brewer hurts
Adams v Gobert is a great match-up
Westbrook v Mitchell is a fun one, too
Paul George is the X Factor

Thunder in 7

Lala870 · Post #146 » by **Lala870** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:28 pm

OKC in 6. Sucks they dont have roberson though...if they did and refs called an even series I pick OKC in the finals

Post #147 » by **og15** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:47 pm

4v5 is almost always one that can go either way. I don't remember how these teams looked against each other in the RS, but if Utah can find a way to contain Westbrook well enough, especially with Gobert in the paint, I can see them taking this one in 6 game.

If they can't figure out a way to contain him though, then OKC in 6 games.

the_other_guy · Post #148 » by **the_other_guy** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:47 pm

OKC in 6

Post #149 » by **og15** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 3:48 pm

Lala870 wrote:OKC in 6. Sucks they dont have roberson though...if they did and refs called an even series I pick OKC in the finals

Even series against whom? Why is there an implication that the refs would be calling an uneven series against OKC, what is this based on?

nbafan38 · Post #150 » by **nbafan38** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:00 pm

og15 wrote:
Lala870 wrote:OKC in 6. Sucks they dont have roberson though...if they did and refs called an even series I pick OKC in the finals

Even series against whom? Why is there an implication that the refs would be calling an uneven series against OKC, what is this based on?

Probably means against Houston or GS who both tend to get a lot of calls their way. In fairness so does OKC. Stars tend to get the calls especially in the playoffs.

Hero · Post #151 » by **Hero** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:04 pm

Whos is favoured by the oddsmakers and experts here?

If the Jazz are healthy I expect them to win. Team ball > isoball

Jadoogar · Post #152 » by **Jadoogar** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:06 pm

This is going to the best series. I'll be cheering for the Jazz but i think Thunder take this. Just too much offensive firepower.

Karate Diop · Post #153 » by **Karate Diop** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:08 pm

I'm actually really looking forward to this one - it's such a contrast of styles.

There's the me-first stat-padding social media cry-baby style of Westbrook and Carmelo and then you have the team first grit and grind on defense of Mitchell - Ingles - Gobert.

FlatearthZorro · Post #154 » by **FlatearthZorro** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:13 pm

I honestly like The Jazz more and I think they have a shot at knocking out OKC in the 1st round. Better coach, better style of play, more togetherness.

Thundershock88 · Post #155 » by **Thundershock88** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:16 pm

I'm surprised by how many people are picking the Jazz. The Jazz are very well coached but the playoffs are about superstars, and Gobert is going to have his hands full with Adams.

Boarder Patrol · Post #156 » by **Boarder Patrol** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:21 pm

I think OKCs top-end talent puts them over the top here, Westbrook and PG can both be counted on for good series, going with OKC in 6.

HySquared · Post #157 » by **HySquared** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:29 pm

Really disappointed this match-up isn't on the other side of the Western Conference bracket.

PD28 · Post #158 » by **PD28** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:34 pm

nbafan38 wrote:
og15 wrote:
Lala870 wrote:OKC in 6. Sucks they dont have roberson though...if they did and refs called an even series I pick OKC in the finals

Even series against whom? Why is there an implication that the refs would be calling an uneven series against OKC, what is this based on?

Probably means against Houston or GS who both tend to get a lot of calls their way. In fairness so does OKC. Stars tend to get the calls especially in the playoffs.

OKC is very reliant on getting calls, if the Refs let them both play aggressively without ticky tack calls, Jazz will take this in 5-6.

Post #159 » by **Harry Garris** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:36 pm

I see the Jazz winning this. The Thunder will resort to stagnant hero ball, they can't help themselves from doing it, and the Jazz defense will LOVE to see that. Any time your opponent wants you to do what you're doing, that's a horrible thing for the Thunder.

Pillendreher · Post #160 » by **Pillendreher** » Thu Apr 12, 2018 4:44 pm

jpengland wrote:
Pillendreher wrote:
reborn123 wrote:As if they don’t have deep playoff experience.

Let me address this real quick:

Playoff experience among those who have played at least 700 minutes this season (overall) and who are not injured:

Thunder: 11 players total, 389 games, 12555 minutes
Jazz: 10 players total, 104 games, 2382 minutes

Let me put it this way: Their starting backcourt combines for 0 minutes of Playoff experience and Carmelo Anthony by himself has played more minutes in the Playoffs than this Utah squad combined. Hell, Patterson+Felton combined are close to the total Jazz minutes.

Melo can have all the playoff experience in the world, but if he's being abused on PnR and clunking fall away deep 2s, it matters jot.

What's with the goalpost moving? I specifically answered regarding the cited 'deep playoff experience' for the Jazz. That's all.

jpengland wrote:To put the Melo impact into context, hes playing on a team distinctly lacking depth and his .500 TS% and appalling defense is resulting in the Thunder being 3.8 points better off with him being off the court.

Could it be that you're looking at Grant and not at Anthony?

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