East Play-in Discussion & Game Thread: Hawks vs Heat for #8 (Fri 4/18)

thelead · Post #261 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 1:59 am

what a loser... wow

VFX · Post #262 » by **VFX** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:00 am

ICE TRAE. So Cold. BRRR

meekrab · Post #263 » by **meekrab** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:00 am

Trae Young might be the smallest man that ever lived.

Domz · Post #264 » by **Domz** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:00 am

Trae a punk for that.

thelead · Post #265 » by **thelead** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:00 am

SOUL wrote:Our coach won't get credit for this lol.

the defense has been incredible. He absolutely gets credit for that

BigDan245 · Post #266 » by **BigDan245** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:01 am

should be suspended for that

durden_tyler · Post #267 » by **durden_tyler** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:01 am

Thanks Magic!

Lost Over 53.5 1Q
Won Hawks -1.5 3Q
Won Magic -5.5 pregame
Winning Magic -9.5 in-play

Now just need the Over 211.5 full game and we have a good postseason start!!

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doogie_hauser · Post #268 » by **doogie_hauser** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:01 am

Hoping this is the game where it finally 'clicks' for Cole Anthony and he has the confidence to be an elite player/weapon in this league.

Orlando are not too far away with joining the Cavs and Celtics as the true elite teams in the East. With their youth, I back them and The Pistons to be the next gen East powerhouses.

Mk0 · Post #269 » by **Mk0** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:01 am

thelead wrote:
SOUL wrote:Our coach won't get credit for this lol.

the defense has been incredible. He absolutely gets credit for that

Pretty sure Anthony Black ruined Trae's night. That blocked layup got him on tilt.

Good move putting him and Cole out there.

Sikk_Handlez · Post #270 » by **Sikk_Handlez** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:01 am

Rainwater wrote:Instead of playing ball, Trae stays bating for fouls.

as a Celtics fan, this is why I wasn't looking foward to possibly playing ATL. frustrating to watch the free throw parade. on the reverse side, ORL plays hands on defense and gets away with it. Celtics have to pay attention to that and hand-check them back when the refs are allowing it.

JT3000 · Post #271 » by **JT3000** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:03 am

I'm going to laugh if Young gets suspended for their other play-in game.

Mk0 · Post #272 » by **Mk0** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:04 am

Sikk_Handlez wrote:
Rainwater wrote:Instead of playing ball, Trae stays bating for fouls.

as a Celtics fan, this is why I wasn't looking foward to possibly playing ATL. frustrating to watch the free throw parade. on the reverse side, ORL plays hands on defense and gets away with it. Celtics have to pay attention to that and hand-check them back when the refs are allowing it.

I don't think they will be allowed to play too physically with the Celtics. All it takes is one or two ticky tack calls early and they are cooked against the Celtics firepower.

TheAlchemist · Post #273 » by **TheAlchemist** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:04 am

Trae started this final run that Orlando had, with those absolutely trash offensive plays. He pushed his body back and flopped and then Orlando's Anthony's started making those 3's.

These players just don't win man. The Zions, the Trae's, Lamelo, Morant etc.

Great offensively talented individuals who just can't lock in either on defense, consistency of play, or being a franchise cornerstone. Holding on to them is the worst decision a franchise can make.

JXL · Post #274 » by **JXL** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:04 am

Trae crying rn :lol:

meekrab · Post #275 » by **meekrab** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:04 am

JT3000 wrote:I'm going to laugh if Young gets suspended for their other play-in game.

Don't force my Bulls to beat an angry team pls we cannot.

Mk0 · Post #276 » by **Mk0** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:05 am

JT3000 wrote:I'm going to laugh if Young gets suspended for their other play-in game.

ironic that the PR push for him this year has been about taking a step back and being a leader. Then he implodes in the most important game of the year.

JXL · Post #277 » by **JXL** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:05 am

I am looking forward to watching ORL/BOS. Might go 7 if that shooting is real.

Mk0 · Post #278 » by **Mk0** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:07 am

JXL wrote:I am looking forward to watching ORL/BOS. Might go 7 if that shooting is real.

What shooting? Cole Anthony? He and Black were the only guys who could buy a 3 and the team still shot less than 30%

Rainwater · Post #279 » by **Rainwater** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:08 am

JXL wrote:I am looking forward to watching ORL/BOS. Might go 7 if that shooting is real.

lol, that is not happening. ATL and Bos are two different teams.

TheAlchemist · Post #280 » by **TheAlchemist** » Wed Apr 16, 2025 2:08 am

JXL wrote:I am looking forward to watching ORL/BOS. Might go 7 if that shooting is real.

Nah, Boston will dissect them. Orlando has nobody on the wings to defend Brown/Tatum. Boston also got Jrue to defend the guard position. Banchero will get his, but it won't be enough. Don't think Franz will make a difference.

Who wins?