2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL WINS 4-2)

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Who wins and goes to the WCFs?

Thunder in 4
12
4%
Thunder in 5
30
9%
Thunder in 6
67
21%
Thunder in 7
39
12%
Mavericks in 4
3
1%
Mavericks in 5
13
4%
Mavericks in 6
128
39%
Mavericks in 7
34
10%
 
Total votes: 326

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3021 » by JustBuzzin » Tue May 14, 2024 1:39 am

Not to get Mavs fans all riled up, but Stephen A just dropped a bomb on his podcast.

Said Dallas will be in competition for Bronny James in the 2nd rd. Suggested Lebron might go to Dallas.

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3022 » by SportsGuru08 » Tue May 14, 2024 1:39 am

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Texas Chuck wrote:If OKC loses the Giddey minutes again I wonder if the COY will finally bench him or if he is just going to ride him out? Just seems like they have better options and I don't totally understand the stubbornness here. Especially since all logic tells us Giddey is likely not part of their future plans so you aren't worried about hurting his long-term confidence.

I mean if he is only going to play 10-12 minutes at least make them be while SGA is resting so he can be on ball.


No matter how much he should do it he’s not going to do it. Should start him but pull him pretty immediately imo (or just not start him) and stagger from there.


Well whaddya know, he just made a shot
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3023 » by LaLover11 » Tue May 14, 2024 1:39 am

I'm sorry but the league wide booing of Giddey is so dumb lol
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3024 » by NyKnicks1714 » Tue May 14, 2024 1:40 am

Is there a player more guaranteed to be traded than Giddey this offseason?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3025 » by playa-hater » Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 am

I wish I could zoom in but I feel like Luka carries the ball on almost every possession.. I know the referees don't call it any more.. I guess i'm kind of an old basketball purest type... Carrying the ball that much is quite disgusting to me.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3026 » by Forbes » Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Not to get Mavs fans all riled up, but Stephen A just dropped a bomb on his podcast.

Said Dallas will be in competition for Bronny James in the 2nd rd. Suggested Lebron might go to Dallas.

If you want me to post a link just give me the word and I will deliver per usual. 8-)



This has been in the back of mind all because I know Lebron wantS to play with Kyrie. I just don’t see him leaving LA
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3027 » by ChipotleWest » Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 am

OKC running the offense through their superstar, Giddey.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3029 » by zeebneeb » Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 am

Dort the bruise missile. Bashing everyone.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3030 » by Dubnation » Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Not to get Mavs fans all riled up, but Stephen A just dropped a bomb on his podcast.

Said Dallas will be in competition for Bronny James in the 2nd rd. Suggested Lebron might go to Dallas.

If you want me to post a link just give me the word and I will deliver per usual. 8-)


Lebron, Kyrie reunion. Hmmm
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3031 » by itsxtray » Tue May 14, 2024 1:41 am

JustBuzzin wrote:Not to get Mavs fans all riled up, but Stephen A just dropped a bomb on his podcast.

Said Dallas will be in competition for Bronny James in the 2nd rd. Suggested Lebron might go to Dallas.

If you want me to post a link just give me the word and I will deliver per usual. 8-)

Why are you taking anything Stephen A says seriously?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3032 » by SportsGuru08 » Tue May 14, 2024 1:42 am

Awful shot by Dort
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3033 » by durden_tyler » Tue May 14, 2024 1:42 am

The Thunder looks shaken already. Notch it up for playoff experience? They are playing very tight on both ends...
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3034 » by GSP » Tue May 14, 2024 1:43 am

Gidey and Kyle Anderson have the same flaws for playoff ball. Both just way too slow that slow paced old man game is cool until you see a legit team in playoffs. Neither a reliable shooter either
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3036 » by Blazing_royale » Tue May 14, 2024 1:43 am

Giddey needs to come off the bench, he isn't doing much out there
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Post#3037 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Tue May 14, 2024 1:44 am

OKC does a great job with ball movements. Their players take really good shots even if they aren't going in right now.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3038 » by G R E Y » Tue May 14, 2024 1:45 am

Feels like Mavs lead the POs in missed alley oop dunks, and that just the total from this and previous game alone.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3039 » by Chuck Everett » Tue May 14, 2024 1:45 am

What a flop by Jones. Come on.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL leads 2-1) 

Post#3040 » by durden_tyler » Tue May 14, 2024 1:45 am

Bye bye Thunder. LOL (First overreaction of the thread?)
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