Two game 7s on Sunday

[r0drig0lac]

idk but

[AFM]

lets get it poppin

[Tracymcgoaty]

We might have two game seven but leading up to them there has maybe been 2-3 good games. Rest have been blowouts. Lets hope this isn't the same crap.

[djsunyc]

Wolves and Pacers = best timeline

Worst timeline = Nuggets and Knicks

the fact that 3 brand new teams can be in the finals should be used as an example of why the nba is so good today. people can complain about the product all they want but this type of parity hasnt existed in decades.

[JustBuzzin]

2 game 7's the NBA got it's wish, but you're crazy if you think either of the away teams have a chance.

Nuggets/Knicks

We have a saying in fantasy .... The healthiest team in the playoffs will win. The Knicks are anything but healthy.

Pacers may still choke but they gotta be the favorite here despite being the road team. If Hart plays he'll be a decoy like when Wade suited up in game 7 vs Detroit in 05

Yeah I didn't watch game 6 just found out Hart is also injured now smh. Might not be worth it putting the Knicks in the ECF with 6-7 bodies lol

[WentzerWuver]

let me spare you the suspense. Knicks and Nuggets win. It's pre-ordained for a Knicks vs Celtics and Nuggets vs. Mavs Conference Finals with both series going 7. Gotta pump up those numbers for the next TV contract.

Preordained as in already been pre determined this Sunday? Lol doubtful, but I think it's been ordained by the league to ensure the Knicks will have the upper hand in this matchup. Besides, they do have home court advantages, so calls should favor the bold.

However, I still like the Nuggets chances to win by 25 over Minny than the Knicks chances to pull out a game 7 win. It's why I only got big moolah on Denver - 4.5

[Iwasawitness]

2 game 7's the NBA got it's wish, but you're crazy if you think either of the away teams have a chance.

Nuggets/Knicks

Knicks are horribly banged up and now they might be without Josh Hart.

And the Nuggets just got beaten by 45… I understand this is a different game but these kinds of things can’t be ignored.

[Wolfgang630]

And they’ll both probably be blowouts

[Memories]

I actually think the Pacers have a good chance to beat the Knicks.

Knicks are horribly banged up, and probably exhausted with all the minutes the starters have been playing with Thibs running them into the ground.

[Exp0sed]

don't be prisoners of precedent. yes, around 75% of game 7's are won by the home team but there's alot of bias in those stats and anyway 75% is not a 100%. I have both the Wolves and the Pacers winning. I think a healthy Knicks team would have easily beaten the Pacers in game 7 but no Mitch, no OG and no Hart means a likely Pacers wn

as for the Wolves, I picked them before the series and sticking with that pick. obviously Denver can win the game but ultimately they dug themselves a hole too deep when they dropped the first two games at home. they need an elite game to close this out as they have no margin for error vs. this Wolves team. they have def played elite games from time to time but more often than not this season - they haven't been able to do that and I think Wolves have the edge here and have already demonstrated they can win and even dominate on Denver's HC as well

p.s, it was an awesome 2nd rd
Knicks-Pacers, Nuggets-Wolves and OKC\Mavs have all been very entertaining

[jkvonny]

Wolves and Pacers = best timeline

Worst timeline = Nuggets and Knicks

the fact that 3 brand new teams can be in the finals should be used as an example of why the nba is so good today. people can complain about the product all they want but this type of parity hasnt existed in decades.

Ya, common trend in recent years. More parity.

Don't forget 2021 as well. All 4 teams going through long major championship droughts or never won it all yet.
WCF Phoenix Suns vs LA Clips (Both teams have yet to win an NBA title, so far. Clips 1st ever WCF appearance) Suns won, advance to their first NBA Finals since 1993
ECF Bucks vs Hawks (Bucks last NBA championship was 1971. Hawks last NBA Championship in 1958 (St Louis Hawks, has yet to win one in Atlanta). Bucks won, advance to their first NBA Finals since 1974.
The smallest market team of the 4 (Milwaukee Bucks) ended up winning the NBA Finals (4-2 over the Suns), too.

[cupcakesnake]

No idea what will happen in Nuggets/Wolves. You want to trust the Champs, but also they just blown out by... 45 points. They bounced back from a 26 point blow out with a 27 point blow out of their own. It's clear that both these teams can throw haymakers at each other and connect.

Pacers Knicks... this is the Pacers game to lose. What even are the Knicks anymore? Who's their second best player, Donte Divencenzo? The Pacers are beatable and this is just one game so anything can happen but man the Knicks are running out of bodies.

[WentzerWuver]

Can OKC make it another 7 games.

[Bob Ross]

I actually think the Pacers have a good chance to beat the Knicks.

Knicks are horribly banged up, and probably exhausted with all the minutes the starters have been playing with Thibs running them into the ground.

Who exactly is Thibs supposed to play to give the starters rest? Jericho Sims? G leaguers? We're missing 1/2 of our rotation including 3 starters

[Memories]

I actually think the Pacers have a good chance to beat the Knicks.

Knicks are horribly banged up, and probably exhausted with all the minutes the starters have been playing with Thibs running them into the ground.

Who exactly is Thibs supposed to play to give the starters rest? Jericho Sims? G leaguers? We're missing 1/2 of our rotation including 3 starters

I never said it was the wrong call to do that. Just stating that this is what's happening.

[f l u r p]

League and network have to be salty about the Mavs. Those game 7 ads in the third quarter were dumb as hell.

[Johnny Tomala]

I picked Timberwolves in 6, Knicks in 6. I will stick with my predictions - Minnesota and New York to win Game 7.

[tribulations]

Wolves and Pacers = best timeline

Worst timeline = Nuggets and Knicks

the fact that 3 brand new teams can be in the finals should be used as an example of why the nba is so good today. people can complain about the product all they want but this type of parity hasnt existed in decades.

^^I will give you this.

Re Also the playoff product =/= reg season product so that is really pleasing as a basketball fan

[WentzerWuver]

I picked Timberwolves in 6, Knicks in 6. I will stick with my predictions - Minnesota and New York to win Game 7.

Knicks and Nuggets cause of the intangibles.

Knicks by 4 but Pacers could win.

Nuggets 25 or more cause payback is a *****. That -4.5 spread is like taking candy from a baby Lol

I will hide if I am Batman today...
https://youtube.com/shorts/k8FtxmWIQq0?si=ab3aztj6pTbLd5x5

[WentzerWuver]

I picked Timberwolves in 6, Knicks in 6. I will stick with my predictions - Minnesota and New York to win Game 7.

Now you gonna lose both game 7 in one day but you can change your mind now and go with a split