2025 NBA FINALS: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #4 Indiana Pacers (Series tied 1-1)

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Who wins the NBA FINALS?

Poll ended at Sun Jun 8, 2025 3:55 pm

Thunder in 5
5
7%
Thunder in 6
11
15%
Thunder in 7
9
12%
Pacers in 4
10
13%
Pacers in 5
4
5%
Pacers in 6
29
39%
Pacers in 7
7
9%
 
Total votes: 75

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Post#701 » by fanofthegreats » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

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No he doesn't. His biggest downfall was having no in between game which physically he was more than capable of dominating that facet. Harden is very overrated offensively.


And Shai doesn’t have Hardens first step, step back 3 and massive playmaking advantage.


And all of that doesn't eventuate as well in games that matter

We've all watched both enough to know who is more effective. Hardens had absolutely putrid performances and a alot if to do with what I just said

He could have been automatic in the middle but alas is what it is. Overrated as a passer too.


Sorry Harden was battling the Durant warriors, not Tyrese Haliburton.
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Post#702 » by bluemj32 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

RB34 wrote:SGA falls downs gets the call and still complains.
All players complain. Don't be a homer

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Post#703 » by jkvonny » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

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scrabbarista wrote:Lol.

It comes in a glass bottle with cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. It tastes better. It's made by Coca Cola.


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You and I said almost the same thing, reply. Lol

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Post#704 » by Mk0 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

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G R E Y wrote:Too many ads on the court, NBA.


All these ads and you dont even have the world finals on the court. :crazy:

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Post#705 » by thelead » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

fanofthegreats wrote:Ock “all time defense “ is basically a bunch of midget perimeter defenders allowed to hack.

They're legitimately great defensively. My 'hate' is all the fouls they get away with but they have elite defenders with elite hand-eye coordination. I just wish they were called for the fouls and made to play within the rules.
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Post#706 » by RB34 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

bluemj32 wrote:
RB34 wrote:SGA falls downs gets the call and still complains.
All players complain. Don't be a homer

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And few get the calls SGA does.
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Post#707 » by Marvin Martian » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:53 am

DCasey91 wrote:
fanofthegreats wrote:
DCasey91 wrote:
I'd argue Shai is way more dangerous. Harden was just 3/2 or 4/1 high pnr, Shai is an all time finisher and hits the middy time and time again huge difference.


Not even close. Prime harden wipes the floor with Alexander offensively.


No he doesn't. His biggest downfall was having no in between game which physically he was more than capable of dominating that facet. Harden is very overrated offensively.


Yeah, once a big shows in the paint, Harden gets spooked and ends up passing the ball to his inferior teammates. SGA never has to do that because he is very comfortable taking mid range shots
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Post#708 » by jehosafats » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

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jehosafats wrote:Halliburton needs to get that butt hurt look off his face and play ball. These are the Finals, stop crying.


Yet we can have Shai crying for 48 minutes...

SGA is at least getting buckets .....
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Post#709 » by yoadknux » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

Oh god not more free throws
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Post#710 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

That was just a highlight reel of uncalled fouls. Refs are letting both teams get physical. OKC has been out executing
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Post#711 » by scrabbarista » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

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Post#712 » by fanofthegreats » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

These foul calls are comical. Literally manufacturing a star in “sga”
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Post#713 » by bluemj32 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

RB34 wrote:
bluemj32 wrote:
RB34 wrote:SGA falls downs gets the call and still complains.
All players complain. Don't be a homer

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And few get the calls SGA does.
Superstar gets superstar calls. I watched it all my life as a Spurs fan going against the Lakers. Part of the game. No point of complaining bc they are that good

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Post#714 » by G R E Y » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:54 am

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Post#715 » by Zeno » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:55 am

It is so funny watching people fill the story-telling void with SGA hate.
When will we just change the name of 25 of the 30 teams to the Washington Generals?

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Post#716 » by SportsGuru08 » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:55 am

Pacers got away with a goaltend.
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Post#717 » by sp6r=underrated » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:56 am

I'm not a huge Jefferson fan but I give him credit for noticing it and quickly pointing it out.
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Post#718 » by ___Rand___ » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:56 am

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Post#719 » by Patches Perry » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:56 am

Obvious goaltend missed but SGA gets a bucket anyways
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Post#720 » by Statlanta » Mon Jun 9, 2025 1:56 am

MVP took over this 3rd quarter on both ends.
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