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 

Post#841 » by Tor_Raps » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

guldakot wrote:
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Yeah hes ball watching a bit it, he will get used to the moment.


You asked and he delivered loll

Lol too true. you gotta remember how fast this ascendence is happening for OKC, they were a lotto team just 2 years ago. The fact they are already this good and not a damn one of them (including SGA) has hit their prime yet? This iteration has a higher ceiling then the KD WB Harden thunder IMO.


Man... I was expecting SGA to get sick of OKCs tanking and get traded to his hometown Raptors. Now I'm scared Barnes will want to go there lol.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#842 » by kacey ring » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

Time to yank Luka. Bring a wheelchair out too for the next game. Need him to go all Paul Pierce for rest of series.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#843 » by ChipotleWest » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

Mavs organization is so dumb, the Lakers wanted Kidd who has another year on his contract "have to extend him right this second, can't wait until the season is over" Where was he going to go he was under contract next season. He's not some great coach.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#844 » by CelticSooner » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

TravisScott55 wrote:Whenever Luka has a bad game its cause he's injured now I guess

The dude has hobbling around for half of the playoffs. These playoff series are tight, a star at 70% or 80% isn't going to get it done.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#845 » by Forbes » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

Wassup with these teams shooting 150% from 3s on us. I don’t appreciate it
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#846 » by OkcSinceSGA » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

Come find me OKC fans that kept arguing with me about not having much depth when I said they are loaded with depth lol? Just because the rotation is smaller doesn’t mean these guys can’t play. Come apologize
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#847 » by CobraCommander » Wed May 8, 2024 3:52 am

GameChannel wrote:OKC is loaded my god

Avg age 23 and SGA is the old man at 25….. wtf -

how the …F?

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#848 » by jkvonny » Wed May 8, 2024 3:53 am

OKC too athletic, quick for the Mavs. Killin em.

Luka doesn't look right either, he's hurtin.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#849 » by Soonercrazy84 » Wed May 8, 2024 3:53 am

ForeverTFC wrote:The (lack) of diversity in that crowd is hilarious man
You mad because people spend their hard earned money.

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#850 » by Repeat 3-peat » Wed May 8, 2024 3:53 am

How many more first round picks does OKC have?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#851 » by durden_tyler » Wed May 8, 2024 3:53 am

Better for Mavs to get embarrassed like this. Maybe they can steal Game 2 before going back to Dallas with this atrocious effort.
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Post#852 » by Handlez » Wed May 8, 2024 3:53 am

Hi my name is Luka Doncic and I'm a 3aholic.

I enjoy countless fade away threes. Even if I miss over and over.

Help me recover.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#853 » by Chuck Everett » Wed May 8, 2024 3:53 am

Reeko wrote:
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Reeko wrote:And how is that expressed?


The NBA doesn't really have any history of non-Western players being the face of the league. Whether you're talking about Dr J, Larry Bird, Magic, Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, Kobe, Lebron, Curry.

Dirk, Hakeem, even with MVP's never reached that level. Wemby might just because he's a walking highlight reel. Maybe if Europe produced someone who played with that same type of flair/aesthetic, it would happen.

But it's not just non western, it extends to non Americans.


People just might not know Shai is Canadian. I don't personally think he will be the face of the NBA, however, things can change. Just because we've never had it, doesn't mean it couldn't happen.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#854 » by Ambrose » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

Sometimes watching Dallas play makes me want to claw my eyes out
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#855 » by Mr B » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

Luka has no business being in this game. He’s not even trying on offense. He’s clearly been limping up and down the court. I counted 10 possessions where Dallas was playing 4 on 5 when on offense.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#856 » by WestbrookGOATed » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

Capn'O wrote:
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Reeko wrote:A little early to say but watching SGA vs Ant for the title of best young guard in the league is prime time entertainment.


SGA too slow and unathletic for Ant. Ant more explosive. Mcdaniels will lock down SGA. But nobody can slow down Ant much less KAT. KAT will eat Chet


Dort guards Ant.
He forgot that part. :lol:
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#857 » by Tor_Raps » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

LaLover11 wrote:
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LaLover11 wrote:Honestly if the Mavs get swept
I can see Irving getting traded to the Lakers next season
This Luka/Irving Duo is worse then a 39yr LeBron/Kyrie Duo


Dude... you think everyone's getting traded to the Lakers. Just stop lol


No I won't stop


I respect that lol
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#858 » by GuyverX » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

Minny and OKC are going to own the west for a while.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#859 » by zshawn10 » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

ChipotleWest wrote:Mavs organization is so dumb, the Lakers wanted Kidd who has another year on his contract "have to extend him right this second, can't wait until the season is over" Where was he going to go he was under contract next season. He's not some great coach.


I agree but who else would be better right now? Kyrie loves kidd and Nico
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks 

Post#860 » by ChipotleWest » Wed May 8, 2024 3:54 am

TravisScott55 wrote:Whenever Luka has a bad game its cause he's injured now I guess


Some of us that pay attention and aren't just haters have known he's had a sprain knee for weeks. Are you pretending a player can't possibly be injured? Pathetic.

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