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%
 
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Post#3362 » by HumbleRen » Tue May 14, 2024 2:58 am

I think this is why a lot of people have Ant over SGA in the long term or short term.

SGA just hasn’t shown the willingness to be a volume 3 point shooter and hasn’t made the progress in his playmaking ability like Ant has despite Ant being a couple years younger.

It’s like glaringly obvious imo after watching his playoff run.
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Post#3363 » by BmanInBigD » Tue May 14, 2024 2:58 am

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BmanInBigD wrote:OKC fans whining about the refs with Shai’s elbowing and Dort’s mugging all series is pure gold. Just put the ball thru the damn hoop.


No OKC fan is whining about the refs were making fun of you guys.

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Post#3364 » by Chuck Everett » Tue May 14, 2024 2:58 am

Cason Wallace has looked like a rookie in this series. The Thunder have not got any transition points. Everything has been contested.
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Post#3365 » by vulture » Tue May 14, 2024 2:59 am

Luka has no shame with his flopping
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Post#3366 » by sikma42 » Tue May 14, 2024 2:59 am

Kidd gotta get Kyrie out of there


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Post#3367 » by Patches Perry » Tue May 14, 2024 2:59 am

Dallas fans complaining about OKC fans complaining about officiating are so close to getting the point.
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Post#3368 » by Potential » Tue May 14, 2024 2:59 am

OKC looks even more garbage with Giddey on the bench. Just play the guy
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Post#3369 » by vulture » Tue May 14, 2024 2:59 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Cason Wallace has looked like a rookie in this series. The Thunder have not got any transition points. Everything has been contested.


They’ve done a terrible job of converting in transition that’s for sure
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Post#3370 » by Patches Perry » Tue May 14, 2024 3:00 am

Chuck Everett wrote:Cason Wallace has looked like a rookie in this series. The Thunder have not got any transition points. Everything has been contested.


Honestly all of them but Shai look their age
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Post#3371 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Tue May 14, 2024 3:00 am

Kyrie getting 4 is the only good news so far.
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Post#3372 » by Forbes » Tue May 14, 2024 3:00 am

Washington must be shooting 500-1000 threes a day in practice since the playoffs started, WHERE was all this great shooting in the season
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Post#3373 » by BmanInBigD » Tue May 14, 2024 3:00 am

Patches Perry wrote:Dallas fans complaining about OKC fans complaining about officiating are so close to getting the point.

You’re right. Damn, you’re so smart.
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Post#3374 » by GrandTheftRondo » Tue May 14, 2024 3:01 am

HumbleRen wrote:I think this is why a lot of people have Ant over SGA in the long term or short term.

SGA just hasn’t shown the willingness to be a volume 3 point shooter and hasn’t made the progress in his playmaking ability like Ant has despite Ant being a couple years younger.

It’s like glaringly obvious imo after watching his playoff run.

Luckily for OKC, Williams and Holmgren have plenty of room for growth offensively.
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Post#3375 » by shmoosicle » Tue May 14, 2024 3:01 am

JustBuzzin wrote:I have no idea why TNT hired Draymond. Dude doesn't belong on tv with those legends smh

Makes me hope TNT loses airing rights to NBC
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Post#3376 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Tue May 14, 2024 3:01 am

If Chet gets an open lane like that he has to finish the play he’s 7 feet tall. No reason to kick that.
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Post#3377 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Tue May 14, 2024 3:02 am

GrandTheftRondo wrote:
HumbleRen wrote:I think this is why a lot of people have Ant over SGA in the long term or short term.

SGA just hasn’t shown the willingness to be a volume 3 point shooter and hasn’t made the progress in his playmaking ability like Ant has despite Ant being a couple years younger.

It’s like glaringly obvious imo after watching his playoff run.

Luckily for OKC, Williams and Holmgren have plenty of room for growth offensively.


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Post#3378 » by Oscar9992 » Tue May 14, 2024 3:03 am

Luka is having horrible Playoffs... just bricking everything he throws... If Mavericks win this game & somehow get to the Finals it would be because PJ Washington, Kyrie & other role players
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Post#3379 » by thelead » Tue May 14, 2024 3:03 am

Luka took like six steps after receiving the pass at the top of the key... refs call nothing. That play/non-call, league wide, is a pet peeve of mine.
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Post#3380 » by vulture » Tue May 14, 2024 3:03 am

Why isn’t OKC attacking kyrie with his four fouls?

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