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 (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4501 » by Astaluego » Thu May 16, 2024 3:07 am

Airmiess wrote:Guys like Doncic will say the NBA is "easy" yet they are always looking at the officials for ticky tack contact and never have good conditioning in-game.

He says that it is easier to score because of the 3 second rule, more spaces... which is evident...
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4502 » by Chessboxer » Thu May 16, 2024 3:07 am

ChipotleWest wrote:
Airmiess wrote:Guys like Doncic will say the NBA is "easy" yet they are always looking at the officials for ticky tack contact and never have good conditioning in-game.


Luka said the NBA was easy?


He said compared to FIBA the NBA is easy.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4503 » by doogie_hauser » Thu May 16, 2024 3:09 am

I am not a Giddey hater by any means, but Cason Wallace clearly is the better bet for this Thunder team going fowards

Presti is outstanding at drafting talent in the draft. I dont know why successful, rich franchises like the Bulls or Lakers dont offer him a godfather offer to lure him across ?
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4505 » by Doranku » Thu May 16, 2024 3:10 am

Second time Kidd has pulled Kyrie right after making a 3. Let the man get going ffs
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4506 » by Champ1on » Thu May 16, 2024 3:10 am

Lol that sga foul bait attempt and decided to pass when it didn't happen.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4507 » by TroubleS0me » Thu May 16, 2024 3:10 am

I know Giddey can't shoot but you dont take out of the lineup like that...for game 5
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4508 » by Chuck Everett » Thu May 16, 2024 3:10 am

Great pass by Hardy, better finish by Lively.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4509 » by azcatz11 » Thu May 16, 2024 3:11 am

RAPSinCAPS wrote:Giddy plays like a little boy


I see you :lol:
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4510 » by Airmiess » Thu May 16, 2024 3:11 am

Lively seems like he can catch any lob in traffic
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4512 » by kacey ring » Thu May 16, 2024 3:11 am

More alley oop dunks for Mavs than in my 2k games.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4514 » by Jasen777 » Thu May 16, 2024 3:11 am

Chessboxer wrote:
ChipotleWest wrote:
Airmiess wrote:Guys like Doncic will say the NBA is "easy" yet they are always looking at the officials for ticky tack contact and never have good conditioning in-game.


Luka said the NBA was easy?


He said compared to FIBA the NBA is easy.


He said it was easier to score, which is true. Not that it's easier in general.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4515 » by Baz » Thu May 16, 2024 3:12 am

This game is going to swing.
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4517 » by SportsGuru08 » Thu May 16, 2024 3:12 am

Tough shot by SGA plus the and-1
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4518 » by rapstarter » Thu May 16, 2024 3:12 am

how's Dort getting all these calls and no-calls in his favor? lol
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4519 » by damanick10 » Thu May 16, 2024 3:12 am

Of all the screens to call that was a questionable one
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 2-2) 

Post#4520 » by GeorgeSears » Thu May 16, 2024 3:12 am

If the Mavs find a way to lose this game, it would be EMBARRASSING. They have thoroughly outplayed the Thunder from start to finish.

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