NBA Playoffs Thread

Sixteen · Post #361 » by **Sixteen** » Sun May 19, 2024 10:02 pm

did Brunson flop into Hali's Knee and get hurt? I'm just kidding obviously, but this is how every embiid injury is treated

phillynative · Post #362 » by **phillynative** » Sun May 19, 2024 10:03 pm

I can't imagine how exhilarating it must feel to quiet that butt hole NY crowd.

Murray_17 · Post #363 » by **Murray_17** » Sun May 19, 2024 10:03 pm

I also don't think the Knicks can get too much better until they move Randle. They have to give OG his contract and try to retain Hartenstein.

By the time Randle expires, they have to max Brunson and resign Robinson.

GoSixersBro · Here Lies The Process May 13, 2013 - April 6, 2016

Someone post that Complex video of Knicks fans celebrating a first round win like they won the Finals LMFAO

mjkvol · Post #365 » by **mjkvol** » Sun May 19, 2024 10:45 pm

ivysixer2000 wrote:Brunson fractured hand.

Feel sorry and bad for Brunson the man, still don't feel bad for the Knicks or especially their fans.

It's never a bad thing to see NY fans go home unhappy. Brunson is a gamer and that was a shame for him, but there's no way Knicks fans can use that as an excuse, as they were getting run out of the building with him in the game.

I was wondering if Carlisle was ever going to take the 3-pointer away from Divincenzo, and the answer was no. Take away the 3-point line and the Knicks are a one-trick pony with Brunson being the only real offensive threat.

I honestly didn't believe the Pacers had this kind of effort in them on the road. Very impressive.

mjkvol · Post #366 » by **mjkvol** » Sun May 19, 2024 10:49 pm

Murray_17 wrote:I also don't think the Knicks can get too much better until they move Randle. They have to give OG his contract and try to retain Hartenstein.

By the time Randle expires, they have to max Brunson and resign Robinson.

Agree completely. Randle's treatment by the national media reminds me of Tobias. Breen must have referred to him as an "all-NBA" player 3-4 times in the series, but if the Knicks are smart enough to move off that contract and resign Anonoby, they could really stack that team.

Regarding Indy, there is zero chance that Siakam will ever see free agency.

GoSixersBro · Here Lies The Process May 13, 2013 - April 6, 2016

Sixers would’ve won in 5 if Randle played.

Embiid P · Post #368 » by **Embiid P** » Sun May 19, 2024 11:35 pm

Randle (while obviously a better player than Tobias) is essentially the Knicks' version of Tobias from a contract standpoint. Until he is either traded (good luck) or his contract expires, their depth will always be depleted.

Jailblazers7 · Post #369 » by **Jailblazers7** » Mon May 20, 2024 12:43 am

I’m sick and tired of seeing Scott Foster’s ugly mug every time I watch a big time playoff game.

Negrodamus · Post #370 » by **Negrodamus** » Mon May 20, 2024 12:47 am

T’Wolves gotta get rid of KAT this summer, right?

ExplosionsInDaSky · Post #371 » by **ExplosionsInDaSky** » Mon May 20, 2024 12:53 am

If Minnesota loses this series they have only themselves to blame. They blew the doors off of Denver in Denver the first two games and then gave two away at home. All they had to do was win one and this series would have been over. Denver WILL win this game and we will be seeing a Nuggets/Celtics Finals which should be fairly epic. As much as I'd like Dallas to beat Denver, I don't see it happening. Indy might win one or two games against Boston if they're lucky.

FireMorey · Post #372 » by **FireMorey** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:13 am

Dallas isn’t anything special. The Sixers with a healthy Embiid are better than Dallas. Honestly, the Sixers with a healthy Embiid are better than most playoff teams, just not the top tier ones. That’s more of an indictment on the NBA not having super teams anymore than it is praise for the Sixers. The Sixers really do still have a shot to win a title if Morey doesn’t screw up and is actually able to have a massive summer.

Murray_17 · Post #373 » by **Murray_17** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:32 am

Minnesota deserves to lose just for force-feeding Gobert for like 5 straight minutes in the second quarter, that's what gave Denver the lead.

Jailblazers7 · Post #374 » by **Jailblazers7** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:37 am

Negrodamus wrote:T’Wolves gotta get rid of KAT this summer, right?

He’s the only one keeping them in this game actually. But I still really struggle to see a team with Gobert winning a title.

Negrodamus · Post #375 » by **Negrodamus** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:48 am

Jailblazers7 wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:T’Wolves gotta get rid of KAT this summer, right?

He’s the only one keeping them in this game actually. But I still really struggle to see a team with Gobert winning a title.

Well they’re not getting **** for Gobert. KAT has started to come to life here, but he should be averaging 25+ in the playoffs to make it over the hump. He’s not elevating his game and it feels like him and Gobert are clunky. Time to move on.

Negrodamus · Post #376 » by **Negrodamus** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:50 am

I said it last year, but it would be insane if we made a run at Towns.

Jailblazers7 · Post #377 » by **Jailblazers7** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:54 am

Negrodamus wrote:
Jailblazers7 wrote:
Negrodamus wrote:T’Wolves gotta get rid of KAT this summer, right?

He’s the only one keeping them in this game actually. But I still really struggle to see a team with Gobert winning a title.

Well they’re not getting **** for Gobert. KAT has started to come to life here, but he should be averaging 25+ in the playoffs to make it over the hump. He’s not elevating his game and it feels like him and Gobert are clunky. Time to move on.

KAT looks like the best Jokic defender in the league after this series tho (crazy to type that lol). Not sure you can trade him away knowing you’ve gotta go through Denver to win a title.

ProcessDoctor · Post #378 » by **ProcessDoctor** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:56 am

Negrodamus wrote:I said it last year, but it would be insane if we made a run at Towns.

Like good or bad insane?

youngcrev · Post #379 » by **youngcrev** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:56 am

The NBA has to be so bummed that Ant is Minnesota. That guy is gonna be the face of the league

youngcrev · Post #380 » by **youngcrev** » Mon May 20, 2024 1:58 am

Gobert looks like he's wearing those sneakers with the hidden roller skates in him when he's guarding Jokic