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NBA Finals Discussion

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Who wins?

Dallas sweep
2
3%
Dallas in 5
0
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Dallas in 6
14
23%
Dallas in 7
5
8%
Celtics sweep
6
10%
Celtics in 5
22
37%
Celtics in 6
9
15%
Celtics in 7
2
3%
 
Total votes: 60

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NBA Finals Discussion 

Post#1 » by WuTang_CMB » Tue Jun 4, 2024 7:23 pm

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Post#2 » by Spida888 » Tue Jun 4, 2024 8:10 pm

Dallas has the best player so I'm going with them. I predict Dallas in 6 but it "should" be a close series provided both sides are healthy.
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Post#3 » by Mr Funk » Tue Jun 4, 2024 10:03 pm

Boston has a superior offence, defence and obviously overall just a better team (and with likeable star players).
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Post#5 » by Scase » Tue Jun 4, 2024 11:20 pm

On paper it should be Boston in 6, but man, it's hard to bet against Luka, he's a psycho. I have no clue who is gonna win, but I'll take a stab and say Dallas in 6 lol
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Post#6 » by Zeno » Tue Jun 4, 2024 11:31 pm

Celtics are the better team. I got Celtics in 5 if Porzingas plays the whole series or Celtics in 7 if he is limited.
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Post#7 » by 2019nbachamps » Tue Jun 4, 2024 11:43 pm

Celtics in 6
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Post#8 » by UnRealGM » Tue Jun 4, 2024 11:53 pm

disappointed the poll doesnt have a RAPS in 4 option
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Post#9 » by 720 » Wed Jun 5, 2024 1:06 am

I’m a Boston Hater so I’m rooting for Dallas but the Celtics have the better team.
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Post#10 » by Los_29 » Wed Jun 5, 2024 2:23 pm

Mavs are a great team and I expect a great series but Boston I think is the better overall team. I wouldn’t be shocked if Dallas won though. They have the best player. And he’s not just any player. He’s a top 2 player in the world.
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Post#11 » by ontnut » Wed Jun 5, 2024 3:18 pm

Preseason prediction was Boston to win the chip, so I'm sticking by it. I think it will be close, so BOS in 7 is my vote. KP coming back will be big for them, esp with Dallas' C corps. KP being able to bring those C's out to the perimeter will really mess with Dallas' Def.

That said, with the odds as they are right now, I'd take Dallas outright if I didn't have skin in the game already. Might consider a small arbitrage if Dallas goes down 0-1 or 0-2.
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Post#12 » by onions17 » Wed Jun 5, 2024 3:30 pm

Hate to say it, but I think Boston is just too good. That team is stacked
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Post#13 » by Basketball_Jones » Wed Jun 5, 2024 3:59 pm

If Dallas’s role players hang in there then they have a chance. They are a very deep team as well so this is interesting.
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Post#14 » by GoRapstheoriginal » Wed Jun 5, 2024 11:23 pm

Over/under on Porzingis getting injured in the 1st quarter of Game 1? (to soon?) ;) :P Lolz >><<
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Post#16 » by bballsparkin » Thu Jun 6, 2024 9:02 pm

I'm hoping for a Mavs victory after a long fought out close series. I'd like to see the Celtics fans get after Doncic when he pulls his little Diva acts though. Hopefully the fans do not disappoint.
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Post#17 » by WaltFrazier » Fri Jun 7, 2024 12:37 am

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Post#18 » by HangTime » Fri Jun 7, 2024 12:45 am

The NBA should invite the top player from each team to the Finals. Just to experience it, maybe get some inspiration.
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Post#19 » by GP2 » Fri Jun 7, 2024 12:49 am

GoRapstheoriginal wrote:Over/under on Porzingis getting injured in the 1st quarter of Game 1? (to soon?) ;) :P Lolz >><<


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Post#20 » by Pointgod » Fri Jun 7, 2024 12:58 am

Porzingis already showing the impact of a 7 footer that can space the floor.

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