Around the NBA (Part Two)

Loaf_of_bread · Post #1361 » by **Loaf_of_bread** » Fri May 2, 2025 2:51 am

Neeva wrote:
Loaf_of_bread wrote:Kawhi gonna have to take over, or Denver wins. I guess i may prefer den vs okc, but unsure.. probably doesn't matter.. okc will easily beat either team.

Nah it won’t be easy but Murray will have to play more consistent for Denver to win.

Who do you think has a better shot vs okc?

Neeva · Post #1362 » by **Neeva** » Fri May 2, 2025 2:59 am

Probably the clippers. Thunder defense will probably shut Murray down in okc and Denver has a crap bench. Wolves have the best shot to beat OKC in the west and Okc knows it.

Post #1363 » by **Klomp** » Fri May 2, 2025 6:34 pm

Really weird that we played Houston and Golden State 8 times combined, but the most recent game was the first night coming out of the All-Star break. We haven't played Golden State since January 15.

younggunsmn · Post #1364 » by **younggunsmn** » Fri May 2, 2025 11:22 pm

Neeva wrote:Probably the clippers. Thunder defense will probably shut Murray down in okc and Denver has a crap bench. Wolves have the best shot to beat OKC in the west and Okc knows it.

Agree on all points.

Denver's defense will get shredded and they have no depth while OKC has massive depth and will have their players fresh at all times.

I don't think the Clips have a real shot at beating OKC, but their defense will at least give them a chance.
Only chance Denver would have is if Hartenstein or Shai somehow got hurt.

younggunsmn · Post #1365 » by **younggunsmn** » Fri May 2, 2025 11:24 pm

I hope Houston and GSW go to game 7 at least and they beat up on Steph Dre and Jimmy for a couple more games.

winforlose · Post #1366 » by **winforlose** » Sat May 3, 2025 12:02 am

younggunsmn wrote:I hope Houston and GSW go to game 7 at least and they beat up on Steph Dre and Jimmy for a couple more games.

A GSW win has us play them on May 5th. The Warriors get the 3rd and 4th as rest and prep days. A Rockets win, and our game 1 moves to May 6th, and they have to play again on May 4th. Whoever wins they only get the 5th as a rest day after playing 2 additional playoff games (ideally high intensity.) Clearly it is to our benefit to get a game 7. The question is who do we want to win. I am gonna say whoever it is we win in 5.

TimberKat · Post #1367 » by **TimberKat** » Sat May 3, 2025 12:44 am

How are we watching the GSW vs HOU game today? Rooting for Brooks to punch out Green? Adams smack Butler in the head? Both teams slap each other silly like the three stooges?

I worry about Thompson and Smith more than Curry and Butler.

winforlose · Post #1368 » by **winforlose** » Sat May 3, 2025 1:26 am

Draymond already has 1 flagrant and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets another.

Guest84 · Post #1369 » by **Guest84** » Sat May 3, 2025 1:45 am

TimberKat wrote:How are we watching the GSW vs HOU game today? Rooting for Brooks to punch out Green? Adams smack Butler in the head? Both teams slap each other silly like the three stooges?

I worry about Thompson and Smith more than Curry and Butler.

The little bit I’ve watched, I feel GS doesn’t have enough offense for the wolves outside of curry and butler.

Houston might be the tougher matchup simply because of their youth. Honestly, the wolves should be able to beat both teams.

TimberKat · Post #1370 » by **TimberKat** » Sat May 3, 2025 1:55 am

winforlose wrote:Draymond already has 1 flagrant and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets another.

He should have pickup the second T before half time, for the way he has going after the Refs.

winforlose · Post #1371 » by **winforlose** » Sat May 3, 2025 1:57 am

TimberKat wrote:
winforlose wrote:Draymond already has 1 flagrant and I wouldn’t be surprised if he gets another.

He should have pickup the second T before half time, for the way he has going after the Refs.

So he has 2 flagrant 1s so far this series. If the Warriors advance do those points carry over to our series? In other words is he 2 flagrant 1 fouls or 1 flagrant 2 foul from an auto suspension?

winforlose · Post #1372 » by **winforlose** » Sat May 3, 2025 1:59 am

GP2 should be ejected for a flagrant 2. Defenseless player full body contact, should be an auto ejection.

Edit to add: instead no flagrant at all. So ******ng dangerous.

wolves_89 · Post #1373 » by **wolves_89** » Sat May 3, 2025 2:36 am

Guest84 wrote:
TimberKat wrote:How are we watching the GSW vs HOU game today? Rooting for Brooks to punch out Green? Adams smack Butler in the head? Both teams slap each other silly like the three stooges?

I worry about Thompson and Smith more than Curry and Butler.

The little bit I’ve watched, I feel GS doesn’t have enough offense for the wolves outside of curry and butler.

Houston might be the tougher matchup simply because of their youth. Honestly, the wolves should be able to beat both teams.

Watching the first half of the Rockets-Warriors game 6 and I'm not feeling particularly worried about either team. Houston has almost no half court offense outside of Van Vleet catching fire. For the Warriors, I don't know that they have the size or athleticism to compete for 48 minutes. If I had to pick an opponent, the best case is probably the Warriors in Minneapolis on 1 day rest (HOU-GS goes 7 games).

Loaf_of_bread · Post #1374 » by **Loaf_of_bread** » Sat May 3, 2025 2:50 am

Neither team can beat us in 7. Would be fun to take down jimmy, but Hou may pull this off..

Post #1375 » by **Klomp** » Sat May 3, 2025 3:26 am

We're on a redemption tour after last year's conference finals. First it was sending Luka home. Next will be to send home Draymond after all the crap we had to listen to. Then it will be forcing TNT to talk positive about us as the last thing they do on the network.

Post #1376 » by **Domejandro** » Sat May 3, 2025 3:36 am

This Golden State team stinks.

Post #1377 » by **Klomp** » Sat May 3, 2025 3:49 am

Domejandro wrote:This Golden State team stinks.

Depth past 8 or 9 guys gets negated in the playoffs....plus, they go as Steph goes and right now he's hurt.

TimberKat · Post #1378 » by **TimberKat** » Sat May 3, 2025 3:53 am

wolves_89 wrote:
Guest84 wrote:
TimberKat wrote:How are we watching the GSW vs HOU game today? Rooting for Brooks to punch out Green? Adams smack Butler in the head? Both teams slap each other silly like the three stooges?

I worry about Thompson and Smith more than Curry and Butler.

The little bit I’ve watched, I feel GS doesn’t have enough offense for the wolves outside of curry and butler.

Houston might be the tougher matchup simply because of their youth. Honestly, the wolves should be able to beat both teams.

Watching the first half of the Rockets-Warriors game 6 and I'm not feeling particularly worried about either team. Houston has almost no half court offense outside of Van Vleet catching fire. For the Warriors, I don't know that they have the size or athleticism to compete for 48 minutes. If I had to pick an opponent, the best case is probably the Warriors in Minneapolis on 1 day rest (HOU-GS goes 7 games).

Yes, I do worry about HOU's fast breaks. We may see 88-79 scoring against HOU.

winforlose · Post #1379 » by **winforlose** » Sat May 3, 2025 3:56 am

I doubt Houston can score more than 115 in game 7, and I doubt GSW scores less than 115 in game 7. Either team has to play Sunday then Tuesday against us. If this series is short rest that will also favor us. Houston has better D but GSW gets crazy whistle. I think we got it either way.

cmoss84 · Post #1380 » by **cmoss84** » Sat May 3, 2025 3:56 am

We need to pray GS wins game 7. Preferably in OT.