2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #4 Denver Nuggets (Series tied 2-2)

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Who wins Game 4?

Poll ended at Mon May 12, 2025 3:51 pm

Thunder
25
47%
@ Nuggets
28
53%
 
Total votes: 53

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Post#621 » by Exp0sed » Sun May 11, 2025 9:18 pm

high intensity game, both teams playing pretty dumb but with alot of heart
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Post#622 » by tmorgan » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

The narrative here is amazing, though…

You take my MVP, Shai? Really? OK then. I take your team’s season.
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Post#623 » by MikRay » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

2weekswithpay wrote:OKC looks like a bunch of front runners right now.



Yep

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Post#624 » by BadWolf » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

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BadWolf wrote:So many stupid plays by OKC


You mean such great defense by the Nugs I think


Defense is good, but they play really stupid, so many weird possessions, JDub especially, Chets idioti fast break, Dorts baseline drive...
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Post#625 » by FuShengTHEGreat » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

Jalen Williams is not playing like a legit #2 option. And SGA himself is not being a go to #1 offensive option
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Post#626 » by 3ddman23 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

meatball sub wrote:thunder are in a world of trouble. they look like orlando out there


Difference is they are suppose to have an MVP out there...
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Post#627 » by Else_where » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

Adelman looks like a college coach
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Post#628 » by Exp0sed » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

Exp0sed wrote:high intensity game, both teams playing pretty dumb but with alot of heart


edit: usually the saying goes whoever wins game 5 wins the series, in this one it will be game 4. whoever wins tonight will win the series.
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Post#629 » by jokeboy86 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

DavidSterned wrote:SGA = Gen Z Harden?


Both of them’s lack of explosive athleticism hurts them.
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Post#630 » by threethehardway » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

The Thunder is going to have to sacrifice defense for offense.

The Nuggets don't respect the jumpshot of anybody on the floor right now.

Shai needs to play with more shooters if the Thunder is standing around waiting for the ball.

Put Isaiah Joe out there.
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Post#631 » by Else_where » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

Else_where wrote:Adelman looks like a college coach


On a second note, he looks like a college player
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Post#632 » by Mk0 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:19 pm

So much talent in the league but the BBIQ just isn't there.

*This isn't just an OKC thing, I mean across the league. I know Silver loves his high scoring games but I swear teams don't practice how to run an offense that isn't just drive and kick.
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Post#633 » by ball_takes23 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

caruso and wiggins/ wallace should be getting all of Dorts minutes
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Post#634 » by Tracymcgoaty » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

WestbrookGOATed wrote:
Tracymcgoaty wrote:
WestbrookGOATed wrote:How do you say 4-1 first round exit in Laker?


You say we suck. See im honest. How do you say a generational series fumble if OKC loses this series?
Lots of people had the Lakers coming out of the west. You had Lebron and Luka and still got smoked in the 1st round. OKC is still the youngest team in the league, and all 15 players are under contract next season.



lots of people like the idiots in media and idiots who couldn't see the glaring holes in the team LOL.

Youngest team in the league and still getting whipped by a team fielding six rotation players.

All those screams about SGA being the MVP

All that talk about J-Dubb being the best SG in the league.

This is a generational fumble if they lose this series.
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Post#635 » by Sharkboy242 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

You just never know what you're going to get in a playoff game. This one has been gritty and slow.
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Post#636 » by JM00n69 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

CelticSooner wrote:Very good team but this should put an end to the thought OKC are some all time great team. The regular season is becoming less and less important.


No team without championship or at least multiple finals apparances should be labeled an all time great team. I'm in London so I don't watch the talking heads but to say they're an all time team is nuts imo
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Post#637 » by The Rainmaker » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

Yinwest wrote:Dort, there is a reason why you are always open.

Dort is shooting 41% from 3 this season. He shouldn't be open.
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Post#638 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

Good energy I hurt of the timeout let’s go
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Post#639 » by Mk0 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

FuShengTHEGreat wrote:Jalen Williams is not playing like a legit #2 option. And SGA himself is not being a go to #1 offensive option

They win the last game if SGA doesn't sh#% the bed to end the 4th. JDub was on fire and didn't touch the ball in the last 2 mins.
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Post#640 » by ORLMagicGirl15 » Sun May 11, 2025 9:20 pm

meatball sub wrote:thunder are in a world of trouble. they look like orlando out there

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