Around the NBA 8.0 (Playoffs Edition)

narmerguy · Post #2181 » by **narmerguy** » Sun May 4, 2014 3:27 am

I'm over getting mad about this kind of crap anymore. I realized to myself--why do I care what happens? So long as we keep winning I could care less what's happening. Just win.

GetMoney · Post #2182 » by **GetMoney** » Sun May 4, 2014 3:27 am

Wtf. OKC will sweep gsw if this keeps up. Probably beat the clippers easily now that Paul is hurt as well. When's the last time Paul was healthy in the playoffs? Getting old

The more collison plays the lower the clippers win % becomes. Just a god awful lead guard

OtW · Post #2183 » by **OtW** » Sun May 4, 2014 3:35 am

Just got out of Amazing Spider Man 2 with my girl. Thought it was pretty good. I just whipped out my phone and saw all of these fraudulent game 7 scores. SMH :nonono:

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Though GSW might be able to pull it off.

Amorphous Blob · Post #2184 » by **Amorphous Blob** » Sun May 4, 2014 3:36 am

OtW wrote:Just got out of Amazing Spider Man 2 with my girl. Thought it was pretty good. I just whipped out my phone and saw all of these fraudulent game 7 scores. SMH .

Though GSW might be able to pull it off.

Yeah actually how was Spiderman thinking about going to see it

homecourtloss · Post #2185 » by **homecourtloss** » Sun May 4, 2014 3:40 am

wm3 wrote:
Amorphous Blob wrote:Westbrook has been better then Durant tonight but of course we won't hear **** all about him.

Actually no he hasn't. Westbrook's dumb turnovers was the reason Memphis kept getting close in the 3rd quarter...7 TO's on the night. Durant was a beast tonight, can't hate

Westbrook committed 7 turnovers, but recorded 2 steals. Durant committed 5 turnovers and had no steals so as far as giving away/gaining possessions is concerned, it's a wash although Westbrook did commit more live ball turnovers that helped MEM as you said.

Westbrook, however, controlled the ENTIRE flow of offense for OKC. Durant hit his shots, but most of them were spot up shots (or one-two dribble pull-ups) created by Westbrook's helter-skelter pace and seemingly indefatigable movement with the ball and penetration.

For what it's worth, Westbrook's PER and WS/48, when calculated, will both be higher than Durant's PER and WS/48 for this game. 25+/15+ assists/10+ rebs/50%+ has only been accomplished one other time in the playoffs since 1986 (C. Paul). Westbrook is the first to shoot 60%+ and put up that line.

In any case, both played well and MEM had no chance once Gasol started missing some strange rainbow fades when he was wide open and once Gasol passed up quite a few chances to score when he had the chance during that decisive run at the end of the 2nd quarter.

Vertical Limit · Post #2186 » by **Vertical Limit** » Sun May 4, 2014 3:52 am

Doesn't matter OKC isn't a threat, the real threat in the West in my opinion is San Antonio and LA.

Post #2187 » by **PaulieWal** » Sun May 4, 2014 4:02 am

Vertical Limit wrote:Doesn't matter OKC isn't a threat, the real threat in the West in my opinion is San Antonio and LA.

I think LAC is done. They aren't doing anything with a hobbled CP3. Even if they manage to win tonight OKC will win that series in 5-6 easy if CP3 can't play at a high level.

Destructor · Post #2188 » by **Destructor** » Sun May 4, 2014 4:21 am

props to Durant

homecourtloss · Post #2189 » by **homecourtloss** » Sun May 4, 2014 4:39 am

PaulieWal wrote:
Vertical Limit wrote:Doesn't matter OKC isn't a threat, the real threat in the West in my opinion is San Antonio and LA.

I think LAC is done. They aren't doing anything with a hobbled CP3. Even if they manage to win tonight OKC will win that series in 5-6 easy if CP3 can't play at a high level.

The guy is a great player and is trying to direct offense as best as he can and has done well but yeah--LAC has no chance with this hobbled Paul. He has no burst at all and can't get any lift to make those tough shots he's so good at from 8-13 feet out.

basketball in Miami · Post #2190 » by **basketball in Miami** » Sun May 4, 2014 4:39 am

was hoping to see Atlanta embarrass Indy. But hope Washington continues the good run against them.

heatlespeatles · Post #2191 » by **heatlespeatles** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:24 am

don't even know who i want to win, i thought i wanted the Clippers to win and now I'm guessing they probably aren't good enough to beat OKC if CP3 is hobbled

homecourtloss · Post #2192 » by **homecourtloss** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:33 am

DeAndre Jordan directed traffic on defense, communicating with everyone. The guy has certainly improved his Bball IQ over the years.

Huge respect for this undermanned GSW team; it's put up an unbelievable fight.

Vertical Limit · Post #2193 » by **Vertical Limit** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:47 am

PaulieWal wrote:
Vertical Limit wrote:Doesn't matter OKC isn't a threat, the real threat in the West in my opinion is San Antonio and LA.

I think LAC is done. They aren't doing anything with a hobbled CP3. Even if they manage to win tonight OKC will win that series in 5-6 easy if CP3 can't play at a high level.

22 points 14 assists... CP3 seemed fine today..

an unheard of 76 point 4th quarter between GS/LA... they have scary offenses... good lord..

Bourne85 · Post #2194 » by **Bourne85** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:49 am

Durant MVP, well deserved. Hopefully lebron takes this personally!

Post #2195 » by **PaulieWal** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:50 am

Vertical Limit wrote:
PaulieWal wrote:
Vertical Limit wrote:Doesn't matter OKC isn't a threat, the real threat in the West in my opinion is San Antonio and LA.

I think LAC is done. They aren't doing anything with a hobbled CP3. Even if they manage to win tonight OKC will win that series in 5-6 easy if CP3 can't play at a high level.

CP3 seemed fine today..

an unheard of 76 point 4th quarter between GS/LA... they have scary offenses... good lord..

Yeah, but we know how injuries work with star players. They can play a good game but then have 2 bad games, then another good game and then a bad game. We as Heat fans are familiar with this over the last two years. CP3 was good today but was garbage in game 6.

I don't even care who wins between OKC-Clips but unless CP3 is beasting every game OKC will win the series.

Vertical Limit · Post #2196 » by **Vertical Limit** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:52 am

CP3 doesn't have to win the series, OKC doesn't have anyone to counter Blake nor DeAndre. And trust me CP3 will get his, he's not getting shut out by that team that plays no defense.

Bourne85 · Post #2197 » by **Bourne85** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:54 am

Vertical Limit wrote:CP3 doesn't have to win the series, OKC doesn't have anyone to counter Blake nor DeAndre. And trust me CP3 will get his, he's not getting shut out by that team that plays no defense.

Russel actually plays great vs cp3. Fully expect Westbrook to dominate his matchup

Vertical Limit · Post #2198 » by **Vertical Limit** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:54 am

The games today actually went down as predicted lol I thought at most we would see one upset and the only one I truly felt had a chance was Golden State..

Post #2199 » by **PaulieWal** » Sun May 4, 2014 5:56 am

Vertical Limit wrote:CP3 doesn't have to win the series, OKC doesn't have anyone to counter Blake nor DeAndre. And trust me CP3 will get his, he's not getting shut out by that team that plays no defense.

They won't be getting this many lobs though over Perkins and Ibaka. Ibaka always plays Blake well. OKC is actually a top 10 defensive team and might even be top 5 (I will have to check though).

I actually thought Clips were the favorite before the playoff started in a 2-3 match-up but now I am not so sure.

dr3am · Post #2200 » by **dr3am** » Sun May 4, 2014 6:01 am

Thank you Clippers & Warriors. Now that was a REAL Game 7

Oh yea Clips > OKC in 6, I'm calling it now