Around the NBA 18/19 thread 4

jc23 · Post #241 » by **jc23** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:50 am

only reason the warriors wanted KD is they were scared of lebron. Both parties got rings out of the marriage and now like we have all been saying the league will be better once KD leaves.

johnnyvann840 · Post #242 » by **johnnyvann840** » Tue May 21, 2019 2:58 am

Portland's giving it their best shot but it might not be enough tonight. That 9-0 run to end the third quarter was just too much. You can feel it slipping away from them

johnnyvann840 · Post #243 » by **johnnyvann840** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:05 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:When is the last time Steph Curry missed a free throw? Hell, when is the last time he touched the rim on one?

I Jinxed Curry... he had made 81 consecutive free throws in the playoffs.... until that miss.lol

AKfanatic · Post #244 » by **AKfanatic** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:24 am

It’s gotta be debilitating as a team to make huge plays only to have Klay come down and nail a 3 on you to tie things up.

Portland scrapping for their playoff lives to finish this one.

Mech Engineer · Post #245 » by **Mech Engineer** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:28 am

I thought Curry will nail a 3 pointer to finish this off but didn't happen.

Mech Engineer · Post #246 » by **Mech Engineer** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:30 am

It's so tough to make these game winners...they just don't like to go in.

johnnyvann840 · Post #247 » by **johnnyvann840** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:33 am

Yeah I think it's going to end tonight in this overtime

AKfanatic · Post #248 » by **AKfanatic** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:36 am

Looney has been outstanding for the Warriors vs Portland and Houston. Unsung hero for them.

AKfanatic · Post #249 » by **AKfanatic** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:39 am

Huge board and put back for McKinnie

BigUps · Post #250 » by **BigUps** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:41 am

Can't stand Draymond, but love the way he competes. Guy is a warrior.

johnnyvann840 · Post #251 » by **johnnyvann840** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:42 am

AKfanatic wrote:Huge board and put back for McKinnie

It's amazing Golden State's going to knock them out with guys like Kevin Looney Quinn Cook Alfonzo Mckinnie and Jordan Bell all playing big parts.

AKfanatic · Post #252 » by **AKfanatic** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:43 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:
AKfanatic wrote:Huge board and put back for McKinnie

It's amazing Golden State's going to knock them out with guys like Kevin Looney Quinn Cook Alfonzo Mckinnie and Jordan Bell all playing big parts.

Confidence breeds confidence

Benedict Miller · Post #253 » by **Benedict Miller** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:45 am

Disappointing series by the Blazers

BigUps · Post #254 » by **BigUps** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:49 am

The Warriors just have a gear and level of focus in the playoffs that teams can't match. Doesn't matter who they throw out there. As long as Klay, Steph and Draymond are on the floor they have a chance.

Post #255 » by **HomoSapien** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:49 am

Can someone explain this modacenter coverage on ESPN? I just changed it and dont understand what I'm watching. Why isn't this game full screen? Why is this crew super imposed on my TV in this horrible way?

kodo · Post #256 » by **kodo** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:50 am

Pretty poor POR offensive execution down the stretch, just bad Lillard hero ball all the way.
A lot less Lillard and more CJ or team basketball and this is probably a 2-2 series.
And the continued use of Evan Turner to run their offense and defending Draymond is also baffling.

bearadonisdna · Post #257 » by **bearadonisdna** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:53 am

The nuggets might have given a non Durant GS more trouble than the blazers.
Portland in The wcf seems like they are playing above their heads.
They weren't particularly that talented.
A starting FC of kanter, aminu, harkless is hardly imposing. They had a good season congrats to them but no one would say that is a conference finals roster.

Mech Engineer · Post #258 » by **Mech Engineer** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:54 am

This is the difference between a Westbtook and Curry. The Warriors know how to finish off games and remain calm by not trying to do everything at 1000 miles/hr speed.

Polynice4Pippen · Post #259 » by **Polynice4Pippen** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:54 am

johnnyvann840 wrote:
AKfanatic wrote:Huge board and put back for McKinnie

It's amazing Golden State's going to knock them out with guys like Kevin Looney Quinn Cook Alfonzo Mckinnie and Jordan Bell all playing big parts.

Reminds you of the system like San Antonio and the 90's Bulls under PJax. Role players always prepared to step up and are simply asked to do what they're capable of, knock down open shots, rebound, defend, move the ball, cut etc... I remember Phil Jackson using such a deep bench in the regular season back with the Bulls so that guys would be ready for the playoffs if needed. Kerr's clearly taken the best from Phil and Pop.

johnnyvann840 · Post #260 » by **johnnyvann840** » Tue May 21, 2019 3:56 am

BigUps wrote:The Warriors just have a gear and level of focus in the playoffs that teams can't match. Doesn't matter who they throw out there. As long as Klay, Steph and Draymond are on the floor they have a chance.

They are just so well coached and disciplined. They never get rattled. They trust each other like no other team and that is everything. The confidence shown to guys like Looney and Cook and McKinnie and Bell. Some of them 2nd rounders, or undrafted, some picked up off the scrap heap, yet they come up when they need to because they feel the trust of their teammates. I mean McKinnie and Cook undrafted, Bell a 2nd rounder.