***Official 2022 NBA Playoffs Thread***

Post #1 » by **Calinks** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:18 am

This thread is for all playoffs and play in discussions not revolving around the Wolves.

Post #2 » by **Calinks** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:18 am

Sadly looks like the Hornets are about to be out of the playoff picture, was kind of looking forward to watching the Lamelo/Ant debate in the playoffs grow.

shrink · Post #3 » by **shrink** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:20 am

While it’s only against CHA, tonight the Hawks reminded me of last year’s playoff Hawks.

shrink · Post #4 » by **shrink** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:22 am

Calinks wrote:Sadly looks like the Hornets are about to be out of the playoff picture, was kind of looking forward to watching the Lamelo/Ant debate in the playoffs grow.

Did you see ESPN’s ranking of the best players 25 and under? LaMelo was #5, Ant was #11. That doesn’t seem right to me.

Neeva · Post #5 » by **Neeva** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:41 am

We knew those rankings were BS.

Neeva · Post #6 » by **Neeva** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:45 am

Charlotte really whiffed on the draft last season if Bouknight and Jones can’t even get to play in a blowout, how bad are they?

theGreatRC · Post #7 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:59 am

Watching the other play-in games, the energy that Minnesota brought from the fans outclasses all these other games.

life_saver · Post #8 » by **life_saver** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:19 am

shrink wrote:
Calinks wrote:Sadly looks like the Hornets are about to be out of the playoff picture, was kind of looking forward to watching the Lamelo/Ant debate in the playoffs grow.

Did you see ESPN’s ranking of the best players 25 and under? LaMelo was #5, Ant was #11. That doesn’t seem right to me.

Yeah...that was a list based on future potential and there is no way Ant should be that low. I think there is lack of exposure of Ant for non-Wolves fans due to playing in not a big market like Minnesota and also due to Wolves only having like 3 national games through out the season. I

Post #9 » by **Calinks** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 2:34 am

shrink wrote:
Calinks wrote:Sadly looks like the Hornets are about to be out of the playoff picture, was kind of looking forward to watching the Lamelo/Ant debate in the playoffs grow.

Did you see ESPN’s ranking of the best players 25 and under? LaMelo was #5, Ant was #11. That doesn’t seem right to me.

I think that list will look a little different in about two weeks.

Post #10 » by **Calinks** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:15 am

My God the Spurs are getting destroyed, I thought they were going to win.

theGreatRC · Post #11 » by **theGreatRC** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 3:51 am

Calinks wrote:
shrink wrote:
Calinks wrote:Sadly looks like the Hornets are about to be out of the playoff picture, was kind of looking forward to watching the Lamelo/Ant debate in the playoffs grow.

Did you see ESPN’s ranking of the best players 25 and under? LaMelo was #5, Ant was #11. That doesn’t seem right to me.

I think that list will look a little different in about two weeks.

There is no debate, one is a true all-star this year and the other is Lamelo Ball

winforlose · Post #12 » by **winforlose** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:05 am

My gut tells me Pels beat Clipper by 10 or more. Clippers don’t have enough defensive stoppers to contain all of the Pels weapons.

Curry looks like he will be back for game 1. I would rather play Denver if we make it to round 2, but I like either matchup if I am being honest.

Post #13 » by **Calinks** » Thu Apr 14, 2022 4:29 am

Im really happy we dont have to play the Pelicans in an elimination.

winforlose · Post #14 » by **winforlose** » Sat Apr 16, 2022 2:49 am

I would love it if the Clippers got sent home tonight. 30-22 Pelicans at the end of one. The Clippers and Lakers are part of the perversion of the game with crazy luxury tax penalties to try and buy wins. To not have a playoff team and therefore no playoff revenue would be poetic. To see what I mean see the link below. Go Pels.

https://hoopshype.com/salaries/

Post #15 » by **Calinks** » Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:47 am

The genius Ty Lue who somehow got outcoached by the moron Chris Finch may have just got bounced from the playoffs.

winforlose · Post #16 » by **winforlose** » Sat Apr 16, 2022 4:58 am

Calinks wrote:The genius Ty Lue who somehow got outcoached by the moron Chris Finch may have just got bounced from the playoffs.

The #4 salary team got eliminated before the post season started. The #3 lost both play in games and are eliminated. No playoff games in LA. A lot of it was injury based, but I don’t care. This is a win for the entire league and a loss for the Clippers ownership bank accounts.

Revived · Post #17 » by **Revived** » Sat Apr 16, 2022 10:55 am

Read on Twitter

Bev’s gotta be disappointed.

KGdaBom · Post #18 » by **KGdaBom** » Sun Apr 17, 2022 11:55 pm

Celtics beat the Nets by one. Tatum gets the game winner as time expires. I love it. I don't want to see the Nets succeed.

Post #19 » by **Calinks** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:04 am

KGdaBom wrote:Celtics beat the Nets by one. Tatum gets the game winner as time expires. I love it. I don't want to see the Nets succeed.

I don't have anything against the Nets but that game was awesome. I really want to see Ben Simmons play and would love a Philly/Broolyn series with everyone involved.
Boston would be stacked as hell if they could have gotten Beasley from us.

shangrila · Post #20 » by **shangrila** » Mon Apr 18, 2022 12:29 am

Neeva wrote:Charlotte really whiffed on the draft last season if Bouknight and Jones can’t even get to play in a blowout, how bad are they?

Aside from LaMelo, who was a no brainer, their drafting has been ass for years.

They're basically already down the road to hell as a small market. Blew their capspace on overpaid veterans, can't draft to save their life and now have a 1st tied up limiting their trade options.