2025 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (OKC WINS 4-1)

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Crikey you guys who wins Game 5??

Thunder win at home and advance to the NBA Finals
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Wolves win on the road and stay alive
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Re: 2025 WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #6 Minnesota Timberwolves (OKC leads 3-1) 

Post#81 » by BigDan245 » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

Doranku wrote:This Wolves team had no business being in the WCF. Injuries suck. Steph would've put up more of a fight with 4 GLeaguers.

I think it would have been Warriors-Thunder. Oh well.
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Post#82 » by bbms » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

that nuggets series really was a baptism by fire

the thunder arrived
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Post#83 » by Muskies97 » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

People are gonna get on Ant but most of his teammates are poor offensively. Randle is a turnover machine, Jaden Can't shoot, Conley/Gobert aren't scoring threats at all
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Post#84 » by TheRaptor! » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

Most boring series.

Also, I see no way for the Wolves to improve their team, they've peaked
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Post#85 » by PushDaRock » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

SGA's going to eventually evolve into a high volume 3 point shooter at some point IMO
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Post#86 » by Domz » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

Wolves got any urgency? At least the Canes are bringing the fight to the Panthers.
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Post#87 » by California Gold » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

Edwards gets 2 layups then goes away from it. Either this dude is really tired which is pathetic because he's only 23 or he has no drive. This is where you're supposed to help your team on the road when the role players aren't going to get the team going with the season on the line. He has only had a handful of touches. Demand the ball.
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Post#88 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Thu May 29, 2025 1:03 am

I’d like to see the Wolves use Dilingham to get a PG who’s ready to help
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Post#89 » by ___Rand___ » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

Crown them already. I can't see how Pacers beat OKC. OKC's defenders will throttle Hali. They are as deep and as fast as Pacers. In this match up they are also more physical. Nesmith is going to have to shut down SGA to keep scores close but I don't see how. I think this is a 4-1 series.
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Post#90 » by azcatz11 » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

MoneyTalks41890 wrote:Shai is way too comfortable


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Post#91 » by Mk0 » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

You guys remember when Naz Reid was good?
Is he injured? Dude has been dreadful all playoffs
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Post#92 » by SlimShady83 » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

Muskies97 wrote:People are gonna get on Ant but most of his teammates are poor offensively. Randle is a turnover machine, Jaden Can't shoot, Conley/Gobert aren't scoring threats at all


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Post#93 » by bbms » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

cjx wrote:Ant Man is going to call KD cryin' after this elimination game, Fam :lol:


kd at this moment figuring out how he can kemba his way to the thunder
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Post#94 » by thelead » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

I just don't see anyone beating this OKC team and haven't since they acquired Hartenstein and AC this summer. The CBA and the owner's willingness to spend are the only shot the league has to dismantling this potential dynasty.
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Post#95 » by Patches Perry » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

Ant needs to force it. He will get criticized either way but go down shooting 25 shots at least, even if it's 8-25.
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Post#96 » by WeLikeOurGuys » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

This game is over.
Randle is so bad. He’s late on rotations, slow on cuts, making bad passes, and turning the ball over. Worst of all, he’s crowding the spacing—bringing his man into the corner while Naz is posting up, which literally led to a turnover. He’s hurting the flow on both ends.
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Post#97 » by CelticSooner » Thu May 29, 2025 1:04 am

bbms wrote:that nuggets series really was a baptism by fire

the thunder arrived

You guys are going to a get a title about one year early. Better enjoy that because it doesn't happen too often.
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Post#98 » by Rubio9Guy » Thu May 29, 2025 1:05 am

Doranku wrote:This Wolves team had no business being in the WCF. Injuries suck. Steph would've put up more of a fight with 4 GLeaguers.


The Wolves were beating the Warriors with or without Steph.

Let it go.
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Post#99 » by doogie_hauser » Thu May 29, 2025 1:05 am

Ugh feels like game and series over already .
Was hoping the Wolves would put up a stronger fight
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Post#100 » by Mamba Mentality » Thu May 29, 2025 1:05 am

Minnesota looks mentally defeated…6 minutes into the game.

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