NBA Season - now 24/25
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@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
The cream has risen to the top and we have the 8 best teams in the semis. Not just because of their records, but because they were just better.
Heat v Philly - with Embiid out indefinitely you would think Heat are home and hosed, but could this be Harden’s time. Like Boston, the Heat play very deep and are defensively very good. Heat in 5
Bucks v Boston - just mouthwatering what this series could throw up. Can Tatum and Brown trouble TGF and Holiday? Both teams have very good supporting casts. Boston in 7
Suns v Mavs - a bit of a wildcard. The Mavs 5 out offence will minimise the strengths of the Suns defensive game and Ayton’s shot blocking. Play zone and the Mavs have the shooters. Book looked well off 100% in game 6 so it will be interesting how he goes. Mavs in 7
Warriors v Memphis - the rebounding game of Memphis will really trouble the Warriors. But the Warriors do have a defensive game that will trouble Morant, Bane and Jackson. Klay getting back to his best could be massive for the Dubs. Warriors in 6
Bump
@ACT-Crusader So close to a perfect slate!
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Haha
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@voodoo said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Well that was a shit game, but a glorious result for a number of reasons.
- we get to watch Luka a bunch more times this year
- we can stop calling CP3 the point God now that he's 3 &. 5 in Game 7s including losing the last 4. He's also the first player to lose 5 series up 2-0. Did I mention that he's a whining cheating bitch too? Pretty Harden-esq apathy today.
- Crowder played like he's supposed to, which is absolute shit
Dinwiddie was immense today. Brunson good in the 2nd, but they did this in spite of him, the Suns were already broken by then.
Good times
First shot Luka takes and those in the expensive seats are giving it to him.
Next one he hits from the same side and they are still chirping.
After he hits his 4th in a row, Luka is the one talking and there’s quiet from the sidelines.
@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@voodoo said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Well that was a shit game, but a glorious result for a number of reasons.
- we get to watch Luka a bunch more times this year
- we can stop calling CP3 the point God now that he's 3 &. 5 in Game 7s including losing the last 4. He's also the first player to lose 5 series up 2-0. Did I mention that he's a whining cheating bitch too? Pretty Harden-esq apathy today.
- Crowder played like he's supposed to, which is absolute shit
Dinwiddie was immense today. Brunson good in the 2nd, but they did this in spite of him, the Suns were already broken by then.
Good times
First shot Luka takes and those in the expensive seats are giving it to him.
Next one he hits from the same side and they are still chirping.
After he hits his 4th in a row, Luka is the one talking and there’s quiet from the sidelines.
So so good. Amazing they didn't throw doubles at him, force him to give the ball up early, especially when Brunson was cold.
Paul had 1 point through 3 quarters I see from that clip, which is especially amazing when you consider he's shooting > 50% for the series (as well as in this game)
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@Bovidae said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
With the 4 teams left I'll have to get on the Mavs train.
I actually like all 4 remaining teams which is nice. I'll also probably be on the Mavs, then Boston, and I can't split Miami or GSW, maybe GSW by a whisker
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@Bovidae said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
With the 4 teams left I'll have to get on the Mavs train.
I actually like all 4 remaining teams which is nice. I'll also probably be on the Mavs, then Boston, and I can't split Miami or GSW, maybe GSW by a whisker
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@Bovidae said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@voodoo As a 80s Lakers fan I can only hate the Celtics.
Fair play, good to maintain the rage over decades!
Reckon there wouldn't be a Laker fan out there though that wouldn't happily trade the entire Laker roster for Bostons !
Quality coaching, team play, consistent effort, first rate defense, decent guys.
Oh, and they're in the playoffs
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@Bovidae said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@voodoo As a 80s Lakers fan I can only hate the Celtics.
Fair play, good to maintain the rage over decades!
Reckon there wouldn't be a Laker fan out there though that wouldn't happily trade the entire Laker roster for Bostons !
Quality coaching, team play, consistent effort, first rate defense, decent guys.
Oh, and they're in the playoffs
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The great thing about the 4 teams left is that you can honestly say they are there without having an “easy” route.
Some say the Warriors did, but let’s not forget the Grizzlies have given it to the Warriors over the last 2 seasons.
Heat v Celtics - outside in offence vs iso plus drive & kick 3pt offence. Two very good defensive teams that have physicality on the wings. The superstar match ups of Jimmy & Bam vs Tatum & Brown will be good. But which supporting cast steps us - Kyle, Herro, Strus, Tucker vs Pritchard, White, Williams, Horford. Prediction: Heat in 6
Warriors v Mavs - there’s a real chance we could see a game where both teams score 130+. High powered offences but both teams do rely on their quite different defensive systems. The Mavs set out to get Luka in switches with CP3 so he could back him down and either force a double team or just power to the hole. Will they target Steph who is stronger than CP3 but will still be vulnerable. Warriors will get Steph and Poole in mismatches too. It will be a war of attrition series. Prediction: Warriors in 7
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The great thing about the 4 teams left is that you can honestly say they are there without having an “easy” route.
Some say the Warriors did, but let’s not forget the Grizzlies have given it to the Warriors over the last 2 seasons.
Heat v Celtics - outside in offence vs iso plus drive & kick 3pt offence. Two very good defensive teams that have physicality on the wings. The superstar match ups of Jimmy & Bam vs Tatum & Brown will be good. But which supporting cast steps us - Kyle, Herro, Strus, Tucker vs Pritchard, White, Williams, Horford. Prediction: Heat in 6
Warriors v Mavs - there’s a real chance we could see a game where both teams score 130+. High powered offences but both teams do rely on their quite different defensive systems. The Mavs set out to get Luka in switches with CP3 so he could back him down and either force a double team or just power to the hole. Will they target Steph who is stronger than CP3 but will still be vulnerable. Warriors will get Steph and Poole in mismatches too. It will be a war of attrition series. Prediction: Warriors in 7
@ACT-Crusader said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
The great thing about the 4 teams left is that you can honestly say they are there without having an “easy” route.
Some say the Warriors did, but let’s not forget the Grizzlies have given it to the Warriors over the last 2 seasons.
Heat v Celtics - outside in offence vs iso plus drive & kick 3pt offence. Two very good defensive teams that have physicality on the wings. The superstar match ups of Jimmy & Bam vs Tatum & Brown will be good. But which supporting cast steps us - Kyle, Herro, Strus, Tucker vs Pritchard, White, Williams, Horford. Prediction: Heat in 6
Warriors v Mavs - there’s a real chance we could see a game where both teams score 130+. High powered offences but both teams do rely on their quite different defensive systems. The Mavs set out to get Luka in switches with CP3 so he could back him down and either force a double team or just power to the hole. Will they target Steph who is stronger than CP3 but will still be vulnerable. Warriors will get Steph and Poole in mismatches too. It will be a war of attrition series. Prediction: Warriors in 7
Is that who you want to win, or who you're predicting will win? Because I think Boston will be way too good for Miami, even without home court. Too many scorers and a much-improved defense that can easily shut down the more limited Heat.
I also have Mavs over GSW, not for any better reason than the team with the best guy usually gets up. I think Luka has gone to another level this year.
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Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
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Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Who did he hate on?
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@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Who did he hate on?
@canefan said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Who did he hate on?
CP3, and he went hard too
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@canefan said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Who did he hate on?
CP3, and he went hard too
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@canefan said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Who did he hate on?
CP3, and he went hard too
He has such a big chip on his shoulder. Hated if he isn't in your team, loved if he is
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Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Quality response from Barnes
https://twitter.com/wzaldridge/status/1526280716002238464?t=tiYGzFUMkQgLUUJJ4eKChw&s=08
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@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Quality response from Barnes
https://twitter.com/wzaldridge/status/1526280716002238464?t=tiYGzFUMkQgLUUJJ4eKChw&s=08
@voodoo said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Quality response from Barnes
https://twitter.com/wzaldridge/status/1526280716002238464?t=tiYGzFUMkQgLUUJJ4eKChw&s=08
Wow shots fired!
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@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
Patrick Beverly this morning got to live out every Ferners dream, got himself on TV for the sole purpose of slagging the fuck out of a far superior player
one he doesn't like
This was some fucking extreme hating. It was almost a thing of beauty.
Quality response from Barnes
https://twitter.com/wzaldridge/status/1526280716002238464?t=tiYGzFUMkQgLUUJJ4eKChw&s=08
@voodoo i didn't mind it, but that response was a little bit too "shoot the messenger"
yes, coming from a role player it was way over the top.
But where Beverly really fucking missed was calling Paul a training cone, not in this game, but in general.
7 time NBA defensive team Chris PaulPlayers don't lose sleep about playing Chris Paul
12 time all star Chris Paul, a guy who averages over 17 NBA seasons 18 points and 10 assists a game.
(incidentally it looked a lot like the Mavs had a plan designed specifically around Paul, so maybe some thought in to him aye Pat?)Did Chris Paul play well in this series? no. Should that be called out? Yes
Is that best done by straight calling him an overrated chump? fuck no
by a guy who in his best season has stats half what CP averages? absolutely fuck noBeverley then really doubled down by going hard to defend James Harden from exactly the same shit he is going at paul for
It was great TV for generating outrage and clicks for ESPN (so, their business model) but just awful basketball analysis.
