2020-21 NBA *Playoffs* Thread: Bucks are the champs and you can take that to the bank bromigos (2 Viewers)

[identikit]

I really like the court color scheme.

 

[mr. furley]

Wow.  The refs called a 10 second violation on a Giannis free throw with a minute to go.  That's the first time I've seen it called.

in their defense he takes like 35 seconds to shoot a free throw

 

[identikit]

in their defense he takes like 35 seconds to shoot a free throw

I look at it as saving him the embarrassment of missing one more FT.

 

[modogg]

Come on if this was 76ers and Ben and Embiid were hurt on and off all year and had to go through something similar to the Lakers and  had to win and get in scenario you wouldn't say one thing about one of them breaking protocol. Your track record even suggests you would defend them. 

lol, they sat out 2 weeks because they got a hair cut at the all star game, would call out the same.

i do love how you think it is fine the NBA allows Lebron to do what he wants, this shows us where the NBA is and is heading..

 

[Jayrod]

3 pt Brooklyn lead at half.  Thought it was going to get away from Boston there for a bit, but they clawed back in it.  Lucky to be this close.  Smart playing above himself, which he does from time to time.

 

[Jayrod]

Tatum has been ungood.  Brooklyn wasn't going to let him beat them.

 

[identikit]

This court color scheme is wayyyy too bright.

 

[modogg]

i really didn't have much of an opinion on the Clippers, but man are they getting easy to dislike. the way they blamed Doc for losing last year was suspect, but the absolute purposeful move before the playoffs to avoid playing the Lakers was funny, and now seeing this, i don't think i'll mind if they lose in this first round:

https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1396233617219719169

 

[identikit]

i really didn't have much of an opinion on the Clippers, but man are they getting easy to dislike. the way they blamed Doc for losing last year was suspect, but the absolute purposeful move before the playoffs to avoid playing the Lakers was funny, and now seeing this, i don't think i'll mind if they lose in this first round:

https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1396233617219719169

That's a pretty big opinion.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Jokic with zero assists at halftime. Portland's strategy seems to be to not double him, let him light it up, but cover all the passing lanes. 

 

[Capella]

3 more losses in Kawhi’s clippers career. 

 

[msudaisy26]

lol, they sat out 2 weeks because they got a hair cut at the all star game, would call out the same.

i do love how you think it is fine the NBA allows Lebron to do what he wants, this shows us where the NBA is and is heading..

 I never said it was fine with it. Lebron should be out. Thanks for for proving my point though, you are comparing the all star game to the playoffs and Embiid missed 1 game and Simmons 2. Not 2 weeks lol. 

 

[Alex P Keaton]

Jokic with zero assists at halftime. Portland's strategy seems to be to not double him, let him light it up, but cover all the passing lanes. 

I think this is the right strategy.  Let him get 40 or 50.

 

[modogg]

 I never said it was fine with it. Lebron should be out. Thanks for for proving my point though, you are comparing the all star game to the playoffs and Embiid missed 1 game and Simmons 2. Not 2 weeks lol. 

The Hate is strong with this one...

 

[msudaisy26]

The Hate is strong with this one...

Make up stories then deflect. Same as always. Speaking of hate who is next fot you? Clippers this week, Blake after he signed with the Nets, Tatum, Lebron. The list goes on and on. 

 

[Frostillicus]

Donovan Mitchell cleared to play. Better hurry and get those Jazz NBA Champs bets in.

 

[identikit]

Well 0/6 on the play in games!  But I placed too much weight on upset picks.  These are going to be more responsible.

Bucks by 8
Clippers by 4
Nets by 10
Blazers by 3

3 out of 4!

 

[Insein]

Did my post get stealth edited? Lol.

Certain words or phrases always get changed on the boards to make it PG

 

[Instinctive]

Certain words or phrases always get changed on the boards to make it PG

I've been here since like 2005 and never noticed. Lol. That's pretty funny.

 

[AAABatteries]

I've been here since like 2005 and never noticed. Lol. That's pretty funny.

Somewhat recent event for a couple of words and phrases.  Just say bloody instead.    

 

[CletiusMaximus]

in their defense he takes like 35 seconds to shoot a free throw

I look at it as saving him the embarrassment of missing one more FT.

the irony is that he actually made that one 

https://streamable.com/ep3cfn

 

[wikkidpissah]

I've been here since like 2005 and never noticed. Lol. That's pretty funny.

name-in-vain stuff - other profanities get the $@#% . and dont even try to spell America with a "k". amen

 

[wikkidpissah]

3 more losses in Kawhi’s clippers career. 

he'll find a team that will Supermax him and won't make him play at all til Game 7s - just you wait!

 

[Capella]

he'll find a team that will Supermax him and won't make him play at all til Game 7s - just you wait!

Lol I think he’s going to Miami. 
 

Clippers mortgaged their next decade for a couple of early round exits. Amazing. 

 

[identikit]

Need your picks @Deamon

Lol

 

[wikkidpissah]

Lol I think he’s going to Miami. 

good, cuz the Heat's gotta fill that Kelly Olynyk void if they think theyre goin' ANYWHERES!!

 

[Deamon]

good, cuz the Heat's gotta fill that Kelly Olynyk void if they think theyre goin' ANYWHERES!!

Rude.  Kelly is awesome.

 

[Deamon]

Need your picks @Deamon

Lol

Sixers by 5
Suns by 1
Knicks by 3 (OT)
Jazz by 12

 

[Jayrod]

Sixers by 5
Suns by 1
Knicks by 3 (OT)
Jazz by 12

I think Sixers, Suns & Jazz all win easily, like by 10 plus.

I think the Knicks/Hawks series is a coinflip and could see some real back and forth games.

 

[Deamon]

I think Sixers, Suns & Jazz all win easily, like by 10 plus.

I think the Knicks/Hawks series is a coinflip and could see some real back and forth games.

I gotta be modest about the Sixers.  If I put I think they'll win by 10, the whole board will say I think they are better than they are.

Suns/Lakers will be interesting.  Vegas has Suns by 2.  I think they come out on fire this game and wear the Lakers down.  That said, I can't see the Lakers losing by double digits. 

 

[identikit]

I forgot how much I can't stand George Hill.

 

[Thunderlips]

Just turned it on and heard them talking about Embiid being out. Almost pooped my pants with anger until I saw he was in the game.  

 

[modogg]

I forgot how much I can't stand George Hill.

hmm, why? guy seems like a good vet to have on a team, and fits whatever a team needs? what am i missing?

 

[Deamon]

Just turned it on and heard them talking about Embiid being out. Almost pooped my pants with anger until I saw he was in the game.  

Just sitting with a couple early fouls.

 

[identikit]

hmm, why? guy seems like a good vet to have on a team, and fits whatever a team needs? what am i missing?

He is, at best, that.

Classic ham-and-egger.

He was expected to be much, much more.

Sour grapes from his Pacer days from me, most likely.

 

[Deamon]

Almost pooped my pants with anger until I saw he was in the game.  

Is this a thing?

 

[Deamon]

Lots of sloppy shots today on both sides.  All of the Sixers' 3's look like they are hitting front rim.  Westbrooks bank shot attempts have been comical, and then Len airballing free throws.

 

[modogg]

Lots of sloppy shots today on both sides.  All of the Sixers' 3's look like they are hitting front rim.  Westbrooks bank shot attempts have been comical, and then Len airballing free throws.

think we don't have to worry about people yelling how the refs favor the Sixers. Len drawing fouls whenever he gets 7 feet from the basket.

enjoying motivated Toby, and Ben is just shutting Beal down

 

[Thunderlips]

Is this a thing?

It was going to be.

 

[Insein]

I get that Embiid got quick BS fouls but why do teams voluntarily take a top 5 player out of the game? He's played 11 mins because of 3 fouls. So dumb. 

And Ben being Scared Ben. So he's back in playoff form. 

Thank God for Tobi or this could be really ugly.

 

[Jayrod]

Thank God for Tobi or this could be really ugly.

His play is the main reason I believe they will be in the ECF with a good chance at the Finals when compared to prior seasons.

 

[Jayrod]

Looks like I turned it on at the right time...this game is back and forth right now.  Philly is just deeper and more complete.

 

[Insein]

Looks like I turned it on at the right time...this game is back and forth right now.  Philly is just deeper and more complete.

George Hill was a very solid pickup

 

[msudaisy26]

I get that Embiid got quick BS fouls but why do teams voluntarily take a top 5 player out of the game? He's played 11 mins because of 3 fouls. So dumb. 

And Ben being Scared Ben. So he's back in playoff form. 

Thank God for Tobi or this could be really ugly.

I never understood taking a guy at 3 fouls in the 2nd. Let them stay in and take them out if they get a 4th. 

 

[msudaisy26]

I don't think his heel was down, but too close to change imo. 

 

[Deamon]

I think Sixers, Suns & Jazz all win easily, like by 10 plus.

I think the Knicks/Hawks series is a coinflip and could see some real back and forth games.

Almost nailed the Sixers score exactly, damn. 

Quite rusty in the first half for Philly. Harris fully bailed us out though. 2nd half was more like us. 

Bens FTs were super rough and almost cost us the game. 15R, 15A and some great defense though helped us out huge. 

 

[msudaisy26]

I haven't seen a lot of Suns games this year, but is Ayton always this timid around the hoop? He is also keeping the ball low and getting it knocked away a lot. Is that normal for him?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Chris Paul left the game and was being consoled by LeBron, seems like a significant shoulder injury, his left side i think. 

 

[Insein]

If Paul is out, Suns go down in 4

 

[Deamon]

If Paul is out, Suns go down in 4

He went back into the game with 5 min left, didn't he?