2023-24 NBA (Playoffs!) Thread, Presented by YouTubeTV (47 Viewers)

[Zow]

I think this is gonna be a really good series.

When it comes down to it, I think Mavs in 6. Decent chance of a similar lose game 1, win 2-3, win 5-6.

For me it comes down to: Minnesota has nobody to effectively guard Luka. Dallas has plenty of guys to throw at Ant. I’d rather have Kyrie than Towns, and there’s no hiding place for Gobert. He will have to guard the roller, can’t hang out on a non shooter like Aaron Gordon on the side and still be rim protection.

There will be many adjustments, and it may come down to whether PJ and DJJ keep breathing flames, but those last two OKC games Luka had noticeably more lift on stepbacks and rebounds. If that holds, I think they win.

I could also see anything up to seven or the “competitive sweep” where every game is like 1 point. Idk man. I’m excited for some really good basketball.

I’m out of town during 3/4 so I’m also reeeaalllllly hoping for a Game 6, or a series win before then so I can go to a finals game.

I respectfully think your analysis above is derived from a rose-colored lens. Friendly wager?

Sure. What are you thinking?

Round of golf next time one of us is in the other's respective area?

Love it. I warn you I don’t have access to any fancy clubs, so best I can do is PGA Frisco probably? Feel like an ok range? (I’m sure there are plenty of similar Phoenix courses, but I’ve in played three)

Sounds good!

 

[mr. furley]

Luka has some bad body language tonight

 

[ShamrockPride]

Too many dumb TOs by Dallas.

 

[The Gator]

Luka has some bad body language tonight

I'd call it dadbody language.

 

[SWC]

if you are rudy goobert how happy are you that joker guy isnt out there take that to the bank brohans

 

[Zow]

Minnesota seems so much deeper than most teams.

Great minutes so far from Anderson and Reid.

 

[Frostillicus]

This Luka + Kyrie thing is not great.

 

[nirad3]

Minnesota seems so much deeper than most teams.

Great minutes so far from Anderson and Reid.

Dallas is pretty deep too unless I'm crazy.

 

[ShamrockPride]

3's have gone dry for Minny this quarter.

 

[Frostillicus]

Gobert +14 this game and Dallas's runs have coincided with him off the floor.

 

[Zow]

This Luka + Kyrie thing is not great.

They drive and finish like no other.

But, I’m not afraid of anybody else on the team and eventually they’ll get tired I think.

 

[nirad3]

This Luka + Kyrie thing is not great.

They drive and finish like no other.

But, I’m not afraid of anybody else on the team and eventually they’ll get tired I think.

They've showed that it doesn't have to be about them exclusively. Jones and Washington have been drilling 3s. Their bigs can finish.

I still think Minny wins this (game plus series) but the Mavs will make it difficult.

 

[Mister CIA]

This uniform match up is a C-, if I'm being generous.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Mavs could be up 5 right now if they weren't so sloppy with the ball.

 

[Zow]

This Luka + Kyrie thing is not great.

They drive and finish like no other.

But, I’m not afraid of anybody else on the team and eventually they’ll get tired I think.

They've showed that it doesn't have to be about them exclusively. Jones and Washington have been drilling 3s. Their bigs can finish.

I still think Minny wins this (game plus series) but the Mavs will make it difficult.

They’re doing a great job staying in this. Minnesota is playing very well and Dallas is right there.

Good game so far.

 

[Frostillicus]

Huge last 9 seconds for Dallas.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Kyrie is on one tonight. Luka gotta sit back tonight and play the 2nd scoring option.

 

[scoobus]

No more cross-court passes for ANT.

 

[Zow]

Huge last 9 seconds for Dallas.

Yeah that was a swing.

 

[nirad3]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

 

[ShamrockPride]

Kyrie and Luka man, scoring and passing with ease.

 

[The Gator]

Man, listening to the HT show and announcers to start the half you'd think teh Wolves were down 20.

 

[thecatch]

These teams seem tired.

 

[ShamrockPride]

These teams seem tired.

Feel like Luka is progressively getting slower on those knees as this game goes along.

 

[Frostillicus]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

 

[nirad3]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

 

[ShamrockPride]

Mavs hanging around...but at some point they actually have to take the lead. Consistently behind 2-5 points.

 

[Frostillicus]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

I googled it because I'm not sure how to explain it, nor if I know exaclty what it is.

I think it's passing to the roller afte a pick and roll at the top of the key when the roller is at around the free throw line. Maybe?

 

[Frostillicus]

Mavs hanging around...but at some point they actually have to take the lead. Consistently behind 2-5 points.

I would prefer they do not do so.

 

[identikit]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

Like threading the needle

 

[Mister CIA]

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[Major]

Solid game 1. Hope the rest of them are this close and competitive

 

[Moe.]

that pass from Luka was ridic

 

[nirad3]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

I googled it because I'm not sure how to explain it, nor if I know exaclty what it is.

I think it's passing to the roller afte a pick and roll at the top of the key when the roller is at around the free throw line. Maybe?

I can see that... not sure what it has to do with a pocket tho. haha

 

[mr. furley]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

I googled it because I'm not sure how to explain it, nor if I know exaclty what it is.

I think it's passing to the roller afte a pick and roll at the top of the key when the roller is at around the free throw line. Maybe?

I can see that... not sure what it has to do with a pocket tho. haha

"pocket" meaning small space

it's just a short-area pass in a tight space between defenders

 

[nirad3]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

I googled it because I'm not sure how to explain it, nor if I know exaclty what it is.

I think it's passing to the roller afte a pick and roll at the top of the key when the roller is at around the free throw line. Maybe?

I can see that... not sure what it has to do with a pocket tho. haha

"pocket" meaning small space

it's just a short-area pass in a tight space between defenders

Fair enough. I hear it enough where I guess it's a "thing" but never could figure it out. I thought maybe because the passer threw it from a lower area (aka their "pocket")? Confusing.

 

[msudaisy26]

I think Hardaway flopped that, but what an odd challenge.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Seems like an easy call (penalty) to me. Not enough to overturn that.

 

[SayWhat?]

I think Hardaway flopped that, but what an odd challenge.

Dumb challenge. He very clearly pushed him.

 

[The Gator]

TF is "pocket pass"? I've been playing basketball for over 40 years and have no clue. Hear it on pretty much every NBA broadcast. I guess I could Google....

What is the pocket pass. The pocket pass consists of action in which an offensive player in possession of the basketball throws it to a teammate, particularly between the open space of an on-ball primary defender as well as an adjacent off-ball secondary defender.

ChatGPT response? I still don't get it. LOL

I googled it because I'm not sure how to explain it, nor if I know exaclty what it is.

I think it's passing to the roller afte a pick and roll at the top of the key when the roller is at around the free throw line. Maybe?

I can see that... not sure what it has to do with a pocket tho. haha

"pocket" meaning small space

it's just a short-area pass in a tight space between defenders

I always thought it meant pass/bounce pass the receiver caught near his hip.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Luka turned it on just like that. Wow.

 

[identikit]

Just about every time the pass goes to Gobert, I cringe

 

[Frostillicus]

NAW killing us. Luka turning it on. Ant or KAT need to start getting to the rim.

 

[mr. furley]

Just about every time the pass goes to Gobert, I cringe

it's amazing how awkward and uncomfortable he is with the ball in his hands. even sometimes when trying to dunk.

 

[Zow]

I think Hardaway flopped that, but what an odd challenge.

Dumb challenge. He very clearly pushed him.

He very clearly very lightly pushed him. But a foul nonetheless and a bad challenge.

 

[ShamrockPride]

3 cross court TOs for Edwards tonight.

 

[identikit]

Ungood offense by Minny

 

[Zow]

Something is wrong with Ant.

 

[Major]

Just about every time the pass goes to Gobert, I cringe

it's amazing how awkward and uncomfortable he is with the ball in his hands. even sometimes when trying to dunk.

The fadeaway he made against Denver still gives me a laugh.

 

[Frostillicus]

Mavs in 4.