2024-25 NBA Thread: defeated Minnesota fan ready to move on to next crushing disappointment (24 Viewers)

[identikit]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

Game #2 was not a fluky win

 

[SHH]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

Game #2 was not a fluky win

I don't think the Knicks are going to lose another game in this series.

 

[identikit]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

Game #2 was not a fluky win

I don't think the Knicks are going to lose another game in this series.

You're all over the place, chief

 

[SHH]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

Game #2 was not a fluky win

I don't think the Knicks are going to lose another game in this series.

You're all over the place, chief

The paradigm shifted drastically. 3-0 vs 2-1. We're living in a different reality now.

 

[Redwes25]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

Game 1 Pacers stole but in game 2 they definitely out played Knicks to win that one.

 

[identikit]

That was some dead KAT bounce by the Knicks

 

[General Malaise]

Eminence just can't help himself.

 

[mr. furley]

is there a guy holding a motorcycle helmet sitting courtside or am i hallucinating?

It's a race car driver helmet. He's dressed in a driver's suit also. You know, Pacers, Indy 500, etc.

yeah, i don't follow car racing at all

 

[msudaisy26]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

We are definitely not watching the same games, maybe even sport.

 

[identikit]

Was I being silly thinking the Pacers could make the NBA Finals?

Why because they lost a game in thre conference finals?

In hindsight, the Pacers' wins were kind of flukey albeit fun to watch. If Knicks could do what they did tonight, they can certainly win 1 more game on the road and then it's just about protecting home court.

Pacers are mid I guess. Knicks will draw better ratings. Those celebrities are going to be so smug. Pacers weren't winning games against the Knicks because they were the better team, they were stealing games and that may have only emboldened the Knicks.

We are definitely not watching the same games, maybe even sport.

But, but the pairadime has shifted!!

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Just wanted to pop my head in to see if you guys aren't inside on your NBA/Xbox's watching a forgone conclusion. And instead, outdoors celebrating a glorious Memorial Day with friends and family. Which looks to be the case so, fantastic!

I mean, god bless anyone having to spend hours of this day hearing Doris Burke pontificate.

 

[SHH]

Pacers blowing it.

What game are you watching?

The Pacers were up by as much as 20 points and ended up losing by 6. I made my comment after the lead had been cut in half.

Maybe we are watching a different game or sport?

Knicks 106-100 Pacers (May 25, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game from May 25, 2025 on ESPN.

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[SHH]

As for tonight, I really don't know who is going to win the game, but I do know that the series suddenly got real for both teams.

If OKC wins, they get to take the series home to close door in Game 5.

If MIN wins, then it's a tied series and they've done their job to stay alive.


I don't know who wins, but after giving up 143 points last game, OKC will have an increased defensive emphasis and tape to review. I feel confident about this game going under 219. This game will have a much different feel. Should be a mudder and when you're certain of that, no point taking a risk on the outright winner.

 

[msudaisy26]

Pacers blowing it.

What game are you watching?

The Pacers were up by as much as 20 points and ended up losing by 6. I made my comment after the lead had been cut in half.

Maybe we are watching a different game or sport?

Knicks 106-100 Pacers (May 25, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game from May 25, 2025 on ESPN.

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But you are all over the map. Pacers up 20 and give up a 7 - 0 run and they are blowing it, Pacers lose a game and they never had a chance. When OKC lost by 40 the other night did you think they should fold the franchise and have all their players become free agents?

 

[SHH]

Pacers blowing it.

What game are you watching?

The Pacers were up by as much as 20 points and ended up losing by 6. I made my comment after the lead had been cut in half.

Maybe we are watching a different game or sport?

Knicks 106-100 Pacers (May 25, 2025) Game Recap - ESPN

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers NBA game from May 25, 2025 on ESPN.

www.espn.com

But you are all over the map. Pacers up 20 and give up a 7 - 0 run and they are blowing it, Pacers lose a game and they never had a chance. When OKC lost by 40 the other night did you think they should fold the franchise and have all their players become free agents?

I was just being chummy. Each series is unique. The difference is that Indy had a chance to put the series away at home (go up 3-0) and blew a 20 point lead. I actually expected OKC to lose that last game on the road.

Since the opposite of what I expected happened in Indy, I needed to change my worldview since it was incorrect. I bought into all the Indy hype the media was feeding me and had to reassess the flukiness of their 2-0 lead.


For the record, who do you believe will win that series? You don't have to answer if you don't want, but the Knicks performance was sufficient enough for me to flip flop. Indy had all the momentum and they lost it all.

 

[General Malaise]

it's a put on

 

[identikit]

Pat Beverley at tonight's game!!!

https://x.com/NadineBabu/status/1927135730335162447?t=kuMx70Gn2dkebyTy-S6n6A&s=19

 

[Fruitbat]

Go wolves!

 

[Desert_Power]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

 

[identikit]

OKC defense starting to assert itself

 

[identikit]

Trying out the ESPN Insightcast tonight

Burke wears on me

 

[identikit]

Go-Burt doing his usual part tonight

Like a man!!!

 

[the moops]

That SGA using his off arm to grab the defenders arm as he pulls up for an unnatural mid range jumper as he flails to the ground is the worst ****ing play in the NBA. Complete weak ********. SGA is so damn good, he should just tell Gobert to **** off and get a basket over him like a man

 

[Zow]

Minnesota shot well, Edwards only took two shots, good rebounding, too many turnovers.

Odd half. I guess I’ll take down 8 knowing Edwards is likely to turn it on.

 

[Jayrod]

Minny's role players stepping up while ANT & Randle are struggling to get going.

 

[Jayrod]

Minny's role players stepping up while ANT & Randle are struggling to get going.

Meanwhile SGA making everything he pukes up at the rim.

 

[Major]

Chet is a lot better than I thought he was going to be going into the draft. I was thrilled OKC drafted him before Houston. Still the injury concerns but his game is nice and not nearly the p*ssy I thought he'd be

 

[Zow]

Both teams played really well tonight. Can’t even be too upset right now.

 

[Jayrod]

Both teams played really well tonight. Can’t even be too upset right now.

Turnovers and offensive rebounds have killed Minnesota. OKC has taken 14 more FGs.

 

[Zow]

wtf are they doing? They gotta review this. There’s more time.

 

[Frostillicus]

Them Thunder are a damn fine team. They made every play and hit every shot down the stretch.

 

[scoobus]

Man Jalen Williams and NAW played out of their minds tonight. I thought we'd see more Hartenstein this series for rebounding but OKC seems to prefer having the spacing. ANT seemed a little bit passive but overall I thought was trying to make the rights plays and was still pushing to get into the lane, Randle on the other hand seemed totally thrown off with the swarming defense, in particular when they started with Caruso on him. Kinda seems like the TWolves let one slip away with all the bench guys having such great games, but credit to OKC who made play after play down the stretch.

 

[Zow]

Man Jalen Williams and NAW played out of their minds tonight. I thought we'd see more Hartenstein this series for rebounding but OKC seems to prefer having the spacing. ANT seemed a little bit passive but overall I thought was trying to make the rights plays and was still pushing to get into the lane, Randle on the other hand seemed totally thrown off with the swarming defense, in particular when they started with Caruso on him. Kinda seems like the TWolves let one slip away with all the bench guys having such great games, but credit to OKC who made play after play down the stretch.

Can't really argue with any of this.

I woke up feeling fine and relatively resigned to the notion that the Thunder are the best team by far this year and if the Wolves aren't going to win it then I'm glad for the Thunder if they do.

 

[Zow]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

Minnesota fans aren't really use to having a team in a conference final. Cut them some slack.

 

[identikit]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

Minnesota fans aren't really use to having a team in a conference final. Cut them some slack.

Two years in a row...

That ain't nothing

 

[Desert_Power]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

Minnesota fans aren't really use to having a team in a conference final. Cut them some slack.

Two years in a row...

That ain't nothing

Indeed. Last time the Hornets had a home playoff or play-in game, I was on my honeymoon. Which reminds me that I need to plan a trip for our 10th next year.

 

[Zow]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

Minnesota fans aren't really use to having a team in a conference final. Cut them some slack.

Two years in a row...

That ain't nothing

Indeed. Last time the Hornets had a home playoff or play-in game, I was on my honeymoon. Which reminds me that I need to plan a trip for our 10th next year.

Just be sure to color coordinate your shirts for the trip.

 

[Major]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

Minnesota fans aren't really use to having a team in a conference final. Cut them some slack.

Seems like just yesterday Pat Beverley was throwing himself a ticker tape parade and they were the perennial play in champs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCS4xWJ_kt8

 

[Dr. Octopus]

If OKC wins, they get to take the series home to close door in Game 5.

If MIN wins, then it's a tied series and they've done their job to stay alive.

facts

 

[identikit]

If OKC wins, they get to take the series home to close door in Game 5.

If MIN wins, then it's a tied series and they've done their job to stay alive.

facts

Yeah I was unsure, until just then

 

[Navin Johnson]

If OKC wins, they get to take the series home to close door in Game 5.

If MIN wins, then it's a tied series and they've done their job to stay alive.

facts

Yeah I was unsure, until just then

Just need to follow Earvin Johnson's Twitter feed

 

[identikit]

If OKC wins, they get to take the series home to close door in Game 5.

If MIN wins, then it's a tied series and they've done their job to stay alive.

facts

Yeah I was unsure, until just then

Just need to follow Earvin Johnson's Twitter feed

There's so many of them

 

[mr. furley]

If OKC wins, they get to take the series home to close door in Game 5.

If MIN wins, then it's a tied series and they've done their job to stay alive.

facts

took me until that post to realize it was a Magic Johnson alias all along

eta: if i'd bothered to read i'd have seen @Navin Johnson already grabbed the low hanging fruit. that said, i'll leave mine up for posterity.

 

[nirad3]

Eminence just can't help himself.

is that dude back? I suppose he's probably never been gone and I've just done a poor job of recognizing the next-name-up and/or alias.

 

[Zow]

Going with the white out when other team is the one wearing white is something...

Minnesota fans aren't really use to having a team in a conference final. Cut them some slack.

Seems like just yesterday Pat Beverley was throwing himself a ticker tape parade and they were the perennial play in champs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCS4xWJ_kt8

Hey, I enjoyed that game, too.

 

[General Malaise]

Eminence just can't help himself.

is that dude back? I suppose he's probably never been gone and I've just done a poor job of recognizing the next-name-up and/or alias.

I'm fairly certain it's him. There was another alias of his that met a similar fate, disappeared for a while, now back as this alias. The posting styles are identical and the hinges come off too quickly for it not to be. The defensiveness with a very surface level depth of computation is the dead giveaway.

 

[msudaisy26]

Eminence just can't help himself.

is that dude back? I suppose he's probably never been gone and I've just done a poor job of recognizing the next-name-up and/or alias.

I'm fairly certain it's him. There was another alias of his that met a similar fate, disappeared for a while, now back as this alias. The posting styles are identical and the hinges come off too quickly for it not to be. The defensiveness with a very surface level depth of computation is the dead giveaway.

It has been a long time and you would think he would have grown up a little during that time.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

When do you bench Brunson tonight?
K.A.T. and Brunson are not a good tandem together defensively

Brunson is 147th out of 147 in +/- for the Playoffs '25
That's not true is it?

The Knicks’ 2 stars can’t play together, and it’s forcing uncomfortable choices in 2025 NBA Playoffs

The Knicks revealed an uncomfortable truth about their team in a season-saving win vs. the Pacers.

www.sbnation.com

 

[identikit]

To me, KAT is often pretty much unplayable. His own knuckleheadedness/low basketball IQ is most always the reason

Brunson, not so much

Just my general sense

I'm sure the stats show something different

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Myles turner has really resurrected himself at the perfect time for free agency. He hasn’t been bad, but the last few years he seemed to have slipped a bit