2024-25 NBA Thread: Thunder starting to question having 140 pound guy playing in post in Finals (149 Viewers)

[Jayrod]

TJ's sister, Megan

ETS: I'm not the only one who thinks so.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

So. Many. Whistles.

 

[Jayrod]

Ok, I'm 4 beers in so I'm calling it; Indy is going to win this in 6.

They are on a mission and I dont think they lose a home game. Carlisle punches a ticket to the HOF. Their depth and pace are going to be the new thing everyone in the league tries to copy.

 

[msudaisy26]

Ok, I'm 4 beers in so I'm calling it; Indy is going to win this in 6.

They are on a mission and I dont think they lose a home game. Carlisle punches a ticket to the HOF. Their depth and pace are going to be the new thing everyone in the league tries to copy.

He is already going to the the Hall of Fame. This would be his curtain call.

 

[msudaisy26]

Fun first half.

 

[identikit]

Pacer foul situation is worrisome for the second half

 

[msudaisy26]

Just to add to the list the Knicks have been denied to talk to Quin Snyder. Lol

 

[identikit]

Just to add to the list the Knicks have been denied to talk to Quin Snyder. Lol

I don't remember any team approaching getting their new coach like this

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Just to add to the list the Knicks have been denied to talk to Quin Snyder. Lol

I would not mind a swap of Billy Donovan and Tom Thibodeau.

Donovan is a Big East guy, played and coached for the Knicks. Thibs can return to where it all began for his final coaching gig in the NBA.

 

[msudaisy26]

Just to add to the list the Knicks have been denied to talk to Quin Snyder. Lol

I would not mind a swap of Billy Donovan and Tom Thibodeau.

Donovan is a Big East guy, played and coached for the Knicks. Thibs can return to where it all began for his final coaching gig in the NBA.

I want to see the Knicks player reactions when they get pulled out of a game in the 4th quarter with six minutes left in a 25 point game.

I think the Knicks get a technical fouls for too many players on the court. Lol

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

I want to see the Knicks player reactions when they get pulled out of a game in the 4th quarter with six minutes left in a 25 point game.

I think the Knicks get a technical fouls for too many players on the court. Lol

You can also add having your #1 pick wallow on the bench for most of the season and you only give him the chance to play because of injuries and trades, and then are totally shocked that he is kind of good.

 

[General Malaise]

Good game.

Ratings are lowest in league history.


But great game! Go Pacers!

 

[identikit]

Pacers are all about the midrange tonight

 

[msudaisy26]

I don't like Mathurin running the offense.

 

[Jayrod]

Good game.

Ratings are lowest in league history.


But great game! Go Pacers!

This is some of the best basketball that has ever existed. Celtics-Mavs championship last year was ugly compared to this.

 

[Jayrod]

Pacers have dominated every 4th quarter. When the first three quarters are close, Indy is in good shape.

It isn't over yet, but I like the Pacers chances to close this out.

 

[Nick Vermeil]

Why won’t OKC pass?

 

[the moops]

****ing love this Indy team. They are a joy to watch

 

[identikit]

5 blocks for Turner tonight

 

[the moops]

Also, Chet? oof

 

[Mister CIA]

How will OKC respond in game 4?

 

[Jayrod]

How will OKC respond in game 4?

Huge game in Indy. If the Pacers go up 3-1 they are in serious trouble.

 

[the moops]

How will OKC respond in game 4?

Probably win by 25

 

[identikit]

That was the Mathurin game imo

If I had to narrow it to one player

 

[Harry Frogfish]

Why does the NBA spread these games out so far even when no travel is involved?

They really know how to kill momentum.

It really is awful. And stupid. And dumb.

What are they supposed to do? Pyongyang is a good 15 hours from Indiana.

 

[Jayrod]

Indiana is +26 in the 4th quarter through the three games having won the quarter in each game.

 

[identikit]

Another Knick request denied:

https://x.com/KevOnStage/status/1932979302863417539?t=1YK5Sk7y-NP2jYK84LQnuQ&s=19

 

[Capella]

Watching the Pacers after that Celtics season where they chucked 50 3s up a game is so refreshing. Love watching this team.

 

[Major]

Indy was looking like OKC last night with their swarming defense. Really impressive performance. They're becoming everyone's second favorite NBA team.

 

[cheese]

That was the Mathurin game imo

If I had to narrow it to one player

Ben is almost a lock to play somewhere else next year, but last night cemented his legacy as a Pacer. Nesmith is clearly injured and we're getting more and more from Ben on offense so we barely notice.

 

[identikit]

That was the Mathurin game imo

If I had to narrow it to one player

Ben is almost a lock to play somewhere else next year, but last night cemented his legacy as a Pacer. Nesmith is clearly injured and we're getting more and more from Ben on offense so we barely notice.

I've heard the same about him going elsewhere

I hope it doesn't go that way; He's only 22 years old

 

[cheese]

Why won’t OKC pass?

On the series the Pacers are averaging 329 passes per game to OKC 222. Same story as the Cleveland series who only averaged 244 at an insane pace of play. This is the Jenny Boucek defense of trying to make the other team play iso.

 

[the moops]

Watching the Pacers after that Celtics season where they chucked 50 3s up a game is so refreshing. Love watching this team.

You remember when Boston faced Orlando in the first round and both teams chucked up 156 total threes in the series?

 

[the moops]

That was the Mathurin game imo

If I had to narrow it to one player

Ben is almost a lock to play somewhere else next year, but last night cemented his legacy as a Pacer. Nesmith is clearly injured and we're getting more and more from Ben on offense so we barely notice.

He is restricted and they hold birds rights on him. If they win the title I would think there would be a push to keep him around

 

[Capella]

Watching the Pacers after that Celtics season where they chucked 50 3s up a game is so refreshing. Love watching this team.

You remember when Boston faced Orlando in the first round and both teams chucked up 156 total threes in the series?

I was talking about the 2024 Celtics, who shot 207 3s in 5 games against the Mavs.

 

[Frostillicus]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

 

[Capella]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

No

 

[Brunell4MVP]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

Ant goes ahead of him in a re-draft 100/100 times, IMO.

 

[Juxtatarot]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

Ant goes ahead of him in a re-draft 100/100 times, IMO.

I agree but who knows if we’ll have the same opinion five years from now.

 

[PlayaHata]

My goodness, Tj McConnell looks like a poor man's Alex Caruso right now!

More like Alex Caruso is a poor man's TJ McConnell . TJM has been doing exactly this for a long, long time. He's that guy you hate to play against but absolutely love it when he's on your team.

 

[msudaisy26]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

Ant goes ahead of him in a re-draft 100/100 times, IMO.

This is the answer, but Haliburton would enter the discussion.

 

[scoobus]

Fantastic series so far.

We need 7.

 

[Major]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

Ant goes ahead of him in a re-draft 100/100 times, IMO.

This is the answer, but Haliburton would enter the discussion.

The other Tyrese enters the chat

 

[Jayrod]

Fantastic series so far.

We need 7.

I want the Pacers to win, so 6 is the correct number. But with another dramatic game winner from Hali.

 

[msudaisy26]

I like Mathurin as a player and prospect, but I really hate when he brings the ball up the court and initiates the offense. It feels so out of control and forced. Last night he did it when Haliburton was out for 3 straight possessions and it was 2 horrible shots and a bad turnover.

 

[thecatch]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

Ant goes ahead of him in a re-draft 100/100 times, IMO.

Really? If Hali is the best player on a title team that knocks off a juggernaut like OKC (and I'm still skeptical it will happen), that will probably be a more significant accomplishment than Ant will ever have in his career. Maybe Ant is still regarded as better but I don't know why it'd be such an open and shut case.

 

[identikit]

I like Mathurin as a player and prospect, but I really hate when he brings the ball up the court and initiates the offense. It feels so out of control and forced. Last night he did it when Haliburton was out for 3 straight possessions and it was 2 horrible shots and a bad turnover.

Yeah that was unwise...

That should be either Nembhard or McConnell as the initiator, with Haliburton off the floor

 

[General Malaise]

I like Mathurin as a player and prospect, but I really hate when he brings the ball up the court and initiates the offense. It feels so out of control and forced. Last night he did it when Haliburton was out for 3 straight possessions and it was 2 horrible shots and a bad turnover.

Yeah that was unwise...

That should be either Nembhard or McConnell as the initiator, with Haliburton off the floor

Or McConnell's sister.

 

[Zow]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

I'd still take Ant in a heartbeat.

 

[General Malaise]

I know we have a long way to go still, but let's say Indiana wins and Haliburton takes Finals MVP. Does he become the best player in the 2020 draft class? (Ant would be his competition)

I'd still take Ant in a heartbeat.

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