2024-25 NBA Thread: Thunder starting to question having 140 pound guy playing in post in Finals (87 Viewers)

[Moe.]

I doubt either team is pleased with how they played in the first half. The Thunder have got to figure out a way to relieve some pressure on Shai, feels like a game he’s gonna have to win

 

[Major]

That reverse layup by Halliburton was insane.

I don't think he realizes that he could drive to the basket much more often than he does

Would get at least some more free throws out of it

Crazy that was his first FT attempt of the series.

 

[Capella]

The Pacers are up in the series 2 games to 1 and leading Game 4 at halftime but still getting no respect from the talking heads….idiots.

6 point dogs coming into this game. You coulda made a fortune just betting the Pacers ML all playoffs.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Would like to see Turner be a bit more effective offensively.

 

[identikit]

Feeling like there's an Obi infusion upcoming...

 

[identikit]

Bill Simmons checking in:

https://x.com/BillSimmons/status/1933701949892775943

 

[identikit]

Feeling like there's an Obi infusion upcoming...

 

[msudaisy26]

I love this series. Feels like the best finals since some of those Warriors series against Toronto and Cleveland.

 

[Jayrod]

I love this series. Feels like the best finals since some of those Warriors series against Toronto and Cleveland.

Yup. Quality basketball and competitive games every night.

 

[Jayrod]

OKC is going to have to do something they haven't done all series; win the 4th quarter.

 

[msudaisy26]

I really like Toppin. He gives me Naz Reid vibes.

 

[identikit]

Free throws...

Oy

 

[identikit]

OKC is going to have to do something they haven't done all series; win the 4th quarter.

They're very overdue on 3s

 

[Jayrod]

I really like Toppin. He gives me Naz Reid vibes.

I dont think he's as skilled as Naz, but he's more atheletic.

 

[identikit]

Take care of the 4th, Pacers

 

[boilerdave]

We’re one more good 4th quarter away from the

That’s right I said it !

 

[McBokonon]

Stephen A. showing how he stays so informed: https://x.com/bleedblue1986/status/1933713664101486836?s=46

 

[Jayrod]

We’re one more good 4th quarter away from the

That’s right I said it !

I drunkenly said it at halftime of game 3.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Chet read that rebound the moment the shot was launched.

 

[dickey moe]

Who are the brothahs in the Dumb and Dumber suits?

 

[identikit]

Free throws, Pacers

 

[Major]

Who are the brothahs in the Dumb and Dumber suits?

I dunno but they're a few decades late on that. Used to be a funny Halloween costume but in 2025 kind of a miss. The fatheads make it even worse.

 

[identikit]

Foster's such a dork

 

[GroveDiesel]

What a game.

 

[the moops]

Foster's such a dork

He is. Also a good official

 

[Jayrod]

Indy ice cold right now.

 

[msudaisy26]

What a game.

We might have an all time great series happening.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Missed free throws and not enough passing by Indy at the end of this game. Rough

 

[dickey moe]

Indy ice cold right now.

Yep. They let this one get away.

 

[Jayrod]

OKC is going to have to do something they haven't done all series; win the 4th quarter.

They'll have won the quarter even if Indy pulls this out. Daignault made a key adjustment to keep SGA a little more fresh.

 

[Major]

Damn, this really swings the series back in OKC's favor

 

[GroveDiesel]

Not many calls going Indy’s way here at the end.

 

[identikit]

OMG free throws

 

[Harry Frogfish]

I see the score so I flip to it and the very first thing I hear is Doris Burke doing another recital into break about how awestruck she is over SGA's (4) steps-back. Then when the slow-mo shows how egregious (we must've learned that word from Ms Doris) the travel was, she adds that he's allowed that due to "the gather".

God it's bad.

 

[Jayrod]

Wow. Great win by OKC. Showed a lot of heart tonight.

 

[scoobus]

What a game!

 

[scoobus]

Indy felt like they were up by 15 all of the first three quarters, then you'd look at the score and it'd only be a 5-7 point game.

 

[scoobus]

-Big ups to Chet who looked hurt and terrible the first decent amount, was able to stay in and play 37 minutes with 14/15 and a team high +14.

-Caruso has been invaluable for OKC.

-SGA was nasty in the 4th.

-Obi Toppin has played shockingly well.

-Myles Turner can't buy a 3 right now.

-I thought Indy looked tentative down the stretch, like no one wanted to go too quickly/be the guy to take the shot, instead of their usual MO of everybody eats and attack, attack, attack.

-Haliburton should be more aggressive, his drive game (especially coupled with the immense threat he is from 3) can be quite effective too.

 

[scoobus]

Oh and Cason Wallace

 

[Capella]

That SGA push off right in front of Scott Foster was hilarious. I actually laughed out loud. Pacers couldn’t hit a shot though.

 

[Desert_Power]

They kept getting Nesmith on SGA down the stretch and made them pay.

 

[identikit]

Hats off to the OKCs

Gutsy win....

 

[Major]

Happy to see the good guys locked down Steven Adams for 3 years @ $39mm. Definitely a bargain if he stays healthy. I was afraid LAL was going to sign the lad.

 

[mr. furley]

How many times in this series do you think Chet can drive on Myles Turner without scoring until he stops? 15? 25? Infinity?

he's built like Durant but somehow so much weaker. 6'4" guards just bully him. that's got to change.

 

[scoobus]

Also from game 3 to game 4, Ben Mathurin giveth, and Ben Mathurin taketh away.

 

[Yo Mama]

Happy to see the good guys locked down Steven Adams for 3 years @ $39mm. Definitely a bargain if he stays healthy. I was afraid LAL was going to sign the lad.

Lakers only have the $5.7?m tpmle to offer free agents, so they had no chance at Adams. Their only chance at getting a decent center is via trade.

 

[Major]

Happy to see the good guys locked down Steven Adams for 3 years @ $39mm. Definitely a bargain if he stays healthy. I was afraid LAL was going to sign the lad.

Lakers only have the $5.7?m tpmle to offer free agents, so they had no chance at Adams. Their only chance at getting a decent center is via trade.

Seemed like the perfect fit there. Surprised they wouldn't free up salary for him but in Bronny we trust.

 

[Capella]

Thunder favored by 10 tonight sheesh.

 

[identikit]

Thunder favored by 10 tonight sheesh.

Might be even more by game time tomorrow

I think the teams are rolling through Nebraska today

 

[Capella]

Thunder favored by 10 tonight sheesh.

Might be even more by game time tomorrow

I think the teams are rolling through Nebraska today

Jesus Christ I just figured the game was tonight. Honestly what the ****.