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No doubt. Really impressed with his vision and stamina for a big man. Wasn't someone in here hating on him recently? Don't understand that.
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2019 NBA Playoffs Thread: Toronto Raptors win NBA title #1.33 (2 Viewers)
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trader jake
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Won last near by Ernie Johnson. Barkley's golf swing is still unbelievable. That hitch is crazy.
Jokic keeps that Nuggets offense from getting stagnant. He leads teammates to the spots they should be moving to on the court more often than not. The number of touches he has per game is staggering (around 120 when the next top players are below 90).
Jayrod
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So, I was out of town all weekend and just catching up in here.
Bucks/Celtics - Wow, the Celtics are sucking it up. Tatum has taken about 3 steps back and the team lacks an identity on offense (unless taking lots of long, contested fadeway 2's is an identity). How the hell this team couldn't even show up after dominating game 1 is mind bottling. I know Stevens likes to take the long game approach, but this is pretty much the last minute. They have to win tonight. Wouldn't be surprised to see Smart out there, which is a much needed jolt. If that can't get them enough energy to play a good game, they should just head out for vacation and go back to the drawing board for next season. I'm still so confused they didn't build off of game one at all. Giannis is a beast, but we all knew that already. Prediction right now is Bucks in 6...what a difference a week makes.
Warriors/Rockets - I laughed so hard at Curry's missed dunk, I was crying. Would have been shocked to see a sweep of Houston and am looking forward to a game 4. This series is more soap opera than basketball, but must see TV nonetheless. If the Rockets can get game 4, that will be great, but I expect Golden State to win it in 6. Houston just doesn't look strong enough right now. Capela is the key player, IMO. If he is effective, they have a chance. If not, they don't. Prediction is Golden State in 6.
Blazers/Nuggets - Jokic is a stud, no matter what anyone says. He isn't a good defender, but he is what Arvydas Sabonis would have been if he could have played in the NBA. Just a magician of ball skills and body positioning. He is quite unstoppable, but in a completely different way than anyone else. Honestly I've seen less of this series than any other, so don't have much more to say. Completely missed the 4 OT game, but watched much of the game yesterday. For some strange reason, I love CJ McCollum. He seems to do things the right way and has made the most of his opportunity. He isn't a superstar, but just a solid, good player. This series has been fun and I hope whoever wins can make a showing in the WCF. Getting swept (or even losing in 5) there would be such a disappointment after this fantastic battle. Prediction is Denver in 7.
Sixers/Raptors - Feels like this series is tied based on smoke and mirrors. Kawhi is the second best one man offense in basketball (behind Durant) and one of the best 5 defenders in the league, but Lowry hasn't been great and Siakim has been streaky/hurt. Yet, here we are at 2-2. Embiid should be unstoppable, but got sick I guess? Just feels like we are waiting for Philly to put it together and finish them, but they are jerking around long enough to give Toronto a puncher's chance. Prediction is Sixers in 6.
I'm apparently going full blow pessimistic because I'm picking against my heart in 3 of the 4 series. Really hoping I'm wrong on some of these.
Bucks/Celtics - Wow, the Celtics are sucking it up. Tatum has taken about 3 steps back and the team lacks an identity on offense (unless taking lots of long, contested fadeway 2's is an identity). How the hell this team couldn't even show up after dominating game 1 is mind bottling. I know Stevens likes to take the long game approach, but this is pretty much the last minute. They have to win tonight. Wouldn't be surprised to see Smart out there, which is a much needed jolt. If that can't get them enough energy to play a good game, they should just head out for vacation and go back to the drawing board for next season. I'm still so confused they didn't build off of game one at all. Giannis is a beast, but we all knew that already. Prediction right now is Bucks in 6...what a difference a week makes.
Warriors/Rockets - I laughed so hard at Curry's missed dunk, I was crying. Would have been shocked to see a sweep of Houston and am looking forward to a game 4. This series is more soap opera than basketball, but must see TV nonetheless. If the Rockets can get game 4, that will be great, but I expect Golden State to win it in 6. Houston just doesn't look strong enough right now. Capela is the key player, IMO. If he is effective, they have a chance. If not, they don't. Prediction is Golden State in 6.
Blazers/Nuggets - Jokic is a stud, no matter what anyone says. He isn't a good defender, but he is what Arvydas Sabonis would have been if he could have played in the NBA. Just a magician of ball skills and body positioning. He is quite unstoppable, but in a completely different way than anyone else. Honestly I've seen less of this series than any other, so don't have much more to say. Completely missed the 4 OT game, but watched much of the game yesterday. For some strange reason, I love CJ McCollum. He seems to do things the right way and has made the most of his opportunity. He isn't a superstar, but just a solid, good player. This series has been fun and I hope whoever wins can make a showing in the WCF. Getting swept (or even losing in 5) there would be such a disappointment after this fantastic battle. Prediction is Denver in 7.
Sixers/Raptors - Feels like this series is tied based on smoke and mirrors. Kawhi is the second best one man offense in basketball (behind Durant) and one of the best 5 defenders in the league, but Lowry hasn't been great and Siakim has been streaky/hurt. Yet, here we are at 2-2. Embiid should be unstoppable, but got sick I guess? Just feels like we are waiting for Philly to put it together and finish them, but they are jerking around long enough to give Toronto a puncher's chance. Prediction is Sixers in 6.
I'm apparently going full blow pessimistic because I'm picking against my heart in 3 of the 4 series. Really hoping I'm wrong on some of these.
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mr. furley
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clearly he realizes he has a horrific golf swing. does he just live with it because he likes being out with his pals, drinking, smoking cigars and laughing? or does his drive to be good at things he does force him to keep going back out there to get it right?trader jake said:
Jayrod
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I don't think he has a drive to be good at things anymore. See: Charles Barkley, weight.
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Alex P Keaton
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Good take.
Seems odd to pick Warriors and Bucks in 6 games. I see both of those series either going to 5 games or 7 games. Don't really see either one ending on the opponent's court.
Jayrod
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Good point. I will stand by Golden State as they can win in Houston. But I think my heart just wants to see Boston win another game...Bucks in 5? Oof, who was that clown saying they were the best team in the East after game 1?
Deamon
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Good breakdown, agree with most. Surprised by Sixers in 6 though.... going on the road to face Toronto will be tough. Yesterday was winnable and with a healthy Embiid I think they would have won that game. If you believe in Philly that strong, throw some money down, they're paying very well.
I think Portland wins a 7th game... they're just too clutch, I don't care how good Denver is at home. Warriors and Bucks both finish it out in 5.
Here's the updated Vegas odds as of today:
Celtics +400
Bucks -600
76ers +215
Raptors -260
Rockets +315
Warriors -430
Trail Blazers +120
Nuggets -140
Juxtatarot
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From an advanced stat point of view, he has a strong case. Of course, we call all nitpick advanced stats.this schtick is quite amusing
Anyway, it's certainly not a laughable opinion.
Leeroy Jenkins
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Hope the rest of the team doesn’t get it.Deamon said:
The Big Donkey
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Looks like Jokic is averaging 24.5/12.5/9.3 in this years playoffs.
With 1.5 steals and almost a block a game.
4 triple doubles in his 11 games, as a Center.
Why is this hilarious?
Jayrod
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Jokic has been probably the 3rd or 4th best player in these playoffs. I think Durant and Kawhi are the only two clearly above him. After that he is hovering around Giannis territory and above the likes of Harden, Embiid and Lillard.
wikkidpissah
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and Terry Rozier
Wow, thank you for the stats. Dominating average teams and especially a backup with one shoulder who wasn't good enough for the Knicks is AMAZING. BEST PLAYER IN THE LEAGUE!!!!!!
The Big Donkey
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Hmm, this seems like a sore subject with you. You are welcome for the stats, you didn't provide much in your two earlier replies in the thread was just looking for your thoughts. Seems I got them. Good day sir.
I said it was hilarious, not a sore subject for me. Everyone knows his offensive stats. He's not an elite two way player and has benefited from being defended by some scrubs. Portland's defense on him has been especially pathetic. Let's see what he does against a top tier team on both sides of the court (if they even get that far
) He's a good player, but how highly people are speaking of him is ridiculous.
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Insein
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Certainly looks that way. Considering now it's coming out that Embiid was at a concert Saturday night.
Don't Noonan
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As if I needed another reason to root against the Warriors
Jayrod
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I've already said who matches up well with the Warriors. I've never understood the point of posting unrealistic homer opinions.
Jayrod
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jvdesigns2002
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https://www.crossingbroad.com/2019/05/is-it-a-big-deal-if-joel-embiid-went-out-saturday-night.html
I don’t know if it was a concert—looks to be a Trevor Noah show. Apparently it started at 730 and was over by 930–so thats not too late. With that said—I don’t know if this is the event that everybody is talking about or if he ended up going to a concert afterwards.
matuski
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Jayrod
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Very, very good (for the C's). They have been missing him.
Now if only someone would get in Tatum's face and tell him to stop with the stupid long fadaways, we might have something.
mr. furley
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less than a month after going down like he got hit by a shotgun blast he's going to contribute tonight?
if so, kudos to the medical staff and the toradol + amphetamine combination he'll be playing on
if so, kudos to the medical staff and the toradol + amphetamine combination he'll be playing on
Jayrod
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Apparently he went through full contact practices this weekend with no ill effects. They said 4-6 weeks and this is right at 4 weeks.
mr. furley
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that's astonishing, imo
i once pulled a muscle in that region and it felt like hot lava stabbing through my soul for weeks. can't even imagine tearing it and then coming back a month later to perform athletic function at a high level.. even with advanced treatment.
granted i'm softer than @AhrnCityPahnder's paunch but still.. holy ####
Gr00vus
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AhrnCityPahnder
Yinz-o-riffic
You see me , lookin at me
grabbin my pee-pee, you still sleepy
With a hard face tryin to look creepy?
You are the monsters of the original Mr. Softee ice cream trucks.
Jayrod
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Frostillicus
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wilked
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Alex P Keaton
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modogg
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1-7 from 3. did not think Celtics would lose both of their home games. that isn't easy to do
mr. furley
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Bucks 8 - 37 from three and win by a dozen on the road
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dickey moe
Fingerpicker
Sad to see the Celtics run off their own court like that. Thought they had the heart to compete for the championship this season but they obviously don't.
Alex P Keaton
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Fantasy_Freak
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Anyone else notice Kyrie walking off the floor to the locker room when Horford hit the three with 15 seconds left?
Alex P Keaton
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Long Ball Larry
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i'll tell you what, I definitely do not hate seeing the Celtics getting smacked around.
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