NBA discussion thread

[park_min young]

What? He got help from the players i think the difference was in coaching
Kerr didnt let Mavs to target steph while Warriors were KILLING doncic with PnR's

Dinwiddie was a no show and he was a key player last series. Brunson was great
Warriors bench was much better though and Luka got killed I agree. He’s a liability on defense

 

[Mr.9000]

I was worried in the 1st half, but as expected, I knew they will take care of business.

Looney is really steppin up; we needed him this game. :cheers:and there was a poole party.

As I said, Luka can have 40 and 10 night and will still lose, its up to the Warriors if they want to win. We took their best shot.

Great game.

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Spoiler: 2022 NBA PLAYOFFS - Day 30

Conference Quarterfinals | 1st Round
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Miami Heat [53-29] VS (8) Atlanta Hawks [43-39]*
Game 1 | Heat 115 Hawks 91 - F
Game 2 | Heat 115 Hawks 105 - F
Game 3 | Heat 110 Hawks 111 - F
Game 4 | Heat 110 Hawks 86 - F
Game 5 | Heat 97 Hawks 94 - F
Heat wins series 4 - 1
(2) Boston Celtics [51-31] VS (7) Brooklyn Nets [44-38]
Game 1 | Celtics 115 Nets 114 - F
Game 2 | Celtics 114 Nets 107 - F
Game 3 | Celtics 109 Nets 103 - F
Game 4 | Celtics 116 Nets 112 - F
Celtics wins series 4 - 0
(3) Milwaukee Bucks [51-31] VS (6) Chicago Bulls [46-36]
Game 1 | Bucks 93 Bulls 86 - F
Game 2 | Bucks 110 Bulls 114 - F
Game 3 | Bucks 111 Bulls 81 - F
Game 4 | Bucks 119 Bulls 95 - F
Game 5 | Bucks 116 Bulls 100 - F
Bucks wins series 4 - 1
(4) Philadelphia 76ers [51-31] VS (5) Toronto Raptors [48-34]
Game 1 | 76ers 131 Raptors 111 - F
Game 2 | 76ers 112 Raptors 97 - F
Game 3 | 76ers 104 Raptors 101 - F/OT
Game 4 | 76ers 102 Raptors 110 - F
Game 5 | 76ers 88 Raptors 103 - F
Game 6 | 76ers 132 Raptors 97 - F
Sixers wins series 4 - 2
* RIP Cleveland Cavaliers

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Phoenix Suns [64-18] VS (8) New Orleans Pelicans [36-46]
Game 1 | Suns 110 Pelicans 99 - F
Game 2 | Suns 114 Pelicans 125 - F
Game 3 | Suns 114 Pelicans 111 - F
Game 4 | Suns 103 Pelicans 118 - F
Game 5 | Suns 112 Pelicans 97 - F
Game 6 | Suns 115 Pelicans 109 - F
Suns wins series 4 - 2
(2) Memphis Grizzlies [56-26] VS (7) Minnesota Timberwolves [46-36]
Game 1 | Grizzlies 117 Timberwolves 130 - F
Game 2 | Grizzlies 124 Timberwolves 96 - F
Game 3 | Grizzlies 104 Timberwolves 95 - F
Game 4 | Grizzlies 116 Timberwolves 119 - F
Game 5 | Grizzlies 111 Timberwolves 109 - F
Game 6 | Grizzlies 114 Timberwolves 106 - F
Grizzlies wins series 4 - 2
(3) Golden State Warriors [53-29] VS (6) Denver Nuggets [48-34]
Game 1 | Warriors 123 Nuggets 107 - F
Game 2 | Warriors 126 Nuggets 106 - F
Game 3 | Warriors 118 Nuggets 113 - F
Game 4 | Warriors 121 Nuggets 126 - F
Game 5 | Warriors 102 Nuggets 92 - F
Warriors wins series 4 - 1
(4) Dallas Mavericks [52-30] VS (5) Utah Jazz [49-33]
Game 1 | Mavericks 93 Jazz 99 - F
Game 2 | Mavericks 110 Jazz 106 - F
Game 3 | Mavericks 126 Jazz 118 - F
Game 4 | Mavericks 93 Jazz 100 - F
Game 5 | Mavericks 102 Jazz 77 - F
Game 6 | Mavericks 98 Jazz 96 - F
Mavericks wins series 4- 1


Conference Semifinals | 2nd Round
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Miami Heat [53-29] VS (4) Philadelphia 76ers [51-31]
Game 1 | Heat 106 76ers 92 - F
Game 2 | Heat 119 76ers 103 - F
Game 3 | Heat 103 76ers 119 - F
Game 4 | Heat 108 76ers 116 - F
Game 5 | Heat 120 76ers 85 - F
Game 6 | Heat 99 76ers 90 - F
Heat wins series 4 - 2
(2) Boston Celtics [51-31] VS (3) Milwaukee Bucks [51-31]
Game 1 | Celtics 89 Bucks 101 - F
Game 2 | Celtics 109 Bucks 86 - F
Game 3 | Celtics 101 Bucks 103 - F
Game 4 | Celtics 116 Bucks 108 - F
Game 5 | Celtics 107 Bucks 110 - F
Game 6 | Celtics 108 Bucks 95 - F
Game 7 | Celtics 109 Bucks 81 - F
Celtics wins series 4 - 3
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Phoenix Suns [64-18] VS (4) Dallas Mavericks [52-30]
Game 1 | Suns 121 Mavericks 114 - F
Game 2 | Suns 129 Mavericks 109 - F
Game 3 | Suns 94 Mavericks 103 - F
Game 4 | Suns 101 Mavericks 111 - F
Game 5 | Suns 110 Mavericks 80 - F
Game 6 | Suns 86 Mavericks 113 - F
Game 7 | Suns 90 Mavericks 123 - F (RIP @GrandmasterChef Zonji)
(2) Memphis Grizzlies [56-26] VS (3) Golden State Warriors [53-29]
Game 1 | Grizzlies 116 Warriors 117 - F
Game 2 | Grizzlies 106 Warriors 101 - F
Game 3 | Grizzlies 112 Warriors 142 - F
Game 4 | Grizzlies 98 Warriors 101 - F
Game 5 | Grizzlies 134 Warriors 95 - F
Game 6 | Grizzlies 96 Warriors 110 - F
Warriors wins series 4 - 2

Conference Finals
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Miami Heat [53-29] VS (2) Boston Celtics [51-31]
Game 1 | Heat 118 Celtics 107 - F
Game 2 | Heat 102 Celtics 127 - F
Game 3
Game 4
Game 5 |
ECF MVP -
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(3) Golden State Warriors [53-29] VS (4) Dallas Mavericks [52-30]
Game 1 | Warriors 112 Mavericks 87 - F
Game 2 |
Game 3 |
Game 4 |
WCF MVP -

NBA FINALS



AWARDS
MVP - C Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
DPOY - G Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics)
6MOY - G Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
ROTY - F Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
MIP - G Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
COTY - Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns)

1st Team All-NBA

2nd Team All-NBA

3rd Team All-NBA

1st Team All-Defensive

2nd Team All Defensive

1st Team All-Rookie
F Scottie Barnes
F Evan Mobley
F Franz Wagner
G Cade Cunningham
G Jalen Green

2nd Team All-Rookie
G Ayo Dosunmu
G Chris Duarte
G Josh Giddey
G Bones Hyland
F Herbert Jones

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with how much of a company shill Jalen Rose has been ever since joining ESPN after 2006, you almost forget that he was once a solid player, almost borderline all-star in the 1990s-2000s that had actual experience in the Finals/Playoffs (and ofc getting hit with Kobe's 81). Guess he just wanted the 'structure' really badly XD

Yeah if wasnt for ESPN, he would only be known for Kobe scoring 81 on his head. I called him out because he tried to start the bs narrative: Warriors are lucky to be in the WCF because players from other teams injuries; but ignore the Warriors injured players.

 

[park_min young]

I was worried in the 1st half, but as expected, I knew they will take care of business.

Looney is really steppin up; we needed him this game. :cheers:and there was a poole party.

As I said, Luka can have 40 and 10 night and will still lose, its up to the Warriors if they want to win. We took their best shot.

Great game.

I was actually worried at the 2nd quarter
Kerr not letting Curry in when the Mavs was very hot from three

 

[Mr.9000]

I was actually worried at the 2nd quarter
Kerr not letting Curry in when the Mavs was very hot from three

Kerr can be stubborn with his minutes, to prolong Curry career, but he needs to let him play a few more minutes when the opposing team is getting hot in a quarter. Annoys me when he gets like this in the 4th quarter, when he subs Curry back in late.

 

[ZenZu]

42 from Luka, 32 from Brunson, 21 from Bullock. 19 point lead, 21 3s made shooting 47% and you still lose by 9, that's a big red flag for the Mavs, it simply means there is no stopping this Warriors offense. Warriors can legit walk into the paint, no real rim protectors, majority of the time Luka is asked to be that guy and his defense is non existent.

It's scary how calm Warriors look when you a build big leads against them deep into the playoffs, not a moment they thought they were losing this game even down 19. I still remember the 2019 WCF when the Blazers were up double digits after the half every game and still got swept.

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

Dinwiddie was a no show and he was a key player last series. Brunson was great
Warriors bench was much better though and Luka got killed I agree. He’s a liability on defense

That point does not make much sense.
Luka needs two other players to score, looking at the other series, not Dinwiddie specially.
Brunson 31, Bullock 21, including a few dagger threes.
Offense was not the problem, plus Warriors defense sucked first half.

 

[Nidai_Kitetsu]

I dont rate Looney but he played very well in last two games.

GSW hasn't hit their final gear yet. Klay can do much better. Curry also hasn't shown his best yet. I hope these guys will explode in the finals.

 

[Jesse Pinkman]

Looks like warrior will clinch this years title .

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

Seriously, i think a lot of it has to do not necessarily with the capabilities of the players on each team (putting aside the stars) but the team spirit and the confidence the Warriors as organization gives their players.

I mean someone like Otto Porter has no qualms to shoot and go for it, Poole is obvious, Looney is stepping up. Once again you have 6 players in double digits vs Dallas.

Like Nidai said above, Klay and Curry have not gone completely crazy in these playoffs yet, and a lot of it has to do with other guys having the confidence to step up.

 

[soheilhazrat]

Seriously, i think a lot of it has to do not necessarily with the capabilities of the players on each team (putting aside the stars) but the team spirit and the confidence the Warriors as organization gives their players.

I mean someone like Otto Porter has no qualms to shoot and go for it, Poole is obvious, Looney is stepping up. Once again you have 6 players in double digits vs Dallas.

Like Nidai said above, Klay and Curry have not gone completely crazy in these playoffs yet, and a lot of it has to do with other guys having the confidence to step up.

Idk if yall watch football or not but its like Real madrid , both are built for these stages
UCL and Playoffs

 

[Mr.9000]

Warriors still has another gear they can hit.
Dnt let Klay get hot in Game 3; been abysmal shooting 3's this series, but glad hes attacking the paint.
Curry is doing just enough, but we all know he can drop 50 if he gets hot.

 

[ZenZu]

Seriously, i think a lot of it has to do not necessarily with the capabilities of the players on each team (putting aside the stars) but the team spirit and the confidence the Warriors as organization gives their players.

I mean someone like Otto Porter has no qualms to shoot and go for it, Poole is obvious, Looney is stepping up. Once again you have 6 players in double digits vs Dallas.

Like Nidai said above, Klay and Curry have not gone completely crazy in these playoffs yet, and a lot of it has to do with other guys having the confidence to step up.

This all goes back to Steph being completely unselfish. Poole was in the G League last year, people said Wiggins was a bust no team even wanted him, GP2 in the G league. Yet Steph looks like a role player out there at times simply cause the ball never sticks with the guy and he's completely fine with letting everyone eat (it helps that he gets trapped almost every play too). If your star player is willing to be coached like a role player, it sets a precedence for the rest of the squad. This is why the Tim Duncan comparisons make sense, Pop let Duncan hear it at times, who are you as a role player to have an ego after that? When even the greatest PF of all time is ok with being yelled at.

Kerr also took a lot from Popovich.

 

[park_min young]

That point does not make much sense.
Luka needs two other players to score, looking at the other series, not Dinwiddie specially.
Brunson 31, Bullock 21, including a few dagger threes.
Offense was not the problem, plus Warriors defense sucked first half.

You’re right, in hindsight they couldn’t have asked Brunson and Bullock for more
Mavs just collapsed in the second half, their defense also sucked and went for 3s when they were up a good margin
I don’t even know, I think they’re just getting outcoached
It’s their first time at this stage too so I don’t really see them beating the same Warriors core who won championships
Let’s see if they figure something out back in their homecourt, a little early to celebrate and jinx anything
They were down 0-2 against Suns too but conference finals is a whole different beast in terms of pressure

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

This all goes back to Steph being completely unselfish. Poole was in the G League last year, people said Wiggins was a bust no team even wanted him, GP2 in the G league. Yet Steph looks like a role player out there at times simply cause the ball never sticks with the guy and he's completely fine with letting everyone eat (it helps that he gets trapped almost every play too). If your star player is willing to be coached like a role player, it sets a precedence for the rest of the squad. This is why the Tim Duncan comparisons make sense, Pop let Duncan hear it at times, who are you as a role player to have an ego after that? When even the greatest PF of all time is ok with being yelled at.

Kerr also took a lot from Popovich.

Great comparison. If you look at Duncan´s stats at times, he seemingly pales compared to PFs like Malone, Barkley, Hayes and so forth, but most of them admit themselves that Duncan is probably the best PF ever.

 

[Roo]

Tim Duncan is a center

 

[ShinmenTakezo]

Tim Duncan is a center

Duncan could play center (that´s why his breed is called center forward sometimes), but he was essentially and mostly played PF, especially when Robinson was the C.

 

[Roo]

Duncan could play center (that´s why his breed is called center forward sometimes), but he was essentially and mostly played PF, especially when Robinson was the C.

he stopped being a PF in the mid 00s, I am pretty sure he mostly played C

 

[RobertoTheOharaSurvivor]

Spoiler: 2022 NBA PLAYOFFS - Day 31

Conference Quarterfinals | 1st Round
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Miami Heat [53-29] VS (8) Atlanta Hawks [43-39]*
Game 1 | Heat 115 Hawks 91 - F
Game 2 | Heat 115 Hawks 105 - F
Game 3 | Heat 110 Hawks 111 - F
Game 4 | Heat 110 Hawks 86 - F
Game 5 | Heat 97 Hawks 94 - F
Heat wins series 4 - 1
(2) Boston Celtics [51-31] VS (7) Brooklyn Nets [44-38]
Game 1 | Celtics 115 Nets 114 - F
Game 2 | Celtics 114 Nets 107 - F
Game 3 | Celtics 109 Nets 103 - F
Game 4 | Celtics 116 Nets 112 - F
Celtics wins series 4 - 0
(3) Milwaukee Bucks [51-31] VS (6) Chicago Bulls [46-36]
Game 1 | Bucks 93 Bulls 86 - F
Game 2 | Bucks 110 Bulls 114 - F
Game 3 | Bucks 111 Bulls 81 - F
Game 4 | Bucks 119 Bulls 95 - F
Game 5 | Bucks 116 Bulls 100 - F
Bucks wins series 4 - 1
(4) Philadelphia 76ers [51-31] VS (5) Toronto Raptors [48-34]
Game 1 | 76ers 131 Raptors 111 - F
Game 2 | 76ers 112 Raptors 97 - F
Game 3 | 76ers 104 Raptors 101 - F/OT
Game 4 | 76ers 102 Raptors 110 - F
Game 5 | 76ers 88 Raptors 103 - F
Game 6 | 76ers 132 Raptors 97 - F
Sixers wins series 4 - 2
* RIP Cleveland Cavaliers

WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Phoenix Suns [64-18] VS (8) New Orleans Pelicans [36-46]
Game 1 | Suns 110 Pelicans 99 - F
Game 2 | Suns 114 Pelicans 125 - F
Game 3 | Suns 114 Pelicans 111 - F
Game 4 | Suns 103 Pelicans 118 - F
Game 5 | Suns 112 Pelicans 97 - F
Game 6 | Suns 115 Pelicans 109 - F
Suns wins series 4 - 2
(2) Memphis Grizzlies [56-26] VS (7) Minnesota Timberwolves [46-36]
Game 1 | Grizzlies 117 Timberwolves 130 - F
Game 2 | Grizzlies 124 Timberwolves 96 - F
Game 3 | Grizzlies 104 Timberwolves 95 - F
Game 4 | Grizzlies 116 Timberwolves 119 - F
Game 5 | Grizzlies 111 Timberwolves 109 - F
Game 6 | Grizzlies 114 Timberwolves 106 - F
Grizzlies wins series 4 - 2
(3) Golden State Warriors [53-29] VS (6) Denver Nuggets [48-34]
Game 1 | Warriors 123 Nuggets 107 - F
Game 2 | Warriors 126 Nuggets 106 - F
Game 3 | Warriors 118 Nuggets 113 - F
Game 4 | Warriors 121 Nuggets 126 - F
Game 5 | Warriors 102 Nuggets 92 - F
Warriors wins series 4 - 1
(4) Dallas Mavericks [52-30] VS (5) Utah Jazz [49-33]
Game 1 | Mavericks 93 Jazz 99 - F
Game 2 | Mavericks 110 Jazz 106 - F
Game 3 | Mavericks 126 Jazz 118 - F
Game 4 | Mavericks 93 Jazz 100 - F
Game 5 | Mavericks 102 Jazz 77 - F
Game 6 | Mavericks 98 Jazz 96 - F
Mavericks wins series 4- 1


Conference Semifinals | 2nd Round
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Miami Heat [53-29] VS (4) Philadelphia 76ers [51-31]
Game 1 | Heat 106 76ers 92 - F
Game 2 | Heat 119 76ers 103 - F
Game 3 | Heat 103 76ers 119 - F
Game 4 | Heat 108 76ers 116 - F
Game 5 | Heat 120 76ers 85 - F
Game 6 | Heat 99 76ers 90 - F
Heat wins series 4 - 2
(2) Boston Celtics [51-31] VS (3) Milwaukee Bucks [51-31]
Game 1 | Celtics 89 Bucks 101 - F
Game 2 | Celtics 109 Bucks 86 - F
Game 3 | Celtics 101 Bucks 103 - F
Game 4 | Celtics 116 Bucks 108 - F
Game 5 | Celtics 107 Bucks 110 - F
Game 6 | Celtics 108 Bucks 95 - F
Game 7 | Celtics 109 Bucks 81 - F
Celtics wins series 4 - 3
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Phoenix Suns [64-18] VS (4) Dallas Mavericks [52-30]
Game 1 | Suns 121 Mavericks 114 - F
Game 2 | Suns 129 Mavericks 109 - F
Game 3 | Suns 94 Mavericks 103 - F
Game 4 | Suns 101 Mavericks 111 - F
Game 5 | Suns 110 Mavericks 80 - F
Game 6 | Suns 86 Mavericks 113 - F
Game 7 | Suns 90 Mavericks 123 - F (RIP @GrandmasterChef Zonji)
(2) Memphis Grizzlies [56-26] VS (3) Golden State Warriors [53-29]
Game 1 | Grizzlies 116 Warriors 117 - F
Game 2 | Grizzlies 106 Warriors 101 - F
Game 3 | Grizzlies 112 Warriors 142 - F
Game 4 | Grizzlies 98 Warriors 101 - F
Game 5 | Grizzlies 134 Warriors 95 - F
Game 6 | Grizzlies 96 Warriors 110 - F
Warriors wins series 4 - 2

Conference Finals
EASTERN CONFERENCE
(1) Miami Heat [53-29] VS (2) Boston Celtics [51-31]
Game 1 | Heat 118 Celtics 107 - F
Game 2 | Heat 102 Celtics 127 - F
Game 3 | Heat 109 Celtics 103 - F
Game 4 |
Game 5 |
ECF MVP -
WESTERN CONFERENCE
(3) Golden State Warriors [53-29] VS (4) Dallas Mavericks [52-30]
Game 1 | Warriors 112 Mavericks 87 - F
Game 2 | Warriors 126 Mavericks 117 - F
Game 3 |
Game 4 |
WCF MVP -

NBA FINALS



AWARDS
MVP - C Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets)
DPOY - G Marcus Smart (Boston Celtics)
6MOY - G Tyler Herro (Miami Heat)
ROTY - F Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors)
MIP - G Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies)
COTY - Monty Williams (Phoenix Suns)

1st Team All-NBA

2nd Team All-NBA

3rd Team All-NBA

1st Team All-Defensive
G Marcus Smart
G Mikal Bridges
F Jaren Jackson Jr.
F Giannis Antetokounmpo
C Rudy Gobert

2nd Team All Defensive
G Jrue Holiday
G Matisse Thybulle
F Draymond Green
C Robert Williams III
C Bam Adebayo

1st Team All-Rookie
F Scottie Barnes
F Evan Mobley
F Franz Wagner
G Cade Cunningham
G Jalen Green

2nd Team All-Rookie
G Ayo Dosunmu
G Chris Duarte
G Josh Giddey
G Bones Hyland
F Herbert Jones

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[Fuckthis3]

Kyle Lowry came back and was Beastly double digits

 

[soheilhazrat]

Warriors going to turn the ball over 60 times vs heat