Good couple games tonight. It sucks Chris Paul got hurt the first game of the playoffs. Phoenix doesn’t stand a chance without him.
Clippers working on a first round exit.
Trae Young has been very entertaining.
Booker giving no shits about the Lakers lol...has 22 with a minute left in the first quarter
If Lakers don’t get it going it’s going to be one of those 93-59 games
AD getting hurt in Game 4 really sucked the life out of what could’ve/would’ve been an awesome Finals.
posted by Laley23AD getting hurt in Game 4 really sucked the life out of what could’ve/would’ve been an awesome Finals.
Pass.
I’m excited for some new teams/talent. If the Clippers lose Friday night then even better. First time in about a decade that Lebron or Steph Curry won’t be in the finals.
Bye Lebron.
posted by friendfromlowryPass.
I’m excited for some new teams/talent. If the Clippers lose Friday night then even better. First time in about a decade that Lebron or Steph Curry won’t be in the finals.
Yeah, but unfortunately (healthy) Lakers and Milwaukee are the only 2 teams who could’ve prevented Brooklyn from a boring playoffs, IMO. Let’s go Milwaukee!
posted by Laley23Pretty sure it’s here to stay. I don’t inherently hate it, because tanking is worse and that curbed some otherwise would be tanking teams.
But it needs some tweaks. I’d go something more like:
- 9/10 play, loser out. Winner plays 8
- 9/10 winner vs 8. If 8 wins, plays 7. If 9/10 winner wins, play again for advancement.
- Same as above for next games.
That makes sense. I would be in favor of that. I did not mind it as it gave teams incentives to keep playing. I thought it was funny the moment Lebron realized the Lakers were going to be in it, he hated it.
These playoffs have been great. I love all of the new blood taking over. Luka and Jokic are awesome to watch. I very much enjoyed Trae Young pulling a Reggie Miller in NY. The Nets/ Bucks series is probably going to be epic.
Yeah they’ve been pretty enjoyable so far and I’m looking forward to seeing if Trey can keep it going against Philadelphia.
It’s hard to imagine Brooklyn not winning it but whatever. I don’t hate them (yet)
Wonder how long it will take Spike Lee to start showing up at Nets games? He used to be all about Brooklyn and he left the last Knicks/Hawks game with about 3 minutes left.
I don’t usually support stars leaving teams, but Doncic should if they can’t get him some reliable help. Porzingis has been a disaster. Can’t believe he’s going to be paid +30 million next year.
Another fun fact for you Ironman courtesy of Twitter. When Jokic was picked 41st back in 2014, ESPN was actually at commercial break. They showed his name as the selection across the bottom ticker during a Taco Bell commercial. Tonight he won the MVP award.
Another fun fact Ironman: the Jazz took game one of what should be a very, very good series tonight and the Mailman was in attendance! The Stifle Tower (perhaps my favorite nickname in sports) with a huge rejection at the end.
Also, you don’t miss the fan atmosphere until you go a year plus without it.
Durant had a pretty good game it looks
Kawhi out game 5 (knee). Paul out for awhile (Covid protocols). At least Suns have like a week off, but I'd still anticipate missing the first 3 games of the WCF.
Not a lot of info gets released with this stuff.
Sounds like he tested positive. I can’t believe these guys didn’t get vaccinated and now they could miss some of the most important games of their career. And if he was vaccinated but still tested positive then the NBA needs to fuck off with the quarantining.
Kawhi ACL injury. Whoa.
Lebron sure does love to toot his own horn
posted by friendfromlowryLebron sure does love to toot his own horn
In fairness, he called out Silver directly when he announced that they were starting Christmas.
He is the leader of the league and all the players follow his lead on stuff like this. Frankly, it would be irresponsible for him to stay quiet about what is going on.
posted by Laley23In fairness, he called out Silver directly when he announced that they were starting Christmas.
He is the leader of the league and all the players follow his lead on stuff like this. Frankly, it would be irresponsible for him to stay quiet about what is going on.
Do they follow him? A third of the league hadn’t played since March. Very few are being paid like he is.
Lebron is right, the timetable sucks. But there were consequences - not just to players - to not playing sooner than later.
Maybe I’m just sick of his ego. “They all didn’t want to listen to me. I knew exactly what would happen.” I’m pretty sure everyone was aware of what could have happened. If you want to be a leader, quit making it about you.
Also, I don’t think this strenuous NBA schedule is the reason Kawhi, Harden, or Kyrie are hurt.
The Atlanta Hawks are one game away from the eastern conference finals. Ben Simmons 4-14 free throw line. This guy needs to figure it out.
posted by friendfromlowryAlso, I don’t think this strenuous NBA schedule is the reason Kawhi, Harden, or Kyrie are hurt.
Strong disagree about Harden. Slight disagree about Kawhi. Kyrie was a fluke.
But tons of players got hurt all year and into the playoffs, and I definitely think the condensed schedule was the main reason. They were wear and tear type injuries, less the fluke ones (Kyrie, LeBron)
Can we really call any Kyrie injury a fluke at this point in his car
Hawks to the eastern finals. Amazing. Trae Young has been incredible to watch. Tonight was the Kevin Huerter game.
Not sure what happens to Ben Simmons from here but hard to believe he plays in Philly next season. That wide open dunk he passed out of late in the game was unbelievable.
posted by sportchamppsCan we really call any Kyrie injury a fluke at this point in his car
Lol true. Just meant his rolled ankle wasn’t related to a condensed schedule like the others probably are.