2024 Playoffs Discussion Thread 2
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So hard to 4 win straight against a team. The ‘19 Raptors are so underrated. 4 straight against the Bucks.
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Twolves came to play tonight.
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Conley is a winner, reminds me of Lowry.
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Jamal Murray, MPJ and Aaron Gordon aren't anything close to star players. It's Jokic and a bunch of role players.
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Special defence that was displayed tonight. I hope the refs allow Minny to play that kind of defence again in game 7 opposed to the ticky tac calls they got from game 3-5.
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I guess Masai thought Jalen McDaniels couldn't be THAT much worse than his brother Jaden (21 points on 10 shots tonight), if given a chance. Just like Jontay Porter couldn't be THAT much worse than his brother MPJ (not a great night, but still).
And maybe they aren't that different, in terms of talent. It's more a matter of BB intelligence and character. I'm surprised we didn't suss that out earlier.
And maybe they aren't that different, in terms of talent. It's more a matter of BB intelligence and character. I'm surprised we didn't suss that out earlier.
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No Denver bench player scored more than 2 points, and Murray was atrocious. Embarrassing performance by him.
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I thought there was a Nugs/Wolves game tonight, but I only saw a single team out there
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Wolves are really different with Edward’s and Conley as their leaders.
2019 Eastern Conference All Stars
Derozan
Lowry
Ibaka
Valanciunas
Van Vleet
Delon Wright
Lebron
Embiid
There are only 2 teams in the league that rank in the top 6 in offensive and defensive efficiency: the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.
Derozan
Lowry
Ibaka
Valanciunas
Van Vleet
Delon Wright
Lebron
Embiid
There are only 2 teams in the league that rank in the top 6 in offensive and defensive efficiency: the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors.
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Scase wrote:I thought there was a Nugs/Wolves game tonight, but I only saw a single team out there
I just watched raptors vs wolves in the playoffs.
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tecumseh18 wrote:I guess Masai thought Jalen McDaniels couldn't be THAT much worse than his brother Jaden (21 points on 10 shots tonight), if given a chance. Just like Jontay Porter couldn't be THAT much worse than his brother MPJ (not a great night, but still).
And maybe they aren't that different, in terms of talent. It's more a matter of BB intelligence and character. I'm surprised we didn't suss that out earlier.
Masai should put a moratorium on signing the brothers of star players
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The western series going to game 7 apparently helps the Knicks. IF they beat Indy tomorrow they don't play Boston till Tuesday. If Denver had won they would have played Boston game 1 Sunday. Could help with OGs recovery. Have to win tomorrow though.
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WaltFrazier wrote:The western series going to game 7 apparently helps the Knicks. IF they beat Indy tomorrow they don't play Boston till Tuesday. If Denver had won they would have played Boston game 1 Sunday. Could help with OGs recovery. Have to win tomorrow though.
I would really love to see a healthier Knicks squad face the Celtics, especially OG. Here's hoping we aren't denied that
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I genuinely can't fathom how the Nuggets can be so inconsistent. What in the world happened last night?
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TorontoBarneys wrote:I genuinely can't fathom how the Nuggets can be so inconsistent. What in the world happened last night?
Yeah losing to a desperate home team is one thing. But 70 points? Has a defending champ ever scored so low in a playoff game in the 3 point era?
I recall the Jazz having a very low score in one of their Finals games vs Bulls. In the 60s maybe? Guess I could look it up but too lazy.
Edit https://www.deseret.com/2023/4/17/23293044/fewest-points-scored-in-nba-playoff-game-utah-jazz-1998
54!
And this https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/which-lowest-scoring-nba-playoff-game-history
66-64
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TorontoBarneys wrote:I genuinely can't fathom how the Nuggets can be so inconsistent. What in the world happened last night?
It’s the referees.
Some let teams defend with a very physical approach, other referee crews have a very quick whistle.
The first 2 games had the same ref crew from last night. The ones that the Nuggets won in had a different one.
When you’re a defensive minded team, your chances of winning are more reliant on the refs not being soft as hell.
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Knicks quick bounce back to start the third.
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HumbleRen wrote:TorontoBarneys wrote:I genuinely can't fathom how the Nuggets can be so inconsistent. What in the world happened last night?
It’s the referees.
Some let teams defend with a very physical approach, other referee crews have a very quick whistle.
The first 2 games had the same ref crew from last night. The ones that the Nuggets won in had a different one.
When you’re a defensive minded team, your chances of winning are more reliant on the refs not being soft as hell.
Reason why the Raps should focus on offence in this day and age.
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thibs running all his guys into the ground per usual
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Clean block by Precious, pinned it, bad goaltending call
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