NBA Thread

[RDU Irish]

Roster depth is part of the game, can’t fault the pacers for being the healthier and deeper team right now. The New York biased espn media can’t seem to grasp that

Exactly - I doubt they were shedding any tears for the Bucks.

 

[Irish#1]

Roster depth is part of the game, can’t fault the pacers for being the healthier and deeper team right now. The New York biased espn media can’t seem to grasp that

I get Brunson is banged up, but so is Halliburton (bad back & sprained ankle) and they don't seem to mention it nearly as often.

 

[OKCDomer23]

Thunder come back to win @ Dallas to tie series. 3 upcoming game 5s tied at 2. Awesomeness

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Gilgeous-Alexander is that guy.

 

[Irish#1]

I didn't see the second half, but it didn't look good for OKC early.

 

[OKCDomer23]

I didn't see the second half, but it didn't look good for OKC early.

Dallas lead nearly the entire game a lot of times by double digits. Thunder have a tendency to take over games late due to their youth, energy, and bench. Huge victory making for a massive game 5 tomorrow. Thunder up!

 

[BleedBlueGold]

Looked to me like the Knicks are wearing down. Playing every other game is benefiting the Pacers. I look for the Knicks to come out strong tomorrow. The question is can they sustain it for the entire game? Given the Pacers youth, it's hard to tell how they will react after evening things up.

This has been my reservation with them. I'm not a huge Pacers fan (or NBA fan in general for that matter. The NBA died in the 90s as far as I'm concerned but I digress)......However, living in Indy, I still follow them. Blown leads down the stretch, call it poor officiating, call it youth, whatever. When they blew out NY Sunday, my first thought was, "Don't get cocky or complacent." And being young, I can definitely see it happening. They have NY on the ropes. Just need to finish them off.

 

[Irish#1]

This has been my reservation with them. I'm not a huge Pacers fan (or NBA fan in general for that matter. The NBA died in the 90s as far as I'm concerned but I digress)......However, living in Indy, I still follow them. Blown leads down the stretch, call it poor officiating, call it youth, whatever. When they blew out NY Sunday, my first thought was, "Don't get cocky or complacent." And being young, I can definitely see it happening. They have NY on the ropes. Just need to finish them off.

I have watched very little NBA for years. Tried to catch Pacer games every once in a while, but this year has helped renew my interest. Where I've watched quite a few Pacer games this year, but I haven't watched any other games until the playoffs. The youth movement across the NBA has helped. Happy to see these "Super Teams" fail way more than be successful.

 

[KPENN]

Jalen Brunson is crazy

 

[OKCDomer23]

Jalen Brunson is crazy

Yes he's amazing. Big victory for Knicks tonight. Still wouldn't be surprised if it goes to game 7.

 

[stlnd01]

Wear yourselves out, Pacers and Knicks. Go all 7, please. The Celtics will be rested and ready.

 

[OKCDomer23]

Denver looks like a whole new team since game 3. This series sure turned quick. Minny better figure out something fast on the brink of elimination suddenly.

 

[Irish#1]

Jalen Brunson is crazy

Sure didn't look hurt!

This is exactly what I was afraid of with the Pacers. They still haven't figured out they need to ramp up the intensity and focus on the road. They haven't lost at home in the playoffs, so this could very well go to 7. If it does, I see the Knicks winning game 7.

 

[Irish#1]

Wear yourselves out, Pacers and Knicks. Go all 7, please. The Celtics will be rested and ready.

I don't think it will matter if they are rested or not.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

Sure didn't look hurt!

This is exactly what I was afraid of with the Pacers. They still haven't figured out they need to ramp up the intensity and focus on the road. They haven't lost at home in the playoffs, so this could very well go to 7. If it does, I see the Knicks winning game 7.

Let me start by saying I don't watch a ton of basketball, I'll follow it, but rarely do I catch a game. However, the big thing going for the Pacers, if they make it to game 7, is the turn around time between game 6 and 7. It's short, like same timeframe between games 3 and 4.

 

[stlnd01]

I don't think it will matter if they are rested or not.

I'd like them to have Porzingis back, TBH. Without him they kinda lack bigs and I worry about overusing Horford. The Knicks, in particular, could cause trouble inside.

 

[Irish#1]

I'd like them to have Porzingis back, TBH. Without him they kinda lack bigs and I worry about overusing Horford. The Knicks, in particular, could cause trouble inside.

The Pacers don't know how to rebound or block out.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Was hoping for Wolves vs Thunder, but if we get Jokic vs Doncic that's going to be fine too.

Two guys who had they been born in the States, played HS ball and spent a year at Duke or UK we'd be talking about a lot more in hoops circles.

I'm more of a Luka fan, but slightly.

Just give us two game 7s and I'm good with whoever gets through.

 

[Irish#1]

Those two just look so slow and can't jump, but they figure out how to get it done. They remind me of that guy who played at Springs Valley HS.

 

[NDRock]

Those two just look so slow and can't jump, but they figure out how to get it done. They remind me of that guy who played at Springs Valley HS.

Yep. They’re exhibit A and B for anyone who says Bird wouldn’t be able to play at a high level in the modern NBA.

 

[OKCDomer23]

So of course Minny blows out Denver after looking down for 3 straight games. Wild series. Game 7 here we come.

 

[rikkitikki08]

Pacers with an all time shooting game in the garden, you love to see it. Absolutely dominated

 

[OKCDomer23]

Pacers with an all time shooting game in the garden, you love to see it. Absolutely dominated

Yes that was impressive. Rick Carlisle has these boys playing. Nice series victory.

 

[Irish#1]

Even with that shooting display, a 15 point halftime lead had me worried given the Knicks previous 3rd quarter performances. This time the Pacers matched their energy and attacked the basket instead of watching guys go one on one.

 

[mango4]

What a second half by Minnesota. Outscored Denver 60-37 to storm back and knock off the champs.

 

[OKCDomer23]

What a second half by Minnesota. Outscored Denver 60-37 to storm back and knock off the champs.

Their size, youthfulness, athleticism, and a superstar in Edwards is a winning recipe. Edwards v. Luka should be fun. Their 2nd half comeback tonight was bigtime.

 

[NDRock]

Really hope Minnesota comes out of the West. The more I watch Dallas, the less I like them and Luka.

 

[KPENN]

This is Boston’s year. If it doesn’t happen this year, then idk

 

[OKCDomer23]

Really hope Minnesota comes out of the West. The more I watch Dallas, the less I like them and Luka.

They talked a lot of smack to OKC, almost excessively. They, especially Luka, whined a ton about the refs. Their home court environment, though, was nuts for game 6. Think this will be a good series.

 

[Irish#1]

What a second half by Minnesota. Outscored Denver 60-37 to storm back and knock off the champs.

How in the hell do you blow a 20 point lead in the second half? Hats off to the T-wolves for not quitting.