Becoming 37 hit Chris Paul hard it seems..... what a monumental dropoff since his birthday.
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I'll eat all the crows in the world if the Mavs make it to the WCF.Jason Kidd
I already did, he turned a terrible defense into a solid one while making sure that Doncic is the undisputed floor general. Whatever happens, I owe him some respect.
There is no doubt that Embiid was/is more or less injured but its weird his showings in game 3&4 vs 5&6, dont think his injury got worse, also if true, whole thing going around how before game 5 he was down due not winning MVP or so, which is pure wtf
You made that up!
You made that up!
This came after someone whispered that notion to some reporter on the court, then reports how he was in a bad mood towards everyone in pre game
Great first half from the Celtics. White came up absolutely huge to close out the second; getting that 3rd foul on Giannis has potentially big implications.
Their defensive strategy of trying to limit Giannis' playmaking seems to be working for the most part. Obviously what happened in the 4th quarter of game 5 looms large but encouraging stuff so far.
Their defensive strategy of trying to limit Giannis' playmaking seems to be working for the most part. Obviously what happened in the 4th quarter of game 5 looms large but encouraging stuff so far.
This one goes out to all the clowns - Nick Wrong, Kendrick Jerkins and all the Embiid riders who want to talk about play-off performance.
Player A
Points - 31
Rebounds - 13.2
Assists - 5.8
Steals - 1.6
Blocks - 1
FG - 61/106 @ 57.5%
3PT - 5/18 @ 27.8%
Free Throws - 28/33 @ 84.5%
% points as FT's - 18.1%
Player B
Points - 22.6
Rebounds - 10.7
Assists - 3.1
Steals - 0.4
Blocks - 0.8
FG - 78/161 @ 48.4%
3PT - 7/33 @ 21.2%
Free Throws - 73/89 @ 82%
% points as FT's - 32.3%
Tatum and The Freak have been absolutely unreal today
46/9/4 for Tatum vs. 44/20/6 for Giannis. Legendary stuff from both players.
Frankly can't believe the Celtics won this one. Thought for sure they'd get squashed after the collapse in game 5.
What a series though - think you could easily argue that these are the two best teams in the league.
Simply unbelievable game from both. Every time the Bucks made a move on the back of the Freak's efforts there was Tatum to hit an incredible shot.
Game 7 is going to be amazing.
That sequance of turnovers like GSW turned into Westbrook entity for a minute.
At the time it wasnt a horrible decision to put your future into Simmons hands over Butler. Simmons was 23, 3x All star, 1x All NBA and a DPOY candidate with elite playmaking. Its what has made his recent slump so frustrating. He genuinely had the potential to be a top 5 player in the league if he worked on his game enough to become at least an average shooter.
Going to a Warriors game must be so fun for these 2 minute bursts
memphis fought so well but these last few mins.....damn just nonstop GSW
Thank God that's over. Grizzlies were a handful and played tough to the end. Bit inefficient from Steph but the "brothers" came through when it mattered.
Woohoo!
Woohoo!
@Ayush_reddevil @charlton66 get in!
Nice to see some camaraderie at the finish there.
Celtics Bucks is a phenomenal standard.
Nice to see some camaraderie at the finish there.
Celtics Bucks is a phenomenal standard.
Congratz to GSW folk, those what 2 min were just busting. Memphis had a fight but still expected more from 2nd seed and how they played in regular season but must be said, at times they played some dumb ass basketball. Still young and they are here to stay, hope next season every team stay healthy because West looks juicy right now.
Looney
22 rebounds. Damn!Looney
Celtics - Bucks is final worthy. Would be appropriate if game 7 goes to the wire.
Small market teams are where its at.
Would be happy to see Phoenix or Milwaukee win it.
Would be happy to see Phoenix or Milwaukee win it.
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You don’t win the NBA with a player like Ja leading the team, at least the way Ja plays today.
That was so hard. I don’t think we could have played worse in this series but hey it’s so nice to be back
They are the two best teams in the league though weirdly enough, I think the Warriors will punch their weight against the Bucks.
If the Mavs make WCF, I expect another 4-2 win for the Warriors with one blowout loss in there.
Yeah, but he's barely worked on his game since he entered the league apart from getting stronger.
Ah well
You're right. You don't win a title with a player like Ja leading the team, the way Ja plays *right now*
I think Celtics are going to take the series now that they got it back to their home court. I know they’ve lost there twice but the second one was a freaky result and they’ve been better as a team in the series over the last few games. Bucks would have won it with Middleton though, they miss him badly. Fine margins.
Yeah, Bucks are the defending champs and really lack Middleton, as expected… the Celtics may have higher ceiling, yet not fully there as a championship-ready team… which made this series as evenly poised as we can get. The standard of play is unreal, though, I am amazed! And both teams are going physical, still well within the code. Hats off to both teams and good luck for game 7… which I hope will see Boston go through.
Giannis is dropping 50 in game 7. If he has any help at all the bucks win
I am so tempted to take the Bucks to win the title at 8/1. Of course it could all be dead on Sunday but if they win that one then they are probably going to win the whole thing
Yeah you're right. We may as well trade him now while his value is still high
You can have D-Lo and a first round.
Might we interest you in one Westbrook, Russel, (former) MVP?
Agreed, but he may be back for game 7 though no?
Nope. Simmons made his FIRST all star appearance that year and had never made any All defence teams. We are talking 2019 which was his 2nd year. He averaged 14ppg in the play offs. They should of kept both
You can have D-Lo and a first round.
No!Might we interest you in one Westbrook, Russel, (former) MVP?
He’s been making progress but it is just 2 days between game 6 and game 7 so he’s probably still going to be doubtful to play.
You'll get John Wall for Westbrook and a pick and you'll like it!Might we interest you in one Westbrook, Russel, (former) MVP?