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Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 9:31 pm
by verb_to_trust
I really like Marcus Jimmy and Luka

Do not like Steve

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 9:32 pm
by washing machine
I might cheer for the Mavericks.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 9:47 pm
by verb_to_trust
Jalen Brunson is this years FVV

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 10:19 pm
by 4/5
Coach wrote:I am picking Boston over Miami in six games. Here's why:

Miami won the previous two ECF matchups, so odds are that it's time for Boston to win one. Tatum and co. looking to avenge the 2020 loss.

Heat aren't great from behind the 3-point line.

Boston's defense.

Conspiracy Theory: Boston has more stars and NBA will use its refs to help them out.

I'll probably have more to come, injuries evolve...Smart was in a boot after that Bucks game.
I’d probably also take Celtics in 6 if there was a gun to my head but there’s not so Heat in 7. But the Heat were the #1 team in 3 point efficiency this season. They haven’t been great so far in the postseason, maybe that’s what you mean. I’m hoping for some reversion to the mean from both teams in that regard.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 10:55 pm
by Coach
4/5 wrote:
Coach wrote:I am picking Boston over Miami in six games. Here's why:

Miami won the previous two ECF matchups, so odds are that it's time for Boston to win one. Tatum and co. looking to avenge the 2020 loss.

Heat aren't great from behind the 3-point line.

Boston's defense.

Conspiracy Theory: Boston has more stars and NBA will use its refs to help them out.

I'll probably have more to come, injuries evolve...Smart was in a boot after that Bucks game.
I’d probably also take Celtics in 6 if there was a gun to my head but there’s not so Heat in 7. But the Heat were the #1 team in 3 point efficiency this season. They haven’t been great so far in the postseason, maybe that’s what you mean. I’m hoping for some reversion to the mean from both teams in that regard.
Yes, I meant that during the playoffs, the Heat haven't shot the three well.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 11:34 pm
by verb_to_trust
Coach wrote:
4/5 wrote:
Coach wrote:I am picking Boston over Miami in six games. Here's why:

Miami won the previous two ECF matchups, so odds are that it's time for Boston to win one. Tatum and co. looking to avenge the 2020 loss.

Heat aren't great from behind the 3-point line.

Boston's defense.

Conspiracy Theory: Boston has more stars and NBA will use its refs to help them out.

I'll probably have more to come, injuries evolve...Smart was in a boot after that Bucks game.
I’d probably also take Celtics in 6 if there was a gun to my head but there’s not so Heat in 7. But the Heat were the #1 team in 3 point efficiency this season. They haven’t been great so far in the postseason, maybe that’s what you mean. I’m hoping for some reversion to the mean from both teams in that regard.
Yes, I meant that during the playoffs, the Heat haven't shot the three well.
Duncan Robinson needs to be unshackled

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 11:36 am
by 4/5
verb_to_trust wrote:
Coach wrote:
4/5 wrote:
Coach wrote:I am picking Boston over Miami in six games. Here's why:

Miami won the previous two ECF matchups, so odds are that it's time for Boston to win one. Tatum and co. looking to avenge the 2020 loss.

Heat aren't great from behind the 3-point line.

Boston's defense.

Conspiracy Theory: Boston has more stars and NBA will use its refs to help them out.

I'll probably have more to come, injuries evolve...Smart was in a boot after that Bucks game.
I’d probably also take Celtics in 6 if there was a gun to my head but there’s not so Heat in 7. But the Heat were the #1 team in 3 point efficiency this season. They haven’t been great so far in the postseason, maybe that’s what you mean. I’m hoping for some reversion to the mean from both teams in that regard.
Yes, I meant that during the playoffs, the Heat haven't shot the three well.
Duncan Robinson needs to be unshackled
In the very few mins he's gotten I'm locked on to him, rooting for him, wanting the ball in his hands and praying he makes a shot. I imagine he's doing the same thing to himself and that can't be helping things.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 3:34 pm
by Monkey_Driven
Celtics in 6
Mavs in 7

Hoping to be wrong about the Mavs pick, but I don't see how the Warriors can both stop Luka and their turnovers.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 3:44 pm
by Farmer John
At this point, I wouldn't bet against Luka.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 3:59 pm
by 4/5
Farmer John wrote:At this point, I wouldn't bet against Luka.
Lowry's out game 1 btw.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 4:09 pm
by Farmer John
4/5 wrote:
Farmer John wrote:At this point, I wouldn't bet against Luka.
Lowry's out game 1 btw.
I saw that. Not a good sign.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 4:28 pm
by elliseamos
And Robert Williams III sounds ready to return.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 5:40 pm
by 4/5
Vincent is better than a hobbled Lowry. I really wish they hadn’t rushed him back in the Sixers’ series.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 5:43 pm
by Coach
elliseamos wrote:And Robert Williams III sounds ready to return.
No word on Smart yet.

Good news on Time Lord.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 6:16 pm
by verb_to_trust
4/5 wrote:Vincent is better than a hobbled Lowry. I really wish they hadn’t rushed him back in the Sixers’ series.
Should have kept shabazz napier

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 7:22 pm
by elliseamos
Coach wrote:
elliseamos wrote:And Robert Williams III sounds ready to return.
No word on Smart yet.

Good news on Time Lord.
I think if the Heat's O is Butler, Herro, and Adebayo, the Cs are well stocked to cover them. Especially with 4 guys to potentially play C.

Maybe I'm wrong (wouldn't be the first time).

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 8:20 pm
by 4/5
I think this series could be brutal for Herro. He had no answers when Philly blitzed and trapped him.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 10:18 pm
by 4/5
I was coming here to say the Celtics in 5 or Heat in 7 when I got the notification that Horford and Smart are out tonight. I’m going to stick with that, though. Either the Celtics totally choke out Miami’s offense and win a very easy series or I’ll take Miami in 7 in a tough series. More likely Celtics in 5 but c’mon Jimmy.

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Tue May 17, 2022 10:37 pm
by elliseamos
Just came back to post that Al is out. Covid.

Smart is out due to injury. That's the Cs two most veteran guys!

Re: NBA Thread

Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 12:25 am
by verb_to_trust
Al should have worn a mask!