2023 NBA Playoffs

benhogan

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Honestly guys, if it weren’t for the Celtics getting hammered, I kinda pull for the heat here. They are a great underdog and Butler is hilarious.
Yep. I think most of us appreciate good coaching, strategy, approach, & doing more with less. Plus everyone loves an underdog.

But Riley + Mourning make that impossible. Go Nuggets
 

lovegtm

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Honestly guys, if it weren’t for the Celtics getting hammered, I kinda pull for the heat here. They are a great underdog and Butler is hilarious.
Yes, the "oh they're dirty/grifty" thing was way overplayed. Really really high-IQ team that plays basketball the right way, and finds solutions to the problems they have.

I probably will root for Denver in the Finals, but either Jokic or Jimmy getting a chip is an outcome I can live with.
 

ElUno20

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I know things are glum around here but take a breather and enjoy tonight.

How far into the game does lebron go into preservation mode to not get injured for next season? I'm calling mid way through Q2
 

wrong rim ricky

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May 13, 2023
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Such a shame Celtics completely shit the bed, Nuggets are not good. They have no interior d, and MPJ is huntable. If their shooting is not on, they become the late regular season Nuggets.

Heat will win the chip.
 

JCizzle

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That call on Murray was reminiscent of a few calls I saw last night. I mean, LOL the dude did nothing other than jump straight up for a rebound.
 

wrong rim ricky

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May 13, 2023
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Denver can still win this, Lebron will tire out. AD has been mediocre.

Jokic needs to put up more defensive resistance. It's not narrative to say that he's the best player in the NBA if you discount the defensive end.
 

JCizzle

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What is JVG's point? That Denver shouldn't be upset that physical defense is only being called one way?
I never understood this line of reasoning that one team should remain silent in their protest while the opposing team is allowed to either benefit from the whistle or complain all they want because they're ahead.
 

stp130

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Jokic balling. D's up AD hard and blocks the shot and then hustles for the put-back on the other end.
 

ElUno20

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Listening to the Denver radio guys. Unabashed homers yet still >>> than Jackson/Breen/VanGundy. PTL for DVR pause!
Yup caught a few minutes on sxm while running errands. They almost had heaty attacks during those foul calls