S.K.o.S. Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Even a 5-game Miami-Toronto series would be a moral victory since Miami has never lost to Toronto since Lebron joined the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawful Metal Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 If Durant loses tonight, is he a choke artist? He's the 2nd best player in the league with a top 10 player in Westbrook. If Memphis knocks OKC again, how much blame does he get? Or does it all go to Brooks, Presti or Westbrook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 If Durant and Westbrook go out in the first round does this elevate Erik Spoelstra as a coach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 If Durant loses tonight, is he a choke artist? He's the 2nd best player in the league with a top 10 player in Westbrook. If Memphis knocks OKC again, how much blame does he get? Or does it all go to Brooks, Presti or Westbrook? I wouldn't call him a choke artist, Tony Allen hasn't even give him enough to choke on. If Memphis knocks OKC it will be because they were the better team. The Grizzles should have been a much higher seed, they were just injured most of the year. The way Memphis plays defense should really be the story. Marc Gasol was defensive player of the year last year, and he only played 59 games this year. They are really good, and they make it so hard for Durant to get a shot he can't get into a rhythm. Memphis may ver well be the third best team in the playoffs, behind Miami and San Antonio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfredoE Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 OKC will blame Durant....Meanwhile, every team will attempt to create cap room for 2016 to sign "Mr. Unreliable". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I know I want him to play for the Bulls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Memphis is just a flat-out great team. They got bit by the injury bug bigtime to start the season but have been on an absolute tear. Also, Scott Brooks is the absolute worst. Look at what OKC does on offense compared to San Antonio, Dallas, Miami, and Portland. And hell, even the Wizards and Raptors. They have absolutely no secondary sets or movement. Once you get past the initial pick for KD or Russ or look for Ibaka, there's no movement whatsoever. Memphis is a great defensive team (Indiana had historic numbers but since that team hates each other's guts now...) and sniffs out everything they have going.Seriously, once OKC's first play breaks down, it becomes KD and Russel Westbrook freelancing. They're both spectacular players. But Tony Allen's keeping KD from getting the ball and into his spots. And Russ is Russ -- he's going to play hero ball and results vary.I really want to see an actual coach take that team next year. They have the best combination of players right now. KD's the best player in the world right now. He had a better season than LeBron freakin' James. Russ is the best second best player in the league. And Ibaka's really good, too. UGH. I hate watching OKC.But, yeah -- even though Memphis lost pretty quickly to San Antonio last year, those games were still pretty tight for the most part. If the Grizz continue their hot streak, they might steal the title considering their size and defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Also, I think the most enjoyable thing in basketball this year has been watching Damian Lillard cut the line on the "Best PG Alive" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supremebve Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Memphis is just a flat-out great team. They got bit by the injury bug bigtime to start the season but have been on an absolute tear. Also, Scott Brooks is the absolute worst. Look at what OKC does on offense compared to San Antonio, Dallas, Miami, and Portland. And hell, even the Wizards and Raptors. They have absolutely no secondary sets or movement. Once you get past the initial pick for KD or Russ or look for Ibaka, there's no movement whatsoever. Memphis is a great defensive team (Indiana had historic numbers but since that team hates each other's guts now...) and sniffs out everything they have going. Seriously, once OKC's first play breaks down, it becomes KD and Russel Westbrook freelancing. They're both spectacular players. But Tony Allen's keeping KD from getting the ball and into his spots. And Russ is Russ -- he's going to play hero ball and results vary. I really want to see an actual coach take that team next year. They have the best combination of players right now. KD's the best player in the world right now. He had a better season than LeBron freakin' James. Russ is the best second best player in the league. And Ibaka's really good, too. UGH. I hate watching OKC. But, yeah -- even though Memphis lost pretty quickly to San Antonio last year, those games were still pretty tight for the most part. If the Grizz continue their hot streak, they might steal the title considering their size and defense. There is no way KD is better than LeBron yet, he had a great year and he is a clear number 2 but he hasn't overtaken him by a long shot. KD is going to win MVP and that's fine, but LeBron is still better than him. LeBron doesn't really have games like the ones KD has been having this series. LeBron doesn't put up the gaudy scoring numbers, but his ability to do every little thing puts him above everyone in the world for me. Westbrook is my favorite player in the league, but you and him are the only people who would call him a top 2 player in the league. He takes more horrible shots than anyone in the league, he is a career 30% 3-point shooter, and despite that he is the most confident player in the league. I don't think I would rank Westbrook over Paul, Griffin, or Aldridge. Memphis won 50 games in a season where Gasol and Allen missed over 20 games, they are extremely good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggulator Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I didn't mean to say Westbrook's the second best player in the league. He's the best second banana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 The thing about Durant becoming the best basketball player? By the time he's ready to take the mantle, Anthony Davis will have likely passed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 You're not taking this whole LeBron James not winning the MVP thing well, are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgundy LaRue Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I'll survive. But regarding Davis? I'm serious. I think Durant is going to find himself in a spot similar to Kobe--when Duncan and Shaq took a step back and Kobe was ready to be crowned the best, he quickly had to share the throne with LeBron, who took it outright for himself in short order. Durant will be the best on some point. I just don't think he'll get to enjoy it for long. What I saw of Davis this season is going to be the stuff of nightmares for the league really soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfredoE Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Anthony Davis plays for the Pelicans.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 For now. He'll be yours soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cole Miner Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I love OKC giving good minutes to 2 defensive minded big men. It is like their roster is still built around trying to contend with the 09-10 Lakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomAct Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Once they give Perkins' minutes to that kid Adams, they'll be in better shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 This Pacers-Hawks game is triggering my late 90s Heat-Knicks PTSD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaedmc Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Well shit. the Grizz/Thunder game isn't on OverTime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Hawks brought back the PAC MAN LOGO for this game on the giveaway shirts. They are clearly going all out for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie M. Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 I was rooting for the Hawks because it would be funny. Now I just want them to win and put the Pacers out of their misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabremike Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Love the announcers telling us an 8 seed hasn't won a series since 2012, as if 2 years is a notable length of time for a stat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Is it said I didn't remeber that I was assuming it was just the Super Sonics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Antic can stop shooting from Buckhead any fucking time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MJ_ Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Never ever ever count on the Hawks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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