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Just now, 406W30th said:

 

While I do think Giannis is a great defensive presence a few of those were CP3 going brain dead.

2 hours ago, 406W30th said:

Never at any point did I think we were winning that game last night. Booker was absolutely cooking – felt like he was never gonna miss. Him picking up his fifth was arguably the most critical play of the game. He was okay when he came back in but I think he went 2/4 with a couple of crucial misses down the stretch, and that doesn't happen if he stays on the floor. Giannis' defense in the final three minutes was as good as you'll ever see – that iconic block and (I think) two steals, including what was essentially the clincher when he poked the ball away from Chris Paul.

Glad we finally got a close game for the neutrals, and that we have a series on our hands.

Here's a better angle of that crazy block:

 

that song is both amazing and terrible. the first half is of it is amazing; when Kanye starts rapping it may as well be pooptity scoop.

1 hour ago, Reynolds Woodcock said:

If not already known, I present to you the dumbest man in America.

 

spoken like a guy who's never blocked a shot in his entire life. 

1 hour ago, Loch Ness Monster said:

Seems many NBA fans in a dream scenario would like 5 superstars on one team in the West and 5 superstars on one team in the East and only the NBA Finals matters.

My dream scenario would be every team having like 1.5 All-stars and every round of the playoffs is hopefully interesting. When like 3+ superstars are on a team and they just roll through their conference with little drama I don't find it too captivating. 

the nba has never been that way. it's always been about super teams. 

The Devin Booker vs. Kobe comparisons are only valid on one side of the court (if that).  Kobe was a 10-time 1st team All-Defense selection.  Booker will NEVER be on an all-defensive team.

13 hours ago, ztejas said:

Repped because that's a decent jab. 

But... here's the thing. In 2016 OKC lost to GS in 7 - that was one of the worst series losses I've ever been through. I mean yes I'm a Spurs fan but I was pretty torn for awhile between us and Durant's Thunder. That WCF loss was existential for me. Worst 5 sports losses I've ever been through. The Nets going out to MIL this year doesn't crack the top 20.

But, guess what... I hung on every moment of the 2016 Finals. Because it was one of the greatest basketball series I've ever seen. I never complained about the quality of ball being played in that series. 

This is not that. I don't get why some of you find that so difficult to understand or accept. The quality of basketball and superstars in this series just feels very meh compared to what we've been treated to the past decade.

So fuck me for feeling that way but it's true. Giannis is the only top 10 player in the Finals. Both of these teams are here because other teams suffered injuries. And the games are predictably just kind of listless and disjointed. 

But, that's just me. I'm sure the American basketball-watching populace is eating this series up with a spoon. (Except they aren't - guess who's still watching though)

Honestly, this sounds a lot like all the complaining that used to happen every time the Spurs made the finals.

And while both these teams are here *only* because other teams suffered injuries, Phoenix had the second best record in the league this year. If they played a full 82 game schedule, they were on pace for a 57 or 58 win season. With as deep as the west is, that's a solid fucking mark. I really think that team is a lot better than they are getting credit for. CP3 can still bring it. Booker is a stud who is only 24.  And they've got three young guys in Bridges, Ayton and Cam Johnson, along with solid role guys like Crowder and Saric and even Payne. That's a really good and deep squad. They aren't going away after this year, regardless of what happens in this series or to Chris Paul. I wouldn't be shocked if they won this series in 6, got to hear all off season about how their title was bullshit (like the Warriors first title), and then went on a tear next year. 

On the other side, Milwaukee has (I think) the best record in the league over the past three years and sports a two time MVP. These teams aren't as bad as you're making them out to be. Other than the first three games being blowouts, which isn't necessarily out of the ordinary for a finals, I can't find much to complain about.

 

18 minutes ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

Honestly, this sounds a lot like all the complaining that used to happen every time the Spurs made the finals.

And while both these teams are here *only* because other teams suffered injuries, Phoenix had the second best record in the league this year. If they played a full 82 game schedule, they were on pace for a 57 or 58 win season. With as deep as the west is, that's a solid fucking mark. I really think that team is a lot better than they are getting credit for. CP3 can still bring it. Booker is a stud who is only 24.  And they've got three young guys in Bridges, Ayton and Cam Johnson, along with solid role guys like Crowder and Saric and even Payne. That's a really good and deep squad. They aren't going away after this year, regardless of what happens in this series or to Chris Paul. I wouldn't be shocked if they won this series in 6, got to hear all off season about how their title was bullshit (like the Warriors first title), and then went on a tear next year. 

On the other side, Milwaukee has (I think) the best record in the league over the past three years and sports a two time MVP. These teams aren't as bad as you're making them out to be. Other than the first three games being blowouts, which isn't necessarily out of the ordinary for a finals, I can't find much to complain about.

 

Making way too much sense here.

2 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

that song is both amazing and terrible. the first half is of it is amazing; when Kanye starts rapping it may as well be pooptity scoop.

Kanye Reaction GIF

2 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

the nba has never been that way. it's always been about super teams. 

Yep. Never said it wasn't. Many people expected the Suns and Bucks to lose in the 1st round. 

Good fortune benefited them but I find both of their playoff runs a lot more awesome than go to sleep for rounds 1-3 then wake up when its NBA Finals time. And the Phoenix/Milwaukee fans haven't seen success really ever so I like that as well. 

3 hours ago, shadow_operative said:

that song is both amazing and terrible. the first half is of it is amazing; when Kanye starts rapping it may as well be pooptity scoop.

Like almost every song on that album (Ultralight Beams, No More Parties, etc.)

goddamn the suns was ups 20 and now tied. must have been a middletoning

Entertaining first half. I thought the suns were going to run the out of the gym even before the game started. You've got to give Milwaukee credit. That team is resilient as hell. 

On 7/15/2021 at 11:44 AM, shadow_operative said:

the nba has never been that way. it's always been about super teams. 

yes but until last 20 years they mostly they were built through the draft with a few free agent/trades.

Crazy that the game can swing this much this fast.  PHX super sloppy with the ball.

ha.  soccer flop but he did get hit.

I thought Suns in 5 but Bucks are proving me way wrong.

Just muted this game... Mark Jackson and Van Gundy are a beating

 

1 minute ago, LTtxfan said:

Just muted this game... Mark Jackson and Van Gundy are a beating

 

its funny.  when it is 2 teams I don't care about(like or hate) I tune out the announcers.

Just now, dcar00 said:

its funny.  when it is 2 teams I don't care about(like or hate) I tune out the announcers.

Wish some dumb team like the 76er's, Timberwolves or Charlotte would hire these two jokers (MJackson, Van Gundy) as coaches, just so they would no longer be NBA announcers...  😋

Too much one on one from Booker. Phoenix ball movement sucks. Where the hell is Chris Paul to get this shit organized? 

bucks look tough. can't lie i appreciate seeing their hard ass defense

booker bitches the refs every fucking play it seems.

1 minute ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

Too much one on one from Booker. Phoenix ball movement sucks. Where the hell is Chris Paul to get this shit organized? 

Solid Take...

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Who else besides Booker is gonna score for PHX... just ugly offense in the 2nd half

5 minutes ago, staboner said:

man give GA some rest. dude is gassed

Just got your timeout for GA... Bucks have been tenacious at rebounding in the 4th qtr

Wish some dumb team like the 76er's, Timberwolves or Charlotte would hire these two jokers (MJackson, Van Gundy) as coaches, just so they would no longer be NBA announcers...  [emoji39]

Zero chill.
21 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Wish some dumb team like the 76er's, Timberwolves or Charlotte would hire these two jokers (MJackson, Van Gundy) as coaches, just so they would no longer be NBA announcers...  😋

ha. nobody is hiring these guys ever.

Looks like he Sean Elliott’d the line.

21 minutes ago, Loch Ness Monster said:

CP3's legacy on the line.

Getting outplayed by Holiday big time so far.

Only place CP3 is showing up so far tonight is in State Farm commercials...

 

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Just now, Txslnghrns said:

Is Ayton even gonna do ANYTHING?

Terrible offensive rebounding position several times tonight...  but he's so young

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