General NBA Discussion

[azurepred]

I'd agree with that right now.

 

[DinoDB1975]

It's dangerous to say that OKC making it to the finals is a foregone conclusion, but having to win three straight leaves NO margin for error for GS.

I had previously said that Cleveland would beat OKC if they were matched up in the finals, but OKC seems to have stepped it up a notch. They remind of the 2011 Dallas Mavericks, who peaked at EXACTLY the right time in the playoffs, and were also the 3rd seed in the West.

 

[sarakawa]

I think CLE is a good team but I don't get why people think they would win in the finals. I honestly believe they would be like the 4 or 5 seed in the west. They looked great til 2 games ago after facing a terrible eastern conference through the playoffs. You put a body on Love and he's useless and while Irving is great, he is not a great defender. JR Smith might be the X-factor which is a scary thought if you're a CLE fan. OKC is much better TEAM and the way they have peaked, I can't see CLE beating them in the finals should they both end up there.

 

[nemenforcer]

If this version of OKC shows up in the finals they take it

 

[Darkseed]

Came to play tonight.....why not every night ?

 

[jstep13]

statement game

 

[azurepred]

Came to play tonight.....why not every night ?

yea, I think you were bang on with them falling in love with the 3 in Toronto, and the way they doubled Derozen and Lowry on the defensive end really took them out of the game. I hope they employ the same defensive intensity in game 6. I wonder if GS will try and take a page out of the Cavs book and do the same to Westbrook and Durant?

 

[azurepred]

I've seen at least 3 times where Green has been taunting OKC right in their face after a play and he's never hit with a technical. Who did this guy pay off?

 

[Darkseed]

NBA darlings.......do whatever they can to get them to the finals...equates to more $$$$$

 

[Darkseed]

First step done....time to finish it.

Congrats to Bron...1st player in half a century to go to six straight finals...

 

[jstep13]

But it's the East.

 

[guyver1]

This is going to be some Finals

1. Could be a revenge series from last year with Cleveland vs GS

* Difference was No Love, No Kyrie last time

or...

2. Lebron vs OKC again

 

[azurepred]

Amazing accomplishment for Lebron. He can't control who he plays in the playoffs. In modern times, it's quite a feat, just like the GS record is. It's also very nice to see Kyrie and Love come back from serious injuries and be pretty healthy so far. Whoever they play next, I believe they will be underdogs again.

 

[guyver1]

Amazing accomplishment for Lebron. He can't control who he plays in the playoffs. In modern times, it's quite a feat, just like the GS record is. It's also very nice to see Kyrie and Love come back from serious injuries and be pretty healthy so far. Whoever they play next, I believe they will be underdogs again.

If it's GS, I think Cleveland with those three will beat the odds

If it's OKC, honestly, I don't know who will take the ring. woah can't believe I said that

 

[sarakawa]

I think either western team can beat the cavs and should be favored. Should be a good series either way. I'm still not a fan of CLE as a team but if they win the finals, it will be hard to deny their talent. If they lose, they gotta make big changes.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

First step done....time to finish it.

Congrats to Bron...1st player in half a century to go to six straight finals...

Going is one thing, closing them out is something else

 

[Darkseed]

Going is one thing, closing them out is something else

Yep...that the finishing part.

 

[BurningRage]

Hope GS wins tonight. I want to see a game 7.

 

[filip629]

I hope OKC finishes it tonight. Send GS on vacation.

 

[Darkseed]

I hope OKC finishes it tonight. Send GS on vacation.

what I'd like to see as well..