OFFICIAL: Golden State Warriors (1) vs Portland Trailblazers (8) Playoff Thread

[Rip67vdub]

Regular season matchup:
GS swept POR 4-0.

I say GS sweeps them again.

[cnewby]

Portland in 5.

[JustinVerlander07]

Warriors in 5, but a sweep is the next likely scenario.

[BBallCT]

GS in 5, with Durant back there's just to much for a young Blazer team

[pennywise]

Sweep city.

Though I'd love to see Lillard light them up and the Blazers steal one or two. Zero chance Portland wins this series.

[lambyzzle79]

portland in 6 just like Dame said!

[spurs50fan]

You want a bump in Lillard's prices? This is where it happens

[Hoopaholic]

Blazers in 6! Dame time!

[lambyzzle79]

You want a bump in Lillard's prices? This is where it happens

I wouldn't want a bump in his prices....I only collect :)!

[Starman101]

Sweep

[Rip67vdub]

Lets do this!

[Nyfancam01]

GO BLAZERS!!!!! Pull the epic upset and give us all a BEAUTIFUL COLLAPSE!
Everybody who didn't become a fan a couple years back hates the warriors. Forming a super team to try & contend with LEBRON. James destroyed them brutally last year lol.

GO LILLARD

[Nyfancam01]

well that was an AWFUL call

not a charge

[ChampCards]

GO BLAZERS!!!!! Pull the epic upset and give us all a BEAUTIFUL COLLAPSE!
Everybody who didn't become a fan a couple years back hates the warriors. Forming a super team to try & contend with LEBRON. James destroyed them brutally last year lol.

GO LILLARD

AGREED. Praying for this epic upset on GS lol.
Lillard please show curry whos his dad. haha

[Nyfancam01]

AGREED. Praying for this epic upset on GS lol.
Lillard please show curry whos his dad. haha

I want LILLARD to show curry who his daddy is the same exact way that KYRIE always shows him hahahahaha

[ChampCards]

I want LILLARD to show curry who his daddy is the same exact way that KYRIE always shows him hahahahaha

HAHAHA well said :devil:
Go Blazers Go! Hope to see Chokerstate Larriors

[Nyfancam01]

HAHAHA well said :devil:
Go Blazers Go!

Pulling for them hardcore! If Lillard and CJ can steal game #1 and set the tone of the series.. I'll be stoked!


Looking forward to Russ vs Harden tonight also!

[Chris P]

Man..mccollum and lillard doing everything to make this competive but getting NOTHING from their teammates

[ChampCards]

Man..mccollum and lillard doing everything to make this competive but getting NOTHING from their teammates

blazers need some help for lillard and mccollum :*(

[Chris P]

Good lord..much respect to mccollum..wow

[Nyfancam01]

okay i 100% LOVE cj mccollum now

he's going straight at these clowns!!! YES!!!! KILL THEM CJ

[TWard]

Wow, McCollum is spectacular. Jesus.

[Nyfancam01]

CJ is on fire!!!!! looking better than wall did earlier

[cp3fan]

blazers need some help for lillard and mccollum :*(

This. Can't expect 2 guys to beat the warriors on their own.

[Chris P]

Just zero offense from anyone else outside the backcourt

[cp3fan]

If GS has an Achilles heel, it's definitely their sloppiness with the ball. They continue to turn it over.

[exoticprince]

If GS has an Achilles heel, it's definitely their sloppiness with the ball. They continue to turn it over.

They definitely lack a true point guard

[Nyfancam01]

They definitely lack a true point guard

don't worry. They'll be signing CP3 real soon. All good. Because they need more talent.. ... ... ... ...

[Nyfancam01]

DAME FROM DEEEEEEP!!!!!!

haha yessssss

[Nyfancam01]

fouled on the 3. no call. of course.

[ChampCards]

wow that deep dameeeee 3

[Chris P]

Insane they have 48 of the 56 pts...there's just no way that's gonna be sustainable..they need help

[exoticprince]

I think it's safe to say there's no bad team in this year's playoffs in any conference. Great start by the blazers

[Nyfancam01]

trashmond is so annoying

KEEP SPLASHING 3'S PORTLAND!!! Give em a taste of their own annoying medicine

[Nyfancam01]

TRASHMOND just had to swing his arms and get his little replay moment huh?

where was his defense there on that dunk?? :D :D

[IronMonkey415]

Giannis got a tech for screaming after his block and this donkey guy is immune from any calls.

[alias21]

Nice block by draymond. Good game so far....go dubs.

[Chris P]

Cant give this team those extra chances

[Nyfancam01]

most annoying team in the history of basketball.
Struggling with the 8 seed... ... ... as the most loaded team of all time... .. .at home.. .. smh

i legit hate these people.

[alias21]

What a awesome sequence. Former Nug Mcgee with the monster block and hustle on the other end.

[Nyfancam01]

whistle was for the travel there right? ... durant can take 15 steps?

[Siberian13]

most annoying team in the history of basketball.
Struggling with the 8 seed... ... ... as the most loaded team of all time... .. .at home.. .. smh

i legit hate these people.

It's like they all hazed you at band camp or something. Calm down, it's game 1.

[Chris P]

And just like that...they woke up...they just have that ability to amp it up at a moments notice

[Nyfancam01]

barely getting by the 8 seed at home. Congrats i guess?

I'm done watching this trash. Everything will go their way from here on.. We all know how this goes.

PS4 - MLB The Show 17. Later :D

[alias21]

It's like they all hazed you at band camp or something. Calm down, it's game 1.

Oh I see you haven't met cam yet. Siberian this is cam. Crazy person this is Siberian.

[Siberian13]

Oh I see you haven't met cam yet. Siberian this is cam. Crazy person this is Siberian.

NO, I'VE SEEN HIM AROUND. HAHAHAHAHA

See above, I used my big boy letters

[Siberian13]

It's a fun game to watch if you're not a fan of either team. A lot of great players out there.

[cnewby]

Rut roh raggy!

[Chris P]

Wow nice rebound from portland..looked like it was gonna get away from them fast

[Chris P]

It's a fun game to watch if you're not a fan of either team. A lot of great players out there.

This...i expected a route...pleasantly surprised so far

[cnewby]

If this is close at the end Lillard has the ability to deliver a dagger or two.

[Siberian13]

Wow nice rebound from portland..looked like it was gonna get away from them fast

Their back court is really good. They need help but those two are a tough matchup. GS just has so much talent at all positions.

[eastbayak]

What a game so far

[cnewby]

Dubs fans quiet in here so far.

Anyone watching????

[Siberian13]

Dubs fans quiet in here so far.

Anyone watching????

West coast, most dads may be still doing Easter stuff?

[cnewby]

West coast, most dads may be still doing Easter stuff?

Possibly.

[Chris P]

Welp..that was fun lol..just too good when it absolutely matters

[JMarchand1981]

I think Portland has played a solid game....

[Chris P]

I think Portland has played a solid game....

No doubt...cannot question the effort one bit

[JustinVerlander07]

Dame/CJ went off and they're still gonna lose. They don't have a prayer in this series.

[exoticprince]

Green is just a defensive monster

[JustinVerlander07]

Green is just a defensive monster

The impact he has on the defensive end is simply incredible.

[ChampCards]

5 blocks by green damn. this guy... lol

[JMarchand1981]

Green is one of those guys you love on your team but you hate him on any other team.

[ChampCards]

Green is one of those guys you love on your team but you hate him on any other team.

indeed.. lol he looks super annoying always

[JMarchand1981]

Green is one of those guys you love on your team but you hate him on any other team.

That being said, didn't the Celtics take both Sullinger AND fab melo over this guy?

[Ottomatic]

You give the Warriors your best shot and lose by 14. They're quite good.

[lambyzzle79]

Donkey Green has the most punchabe face in the planet!

[Siberian13]

Donkey Green has the most punchabe face in the planet!

Justin Bieber

[lambyzzle79]

Justin Bieber

No, Draymond is a dick inside and outside the court! can't stand him but he can ball! lol

[Rip67vdub]

1 down, 3 more to go. Congrats Dub Nation!

[exoticprince]

The scary thing about the warriors is their ability to smother teams defensively with the offensive fire power they already have. Hate it but gotta live with it

[ninjacookies]

Loss of Nurkic really stings. When Crabbe's 3 isn't falling it's a crapshoot for a reliable 3rd source of scoring.

GS was able to smother CJ and Dame off the double in the 4th and really not worry about much else.

[exitmusicblue]

Dubs.

Dray. McGee.

KD leading all scorers with a cool 32 points on 12-20 shooting with 10 rebounds.

[bulljh]

Dubs fans quiet in here so far.

Anyone watching????

Personally speaking, I enjoy watching the game without being on the phone or computer.

[cnewby]

Personally speaking, I enjoy watching the game without being on the phone or computer.

Kudos to you. :)!

[Durantula]

Impressed by both teams. Draymond was fun:D

[bulljh]

Kudos to you. :)!

Well you asked, so I told you. :)!

[hofcollector2]

I want the Blazers to upset warriors so bad but let's be real, lol, it's not gonna happen. I think Portland can make it competitive but they really need Nurkic. I hope Nurkic is not out all series. Man warriors get so lucky, seems like every year they face teams that have a key guy out.

By the way I voted Blazers in 6 so a sliver of me still believes.

[SirVolan]

barely getting by the 8 seed at home. Congrats i guess?

I'm done watching this trash. Everything will go their way from here on.. We all know how this goes.

PS4 - MLB The Show 17. Later :D

Because Cleveland almost losing at the buzzer to a Pacer squad was much better?

[Rip67vdub]

Because Cleveland almost losing at the buzzer to a Pacer squad was much better?

Just ignore the kid. Typical scrub comments.

[bdoody42]

Some fans are straight up idiots.... I think we now whom I'm speaking about.

[Emoney35]

Curry just got owned by CJ and Lillard, got me thinking if curry is the worst PG in playoffs.

[bulljh]

Curry just got owned by CJ and Lillard, got me thinking if curry is the worst PG in playoffs.

Oh by far and he's the worst. I'm surprised that scub isn't a D league player. Psh, 29 points is weak sauce bro!

[thepinoymamba]

Lillard is showing his Toughness once again... But the Warriors just have too much Talent in their Power Lineup... Eventually My the end of May... We will see who Emerges as the new Chmpiin of the West.. then will easily Dismissed whoever them face on the Finals... Warriors at 5

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[Durantula]

Durant likely out for Game 2, along with Livingston and Barnes. Good chance for Portland to steal one.
Seriously, I am getting frustated with KD missing games. I will sell off most of my PC during the coming weeks!

[Rip67vdub]

Durant likely out for Game 2, along with Livingston and Barnes. Good chance for Portland to steal one.
Seriously, I am getting frustated with KD missing games. I will sell off most of my PC during the coming weeks!

Not too concerned as they've proven to win games without him. On the other hand, they swept POR during regular season with him the lineup. Will be an interesting game nonetheless.

[Rip67vdub]

11-0 run. LETS GO!!!

[Rip67vdub]

Up by 11.

[JustinVerlander07]

Terrific start without KD/Livingston

[Rip67vdub]

Terrific start without KD/Livingston

Don't forget Barnes ;)

[JustinVerlander07]

Don't forget Barnes ;)

Sure, him too lol

[Rip67vdub]

Back to back lobs to McGee. Lovin it.

[exitmusicblue]

B r u t a l i z a t i o n

[Rip67vdub]

Up by 30. Lol.

[Rip67vdub]

Congrats Dub Nation on a huge blowout. 2 down, 2 more to go.

[duwal]

So your opponent is without their top scorer due to injury, their second and third best scorers struggle all night shooting at around 35%, their 4th best scorer makes 1 basket....and you still lose by nearly 30 points!?!?

[tiger221166]

So your opponent is without their top scorer due to injury, their second and third best scorers struggle all night shooting at around 35%, their 4th best scorer makes 1 basket....and you still lose by nearly 30 points!?!?

It didn't seem like Portland was super interested in playing last night, for whatever reason. They had Javale clowning them all game and they just didn't care. Maybe saving it for the home court? (Not a good strategy)

[Rip67vdub]

Livingston, Barnes and KD still out. Coach Kerr also out due to illness. Nurkic back in POR lineup. Should be an interesting game.

[Rip67vdub]

Klay is on fire!

[Rip67vdub]

All tied up from 16 down. LETS GO!!!!!!

[alias21]

That was a mighty impressive/fun run they just went on.

[Rip67vdub]

Warriors ball movement is unmatched.

[alias21]

Im just happy it's a game. Figured portland at home down 0-2 and all the people GS had out this would be one that the Blazers would take. Just bring it home GS. You've come this far.

[Rip67vdub]

Curry with the dagger 3!

[JustinVerlander07]

It's over, hopefully they sweep and get KD some more rest.

[pennywise]

Curry cold-blooded.

[Rip67vdub]

Klay in the 3rd and Curry in the 4th. Brilliant. No need to hurry KD back. We got this. Lets wrap this up on Monday. Congrats Dub Nation!

[tiger221166]

Took the Blazers' best punch there and still won. Impressive.

[alias21]

Curry doesn't always play like a 2x defending MVP....but when he does it's a wrap

[bulljh]

Well that was fun!!

That defense in the 3rd was unreal.

[Durantula]

Warriors just too much for Portland! McGee keeps improving:flex:

[Rip67vdub]

Warriors just too much for Portland! McGee keeps improving:flex:

Agreed. Enjoyed watching him throughout the season. He has stepped up these past few games big time.

[Rip67vdub]

Coach Kerr is still out, but looks like KD will be back in the lineup. We got this.

[bulljh]

It looks like Portland is ready for their vacation

[imbluestreak23]

Wonder if the NBA will implement a mercy rule at the end of this quarter.

Game is already over.

[Josh611]

I feel like I'm watching a video game

[tiger221166]

Durant can come out anytime now guys

[bulljh]

At least this will shut the haters up for at least a week

[volblorx8634]

What I am watching is unbelievable. I'm speechless at this dominance. If the Warriors can keep the big 4 happy and convince them to take pay cuts in order to keep this in tact, I wonder how many years they will be the favorite to win it all.

They won't be this good every night, but I can't see anyone beating them 4 times out of 7. I would be surprised if anyone even takes them to 7 games.

[alias21]

On pace for 180.....also McGee has been super impressive this series.

[Siberian13]

Yawn, is it finals time yet?

[hofcollector2]

At least this will shut the haters up for at least a week

Beating a weak Portland team will shut the haters up? Lol

[hofcollector2]

Is McCollum playing today??

[pejc300]

Steph. So underrated.

[jj2]

Steph. So underrated.

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

[Rip67vdub]

106-80 after 3 quarters. Geez.

[drobfan8]

What a waste of a playoff spot Portland was. Denver would have been much more competitive and bearable to watch.

Good to see KD back.

[broncomanning18]

What a waste of a playoff spot Portland was. Denver would have been much more competitive and bearable to watch.

Good to see KD back.

team was garbage all year without nurkic. Kind of sucks for denver nurkic leaves them just to get portland in the playoffs and then gets hurt and doesnt even play in the playoffs.

[Durantula]

GS makes Portland look like a D-League team

[Durantula]

Sweeeeeeeep:popcorn:

Now GS get some quality time for KD and especially Kerr to get healthy!

[Rip67vdub]

I really wanted that 3 to go thru for McAdoo. Very rare sight to see, lol.

[JustinVerlander07]

What a waste of a playoff spot Portland was. Denver would have been much more competitive and bearable to watch.

Good to see KD back.

Warriors would've swept Denver, lets be real.

[drobfan8]

Warriors would've swept Denver, lets be real.

I disagree but it's not really about the 4-0 result.

Denver are very good at home but mainly, they play a much better brand of basketball than Portland do.

I would have much preferred they make it. Would have been a much more watchable series from a fans perspective.

[Rip67vdub]

Congrats Dub Nation. Where you at Cam and ChampCards??!

[duwal]

I disagree but it's not really about the 4-0 result.

Denver are very good at home but mainly, they play a much better brand of basketball than Portland do.

I would have much preferred they make it. Would have been a much more watchable series from a fans perspective.

But Denver Nuggets were actually a worse team than Portland was at home. Denver was just 22-19 at home this year as well as a worse defensive team for the year than Portland

[drobfan8]

But Denver Nuggets were actually a worse team than Portland was at home. Denver was just 22-19 at home this year as well as a worse defensive team for the year than Portland

You might recall they started the season poorly. 3 and 7 at home. Took em a while to get to playing .500+ ball at home. Coincided with them dropping the Nurk/Jokic timeshare and just giving Jokic the lions share.

But they may have been swept, I just think they bring more to the table than POR who to me were absolute pretenders as a playoff squad, I thought the same last year, they would have got beat if the Clips didn't cop both injuries to Blake and C. Paul in the first round.

Games would have been just more fun to watch.

Really not trying to knock GS at all.

[Nyfancam01]

Congrats Dub Nation. Where you at Cam and ChampCards??!

congrats on beating the 8 seed!!! woooooooo

8-1 = 7... last year's finals had 7 games... the cavs won 4 of those games...
7-4 = 3... the finals had ONE winner.... ... ... warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

[Rip67vdub]

congrats on beating the 8 seed!!! woooooooo

8-1 = 7... last year's finals had 7 games... the cavs won 4 of those games...
7-4 = 3... the finals had ONE winner.... ... ... warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

Typical Cavs fan. Still holding onto last year's success. Nice rebuttal and basic math. Smh.

[Nyfancam01]

Typical Cavs fan. Still holding onto last year's success. Nice rebuttal and basic math. Smh.

I'm a huge Lebron James supporter :)! HE IS THE KING and we should all appreciate his greatness.

What he did last year was INSANE. Lead BOTH TEAMS in FIVE different stats over a 7 game series... wow... Nothing screams "I am the best player alive" like that single achievement. 3-1 will last forever. :)!

[Brobocop]

congrats on beating the 8 seed!!! woooooooo

8-1 = 7... last year's finals had 7 games... the cavs won 4 of those games...
7-4 = 3... the finals had ONE winner.... ... ... warriors blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

I'm a Cavs fan but the Cavs just beat a seven seed and struggled at times to do so. A win is a win. Warriors took care of business. People thought the Spurs would handle them in the playoffs and so far, it doesn't look like that'll be the case.

[drobfan8]

I'm a Cavs fan but the Cavs just beat a seven seed and struggled at times to do so. A win is a win. Warriors took care of business. People thought the Spurs would handle them in the playoffs and so far, it doesn't look like that'll be the case.

The point of the Playoffs is to advance, how you win in round 1 or even round 2 has little to no bearing on the finals.

And who the F are these people that thought the Spurs would handle the Dubs in the Playoffs? I'd love to see the evidence of this?

Whomever said that is dreaming. Not kidding. Spurs have zero chance vs the Dubs. As much as I'd love to be wrong. Kawhi would need to be Michael Jordan unstoppable as well as the Spurs needing to be able to shut down KD completely. Not happening.

[JustinVerlander07]

The Cavs are probably a 6 seed in the West. Imagine that.

[AlabamaSlamma]

Very impressive win to close out. Fingers remain crossed for SAS/GSW in the WCF.

[Starman101]

Sweep

Like I said...

Anyone who thinks anyone is going to beat GSW (with Durant) in a 7 game series is not playing with a full deck

I've been watching hockey as the NBA Playoffs are too predictable which is half of whats wrong with the NBA

The other half is Upper Deck & Topps without a NBA license

Anywho.....

Finals: Cavs Vs Dubs

Dubs in 5

Season over and thanks for watching!

[jstasyk1121]

Like I said...

Anyone who thinks anyone is going to beat GSW (with Durant) in a 7 game series is not playing with a full deck

I've been watching hockey as the NBA Playoffs are too predictable which is half of whats wrong with the NBA

The other half is Upper Deck & Topps without a NBA license

Anywho.....

Finals: Cavs Vs Dubs

Dubs in 5

Season over and thanks for watching!

isnt that what everyone said last year too? "anyone who thinks someone will beat the Warriors in a 7gm series is crazy"....i get they added durant...but the narrative was even stronger last year when they were coming off a title and then won 73 games...i think they probably win...but i wouldnt rule out any other outcome...

i also think ppl should be rooting for HOU vs GS over SAS vs GS...but that is just me...

[Starman101]

....i get they added durant...

^^^^^THIS^^^^^

Though it is not solely because of him that I say this....

Rebounding is how to beat GS (though teams never seem to figure this out, except Cavs last year) but with Durant this team just has too many weapons this year

Too many weapons allow them to spread the floor like no other team can, move the ball around, and then let their shooters go to work

Game Over

[Starman101]

isnt that what everyone said last year too? "anyone who thinks someone will beat the Warriors in a 7gm series is crazy"....i get they added durant...but the narrative was even stronger last year when they were coming off a title and then won 73 games...i think they probably win...but i wouldnt rule out any other outcome...

i also think ppl should be rooting for HOU vs GS over SAS vs GS...but that is just me...

Of course I am rooting against GS as Im just tired of the bandwagon fans! LOL

I just dont think HOU or SAS has enough to match up against GS's weapons in a 7 game series

And I am a fan of Kawhi Leonard