2023-24 NBA Playoffs Predictions - Page 142

kluke84 · 05-26-2024, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomad

Given that their progress has been 5x faster than expected, a ring by next January is assured.

Will the hobby care about Indiana? Or does winning form its own gravity. Not sure how they re-sign Pascal and afford another quality SF to play alongside Aaron.

Saw a YT video yesterday of T Pott saying Hali Prizm Base PSA 10 up 76% in last 30 days. Similar to Brunson gains. So I don't think the team or location matters much anymore as long as it's a winner.

Chris P · 05-26-2024, 01:06 PM

Double post

Chris P · 05-26-2024, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by the mesiah

Think Ant goes into Beast Mode today and Minny take game 3..they on a business trip to Dallas these next 2 games

You've been wrong on your last 3 mavs predictions..hope the streak continues..and nice call on the series "maybe going 5" lol

indyguy · 05-26-2024, 01:27 PM

Man, I hate to say it, but the Pacers are basically 3 minutes of game play from being up 2-1.

Have to play 48 minutes...

Nomad · 05-26-2024, 03:41 PM

So look, I consider it likely that the Pacers will win next game, which will fit in with the delayed Indy 500 and make it a nice last hurrah, and also give Celtics fans a chance to celebrate in the Garden.

Still haven't been able to stomach watching the game but [moved]

Above the Rim · 05-26-2024, 05:07 PM

Minnesota needs to play the tough top tier defense they played against Denver. Charles Barkley commented it was the best defense he has ever seen - don't think he would say that about the Minnesota defense so far this series.

And Edwards needs to be more aggressive getting shots off in the paint - get his FG % back up into the 40-50 % range - easier to do with more attempts in the paint. Also, more close in shots would probably equate to foul trouble for Dallas.

Luka has been playing well, perhaps his recovery beers are helping.

tjforce · 05-26-2024, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GOATcards

what do the projection systems have for the Pacers over the next few seasons, they seem young and poised to take over the EC before long

Yeah as soon as Trae and John Collins really develop, the East is theirs for the foreseeable futures...

Wait a second....

SK40 · 05-26-2024, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tjforce

Yeah as soon as Trae and John Collins really develop, the East is theirs for the foreseeable futures...

Wait a second....

Lol

TheFrenzy · 05-26-2024, 07:12 PM

Post #45,000

The Mavs are winning it all, baby!

daeve · 05-26-2024, 07:48 PM

Tony Brothers rewarding the flop and then issuing a tech while Anderson walked away? lol

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Above the Rim

Minnesota needs to play the tough top tier defense they played against Denver. Charles Barkley commented it was the best defense he has ever seen - don't think he would say that about the Minnesota defense so far this series.

And Edwards needs to be more aggressive getting shots off in the paint - get his FG % back up into the 40-50 % range - easier to do with more attempts in the paint. Also, more close in shots would probably equate to foul trouble for Dallas.

Luka has been playing well, perhaps his recovery beers are helping.

Denver is different, they don't have the capability to ligjt you up from 3 like Dallas can.

They got lucky with Jamal being a bit hampered and then Jokic got sucked in to wanting to score in game 7.

AG, KCP and MPJ don't really get their own shot. Plus no bench.

Funnily enough I do think Denver would have been a nightmare for Dallas as Jokic would have his way.

But maybe Luka is just better.

Chris P · 05-26-2024, 07:57 PM

Losing lively SUCKS

TheFrenzy · 05-26-2024, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

Post #45,000

The Mavs are winning it all, baby!

Oh no!

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 08:01 PM

KAT is an embarrassment at this point.

Wayyyyy too in love with the long ball

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

Oh no!

I really hope they do.

Boston doesn't deserve it and also have a massive weakness at the big spots.

Not sure if Zinger can come back in time

daeve · 05-26-2024, 08:03 PM

The only explanation that makes sense is that Denver took too much out of Minny. Everything looks short, Ant has no lift, even on put-backs he looks 10 years older than he did in the Denver series. I guess it's possible he's banged up and/or hiding an injury, but good grief I expected at least one burner from him.

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

The only explanation that makes sense is that Denver took too much out of Minny. Everything looks short, Ant has no lift, even on put-backs he looks 10 years older than he did in the Denver series. I guess it's possible he's banged up and/or hiding an injury, but good grief I expected at least one burner from him.

Hahahaha.

Sure.

Denver are not a scary team defensively. Dallas are much better and are doing a far better job.

Denver have 0 rim protection. Dallas has 48 minutes of rim protection plus a far better bench.

Plus Luka has it on a string and Kyrie is almost winding the clock back to 2016 Kyrie.

Take the glasses off man

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 08:08 PM

I would say the moment has gotten too big for Ant.

It's Luka 1, Kyrie 2, then the Wolves.

daeve · 05-26-2024, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by drobfan8

Hahahaha.

Sure.

Denver are not a scary team defensively. Dallas are much better and are doing a far better job.

Denver have 0 rim protection. Dallas has 48 minutes of rim protection plus a far better bench.

Plus Luka has it on a string and Kyrie is almost winding the clock back to 2016 Kyrie.

Take the glasses off man

Ant is playing like Will Barton - Towns is 3-18 from 3... are you watching the games?

daeve · 05-26-2024, 08:11 PM

really dumb foul by Gafford there

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 08:11 PM

KAT makes two lay ups. Then goes to the 3 again.

Good grief

kluke84 · 05-26-2024, 08:14 PM

That's a brutal loss of Lively and hope he is OK. They tried rolling Powell for 2 min and deteriorating results.

drobfan8 · 05-26-2024, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by daeve

Ant is playing like Will Barton - Towns is 3-18 from 3... are you watching the games?

Every minute.

We've seen teams have a 1 game hangover before.

We've never seen a team have a 3 game one.

But sure. Denver's crazy intensity wore out one of the deepest teams in the league.

Just stop.

You guaranteed Denver to repeat in the Finals didn't you?

HeyRelaxGuy · 05-26-2024, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris P

Losing lively SUCKS

Poor Sideshow Bob!
First KAT crushed his ballz and then his skull.

tclausen · 05-26-2024, 08:41 PM

We 100% know who the refs have money on in this series. This is a joke.

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Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,707	Double post Last edited by Chris P; 05-26-2024 at 01:31 PM.

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drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,819 drobfan8 drobfan8	KAT is an embarrassment at this point. Wayyyyy too in love with the long ball __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,819 drobfan8 drobfan8	I would say the moment has gotten too big for Ant. It's Luka 1, Kyrie 2, then the Wolves. __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

05-26-2024, 08:11 PM	#3546
drobfan8 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 17,819 drobfan8 drobfan8	KAT makes two lay ups. Then goes to the 3 again. Good grief __________________ Wanted, 03/04 Exquisite Base Gold Tim Duncan and 05/06 Exquisite Base Gold /25 Michael Jordan

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tclausen Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ohio Posts: 548 tomdawg3	We 100% know who the refs have money on in this series. This is a joke. __________________ PC: -Lou Williams - primarily RCs /25 or less but also interested in other higher-end -T-Mac - autos and nice RC

05-26-2024, 01:27 PM	#3529
indyguy Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8,512 arndru indyguyat	Man, I hate to say it, but the Pacers are basically 3 minutes of game play from being up 2-1. Have to play 48 minutes...

05-26-2024, 03:41 PM	#3530
Nomad Banned Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Fomenting FOMO on the down low. Posts: 8,094	So look, I consider it likely that the Pacers will win next game, which will fit in with the delayed Indy 500 and make it a nice last hurrah, and also give Celtics fans a chance to celebrate in the Garden. Still haven't been able to stomach watching the game but [moved]

05-26-2024, 05:07 PM	#3531
Above the Rim Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Posts: 744	Minnesota needs to play the tough top tier defense they played against Denver. Charles Barkley commented it was the best defense he has ever seen - don't think he would say that about the Minnesota defense so far this series. And Edwards needs to be more aggressive getting shots off in the paint - get his FG % back up into the 40-50 % range - easier to do with more attempts in the paint. Also, more close in shots would probably equate to foul trouble for Dallas. Luka has been playing well, perhaps his recovery beers are helping.

05-26-2024, 07:12 PM	#3534
TheFrenzy Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Texan in AZ Posts: 44,115	Post #45,000 The Mavs are winning it all, baby!

05-26-2024, 07:48 PM	#3535
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,143 accrules	Tony Brothers rewarding the flop and then issuing a tech while Anderson walked away? lol

05-26-2024, 07:57 PM	#3537
Chris P Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 14,707	Losing lively SUCKS

05-26-2024, 08:03 PM	#3541
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,143 accrules	The only explanation that makes sense is that Denver took too much out of Minny. Everything looks short, Ant has no lift, even on put-backs he looks 10 years older than he did in the Denver series. I guess it's possible he's banged up and/or hiding an injury, but good grief I expected at least one burner from him.

05-26-2024, 08:11 PM	#3545
daeve Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: savannah GA Posts: 13,143 accrules	really dumb foul by Gafford there

05-26-2024, 08:14 PM	#3547
kluke84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Florida Posts: 3,566 kluke84	That's a brutal loss of Lively and hope he is OK. They tried rolling Powell for 2 min and deteriorating results.