NBA Playoff Round 2 thread

[ninjabum87]

Bucks really squandered that poor shooting by Boston IMO. Could have really distanced themselves there the past 8 minutes or so.

[ninjabum87]

That was a Curry level travel right there XD

[rman112]

25% from the field and 16% from three. Jesus.

[drobfan8]

What a disappointing series, BOS vs MIL was supposed to be great. Ah well. MIL way too good, Boston's flaws are on display.

I'm not sure you could say they've won any one match up.

Not even one super tight back and forth game.

[ninjabum87]

Lopez wasting 7 possessions chucking up 3s.

[pgisback]

Not going lie thought Boston was ready to roll after that game one. Kyrie s been super disappointing. Needs to go be the Kings robin again.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by pgisback

Not going lie thought Boston was ready to roll after that game one. Kyrie s been super disappointing. Needs to go be the Kings robin again.

He just needs to take 30 shots or more a game. Plus who cares? Also, the game was over.

I’m sure his teammates love him.

[Kingofkings1281]

Jesus, at least try, Boston. 5 offensive rebounds in one trip down the floor?

[pgisback]

Shocked! No fight in them.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by pgisback

Shocked! No fight in them.

They’re already thinking about golfing and vacations.

[Donkaylove]

pretty shocked--i thought Horford was the key here in this series. He is goose egging tonight

[packman80]

Bucks broke Boston will to win.

[pgisback]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

They’re already thinking about golfing and vacations.

Did not see that happening. Who Kyrie gonna blame? Aliens probably

[packman80]

Originally Posted by pgisback

Did not see that happening. Who Kyrie gonna blame? Aliens probably

The flat earth caused the ball to bounce oddly.

[Siberian13]

It’s great that we will be guaranteed new blood in the finals from the East. Toronto or Milwaukee sound good to me. Philly would be alright too but Leonard playing so well. What a story it would be with Leonard in the Finals after that mess with the Spurs.

[ballhawkdawk]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

It’s great that we will be guaranteed new blood in the finals from the East. Toronto or Milwaukee sound good to me. Philly would be alright too but Leonard playing so well. What a story it would be with Leonard in the Finals after that mess with the Spurs.

Imagine if Kawhi leads Toronto past GSW? Epic... his legend will live on forever.

[packman80]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Imagine if Kawhi leads Toronto past GSW? Epic... his legend will live on forever.

Or when the Bucks beat GS and Giannis is called the best player in the NBA.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Imagine if Kawhi leads Toronto past GSW? Epic... his legend will live on forever.

Wonder if he would stay in Toronto if he makes the Finals or even wins it all?

[bradjames12]

Having played and coached basketball (granted nowhere even close to the NBA level) I can't fathom coming out of the game with 8+ minutes left and being okay with that..

[yiguiri2002]

Originally Posted by ballhawkdawk

Almost. It was more like...

Unbias poster commenting on the development of Ben Simmons: Simmons heavily relies on scoring in the paint, similar to Giannis. Unfortunately, he’s not as long or athletic as Giannis. If he wants to elevate his game to the next level, he needs to develop an outside game similar to that of Giannis.

Giannis nuthugger: LOL... Simmons isn’t Giannis. That bum sucks.

Everyone reading the exchange: WTF?

Giannis is awesome. Truly. No one hates him. There is no anti Giannis crowd. Some favor one player or another over Giannis, but no one criticizes him the way they do Harden, Lebron, Simmons, whoever else... He might be the least disliked player in the NBA.

Sucks? All I saw is a reply making fun of the fact that Simmons offensive game is kinda like Giannis. Which does not necessarily mean Simmons is terrible, it could also mean he's different than Giannis offensively.

When Giannis penetrates, his main goal is to get to the hoop. He lowers his shoulder, eurosteps and tries to get as close to the basket as he can to take a high percentage shot. Only when all the options are closed, he looks to pass.

Simmons is different. He might not have Giannis strength but he's a much better passer. He penetrates not to score, but to create scoring opportunities - whether they are his own or for his teammates. He's great at spotting open shooters, cutters or just perimeter players to reset.

And there's definitively an Anti-Giannis crowd. Just like there's a Pro-Giannis crowd

[yiguiri2002]

That was tough to watch. What the hell happened to Boston?

[packman80]

Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

That was tough to watch. What the hell happened to Boston?

They got out muscled by the Bucks on D.

[KhalDrogo]

Originally Posted by yiguiri2002

That was tough to watch. What the hell happened to Boston?

They reverted back to the dysfunctional team they’ve been all year.

[packman80]

Jason Kidd sitting at home watching the Bucks show him that he really was a inept coach.

[Donkaylove]

Originally Posted by KhalDrogo

They reverted back to the dysfunctional team they’ve been all year.

definite on the dysfunction--just not right. Not so much this Milwaukie domination. Boston should have represented better,at least. The offseason is gonna be bad for some teams.....