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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #195 on: April 24, 2014, 11:06:44 PM »

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I like Memphis, but if OKC loses this series, Presti is going to have to do some serious re-evaluating about the composition of his team.

And the Pacers of the last couple months are an utter disappointment. The Heat must be salivating.
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #196 on: April 24, 2014, 11:43:29 PM »

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I can't ever remember the playoffs being like this.  Literally every team has an above average chance to upset (except the Bobcats).

But even still, you have to give the Bobcats some credit. They're actually pushing Miami around the past two games. Compared to last year, the Heat steamrolled the Milwaukee Bucks. I laughed when Brandon Jennings claimed the Bucks would win in 6 lolol.


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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #197 on: April 24, 2014, 11:56:23 PM »

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I can't ever remember the playoffs being like this.  Literally every team has an above average chance to upset (except the Bobcats).

But even still, you have to give the Bobcats some credit. They're actually pushing Miami around the past two games. Compared to last year, the Heat steamrolled the Milwaukee Bucks. I laughed when Brandon Jennings claimed the Bucks would win in 6 lolol.

The Bobcats had a real good shot in game 1, and a real chance at making it a series, until Jefferson's plantar fasciitis flared up. A banged-up Jefferson is the death knell for Charlotte.
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #198 on: April 24, 2014, 11:57:14 PM »

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OKC will dominate everyone once they realize that Westbrook is a Shooting Guard. Don't trade him , just get a decent average PG who can distribute. This will free up the ball and lead to wide open shots not only for KD and WB, but also for Ibaka.

I saw WB and KD in OT just taking turns shooting when Ibaka was wide open THREE TIMES underneath. A decent PG would see that and get his team easy buckets. If OKC uses Westbrook as a SG, they'll be unstoppable.
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #199 on: April 25, 2014, 12:07:44 AM »

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Westbrook needs the ball in his hands. He isn't a great shooter.

Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #200 on: April 25, 2014, 12:09:07 AM »

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^I'd agree with that.

Also, Clips/Warriors is pretty great.
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #201 on: April 25, 2014, 12:27:38 AM »

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Westbrook needs the ball in his hands. He isn't a great shooter.

He can be like Wade. Once he gets the ball, he can slash to the basket. He can make the midrange shot with consistency too. IMO he can play like a SG especially when the only elite SGs are Kobe (injured), Wade (mostly injured) and Harden (can't D up).

Besides, their current set up has been going on for 4 years now and they haven't won anything with it. Might have to change something. If it's not switching WB to SG, maybe it's firing their coach.
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #202 on: April 25, 2014, 01:05:32 AM »

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Westbrook needs the ball in his hands. He isn't a great shooter.

He can be like Wade. Once he gets the ball, he can slash to the basket. He can make the midrange shot with consistency too. IMO he can play like a SG especially when the only elite SGs are Kobe (injured), Wade (mostly injured) and Harden (can't D up).

Besides, their current set up has been going on for 4 years now and they haven't won anything with it. Might have to change something. If it's not switching WB to SG, maybe it's firing their coach.

Kyle Anderson?

Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #203 on: April 25, 2014, 01:53:05 AM »

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CP3 fouled Curry but Curry pushed off. Cancels out.
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #204 on: April 25, 2014, 08:18:19 AM »

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I can't ever remember the playoffs being like this.  Literally every team has an above average chance to upset (except the Bobcats).

But even still, you have to give the Bobcats some credit. They're actually pushing Miami around the past two games. Compared to last year, the Heat steamrolled the Milwaukee Bucks. I laughed when Brandon Jennings claimed the Bucks would win in 6 lolol.
Of course.  With a healthy Jefferson and fair refs LeBron would be going down!!!!!!
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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #205 on: April 25, 2014, 08:22:40 AM »

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The difference in the OKC-Memphis series has a lot to do with Memphis outcoaching them.  They are completely forcing OKC to play the way they want.

Chuck called it at halftime, if OKC doesn't score over 100 they can't beat Memphis, and they couldn't even do it in OT! 

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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #206 on: April 25, 2014, 07:42:04 PM »

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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #207 on: April 25, 2014, 07:51:47 PM »

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Coach KG sounds right. Hehe.


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Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #208 on: April 25, 2014, 07:57:33 PM »

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I hope someone takes a chance on Patrick Patterson as a starting PF again sometime in the near future. His offensive skill-set is very impressive. Great range on his jump-shot. Lovely mid-range shot. His man defense is pretty strong nowadays too. Just needs to get that team defense, defensive awareness, correct. That is the only thing holding him back now from being a quality starting PF.

Re: The 2014 Playoffs thread
« Reply #209 on: April 25, 2014, 08:14:40 PM »

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Messy end to this first half. Lot of frustration fouls.