NBA 2018 Playoffs Thread

[jpotter33]

Well, there goes our chance of seeing Houston in the Finals if we make it that far. Thought Game 1 at home was crucial if Houston had any chance of winning. Now I think this could very well end up in a sweep, but most likely a gentlemen's sweep at best.

[Phantom255x]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

[liam]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

The Warriors are just too good for anyone except The Celtics!

[blink]

boy that was anti-climactic

[Phantom255x]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

The Warriors are just too good for anyone except The Celtics!

Guess it's my fault for thinking Houston would give them a fight... 

I'm no Skip Bayless fan, BUT he's got a point. Harden's solo act vs. Golden State's team basketball just isn't going to work. Warriors may take this in 4 or 5.

[slightly biased bias fan]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

The Warriors are just too good for anyone except The Celtics!

I'm sorry but they are too good for everyone (including the Celtics). I've said it from the beginning but didn't anticipate that they would be so disinterested in the regular season. This Warrior team has the greatest roster in NBA history and they have become a typical veteran team in that they only self elevate for the playoffs, they were always going to bulldoze through teams in the playoffs it was just a matter of turning on the switch. I think Celtics will give the best challenge to the Warriors defensively because of Stevens and match ups but it is Warriors title to lose.

[Beat LA]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

The Warriors are just too good for anyone except The Celtics!

I'm sorry but they are too good for everyone (including the Celtics). I've said it from the beginning but didn't anticipate that they would be so disinterested in the regular season. This Warrior team has the greatest roster in NBA history and they have become a typical veteran team in that they only self elevate for the playoffs, they were always going to bulldoze through teams in the playoffs it was just a matter of turning on the switch. I think Celtics will give the best challenge to the Warriors defensively because of Stevens and match ups but it is Warriors title to lose.

Nah.

[LilRip]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

The Warriors are just too good for anyone except The Celtics!

I'm sorry but they are too good for everyone (including the Celtics). I've said it from the beginning but didn't anticipate that they would be so disinterested in the regular season. This Warrior team has the greatest roster in NBA history and they have become a typical veteran team in that they only self elevate for the playoffs, they were always going to bulldoze through teams in the playoffs it was just a matter of turning on the switch. I think Celtics will give the best challenge to the Warriors defensively because of Stevens and match ups but it is Warriors title to lose.

Not next years Celtics 😜

[kraidstar]

Not surprised by this result at all.

D'Antoni's system makes fraud players look way better than they are.

It's been annoying me how the media and public have been saying Houston is way better than us.

They aren't. If were healthy we would crush them. And even in our current state we'd have an excellent chance at winning.

[Ogaju]

Despite what stats may say, Harden still sucks at defense. Getting abused late.

LOL and on cue, twice a Warriors player just runs by him and lays it in.

Then Durant bullies him all the way to the hoop and draws a foul. 

Meanwhile Harden just chucking 40 footers on the other end...

The Warriors are just too good for anyone except The Celtics!

I'm sorry but they are too good for everyone (including the Celtics). I've said it from the beginning but didn't anticipate that they would be so disinterested in the regular season. This Warrior team has the greatest roster in NBA history and they have become a typical veteran team in that they only self elevate for the playoffs, they were always going to bulldoze through teams in the playoffs it was just a matter of turning on the switch. I think Celtics will give the best challenge to the Warriors defensively because of Stevens and match ups but it is Warriors title to lose.

Nah.

As the saying goes, they are in the conversation

[TheisTheisBaby]

I truly despise the way the Rockets play. 

[SparzWizard]

Looks like CP3 may never get the best of the Curry-led Warriors.

[SparzWizard]

And looks like another championship coming for the Warriors regardless of who comes out of the East.

Scary how they could have had a 4peat, if they didn't blow a 3-1 series lead in 2016.

[Androslav]

Do you think this Houston series will last more than 5 games?

[mr. dee]

I'm already licking my chops on what the Celtics D could do to either of this team. I'd prefer if the Rockets win but their D sucks. I've only watched the highlights but I saw Curry getting abused by CP3 and Harden on switches.

Rocket's defensive flaws is that they believed that if they took out Curry's 3s, he'll be nullified. Best strategy imo is cut down the Warriors' passing lanes and force Durant or Curry to isolate. But I guess they don't have the right players to execute that gameplan.