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Post by gk on Apr 13, 2017 6:48:56 GMT -6
First round predictions
Boston in 6 Cavs in 6 Toronto in 5 Wizards in 5
Golden State in 4 Spurs in 5 Houston in 5 Clippers in 7
I guess I'm going chalk. That doesn't feel right though. If I could take one of Boston, Toronto, or Washington losing I would.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 13, 2017 7:06:41 GMT -6
Boston in 5 Cavs in 5 Toronto in 6 Wizards in 5
GS in 4 Spurs in 6 Utah in 7 Houston in 7
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 13, 2017 8:25:23 GMT -6
Knicks extend Phil Jackson for two more years. There's not a LOL big enough.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 13, 2017 18:35:28 GMT -6
Tony Allen out of for Mephis.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 15, 2017 15:36:13 GMT -6
Well that was close for Indy. If they played even a smidgen of defense they win.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 15, 2017 17:59:36 GMT -6
Milwaukee...damn.
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Post by gk on Apr 15, 2017 18:37:22 GMT -6
Thoughts on Cavs game: Cavs defense is indeed awful. But there were several variables that I think will go the other way as the playoffs go on: * The Cavs rebounding sucked today - I think that'll revert * There were a lot of weird bounces that ended up back in the Pacers' hands * Turnovers * Free throws - I'm not sure this will ever be a strength but they shot like 50% today.
I thought JR did a pretty good job on George. PG was missing in the second half - after an incredible first half.
Thoughts on Raptors: lol
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Post by gk on Apr 16, 2017 20:37:25 GMT -6
So Boston lost, and as much as I'm not a fan of that team, it felt fluky. The Bulls' offense is miserable.
Then again, Boston has no rebounding and little shooting, which is a recipe for disaster. I'm assuming they go on to win this series but lose to the Wizards.
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Post by gk on Apr 16, 2017 20:47:42 GMT -6
Conversely, I think I'm ready to call the OKC-Houston series, halfway through the third quarter. Houston isn't even making 3's and they're up by 11.
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Post by gk on Apr 16, 2017 21:11:42 GMT -6
Conversely, I think I'm ready to call the OKC-Houston series, halfway through the third quarter. Houston isn't even making 3's and they're up by 11. They're up by more now. The good news is I think both the Spurs and Rockets will be well rested going into RD 2.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 17, 2017 8:39:03 GMT -6
I was hoping OKC could give them more of a series.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 18, 2017 13:47:54 GMT -6
Durant questionable for game two. Calf strain.
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Post by fatmenace on Apr 19, 2017 7:55:30 GMT -6
I knew Boston was a weak one seed, but damn.
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Post by gk on Apr 19, 2017 8:02:12 GMT -6
I wonder if a Boston loss makes it more or less likely they'll trade that Nets pick.
(Still thinking Boston pulls this out. Chicago is just so bad...)
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Post by gk on Apr 20, 2017 21:19:16 GMT -6
Pretty amazing Lue stuck with the bench through the fourth quarter. I want to hear more about that.
Cavs better finish this in four or five. We need ultra fresh Lebron if he's going against Giannis.
By the way, what a fun matchup that would be.
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