The NBA

[Lady Whistleup]

3 hours ago, LexieLily said:

Here's hoping Boston beats the crap out of Brooklyn in four or five games. KD and Kyrie had to play perfect games for them to barely beat Cleveland in the play-in.

And I'm saying it will go to 6 or 7 games. Boston has a history of being exposed in playoffs.

[mojoween]

Paul George has COVID and is not playing tonight.  

[Lady Whistleup]

Trae Young broke the hearts of Cleveland tonight. Is Miami next?

[emmawoodhouse]

The Clippers look like garbage. Of course, posting this ensures a comeback. 

ETA Called it! The 15 point lead is down to 2. 😮

Edited April 16, 2022 by emmawoodhouse

[cambridgeguy]

Well, add another entry to the (very) long list of Clippers setbacks.  This is pretty minor though since they probably would have been steamrolled by the Suns.

That being said, it has now been three years since they went all in on Kawhi and George.  It's unclear if Kawhi's body will ever hold up for a full season and they're still that other LA team.

[AimingforYoko]

And that's why that play-in game win was so important for the T-Wolves. They had no shot against the Suns. They have a real shot to beat the Grizzlies.

Edited April 16, 2022 by AimingforYoko

[xaxat]

 

[emmawoodhouse]

An interesting first day of Playoffs in the books. 

SUCK IT DENVER! Go Dubs! 😀

[Magog]

8 hours ago, emmawoodhouse said:

An interesting first day of Playoffs in the books. 

SUCK IT DENVER! Go Dubs! 😀

Other than the Timberwolves - Grizzlies, the rest of the games were from meh (Jazz beating the Mavericks), too dissapointing (Raptors getting their butts kicked & Scottie Barnes hurting his ankle), too revolting & a shock to nobody (those Warriors pummeling the Nuggets with ESPN's favorite Golden Boy leading the way). I knew that the Nuggets have no chance what so ever in beating those Warriors & Game 1 proved it. Whether Game 2 is a close game or not, the Nuggets are still not winning that game.

[emma675]

The Mavs were pretty gritty but without Luka, I just don't see them getting out of the first round (again). The timing of his injury is a bummer. 

The Sixers looked good but that was a rough, chippy battle for both teams. Apparently the Sixers had a weird week of practice beforehand. Tobias Harris said it was two days of screaming and wanting to kill each other (and it extended into the team's group chat) and then two days of figuring it out and getting along again. I think they are smart to remove Thybulle from the starting lineup and replace him with Green. Thybulle won't even be able to travel to the away games in Canada since he's such a dumbass about the vaccine. 

[LexieLily]

5 hours ago, Magog said:

Other than the Timberwolves - Grizzlies, the rest of the games were from meh (Jazz beating the Mavericks), too dissapointing (Raptors getting their butts kicked & Scottie Barnes hurting his ankle), too revolting & a shock to nobody (those Warriors pummeling the Nuggets with ESPN's favorite Golden Boy leading the way). I knew that the Nuggets have no chance what so ever in beating those Warriors & Game 1 proved it. Whether Game 2 is a close game or not, the Nuggets are still not winning that game.

And Timberwolves-Grizzlies is the series that gets demoted to NBATV for Game 2. (Utah/Dallas is relegated to NBATV for both Games 2 and 3.)

[cambridgeguy]

Quite the finish for the Nets/Celtics.  For the glass half full Nets fan, KD had a pretty mediocre game and they were still one nifty last second spin move away from winning. 

[twoods]

Kyrie is such a doucebag. I know he’s getting a lot of lip service from the fans but flipping them off? He is so unlikable.

[Lady Whistleup]

4 hours ago, twoods said:

Kyrie is such a doucebag. I know he’s getting a lot of lip service from the fans but flipping them off? He is so unlikable.

I would feel that way if it was anything other than Boston fans. But Boston fans? Fuck them. They're racist as hell. This is the same fanbase that took a shit in Bill Russell's bed.

And Bill Simmons is STILL spewing racist stuff.

Edited April 18, 2022 by Lady Whistleup

[twoods]

Don’t get me started on Bill Simmons. I already hate him because I’m a Lakers fan but the racist stuff he gets away with is ridiculous.

[Lady Whistleup]

6 minutes ago, twoods said:

Don’t get me started on Bill Simmons. I already hate him because I’m a Lakers fan but the racist stuff he gets away with is ridiculous.

Yeah I was saying today: what's the over/under about him saying something totally racist and uncool during what will probably be a long, bruising Nets/Celtics series? I can just see him saying something awful and racist.

What's even more frustrating is that people have been calling him out on his racist crap for years, and he still gets away with it.

[twoods]

It why he has his own podcast, right? He can say whatever he wants without ESPN getting pissed at him. 

[mojoween]

14 hours ago, twoods said:

Kyrie is such a doucebag. I know he’s getting a lot of lip service from the fans but flipping them off? He is so unlikable.

The more I hear that exchange Kyrie had with the ESPN reporter, the more I hate him.  You’re not the smartest person in any room, shithead.  Just answer the fucking question.

[Marley]

I don’t know I’m not a Kyrie fan, a lot of his views annoy me but some fans take it too far. The shit some ppl say is insane. Like boo cheer whatever but I don’t think a player should have to just suck it up and take some of the shit ppl say.

[xaxat]

I agree, this wasn't just boos and people yelling "Kyrie sucks!" It was some nasty shit. Buying a ticket does not give you the right to dehumanize a person.

[AimingforYoko]

6 hours ago, xaxat said:

I agree, this wasn't just boos and people yelling "Kyrie sucks!" It was some nasty shit.

Not in Boston!

[Magog]

It was a surprise to nobody that the Nuggets lay down like dogs & play dead in the 2nd half while those Warriors were dog walking them (126-106) & Steph was being Steph (yuck) while mocking them. DeMarcus Cousins showed more heart & energy in trying to stop his teammates from fighting each other than him & the Nuggets bringing that same energy towards Steph. Frankly, this series is over & I knew that the Nuggets have no chance what so ever. 

[emma675]

The Mavs game was fun last night, I liked seeing them come together without Luka and pull out a win. Or seeing Jalen Brunson pull out a win, lol. Dude was on fire.

[LexieLily]

Chris Paul and hamstrings. Man.

[DawnDavenport]

6 hours ago, LexieLily said:

Chris Paul and hamstrings. Man.

Except it's Devin Booker. Hope he's ok. As a Phoenician, I"m rooting for the Suns.

[Marley]

I’m rooting against the Suns but never wish injury on anyone. Hope Booker recovers soon.

[emmawoodhouse]

Just read that Booker is out for at least Games 3 and 4. 

[cambridgeguy]

Speaking of games 3 and 4, word is that Ben Simmons is supposed to be ready for game 4.  I can't imagine what it's going to be like - if it's close you know the Celtics will do everything it takes to force him to shoot.  Then game 5 - good thing those Boston fans are known for being considerate and never crossing the line.  You wouldn't want to throw a guy recovering from mental health issues into a pressure cooker of a playoff game in a hostile arena, after all.

[twoods]

He is not going to be “ready.” That is asking for him to fail since everyone will be watching his every move and shot. I don’t know what the Nets are thinking- it’s as if they are making him the scapegoat if they lose the series.

Edited April 21, 2022 by twoods

[emma675]

I'm not a Suns fan, but that is a bummer about Booker. I hope he's able to recover quickly. 

I will be fascinated to see if Simmons starts for the Nets and how he plays. I can't imagine his teammates having much patience with him if he starts pulling the same crap he did with the Sixers.

[shoregirl]

Just now, twoods said:

He is not going to be “ready.” That is asking for him to fail since everyone will be watching his every move and shot. I don’t know what Philly is thinking- it’s as if they are making him the scapegoat if they lose the series.

Hey now don't blame Philly for this.😉

[emma675]

8 minutes ago, shoregirl said:

Hey now don't blame Philly for this.😉

I was so confused for a sec, like how is this Philly's fault? Lol.

[LexieLily]

29 minutes ago, emma675 said:

I will be fascinated to see if Simmons starts for the Nets and how he plays. I can't imagine his teammates having much patience with him if he starts pulling the same crap he did with the Sixers.

Even setting aside Ben Simmons being Ben Simmons and how everything ended in Philly, he hasn't played in an actual basketball game since last year's Game 7. It took Klay Thompson a couple of games to get back to being Klay Thompson. Steph Curry was out a month and he's coming off the bench on a minutes restriction. 

I don't know what Steve Nash and the Nets are expecting. They're really just going to throw him out there and be like 'Go'?

[Fukui San]

The thing Durant and Kyrie need most in this series is a teammate who refuses to shoot. 

[emma675]

10, 9, 8, 76ers! What a terrible game but what a glorious finish. Not pretty at all, too many turnovers, too many fouls, but a win is a win.

[Lady Whistleup]

Bucks had a rough night. Giannis was 11-18 from the line. Had he made those FT's, Bucks would have won.

[Fukui San]

Western Conference every series tied but one (GS 2-0)  

Eastern Conference lower seed just won for the first time, CHI vs MIL. Higher seeds now 8-1. 

[twoods]

8 hours ago, shoregirl said:

Hey now don't blame Philly for this.😉

Oh my goodness, brain fart with typing he is a Sixer since he hasn’t played as a Net yet. Sigh. Shows how much attention I’ve paid this season.

So happy for DeRozan having a good night. I’m still salty that the Lakers didn’t pursue him and instead opted for Westwood. What a waste. 

Edited April 21, 2022 by twoods

[LexieLily]

Khris Middleton has a sprained MCL in his left knee.

[xaxat]

10 hours ago, emma675 said:

10, 9, 8, 76ers!

Clap your hands!

[cambridgeguy]

Maybe Milwaukee used up all of their injury luck last season when Giannis hyperextended his knee and was somehow fine to go a week later.

[emmawoodhouse]

Booker out 2-3 weeks. ☹️

[LexieLily]

5 minutes ago, emmawoodhouse said:

Booker out 2-3 weeks. ☹️

Mid-to-late second round, depending on how long the first round(s) go. Game 7s for Dallas/Utah and PHX/NO are both scheduled for 4/30 (a week from Saturday.)

Phoenix should be able to get by, though.

Edited April 21, 2022 by LexieLily

[Lady Whistleup]

KMiddleton out three to four weeks. The Bucks' chance of repeating just got harder.

[xaxat]

I really like those slow/stop motion ads ESPN is running promoting the playoffs.

 

[Lamb18]

Wow, Timberwolves are on fire! Can't say more as I don't want to jinx them.

ETA: I think did jinx them.

Edited April 22, 2022 by Lamb18

[Marley]

You might’ve lol..I’m rooting for the Grizzlies but wouldn’t hate if Minnesota won.

[LexieLily]

Minnesota got outscored 37-12 in the fourth. Geez!

[Marley]

Yay! Go Grizzlies go!

[Marley]

Go Warriors go! Poole is killing it. Obv Klay and Curry are too but that’s a give-in.