Steve, they traded Alexander and 5 players to land Paul George.So far at OKC, I see the Thunder playing the same type of game as the Celtics did tonight. Very uninspiring as Dallas breaks out to an early 10 point lead.
I learned something tonight that I did not know...SGA started with the Clippers sitting the bench until he was traded to the Thunder
Where wss Ballmer in that decision? I'd take SGA over Kawhi any day of the week.
I never knew SGA was a Clipper. So what team do you think got the better of the dealSteve, they traded Alexander and 5 players to land Paul George.
Definitely not the Win Now Mentality then of Balmer.I never knew SGA was a Clipper. So what team do you think got the better of the deal
Absolutely . And The ESPN honchos predicted a lakers Le Broom but he won 1 .Just have to appreciate the NBA playoffs. Just when it looks like teams are about to be humiliated off the court, they turn the tables. Who thought Cavs had a chance at a win? Who thought Dallas would come back to win game 2? Who could've predicted the Knicks still winning without their entire starting front line; take the starting forwards and center from any other team and what are you left with? While I think T'Wolves will make the NBA Finals, I won't be shocked if Denver makes a series of this round... even down 2-0 at this point.
with due respect, IIRC the was Kendrick Perkins making that predictionAbsolutely . And The ESPN honchos predicted a lakers Le Broom but he won 1 .
The problem is Phil is that the Knicks and likely the Pacers are not playing the EC style. Both are pushing the envelopeThe Wolves are playing with the traditional Eastern conference tough defense . Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics
Are playing the traditional Western
run and gun , Shoot on the open field OK Coral game .
I would be shocked to see the Wolves sweep Denver as Denver is just too good. Yet having said that the Nuggets IMO are looking old compared to the young and energized Wolves. They took Murray completely out of his game and he played despeartion style and was fined a bunch as he threw the heater into the stands. That is so out of style for the NuggsJust have to appreciate the NBA playoffs. Just when it looks like teams are about to be humiliated off the court, they turn the tables. Who thought Cavs had a chance at a win? Who thought Dallas would come back to win game 2? Who could've predicted the Knicks still winning without their entire starting front line; take the starting forwards and center from any other team and what are you left with? While I think T'Wolves will make the NBA Finals, I won't be shocked if Denver makes a series of this round... even down 2-0 at this point.
8 / 35 from the ARC . The Best way to lose . But once they hit the first 5 long balls it's Contagious.you know your team. Phil. You called it right on
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I think the Thunder is undeed an exciting team to watch but last night as well as their win in game one showed me nothing that would convince me they can beat either the Wolves or Nuggets in a 7 game series. The Toothpick matches up well with the Unicorn but in a seven game series in the WC I not so sure. Hes an amazing 3 point shooter and he has the legs of a 22 yo unlike Jokic but he wont be able to withstand the pounding he will sustain against Jokic as well as ALL of the Wolves "Bigs"Just have to appreciate the NBA playoffs. Just when it looks like teams are about to be humiliated off the court, they turn the tables. Who thought Cavs had a chance at a win? Who thought Dallas would come back to win game 2? Who could've predicted the Knicks still winning without their entire starting front line; take the starting forwards and center from any other team and what are you left with? While I think T'Wolves will make the NBA Finals, I won't be shocked if Denver makes a series of this round... even down 2-0 at this point.