2019 playoff thread

[dogfish]

anybody else watching? the nets took down the sixers, while joel embiid and amir johnson were checking text messages on the bench. . . magic are giving the raps all they want, but i don't see them pulling the upset. . .

[dogfish]

pacers are folding in the 4th against the C's. . .

[Northman]

Havent watched any, hoping for a good showing for Portland though.

[dogfish]

Havent watched any, hoping for a good showing for Portland though.

i wouldn't get your hopes too high, brother. . .

[aberdien]

Thunder Up.

[Northman]

i wouldn't get your hopes too high, brother. . .

True dat, but UVA did surprise me this year so one can hope. Lol

[Northman]

Not now they aoint.

[Northman]

Good job Blazers.

[Slick]

Get some Nuggets!

[CoachChaz]

Maybe this inevitable post-season debacle will convince the Sixers to get rid of Brett Brown. One can only hope.

[SR]

I tried watching basketball last night. It was my first attempt at watching basketball again since the 2015 playoffs. My NBA playoff viewing experience lasted about 10 minutes before I couldn't handle it anymore.

[Northman]

I tried watching basketball last night. It was my first attempt at watching basketball again since the 2015 playoffs. My NBA playoff viewing experience lasted about 10 minutes before I couldn't handle it anymore.

Probably about the same for me. The excitement really isnt there like it is in college basketball. Even though i will back the Blazers i know almost nothing about them in terms of their players and how good/bad they are. I know Liillard is probably their best player but the big names of the NBA dont seem to stand out anymore like they used to.

[SR]

Probably about the same for me. The excitement really isnt there like it is in college basketball. Even though i will back the Blazers i know almost nothing about them in terms of their players and how good/bad they are. I know Liillard is probably their best player but the big names of the NBA dont seem to stand out anymore like they used to.

Back in the 90s, I was a huge Suns fan...KJ, Charles Barkley, Mark West, Three Point Range Danny Ainge, Wayman Tisdale, Thunder Dan Majerly...those were the days. The Suns/Rockets playoff series...the Finals against the Bulls...basketball was a blast back then. In the mid-2000s when I went back to Phoenix on leave and went to a Suns game. The game had just changed too much for me to enjoy. It's only gotten worse IMO.

[dogfish]

i wouldn't get your hopes too high, brother. . .

lol. . . looks like i may have spoken too soon. . . the blazers are scrappy, and paul george apparently can't lift his arms over his head. . .



Maybe this inevitable post-season debacle will convince the Sixers to get rid of Brett Brown. One can only hope.

are they gonna get rid of simmons, too?

[MOtorboat]

Simmons' game doesn't fit with Embiid.

[MOtorboat]

So. Holy shit.

[Timmy!]

So. Holy shit.

This might actually be a year where there are some upsets. NBA could use that IMO.....

[Northman]

I was watching the score of the Warriors game while delivering and saw the Clippers won. That was surprising.

[CoachChaz]

are they gonna get rid of simmons, too?


Simmons' game doesn't fit with Embiid.

I would love for them to flip Simmons for a true shooting point guard...or the picks to get one. On the other hand, if Simmons could shoot from anywhere beyond 10 feet, I'd probably actually trade off Embiid. Because let's face it...he won't be playing longer than another 4-5 years.

[Northman]

Solid first half Blazers. Lets get it done in the 2nd.

[Northman]

http://media.heartlandtv.com/images/70615E00-DRSLT.jpg


Also, what the hell is up with the guy from OKC who is a Jason Mamoa wannabe?

[MOtorboat]

http://media.heartlandtv.com/images/70615E00-DRSLT.jpg


Also, what the hell is up with the guy from OKC who is a Jason Mamoa wannabe?

Jason Mamoa is a Steven Adams wannabe. Let’s not get this backward.

[Northman]

Holy shit, OKC mugging the shit out of the Blazers but we aint getting no calls. Lol

[dogfish]

baha. . . harden went 0-14 from the floor the first three quarters, and the jizz still lost. . . them boys are done. . .

[Northman]

Damien Lillard is such a beast. Missed the game live last night but watched the highlights and he just tore OKC up all night.

[dogfish]

raps up 28-7 with three minutes left in the first. . .

[Northman]

Blazers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dogfish]

man down!!


lillard just assassinated NTL. . . cold-blooded. . .

[atwater27]

Damian Lillard is rigoddangdiculous

[Northman]

And now we wait for Denver/San Antonio. But im piggybacking the Nugs a bit so i hope its them.

[Northman]

https://image.oregonlive.com/home/olive-media/width960/img/blazers_impact/photo/damian-lillard-7ef5b1d676ebc311.jpg

[Timmy!]

Westbrook is deaded.

[Hawgdriver]

Just watched the recap. Good grief.

I guess Lillard's defender expected he'd be in the state of Oregon before he attempted the game-winner?

Has there been a more dominant shooting performance this year, factoring in the degree of difficulty?

[Northman]

I dont know but they put up a stat that Lillard is one of 3 players to drop 50 in a playoff game. The other two being Barkley and Jordan.

[Timmy!]

Westbrook is deaded.


https://www.facebook.com/94471021099/posts/10157170231291100/?sfnsn=mo

Lol

[Poet]

The Warriors aren't what they used to be.

[Northman]

Durant with a monster night but the Warriors go down.

[dogfish]

hah! feisty clips extend the series, while the punk ass jazz get dealt with. . .

[Poet]

I would like the Nugs to get a series win.

[MOtorboat]

I would like the Nugs to get a series win.

You’re not alone.

[aberdien]

On that Nuggets bandwagon.

[Poet]

The Bucks are getting smashed into pieces right now.

Giannis is getting crowded in the paint, and Horford is going all out against him.

I would imagine MIL gets back into this game via a big run, but it looks bad right now.

[Poet]

The two best players in the game today are Harden and Durant.

The Warriors continue to get hosed by bad officiating.

[Northman]

The two best players in the game today are Harden and Durant.

The Warriors continue to get hosed by bad officiating.

Lillard.

[Poet]

Lillard.

Is top five, tbh. It's time we're all honest and only have elite shooters in the top five.

[Northman]

Man, the Bucks got spanked. Didnt see that coming but the Celtics were coming in pretty hot.

[Poet]

Man, the Bucks got spanked. Didnt see that coming but the Celtics were coming in pretty hot.

It was a game until the middle of the third. Then...booty sex.

[Northman]

Lol, i like how Harden actually created that foul by grabbing the defender.

[Northman]

Man, how many teams has Chris Paul been with now? Wasnt he with the Pelicans and Clippers at one point?

[Northman]

Paul got jobbed there, he had a legitimate beef regarding the non call.

[Poet]

Man, how many teams has Chris Paul been with now? Wasnt he with the Pelicans and Clippers at one point?

I always wonder what would have happened if his trade to the Lakers wouldn't have been nixed.

[Northman]

I always wonder what would have happened if his trade to the Lakers wouldn't have been nixed.

Im unfamiliar with that, what was the trade for and what happened?

[Poet]

Im unfamiliar with that, what was the trade for and what happened?

He would have been sent to the Lakers and the return was pretty average because everyone knew he wanted out. Owners get super pissed because they thought L.A. was getting a sweetheart deal and they lobbied Stern to nix it. Stern to this day denies wrongdoing, but it's one of the reasons why he's hated so much by Laker fans, and loved by Clipper fans.

[Northman]

Dude, the refs are calling everything in this game. Holy shit guys, let the players play a bit. Lol

[Northman]

Clutch by Curry.

[Northman]

Lol the officiating was horrendous in this game. Just turrible.

[Poet]

Clutch by Curry.

When Dantony put in NeNe I, like everyone else who ever watched playoff basketball, knew he was going to end up guarding Curry.

That was just an awful substitution.

[Poet]

Dude, the refs are calling everything in this game. Holy shit guys, let the players play a bit. Lol

They called everything except the protect the shooter rule. That's nutty.

[Northman]

My boy.

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[Poet]

I like that he has his head on straight, and says fam.

[Northman]

Good game so far with Nuggs and Blazers. I was out watching Endgame but will watch the 2nd half here.

[dogfish]

it appears that reports of the bucks' demise were greatly exaggerated. . .

[Poet]

I want Houston to win it all because Harden deserves a ring. That being said, I wouldn't hate to see Durant get another Finals MVP and cement himself as a top ten player all-time so early in his career.

[BeefStew25]

Harden doesn’t deserve a ring. Not until he cleans up his game.

[Northman]

The thing i notice about this Rocket/Warriors series is that the chemistry with Houston isnt that great. They have some very good players but GS really outclasses them in terms of total team chemistry.

[Poet]

Harden doesn’t deserve a ring. Not until he cleans up his game.

He's played some defense this season.

[Northman]

So far Rivers is the best player on the Rockets tonight. Is this guy related to Doc Rivers?

[aberdien]

I want Houston to win it all because Harden deserves a ring. That being said, I wouldn't hate to see Durant get another Finals MVP and cement himself as a top ten player all-time so early in his career.

If Harden wins a ring then everybody can officially go on endlessly about how shitty a move it was for Presti to get rid of Harden was. This is what you want.

[BeefStew25]

He's played some defense this season.

Why should we celebrate?

[Poet]

Why should we celebrate?

It's 2019 basketball - I mean LBJ got hyped up as a great defender when he was just above average.

AI would score 40 a night in this environment.

[Poet]

If Harden wins a ring then everybody can officially go on endlessly about how shitty a move it was for Presti to get rid of Harden was. This is what you want.

That proof already exists. RWB is the fourth best player in recent OKC history.

[Poet]

Houston will probably get this game.

[Northman]

Houston will probably get this game.

I dont know if they have enough defense.

[Northman]

Great road win Blazers! It was a dogfight at the end but you managed to steal one tonight. Now lets get those wins at home.

[BroncoJoe]

Great road win Blazers! It was a dogfight at the end but you managed to steal one tonight. Now lets get those wins at home.

What is wrong with you? !!

[Northman]

What is wrong with you? !!

What do you mean?

[Poet]

What do you mean?

You have disappointed BroncoJoe.

[Northman]

You have disappointed BroncoJoe.

Meh, i think i was being fair in this matchup. Ive already stated that if the Nuggs win the series that i would back them going the distance. But i have to stand by my team first and foremost right now. Lol

[Poet]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNyKDI9pn0Q

[dogfish]

What is wrong with you? !!

a lot. . . Lol. . .

[BeefStew25]

Leonard is kind of a douche but he’s good. I think pops might have some issues.

[Poet]

Leonard is kind of a douche but he’s good. I think pops might have some issues.

Gotta be annoying to be a hard working defensive player that can shoot and always hear you're the product of a system.

[BeefStew25]

Gotta be annoying to be a hard working defensive player that can shoot and always hear you're the product of a system.

Pop thinks it’s about pop.

[Poet]

Pop thinks it’s about pop.

In the NBA, the coach isn't as big as the star player. See Pop with super team vs Pop in recent years.

[dogfish]

raps dismantled the sixers. . .

[Poet]

Dan Tony is not a good coach.

Clint Capella is at best the fourth 'top' player on a championship team.

The Rockets window has officially closed.

I feel badly for Harden.

Steph made up for his pathetic first half.

Klay Thompson hasn't played two good halves of basketball all postseason.

[BeefStew25]

Stephen made up for his pathetic post season

[Northman]

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[Poet]

Blazers in 7.

[Northman]

Blazers in 7.

Ill take it!

[Poet]

Ill take it!

Dubs in six if I’m being honest. But I’ll lie for you bb

[MOtorboat]

I got Warriors in six too.

[BeefStew25]

I got Warriors in six too.

Rip City gonna be lit.

[BroncoWave]

What a shot. And what a brutal way for Philly to go out.

[MOtorboat]

Hey guys, did you hear? It’s Ramadan and Enes Kanter is devout.

[slim]

Hey guys, did you hear? It’s Ramadan and Enes Kanter is devout.

I sure hope he gets something to eat. 12 hours without food is inhumane.

[BeefStew25]

I sure hope he gets something to eat. 12 hours without food is inhumane.

Not as bad as flying planes into buildings.

[slim]

Not as bad as flying planes into buildings.

Maybe it's the low blood sugar that's the problem? Like maybe eat a Snickers?

[Poet]

:tsk:

[dogfish]

looks like the bucks are just too much for the raps. . .

[Poet]

If Durant isn't back in time, GSW gets rolled by the Bucks.

[BeefStew25]

If Durant isn't back in time, GSW gets rolled by the Bucks.

youre Dreaming

[Poet]

Draymond Green triple doubles are superior to RWB triple doubles.

[atwater27]

Golden State D is just too stout for Portland to even think they have a chance. They have four defenders in the top 15 in the league. Portland doesn’t have 1 in the top 50. Maybe Aminu, but he’s a liability on offense

[Northman]

Guess i underestimated a Durantless Warriors team. I thought for sure that Portland could win at least 2 games in this series but the last two games they simply could not hold onto leads. But i guess that is why the Warriors are champions and Portland is well, Portland. Lol

[atwater27]

Guess i underestimated a Durantless Warriors team. I thought for sure that Portland could win at least 2 games in this series but the last two games they simply could not hold onto leads. But i guess that is why the Warriors are champions and Portland is well, Portland. Lol
The league is kidding themself if they think it is anything but the Warriors and then everybody else. They don’t even need Durant. The best player in the league. That’s ridiculous.

[slim]

So did Kanter's ever get something to eat?

[Northman]

Whatever happens tonight Blazers, its was a fun postseason ride.

[Northman]

Well, good season Portland. Still cant believe you gave up late leads in the last 3 games. What could have been if you had closed those out.

[Poet]

Bucks are going to look back at that game and kick themselves over it.

I wouldn't be surprised if the Raptors blow MIL out next game.

[BeefStew25]

Warriors in three

[Timmy!]

Warriors in three

Warriors in 6.....as in game 6 of the eastern finals.

[Buff]

Toronto took the drive away from Giannis starting in game 4 and they have no answer. He can't shoot - and they don't have enough finishers to carry them.

I kind of agree with Reggie Miller that the MVP of the league can't be air balling free throws.

[BeefStew25]

Giannis is the type of dude who when handed his ass, will be motivated to fix his issues.

I’m excited for him long term.

[Buff]

Giannis is the type of dude who when handed his ass, will be motivated to fix his issues.

I’m excited for him long term.

I love the guy, but if he can't shoot better then he's just a better version of RWB with a limited ceiling in the playoffs.

[BeefStew25]

I love the guy, but if he can't shoot better then he's just a better version of RWB with a limited ceiling in the playoffs.

RWB with integrity and likability and work ethic

[BeefStew25]

If Durant isn't back in time, GSW gets rolled by the Bucks.

How’s this post aging?

[Poet]

How’s this post aging?

Like milk

[BeefStew25]

Like milk

It’s gonna be an awful finals. And frankly I’m tired of Steph.

[dogfish]

kawhi leonard. . . the King in the North!!


good game. . . reggie miller was high AF on the call-- he brought his A-game. . .

[Northman]

Raptors are surprising everyone, Warriors better get their shit together.

[Poet]

Man...

[BeefStew25]

Man...

Durant wishing he could get paid infinity.

[Poet]

Durant wishing he could get paid infinity.

It's his team. They went to him for a reason.

[BeefStew25]

It's his team. They went to him for a reason.

We are close to saying Steph is overra.........

[Poet]

We are close to saying Steph is overra.........

He is. And Klay is super overrated.

[MOtorboat]

Lol.

[Poet]

The first championship GS got against the Cavs meant nothing because Love and Kyrie missed almost all of it.

They choked away a 3-1 lead against LBJ and showed how weak they were mentally.

KD came in and made it his team come playoff time, enough with how it's Steph's team - it's not your team when playoff time rolls in and you know KD is the man. Enough with the argument that without KD they do great in the regular season - they never got him for the regular season. They got him for the playoffs. If the regular season meant that much then the Warriors would have beaten LBJ in that fateful series.

Now you're seeing Klay and Steph fail to carry a team against an elite opponent in the finals.

KD is their savior. And he is the biggest reason why GS has so many rings recently.

KD critics should apologize to him. He proved he was right to leave RWB, the true cancer, and OKC, an inept organization. He is showing right now that GS needs him.

Peasants.

[Poet]

The Warriors of the past, pre-KD, had strength in numbers. Barnes, a younger better Bogut and Iggy, and a bench that was deep helped out the two guards.

Right now they have an injured center in Cousins and no Durant. They have a two man team, and are missing open shots. Steph and Klay are both streaky shooters, so they have lapses, which is fine because they're great.

The Warriors cannot beat the Raptors in a seven game series without Durant. I doubt they can even get a game without Durant sans MAYBE one at HOME.

But Durant won't be at full health. Therefore, this series is over. Raptors in six.

[Nomad]

Man.....I was thinking Toronto Raptors....Vince Carter.....but I googled and that was a long time ago. LoL. Oh well.....Raptors have never won a championship, it's time they do. Is that Paul Gasol's brother, or cousin?

[MOtorboat]

Man.....I was thinking Toronto Raptors....Vince Carter.....but I googled and that was a long time ago. LoL. Oh well.....Raptors have never won a championship, it's time they do. Is that Paul Gasol's brother, or cousin?

Brother.

[Poet]

The Warriors of the past, pre-KD, had strength in numbers. Barnes, a younger better Bogut and Iggy, and a bench that was deep helped out the two guards.

Right now they have an injured center in Cousins and no Durant. They have a two man team, and are missing open shots. Steph and Klay are both streaky shooters, so they have lapses, which is fine because they're great.

The Warriors cannot beat the Raptors in a seven game series without Durant. I doubt they can even get a game without Durant sans MAYBE one at HOME.

But Durant won't be at full health. Therefore, this series is over. Raptors in six.

Klay just got hurt, and GS is throwing away the little lead they had.

The Omens are clear.

[MOtorboat]

Apparently the Warriors didn’t get the memo.

[Poet]

Apparently the Warriors didn’t get the memo.

It was a huge stroke of luck that the Raptors couldn't make a shot for an extended stretch in the 4th. It's a miracle GS won - I haven't seen the box and one defense since I covered college sports. That's how depleted the Warriors are offensively.

[Poet]

GS only has one ring without KD and it came against a Cavs team without two of its stars.

It's KD's team.

[aberdien]

https://twitter.com/SeanFennessey/status/1137197890412077056

When he goes to a less stacked team and wins then i'll celebrate him.

[dogfish]

boom-shaka-laka. . .

[Northman]

Go Raptors.

[Jaws]

Yay Raptors!

[Denver Native (Carol)]

What exactly was Durant's injury that has kept him out this long?

[dogfish]

What exactly was Durant's injury that has kept him out this long?

hurt feelings?

[Denver Native (Carol)]

hurt feelings?

Sounds about right to me.

[Nomad]

I’m guessing this Durant guy isn’t very well liked. LoL.

[Northman]

I’m guessing this Durant guy isn’t very well liked. LoL.

People just have hurt feelings because he left OKC.

[aberdien]

It's cool he got his ring. It is an accomplishment and if he's happy then that's what matters. But I find his accomplishment less worthy of celebration than if he were to have won it a less easy way by going to a team that was not a GOAT superteam.

[Poet]

Sounds about right to me.

And you'd kill to have him as a Nugget.

[BeefStew25]

What exactly was Durant's injury that has kept him out this long?

Uh he can’t move his calf.

[BeefStew25]

And you'd kill to have him as a Nugget.


Carol all but called him a *****. Like he doesn’t want to play.

KD annoys me in plenty of ways. But he ain’t a *****.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

And you'd kill to have him as a Nugget.

Wrong

[BeefStew25]

Wrong

Lol.

You’d hate Elway requesting a trade from the Colts. Until......

[Poet]

Wrong

Why? Denver would have it's first top five NBA player since Melo's iso ball carried the franchise.

[Poet]

Carol all but called him a *****. Like he doesn’t want to play.

KD annoys me in plenty of ways. But he ain’t a *****.

Yeah, guy's a real coward for coming back early and trying to go.

[Timmy!]

I can't hate on KD for leaving a toxic environment in OKC, Westbrook has proven all we need to know. Hating on him for joining a super team to get rings? That's legit, but can you really blame him? Calling him a ***** for getting hurt? I think we can put that to bed.

[Northman]

I can't hate on KD for leaving a toxic environment in OKC, Westbrook has proven all we need to know. Hating on him for joining a super team to get rings? That's legit, but can you really blame him? Calling him a ***** for getting hurt? I think we can put that to bed.

I just dont know why Lebron gets a pass for bailing but some KD needs to be crucified for it. Lol

[Denver Native (Carol)]

Carol all but called him a *****. Like he doesn’t want to play.

KD annoys me in plenty of ways. But he ain’t a *****.

I would appreciate it if you would NOT take a post of mine again and state that I meant something which was not my intention. TIA.

[BeefStew25]

I would appreciate it if you would NOT take a post of mine again and state that I meant something which was not my intention. TIA.

All but said. You’ll live.

[aberdien]

KD is a loser who likes to get his ring the easy way, but I give him credit for going out and at least trying to help his team last night. I was impressed.

Even if it was a ******* stupid thing to do and the Warriors org screwed him over by even letting him go out there.

[BeefStew25]

KD is a loser who likes to get his ring the easy way, but I give him credit for going out and at least trying to help his team last night. I was impressed.

Even if it was a ******* stupid thing to do and the Warriors org screwed him over by even letting him go out there.

The silver lining is his player option. $31.5mm to rehab on the warriors dime.

[Denver Native (Carol)]

OAKLAND, Calif. -- The NBA said the Toronto Raptors' Marc Gasol should have been given two free throws with 49 seconds left of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, a game that the Raptors lost to the Golden State Warriors by one point on Monday.

Gasol was fouled by the Warriors' DeMarcus Cousins on a drive, the NBA said in its Last Two Minute Report that was issued Tuesday. Gasol missed the shot and tumbled to the floor, but no foul was called.

Golden State led 106-103 at the time. The Warriors wound up prevailing 106-105, staving off elimination and sending the series back to Oracle Arena for Game 6 on Thursday night.

The NBA said Cousins moved into Gasol, "initiating contact that affects his driving shot attempt."

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26951844/gasol-was-fouled-last-minute-game-5

[BeefStew25]

Lol.

[Poet]

The Warriors without Durant beat a Cavs team with no Love or Kyrie. Then they blow a 3-1 lead. They then lose this series.

That's how much of an impact Durant makes.

I hope he can come back to full form.

[aberdien]

Jeremy Lin > KD

[BeefStew25]

The Warriors without Durant beat a Cavs team with no Love or Kyrie. Then they blow a 3-1 lead. They then lose this series.

That's how much of an impact Durant makes.

I hope he can come back to full form.

I hope the nuggets don’t sign him.

[Poet]

I hope the nuggets don’t sign him.

Why would he sign with a franchise that has less accomplishments than h...nevermind.

[BroncoWave]

Klay tore his ACL. Just a brutal final for GS. I wanted them to lose but not like that.

[Northman]

Grats to Toronto. They earned every bit of it.

[dogfish]

Grats to Toronto. They earned every bit of it.

the North remembers!

[Poet]

Grats to Toronto. They earned every bit of it.

Eh. Not really. Durant was out and then got a whole new injury. Then Klay misses a game and then goes out last game as he's torching them. Iggy and Looney had serious injuries, too.

This will be the one title that they sneak. They won't replicate it again.

It's a title that they will cling to because they have to. A disappointing end of a season with probably one of the worst teams to ever win the championship. And a bunch of lame loser Canuck fans get to be happy.

This is one of the worst days in sports history. There is no God, and I am eating salad now.

[Northman]

Eh. Not really. Durant was out and then got a whole new injury. Then Klay misses a game and then goes out last game as he's torching them. Iggy and Looney had serious injuries, too.

This will be the one title that they sneak. They won't replicate it again.

It's a title that they will cling to because they have to. A disappointing end of a season with probably one of the worst teams to ever win the championship. And a bunch of lame loser Canuck fans get to be happy.

This is one of the worst days in sports history. There is no God, and I am eating salad now.

Disagree.

The Raptors not only made a great run in the playoffs beating some teams they were predicted to lose to but managed to jump up on a much deeper Warriors team in which their star player (Curry) missed a game winning shot last night that would have extended the series. Nope. I wont let anyone take away from what the Raptors did this year.

[BroncoJoe]

That game was fun to watch. Nail biter!

[Poet]

Disagree.

The Raptors not only made a great run in the playoffs beating some teams they were predicted to lose to but managed to jump up on a much deeper Warriors team in which their star player (Curry) missed a game winning shot last night that would have extended the series. Nope. I wont let anyone take away from what the Raptors did this year.

They beat a team on the way with a banged up Embiid. They needed that to beat the sixers.

They needed Klay and KD out to barely beat the Warriors. The Warriors weren't deep. They were shallow. KD Klay out. COusins and Loony, barely out there. Iggy hurt. They lost a lot of their depth when they signed KD because of cap considerations.

The fact that they barely beat the Warriors is a testament to how weak of a title team the Raptors are.

I'm happy for Kawhy.

[atwater27]

They beat a team on the way with a banged up Embiid. They needed that to beat the sixers.

They needed Klay and KD out to barely beat the Warriors. The Warriors weren't deep. They were shallow. KD Klay out. COusins and Loony, barely out there. Iggy hurt. They lost a lot of their depth when they signed KD because of cap considerations.

The fact that they barely beat the Warriors is a testament to how weak of a title team the Raptors are.

I'm happy for Kawhy.
Durant being injured was Sports Gods Karma for signing with a super team because he could never win a title without being on one. But don’t worry, if my boy Kawhi signs with the Lakers that Karma will move to L.A. And the Gods weren’t done because now Durantula and Klay being out will keep the warriors from winning next season, and their window will officially be closed by age after that. Bwahahahhahah

[Poet]

Durant being injured was Sports Gods Karma for signing with a super team because he could never win a title without being on one. But don’t worry, if my boy Kawhi signs with the Lakers that Karma will move to L.A. And the Gods weren’t done because now Durantula and Klay being out will keep the warriors from winning next season, and their window will officially be closed by age after that. Bwahahahhahah

That super team beat a crippled Cavs team and couldn't do shit without him in the finals. Durant basically proved how bad OKC was, and how GS is his team. Curry isn't the man like Durant come finals time.

The basketball gods love the Lakers, historically speaking.

[Davii]

Excuses. They come from the Bay Area.

[Poet]

Excuses. They come from the Bay Area.

What a loser of a post.

[BeefStew25]

What a loser of a post.

He’s right. Oh sorry you only have two all stars left.

[Davii]

What a loser of a post.

Lol. Says the butthurt Laker fan. Wait? Golden State fan?

Toronto deserves their championship.

[Poet]

I shouldn't have said what I said. Frustrating day dealing with domestic abusers. My apologies.

[BeefStew25]

I shouldn't have said what I said. Frustrating day dealing with domestic abusers. My apologies.

You’re our hero.

[Poet]

You’re our hero.

Not really. I'm just an angry ******** today. I'm a fat blowhard POS.

But I appreciate Scottie Pippen and in 2019 that means something, dammit.