2023 NBA Playoffs - Other Teams

[Russ Smith]

That missed lefty layup by Steph is it, chance to cut to 11 now it's back to 17. 4-13 from Steph and Klay looks even worse 3-14.

I don't see any way they come back, plenty of time just no sign they have it in them tonight

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Man...I'm about to be the BIGGEST Jokic fan!!!! Kill the Flop Show!!!!

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Two consecutive crap foul calls.

 

[Russ Smith]

I guess Van Gundy is right because it was his 2nd T but Schroder taunting caused that and you could see the ref was going to call the T he just wanted to separate the players first. You can't just give Draymond a T there for putting the ball in his face without giving one to Schroder for taunting.

Draymond is having one of those games where he almost is trying to get thrown out so he doesn't have to finish the game. Like Tyson biting the ear to end the fight

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Dubs are a soft ass team this season.

Refs way too visible in this series.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Re Refs:

Have to credit the lakers for realizing it and working it to their advantage.

Kerr just whined about it instead of playing to it.

 

[Russ Smith]

Poole made the shot but what was he arguing about? Davis didn't foul him. The only thing close to a foul was Reaves but if they call that, the basket doesn't count.

He just has to learn to stop complaining all the time, refs aren't going to give him any close calls because he complains so much

 

[Russ Smith]

Klay 3-18 misses 2 shots to put the game to 8 and there goes the Lakers again

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Klay 3-18

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

It was a good dynasty.

Nothing lasts forever.

 

[Russ Smith]

Klay 3-18

Yeah no game 6 Klay tonight.

I can't fault Kerr for keeping him in, the only chance they had was Klay and Steph getting going. Steph did a bit and Poole has a bit of a run going but Klay just awful

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Poole is the exact opposite of what made this team great.

Can’t wait for him to be jettisoned.

 

[AZ Native]

So, how do the Joker and the Nuggets do against the Lakers and Leflop?

 

[Russ Smith]

Poole is the exact opposite of what made this team great.

Can’t wait for him to be jettisoned.

Yep he's a me first guy. I just can't stand his defense. That 3rd foul was a joke he fouled LeBron like 4 times before they called it, he didn't even try to play defense he just said I'm going to foul him.

I have no idea how they trade him but they need to.

Not a LeBron fan but he's an amazing player

 

[ajcardfan]

So, how do the Joker and the Nuggets do against the Lakers and Leflop?

Nuggets in 5 or 6. They have been the best team all year, they are healthy, it's their time.

 

[Russ Smith]

Steph and Klay now both 2-12 from 3. To be fair Stephs are all with guys flying at him.

Just hit so 3-13 for Steph

 

[Russ Smith]

Reaves is kind of a poor mans Pete Maravich especially with the current hairstyle

 

[Russ Smith]

Nuggets in 5 or 6. They have been the best team all year, they are healthy, it's their time.

Hard to say this version of the Lakers wasn't together for most of the year. They are a remarkable defensive team. Davis in the paint, they have length, they have guards who can cover, they have defensive specialists. I doubt he can shut down Joker but Davis is going to give him problems.

My guess is they try to hide LeBron on either Gordon or Porter, probably Gordon so he's in rebounding position.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Dubs laid down tonight.

 

[Folster]

I hate the Lakers but you have to give credit to Pelinka who took advantage of the league's GMs. He turned Russell Westbrook, a first round pick, a handful of 2nds and a couple bit players into D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Malik Beasley, while holding onto Austin Reaves.

 

[Russ Smith]

Going to be a very awkward offseason for the Warriors. Kerr clearly doesn't see Kuminga as being there yet, he's a good kid, a bit immature apparently pouting about PT but I honestly don't blame him, he should have gotten some run in this series IMO. But if they're going to move Poole, they might have to move Kuminga to make it happen. I think Kerr is wrong about him but what do I know.

My guess is this is the end of Draymond as a Warrior he's not getting a bag.

I like Moody, I like PBJ but Moody's a role player and PBJ is a couple of years away from being a rotation guy.

I love GP2 but he's 30, Donte has a back issue so you can't rely on him staying healthy

 

[Russ Smith]

Dubs laid down tonight.

Gotta make shots. Davis was so dominant they had to have a great shooting game and they had the opposite 13-48 from 3.

Great run of years but that's a wrap for the dynasty

 

[GatorAZ]

Welcome to Phoenix Steph.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Green will sign with LAL.

 

[Russ Smith]

Welcome to Phoenix Steph.

I've heard repeatedly they will never trade him and he doesn't want to leave.

Amazing player, had a terrible night tonight but the amount of attention the Lakers gave him was pretty tough