The 2017 NBA playoffs thread

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Today's Games 5/5/17
Cavaliers Vs Raptors Game 3 (ESPN) 4:00 p.m. Cavaliers lead the series 2-0
http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400952464
Spurs Vs Rockets Game 3 (ESPN) 6:30 p.m. This series is tied 1-1
http://www.espn.com/nba/preview?gameId=400952492

 

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Ramona Shelburne‏Verified account@ramonashelburne 51s52 seconds ago
The Warriors have consistently said Kerr is out indefinitely. Sources indicate that it's now "very unlikely" he'd return this round.

 

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Washington Wizards‏Verified account@WashWizards 2m2 minutes ago
.@JohnWall is the first player in NBA history to post at least 20 points and seven assists in 10 straight postseason games.

 

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Ramona Shelburne‏Verified account@ramonashelburne 4m4 minutes ago
Warriors coach Steve Kerr is seeing a specialist at Duke on Friday, sources told ESPN. He had been receiving treatment at Stanford

 

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ESPN Stats & Info‏Verified account@ESPNStatsInfo 26m26 minutes ago
Warriors: led for 94:08 of this series so far
Jazz have led for 0:00
Tied for 1:52

 

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NBA.com/Stats‏Verified account@nbastats 6m6 minutes ago
Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, & Draymond Green are the first trio of teammates in 9 yrs to each have 20+ PTS & 5+ ASTS in a #NBAPlayoffs game.

 

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Ramona Shelburne‏Verified account@ramonashelburne 9m9 minutes ago
Just like last year Kerr's adamant about not coming back until he's sure he's healed and can keep coaching. Even more important this time

 

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Ankle injury has Kyle Lowry as game time decision for Game 3 Friday night

Raptors Coach Dwane Casey was quick to remind every one after his team fell into an 0-2 hole to the Cavaliers, both by blowout, that this has happened before. Last year in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Raptors got rolled in Games 1 and 2 only to bounce back at home and win Games 3 and 4 to even the series.

That’s not happening without Kyle Lowry.

And the All-Star point guard says he is a game-time decision due to a sprained ankle. Here are the quotes, via Blake Murphy of the Toronto Sun

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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2017/05/05...s-game-time-decision-for-game-3-friday-night/

 

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Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Spurs announced Parker had a successful surgery on a ruptured left quadriceps tendon. A timeline for his return will be set at later date.

 

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SLAM Magazine @SLAMonline
Isaiah Thomas is reportedly playing with a fractured jaw. "He looks like a hockey player." (link: http://slam.ly/Gl1uWQ) slam.ly/Gl1uWQ


10:50 AM · May 5, 2017

 

[Russ Smith]

ESPN Stats & Info‏Verified account@ESPNStatsInfo 26m26 minutes ago
Warriors: led for 94:08 of this series so far
Jazz have led for 0:00
Tied for 1:52

the crazy thing is the Warriors really aren't playing that well on offense, Curry, KLay and Durant are all shooting below their season %, Green is below overall but way up on threes at 55%.

The Warriors are doing this largely on defense. One of the advantages to Durant missing all those games is that it created more PT for Iggy, McGee and others like Livingston who have all improved the defense. Now with the long rest between series they're at close to full strength and that defense has been terrific.

I still think the Spurs are their toughest out, Houston is very good but not a great defensive team.

Then of course in the finals all bets are off with LeBron involved, you just never know when he's going to pull out one of those 2-3 game absolutely unstoppable runs of his,

 

[Ronin]

the crazy thing is the Warriors really aren't playing that well on offense, Curry, KLay and Durant are all shooting below their season %, Green is below overall but way up on threes at 55%.

The Warriors are doing this largely on defense. One of the advantages to Durant missing all those games is that it created more PT for Iggy, McGee and others like Livingston who have all improved the defense. Now with the long rest between series they're at close to full strength and that defense has been terrific.

I still think the Spurs are their toughest out, Houston is very good but not a great defensive team.

Then of course in the finals all bets are off with LeBron involved, you just never know when he's going to pull out one of those 2-3 game absolutely unstoppable runs of his,

the crazy thing is the Warriors really aren't playing that well on offense, Curry, KLay and Durant are all shooting below their season %, Green is below overall but way up on threes at 55%.

The Warriors are doing this largely on defense. One of the advantages to Durant missing all those games is that it created more PT for Iggy, McGee and others like Livingston who have all improved the defense. Now with the long rest between series they're at close to full strength and that defense has been terrific.

I still think the Spurs are their toughest out, Houston is very good but not a great defensive team.

Then of course in the finals all bets are off with LeBron involved, you just never know when he's going to pull out one of those 2-3 game absolutely unstoppable runs of his,

I agree with having trouble with the Cavaliers. Their defense in the playoff have improved and that offense is on fire.

 

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gary washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Kelly Oubre on his outburst: "It was recurring events. I've been hit in the head multiple times by the same person."

 

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ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
Spurs under Gregg Popovich: 17-5 in best-of-7 series when leading 2-1; 2-6 in best-of-7 series when trailing 2-1. Game 3, 9:30 ET on ESPN

 

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ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
LeBron James (CLE): 34.2 PPG this postseason, the 2nd-most in a 6-0 start to a postseason in NBA history behind Kobe Bryant in 2008 (34.3)

 

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Suns Wire @sunssource
#NBA Wire: Celtics' Isaiah Thomas does not actually have a broken jaw, despite reports (link: http://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/celtics-isaiah-thomas-does-not-actually-have-a-broken-jaw-despite-reports/) cbssports.com/nba

 

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Matthew Scianitti @TSNScianitti
Kyle Lowry was out around 4:15pm working on his left ankle with #Raptors medical staff. It was mostly stability exercises. #WeTheNorth

 

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Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Another Raps lineup note to watch for is return of JV to starting unit,in place of Patterson. Powell would stay in for D.C.

 

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Blake Murphy @BlakeMurphyODC
Still no decision on Kyle Lowry. He's working with the trainers still. Decision coming down in an hour or so.

 

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ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
Kyle Lowry (game-time decision) was 7-for-12 from field (20 points) in Game 2, his best shooting game of this postseason.

 

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Blake Murphy @BlakeMurphyODC
Kyle Lowry is accompanying the Raptors onto the court. Looks like he'll go.

 

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Lori Ewing @Ewingsports
Kyle Lowry headed back to the locker-room. Limping. #Raptors #2017NBAPlayoffs4:47 PM · May 5, 2017

 

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Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpearsESPN
The Warriors say forward Draymond Green (left knee tweak) is probable for Game 3 tomorrow at Utah.

 

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RaptorsMR @RaptorsMR
Kyle Lowry (left ankle sprain) is active but not starting. Cory Joseph is starting with DeRozan, Powell, Ibaka and JV. #WeTheNorth