The 2025 NBA playoffs

[Lorenzo]

Maybe inexperience.

maybe and that could come to fruition in the finals against the likes of Boston, but not sure about in the West. OKC did have a playoff run last year and have only improved since then. most of the games they lost to dallas were very close and lost in the last few mins. that's where they have to be better against the likes of Boston. but they are blowing everyone away it seems.

 

[Lorenzo]

I thought it was a lot of acting

maybe still hurt about the olympics.

 

[Cheesebeef]

maybe and that could come to fruition in the finals against the likes of Boston, but not sure about in the West. OKC did have a playoff run last year and have only improved since then. most of the games they lost to dallas were very close and lost in the last few mins. that's where they have to be better against the likes of Boston. but they are blowing everyone away it seems.

Boston OKC might not be a rating juggernaut’s but that would be a pretty damn good series with shooting, athletes everywhere and two great defensive teams.

 

[Lorenzo]

Boston OKC might not be a rating juggernaut’s but that would be a pretty damn good series with shooting, athletes everywhere and two great defensive teams.

those are the top 2 teams in the league, unless Cleveland beats Boston first. I'm sure the ratings would be at least a tad better with Boston rather than Cleveland. but IDK. I have not been watching NBA since Dallas traded Doncic. But I would watch Boston vs. OKC. that would be a great matchup.

 

[BirdGangThing]

idk if boston makes back to the finals cavs/knicks/pacers all got a shot - whoever gets hot

far as okc goes they're in imo - nothing but business from that squad i think they learned from last year and have that extra gear

 

[Ronin]

Bucks star Damian Lillard reportedly upgraded to questionable for Game 2 vs. Pacers with calf issue

Damian Lillard has not played since March 18 due to deep vein thrombosis.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[95pro]

As expected the Lakers get a break. I have never seen them play with only a day off in between games. Seems like since LeBum came on they get all the time in the world.

 

[Lorenzo]

idk if boston makes back to the finals cavs/knicks/pacers all got a shot - whoever gets hot

far as okc goes they're in imo - nothing but business from that squad i think they learned from last year and have that extra gear

I wouldn't mind it if Boston lose. their team is special and they play the right way. but their fans are terrible.

 

[Dback Jon]

As expected the Lakers get a break. I have never seen them play with only a day off in between games. Seems like since LeBum came on they get all the time in the world.

Full off days for the Lakers:

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For OKC
1
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Why do the old and injured Lakers get a break, but the #1 seed OKC doesn't?

If each series went 7 games, the Lakers started on the 19th, would go to May 4th
The Thunder started on the 20th, would go to May 3rd

 

[Mainstreet]

Cade Cunningham is playing at other level against the Knicks in game #2.

 

[Mainstreet]

Two no calls on Brunson for hooking and charging.

 

[95pro]

Bridges not clutch. He missed his last three 3’s. Had a chance to tie. The Brunson shot before wasn’t the best choice either.

 

[Mainstreet]

The Pistons get a hard fought win as the Knicks come up short, 100-94.

 

[Cheesebeef]

Bridges not clutch. He missed his last three 3’s. Had a chance to tie. The Brunson shot before wasn’t the best choice either.

And he has that ugly drive that got blocked this quarter too.

He shot out of the gate with 19 in the first half. And a big fat 0 goose egg in the 2nd half.

I really fear a Bridges package is what’s coming back for KD and that will just make me vomit.

 

[Hoop Head]

And he has that ugly drive that got blocked this quarter too.

He shot out of the gate with 19 in the first half. And a big fat 0 goose egg in the 2nd half.

I really fear a Bridges package is what’s coming back for KD and that will just make me vomit.

Considering you celebrated the KD trade, you being against the package we get for him is likely to be good for the Suns.

 

[Hoop Head]

Bridges not clutch. He missed his last three 3’s. Had a chance to tie. The Brunson shot before wasn’t the best choice either.

That's the law of averages. Mikal has had games where he delivers and others where doesn't. He's the 3rd option in NY and didn't deliver today but no one shoots 100%. Disappointing, absolutely. To say he's not clutch ignores many clutch plays he's made throughout the season.

 

[95pro]

WTH is the lady rambling about during the Clippers and Nuggets.

 

[Suns_fan69]

Man, Brooklyn nailed selling high on Bridges.

 

[95pro]

why did Denver continue to let Westbrook attempt so many shots there

 

[Cheesebeef]

What quarter tonight does Kawhi’s knee give out for the rest of the year?

 

[Russ Smith]

He can't stay healthy but my god is Kawhi great. That last shot was unreal 3 dudes around him rails a 3 at the buzzer

 

[95pro]

Kahwi is looking spry.

 

[Dback Jon]

Harden rest a shot in a vain attempt for a 241. Clippers ended up not scoring at all.

 

[ajcardfan]

He can't stay healthy but my god is Kawhi great. That last shot was unreal 3 dudes around him rails a 3 at the buzzer

Yeah, he is truly one of the all time greats but he has been hurt so often he manages to fly under the radar.

 

[Hoop Head]

Kawhi is in a league of his own when he's healthy.