The 2025 NBA playoffs

[Russ Smith]

unreal they not only win without Butler they out tough Houston without Butler. What a game by GP2, just love the guy. He was 50/50 to even play tonight and scores 11 in the 4th quarter

 

[Phrazbit]

That is a terrible loss for Houston. If Jimmy comes back, I don’t see how Houston could win this series.

 

[Russ Smith]

That is a terrible loss for Houston. If Jimmy comes back, I don’t see how Houston could win this series.

Was definitely a game they are going to kick themselves for all the missed FT's and a bunch of close in shots they missed. Sengun started off well but he was only 7-18 and they were basically daring him to shoot all night.

Payton was huge as was Buddy Hield. the other night Butler was asked about what they needed to do better and he said tell Buddy to stop dribbling, I don't know if I've ever seen a guard with a worse handle than Buddy it's like he's wearing oven mitts, but he made some huge 3's tonight.

Van Vleet had I think 13 in the first quarter and only 4 the rest of the game.

 

[Cheesebeef]

The Legend of Curry just continues to grow.

 

[Russ Smith]

My feed cut out right at the buzzer so I didn't see it but apparently Draymond and Jalen Green exchanged words walking off the court and teammates had to pull Jalen back.

Game 4 should be interesting. Jalen was trying to start something with Payton earlier in the game but Gary just kept smiling at him I'm sure Gary is still pissed at the uncalled shove in game 2 from Jalen that injured him so he was definitely talking to Jalen in the game. No idea what happened with him and Draymond

 

[Russ Smith]

Watching the slow Mo replay of the last shot from the Nuggets - the only reason Jokić got separation enough to throw the ball or was cause he blatantly traveled with no call

They will say it's a gather but I agree he walked.

I'm still not sure Gordon's dunk counts, the ball appears to still be in his hands as the light comes on. I know it's above or in the cylinder so the rule might be different but I don't think it was out of his hands when the light went on?

With the amount of reviews they had I assume they got it right but live I thought it was late and watching in slo mo I'm still not sure it should have counted

Joker is crazy good 21 rebounds

 

[95pro]

How about Post, big game for him to start. Heard he was in the g-league at the start of the season. He took some dumb threes but played solid out there and had some nice rebounds and passes. Good vision.

Also Ty Jerome looks like he filled out and is actually shifty on offense, he had some nice passes too. Heat are just about done.

There’s been some terrific games; magic and Celtics, nuggets clips, warriors and Houston.

 

[Finito]

They will say it's a gather but I agree he walked.

I'm still not sure Gordon's dunk counts, the ball appears to still be in his hands as the light comes on. I know it's above or in the cylinder so the rule might be different but I don't think it was out of his hands when the light went on?

With the amount of reviews they had I assume they got it right but live I thought it was late and watching in slo mo I'm still not sure it should have counted

Joker is crazy good 21 rebounds

The ball is clearly out of his hands when the light goes off. Replay confirms it the announcers did as well.

That’s a heart breaking loss for the Clippers but this series is great.

 

[Russ Smith]

The ball is clearly out of his hands when the light goes off. Replay confirms it the announcers did as well.

That’s a heart breaking loss for the Clippers but this series is great.

I can't stop the replay fast enough to be sure but it kind of looks like it's still touching the right hand when the light first comes on but I assumed they had much better replay than me trying to stop a video of it on my laptop so it must have been good.

Like the ending of the NC State win over Houston ages ago

 

[Finito]

Playing on the trade machine

Denver gets:
KD

Phoenix gets:
MPJ
Dario Saric
Zeke Nnaji
3 1st

I think both teams would do that. We need the picks. Flip MPJ for another 1st down the line.

Denver keeps Jokic, Murray and Gordon pretty much just replacing MPJ with KD. That’s a hell of a team

 

[BirdGangThing]

Playing on the trade machine

Denver gets:
KD

Phoenix gets:
MPJ
Dario Saric
Zeke Nnaji
3 1st

I think both teams would do that. We need the picks. Flip MPJ for another 1st down the line.

Denver keeps Jokic, Murray and Gordon pretty much just replacing MPJ with KD. That’s a hell of a team

give me directions to the nearest cliff - their first round picks are essentially second round picks and will be as long as joker is there - if we're trading kd for 3 second round picks we're not going anywhere for longer

 

[GatorAZ]

give me directions to the nearest cliff - their first round picks are essentially second round picks and will be as long as joker is there - if we're trading kd for 3 second round picks we're not going anywhere for longer

Denver can’t trade any 1st because of the Stepian Rule. I have no interest in MPJ.

 

[Hoop Head]

Brunson appears to be hurt. If he misses any time then the Pistons might steal the series. Got to see if Cam Payne has any of that temp starter magic left. He did lead the Suns to a 2-0 lead over the Clippers. The Knicks won't go far with him but he can buy them a game, maybe 2.

 

[Lorenzo]

Brunson appears to be hurt. If he misses any time then the Pistons might steal the series. Got to see if Cam Payne has any of that temp starter magic left. He did lead the Suns to a 2-0 lead over the Clippers. The Knicks won't go far with him but he can buy them a game, maybe 2.

that's unfortunate. I was really hoping to see a playoff run for him and the Knicks. mostly for him.

 

[GatorAZ]

Cade is a 6’8” 225 lb Booker.

 

[Hoop Head]

that's unfortunate. I was really hoping to see a playoff run for him and the Knicks. mostly for him.

He's still playing but he's not handling the ball much at all. We'll see but what happens but this is a good series.

 

[Hoop Head]

Bridges has hit a couple of big 3's to help narrow the gap. 81-78 Pistons with 5:30 to go.

 

[Hoop Head]

Knicks pull it out 94-93 to go up 3-1 in the series.

 

[GatorAZ]

Brunson is amazing but this is an all time nut up game from Towns.

 

[95pro]

Wow what an ending to the knicks and pistons. Was there a foul?

 

[Hoop Head]

Brunson is amazing but this is an all time nut up game from Towns.

I thought Brunson would be done for when his ankle went out. He sat for a minute and didn't look right but he was a great decoy playing off ball.

KAT and Mikal were key for the Knicks.

 

[95pro]

Doris Burke dressing herself up lol

 

[95pro]

LeBum and Luka don’t play D, they just shoved their forearm into the opponent and it’s never called.

 

[Finito]

Denver can’t trade any 1st because of the Stepian Rule. I have no interest in MPJ.

You aren’t getting anyone good back. This is a complete tear down.

 

[BirdGangThing]

ant is repeatedly pushing LeBron to stop him from running upcourt and its keeping LeBron out of the play - LeBron is ready to fight lol