NBA: ***Official 2017-2018 Playoffs Thread***
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What a gutsy win. That's what playoff basketball is all about.
It blows my mind how many college fans write off the NBA while watching some really bad college hoops, if you don't enjoy a game like this you just don't like the sport of basketball.
It blows my mind how many college fans write off the NBA while watching some really bad college hoops, if you don't enjoy a game like this you just don't like the sport of basketball.
Probably the best game of Chris Paul's career, I can't stand the guy but he was focused and in control the 4th quarter. I'm not sure I've seen GS go off the rails like last night, just horrible possessions the last few minutes. Very un Golden State.
Gutsy is a great word for it.
And that stretch by Gerald Green in the 3rd quarter was hilarious. He made his first three and then chucked 3 terrible ones. He was all over the place on defense though.
He did. And his decision to pass to Thompson in the corner on their last possession was baffling. I could understand if it was the right play to make; Thompson is a great shooter. But he didn't have an open look and he wasn't a threat to put the ball on the floor and get to the rim.
I think you still need some muscle down low for sure (Tucker is a tank), but there's definitely some potential gain in trading some height/length if it gets you more speed and athleticism. Obviously players like Anthony Davis or LeBron who have off the charts measurables in all (strength/length/speed/athleticism) aren't growing on trees.
Also, the officiating in the NBA is better than the NCAA by leaps and bounds which makes it better to watch, too.
NBAers are definitely elite basketball players, but there are a lot of things not to like about the NBA style of basketball.
Jayson Tatum’s mom is a high-powered lawyer in the St. Louis area and Jaylen Brown’s mom has her PhD. Jeez. Talented families.
I’Il be more interested in the championship if the Celtics are in it. Their toughness and defense should be a fun matchup against the Rockets or Warriors.
I’Il be more interested in the championship if the Celtics are in it. Their toughness and defense should be a fun matchup against the Rockets or Warriors.
I saw a piece on Tatum's mom during the NCAA tournament, very impressive person and story.
I'm easily going for the East winner regardless, but I really jumped on the Celtics bandwagon early because of Nader and how incredible they started the year. Also I spend a boatload of time commuting and I like their radio guys better than most.
After 3 years of Warriors Cavs a Rockets Celtics finals would be a breath of much needed fresh air.
Nice inadvertent whistle call on Harden's 6 step travel and push off. That's what the refs come up with? Pathetic
