2022 NBA Playoffs

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:26 pm

It's obviously very, very early, but I would very much like for the lasting point of this year's playoffs to be that even super-duper-stars need to be surrounded by quality teammates to be successful. Durant and Irving/Jokic on the bad side and the return of Klay and Curry on the good side, complemented by Jordan Poole.

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:35 pm

DSafetyGuy wrote: ↑Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:26 pm It's obviously very, very early, but I would very much like for the lasting point of this year's playoffs to be that even super-duper-stars need to be surrounded by quality teammates to be successful. Durant and Irving/Jokic on the bad side and the return of Giannis and Holiday on the good side, complemented by Grayson Allen.

Could not agree more!

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:40 pm

Blake Griffin, things of that nature

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:46 am

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:46 am

The stupid Sixers are going to blow a 3-0 lead. Fucking Hinkie.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:49 am

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:46 am The stupid Sixers are going to blow a 3-0 lead. Fucking Hinkie.

We will see.

Lot of excitement here in Toronto, as well as a lot of "if only" regarding game 3.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:10 am

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:46 am The stupid Sixers are going to blow a 3-0 lead. Fucking Hinkie.

I looooooove that two consecutive losses was all Embiid needed to go passive-aggressive postgame about a teammate. That has never been an issue before.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:13 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 8:46 am

it's just so damn perfect.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:19 am

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 12:41 pm

tennbengal wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:19 am

I happened to see that play when scrolling on social media and audibly went "Holy shit" like I saw something like a car crash or knockout or something. Such an outstanding dunk.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:03 pm

I hadn't seen it until now - and even though I'd seen this picture I also did a "holy shit!"

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:02 pm

From the what’s going on at Augusta crew in memphis

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:19 pm

I had to put down my fucking fork and swallow my food quickly so I could properly laugh at that. Jesus Christ, that's amazing.

And the photo is in the background too. Incredible.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:26 am

Johnnie wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:19 pm I had to put down my fucking fork and swallow my food quickly so I could properly laugh at that. Jesus Christ, that's amazing.

And the photo is in the background too. Incredible.

I’m still laughing over “Malik Beasley was a good man. Well, given his legal issues, not sure we can say that. Malik Beasley was a man.”

Rex · Post by **Rex** » Thu Apr 28, 2022 11:46 am

I'm delighted that the NBA has given the only series that has been must-see-TV (Memphis/Minnesota) all of tomorrow night to itself, rather than putting it up against the draft. The rest of these series just need to get over with.

pruitt2 · Post by **pruitt2** » Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:20 pm

Well that sucked.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Mon May 02, 2022 7:27 am

I feel like we don't talk enough about how amazing Giannis is.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed May 04, 2022 8:11 am

[NBATwitterVoice]Last night was a LOT, y'all[/NBATwitterVoice]

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat May 07, 2022 9:56 pm

I guess it’s time for me to get back on the Warriors’ bandwagon, before it gets over-filled!

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon May 09, 2022 9:21 am

Maybe the most detestable team to me right now. Fuck off Steve Kerr.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon May 09, 2022 9:22 am

Giff wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 9:21 am Maybe the most detestable team to me right now. Fuck off Steve Kerr.

(Puts self on mute)

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon May 09, 2022 9:26 am

It's like he took the GOP class on master gaslighting.

But at least Draymond is authentic about being a dirty dickhead, which somehow absolves him per some in the media.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon May 09, 2022 9:45 am

Giff wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 9:26 am It's like he took the GOP class on master gaslighting.

But at least Draymond is authentic about being a dirty dickhead, which somehow absolves him per some in the media.

I have no idea what you are talking about. Golden State's players have never been involved in anything questionable. Their outrage is well earned. Clearly.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon May 09, 2022 10:32 am

It's really all those eyes faults for seeking out Draymond's fingers tbh.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon May 09, 2022 10:43 am

Giff wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 10:32 am It's real... a...s...s ... seeking out Draymond's fingers tbh.

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Mon May 09, 2022 10:45 am

I'm obviously disappointed that Jokic won MVP over Embiid (albeit Joker's argument is plenty sound), but at least it makes my prediction that there will be more white MVPs in the NBA than in the NFL this decade back to even.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon May 09, 2022 10:47 am

Out: Lowry (hamstring)
Doubtful: Embiid (broken heart)

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon May 09, 2022 10:53 am

Giff wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 9:21 am Maybe the most detestable team to me right now. Fuck off Steve Kerr.

Bullshit. His comments on the Memphis weatherman were truth. The Dillon Brooks one was probably (understandable) emotion getting the better of him after Brooks caused Payton’s broken elbow

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon May 09, 2022 11:03 am

Hey we don't fucking cuss in here dude. That's breaking a code.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon May 09, 2022 11:05 am

I edited my comment for clarity

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon May 09, 2022 11:09 am

I still have no desire to listen to a fuckmuppet whine about a "code" when he's been coaching one of the dirtiest players this century. And many a player have been fouled just as hard as Payton, but with stronger elbows.

GoodKarma · Post by **GoodKarma** » Mon May 09, 2022 11:19 am

L-Jam3 wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 10:45 am I'm obviously disappointed that Jokic won MVP over Embiid (albeit Joker's argument is plenty sound), but at least it makes my prediction that there will be more white MVPs in the NBA than in the NFL this decade back to even.

I'm already tired of the debate. If Jokic played on either coast it wouldn't be questioned. It's clear that the Nuggets would be dead if they didn't have him while the Sixers would still be a decent playoff team without Embid.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon May 09, 2022 11:50 am

Giff wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 11:09 am I still have no desire to listen to a fuckmuppet whine about a "code" when he's been coaching one of the dirtiest players this century. And many a player have been fouled just as hard as Payton, but with stronger elbows.

"Many players have been hit in the face with pitches, but with stronger eye sockets."

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon May 09, 2022 11:59 am

So if two pitchers in the same series intentionally hit batters with 99 mph fastballs to the face and only one gets hurt, only one pitcher should be pointed out as breaking a code by the other team's manager? Especially when that guy's pitcher has been beaning people intentionally for years?

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon May 09, 2022 12:24 pm

I think its more that this started from a point of you acting like Kerr was supposed to be objective and counterbalance Payton's injury with whatever Green has done in the past?

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon May 09, 2022 12:45 pm

Giff wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 11:09 am I still have no desire to listen to a fuckmuppet whine about a "code" when he's been coaching one of the dirtiest players this century. And many a player have been fouled just as hard as Payton, but with stronger elbows.

MUTING IN ALL CAPS NOW

MUTING INTENSIFIES

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon May 09, 2022 12:46 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 12:24 pm I think its more that this started from a point of you acting like Kerr was supposed to be objective and counterbalance Payton's injury with whatever Green has done in the past?

I mean, sorta? Kerr has aided and abetted Green being the definition for dirty for half a decade. He, quite literally, doesn't get to be the coach to whine like a bitch about some sort of code. Fuck that noise. And fuck Kerr.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon May 09, 2022 12:47 pm

It was shitty that GP2 got injured. It was a bad play by Brooks. But no fucking way did Brooks intend to injure anyone. And yet Kerr with some mealy-mouthed working the NBA officials bullshit took this to another level. It's shitty.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon May 09, 2022 12:50 pm

So Kerr is doing exactly what a coach is supposed to do, especially in the aftermath of a serious injury to one of his guys? I don't get the ire given him doing the opposite would be not doing his job.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Mon May 09, 2022 1:02 pm

mister d wrote: ↑Mon May 09, 2022 12:50 pm So Kerr is doing exactly what a coach is supposed to do, especially in the aftermath of a serious injury to one of his guys? I don't get the ire given him doing the opposite would be not doing his job.

I guess when you fucking employ Draymond Green you don't get to take the fucking high road. Fuck Steve Kerr.