Official Around the NBA April 2019 Playoff Edition

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  1. Titan

    Titan Well-Known Member

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    No gimmies for the western conference playoffs
     
    Titan, Apr 24, 2019
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    TBpup Writing Team

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    Harrell with 24 points on 11-14 shooting. Portland has no one like him. He causes them a lot of trouble.
     
    TBpup, Apr 24, 2019
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    HailBlazers RipCity

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    Beast.
     
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    He should be runner up for 6th man..behind his teammate. That’s a hell of a bench
     
    PHXBlazer1, Apr 24, 2019
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    If we pass the 2nd round, we can beat the Warriors
     
    DDolla, Apr 24, 2019
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    I think Harrell is better than Lou TBH.
     
    BonesJones, Apr 24, 2019
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I want Milwaukee to shit all over Kyrie because I’m tired of people thinking he’s better than Dame. The guy was mediocre in Cleveland until LeBron came back, and he rode LeBrons jock until he was traded. I want him to get wrecked by Milwaukee.
     
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    I think we will have an easier time facing Boston than Milwaukee.
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Apr 24, 2019
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I would be more worried about Toronto. Their defense is scary.

    Will the refs continue to hand Giannis 20 FTA games?
     
    Natebishop3, Apr 24, 2019
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    I only worry because Kanter would miss games in Canada...
     
    BLAZINGGIANTS, Apr 24, 2019
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    SIeepwalker The lone sane poster

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    If the Clipper can win at home and force game 7, the warriors blew a 3-1 lead meme potential will be through the roof !
     
    SIeepwalker, Apr 24, 2019
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    What I'm constantly amazed by is how much blind praise Irving gets. Can you imagine how good the Celtics would be if they had Damian instead of Kyrie? Hell, the Celtics had almost 7 players average double figures and 7 players who shot over 36% from 3. Portland had 4 players who shot over 36% (and one of those was Meyers and his inconsistent minutes).

    You'd have a hard time convincing me that Damian wouldn't lead that team to 5-10 more wins.
     
    julius, Apr 24, 2019
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    ehizzy3 RIP mgb

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    cj and kd (podcast drama) would be like the dame vs Russ storyline.
     
    ehizzy3, Apr 25, 2019
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    The Clippers played inspired basketball. But on the flip side of that the Warriors looked like they simply were going through the motions at times.
    Warriors will win game six is what i'm thinking. They will not take the Rockets for granted at all either.
    Kenny on the TNT crew was spot on with the things he was saying last night. Fact is the Warriors have three of the best shooters in the league and one of them is possibly the best to ever play the game. Even Houston would have to play perfect 4 times to beat the Warriors in 7 games.
    Here however seems to be the problem for the Warriors. They can be beat because their defense is not the same this year. The Houston Rockets might be able to take this Warriors team. You got to wonder if there isn't some finger pointing going on with that group right now? Team chemistry is huge in the playoffs.
     
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    PtldPlatypus Let's go Baby Blazers! Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Can we create a 7th man of the year award just for him?
     
    PtldPlatypus, Apr 25, 2019
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    I think its hard to tell. They’re games couldn't be more opposite of each other... I think they’re both talented and play to their strengths well.
     
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    Harrell would be the same player on any team. Lou wouldnt. Harrell is their heart and energy. Much better defender, much more efficient scorer.
     
    BonesJones, Apr 25, 2019
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    What is with the Dubs? I didn't expect them to lose 2 at home.
     
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    Williams has been a good bench scorer his whole career (obviously he's gotten better), but he did similar things for Houston, LAL, Tor and ATL).
    Harrel's a lot younger at this point and an energy player, who also because of position doesn't really take shots outside of a couple of feet - Which is fine he plays within himself. I just think one is a scoring guard, one is a low post bruiser. What they do is so polar opposite it's kind of impossible to compare who is "better". Both good at what they do, and play within themselves. I'd probably rather have Harrell in Portland.
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Apr 25, 2019
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    As long as Meyers can be 10th man of the year. Yes.
     
    kjironman1, Apr 25, 2019
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