Game Thread NBA Playoffs Thread - 2023 Eastern & Western Conference Finals!

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  1. inconceivable

    inconceivable Well-Known Member

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    True, but you can't buy the past. We always know what we should've done.
     
    inconceivable, May 22, 2023
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    B-Roy If it takes months

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    Yeah, of course the #3 pick or any lottery pick is super valuable.

    But all first round picks, even late ones could hit an amazing starter. Blazers shouldn't give up future firsts for average starting level old veterans, and should highly value some picks coming back in trades even if they may be mid or late picks.
     
    SharpesTriumph, May 22, 2023
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    Sweep Stats!

    Denver has never swept a team but they’ve been swept 6 times.

    Blazers have swept 4 times, the last being a 3-0 sweep of the Suns in 1999. Blazers have been swept 8 times.

    The Lakers have completed a record 31 sweeps (no other team is close) but have been swept 10 times (the record is 11, Detroit).
     
    KingSpeed, May 22, 2023
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    Announcers openly rooting for LeBron and Lakers. KCP hit a 3 and was fouled. The lead announcer said nothing, If LeBron did the same thing, he would’ve gone ballistic.
     
    KingSpeed, May 22, 2023
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    Wow. LeBron should’ve been ejected for that. Anyone else would’ve been. Can you imagine Sheed or Artest getting away with that?
     
    KingSpeed, May 22, 2023
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    Looked like Gordon was locking LeBrons right arm and wouldn't let go. Never seen LeBron play dirty, seems like he would have a legit reason at year 20
     
    SharpesTriumph, May 22, 2023
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    LeBron been awesome this half.

    But he's been gassed in most playoff games for the 4th quarter this year.

    I wouldn't be shocked if he has trouble in the 4th and Denver has a big run. They just need to stay close.
     
    SharpesTriumph, May 22, 2023
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    Amazing how all this playoff coaches getting fired while our tank coach still has a job.
     
    DDolla, May 22, 2023
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    Fairly-Hard Former Member Gone New!

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    This game sure turned quickly. Nuggets are just better and looking like they are more disciplined.
     
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    He pushed Gordon and elbowed him in the neck. And the refs didn’t even look at replay.
     
    KingSpeed, May 22, 2023
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    Yes that's the play I commented on. It looked like Gordon was locking LeBrons right arm and pulling him closer while LeBron was pushing his elbow into Gordon's neck.
     
    SharpesTriumph, May 22, 2023
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    Staying close is not what the Lakers need. They’re down 0-3. They needed a statement win.
     
    KingSpeed, May 22, 2023
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    Why not? He was asked to tank so he did it. Putting in John Butler Jr in as PG was a great adjustment. We almost won that game.
     
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    Having his arm locked doesn’t excuse LeBron. They should’ve at least looked at it.
     
    KingSpeed, May 22, 2023
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    Well well well

    what did I tell ya about the Denver Nuggets years ago hehe
     
    AldoTrapani, May 22, 2023
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    Denver’s too big for LA.
     
    tlongII, May 22, 2023
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    Nikola Jokic is my father
     
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    Chris Craig (Blazersland) I'm Your Huckleberry Staff Member Global Moderator Moderator

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    Lakers get the broom!
     
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    Breaking news:

    Lebron announces he's taking his talents to South Beach... tomorrow.
     
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