The Official 2019 NBA Finals Thread

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  1. TorturedBlazerFan

    TorturedBlazerFan Well-Known Member

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    Ok so let me get this straight. We have one all-nba player. A collection of forwards that maybe have borderline starter type talent at their best, we literally get excited when one of them hits enough wide open shots to get to 15 points in a night, a “good” SG, two injured centers.
    But Its all Stotts holding them back... I have my issues with Stotts but still not buying that you put Pop on the bench and they sniff a ring...
     
    TorturedBlazerFan, Jun 7, 2019
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    calvin natt Confeve

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    Nurk played vs Golden state?
     
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    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    If only Chief and Harkless can dribble and make shots consistently, we could probably playing in the Finals instead of the Warriors.
     
    DDolla, Jun 7, 2019
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    calvin natt Confeve

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    For those keeping score at home-
    Portland beats OKC cuz Westbrook isn’t a winner and Paul George was hurt
    Portland beat Denver because of lucky shots
    GS beat Portland because of coaching and GS defense and offense both are amazing
    Toronto is beating GS because of coaching and great defense and offense but now GS doesn’t have great offense or defense
    Nick Nurse has somehow turned Kawhi, Ibaka, Gasol into great defenders
    Kerr can’t figure out how to run an offense
     
    calvin natt, Jun 7, 2019
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    What happens this series is irrelevant. Golden State beating Toronto doesn't make Portland amy better than they are.
     
    BonesJones, Jun 7, 2019
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    :smiley-pat::smiley-pat::smiley-pat::smiley-pat::smiley-pat:
     
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    This is a key point.
    The way the Blazers play is good for the regular season. However, I don't believe they have been disciplined enough in the playoffs the last 5-6 years.
     
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  9. TorturedBlazerFan

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    Sure I can buy that its irrelevant. Yet their are threads pointing to this series saying its very relevant to the Blazers and what they should do. There are numerous posts saying this series proves how bad Stotts is. Seems like it’s relevant when its convenient...
     
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    All this series proves is injuries and fatigue are getting the best of the Warriors. It doesn't prove Stotts is a bad coach or that the Blazers aren't good enough.
     
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    No, this series doesn't prove that Stotts is a bad coach. His defensive strategy in Game 1 of the WCF already proved that.
     
    OneSport3, Jun 7, 2019
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    GhostOfPGA The late great Paul Allen

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    We also didn’t have Nurk AND we choked 3 near 20 point leads.
     
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    Raptors are not an okay team. They are excellent. They have had one of the most difficult routes to the Finals recently, have faced many adversities on their path and to be in a position they are in now is super impressive.
     
    Sarni, Jun 8, 2019
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    How many people were giving the Raptors a chance to win a game in these finals?
    Defense travels well. The Warriors are struggling to score more than 110 points.
     
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    Dude?
    They nearly swept OKC in the first round.
    Then they went against a higher seed and not only won but won twice on the road without their starting center and a hobbled backup center. The second win was a deciding game 7 on their court.
    So now making the conference finals isn't disciplined?

    Where do these kind of comments come from?
     
    kjironman1, Jun 8, 2019
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    FTFY
     
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    So the question remains. Do we see Durant in a close out game.
    If this is a "calf strain" i would think yes.
    If they don't play Durant then there is a bigger problem. You would think he would at least give it a go if this is a muscle strain.
     
    kjironman1, Jun 8, 2019
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  18. TorturedBlazerFan

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    I think it would be hilarious if GS still wins this series.
     
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    Youre the one saying that if the Raptors win it shows that the Blazers are a long way off, so we should root for the Warriors...

    The Blazers are a long way off. Thats the case no matter who wins. However, it is interesting how the Blazers got swept by a team thats going to lose to Toronto in 5 after I had multiple people trying to claim we wouldve made it out of the East.
     
    BonesJones, Jun 8, 2019
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    BonesJones https://www.youtube.com/c/blazersuprise

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    We had Aminu...? We had Kanter...? Oh, the ramadan excuse. Got it. How convenient.
     
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