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Boston getting blown out at home by the Cavs...smh. I honestly thought they would sweep Cleveland.
Me, too. Without Jarrett Allen. Social media is roasting Tatum. Paraphrasing by saying he's turning into Harden. Great regular season. Comes up lame in the playoffs.
I'm a Cavs fan and I was shocked...although I do look at the Mia/Bos series and Mia pounded them in Game 2 and then turned around and lost 3 in a row. I expected Cleveland to win a couple games but lose the series 4 to 2...we actually match up better w/ Boston than we do w/ teams like NY and Orl who so much size...Cleveland beat Bos once during the season and hung tough in 2 other games...
I'm a Cavs fan and I was shocked...although I do look at the Mia/Bos series and Mia pounded them in Game 2 and then turned around and lost 3 in a row. I expected Cleveland to win a couple games but lose the series 4 to 2...we actually match up better w/ Boston than we do w/ teams like NY and Orl who so much size...Cleveland beat Bos once during the season and hung tough in 2 other games...
Cleveland, New York, Indiana can all eliminate Boston in these playoffs, with Tatum averaging 21.7ppg .407fg .268treys.
If KAT and Reid are just playing the role of spot-up shooters, then ANT should be living in the post.
Because ANT is more likely to get good looks in the post, as he creates separation at will.
So at least when Gobert's off the court (and really when he's on it too), ANT should be living in the post if Wolves are struggling to score.
Whereas if the offense is flowing like it was in Game 1 and 2, no need for ANT to post-up.
Knicks/Pacers, I thought to myself during game 1 that this series could go 7 games. I still think it will.
I'm pulling for the small to medium market teams, so go Thunder (small market), Cavs (medium), Pacers (small), Timberwolves (medium), even though Timberwolves have a slightly larger market than Denver, but parity is good. We need a new champion.
Though if Porzingis is playing I think Boston & their large market will win the Finals fairly easy. And the last thing I want to see is Boston celebrate yet another championship.
If KAT and Reid are just playing the role of spot-up shooters, then ANT should be living in the post.
Because ANT is more likely to get good looks in the post, as he creates separation at will.
So at least when Gobert's off the court (and really when he's on it too), ANT should be living in the post if Wolves are struggling to score.
Whereas if the offense is flowing like it was in Game 1 and 2, no need for ANT to post-up.
Tonights game will be huge. I would say whoever wins this one wins the series or at least has the inside track. Either the Wolves go up 3-1 or its a 3 game series where Denver has 2 of them at home and momentum.
Tonights game will be huge. I would say whoever wins this one wins the series or at least has the inside track. Either the Wolves go up 3-1 or its a 3 game series where Denver has 2 of them at home and momentum.
I agree, Game 4 is the first pivotal game of this series.
Of course Game 3 would have been a series-ender if Wolves won, because nobody has ever won from 0-3 down, but it wasn't a pivotal game for Wolves.
Momentum would be huge obviously if Nuggets are 2-2 heading back to Denver, and would make them the clear favorites to win this series with 2 of the final 3 games being at Denver, especially with the Wolves not even having won a game at home.
The only caveat that could impede Nuggets after 2-2 is Murray's consistency and whether his body allows him to maintain a high level for the remainder of this series.
Though if Porzingis is playing I think Boston & their large market will win the Finals fairly easy. And the last thing I want to see is Boston celebrate yet another championship.
Whether Porzingis plays or not, Celtics are only as good as their 3-pointers. They aren't built for the playoffs, where perimeter defense dominates, hence Miami getting that 3-0 lead in last year's playoffs. Minnesota look substantially better than that Miami team. And Porzingis won't be much of a factor when he has to deal with Minnesota's 3-headed monster.
I agree, Game 4 is the first pivotal game of this series.
Of course Game 3 would have been a series-ender if Wolves won, because nobody has ever won from 0-3 down, but it wasn't a pivotal game for Wolves.
Momentum would be huge obviously if Nuggets are 2-2 heading back to Denver, and would make them the clear favorites to win this series with 2 of the final 3 games being at Denver, especially with the Wolves not even having won a game at home.
The only caveat that could impede Nuggets after 2-2 is Murray's consistency and whether his body allows him to maintain a high level for the remainder of this series.
Denver had to win game 3 and to their credit they stepped up. Now they need to do it again. Being such an important game it would be fun to see it go down to the wire.
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