*****2016 NBA PLAYOFFS THREAD*****

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Let's get it on!!!!

I can't help but root for the Raptors. Lowry and Scola were on those Rocket teams who played their asses off, but came up just short. I will always root for those guys, so GO RAPTORS!!
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Pacers are my East team, but I wouldn't mind TOR moving on. Think they have the best shot to knock off CLE. Plus, they have no playoff success to speak of, so it'd be cool to see them move on.

Pretty competitive game so far.
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And down goes Toronto!

Paul George had a hell of a 2nd half! Happy to see him back in the playoffs. Also Myles Turner is a great young player
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PG13 went HAM
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I seriously expected Paul George to rip off his mask during that fourth quarter and reveal that he was Paul pierce back at it killing Toronto
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The Truth did TOR so wrong lmao.

Houston thugging it up vs. GSW.
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Time for all the Spurs and Rockets fan coming out to trash GS and Steph to ease the pain when they lose.
Enzo The Baker
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Looks like OKC is peaking at the right time. They're gonna be a nightmare second round matchup for the Spurs.
aggie_2001_2005
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OKC already used up their one fluke win against the Spurs several years back. The Spurs should handle them again this year barring a major collapse.
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OKC already used up their one fluke win against the Spurs several years back. The Spurs should handle them again this year barring a major collapse.


Agreed. GS is the only team I am worried about. OKC killing a horrible Mavs team doesn't mean anything.
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Looks like OKC is peaking at the right time. They're gonna be a nightmare second round matchup for the Spurs.


In the west, teams 5-8, or at least 6-8, are all not good, and each series is going to be the same 4 or 5 game steamroller treatment.
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Time for all the Spurs and Rockets fan coming out to trash GS and Steph to ease the pain when they lose.


As a Spurs fan, I love watching GS. Steph is an amazing player and seems like a genuinely good dude. Plus, Steve Kerr won two titles with SA as a player. He still gets ovations when he's introduced in SA.

Maybe some Spurs fans hate GS, but I ain't one of 'em.
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I hate Draymond for his childish tendencies and Currys mouthpiece. Keep that damn thing in your mouth or lose it.

Other than that the Warriors are very enjoyable to watch. They are a welcome change from the Shaq Kobe Lakers and the Heatles as the Spurs main challenge.
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Yeah I legit hated the lakers and the lebron heat.

Want to beat GS desperately, but if we lose it won't leave quite the same galling taste in my mouth lol.
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As a spurs fan, I like watching gsw for the same reason I love the spurs. They move without the ball; they play unselfish basketball. It's how the game should be played and it's fun to watch.
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Regularly, taking three pointers a few feet inside the half court line 5 seconds into the shot clock is the most selfish basketball. He's garbage.
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Regularly, taking three pointers a few feet inside the half court line 5 seconds into the shot clock is the most selfish basketball. He's garbage.

When you make 45% of them it's good basketball.
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I hate Draymond for his childish tendencies and Currys mouthpiece. Keep that damn thing in your mouth or lose it.

Other than that the Warriors are very enjoyable to watch. They are a welcome change from the Shaq Kobe Lakers and the Heatles as the Spurs main challenge.

Draymond Green whined like a gigantic baby yesterday when he was called for a foul after throwing D Mo down on the court. It was so obviously a foul that I have a hard time understanding how he was even arguing it.

The only other thing that was irritating is how many moving screens they were getting away with, and the fact that their entire fanbase is comprised of a bunch of rich, white people who didn't know about basketball until 2014. Their arena looked like it was hosting a Coldplay concert or Investment Banking seminar.

Other than that I can't find much fault with Curry, Thompson, Iguodala, etc. They're a pretty likable team for me. Much like the Spurs and Celtics.
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The heat really playing well.
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Regularly, taking three pointers a few feet inside the half court line 5 seconds into the shot clock is the most selfish basketball. He's garbage.
He scores 1.48 points every time the ball leaves his hands,a.740 effective shooting percentage.

Garbage indeed.
Head Ninja In Charge
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He's the Patron Saint of Hero Ball.
Ulrich
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He's the Patron Saint of Hero Ball.

You're thinking of Kobe Bryant, who took a crap ton of awful shots but missed them at a very high rate, especially in the clutch.

Curry's ability to hit virtually any shot at a percentage that makes it a good one is what warps the opposing defense and kick starts the Warrior's ball movement. Frustrating to watch when it's against your team, but as long as he's making 400 threes and second in the league in effective fg% there's not a damn thing anyone can say about his shot selection. I'm a huge advanced stats guy and love seeing smart team basketball, but the normal rules don't apply to him right now.
Head Ninja In Charge
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Yeah, but he sucks.
Iowaggie
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The average margin of victory for game 1 in the western conference was 29.

And that is pretty much who these teams are.
NoHo Hank
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That number won't hold serve, but it'll certainly stay double digits, and it might be 15+, which would definitely set a record.

I don't see the rockets or the grizz winning a game. Not sure about the mavs. And Portland may win 1 just because the clippers are hotheaded. Also, one game in and four sweeps is as likely as two.
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Bonfired
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Haven't seen too many FT airballs that were to the side of the rim...yikes.

Hopefully a couple of these first-round series will be interesting...Boston's chances against Atlanta took a big hit with Avery Bradley's injury.
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"Okay Damian, we've secured an endorsement deal with State Farm for a long running series of commercials."

"Oh wow, what will I be doing?"

"You will be a baby. Like a six month old baby that s*** in its diaper. Chris Paul will be your daddy."

"...Cool! Sign me up!"
Ulrich
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"Okay Damian, we've secured an endorsement deal with State Farm for a long running series of commercials."

"Oh wow, what will I be doing?"

"You will be a baby. Like a six month old baby that s*** in its diaper. Chris Paul will be your daddy."

"...Cool! Sign me up!"
More realistic:
"Okay Damian, we've secured an endors-"
"Sign me up!"
Iowaggie
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Hey Damian, we are putting together some of the least likable NBA players we can find, we are particularly looking for a crybaby type as we have the best flopper we could find, the most profane player we could find, and a guy known for not keeping his word on a contract.

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Iowaggie
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Spurs-Grizzlies Game 1 was top playoff opener on cable.
Ulrich
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So Boston outscored Atlanta 4 to 3 in the last 6 minutes of the first quarter and trails 24 to 7.
aggie_2001_2005
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Curry had an MRI today that showed what is being described as nothing serious / no damage. Leads me to believe we won't see him until the Clippers series, unless Houston can win 2 games.
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Curry had an MRI today that showed what is being described as nothing serious / no damage. Leads me to believe we won't see him until the Clippers series, unless Houston can win 2 games.

But he also said he doesn't see a situation where he doesn't play in game 3
aggie_2001_2005
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Just like game 2
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