With the 3 biggest fan bases here moving into offseason mode is anyone watching? Or are we all just praying for the #1 lotto pick? 3%? So you're telling me there's a chance!

I'm just checking the scores and hoping the warriors and lakers lose.

I loved seeing Westbrook win the Clippers the game the other day, he gets a lot of crap (much of which is justified) so seeing him make winning plays was really satisfying.

Yes. GSW fan here. Agree that the series has been good so far. Warriors have to hold serve now. Crazy team this year with one of the worst road records and one of the best home records.

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QBCade said:

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Yes. GSW fan here. Agree that the series has been good so far. Warriors have to hold serve now. Crazy team this year with one of the worst road records and one of the best home records.

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No offense, but I don't understand how anyone can cheer for GS. Between Kerr and Draymond and Curry's shtick they are so unlikeable. Let me guess, you're a loooong time fan going back to 2013? I really wish someone would go Kermit Washington on Draymond. Insufferable punk.

With all due respect.

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Moved to SF Bay Area in 2000, so yes, I'm a longtime fan. Kerr is a good coach, but I don't agree with his politics. Love Curry and Draymond. Draymond is the player you only like if he's on your team. He's a bit of a hot head, but one of the best defenders in the NBA period.

Lots of great story lines so far:
1) Most of the match ups are extremely competitive
2) Big Injuries (Giannis, Ja, Herro)
3) Great individual match-ups (Durant v Leonard, Curry v Fox, Westbrook v shooting)
4) Draymond Shenanigans
5) Rockets fans secretly cheering for Harden
6) Mavs fans secretly cheering against Brunson

Yes, I have been watching the NBA playoffs, and I am another Golden State Warriors fan here. It's crazy how all 4 California NBA teams made the playoffs, and all 3 Texas NBA teams missed the playoffs. I am not surprised that the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs missed the playoffs, but I expected the Dallas Mavericks to return to the playoffs after advancing to the Western Conference Finals last year. I agree that the Golden State Warriors vs Sacramento Kings dubbed the "Battle for NorCal." has been the best playoff series so far.

It's bizarre how the defending champion Golden State Warriors finished with the 3rd best home record at 33-8 and the 4th worst road record at 11-30, which is also one of the worst regular season road winning percentages for a defending NBA Finals champion. The Warriors will have to win Games 3, 4, and 6 at home, and steal either Game 5 or 7 on the road to beat the Kings. Also, the Warriors have won at least one road playoff game in 27 consecutive playoff series and will have to extend that NBA record to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals.

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I loved seeing Westbrook win the Clippers the game the other day, he gets a lot of crap (much of which is justified) so seeing him make winning plays was really satisfying.

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I don't know about satisfying, but Westbrook has made a huge impact on that team and it is amazing how his effort still is tremendously impactful.

That games have such a Westbrook imprint on them. Horrible shooting in game 1, but he made so many important plays.

Haven't watched but I guess the Lakers are doing good bc that is all that is on Fox

Chris Paul won a Scott Foster-called game finally. This could be their year.

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Lots of great story lines so far:
1) Most of the match ups are extremely competitive
2) Big Injuries (Giannis, Ja, Herro)
3) Great individual match-ups (Durant v Leonard, Curry v Fox, Westbrook v shooting)
4) Draymond Shenanigans
5) Rockets fans secretly cheering for Harden
6) Mavs fans secretly cheering against Brunson

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I'm a Mavs fan and I like seeing Brunson succeed. I've always liked him as a player. Just keeps improving each year.

Don't have a team interest, but it would be cool to see Rob Williams or Caruso win titles.
Otherwise, it's hard not to like the Kings. Big fan of Harrison Barnes. Seems like a good dude and I loved him on the Mavs.

NoahAg said:

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AG@RICE said:

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Lots of great story lines so far:
1) Most of the match ups are extremely competitive
2) Big Injuries (Giannis, Ja, Herro)
3) Great individual match-ups (Durant v Leonard, Curry v Fox, Westbrook v shooting)
4) Draymond Shenanigans
5) Rockets fans secretly cheering for Harden
6) Mavs fans secretly cheering against Brunson

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I'm a Mavs fan and I like seeing Brunson succeed. I've always liked him as a player. Just keeps improving each year.

Don't have a team interest, but it would be cool to see Rob Williams or Caruso win titles.
Otherwise, it's hard not to like the Kings. Big fan of Harrison Barnes. Seems like a good dude and I loved him on the Mavs.

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Being a GSW fan, Harrison Barnes frustrates the heck outta me. If he could've just hit open 3s in the 2016 Finals, the Warriors would've gone back to back and wouldn't have brought in Durant.

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— Morantinho🥷🏾 (@Morantinho_) April 18, 2023

I will watch the last 4 or so minutes. To me that is the only time that is worth watching.

I watch a few minutes of each game but some of them start so late this old man aint staying up to watch two teams I don't even care about.

I am rooting against the Lakers, Suns and 76ers for sure. Joel Embiid is one of the least likeable players in the league for me. I don't mind the Warriors now that Durant is gone but I would like to see the Kings finally make a run.

Even though I really don't care, I would rather see the Celtics or Bucks win the championship because of the two Aggies.

I saw Chuck making fun of Derek whites hair

But that's about it from yesterday

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I watch a few minutes of each game but some of them start so late this old man aint staying up to watch two teams I don't even care about.

I am rooting against the Lakers, Suns and 76ers for sure. Joel Embiid is one of the least likeable players in the league for me. I don't mind the Warriors now that Durant is gone but I would like to see the Kings finally make a run.

Even though I really don't care, I would rather see the Celtics or Bucks win the championship because of the two Aggies.

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You have an issue with Embiid? What did I miss??

Well he just kicked a dude in the dick and didn't even get ejected.

Know Your Enemy said:

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Well he just kicked a dude in the dick and didn't even get ejected.

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Dude should've have been there.

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This Sacramento/GSW series has been some of the best and most entertaining basketball I've watched in a couple of years...and they're only two games in. I hope it goes seven.

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Agreed. That's been a fun series.

how the hell do you only score 9 points in a quarter?

That clip is hilarious! Charles Barkley is a national treasure…

Crazy finish in GSW v Sac game. Curry almost blew it

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Crazy finish in GSW v Sac game. Curry almost blew it

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It's too bad that Chris Webber wasn't still doing announcing for TNT (poorly).

I would have loved to heard what he said.

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MookieBlaylock said:

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I saw Chuck making fun of Derek whites hair

But that's about it from yesterday

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Shaq/Charles reminded me of when your're in church or school and you know you aren't supposed to be laughing at something but you just can't help but laugh at something.

Shaq and Charles Barkley roasting the hell out of Derrick White’s hairline lol pic.twitter.com/CiAqfV2V5x

— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) April 19, 2023

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"You'll never find… a hairline like mine."

NoahAg said:

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With the 3 biggest fan bases here moving into offseason mode is anyone watching? Or are we all just praying for the #1 lotto pick? 3%? So you're telling me there's a chance!

I'm just checking the scores and hoping the warriors and lakers lose.

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Warriors just benefitted from another injury again. They seem like one of the luckiest teams ever. Nobody is denying that they are a great team, but it seems like they benefit from an unusual amount of injury luck.

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NoahAg said:

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With the 3 biggest fan bases here moving into offseason mode is anyone watching? Or are we all just praying for the #1 lotto pick? 3%? So you're telling me there's a chance!

I'm just checking the scores and hoping the warriors and lakers lose.

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Warriors just benefitted from another injury again. They seem like one of the luckiest teams ever. Nobody is denying that they are a great team, but it seems like they benefit from an unusual amount of injury luck.

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Eh, they've had their share - 2016 injury to Iggy cost them the series. 2019 injuries to Durant and Klay cost them

Jimmy Butler just put a flamethrower on the Bucks.

56 points on 19 of 28 shooting and 15 of 18 from the line. 119-114 Miami, 2-1 series lead. Outscored Milwauke 41-25 in the 4th quarter.

Just an awesome performance!

I'd be pretty happy to see Butler get a championship. Don't think it's going to be this year, but I'd be cool.

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Just an awesome performance!

I'd be pretty happy to see Butler get a championship. Don't think it's going to be this year, but I'd be cool.

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I'm a pretty casual fan with the Rockets so terrible the last few years, but it's exciting seeing such a wide-open playoff race so far, injuries aside. A potential second-round Heat/Knicks series with all of their infinite bad blood would be wonderful in the EC.

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Grapesoda2525 said:

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NoahAg said:

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With the 3 biggest fan bases here moving into offseason mode is anyone watching? Or are we all just praying for the #1 lotto pick? 3%? So you're telling me there's a chance!

I'm just checking the scores and hoping the warriors and lakers lose.

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Warriors just benefitted from another injury again. They seem like one of the luckiest teams ever. Nobody is denying that they are a great team, but it seems like they benefit from an unusual amount of injury luck.

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Eh, they've had their share - 2016 injury to Iggy cost them the series. 2019 injuries to Durant and Klay cost them

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2015 - Kyrie and Love
2017 - Kawhi
2018 - CP3
2022 - Murray

I can give you 2019 but Iggy, their 4th best player? Lol Draymond cost them 2016.

I think GS loses 2-3 of those years if those players are healthy. But they are ships nonetheless.