NBA Thread - Rigged Edition

elliephil · April 28

The NBA playoffs are popping and I thought it was time to have a dedicated thread.

Pic related

Edited May 22 by elliephil

Wellman · April 28

Honestly I have grown to like the play in games of the playoffs.

Darc_Requiem · April 28

As someone that is not a fan of Kyrie Irving, the Nets getting bounced was hilarious.

Maxx · April 28

Lol celts washing the shit outta the nets is too funny

purbeast · April 28

Even though there have been some lopsided series in round 1, the majority of the games have been pretty damn fun to watch.

Even though Denver got bounced 4-1, they said on the broadcast last night that the point difference in the first 4 games combined was 12 points. Then last night the game went down pretty close to the wire.

Sucks there are so many injuries though. It definitely is part of the reason the Nuggets got swept. And now Booker is out and Middleton is out and not playing in the series against the Celtics that blows.

I also realized how little I know about some of the west teams like Memphis and Utah. It's been fun watching those teams and learning about these up and comers.

And this dunk may be the dunk of the century.

And then we got this gem lol.

elliephil · April 28

56 minutes ago, purbeast said:

Ja Morant has to be considered a top dunker historically speaking right? Not VC or Kemp levels or even Westbrook right now, but maybe up there eventually.

Also lol

Edited April 28 by elliephil

HD-Man · April 28

3 hours ago, Darc_Requiem said:

As someone that is not a fan of Kyrie Irving, the Nets getting bounced was hilarious.

You should send Kyrie a pic of Bizzaro Earth from that last episode of Superman and Lois

Darc_Requiem · April 29

6 hours ago, HD-Man said:

You should send Kyrie a pic of Bizzaro Earth from that last episode of Superman and Lois

elliephil · April 29

Raptors are out. Can't say I really expected them to go far but also can't help but think the first two games were called poorly. Oh well, better luck next time.

Psychoblue · April 29

The Team of Destiny. And once Iger buys them, the media will finally stop hating.

purbeast · April 29

5 hours ago, elliephil said:

Raptors are out. Can't say I really expected them to go far but also can't help but think the first two games were called poorly. Oh well, better luck next time.

I mean they lost by like 50 points. The refs aren't the reason they were blown out. Sure some of those calls were bad/soft but that happens in every NBA game and you could make a 1 minute video like that from practically every game that is played.

elliephil · April 29

6 hours ago, purbeast said:

I mean they lost by like 50 points. The refs aren't the reason they were blown out. Sure some of those calls were bad/soft but that happens in every NBA game and you could make a 1 minute video like that from practically every game that is played.

Some of the calls on Harden and Embiid I was shaking my head at. So many lean-ins that were called as fouls, you can even see in the clips how the defenders are literally backing away from offense to get away from that. On top of that, this was after that rule change. It's definitely a momentum changer and I think it's a factor worth acknowledging properly in a playoff setting.

(I'm just salty lol)

Edited April 29 by elliephil

elliephil · May 4

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/warriors-vs-grizzlies-gary-payton-ii-suffers-fractured-elbow-after-dirty-foul-by-dillon-brooks-in-game-2/

The most amazing part about this for me is that I didn't know there was a Gary Payton II.

also

Psychoblue · May 4

elliephil · May 9

Just like that, tied series. Crazy toxic fan bases on Twitter for Suns vs Mavs, but probably the most entertaining series right now imo

elliephil · May 9

Messed up if true. This series is gonna go down in history.

Wellman · May 9

The fuck is wrong with people, you should never resort to violence over your fandom especially when you have some older folk or children involved.

elliephil · May 9

33 minutes ago, Wellman said:

The fuck is wrong with people, you should never resort to violence over your fandom especially when you have some older folk or children involved.

Looks like some stupid kid was at fault. Courtside seats and you choose to act that way? Need an escort from mom? Hope kid gets a ban or something.

Psychoblue · May 9

That kid will be a hero in Dallas if the Suns drop this series. He'll be the new Suns in 4 guy.

Edited May 9 by Psychoblue

elliephil · May 10

Rudy Gobert said he could lock up Shaq

Do we even entertain the idea fellas?

Psychoblue · May 12

On 5/10/2022 at 5:01 AM, elliephil said:

Rudy Gobert said he could lock up Shaq

Do we even entertain the idea fellas?

Po Pimpus put it best.

"''I'd lock him up for sure' - Rudy Gobert, WHO WAS ON CRACK "

elliephil · May 15

Watching Celtics vs Bucks... Grayson Allen will carry Milwaukee through to the championship lololol jk this boy is gonna finish these playoffs with at least 23 broken ankles, you can just tell he is not liked by the other players

I have a friend who believes Giannis is the best basketball player in the world right now, which was definitely a take I wasn't expecting. Thoughts?

Edited May 15 by elliephil

HD-Man · May 15

I'm of the opinion Gianiss is the best, it's like, nobody can really stop him. He's a bully in the paint and he has a mid range shot now. He's literally a freak athletically and size wise, hence the nickname

I could be wrong, but that's just the way I see it

elliephil · May 15

4 minutes ago, HD-Man said:

I'm of the opinion Gianiss is the best, it's like, nobody can really stop him. He's a bully in the paint and he has a mid range shot now. He's literally a freak athletically and size wise, hence the nickname

I could be wrong, but that's just the way I see it

After these past few weeks, Giannis is probably the best but I'm not sure for how long. KD under-performed big time this year (which imo makes Giannis the best in the world right now) and it's pretty clear that the next class will be taking over soon. I truthfully believe in the long run that players like Devin Booker, Luka, and Jokic will end up being more refined for much longer than Giannis in the coming years.

Genghis_Dong · May 15

Luka gonna have some impressive numbers at the end of his career.

edit: and also by the end of this game

Edited May 16 by Genghis_Dong

elliephil · May 16

CP3 has been downgraded to Christopher now.

Lantis · May 16

LOL it's game 7 in PHX and the Suns are getting their shit pushed in?

Sorry CP3 that chip was never meant for you

Psychoblue · May 16

CP3 is the Philip Rivers of the NBA and Book is Landanian Tomlinson. This is what I get for putting my faith in Rivers.

I haven't written off the explanation that kid harassing CP3's family was a messenger saying that Cuban is holding the rest of the team's families hostage.

Wellman · May 16

Well the one team I really wanted to get the title is gone now. Although it has been a helluva playoffs, I was rooting for Paul to finally get his ring/chip.

Now all I have to hope for is that the Warriors don't win it again.

axeman61 · May 16

just the first "I don't know why you're agreeing with me, you are fired" got me.

Darc_Requiem · May 16

Legend has it the Suns have finally gotten off the bus to play Game 7. Giannis' teammates could have tried to help a brother out. I mean dude had 25 points, 20 rebounds, and 9 assists in a game that wasn't close. He had one of the best series performances in history and his team didn't win.

Side Note: I know Middleton was hurt.

Psychoblue · May 16

1 hour ago, axeman61 said:

just the first "I don't know why you're agreeing with me, you are fired" got me.

One of those dudes definitely lost money. This felt way more somber than the other ones they do.

elliephil · May 16

bahahaha

Darc_Requiem · May 16

8 hours ago, axeman61 said:

just the first "I don't know why you're agreeing with me, you are fired" got me.

Finally got to watch this when I got fam, I was dying man

Wellman · May 17

The Suns felt like watching my current rebuilding Rockets. I know Paul and Booker were being kept in check but the rest of them men have no excuse other then they legit have been carried all this time.

axeman61 · May 17

9 hours ago, Psychoblue said:

One of those dudes definitely lost money. This felt way more somber than the other ones they do.

I didn't get "somber" from it. Normally, their NBA material amounts to someone (like "Lebron") screaming, and they're switching it up. Like they do when imitating Doc Rivers.

Psychoblue · May 17

https://defector.com/this-is-just-what-the-phoenix-suns-do/?fbclid=IwAR23uhhSYjvErz35QmHvGCLyYLCArFBWHJvN_C6Zn3f4ISf9Eyv8VsPj6ks

Great history lesson. That’s why I said what I said earlier. Being a fan of this franchise isn’t for the faint of heart and it’s why the cries of “stay humble” shall be summarily laughed at. Anyone who says that doesn’t know what true humiliation looks like.

elliephil · May 17

Marcus Smart is still questionable for tonight against Miami. Kyle Lowry probably not going to be seen this series, but you never know. In my heart, I want to see Heat go back to the finals but the Celtics kind of a problem.

purbeast · May 17

Heat/Mavs final is what I'm hoping for.

If only one of em makes it I hope it's the Mavs. They are just a more fun team to watch.

Psychoblue · May 17

1 hour ago, purbeast said:

Heat/Mavs final is what I'm hoping for.

If only one of em makes it I hope it's the Mavs. They are just a more fun team to watch.

At this point I'll hope it's the mavs too. My issue is with the complete disappearance of the Suns heart, Luka is the man and I still we got him when Coach Kok was there. Ayton wound up being McDunno's final insult.

elliephil · May 18

Luka is going to find a way to win a championship operating off 2 hours sleep, 3 mcchickens, and a backseat full of empty gatorade bottles. White boy summer inbound.

elliephil · May 18

I never understood the hate that Jimmy Butler got. Like sure, he got a bit cocky once he rose to super star status, but I think it's well deserved considering his story.

He dropped 41 last night, nearly a double double with 9 rebounds.

Mavs vs Warriors tonight. Igoudala will be out for at least another week. Not entirely certain if that means anything this year because I honestly haven't been paying too much attention to GS this year.

purbeast · May 22

LOL.

elliephil · May 22

Boston gave that one away, 23 turnovers, 19 steals from Miami, bruh

HD-Man · May 28

Jimmy Butler usually has to damn near kill himself to get these big wins for the Heat. No matter who wins the series, GSW just at home resting all the way up. They're gonna be fresh and wash whoever they play in the finals

I could be wrong

elliephil · May 29

Bimmy freakin killed it last night. Never realized how good of a FT shooter he was until last night. Kyle Lowry scared me a bit there towards the end sine he has been having hamstring issues as of late. I'm not even a Miami fan, I just want them to beat Boston because I would love to troll Bostonian sports fans irl some more lololol

elliephil · May 30

LOL ggs

elliephil · June 3

I was way too tired to watch last night's game. Saw that Boston won. That's more than I expected. I had lots of friends running parlay that they Stephiroth and the Warriors were going to sweep.