OT: 2019 NBA Playoffs

[tykurez]

Most of you missed most of it but man, what a game GS-LA was. Montrezl Harrell absolutely dominated the paint. Lou Williams made all kinds of crazy shots

And it’s always great to see the Warriors struggle. Houston getting a little extra rest is great too

That name still gives me nightmares

 

[Chin Diesel]

KD has had a solid first half to put GS in great shape to finish off LAC tonight.
38 points in first half. In playoff history only Sleepy Floyd had more points in a half (39).

 

[Rocktheworld]

Poor Kawhi... that post-game interview... after a night like that.

 

[Walker11]

Poor Kawhi... that post-game interview... after a night like that.

That was funny. Kawhi is awesome. He just wanted a minute more with Ros Gold.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Rudy only player on Spurs who can score right now.

 

[Robertelamin]

How do you not foul...

 

[Mots010]

What on earth were the spurs doing in the last 30 seconds? They just let the clock run out down 4.

 

[aceboon]

A shame Rudy still hasn't got passed the first round, comes to the Spurs and Kawhi basically misses the whole season his first year there, and then Dejonte Murray misses the whole year his second. If the Spurs don't blow that big lead in the 4th quarter of game 2 they win this series.

 

[olehead]

That name still gives me nightmares

Montrezl looked at us like we were barbecue chicken.

 

[Walker11]

Is Pascal Siakam going to be a consensus top 8 player in a year or two? I can't believe how much he improved. He is the prototype 4 in the modern NBA.

 

[the Q]

Is Pascal Siakam going to be a consensus top 8 player in a year or two? I can't believe how much he improved. He is the prototype 4 in the modern NBA.

And Danny passed on him and dajonte Murray 3 times

 

[husky429]

Is Pascal Siakam going to be a consensus top 8 player in a year or two? I can't believe how much he improved. He is the prototype 4 in the modern NBA.

I think he'll need to be a little bit more prolific 3 pt shooter to get there. A little more shotblocking too.

But he's improved so much already, I wouldn't be surprised if it happens.

I think Akok should be watching all of his games 10x over this summer.

 

[Walker11]

I think he'll need to be a little bit more prolific 3 pt shooter to get there. A little more shotblocking too.

But he's improved so much already, I wouldn't be surprised if it happens.

I think Akok should be watching all of his games 10x over this summer.

1000% agree re. Akok. Does Akok have a handle or touch at all? Pascal is such a good 1 on 1 player. He's got floaters and runners and a great little hook over his left shoulder. Too big for some defenders and too quick with enough handle for the rest.

 

[the Q]

Considering that over 50% of NBA players go broke within 5 years of their careers ending and Rudy’s brand doesn’t seem to be national, he would be totally justified in pulling a Trevor ariza (getting overpaid by a terrible team) rather than ring chasing.

The ideal scenario is the JJ Reddick situation in philly.

 

[Walker11]

That's what I was asking. Never seen Akok outside of highlights. They have the same body. Pascal just learned how to shoot while Akok comes into college with a reputation as a shooter (although his stats reflect a streakier shooter than most recruiting experts depict).

 

[Rocktheworld]

Man Horford and to a lesser extent Baynes make things tough on opposing bigs no matter who they play but damn, Giannis is really having a tough time.

 

[husky429]

That's what I was asking. Never seen Akok outside of highlights. They have the same body. Pascal just learned how to shoot while Akok comes into college with a reputation as a shooter (although his stats reflect a streakier shooter than most recruiting experts depict).

Yeah, I think the athleticism/length/build is similar. Akok is a better shot blocker and has that reputation as a shooter (though it's streaky). The part he could learn from is Pascal's driving/finishing ability. He's pretty crafty.

 

[Yardigan]

Am I the only one that thinks that Hubie Brown does a great job for someone that's a hundred years old, looks like about 120?

 

[Walker11]

Man Horford and to a lesser extent Baynes make things tough on opposing bigs no matter who they play but damn, Giannis is really having a tough time.

Horford may be the best individual defensive matchup in the league for Giannis. He needs to be more of a playmaker if he is guarded like this. Giannis is so hard to officiate. He is fouled every single drive, he always initiates the contact and he also looks like he is traveling even when he doesn't.

 

[Chin Diesel]

So glad refs are swallowing whistle when Harden runs out of control to the rim flailing around looking for fouls.

 

[CardiacAndre7]

Refs have shafted the Rockets on multiple 3 pt fouls

 

[ASweet3781]

Refs have shafted the Rockets on multiple 3 pt fouls

No idea why I even watch this stuff. It's like WWE scripted.

 

[superjohn]

Refs have shafted the Rockets on multiple 3 pt fouls

Come on, Harden shoved the defender on every one to create space.