OT: 2021 NBA Playoffs

[bballgrda]

And just like that Nurkic in foul trouble again, that phantom foul on Jokic's 3 looks like it could change this whole game. Should be a fun ending in Portland.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Portland choked this away with dumb turnovers and low percentage shot attempts in the fourth.

 

[bballgrda]

Portland choked this away with dumb turnovers and low percentage shot attempts in the fourth.

Not over yet. They came back 8 down with a minute left last game

 

[aceboon]

MPJ's family injury history still gives me concern, I thought the back injury would be the start of a bunch of bad breaks but he's held up well so far.

 

[superjohn]

Portland choked this away with dumb turnovers and low percentage shot attempts in the fourth.

Denver is just better than them, Jokic is an absolute beast.

 

[aceboon]

Never would have expected the Nuggets to send the Blazers home in 6 with their guard situation.

 

[bballgrda]

Denver is just better than them, Jokic is an absolute beast.

Such a shame they're missing Murray. Looks like they could be the favorite in the West next year

 

[superjohn]

The Dame to Lakers talk will begin.

 

[navery12]

 

[bballgrda]

Lakers finally took drummond out of the starting lineup

 

[aceboon]

Suns are hunting AD on defense, dude is laboring out there

 

[Northbound]

I have never been more wrong on a prospect than I was on Michael Porter Jr. Dude is so legit.

Nobody will ever be more wrong on a prospect that my old roommate was of Tim Duncan - said he'd be horrible.

I told him I saw him play live for 4 years, he's is going to be a lot of things, horrible isn't one of them - then made a mental note to never trust his judgement on anything.

We'll have to see on the Knicks - ATL showed how much better constructed they are and it's was GM malpractice to pick Tobbin at 8, good story, but he is what he is at this point, he's 23 amazing that's old for a first year guy. Like Randle, but boy he was not good in the playoffs (shooting % and TO's). Wonder if ATL's defensive planning for a playoff series had an impact on his offensive productivity - on the other had he did average a double double. Plus Tibs needs to, you know, have an offense - I kind of feel like he's a Marty Schottenheimer - great coach, but loses his way a little in big spots/playoffs - but what the hell do I know.

 

[bballgrda]

Suns are hunting AD on defense, dude is laboring out there

Yep. Looks like he is done

 

[aceboon]

Can't believe CP3 is still flopping with a wrecked shoulder

 

[superjohn]

Booker shoots the s^^t out of the ball.

 

[Drew]

Someone get Kyle Kuzma a suitcase and a one way ticket out of LA ASAP. Thanks.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

This game feels a little like the end of an era. This Lakers team is not that bad, and the only two Suns not in diapers are Crowder (a role player) and Paul, who is barely able to play himself. And this game isn't close. Lebron shouldn't be losing to this Suns team, much less getting blown out.

The Lakers can still come back tonight, but even getting down 20 points to a flawed team like the Suns is not a good sign for the Lakers.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

So the refs randomly go back in time to find some Laker flopping so they can T up Craig after he had gotten decked. on a layup attempt.

NBA, it's FAN-TASTIC.

 

[bballgrda]

This game feels a little like the end of an era. This Lakers team is not that bad, and the only two Suns not in diapers are Crowder (a role player) and Paul, who is barely able to play himself. And this game isn't close. Lebron shouldn't be losing to this Suns team, much less getting blown out.

The Lakers can still come back tonight, but even getting down 20 points to a flawed team like the Suns is not a good sign for the Lakers.

Outside of LeBron and AD this Lakers team is terrible.

Crowder has shown himself to be a valuable player these last few playoffs. Does everything you want from his role at a high level.

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Outside of LeBron and AD this Lakers team is terrible.

Crowder has shown himself to be a valuable player these last few playoffs. Does everything you want from his role at a high level.

I know. Everyone in the NBA sucks but the superstars. Got it.

 

[bballgrda]

I know. Everyone in the NBA sucks but the superstars. Got it.

You're right. This LA team is so stacked that Drummond couldn't find his way on to the court in the first half

 

[nelsonmuntz]

Lakers finally took drummond out of the starting lineup

Based on how the Lakers are playing tonight, maybe Drummond was not the problem.

 

[superjohn]

Phoenix falling apart.

 

[Northbound]

You're right. This LA team is so stacked that Drummond couldn't find his way on to the court in the first half

Drummond is a problem for the Lakers - clogs the lane and is one dimensional - he's just hasn't evolved his game to be a threat beyond a foot and a half and that is not good the way the game is played today. His career shot chart is almost entirely inside the circle. He's not better than the league average inside there either, forget anything outside of there.

 

[MDHuskFan]

Outside of LeBron and AD this Lakers team is terrible.

Crowder has shown himself to be a valuable player these last few playoffs. Does everything you want from his role at a high level.

This lakers team on paper is MUCH better than last years championship team.