doublename Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 This is pretty much just an excuse to post this kawaii step back, since I'm not sure anyone here watches basketball and there hasn't been an NBA thread since 2011... http://streamable.com/exyd RIP JJ Fuck the Clippers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 embedfailedme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagi Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I want to get back into NBA, does that count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 CLOSE ENOUGH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 NBA was a massive thing in the uk around 2000 after the Bulls 3peats, but then it kinda lost its momentum pretty quickly. The sports council has kept cutting back uk bball funding and its now nonexistent which is sad especially for our budding Olympics team. I still like basketball but its never on the TV. There used to be a weekly printed paper, Slam Dunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Long-time NBA watcher. Playoffs this year are pretty tricky. Not sure who's gonna take it. Most of the teams looked pretty good during the regular season but are untested in the playoffs, or are getting on in years and you don't know if they'll hold out long enough for a deep run. Lots of the media seems to be favoring the Warriors, but I think they could be rattled in a tough series with a physical team. They also rely on the 3-ball a lot so that could go either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olo Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 NHL playoffs have occupied my viewing schedule. Sorry NBA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 Long-time NBA watcher. Playoffs this year are pretty tricky. Not sure who's gonna take it. Most of the teams looked pretty good during the regular season but are untested in the playoffs, or are getting on in years and you don't know if they'll hold out long enough for a deep run. Lots of the media seems to be favoring the Warriors, but I think they could be rattled in a tough series with a physical team. They also rely on the 3-ball a lot so that could go either way. Yeah, I worry about what happens if/when they meet Memphis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Looks like Rick Carlysle and Rajon Rondo had some kind of falling out. Looks like they are shooing him off the team in a slightly discreet manner. San Antonio has been patchy. One game they look old and tired, another they look like they did last year when they took the Championship. Wouldn't wager on any of the matchups past the first round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Dallas Mavericks fan here...unfortunately though since they seem to be on a downward spiral right now. Houston has played well, but they have gotten much resistance from the Mavs. I'm interested to see how they fare next round. Spurs/Clips is easily the best series so far and I haven't even watched a game to know that! It's great that Anthony Davis and the Pelicans made it to the post season over OKC so the Brow can get some real experience. East is pretty much a joke so far as everyone thought they would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Long-time NBA watcher. Playoffs this year are pretty tricky. Not sure who's gonna take it. Most of the teams looked pretty good during the regular season but are untested in the playoffs, or are getting on in years and you don't know if they'll hold out long enough for a deep run. Lots of the media seems to be favoring the Warriors, but I think they could be rattled in a tough series with a physical team. They also rely on the 3-ball a lot so that could go either way. Yeah, I worry about what happens if/when they meet Memphis. Yeah, they are seemingly the type of offensive juggernaut that can take on all challengers with a more than formidable defense, and Memphis has their troubles scoring without playing good defensive teams so I see GS making it a decisive series win over Memphis. I just don't see how the Grizz can score enough??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yeah when the 4-8 seed teams have losing records, you know the conference is a joke. Hawks look pretty patchy but could get through it, the Cavs look good but they haven't really been tested yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 warriors looking confused as hell right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Lol yeah the Celtics and the Bucks found some spring in their step as well. Won't be enough though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 24, 2015 Author Share Posted April 24, 2015 Steph is God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usagi Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Boston has made it clear how they feel about him. That flagrant foul hook around his neck could have been nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Steph is God Dude can play, no doubt, but the Warriors really shouldn't be getting into overtime games with the Pelicans. Makes me think they will struggle in the next round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 Steph is God Dude can play, no doubt, but the Warriors really shouldn't be getting into overtime games with the Pelicans. Makes me think they will struggle in the next round. yar, Steph is just insane. Seems like work ethic and genes coalesced into a perfect modern pg. Jae Crowder is tearing it up for the Celts and as a Mavs fan I was upset we traded him the moment it happened, but now even more so since the Rondo meltdown...ah well, just gotta wish him the best and move on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 yeah Rondo was clearly unhappy and wasn't going to be what he was in Boston for Dallas. He was pretty much allowed to do what he wanted in Boston and with so much talent on Dallas' roster it just wasn't going to be the same situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Ayyyy fuck the Hawks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Haha they'va kinda crapped out. Maybe they can save the series, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azatoth Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 I've tried watching NBA games, but I just can't get into it. NHL all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patternoverlap Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Jesus looks like half of the first round series that looked like they would be sweeps are turning competitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublename Posted April 29, 2015 Author Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've got no affinity for the Nets or Bucks, but seeing either of them advance would be awesome beyond words. Whatever the case, it looks like the Hawks ain't ready this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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