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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25192286 - 05/08/18 08:01 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Just watching Jazz-Rockets. Gotta say, Harden looks pretty uncomfortable out there. Pretty far from dominant, certainly not MVP-caliber. I can't see Houston beating Golden State at all. Donovan Mitchell is amazing.
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I can't believe the Raptors got swept. That shot by Lebron I have never seen a player take an angle like that for a shot, amazing. Jazz have a lot to look forward to though but not this season. I predicted a 4-1 series, just that that one win would be game 4.
I like Houston. I predicted they will win the title and without a healthy Curry, who is actually worse off injury wise then I thought, Cavs-Houston. Guessing 4-2. Harden, it's amazing OKC would let him go.
I liked watching the documentary about Vince Carter and Toronto and when Curry was playing for the Raptors seeing his kid at the time spin a ball on his finger like it was nothing and draining shots. You grow up in that culture, and have the talent, amazing.
And yes, it will be Houston. Great thing about following sports is making money off your knowledge. Like stocks. You don't have to be perfect, just a good winning percentage.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25192812 - 05/09/18 12:57 AM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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God I want to go to Oracle arena. Last time I was in the bay area during the playoffs crossing that bridge from the airport the atmosphere in the city was electric.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25194962 - 05/10/18 07:49 AM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Harden is still overrated, the Rockets ain't winning shit.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Ran-D]
#25195500 - 05/10/18 12:39 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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We shall see, if you have seen his game at that level and why he will be MVP I just take your post as just nothing. Another sports fan with nothing to add but just trash talk. Nothing to back it up. He is over rated but somehow averaged 30 points a game and destroyed my team the Jazz.
Called it al along, G.S. and Houston and whoever wins this takes the title. Cavs don't have it at that level.
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#25196326 - 05/10/18 07:04 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Dude, if you really watch him so much how are you not aware that he flops more than a soccer player? Hes a monster, and yes he has AMAZING talent, which is why its so pathetic when he dives around drawing pussy ass fouls. True champions (Jordan) don't do that shit, they outplay their opponents and that is that.
This is why I will never respect LeBron either. Sure, he might be the best player of all time but he does NOT have a champion mentality, he has a victim mentality (kind of like these "me too" people, but thats another thread). Harden is following down that same road. And honestly I only give the Cavs a chance in the finals if its against Houston. No way Lebron takes down the Warriors by himself again, the Rockets maybe.
You haven't offered any actual analysis either btw, you just keep saying how amazing Hardens game is with no reasoning.
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Quote:
DividedQuantum said: Just watching Jazz-Rockets. Gotta say, Harden looks pretty uncomfortable out there. Pretty far from dominant, certainly not MVP-caliber. I can't see Houston beating Golden State at all. Donovan Mitchell is amazing.
Glad somebody else see whats going on.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Ran-D]
#25196777 - 05/10/18 11:40 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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All you have to do is watch his game. And read his stats. It's not Rocket science, lol. That is the stupidest joke I have ever made on the shroomery on purpose.
Anyway, it is just a game. Don't take it to seriously. He is amazing to watch as is Lebron and Curry. And yes. I hate floppers which is why I despise future HOF Manu of the Spurs who has taken that to a whole level during his career.
The refs have gotten better at not calling it and hopefully it will be more so. There is way to much whining in the NBA.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25201322 - 05/13/18 01:49 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Just tuned in to the eastern conference finals. Hoping to upset the Cavs and that big bitch LeBum James. Go Celtics!
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Good start. Will be an interesting series. Think the Celts will win game one and then the Cavs will come on strong in Game 2. Still, nothing to Golden State and the Warriors. That is basketball on a whole different level.
Just great to see Celtics fans excited again, been a long time.
And sorry Toronto fan for your sweep and the firing of your head coach yesterday. Regular season doesn't mean a whole lot.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25202694 - 05/14/18 08:01 AM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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I dont know how to feel about the East. I like seeing Lebron lose like that but lets be honest, can the Celtics even win a single game against Golden State? Not that the series is over, I wont be shocked if Lebron pops off 4 straight after getting embarrassed yesterday. Then we would end up with GS vs. Cleveland for the 4TH YEAR IN A ROW! Ridiculous.
Anyway, tonight the real Finals begin. Warriors will win the Series but it should be pretty heated.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Ran-D]
#25202912 - 05/14/18 10:08 AM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Going with Houston this year but we shall see. ARE YOU NOT ENTERTAINED! Celtics look like a college team. Like the Cavs in the series and game 2.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25203811 - 05/14/18 05:18 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Take Houston tonight. All you betters out there and make some money. Trust in my infinite wisdom of NBA basketball. Game starts soon.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25205176 - 05/15/18 09:44 AM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Warriors are way too good and the Rockets know it. Harden stopped even trying because he knew it was hopeless.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Ran-D]
#25205445 - 05/15/18 12:16 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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No contest. Hell, a sweep may even be possible.
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Both series will take 3 days off between games 2 and 3, pathetic.
You guys ready for legal sports gambling? Its cool, but leagues like the NBA already seem fixed as it is...
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25206410 - 05/15/18 09:06 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Barnaby said: Celtics look like a college team. Like the Cavs in the series and game 2.
What now? How is that superior NBA wisdom working out?
CELTICS TAKE GAME 2
Hope you didn't bet on that!
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JR Smith needs an ass whoopin. Fouling when losing is one thing, doing stupid shit that can ruin another mans career is another.
Who will LeBron Blames put the blame on this time?
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Ran-D]
#25209115 - 05/16/18 09:58 PM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Save Steph for a playoff series that matters. I was really wrong. Durant was amazing. Thank God I didn't put money on it. It's just one game but it changed my mind. Warriors get another NBA title. Will be interesting if Klay stays with them next year. This could be a Bulls type dynasty.
Thinking the Celts get swept. Strange feeling. If feels like there is no competition left.
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Re: NBA 2017 - 2018 [Re: Barnaby]
#25209634 - 05/17/18 07:25 AM (5 years, 10 months ago) |
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Now see, if I was betting, last night was the night to put money on Houston. The "game 2 rule" they call it, its pretty reliable.
Don't count on another night like that though. Hardens supporting cast isnt going to sink shots like that every night, and Steph is going to wake up eventually
And yea, Durant man, that guy cant be stopped. He can turn around and pull a jumper over just about anyone. Then you double team him and/or Steph and leave Klay wide open all night like game 1.
Boston is obviously a better team than Cleveland, but having LeBron on the court is like having Tom Brady, the shit aint over until its over.
Boston vs. Golden State has zero appeal as well, cant imagine the NBA really wants that to happen.
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