Actually the Pacers look like a much better team than a 7 seed. I know close doesn't count except in horseshoes, but all 3 games have been competitive towards the end. Paul George looked like a budding superstar a few seasons ago, but hasn't truly broken out into an All-NBA stalwart. They've got a ton of athletes, and are trending upwards if George stays.
At least they aren't losing by nearly 30 to the Bucks! Or seemingly doomed like the Celtics. I still think the Cavs defense is way too crappy to win another title but the path back to the Finals looks clear as daylight right now. Please don't tell me the Wiz will block their way.
You had Milsap crying about the Wizards playing MMA while they were playing baseketball, and then the next game, the refs couldn't keep their whistles out of their mouths and the officiating was so one sided in favor of the Hawks. It was one of the worst officiated games I've ever seen. And the Wiz still ended up dominating them towards the later part of the game.You may already know this but George did have a nasty injury training for team USA... He was a fantastic player before the injury and it's good to see him getting back to what he was. I'm excited to see Cavs Bucks next round if the Bucks can finish off the Raptors. I don't think they'll beat the Cavs in the series but we should get some good games.
The problem the league has right now is that an average game from he Warriors will beat a good game from any other team in the league. If the NBA wants a series they will have to let games get ridiculously physical like they did last year and that might not even work for them...
You had Milsap crying about the Wizards playing MMA while they were playing baseketball, and then the next game, the refs couldn't keep their whistles out of their mouths and the officiating was so one sided in favor of the Hawks. It was one of the worst officiated games I've ever seen. And the Wiz still ended up dominating them towards the later part of the game.
At this point it will probably be Wiz/Bulls and Bucks/Cavs. The Pacers are 1000000% getting swept after being demoralized last night.
It's not that, it's that they are calling phantom fouls and blowing the whistle too late, sometimes on bs calls too. It does make the games have absolutely no flow to them and tough to watch.It's the same thing that happens during March Madness... Teams foul on almost every single play and leave it up to the refs. This makes a lot of games completely unwatchable, but what do you do as a ref when players are basically throwing themselves into each other every possession?
I know that but health-wise, I believe he had a full recovery. What I mean is that he's clearly a top 15 NBA star IMO, but I thought he was destined for superstardom before the injury. Having said that, call me crazy, but I'll build a team around Paul George before Russell Westbrook. @chitwood put it really well, hyper talented and hyper clueless at the same time. Not what you want from a "point guard." Too bad they don't award the NBA MVP during the playoffs first round anymore, but are waiting 2 months for an awards show...You may already know this but George did have a nasty injury training for team USA... He was a fantastic player before the injury and it's good to see him getting back to what he was. I'm excited to see Cavs Bucks next round if the Bucks can finish off the Raptors. I don't think they'll beat the Cavs in the series but we should get some good games.
The problem the league has right now is that an average game from he Warriors will beat a good game from any other team in the league. If the NBA wants a series they will have to let games get ridiculously physical like they did last year and that might not even work for them...
He's not clueless, he can't rely on anybody else on his team. He literally can't depend reliably on anyone else on his team. It's why he should be automatic MVP. OKC would be a horrible team without him.meanwhile Russell Westbrook scores 51 and a triple double... and they lose
never seen a player so talented and so clueless at the same time
It was a great comeback, and that dunk to get the lead was thunderous. I can't imagine having that much power like that. Passing Kobe on playoff scoring list, only two left above him. Helps that he's gone to the finals so many years in a row.
I just hate the fucking Warriors. All their bandwagon fans, and Green is a dirty ass player who acts like a thug on the court. Always kicking everyone, then acting like he didn't do it. I detest them for that reason, and because Durant jumped shipped like he did. I dont want another Cavs and Warriors finals, but that is what it will probably be. Unless the Spurs can knock them out.
They have nobody besides Westbrook to score anyway.Thunder just so bad. What are you doing sticking with max defense lineup when the lead is slipping away and deficit continues to mount.