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May 17, 2024, 06:54:30 AM
Finally we have our first game 7 in the playoffs.
Yes, finally. Cheesy

Well, most analysts did predict this will happen. Timberwolves will bounce back but I was shocked it could go that far. This was like Games 1 and 2 of this Nuggets versus Timberwolves series when Conley was healthy, KAT was efficient, and the bench was all working to contribute for both ends of the floor.
The Wolves are really strong when they are complete. Now, I want to see what answer the Nuggets will bring at their home Ball Arena. These are still the reigning champions, we cannot underestimate them. I just hope Jamal Murray will show up just like how he showed in the series against the Lakers.
Michael Porter Jr. too seems to be out of sync with the team and they need that bench to be productive again.
I bet they got an earful from Coach Malone.
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May 17, 2024, 06:52:12 AM
I think majority here is rooting for the Mavs to win, it's not that we don't like OKC or SGA, they are a good team, they are the number 1 seed in the West, but I felt that it's not their time to shine, not yet. On the other hand, the Mavs with Luka as putting up a good series against them and the whole team are putting effort for them to win this series against the inexperience OKC. And it also shows their defense as well, with their new acquisition in the trade deadline, anchoring everything with Gafford and PJ Washington. So now the next game will be at Dallas homecourt, one of the loudest arena, it will be crazy if they are going to beat the Thunder.
I think the Mavericks and I'm rooting for them to win because they have the better experience than the OKC. though it's not over yet but it's likely that they'll advance since we are not seeing new from the OKC, it's all SGA and eventually this guy will feel the fatigued, so I think his production will drop. In a do or die game and the Mavs want to finish the series, expect a more physical game, but thus far, OKC can't match the physicality of the Mavericks so that's a big factor why I believe Dallas will finish them in 6.
The Mavs are going to be the favorite entering game 6 and their fans are hoping that they are going to close out the Thunder, but let's see. The other West series has been extended to game 7 by the Wolves. And who knows, the pattern might continue and we will also another classic game 7 between OKC and Mavs. Going back to the Nuggets vs Wolves, ANT delivered what he had promised to his fans but the series is not yet over. Now it's a do or die game, the season is on the line for them and they will have to go to the Nuggets homecourt to beat the defending champ. If they are going to play with the defense that they shown here, they have a good chance to win and advance.

Mavs needs to push and win the game at home, they need to take the advantage of playing in front of their home crow if they win the game they will have that early rest advantage againts the winner between the Wolves and Nuggets, though OKC also bringing the tough fight and not giving them the luxury of dominating the series.

I like the way Wolves adjusted and bring that tough games agaisnt the defending champ, if they can duplicate the way they played today, the chance of snatching this series may take place.

More on how these both teams will play their final game it will be an interesting final game 7.

The Mavs vs OKC series is still unpredictable, if I'm not mistaken, both have steals in each other home court so maybe OKC can do it again in the next game to push for a decider game 7 which I think the fans will love. And remember that OKC is the number 1 team in the West so they will not easily go down in this fight. What's scary though is the Kyrie has been quiet in this series, and maybe he will suddenly explode in the next game to help the Mavs finished the Thunder. On the other hand, SGA needs help and for sure Giddey and Chet and the Williams will have to say something as they don't want this to be their final game this season. At least force a game 7 and it will be their homecourt.
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May 17, 2024, 06:09:20 AM
I think majority here is rooting for the Mavs to win, it's not that we don't like OKC or SGA, they are a good team, they are the number 1 seed in the West, but I felt that it's not their time to shine, not yet. On the other hand, the Mavs with Luka as putting up a good series against them and the whole team are putting effort for them to win this series against the inexperience OKC. And it also shows their defense as well, with their new acquisition in the trade deadline, anchoring everything with Gafford and PJ Washington. So now the next game will be at Dallas homecourt, one of the loudest arena, it will be crazy if they are going to beat the Thunder.
I think the Mavericks and I'm rooting for them to win because they have the better experience than the OKC. though it's not over yet but it's likely that they'll advance since we are not seeing new from the OKC, it's all SGA and eventually this guy will feel the fatigued, so I think his production will drop. In a do or die game and the Mavs want to finish the series, expect a more physical game, but thus far, OKC can't match the physicality of the Mavericks so that's a big factor why I believe Dallas will finish them in 6.
The Mavs are going to be the favorite entering game 6 and their fans are hoping that they are going to close out the Thunder, but let's see. The other West series has been extended to game 7 by the Wolves. And who knows, the pattern might continue and we will also another classic game 7 between OKC and Mavs. Going back to the Nuggets vs Wolves, ANT delivered what he had promised to his fans but the series is not yet over. Now it's a do or die game, the season is on the line for them and they will have to go to the Nuggets homecourt to beat the defending champ. If they are going to play with the defense that they shown here, they have a good chance to win and advance.

Mavs needs to push and win the game at home, they need to take the advantage of playing in front of their home crow if they win the game they will have that early rest advantage againts the winner between the Wolves and Nuggets, though OKC also bringing the tough fight and not giving them the luxury of dominating the series.

I like the way Wolves adjusted and bring that tough games agaisnt the defending champ, if they can duplicate the way they played today, the chance of snatching this series may take place.

More on how these both teams will play their final game it will be an interesting final game 7.
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May 17, 2024, 05:07:40 AM
I think majority here is rooting for the Mavs to win, it's not that we don't like OKC or SGA, they are a good team, they are the number 1 seed in the West, but I felt that it's not their time to shine, not yet. On the other hand, the Mavs with Luka as putting up a good series against them and the whole team are putting effort for them to win this series against the inexperience OKC. And it also shows their defense as well, with their new acquisition in the trade deadline, anchoring everything with Gafford and PJ Washington. So now the next game will be at Dallas homecourt, one of the loudest arena, it will be crazy if they are going to beat the Thunder.
I think the Mavericks and I'm rooting for them to win because they have the better experience than the OKC. though it's not over yet but it's likely that they'll advance since we are not seeing new from the OKC, it's all SGA and eventually this guy will feel the fatigued, so I think his production will drop. In a do or die game and the Mavs want to finish the series, expect a more physical game, but thus far, OKC can't match the physicality of the Mavericks so that's a big factor why I believe Dallas will finish them in 6.
The Mavs are going to be the favorite entering game 6 and their fans are hoping that they are going to close out the Thunder, but let's see. The other West series has been extended to game 7 by the Wolves. And who knows, the pattern might continue and we will also another classic game 7 between OKC and Mavs. Going back to the Nuggets vs Wolves, ANT delivered what he had promised to his fans but the series is not yet over. Now it's a do or die game, the season is on the line for them and they will have to go to the Nuggets homecourt to beat the defending champ. If they are going to play with the defense that they shown here, they have a good chance to win and advance.
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May 17, 2024, 03:20:00 AM
Finally we have our first game 7 in the playoffs. Next game tomorrow is between the Knicks vs Pacers,  we will see if there's a game 7, because Pacers need to win in order for that to happen. Just like the Wolves vs Nuggets scenario, they were dominated and then they bounce back, the same could happen with the Pacers who were dominated by the Knicks in game 5.

Both teams are capable of blowout each other, at this moment, what matters is the home court, so I believe that the Pacers here being the team with home court advantage will likely succeed, and might give us the 2nd game 7 in the semi.

On the last game, Dallas vs OKC, it's the home court of dallas, not sure if there's a game 7 here.
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May 17, 2024, 03:12:09 AM
The Timberwolves owned the paint tonight against the Nuggets. They had a 20+ rebound advantage as a team led by big nights from Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert. When they’re playing like that, they’re the best team in the NBA. Game 7 will be a great game to watch. It might as well be the NBA Finals.
Just like how they played in game 2, they dominated the Nuggets again.

43-62 rebounding disparity, that's huge, it looks like Nuggets didn't travel to play as in the rebound alone, they aren't getting it done well. Also, the nuggets struggled a lot in the 3 point area as they only shoot 19% which is very low. Well, I guess now we can say that this series is really unpredictalbe, we have a game 7 back in Denver, still it's hard to predict if the home team will dominate.

Yes, and we will give credit to the defense of the Wolves. There were immediate concern when the Nuggets started hot and so Wolves call early time out, but after that, it was a different team, playing good defense, running and hitting their shots.

McDaniels is the big difference for the Wolves with a big 21 points. Yes, as I have said before, this series is very unpredictable but the game is going to be in Denver and that they will have their home court advantage again. It's not a do or die game, but maybe the defending champions might still have some ace in their sleeves and finished this series.

Wolves have the face the big crowd of Denver in game 7, so I think it will be hard for the Wolves to win when everyone in that arena except their teams are cheeing against them. They have to stay compose and let the game flow according to their play, because if Denver are gonna be the team that will start strong like having a big run, I doubt the wolves have the ability to come back.

McDaniels played great this game but he has to keep that consistency if he wants to help his team, because game 7 is another game, adjustments are gonna be made, he should be ready with that.
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May 17, 2024, 02:23:16 AM
With the season on the line tonight I’m expecting to see Anthony Edwards give maximum effort out there. Especially after his last game. We need to see the Michael Jordan comparisons flying tonight. Denver is going to try their best to end his season and Gobert should be seeking revenge for his last defensive effort. Hoping it’s a good game… Go Minnesota (they’re both a couple of my favorite teams).

And they did show up in this game, winning by a huge margin, (Imagine the Nuggets just scoring 9 points in the 4th quarter?). And couple with bad shooting night again similar to the first 2 games, the Nuggets struggle and it was only in the 3rd quarter that Jamal Murray was able to score but the lead was so big already that Malone might have give up and just plan their next attack next game in their homecourt.

But looking at the odds for game 7, Nuggets is the clear favorite now.

Tomorrow Knicks vs Pacers, New York trying to end the series but it will be in Indiana Pacers home court so it's going to be very hard and who knows, maybe we will also see a game 7 in this series.
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May 17, 2024, 02:12:18 AM
The Timberwolves owned the paint tonight against the Nuggets. They had a 20+ rebound advantage as a team led by big nights from Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert. When they’re playing like that, they’re the best team in the NBA. Game 7 will be a great game to watch. It might as well be the NBA Finals.
Just like how they played in game 2, they dominated the Nuggets again.

43-62 rebounding disparity, that's huge, it looks like Nuggets didn't travel to play as in the rebound alone, they aren't getting it done well. Also, the nuggets struggled a lot in the 3 point area as they only shoot 19% which is very low. Well, I guess now we can say that this series is really unpredictalbe, we have a game 7 back in Denver, still it's hard to predict if the home team will dominate.

Yes, and we will give credit to the defense of the Wolves. There were immediate concern when the Nuggets started hot and so Wolves call early time out, but after that, it was a different team, playing good defense, running and hitting their shots.

McDaniels is the big difference for the Wolves with a big 21 points. Yes, as I have said before, this series is very unpredictable but the game is going to be in Denver and that they will have their home court advantage again. It's not a do or die game, but maybe the defending champions might still have some ace in their sleeves and finished this series.
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May 17, 2024, 02:07:40 AM
The Timberwolves owned the paint tonight against the Nuggets. They had a 20+ rebound advantage as a team led by big nights from Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert. When they’re playing like that, they’re the best team in the NBA. Game 7 will be a great game to watch. It might as well be the NBA Finals.
Just like how they played in game 2, they dominated the Nuggets again.

43-62 rebounding disparity, that's huge, it looks like Nuggets didn't travel to play as in the rebound alone, they aren't getting it done well. Also, the nuggets struggled a lot in the 3 point area as they only shoot 19% which is very low. Well, I guess now we can say that this series is really unpredictalbe, we have a game 7 back in Denver, still it's hard to predict if the home team will dominate.
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May 17, 2024, 01:55:52 AM
The Timberwolves owned the paint tonight against the Nuggets. They had a 20+ rebound advantage as a team led by big nights from Karl Anthony-Towns and Rudy Gobert. When they’re playing like that, they’re the best team in the NBA. Game 7 will be a great game to watch. It might as well be the NBA Finals.
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May 17, 2024, 01:29:11 AM
This has to be worst choke job by a fully healthy defending champ ever, right ? Their bench couldn't score until 37 minutes into the game ? Did defending champs ever score just 70 even in the days of 78-80 rock fights when no one knew how to shoot ? Is a 9 point quarter the worst a higher seed has ever recorded in the playoffs? Even if they win game 7, Dallas or OKC  should just start laughing hysterically when they take the court for a game 1.

Both teams had a bad game in this series, but they make and adjustment and still win, and that is the reason why we will be seeing a game 7 in this series. The crowd got involve early, i mean they really support the home team to win, and it happened. Yes, the Nuggets scored 70 points only, that's very low compared to their usual, but still it's just one game and now they are down to the last game of the series to determine who will advance in the Western Conference finals.

I'm not sure why it takes 3 consecutive wins against the Nuggets for the Wolves to make adjustments and decide to play good defense again lol.
I guess It's just in time that they hold off the Nuggets to just 70 pts and made a 50 pt lead when Rudy Gobert are taking huge critics against his another DPOY award. I'm not really a fan of the Timberwolves, but I admire their defense, they can't actually win against the Nuggets without a good defense. On all of the 3 wins they got against the Nuggets, they played good defense and locked down Murray. The Wolves just ended the game 6 crushing the Nuggets' confidence and gaining good momentum moving forward to game 7.
This is such an interesting series and the game 7 is definitely A MUST watch for everyone who's been locked in to the 2024 playoffs.

Well, that's how it turned out, so we have to accept it. Conley's absence in the last game was huge for the Wolves; they lost because their offense struggled without their floor general. Now that he's back, he was able to facilitate the ball well, and his three-point shooting is a real threat.

It doesn't matter, though. Let's forget about the past and focus on the last game of the series. Both teams have proven themselves already. Now it's time to bet on the team we want to win and forget about analyzing. We need to enjoy this great series.
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May 17, 2024, 12:35:05 AM
This has to be worst choke job by a fully healthy defending champ ever, right ? Their bench couldn't score until 37 minutes into the game ? Did defending champs ever score just 70 even in the days of 78-80 rock fights when no one knew how to shoot ? Is a 9 point quarter the worst a higher seed has ever recorded in the playoffs? Even if they win game 7, Dallas or OKC  should just start laughing hysterically when they take the court for a game 1.

Both teams had a bad game in this series, but they make and adjustment and still win, and that is the reason why we will be seeing a game 7 in this series. The crowd got involve early, i mean they really support the home team to win, and it happened. Yes, the Nuggets scored 70 points only, that's very low compared to their usual, but still it's just one game and now they are down to the last game of the series to determine who will advance in the Western Conference finals.

I'm not sure why it takes 3 consecutive wins against the Nuggets for the Wolves to make adjustments and decide to play good defense again lol.
I guess It's just in time that they hold off the Nuggets to just 70 pts and made a 50 pt lead when Rudy Gobert are taking huge critics against his another DPOY award. I'm not really a fan of the Timberwolves, but I admire their defense, they can't actually win against the Nuggets without a good defense. On all of the 3 wins they got against the Nuggets, they played good defense and locked down Murray. The Wolves just ended the game 6 crushing the Nuggets' confidence and gaining good momentum moving forward to game 7.
This is such an interesting series and the game 7 is definitely A MUST watch for everyone who's been locked in to the 2024 playoffs.
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May 17, 2024, 12:18:16 AM
This has to be worst choke job by a fully healthy defending champ ever, right ? Their bench couldn't score until 37 minutes into the game ? Did defending champs ever score just 70 even in the days of 78-80 rock fights when no one knew how to shoot ? Is a 9 point quarter the worst a higher seed has ever recorded in the playoffs? Even if they win game 7, Dallas or OKC  should just start laughing hysterically when they take the court for a game 1.

Both teams had a bad game in this series, but they make and adjustment and still win, and that is the reason why we will be seeing a game 7 in this series. The crowd got involve early, i mean they really support the home team to win, and it happened. Yes, the Nuggets scored 70 points only, that's very low compared to their usual, but still it's just one game and now they are down to the last game of the series to determine who will advance in the Western Conference finals.
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May 17, 2024, 12:09:53 AM
So we have SGA and ANT as the future of the NBA right now, and again even if they are eliminated in this series against Jokic and Luka, this for sure will stamped in their memory and will improved drastically in the next season. One hour the game will start between the Nuggets and the Wolves, I will definitely watch this game, but not betting though, just enjoying and may the best team wins and goodluck to all bettors.
They're likely to be the face of the NBA and I agree. The old era of veterans and superstars are about to end anytime soon.

And going with Wolves and Nuggets match later, I want to see Nuggets end it already so that we see another match up. But a part of me is telling to see more of ANT to be honest.

May the best team win then.

Wolves dominated the Nuggets in each quarters of the game, the tough defense and that good rotations of the players, they are not willing to end this series pushing one more game, by looking and watching the game Nuggets offense is really bad they've been limited to score only 70 points bad shooting night for Murray and Gordon's help ain't been felt, Wolves didn't waste the money of all their fans and supporters as they come up strong showing how ready they are for today's game and they are not willing to take their vacation but instead pushing the series and see if how luck will help them to snatch the conference finals from the defending champ.

This has to be worst choke job by a fully healthy defending champ ever, right ? Their bench couldn't score until 37 minutes into the game ? Did defending champs ever score just 70 even in the days of 78-80 rock fights when no one knew how to shoot ? Is a 9 point quarter the worst a higher seed has ever recorded in the playoffs? Even if they win game 7, Dallas or OKC  should just start laughing hysterically when they take the court for a game 1.
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May 16, 2024, 11:03:03 PM
So we have SGA and ANT as the future of the NBA right now, and again even if they are eliminated in this series against Jokic and Luka, this for sure will stamped in their memory and will improved drastically in the next season. One hour the game will start between the Nuggets and the Wolves, I will definitely watch this game, but not betting though, just enjoying and may the best team wins and goodluck to all bettors.
They're likely to be the face of the NBA and I agree. The old era of veterans and superstars are about to end anytime soon.

And going with Wolves and Nuggets match later, I want to see Nuggets end it already so that we see another match up. But a part of me is telling to see more of ANT to be honest.

May the best team win then.

Wolves dominated the Nuggets in each quarters of the game, the tough defense and that good rotations of the players, they are not willing to end this series pushing one more game, by looking and watching the game Nuggets offense is really bad they've been limited to score only 70 points bad shooting night for Murray and Gordon's help ain't been felt, Wolves didn't waste the money of all their fans and supporters as they come up strong showing how ready they are for today's game and they are not willing to take their vacation but instead pushing the series and see if how luck will help them to snatch the conference finals from the defending champ.
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May 16, 2024, 09:27:20 PM
So this has to be one of the more strange news reports of the playoffs so far, but apparently the Knicks were unified before game 5 and propelled to victory by a pregame locker room fart? You read that right. I can’t say I’ve ever heard of such a thing but the link to the tweet is below if you want to hear more about it.

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1791191053061521629

LOL.. That probably serve as a wake up call for them after losing 2 straight at Indiana. And since they won game 5, that's a I good one I must say. Whoever did that should be recognize as the Hero as that resulted to a dominating win by the Knicks at home.
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May 16, 2024, 08:26:25 PM
So this has to be one of the more strange news reports of the playoffs so far, but apparently the Knicks were unified before game 5 and propelled to victory by a pregame locker room fart? You read that right. I can’t say I’ve ever heard of such a thing but the link to the tweet is below if you want to hear more about it.

https://x.com/thedunkcentral/status/1791191053061521629
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May 16, 2024, 07:58:59 PM
So we have SGA and ANT as the future of the NBA right now, and again even if they are eliminated in this series against Jokic and Luka, this for sure will stamped in their memory and will improved drastically in the next season. One hour the game will start between the Nuggets and the Wolves, I will definitely watch this game, but not betting though, just enjoying and may the best team wins and goodluck to all bettors.
They're likely to be the face of the NBA and I agree. The old era of veterans and superstars are about to end anytime soon.

And going with Wolves and Nuggets match later, I want to see Nuggets end it already so that we see another match up. But a part of me is telling to see more of ANT to be honest.

May the best team win then.
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May 16, 2024, 07:58:29 PM
With the season on the line tonight I’m expecting to see Anthony Edwards give maximum effort out there. Especially after his last game. We need to see the Michael Jordan comparisons flying tonight. Denver is going to try their best to end his season and Gobert should be seeking revenge for his last defensive effort. Hoping it’s a good game… Go Minnesota (they’re both a couple of my favorite teams).
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May 16, 2024, 07:37:07 PM
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Cavs did enough for me to lose my -10.5 bet on Celtics last time so I'm going to pick Cavs +15.5 @1.96 this time hehe.
Good luck, the ball is definitely balanced and round and no one will know until the game ends.
All I really care is winning the bet to be honest hehe. The first half is over and the Cavs are still holding on despite the absence of several key players. Garland is expected to carry this team again but Marcus Morris is playing surprisingly well. I'll be happy if they can keep the score close to the Celtics in the second half too.
And that bet was a loss, that's okay.

I am also like that even though I know that these odds would mean nothing when the favored team wins. I'd say that it's still a good match and Cleveland had made it this far again.

Dallas with this win put a feet in the final of conference but still a way to go, is not a easy team to beat Oklahoma, and i dont think they are gonna give up right now.
Props to OKC, they're still breathing. We'd see if the game 6 will be final for them or will take a revenge win.

I'm a knicks fan so I definitely don't want to see a game 7 there but for both series in the west I'm hoping for a seven game series.  Starts tonight with the wolves at home needing a win.  Ant has to have a huge game for them.  Will see what the young kid is made of tonight.  It's amazing he is only 22 and has pretty much taken the NBA over.  Once he gets to 25/26 years old the dude is going to be unstoppable.

Yes, he is still very young and this could really be a good experience for him, and we have seen great players in the past, who after suffering a lost, then improved in the following years and then become legends.

So we have SGA and ANT as the future of the NBA right now, and again even if they are eliminated in this series against Jokic and Luka, this for sure will stamped in their memory and will improved drastically in the next season. One hour the game will start between the Nuggets and the Wolves, I will definitely watch this game, but not betting though, just enjoying and may the best team wins and goodluck to all bettors.
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