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Quote from: Japinat on May 25, 2021, 08:27:50 AM

Lakers vs Suns Game 2.

What's your pick here, will the Suns take a 2-0 commanding lead or Lakers will even the series?
No injury report for all-star players, Paul had a little injury in game 1 but he is probable to play in game 2.

Turns out CP3 has only become a decoy in Game 2, he played but very limited minutes and a very little contribution. If not because the Suns are lucky, they would not be able to come back, but in the end, they did not have the composure and the defending champ take 1 win on the road.

Payne was the hottest man in the Suns' roster, actually, it's Payne and Ayton, others are really struggling.

Lakers 2-3-4-5.. end in 5. That's my prediction now.

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The brooklyn nets looked extremely strong in their first 2 playoff matches and they should have no problem to advance into the next round if they hold their current level and if they don't have any injuries on their starting players. The celtics just didn't look strong enough to be a threat for them. That being said, the nets would probably look very superior against every team at the moment. They are the big favorite for this championship and probably the only team that can contest the title are the los angeles lakers if everything goes their way.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on May 26, 2021, 10:09:35 AM

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I just don't know if the Clippers can recover in this series, they must win game 3 and it's not easy doing so as it is a pressure packed game for the Clippers.

I just checked playoff stats for the entire history of the NBA, and it looks like the Clippers are having only ~6 percent to recover and win this series. So the Clippers definitely need to change something in their game to try stopping Luka in upcoming games.

Big Adjustment is really needed for them to stay breathing into this series, Luka's magic is very effective with the help of his entire squad. Clippers needs to focus to everyone and not just the starters.

I seen the advantages of teamwork than playing with stars who keeps doing their jobs but the supporting cast are just watching them to do the job, just like what happened last season, it's not just Leonard and PG but it should like the rest of the teams who continue to allow everyone to play hard and contributes.

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Just like last season, the Lakers have now "sacrificed" the first game of the series to find a way to defeat the opponent. And they seem to have succeeded. In the second game of the series, Gasol and Morris appeared on the floor for the Lakers at the cost of THT and Harrell's minutes. It made the game more organized and calmer. Davis also played much better. Overall, it looks like the Lakers are catching their rhythm, which is not good news for the Suns. If Chris Paul does not fully recover, the Phoenix team will be in great trouble to make a close fight with the NBA champions.

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Quote from: dwyane36 on May 26, 2021, 10:09:35 AM

Quote from: bisdak40 on May 26, 2021, 08:53:24 AM

I just don't know if the Clippers can recover in this series, they must win game 3 and it's not easy doing so as it is a pressure packed game for the Clippers.

I just checked playoff stats for the entire history of the NBA, and it looks like the Clippers are having only ~6 percent to recover and win this series. So the Clippers definitely need to change something in their game to try stopping Luka in upcoming games.

Those who still believe that Clippers could come back, you guys are free to take the odds of 3.00 for them to win in the series. Clippers just need to win at least one game, and that is game 3, then they will have the momentum and I will still trust them to win in game 4 if they'll do it in game 3.

They can limit Luka's scoring but the guy is genius, he can produce in other ways.

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Quote from: bisdak40 on May 26, 2021, 08:53:24 AM

I just don't know if the Clippers can recover in this series, they must win game 3 and it's not easy doing so as it is a pressure packed game for the Clippers.

I just checked playoff stats for the entire history of the NBA, and it looks like the Clippers are having only ~6 percent to recover and win this series. So the Clippers definitely need to change something in their game to try stopping Luka in upcoming games.

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Quote from: bisdak40 on May 26, 2021, 08:53:24 AM

I just wonder how much we have won if you are a Kawhi Leonard hater

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It's not easy to make a decision betting against the Clippers when you are looking at the spreads.
IIRC, it was 3x for the Mavericks Moneyline.
The betting sites are like telling you to bet for Clippers and even the sports analysts that I read have the same prediction.
I think it was Clippers -5.5 just to make a decent amount of profit.

First, I hate that because I am not a Clippers fan. Second, they are underestimating the Mavericks too much.
Kawhi is overhyped but it's okay bcoz he really did great with 41 points. As a team? I don't think so. His teammates should not let it go to their heads.

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Even now that he's an all-star, Julius Randle continues to improve, growing both as a player and as an individual. No one did it like he did in 2020-21, which is why he was named the season's Most Progressive Player. He was chosen first place by 98 of the 100 voters, handing him an award that no Knicks player had ever won. And that no one had ever won in his 7th year, as he did. His comment on winning below:

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"I think I've always managed to improve, but at this point in your career you usually have a label on you that says you can't become so different from who you are. Well, I've proven otherwise: I've always thought I could improve, when I believe I can't anymore that's probably when I'll quit."

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Quote from: akirasendo17 on May 26, 2021, 09:11:35 AM

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Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

Correct. Now 2 games in Dallas and it will a big plus for the Mavs with the crowd on their side this time.
I can't even see what's lacking in the Clippers team. They almost have the best defenders in all positions in the league.
Kawhi, PG13, Pat Beverley, Morris, Rondo and Ibaka and yet they keep on losing. If this goes with a sweep it will be a big disappointment in 2 seasons.
Last year was already a mess, they should not let this one be the worst of their performance.

Could it be that the high expectations is what makes them perform bad?

Maybe. I, personally expected them to disposed of the Mavericks in 5 games or 6 games the most and we tend to forgot that the Mavs is an improved team at the moment with the leadership of Luka.

I just wonder how much we have won if you are a Kawhi Leonard hater

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I just don't know if the Clippers can recover in this series, they must win game 3 and it's not easy doing so as it is a pressure packed game for the Clippers.

Tim Jr, is the big difference in the Mavs and Clippers series, I really don't expect him to be this confident on his shot, he's good but during the series, he is the one who always makes the crucial shoot of the game, and each and every player on the Mavs roosters are always making good decisions, Luka and KP are unstoppable, while the clips are waiting for Leonard to score to carry the team, they are now in trouble if they don't win the 3rd game it's over.

The addition of Luka gives confidence to his teammates thats why we see a better version of Mavs right now, I wonder on where does this team would go as they are totally a good contender for this season. Hopefully they will not choke and can reach to finals since its a good game to watch if they face the stronger teams like Nets,Bucks and Lakers.

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Quote from: bisdak40 on May 26, 2021, 08:53:24 AM

Quote from: danherbias07 on May 26, 2021, 08:12:47 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

Correct. Now 2 games in Dallas and it will a big plus for the Mavs with the crowd on their side this time.
I can't even see what's lacking in the Clippers team. They almost have the best defenders in all positions in the league.
Kawhi, PG13, Pat Beverley, Morris, Rondo and Ibaka and yet they keep on losing. If this goes with a sweep it will be a big disappointment in 2 seasons.
Last year was already a mess, they should not let this one be the worst of their performance.

Could it be that the high expectations is what makes them perform bad?

Maybe. I, personally expected them to disposed of the Mavericks in 5 games or 6 games the most and we tend to forgot that the Mavs is an improved team at the moment with the leadership of Luka.

I just wonder how much we have won if you are a Kawhi Leonard hater

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I just don't know if the Clippers can recover in this series, they must win game 3 and it's not easy doing so as it is a pressure packed game for the Clippers.

Tim Jr, is the big difference in the Mavs and Clippers series, I really don't expect him to be this confident on his shot, he's good but during the series, he is the one who always makes the crucial shoot of the game, and each and every player on the Mavs roosters are always making good decisions, Luka and KP are unstoppable, while the clips are waiting for Leonard to score to carry the team, they are now in trouble if they don't win the 3rd game it's over.

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Quote from: danherbias07 on May 26, 2021, 08:12:47 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

Correct. Now 2 games in Dallas and it will a big plus for the Mavs with the crowd on their side this time.
I can't even see what's lacking in the Clippers team. They almost have the best defenders in all positions in the league.
Kawhi, PG13, Pat Beverley, Morris, Rondo and Ibaka and yet they keep on losing. If this goes with a sweep it will be a big disappointment in 2 seasons.
Last year was already a mess, they should not let this one be the worst of their performance.

Could it be that the high expectations is what makes them perform bad?

Maybe. I, personally expected them to disposed of the Mavericks in 5 games or 6 games the most and we tend to forgot that the Mavs is an improved team at the moment with the leadership of Luka.

I just wonder how much we have won if you are a Kawhi Leonard hater

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I just don't know if the Clippers can recover in this series, they must win game 3 and it's not easy doing so as it is a pressure packed game for the Clippers.

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Quote from: Dave1 on May 25, 2021, 11:57:59 PM

Davis and Lebron with dagger 3's to beat the Phoneix Suns and make it a 1-1 series. Good win by the Lakers but I would say that because CP3 didn't play that much in this contest, with just 23 minutes and 6 points, it could have been a different outcome down the stretch.

Not a surprise at all! this two superstars needs to step up in each games that they've got, knowing that the team mostly relied in their shoulders.

Nice win as they really adjusted and make sure that the game is winnable for them.

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So Lakers stealing 1 in Phoenix and now they are going back home and with the momentum right now. Let's see if CP3 will play in game 3 to make the match more evenly.

This really exciting, after Lakers snatch a game from Phoenix lets see if how they can manage to take also a game from the Lakers house,

CP3's presence is really important, it just came to my mind how they almost win against the Warriors if only he play that important game.

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Quote from: Yaunfitda on May 26, 2021, 08:22:47 AM

Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

To be fair with Kahwi and Paul George, they play excellent ball, and shooting very good. It's that the bench team didn't provide any, it seems that they are watching the two and thinking it can bring them the win. While Luka and the Dallas team is scoring, it's really time for Kawhi to shutdown Luka next game.

You can't blame the bench, the coach is making the play, they just follow.
The problem fo the Clippers is their defense, they can't stop Luka, they put Beverly on Luka. lol.. .that will not work.

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There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

Kawhi and Toronto was one of them, if my memory serves me right, they are down against the Bucks 0-2 and then won the next 4 games.

I think it's different because they loss in the road, here they loss at home.

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Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

To be fair with Kahwi and Paul George, they play excellent ball, and shooting very good. It's that the bench team didn't provide any, it seems that they are watching the two and thinking it can bring them the win. While Luka and the Dallas team is scoring, it's really time for Kawhi to shutdown Luka next game.

Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

Kawhi and Toronto was one of them, if my memory serves me right, they are down against the Bucks 0-2 and then won the next 4 games.

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Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

Correct. Now 2 games in Dallas and it will a big plus for the Mavs with the crowd on their side this time.
I can't even see what's lacking in the Clippers team. They almost have the best defenders in all positions in the league.
Kawhi, PG13, Pat Beverley, Morris, Rondo and Ibaka and yet they keep on losing. If this goes with a sweep it will be a big disappointment in 2 seasons.
Last year was already a mess, they should not let this one be the worst of their performance.

Could it be that the high expectations is what makes them perform bad?

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Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

Mavericks are not lucky, they have done it twice on the road so that means they are really good as a team and Clippers are a bad team.
I don't what's the problem, they have a lot of veterans and yet they struggle.

Quote from: Distinctin on May 26, 2021, 07:04:48 AM

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

We will see in game 3.. I'll bet on the Clippers in that game, if they will still lose, then end of the series. Better not expect they'll come back.

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I can't believe the Clippers are still choking. I thought they are an improved team this season but it looks like they are even worst than last season.

There are only a few teams who had won the series after getting down 2-0... can the Clippers be one of them?

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Looks like the Dallas Mavericks will end up their road game in 2-0 as they defeated the Clippers again 127-121. Games 3-4 will be at Dallas and they have a chance to sweep out the Clippers. 4 of the starters of Dallas are in double digits and it looks like they can't stop the Luka Magic Cheesy

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Looks like this is a big upset of the century if ever that happened and the chance is so high since Porzingis and Luka are playing together in the court. This is a huge disrespect to Paul George because he was bragging before the Playoffs about his condition and it was not enough to win their first 2 games. they should at least win the next game because there are lots of fans who wanted to see them in the NBA finals as well but things are not going smoothly as they planned it right now.

Forget about Paul George, they choke last year so we shouldn't be surprised if the Dallas Mavericks will pull an upset here. They already dig a hole in 0-2 against Luka, it will be very difficult as they steal those games in their homecourt. I expect as sweep as well, and if that happens, there will be some big chances in Clippers, their superstars might request for a trade.

If sweep happened I agree that those stars will start asking for a trade after what happened to this 2 seasons together.

Luka and Porzingris combined gives a headache for the Clippers, they are performing well and they also involving every role players
who are with them inside the court, going home with 0-2 advantage , possible sweep or if in case that clippers tried to win back, they needed to keep playing hard never to relax and give Clippers a momentum to bounce back and snatch this series from him.

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Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on May 26, 2021, 03:38:20 AM

Quote from: yazher on May 26, 2021, 01:15:06 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on May 26, 2021, 12:15:57 AM

Looks like the Dallas Mavericks will end up their road game in 2-0 as they defeated the Clippers again 127-121. Games 3-4 will be at Dallas and they have a chance to sweep out the Clippers. 4 of the starters of Dallas are in double digits and it looks like they can't stop the Luka Magic Cheesy

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Looks like this is a big upset of the century if ever that happened and the chance is so high since Porzingis and Luka are playing together in the court. This is a huge disrespect to Paul George because he was bragging before the Playoffs about his condition and it was not enough to win their first 2 games. they should at least win the next game because there are lots of fans who wanted to see them in the NBA finals as well but things are not going smoothly as they planned it right now.

Forget about Paul George, they choke last year so we shouldn't be surprised if the Dallas Mavericks will pull an upset here. They already dig a hole in 0-2 against Luka, it will be very difficult as they steal those games in their homecourt. I expect as sweep as well, and if that happens, there will be some big chances in Clippers, their superstars might request for a trade.

This time its good for Clippers to trade George since there duo is proven not working they choke for last year and its a shame if this will happen again to them this year maybe they should accumulate more good role player than a star. I myself expecting a sweep since Dallas are now owning the confidence compared to Clippers which is in questionable situation.

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Quote from: cryptomaniac_xxx on May 26, 2021, 03:38:20 AM

Quote from: yazher on May 26, 2021, 01:15:06 AM

Quote from: LogitechMouse on May 26, 2021, 12:15:57 AM

Looks like the Dallas Mavericks will end up their road game in 2-0 as they defeated the Clippers again 127-121. Games 3-4 will be at Dallas and they have a chance to sweep out the Clippers. 4 of the starters of Dallas are in double digits and it looks like they can't stop the Luka Magic Cheesy

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Looks like this is a big upset of the century if ever that happened and the chance is so high since Porzingis and Luka are playing together in the court. This is a huge disrespect to Paul George because he was bragging before the Playoffs about his condition and it was not enough to win their first 2 games. they should at least win the next game because there are lots of fans who wanted to see them in the NBA finals as well but things are not going smoothly as they planned it right now.

Forget about Paul George, they choke last year so we shouldn't be surprised if the Dallas Mavericks will pull an upset here. They already dig a hole in 0-2 against Luka, it will be very difficult as they steal those games in their homecourt. I expect as sweep as well, and if that happens, there will be some big chances in Clippers, their superstars might request for a trade.

I think both teams played pretty well. Luka just took things to a whole other level. As a team they shot over 50% from the three point line which will win you games most of the time. Both Paul and Leonard shot well and put up good numbers. The rest of their team wasn’t bad either. Luka is clearly the best player in this series though.

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