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Quote from: Caladonian on April 18, 2019, 07:42:28 AM

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Amazing performance from Harden once again.
Now Houston leads the series with 2-0. I believe that James Harden deserves a ring but there are teams like Bucks or GSW that Rockets are difficult to compete.

It's because no one can defend Harden on Utah's side. He is making a field day out there making shots and passing the ball. Someone should stick up with him, willing to bodied and make Harden somewhat uncomfortable. If not then they will be simply swept by Houston.

Last year's Utah though seems to be very aggressive as far as I can remember. As far as James deserves a ring? Obviously yes but he has a long road ahead. He needs to go to the West finals first and then we can discuss about his chances of getting a ring this year.

That's right, It's still a long way to go before we can discussed about that, he needs to past the second round and then the west finals, after that
we can talk about this future ring, there's still the defending champ which still alive in this series not unless the clippers disappointed them from
this first round and be eliminated by the underdog very far from reality but who knows, if Clippers abled to escape the game 2 no one can assure
if they can't do the same in game three.

Yeah, it's difficult for the clippers to win this first round in the playoffs. But if they play like what they did in their last outing,then they could have chances to defeat the top team in the NBA.

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Quote from: Jating on April 18, 2019, 04:29:15 AM

Quote from: Naida_BR on April 18, 2019, 02:11:38 AM

Amazing performance from Harden once again.
Now Houston leads the series with 2-0. I believe that James Harden deserves a ring but there are teams like Bucks or GSW that Rockets are difficult to compete.

It's because no one can defend Harden on Utah's side. He is making a field day out there making shots and passing the ball. Someone should stick up with him, willing to bodied and make Harden somewhat uncomfortable. If not then they will be simply swept by Houston.

Last year's Utah though seems to be very aggressive as far as I can remember. As far as James deserves a ring? Obviously yes but he has a long road ahead. He needs to go to the West finals first and then we can discuss about his chances of getting a ring this year.

That's right, It's still a long way to go before we can discussed about that, he needs to past the second round and then the west finals, after that
we can talk about this future ring, there's still the defending champ which still alive in this series not unless the clippers disappointed them from
this first round and be eliminated by the underdog very far from reality but who knows, if Clippers abled to escape the game 2 no one can assure
if they can't do the same in game three.

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Amazing performance from Harden once again.
Now Houston leads the series with 2-0. I believe that James Harden deserves a ring but there are teams like Bucks or GSW that Rockets are difficult to compete.

It's because no one can defend Harden on Utah's side. He is making a field day out there making shots and passing the ball. Someone should stick up with him, willing to bodied and make Harden somewhat uncomfortable. If not then they will be simply swept by Houston.

Last year's Utah though seems to be very aggressive as far as I can remember. As far as James deserves a ring? Obviously yes but he has a long road ahead. He needs to go to the West finals first and then we can discuss about his chances of getting a ring this year.

Don't know about the chances of winning, but I believe whoever gets the first 2-0 in the series will win the series most of the time.
The Rockets/Jazz series is so boring if you are a Jazz fan, of course you like to see a close game for this two like they did last playoffs, but it seems like
Harden is more unstoppable now and his teammates have improve as they have better chemistry this season.

He is a true leader, having a triple double in playoffs ain't easy.

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Quote from: Naida_BR on April 18, 2019, 02:11:38 AM

Amazing performance from Harden once again.
Now Houston leads the series with 2-0. I believe that James Harden deserves a ring but there are teams like Bucks or GSW that Rockets are difficult to compete.

It's because no one can defend Harden on Utah's side. He is making a field day out there making shots and passing the ball. Someone should stick up with him, willing to bodied and make Harden somewhat uncomfortable. If not then they will be simply swept by Houston.

Last year's Utah though seems to be very aggressive as far as I can remember. As far as James deserves a ring? Obviously yes but he has a long road ahead. He needs to go to the West finals first and then we can discuss about his chances of getting a ring this year.

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Quote from: Naida_BR on April 18, 2019, 02:11:38 AM

Amazing performance from Harden once again.
Now Houston leads the series with 2-0. I believe that James Harden deserves a ring but there are teams like Bucks or GSW that Rockets are difficult to compete.

Harden tallied a triple double in this game, it's clearly an MVP's performance.
Bucks is good as a team and that gives them an advantage over the Rockets IMO, but let's see if they will face, but tough for the Rockets
since they have to beat the warriors in the 2nd round in case they will win the first round against the Jazz.

I hope I'm not wrong with my prediction because Clippers are also having a chance to win against the champ.

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Okay now Toronto made sure of that win for a tie in their first round at 1-1.

Playoff Zero Lowry made something happen now. I guess he had come back to his senses. He was like a shaking rat scared of the cat when the playoff starts. Now, he is back to his old self doing what a Kyle Lowry should be.

It is a big hit for the young Orlando. They need new strategy on how to stop those veterans.

Kyle Lowry made 22 points in game 2 after not scoring in game 1.
He know he needs to score for them to win, now they prove how strong they are if the stars of the team are scoring.
Going to game 3, I'm still with the Raptors as they are also a good road team, hopefully they already exposed the Magic.

He bounce back from a mediocre performance in game 1. It's a chess battle in a lot of first round playoffs right now. As @fasdorcas said, it's really entertaining to see on both conference to be very tough to pick.

And it looks like the Toronto Raptors has now the momentum, but I wouldn't discounted that fact that Orlando will try to win the game by their defense.

Portland though leads OKC now, 2-0 with a win 114-94, but I'm sure Westbrook and P. George doesn't want to be sweep by Trailblazers.

This seems like a good series to watch, so far only Blazers were able to have won the first 2 games in the series and now it's a tough job for the OKC to defend their home and win both to even the series. I was backing for the OKC to win, but the 2 guard duol of Blazers are just really good, while westbrook is not shooting well and no other players that could help PG.

I agree with you. It is a good series now. There is really no handicap match except for Utah Jazz and Houston.
Watch their game over and over again and they just cannot stop Harden.
Why can Bucks do it while they cannot?
Rubio is not the right defender for him. They need someone who will really focus on defending Harden and would not care about his stats. Something like what Beverley did with Durant.
All defense and just making Durant uncomfortable to shoot the basketball.
If Utah could somehow find that guy where he could defend left and still stay on his front after a penetration then it would be the key to winning.
They are being eaten by Harden's left. I am not impressed with how Rubio does it. The speed and body of Harden is not a match for him.

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Amazing performance from Harden once again.
Now Houston leads the series with 2-0. I believe that James Harden deserves a ring but there are teams like Bucks or GSW that Rockets are difficult to compete.

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Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - 99 - 91

I thought I would already loss my bet at -6.5 that I took by live bet, but the Pacers just stop scoring in the 4th quarter and that gives
the Celtcs a chance to rally. Although they are on the lead but there was only seconds left which I already loss my bet would cover, but crazy turnover and unnecessary fouls are committed by the Pacers.

Damn,,,, just my lucky day today.

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Tonight's match ups looks quite straightforward. Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz. I expect all home teams to win it quite easily. Pacers arent playing half as well without Oladipo while Pistons mostly without Griffin for game 2 as well. Jazz might be able to trouble Rockets but looking at what happened at game 1, seems unlikely. Last year Jazz seemed a lot more potent compared to this years playoffs run. Still a long way to go though so, lets see.

The first two already won the games, the last one still on play but the deficit is already double digits before the end of this 3rd quarter, make it more
difficult for the Jazz to win over the Rockets, Harden already on fire adding the pressures for Jazz he's playing tough and playing like an MVP from each
games he go, making this as an advance journey to the second run of this playoffs.

Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers - 99 - 91
Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons 120 - 99
Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz - Houston leading

So it's 2-0 for home team. Irving had a good game and lead his team rally past Indiana with 37 points. Bojan Bogdanovic led Indiana with 23 points, while Young added 15 points.

As for Milwaukee, Giannis and Bledsoe combine for 53 points.

So the game will shift to the other court. Let's see if the team can bounce back and win one game so that their confidence to upset the higher seed will be there. I'm expecting at least any of the three could at least steal one game.

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Quote from: vennali on April 17, 2019, 05:29:03 PM

Tonight's match ups looks quite straightforward. Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz. I expect all home teams to win it quite easily. Pacers arent playing half as well without Oladipo while Pistons mostly without Griffin for game 2 as well. Jazz might be able to trouble Rockets but looking at what happened at game 1, seems unlikely. Last year Jazz seemed a lot more potent compared to this years playoffs run. Still a long way to go though so, lets see.

The first two already won the games, the last one still on play but the deficit is already double digits before the end of this 3rd quarter, make it more
difficult for the Jazz to win over the Rockets, Harden already on fire adding the pressures for Jazz he's playing tough and playing like an MVP from each
games he go, making this as an advance journey to the second run of this playoffs.

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Tonight's match ups looks quite straightforward. Boston Celtics vs Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks vs Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets vs Utah Jazz. I expect all home teams to win it quite easily. Pacers arent playing half as well without Oladipo while Pistons mostly without Griffin for game 2 as well. Jazz might be able to trouble Rockets but looking at what happened at game 1, seems unlikely. Last year Jazz seemed a lot more potent compared to this years playoffs run. Still a long way to go though so, lets see.

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Final result NBA 17/04/2019

2 winning bets and 1 Loss. I didnt expect for Thunder end up on that way but well its still a good fight.

This match-up should be decided in the last 7th match. Thunder started the match very good and got a good lead but quickly lost that after Lillard and McCollum activated. If Portland wins the next game I think things are clear but if Thunder win it then it will be interesting to see how this goes further.

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Casual basketball fan hehehe. How strong is the Raptors during the playoffs? They were leading by 16 points versus Orlando in game 1 and managed to lose the game in spite of the lead.

Lol! Raptors hasnt changed a bit. No wonder why they were called the "Barneys" in the post season.

What is a barney? That is the first time I heard someone describe a sportsteam as a cuddly, purple dinosaur that little children see on tv hehehe.

In any case, the Toronto Barneys won game 2.

Well, your Toronto "Barneys" won game 2 and they come out very strong during that game. Kyle Lowry did not choked, Kawhi is a born superstar with 68% in the field. Wow, they did a great job and I hope this continues. I noticed that Kawhi is really fond in taking mid range jumpers and most of his shots came from the circle of the free throw line. The circle looks like that the free throw line is the diameter and there is a circle.

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Quote from: harizen on April 17, 2019, 10:42:49 AM

Feel bad for DeMarcus Cousins.

With his recent injury, his target on acquiring a max contract now have a slimmer chance. If you guys remember, he targeted it last free agency but he ended up injured so obviously his market value drastically down. He signed a 1 year contract to Warriors while preparing for something big in the next free agency. And now, he will meet the next market again with an injury status.

Ever since he signed a shitty Mid-level exception contract with the Golden State Warriors his chances of getting that last max contract has been gone together with the wind. For the GMs out there the only thing they see now is a player willing to take paycuts just to win a ring. Other than that his short temperdness is also viewed as a liability in both on and off the court not to mention that his attitude has a negative presence towards the locker room. For me he is better of playing with guys better than him or what he sees as equal, him being the dominant player of the team would only get to his head and bring the dark side on him as seen in a lot of occasions with his time with the Kings.

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Quote from: suryanirwana16 on April 17, 2019, 02:25:31 PM

Final result NBA 17/04/2019

2 winning bets and 1 Loss. I didnt expect for Thunder end up on that way but well its still a good fight.

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What a dedication by Blake Griffin, he badly wants to play but he doesn't have an authority to decide since he still not 100% recovered.

He cant do anything if the management wont tend him to play.Risking him out even he's not on top condition would really be a gamble.So better be safe than sorry.

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What a dedication by Blake Griffin, he badly wants to play but he doesn't have an authority to decide since he still not 100% recovered.

He is still questionable for their next game which will happen few hours from now.

Although it can be seen already that Milwaukee Bucks have greater chance to advance to next round, I hope Pistons will not give them an easy path.

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Final result NBA 17/04/2019

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Quote from: Jating on April 17, 2019, 11:47:49 AM

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Okay now Toronto made sure of that win for a tie in their first round at 1-1.

Playoff Zero Lowry made something happen now. I guess he had come back to his senses. He was like a shaking rat scared of the cat when the playoff starts. Now, he is back to his old self doing what a Kyle Lowry should be.

It is a big hit for the young Orlando. They need new strategy on how to stop those veterans.

Kyle Lowry made 22 points in game 2 after not scoring in game 1.
He know he needs to score for them to win, now they prove how strong they are if the stars of the team are scoring.
Going to game 3, I'm still with the Raptors as they are also a good road team, hopefully they already exposed the Magic.

He bounce back from a mediocre performance in game 1. It's a chess battle in a lot of first round playoffs right now. As @fasdorcas said, it's really entertaining to see on both conference to be very tough to pick.

And it looks like the Toronto Raptors has now the momentum, but I wouldn't discounted that fact that Orlando will try to win the game by their defense.

Portland though leads OKC now, 2-0 with a win 114-94, but I'm sure Westbrook and P. George doesn't want to be sweep by Trailblazers.

This seems like a good series to watch, so far only Blazers were able to have won the first 2 games in the series and now it's a tough job for the OKC to defend their home and win both to even the series. I was backing for the OKC to win, but the 2 guard duol of Blazers are just really good, while westbrook is not shooting well and no other players that could help PG.

Lillard finished with 29 while CJ McCollum scored 33. So they really outscored PG and Russ again to win game 2. It was very close game though, however, it seems that OKC pick and roll didn't work out because the shooter didn't make it.

2-0 is a big lead already so I'm not surprised if Portland will win this series. They needed to steal one game in OKC home court and then win 1 when they go back.

Once again it seems that the thunder will fall short of moving on to the next round. No more scapegoats since melos not with them anymore. You can't also say that portland is the better team on paper since okc has 2 of the bigger names in the series in russ and pg13.

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Okay now Toronto made sure of that win for a tie in their first round at 1-1.

Playoff Zero Lowry made something happen now. I guess he had come back to his senses. He was like a shaking rat scared of the cat when the playoff starts. Now, he is back to his old self doing what a Kyle Lowry should be.

It is a big hit for the young Orlando. They need new strategy on how to stop those veterans.

Kyle Lowry made 22 points in game 2 after not scoring in game 1.
He know he needs to score for them to win, now they prove how strong they are if the stars of the team are scoring.
Going to game 3, I'm still with the Raptors as they are also a good road team, hopefully they already exposed the Magic.

He bounce back from a mediocre performance in game 1. It's a chess battle in a lot of first round playoffs right now. As @fasdorcas said, it's really entertaining to see on both conference to be very tough to pick.

And it looks like the Toronto Raptors has now the momentum, but I wouldn't discounted that fact that Orlando will try to win the game by their defense.

Portland though leads OKC now, 2-0 with a win 114-94, but I'm sure Westbrook and P. George doesn't want to be sweep by Trailblazers.

This seems like a good series to watch, so far only Blazers were able to have won the first 2 games in the series and now it's a tough job for the OKC to defend their home and win both to even the series. I was backing for the OKC to win, but the 2 guard duol of Blazers are just really good, while westbrook is not shooting well and no other players that could help PG.

Lillard finished with 29 while CJ McCollum scored 33. So they really outscored PG and Russ again to win game 2. It was very close game though, however, it seems that OKC pick and roll didn't work out because the shooter didn't make it.

2-0 is a big lead already so I'm not surprised if Portland will win this series. They needed to steal one game in OKC home court and then win 1 when they go back.

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Quote from: sana54210 on April 17, 2019, 09:54:21 AM

Toronto is still the same Toronto for me, they are good enough to be a talented good team but definitely not good enough to be the champions, they can go as far as finals this year which is definitely a change of pace for them but that would be the maximum for them, whoever comes from west will beat them eventually.

Raptors really didn't changed year by year. Also known for always choking in the playoffs especially during LeBron's dominance in the East. But this time, with Kawhi Leonard on board, I can't really say if that will be the case again. Kawhi does have a "unique skill" that Lowry or DeRozan doesn't have that can changed the whole phase of the game.

We just have to wait where they will end up.

Feel bad for DeMarcus Cousins.

With his recent injury, his target on acquiring a max contract now have a slimmer chance. If you guys remember, he targeted it last free agency but he ended up injured so obviously his market value drastically down. He signed a 1 year contract to Warriors while preparing for something big in the next free agency. And now, he will meet the next market again with an injury status.

His first injury is quiet serious but still managed to return to his usual playing (although not the same during his Sacramento Kings & Pelicans days) after a year as we seen when he came back last January. And now with his recent injury that makes him out now the whole post season, it would be tough again to make a comeback.

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