NBA PLAYOFFS 2017-2018 Thread

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by binarythird:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Binary.....

I find your idea that Harden can dominate any one of our defenders to be kind of headscratching. Here are Harden's shooting stats against us the last 2 years:

-10 for 23, 27 points
-8 for 16, 22 points
-8 for 23, 29 points
-6 for 13, 17 points
-5 for 20, 24 points
-4 for 17, 17 points

Nothing about what he has done against us in the last 2 years says he would dominate all of our defenders. He hasnt had great games against us at all the last 2 years. We have turned him into an inefficient chucker.

If Harden plays a series against us similar to the above 6 games, the Rockets wont come close to winning the series.

Have you watched him this year? He's improved his stepback like a beast. The efficiency of that shot is off the charts.

Yes I have watched him this year. He dominated a lot of teams, but he didnt dominate us.

Do you have efficiency stats on his stepback this year versus last year and years past? A lot of your analysis on the last two pages were simply just adjectives. I would love to see if what you are selling is actually backed up by stats.

Why does he have to prove a simple fact that you don't want to believe and thus question. Do your own googling and stat searching.

Past two seasons Harden has made a combined total of 44 step back 3s. This year? 73 on 44% shooting. Next closest is 22. In fact, according to multiple game broadcasts towards the end of the season, Harden made more step back 3s than all TEAMS this seasons.

It has become the biggest offensive weapon in the league. It's the new age Jordan fadaway. It is nearly impossible to defend.

Originally posted by binarythird:

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Venmo? Although, they are owned by PayPal

Not familiar with cash app

About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Originally posted by DaBum:

Why does he have to prove a simple fact that you don't want to believe and thus question. Do your own googling and stat searching.

Past two seasons Harden has made a combined total of 44 step back 3s. This year? 73 on 44% shooting. Next closest is 22. In fact, according to multiple game broadcasts towards the end of the season, Harden made more step back 3s than all TEAMS this seasons.

It has become the biggest offensive weapon in the league. It's the new age Jordan fadaway. It is nearly impossible to defend.

It is a great offensive weapon. It has been a great offensive weapon. Binary was gushing at his efficiency. All I asked is for stats about his efficiency this versus the last couple. You said he is shooting it at 44%. Thats really good. But is it markedly better than the past? Or is he simply just shooting it more?

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by DaBum:
Why does he have to prove a simple fact that you don't want to believe and thus question. Do your own googling and stat searching.

Past two seasons Harden has made a combined total of 44 step back 3s. This year? 73 on 44% shooting. Next closest is 22. In fact, according to multiple game broadcasts towards the end of the season, Harden made more step back 3s than all TEAMS this seasons.

It has become the biggest offensive weapon in the league. It's the new age Jordan fadaway. It is nearly impossible to defend.

It is a great offensive weapon. It has been a great offensive weapon. Binary was gushing at his efficiency. All I asked is for stats about his efficiency this versus the last couple. You said he is shooting it at 44%. Thats really good. But is it markedly better than the past? Or is he simply just shooting it more?

I can look up stats pretty easily on Harden, but I think fans/analyst/NBA people agree this has been his best year. Even better than last year. This is his peak year

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Yeah. I'm really hoping that they can figure something out with Kawhi.

Kawhi, Gay, and Aldridge with Murray is promising and a super long team.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Yeah. I'm really hoping that they can figure something out with Kawhi.

Kawhi, Gay, and Aldridge with Murray is promising and a super long team.

Not trying to be an a hole, but they aren't figuring anything out with Kawhi. That relationship is done with teammates and the front office. Kawhi isn't even sitting on the bench. He looks horrible, but what a stud. I think you guys will begin a free fall. May end up being horrible for the next couple decades like the Kings

Aldridge is so unathletic its hard to watch. Gay is done. Murray is average. Pop will retire in a couple. It's over my dude.

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Yeah. I'm really hoping that they can figure something out with Kawhi.

Kawhi, Gay, and Aldridge with Murray is promising and a super long team.

Not trying to be an a hole, but they aren't figuring anything out with Kawhi. That relationship is done with teammates and the front office. Kawhi isn't even sitting on the bench. He looks horrible, but what a stud. I think you guys will begin a free fall. May end up being horrible for the next couple decades like the Kings

Aldridge is so unathletic its hard to watch. Gay is done. Murray is average. Pop will retire in a couple. It's over my dude.

Yea- the fact you guys lasted this long is incredible. Bout to hit that lul ala the Lakers at end of Kobe years. Why you still are holding onto Manu and Tony I haven't the foggiest. Time to reset.

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Yeah. I'm really hoping that they can figure something out with Kawhi.

Kawhi, Gay, and Aldridge with Murray is promising and a super long team.

Not trying to be an a hole, but they aren't figuring anything out with Kawhi. That relationship is done with teammates and the front office. Kawhi isn't even sitting on the bench. He looks horrible, but what a stud. I think you guys will begin a free fall. May end up being horrible for the next couple decades like the Kings

Aldridge is so unathletic its hard to watch. Gay is done. Murray is average. Pop will retire in a couple. It's over my dude.

Yea- the fact you guys lasted this long is incredible. Bout to hit that lul ala the Lakers at end of Kobe years. Why you still are holding onto Manu and Tony I haven't the foggiest. Time to reset.

Saw Pop last night at the post game presser -- man he looked so disgusted and frustrated. I know I know that's probably his regular look but dang, yeah the end is near. No Duncan and Kawhi is huge.

Originally posted by 49erminion:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Yeah. I'm really hoping that they can figure something out with Kawhi.

Kawhi, Gay, and Aldridge with Murray is promising and a super long team.

Not trying to be an a hole, but they aren't figuring anything out with Kawhi. That relationship is done with teammates and the front office. Kawhi isn't even sitting on the bench. He looks horrible, but what a stud. I think you guys will begin a free fall. May end up being horrible for the next couple decades like the Kings

Aldridge is so unathletic its hard to watch. Gay is done. Murray is average. Pop will retire in a couple. It's over my dude.

Yea- the fact you guys lasted this long is incredible. Bout to hit that lul ala the Lakers at end of Kobe years. Why you still are holding onto Manu and Tony I haven't the foggiest. Time to reset.

Saw Pop last night at the post game presser -- man he looked so disgusted and frustrated. I know I know that's probably his regular look but dang, yeah the end is near. No Duncan and Kawhi is huge.

TP and Manu gone after this year. We hung onto them two years too long. I think once they are gone, then Kawhi comes back with the team being 100% his.

LOL at lul like the Lakers. This team made the playoffs without Kawhi. With Murray looking promising, what makes you think we don't make the playoffs next year?

Originally posted by sacniner:

Not trying to be an a hole, but they aren't figuring anything out with Kawhi. That relationship is done with teammates and the front office. Kawhi isn't even sitting on the bench. He looks horrible, but what a stud. I think you guys will begin a free fall. May end up being horrible for the next couple decades like the Kings

Aldridge is so unathletic its hard to watch. Gay is done. Murray is average. Pop will retire in a couple. It's over my dude.

Yea, I'll be shocked if Spurs, Pop, and any of his teammates want him back. What Kawhi is doing is completely f**ked up.

I think he gets traded to the Eastern Conf. this summer. If Spurs can get Tatum and that Kings/Grizzlies pick from Celtics - Spurs will be back in business.

Plenty of team will go out to get Kawhi and that's where Spurs can remake their roster quickly.

I wonder how long Pop coaches. He's the GOAT.

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Say what you will about Pop, but he has been, is, and will always be (as long as he is on the bench) the best coach in the league. The guy is a wizard, and will always get the best out of his team.

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by DaBum:
Why does he have to prove a simple fact that you don't want to believe and thus question. Do your own googling and stat searching.

Past two seasons Harden has made a combined total of 44 step back 3s. This year? 73 on 44% shooting. Next closest is 22. In fact, according to multiple game broadcasts towards the end of the season, Harden made more step back 3s than all TEAMS this seasons.

It has become the biggest offensive weapon in the league. It's the new age Jordan fadaway. It is nearly impossible to defend.

It is a great offensive weapon. It has been a great offensive weapon. Binary was gushing at his efficiency. All I asked is for stats about his efficiency this versus the last couple. You said he is shooting it at 44%. Thats really good. But is it markedly better than the past? Or is he simply just shooting it more?

I can look up stats pretty easily on Harden, but I think fans/analyst/NBA people agree this has been his best year. Even better than last year. This is his peak year

lol it's amazing how in denial many Warriors fans are about Harden and the Rockets this year. They have tunnel vision when it comes to the dubs, and I guess that's understandable given how great Curry really is.

Harden is just a different beast this year - the dubs used to FORCE him to take the stepback because they were afraid of him driving and getting people in foul trouble and getting easy points at the line...this year they will get pummeled if they try that. Additionally, the Rockets roster has been constructed to create maximum space for him, with shooters all over the court and a great lob outlet if help comes. It's a roster totally built around Harden's isolation skills. IMO, and just my opinion, they'll need more length to stop him this year, and McGee/Looney will have their hands full with the Capella lobs and putbacks.

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Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by 49erminion:

Originally posted by DynastyChile:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by sacniner:

Originally posted by Joecool:
About as good of a game that I can ask for from the Spurs. Keep it competitive with hustle in hopes of home court confidence. Can't do much about them Klay 3's.

Oh yeah, you like them for some reason.

I hate your team right now. They are such a boring watch. Would love to have seen Minny against GS at least. And Kawhi is a chump for not sitting on the bench. SA has always been a boring watch, but this series is like torture. Get it over with.

Yeah. I'm really hoping that they can figure something out with Kawhi.

Kawhi, Gay, and Aldridge with Murray is promising and a super long team.

Not trying to be an a hole, but they aren't figuring anything out with Kawhi. That relationship is done with teammates and the front office. Kawhi isn't even sitting on the bench. He looks horrible, but what a stud. I think you guys will begin a free fall. May end up being horrible for the next couple decades like the Kings

Aldridge is so unathletic its hard to watch. Gay is done. Murray is average. Pop will retire in a couple. It's over my dude.

Yea- the fact you guys lasted this long is incredible. Bout to hit that lul ala the Lakers at end of Kobe years. Why you still are holding onto Manu and Tony I haven't the foggiest. Time to reset.

Saw Pop last night at the post game presser -- man he looked so disgusted and frustrated. I know I know that's probably his regular look but dang, yeah the end is near. No Duncan and Kawhi is huge.

TP and Manu gone after this year. We hung onto them two years too long. I think once they are gone, then Kawhi comes back with the team being 100% his.

LOL at lul like the Lakers. This team made the playoffs without Kawhi. With Murray looking promising, what makes you think we don't make the playoffs next year?

I agree the Spurs won't have a lul as bad the Lakers - which wasn't a lul, more like a full blown meltdown. Spurs FO is more competent than whatever the f**k Jim buss was doing for that period. At the same time, your optimism with Kawhi after what has transpired over the past year is....to be expected from a diehard Spurs fan. Really, it doesn't look good. Pop is 70 - how long does he go? He is the only thing from keeping your team from a squad that battles to make the playoffs to a near lottery team. I know you like Murray, but with no Kawhi and potentially no Pop this is not a good team. Pau year older, Lamarcus year old, tony and manu gone....