OT: The Return of the NBA

[MinerManiac]

Ever notice Chris Paul teams always underachieve?

Underachieve? Oklahoma City wasn't expected to make the playoffs this year after losing Westbrook and Paul, let alone take the Rockets to game 7. They lost that game by a bucket. If anything OKC overachieved this year, both in the regular season and the playoffs.

Also, during his first year in Houston, the Rockets had the heavily favored Warriors down 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals before he had to exit the playoffs due to injury. Had he stayed healthy we don't know what would have happened, but it is entirely possible that the Rockets would have hung a third banner in the Toyota Center. Last year the Rockets also went to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Warriors in 6.

People bag on Paul, but I wish we had him on this year's Rockets. I like Westbrook fine, but in my opinion if we had switched he and Paul back to last year's jerseys it wouldn't have taken 7 games for the Rockets to advance.

 

[Cube Jack]

Underachieve? Oklahoma City wasn't expected to make the playoffs this year after losing Westbrook and Paul, let alone take the Rockets to game 7. They lost that game by a bucket. If anything OKC overachieved this year, both in the regular season and the playoffs.

Also, during his first year in Houston, the Rockets had the heavily favored Warriors down 3-2 in the Western Conference Finals before he had to exit the playoffs due to injury. Had he stayed healthy we don't know what would have happened, but it is entirely possible that the Rockets would have hung a third banner in the Toyota Center. Last year the Rockets also went to the Western Conference Finals before losing to the Warriors in 6.

People bag on Paul, but I wish we had him on this year's Rockets. I like Westbrook fine, but in my opinion if we had switched he and Paul back to last year's jerseys it wouldn't have taken 7 games for the Rockets to advance.

Lob City wound up a bust in my opinion. I thought the Harden, Howard, Paul teams should have won more. I just never liked the guy since his New Orleans days, I guess

 

[MistaBinks]

The NBA, man! What is going on? One great game after another.

 

[axingfools1]

Lowry said Taco is 7 ft 12

 

[MistaBinks]

Lowry said Taco is 7 ft 12

I’ll be honest. I heard him say it and thought nothing of it

 

[MistaBinks]

Break up the Bucks!

 

[minermx07]

Lowry said Taco is 7 ft 12

As a joke of course. I like Lowry. He’s a tough dude.

 

[Minerforlife]

Break up the Bucks!

Giannis's first meeting when he leaves the bubble is with a bay area realtor.

 

[MistaBinks]

The number one team is dunzo.

 

[axingfools1]

Giannis's first meeting when he leaves the bubble is with a bay area realtor.

No way they can afford him. I think Giannis stays in Milwaukee anyway.

 

[Dmanminer]

Na, he goes to Miami

 

[MistaBinks]

It really depends on whether he pulls an AD or not. He’s a FA after next season. He might not demand a trade but could just inform Milwaukee he isn’t going to resign. The Bucks might consider trading him so they get something in return.

 

[axingfools1]

Great comeback by the Nuggets! Its close

 

[MistaBinks]

Kawhi... terminated.

 

[develman]

Kawhi... terminated.

Do the Nugs have any chance against the Lakers?

 

[MistaBinks]

Do the Nugs have any chance against the Lakers?

I think so. The Nuggets look like an actual team. Peaking at the right time. A very balanced offense. Lebron, AD, and ‘the others’ might not have an answer.

 

[minerfan_14]

The best 1:52 on line right now 😂

 

[develman]

The best 1:52 on line right now 😂

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SAS sounds like he had a couple of dimes on the Clips.

 

[jq_miner]

Hey Kawhi how’d the move work out for ya? Playoff P once again chokes.

Nugs vs Heat calling it.

 

[axingfools1]

Denver looks great since the lineup change, but Miami is the hottest team right now.

 

[minerfan_14]

SAS sounds like he had a couple of dimes on the Clips.

He had something (from earlier today). Tomorrow should be fun lol

 

[Dmanminer]

SAS sounds like he had a couple of dimes on the Clips.

I was that he exact same thing

 

[Dmanminer]

Nuggets fan, but I was surprised they pull that out.
Hope they don’t get down 3 to LA. LeBron wouldn’t choke!

 

[MistaBinks]

Nugs vs Heat calling it.

I would love that.

 

[MistaBinks]

Nuggets fan, but I was surprised they pull that out.
Hope they don’t get down 3 to LA. LeBron wouldn’t choke!

Absolutely. LeBron can carry his team and win any one game. Denver definitely needs to keep pace.

 

[Minerinciter]

 

[Cube Jack]

Lob City was a flop. Apparently so is this team. Fifty years of existence and 0 appearances in the Conference Finals

 

[UTEPDefense]

Last night, Tyler Herro became the first person born in the 2000's to play in a NBA Conference Finals.....and he missed a triple-double by only 1 assist.

 

[Minerinciter]

 

[MistaBinks]

Last night, Tyler Herro became the first person born in the 2000's to play in a NBA Conference Finals.....and he missed a triple-double by only 1 assist.

Absolutely amazing.

 

[MistaBinks]

Nuggets have a chance.

 

[axingfools1]

Nuggets have a chance.

Well now PJ Dozier needs to stay in the gym and shoot about a thousand free throws

 

[MistaBinks]

Well now PJ Dozier needs to stay in the gym and shoot about a thousand free throws

What a heartbreaking loss. That was an absolute dagger.

 

[MistaBinks]

Freaking Lakers, man.

 

[Minerinciter]

 

[MistaBinks]

Good move for all involved. Doc just couldn’t get it done in LA.

 

[Cube Jack]

Can the Clippers really place the blame on Rivers? That franchise has stunk since they were in Buffalo

 

[MineroFanatico]

Can the Clippers really place the blame on Rivers? That franchise has stunk since they were in Buffalo

Yeah because they didn’t stink this year. Doc Rivers let a 3-1 series lead slip down the drain...again. Look at his playoff history.

 

[Cube Jack]

They underachieved with Del Negro also then didn't renew him. Not even Brown or Fitch could win there. That franchise historically blows it

 

[utep2step]

Last night, Tyler Herro became the first person born in the 2000's to play in a NBA Conference Finals.....and he missed a triple-double by only 1 assist.

He is amazing. Poise that he show's can be taught, to a point. The rest is guts and instinct.