2023-24 NBA (Playoffs!) Thread: “this team is really good” a terrified Minnesota fan mumbles to himself (24 Viewers)

[identikit]

Best of 3 with Denver having home court advantage. Let's go!

When this series started, I didn’t think either team would beat the other in anything less than 6 games. I thought Denver had a 60-65% chance to win the series—but that the Wolves had a chance. We’re 4 games in so far—two blowouts by Minnesota, one blowout by Denver, and a tough fought win for Denver. Denvers experience came in handy in games 3 and 4 (as well as the leagues decision to not suspend Murray for game 3)—but as you said—it’s a 3 game series now. Let’s hope that Minnesota regroups so that we can see how these teams look against each other when both are playing at their best.

Minnesota won Game 1 by 7

Not a blowout, really

 

[Jayrod]

Pacers in 7.

Still think this is what happens. Indy has the blueprint and the personnel. It is the long game and when the Knicks refuse to sub more, they will be worn down by the Indy's pace and depth. They looked tired as a team.

 

[Kev4029]

Best of 3 with Denver having home court advantage. Let's go!

When this series started, I didn’t think either team would beat the other in anything less than 6 games. I thought Denver had a 60-65% chance to win the series—but that the Wolves had a chance. We’re 4 games in so far—two blowouts by Minnesota, one blowout by Denver, and a tough fought win for Denver. Denvers experience came in handy in games 3 and 4 (as well as the leagues decision to not suspend Murray for game 3)—but as you said—it’s a 3 game series now. Let’s hope that Minnesota regroups so that we can see how these teams look against each other when both are playing at their best.

Let's not. I'm totally okay with two easy wins for the Nuggets.

 

[mr. furley]

Pacers in 7.

Still think this is what happens. Indy has the blueprint and the personnel. It is the long game and when the Knicks refuse to sub more, they will be worn down by the Indy's pace and depth. They looked tired as a team.

Thibs praying every night for the Knicks to be reduced to a 4 man squad

 

[Mister CIA]

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Spurs walk away from today's lottery with the #4 and #8. This ranks in the top 10% of all possible outcomes. Hot stove Slip and Slide season is here.

 

[Deamon]

I guess it’s not that crazy since they had a 47.9% chance each year

This doesn't seem right.

The worst record has a 47.9% chance to pick 5th? Nahhh.

It’s the way it is. They are trying to disincentivize tanking…

Wild. So 5th pick is by far the most likely spot for the worst record in the league. Interesting.

 

[Spartans Rule]

I’m excited about the Pistons draft. Two guys projected to go around #5 are Matas Buzelis and Zacharrie Risacher, both the type of offensively skilled forward that would fit perfectly alongside their current core.

G: Cunningham
G: Ivey
F: Ausar
F: Buzelis / Risacher
C: Duren

Give that group 3 years to develop and play together, with the kind of coaching they have no chance to get in Detroit because they made a lifetime commitment to Monty Williams, have them all stay healthy and hit their 90th percentile outcomes, and I’m confident that lineup could win 35 games and get the absolute living **** kicked out of it in a 9/10 play-in game.

Great time to be a Pistons fan.

 

[scoobus]

I’m excited about the Pistons draft. Two guys projected to go around #5 are Matas Buzelis and Zacharrie Risacher, both the type of offensively skilled forward that would fit perfectly alongside their current core.

G: Cunningham
G: Ivey
F: Ausar
F: Buzelis / Risacher
C: Duren

Give that group 3 years to develop and play together, with the kind of coaching they have no chance to get in Detroit because they made a lifetime commitment to Monty Williams, have them all stay healthy and hit their 90th percentile outcomes, and I’m confident that lineup could win 35 games and get the absolute living **** kicked out of it in a 9/10 play-in game.

Great time to be a Pistons fan.

Clingan seems more Troy Weaver's style, wouldn't wanna ever put any shooting around Cade.

 

[Mister CIA]

I’m excited about the Pistons draft. Two guys projected to go around #5 are Matas Buzelis and Zacharrie Risacher, both the type of offensively skilled forward that would fit perfectly alongside their current core.

G: Cunningham
G: Ivey
F: Ausar
F: Buzelis / Risacher
C: Duren

Give that group 3 years to develop and play together, with the kind of coaching they have no chance to get in Detroit because they made a lifetime commitment to Monty Williams, have them all stay healthy and hit their 90th percentile outcomes, and I’m confident that lineup could win 35 games and get the absolute living **** kicked out of it in a 9/10 play-in game.

Great time to be a Pistons fan.

I'll be disappointed if the Spurs do not draft either Buzelis or Risacher with the #4, assuming both are not snatched up in the top 3. Currently my preference is Buzelis, but the results of the combine could sway my opinion. Then either Reed Sheppard or Dillingham with the #8 (prefer Sheppard, but likely gone by #8). If both are gone, them I prefer a doubledown at wing with Cody Williams.

Not too thrilled at the prospect of drafting Topic, primarily because of health concerns and small body of work. Also, that giraffe neck ain't fooling anyone. He has the shoulder heighth of a 6'3 player, but maybe his wingspan can compensate for it.

 

[Capella]

So do the Hawks trade Trae and Murray and just strip it all down?

 

[thecatch]

Reading through some of the early draft guides, and it is pretty depressing. This draft has major 2013 vibes. I'm sure there will be some all stars that emerge but good luck finding them.

 

[the moops]

So do the Hawks trade Trae and Murray and just strip it all down?

Trae to San Antonio for #4 and #8. Murray to WAS for #2.

Atlanta then selects 4 mediocre players at 1,2,4, and 8

 

[Corporation]

So do the Hawks trade Trae and Murray and just strip it all down?

Trae to San Antonio for #4 and #8. Murray to WAS for #2.

Atlanta then selects 4 mediocre players at 1,2,4, and 8

One of those will be a QB

 

[Mister CIA]

So do the Hawks trade Trae and Murray and just strip it all down?

Trae to San Antonio for #4 and #8. Murray to WAS for #2.

Atlanta then selects 4 mediocre players at 1,2,4, and 8

Yes! The Spurs own the Hawks '25 and '27 1st rounders, plus the favorable end of a '26 swap.

 

[Kev4029]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

 

[msudaisy26]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

If NBC is smart they would just bring the TNT cast with them.

 

[Yo Mama]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

If NBC is smart they would just bring the TNT cast with them.

Ernie Johnson has previously said he’s not leaving TNT.

 

[the moops]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

If NBC is smart they would just bring the TNT cast with them.

Ernie Johnson has previously said he’s not leaving TNT.

So he is just gonna retire then or something?

 

[msudaisy26]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

If NBC is smart they would just bring the TNT cast with them.

Ernie Johnson has previously said he’s not leaving TNT.

That is a bummer.

I think Shaq and Kenny are replaceable and that show is still what it is. Ernie and Chuck aren't unless they groom someone to take their spots.

 

[Capella]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

If NBC is smart they would just bring the TNT cast with them.

Ernie Johnson has previously said he’s not leaving TNT.

That is a bummer.

They have baseball and hockey as well.

There are rumors that Prime will buy inside the nba and leave it in Atlanta. Ernie will just do that and stick with tnt for everything else.

 

[msudaisy26]

Bill Simmons made a claim that NBC is getting the third portion of the NBA contract and TNT is not. Such a bummer, if true, for fans of Inside the NBA.

If NBC is smart they would just bring the TNT cast with them.

Ernie Johnson has previously said he’s not leaving TNT.

That is a bummer.

They have baseball and hockey as well.

There are rumors that Prime will buy inside the nba and leave it in Atlanta. Ernie will just do that and stick with tnt for everything else.

Let's hope so.

 

[Major]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

 

[the moops]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

Caris Levert goes for 50 I bet

 

[Yo Mama]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The font size for my Celtics title asterisk keeps getting bigger.

 

[AAABatteries]

lol hawks @AAABatteries

Kill me.

 

[Kev4029]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The font size for my Celtics title asterisk keeps getting bigger.

No asterisk will be needed now that the Nuggets should win the title.

 

[Jayrod]

If any of the 4 West teams left make it to the Finals, I would not be surprised and it will be well earned.

If anyone but the Celtics make it out of the East it will be a major shock and something has gone terribly, terribly wrong.

 

[Capella]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The Celtics path to the finals is unbelievable

 

[Capella]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The font size for my Celtics title asterisk keeps getting bigger.

They’re not beating the Nuggets.

 

[identikit]

Draymond picking the Mavs to win it all

 

[Instinctive]

Draymond picking the Mavs to win it all

I don't think likely. I don't remember what I predicted % wise up front, but I did say this team is better than the 2021-22 WCF team.

Although, without KP, Boston is very vulnerable. Who could possibly have predicted he would get hurt come playoff time. Highly unlikely, never could have seen it coming.

 

[Frostillicus]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The font size for my Celtics title asterisk keeps getting bigger.

No asterisk will be needed now that the Nuggets should win the title.

Or the wolves.

 

[Frostillicus]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The font size for my Celtics title asterisk keeps getting bigger.

They’re not beating the Nuggets.

or the wolves

 

[identikit]

Mitchell out tonight. I'd normally say they have zero chance but you never know what Boston team will show up.

The font size for my Celtics title asterisk keeps getting bigger.

They’re not beating the Nuggets.

or the wolves

x 2

 

[MAC_32]

Great 1st half out of the Cavs...and they're still losing anyway

 

[ShamrockPride]

Makes me sad that Dray is such a dirtbag, and he's still gonna rake in millions doing Inside for the next 20 years, wherever it is that Inside ends up.

 

[Frostillicus]

Apparently the dirty Pistons are sniffing around Tim Connelly. He has an opt out after this season he's likely to take with the supposed intent to resign, but I'm sure some unscrupulous team will swoop in and steal him.

 

[identikit]

Makes me sad that Dray is such a dirtbag, and he's still gonna rake in millions doing Inside for the next 20 years, wherever it is that Inside ends up.

I think he does pretty well in the studio

 

[ShamrockPride]

Makes me sad that Dray is such a dirtbag, and he's still gonna rake in millions doing Inside for the next 20 years, wherever it is that Inside ends up.

I think he does pretty well in the studio

Which role is he trying to replace? The Chuck (funny) guy?

 

[identikit]

Makes me sad that Dray is such a dirtbag, and he's still gonna rake in millions doing Inside for the next 20 years, wherever it is that Inside ends up.

I think he does pretty well in the studio

Which role is he trying to replace? The Chuck (funny) guy?

Maybe no one

 

[General Malaise]

Can we just relegate the entire Eastern Confernce and make the Western Confernce finals the de facto championship? East coast teams are trash.

 

[msudaisy26]

Can we just relegate the entire Eastern Confernce and make the Western Confernce finals the de facto championship? East coast teams are trash.

No way. I don't think Dallas or OKC could beat the Celtics.

 

[General Malaise]

Can we just relegate the entire Eastern Confernce and make the Western Confernce finals the de facto championship? East coast teams are trash.

No way. I don't think Dallas or OKC could beat the Celtics.

They are struggling against a team absent their best player but sure.

 

[Kev4029]

Can we just relegate the entire Eastern Confernce and make the Western Confernce finals the de facto championship? East coast teams are trash.

No way. I don't think Dallas or OKC could beat the Celtics.

OKC would matchup okay against the Celtics, especially if Porzingis is out or hampered.

 

[General Malaise]

Celtics sponsored by Vista Print? Did they outbid Kodak or Photobucket?

 

[ShamrockPride]

If their level of play were all the same, hard to think Cavs don't win that with Mitchell.

 

[msudaisy26]

Is Giddey getting traded this summer? He doesn't look like he fits what the Thunder want to do.

He would look great as a Piston though, we need another guard that can't shoot.

 

[msudaisy26]

If their level of play were all the same, hard to think Cavs don't win that with Mitchell.

That isn't how it works usually.

 

[msudaisy26]

I hope I am wrong because I can't stand Kyrie, but I just don't see how OKC wins this series. The lack of playoff experience is showing.