2017 NBA Playoffs Thread - CLE @ BOS Game 5 on TNT

[bhzmafia14]

Does Zach have the stamina to be pounding productively game after game at this point?  I just feel like the Grizzlies are thin right now.  They're putting a lot of pressure on some old/worn-out legs.

I don't think the Spurs are that fantastic this year though.

That remains to be seen. The positive news is that he only played 29 minutes last night, so it was pretty close to a normal workload for him. Regardless, its going to have to be a collective effort between Conley/Marc/Zbo.

I was against starting Zbo, but Fizdale made some sense when saying "the only way to get Zbo the minutes he needs is by starting him". That's because the Spurs don't possess the same threat offensively as a team like HOuston. Making Zach move a lot defending the pick n roll and chasing his man out to the 3 point line. He loves matching up with LMA, so it kinda helps him to start in this series.

 

[Chester McFloppy]

Memphis won't win another game this postseason.

 

[bhzmafia14]

Portland won't win another game this postseason.

Agreed

 

[Chester McFloppy]

Memphis won't win another game this postseason.

Agreed

At least you're a realist.

 

[100027]

That remains to be seen. The positive news is that he only played 29 minutes last night, so it was pretty close to a normal workload for him. Regardless, its going to have to be a collective effort between Conley/Marc/Zbo.

I was against starting Zbo, but Fizdale made some sense when saying "the only way to get Zbo the minutes he needs is by starting him". That's because the Spurs don't possess the same threat offensively as a team like HOuston. Making Zach move a lot defending the pick n roll and chasing his man out to the 3 point line. He loves matching up with LMA, so it kinda helps him to start in this series.

Right...  Makes sense.  Also Aldrige just isn't playing well enough to put a lot of pressure on him right now.

 

[antidope]

I'm just not willing to bet on Conley Marc and Zbo putting up 66 ppg going forward in this series. They'll revert to the mean and the Spurs will be fine.

Ive also come to terms that I'll be seeing Parker as the starter until retirement.

 

[captaintuxable]

That was filthy

That was a lose/lose regardless, Korver posted on the side, Lebron going to the hole. Monta made a business decision there.

 

[tomdiginson]

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Lebron with that talk

 

[QU!K]

Who's stealing more money

Hortford, Conley, or Derozan?

 

[art vandelay]

Lebron with that talk

I can't even say anything because he isn't wrong.

 

[100027]

Who's stealing more money

Hortford, Conley, or Derozan?

Horford easily.

Conley is having a great season and Derozan had a great regular season before his annual playoff choke.

 

[bhzmafia14]

I'm just not willing to bet on Conley Marc and Zbo putting up 66 ppg going forward in this series. They'll revert to the mean and the Spurs will be fine.

Ive also come to terms that I'll be seeing Parker as the starter until retirement.

Maybe. Its not a stretch to think they can't put up 60+ a game.

Like I said, a lot of factors but the Spurs aren't as tough to figure out this year as year's past. The series would probably be more interesting if TA was able to defend Kawhi all game or cause havoc rather than Selden.

 

[carver]

PG stay putting down his teammates

 

[jc619er]

I think my favorite part of last night is all series they've been running this PG commercial where he takes the last shot, calls ball game and walks off grabbing that Gatorade. When in reality, he's never hit a game winner and now blew the biggest halftime lead in playoff history. Good timing Gatorade.

 

[100027]

 
I think my favorite part of last night is all series they've been running this PG commercial where he takes the last shot, calls ball game and walks off grabbing that Gatorade. When in reality, he's never hit a game winner and now blew the biggest halftime lead in playoff history. Good timing Gatorade.

After CJ Miles missed in Game 1 he said "I need the ball in those moments."

They said on the Ringer podcast he's actually 0-15 in those moments 

 

[P C H]

Rondo breaking his thumb is hugeee

 

[nick.]

The Bulls just announced that Rajon Rondo has a fractured thumb that won't require surgery but puts him out indefinitely

Celtics in 6

 

[NickFolarin]

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Ramon is out.

Rajon is healthy though!

 

[the collector]

If Jimmy Butler is a star like we all say then he closes the 2-0 deal.

 

[youngthundercat]

 

yo this dude Derozan didnt get one bucket the whole game? 

Raptors are complete comedy in the playoff...


the Greek 

Tony snell did an EXCELLENT job on Derozan.



Black Gordon Hayward still ain't get his name byke...

that backcourt is stealing money...ski mask way. 

you tripping man PG has been nothing short of amazing in these first 3 games. dude out there by himself. 

on another note...Monte is completed washed. he has nothing off the dribble now. 

 

[ill steelo]

11/8/10 w/ 3.5 steals.

Astronomical loss, especially with how erratic Wade can be.

If the series goes back to Boston i think they make the comeback.

If Jimmy Butler is a star like we all say then he closes the 2-0 deal.

That's not how team games work.

 

[bballkid11]

Boston in 7 if Rondo is out series.

That boy straight controlled last game.

 

[antidope]

Annddd Chicago is finished.

 

[youngthundercat]

that hurts man...i hate when impact players get injured in the playoffs. 

 

[the collector]

11/8/10 w/ 3.5 steals.

Astronomical loss, especially with how erratic Wade can be.

If the series goes back to Boston i think they make the comeback.


That's not how team games work.

In the NBA 1 single player has more impact on a game then any other team sport.

That's why Cleveland can sit Kyrie and Love but still finish a 4th quarter comeback. LeBron killed them last night.