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Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2024 17:58:02 GMT -5
Last two games tonight (Fri 4/12) and every team on Sunday (4/14) ...
Tonight the Knicks beat the Nets and the Bucks are down 21 w/ just 3:30 to go. If not mistaken, the NYKs will be tied for the 2nd seed unless MIL has a tie breaker. If so then Sunday will be big for both teams!
Heat & Sixers both won and Cavs beat Pacers ...
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Post by Admin on Apr 15, 2024 17:14:57 GMT -5
Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics (1) vs. No. 8 seed (play-in) ^
New York Knicks (2) vs. No. 7 seed (play-in) *
Milwaukee Bucks (3) vs. Indiana Pacers (6) ^
Cleveland Cavaliers (4) vs. Orlando Magic (5) *
* Series begins on April 20.
^ Series begins on April 21.
NBA’s Play-In Field, Top-Six Playoff Seeds Set
by Dana Gauruder
The NBA wrapped up its 2023/24 regular season on Sunday, and the teams and seeds for this year’s play-in tournament have been set.
Boston secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference and home court advantage throughout the playoffs early this month. The top seed for the Western Conference playoffs went down to the wire, with upstart Oklahoma City securing that status on Sunday afternoon.
Here are the play-in matchups:
Eastern Conference
Wednesday, April 17
Game 1: Miami Heat (8) at Philadelphia 76ers (7), 7:00 pm ET
Winner secures No. 7 seed; loser plays on Friday.
Game 2: Atlanta Hawks (10) at Chicago Bulls (9), 9:30 pm ET
Winner plays on Friday; loser is eliminated.
Friday, April 19
Winner of Game 2 at Loser of Game 1, TBD
Winner secures No. 8 seed; loser is eliminated.
Western Conference
Oklahoma City Thunder (1) vs. No. 8 seed (play-in) ^
Denver Nuggets (2) vs. No. 7 seed (play-in) *
Minnesota Timberwolves (3) vs. Phoenix Suns (6) *
Los Angeles Clippers (4) vs. Dallas Mavericks (5) ^
* Series begins on April 20.
^ Series begins on April 21.
Here are the play-in matchups:
Western Conference
Tuesday, April 16
Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers (8) at New Orleans Pelicans (7), 7:30 pm ET
Winner secures No. 7 seed; loser plays on Friday.
Game 2: Golden State Warriors (10) at Sacramento Kings (9), 10:00 pm ET
Winner plays on Friday; loser is eliminated.
Friday, April 19
Winner of Game 2 at Loser of Game 1, TBD
Winner secures No. 8 seed; loser is eliminated.
Once the Nos. 7 and 8 seeds in each conference are set later this week, the eight first-round matchups will be finalized. Those first-round series will tip off on April 20 and 21.
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Post by puddin on Apr 15, 2024 17:25:30 GMT -5
Playoff Puddin reporting for duty...... sir!!!!!!
Let the real action begin.....
Yes the Cs blew the In Season Tourney.... no question.... but I'm over it!
The upstart Thunder in the Finals v. Celtics might be interesting!
Pud
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 15, 2024 17:30:17 GMT -5
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 15, 2024 18:28:39 GMT -5
I want us to face Miami in the first round. Should show us what we are made of. And hopefully dispatch them easily. Payback.
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 16, 2024 9:49:49 GMT -5
I want us to face Miami in the first round. Should show us what we are made of. And hopefully dispatch them easily. Payback. I want the Hawks! |
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 16, 2024 9:53:14 GMT -5
What will the Lakers do? If they win they face Denver, but if they lose they play the winner of the Kings, Warriors,and could be out of the playoffs if they lose that game!
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 16, 2024 11:28:13 GMT -5
I want us to face Miami in the first round. Should show us what we are made of. And hopefully dispatch them easily. Payback. I want the Hawks! why? |
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 16, 2024 12:01:34 GMT -5
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Post by Cabutan on Apr 16, 2024 12:25:23 GMT -5
Dont know. Have not watched the hawks this year. Just curious to know your reasoning. |
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 16, 2024 12:52:47 GMT -5
Dont know. Have not watched the hawks this year. Just curious to know your reasoning. I think they'll be easier to beat than the Heat or Sixers! |
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Post by Admin on Apr 16, 2024 13:47:33 GMT -5
Blake was never coming back ...
Blake Griffin Announces Retirement
by Luke Adams
Former No. 1 overall pick Blake Griffin, who spent 14 seasons in the NBA, has announced his retirement as a player. Griffin published a post on Instagram revealing his decision. (See Below)
Attachments:
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Post by Admin on Apr 16, 2024 17:49:15 GMT -5
Here's a telling Mazz quote:
“Best Blake story I think is when we first signed him, I was like a first-time head coach and I’m coaching a former No. 1 pick,” C’s coach Joe Mazzulla said. “See how this goes. And I really didn’t know him that well and I really grew to have a level of respect for him. When we decided to kind of go away from him, he came in and pulled me aside and said, ‘Hey, what can I do to get back? What can I do to get better?’
“So for a guy of his stature and of his resume and success, his longevity of a career, to come to a first-time coach and ask that, just said a lot about who he was. I think from that point on, he kind of took control of the temperature in the locker room. So that was a moment I’ll never forget and I’m really grateful I got to be around him.”
Actually it says a lot about who Joe was a year ago or more. Too many here were complaining that Joe didn't give the bench crew enough minutes and in his own respectful yet subtle way, Blake queried Joe as to why he wasn't playing him more as if Blake were some rookie needing input on what part of his game needed work.
So this is evidence of what all here saw and voiced displeasure over - YOU WERE RIGHT!
Maybe Blake didn't come back for good reason and maybe Joe learned from the experience since he recalls it vividly. Thank got some bee got in his bonnet - Blake, Brad or an Asst Coach. Whatever it was, he's grown enough to utilize his bench this season and everyone has benefited from that change.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Apr 16, 2024 20:28:25 GMT -5
Thank you, Blake.
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Post by hedleylamarr on Apr 16, 2024 20:29:01 GMT -5
Lakers up 7 after 3. Do they really want the Nugs?
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Post by hedleylamarr on Apr 16, 2024 21:09:57 GMT -5
Fakers hold on. They get the Nugs.
Pels get winner of SAC vs GSW.
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Post by cole on Apr 16, 2024 23:00:45 GMT -5
Fakers hold on. They get the Nugs. Pels get winner of SAC vs GSW. I think steph turned his ankle. Thunder in good shape |
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 16, 2024 23:24:17 GMT -5
Klay Thompson 0 points on 0 for 10 shooting! They're done!
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Post by cole on Apr 16, 2024 23:53:50 GMT -5
Klay Thompson 0 points on 0 for 10 shooting! They're done! Youch! Couldn't happen to a better guy |
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Post by kdp59 on Apr 17, 2024 6:06:37 GMT -5
Fakers hold on. They get the Nugs. Pels get winner of SAC vs GSW. I think steph turned his ankle. Thunder in good shape Kings might give 'em a good series. I mean besides Mr Glass who on their team has played in the playoffs anyway. |
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Post by hedleylamarr on Apr 17, 2024 8:58:45 GMT -5
I think steph turned his ankle. Thunder in good shape Kings might give 'em a good series. I mean besides Mr Glass who on their team has played in the playoffs anyway. I agree. The Kings were down a little at times during the year, but if I remember correctly, they started off really well. Sabonis is a beast. I think no playoff experience may actually help the Thunder. They don't know anything...............LOL |
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Post by hedleylamarr on Apr 17, 2024 9:16:47 GMT -5
Warriors are done
CP3 is done
Klay is done
Wiggins is done
But I also predict this - they will do something to stay relevant. They will unload whoever they need to in order to make Steph's last few years important.
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Post by cole on Apr 17, 2024 10:08:55 GMT -5
Warriors are done CP3 is done Klay is done Wiggins is done But I also predict this - they will do something to stay relevant. They will unload whoever they need to in order to make Steph's last few years important. Or they trade steph, the fans boo the owners, and they've come full circle. Could happen. I still think the Thunder would rather have the kings than the lakers. |
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Post by kyceltic on Apr 17, 2024 10:27:26 GMT -5
Warriors are done CP3 is done Klay is done Wiggins is done But I also predict this - they will do something to stay relevant. They will unload whoever they need to in order to make Steph's last few years important. Or they trade steph, the fans boo the owners, and they've come full circle. Could happen. I still think the Thuder would rather have the kings than the lakers. The Kings have to beat the Pelicans, or the Kings are finished! |
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Post by elvissurfs on Apr 17, 2024 11:03:42 GMT -5
Blake was never coming back ...
Blake Griffin Announces Retirement
by Luke Adams
Former No. 1 overall pick Blake Griffin, who spent 14 seasons in the NBA, has announced his retirement as a player. Griffin published a post on Instagram revealing his decision. (See Below)
Blake was fun...remember him dunking over a car at the allstars?...I think he was the first to do something nutty like that... |
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