2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (DAL WINS 4-2)

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Who wins and goes to the WCFs?

Thunder in 4
12
4%
Thunder in 5
30
9%
Thunder in 6
67
21%
Thunder in 7
39
12%
Mavericks in 4
3
1%
Mavericks in 5
13
4%
Mavericks in 6
128
39%
Mavericks in 7
34
10%
 
Total votes: 326

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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (OKC leads 1-0) 

Post#1981 » by MFT5 » Fri May 10, 2024 11:12 am

___Rand___ wrote:
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They limited Mavs to 95 points in the 1st game. I thought the defense was pretty good that time.


did yu not read the post … he’s talking about shot quality, reading is fundamental


joined since 2010, only 186 posts. I would say this is a troll account used for insulting others. You have zero balls to use your own actual active account to make this comment. the words that spew from such petty little brains of NO BALL eunichs are irrelevant to me and the world. welcome to my blocked list.


so bc i have an actual life and don’t live in here like yu do that makes your opinion more valuable ? lmao IDC About being on your block list brodie lol i clearly dnt post enough lol.

what do yu mean my real account i only have 1 lol
en what way was my response a troll. the truth isn’t always fun to hear, i just made the obvious, obvious. not my fault that guy lacks basic comprehension lol. your way to invested en this site kid get a grip lol


and if i had a troll account since 2010 & only posted 186 times en 14 years wouldn’t i have more than 13 posts a year lol wouldnt i care a lot more than that ??

but yea once again critical thinking isnt your strong suit i guess
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Post#1982 » by HotRocks34 » Fri May 10, 2024 11:27 am

durden_tyler wrote:
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Read on Twitter


Villain Luka is the peak Luka. He delivers something special when this motivated so i hope the hate keeps on coming. LOL



At one point in the game the crowd was chanting the "Luka sucks" and Kyrie was waving them on to do it more.

He knows that fires up Luka.
** Embiid is the only MVP in NBA history to never make a conference final
** Philly won multiple playoff games without MVP Embiid
** Luka made the WCF without Brunson
** LeBron missed the playoffs with Davis
** Steph missed the playoffs with Klay
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Post#1983 » by HotRocks34 » Fri May 10, 2024 11:29 am

HotRocks34 wrote:
durden_tyler wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:
Read on Twitter


Villain Luka is the peak Luka. He delivers something special when this motivated so i hope the hate keeps on coming. LOL



At one point in the game the crowd was chanting the "Luka sucks" and Kyrie was waving them on to do it more.

He knows that fires up Luka.




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** Philly won multiple playoff games without MVP Embiid
** Luka made the WCF without Brunson
** LeBron missed the playoffs with Davis
** Steph missed the playoffs with Klay
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Post#1984 » by aguiar95 » Fri May 10, 2024 11:31 am

Dadouv47 wrote:
garrick wrote:OKC's weak link is Giddy, OKC needs a real point guard out there that can hit a 3 and defend and Giddy just isn't it.


we actually don't need a point guard / another ball handler with Shai and Jdub and that's why Giddey is such a bad fit in OKC.

I think we need an elite PF that can shoot the 3.


I think the same, except a 6th man also is needed for some relief for SGA.
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Post#1985 » by Andri » Fri May 10, 2024 12:02 pm

Revived wrote:OKC is very, very fortunate that they did not get the Lakers matchup in round 1.

A smaller Mavs team outrebounded them and had 12 offensive rebounds. Lebron and AD alone may have had 20 boards each honestly.

Thunder will be a good team for years to come…they’re just too young and scrawny right now. They need some muscle/strength in their guys and that will come with time.

Luka, great player but not known for his strength exactly, bodying up their starting C should be a tell.


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Post#1986 » by Petergrifindor » Fri May 10, 2024 12:05 pm

Andri wrote:
Revived wrote:OKC is very, very fortunate that they did not get the Lakers matchup in round 1.

A smaller Mavs team outrebounded them and had 12 offensive rebounds. Lebron and AD alone may have had 20 boards each honestly.

Thunder will be a good team for years to come…they’re just too young and scrawny right now. They need some muscle/strength in their guys and that will come with time.

Luka, great player but not known for his strength exactly, bodying up their starting C should be a tell.


What?


He must be thinking about Luka Modric. :crazy:
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Post#1987 » by GSWFan1994 » Fri May 10, 2024 12:27 pm

Cason Wallace reminds me of this guy from the "Scary Movie" film series:

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Post#1988 » by Childs » Fri May 10, 2024 1:25 pm

GSWFan1994 wrote:Cason Wallace reminds me of this guy from the "Scary Movie" film series:

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Post#1989 » by bbms » Fri May 10, 2024 1:58 pm

rouugh game by okc, time to show mental fortitude to bounce back and retake hca
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Post#1990 » by Mr B » Fri May 10, 2024 2:00 pm

dygaction wrote:
HotRocks34 wrote:Teammates hate Luka...


Teammate:
Read on Twitter


but, but someone refused to leak his name said Luka is disliked by teammates.

His teammates have already called cap on that too.
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Post#1991 » by Texas Chuck » Fri May 10, 2024 2:01 pm

If I'm OKC I'm not that worried. I'd defend Dallas exactly the same and dare PJ and THJ to do that again.
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Post#1992 » by Big nick » Fri May 10, 2024 2:05 pm

So if Lukas right knee is hurt why are there blood on his left knee something smells fishy.
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Post#1993 » by Mr B » Fri May 10, 2024 2:08 pm

Big nick wrote:So if Lukas right knee is hurt why are there blood on his left knee something smells fishy.

He’s bleeding because his knee is banged up and he has a knee sprain. It’s not rocket science.
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Post#1994 » by Mr B » Fri May 10, 2024 2:15 pm

Someone should check on Jaylin Williams to see if he’s still having fun.
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Post#1995 » by Big nick » Fri May 10, 2024 2:17 pm

Mr B wrote:
Big nick wrote:So if Lukas right knee is hurt why are there blood on his left knee something smells fishy.

He’s bleeding because his knee is banged up and he has a knee sprain. It’s not rocket science.

But it supposed to me his rt knee.
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Post#1996 » by Mr B » Fri May 10, 2024 2:24 pm

Big nick wrote:
Mr B wrote:
Big nick wrote:So if Lukas right knee is hurt why are there blood on his left knee something smells fishy.

He’s bleeding because his knee is banged up and he has a knee sprain. It’s not rocket science.

But it supposed to me his rt knee.

He’s only allowed I have 1 hurt knee?
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Post#1997 » by MoneyTalks41890 » Fri May 10, 2024 2:41 pm

Mr B wrote:Someone should check on Jaylin Williams to see if he’s still having fun.


I mean yeah probably? Second year player getting some real burn in the playoffs in a good series. Any other dumb questions or suggestions?
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Post#1998 » by mademan » Fri May 10, 2024 2:48 pm

Texas Chuck wrote:If I'm OKC I'm not that worried. I'd defend Dallas exactly the same and dare PJ and THJ to do that again.


I understand giving up above the break 3's, but giving up wide open corner 3's all game long just doesnt seem right. Even against shaky shooters like PJ
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Post#1999 » by Petergrifindor » Fri May 10, 2024 2:51 pm

HotRocks34 wrote:At one point in the game the crowd was chanting the "Luka sucks" and Kyrie was waving them on to do it more.



Now we know who was the anonymous source. 8-)
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Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #1 Oklahoma City Thunder vs #5 Dallas Mavericks (Series tied 1-1) 

Post#2000 » by Texas Chuck » Fri May 10, 2024 2:54 pm

mademan wrote:
Texas Chuck wrote:If I'm OKC I'm not that worried. I'd defend Dallas exactly the same and dare PJ and THJ to do that again.


I understand giving up above the break 3's, but giving up wide open corner 3's all game long just doesnt seem right. Even against shaky shooters like PJ


Yeah you are right. PJ,Green, and Jones were getting too many open corner looks. The THJ stuff though should be encouraged by OKC.
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