2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves (MIN WINS 4-3)

Moderators: Domejandro, infinite11285, Harry Garris, ken6199, Dirk, bisme37, KingDavid, bwgood77, zimpy27, cupcakesnake

Who wins GAME 7 and goes to the WCFs?

Nuggets
86
48%
Wolves
92
52%
 
Total votes: 178

Archx
RealGM
Posts: 10,401
And1: 8,335
Joined: Feb 09, 2018
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#761 » by Archx » Sun May 5, 2024 12:10 am

Lol Dirk with TNT boys was not on my bingo card.
Edvan88
Pro Prospect
Posts: 778
And1: 961
Joined: Jan 16, 2018
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#762 » by Edvan88 » Sun May 5, 2024 12:10 am

sp6r=underrated wrote:
sikma42 wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:I know a lot of basketball fans feel like Reggie, "you can't miss calls," but the error rate for refs will always be above 0. As comparison Reggie Miller is one of the greatest shooters of all time and he missed one in free throws. A free throw is when a player is unguarded and has ten seconds to collect themselves. Still one of the best shooters of all time will miss one in ten.

Refs are going to miss calls and when you compare NBA ref to NCAA refs their error rate is a lot lower.

If I run up and push someone to the floor and take the ball, that will be called 100/100 times. If not, then someone is messing up and should be fired. There are some calls that have to be called otherwise you just aren’t watching


Sent from my iPhone using RealGM mobile app


What basketball league has less blown call than the NBA?


My local co-ed league.

What basketball league has higher salaries for ref than the NBA? Should we not have higher expectation?
User avatar
Mk0
RealGM
Posts: 22,802
And1: 16,952
Joined: Jul 02, 2010
   

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#763 » by Mk0 » Sun May 5, 2024 12:11 am

Kenny Smith cringing hard at half time? shocked!
NBA officiating bought to you by FanDuel
firedavidkahn
Senior
Posts: 728
And1: 1,237
Joined: Jul 21, 2017

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#764 » by firedavidkahn » Sun May 5, 2024 12:11 am

Sealab2024 wrote:Anyone else getting Israeli propaganda as their half time show?

Get the hell out of the basketball forums with that thinly veiled political garbage
JustBuzzin
General Manager
Posts: 8,796
And1: 7,045
Joined: Jun 10, 2023

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#765 » by JustBuzzin » Sun May 5, 2024 12:11 am

lmao Kenny son trying to get some tv time.
User avatar
rockmanslim
RealGM
Posts: 10,016
And1: 5,680
Joined: Jul 15, 2008
   

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#766 » by rockmanslim » Sun May 5, 2024 12:11 am

Dirk can do no wrong, lifetime immunity
click

"Harden's a guy that averages 26 in the NBA, but if he was on the playground with you he'd only average about 5 because they wouldn't let him get those free throws." --Scott Hastings, April 6, 2013


Image
GeorgeSears
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,444
And1: 4,763
Joined: Feb 10, 2021
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#767 » by GeorgeSears » Sun May 5, 2024 12:12 am

Complaining about the calls is ridiculous this early in the game. The Nuggets have 2 more FTAs, and 2 less personal fouls. None of the TWolves starters are close to being in foul trouble. The refs are letting them play. Yes, they missed some calls here and there, but it's hardly egregious.
User avatar
Froob
Forum Mod - Celtics
Forum Mod - Celtics
Posts: 42,124
And1: 59,049
Joined: Nov 04, 2010
Location: ▼VII▲VIII
         

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#768 » by Froob » Sun May 5, 2024 12:12 am

Does the Joker nickname bother anyone else? I know it’s a dumb complaint but his name isn’t even pronounced that way so it’s kinda silly lol.
Image

Tommy Heinsohn wrote:The game is not over until they look you in the face and start crying.


RIP The_Hater
Oscirus
RealGM
Posts: 13,418
And1: 9,452
Joined: Dec 09, 2011
       

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#769 » by Oscirus » Sun May 5, 2024 12:12 am

is everybody else other than antman sleepy?
Jimmit79 wrote:At this point I want RJ to get paid
BigGargamel
Veteran
Posts: 2,986
And1: 6,552
Joined: Jan 28, 2020
     

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#770 » by BigGargamel » Sun May 5, 2024 12:12 am

Archx wrote:Lol Dirk with TNT boys was not on my bingo card.


Young Dirk crushing on rapper Foxy Brown. Just when I thought I couldn't like him any more.
User avatar
Mk0
RealGM
Posts: 22,802
And1: 16,952
Joined: Jul 02, 2010
   

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#771 » by Mk0 » Sun May 5, 2024 12:12 am

sp6r=underrated wrote:Dirk has kept himself in shape. It is always interesting to see which athletes keep exercising after they retire and which don't.

Fat-Dirk would be a weird one. He has always been a string-bean. I can't imagine him NOT looking like that.
NBA officiating bought to you by FanDuel
User avatar
10DayContract
Veteran
Posts: 2,783
And1: 2,673
Joined: Apr 23, 2007
Location: Los Angeles, CA
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#772 » by 10DayContract » Sun May 5, 2024 12:12 am

I think whoever wins this series wins the title.
User avatar
stoo
Bench Warmer
Posts: 1,412
And1: 1,235
Joined: Jun 11, 2018
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#773 » by stoo » Sun May 5, 2024 12:13 am

durden_tyler wrote:Wolves should feel good about this first half despite trailing. Whoever starts the 3rd quarter better should win this game. Whoever allows a longish run (something like 8-0ish) will lose the game.


I bet you thought at 18-4 was also over
NotSinceWilt
User avatar
Mk0
RealGM
Posts: 22,802
And1: 16,952
Joined: Jul 02, 2010
   

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#774 » by Mk0 » Sun May 5, 2024 12:13 am

10DayContract wrote:I think whoever wins this series wins the title.

Yeah, I just don't trust Boston.
And if Boston doesn't come out of the East? lmao oh my..
NBA officiating bought to you by FanDuel
picc
RealGM
Posts: 17,857
And1: 18,410
Joined: Apr 08, 2009
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#775 » by picc » Sun May 5, 2024 12:13 am

Kenny keeps saying if you beat one Smith you beat them all. That seems like the opposite of what he means to say.
Handlez
Junior
Posts: 465
And1: 676
Joined: Dec 27, 2023

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#776 » by Handlez » Sun May 5, 2024 12:14 am

Amazing how Murray can play like a star in the clutch after being so bad for long periods.

Truly an enigma.
GeorgeSears
Assistant Coach
Posts: 4,444
And1: 4,763
Joined: Feb 10, 2021
 

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#777 » by GeorgeSears » Sun May 5, 2024 12:14 am

10DayContract wrote:I think whoever wins this series wins the title.


I was bullish on the Mavs, until Luka banged up his knee. Not sure he'll be able to survive the grind of the playoffs + finals.

The Celtics will likely get KP back before the finals and they've got a relatively easy ride now.
User avatar
Chuck Everett
RealGM
Posts: 13,819
And1: 13,914
Joined: May 28, 2004
Location: Los Angeles
   

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#778 » by Chuck Everett » Sun May 5, 2024 12:14 am

Mk0 wrote:
sp6r=underrated wrote:Dirk has kept himself in shape. It is always interesting to see which athletes keep exercising after they retire and which don't.

Fat-Dirk would be a weird one. He has always been a string-bean. I can't imagine him NOT looking like that.


Germans are all about the efficiency. :D
"Kill 'em with Grindness."
User avatar
Mk0
RealGM
Posts: 22,802
And1: 16,952
Joined: Jul 02, 2010
   

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#779 » by Mk0 » Sun May 5, 2024 12:14 am

picc wrote:Kenny keeps saying if you beat one Smith you beat them all. That seems like the opposite of what he means to say.

Kenny isn't very smart
Source: I have watched him on TV for 20 years
NBA officiating bought to you by FanDuel
User avatar
Froob
Forum Mod - Celtics
Forum Mod - Celtics
Posts: 42,124
And1: 59,049
Joined: Nov 04, 2010
Location: ▼VII▲VIII
         

Re: 2024 NBA Playoffs: West Semifinals: #2 Denver Nuggets vs #3 Minnesota Timberwolves 

Post#780 » by Froob » Sun May 5, 2024 12:14 am

Mk0 wrote:
10DayContract wrote:I think whoever wins this series wins the title.

Yeah, I just don't trust Boston.
And if Boston doesn't come out of the East? lmao oh my..

Why do you trust Minnesota more than Boston?
Image

Tommy Heinsohn wrote:The game is not over until they look you in the face and start crying.


RIP The_Hater

Return to The General Board