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Killrhymz:
my money on OKC

Kizz your money goodbye. Yes, emi mo so be

Westbrick pls dont show up for game 7.ok? Thanks.

Okc is like a mosquito you have to fleet the whole house to kill.

Roland17:
Where is the leadership and voice of reason in this Clippers team? First it was M. Harrell and it took forever because Doncic stayed quiet and now Morris. They are obviously targeting this man and no one has the decency to call this crap out in the Clippers organization. This is awful!!!

I assumed doc rivers is in on it.

mattfeuter:
Bro, the rockets can’t be trusted.

Lol. You are telling me

steady986:
It's hard to accept that there's a team in the NBA that can beat a team having LeBron and AD in a 7-game series.

Clippers and Rockets have a good shot. Clippers are too deep. Rockets have multiple Lillards as in bad defense but miracle 3s

Wakanda Forever friends.

A40:
From the responses I have been seeing both from the right wing and Trump apologists it's really for people to just keep quiet and carry on with business as usual. At what point does basic humanity kick in and not whether you're leaning left or right.

Like Fela said, animal in human skin... Its amazing the evil that men are capable of. Even "christians"

Roland17:
I imagine players who opted out of the bubble and players whose team did not make it to the bubble would feel like they are missing something extraordinary that may never happen again in their playing career. The players who played in the bubble have expereinced something unique they can brag about!

This 1000%. History making and discomfort be like cousins

The players are serious about a movement. And they are making mistakes because of lack of experience. I hope they get better and more organized after the Bucks fiasco. The miscommunication could have been used to weaken the movement as a whole.

In my mind I keep seeing Giannis making the coconut head decision. Boycott is not a rebound

mattfeuter:
Jeff bezos is not an NFL owner.

The nfl owners have other businesses. And they can get richer even during a boycott. Many of the facilities already have tax breaks from cities. Some were built by cities. So they can survive your boycott. Thats the point.

Roland17:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/michael-jordan-reportedly-played-key-204813172.html

As always, the GOAT gets the job done.

I heard someone got upset (because the Bucks chose to boycott without talking to other players/teams), created a scene by walking out in the middle of the meeting and his fellow team mates joined him as he walked out!!! If I call am LeBum now, some of una go begin get HBP. @Birdman come an carry your MCM dey go abeg!

Nothing wrong with that. Look, bucks should at least have informed the orlando magic of what was going down. Deciding in your lockeroom without consulting other players of coaches was sloppy and could have caused mixed messages. It shows inexperience. Are you trying to run the movement by yourself?

The easiest way to kill a movement is lack of focus and disunity. Bucks almost did that. I hope other players learned, and in the future consult with others.

Notice how I didnt need to insult anybody or personalize the issue. Othet players have a right to be upset with one small group going off on its own. Are you trying to effect change or just want to be a cowboy with your own emotions? Got to grow up!

mattfeuter:
Yes it won’t end it but it’ll hurt the powerful
Rich white billionaires pocket and also bring more awareness to police Brutality.

For example, 4 years ago when kap protested by kneeling, the NFL turned a blind eye, even trump called him an ( SOB) and he was ultimately blackballed from the league.

4 years later, after George Floyd was killed, the NFL MvP Patrick Mahomes (New face of the league ) led the way by protesting and guess what happened ? The league issued a statement, an apology to kap and even provided funding for the blm movement. It might be little but it is a step in the right direction.

Do you now see how these things work?

And talking about emotions, I’m not in the nba but my spirit hasn’t been well since I saw that footage. It is extremely disturbing and heartbreaking. Things affect people differently.

Never Underestimate the power of a protest/boycott.

It doesnt hurt billionaires the way you think. They will recover quicker than you will. For example in the middle of covid and recession Bezos has added about 2billion dollars in wealth. In 6 months!

The apology to Kap is part of the game, a way to look repentant while things stay the same. There is a place for boycotts. But without the businessmen, the lawyers, the clergy its a waste of time.

That is why the 70s were so succesful. On TV all they show you is MLK protesting. They dont show Thurgood Marshall, Fanon, Rustin, Andy Young. So we have grown up thinking our protest by itself does anything. It wont do jack

alexxiswrites:
I fully understand the reasons for the boycott. But during this times, and if the NBA season is finally called off, no player should be paid a dime. All proceeds from their would be salary be committed to worthy causes to further the interest of the minority communities.
While at it, I want the NBA stars to speak loudly against riots and looting too. Two wrongs do not make a right. You can't destroy democracy to build democracy.

Nope. The reason I dont like your idea, as noble as it is, is that you are determining other peoples salary for them. If you feel that strongly, you should donate some of your own salary first before you ask others to. You have no idea what their financial obligations are.

Im not a fan of saying Lebron do this, Jordan do that. Lead by example... If you cant, you shouldnt expect others to meet the same lofty expectation

steady986:
I was actually on the side of them going to the bubble, so let's get that one clear. What I have a problem with is guys taking one stance and then supporting the exact opposite later.

As you said, what's the next move? Did they boycott this game with the view of boycotting the the entire playoffs? What was the aim of the boycott exactly? To me, the boycott should be to put pressure on the Wisconsin government to begin prosecution of the officer who shot Blake. Any other thing would be exaggerating the powers of the boycott. Getting the government to prosecute that officer alone would be a huge step in the fight against social injustice.

And if the players are thinking of boycotting the entire playoffs, especially in view of completing it on a later date, that would be foolhardy. The NBA shouldn't be the one to suffer in all of this. They worked so hard to get these guys in the bubble in the first place, and it would feel counterproductive to now cut it short. My advice is that they should take a few days off and continue the season. Let's be honest, just as people are working hard in support of social justice, there are also those who are working hard to truncate their efforts. Ending the season will not make a difference. They shouldn't be the once to lose in all of this.

I couldn't agree more. Im hoping thats how this boycott turns out. Get back to work in a few

Afr0mentalist:
Guys what about the Marcus Morris foul on Luka. Intentional or not?

Imma say intentional!

Looked intentional to me

steady986:
This is why I literally shut my ears whenever these sport folks wade into these issues. He was virtually against players not playing two months ago. Is he now supporting the players' boycott because he doesn't want to be seen as the only black man who is against it at this heated moment, or is he in support because he truly believes that the boycott can do some good?

Bro calm down. Look at it this way: if they never played, there would be no leverage for players to skip games. The fact that they returned to work gives the opportunity to choose the terms of work.

This is a marathon battle. Emotions are not enough, they fade. After you cry, dry your eye and execute strategy. If u say your strategy is to not play at all, cool. What are your next steps?

For me, just staying home is useless. The fact that the players are active has amplified their voice. You cant block out lebrons comments on national tv right sfter a game. Just my thots...

Just to add im not against ending the season. Its up to the players on this one. But it is going to be painful either way

A40:
Let's be a bit fair to Lillard. I think their shock win of Game 1 really raised expectations beyond their level. I said it here that I don't see them taking the Lakers even to 6 games. Their names look good on paper but they lack depth. They don't have any wings that can play even G-League level defense. It's Dame and inshallah. As CJ is wildly inconsistent

Gonna be 6 games. I dont see blazers losing 4 in a row. I expect whiteside and nurkic to make impact next game. But the coach doesnt look like he can make Lillard change his game

A40:
I'm fervently praying that series goes to Game 7

Abeg abeg. We need to knock these guys out. As it is they now have hope

Afromentalist:
With 30+ I don’t understand why the lakers don’t play waiters. The guy was very promising and needs Some playing time too.

Not to mention Rajon who seemed to have recovered already.

Agreed. Unless they playing chess, keeping some combos until a matchup with Rockets

A40:
Chris Paul really willed that team to a win today. Quite the performance from him and Dennis in the 4th. I'm sure he would rather die than lose to Harden

Probably laughing like gollum in his hotel room right now.

steady986:
Lol. But we all knew that is how they play didn't we? That is exactly what the whole world saw that made them suggest that they'd be a threat to the Lakers and anybody. That's exactly how they played in the seeding games.

Yessir. EVERY year Lillard drops consecutive crazy 50pt games. Then the analysts start ranking him above Curry. Then they get bounced and the hype stops. Until the next year.

Dame has to play more traditional facilitator role and resist the temptation to take over games. See how OKC is putting pepper in our eyes with a skilled PG

steady986:
I was assured that "Portland isn't an archetypal eighth seed".

They arent. But you cant play hero ball every night. Blazers need to be able to win games without Lillard transforming into an intergalactic shooting star.

Roland17:
As always, the Heat under E. Spoelstra play with grit, energy, intensity especially on defense and God do they move their feet.

The Bucks should be ready for a dog fight because these cars don’t care about names. More importantly, Khris should locate his shooting shoes else the load may be too much for Giannis alone to shoulder.

Old school D. Which can be a problem for Giannis as his teamates are suspect

Roland17:
@aliondo is a Thunder fan if I am not mistaken. That message should be going to @Birdman!!!!

Him no kukuma like the setup before so I bet he would be having “I told you so” mentality about his Rockets!

Man, no point in saying it any more

I don write epistle on top dis matter

Afromentalist:
I agree that any team in the league would have problems against the Mavs.

However, there is also the PG issue here. A Porzingi-less mavs are not supposed to take you to OT especially when you have that top 2. PG has really been dissapointing.

PGs disappearing act in the playoffs is scary. This has to be mental

Coutinho14:
Nah Luka is on his way to becoming the goat......My Lord

You know what is paining me? I got Luka for cheap in this years fantasy nba. I was going to shock smooshchn. If not for corona I would have another chip right now

benji93:
I don't quite trust this Clippers team anymore. Kawhi may now regret his decision not to stay at Toronto. . When will PG repent?

Any other team would also have problems. Carlisle is a problem coach. Doncic was still unknown, but he plays like a disciplined Harden.

Actually the way the clippers have played them makes me fear clippers more. They are deep enough to take any team. They are coming out of the west easy after this series.

Roland17:
I dey tell you!!! I wish Doncic can open up about it. That comment was absolutely unacceptable, worsestill he has black teams that should be holding him accountable. It is shameful.

Yup. It also tells you that the current fight for equality is going nowhere. Its an appeasement show. Outside of actual activities by the players, the NBA attempts at political correctness will do nothing

A40:
Loool calm down bros. How will you have them play? You want them to rely on Hasan Whiteside?

The playoffs is about giving every game what it needs. By being more aggressive he won more FTs, slowed the tempo of the game and the outcome became a lot more favorable.

Game 2, AD played well and LeNomad escaped with his poor showing as AD bailed him out. Call it what it is without unnecessary spinaroonie. Had AD not showed up the Lakers would have lost. So don't act like he fell back or something. He was 4/11 with 6 TOs. He played crap!

Lmaoooo all this story ko necesstri. The Lakers are and were the favorites going into this series and last night they essentially beat a Blazers team that was literally 6 deep, unless you consider Mario Hezonja and Simons playoff quality.

Im not referring to just the lakers blazers series. Its an issue the blazers have had all season. Imo there is no favorite here - blazers are guard dominant, and the Lakers are shorthanded at the back court positions. Lakers have bigs, but Blazers have skilled bigs that are not yet factors, but can be. Which to me means this can go 7 games because playoffs really are about matchups.

DeeMain:
Not entirely Lillard and CJ's fault in my opinion. Nurkic and Whiteside were already lethargic by the 3rd quarter and this continued into the 4th. Also, they don't have enough depth in their bench at this point to match the Lakers.

Its not just this series. Its been there all season. I was explaining why their record is so poor even though they have good games

chic2pimp:
AD came through in the end. Great Game from Bron Today. He needs to continue giving the kind of performance if the Lakers are to have any chance.

How did the Blazers loose so many games in the Regular season? On the evidence of the first 3 games, I am impressed.

But thats the whole point - you do NOT want Lebron to shoulder the scoring load. At this age, he is deadlier as a facilitator. If he gets 3 shooters hot, and each scores only 6pts more, that is an extra 20 points. Completely changes the game to a blowout vs just Lebron dropping 40 in a tight game. And this is what haters in their rush to take a shot at Lebron refuse to see. You want a 25PT 8RB 10+AS Lebron. There are many other things he does on the floor that shows up only in +/- of his teammates

Blazers lose a lot of games because Dame plays the same way every game. He has not gotten much better in the last few years. If you have guards who can match his athleticism, you can prepare game plan for him, absorb his scoring and deliver a loss to them. Sometimes CJ will step up and they win anyways. Other times CJ gets streaky like all jump shooters and they lose. With the bigs they have, its actually a bad thing that they are so guard dominant. Nurkic and Whiteside are not been used well so far imo.