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Re: The NBA Begins by larride(m): 4:51am On May 19
Roland17:
Chet looks disgusted watching from the bench.
Lol. They said the regular season was a fluke, that playoff is different. I hope they watching.

I expect a generational whistle for SGA in game 2
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:53am On May 19
Wembanyanma bloody hell. SGA might be the MVP but we have eyes.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:58am On May 19
larride:
Lol. They said the regular season was a fluke, that playoff is different. I hope they watching.

I expect a generational whistle for SGA in game 2
Yea the home-cooking in game 2 is going to be monumental…but Wemby is something else. It would take keeping him on the bench for the Thunder to win game 2. The wingspan of Spurs players is a big problem for SGA, worse still, Wemby is sitting there waiting for anyone to venture near the paint.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:59am On May 19
A40:
Wembanyanma bloody hell. SGA might be the MVP but we have eyes.
Kid is the best player hands down! This is a generational talent with the mentality of sniper! He isn’t scared of anyone.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:00am On May 19
A40:
I just dey sorry for Ant. Stuck with asshats like Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. If they knew shey they would have been managing KAT jeje. And as for Jaden McDaniels e be like beating the Nuggets was his own Larry O'Brien. When he see teams with real defenders see as him sempe

That OKC vs Spurs series would be rough rugged and raw. If SGA is as mid as he was against the Lakers they are going to catch that L. And we already know about Wemby and Chet.

That is going to be a really tight series and I would not be surprised if the Spurs beat em. If Wemby was not suspended that Wolves series could have easily ended in 5

Castle and Harper are a problem
Called it. OKC are in soup.

This was a chance to steal a game and take advantage of an inexperienced team. Especially since they led all through and you came back. Now they have to ask themselves if they can actually beat these guys. DeAaron Fox didn't even play btw

If the Spurs do the job I expect them to do, all that dynasty talk. SGA potentially better than Kobe, Jordan. Sayonara, Auf wiederschen. What we will be asking is would he even be a champ if Haliburton didn't tear his Achilles
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 5:00am On May 19
And they did this without D. Fox!!!!
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 5:02am On May 19
Roland17:
Kid is the best player hands down! This is a generational talent with the mentality of sniper! He isn’t scared of anyone.
He wants all the smoke. Just dragged his nuts all over Chet and the OKC front court.

OKC 3pt shooting is what made this game close because the way Wemby covers that paint is bananas

Where I lost it is when he fired that 3 from almost half court with 20 seconds on the court. That was ballsy
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 5:03am On May 19
M. Johnson… My apologies dawg! This man is a coach! He sticks to the game plan, never waivers. Credit to Mark Daigneault, despite SGA’s struggles, he found ways to keep them in the game, especially on defense.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 5:04am On May 19
A40:
He wants all the smoke. Just dragged his nuts all over Chet and the OKC front court.

OKC 3pt shooting is what made this game close because the way Wemby covers that paint is bananas

Where I lost it is when he fired that 3 from almost half court with 20 seconds on the court. That was ballsy
Wemby’s disgust for Chet is real and it is fueling him. Chet wanted none of that smoke, man was hiding in the wings!!! Dawg you are supposed to matchup against Wemby, what the hell are you doing in the wings!!
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 5:08am On May 19
Wemby just confirmed the SGA MVP fueled him today.

I know US media will want to milk him. The Spurs just need to keep him grounded and guarded because all the questions are now about SGA and the MVP. He can’t allow the media drag him into that.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 5:11am On May 19
US media, enough of the SGA MVP questions eh!!!!!
Re: The NBA Begins by etidy:
God is humorous, as LeBron dy commot he send us wemby grin

The problem for the league is that , he's getting more experienced and developing more self belief very fast in this playoffs.

Barring injury, he will be more dominant next season.
Re: The NBA Begins by greypencils: 6:15am On May 19
Roland17:
And they did this without D. Fox!!!!
This should be in capital letters...
Re: The NBA Begins by Ridwan1821: 8:01am On May 19
Both Wemby and SGA are league favorites so I still expect a fair officiating.
larride:
Lol. They said the regular season was a fluke, that playoff is different. I hope they watching.

I expect a generational whistle for SGA in game 2
Re: The NBA Begins by Ridwan1821: 8:03am On May 19
OKC players were just avoiding the paint when Wemby is in the court. They switched to shooting 3 pointers with Caruso.
Wemby should just keep his head straight and not allow anybody frustrate him.
Roland17:
Yea the home-cooking in game 2 is going to be monumental…but Wemby is something else. It would take keeping him on the bench for the Thunder to win game 2. The wingspan of Spurs players is a big problem for SGA, worse still, Wemby is sitting there waiting for anyone to venture near the paint.
Re: The NBA Begins by afrodoc(m): 9:08am On May 19
SmooshCHN:
Let's not get it twisted; he still choked.
Most definitely. A reliable choker. What an (oxy)mor.on
Re: The NBA Begins by Hohenheim(m): 9:17am On May 19
Okc has to let Chet guard Wemby straight up. If SGA's middy isn't falling it's over for them this series. Okc in 6 tho
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 11:16am On May 19
birdman:
Lol, why are you still pained? Face the Thunder that swept you na. Oh, I forgot, yall only speak loud when bullying playoff newbs. Its not even that you got swept, its how you got swept. 4th option Ajay lighting yall like a cigar grin That was more like a spanking than a sweep. But Issokay, enjoy that good cali weather, we will see yall next year!
We didn't have Luka. That's all the excuse I need cool
Re: The NBA Begins by steady986(m): 11:20am On May 19
OKC in 6 though
Re: The NBA Begins by Raymondfayowole(m): 12:29pm On May 19
A40:
Wembanyanma bloody hell. SGA might be the MVP but we have eyes.
post match interview, he said the match was personal for him after SGA was named MVP
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 1:29pm On May 19
Ridwan1821:
OKC players were just avoiding the paint when Wemby is in the court. They switched to shooting 3 pointers with Caruso.
Wemby should just keep his head straight and not allow anybody frustrate him.
Wemby will change any team’s offensive plan, he is that impactful. Outside of Wemby, Spurs have players with some good wing span that can keep any guard honest. They steal, strip, rebound and make every drive to the paint difficult. They are such a such an intense side.

With all that said, this was just game one. They need to replicate this performance in game 2. If they go 2-0, then OKC is in real trouble.
Re: The NBA Begins by larride(m): 2:42pm On May 19
Ridwan1821:
Both Wemby and SGA are league favorites so I still expect a fair officiating.
Adam Silver can't afford Spurs to take a 2-0 lead to SA. They need this series to get to game 7 for maximum milking. I expect OKC and SGA to get that whistle and tie up the series.
Re: The NBA Begins by greypencils: 5:44pm On May 19
This series may be determined by injuries. As it is, the Spurs are more vulnerable because of their thin bench. All players being healthy, Spurs in 6.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:37pm On May 19
Raymondfayowole:
post match interview, he said the match was personal for him after SGA was named MVP
Shades of Hakeem and David Robinson. You can recognize an imposter when you're Him
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 10:48pm On May 19
Roland17:
Wemby’s disgust for Chet is real and it is fueling him. Chet wanted none of that smoke, man was hiding in the wings!!! Dawg you are supposed to matchup against Wemby, what the hell are you doing in the wings!!
I love it when guys are fueled by pure hate. The series IMO will come down to how much can Chet slowdown Wemby. If he is ducking the smoke then it begs the question how the hell did you make him a max player.

The edge of having quick perimeter guys is nullified. The Spurs have that too.

So if Chet can't compete with Wemby and put him in foul trouble being a threat offensively then OKC are going to have to rely on the 3ball. Or some home cooking to put SGA on the line. Caruso is not going to be on fire and drop 31 next game (who knows)

OKC should be very worried. Spurs looked them in the eye and didn't blink despite not even having Fox.

Also the Ajay Mitchell dilemma. He was the one most affected by Jalen Williams return
Re: The NBA Begins by larride(m): 2:35am On May 20
Knicks are not serious in this game 1.

They had 9/10 2pointer in the second quarter

Also 1/10 3pointers in the same quarter.

If you are getting anything you want in the paint, why are you jacking so much 3s?

Modern NBA still dey scratch my head.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:12am On May 20
Why are the Knicks doubling the top of the key? They are getting smoked with that Harden/ Allen Pick and Roll. When he rolls, Allen is finding the open shooter and they are knocking them down.
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:21am On May 20
They are still doubling the top! Like what the hell bro!

Spida isn’t handling the ball at the top, he is just sliding to the wings and knocking down shots.
Re: The NBA Begins by larride(m): 3:27am On May 20
Roland17:
They are still doubling the top! Like what the hell bro!

Spida isn’t handling the ball at the top, he is just sliding to the wings and knocking down shots.
Congrats Egbon on Arsenal title win in 22yrs. grin

Do giveaway for we haters
Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:32am On May 20
Brunson smoking Harden. Switch Harden to the wings! Why are they isolating Harden with Brunson. Double him and force the ball out of his hands.
Re: The NBA Begins by larride(m): 3:35am On May 20
18-1 run within 4mins

Cavs are a joke.
Re: The NBA Begins by larride(m): 3:38am On May 20
Donovan Mitchell dey aura farm for 4th quarter.

Lol

Imagine relying on Harden to close out game for you.

From 22 point lead down to 4 in less than 6mins.
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