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Re: The NBA Begins by Manutd19: 10:07am On Apr 27, 2019
Warriors finally through to the next round.

Harden and the Rockets waiting......
Hopefully there wouldn't be excuses this time around.
Warriors lose a game, you hear ref ref ref....
Re: The NBA Begins by Horus(m): 10:29am On Apr 27, 2019

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Re: The NBA Begins by Hardetayour: 10:40am On Apr 27, 2019
Manutd19:
Warriors finally through to the next round.

Harden and the Rockets waiting......
Hopefully there wouldn't be excuses this time around.
Warriors lose a game, you hear ref ref ref....

don't shout hamstring derailed your season.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 12:41pm On Apr 27, 2019
Killrhymz:
Arizona Cardinals used their No. 1 pick of the 2019 NFL draft to pick quarterback kyler Murray of the Oklahoma sooners. He was also drafted in the 2018 MLB draft as the 9th pick by the Oakland A's but he declined.
Pink pinstripes. This is one bold ninja
Re: The NBA Begins by Khanben: 12:51pm On Apr 27, 2019
And the giant's select with the 6th pick Daniel Jones grin grin grin grin. Giant's fans in ecstasy right now. The Mannings' dictating for the franchise lol grin grin grin
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 1:59pm On Apr 27, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsxlu7nYdhU

Really interesting video for all the clowns who claim he doesnt play defense anymore. Amazing what hes still able to do even at the twilight of his career.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:40pm On Apr 27, 2019
ReysonDrabek:

The thing is all of those "exciting" fights ended exactly how most expected them to. Usyk is one of the best skilled boxers in the world but hes around 6'2 - 6'3 and will be giving up a lot of size because the smallest among the top heavyweights is joshua who is 6'6, wilders i think 6'7 and fury is 6'9. He said he'll eat a lot of spaghetti lol but i dont think that will be enough, a cruiserweight to heavyweight move is not an easy task. Takam is not the best person to prepare you for these guys but its a good start. He beats takam easily. I guess we'll see what happens. Very good point about Usyk, i absolutely forgot about him but i am cautiously optimistic.
Well a fight can be exciting and still end as you expect. Like Ortiz vs Wilder, Red Viper vs The Mountain, Clippers vs Warriors

I see Usyk like an Evander Holyfield somewhat. He would do just fine but probably struggle vs the truly elite like Holyfield did with Bowe and Lewis. The drop in power might mean fights drag longer than necessary, as was the case with Holyfield

ReysonDrabek:

I see canelo via stoppage in the later rounds. Even if it goes to the scorecards we know hes already up by four rounds so its hard to see past a canelo win. Not overlooking jacobs i know he gave GGG a tough fight, maybe even won but canelos looking more dangerous than ever these days. Was going to ask you about the Rungvisai fight but i know you probably wont watch that one.
This is also possible. Jacobs has a strong chin but Canelo hits hard AF. I don't think Jacobs beat GGG. A younger GGG probably knocks out Jacobs in that fight anyway. Canelo is in his prime so I agree a KO is a possibility

I heard about Rungvisai catching the L today but don't really follow the small guys tbvh.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:46pm On Apr 27, 2019
Khanben:
And the giant's select with the 6th pick Daniel Jones grin grin grin grin. Giant's fans in ecstasy right now. The Mannings' dictating for the franchise lol grin grin grin
Lol they are stuck with Eli and the NFC cellar for the next 2 years at least. This dude would have still been available in the second round. And from all predictions thus far he's not even a top 3 QB in the draft. They could have used that pick on their defense

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Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 2:57pm On Apr 27, 2019
Manutd19:
Warriors finally through to the next round.

Harden and the Rockets waiting......
Hopefully there wouldn't be excuses this time around.
Warriors lose a game, you hear ref ref ref....

Unless the Rockets and especially Harden play out of his mind the Rockets will have big problems in this series.

I think the Rockets got off easy against an offensively inept Jazz team and the only reason Harden is not getting more heat for his annual post-season brickfest is because there was an even worse Mason on the other side. I would legit lose my shit the next time I hear any pundit call James Harden the most unstoppable scorer in the game. He really is next to useless when his step back chucks aren't falling as he has no mid-range game, no post game and is not athletic enough to consistently finish in traffic like prime GOAT, Wade, Kobe, LeNomad,KD could

With that being said I can see the Rockets stealing Game 1 but will be suprised if Golden State don't end this in 6 max
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 3:53pm On Apr 27, 2019
Durantula is simply a cheat code. Dude is unreal. Once the Chef finds His rythmn, the NBA might as well just cancel the rest of the Post season and hand Golden State the trophy.
Re: The NBA Begins by A40(m): 4:13pm On Apr 27, 2019
They would find it tougher for any team that comes out the East
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 4:21pm On Apr 27, 2019
A40:
They would find it tougher for any team that comes out the East

The Raptors/Bucks will give them one or two problems however I don't see it going past 6 games especially not when KD and Steph are on form. If any of the Celtics/76ers makes it through, we are looking at a clean sweep or a Gentleman's sweep.
Re: The NBA Begins by Killrhymz: 5:00pm On Apr 27, 2019
A40:
Pink pinstripes. This is one bold ninja
Not to mention he's only 5'8 same as Seahawks Russell Wilson. awon eyan donlittle
Re: The NBA Begins by darkelf: 5:40pm On Apr 27, 2019
A40:

Well a fight can be exciting and still end as you expect. Like Ortiz vs Wilder, Red Viper vs The Mountain, Clippers vs Warriors

I see Usyk like an Evander Holyfield somewhat. He would do just fine but probably struggle vs the truly elite like Holyfield did with Bowe and Lewis. The drop in power might mean fights drag longer than necessary, as was the case with Holyfield


This is also possible. Jacobs has a strong chin but Canelo hits hard AF. I don't think Jacobs beat GGG. A younger GGG probably knocks out Jacobs in that fight anyway. Canelo is in his prime so I agree a KO is a possibility

I heard about Rungvisai catching the L today but don't really follow the small guys tbvh.

Rungvisai lost wow. really surprised

IMH, Usyk entering the heavyweights would make it more exciting and I see him as a bigger threat to AJ than wilder is. Usyk is fast, and very smart with excellent technique. He is like a smaller AJ and he could go the distance if he is pitted against AJ.

Jacobs is a strong fighter no doubt but Canelo has better quality and is a better offensive fighter with an equally strong chin. Although, I admit that he may have lost against GGG if the later was younger. GGG seemed slower in both fights like he was battling rigamortis.

And why is nobody talking the fight we all want to see; Crawford vs Spence Jnr. Man.......a fight of the century calibre duel
Re: The NBA Begins by darkelf: 5:42pm On Apr 27, 2019
chic2pimp:
Durantula is simply a cheat code. Dude is unreal. Once the Chef finds His rythmn, the NBA might as well just cancel the rest of the Post season and hand Golden State the trophy.

I always support running the offense through him rather than steph because he has better lenght and is more of an all-rounder than steph

Not taking anything away from the greatest shooter of all time though (Steph the Chef Curry)
Re: The NBA Begins by darkelf: 5:52pm On Apr 27, 2019
My top ten players in the NBA now:

Kevin Durant

Giannis Adetokumbo

Kawhi Leonard

Steph Curry

Damian Lillard

Ben Simmons

Kyrie Irving

Nikola Jokic

Paul George

James Harden
Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 5:59pm On Apr 27, 2019
darkelf:
My top ten players in the NBA now:

Kevin Durant

Giannis Adetokumbo

Kawhi Leonard

Steph Curry

Damian Lillard

Ben Simmons

Kyrie Irving

Nikola Jokic

Paul George

James Harden

No Westbrook?? cry wink
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 6:08pm On Apr 27, 2019
darkelf:


I always support running the offense through him rather than steph because he has better lenght and is more of an all-rounder than steph

Not taking anything away from the greatest shooter of all time though (Steph the Chef Curry)

Nah the Warriors play better when the offense is ran through Steph. He is the much better Playmaker and Ball Handler. Golden state would not be Golden state if it ran through Durant.

For one the offense would be rather stagnant and won't be as fluid as it currently is. Besides that, not having that burden gives Him the freedom to become the Offensive Iso beast that He is. In addition, It also helps conserve Energy that would be needed on the defensive end of the court.
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 6:09pm On Apr 27, 2019
darkelf:
My top ten players in the NBA now:

Kevin Durant

Giannis Adetokumbo

Kawhi Leonard

Steph Curry

Damian Lillard

Ben Simmons

Kyrie Irving

Nikola Jokic

Paul George

James Harden

Simmons over Embiid?
Re: The NBA Begins by Hardetayour: 6:17pm On Apr 27, 2019
aliondo:


No Westbrook?? cry wink
Westbrick no go dey top 25 sef
Re: The NBA Begins by darkelf: 6:42pm On Apr 27, 2019
aliondo:


No Westbrook?? cry wink

I feel like he let's his team down and chokes I'm crucial moments
Re: The NBA Begins by darkelf: 6:43pm On Apr 27, 2019
chic2pimp:


Simmons over Embiid?

Yes bro. I feel he has a better all-round game than embiid. He can assist, can defend just as good and is more intelligent
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 7:48pm On Apr 27, 2019
A40:

Well a fight can be exciting and still end as you expect. Like Ortiz vs Wilder, Red Viper vs The Mountain, Clippers vs Warriors

I see Usyk like an Evander Holyfield somewhat. He would do just fine but probably struggle vs the truly elite like Holyfield did with Bowe and Lewis. The drop in power might mean fights drag longer than necessary, as was the case with Holyfield


This is also possible. Jacobs has a strong chin but Canelo hits hard AF. I don't think Jacobs beat GGG. A younger GGG probably knocks out Jacobs in that fight anyway. Canelo is in his prime so I agree a KO is a possibility

I heard about Rungvisai catching the L today but don't really follow the small guys tbvh.

Canelos body shots are vicious, perhaps the second best body puncher in the world after Spence. He doesnt need to catch him on his jaw to stop him, especially how the rehydration clause has jacobs looking so skinny.

But you do realize a younger triple G is exactly what wilder is right? Of course GGG is the far superior boxer but his resume is filled with tomato cans and truck drivers. While Canelo is fighting a unification bout your man has reverted to old habits. Dont know if hes trying to avoid too much punishment in hopes of a canelo trilogy later this year. Say what you want about canelo, he fears no man, always goes after the best.

Sad about rungvisai. Hes not the same fighter he used to be anymore and his whole switch hit game plan was sh-t.
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 7:59pm On Apr 27, 2019
chic2pimp:


Nah the Warriors play better when the offense is ran through Steph. He is the much better Playmaker and Ball Handler. Golden state would not be Golden state if it ran through Durant.

For one the offense would rather stagnant and won't be as fluid as it currently. Besides not having that burden gives Him the freedom to become the Offensive Iso beast that He is. In addition, It also helps conserve Energy that would be needed on the defensive end of the court.

Anyone can be a star when all the attention is not directed at you. The same D Clippers played against Curry we did against Lou but one player was 8-14 with 24pts and the other was 3-21 with 8pts.

They held, pulled grabbed. Sent bodies at him at half court to force the ball out of his hands. The man is only 6'2" at best. That is my favourite player on my team easily.
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 8:00pm On Apr 27, 2019
darkelf:


I feel like he let's his team down and chokes I'm crucial moments

Picking simmons over embiid is the true mark of a clown.
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 8:00pm On Apr 27, 2019
steady986:

Lol, still blaming the refs? You should know that Stephen is not a "big moment" player.

LOL

OK.
Re: The NBA Begins by darkelf: 8:10pm On Apr 27, 2019
ReysonDrabek:


Picking simmons over embiid is the true mark of a clown.

No need for the insults bro. Not everyone would agree with you?? Ain't?

I just feel Simmons makes the team better offensively
Re: The NBA Begins by Nobody: 8:11pm On Apr 27, 2019
darkelf:


No need for the insults bro. Not everyone would agree with you?? Ain't?

I just feel Simmons makes the team better offensively

Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 8:30pm On Apr 27, 2019
darkelf:


Yes bro. I feel he has a better all-round game than embiid. He can assist, can defend just as good and is more intelligent

I'll have to disagree Bro most especially on defense. Simmons is a Good defender whilst Embiid is a Great One(Perenial DPOY Level). He is definitely the better playmaker and as far as BB IQ goes, it's hard to judge. He might have a higher IQ just that I haven't seen it yet or should I say it is not as clear cut.

With regards to having the better all around game, It's still Embiid for now until Ben learns how to shoot the ball. He is also not as Dominant as Adetokunbo is for Example to negate that flaw.
Re: The NBA Begins by chic2pimp(m): 8:55pm On Apr 27, 2019
Eruditor:


Anyone can be a star when all the attention is not directed at you. The same D Clippers played against Curry we did against Lou but one player was 8-14 with 24pts and the other was 3-21 with 8pts.

They held, pulled grabbed. Sent bodies at him at half court to force the ball out of his hands. The man is only 6'2" at best. That is my favourite player on my team easily.

Steph is a different Animal altogether. Right now D'Antoni and the Rockets plans would revolve around Preventing the Splash Brothers( Steph in particular )going off because once He starts shooting lights out, it's game,set and match. The Durantula is a phenomenal player that would get His regardless however Steph holds all the keys.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 9:22pm On Apr 27, 2019
aliondo:


No Westbrook?? cry wink
Shey you are okay like this? Still having a soft spot for Westbrook? LeBron James is not even on the list.
Re: The NBA Begins by aliondo: 10:54pm On Apr 27, 2019
SmooshCHN:
Shey you are okay like this? Still having a soft spot for Westbrook? LeBron James is not even on the list.

I know what I did there by asking that question... grin grin

Na your mouth I dey find and true to my words, you responded. . grin grin

How your side?

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