[Seto]

Why isn't McHale giving guys like Garcia and Hamilton more time off the bench?

They haven't shot the 3 well and they depend on that to score and to get Harden and Howard easier looks so why not shake it up and try to space the floor? I mentioned 2 of them but they have a host of guys who can come off the bench and get hot but they're not using them for whatever reason. A guy like Pop would've no doubt.

It may be too late now though because you don't just throw guys like that into the fire in a road playoff game when you're down 0-2. Home games are the best moment to play your bench and not let a guy like Parsons play 45 minutes a game, which is IMO part of the reason he hasn't shot it well.

[WalkingLuckCharm]

They score enough bench or no bench. It's more late game scoring and defence that they don't have

[t-wizzle]

Watching the Rockets continue to try to pound inside with Dwight was comical. It was fine for the first few minutes but that's not their identity.

[t-wizzle]

Anyways, do Clips hang on here? Golden State is gonna throw the kitchen sink at them.

[Seto]

They score enough bench or no bench. It's more late game scoring and defence that they don't have

In appearance they are. But look more closely. They shot 41 percent in game 1 and 43 in game 2. The high scoring numbers are because of the pace and the fact that 1 game went to OT. Their offense has been killing them just as much if not more than their defense.

[Seto]

Anyways, do Clips hang on here? Golden State is gonna throw the kitchen sink at them.

This feels like thise warriors spurs games at oracle last year. Clips have to keep defending to win. Most likely comes to the wire.

[t-wizzle]

I'm not a Griffin fan but like I've said all year, he's a MUCH better player this year.

[t-wizzle]

In appearance they are. But look more closely. They shot 41 percent in game 1 and 43 in game 2. The high scoring numbers are because of the pace and the fact that 1 game went to OT. Their offense has been killing them just as much if not more than their defense.

James Harden played two of the worst games of all time. Literally.

[Seto]

I'm not a Griffin fan but like I've said all year, he's a MUCH better player this year.

Is that even a debate though? It's day and night. He went from being a top 10 pf to a top 10 player

[Seto]

James Harden played two of the worst games of all time. Literally.

Imagine how hard people would've come at him if his name was Kobe Bryant with those shooting numbers. What is he like 15-55 in the series? Lmao

[t-wizzle]

Also, this is what I'm talking about as far as jump shooting teams.

We can all agree that the Warriors are one of the best in the league and yet look at them tonight. You only need to be a little bit off.

The difference here however is that Portland runs their offense through Aldridge in the post. GSW runs through Curry.

[WalkingLuckCharm]

Bro Houston has conceded 3 30 point q for both 2 games. Offence will come naturally if if they play d because they are a good fast break team. It's the defence that's the cancer and has been for the past 2 years. Defence wins championships not offence

[t-wizzle]

Imagine how hard people would've come at him if his name was Kobe Bryant with those shooting numbers. What is he like 15-55 in the series? Lmao

Lol he has looked totally clueless. It's a mental thing now. You can see it not only in his facial expressions but in his hesitation on the court. He's playing really scared. That can change though.

[Aye J Mac]

Thank you

[t-wizzle]

Meanwhile... In Oakland

[mcdonae101]

Where's all the haters at, fukin idiots. Looking good here wizz

[WalkingLuckCharm]

The very reason why is Houston is fake is because they fail to highlight this as the main problem. They try outscore more or fix their problems with amazing shooters. Their offence is NOT their problem

[t-wizzle]

Where's all the haters at, fukin idiots. Looking good here wizz

Long way to go here but nice lead. Let's not even talk about the haters

[Seto]

Bro Houston has conceded 3 30 point q for both 2 games. Offence will come naturally if if they play d because they are a good fast break team. It's the defence that's the cancer and has been for the past 2 years. Defence wins championships not offence

They could create from defense true but a team shoots 42% over 2 games (and like 20% from 3) against a middle-of-the pack defense that allows 45% a game and you're telling me offense is not the problem?

Have you watched them try to play in the halfcourt? It's fukking brutal.

[t-wizzle]

Matt Barnes brings very little to the table. Ugh.

[mcdonae101]

Long way to go here but nice lead. Let's not even talk about the haters

Took warriors live for a massive middle

[WalkingLuckCharm]

They could create from defense true but a team shoots 42% over 2 games (and like 20% from 3) against a middle-of-the pack defense that allows 45% a game and you're telling me offense is not the problem?

Have you watched them try to play in the halfcourt? It's fukking brutal.

Pop that defensive stat up a few percent and offence will be at the percentile in what you think is ideal. It's the lack of defence that causes them to play a lot of half court sets. offence can be a problem , but defence itself is the solution to that

[WalkingLuckCharm]

But none the less it don't really matter lol its their 4th quarter clowning lol. I'm hitting Chicago pretty big man so bol to us.

[Seto]

But none the less it don't really matter lol its their 4th quarter clowning lol. I'm hitting Chicago pretty big man so bol to us.

Yeah we can agree on that as well as the effort level that just isn't there at times. That starts with the stars and their "stars" just don't give you that.

Hopefully that hits.

[mackave]

Uh oh

edit:nvm LOL

[mackave]

Might hammer Clips ML got GS at +8

[mcdonae101]

Never a sweat

[t-wizzle]

I knew Warriors would make this thing close.

God damn that was nerve racking.

[NBA Maniac]

t-wizzle we didn't need to sweat so much... they could easily had won this game by 10+

[Seto]

Crusty is crying right now lol.

I slammed Warriors+10.5 before the 4th. End the night down only 300 or so. Coulda been much much worse.

[Seto]

Warriors in game 4 looks like a solid play.

[amrit]

^^ I agree I will be taking Warriors Game 4. I also like Houston Game 3, Raptors Game 3, and Bulls Game 3.

[Seto]

^^ I agree I will be taking Warriors Game 4. I also like Houston Game 3, Raptors Game 3, and Bulls Game 3.

Still gotta think about it but that's my initial instinct.

I like Toronto and Portland tomorrow but I haven't bet either yet and I'm not sure I will. Will be on the Bulls for sure though.

Spurs might be the play on Saturday sadly. The Mavs played great in both of the 1st two and the Spurs played like shit. Yet the Mavs only stole 1. Kinda feels like Warriors/Spurs last year. Now the Mavs will fight in this one and keep it relatively close but I think the Spurs pull it out by 8 or so. I really have to think about that one because I'll feel like absolute shit if the Mavs win that game and I'm there crying about losing a bet.

[WalkingLuckCharm]

Still gotta think about it but that's my initial instinct.

I like Toronto and Portland tomorrow but I haven't bet either yet and I'm not sure I will. Will be on the Bulls for sure though.

Spurs might be the play on Saturday sadly. The Mavs played great in both of the 1st two and the Spurs played like shit. Yet the Mavs only stole 1. Kinda feels like Warriors/Spurs last year. Now the Mavs will fight in this one and keep it relatively close but I think the Spurs pull it out by 8 or so. I really have to think about that one because I'll feel like absolute shit if the Mavs win that game and I'm there crying about losing a bet.

Still convinced dallas wins this series man

[Seto]

Still convinced dallas wins this series man

You think so? Why?

I actually threw a £10 freeplay on Mavs series at +700 or whatever because I didn't know what to do with it lmao. But yeah, 10 bucks