Thunder will blowout the spurs in game 4

[No coincidences]

The pops defense always goes like that.

The same thing when he lost to the heat. HE blew that series when he left duncan on the bench. He got away fro criticism. It's sickening. This mofo is never wrong.

Let's get this straight. If he loses as a -300 favorite it's a good? But if donovan loses he is an idiot? Fukk that noise.

He deserves the benefit of the doubt. His track record is nearly impeccable. Five-time NBA champion. Three-time coach of the year. All-Star coach at least four times. Won basically 70% of his games.

[lakerboy]

Giant is sticking with pops. His bread and butter. Get ready to starve. Okc is NOT losing this series.

[No coincidences]

This is going seven games.

Durant will have to carry the team in game seven and put up or shut up.

Honestly, if OKC gets passed San Antonio, they actually match up worse with Cleveland than Golden State....getting ahead of myself.

I'm starting to think Cleveland wins it all this year, especially with Curry being a ?

[No coincidences]

Giant is sticking with pops. His bread and butter. Get ready to starve. Okc is NOT losing this series.

I can't speak for Giant, but I couldn't care less about Pops or the Spurs. I'm not a fan. I've seen enough NBA through the years to respect what they've accomplished on his watch, though.

[lakerboy]

Only way james wins is vs Durant.

[louielouie]

He will win in 5 or 6 vs. Spurs or Warriors no problem -- vs. Durant he wins in 5 MAX

[No coincidences]

Only way james wins is vs Durant.

They'd beat the Warriors if Curry isn't 100%.

[BigDofBA]

I'm starting to think Cleveland wins it all this year, especially with Curry being a ?

I'm starting to think same thing. Everyone talking about GSW, Spurs, and Thunder.....not much love for Cleveland.

I think people just think the East sucks so they don't give Cleveland that much credit. Honestly, the East is actually a lot better top to bottom this year where as the West was just too heavy.

[t-wizzle]

They'd beat the Warriors if Curry isn't 100%.

They could beat them even if he is healthy.

[The Giant]

The players are more important. Not dismissing the coaching. But it always comes down to players making plays.

Popovich has seen four games now.

The adjustments are coming.

Prepared to be blown away, wizzle.

[BigDofBA]

Only way james wins is vs Durant.

James should be 1-5 in the Finals. Spurs choked one away in epic fashion.

[lakerboy]

I can't speak for Giant, but I couldn't care less about Pops or the Spurs. I'm not a fan. I've seen enough NBA through the years to respect what they've accomplished on his watch, though.

As a lakers fan we clowned pops over the years. Anyways the only series pops needed to win was vs james the first time. He blew it. HE blew it. Not the TEAM. The trophy was being carted out. I will NEVER forgive him for that.

[lakerboy]

Popovich has seen four games now.

The adjustments are coming.

Prepared to be blown away, wizzle.

The raptors are about to get rolled pal. No adjustments. Spurs are old and slow. Okc will win game 5 and wrap it up at home.

[BigDofBA]

Some moron in the local media just said OKC should be up 3-1 bc they should have won game three. Lol

By that logic San Antonio should have won game 2.

The series is 2-2. That's where it should be.

[lakerboy]

Anyone have an early line for game 5?

[KRIT]

Boom LB

[No coincidences]

I'm starting to think same thing. Everyone talking about GSW, Spurs, and Thunder.....not much love for Cleveland.

I think people just think the East sucks so they don't give Cleveland that much credit. Honestly, the East is actually a lot better top to bottom this year where as the West was just too heavy.

Cleveland has been scary good lately, and I hate Cleveland.

[No coincidences]

They could beat them even if he is healthy.

If they play the way they have lately, it's a possibility.

[The Giant]

As a lakers fan we clowned pops over the years. Anyways the only series pops needed to win was vs james the first time. He blew it. HE blew it. Not the TEAM. The trophy was being carted out. I will NEVER forgive him for that.

You guys are so goofy with this one little example.

That's the defense they played the entire season when leading by three in the waning seconds.

The funny thing is, if someone made the initial three-pointer, you would have been complaining "why was Duncan on the court?? He can't guard the three!!"

[lakerboy]

Cleveland has been scary good lately, and I hate Cleveland.

Who have they played?

[t-wizzle]

Anyone have an early line for game 5?

Safe to assume 6.5 maybe 7.

[lakerboy]

You guys are so goofy with this one little example.

That's the defense they played the entire season when leading by three in the waning seconds.

The funny thing is, if someone made the initial three-pointer, you would have been complaining "why was Duncan on the court?? He can't guard the three!!"

It's clear you and pops are related. You took grandpa to win this series. Let's see what happens. Good luck pal,

[gauchojake]

[lakerboy]

Safe to assume 6.5 maybe 7.

Pinny opened -6.5. Okc is +252. Game 2 w +310.

[t-wizzle]

Pinny opened -6.5. Okc is +252. Game 2 w +310.

It's back on par with Game 1.

[The Giant]

It's clear you and pops are related. You took grandpa to win this series. Let's see what happens. Good luck pal,

If I'm related to him, he must have given you up for adoption.

[lakerboy]

If I related to him, he must have given you up for adoption.

You can disown him after he blows this series. It's his new thing nowadays. Blowing series where he has established control.

[The Giant]

You can disown him after he blows this series. It's his new thing nowadays. Blowing series where he has established control.

And if San Antonio somehow prevails, you'll be able to claim victory once again, with this well-timed quote:

Pops of course will figure out a plan.

[Goat Milk]

Giant is sticking with pops. His bread and butter. Get ready to starve. Okc is NOT losing this series.

lol want to bet on it? call me. get my number from paco.

[Goat Milk]

So a first-ballot lock, teamed with a HOF lock ... two Hall of Fame shoo-ins on the same team, yet they can't even sniff a title in the primes of their careers. Hmmm....

They're not gonna win anything with that roster and coach. They should be winning the west every year as the best duo in the nba right now by far, but they just won't because they're not smart enough to win. They need to increase their bball iqs. Durant and Westbrook have 5 years left in their primes. Of complete dominance. I don't care if they never win a ring. I've watched every era of basketball and Westbrook is a far superior player to John Stockton. It's not even close. I don't care if Stockton is the all time leader in assists. You can't even mention Jason Kidd in the same breath as Westbrook when Westbrook's career is over. You'll see. Those guys are both 1st ballot hall of famers.... People will think I'm foolish for saying that right now, but in 10 years....you will see. Watch.

And Durant....I already explained that. What is he, like top 5 all time in ppg in the history of the nba? Guy is a scoring machine. People thought the Iceman was the best scorer they've ever seen. Durant takes that to another level. 7 footer with a handle, a crossover, and a jumper. You realize how many 1st team all nba's the guy already has? And he's got 5 years minimum left of contending for that spot.

Making the hall of fame isn't just about winning. It's much more about statistics and your resume.

Do you think that Scottie Pippen was a better overall player than Kevin Durant?

[Ghenghis Kahn]

I'll concede Stockton and Malone. Name more than one example of a first-ballot HOFer and another HOFer playing together in their prime that didn't win a ring.

I've been watching the NBA for over 30 years. There is literally no reason why a team as talented as OKC shouldn't be a frontrunner this year. Instead, they're playing third fiddle in their own conference.

chris mullins and mitch richmond (not first ballot but still... these two were the original splash brothers)

tracy mcgrady and yao ming

shaq and penny (penny probably won't make it in to the hall due to injury though)

i could probably name more but it's getting late.

[Ghenghis Kahn]

Cleveland has been scary good lately, and I hate Cleveland.

yeah i agree but they're living by the 3's right now. i still don't respect the east though.

[Goat Milk]

chris mullins and mitch richmond (not first ballot but still... these two were the original splash brothers)

tracy mcgrady and yao ming

shaq and penny (penny probably won't make it in to the hall due to injury though)

i could probably name more but it's getting late.

lol those two guys bolded make the hall of fame and coin thinks westbrook and durant won't. On a completely differently level than those two, not even close, and both those guys (mullan and richmond) would admit.

Mutumbo and Iverson....both hall of famers....got dick smacked by kobe and shaq.

Yao and Tmac although neither was that healthy while together.

Then you had G Payton and S. Kemp. Kemp isn't in the hall but he's right on that borderline.

Karl and Stockton.

2 hall of famers don't play on the same team often and not win a ring. But it can happen. Durant and westbrook both 5 years left in their primes....if they stay together, I guarantee they'll win 1 together. It's just not their time right now.

It's rare that 2 of the top 5 players in the world have ever played on 1 team together. Only twice as far as I know. Kobe and Shaq in 2001-2003 both top 5 players. And Wade and Lebron from 2010-2011. Both easily top 5. Pippen was never top 5. Stockton was never top 5.

Westbrook will go down as a better player than Gary Payton and John Stockton. Mark these words right now.

[Goat Milk]

Spurs are gonna win this series. They have too much depth for the Thunder to handle. I don't trust those scrubs like Waiters and Adams to contribute consistently to beat the Spurs 2 more times. Ppl think westbrook and durant have to share the ball more but that's exactly what the spurs want them to do. Let waiters and Kanter and Ibaka take shots. Even open ones. You'll see. Durant and Westbrook have to combine for 65-70 for Thunder to have a chance to win next game.

[goduke]

Oh no... this winning money deal feels so wrong. OMG I didn't get the best number possible, oh nooooooo!!!! Only someone with a baby account would worry about -135 juice. I could care less about the line movement.
Stay on the sideline rookie.

CHA CHA CHINGGGG, All I do is winnnnnnnn

I'm not really that concerned. You got a return on a -135 bet. I got a return on okc +325 live. Do you not see the difference? If you look at my posts earlier in this thread I said that okc may still win but for a team that normally collapses I would like a better return. I got what I wanted. You got the worse number possible. Good job. You only have to win 2+ more bets to get the same return. 101 sir. Call me a rookie, don't need your acceptance. I bet a lot more money then you think. If you've been around you would know