2026 NBA Playoffs

[Deleterious]

Ball not getting suspended and then blown out is my new favorite thing.

[Betrayer]

I bet the Magic to win because I figured that they would beat Charlotte for the same reasons we do - Magic play good defense and Charlotte can't protect the paint. I didn't think it would be like this though: 68 to 37 at the half is crazy.

[Deleterious]

All I need now is some dumb dance/celebration from Ball when he's down 30.

[Deleterious]

 

[Betrayer]

Not looking forward to the reckless defense of Orlando in the first round. Seems like they undercut someone in the air or dive into someone's legs in every game I watch. Bane alone checked both of those boxes in this game against Charlotte.

They're also bigger and just as punishing defensively as we are. For some reason they get a great whistle as well, so you can expect to see Paulo and Franz shooting free throws all day.

I'd rather have had Philly, Toronto, or Atlanta. Not that Orlando is necessarily a better team, they're just a worse matchup for us. Same with Cleveland who we'll likely get in round 2 if we top the Magic. Probably the worst first round and second round matchups for the Pistons - this is going to be a tough road.

Edited yesterday at 02:27 AM by Betrayer

[buddha]

1 hour ago, Deleterious said:

All I need now is some dumb dance/celebration from Ball when he's down 30.

there was a lot of that.

once they were down 30, ball started going one on five and scoring.

[buddha]

the best part about phoenix-golden state is that one of draymond green or dillon brooks is going to lose.

[buddha]

i forgot jalen green was on phoenix.

man, who do you root against?  the triumverate of ass hole that is steve kerr, draymond green, and jimmy butler or the unique piece of **** of dillon brooks combined with the guy who thinks he's better than cade, jalen green?

 

[buddha]

there's a british sideline reporter?  wtf?

[Deleterious]

Tonight is punishment for the good games earlier in the week.  

[Betrayer]

14 minutes ago, buddha said:

i forgot jalen green was on phoenix.

man, who do you root against?  the triumverate of ass hole that is steve kerr, draymond green, and jimmy butler or the unique piece of **** of dillon brooks combined with the guy who thinks he's better than cade, jalen green?

 

This is exactly what I'm thinking while watching the game. So many people I hate on both sides.

But, I put a bet on the Suns, so I guess I'll root for them for the money.

[Deleterious]

Pistons -8.5 for game 1 and -500 for the series.  

Pretty cheap on the series.  So far, only Denver (-350) and NYK (-275) are a cheaper favorite.  

[Deleterious]

Don't quote me on this.  But I believe YoutubeTV has NBCSN so you will get game 3 without having Peacock.

 

[casimir]

8 hours ago, buddha said:

i forgot jalen green was on phoenix.

man, who do you root against?  the triumverate of ass hole that is steve kerr, draymond green, and jimmy butler or the unique piece of **** of dillon brooks combined with the guy who thinks he's better than cade, jalen green?

 

Are we now done with the Golden State as superior team masquerade?  And by we, I don't mean folks in this forum.

[Sports_Freak]

Cleveland loses their challenge and can't use one the rest of the game. Early in the 2nd quarter. This is why I don't like the challenge rules, every close call will go against the Cavs now.

I'm torn, I want Cleveland to lose but I really don't like Toronto.

[buddha]

ref show in cleveland.

[Betrayer]

I'm rooting for Toronto, but I expect they'll lose in 4 or 5. I just really don't want Cleveland in the 2nd round.

[Deleterious]

Having to bring back Mitchell.  So Cleveland.  

[Deleterious]

Dosunmu was such a nice pickup for Minnesota.  

[Deleterious]

I wonder if KAT ever goes home and rolls around on a big bed of money while laughing hysterically.  

[Deleterious]

Durant is out tonight

[Deleterious]

Cant be bothered with those plays

 

[Deleterious]

Jalen Johnson is not a good defender.