Boston is playing well and let's be honest, there's no chance the NBA is letting the Pacers go through.
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Boston is playing well and let's be honest, there's no chance the NBA is letting the Pacers go through.
Exactly!! The NBA will be putting it's finger on the scale in the conference finals.. They do not want a Minnesota vs Indiana Finals. Two small market teams with no super stars to the average NBA fan
Here is something wild, the only top 15 salary player in the NBA left in the playoffs is Rudy Gobert.. Luka is T-16, Kyrie is 22, and KAT is T-23..
https://frontofficesports.com/the-25-highest-paid-nba-players-for-2023-24/
A Dallas vs Boston finals is the commissioners hope at this point.
Don't forget Monte Morris! I'm not sure how much he will play against the Mavs, but I expect to see him some.
If the Pacers lose and the Timberwolves win, your scenario could still happen.
I believe from reading the KXNO thread that if the Timberwolves win it all, it will be solely because of Garza and his dad
Maybe. But Ant has become the new face of American basketball.
Every game when Toppin effortlessly makes a reverse ally oop dunk I laugh about how Iowa fans raged Garza was the better player and should have been 2x NPOTY.
Indianna might surprise and Boston gets the credit, big star, Tatum, best record, home court, they should win.
But the Pacers have an up and coming star, Hali, they have an experienced middle (with 1 ring) Siakum, and some burgeoning talent, Turner, Toppin, Nesmith, Nemhard. Could be a fun series.
I’m drinking the Pacers koolaid! The young guys didn’t fold for a game 7 in MSG like the media expected, so I see them ready to challenge the Celtics. The Pacers matchup pretty well with Boston. It will be an up and down game.
Fox is terrific. I'd give Tyrese the nod because he's a bit younger but he does need to improve his defense. This seems likely. He has the tools and he was evidently terrific on D during the international games.
Sabonis is very good, an All Star. Both teams did improve.
Tyrese and Fox are just a horrible pairing that neutralizes Tyrese's strengths. You can give Sac credit for drafting the best player available even though he wasn't an ideal fit. I have no idea how the contracts worked but you could "what if" trading Fox instead of Haliburton. In a way drafting Sabonis at that #13 spot is a great pick too.
The West is tough. Sacramento doesn't often have two All Stars and Murray is a value deal on his rookie contract...yet they still got bounced in the play-in games.
I give some credit to Carlisle for building around the pieces he has. He has the pieces to run and gun and that's what they do at a record setting clip. Siakam added a little of what they're lacking. I don't know if they need to add another physical player as a piece or if this playoff run will make the whole team tougher.
If Tyrese really is as healthy as he looked in game 7 it could get wild.
I was glad to see Nesmith get it going on offense too. During the in season tournament he really took a big step forward with his offense and then he suffered a leg injury. Similar to Tyrese, his offense never came all the way back. Game 7 it was finally back and Nesmith looked confident. He sees favorable matchups on offense, so if he is good the Pacers are really tough. Tyrese is their leader though. They need him to play like the stud he is.
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He's having a moment but VEEEEEEEEEEEERY far from Steph, LeBron, KD, etc.
His time is coming though
Ant reminds me of Jimmy Butler.
Super desire to win but I could see it grinding on teams and fans.
Agree. But I don't think he's had the time to heal. I'll start a list of 'dings' that he has: Low back, ankle, hamstring, any more?
Everybody is a little dinged, except maybe Boston? If Porzingis comes back ready to play, advantage again to Boston.
Myles Turner and Jalen Smith also 'questionable' for the Pacers, (both with back issues). That's not good.
