2021 NBA playoffs thread

[clonedude]

Being 7 foot and able to move like a point guard is a pretty good skill if you ask me.

There’s probably 2 people with that skill in the world.

And yet, he did nothing down the stretch with all that skill and talent.

Was Giannis screaming and demanding to guard Durant down the stretch? I didn’t see it. Defensive POY, and he stood and watched Durant go off on a much smaller Tucker and take this game.

 

[cycfan1]

And yet, he did nothing down the stretch with all that skill and talent.

Was Giannis screaming and demanding to guard Durant down the stretch? I didn’t see it. Defensive POY, and he stood and watched Durant go off on a much smaller Tucker and take this game.

Your original take is a little too far, but agree with the premise. He is extremely talented just has a completely different skill set of a normal scorer in the nba. He won’t have the same scoring skill set of KD, but not many people ever will. In regards to a killer instinct- this is same thing said about KD for first 5-6 years of his career. Couldn’t win the big game or close down stretch.

Poor team building and coaching in Milwaukee- hardly in a spot to make him successful. As someone mentioned earlier imagine CP3 running that team with a giannis pick and roll. Hard to believe the perfect compliment for him is a pick and pop 3/D guy in Middleton.

 

[NWICY]

And yet, he did nothing down the stretch with all that skill and talent.

Was Giannis screaming and demanding to guard Durant down the stretch? I didn’t see it. Defensive POY, and he stood and watched Durant go off on a much smaller Tucker and take this game.

So how much did you lose on this game. As much as your complaining.

 

[Bigman38]

Giannis choked last night for sure. Great player, but it’s the same story every time with them, I’m just not sure what their strategy is to close out games other than iso and drive.

They need a PG and a coach this off-season to really compete, even at half strength the Nets are winning games.

 

[Neptune78]

Surprised to see last night that Chuck is taking the Bucks to win it all. I'd take the Suns.

 

[BigJCy]

@ShamsCharania: Phoenix Suns All-NBA guard Chris Paul has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is sidelined for an indefinite period of time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

 

[Cycl0nepower]

Being 7 foot and able to move like a point guard is a pretty good skill if you ask me.

There’s probably 2 people with that skill in the world.

That’s more natural athletic ability. Skill is creating open space for a shot, crossing over the defender, finding open teammates off screens, and etc. These are the skills KD, Kyrie, and Durant have. That’s why they’ll win the series.

 

[Rural]

@ShamsCharania: Phoenix Suns All-NBA guard Chris Paul has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is sidelined for an indefinite period of time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

Well, that's big.

 

[cyfanatic13]

He’ll be back by their next game

 

[BigJCy]

 

[Bigman38]

Wow, that didn't look like a big deal when it happened. Utah's series to lose now.

 

[JP4CY]

@ShamsCharania: Phoenix Suns All-NBA guard Chris Paul has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is sidelined for an indefinite period of time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

OOOOOOOOF

 

[Halincandenza]

Bucks and Giannis absolutely choked in the 4th.

 

[Halincandenza]

@ShamsCharania: Phoenix Suns All-NBA guard Chris Paul has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols and is sidelined for an indefinite period of time, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

Well luckily he has some time.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

I laughed when my Lakers fan friend said this playoffs needs an asterisk. It ain't so funny now. Never seen so many key injuries to superstar players in one playoff.

 

[bsaltyman]

Damn that would be a big loss for the Clippers. The number of star players that have had to miss games this postseason has been crazy.

 

[Rural]

Damn that would be a big loss for the Clippers. The number of star players that have had to miss games this postseason has been crazy.

The shorter list is who doesn't have injury problems.

 

[globogym6]

Haven’t watched Milwaukee much this season but was surprised to see Holiday/Middleton as focal points down the stretch. Seems like Giannis is kind of a headcase down the stretch in the playoffs.

 

[Halincandenza]

Haven’t watched Milwaukee much this season but was surprised to see Holiday/Middleton as focal points down the stretch. Seems like Giannis is kind of a headcase down the stretch in the playoffs.

Milwaukee's offense in the 4th was horrible. It was just isolation. No ball movement and nobody taking advantage of mismatches and Giannis is afraid to go to the line at the end of games. I think Milwaukee will win the next one though but Nets will prevail in 7.

 

[Halincandenza]

I laughed when my Lakers fan friend said this playoffs needs an asterisk. It ain't so funny now. Never seen so many key injuries to superstar players in one playoff.

It is kind of ridiculous the amount of injuries. I feel like people will remember this postseason more for the injuries than for who actually wins.