NBA: ***Official 2017-2018 Playoffs Thread***

[Cyclone.TV]

So much for Oladipo going off. He has not been great at all recently. That looked like a goaltending on LeBron, but that 3 was clutch. Either way, Cavs won't make it out of the next round it looks like.

I'm getting LeBron goes to the Lakers and some others go too. Maybe Kawhi? Maybe Paul George? It makes too much sense for him basketball and non basketball wise to increase his brand, etc.

LeBron to Philly

 

[CloneFan4]

So much for Oladipo going off. He has not been great at all recently. That looked like a goaltending on LeBron, but that 3 was clutch. Either way, Cavs won't make it out of the next round it looks like.

I'm getting LeBron goes to the Lakers and some others go too. Maybe Kawhi? Maybe Paul George? It makes too much sense for him basketball and non basketball wise to increase his brand, etc.

I wouldn't be so sure. The past month the Raptors have looked like a shell of the team that went on a 20-2 run February and March.

 

[cyfanatic13]

So much for Oladipo going off. He has not been great at all recently. That looked like a goaltending on LeBron, but that 3 was clutch. Either way, Cavs won't make it out of the next round it looks like.

I'm getting LeBron goes to the Lakers and some others go too. Maybe Kawhi? Maybe Paul George? It makes too much sense for him basketball and non basketball wise to increase his brand, etc.

I don't think he has anything to worry about with his brand

 

[jbindm]

I don't think he has anything to worry about with his brand

Agreed. I think that's an overrated aspect of where he goes next. The guy built an empire in Cleveland. I think wherever he goes, that place becomes the story. He doesn't have to be in LA or New York to expand his business or build his brand. He can do that from wherever. What I think will matter most to him is finding the team that best suits him and presents the best opportunity to win more championships. Honestly I'm not sure a team like that exists right now, but there are a few teams out there positioned to move some pieces and build a roster outfitted for him. Big risk, though. You clear the decks and move some pieces and then he doesn't sign with you, then it's all for naught.

 

[CychiatricWard]

Philly, with him, Simmons and embid on the court together just wouldn't work, only two shooters out there. LA would work, but only if they moved some of their pieces to bring in some other players. Houston maybe? Him, paul, and harden would be pretty damn scary.

 

[stormchaser2014]

Even if we win, we are going to get wrecked by the Sixers.

 

[jbindm]

Even if we win, we are going to get wrecked by the Sixers.

Yeah, but Giannis vs. Simmons and Embiid would be an amazing matchup.

 

[cyclones500]

Predictions for tonight:
* Wizards beat "Tronno," force Game 7
* Cavs win series (perhaps in OT)
* Jazz clinch series with 103-97 win

 

[jbindm]

Predictions for tonight:
* Wizards beat "Tronno," force Game 7
* Cavs win series (perhaps in OT)
* Jazz clinch series with 103-97 win

I think the Cavs-Pacers game is going to be a blowout affair. I'm afraid Lebron might have snatched the soul right out of Indy with his Game 5 effort. But if the Pacers rally at home I think they win big. I just don't think it'll be all that close of a game one way or the other.

I like Washington and OKC in the other two games.

 

[cyclones500]

Well, so far I'm 0-2 with my predictions, today. Looks like I have a shot to get the Jazz-Thunder pick correct.

 

[cyclones500]

I think the Cavs-Pacers game is going to be a blowout affair.

You nailed that one!

 

[stormchaser2014]

Don't let me down Bucks.

 

[stormchaser2014]

We're ******.

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

Home Court Rules in game 7's. So no reason to even tune in for tomorrow's game in Cleve.

 

[Doc]

Home Court Rules in game 7's. So no reason to even tune in for tomorrow's game in Cleve.

You trying your reverse psych again Don’t sleep on Booyeahn Boddodovich.

 

[Rural]

I think visitors have won 26 of 130 game sevens.

 

[JP4CY]

I don’t like or dislike the Pacers or Cavaliers or their players but Lance Stephenson is one giant tool.

 

[CycloneErik]

Check the CBS Sports page. On the front page blurb/link for the Cavs game, it looks like Kevin Love thinks he's a running back.

 

[Cy$]

Rooting for the Pacers, but you know LeBron will pull something out of his ass and win it for Cleveland

 

[CyArob]

Welp, the Pacers certainly overachieved this year, so that's promising