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[Western Conference Finals] (1)Golden State vs. (3)Portland

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 12, 2019.

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(1)Golden State vs. (3)Portland

Poll closed May 14, 2019.

  1. Warriors in 4

    12 vote(s)
    19.4%

  2. Warriors in 5

    24 vote(s)
    38.7%

  3. Warriors in 6

    15 vote(s)
    24.2%

  4. Warriors in 7

    2 vote(s)
    3.2%

  5. Blazers in 7

    5 vote(s)
    8.1%

  6. Blazers in 6

    3 vote(s)
    4.8%

  7. Blazers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  8. Blazers in 4

    1 vote(s)
    1.6%
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  1. buffalobills!!!

    buffalobills!!! Member

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    Clippers were a much better team than Denver and Portland the second half of the season
     
    #41 buffalobills!!!, May 14, 2019
  2. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    I didn't watch any of the games between them, but was Nurkic a helpful factor or a hindering factor, for Portland? Don't really know Nurkic's game, but Collins and Leonard might be more mobile than Nurkic was, so they might stand a better chance at defending the splash bros...
     
    #42 Juxtaposed Jolt, May 14, 2019
  3. Juxtaposed Jolt

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    Lillard looking pretty good so far. Need CJ to play well too.
     
    #43 Juxtaposed Jolt, May 14, 2019
  4. YOLO

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    damn Rodney Hood heals fast :confused:
     
    #44 YOLO, May 14, 2019
  5. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    Warriors are good (picked them in 5, we'll see) but I'm just not impressed (sans KD/Cousins).

    (and as I say that, goes from a 3pt game to 9pt game thanks to Curry)
     
    #45 J.R., May 14, 2019
  6. Homey the Clown

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    Sorry Portland but this isn't your year.
     
    #46 Homey the Clown, May 14, 2019
  7. JayGoogle

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    When Curry just hits these fade away jack up threes it is pretty deflating.
     
    #47 JayGoogle, May 14, 2019
  8. Pandaemonaeon

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    Warriors showing how happy they are that they're not playing against us anymore.
     
    #48 Pandaemonaeon, May 14, 2019
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  9. jordnnnn

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    That Blazers shot chart had a ton of mid to long range 2 bricks. Shoot more 3s or lose.
     
    #49 jordnnnn, May 14, 2019
  10. aurocketfan

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    Without KD, Warriors are still a contender. Curry definitely plays better without KD.
     
    #50 aurocketfan, May 14, 2019
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  11. smoothie_king

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    Clippers threw off their chances after trading away Tobias Harris.

    Gilcrist was definitely solid.
     
    #51 smoothie_king, May 14, 2019
  12. smoothie_king

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    ALOT of times lilliards take those mid range shots looking to dish on the inside to his bigs.
     
    #52 smoothie_king, May 14, 2019
  13. JayGoogle

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    Portland should be down by a lot more for what it is worth.

    Not sure this is a good or bad thing because Klay has missed a lot of open shots.

    The main difference between Portland's backcourt and Houston's is...well...Houston's backcourt defensively is worlds better.
     
    #53 JayGoogle, May 14, 2019
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  14. rockets13champs

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    As a rockets fan u gotta root for warriors to win the next 8 easily by an average of 20 ppg to show the rockets were the 2nd best team in nba this year
     
    #54 rockets13champs, May 14, 2019
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  15. jordnnnn

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    Iggy hasn’t taken a shot and is a team best +16
     
    #55 jordnnnn, May 14, 2019
  16. J.R.

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    I cannot.
    I will not.
    But if they do go on to win ... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
     
    #56 J.R., May 14, 2019
  17. TheGreat

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    Warriors destroying them without Durant/Boogie...

    They're going to need Durant for the finals though
     
    #57 TheGreat, May 14, 2019
  18. J.R.

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    Does it make Tony Kornheiser want to punch him in the teeth though?

     
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  19. Pandaemonaeon

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    Mark Jackson giving us props.
     
    #59 Pandaemonaeon, May 14, 2019
  20. JayGoogle

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    Jackson: We saw Houston...

    Naw, don't try to compliment us now.
     
    #60 JayGoogle, May 14, 2019
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