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[WC Semifinals] (2)Denver vs. (3)Portland

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., Apr 27, 2019.

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(2)Denver vs. (3)Portland

Poll closed Apr 30, 2019.
  1. Nuggets in 4

    1.7%
  2. Nuggets in 5

    10.2%
  3. Nuggets in 6

    16.9%
  4. Nuggets in 7

    27.1%
  5. Blazers in 7

    10.2%
  6. Blazers in 6

    27.1%
  7. Blazers in 5

    5.1%
  8. Blazers in 4

    1.7%
  1. J.R.

    J.R. Member

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    (2)Denver vs. (3)Portland
    Game 1: Monday, April 29 Portland at Denver 9:30pm TNT
    Game 2: Wednesday, May 1 Portland at Denver 8:00pm TNT
    Game 3: Friday, May 3 Denver at Portland 9:30pm ESPN
    Game 4: Sunday, May 5 Denver at Portland 6:00pm TNT
    Game 5* Tuesday, May 7 Portland at Denver TNT
    Game 6* Thursday, May 9 Denver at Portland ESPN
    Game 7* Sunday, May 12 Portland at Denver

    *All times Central
     
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  2. ghettocheeze

    ghettocheeze Member

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    Going with JOCK ITCH all the way so Harden can destroy him in the Western Conference Finals.
     
  3. Rox11

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    Might happen since kanter might be unable to play.
     
  4. BeBreezy

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    ???
     
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  5. Severe Rockets Fan

    Severe Rockets Fan Takin it one stage at a time...

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    Dame and McCollum are going to have to be amazing again to beat Denver. Jokic has had his way with them when they played apparently. Probably Denver in 6 or 7.
     
  6. heypartner

    heypartner Contributing Member

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    This might be a Denver sweep. I'll go with DEN in 5.

    Jokic will destroy Kantar.

    And they will feast on running Lillard on the Jokic DHO into PnR with Murray (with pass back to a semi-rolling Jokic as nearly unguardable by Portland). Portland will actually have to play defense this series against a well-run offense.
     
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  7. saleem

    saleem Contributing Member

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    We all know Lillard is allergic to playing defense, because he can't stop anymore.
     
  8. DanTony!Toni!Tone!

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    I see that, once again, no one has selected Portland in 5. I'll take that Voodoo. I was really hoping to face the Spurs. In all honesty, I REALLY would have liked our chances against Denver if we had Nurk. He beasts on Jokic. Without him, we are going to have to rely on miracles by our guards. Ill root for you guys over Golden State if yall root for us against Denver. If our two teams meet, the gloves come off. But until then, best of luck playing 5 on 8. Please take that trash team out of the playoffs. They deserve it.
     
  9. Rox11

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    Shoulder injury he’s day to day but might miss serious time.
     
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  10. DanTony!Toni!Tone!

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    From what I have heard, Kanter is fine and using his shoulder, which was legitimately separated, to throw off the game plan and scouting report for the next opponent.
     
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    I think Denver is going to have a hard time stopping Dame. He had his way with a very good OKC defense anchored by Adams and not even PG one of the best (man/perimeter) defenders could slow him down .

    I expect a lot of high scoring games with minimal defense from both sides. If Dame stays hot and CJ gets going Denver might need to bust out some instant offense to keep up. If there was ever a time to bust out IT it may be this series.
     
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  12. daywalker02

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    6 or 7, likely another 7 game series, whoever comes out is a tad gassed.

    I count on the Blazers but Denver has as much of a chance.

    Just read about Kanter, what a blow!
     
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  13. Luke_The_Duke

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    Can't Play KANTER...
     
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  14. daywalker02

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    I think both are at least decent defensive teams.

    I expect the average of 110 pts average which is decent but not that great in today's Freedom driven league.
     
  15. Rox11

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    Does Portland have a cyberx?
     
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  16. JW86

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    Whoever comes out of our series might have an easy time, Nuggets should win this in 5-6 but I'm going with 7.
     
  17. omgTHEpotential

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    FYP
     
  18. cheke64

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    Just play the booty defense and they can stop lillard like it stop Harden
     
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    Kanter to himself

    Gotta be smart, got to be smarter with dat shoulder!
     

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