Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Game Thread

[tpols]

That missed 3 with about a minute and a half left was truly a dagger for OKC. Indy collapsed on Shai completely and that would have put them up 6 and made things really difficult for Indy.

Wide open too.

How much money did you make bro? I bet on the thunder but not much. Shit is way too volatile. Vegas got rich last night with those odds.

[ShawkFactory]

How much money did you make bro? I bet on the thunder but not much. Shit is way too volatile. Vegas got rich last night with those odds.

I only threw down $20 here. $62 payout.

Not horrible.

[StrongLurk]

Most clutch playoff run ever, no debate in my opinion. If Indiana wins the ring this year, it will be even crazier than the 2011 Mavs.

[TheMan]

Haha lol

[TheMan]

Only casuals at this point think Pacers are lucky. It not even clutchness they are amazingly conditioned and they run a lot. Their opponents get tired in the 4th. Pacers will keep outplaying OKC in the 4th. The question is will it be enough? Also OKC will take game 2.

The key for OKC is for JW to get his head outta his ass and try to run up the score so the 4th quarter rallies by Indy aren't a thing. Hopefully it's a great series, really don't mind either team winning

[StrongLurk]

Indiana has come back from down 15 or more FIVE times, the most such comebacks in a single postseason in the play-by-play era

3 of those comebacks had "mini-comebacks" in them in the last 50 seconds where they had a 99.9% chance of losing lol.

[GOBB]

Most clutch playoff run ever, no debate in my opinion. If Indiana wins the ring this year, it will be even crazier than the 2011 Mavs.

Hot take get your hot takes here!

[jayfan]

Most clutch playoff run ever, no debate in my opinion. If Indiana wins the ring this year, it will be even crazier than the 2011 Mavs.

It's funny how we remember that Mavs victory as such a huge upset. In reality, the odds-makers had it as a very close contest - nearly a toss up - prior to the start of the series. Miami opened only -180 to win the series.

A much better comparison is Detroit's win over LAL in 2004. The Lakers opened -700 to win that series, as did OKC in this one.


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[tpols]

Hot take get your hot takes here!

GOBB youre not at work anymore. Put the peanut bag down and take your visor off. :lol

[warriorfan]

GOBB youre not at work anymore. Put the peanut bag down and take your visor off. :lol

:roll: :roll:

[Meticode]

GOBB youre not at work anymore. Put the peanut bag down and take your visor off. :lol

:oldlol: I've been there.

[StrongLurk]

It's funny how we remember that Mavs victory as such a huge upset. In reality, the odds-makers had it as a very close contest - nearly a toss up - prior to the start of the series. Miami opened only -180 to win the series.

A much better comparison is Detroit's win over LAL in 2004. The Lakers opened -700 to win that series, as did OKC in this one.


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The Mavs had that same WTF feeling though the Pacers have, especially with clutch comebacks. Also 2011 Mavs path to the finals was definitely harder than what the Pacers have done. Either way, Pacers could lose the finals and this is still a legendary run.

[GOBB]

GOBB youre not at work anymore. Put the peanut bag down and take your visor off. :lol

F*ck off lol

[Mask the Embiid]

Myles Turner hitting stepback 3's off the glass lol.....The Thunder are going to beat these mfs so....damn....bad... next game. Like they are literally going to rout them in points. If the pacers score 70, OKC will score 140. This is gonna be a historical ass whooping.


They are going to write this one in the history books. Its gonna be a saying/term/colloquialism/neologism now. "Dont OKC me ". The teams who lost to the dream team are gonna to say "now thats an ass whooping!"

Game 2 will be over in the 1st 6 mins. Book it!



I got okc....by devastating knockout. game 2

[ImKobe]

He's not a great shooter usually but he was 35% and 35.7% his first two years so maybe that 29% is an aberration, I think a Pacers fan said he might have been playing through injury earlier which messed up his shot. Obviously if that's true he's fine now.

Yeah but the difficulty of shots he's hit over & over again in these Playoffs is crazy man. It's not like he's making an open corner 3 in a big spot like you'd expect out of a role guy, he's making Steph level shots.

Last year as well, they were down 0 - 2 to the Knicks and it's a 106 - 106 tie game with less than 20 seconds to go, hits a deep ass 3 off the dribble on Brunson at the end of the shot clock to basically save their season which led to them making the ECF. Bunch of shots this year similar to that. Crazy confidence. He hits those in games where he's been struggling too it's not like a heat check either.

[Meticode]

Myles Turner hitting stepback 3's off the glass lol.....The Thunder are going to beat these mfs so....damn....bad... next game. Like they are literally going to rout them in points. If the pacers score 70, OKC will score 140. This is gonna be a historical ass whooping.


They are going to write this one in the history books. Its gonna be a saying/term/colloquialism/neologism now. "Dont OKC me ". The teams who lost to the dream team are gonna to say "now thats an ass whooping!"

Game 2 will be over in the 1st 6 mins. Book it!



I got okc....by devastating knockout. game 2

Remember your post. You're leaving ISH forever if the Pacers win.

[Meticode]

Myles Turner hitting stepback 3's off the glass lol.....The Thunder are going to beat these mfs so....damn....bad... next game. Like they are literally going to rout them in points. If the pacers score 70, OKC will score 140. This is gonna be a historical ass whooping.


They are going to write this one in the history books. Its gonna be a saying/term/colloquialism/neologism now. "Dont OKC me ". The teams who lost to the dream team are gonna to say "now thats an ass whooping!"

Game 2 will be over in the 1st 6 mins. Book it!



I got okc....by devastating knockout. game 2

Remember your post. You're leaving ISH forever if the Pacers win the series.

[tpols]

:oldlol: I've been there.

That... somehow doesn't surprise me.

No offense Nostradamus. You got anything you can tell me that can make me some money?

[Meticode]

That... somehow doesn't surprise me.

No offense Nostradamus. You got anything you can tell me that can make me some money?

In all honesty the only thing I've done is pick what seems semi-ridiculous to me at the minimum. Although the Wolves/Thunder series wasn't ridiculous. I picked the Pacers to sweep the Knicks and for Thibs to be fired afterwards. I picked Pacers in 7 on the Thunder. I picked Thunder in 5 on Wolves and for Gobert and Edwards to struggle.

[90sgoat]

I missed this game because the NBA sucks at telling europeans when games are actually happening, but damn am I happy that Pacers won.

Pacers are the people's champion and they definitely need to beat Shai and goon floppers.

[red1]

glad to see the pacers make this a series


thought it would be a sweep not gonna lie


every player on okc played like dogshit outside of caruso so they have a lot of room to improve I still think okc has a HUGE advantage here

[Nowoco]

3 days between games 1 and 2 after a week off.

I hate Adam Silver with every inch of my being.

[GOBB]

I missed this game because the NBA sucks at telling europeans when games are actually happening, but damn am I happy that Pacers won.

Pacers are the people's champion and they definitely need to beat Shai and goon floppers.

You miss a lot of games but sure do have strong opinions on the game and its players.

[GOBB]

Game 1 was the least watched game 1 of an nba finals ever. Nothing wrong with the long layoff tho. Just blame small market teams solely…


Meanwhile we wait another day for game 2 in the same city. I know I know players are tired. No big deal. Bunch of idiots running these leagues.

[jayfan]

3 days between games 1 and 2 after a week off.

I hate Adam Silver with every inch of my being.

The first two games of the Finals have been Thursday, Sunday since 2005. Long before Silver took over. Just saying.


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[jayfan]

Game 1 was the least watched game 1 of an nba finals ever. Nothing wrong with the long layoff tho. Just blame small market teams solely…


Meanwhile we wait another day for game 2 in the same city. I know I know players are tired. No big deal. Bunch of idiots running these leagues.

Players being tired has nothing to do with it. The league decided long ago that Thursdays & Sundays are the best nights for viewership. To get the most out of those two days, the schedule used to be:

Game 1 Thursday
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Tuesday
Game 4 Thursday
Game 5 Sunday
Game 6 Tuesday
Game 7 Thursday

In 2014, that changed a little bit. The league conceded it wasn't fair to have 2 days between same-site games and only 1 day between travel games, so they just made it 2 days between all games. Now it's:

Game 1 Thursday
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Wednesday
Game 4 Friday
Game 5 Monday
Game 6 Thursday
Game 7 Sunday

[GOBB]

Players being tired has nothing to do with it. The league decided long ago that Thursdays & Sundays are the best nights for viewership. To get the most out of those two days, the schedule used to be:

Game 1 Thursday
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Tuesday
Game 4 Thursday
Game 5 Sunday
Game 6 Tuesday
Game 7 Thursday

In 2014, that changed a little bit. The league conceded it wasn't fair to have 2 days between same-site games and only 1 day between travel games, so they just made it 2 days between all games. Now it's:

Game 1 Thursday
Game 2 Sunday
Game 3 Wednesday
Game 4 Friday
Game 5 Monday
Game 6 Thursday
Game 7 Sunday

I’m poking fun at the fans who seem to think the layoff is good for rest. And rest means no injuries. And so on and so forth.

[Nowoco]

The first two games of the Finals have been Thursday, Sunday since 2005. Long before Silver took over. Just saying.


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Yes which is why I said "after a week off". The whole hype train died before game 1 and now its stuttering between 1 & 2. No wonder the ratings are all time low.

[Norcaliblunt]

I’ve never understood why “real fans” of “the sport” give a shit so much about ratings?

It’s not like if the ratings are through the roof you get a prize as a fan. Lmao.

Does the NBA give the viewer less ads if the ratings are good? NO!!!!

So just stfu about ratings already. I’ve been hearing about this ratings shit for 30 plus years now.

Remember when the Knicks / Rockets finals supposedly had low ratings, hockey was taking over, and the NBA was screwed because Jordan retired? This low ratings narrative has been around forever.

[Nowoco]

I’ve never understood why “real fans” of “the sport” give a shit so much about ratings?

It’s not like if the ratings are through the roof you get a prize as a fan. Lmao.

Ratings affect every aspect of the league. They give a general idea of the interest about the NBA from the wider public.

The NBA Cup exists because of low ratings, the scheduling is what it is because of ratings. The Xmas games are decided on the basis of which matchups people will tune in to watch the most. Etc etc etc.

You dont have to be interested but some people are. "Real fans" are aware of how important ratings are. This is entertainment and a business.

[Manny98]

Just put 300 on the Pacers to win this series :rockon:

[GOBB]

Just put 300 on the Pacers to win this series :rockon:

Why didn’t you do it before series started? Would’ve got much better payout.

[coin24]

2 or 3 days max would have been sufficient to start the finals, a week and it really lost the buzz

3 days between games is stupid. On top of that the ESPN broadcast quality is dog shit aswel. The league spent all that effort on the garbage cup with courts etc and the product for the finals is absolute nothing..:facepalm

[highwhey]

will we get game 7 before the next presidential election? find out

https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Next-Time-On.png?q=70&fit=contain&w=1200&h=628&dpr=1

[Lakers Legend#32]

There is no buzz for this Finals.

America does not care.

[Nowoco]

There is no buzz for this Finals.

America does not care.

This is without doubt the lowest profile Finals I can remember. It's like the NBA season has finished. Eerie.

[Hey Yo]

The wrath of Chet will be felt tonight!!!

bookmarket

[sdot_thadon]

will we get game 7 before the next presidential election? find out

https://static1.cbrimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Next-Time-On.png?q=70&fit=contain&w=1200&h=628&dpr=1

No shit huh?:oldlol:

[Meticode]

For those who care so much about it...


The first game of the finals averaged a 4.7 rating and 8.91 million viewers on ABC. It was one of the lowest-rated and least-watched NBA Finals openers since Nielsen tracking began in 1988. The viewership was more than the 2020 and 2021 finals, but those were impacted by COVID-19.

Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/thunder-vs-pacers-nba-finals-110204087.html

[L.Kizzle]

The SuperBowl literally happens 2 weeks after the conference championship games. We gotta wait half a month for one game.

[GOBB]

The SuperBowl literally happens 2 weeks after the conference championship games. We gotta wait half a month for one game.

So? Gives players time to rest. Gives players injured time to heal. Gives the league time to push and promote the biggest event in American sports. It’s a one and done game. Not a 7gm series. I fail to see td comparison.

[Nowoco]

The SuperBowl literally happens 2 weeks after the conference championship games. We gotta wait half a month for one game.

What a terrible comparison.

[GOBB]

Who we got tonight fellas?!!!!

I’m thinking OKC blowout win.

[Meticode]

Who we got tonight fellas?!!!!

I’m thinking OKC blowout win.

I think you're right, OKC by 10-15. My prediction was the Pacers would win only one of the first two Thunder home games.

[Meticode]

Those super-imposed Finals trophies on the court look horrible.

[Meticode]

I think the Thunder head coach has over-thought the issue of matchups taking Hartenstein out of the starting lineup for both these games. They got to the Finals with him starting getting over 24 minutes per game up until the Finals. Then you bench him, let him play only 17 minutes in Game 1 and you get out-rebounded by 17. Seems to me he should still be starting and getting more minutes.

[fourkicks44]

I'm not an anti-Doris guy usually, but so far tonight she is annoying af

[highwhey]

okc's talent superiority is just unreal. their defense and offense are both 99....and then their depth, also 99. ridiculous.

[L.Kizzle]

Pacers are gonna win this series.
Where is OKC's urgency.
Let the Pacers hang around if you want to and see what happens.

[Meticode]

I'm not an anti-Doris guy usually, but so far tonight she is annoying af

Same, but I've muted the Finals broadcasts this game and the last game because of her. Can't stand it.

[highwhey]

Same, but I've muted the Finals broadcasts this game and the last game because of her. Can't stand it.

i dislike her too but damn what the hell you listening to? leaky faucet? :oldlol:

[Meticode]

Pacers are gonna win this series.
Where is OKC's urgency.
Let the Pacers hang around if you want to and see what happens.

I picked Pacers in 7 because I think the Thunder are too young and they won't overcome the bright lights. Also the head coach has made some head-scratching adjustments when he didn't even need to so far.

[tpols]

Pacers look like they're selling hard and happy with the split. The **** was that from siakam?

[1987_Lakers]

Wtf, I thought the game started at 5:30 Pacific time, just turned it on when the 1st quarter was ending. :lol

[Hey Yo]

Chet with the finger roll

[L.Kizzle]

I picked Pacers in 7 because I think the Thunder are too young and they won't overcome the bright lights. Also the head coach has made some head-scratching adjustments when he didn't even need to so far.

I don't think they're too young. I mean, they SHOULD win this series if they play like it.
But this Indy team is not going to quit coming.

[highwhey]

Wtf, I thought the game started at 5:30 Pacific time, just turned it on when the 1st quarter was ending. :lol

:oldlol: i thought the same. to be fair, that's usually the time they have been starting...

[coin24]

Should be an Okc blowout today..

Jfc can’t stand Doris and RJ. Way to ruin the finals

[Wally450]

Wtf, I thought the game started at 5:30 Pacific time, just turned it on when the 1st quarter was ending. :lol

I thought it was an 8:30 Eastern tip. You'd think they would advertise it more.

[1987_Lakers]

I thought it was an 8:30 Eastern tip. You'd think they would advertise it more.

I checked this morning to see what time it started and I could have sworn I saw an 8:30 Eastern start . Weird.

[PWB15]

i dislike her too but damn what the hell you listening to? leaky faucet? :oldlol:

she is not talking much tonight for some reason

[fourkicks44]

OKC looking more deadly with SGA sitting.

[1987_Lakers]

This is what I expected the series to look like. lol

[fourkicks44]

refs looking more deadly with sga on court.

ftfy

[Mask the Embiid]

4-1 Massacre :oldlol:

[L.Kizzle]

This is what I expected the series to look like. lol
I mean, that's how it looked for 3 quarters in game 1 lol.

[Wally450]

:sleeping

[Hey Yo]

Full Cuck thought Don Nelson got into the HOF on his playing career :lol

[GOBB]

ESPN might not be bringing Doris Burke back btw. Might be her last finals

[GOBB]

Let’s keep jacking 3’s boys. But people are done with the 90’s smfh

[Meticode]

Wtf, I thought the game started at 5:30 Pacific time, just turned it on when the 1st quarter was ending. :lol

You Californians are funny.

[Meticode]

i dislike her too but damn what the hell you listening to? leaky faucet? :oldlol:

My left hand slapping my meat.

[1987_Lakers]

ESPN might not be bringing Doris Burke back btw. Might be her last finals

I would hope she won't come back.

Never thought I would see the day where I would miss Mark Jackson as a commentator. ESPN made a huge mistake letting go of Jeff Van Gundy, he was the MVP of that broadcasting team.

[Meticode]

ESPN might not be bringing Doris Burke back btw. Might be her last finals

Maybe they can get someone from the TNT crew to take her place since Inside the NBA is coming over.

[Meticode]

I would hope she won't come back.

Never thought I would see the day where I would miss Mark Jackson as a commentator. ESPN made a huge mistake letting go of Jeff Van Gundy, he was the MVP of that broadcasting team.

I don't know about you but I dislike Stan, but I like Jeff. Not sure why.

[1987_Lakers]

I don't know about you but I dislike Stan, but I like Jeff. Not sure why.

I don't dislike Stan, but Jeff is funnier. Both grew up in the town where I was born btw. Jeff would shout out the town from time to time while he was calling games.

[Meticode]

I don't dislike Stan, but Jeff is funnier. Both grew up in the town where I was born btw. Jeff would shout out the town from time to time while he was calling games.

That might be what it is for me.

[PWB15]

:oldlol: i thought the same. to be fair, that's usually the time they have been starting...

sunday is always 8pm. ALL the other days is 830

[Hey Yo]

Good to hear them call Haliburton out...

[1987_Lakers]

Good to hear them call Haliburton out...

He has been pretty quiet in this series minus the game winner.

[highwhey]

just as expected. OKC showing up, while pacers struggle to not be blown out. i would be very surprised if this series goes beyond 5 games.

[1987_Lakers]

Hali has been horrific tonight.

[Hey Yo]

Hali with same amount of pts as turnovers...5

[Axe]

The pacers suck whenever haliburton is awful on offense.

[Hey Yo]

Comes awake at garbage time

[fourkicks44]

The amount of fouls in this game from both team is f'ckin ridiculous. What am I watching.

[highwhey]

The amount of fouls in this game from both team is f'ckin ridiculous. What am I watching.

the most boring finals of this century

[Wardell Curry]

the most boring finals of this century

Of the shot clock era

[ShawkFactory]

the most boring finals of this century

Is it? Game 1 was a phenomenal basketball game. Just because you care less about the teams doesn’t actually mean the product is lacking

[Naero]

the most boring finals of this century

Sounds like a single-game hot take. The Pacers' Game 1 comeback alone makes it more memorable to me than the previous-two Finals.

[Axe]

the most boring finals of this century
Maybe just slightly better than the '23 finals in which the nuggets felt a bit boring.

[Full Court]

the most boring finals of this century


Of the shot clock era


Maybe just slightly better than the '23 finals in which the nuggets felt a bit boring.

You can tell who the Bronie fluffers are. This series, and OKC's playoffs as a whole, have been phenomenal.

[highwhey]

Sounds like a single-game hot take. The Pacers' Game 1 comeback alone makes it more memorable to me than the previous-two Finals.

you mean, the late portion of the 4th quarter? because the okc had a bad night offensively and the pacers still struggled to keep up...until late in the 4th.

[highwhey]

Is it? Game 1 was a phenomenal basketball game. Just because you care less about the teams doesn’t actually mean the product is lacking

i am fully invested in the pacers winning, and game 1 - for the most part - was not a "phenomenal" game. the ending was phenomenal, sure, the rest just showed me why OKC will win.

[Meticode]

I think you're right, OKC by 10-15. My prediction was the Pacers would win only one of the first two Thunder home games.

Close, 16 points.

[Axe]

Full Cuck thought Don Nelson got into the HOF on his playing career :lol
:yaohappy: (https://i.ibb.co/s2TRY1L/IMG-20220906-091426.jpg)

[Full Court]

^BITCH FIT.

Hilarious how SGA triggers the stinky boy. Over here just fuming knowing that he's probably going to win FMVP while his hero choked and got bounced in the first round.

:roll:

[Axe]

i am fully invested in the pacers winning, and game 1 - for the most part - was not a "phenomenal" game. the ending was phenomenal, sure, the rest just showed me why OKC will win.
Well, they did it against a near 70-win team that is stacked more or less. (https://i.ibb.co/gDsySW3/IMG-20230603-203842.jpg)

[L.Kizzle]

Game 3 will be in 2 days? Yall gonna be alright until that day?

[Full Court]

Well, they did it against a near 70-win team that is stacked more or less. (https://i.ibb.co/gDsySW3/IMG-20230603-203842.jpg)

Just think, this idiot^ didn't even think that OKC would end up 4th-6th seed last year. That's how dumb he is. :roll:

But I assume everyone already knows that, which is why he was voted dumbest poster in ISH history.

:lebronamazed:

[Axe]

Close, 16 points.
Not bad at all. (https://i.ibb.co/hX34jLs/IMG-20221001-103220.jpg)

[Full Court]

Just think, this idiot^ didn't even think that OKC would end up 4th-6th seed last year. That's how dumb he is. :roll:

But I assume everyone already knows that, which is why he was voted dumbest poster in ISH history.

:lebronamazed:


Not bad at all. (https://i.ibb.co/hX34jLs/IMG-20221001-103220.jpg)

^Case in point. :lol

[1987_Lakers]

Full Cuck thought Don Nelson got into the HOF on his playing career :lol

:roll:

[Axe]

:roll: (https://i.ibb.co/z8gzbKD/IMG-20221208-093036.jpg)
:oldlol:

[Nowoco]

I've never seen anything like this Finals. No-one is talking about it, no-one cares, everyone's already looking at the draft/next season/other sports.

Absolutely crazy. The RS saw an explosion of interest with the Luka trade then the Knicks having a good run and now it's just completely flamed out into nothing.

I don't even have a point, I'm just saying what I see or rather what I don't see.

[Wardell Curry]

I've never seen anything like this Finals. No-one is talking about it, no-one cares, everyone's already looking at the draft/next season/other sports.

Absolutely crazy. The RS saw an explosion of interest with the Luka trade then the Knicks having a good run and now it's just completely flamed out into nothing.

I don't even have a point, I'm just saying what I see or rather what I don't see.

Well look at the page count for this thread. A first round first game of the series LeBron game would have more interest than this and we're 2 games into the Finals lol.

SGA isn't a star, Haliburton isn't a star and the league is driven by stars.

[Wally450]

I've never seen anything like this Finals. No-one is talking about it, no-one cares, everyone's already looking at the draft/next season/other sports.

Absolutely crazy. The RS saw an explosion of interest with the Luka trade then the Knicks having a good run and now it's just completely flamed out into nothing.

I don't even have a point, I'm just saying what I see or rather what I don't see.

The big market teams run the league. The league would've rather seen the Knicks play the T Wolves.

[Meticode]

The big market teams run the league. The league would've rather seen the Knicks play the T Wolves.

I'm glad two the Knicks didn't make it. I was rooting for them up until the ECF. I'd rather have some smaller market teams in there.

[GOBB]

Has anyone bet money on the finals? From individual game, series player parlays player props etc

I don’t gamble. I like my money. But always curious what side gamblers have been leaning on these finals.



I'm glad two the Knicks didn't make it. I was rooting for them up until the ECF. I'd rather have some smaller market teams in there.

Yeah I stopped at the ECF with the Knicks. I don’t like the Knicks and their fanbase is obnoxious. And yes some of the Philly fanbase can wear their crown as well.

Any time lakers Celtics Knicks fail I smile. I can admit I do like how the Celtics have been their franchise over the years. I too don’t mind the small market matchup myself.

[GOBB]

Well look at the page count for this thread. A first round first game of the series LeBron game would have more interest than this and we're 2 games into the Finals lol.

SGA isn't a star, Haliburton isn't a star and the league is driven by stars.

Both are star players. Did you mean superstars? That’s a big difference and has everything to do with casual fans who don’t even follow the sport much to tune in. Normally superstar vs superstar finals draw more interest.

[ArbitraryWater]

I've never seen anything like this Finals. No-one is talking about it, no-one cares, everyone's already looking at the draft/next season/other sports.

Absolutely crazy. The RS saw an explosion of interest with the Luka trade then the Knicks having a good run and now it's just completely flamed out into nothing.

I don't even have a point, I'm just saying what I see or rather what I don't see.

wtf is a Pacers OKC Final man

[tpols]

This is crazy dead for a Finals. :roll:

[Meticode]

This is crazy dead for a Finals. :roll:

Lakers fans so bored they went out to riot.

[Full Court]

Who's Jeff Lenchiner?

:roll: Wow. What an idiot.

:lebronamazed:

[Axe]

Both are star players. Did you mean superstars? That’s a big difference and has everything to do with casual fans who don’t even follow the sport much to tune in. Normally superstar vs superstar finals draw more interest.
The league will probably need a young, leading guy who can make it to the finals prominently for them to draw a huge interest from fans en route to being the next face of the league. If they win there a few times or more, the better. Being talented alone wouldn't cut it nowadays. (https://i.ibb.co/RPktct9/IMG-20241018-113551.jpg)

[ImKobe]

This is crazy dead for a Finals. :roll:

This forum is like 90% Bran stans on alts so of course lol. If it doesn't impact Bran's legacy no one cares.

[1987_Lakers]

This forum is like 90% Bran stans on alts so of course lol. If it doesn't impact Bran's legacy no one cares.

It's not just this forum though.

June 10 - A Game 2 blowout in the NBA Finals on Sunday drew an average of 8.76 million viewers, the lowest for a Game 2 in the finals in 18 years - excluding 2020 during the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Truth is Indiana isn't a strong Finals team. OKC is top tier, but the NBA has done a poor job promoting SGA. Also hurts that these are two small markets in the Finals.

[SouBeachTalents]

The matchup is a killer for the league for sure, but all these days off between games just completely destroys the momentum of the series. There's no justifiable reason to have 3 days between every game. So obviously when you combine a matchup most fans don't care about with games hardly being played, of course people are going to lose interest. I bet most fans have almost forgotten this series is even taking place, there's no hype about it and we're hardly even seeing any basketball being played.

[Lakers Legend#32]

The Finals has only a 25 page thread?

I told you nobody gives a damn about this series.

[Meticode]

MLB is officially getting viewed more than NBA now in the World Series vs Finals compared to last Fall and this Spring. If the NBA can't figure out how to gain viewership they'll be the 4th most watched sport during the finale of the playoffs behind the NFL, MLB and NHL.

[fourkicks44]

wtf is a Pacers OKC Final man

A Pacers win tonight is going to make a lot of people angry.

[brownmamba00]

Pacers FTW im on the 'wagon we going to the promised lands

[HylianNightmare]

Pacers offense looks terrible

[Axe]

Lakers fans so bored they went out to riot.
Lmao, they must be really upset. (https://i.ibb.co/RPktct9/IMG-20241018-113551.jpg)

Just like the obsessed homosexual who posted after you.

[highwhey]

Pacers offense looks terrible

always has, except for the 4th quarter when they start draining 3s and even then, it's not like their ball movements or sets are anything special

[highwhey]

is it just me or is it weird they are playing bachata music in the broadcast itself? i don't think there's a lot of latinos watching

[RRR3]

Fonz you need to be watching this bro McConnell is dominating

[brownmamba00]

I ve seen enough TJ for fmvp

[Meticode]

Listen here. If the pacers win this series im leaving the site....thats it for me. i just flat out dont know shit about basketball. Barring injuries



There is no way this sorry ass team without an alpha....beats this juggernaunt OKC team. There is no ****ING WAY ON EARTH.

Remember now...we don't forget.

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?521749-This-is-the-worst-team-to-ever-make-a-Finals&p=15010732&viewfull=1#post15010732

[ShawkFactory]

Indy with 30 bench points at half. McConnell and Mathurin have been amazing.

[L.Kizzle]

The matchup is a killer for the league for sure, but all these days off between games just completely destroys the momentum of the series. There's no justifiable reason to have 3 days between every game. So obviously when you combine a matchup most fans don't care about with games hardly being played, of course people are going to lose interest. I bet most fans have almost forgotten this series is even taking place, there's no hype about it and we're hardly even seeing any basketball being played.
2 days between games (not all of them) not 3 days.

[Axe]

No matter what the final result of this series will be, carlisle is a great coach.

[ShawkFactory]

No one watching? :lol

This has been a really good game. Pacers playing a true A game through 3 for them but down 5. Only hope they have is that end of game huge nuts they have. Clear game plan of not letting SGA beat them has kept them in it but OKC's role guys are shooting really well tonight.

Should be a great 4th :applause:

[Mask the Embiid]

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQneK_jAYkMVouzY1BThOzlsW0f2xZhe 8vXHw&s

[RRR3]

No one watching? :lol

This has been a really good game. Pacers playing a true A game through 3 for them but down 5. Only hope they have is that end of game huge nuts they have. Clear game plan of not letting SGA beat them has kept them in it but OKC's role guys are shooting really well tonight.

Should be a great 4th :applause:
Terrific game yeah OKC is just too good I fear. But Indiana has ridiculous poise so I can’t count them out for sure.

[Full Court]

Lmao, they must be really upset. (https://i.ibb.co/RPktct9/IMG-20241018-113551.jpg)

Just like the obsessed homosexual who posted after you.

Another bitch fit from the idiot voted dumbest poster in ISH history. :roll:

Butthurt biatch.

:lebronamazed:

[Meticode]

Reggie wishes he was out there with them.

[Naero]

We're going into crunch time, a historical underdog has a golden opportunity to go up 2-1, and hardly a pageful of posts tonight? :oldlol: I know it's far from a compelling Finals matchup, but don't people want to at least try enjoying whatever little basketball we have left this summer?

I'm interested just to see if Indiana can't execute down the stretch for once.

[Manny98]

Wooooo!

[Meticode]

Pacers up seven, but Nembhard had a shitty possession and bad shot. Chet can cut it to 5.

[Axe]

Reggie wishes he was out there with them.
Wdym? Lol. (https://i.ibb.co/s2TRY1L/IMG-20220906-091426.jpg)

[L.Kizzle]

Nemhard with the dumb ass shot.

[Meticode]

Nevermind, they didn't call and1.

[Meticode]

Wdym? Lol. (https://i.ibb.co/s2TRY1L/IMG-20220906-091426.jpg)

Just the look in his eyes he has.

[bluechox2]

I Knew this was the let pacers play any type of illegal D game

[L.Kizzle]

Indy trying to throw the game away or what

[Meticode]

Good hard playoff foul.

[Meticode]

Miles blocks a 7 footer shooting a three pointer.

[Manny98]

2 more to go :rockon:

[Mask the Embiid]

please stop playing chet over hartenstein....Why dont nba coaches like winning? Why can you see that he's not good vs turner and Hartenstein is


why cant you see that chet is dog shit as the roller?terrible decision maker.

why are you playing dort and caruso at the same time.


whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[Meticode]

please stop playing chet over hartenstein....Why dont nba coaches like winning? Why can you see that he's not good vs turner and hartenstein is

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?521749-This-is-the-worst-team-to-ever-make-a-Finals&p=15010732&viewfull=1#post15010732

[Meticode]

2 more to go :rockon:

Game isn't over. Shhhh

[Real Men Wear Green]

How does Chet Holmgren ever get blocked by anyone? Anyone wondering why Wemby is seen as being so much greater of a talent, those two questions have the same answer. Not saying Holmgren sucks at all but that just shouldn't happen.

[Full Court]

How does Chet Holmgren ever get blocked by anyone? Anyone wondering why Wemby is seen as being so much greater of a talent, those two questions have the same answer. Not saying Holmgren sucks at all but that just shouldn't happen.

He is 2 inches taller than Turner. And he should never get blocked? Ok.

[Meticode]

Pacers in 7. They will go into OKC and get one of the first two games at least.

https://media.tenor.com/XthPyuhvGD0AAAAM/everything-proceeding.gif

[fourkicks44]

There gonna be some angry folks after this one.

It's all good signs but I feel the championship is going to be won in game 4. The next game is IT!

[Meticode]

He is 2 inches taller than Turner. And he should never get blocked? Ok.

It's insanely hard to block someone that tall shooting a three without fouling them.

[Wally450]

Let's go Pacers!

[Proctor]

:banana::hammertime::hammertime::dancin

[RRR3]

That was an incredible game, really hope the Pacers can win 2 more.

[Gudo]

Pacers are unbelievable

[Mask the Embiid]

So this is what it feels like to root against haliburton.....its fking misersable. every pass im terrified. every time he touches the ball im terrified someone is going to get a wide open dunk or 3. this shit is awful. i will never disrespect him again


this shit is horrible. ive never felt this helpless rooting against anyone (except the kd warriors and they were a damn team not an indivual) and they play so fking random and fast......its just (exhales). i will never bet against this mf again. after this series.


This shit is so demoralizing losing to this team. How the fk do they win without a star. THIS SHIT IS KILLLING ME!

[L.Kizzle]

Pacers winning the championship will change the trajectory of the NBA.

[Real Men Wear Green]

He is 2 inches taller than Turner. And he should never get blocked? Ok.
By a shorter man with a smaller wingspan while he's shooting a jumper? No, he should not. He needs to develop his body to be the kind of great offensive player his length athleticism and shooting skill should make him...but that's just a comment on his general talent level. Specific to the times he was blocked tonight, he should be able to shoot over Turner. Turner is a great shot blocker but we're talking about a 7-footer with a 7'6 wingspan. Only Wemby should be able to mess with him.

[highwhey]

Pacers winning the championship will change the trajectory of the NBA.

it would be for the best tbh.

[Mask the Embiid]

Its like playing against basketball mahomes..thats what it is. basketball fking mahomes. this shit is horrible! hor...ri.....ble



HE is terrorizing the thunder defense....HOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HE doesn't even ****ing score how!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1


how!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!11


HOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!




EVERYTHING IS OPEN HOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWw


everyone is always ****ing open

[Manny98]

Haliburton gonna make me rich :banana:

[HylianNightmare]

Amazing game. I couldn't look away

[Nowoco]

Pacers winning the championship will change the trajectory of the NBA.

How so?

[90sgoat]

Pacers winning the championship will change the trajectory of the NBA.

In what way though?

[Im Still Ballin]

Pacers don't turn it over, they shoot well from 3, they are deep, and have one of the best coaches in the league.

Wolves played into OKCs strengths by being a dumb, high turnover team.

The Pacers are a smart team and were red hot for the last part of the season as well, they've been an elite team for several months now.

Based on what we've seen from both teams - this series should be a toss up.

I'll take OKC in 7.


Agreed. Thunder in 7. An exciting matchup of offense and defense.

We're looking good right now. Only 34 turnovers in 2.5 games since the first half of G1. That's a rate of 13.6/g. More importantly, they've won the net turnover battle by +4. OKC feeds off defensive TOs, and they're not getting nearly as many as they'd like.

[tpols]

Pretty crazy that OKC has led for like 85% of the minutes played but are down 1-2. There still in a decent position to win though. Clearly a better team, but they choked twice. Chet got bodied by Myles Turner. If they win Game 4 though they're a huge favorite again.

[SouBeachTalents]

OKC is giving me 2015 Warrior vibes, incredible regular season, MVP, first time in the Finals, and they're underperforming against a less talented team and find themselves down 2-1 in the Finals. Similarly to the Warriors, the stage seems a little too big for them right now, but I feel like the talent disparity isn't nearly as lopsided this time, so they'll have a tougher uphill battle.

Very good chance the winner of Game 4 claims the title.

[Meticode]

Pretty crazy that OKC has led for like 85% of the minutes played but are down 1-2. There still in a decent position to win though. Clearly a better team, but they choked twice. Chet got bodied by Myles Turner. If they win Game 4 though they're a huge favorite again.

It's because the Pacers wear them down and play harder for longer. Something they've done the whole playoffs.

[1987_Lakers]

OKC is giving me 2015 Warrior vibes, incredible regular season, MVP, first time in the Finals, and they're underperforming against a less talented team and find themselves down 2-1 in the Finals. Similarly to the Warriors, the stage seems a little too big for them right now, but I feel like the talent disparity isn't nearly as lopsided this time, so they'll have a tougher uphill battle.

Very good chance the winner of Game 4 claims the title.

This comparison is spot on.

Both were perfectly built as a team which led to a historic regular season
Both young and inexperienced
Both have the league MVP
Both have elite defenses
Both don't have that consistent #2 scorer

[Wally450]

Mathurin with the massive game off the bench.

49-18 bench scoring for the Pacers in G3.

[L.Kizzle]

OKC is giving me 2015 Warrior vibes, incredible regular season, MVP, first time in the Finals, and they're underperforming against a less talented team and find themselves down 2-1 in the Finals. Similarly to the Warriors, the stage seems a little too big for them right now, but I feel like the talent disparity isn't nearly as lopsided this time, so they'll have a tougher uphill battle.

Very good chance the winner of Game 4 claims the title.
Only difference is LeBron James is on the other end not Haliburton.

[SouBeachTalents]

Only difference is LeBron James is on the other end not Haliburton.
Even with the Cavs having LeBron, Indy is a tougher opponent. The Cavs outside of LeBron that series were genuinely lottery level, the Pacers for sure have more talent and imo will be a tougher out the rest of the series. Once the Warriors inserted Iggy into the starting lineup and made adjustments, the series wasn't close the rest of the way.

[Manny98]

Haliburton hasn't even been to the free throw line this series

He plays basketball the way it's supposed to be played which is why he's becoming one of my favourite players

No flopping, no antics, just straight team orientated basketball :applause:

SGA could never

[tpols]

Haliburton hasn't even been to the free throw line this series

He plays basketball the way it's supposed to be played which is why he's becoming one of my favourite players

No flopping, no antics, just straight team orientated basketball :applause:

SGA could never

Silver may be the devil and prefer one outcome over another for $ purposes, but Haliburton has surely earned favor of the Basketball Gods for his clean, honest style of play.

[Manny98]

Silver may be the devil and prefer one outcome over another for $ purposes, but Haliburton has surely earned favor of the Basketball Gods for his clean, honest style of play.
They're the most fun I have had watching a team since the 2014 Spurs :applause:

So refreshing to see

[JohnnySic]

The Pacers have figured the Thunder out. Although the Thunder have led most of the way, the games are becoming more "even" with each game.

[L.Kizzle]

The Pacers have figured the Thunder out. Although the Thunder have led most of the way, the games are becoming more "even" with each game.

I would say figured them out. They probably led for a total of 20+ minutes in 3 games played.

[highwhey]

The Pacers have figured the Thunder out. Although the Thunder have led most of the way, the games are becoming more "even" with each game.

*Rick Carlisle

[highwhey]

How so?


In what way though?

it's a copy cat league, if the pacers manage to beat OKC, other teams will use them as a blueprint to emulate. team oriented ball with 110% effort over having an mvp guard that hunts for fouls. it's fundamentals vs exploiting offensive rules. that's been the trend for a few years now since the league kept relaxing the offensive rules. what was once a travel isn't a travel anymore and creating contact by launching your body into a defender is an immediate trip to the free throw line (shai).

[Nowoco]

it's a copy cat league, if the pacers manage to beat OKC, other teams will use them as a blueprint to emulate. team oriented ball with 110% effort over having an mvp guard that hunts for fouls. it's fundamentals vs exploiting offensive rules. that's been the trend for a few years now since the league kept relaxing the offensive rules. what was once a travel isn't a travel anymore and creating contact by launching your body into a defender is an immediate trip to the free throw line (shai).

Not buying this at all. There's going to be 7 different winners in 7 years, all very different teams playing different ways.

The Pacers have struck lightning in a bottle this year, getting hot at the right time and their confidence has increased with every series. I don't think this is a blueprint for anything or starting a trend. It starts and ends this season. They'll be a different winner next season. Likely OKC if they continue to choke this away.

[Proctor]

They're the most fun I have had watching a team since the 2014 Spurs :applause:

So refreshing to see
Same :applause:

[highwhey]

How so?


Not buying this at all. There's going to be 7 different winners in 7 years, all very different teams playing different ways.

The Pacers have struck lightning in a bottle this year, getting hot at the right time and their confidence has increased with every series. I don't think this is a blueprint for anything or starting a trend. It starts and ends this season. They'll be a different winner next season. Likely OKC if they continue to choke this away.

Maybe. or Maybe they have an injury and Boston implodes so the path becomes wide open again. Regardless, they are showing you don't need a superstar/mvp to make the finals.

[SouBeachTalents]

Maybe. or Maybe they have an injury and Boston implodes so the path becomes wide open again. Regardless, they are showing you don't need a superstar/mvp to make the finals.
It's still very rare though, Indy is for sure an outlier in that regard. The only teams that made the Finals without a legitimate "superstar" the last decade were the Celtics & Suns, and the Celtics were stacked with high end talent. I would say 90-95% of the time a team with a top 5 player wins the title.

[highwhey]

It's still very rare though, Indy is for sure an outlier in that regard. The only teams that made the Finals without a legitimate "superstar" the last decade were the Celtics & Suns, and the Celtics were stacked with high end talent. I would say 90-95% of the time a team with a top 5 player wins the title.

which shows a trend right? it means, it happening more often than before. why is that? because having a top 5 player doesn't hold the same value it once did unless you're talking about a truly generational player (lebron, jokic, curry). between injuries and how lax the offensive rules are, and the recent influx of overall talent, it's a more level playing field than ever before. i was thinking how booker was once a really good offensive player...now there's quite a few players equally or better than him offensively. the floor has been raised.

[Gudo]

Both teams are playing topnotch basketball and I have enjoyed watching the finals to far. Sad that it's not getting the attention that it should.

[highwhey]

the market for players like Tj and Caruso is definitely going to spike though.

[Phoenix]

This is shaping up to be an interesting period for the league. Typically the best player/two players account for the majority of titles over a decade, but we're back to the 70s with a new champ every year. Jokic is generally considered the best right now, but he could end up with one title when it's all said and done( ditto for someone like Giannis). Still lots of time left in their careers, obviously...

[highwhey]

This is shaping up to be an interesting period for the league. Typically the best player/two players account for the majority of titles over a decade, but we're back to the 70s with a new champ every year. Jokic is generally considered the best right now, but he could end up with one title when it's all said and done( ditto for someone like Giannis). Still lots of time left in their careers, obviously...

giannis title is fraudulent. there's a reason he isn't even in the mix nor has been since winning that title. he's a manufactured star unlike jokic or lebron.

[Phoenix]

giannis title is fraudulent. there's a reason he isn't even in the mix nor has been since winning that title. he's a manufactured star unlike jokic or lebron.

Even if you want to make that case, who else is winning in 2022? The Nets or Suns? The same basic logic applies as far as one-off champs go.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Of course Giannis title is legit, that was a dominant a run as your going to see. Saying otherwise it's just hater talk. He was a great player and he played great, whether you like him or not. It's a special class of dominant where the only way to consistently stop a guy is to hope he misses free throws. The guys on that list are just Wilt, Shaq and now Giannis.

[Lakers Legend#32]

America hates the Thunder.

[tpols]

Of course Giannis title is legit, that was a dominant a run as your going to see. Saying otherwise it's just hater talk. He was a great player and he played great, whether you like him or not. It's a special class of dominant where the only way to consistently stop a guy is to hope he misses free throws. The guys on that list are just Wilt, Shaq and now Giannis.


Siakam has already vanquished Giannis in the playoffs this year. And was the Eastern Conference Playoff MVP.

Let's stay on topic. We need to discuss current events.

Now go back under your rock you c0ck-a-roach. :lol

[ArbitraryWater]

which shows a trend right? it means, it happening more often than before. why is that? because having a top 5 player doesn't hold the same value it once did unless you're talking about a truly generational player (lebron, jokic, curry). between injuries and how lax the offensive rules are, and the recent influx of overall talent, it's a more level playing field than ever before. i was thinking how booker was once a really good offensive player...now there's quite a few players equally or better than him offensively. the floor has been raised.

I noticed it for a couple years now, but having a top 5 player no longer means as much...

it seems like a superstars impact on the game is limited to what it was before.

A lower scoring game, lower paced game means the impact of 1 player is bigger.

Now the game is faster, spread out, higher paced and higher scoring, with more long range scoring / votality(thats not a word what word am I looking for? similar to variance), and there is a lot more in place to curb the impact of 1 individual. The game can just go by 1 player.

SGA imo could go scoreless 1 game and OKC could feasibly win.

[Real Men Wear Green]

Siakam has already vanquished Giannis in the playoffs this year. And was the Eastern Conference Playoff MVP.You want attention for saying stupid shit. It's gotten extremely boring.

[highwhey]

Of course Giannis title is legit, that was a dominant a run as your going to see. Saying otherwise it's just hater talk. He was a great player and he played great, whether you like him or not. It's a special class of dominant where the only way to consistently stop a guy is to hope he misses free throws. The guys on that list are just Wilt, Shaq and now Giannis.

dominant bc the refs allowed him. again, tell me why he isn't even in the mix for contending since then? he's not going to sniff the finals or even a deep playoff run until he joins another superstar. he isn't that guy. the league literally contoured their rules to allow him to get away with offensive fouls and travels. without the officials stepping in, he would not have had a "dominant" run. manufactured like a mothafukka. not even SGA's foul baiting is that egregious.

[RRR3]

dominant bc the refs allowed him. again, tell me why he isn't even in the mix for contending since then? he's not going to sniff the finals or even a deep playoff run until he joins another superstar. he isn't that guy. the league literally contoured their rules to allow him to get away with offensive fouls and travels. without the officials stepping in, he would not have had a "dominant" run. manufactured like a mothafukka. not even SGA's foul baiting is that egregious.
Someone's still steaming Giannis obliterated their favorite team in the finals :ohwell:

[Real Men Wear Green]

dominant bc the refs allowed him. again, tell me why he isn't even in the mix for contending since then? he's not going to sniff the finals or even a deep playoff run until he joins another superstar. he isn't that guy. the league literally contoured their rules to allow him to get away with offensive fouls and travels. without the officials stepping in, he would not have had a "dominant" run. manufactured like a mothafukka. not even SGA's foul baiting is that egregious.
The biggest reason his teams haven't done much is injuries. I believe he's personally had two season-ending injuries in the playoffs and then this season Lillaird got hurt. Now its entirely possible that his teams go out in the same rounds healthy but ignoring how unlucky Milwaukee has been for a few years now doesn't make sense.

[90sgoat]

it's a copy cat league, if the pacers manage to beat OKC, other teams will use them as a blueprint to emulate. team oriented ball with 110% effort over having an mvp guard that hunts for fouls. it's fundamentals vs exploiting offensive rules. that's been the trend for a few years now since the league kept relaxing the offensive rules. what was once a travel isn't a travel anymore and creating contact by launching your body into a defender is an immediate trip to the free throw line (shai).

Yeah that's true.

I think Pacers play ball the right way, lots of effort, doesn't feel as spammy as other teams.

Carlisle is great, he made Luka-Mavs look great too on offense.

[GOBB]

the market for players like Tj and Caruso is definitely going to spike though.

I dont think it will. Teams always look to add those types. When teams win those type of players are noticed more by casuals. But I feel they are all over the league.

[tpols]

I dont think it will. Teams always look to add those types. When teams win those type of players are noticed more by casuals. But I feel they are all over the league.

For once me and you agree. Many Kirk hinrich clones. TJ has always been one of em dating back to Philly.

[Duffy Pratt]

it's a copy cat league, if the pacers manage to beat OKC, other teams will use them as a blueprint to emulate. team oriented ball with 110% effort over having an mvp guard that hunts for fouls. it's fundamentals vs exploiting offensive rules. that's been the trend for a few years now since the league kept relaxing the offensive rules. what was once a travel isn't a travel anymore and creating contact by launching your body into a defender is an immediate trip to the free throw line (shai).

Team oriented ball never sets the trend. Just think back to what the Spurs did to Miami. Who copied that?

Who copied the Ben wallace pistons? Bird’s Celtics?

[highwhey]

Team oriented ball never sets the trend. Just think back to what the Spurs did to Miami. Who copied that?

Who copied the Ben Simmons pistons? Bird’s Celtics?

not sure why we keep bringing up different eras of basketball when i clearly mentioned it's a recent trend that has been increasing.

within the last 5 years, teams to make the finals without a top 5 player:

Celtics (22)
Heat (23)
Suns (20)
Pacers (25)

[rmt]

Team oriented ball never sets the trend. Just think back to what the Spurs did to Miami. Who copied that?

Who copied the Ben wallace pistons? Bird’s Celtics?

Kerr copied that and took passing (and 3pt shooting) basketball to another level - produced a dynasty. Teams had always been trying to copy the Spurs' organization/culture model (not necessarily the playing style earlier until 2014). The passing was a necessity as the Big 3 (Duncan in particular) aged.

Warriors was a WHOPPING 41.6% 3 pt shooting for the ENTIRE 2016-17 season. Spurs 46.6% in 2014 Finals. For reference, this past season, MIL had the highest 3 pt % at 38.7

[90sgoat]

Kerr copied that and took passing (and 3pt shooting) basketball to another level - produced a dynasty. Teams had always been trying to copy the Spurs' organization/culture model (not necessarily the playing style earlier until 2014). The passing was a necessity as the Big 3 (Duncan in particular) aged.

Warriors was a WHOPPING 41.6% 3 pt shooting for the ENTIRE 2016-17 season. Spurs 46.6% in 2014 Finals. For reference, this past season, MIL had the highest 3 pt % at 38.7

Atlanta also copied Spurs.

Warriors did copy Spurs, but removed the midrange game, but lets not forget their best teams had big centers like Bogut, so they weren't 5-out teams.

[Axe]

By a shorter man with a smaller wingspan while he's shooting a jumper? No, he should not. He needs to develop his body to be the kind of great offensive player his length athleticism and shooting skill should make him...but that's just a comment on his general talent level. Specific to the times he was blocked tonight, he should be able to shoot over Turner. Turner is a great shot blocker but we're talking about a 7-footer with a 7'6 wingspan. Only Wemby should be able to mess with him.
He's extremely low iq lmao. With his two dead brain cells remaining, he wouldn't comprehend whatever you'll say properly. (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQXjsbxHgWKVzGIpCDFUbmq7cu8YziwX xzr6g&usqp=CAU)

[Full Court]

He's extremely low iq lmao. With his two dead brain cells remaining, he wouldn't comprehend whatever you'll say properly. (https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQXjsbxHgWKVzGIpCDFUbmq7cu8YziwX xzr6g&usqp=CAU)

Stinky boy in with the bitch fit. :lol Must be a day of the week that ends in "y".

:lebronamazed:

Not only does Axe

Throw lots of bitch fits

But he also sports

A pair of bitch tits








So true. :lol

[Axe]

not sure why we keep bringing up different eras of basketball when i clearly mentioned it's a recent trend that has been increasing.

within the last 5 years, teams to make the finals without a top 5 player:

Celtics (22)
Heat (23)
Suns (20)
Pacers (25)
2021, (https://i.ibb.co/LJtPyW7/IMG-20221213-081813.jpg) you mean?

[Jasper]

NEEDLESS TO SAY sHA IS A SCORER BUT WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW A MVP WILT IN THE PLAYOFF TITLE GAME??

INDY IS MOST DOMINATE AND PEOPLE WERE DISSING ' BUCKS FOR LOSING TO THEM...

HUMMM

[Meticode]

NEEDLESS TO SAY sHA IS A SCORER BUT WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW A MVP WILT IN THE PLAYOFF TITLE GAME??

INDY IS MOST DOMINATE AND PEOPLE WERE DISSING ' BUCKS FOR LOSING TO THEM...

HUMMM

Even though he didn't win MVP that year you might as well include 2011 LeBron who averaged only 17 in the Finals. He won the MVPs the two seasons before 2011 and the two seasons after.

[AlternativeAcc.]

Tonight will be a massive gut check for OKC. That arena is gonna be rocking and Pacers smell blood in the water. Potential legacy game for SGA. Get the popcorn ready.

[highwhey]

NEEDLESS TO SAY sHA IS A SCORER BUT WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW A MVP WILT IN THE PLAYOFF TITLE GAME??

INDY IS MOST DOMINATE AND PEOPLE WERE DISSING ' BUCKS FOR LOSING TO THEM...

HUMMM

lower your damn voice or i'll lower it for you

https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large/clenched-fist-phil-jude.jpg

[Wally450]

I pray to the god the Pacers go up 3-1 tonight.

Give me 20 points from Hali and its a given.

[GOBB]

Okc wins tonight. Pacers betters eat shyt. Maybe ask for OT this weekend


NEEDLESS TO SAY sHA IS A SCORER BUT WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU SAW A MVP WILT IN THE PLAYOFF TITLE GAME??

INDY IS MOST DOMINATE AND PEOPLE WERE DISSING ' BUCKS FOR LOSING TO THEM...

HUMMM

Majority of America was. They were +5000 to win the nba title. Cut it out.


Shai avg 32-6-5 in the finals so far. What is he supposed to do? Double this?

[Mask the Embiid]

Stupid ass coach is finally playing as the biggest team in the league instead of the smallest team in the league......fking jackass, it took you 4 games to realize to stop doing this....

[Mask the Embiid]

They are so terrified to put chet onto Siakam. its no way he could possibly be that bad at guarding siakam...

[HylianNightmare]

That's a crazy twist

[L.Kizzle]

Pacers off to a fast start. Have started slow the first 3 games.

[highwhey]

Pacers off to a fast start. Have started slow the first 3 games.

probably want to throw off okc.

[Meticode]

Nembhard is the third most important Pacer in these Finals behind Haliburton and Siakam. He plays SGA so tough with full effort on defense trying to make everything for SGA as tough as possible.

[Meticode]

They are so terrified to put chet onto Siakam. its no way he could possibly be that bad at guarding siakam...

You still leaving ISH like you said if the Pacers win? I believe your description of the Thunder were juggernauts?

[Manny98]

Refs not falling for SGAs antics :applause:

[L.Kizzle]

That whistle is active.

[RRR3]

Refs are obsessed with OKC.

[L.Kizzle]

Dorts 3's are crazy.

[Mask the Embiid]

You still leaving ISH like you said if the Pacers win? I believe your description of the Thunder were juggernauts?

yeah im outta here if they lose. I stand by my word


The pacers are much better than I thought tho. This is an = match up. I was completely wrong about them

[Street Hunger]

Pacers up 35-34 at the end of one.

Pacers 11 of 20 from the floor, 4 of 8 from 3, 9 of 10 at the line

Thunder 12 of 22, 1 of 4, 9 of 9

Jalen Williams 12 points. Siakam 10.

[Manny98]

Refs bailing them out

[highwhey]

If OKC wins the series, the refs should split the FMVP award among themselves.

[Meticode]

SGA getting cooked by McConnell.. :lol

[highwhey]

SGA getting cooked by McConnell.. :lol

tpols: tj moconnells are easy to come by, they are dime a dozen in the league :facepalm

[fourkicks44]

I swear when these playoffs are over my TV screen is going to have an image burn-in of "OKC Bonus"

[highwhey]

fukk these refs man. they keep giving OKC all these dumbass calls :facepalm

[Axe]

Okc have built nothing on threes but bricks so far.

https://i.ibb.co/JmpGnKz/IMG-20230528-095117.jpg

[HylianNightmare]

Man theres no black people there

[Manny98]

They have to call that a fragrant right?

*Edit* :applause:

[Meticode]

The 10-15 foot fadeaway middie from Siakam has been wet all Finals.

[Meticode]

Man theres no black people there

Makes sense. Only 9% of the state is black.

[GOBB]

For once me and you agree. Many Kirk hinrich clones. TJ has always been one of em dating back to Philly.

Once? We have agreed plenty of times.

[Meticode]

yeah im outta here if they lose. I stand by my word


The pacers are much better than I thought tho. This is an = match up. I was completely wrong about them

Once I saw how handily they beat the Cavs they were my picks to come out the East. Even ahead of the Knicks and Celtics.

[HylianNightmare]

The thunder remembered they can play defense

[Meticode]

Pacers being stupid now when they're up by letting them get trapped at the halfcourt line twice within a few possessions of each other, then a moving screen.

[brownmamba00]

They called me crazy for putting up my money on Indiana look at yall now bumass sgay fans

[TheMan]

Indy just can't miss from 3.

[ShawkFactory]

Damn. The Pacers are just more confident.

Not going to say this reminds me of the 04 Pistons/Lakers series yet but it’s getting close.