Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Game Thread

[GOBB]

I'll admit I was wrong. I overestimated how good this OKC team is, inexperience is playing a huge role and I underestimated Indiana's grit.

How is your take on how "SGA is the best two way player since MJ" looking? There are levels to bad takes. :lol

Admitting being wrong? That’s a first

[coin24]

Is it blatantly rigged or are Okc just that soft and mentally weak?:facepalm
They look like a totally different team one game to the next.

Go pacers in game 7 I guess

[ShawkFactory]

Showing the Game 7 *IF NEC* graphic :lol

I think it’ll be nec

[L.Kizzle]

Huh?
Not from you, just a general statement lol.

[1987_Lakers]

Admitting being wrong? That’s a first

Maybe because I'm rarely wrong. :pimp:

[AlternativeAcc.]

Psychologically I think its better for OKC to get blown out than if they lost a close one. They are most dangerous when they are desperate. They will be desperate in game 7.

[GOBB]

Maybe because I'm rarely wrong. :pimp:

Roger that.

[1987_Lakers]

OKC about to go up 3-1. SGA with 4 blocks.

Going to be a tough night for some people on here. You know Axe is going to spend the night pouting and stamping his merman tail. :lol

We are going to game 6 fellas!!

[GOBB]

What a flop. Ref give Hart a tech.

[Axe]

Psychologically I think its better for OKC to get blown out than if they lost a close one. They are most dangerous when they are desperate. They will be desperate in game 7.
I think it has something more to do with winning it at home. Like game 4 last year with boston's only loss against dallas.

[GOBB]

Fouled him the entire way then flopped to get a tech in his favor. What a joke

[ShawkFactory]

Psychologically I think its better for OKC to get blown out than if they lost a close one. They are most dangerous when they are desperate. They will be desperate in game 7.

Correct. This is also one of those throw the tape out games. Just played like shit and got their ass kicked by a desperate team too.

Not ideal but it happens.

[GoSpursGo1984]

Can not even breathe on SGA without getting a foul called

[AlternativeAcc.]

Correct. This is also one of those throw the tape out games. Just played like shit and got their ass kicked by a desperate team too.

Not ideal but it happens.

Yep, not shocked at all by this game. They gritted out two close wins in games 4 and 5, and it was simply Pacers turn at home to get them back. When Pacers don't turn it over they look like the better team. Game 7 is going to be one for the ages.

[GOBB]

Thank u pacers I can now go to bed. Game 7 here we go

[TheMan]

No need to play Haliburton again, if they can't defend a 30 point lead going into the 4th, then you have no business being in the Finals

[SouBeachTalents]

I really didn't see a Pacer rout coming.

[Full Court]

I'll admit I was wrong. I overestimated how good this OKC team is, inexperience is playing a huge role and I underestimated Indiana's grit.

How is your take on how "SGA is the best two way player since MJ" looking? There are levels to bad takes. :lol

What, do you think I'm going to melt down and recant my statement because he's having a bad game? He's still been the best player of the series. The best player of the entire post season for that matter.

That said, if OKC blows game 7, then it's a Lebron-esque choke job.

[SouBeachTalents]

What, do you think I'm going to melt down and recant my statement because he's having a bad game? He's still been the best player of the series. The best player of the entire post season for that matter.

That said, if OKC blows game 7, then it's a Lebron-esque choke job.
LeBron's been terrible in Finals Game 7's.

[Mask the Embiid]

Imagine losing to the 02 Nets in the Finals. This is why you dont move people up all time ranks before the series start....you end up looking like a jackass. Shai better than lebron....you must of lost yo damn mind



poor poor seattle thunder fans. They will never win one :(


You are not the son of embiid....Embiid would of never went down not fighting.....pathetic

[TheMan]

Like Marvelous Marv Albert used to say... we're in extended gar-bage time...

[1987_Lakers]

What, do you think I'm going to melt down and recant my statement because he's having a bad game? He's still been the best player of the series. The best player of the entire post season for that matter.

That said, if OKC blows game 7, then it's a Lebron-esque choke job.

If you were consistent you would label this game as a choke.

[SouBeachTalents]

Indy winning Game 7 would be an incredible achievement. OKC is 10-2 at home, their losses coming in very fluky defeats where they blew a huge lead late and lost on a last second GW. And outside of those losses, with the exception of Game 5 against Denver, they've been straight up wiping the floor with their opponents. I'm too lazy to do the math, but I wouldn't be surprised if their home MOV is like 25 ppg in these playoffs.

Only LeGOAT's been able to win a Finals Game 7 on the road in the last nearly 50 years.

[TheMan]

Too lazy to look it up, when was the last game 7 Finals? I recall the 2013 Heat Spurs but any more recent?

[TheMan]

Indy winning Game 7 would be an incredible achievement. OKC is 10-2 at home, their losses coming in very fluky defeats where they blew a huge lead late and lost on a last second GW. And outside of those losses, with the exception of Game 5 against Denver, they've been straight up wiping the floor with their opponents. I'm too lazy to do the math, but I wouldn't be surprised if their home MOV is like 25 ppg in these playoffs.

Only LeGOAT's been able to win a Finals Game 7 on the road in the last nearly 50 years.

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me, 2016 Cavs Warriors went 7...any since?

[Meticode]

Too lazy to look it up, when was the last game 7 Finals? I recall the 2013 Heat Spurs but any more recent?

2016 Cavs/Warriors. Cavs came back down 3-1.

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[1987_Lakers]

Haliburton's injury doesn't even look that bad. He has until Sunday to get better too. Don't think it will play a major part. I was actually surprised how well he was moving around in this game.

[1987_Lakers]

2016 Cavs/Warriors. Cavs came back down 3-1.

The GOAT Finals

Can't believe it's been 9 years already.

[RRR3]

Oh yeah, thanks for reminding me, 2016 Cavs Warriors went 7...any since?
No that was the last finals to go 7.

[SouBeachTalents]

The GOAT Finals

Can't believe it's been 9 years already.
Game 7 was 9 years ago tonight.

[Meticode]

The GOAT Finals

Can't believe it's been 9 years already.

That's the last time I got certified plastered. Almost blackout drunk.

[Axe]

The GOAT Finals

Can't believe it's been 9 years already.
73-9 just got blown away rt lmfao.

[TheMan]

Thanks for reminding guys, yeah that Cavs Warriors was the last 7 game series... hopefully we get a good competitive game on Sunday :applause:

[bluechox2]

Scripted bullshit… league needs a game seven to get within margins from the shit ratings

[Meticode]

I didn't look this up at all, but I think the 2016 Cavs are the only team to win the Finals while wearing sleeved jerseys. They were used from 2013 until 2017. Useless fact.

[highwhey]

Scripted bullshit… league needs a game seven to seven out the shit ratings

gm7 will 100% have a heavy okc foul bias

[Axe]

In case indy wins the series, who will be the finals mvp?

[Meticode]

Scripted bullshit… league needs a game seven to get within margins from the shit ratings

You're not a Knickerbocker. You're a knucklehead.

[SouBeachTalents]

Thanks for reminding guys, yeah that Cavs Warriors was the last 7 game series... hopefully we get a good competitive game on Sunday :applause:
Of the Finals Game 7's post 2000, they all honestly were relative tossups to me going in. This is the first one that could potentially be a bloodbath. I wouldn't predict it, but I could really see the game potentially going that way, a la Denver.

[TheMan]

Another thing, just so you Bran stans know, as a Bulls and MJ fan, I was rooting for James and the Cavs in 2016, I'm not a LeBron hater at heart. A lot of my disdain is more towards his goofy fans and his over the top flopping but he was a legit GOAT tier player at his peak...not the GOAT but GOAT tier :lol

[Meticode]

In case indy wins the series, who will be the finals mvp?

Unless Hailburton has like a 30-40 point triple double in Game 6, it'll be Siakam.

[Full Court]

If you were consistent you would label this game as a choke.

This game was clearly a choke.


Much like your take on the 2020 Heat. :lol

[TheMan]

In case indy wins the series, who will be the finals mvp?

I would put money on Siakam

[SouBeachTalents]

Another thing, just so you Bran stans know, as a Bulls and MJ fan, I was rooting for James and the Cavs in 2016, I'm not a LeBron hater at heart. A lot of my disdain is more towards his goofy fans and his over the top flopping but he was a legit GOAT tier player at his peak...not the GOAT but GOAT tier :lol
:cheers:

[1987_Lakers]

That's the last time I got certified plastered. Almost blackout drunk.

I was actually in SF during game 7 and the streets were depressing as hell once the game was over. Drunk people acting like they just got the news that their sibiling had died or something :lol

[j3lademaster]

In case indy wins the series, who will be the finals mvp?

Haliburton has had too many atrocious games, so Siakam though I hope TJ gets it lol.

[fourkicks44]

This little fakkit ain't trying to go at it with James Johnson is he?

[1987_Lakers]

This game was clearly a choke.


Much like your take on the 2020 Heat. :lol

Don't worry, SGA can redeem himself in game 6.

[1987_Lakers]

Imagine losing to the 02 Nets in the Finals. This is why you dont move people up all time ranks before the series start....you end up looking like a jackass. Shai better than lebron....you must of lost yo damn mind



poor poor seattle thunder fans. They will never win one :(


You are not the son of embiid....Embiid would of never went down not fighting.....pathetic

:roll:

[SouBeachTalents]

Don't worry, SGA can redeem himself in game 6.
Still up 3-2 baby.

[Meticode]

I was actually in SF during game 7 and the streets were depressing as hell once the game was over. Drunk people acting like they just got the news that their sibiling had died or something :lol

Meanwhile in Cleveland where the game wasn't even played...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkGxMD3QGcU

[Meticode]

Don't worry, SGA can redeem himself in game 6.

:roll: No worries. Even if the Thunder lose on Sunday they still have another game to win after that.

[L.Kizzle]

In case indy wins the series, who will be the finals mvp?
Should be Haliburton.
Siakam is consistent. Means he's going to get 20 points in a 10 pint win or 10 point loss.
Hali, when he plays well they win. When he plays bad, they loss. It's simple.

[TheMan]

Don't worry, SGA can redeem himself in game 6.

Lol

[sdot_thadon]

OK they got them to Game 7. Now refs, let em play please.:applause:

[sdot_thadon]

Should be Haliburton.
Siakam is consistent. Means he's going to get 20 points in a 10 pint win or 10 point loss.
Hali, when he plays well they win. When he plays bad, they loss. It's simple.

Halliburton is their engine but I dont know if the media can see him yet.

[Meticode]

Hali, when he plays well they win. When he plays bad, they loss. It's simple.

His second best game of the Finals was Game 2. 17/3/6/2/2 on 54/38 splits. They lost that game. Their worse loss of the series infact.

[Full Court]

Don't worry, SGA can redeem himself in game 6.

Lebron got bounced in 5. There's a fun numerical fact for ya. :lol

[SouBeachTalents]

Lebron got bounced in 5. There's a fun numerical fact for ya. :lol
But he also came back from 3-1 in the Finals like Indy's trying to do.

[Full Court]

But he also came back from 3-1 in the Finals like Indy's trying to do.

Here, educate yourself, homie:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?521834-If-OKC-Petitioned-the-NBA-to-Suspend-Myles-Turner-and-the-NBA-Did-It

[1987_Lakers]

But he also came back from 3-1 in the Finals like Indy's trying to do.

Damn, tough night for full court.

[Full Court]

Damn, tough night for full court.

Best NBA finals since 2011. This tells me that Bronie fluffers aren't actually basketball fans.

Full Court knows.

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[MrFonzworth]

I was in Miami during game 6, and was in a sports bar watching the game. I was ecstatic and cheering when the Mavs won, and all the Heat fans and Bronie fluffers were practically in tears. I'm surprised I didn't get shot that night. :lol It was one of my favorite basketball moments of all time.stop lying :oldlol:


no one believe you ****** :oldlol:






you need to get a life son.


get a job.

What a dork:lol

[ArbitraryWater]

Game 7 gonna be nice.


I think Indy wins.


OKC gonna be tight and Indy is clutch as hell.

[ArbitraryWater]

Out of nowhere this shit has me hyped as ****.

I mean of course its a game 7, but I love the stories around it and the ensuing narratives.

Indy of course set the tone to making this a competitive and watchable series right away with their game 1.


Go Pacers, finish the job!

[ArbitraryWater]

SGA is such an insane flopper and ref baiter btw

[coin24]

Go pacers..

Can’t stand sga and his whiny flopping foul baiting. Will make for great CHOKEKC trolling also:lol

Also please let this be the last of Doris calling the finals, fking brutal

[ImKobe]

SGA is such an insane flopper and ref baiter btw

Are we gonna be consistent on this and say the same thing about Jokic and Luka? Seems like people only call this out about players they don't like. It's funny seeing Jokic fans melt down about SGA's calls and then ignore when their favorite player does it.

[GOBB]

Are we gonna be consistent on this and say the same thing about Jokic and Luka? Seems like people only call this out about players they don't like. It's funny seeing Jokic fans melt down about SGA's calls and then ignore when their favorite player does it.

You’re right. People pick and choose who to complain about.

[ArbitraryWater]

Are we gonna be consistent on this and say the same thing about Jokic and Luka? Seems like people only call this out about players they don't like. It's funny seeing Jokic fans melt down about SGA's calls and then ignore when their favorite player does it.

Well son, there are levels to this.

I just feel like SGA makes more of a living off it.

SGA (and Brunson) are some of the most egregious floppers Ive ever seen.

Not a single drive goes by in which they dont flop.

luka takes stepback Js a lot, no flopping in those.

[ImKobe]

Well son, there are levels to this.

I just feel like SGA makes more of a living off it.

SGA (and Brunson) are some of the most egregious floppers Ive ever seen.

Not a single drive goes by in which they dont flop.

luka takes stepback Js a lot, no flopping in those.

Jokic literally jumps on defenders' backs like prime Harden to bait fouls. We all saw it. Whines to the refs on every single play when there's something on the line.

SGA is the best guard in the league at finishing through contact. He might look to initiate and draw contact on all his drives but that's what NBA players are trained to do, he's just the best at it. He's nowhere near as bad as Brunson. I'd be a hypocrite if I hated Shai for doing what he does when Kobe and Wade did the same damn thing.

[Full Court]

SGA is such an insane flopper and ref baiter btw

I know, right?

I'm glad you think of flopping the same way I do.

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[Manny98]

If Pacers win game 7 I take home £2000 :pimp:

[Nowoco]

If Pacers win game 7 I take home £2000 :pimp:

Nice work! I'm sure your wife will take her boyfriend somewhere really special with it.

[ArbitraryWater]

Here, educate yourself, homie:

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?521834-If-OKC-Petitioned-the-NBA-to-Suspend-Myles-Turner-and-the-NBA-Did-It


Is OKC gonna fend off a Game 7 on Sunday?

[Full Court]

Is OKC gonna fend off a Game 7 on Sunday?

Yep. OKC in 8.

[Naero]

Well then, this series turned out to be much more memorable than expected. These Pacers—the biggest Finals underdog since the '04 Pistons—forced the first Game 7 on the biggest stage in nearly a decade, with three of the first-four games (including a historical fourth-quarter rally by Indiana) being competitive down the stretch.

Still far from the most marketable matchup—I make no mistake about that—but the series's development itself has been much more hyping than the (gentleman's) sweep most of you predicted. Let's cap it off with a Hardwood Classics-esque Game 7. :pimp:

[L.Kizzle]

Well then, this series turned out to be much more memorable than expected. These Pacers—the biggest Finals underdog since the '04 Pistons—forced the first Game 7 on the biggest stage in nearly a decade, with three of the first-four games (including a historical fourth-quarter rally by Indiana) being competitive down the stretch.

Still far from the most marketable matchup—I make no mistake about that—but the series's development itself has been much more hyping than the (gentleman's) sweep most of you predicted. Let's cap it off with a Hardwood Classics-esque Game 7. :pimp:

A Halliburton buzzer beater would cap off the Finals run.

[TheMan]

A Halliburton buzzer beater would cap off the Finals run.

If he does that, he seriously sold his soul to the devil for a chip.

[tontoz]

It is really amazing that Indy is one game away from a title. :bowdown:

[ImKobe]

Well then, this series turned out to be much more memorable than expected. These Pacers—the biggest Finals underdog since the '04 Pistons—forced the first Game 7 on the biggest stage in nearly a decade, with three of the first-four games (including a historical fourth-quarter rally by Indiana) being competitive down the stretch.

Still far from the most marketable matchup—I make no mistake about that—but the series's development itself has been much more hyping than the (gentleman's) sweep most of you predicted. Let's cap it off with a Hardwood Classics-esque Game 7. :pimp:

There's definitely some parallels to the '04 Pistons here with these Pacers as neither team has a superstar leading the way. 4 guys scoring 10+ ppg for OKC while Indiana has 8. All 5 of Pistons' starters averaged 10+ a game in that '04 series while the Lakers only had Shaq & Kobe with no one else being able to make any shots to provide consistent offense. Difference here obviously is that the Pacers don't have an ATG defense and they have a weakness on the court that the Thunder can attack.

[brownmamba00]

Its been a while a pass first PG lead his team to a finals. I got Pacers in 7.

Siakam fmvp

[tpols]

Out of nowhere this shit has me hyped as ****.

I mean of course its a game 7, but I love the stories around it and the ensuing narratives.

Indy of course set the tone to making this a competitive and watchable series right away with their game 1.


Go Pacers, finish the job!

The Pacers have basically gotten blown out every time they step on OKC home court. They have almost no chance in this Game 7. They'd have to shoot 60+% from 3 to offset the ref disadvantage alone.

[Meticode]

The Pacers have basically gotten blown out every time they step on OKC home court.

I guess winning one out of three games is basically losing every time?

[tpols]

I guess winning one out of three games is basically every time?

They took their first lead in the game they won with .3 seconds left in the 4th quarter. Good luck banking on that. Indiana will need to be flame thrower from 3 but in a high pressure road game against a great defense... theyre about to get smoked.

[tontoz]

The Pacers have basically gotten blown out every time they step on OKC home court. They have almost no chance in this Game 7. They'd have to shoot 60+% from 3 to offset the ref disadvantage alone.

:wtf:

Indy won game one in OKC. Game 5 was a 4 pt game with 9:30 left.

[tpols]

:wtf:

Indy won game one in OKC. Game 5 was a 4 pt game with 9:30 left.

They were getting blown out in Game 1 before having a statistically miraculous finish. Banking on that can be tough. OKC has totally handled the Pacers at home. Thats not a wierd take. Thats what has happened. Their time of possesion with a lead is probably like 95% .

[tontoz]

They were getting blown out in Game 1 before having a statistically miraculous finish. Banking on that can be tough. OKC has totally handled the Pacers at home. Thats not a wierd take. Thats what has happened. Their time of possesion with a lead is probably like 95% .

If you lose that doesn't count as a blowout win :lol

Game 5 was actually a 2 point game with 8:15 left. Not even remotely a blowout.

[Duderonomy]

First game 7 since 2016. Pacers might not have a championship caliber talent but they are the most gritty in recent memory.

[Meticode]

They were getting blown out in Game 1 before having a statistically miraculous finish. Banking on that can be tough. OKC has totally handled the Pacers at home. Thats not a wierd take. Thats what has happened. Their time of possesion with a lead is probably like 95% .

Using the terms "handled" and "blowout" is a little much to me. The Thunder have played well at home no doubt though, minus their collapse in Game 1. Game 5 was close until mid-way through the 4th quarter. It's not like Game 6 where the Pacers demolished them going up by 20-30 by the 2nd and 3rd quarters.

[Axe]

Is OKC gonna fend off a Game 7 on Sunday?
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[ArbitraryWater]

The Pacers have basically gotten blown out every time they step on OKC home court. They have almost no chance in this Game 7. They'd have to shoot 60+% from 3 to offset the ref disadvantage alone.

Being in the lead most of the time doesnt mean blowout.

[SouBeachTalents]

The Pacers have basically gotten blown out every time they step on OKC home court. They have almost no chance in this Game 7. They'd have to shoot 60+% from 3 to offset the ref disadvantage alone.
I said something similar yesterday

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?521751-Thunder-vs-Pacers-NBA-Finals-Game-Thread&p=15015857&viewfull=1#post15015857

Idk how to read this Game 7, I felt like the last few Finals Game 7's were all basically tossups heading into it. I definitely am not going to say they have "almost no chance", this Indy team has proven to be too gritty and resilient for that; but I am in agreement I could see OKC throw the hammer down like they did to Denver in their Game 7.

[ArbitraryWater]

I said something similar yesterday

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?521751-Thunder-vs-Pacers-NBA-Finals-Game-Thread&p=15015857&viewfull=1#post15015857

Idk how to read this Game 7, I felt like the last few Finals Game 7's were all basically tossups heading into it. I definitely am not going to say they have "almost no chance", this Indy team has proven to be too gritty and resilient for that; but I am in agreement I could see OKC throw the hammer down like they did to Denver in their Game 7.

This almost never happens in a Finals Game 7

[Duffy Pratt]

Im betting on the pacers game 7. They got it. They are the better team. You win Indiana. You broke me



Better coach
Better bench
5 people who can actually dribble on the court instead of just 2.
Siakam the best player on the court
TJ the best player off the bench
Turner> Chet
Toppin > Chet

I like my chances. Game 7. Go pacers


The only thing im worried about is haliburton pulling a houdini game 7

Damn, and I used to think the Pacers had a chance. But seeing as how you are so consistently wrong….

[Full Court]

Imagine the bitch fit Axe is going to be throwing tonight if OKC wins and SGA takes FMVP.

:roll:

He might set a record for stink.

:lebronamazed:

I sure called this wrong. OKC lost and Axey-poo STILL was throwing bitch fits.











And setting stink records. :lol

[brownmamba00]

I said Pacers in 7 but looks like Scott Foster is back for game 7.

Okc win by 20.

[Akeem34TheDream]

If Tyrese scores a game winner, does he get the fmvp? Or does it still depend on stats?

[Full Court]

If Tyrese scores a game winner, does he get the fmvp? Or does it still depend on stats?

I don't know....tough call. That would mean he's responsible for two of the four wins, but he's had two came where he played completely stinky.

Stinky like Axe. :lol

[ArbitraryWater]

If things stay as stand, who would you take for FMVP in the case of an Indy win?

Siakam: 20/8/4 on 46.4%
Hali: 15/5/7 on 44.7%

Hali is the QB and hit the Game 1 Winner.

No real difference in 3s or FTs. Siakam has a bit better 3P rate but hit way less, Hali has a bit better FT rate but hit way less.

[highwhey]

If things stay as stand, who would you take for FMVP in the case of an Indy win?

Siakam: 20/8/4 on 46.4%
Hali: 15/5/7 on 44.7%

Hali is the QB and hit the Game 1 Winner.

No real difference in 3s or FTs. Siakam has a bit better 3P rate but hit way less, Hali has a bit better FT rate but hit way less.

It should be tj, he's provided the same effect iguadola did.

[Axe]

It should be tj, he's provided the same effect iguadola did.
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[Full Court]

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Just never forget that

http://www.insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?520515-Biggest-Loser-On-ISH-Poll-Final-Bracket

:lol

[dankok8]

Assuming Indy wins and no amazing performances in Game 7, Siakam should be Finals MVP. He played terrific defense in the series as well almost like 2008 Garnett-lite. If OKC wins assuming JDub doesn't put up another 40-piece or something, it's pretty handily SGA.

[coin24]

Mega all time choke if Okc lose this.. then again this finals will probably be forgotten about in a weeks time, just like the last few..
League needs a new dynasty or something

[Jasper]

I said Pacers in 7 but looks like Scott Foster is back for game 7.

Okc win by 20.

i tak indy ... oak buckles

[tpols]

If things stay as stand, who would you take for FMVP in the case of an Indy win?

Siakam: 20/8/4 on 46.4%
Hali: 15/5/7 on 44.7%

Hali is the QB and hit the Game 1 Winner.

No real difference in 3s or FTs. Siakam has a bit better 3P rate but hit way less, Hali has a bit better FT rate but hit way less.

Siakam has been better so far but if hali does some clutch shit like Game 1 again he'll deserve it.

[Chick Stern]

Siakam has been better so far but if hali does some clutch shit like Game 1 again he'll deserve it.

I just rewatched game 5, man Siakam is a baller

[Axe]

Siakam has been better so far but if hali does some clutch shit like Game 1 again he'll deserve it.
If they both win the ring later on, you'll just parrot how siakam becomes better than giannis again and we'd never hear the end of it. :facepalm (https://i.ibb.co/s2TRY1L/IMG-20220906-091426.jpg)

[tpols]

If they both win the ring later on, you'll just parrot how siakam becomes better than giannis again and we'd never hear the end of it. :facepalm (https://i.ibb.co/s2TRY1L/IMG-20220906-091426.jpg)


Damn straight I will. :lol

[Meticode]

Damn straight I will. :lol

I totally forgot about your whole Siakam/Giannis thing. Now I don't know if I want the Pacers to win tonight if I have to read about this more. I've had the Pacers winning the Finals since Game 1 of the ECF. :(

[BarberSchool]

Cut to Caruso, made it look like he was warming up in jeans, and grey cutoff tee.:lol:roll:

[Proctor]

Two options here: Pacers win and Boucek becomes the first female coach in NBA history next year or the Thunder win by 12 to 20 points.

[Meticode]

I'm sticking with my original Pacers in 7 prediction. Pacers take this game by 3-7 points.

[Meticode]

Crazy to think the Charlotte Hornets drafted both Kobe and SGA.

[BarberSchool]

Nembhard as primary ball handler is a massive curve ball OKC likely did not expect.

[HylianNightmare]

Hali should've floated it up

[Meticode]

Everytime Hali goes left and shoots it I see it now... "He's not going to make it."

[ArbitraryWater]

SGA needs to be executed.

He‘s killing basketball.

[highwhey]

and here we go with the sga refs connection....ugh :facepalm

[ArbitraryWater]

The Haliban is a real baller

[1987_Lakers]

Hali on fire

[Meticode]

I'm sorry. That wasn't a foul on Nesmith. Incidental contact judging by the angles of the replays. They didn't blow a whistle until SGA fell on the ground and threw his arms up.

[Meticode]

Does anyone know why players wear the headband so the Nike swoosh is upside down like Caruso is?

[highwhey]

man fck caruso

[ArbitraryWater]

Thats gg

[tpols]

Well... thats game. Pretty wack.

[1987_Lakers]

Wow. What an anti climatic way to end these Finals :facepalm

[highwhey]

wow

[Meticode]

Oh man, I think Hali just ruptured his Achilles. Watch his leg pop when he pushes off it. That's heartbreaking his reaction.

[gengiskhan]

**** that hali mofo.

effing weak ass kobe, lbj era mofos.

can you imagine this moron going thru 90s physical bball.

[theman93]

Looked like his calf popped... ouch

[Kblaze8855]

Good game? You saw that rubber band pop under there. That’s an Achilles. He’s done till year after next.

[highwhey]

okc winning out of pure luck

[gengiskhan]

Good game? You saw that rubber band pop under there. That’s an Achilles. He’s done till year after next.

All these achillis tearing mofos.

all this stems with being biracial.

neither white nor black. its like even god is confused.

[ImKobe]

**** that hali mofo.

effing weak ass kobe, lbj era mofos.

can you imagine this moron going thru 90s physical bball.

Can we just perma ban this guy and every alt under his IP?

[talkingconch]

**** that hali mofo.

effing weak ass kobe, lbj era mofos.

can you imagine this moron going thru 90s physical bball.

Stfu retard

[Meticode]

I am legit sad. Not even sad my prediction won't be right, Hali just wants to be out there and compete. He was basically in tears.

[highwhey]

cmon blaze, ban this idiot

[FultzNationRISE]

The Basketball Gods are so cruel.

Smh.

[ImKobe]

Good game? You saw that rubber band pop under there. That’s an Achilles. He’s done till year after next.

Man, is this the 3rd time in 6 years we're seeing this happen to a star player trying to gut it out with a calf injury?

[Meticode]

Well, McConnell and Math have to step up.

[gengiskhan]

cmon blaze, ban this idiot

eff this shyte dog!.

I have $2000 on IND.

imagine how much I am losing cuz of this injury

[GOBB]

Don’t fear TJ McConnell is here…right? Lol

[Meticode]

cmon blaze, ban this idiot

He can't. Jeff is Dallas owners, Kblaze is Nico Harrison.

[gengiskhan]

why you guys so hellbent on Perma banning people?

[Axe]

I guess it's over for them now.

[highwhey]

He can't. Jeff is Dallas owners, Kblaze is Nico Harrison.

:lol

[Axe]

The Basketball Gods are so cruel.

Smh.
Where you been, chris? Aspergers greg has been looking out for ya on your alt earlier.

[ArbitraryWater]

Pacers HAVE to keep it close like 5 points ish until half.

Then bank on OKC nerves.

[gengiskhan]

siakam can still do it.

he got that championship experience

[RRR3]

That injury ruined one of the greatest finals in a very long time.

[ArbitraryWater]

McConell 2 TO‘s in 3 minutes, killing them to end the quarter

[HylianNightmare]

Tj just dribbling right into the pressure

[highwhey]

tj is having a bad game...shessh

[tpols]

Wait so the refs are gonna do indy like this after what happened?

:lol :facepalm

[ImKobe]

That injury ruined one of the greatest finals in a very long time.

OKC in a no-win situation as far as the internet goes now lol. If they win it's only because Hali got injured and if they lose, well..

[1987_Lakers]

Someone I know text me "Lets go Pacers" literally moments before Haliburton got injured. Dude jinxed them. :lol

[Axe]

Poor hali. I guess this gruesome timing on his injury will make him more calm and mature later on. He shouldn't have went on with his trolling antics.

[Meticode]

OKC in a no-win situation as far as the internet goes now lol. If they win it's only because Hali got injured and if they lose, well..

Most of the internet is full of stupid people, so it won't matter. They'll enjoy their championship and millions of dollars and those same stupid people can argue back and forth meaninglessly..

[ArbitraryWater]

Pacers have to keep this at least a 2 possession game into HT.

Big quarter.

I dont think you‘ll run away with it after. Gonna be a slow game 2nd half.

[L.Kizzle]

Really sucks one of the most epic postseason runs will end this way.

[gengiskhan]

Should I still be BANNED?

[1987_Lakers]

Imagine if the internet was around in the late 80's when Isiah played at like 50% in game 7 in '88 or when the Lakers entire roster got injured the next season in the Finals rematch. :lol

[BarberSchool]

SGA needs to be executed.

He‘s killing basketball.

Agreed.

Didn’t use to dislike him so much.
Until I watched him play, closely.
Realized he was a female.
Always suspected it, cause of his “broad with a goatee” lookin @ss face.
But fully confirmed upon closer inspection.
And not just any run of the mill b!tch either.
A b!tch who has given false rape accusations.
Thousands of times.
To hell with her.

[gengiskhan]

Should I still be BANNED?

[BarberSchool]

That injury ruined one of the greatest finals in a very long time.Not necessarily.
Only ruins it if Indiana loses.
Try optimism.
It’s fun.
Promise.

[1987_Lakers]

Caruso still has the hops

[Meticode]

It was good to see Siakam talking to the troops during the timeout. Losing Hali sucks, but there's no way you wouldn't tell me if you were tied 25-25 start of the 2nd quarter of a Game 7 you wouldn't play has hard as you can even without Haliburton.

[gengiskhan]

Caruso still has the hops

better than kobe ever was in the finals

[highwhey]

It was good to see Siakam talking to the troops during the timeout. Losing Hali sucks, but there's no way you wouldn't tell me if you were tied 25-25 start of the 2nd quarter of a Game 7 you wouldn't play has hard as you can even without Haliburton.

i'm sure they will continue to play hard, but they were esentially already playing at their limit to keep up with okc because there's a large talent gap between both teams. so losing hali just makes it near impossible.

[Meticode]

Pacers are just letting the Thunder snatch the ball from them.

[highwhey]

ima need the refs to give pacers the shai treatment and blow whistles for minimal contact. :applause:

[Meticode]

i'm sure they will continue to play hard, but they were esentially already playing at their limit to keep up with okc because there's a large talent gap between both teams. so losing hali just makes it near impossible.

It was impossible for the Pacers to make the Finals thinking back to the first round of the playoffs.

[ImKobe]

Most of the internet is full of stupid people, so it won't matter. They'll enjoy their championship and millions of dollars and those same stupid people can argue back and forth meaninglessly..

Of course, just annoying this taints what was otherwise a great Finals series.

[BarberSchool]

It was good to see Siakam talking to the troops during the timeout. Losing Hali sucks, but there's no way you wouldn't tell me if you were tied 25-25 start of the 2nd quarter of a Game 7 you wouldn't play has hard as you can even without Haliburton.

Word. Siakam has a ring, might get his second tonight. Indiana just has to play a smart game.

[RRR3]

At some point you have to blame the medical staff for not holding these guys out. Obviously Haliburton is going to play if you let him.

[BarberSchool]

i'm sure they will continue to play hard, but they were esentially already playing at their limit to keep up with okc because there's a large talent gap between both teams. so losing hali just makes it near impossible.
I disagree.

OKC has the best individual player in the series.

But from 2-9, I’d say Indiana def has the advantage offensively.
And the advantage on perimeter defensive & passing lane defensive length.

[Meticode]

That's like the third or fourth Indiana defensive rebound they let the Thunder just slap out of their hand. You're not going to win if you can't secure the f*cking rebound.

[Naero]

Hate to see Haliburton's season end tonight, but his championship hopes won't necessarily. We've seen teams rally many times after losing their best player, and the Pacers know this would be the most opportune time to do so.

They just need to hang around, put the pressure on OKC, and then all bets are off.

[Meticode]

Hate to see Haliburton's season end tonight, but his championship hopes won't necessarily. We've seen teams rally many times after losing their best player, and the Pacers know this would be the most opportune time to do so.

They just need to hang around, put the pressure on OKC, and then all bets are off.

With everything the Pacers have done in the playoffs it wouldn't surprise me.

[Kblaze8855]

How many of these Ruptures are people pump faking the three and doing that deep launch toward the basket after it? I feel like I can think of like four of them happening exactly that way.

I swear it feels like every kick out is either a three or that same pump fake strong launch that has to be wrecking that part of the body.

[GOBB]

Let’s go Shai make these crybabies mad

[RRR3]

How many of these Ruptures are people pump faking the three and doing that deep launch toward the basket after it? I feel like I can think of like four of them happening exactly that way.

I swear it feels like every kick out is either a three or that same pump fake strong launch that has to be wrecking that part of the body.
It's because players today have to move much more than James Naismith ever intended basketball players to move around because of how broken the 3pt shot is we see all these injuries now. It's similar to the velocity problem in baseball, analytics tell you the best way to win statistically, but the human factor is removed so guys are just risking injury. But teams see players as profits not people.

[brownmamba00]

Tj McConnell is one tough son of a bitch

[ArbitraryWater]

i'm sure they will continue to play hard, but they were esentially already playing at their limit to keep up with okc because there's a large talent gap between both teams. so losing hali just makes it near impossible.

I dont think theres some big talent gap between these teams.

Pacers depth is their calling card.

Hali isnt a typical superstar, its the fact they have so many ballers which makes them good.

Theyre hanging around.

[ArbitraryWater]

Let’s go Shai make these crybabies mad

What is it in you that respects his style of play?

[GOBB]

How many of these Ruptures are people pump faking the three and doing that deep launch toward the basket after it? I feel like I can think of like four of them happening exactly that way.

I swear it feels like every kick out is either a three or that same pump fake strong launch that has to be wrecking that part of the body.

The fact he was playing on a calf strain not fully healed? He was asking for his Achilles to blow. Sucks

[Axe]

I dont think theres some big talent gap between these teams.

Pacers depth is their calling card.

Hali isnt a typical superstar, its the fact they have so many ballers which makes them good.

Theyre hanging around.
And their coach too.

[ArbitraryWater]

Sorry TJ I was not familiar with your game

[GOBB]

What is it in you that respects his style of play?

Attacks the rim. Shoots the midrange and doesn’t jack 3’s. Go cheer for TJ McConnell then.

[GOBB]

Sorry TJ I was not familiar with your game

Shocker. Guess you didn’t realize he was white.

[ArbitraryWater]

Attacks the rim. Shoots the midrange and doesn’t jack 3’s. Go cheer for TJ McConnell then.

You like players that attack the rim or shoot jump shots?

[ArbitraryWater]

Nembhard you ****ing idiot.

[TheMan]

I agree with the commentator, OKC is showing more of a let down than Indy.

[ArbitraryWater]

Nembhard you ****ing idiot.

Sorry Nemb I was not familiar with your game

[Chick Stern]

How many of these Ruptures are people pump faking the three and doing that deep launch toward the basket after it? I feel like I can think of like four of them happening exactly that way.

I swear it feels like every kick out is either a three or that same pump fake strong launch that has to be wrecking that part of the body.


The fact he was playing on a calf strain not fully healed? He was asking for his Achilles to blow. Sucks

I didn’t think that’s it. There never used to be Achilles injuries like how frequent they are now.
It’s the juice they’re taking.

Dame, Tatum, Halli - all number zero. If I were Westbrook, I’d be changing my number.

[ArbitraryWater]

Indy taking a lead into the locker is hilarious.

OKC is done narrative wise.

[ArbitraryWater]

SGA 5/12, 0/3 from 3, but those FT‘s though.

Gotta love his game aint that true gobbo. He attacks the rim after all.

[Meticode]

I'll take it. Pacers lose their best player for probably most of not the rest of next season and they're up one at halftime against the best team in the league.

Hopefully Haliburton can inject some more life into them in the locker room at halftime.

[AlternativeAcc.]

OKC looks horrendous on offense, tight, rigid. Youth showing.

SGA has to play the whole 2nd half. They just have nobody who can create except him.

[Cangri]

Indiana playing well without Hali? I've seen that multiple times already

[Meticode]

Haliburton in the locker room right now:


https://youtu.be/f1yWSePMqsk?si=FY2NG4pmLdEetH3B

[1987_Lakers]

Haliburton in the locker room right now:


https://youtu.be/f1yWSePMqsk?si=FY2NG4pmLdEetH3B

:oldlol:

[AlternativeAcc.]

Indiana playing well without Hali? I've seen that multiple times already

They're not playing all that well tbh. They could be up more. OKC playing with zero confidence on offense

[L.Kizzle]

OKC needs to sit out next season with Haliburton if they end up losing. OMG!

[GOBB]

SGA 5/12, 0/3 from 3, but those FT‘s though.

Gotta love his game aint that true gobbo. He attacks the rim after all.

Black players with braids that play hard trigger you. We get it. Go cheer TJ.

[ArbitraryWater]

Black players with braids that play hard trigger you. We get it. Go cheer TJ.

You only think race, we get it.

Indiana is so much whiter than OKC, right? Its gotta be the braids :lol

[Proctor]

Not sure the Pacers can handle an OKC run of any real size...prevent one and they have a prayer of a chance.

[Meticode]

You only think race, we get it.

Indiana is so much whiter than OKC, right? Its gotta be the braids :lol

Philly cheesestupid always injects race into conversations for no reason.

[brownmamba00]

Nembhard got huge balls bruh no way OKC is throwing this away

[StrongLurk]

Thunder really showing their lack of playoff experience in the finals.

Very sloppy offense and mental errors. Their defense and SGA still give them a chance every night, but they definitely are more talented than the Pacers (yes I know the Pacers are totally an elite team since getting Siakam, but still.

Hoping this is a close game once the 4th quarter starts.

[BarberSchool]

How many of these Ruptures are people pump faking the three and doing that deep launch toward the basket after it? I feel like I can think of like four of them happening exactly that way.

I swear it feels like every kick out is either a three or that same pump fake strong launch that has to be wrecking that part of the body.

Exactly.

They likely advised him not to do that while playing with the same risk factor of others in the recent past. But in the heat of the moment, muscle memory knew that was the right play for the posesssion. And he unfortunately had it snap and fully extend on him on the deep plant.

[AlternativeAcc.]

Shai is playing great. He's the only plus for OKC. 14/7 and plus defense. Jalen and Chet look completely useless thus far, offensively. At least Chet has been great defensively.

Caruso and SGA need to play almost every minute in the 2nd half.

[1987_Lakers]

This site feels like its about to crash. Wtf Jeff.

[Meticode]

This site feels like its about to crash. Wtf Jeff.

Normal at this point.

[sdot_thadon]

Never imagined I'd be rooting for an Indiana team in the finals ever lol.

[GOBB]

You only think race, we get it.

Indiana is so much whiter than OKC, right? Its gotta be the braids :lol

Right pacers fan now. Uh huh. Clown, go sit next to the other idiot. Napoleon Dynamite brother. Yanno the one with the black girlfriend that grew up in da hood yo. Only white person on da block man. That idiot.

Let’s go Shai! Cook Indy and make the haters mad

[Proctor]

Turner has been AWFUL.

[Meticode]

Turner has been AWFUL.

All he has to do is rebound and make open threes. He hasn't been able to do either the whole Finals.

[Hey Yo]

Sic double pump from Williams

[Proctor]

All he has to do is rebound and make open threes. He hasn't been able to do either the whole Finals.

Can't even make FTs.

[TheMan]

Never imagined I'd be rooting for an Indiana team in the finals ever lol.

Same, hardcore Bulls fan rooting for the Pacers lol

[talkingconch]

yeah turner is bad

[Meticode]

Can't even make FTs.

Then he makes a three to tie it.

[sdot_thadon]

Same, hardcore Bulls fan rooting for the Pacers lol

And not that im even close to an indy fan but I just like them slightly more than okc at this point. Lol

[Meticode]

Just like that three threes in a row.

[sdot_thadon]

Indy won't be able to survive many more "missed" calls, especially if okc decides to remember who they are.

[Axe]

Just like that three threes in a row.
They're starting to pull away.

[ArbitraryWater]

Not sure the Pacers can handle an OKC run of any real size...prevent one and they have a prayer of a chance.

Youre right. Dont see how they get back in this now.

[ShawkFactory]

Just like that three threes in a row.

If OKC is hitting threes that’s really tough.

[ArbitraryWater]

TJ going for FMVP

[Axe]

In game 4 they sucked at threes and still won it. Ofc, admittedly it was a bit rigged tho.

[ArbitraryWater]

Toppin is killing Indy.

[ImKobe]

OKC role players going hard. It's over.

[RRR3]

OKC role players going hard. It's over.
It was over as soon as Haliburton got injured. We were robbed of a legendary game and Hali was robbed of it most of all. Just an all time tragedy for basketball.

[Meticode]

The turnovers and offensive rebounds are killing the Pacers. Thunder have almost doubled the amount of shot attempts the Pacers have in the third quarter.

[ImKobe]

It was over as soon as Haliburton got injured. We were robbed of a legendary game and Hali was robbed of it most of all. Just an all time tragedy for basketball.

OKC's offense looked really shaky so I wasn't counting them out but the way these guys are flying on defense now man.. ain't no way. 15 Indy turnovers to OKC's 4. Only thing saving them is OKC's terrible 3PT shooting.

[Axe]

After throwing away game 4, things started to turn against them.

[GOBB]

Cook up Okc. 22-10 for Shai make em cry

[AlternativeAcc.]

Pacers need to start launching 3s. McConnell mid range jumpers ain't gonna get the job done.

[ShawkFactory]

Of Indy happens to win this game then maybe a posthumous FMVP for Hali? The shot in game 1 would be the biggest point of the series to be fair.

[Hey Yo]

Pacers need to start launching 3s. McConnell mid range jumpers ain't gonna get the job done.

They're having trouble getting good looks.

[ArbitraryWater]

Expected more from Siakam.

[GOBB]

Let’s go Shai make em cry! Better hedge those bets sissies hahahaa

[1987_Lakers]

Holmgren is a defensive beast!

[Axe]

After this one is finished, let's get back to focusing on current events. Over what's happening there in ME.

[GOBB]

It’s over! Let’s go

[Meticode]

After this one is finished, let's get back to focusing on current events. Over what's happening there in ME.

Minus the draft happening this upcoming Wednesday I'll be gone until next April. This place isn't worth it July until next year.

[highwhey]

Minus the draft happening this upcoming Wednesday I'll be gone until next April. This place isn't worth it July until next year.

its not even worth it rn tbh. straight up unhinged people posting 24/7