(1) Thunder vs. (8) Grizzlies First Round Playoff Series Thread

(1) Oklahoma City vs. (8) Memphis

• Game 1: Thunder 131, Grizzlies 80
• Game 2: Thunder 118, Grizzlies 99
• Game 3: Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108
• Game 4: Thunder 117, Grizzlies 115

Thunder win series 4-0

OKC sweeps.

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OKC in 5. An easy series, but I think they drop a game sleeping at the wheel. Edey gets 10+ offensive rebounds in the win.

Series needs a big game from Edey to hold my attention.

[QUOTE=Im Still Ballin;14993436]OKC in 5. An easy series, but I think they drop a game sleeping at the wheel. Edey gets 10+ offensive rebounds in the win.[/QUOTE]How about Edey gets Hartenstein in foul trouble, and gets 20 OREB against Chet anorexic a$$ ?

[QUOTE=BarberSchool;14993469]How about Edey gets Hartenstein in foul trouble, and gets 20 OREB against Chet anorexic a$$ ?[/QUOTE]

Zach might legit break a bone in Chet's body. The Hartenstein addition was key for matchups like these.

Memphis will get one at home where the refs let them get away with fouling but they're too undisciplined to keep up with a team like the Thunder. Also 0 wins vs. Playoff teams since ASB I believe so good luck.

[QUOTE=Im Still Ballin;14993436]OKC in 5. An easy series, [B]but I think they drop a game sleeping at the wheel[/B]. Edey gets 10+ offensive rebounds in the win.[/QUOTE]

Correct. It'd be a pretty big statement if OKC [I]didn't[/I] do that, but I expect it. Obviously they are a way better team and will have no actual problems here though.

[QUOTE=Im Still Ballin;14993436]OKC in 5. An easy series, but I think they drop a game sleeping at the wheel. [/QUOTE]

Yeah this. This is the biggest mismatch of the 1st round. The Grizzlies' record against good teams is horrible. The only thing that could stop OKC is if they choke and that ain't happening, in this round at least.

Bump!

Relative to his height Edey looks very solidly built, it's surprising how weak and clumsy he goes up with it in traffic. His dunk attempts are getting blocked routinely. Feels like he can only finish if it's completely uncontested. Hes also a huge turnover liability.

I didnt watch him in college but it sounded like everyone thought the big issue for him might be running up and down the court and defending at the pro level. Turns out the real problem so far is just basic offensive reliability.

He looks way in over his head right now. Unfortunately I dont know that motor skills are something that get that much better with time. I hope so for his sake tho. Im rooting for him.

Pippen Jr must be so annoyed he only grew to 6'1.

[QUOTE=Neal Romer;14994090]Relative to his height Edey looks very solidly built, it's surprising how weak and clumsy he goes up with it in traffic. His dunk attempts are getting blocked routinely. Feels like he can only finish if it's completely uncontested. Hes also a huge turnover liability.

I didnt watch him in college but it sounded like everyone thought the big issue for him might be running up and down the court and defending at the pro level. Turns out the real problem so far is just basic offensive reliability.

He looks way in over his head right now. Unfortunately I dont know that motor skills are something that get that much better with time. I hope so for his sake tho. Im rooting for him.[/QUOTE]

He gets flustered and the game starts moving fast for him, mentally, and then he starts to compound mistakes.

It’s pretty standard for a rookie to have these issues.

He needs to be able to be more comfortable. Have the game slow down for him and gain confidence/decisiveness.

He still has a lot of time.

Man this is a bloodbath and Shai hasn't even turned up yet.