#🏀irl-hoops-talk

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Saint peters to the final four?!?!

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Saint peters all the way

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Unfortunately not.

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Man they got bodied 😭 poor offense finally caught up to them

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Pretty much. Hopefully this run provides the school with resources to recruit better in the future

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Anybody know the timeline on ADs return from the sprained Knee?

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The Lakers are 5-15 over their last 20 games.

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Jayson Tatum has been absurd this entire month. He's playing at such a high level. The Celtics are playing great as a team, elite team defense, and Tatum has embrace his role as a superstar. I hope Tatum and the Celtics continue to play well in the postseason.

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The Celtics have gone from a mediocre team that was questionable for even making the playoffs to the current #1 seed. Insanity.

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All my hope of him going off in one of the last 7 games gone(for a MOTM card)

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woah…

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Sixers and bucks play tomorrow

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Sadly not on television

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Someone get Julius Randle off the Knicks

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Wsg guys

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PG 13 back tonight. I wonder what version we will see?

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So about that Lakers and Mavs game…

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ruh roh

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lollolool

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The Lakers are now the 11 seed. 5 of their last 7 games are against top 6 teams in the West.

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Yea it’s not looking good

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Lakers might as well give up

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Welcome back PG!

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Looks like they're going to win this one.

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# uneven maple Welcome back PG!

Knowing how weird Kawhi’s injury history is, I bet he’s sitting there waiting to come back soon. Maybe he just wanted an excuse to sit out the regular season or something.

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Kawhi/PG vs. Grizzlies would be fun..

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Lakers are the 11th seed right now with 7 games left. Out of the 7 games left, 5 of those teams have winning records (Jazz, Nuggets, Suns, Warriors, Nuggets). They also play the Pelicans and Thunder.

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bye bye Lakers

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# turbid kiln Someone get Julius Randle off the Knicks

It's crazy how far Randle's stock has fallen over the last year. He was being talked about as a fringe All Star player. He's a good player but I don't think he is a winning player. Meaning that imo a team where he's your best player or even number two option, its not likely to work in the playoffs.

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thanks for last season, go with God

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smh

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The warriors are on such a massive L streak. I bet that locker room is toxic 😭

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probably with Draymond getting mad

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Definitely, but he's a part of the problem. They should be able to get a couple wins without steph like this is awful.

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especially with Klay there. The Warriors aren't gonna be doing too well in the playoffs

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Hey guys

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https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1509597614659960833
:neort: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1489702744772558848

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Sources: The NBA has informed teams of slightly higher projections for 2022-23 salary cap and luxury tax level — $122M cap and $149M tax.

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Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Sources: The NBA has informed teams of projected salary cap and tax level in 2022-23 — $121M and $147M, both are $2M higher than previous estimates.

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AD back tomorrow

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nvm

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That bucks game was very good

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that Giannis 3 was legendary

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Tied the game and broke Kareem record

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I'm still shook

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AYO

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Wow

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Ben screwed Ben

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Imagine being fined 20mil sheesh

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ayy

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Dang Ben, wassgood with you 😵‍💫

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Luka out there throwing some dimes vs Bucks

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It’s really a pleasure to watch him take over a game

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the way Lakers are doing well with AD and no LeBron tho

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Said this almost a month ago. Still don't get it. Luka should be 2nd in MVP voting behind Jokic.

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Knicks Win!

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against the Magic, they should

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Luka controls so much of the action for the Mavs and now that they are top four in the West I can see him being in the top 3 for MVP. Jokic, Embiid, and then Luka

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Idk if anyone was watching South Carolina dominate last night to win the WNCAA chip but they played great.

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nooo

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"Keep talking about my squad, our personnel ages, the way he plays, he stays injured, we’re past our time in this league, etc etc etc. Do me one favor PLEASE!!!! And I mean PLEASE!!! 🙏🏾 Keep that same narrative ENERGY when it begins! That’s all I ask. #ThankYou 👑"

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aged horrendously 😂

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what's wron gwith that?

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# wind light what's wron gwith that?

It’s good for the players but bad from a marketing standpoint for the league. Hard to sell tickets when there’s always a chance your favorite player could be a healthy scratch.

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Kings making the playoffs next year. Cap or Fact?

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i'll remember this. Hahaha ❤️

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ok, i already forgot

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The Associated Press has released their 2010s all-decade team:

• Steph Curry
• Kevin Durant
• James Harden
• LeBron James
• Dirk Nowitzki

Who was snubbed?

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Charlotte has been increasingly mentioned by league insiders as a team to watch on the Russell Westbrook trade front

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Lulz

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Wenyen!!! Big W!! I remember when he played with the Stockton Kings and Sacramento Kings!

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Ain’t no way y’all gave us a bunny for lvl 40 💀 I thought there was ppl from the community working up there and y’all thought this was good 💀 the helmets better than lvl 40 reward 😭

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smh LeGM killed the Lakers

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noooooooooo

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Can the Kings please just get to 30 wins in a season this year?!? ugh...

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Is the MVP being announced tonight/tomorrow?

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No they aren't announced until a little into the playoffs.

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Playoffs start Saturday though I'm hyped.

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Whew! At least the Kings won 30 games this season Kings 🙌Kings

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Shout out to Victor Oladipo for the 40 piece last night.

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Kings are entering the 2022-23 season on a winning streak. Can you say the same about your team? Kings

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I dont think he's that bad of a coach honestly. No caoch in the world was getting that lakers squad to the playoffs

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1513572573447139335
:neort: https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1513570531597066247

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

Sources: Kings search is expected to wide-ranging, including candidates with history of turning lottery teams into playoff teams. Among those expected to be considered: Kenny Atkinson, Steve Clifford, Mark Jackson, Mike Brown, Bucks assistants Charles Lee and Darvin Ham, more.

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Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

The Sacramento Kings won't bring back interim coach Alvin Gentry and are opening up a search for a new head coach, sources tell ESPN.

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a front office role?!? we suck again!

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1513963177817608201
:neort: https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1513962769489399810

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As one source tells ESPN, it remains a "close-call" on Steph Curry's availability for Game 1 on Saturday.

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Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears)

Warriors say Stephen Curry is making “good progress” on his foot injury and may return to full practice at some point this week. Uncertain for Game 1

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how bout those Play-in games today?!?

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How about you alex?

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I wouldn't mind GSW winning either

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anyone want it to be suns vs nets?

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also everyone on the suns have 0 championships except for javale Suns

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so im kinda hoping for the suns to win it all

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I don't want CP3 winning a thing

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One of the few things

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Yeah there’s usually a few more things to add to the list lol

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Curry likely for game 1 🤝

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Let's Go Kings! Kings

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If Jarrett Allen can return and play near his all-star level standard, that will be huge for the Cavaliers. The Cavs have been falling apart since his injury. I'm a big Trae Young fan, but I'm pulling for the Cavs to make it to the playoffs.

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Alot of injuries and stars out to start this post season. Unfortunate

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Probably gonna hurt his popularity a bit

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Honestly if we(hornets) get a good center we could be the 8th seed

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Let's go! Jarrett Allen is playing.

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Yeah, probably not. Playing with a broken finger is so tough because you need your hands to do everything.

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Him coming back will prob give the team a much needed morale boost. The Cavs have fallen apart without him.

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He pretty much has to at least try to play. This is pretty much their season on the line. They lose here and they're done.

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but if he aggravates the injury, and they win, then that's likely not going to help

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He's Playing! Yay!

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how did PG get covid?

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we might see more cases during the playoffs with those two new variants that are more transmissible

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pain

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They need you Ben

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Ben 10

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Jazz should win this.

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Playoffs?

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Spoke to soon they are losing 😅😭

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To be fair though I think there is an apb out on Donovan Mitchell

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For sure, I don't want them to blow up the team. I think that's overrated. Who could they realistically get to replace the talent they have and make them better? They should look into a new coach or adding different role players.

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Probably better bench. The Jazz keep falling short too much

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Facts! I like Clarkson, Bogi, and Conley but that's about it.

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Man I completely forgot Bertans is on the Mavs

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Saw him standing next to Whiteside and it confused me for a second

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He hasn't been anything to talk about. They gave him that contract for nothing 😅

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He averaged 15 that year then dropped off a cliff. Idk still a guy a remember for some reason though

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I like Don

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Here comes that trademark late 4th collapse from the Jazz 💀

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Lol well yea I just meant their role players. I don't think they should lose Don or Gobert honestly.

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No way they lose this game.

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Royce o Neal for the dagger???

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Game shouldn't be this close.

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But a w is a w nonetheless

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Man, if Luka gets them to the finals, he's gotta be one of the best of all times

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when the Kings could've drafted Luka... 😢

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For sure, I don't think he does but it would be an all time carry job. The kings gonna kangz

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Would be one of the few to carry a subpar team past second round

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This 76ers game has been the least competitive of all the series today. 76ers dominating the raps

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Idk if Tyrese Maxey can miss 😭

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Steph coming off the bench?!

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Minute restriction

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I hope he doesn't get hurt or worsens things

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this warriors/nuggets series is going to be a fun one to watch

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what's the score of the game?

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71-58 GSW. Poole got 20

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thanks

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Yea warriors got this one

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Big honey looked exhausted running up and down the court with them

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I hope the Timberwolves make it to the Finals, just so we can see what the protesters will come up with next.

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Probably will celebrate

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right? champagne showers in the locker room after every series. haha

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Protesters gotta be careful though, with how the cops are

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naw, they have their own lawyers and such. they know not to fight it or anything so they can just pay a fine or something after spending the night in jail

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notice how they were passive after getting removed from the court each time. probably a fine, banned from NBA Games and the night in jail is the usual punishment. they those orgs find another person to do it again at another game.

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Wait what protesters

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the anti t-wolves owner protestors. animal rights groups

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the t-wolves owner owns a chicken farm or something and basically they had to murder chickens cuz of the bird flu outbreak

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Oh poor chickens

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He’s still owner until 2023 when the new ownership group pays for the remainder of the deal and takes over 80% of the team.

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https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515704967000113157
:neort: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1515433604758876160

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Atlanta's John Collins will play in Game 1 vs. Heat today, barring issues in warmups, sources said. Gut-it-out return for the Hawks, who are without Clint Capela.

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Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins – out since March 11 due to foot and finger injuries – will attempt to play in Game 1 of series vs. Miami on Sunday, sources tell me and @ChrisKirschner. He has been upgraded to questionable.

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1515754617019064321
:neort: https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1515742824641269765

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

Luka Doncic is unlikely for Game 2 vs. Utah on Monday, sources tell @espn_macmahon and me. He hasn't yet been ruled out, but would have to make dramatic improvement in the next 24 hours to be cleared to play with that left calf strain.

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Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon)

Jason Kidd after Luka Doncic did light shooting for the second straight day: "Yesterday was another good day, and today he’s back on the court, so that’s a plus. And we’ll see how he feels tomorrow."

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Great 1st half in this Celtics/Nets game

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Gonna be a dogfight

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what did Kyrie do? I missed it :x

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I'm enjoying the close game, but I am not looking forward to the Bulls game 😦

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This Nets Celtics game is a good one

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that was a great ending ngl

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Tough loss for Brooklyn but KD had a bad game. I am loving how the C's look so far though

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man, that spin

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Golden state looks good

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And shout out to Jalen Brunson 👏

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daaang

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Jokic outta dere

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Ejected

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why

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2 techs

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oh but how? Did he get mad and push someone?

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He wasn't getting foul calls

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Started raging at the refs

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smh, everyone knows Warriors are the golden boys

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They weren't so Golden for the past 3 years though 😂

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Even if he got the calls honestly they were just to hot. Think Klay, Poole, and steph combined for 80 some odd points

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oh my goodness

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OH NO

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Brutal out games 3 and 4

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Just imagine the scenes if they're knocked out round 1

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I'd celebrate CP3 being out

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Grizz in 6

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https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1516916442163253249
:neort: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1516915441624662016

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Jay Wright is likely retiring as head coach of Villanova soon, sources said, and that means a succession plan is in order for the university.

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Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Just in: Villanova’s Jay Wright — one of college basketball’s iconic coaches and a Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer — is seriously contemplating retiring this offseason, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Wright, 60, is meeting with his family and making final decision soon.

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Brooklyn looking like they're trying to steal one.

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https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1516929211486937089
:neort: https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1516916442163253249

Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Sources say Jay Wright’s decision to retire after 21 legendary seasons as Villanova head coach is based largely to wanting to spend more time with his family, including his wife Patty and three children.

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Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)

Jay Wright is likely retiring as head coach of Villanova soon, sources said, and that means a succession plan is in order for the university.

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KD is playing awful this series

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Bruce brown has 20 pts

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Can't play KD this way on defense when you have Steph Curry

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Embiid absolutely splashed that 3 in OT, that’s crazy.

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Huge blow for the Bucks. Wonder if the Bulls can capitalize.

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517006602917793792
:neort: https://twitter.com/malika_andrews/status/1517001712766119937

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Middleton’s MRI on Thursday will give a clearer indication of the severity of the MCL sprain and a possible timeline on a return.

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Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews)

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer tells reporters that Khris Middleton sprained his MCL and will have an MRI on Thursday.

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From @ESPNStatsInfo: DeMar DeRozan went 8 for 9 with 16 points with Giannis as his primary defender.

I’ve never seen anyone do anything like that

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Return to play timelines are based on the degree of sprain (Grade 1-3). Grade 1 usually = 1-2 weeks, Grade 2 = 4-6 weeks, Grade 3 = 8-12 weeks

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Ben 10 returns woo

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Sheesh injury bug is real this playoffs

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517209077037903872
:neort: https://twitter.com/espn_macmahon/status/1517206425193250816

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

There's still significant pessimism on Luka Doncic's availability for Game 3 tonight, sources tell ESPN. He's eager to play, but it's trending unlikely as he recovers from that left calf strain.

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Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon)

“Feeling great,” Luka Doncic said after an extensive post-shootaround individual session that included running, ballhandling and shooting. Still no definitive word on his Game 3 status.

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Damm Minnesota not playing, early 8-0 lead

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Pat bev love the energy

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He is being very pesty right now, on ball steal into the and 1?!

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It's 37-18 omg

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This is insane Memphis is the 2 seed

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Can the Grizz forfeit? Lol

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They gotta pass the controller that's the rules

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Now he dunking to? (Pat bev)

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Uhhh, 21-0 run? In the playoffs?

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Welp…

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Bruh now Embiid? 😭

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his thiccness is probably causing him issues

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1517910679726047233
:neort: https://twitter.com/TimBontemps/status/1517904779506298880

Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

As Doc Rivers alluded, sources tell @ramonashelburne and me that the initial exam suggested ligament damage to Joel Embiid's right thumb, but an MRI is still needed to learn the extent of the injury.

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Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps)

Doc Rivers says “there’s concern” about Joel Embiid’s thumb, but “it is what it is.” He adds, however, “The one thing we know is it can’t get worse.”

Rivers said it’s likely Embiid gets an MRI when he gets back to Philadelphia but he said the team has a good idea what it is.

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Not Anthony Edwards to

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That t-wolves worker/coach tackled her hella fast!

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reflexes maybe

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Giannis is a dawg

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Is somebody of you gonna watch GSW vs Nuggets?

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I am irl

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Jk I wish lmao

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Would be hella fun

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I think my freind is no cap

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Rich ass mf

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I wish i could be there irl

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Courtside seats

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Damn bro that sounds sogood rn

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Bones is going nuclear!

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??

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They're up by 15 or so

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i'm enjoying this game tho, I just didn't know who Bones was. Or is

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Probably faster than mine

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oh Bones is Hyland?

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Yep!

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He's got some solid potential but he shouldn't be getting this much time this early on they need more vet players

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Hands on experience is good for him though, especially when the Nugs are ahead.

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Boogie always getting a tech even when he doesnt do anything

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well he did slap Wiggins' hand

uneven maple
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Fair 😅

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man, Cousins' fake pass, and then pass and screen was beautiful

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Got Hyland open for a 3

uneven maple
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Yea he can still play, I think the league was just trying to phase him out and idk why.

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probably his personality? idk, but Cousins can be fun to watch

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Yeah.

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There’s gonna be a lockout this season.

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And it’s gonna be to blame on Ben Simmons

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why

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Nets swept?

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Big chance of it happening.

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Huge chance

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true hull
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Got the league in a strangle hold

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Ben would be crying had he been on the same team as Kobe or MJ or Bird

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Rob was selling the Celtics

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Did you guys see luka paint mash gobert…

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man, James Harden sucks

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barely a god

true hull
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It’s actually kinda impressive, in a twisted way.

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dude's just good at going to the free thro wline

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I really hope they don't lose that series up 3-0. It's never happened in the history of the game. Even with Joel hurt they should have enough to get 1 more. For context the 3-1 blown lead by GS had only never happened in the finals there was precedent in other series though. 3-0 has just flat out never happened.

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Will look real bad on Harden.

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grrrrrrr

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so glad the Kings didn't trade for him

wet rose
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DeAndre Hunter out there played like his Sapphire

true hull
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Meanwhile Ice Trae gave his nickname a whole new meaning this series

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I don’t think they have a Babybjörn in game yet.

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ugh, I hope the Bulls manage to keep DeMar, LaVine, and Caruso

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oh whew, and hopefully no trade request. LaVine re-signing would be great

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Ehhh DeMar too old to force a trade. LaVine doesn’t seem like that kind of guy to me either, so they should be set. Question is if Chicago doesn’t try to flip guys in 2 years if this experiment doesn’t work.

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Dunno, LaVine could be annoyed as he's been with the team for years without result. If they manage to get a great player that'd be a W

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They’ve improved by 10+ wins every year since 2019, plus they’ve at least shown they’re willing to build a team. Just think of all the guys who’ve gotten there since last year’s trade deadline

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Only issue I see is that Vooch is on a decline. He’s a big part of that team.

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I mean, getting another big man would be a W if he's very good

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would be a dream to get Giannis

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Yeah in hindsight giving up WCJ could really bite them hard.

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Seems it, though is WCJ that good?

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15-10 at 22 years old is nothing to scoff at, though on a really bad team.

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15-10?

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He’s also starting to shoot the 3, which could be interesting

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15 PPG - 10 RPG

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ooh, not too bad I guess, but I dunno tbh. Wonder how the Bulls would ahve done with Ball playing

true hull
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The defense would’ve certainly been much better.

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and as they say, the best defense makes a good offense

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And as of right now I think Jrue is the better player

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I think it would still be in 5

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6 at most

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But a bucks win

true hull
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Unless I’m missing someone.

static kelp
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He did get teamate of the year

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Hes a very good player

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Good scorer and great defender

true hull
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Very underrated and works right into the Bucks system.

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Great facilitator too. Allows Middleton and especially Giannis to work off-ball

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which might not be better?

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Im just waiting for the Celtics vs Bucks series to start

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Without Middleton the celtics have a solid chance of beating the bucks

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But if Grayson Allen keeps playing like he does the Bucks can win

true hull
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It’s kinda unfair the defensive unit the Celtics have created. They can play team defense on Giannis AND get to stick Marcus Smart on Jrue 😭

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how long is Middleton out for ?

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Considering it’s an MCL sprain, I wouldn’t hold my breath to see him early in the series, if at all.

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I just remembered the Bucks are in the EC????????? even though I'm watching Bulls play them right now???? tf at my brain

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I hope he recovers quickly

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at least we can say we've not been swept 💀

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Won more games this playoffs than the Nets.

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the one silver lining

static kelp
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Aaaaand its over

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Bucks have officially advanced to the 2nd round

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crying but also I hope Giannis wins again

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If we beat the Celtics its over

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We've already won

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But thats easier said than done

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Giannis in the first round:

28.6 PPG
13.4 RPG
6.2 APG
56.8 FG%

in only 33.6 MPG.

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idk, the Warriors could be a tough challenge

static kelp
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The death lineup

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Especially when one of our big 3 has been injured

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gotta also deal with Klay

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Klay isnt what he was

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Hes still an issue

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But he can be contained

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but Klay could turn into vintage Klay again if he finds his shot

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If we managed to contain the Suns back court we can definetly slow down the Warriors back court

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I hope he does

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If he does it could be over

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Bucks vs. Warriors, I'm walking away happy no matter who wins as long as the games are great

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I got Bucks honestly

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Same

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Warriors have no answer for Giannis

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While Bucks can at the very least slow down Steph and Klay

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Giannis will have to deal with Draymond though 💀

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Giannis can tear Draymond up

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Doubt that

static kelp
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Its still Giannis

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basketball wise, I agree with you

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He has also developed his three ball

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personality-wise, I disagree

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yesss, that's part of what made me love Giannis even more and made me buy his jersey

static kelp
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Giannis can and will dominate Draymond

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Hes looking stronger than ever

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Hes even more dominant on the paint

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Developed his defense even more

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And now has a 3 ball

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So you cant just leave him open

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just gotta watch out for Draymond going hard in paint though

static kelp
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Giannis has a supporting cast

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I'm talking personality-wise though, Draymond will play hard and be a jerk

static kelp
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If Draymond becomes an issue and the bucks are healthy they can have his back

static kelp
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Giannis will play hard no matter what

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He might though, but I think Pat Bev is far more annoying

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He dropped a 50 piece to close down game 6 last year

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Draymond will get posterized by Giannis and keep his mouth shut

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Kawhi and Giannis gotta be th ebest of their gen

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heh, that'd be something to see

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Kawhi is the only guy in the league who can defend a force of nature like Giannis all alone

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dude was challenging Durant Warriors to much

true hull
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I think Mobley could eventually do it. He’s the only guy with the speed and length to match up. But it’s all about the help defense in the modern NBA

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perhaps, but does he have the mentality?

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Golden state was looking flat until those 2 back to back steph 3s

uneven maple
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Steph has been off as hell this game.

true hull
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Needs to go back to being the 6th man

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probably had a flashback to when they were up 3-1 and lost 3-4

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nvm a 2

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who did this 😭

static kelp
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Someone did the same thing with Grayson Allen and the Bulls

wet rose
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I think so

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Dk if its photoshopped

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But people backed it up on the comments section

wet rose
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unfortunately no

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Jalen Brunson one is still up though lol

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oh dang

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Milwuakee in trouble

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I hope the Raps win

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Giannis gonna have to fight like hell

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Cool to see the first round wind down. Minnesota vs Memphis is going to be a slugfest. I'm hoping the Grizzlies can pull out the win, but beating the Timberwolves in Minnesota is going to be tough.

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Bro WHAT

uneven maple
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Ggs philly

narrow dune
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whoa that's serious

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Sad for Embiid, but lolol at Sixers

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Noooo we're done 😞

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I felt like we fought hard though. Super happy with the progress the Wolves have made and I see good things in our future

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whoo, congrats to the Grizz

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Feel like the T-wolves have a lot of questions to ask about KAT and D-Russ going forward. Needs another year to play out, but Ant is only one that stepped up consistently this series.

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Especially since the Grizz showed they are a very beatable team.

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Honestly I don't think the closeness of that series was "man the Grizzlies aren't that great" and was more of "dang, this Wolves team is pretty decently set up." I'm very optimistic heading into next year

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Ja didn't have the greatest series either. It happens and it's nothing to get worked up over imo. I've just always felt like D'Lo has never quite fit this roster, which is okay. He's still a good player, we just might need a guy like Jordan McLaughlin to start stepping up more so we can maybe move on. McLaughlin was fantastic tonight

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I'm not inclined to question KAT at all though. Like I said, I'm not going to worry about a six game sample size. When you're top ten in PER over a full 82, I can't question the work you're putting in. To call him a question mark based on this small a sample when the larger body of work tells a different story is a little too reactionary for my liking. I'd rather stay the course with him and continue to surround him with guys who are a little better fit

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I'm a big baseball fan, so what Billy Beane said in Moneyball has always really resonated with me. You can build a team that will win and win consistently over 162 games. That's completely doable and was, for them, almost a guarantee. But he said, you cannot possibly build a team that will win any given five or seven game series in the playoffs. The sample size is simply too volatile, too inconsistent to guarantee. You can give yourself a good chance to win the majority of those games, but ultimately, you cannot account for the variance of October. Here in the NBA, it's 82 games and May, but I believe the thought process still rings true

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Or did we win a series with Butler? I don't even remember those years (er... well... year and a half) were a blur lol

true hull
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Nah that season y’all ran into MVP Harden in the first round. Stood no chance, poor souls.

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Harden is overrated

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He was sleeping against atoronto

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I got Celtics in 6 or 5 how about yall?

uneven maple
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The way they're playing Giannis right now is leaving everyone open and they're making them pay. Man has 7 dimes before the half

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uneven maple
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Oh no not marcus smart

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uneven maple
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Nvm it seems Giannis is still that guy and the bucks missing an all star may not matter

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I got the BUcks in 5 or 6

uneven maple
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Klay almost sold

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Dubs in 4 😉

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Bucks in 5
Grizz in 6
Suns in 7
Heat in 5

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Giannis is the best play in the league hands down

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Idk if its gonna be that easy for the warriors but I wouldn't mind it lol

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true hull
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Damn Celtics are in hot water

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No cap

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Giannis got to settle down. 1-7 to start I'm sure he'll be better

true hull
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Boston playing some Spurs basketball in stretches

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Just tuned in, the score surprised me!

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I generally do also but I’d be happy’ish for this team 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’d also be happy for the Bucks; anyone but Philly to come out of the east 😂

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Yo this is an insane game early in Memphis

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Brooks ejected

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Draymond gets elbow checked

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damn, not a sweep after all

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ayo not even MJ

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Ja is better than prime drose.

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After Klay was bad in game one, I didn't think he'd follow that up with an even worse game, but he was absolutely horrendous. I'm guessing Klay and Curry shoot better in game three.

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That block attempt by brooks on Gary Payton was horrific and I hope he heals up soon. Yet that same block attempt on 2k is 100% a block

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ESPN Sources: The Charlotte Hornets received permission to interview two more head coaching candidates: Milwaukee assistant Charles Lee and Brooklyn assistant David Vanterpool.

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Sixers can suck it! Hope Payton II returns if the Warriors go to the finals

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Because I dislike the team, hate Harden, and hate the fans even more

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true, the Sixers can go eff off

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doubt it

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Sheesh Suns going off in the 4th

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Ruuuuude

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Ben Simmons underwent back surgery today and will have an initial recovery period of three weeks before beginning a rehab program, Nets say.

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Ay who knows how to jump high off 2 feet?

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dc!verify

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true hull
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Masked Embiid game? 👀

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Don’t think he should come back.

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Not a heat fan.

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But I don’t want him getting injured

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uneven maple
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Miami had 30 pts at the half

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Miami sold

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Bad

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At least the Suns lost

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When he came.

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Cause Victor has a offense game while playing high level defense.

true hull
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His offense is just magical

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Like.

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He reminds me

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Of knicks porzingus.

true hull
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Could be good if he stays healthy. That’s always been Porzingis’ issue, even now. He’s a good player when he can get on the court.

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who is a mobile player here?

true hull
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Wembanyama honestly looks a bit like KD. He even got that little kick out motion when he shoots a standstill.

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Going based off that 2 min highlight reel

hybrid knoll
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He has more refined movement for his height as well.

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I think he can be genuinely one of the best prospects we see since like luka.

uneven maple
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Giannis getting a hella friendly whistle tonight

uneven maple
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Al Horford turning back the clock

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lololol at the Celtics

uneven maple
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The warriors are scoring so efficiently right now.

uneven maple
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Ja looks to be injured. That's unfortunate

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60-50-90 percentages in a playoff game is insane!

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rip Grizzlies

narrow dune
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Not being a hater, but didn’t they have a better record without him this season?

true hull
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against the Warriors?

narrow dune
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I’m just saying they’re used to it this season and can still be competitive without him.

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perhaps, but they weren't doing too well with him either

true hull
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I think without Ja or with Ja the results would probably be the same

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Not saying that Ja isn’t a difference maker, but the Warriors are just playing at that next level due to playoff experience.

narrow dune
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I’m just saying, if the Grizzlies win Game 4, @true hull has to put out a season 6 best cards at each position list. (Because I’m lost right now on which cards to use)

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Kings ❤️

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yeah, Dray, Klay, and Steph have been to the finals tons of times, and Steph has made clutches, I can't see the Grizzlies even with Ja winning the series

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Kings Have A Coach! Kings Making The Playoffs Next Year!

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Im not really a kings fan

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But I like the team

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I hope they do well

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can't see that happening unless other teams lose majority of their players

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Happy to see the Mavs and Sixers tie their respective series up.

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yeh

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uneven maple
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Congratulations big honey!

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Man Rob Williams can't catch a break.

uneven maple
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Bucks ball movement right now is impeccable!

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uneven maple
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The freak

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Getting freaky 😭

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Warriors only won tonight because of Great Coaching.

Mike Brown bringing that championship mentality to Sacramento!

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Inexperience

true hull
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Giannis learned an important lesson last night: Do not make old man Horford mad.

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😹. Yeah. Horford has been doing great this series. Idk whose going to win it all. The Celtics defense is generational. The raptors never held giannis this bad. I hope Tatum can step up a little more, along with brown. I really want the Celtics to win because there defense has been like a top 5 of all time defense.

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true hull
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Rip the Grizz

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They will be fine they play better without

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RIP Bob

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Lol the grizzlies coach thought Ja got a bone bruise from poole.

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true hull
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Wow, Brown and Smart fighting over the same rebound just got the Bucks the lead!

uneven maple
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Jrue Holiday is the best pg of all time

true hull
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I support this

uneven maple
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Klay is looking like Klay tonight

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what the in the WORLD is going on in Memphis…

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I just checked the score now cause I thought it would be Warriors in 5 💀

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good lord…

true hull
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Biggest margin of victory in playoff history is 58, they’re about to eclipse that in the 3rd quarter lol

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embarrassing

narrow dune
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I was wrong :C

narrow dune
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Kings fans be like, "THIS IS OUR NEW COACH?!?!"

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Brutal loss for the Celtics. That's a game you have to close out at home.

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As far as the Warriors are concerned, they really haven't played well in several of these games. Their big 3 scorers haven't shot well for a few of these games. It's unfortunate because Bane has been hampered with back issues at times, Adams missed the first few games in COVID protocol, and Morant is obviously out. I think Memphis is the better team overall.

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huh.

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weird.

static kelp
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That’s new

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I like it, but I feel like it shouldn’t count for much.

wet rose
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every Finals runner-up of the last 50-ish years looking at this like 😐

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Warriors don't look as good in general. I know Klay has missed two season, but he has been downright awful this series.

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Poole looks like he's come back down to earth a bit. Poole and Curry are great offensive guards, but they don't offer much on defense, and like you said, they don't have a true big man.

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Respect to Maxey for not giving up

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lolol Sixers suck

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thin cedar
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I feel bad for Embiid... I think they've gotta ditch Harden

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agreed

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He underperformed in the playoffs but he ain’t cooked. He’s just not that 36 PPG animal he used to be.

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I’ll still take a guy giving me 20+/10/7 on a year by year basis.

turbid kiln
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true hull
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If he stays in Philly past next season, which I don’t see why he wouldn’t, they aren’t even able to offer him that high of a contract.

turbid kiln
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I doubt he’ll be in Philly after next season. He’s regressed. Philly is trying to win in the Embiid era, Harden’s days as a legit scorer are over, he’s 32 & has lost his first step.

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Russ would look much better with Embiid than with LeBron

true hull
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“Trying to win” and Russell Westbrook don’t go together.

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All Philly needs to do is fire Doc and just run it back and see what happens. Give Harden a full season to work with the team.

turbid kiln
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You hate Russ

true hull
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Inefficient volume shooters who are turnover prone is a death sentence in the playoffs. So yeah.

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Great regular season player? For sure. Can raise the floor of a team absolutely.

turbid kiln
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wind light
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Harden needs to stop being terrible if the slander is to stop

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true hull
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He’ll be 36 recovering from an ACL

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Got dam

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This game is making me nervous

uneven maple
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This game gave me anxiety

drowsy pasture
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NBA live>>>>>2K 18

narrow dune
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true hull
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Giannis dropping dimes early

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But losing the game

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😐

limber flax
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Wanna play my career I'm a 72

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Holy crap who saw this coming? Dallas is blowing the suns out right now

wind light
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even I didn't expect this

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We might see the Suns come back in the second half though

true hull
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Yeah I don’t think anyone really considered that Luka would just drop 60 to win this game lol

wind light
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hope you didn't bet

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okay good

true hull
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The lead has somehow reached 40…

true hull
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Means they learned their lesson from him getting injured before the playoffs 😭

true hull
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They got Pat Bev on Get Up this morning and he’s just there to go off on CP3 😭😭

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Smart underwent an MRI today on that right foot and the imaging returned clean, sources tell ESPN. There’s hope he’ll be ready for Game 1 and Celtics will see how it feels on Tuesday in Miami.

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During his availability, Ime Udoka said Marcus Smart is questionable for Game 1 with a midfoot sprain he suffered during Game 7, & that Robert Williams won't have any restrictions in Game 1. Udoka said before Game 7 Williams was available but he didn't want to shift his rotation.

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I enjoy him as a player

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im still stuck at 2k21

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How bout them Celtics ☘️💪🏼

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Game 1 gunna be a great one ☘️🙏🏼

rapid kindle
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Na Bruh

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Heat In 5

static kelp
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Look at dude 😂

rapid kindle
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U just wait

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Heat in 5 for sure

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