Series Thread: WCF: 1) Golden State Warriors vs 3) Portland Trail Blazers

[LAD]

You're ignoring defense. The Bucks are very good there and the Warriors will need Durant to win

I think having KD would make them the clear favorite in the Finals. But that doesn't necessarily mean they have no chance to win without him.

This is a team that had an identity before KD joined them. As much as we've seen them adjust to incorporate KD into the offense over the past couple of seasons, we also got a chance to see in games 5 & 6 of that Hou series that they've never forgotten who they are nor have they forgotten what it takes to win as a team. Despite losing two of their starters they have elevated their game as they always do in the post season.

The latter is what will make it difficult for the Bucks, not to mention the Dubs are certainly battle tested. Will be an interesting series whether or not KD and/or Boogie play.

 

[bksballer89]

Source: Durant (calf) 'not close' to returning

 

[dtgold88]

Source: Durant (calf) 'not close' to returning

Lucky for them Portland lost Nurkic as we know all injuries are created equal.

I kid.....I kid.

 

[msgkings322]

I think having KD would make them the clear favorite in the Finals. But that doesn't necessarily mean they have no chance to win without him.

This is a team that had an identity before KD joined them. As much as we've seen them adjust to incorporate KD into the offense over the past couple of seasons, we also got a chance to see in games 5 & 6 of that Hou series that they've never forgotten who they are nor have they forgotten what it takes to win as a team. Despite losing two of their starters they have elevated their game as they always do in the post season.

The latter is what will make it difficult for the Bucks, not to mention the Dubs are certainly battle tested. Will be an interesting series whether or not KD and/or Boogie play.

If KD isn't back for the Finals, the Warriors could still win for sure
But Milwaukee, with home court advantage, would be slightly favored to win, and correctly so

 

[Tai Chi≈Surfing]

 

[bksballer89]

 

[bksballer89]

aminu with 2 fouls.

Great news for Portland....

 

[Montalban]

This is not going to end well for the Warriors tonight. Starting off really sloppy and lethargic.

 

[msgkings322]

This is not going to end well for the Warriors tonight. Starting off really sloppy and lethargic.

LOL

 

[Montalban]

LOL

31 points in the first quarter to a sorry blazers team with Lillard not scoring a single point? Inexcusable. How’s it going to look once Lillard starts scoring?

 

[True Lakers Fan]

If KD isn't back for the Finals, the Warriors could still win for sure
But Milwaukee, with home court advantage, would be slightly favored to win, and correctly so

I think the Warriors will have problems against Milwaukee without KD, but you don't need him for this series - I would rest him if he recovers sooner

 

[msgkings322]

31 points in the first quarter to a sorry blazers team with Lillard not scoring a single point? Inexcusable. How’s it going to look once Lillard starts scoring?

However it looks, you won't fail to be wrong again LOL

 

[Montalban]

However it looks, you won't fail to be wrong again LOL

So many offensive rebounds and turnovers

 

[msgkings322]

So many offensive rebounds and turnovers

Seth getting the best of his brother, that pocket-pick was fun

It's true the Ws look like they are mailing it in, so yeah they might lose a game or two to these guys. I predicted Warriors in 6 for this series so that's still very in play. But come on dude, Portland has almost no chance to win the series.

 

[bksballer89]

Seth getting the best of his brother, that pocket-pick was fun

It's true the Ws look like they are mailing it in, so yeah they might lose a game or two to these guys. I predicted Warriors in 6 for this series so that's still very in play. But come on dude, Portland has almost no chance to win the series.

Saying they have almost no chance to win the series with no KD until game 6 at best right now is a ridiculous statement especially with what I'm seeing so far tonight

 

[bksballer89]

Up 15 at the half.

Can't lose this Portland

 

[msgkings322]

Saying they have almost no chance to win the series with no KD until game 6 at best right now is a ridiculous statement especially with what I'm seeing so far tonight

Yes well you have a history of making hot takes after one game so, I stand by it.

 

[bksballer89]

Yes well you have a history of making hot takes after one game so, I stand by it.

All Warriors fans were on here predicting a sweep after winning a home game in game 1 lmao.

Knew the Warriors were going to be in major trouble tonight when Portland played a horrible game and they were only down 6 entering the 4th quarter on Tuesday.

Portland literally did nothing well on Tuesday but was right in the game entering the 4th.

 

[msgkings322]

All Warriors fans were on here predicting a sweep after winning a home game in game 1 lmao.

Knew the Warriors were going to be in major trouble tonight when Portland played a horrible game and they were only down 6 entering the 4th quarter on Tuesday.

Portland literally did nothing well on Tuesday but was right in the game entering the 4th.

Not me, I said Ws in 6. Portland has very little chance to win the series, and that's not me saying it that's everyone except Chuck

 

[TheLonestarDUCK]

Obviously Barkley was right. The Blazers did not have time to practice or even have a decent shoot-around before game 1. The emotional 7 game series against Denver took its toll. Series on now!!!!