Series Thread: 1) Golden State Warriors vs. 8) Los Angeles Clippers

[tlance]

Such a horrible call on Curry there.

He gets held all game coming off screens. He puts his hands on the defender for a split second to help stabilize and get free to counter a defensive hold, doesn't even really push and he gets called for his 4th foul.

Can't call that foul on Curry.

If you are calling touch fouls, call it on the defender for the initial grab. Better yet, no call and let them play. But foul on curry was not really an option there. If this game were close, that is the type of call that could swing it.

 

[tlance]

Then the Ws are in trouble, maybe not in the West but all hands on deck vs Toronto or Milwaukee. And by trouble I mean they go from big favorites to much smaller ones vs the Rockets and in the Finals

No way.

Still massive favorites.

In theory, Boogie makes them unbeatable. In reality, I don't think he makes them any better.

His offense and defense more or less wash what Bogut and Looney can provide (less offense, better more consistent defense).

Now, if one of them or another Key guy get hurt too? Then you could have an issue.

 

[msgkings322]

No way.

Still massive favorites.

In theory, Boogie makes them unbeatable. In reality, I don't think he makes them any better.

His offense and defense more or less wash what Bogut and Looney can provide (less offense, better more consistent defense).

Now, if one of them or another Key guy get hurt too? Then you could have an issue.

OK you made me feel better

 

[msgkings322]

Jeebus Lou can score.

Way to let the Clippers kind of back in it.

 

[msgkings322]

@tlance I do think you are underestimating the Rockets a bit. The Warriors BARELY got by them last year, and needed an epic shooting collapse by them in game 7 to do so.

 

[msgkings322]

Mad respect for the Clippers they are not going to lay down for these games. Doc too.

@Mecca are you even watching?

 

[tlance]

@tlance I do think you are underestimating the Rockets a bit. The Warriors BARELY got by them last year, and needed an epic shooting collapse by them in game 7 to do so.

I am not.

I think you are overestimating Cousins' impact on this team and their potential competition in the Finals.

Rockets are far and away the biggest threat.

 

[tlance]

That said, damn what a meltdown.

Have to play to finish this thing now.

 

[msgkings322]

I am not.

I think you are overestimating Cousins' impact on this team and their potential competition in the Finals.

Rockets are far and away the biggest threat.

So why do you say they are still "massive favorites" over the Rockets? Cousins or no, were they ever?

 

[msgkings322]

That said, damn what a meltdown.

Have to play to finish this thing now.

This is what I mean, they are not dominant in the way they were in 2017

 

[CitySushi]

That said, damn what a meltdown.

Have to play to finish this thing now.

Yeah the team really let up in that third. But Steve Kerr’s rotation after Curry went out was horrible.

 

[msgkings322]

Bogut giving great minutes right here, and Looney has a career high scoring so that part seems right (replacing Cousins)

 

[tlance]

So why do you say they are still "massive favorites" over the Rockets? Cousins or no, were they ever?

Because I think the Rockets are the only team that could theoretically beat them and Cousins being out helps the Warriors in this matchup, IMO.

They were massive favorites before and they still are. Nothing changes.

 

[tlance]

Yeah the team really let up in that third. But Steve Kerr’s rotation after Curry went out was horrible.

Especially bringing Bell in.

Just too early. Not the time to start experimenting.

 

[msgkings322]

Because I think the Rockets are the only team that could theoretically beat them and Cousins being out helps the Warriors in this matchup, IMO.

They were massive favorites before and they still are. Nothing changes.

Again, after the Warriors BARELY got by them last year why are you so sure?

 

[tlance]

DAMn.

I have to wake up in 4 hours.

WTF am I doing?

 

[msgkings322]

DAMn.

I have to wake up in 4 hours.

WTF am I doing?

Being a fan. If they'd held on to the 30 point lead you could be in bed now

 

[tlance]

Again, after the Warriors BARELY got by them last year why are you so sure?

Because.

Like you said earlier.

Iggy stays healthy and the Dubs win that series in 5.

Also, I think the Rockets were considerably better last year. Still formidable, but not as good. And the Warriors are as good as they were last year without Cousins, IMO.

 

[msgkings322]

Because.

Like you said earlier.

Iggy stays healthy and the Dubs win that series in 5.

Also, I think the Rockets were considerably better last year. Still formidable, but not as good. And the Warriors are as good as they were last year without Cousins, IMO.

Not tonight LOL

 

[msgkings322]

This is embarassing. Montalban must be rock hard right now.