Series Thread: 1) Golden State Warriors vs 8) Portland Trailblazers

[bksballer89]

Going to sleep early was a great idea I see lol

 

[Shanemansj13]

Well this will be a sweep if they don't get Nurkic back. This Portland offense is too inconsistent, Lillard is the leader of the team but he won't turn the next page until he can step up when they need him the most against legit teams, he failed to do it and Mccollum did too. You can't have off days against the Warriors, well unless you are 2016 Cavs LOL

 

[TJL]

Blazers in 5

 

[Robotech]

Has JaVale McGee become a better player or is he playing better because he's on a better team?

 

[LAD]

Warriors 112
Blazers 97

Warriors make defensive adjustments up high with the pick and roll to slow the midrange of the Blazers. Klay goes for 32. Iguodala scores 16. Without Durant the defense steps back up to how it was during his absence.

Dame and McCollum combine for less than 50.

Pretty much right on time- and JaVale had a great night too!

 

[LAD]

Has JaVale McGee become a better player or is he playing better because he's on a better team?

Honestly, I think it's a little of both. He's been improving all season. IMO the key is they don't ask him to do anything special or out of his natural abilities.

 

[Robotech]

Honestly, I think it's a little of both. He's been improving all season. IMO the key is they don't ask him to do anything special or out of his natural abilities.

He's been a pleasant surprise. He's been crazy efficient this season. 65.2 FG% and 23.0 points per 36 min are all way above his career. Also, his TO% is only at 9.8%. He was well into the double digits in TO% in previous seasons.

 

[LAD]

He's been a pleasant surprise. He's been crazy efficient this season. 65.2 FG% and 23.0 points per 36 min are all way above his career. Also, his TO% is only at 9.8%. He was well into the double digits in TO% in previous seasons.

yep, amazing what changing one's environment can do. But again, I have to credit the coaching staff. They understand his strengths and only ask him to do things along those lines.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Has JaVale McGee become a better player or is he playing better because he's on a better team?

Idk I guess he is progressing bc he has made any plays to get on Shaqtin a fool. I think having better players around him definitely helps, they basically throw him lobs and that's all he needs to do and block shots.

 

[Black Adam]

Has JaVale McGee become a better player or is he playing better because he's on a better team?

think it might be a little of both...

add in that he's putting a LOT of thought juice into getting himself a 'Ship ring...

 

[OregonDucks]

Don't worry Golden State. When game 3 is played 7 days from now, the Blazers should be well rested and healthy.

 

[LAD]

Don't worry Golden State. When game 3 is played 7 days from now, the Blazers should be well rested and healthy.

7 days from now?????

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Going to sleep early was a great idea I see lol

Dude, I'm not watching another Warriors game until the Conference Finals.

I think I'm one of the few posters here that didn't have any issue with Durant going to the Warriors.

I still don't.

But, their Superiority, WITHOUT HIM PLAYING, is probably the reason some thought it was as a punk move.

At the same time, Westbrook's reckless cucking in the 4th last night, makes it obvious why he doesn't care.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Has JaVale McGee become a better player or is he playing better because he's on a better team?

Culture.

That, maturing as a person and having a defined role has done wonders.

He's been exactly what the Warriors need, and vice versa.

 

[OregonDucks]

Dude, I'm not watching another Warriors game until the Conference Finals.

I think I'm one of the few posters here that didn't have any issue with Durant going to the Warriors.

I still don't.

But, their Superiority, WITHOUT HIM PLAYING, is probably the reason some thought it was as a punk move.

At the same time, Westbrook's reckless cucking in the 4th last night, makes it obvious why he doesn't care.

I wouldn't care if someone cloned Jordan from 1997 and had him join the Warriors with their current roster. If it meant LeBron doesn't win a title, I am all for it.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I wouldn't care if someone cloned Jordan from 1997 and had him join the Warriors with their current roster. If it meant LeBron doesn't win a title, I am all for it.

I don't think you'll have to worry about that this year.

 

[OregonDucks]

I don't think you'll have to worry about that this year.

Might have to worry about it next year when LeBron joins Golden State...

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Might have to worry about it next year when LeBron joins Golden State...

Dude, get ready for the Banana Boat Boys Club in Cleveland next year.

Bron, Wade, Paul and Melo.

 

[LAD]

Dude, I'm not watching another Warriors game until the Conference Finals.

I think I'm one of the few posters here that didn't have any issue with Durant going to the Warriors.

I still don't.

But, their Superiority, WITHOUT HIM PLAYING, is probably the reason some thought it was as a punk move.

At the same time, Westbrook's reckless cucking in the 4th last night, makes it obvious why he doesn't care.

I love me some Kobe-you know this- but RW was looking like Kobe after Shaq & before Pau. This kind of mentality will not win a playoff series.

When I thought OKC had a shot I wasn't factoring in the RW that plays recklessly & without the others. I guess a leopard truly doesn't change it's spots.

 

[OregonDucks]

Dude, get ready for the Banana Boat Boys Club in Cleveland next year.

Bron, Wade, Paul and Melo, '97 cloned Jordan

fify