Series Thread: 2) Golden State Warriors vs 6) New Orleans Pelicans

[Montalban]

Yeah, especially since you have to worry about Paul, Gordon and Capela too.

Red Rockets have weapons.

I think the Warriors have more fire power.

But, guys like Thompson have to hit their shots.

I expect the Rockets to win that series since they have home court and have been the best team all year but you never know.

 

[msgkings322]

I expect the Rockets to win that series since they have home court and have been the best team all year but I never know. Doesn't stop me from confidently being wrong all the time.

FIFY

"Cavs in 6!" - you before last year's Finals

 

[tlance]

I love Draymond's response to Barkley's claims that he would "punch Draymond in the face".

Brilliant.

What are the odds Barkley follows through on dray's dare? I think there is at least a 2% chance. Barkley is just the right mix of prideful and ignorant to consider it.

 

[Montalban]

Some other team's problem soon. You're in luck!

31 seconds response time. Your little fingers must be flying over that keyboard. Lets see how long I can keep you dancing on that string. here goes; ready?

 

[Montalban]

FIFY

"Cavs in 6!" - you before last year's Finals

29 seconds. Keep dancing

 

[Montalban]

FIFY

"Cavs in 6!" - you before last year's Finals

37 seconds; you are slowing down. let me tug those strings a little harder. Hold on.

 

[Montalban]

18 seconds. Dance little sister, dance.

 

[CitySushi]

I love Draymond's response to Barkley's claims that he would "punch Draymond in the face".

Brilliant.

What are the odds Barkley follows through on dray's dare? I think there is at least a 2% chance. Barkley is just the right mix of prideful and ignorant to consider it.

Barkley's not above apologizing either when he's really wrong.

 

[calsnowskier]

#sourgrapes

I bet he was PISSED when they brought in Dennis.

 

[tlance]

I bet he was PISSED when they brought in Dennis.

Do you think that is the same?

I have nothing against KD's decision, but that is a rather poor analogy.

Times were different back then. Players could not move freely like they can now.

 

[calsnowskier]

Do you think that is the same?

I have nothing against KD's decision, but that is a rather poor analogy.

Times were different back then. Players could not move freely like they can now.

Exact same? No. Nothing is the exact same. But they brought in a HOFer to a championship team.

The Warriors built the right way (through the draft and not signing ridiculous contracts). They also began planning for KD about 3 years before he was a FA to get him.

 

[wildturkey]

Barkley's not above apologizing either when he's really wrong.

It's a bluff. Charles is faking him out so Draymond will let his guard down and then WHAM.

 

[bksballer89]

Pretty inexcusable at this point of the year in game 2 of a series.

D'Antoni: Game 1 win 'lulled' Rockets to sleep

 

[LAD]

Watching Draymond last night made me gain some appreciation for Lance Stephenson. For all of Lance's annoyance and shenanigans, at least he never complains to the refs.

lol stop it. The difference is Lance is easily taken out of his game because of his own shenanigans. Exact opposite for Dray.

 

[Wamu]

lol stop it. The difference is Lance is easily taken out of his game because of his own shenanigans. Exact opposite for Dray.

Gotta disagree a little bit. Draymond's jackassery got him suspended for a Finals game in '16. How many total T's did he rack up during the playoffs that year?

 

[LAD]

Yeah, especially since you have to worry about Paul, Gordon and Capela too.

Red Rockets have weapons.

I think the Warriors have more fire power.

But, guys like Thompson have to hit their shots.

Honestly, I don't think Capela will be an issue - if coach plays the right guys in rotation. I think in that series he has to play two bigs as much as possible when Capela is on the floor. Looney & JaVale are the perfect duo. With the two of them in there together you have a big to defend the penetrating guy meanwhile an additional big at the rim which means no cherry picking for Capela. That is mainly how he gets most of his points because they very seldom run plays for him.

 

[LAD]

Gotta disagree a little bit. Draymond's jackassery got him suspended for a Finals game in '16. How many total T's did he rack up during the playoffs that year?

The T's in the postseason weren't the problem. It was the compilation of them in the regular season that ultimately affected the postseason.

And in reference to my comment I was talking about production. What good is being out there if you're not making a real difference in the game. Lance can't & doesn't impact the game to the degree that Dray does. And if he did, maybe they would've won that series against Cle.

 

[Wamu]

The T's in the postseason weren't the problem. It was the compilation of them in the regular season that ultimately affected the postseason.

And in reference to my comment I was talking about production. What good is being out there if you're not making a real difference in the game. Lance can't & doesn't impact the game to the degree that Dray does. And if he did, maybe they would've won that series against Cle.

Lance isn't & never has been the all around player Draymond is. I don't like the fella but he has a major impact on the court.

 

[CitySushi]

Gotta disagree a little bit. Draymond's jackassery got him suspended for a Finals game in '16. How many total T's did he rack up during the playoffs that year?

Without Draymond getting suspended, the Warriors never get Kevin Durant.

 

[Black Adam]

Without Draymond getting suspended, the Warriors never get Kevin Durant.

and while i was displeased that the Dubs blew getting the title that season it IS hard to argue that result...