Graycap23 said:

Because exactly no one asked... I hate the Celtics infinitely more than the Clippers.

lol.......ya killing me.

Cerebus said:

Graycap23 said:

Why?

1. They're the Clippers

2. They're not the Warriors/Lakers
3. Some of my earliest basketball memories are of my grandfather loving/watching the Lakers (they lived in Anaheim, so did we eventually) and hating the Celtics. I remember the babysitter coming to our house in Portland (I was born there my sister and nephew still live there) the year the Trailblazers won the title so my parents could go to playoff and finals games. Michael Jordan was drafted the same year I got really into basketball (started playing and actually understanding the game) on my own. I moved to the Bay Area in 1987 and have followed/been a passionate fan of the Warriors pretty much ever since. So I'm like Warriors > Lakers > Trailblazers > Bulls if they're playing each other and I'll go for any of them if they're playing another team (and it doesn't effect the Warriors playoff standing).

4. They're the Clippers

5. The Pacific Division. The Warriors and the Lakers are also in the Pacific Division. Without hesitation I root for the Warriors. I have watched or attended nearly every game since sometime around 1990. I schedule my social time around Warriors games. There are the friends I watch basketball with and my other friends. I had season tickets for a few years in the 90s when they were ass and tickets were affordable. For many, many years (until they built the new place in SF) I lived minutes from their arena (arena was in Oakland, I live in Alameda). If the Warriors are playing the Lakers there is no confusion, I'm going for the Warriors. If Lakers games at the end of the season may efffect the Warriors in the standings I am going against the Lakers, always. When the Warriors finally got good (man there were some rough years) and some people tried to come at me with that bandwagon or fairweather fan bullshit, they got an earful. The Warriors are my team for the last 30 plus years, wether or not they were ever any good. But the Lakers come second, and the Clippers are in the same division as both of them. So no Clipper win is ever a good Clipper win.

6. They're the Clippers

7. They sucked. For decades. They were the laughing stock of the league. Even as bad as the Warriors were some years, the Clippers were worse. People went to Clippers games because tickets were cheaper than the Lakers and you couldn't get good Lakers tickets anyway.

8. They're the Clippers

9. A long procession of players I really, REALLY didn't/don't like. I'll spare you the full list but Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Pat Beverly and really even Kahwai Leonard. There's a fuckton more though. They just always seemed to end up with players I REALLY didn't/don't like. The only thing they ever had going for them for me was Doc Rivers being their coach and then he went and hired his own damn overrated son and that pissed me off too.

10. They're the Clippers

11. Generaly principle

12. A lifetime of hating the Clippers

Graycap23 said:

lol.......ya killing me.

Cerebus said:

1. They're the Clippers

Well you asked. I'm not saying it's logical, either. But the Celtics and the Clippers... I just can't even. It's a visceral reaction that will change my entire mood. Just, nah, do not like. *shrug*

If Ty Lue was coaching Zion he would still be watching the playoffs

Suns Clippers game four was terrible. What a steaming pile of a game. Not sure anyone deserved to win that mess.

Cerebus said:

Suns Clippers game four was terrible. What a steaming pile of a game. Not sure anyone deserved to win that mess.

I loved it.....reminded me of the late 90s grimey, defensive battles between my Knicks and the Heat.

Looks like an eventual wrap for the Suns. I give credit to the Clippers for hanging there, but damn, Paul George misses free throws at the wrong time.

Not feeling the Jason Kidd hire for Dallas, because of his past coaching history. It'll be interesting to see the relationship between him & Luka;

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/why- ... n-answers/

Going to miss Marv Albert. I'm 60, so I grew up on Marv during the Knicks glory years of the early 70s. He was synonymous with basketball....did a great job on football & hockey too. There'll never be another.

https://fansided.com/2021/06/25/reggie- ... phy-video/

uPtoWnNY said:

Cerebus said:

Suns Clippers game four was terrible. What a steaming pile of a game. Not sure anyone deserved to win that mess.

I loved it.....reminded me of the late 90s grimey, defensive battles between my Knicks and the Heat.

Looks like an eventual wrap for the Suns. I give credit to the Clippers for hanging there, but damn, Paul George misses free throws at the wrong time.

Not feeling the Jason Kidd hire for Dallas, because of his past coaching history. It'll be interesting to see the relationship between him & Luka;

https://www.cbssports.com...n-answers/

Going to miss Marv Albert. I'm 60, so I grew up on Marv during the Knicks glory years of the early 70s. He was synonymous with basketball....did a great job on football & hockey too. There'll never be another.

https://fansided.com/2021...phy-video/

Except... it wasn't It was terrible, TERRIBLE shooting, mediocre defense (both teams missed an amazing number of open jump shots), missed free throws (Paul George gonna Paul George, at least I can always depend on that) and sluggish play. Like, how you gonna look THAT tired during game four of the conference finals? I loved the basketball you're talking about. If it was grind it out, exceptional defense and good execution I could have gotten into it. But maaaaan... Paul and Booker shot a combined 14 of 44. The Clippers shot 32% from the field and 16% on threes. But the Suns only shot 36% from the field and 20% on threes. They shot a combined 9 for 51 on threes. Breh, they missed 42 threes! MANY of them open shots. Like, for fuck's sake, stop shooting threes and go inside like you get paid to play basketball or something.

[Edited 6/27/21 11:49am]

uPtoWnNY said:

Going to miss Marv Albert. I'm 60, so I grew up on Marv during the Knicks glory years of the early 70s. He was synonymous with basketball....did a great job on football & hockey too. There'll never be another.

https://fansided.com/2021/06/25/reggie- ... phy-video/

For sure. I've been saying I'm gonna miss him through the whole playoffs. Every time he says a Marvism or makes a great observation or says something funny I'm like, dang. Marv has been doing this my whole basketball life, it's going to be weird when he's gone. Probably just one more game.

uPtoWnNY said:

Not feeling the Jason Kidd hire for Dallas, because of his past coaching history. It'll be interesting to see the relationship between him & Luka;

https://www.cbssports.com...n-answers/

Agreed. Not sure why anyone thinks Kidd is suddenly going to become a good head choach when he's proven he's not. I'm not sure why anyone thinks Kidd or Billups are the best choice for a head coaching position, to be honest. There are very good coaches out there with much more experience and much better records who don't have a job yet. Feels a bit like caving to the players in Portland and like hiring an ex-player that you got along with in Dallas. Maybe none of the other coaches wanted those jobs. Dallas at least is kind of a hot mess right now, so that's possible. Portland has been ALMOST there for a few seasons, but I don't see the head coach being what's stopping them from taking the next step. Not unless they bring an entirely new system and the players actually buy into it. Is Billups going to do that? Unlikely. In regards to Kidd and Luka, seems as likely that he was the choice so Luka can just go ahead and do whatever he wants. That team likely won't have the same roster next season and I'm betting it will be rebuilt to give Luka even more freedom on the court.

[Edited 6/27/21 12:12pm]

I need

Man, I really shouldn't post when I've smoked before I've had my coffee. Marv doing the other series, so, yay! At least two more Marv games.

Atlanta could have won that game. smh Hopefully Young's ankle is too bad.

Go Suns!

Cerebus said:

Atlanta could have won that game. smh Hopefully Young's ankle is too bad.

They had wide open looks, just couldn't nail them. Bogdanovic is useless out there.

Cerebus said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Not feeling the Jason Kidd hire for Dallas, because of his past coaching history. It'll be interesting to see the relationship between him & Luka;

https://www.cbssports.com...n-answers/

Agreed. Not sure why anyone thinks Kidd is suddenly going to become a good head choach when he's proven he's not. I'm not sure why anyone thinks Kidd or Billups are the best choice for a head coaching position, to be honest. There are very good coaches out there with much more experience and much better records who don't have a job yet. Feels a bit like caving to the players in Portland and like hiring an ex-player that you got along with in Dallas. Maybe none of the other coaches wanted those jobs. Dallas at least is kind of a hot mess right now, so that's possible. Portland has been ALMOST there for a few seasons, but I don't see the head coach being what's stopping them from taking the next step. Not unless they bring an entirely new system and the players actually buy into it. Is Billups going to do that? Unlikely. In regards to Kidd and Luka, seems as likely that he was the choice so Luka can just go ahead and do whatever he wants. That team likely won't have the same roster next season and I'm betting it will be rebuilt to give Luka even more freedom on the court.

[Edited 6/27/21 12:12pm]

Portland's problems are on defense. Mr. Big Shot knows a thing or two about defense.

Le Siiiiiigh....

That's French for damn it Pheonix, you had a close out game at home and you let it get away.

uPtoWnNY said:

Portland's problems are on defense. Mr. Big Shot knows a thing or two about defense.

Mm, this is true. But in the modern NBA it's been proven time and again that scoring does actually win championships. I'm not sure they have enough of that as they're currently built, either. But we'll see I guess. Honestly I hadn't considered that Chauncey could end up being a hard nosed defensive minded coach, which he very much was as a player. Be interesting to see how Dame and the rest of the Portland roster respond to that (if it happens).

Cerebus said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Portland's problems are on defense. Mr. Big Shot knows a thing or two about defense.

Mm, this is true. But in the modern NBA it's been proven time and again that scoring does actually win championships. I'm not sure they have enough of that as they're currently built, either. But we'll see I guess. Honestly I hadn't considered that Chauncey could end up being a hard nosed defensive minded coach, which he very much was as a player. Be interesting to see how Dame and the rest of the Portland roster respond to that (if it happens).

Even though today's league emphasizes more offense, you still have to get crucial stops/rebounds in these tight playoff games. Pat Riley's old quote still holds true.

Clippers have a good chance to take this to seven games.

Who lit a fire under Paul George's ass this postseason?

Cerebus said:

Go Suns!

The Clips are still alive and will win Game 6

phunkdaddy said:

Who lit a fire under Paul George's ass this postseason?

The thousands upon thousands of people who have called him a playoff bust, I'd guess. Apparently he forgot how to make clutch free throws though.

Graycap23 said:

Cerebus said:

Go Suns!

The Clips are still alive and will win Game 6

We'll see. These conference finals have been an unpredictable mess. I've got Suns in 6, obviously, but I won't be surprised if it goes 7.

Giannis' injury aside, I still think the Hawks were winning this game. The Bucks just don't have it in the playoffs. They just don't. They should be as good as they were in game two every night, but they're not.

uPtoWnNY said:

Cerebus said:

Mm, this is true. But in the modern NBA it's been proven time and again that scoring does actually win championships. I'm not sure they have enough of that as they're currently built, either. But we'll see I guess. Honestly I hadn't considered that Chauncey could end up being a hard nosed defensive minded coach, which he very much was as a player. Be interesting to see how Dame and the rest of the Portland roster respond to that (if it happens).

Even though today's league emphasizes more offense, you still have to get crucial stops/rebounds in these tight playoff games. Pat Riley's old quote still holds true.

Clippers have a good chance to take this to seven games.

Not sure I can agree with you on the defense wins championships anymore. Outside shooting beats any interior defense. If a good passing team gets hot from outside for a 4 out of 7 they're taking it every time. Particularly with the way the rules favor shooting these days. Most recent finals back this up. You can blaim the Warriors. I don't mind.

Cerebus said:

Giannis' injury aside, I still think the Hawks were winning this game. The Bucks just don't have it in the playoffs. They just don't. They should be as good as they were in game two every night, but they're not.

Like Graycap posted earlier, Budenholzer is total shit as a coach. Call a timeout and scream at these cats, stop settling and take it to the basket!

With all the crazy injuries, this is Chris Paul's best chance to win a title. They better wrap this shit up tonight. Losing to the Clippers in 7 would be devastating.

One down, one to go.

Funny thing is, no matter who wins in the east I'll be going for that team. I know, I'm difficult. I have NEVER, EVER! liked Chris Paul and have no desire for that guy to get a ring. I just dislike the Clippers even more than I dislike Chris Paul so I had to go for the Suns.

Go Hawks!

[Edited 7/1/21 1:46am]

DeMarcus Bitch Ass Cry Baby Cousins should have been ejected, as well. I have no idea what bullshittery the announcers were on tonight. That dickhole clearly swung his elbow at Chris Paul's head regardless of whether or not he embelished with his reaction. And Pat Beverly did nothing but prove who he's always been. But all three of those guys have careers full of assholeish behavior, so whatever.