re: Sunday NBA playoff thread

That was one of the sloppiest games OKC played in some time but they got the W. Credit to NO, had Williamson played they win.

That was rookie Cason Wallace with the great D at end and he did great not fouling when shot went up. Very smartly jumped sideways to avoid contact.

Will be curious what adjustments OKC makes. Thought they played too many bench players not allowing others to get minutes and rhythm.

This game is why I said OKC will not go all the way they lack some vet experience as starter.

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had Williamson played they win.

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I love when people project whataboutism, if this happens this will be result. You don't what would happen if Williamson played.

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That was one of the sloppiest games OKC played in some time

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I predict if Williamson played OKC wouldn't have played so sloppy.

see that was easy.

Here’s the last play. 12 seconds. And look at where NO players are. 4 are beyond 3 point lime so no way to feed inside. And the rookie did a number on him defensively too.

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Chet Holmgren is the 5th player in NBA history with 15+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ blocks in a playoff debut.

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Chet Holmgren is the 5th player in NBA history with 15+ points, 10+ rebounds and 5+ blocks in a playoff debut.

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And he absolutely got destroyed by Val. How willie didn't get him the ball late is coaching malpractice

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And he absolutely got destroyed by Val. How willie didn't get him the ball late is coaching malpractice

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Chet needs to wear weights like divers do. Or put on 50 pounds. But he does great for their system, can dribble and block and shoot and pass. Adams was a street brawler but bad at FTs.

Chet had the crucial block in the last minute too. Has weaknesses and has strengths that offset. For what they do as a team concept he fits great. OKC is poor at rebounds but makes up in good defense. You can bring in a big guy (bulky) but then you lose some offensive flow so its a tradeoff. They won 1st place in the toughest conference.

I think they lack a vet player. Giddy was quiet last night and their HC had a rookie in place of him to close out a crucial game one playoff. And the rookie was outstanding in those last key 12 seconds he guarded the ball handler and tipped ball back then did great blocking for last shot without fouling.

Can you imagine what PG could do on this team. Presti has so many picks he can’t possibly use them all. So I’d expect maybe a trade plus outgoing picks to get a starting vet once eliminated from playoffs.