NBA / NCAA Basketball

[Tricycle Rider]

She's a rabid fan! For her, this is bigger than any sporting event ever!

So who is your monopoly money on?

ESPN’s Basketball Power Index computer has Gonzaga winning by just 1.4 points and a 55% chance of winning, that's pretty damn close. I just don't know... if Gonzaga loses by something like 20 points it'll be like ah well. But if they lose by 1 or 3 points it'll be just devastating. Those close games usually hurt the most.

 

[jmdirt]

So who is your monopoly money on?

ESPN’s Basketball Power Index computer has Gonzaga winning by just 1.4 points and a 55% chance of winning, that's pretty damn close. I just don't know... if Gonzaga loses by something like 20 points it'll be like ah well. But if they lose by 1 or 3 points it'll be just devastating. Those close games usually hurt the most.

I don't even bet fake money!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

I don't even bet fake money!

Smart man. I don't bet anything either, for one I'm too poor, and two - I just tried reading some of that odd makers stuff, I don't understand any of it.

Four hours till tip-off, think I'll work on a jigsaw puzzle while watching the game. With all the timeouts and TV commercials it's going to be a long night.

Go Zags!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Well, that was anticlimactic, Gonzaga got caught with their pants down and had absolutely no answer for Baylor's shock and awe. I will not be crying into my pillow, Baylor deserved this title.

Ah well, there's always next year for the Zags.

 

[jmdirt]

Well, that was anticlimactic, Gonzaga got caught with their pants down and had absolutely no answer for Baylor's shock and awe. I will not be crying into my pillow, Baylor deserved this title.

Ah well, there's always next year for the Zags.

Yes, Baylor was very good.

Obviously some of the reason that GU was off is because Baylor was so on, but GU was also just not sharp. From a fan standpoint I would have liked to see both teams be on, but that's sport right?!

 

[jmdirt]

Draymond Green needs to just StFU! He is a dumb ars! He thinks because he makes a lot of money that makes him an expert on everything, but every time that he opens his mouth he proves that he isn't an expert on anything. He should work on his poor sportsmanship before he tries to help the rest of the world with his words of stupidity. Dumbmond, just stick to claiming that you are the best defensive player of all time, and stay out of things more complicated than that (are you even in the top 10 all time).

 

[movingtarget]

Could be an interesting playoffs with injury clouds over some of the Nets and Lakers players. Utah will hope to have Michell back in the playoffs. Phoenix may not have the experience but had a good regular season. Utah blew a 3-1 lead against Denver last season and were bitter about it. Here's their chance to go further if they can replicate their regular season form. The Bucks have to face Miami again but I think they will win the series this time.

 

[Bonimenier]

Very good opening night of the playoffs, at least the first 2 games. Hoping Dallas can keep this up. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the Clippers crumble. Denver's going to miss Murray very much this playoffs. Overall I can see quite some lower seeds going to the semis.

 

[Unchained]

Draymond Green needs to just StFU! He is a dumb ars! He thinks because he makes a lot of money that makes him an expert on everything, but every time that he opens his mouth he proves that he isn't an expert on anything. He should work on his poor sportsmanship before he tries to help the rest of the world with his words of stupidity. Dumbmond, just stick to claiming that you are the best defensive player of all time, and stay out of things more complicated than that (are you even in the top 10 all time).

If you watched the last @10 minutes of the game..Green got beat inside..and when he meets people outside the perimeter, they wait for his feet to be flat and then they drive right by..best defender? NFW..and then the other side of the ball..Green played decent,but great players make big plays..he missed a few critical shots and his team is done for the season. Curry did his job..

Lakers!! Better not play sloppy today..Phoenix is good..LA better keep Caruso and Schroder on the floor and running..if Davis is cold they better get the bench up and not leave Anthony Davis out there hoping he comes around..Davis needs points and rebounds and needs to pick up on the perimeter because the Suns can shoot..I look at Schroder as one of the most exciting players around..he is super fast, very disruptive defense..and he dishes the ball all over the court if the team stays spread out..I take the Suns vs Lakers today as a complete toss up.. LeBron has been pretty quiet and he better get hot today.and the Lakers need to take lightning bolt like advantage of the typical double team on LeBron James..

 

[movingtarget]

Very good opening night of the playoffs, at least the first 2 games. Hoping Dallas can keep this up. There's nothing more satisfying than seeing the Clippers crumble. Denver's going to miss Murray very much this playoffs. Overall I can see quite some lower seeds going to the semis.

Yes Murray was a huge blow for Denver.

 

[movingtarget]

Good wins for the Grizzlies and Phoenix in game one.

 

[Bonimenier]

Pretty lobsided games last night. Jokic and Lillard putting on a show. Bucks looked impressive.

 

[Unchained]

Same as before for the Lakers..if Davis and LeBron don't both show up on the same night,tonight Phoenix Suns I think are better

 

[Bonimenier]

Same as before for the Lakers..if Davis and LeBron don't both show up on the same night,tonight Phoenix Suns I think are better

Yeah, they need to be on point to beat them. Also wondering if Lebron is using his magic again just as last year in the first 2 rounds. Figuring out the opposition in game 1 and eventually losing that game, and then just cruising the rest of the series. Phoenix' team is better than Houston and Portland last year though.

 

[movingtarget]

Looks like a sweep on the way for the Bucs. Lakers back on track. Jokic continues his great form for Denver.

 

[King Boonen]

Predicting sweeps for the Bucks, Nets (unfortunately), and the 76ers. Outside chance for Dallas too. Lakers coming good when they need to but I won't count out Suns just yet, the Jazz should be fine now Mitchell is back, and Portland/Denver and Hawks/Knicks are just too close to call.

 

[King Boonen]

Very glad to say I was wrong about Boston! It was not looking good early in the first but they turned it around, or really Tatum did. Maybe if I predict they’ll lose every game they’ll go on and win the finals...

 

[movingtarget]

Clippers and Celtics get a win, Atlanta dampen the Knicks fans enthusiasm.............I was wondering when the Clippers were going to wake up.

 

[Bonimenier]

Didn't expect Celtics to take a win. Tatum was crazy last night.

Teammates let Doncic down a bit. He was ridiculous again, but especially Hardaway and Porzingis need to step up the next games.

 

[movingtarget]

Looks like sweeps on the way for the Bucks and Sixers. The Denver series looks like going longer.

 

[Bonimenier]

Very good response by the Clippers after losing both games at home.

Looks like the Lakers gonna miss Davis in game 5.

Both series going down to the wire.

 

[movingtarget]

Washington stay alive with a win.

 

[King Boonen]

Washington stay alive with a win.

76ers will have a real problem if Embiid is out for any length of time and as good as Simmons is, I can't see them winning a title unless he sorts out his shooting.

 

[movingtarget]

Lakers are in trouble. Denver looks like they will get it done. Same for Atlanta. Nets go through to meet the Bucks. Should be a good series.

 

[saganftw]

woke up in the morning, first news headline "social media respond to lillards record 3s" and i was like "oh portland won"...no wonder ratings are down when they present 3s as an actual important stat,unbelievable fluff