In my opinion, the Pacers did not play badly. They had a very slow start in the 1st quarter because Bron came out very aggressive, and for forcing the issue, not necessarily because of Dipo's foul trouble. If you are the Cavs, you should be genuinely worried because you did not outplay the Pacers despite the win and you are going to have a banged up K. Love, worse still may be without him. I am very confident the Pacers can win both games in Indiana.

The Pacers are an excellent half court team and they thrive on forcing the ball into the paint and that provides a lot of mismatches for the Cavs. The Cavs are playing a fast-paced offense but they are also playing a lot of isolation plays because they don't want to get sucked into the paint against the lengthier Pacers.

"Born Ready" has to play within his ability and stop punishing his team with ridiculous decisions on both ends of the court. As for J. Green, he has to be honest with himself. His performance during both games has been poor to put kindly.

Felton...Which kind thing be dis na

kcluv2men:
Who else is switching between NBA TV & TNT??

That game is tough to call ohhh.

Don’t know how long this will continue but Minnesota are squeezing Harden. Dude is so off beat and rattled, he is even missing free throws.

KAT is playing aggressively but yet to find a rhythm inside the paint. I am assessing the Rockets based on this series. If they fall short of a gentlemanly sweep...at least. Then they are not ready for the NBA finals.

I will be shocked if Popovic takes a break to mourn his wife. I figured something was off because he has been uncharacteristically cheerful during interviews. I thought it was his way of making peace with my belief that Kawhi would not be with his team next season.

Tough situation but Popovic is tougher.

Initially I thought it was a phantom foul on Carmelo but by replay he did push DMitch when he jumped.

97-93 in Utah’s favor. Adams has fouled out.

Eruditor:
Initially I thought it was a phantom foul on Carmelo but by replay he did push DMitch when he jumped.

97-93 in Utah’s favor. Adams has fouled out.

Dude aint playing like a rookie tho...some of his plays are unreal.

Carmelo the mason.

aliondo:

Dude aint playing like a rookie tho...some of his plays are unreal.

If he wins ROTY he deserves it. He is legit.

E be like Jazz got this one.

Won’t blame Carmelo. Anyone would have missed them.

What a season Mitchell has had.

Houston blowing Minnesota Timberwombs out.

Useless 8th seeded team.

Eruditor:
Houston blowing Minnesota Timberwombs out.

Useless 8th seeded team.

Believe Nuggets would have been a tougher matchup

Chokelahoma Shitty Blunders.. Poor 4th quarter are usual from the big 3 not just Melo.

Tough loss tho...the next game is a must win...this utah are no pushovers mehn..

aliondo:

Believe Nuggets would have been a tougher matchup

I do now.

Minnesota are a useless team.

SmooshCHN:
Chokelahoma Shitty Blunders.. Poor 4th quarter are usual from the big 3 not just Melo.

I know youve just been waiting for us to lose..Na your way

aliondo:
Tough loss tho...the next game is a must win...this utah are no pushovers mehn..

Na why GSW dodge dem.

Problematic team just like the Celtics. They don’t know when to accept defeat and Mitch is too confident.

Eruditor:


I was before. I will now watch the UHouston game till the last 5 Mins of the Jazz game.

Well it was worth it.

Eruditor:


I do now.

Minnesota are a useless team.

Very boring game. No playoff spirit at all.

kcluv2men:

Well it was worth it.

It was. The big 3of OKC were straight up thrash in the 4th. But the key was putting Adams in foul trouble. Donovan waltzed his way into the paint Willy Nilly after that.

kcluv2men:

Very boring game. No playoff spirit at all.

I won’t watch them again till they are out. They only came to mark register.

aliondo:

I know youve just been waiting for us to lose..Na your way

correct me if I'm wrong but you saw this coming.. It's still this same 4th quarter..

This Rockets game don tire me sef...mtcheww

Who plays Houston in the 2nd round again??

aliondo:
This Rockets game don tire me sef...mtcheww

Why nau. U no like 3pter, abi wetin

Eruditor:
Houston blowing Minnesota Timberwombs out.

Useless 8th seeded team.

Wolves are a better matchup. They got behind early, once rockets feel loose, those 3s rain down

What is James Harden doing playing when up by 24?? Talk about Stat Padding and Misplaced Priority.

birdman:


Why nau. U no like 3pter, abi wetin

Match is one sided..

Eruditor:
Don’t know how long this will continue but Minnesota are squeezing Harden. Dude is so off beat and rattled, he is even missing free throws.

KAT is playing aggressively but yet to find a rhythm inside the paint. I am assessing the Rockets based on this series. If they fall short of a gentlemanly sweep...at least. Then they are not ready for the NBA finals.

I see you are worried about the Rockets. You are right to be bro.
Minnesota is not an easy opponent. Warriors are playing the weakest team in the western playoff. And I believe Rockets match-up well with the Warriors. If anything, they are more ready for warriors than any other team. Their real test will be in the semis if they play against OKC

Eruditor:


I do now.

Minnesota are a useless team.

Houston would have done same to Denver. Too much firepower

Eruditor:


I do now.

Minnesota are a useless team.

Na why I been dey campaign for Nuggets to replace Pelicans or Wolves

At least the Pelicans have disproved my point. Nuggets will never lose 2 games in your backcourt, at least not by blowout