"Now those same doubters have no reason to do anything other than double down, and many of the believers are in crisis mode."
@detroitbadboys.bsky.social with some perspective before Game 2
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As always, a nuanced take from Dave on what may (and may not) matter when it comes to a cheap owner
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One contribution from James Harden that the Cavs want to make sure he gets credit for? His communication on defense:
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Yeah but Luke Kennard makes up for that
Everyone talks about the guys the Lakers are missing, but the Rockets are also without their two best players and we can’t ignore that either. I’m just not sure how you can expect a coach to win a series without the guys you built the team around, Steven Adams and Fred VanVleet
TIRED: That one favorite that lost at home is a fraud
WIRED: Turns out everybody is a fraud
INSPIRED: Fraud is the only way ahead in America; only a fraud will inherit the Larry O'B
We have already established that I am just Evil Sam
Who needs Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves when you have Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard
They really shouldn’t have let Vando aim the gun
They already put Austin down before the news came out, unfortunately. Live and learn. Well, unless you’re Austin I guess
Man, what a win for the Blazers. Tom Dundon's going to be waiting at the airport to greet them. Primarily to make sure they all choose the "Wait and Save" option on their Ubers, but still: it'll be nice!
I’m just feeling blessed every time we get to watch two of the greatest scorers in NBA history matchup. Never taking KD vs. Marcus Smart for granted 🙏
Happy NBA Draft Lotto Coinflip Day to those who celebrate.
just two big market juggernauts
"Amidst the majesty of this current moment for the Trail Blazers, another victory has gone largely unnoticed: Kris Murray is a useful NBA role player."
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“I got a comment from Joe one time: ‘Your career, you were dead in the water. And now you’re back alive.’”
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"Let’s just say no one is holding their breath this time around when Embiid isn’t on the court."
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“My perspective has changed these last 48 weeks. When I got injured, there was a lot of uncertainty. The playoffs were not a sure thing. You know, now that I get that opportunity (to play in the playoffs again), I couldn’t be more happy.”
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Hell yes, I always had faith Luka would be back
NO Durant for game one, per Udoka.
Rockets hope it’s a one game thing
Steve Ballmer with Paul George
Lawrence Frank, when being asked about the trade in 2018, which sent Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Oklahoma City for Paul George, potentially impacting their future thought processes: “You can say his name. It’s alright.”
“I’ve done so many things 95% of the world can’t even imagine,” Harden said. “I’m very, very confident. I’m happy. Life is amazing. I’ve impacted a lot of different people in a positive way. I’ve impacted the game in a positive way.”
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Fell for an Avengers trailer from DiscussingFish
