The 2019 NBA Conference Finals thread. Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors & Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trailblazers

[peternorth]

this is an ass whoopin

 

[Memphis]

What a terrible foul by Middleton to end the half.

He probably felt silly about that.

 

[joop]

It annoys me how these so-called "celebrities" think they are part of the game. As you say, he should be told to sit down and keep his hands of the players and coaches. Seems like a real dickhead to me.

Not sure how drake is a ‘so-called celebrity’. I can’t stand his music but he’s easily one of the most famous people in the world, and the biggest thing to come out of Toronto. He gives a lot of money to the raps and is at majority of their home games.
But yeh I guess if anyone of us were able to do that we wouldn’t because we’re not dickheads right?
Anyway, good series, go bucks!

 

[fidstar]

Great win by Toronto. I didn't think they had it in them.

To win when both Giannas and Middleton both played fairly well and Kawhi didn't dominate showed me how wrong I was.

Great this series will go at least 6.

 

[joop]

Great win by Toronto. I didn't think they had it in them.

To win when both Giannas and Middleton both played fairly well and Kawhi didn't dominate showed me how wrong I was.

Great this series will go at least 6.

Huge call by you there

 

[fidstar]

Huge call by you there

I thought both series would be done in 5 or less, so it's good to see one going to 6 or 7.

It would have been disappointing after a all time great 2nd round.

 

[SunGirl89]

I’m pretty sure the Bucks will get through but if not, I’d love to see the Warriors beat Drake.

 

[fidstar]

Yeah, I think the Bucks are comfortable favorites, but in a 3 game series anything can happen.

 

[danielnajdek]

Our Raptors fan is back after they win 2 in row. Who would've guessed that. Internet must've been down again.

 

[peternorth]

Our Raptors fan is back after they win 2 in row. Who would've guessed that. Internet must've been down again.

I welcome raptors fans. There aren't many and its good to have some diversity/

 

[peternorth]

At the end of the game, the commentator said "Raptors are two games from the NBA finals".

I'd like to say that the Raptors are two games from the NBA finals.
The Bucks are two games from the NBA finals

 

[Scotland]

At the end of the game, the commentator said "Raptors are two games from the NBA finals".

I'd like to say that the Raptors are two games from the NBA finals.
The Bucks are two games from the NBA finals

That's just US sports. They don't do subtlety.

I've been enjoying First Take recently. Every night a new player/team is categorically the best/worst at something.

 

[peternorth]

That's just US sports. They don't do subtlety.

I've been enjoying First Take recently. Every night a new player/team is categorically the best/worst at something.

The Bucks are 6 games from being crowned NBA champions

 

[Scotland]

The Bucks are 6 games from being crowned NBA champions

If you want to BEAT the WARRIORS... if Ben Simmons can develop a jump shot it's a wrap, they can BEAT ANYBODY...

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

That's just US sports. They don't do subtlety.

I've been enjoying First Take recently. Every night a new player/team is categorically the best/worst at something.

You've noticed that too huh? Why do they get so angry about someone having average game? It's as though they take it as a personal insult.

 

[Scotland]

You've noticed that too huh? Why do they get so angry about someone having average game? It's as though they take it as a personal insult.

It's cultural. They just love excess. I swear there are people over there that watch the game at night and then are more excited to see what "Stephen A" has to say about it the next morning than they were about the game itself. Some 50 year old black dude yelling at some 45 year old white dude doesn't really do it for me but each to their own. It has its moments but if they disappeared I'd still be more interested in the games. I just love the fact that one day Giannis it the best, then Kawhi, then KD, then Steph...

We're heading down the same path over here with a footy media full of people who just love the sound of their own voice.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

It's cultural. They just love excess. I swear there are people over there that watch the game at night and then are more excited to see what "Stephen A" has to say about it the next morning than they were about the game itself. Some 50 year old black dude yelling at some 45 year old white dude doesn't really do it for me but each to their own. It has its moments but if they disappeared I'd still be more interested in the games. I just love the fact that one day Giannis it the best, then Kawhi, then KD, then Steph...

We're heading down the same path over here with a footy media full of people who just love the sound of their own voice.

I just caught Stephen A Smith criticising other people for talking about Kevin Durant. His point was these people have never played the game at the same level as KD, so they aren't qualified to comment. Sorry ... how many NBA games did Stephen A Smith play? And how about that self-appointed expert on all things Mike Greenberg who can talk under water with a mouth full of marbles? He gives me a headache

 

[fidstar]

Yeah SAS shouting is the worst.

But it's worked for him, so he isn't going to change.

 

[Scotland]

Don't know how the bloke still has functioning vocal chords.

He's covering games at night then he's on GetUp, First Take, Sportscenter... He's pretty much on any ESPN program that has people talking.

 

[fidstar]

Compared to his personal talk show (Getup?) he's actually really tame on First Take.

When he's just by himself all he does is yell.

Well, I am going off only watching very little as I don't know how people watch him spending 60 minutes yelling into a mic.

 

[fidstar]

 

[peternorth]

I just caught Stephen A Smith criticising other people for talking about Kevin Durant. His point was these people have never played the game at the same level as KD, so they aren't qualified to comment. Sorry ... how many NBA games did Stephen A Smith play? And how about that self-appointed expert on all things Mike Greenberg who can talk under water with a mouth full of marbles? He gives me a headache

hhahaahahahahHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAA. dont you love that? Happens in all sports media across all sports. typically by fans against journos

Hmmmmm.

 

[peternorth]

Now I think everyone at some stage here has felt sorry for Klay. There was KD arriving and Klay defiantly and tersely telling reporters he don't change his game for shit. He's demoted to the third scoring option (what an option though!).

So he did not make an all nba team, and was disappointed expectedly.



Interestingly he was not happy, but then said "whatever id rather win a championship". I personally wish he didnt say that, though he was put in a tough spot.

Its refreshing to hear honestly in a sportsperson.

 

[Look2Me4Guidance]

Now I think everyone at some stage here has felt sorry for Klay. There was KD arriving and Klay defiantly and tersely telling reporters he don't change his game for ****. He's demoted to the third scoring option (what an option though!).

So he did not make an all nba team, and was disappointed expectedly.



Interestingly he was not happy, but then said "whatever id rather win a championship". I personally wish he didnt say that, though he was put in a tough spot.

Its refreshing to hear honestly in a sportsperson.

Yeah nah, just wanna play my role for the team.

 

[joop]

Tough call on Siakam, good start by the bucks though!