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My thoughts on game 1:

1) Kerr completely outcoached by that clown Nurse

a) focusing too much defensive attention on Leonard who was playing on one leg. Are these overpaid coaches even watching the damn game? Leonard was hobbling around the court and three Warriors were covering him. 

b) Starts a guy in Dumbbell with no finals experience and lets Gasol get going. What an awful, awful decision. 

c) treats game one of the Finals as a friendly or preseason game by experimenting for half the game. Playing Cousins was absurd!! 

My thoughts on game 2:

1) I don't like this narrative/excuse by the Warriors that they were playing against an unknown opponent, and now that they have the experience of playing them, they'll be much better. I hope the Warriors don't actually believe this crap, because if they do they'll be in trouble. The Finals are all about exerting your will on the opponent, and the Warriors (for whatever reason) could not not do that.

2) Refs will certainly play a role in this one. And I think they''ll favor the Warriors, but I'm not sure it will make a difference. I have to admit, I'm not feeling very confident, partly because I don't like what I'm hearing from the Warrior players/coaches. They need to treat/approach this like a game 7, and they are not. Hopefully they play like it is a game 7, otherwise they'll lose. 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

My thoughts on game 1:1) Kerr completely outcoached by that clown Nursea) focusing too much defensive attention on Leonard who was playing on one leg. Are these overpaid coaches even watching the damn game? Leonard was hobbling around the court and three Warriors were covering him. b) Starts a guy in Dumbbell with no finals experience and lets Gasol get going. What an awful, awful decision. c) treats game one of the Finals as a friendly or preseason game by experimenting for half the game. Playing Cousins was absurd!! My thoughts on game 2:1) I don't like this narrative/excuse by the Warriors that they were playing against an unknown opponent, and now that they have the experience of playing them, they'll be much better. I hope the Warriors don't actually believe this crap, because if they do they'll be in trouble. The Finals are all about exerting your will on the opponent, and the Warriors (for whatever reason) could not not do that.2) Refs will certainly play a role in this one. And I think they''ll favor the Warriors, but I'm not sure it will make a difference. I have to admit, I'm not feeling very confident, partly because I don't like what I'm hearing from the Warrior players/coaches. They need to treat/approach this like a game 7, and they are not. Hopefully they play like it is a game 7, otherwise they'll lose.

Bell does have finals experience and Kerr is a lot better coaching basketball than you are, BB. Who do you think he should have started? Bogut? You're living in 2015. I love Bogut but he can barely move. He can barely get off the ground.

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Why is nurse a clown? 

Seems very respectable and well spoken 
 
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Refs will not be in favour of anyone.  It’s the final, there’s no point booting out Toronto anymore for the purpose of ratings.  Seven games is what the nba wants and what they’ll probably get.   This is a homer series. Toronto takes two at home, gsw ties it at home.  


This series is going seven 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by StumpTownStu:

Bell does have finals experience and Kerr is a lot better coaching basketball than you are, BB. Who do you think he should have started? Bogut? You're living in 2015. I love Bogut but he can barely move. He can barely get off the ground.


Then why the hell did they pick him up? If he can't match up against an ancient, lumbering Gasol (whom he has battled against for years), who the hell was he supposed to match up against? Why did they even bother getting him? I think Kerr thinks he is smarter than he is, which will be his downfall. I'm not as impressed with him as you are. Let me count the ways he has disappointed:

1) He took a 73 win team to the finals, up 3-1, and blew it! Absolutely blew it. I'll give him a pass for the Green suspension, but that game 7 loss, PLEASE! The best scoring team in NBA history went scoreless for almost 4 minutes of the 4th. He could not draw up a play to get a bucket! He was that inept! Or his head was exploding from those migraines. Then he put Ezili on LBJ with the Warriors up by 7 in the 4th, and LBJ torches him. All this to say, the guy is closer to a KC Jones or a Pat Riley than a Popovich or even a Phil Jackson. 

2) Going down 3-2 against a Rocket team with one all-star when your team has 4! Give me a freakin break. Don't tell me you were impressed by that.

3) His two greatest coaching moments (when his team should have lost).
1) Game 6 at OKC. Play saves his bacon by having one of the greatest clutch playoff performances of all time.Kerr did not do garbage to deserve credit for that win. No great adjustments or play calls. In fact, he was shaking his head every time Klay launched a 30 footer. I watched that game 5 times, and Kerr was literally saying no, on, no, yes, yes, yes!

2) Game 6 at Houston. Curry saves his bacon by going off in the 2nd half and scoring 33 points. If Curry does not have a historic 2nd half, Warriors don't win the game.

So no, I'm not impressed with Kerr. No more than I was with KC Jones.
 
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Are you on Warriors in game 2, BB?
 
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I think he hoped to get that old Bogut who  had epic battles with Gasol and Z-Bo for this team before Kerr even got here. Thanx for bringing that up, by the way. I always tell people that Memphis in those days was more of a rival than these league manufactured rivalries, first the Clippers and now Houston. Bogut and David Lee use to bang with Gasol and Z-Bo. Ah, the good ol' days. I digress. That Bogut wasn't fleet of foot to begin with but this iteration can barely move. He'll still probably start game 2 but will be pulled early for Looney.

1) Agreed.

2) That was a really good Rocket team, obsessed with the Warriors and with home court advantage.

3)Iffy but not worth arguing. Players make coaches. Only a few organizations, San Antonio comes to mind, has shown they can take subpar players and get the most out of them. Phil Jackson would be an afterthough if not for Jordan and Pippen and then Shaq and Kobe. Riley wouldn't be Riley if not for Magic, Kareem, ect. Back to getting the most out of guys, look at the development of Looney, even Bell. Look how they got the most out of guys like the aforementioned Festus who disappeared after leaving. Look at how they resurrected careers like Shawn Livingston and Javale McGee. This coaching staff has been pretty good.

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Same garbage every year for you BB. you're starting to sound like a 13 yr old homer.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

My thoughts on game 1:

b) Starts a guy in Dumbbell with no finals experience and lets Gasol get going. What an awful, awful decision. 
 

While I agree Kerr was experimenting a bit, by no means was it dumb to start Jordan Bell. The underlying issue here (tied to Gasol) was how far they sagged off and Gasol and he hit a couple shots from 3/Deep which got him going. The rotation on defense was the issue (tied to doubling/focusing on Leonard) and the coaches spoke on this as well. They were lazy/slow rotating on Gasol early, and they paid for it throughout the game as he got comfortable. 

Gasol is way past his prime, however this is a smart player who can still get it done - especially on the stage that he chased so hard in Memphis and continuously came up short to get to. 
 
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Nurse is no clown during the 48min when the clock is running.

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As a Raps homer, i never want to see Tony Brothers or Ed Malloy...these 2 are the biggest anti-Raptorites ever

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Are you seriously rooting for a fixed match?  Sad.  Raptors are simply the better team at this point of the season.  Show some respect to your opponent.  They were top five in defense and offense this season and rightfully won homecourt because they cared about this opportunity and moment.  The warriors were too busy being lazy and infighting to get there.  And now they get to stare down an 0-2 hole and the end of the dynasty as they know it.  Oh and by the way when Durant leaves next year they won't sniff another finals again in your lifetime.  He is the only way they can win this series (though he will show up too little too late).  
 
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Malooga - give it a break. We all know your a GS fan. 

 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by richwins81:

Malooga - give it a break. We all know your a GS fan.

 

*you’re (because some jackas* will correct)

 
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*you’re (because some jackas* will correct)


Don't know where you get that but I quit being a "FAN" of any team years ago when I moved to Vegas.  Living around the books, in the books, and hanging out with folks who work the books taught me to see outside the game.  Studying under several world class numerologists showed me how to see outside the matrix.  You and and the other losers who think I am doing some sort of jinx can eat yourselves out.  I play every bet I post here on site.  I have had good runs and bad runs sure.  The thing is I DON'T CARE.  I keep playing.  

This warriors team has been a good fade throughout the playoffs and throughout the regular season.  42-55 ATS this season good for last in the NBA actually.  So when I come on here and post my plays show respect.  Play them, fade them, whatever you wish.

This is the Raptors year.  They are a deeper team period with the best player on the court.  This is a perfect spot for folks to win money by

1)  fading public perception and $$
2)  numerology supports a Raptors series win (in 4 or 5)
3)  eye test shows you Raptors are the better team.  They can go 10 deep, they don't have the injuries Golden does, and they have THE BEST PLAYER IN THE GAME KAWHI

Watch today dude.  G will lose by 10+  Or go lose your money betting the other side richwins.  Just stay away from me and leave me alone if you don't like me.  
 
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Quote Originally Posted by packersbackers:

As a Raps homer, i never want to see Tony Brothers or Ed Malloy...these 2 are the biggest anti-Raptorites ever


When did you post this? Before today's ref assignments were announced? Wow. This is even better than my Scott Foster prediction. All three are officiating today! Too bad we're not allowed to bet on ref assignments. Can you imagine the odds of getting all three? We'd be millionaires:) 


 
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Golden State @ TorontoScott Foster (#48) Tony Brothers (#25) Ed Malloy (#14) Josh Tiven (#58) 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by bobmaloogatimesfive:

Are you seriously rooting for a fixed match?  Sad.  Raptors are simply the better team at this point of the season.  Show some respect to your opponent.  They were top five in defense and offense this season and rightfully won homecourt because they cared about this opportunity and moment.  The warriors were too busy being lazy and infighting to get there.  And now they get to stare down an 0-2 hole and the end of the dynasty as they know it.  Oh and by the way when Durant leaves next year they won't sniff another finals again in your lifetime.  He is the only way they can win this series (though he will show up too little too late).  

LOL, Bob, LOL. The NBA has always been part sport/part entertainment (WWE style). The officiating in the NBA is like the "Great Wheel" in The Game of Thrones. As a fan, you just hope you live long enough to see "fortune" turn in your favor. 


 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:

Quote Originally Posted by packersbackers:

As a Raps homer, i never want to see Tony Brothers or Ed Malloy...these 2 are the biggest anti-Raptorites ever
When did you post this? Before today's ref assignments were announced? Wow. This is even better than my Scott Foster prediction. All three are officiating today! Too bad we're not allowed to bet on ref assignments. Can you imagine the odds of getting all three? We'd be millionaires:)

Around 7am...ive been tracking the Raps all season long, and know exactly which refs get chubbs when calling Lowry for the block when its clearly a charge.

Ed Malloy's antics when calling offensive fouls are beyond insulting to anyone watching the game...its as if he wants to trademark himself and become part of the show...the best refs are usually invisible and just call a clean game...and dont get me started with Brothers...hes the blindest ref out there...but with Lebronto out, he will have to find a new bro to back...Kawhi perhaps?

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Quote Originally Posted by StumpTownStu:

I think he hoped to get that old Bogut who  had epic battles with Gasol and Z-Bo for this team before Kerr even got here. Thanx for bringing that up, by the way. I always tell people that Memphis in those days was more of a rival than these league manufactured rivalries, first the Clippers and now Houston. Bogut and David Lee use to bang with Gasol and Z-Bo. Ah, the good ol' days. I digress. That Bogut wasn't fleet of foot to begin with but this iteration can barely move. He'll still probably start game 2 but will be pulled early for Looney.

1) Agreed.

2) That was a really good Rocket team, obsessed with the Warriors and with home court advantage.

3)Iffy but not worth arguing. Players make coaches. Only a few organizations, San Antonio comes to mind, has shown they can take subpar players and get the most out of them. Phil Jackson would be an afterthough if not for Jordan and Pippen and then Shaq and Kobe. Riley wouldn't be Riley if not for Magic, Kareem, ect. Back to getting the most out of guys, look at the development of Looney, even Bell. Look how they got the most out of guys like the aforementioned Festus who disappeared after leaving. Look at how they resurrected careers like Shawn Livingston and Javale McGee. This coaching staff has been pretty good.


You make some good points, especially about player development. But still not on par with SA, and the in-game coaching adjustments and play calls out of time outs  are average at best. There was that one great adjustment against Memphis when they laid off Tony Allen in game 4, down 1-2, and just let him shoot, but I think Allen was also hurt (his hammy).
 
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Quote Originally Posted by Yessss88:

Are you on Warriors in game 2, BB?

No bets. Just watching as a fan. 
 
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GL to your team BB

 

 
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Quote Originally Posted by hardly covers:

Same garbage every year for you BB. you're starting to sound like a 13 yr old homer.
Well put

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Raps are 5-0 in their last 5 home playoff games with scott foster and 15-1 in last 16 with tony brothers

... and the raps get both refs!  

Warriors’ record last 3 postseasons...
With Scott Foster: 4-4 (.500)
Without Foster: 33-7 (.825)

Feel bad for GS.  Adam Silver wants it 2-0
 
 
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Quote Originally Posted by begginerboy:


The NBA has always been part sport/part entertainment (WWE style). The officiating in the NBA is like the "Great Wheel" in The Game of Thrones. As a fan, you just hope you live long enough to see "fortune" turn in your favor. 



Love the facts BB different mind set” Not always that’s  ppl will agree and will be clueless win some, loss some but your on the right track.
Keep killing it brotha wish you the best 

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