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Great summary Mr Tree. Some big surprises already in the Heat and the Knicks.
The Kings-Warriors clash was always going to be intriguing and it's living up to its billing. Not to mention two fantastic venues for atmosphere imho.
 

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Sensational scenes as Miami dump the title favourites out in the first round - milwaukee were up 16 heading into the 4th quarter, at home, but fell apart.

New York sealed their win over Cleveland too, so it will indeed be an unexpected battle of 5v8 in the second round. Knicks will be favourites, dreaming of the conference finals (where they'll play probably Boston or Philly, and they've had Boston's number this season so who knows!)

Experience looks to be triumphing over youth in the West 3-6, with Golden State holding on for victory in Sacramento. Memphis avoided being dumped out by the Lakers last night, but LA will go home for Game 6 with another chance to seal progress.
 

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Unbelievable game in Milwaukee, coach Bud totally lost the plot late on but Jimmy B was sensational

Knicks bringing back 90s ball with that dogged defence, love it, great series with the Heat coming up
 

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Glad I stayed up for a great performance from the Kings. Great from Monk, Murray and eventually DAaron Fox grew into it.
My word Jordan Poole was bloody awful.
 

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Wardell !!!!! What more can you say about him, the guy is just built differently. The way he plays the game is just beautiful to watch
 

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Yep, absolutely phenomenal last night. The playoffs are so curious too - Sabonis has been brilliant throughout the season but was totally neutralised and ended up looking like a park player. Pity for Sacramento, but that's how it goes.
 

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Great match last night between Suns and Nuggets. Denver were possibly eyeing a sweep but great response from Phoenix. Booker was superb and KD was just KD
Interesting they were happy to let Jokic score 50+ points. Interesting stat is he is 0-3 in the playoffs when he scores 40+. Wonder if there is a sit out for him in Game 5 though the Sun's owner did his best to make the most of it.
 

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The NBA all rookie team looks pretty strong.
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Jeremy Sochan makes the 2nd team. Much of his upbringing spent in the UK. Great to see
 

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Confirmed no suspension for Jokic, thank god, would've been a farce. Up at 6am for the end of a huge game 4 between the warriors and lakers tonight. Stayed up for the end of Philly-Boston yesterday, Boston showing their flaws, they really should've put that away but instead philly are still in with a puncher's chance...
 

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So the Lakers progressed to face the Nuggets in the Western Final. I really thought the Warriors would ride that late season wave and go far but alas there is only so much Steph can do on his own.
Similar story in Miami. Jalen Brunson carrying a Knicks side on his back but not enough. I could potentially see them trading Randle who has looked jaded on the postseason.
Miami await either Celtics and 76ers which is anyone's guess this evening. Celtics get through and it's the same last four as 3 years ago.
 

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So the final four starts tonight. Indifferent to the East really, can't really "support" either of them. And despise the Lakers, so... let's go Denver!
 

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Sensational scenes as BOTH conference finals stand at 3-0, with Denver and Miami looking certain to set up an unlikely meeting in the Finals.

Denver, at least, were the number 1 team in the West this season, but Miami's run here beggars belief - they trod water all season, winning half their games to finish 7th overall (out of 15 in the East), before getting battered at home in a one-off by Atlanta to fall to the 8th seed. But they've clicked magnificently in the last few weeks and they're bullying Boston, who are looking utterly dreadful.

I normally wake up and watch most of the second half - Miami were up 89-58 when i flicked it on yesterday! That's pretty unfathomable, especially as it was basically a must-win for Boston.

No team has ever won the first 3 and then lost the next 4 in NBA history, so there might be some valiant signs of life over the next few days but surely, Jokic or Jimmy will be winning a title, and I'll be happy for either - both phenomenal players who'll deserve their moment.
 

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Surprised that both finals currently sit at 3-0. Nuggets needed someone to step up to help Jokic and Jamal Murray has done that.
The Heat have stunned me but Jimmy Butler is one of those great talents. Their roster is starting to look pretty deep in quality too.
 

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One thing Jokic did was prove he is the best in the world. Very few players can do that to LeBron James.
 

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Sensational - they snatched defeat from the jaws of victory, then managed to reclaim victory!

Still not sure I'd bet against Miami tomorrow...
 

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Well there you have it. Denver won the final relatively easy though parts of game 5 were pretty ugly. Incredible call towards the end that might have swung things towards Miami.
Denver are a mighty fine team with Murray, Gordon et al backing up the fantastic Jokic.
 

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Jokic, what a player, what a man, just love watching him and listening to him, always says it as it is. Seconds run down he goes to congratulate all the Heat players, just a sign of class.
We had AG in Orlando, never worked out for him as we never had the right team to play him in the role he is now playing in, talk about finding the perfect team, good luck to him.
All eyes now onto next weeks draft ?
 

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World Cup semi finals today! Serbia-Canada in an hour or so, with USA- Germany later. Great to see Canada looking good - it's been a long time since they were competing for medals etc! Fair play to Germany too, they've looked very good so far, and with the Americans playing somewhat of a "B team", maybe they can go all the way!
 

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It’s Paulo v Franz, finally the Magic are relevant !
 

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New season and so far, Nuggets and Celtics have made the early statement. Cannot say I'm too surprised. Smart out, in come Holliday and Porzingis. They look good.
Speaking of Marcus Smart, a big stink in Memphis. Finally won a game but not the best start at all.
Too early to call anything and I'll wait for things to take shape a bit more. One thing for sure though, Wembayama is an unreal talent. A unicorn I think the cool kids call it.
 

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Oh yeah there's plenty to talk about if you really want to, but the headline's got to be this 19yo 7'5" French kid, Wemby - I've already sat the (stoically disinterested) family down a couple of times to watch his highlights, the guy's a sensation! You just hope now that he can stay healthy...

he scored 38 in his 5th ever nba game to beat one of the title favourites, and you can see 3mins from that game, including a lot from the boy wonder himself, below...
 

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Mr Tree said:
Oh yeah there's plenty to talk about if you really want to, but the headline's got to be this 19yo 7'5" French kid, Wemby - I've already sat the (stoically disinterested) family down a couple of times to watch his highlights, the guy's a sensation! You just hope now that he can stay healthy...

he scored 38 in his 5th ever nba game to beat one of the title favourites, and you can see 3mins from that game, including a lot from the boy wonder himself, below...
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I honestly think at that height, its so hard to stay fit for any real length of time AND play at a genuinely high level.
Yao Mings body gave up early and i can see Wembys doing it too ?
 

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I honestly think at that height, its so hard to stay fit for any real length of time AND play at a genuinely high level.
Yao Mings body gave up early and i can see Wembys doing it too ?
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Can see arguments for and against what you say. Arvydas Sabonis didn't play an NBA game until he was 30 and went for 5/6 years. Porzingis is 8 seasons and counting.
Ralph Sampson, however like Ming, lasted just under a decade. We will see
Wemby looks very special though. In the paint, around the rim you'd expect him to be good. But 3 pointers too. He has a bit of everything. If there is any team or rather person to help realise his potential, it will be the Spurs and Coach Pop
 

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I’ve been a fan since 2004, and for the first time, I’ve genuinely got a team I think can win it all. It’s been an absolute slog following this lot, but we’ve got a dangerous team this season ??
 

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Great to see a couple of (sorry lads) downtrodden teams enjoying themselves. Around 20% of the season gone, Boston leading the East with a 4-way tie behind them for 2nd place, Milwaukee, Miami, Philadelphia and... Orlando?!

Then the standard glut of teams who are "within two games of 500" in the American parlance (from New York and Indiana at 8-6 to brooklyn at 6-8)... with Washington and Detroit looking absolutely dreadful at the bottom, and Chicago and Charlotte not looking much better.

Minnesota and Oklahoma City are the unlikely top two in the west, with defending champs Denver plus Dallas and Phoenix rounding out the top 5. The Lakers are "top" of midtable with 2022 champs Golden State hanging on at the bottom of that group, then the bottom 4 of Portland, Utah, San Antonio and Memphis cut adrift... Memphis the big surprise of those, they've had a great couple of years but injuries and Morant's 25-game suspension (for "repeatedly being a nobhead") have put them so far on the back foot that it might already be impossible for them to recover
 

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ORLANDO MAGIC !!!!!!!!

it’s great, love the fact the Suns and Warriors are struggling, really hope it’s the end of this big three culture and we can revert back to teams being built properly and not relying on three stars and a load of trash
 

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ChrisSmith1992 said:
I’ve been a fan since 2004, and for the first time, I’ve genuinely got a team I think can win it all. It’s been an absolute slog following this lot, but we’ve got a dangerous team this season ??
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Its working out really well at the moment. Love love Anthony Edwards.
Just when I was getting excited about the Cavaliers, the Heat gave them a lesson. ?
 

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Quick catch up with yesterday/today's action. That's a nice win for the Cavaliers against an always tricky Miami. Max Strus continuing to look a great trade from them. Mitchell, Mobley especially have looked great.
I suppose the big story is that Sacramento comeback. Lovely stuff.
@ChrisSmith1992 Timberwolves ticking along nicely still, good win against the equally surprising but likeable Thunder team. Early days but a fascinating NBA season in progress already
 

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9 wins in a row now for Orlando, equalling their best ever run. From a piece I'm reading:
Glamour markets and superstars be damned, this is the most exciting story of the season: The young, fearless Orlando Magic -- the NBA's unnoticed backwater for so long -- screaming toward the top of the East with sneering defense and unyielding ferocity.
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Finally, 10 long suffering years ! Jamahl Mosley has done an incredible job with this group, they absolutely love playing for each other. Got Wendell and Fultz still to come back so still plenty more to come from them
 

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Indiana vs LA Lakers tomorrow in the inaugural Cup Final. Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the best players in the league so far this season, while the Lakers are led by legend LeBron James, 39 later this month - he's been playing incredibly given his age, but in a one-off game, anything can happen :)

This new tournament has been a success, as far as i can see - can't really see any downside? There's been some clunkiness in the scheduling but they'll refine it - it'll be interesting to see how it develops.

Rumours seem to be building that expanding the league to 32 teams might possibly be on the horizon... Seattle, Vegas, Mexico City are possible options, apparently... but that would be a much neater number to work with. They did six groups of five this year, and i think they did a good job with it, but 32 would be a bit cleaner :)
 

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Mr Tree said:
Indiana vs LA Lakers tomorrow in the inaugural Cup Final. Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton has been one of the best players in the league so far this season, while the Lakers are led by legend LeBron James, 39 later this month - he's been playing incredibly given his age, but in a one-off game, anything can happen :)

This new tournament has been a success, as far as i can see - can't really see any downside? There's been some clunkiness in the scheduling but they'll refine it - it'll be interesting to see how it develops.

Rumours seem to be building that expanding the league to 32 teams might possibly be on the horizon... Seattle, Vegas, Mexico City are possible options, apparently... but that would be a much neater number to work with. They did six groups of five this year, and i think they did a good job with it, but 32 would be a bit cleaner :)
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Vegas will definitely happen, with the NHL, NFL and soon to be MLB teams, its only logical
 

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Great to see Ja Morant back. What an exciting player to watch. Beautiful dunk last night.

Timberwolves are looking great, saw off a very good Kings side. They too looked on fire against the Suns the other day

My Cavaliers seem to have a mini injury crisis Al la Brentford. No Garland or Mobley...Mitchell also out with illness. Will my favourites stop looking black cats square in the eye. Still scrapping away however
 

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Yep tough break for the Cavs, with two of their 4 best players out for weeks... making the Donovan Mitchell situation decidedly dicey. Do you see them trading him?

Detroit making the news yesterday, breaking the record for longest-ever losing streak with 27 defeats in a row. They won 2 of their first 3 games this season, but all QPR since then!
 

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Mr Tree said:
Yep tough break for the Cavs, with two of their 4 best players out for weeks... making the Donovan Mitchell situation decidedly dicey. Do you see them trading him?

Detroit making the news yesterday, breaking the record for longest-ever losing streak with 27 defeats in a row. They won 2 of their first 3 games this season, but all QPR since then!
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His desire will always be to end up at the Knicks or Nets. It will happen sooner rather than later. Garland and Mobley are the bigger assets in the long run imho.
 

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Pistons 66-47 up on the Celtics of all teams at HT. Really hope they stop the rot and what better side to do it against.
 

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Bless em - watched the highlights this morning. Really bizarre these days how they were tied at 40-something each, then one team gets ahead by nearly 20, then the other team out-scores them by 20ish over the next few minutes and we're back tied at 80-something. Credit to Detroit for hanging in from there (real top vs bottom situation). Cunningham (the no.1 pick from 2021) has emerged with some credit despite this historic bad run, he's playing well and just surrounded by garbage.
 

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You can't expect a team to have so many young if promising guys on their roster to make a dent on the league. There is an apparent lack of experience to the Pistons. See also the Spurs
 

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To Bee Someone said:
You can't expect a team to have so many young if promising guys on their roster to make a dent on the league. There is an apparent lack of experience to the Pistons. See also the Spurs
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Trouble is, they've been "building" this for 10+ years! Horrendous run. About 20yrs ago they had a historic run of reaching the "last four" a few years in a row, indeed Pistons-Spurs was the finals in 2005. But they've really fallen off.
 

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Mr Tree said:
Trouble is, they've been "building" this for 10+ years! Horrendous run. About 20yrs ago they had a historic run of reaching the "last four" a few years in a row, indeed Pistons-Spurs was the finals in 2005. But they've really fallen off.
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As a Timberwolves fan from 2004, I feel their pain. Mind you, don’t think we ever had it this bad in this season
 
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