Official Around the NBA April 2019 Playoff Edition

[illmatic99]

The allegation took place when he was a Warriors assistant. They said they are investigating. We will see how thoroughly.

Four playoff games stacked up today. End of Nuggets/Spurs overlaps Blazers
Guess these are the games considered unimportant. Unlike tomorrow when Houston and GSW host games.

I really don't get this scheduling. They could have spaced this out further so that all four games get their shine. Why are they so hellbent on starting the second round this weekend?

 

[SharpesTriumph]

We should change Drexler Drive to Lillard Lane. Or have both I guess.

Agreed! Drexler doesn't do anything to honor his or the Blazers legacy here so we should move on from additional tributes to him.

 

[hoopsjock]

I really don't get this scheduling. They could have spaced this out further so that all four games get their shine. Why are they so hellbent on starting the second round this weekend?

I think it's about getting Game 7's on the weekend, if there are any.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Agreed! Drexler doesn't do anything to honor his or the Blazers legacy here so we should move on from additional tributes to him.

Drexler was maybe the best Blazer ever, but if he is that disinterested in us as a franchise and fans than I'm over him too.

 

[illmatic99]

https://www.instagram.com/playerstr...utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=9vqp5tkqqtx3

full pod: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/patrick-beverley-knuckleheads-podcast

 

[trailblazer18]

https://www.instagram.com/playerstr...utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=9vqp5tkqqtx3

full pod: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/patrick-beverley-knuckleheads-podcast

Nice little insight there.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

https://www.instagram.com/playerstr...utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=9vqp5tkqqtx3

full pod: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/patrick-beverley-knuckleheads-podcast

Was shocked he said good things about Dame...

 

[BigGameDamian]

Philly getting cocky.

 

[crandc]

Philly and Toronto crushing. Just what Portland needs to do.

 

[BonesJones]

https://www.instagram.com/playerstr...utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=9vqp5tkqqtx3

full pod: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/patrick-beverley-knuckleheads-podcast

I've respected Beverly quietly for a couple of years now outside of his random dangerous plays (which I don't think he does on purpose, he just goes too hard sometimes).

That was a well-thought out response too, and he hit the nail on the head. Imagine if we ran Houston offense for Dame... He'd get over 30ppg and be considered a top 5 player.

 

[BonesJones]

And the East is not deep at all. The 2nd round should be much more competitive.

 

[kjironman1]

And the East is not deep at all. The 2nd round should be much more competitive.

Yeah Brooklyn has pretty much mailed this game in.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

And the East is not deep at all. The 2nd round should be much more competitive.

Wish VO would've been healthy, I think they were dangerous.
Edit: By they I meant Indy

 

[BonesJones]

Yeah Brooklyn has pretty much mailed this game in.

Hopefully OKC does the same.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Yeah Brooklyn has pretty much mailed this game in.

Hope OKC follow suits.

 

[BonesJones]

Wish VO would've been healthy, I think they were dangerous.

Same. I really hope they upgrade this year. That team reminds me of us in a way.

 

[BonesJones]

Hope OKC follow suits.

Quit stealing my posts MFer!!!

 

[BonesJones]

BTW - @TorturedBlazerFan - You saw the $50 I sent you right?

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Same. I really hope they upgrade this year. That team reminds me of us in a way.

I did not like McMillan here at all, but I respect what he’s done there. Those teams always play hard for him even when they’re out manned.

 

[Wizard Mentor]

I've respected Beverly quietly for a couple of years now outside of his random dangerous plays (which I don't think he does on purpose, he just goes too hard sometimes).

That was a well-thought out response too, and he hit the nail on the head. Imagine if we ran Houston offense for Dame... He'd get over 30ppg and be considered a top 5 player.

The concept of a "knuckleheads podcast" hosted by former NBA knuckleheads is hilarious, too.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

BTW - @TorturedBlazerFan - You saw the $50 I sent you right?

I did get it, thanks!

 

[BonesJones]

I did get it, thanks!

Yessir. Sorry it was late. Forgot about it.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Here are my bad takes for the east. Philly will lose in 5 to Toronto. Bucks / Celtics is going to have at least one blow out both ways and probably be bucks in 7.

 

[Strenuus]

We

Here are my bad takes for the east. Philly will lose in 5 to Toronto. Bucks / Celtics is going to have at least one blow out both ways and probably be bucks in 7.

I agree but bucks in 6. NBA really wants Giannis in at least the ecf.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

We


I agree but bucks in 6. NBA really wants Giannis in at least the ecf.

I think Philly is going to find out they can't guard Siakam or Kahwi and they can't shoot good enough to keep up. Also I think Gasol can slow down Embiid a bit.

 

[Strenuus]

I think Philly is going to find out they can't guard Siakam or Kahwi and they can't shoot good enough to keep up. Also I think Gasol can slow down Embiid a bit.

Agreed on gasol being able to slow down embidd. I just think Giannis is gonna get away with a lot. They have a narrative to sell.

 

[TorturedBlazerFan]

Agreed on gasol being able to slow down embidd. I just think Giannis is gonna get away with a lot. They have a narrative to sell.

Yeah, what gives me pause it's it's Boston. I don't think it's rigged so don't take this that way but Boston just gets stuff, especially at home in the playoffs and I think as a brand they'd rather have Boston than Giannis.

 

[joeBlazers]

76ers vs Raptors = The Kawhi Leonard watch. If the Raptors lose, he will pack the next day.
Boston vs Bucks = the Kyrie Irving watch. If Boston loses, he is gone. NY is his new home. He will probably be the GM and coach there. #Playerpower

 

[BonesJones]

LMAO

 

[Titan]

Unfair that the east teams gets to sleepwalk to the second round