The 2022 National Basketball Association (NBA) Playoffs Thread

yeah you never want to see that

everyone thought the pels decision to not resign him was really bizarre but i’ve been wondering if they saw something in his medicals that scared them off. the fact that nothing about that ever leaked out of new orleans when ppl were piling on them early in the season makes me think not, but it seems at least plausible. he did hurt the same knee when he was in LA

there’s gonna be real expectations for minnesota and new orleans next year based on how the first round went and i’m interested to see how that goes given that the west figures to be much better next year. utah will probably drop out of the mix so that opens up one spot but a several other teams are getting guys back.

Gentleman.... it's official

Owner Alex Rodriguez and his Minnesota Timberwolves have a really bright future. They will be a championship contending team for years to come!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 30, 2022

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Thanks a rod

A Rod engineered this season, incredible basketball mind

there’s gonna be real expectations for minnesota and new orleans next year based on how the first round went and i’m interested to see how that goes given that the west figures to be much better next year. utah will probably drop out of the mix so that opens up one spot but a several other teams are getting guys back.

― J0rdan S., Saturday, April 30, 2022 12:59 PM (four hours ago) bookmarkflaglink

yeah going into it next year as of now you only have two teams you know are likely to be out of the hunt in the rockets and thunder.

and probably the kings, i mean lets be real here

most likely yes they traded their best young prospect for sabonis so you know theyre going to at least try for a few months

u always lose a couple teams to injury

theyre always in the last place you looked

Yah who knows what the blazers are trying to do as well

the lottery is gonna be huge this year. NO, POR, and SA all could get much better very quickly if they move into the top 3.

welp

ESPN Sources: Joel Embiid won’t travel for Games 1 and 2 in Miami, but there’s optimism he could return as soon as either Game 3 or 4 in Philadelphia. He needs to clear concussion protocols and see doctor mid-week on his orbital fracture. More on NBA Countdown at 12:30 ET on ABC.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 1, 2022

is there some reason neither of today's games are in prime time beyond 'abc didn't want to preemt american idol'?

it’s sunday some people have to work tomorrow

celtics have total control so far

leaving a lot of points on the table though

Bucks playing about as shitty as I thought they were but they’re somehow up 1

guys still trying to iso on grant im sure theyve been told but they just dont believe it

bucks cant hold on to the ball celtcia cant hit a shot

some excellent passing from giannis so far, high intensity on both sides, gonna be a good series

xp thats a 1pm game baby

true

celtics now can't hold onto the ball either

celtics lookin sleepy out there need a nap

marcus just kicked grayson allen in the face

more of a knee really

allen shouldve stayed down wouldve gotten a flagrant

oh shit something bad happened to marcus (?)shoulder

gotta be dislocated think hes done it before

bucks give you all of these mediocre early shot clock 3s and you just cant take them, unless theyre good looks which sometimes they are, shot selection is crucial v them

The Celtics attempted 28 threes in the 1st half, their most in a half in their playoff history. @ESPNStatsInfo

— Kirk Goldsberry (@kirkgoldsberry) May 1, 2022

ah good

Celtics say DPOY Marcus Smart is expected to return with a right shoulder stinger and right quad contusion.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 1, 2022

marcus is dramatic

celtics have actually shot okay from 3 but are like 30% from 2

marcus hurt his leg while flopping

they are missing everything at the rim

need to play faster bucks have them out of rhythm

brook has been a monster today

interesting

Gary Payton II is starting for the Warriors in Game 1 today in Memphis. It's a move to get him on Ja Morant early. Jordan Poole and Kevon Looney coming off the bench.

Steph Curry
Klay Thompson
Gary Payton II
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 1, 2022

I’m likin this version of Holiday

Ooooh my god Giannis

In case you missed it

that works. pic.twitter.com/q5LCh4K5zK

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) May 1, 2022

Giannis, man

Only 9 for 25 but still an insane game

Per @Stathead, there have been just three games in the shot-clock era (regular season or playoffs) where a team has made fewer than 10 2-pointers: https://t.co/Nkh5FXFoAJ

Celtics currently at eight with 3:12 to play.

— Kevin Pelton (@kpelton) May 1, 2022

The Bucks are susceptible to opponent 3-point shooting, but making teams one-dimensional is also how they win. Bucks were 10-1 when allowing 48+ opponent 3FGA this season including a season-high 52 vs. Bulls last game — and Celtics already 12/32 early in third.

— Frank Madden (@fmaddenNBA) May 1, 2022

Celtics have made 9 two point shots and there’s only a minute to go

Ime is going to have to scheme better against Bud.