[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Giving up 72 points in 1 half = good defense these days?

My response was about Game 5. You are obviously not talking about Game 5.
You say Curry can't defend and that the Warriors cannot defend. I gave you some stats that say otherwise. Remember, we are talking about the team that one the title last year and set a new record for game won this season, led by a two-time-in-a-row MVP who was unanimously voted first this year. BTW, Curry had the NBA record this year (as in best in the league) for average steals per game. So, you can come up with whatever response you like about his defensive abilities. It has no bearing on the truth.

Oklahoma is a great team with great individual players. They may very well win it. If they do, they certainly deserve it. I've not once said otherwise.

I started this thread to simply to make a comment about a pretty remarkable achievement by GS. I didn't bash any other player or team. I simply said nice job breaking a record for games won in a season. Clearly they could not have done that without being able to defend. That's pretty obvious, right?

[jgoens]

How do I get all this trash talking going in the Hockey thread?

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by jgoens

How do I get all this trash talking going in the Hockey thread?

Put some skates on Curry. Better yet, give Green a hockey stick and see what happens with everybody's balls. That will do it. Maybe throw in a ref conspiracy that lets the Sharks win. We know the Sharks can't play defense so adding that one trick pony Curry to the team couldn't possibly hurt anything. Make sure to comment on how unloyal the Sharks fans are and how they leave early and how the sharks won't be in the Stanley Cup finals again until the year 3028 and how they don't deserve to be there. That should get the party started.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by jgoens

How do I get all this trash talking going in the Hockey thread?

You need me in there.

[csu87]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

Giving up 72 points in 1 half = good defense these days?

Golden State was #4 in defensive efficiency this season.

You need to look at actual stats. Points per game tells you nothing.

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by csu87

Golden State was #4 in defensive efficiency this season.

You need to look at actual stats. Points per game tells you nothing.

72 points in the first half of games that count

[E30toF30]

Just wow tonight. Just wow

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by E30toF30

Just wow tonight. Just wow

Yes, it was an exciting game. I thought Okc was going to win it but somehow GS made it happen.

Monday night's game will be a hard fought battle.

[sygazelle]

It sure is quiet around here this morning. For those who made absolute statements that GS would be sent packing last night, please feel free to share what went wrong. Was it the refs helping GS too much? Was it GS just being lucky? Or, was it just that you forgot that GS are the defending champions with the best record ever in regular season with an MVP with unanimous first place votes surrounded by a bunch of really talented guys who really want to repeat.

It doesn't take that long to come up with some cleaver response to the game last night. Come on, tell us about one trick ponies, bad refs, luck, bandwagons, or whatever fan logic you choose to share.

[1MOREMOD]

Still one to go don't jump the gun, want gs but still need to finish

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Still one to go don't jump the gun, want gs but still need to finish

I agree. Okc will play them tough on Monday. It's no sure thing. I always want my team to win, but I'd never declare victory before the game is even played.

My post was to those who insisted that GS was absolutely, definately lose Game 6.

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Still one to go don't jump the gun, want gs but still need to finish

This...

[sygazelle]

Here's wishing GS good luck tonight. It should be a great game.

[E30toF30]

Hopefully GS takes care of OKC tonight!

And to address Flying Ace's comment about GS having crappy D.

72pts in a half is absolutely horrendous. And yes, a lack of good D will do that. But that was one game. Nobody is at their best every single night. I mean...GS did lose 9 games this season am I right? Can't argue that!

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by E30toF30

Hopefully GS takes care of OKC tonight!

And to address Flying Ace's comment about GS having crappy D.

72pts in a half is absolutely horrendous. And yes, a lack of good D will do that. But that was one game. Nobody is at their best every single night. I mean...GS did lose 9 games this season am I right? Can't argue that!

That's what I was thinking when I responded in #111. What does the 72 point half have to do with Game 5. I didn't expect a response and so far my expectations have been met.

[TrevorM3]

i hope OKC rebounds tonight and wins on their homecourt.

we'll see.

[kprocivic]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

i hope OKC rebounds tonight and wins on their homecourt.

we'll see.

They rebound every night. Lol that's not why they lost. With Westbrook on the floor they are arguably the best rebounding team.

[E30toF30]

Originally Posted by kprocivic

They rebound every night. Lol that's not why they lost. With Westbrook on the floor they are arguably the best rebounding team.

Westbrook is without question, one of the most exciting (arguably THE most exciting) point guard in the NBA. Its a treat to watch that guy play the way he does...

With that said, I really hope tonight is his last game of this season haha

[Flying Ace]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

It sure is quiet around here this morning. For those who made absolute statements that GS would be sent packing last night, please feel free to share what went wrong. Was it the refs helping GS too much? Was it GS just being lucky? Or, was it just that you forgot that GS are the defending champions with the best record ever in regular season with an MVP with unanimous first place votes surrounded by a bunch of really talented guys who really want to repeat.

It doesn't take that long to come up with some cleaver response to the game last night. Come on, tell us about one trick ponies, bad refs, luck, bandwagons, or whatever fan logic you choose to share.

b/c Klay played out of his mind and carried the team when Curry couldn't make a shot. On the other side Durant kept playing the long ball, when their bread and butter has always been points in the paint.

Game 7 is anyone's game. A single game elimination game is what's left. Throw all the past records out the window...this is the game that counts.

[sygazelle]

Originally Posted by Flying Ace

b/c Klay played out of his mind and carried the team when Curry couldn't make a shot. On the other side Durant kept playing the long ball, when their bread and butter has always been points in the paint.

Game 7 is anyone's game. A single game elimination game is what's left. Throw all the past records out the window...this is the game that counts.

You do realize this is a team sport. The Earriors have been stepping up all year. Also, Curry Had 31 PTS, 10 REB, and 9 Assists. I hope you don't think those are bad numbers.

[Flying Ace]

Got the Cavs at full strength!

[bmw1racer]

Warriors win, 96-88.

There's going to be a lot of head scratching and finger-pointing over at OKC for a while.