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2023 NBA Playoffs Discussion Thread

He was fantastic during the stretch where LeBron missed several weeks towards the end of the season.
Beat me to it.

Reaves saved their season in that stretch. The criticism then would be “Oh, he’s just lucky over a multi-game stretch and someone had to take the shots. Let’s see what happens in a real game with real teammates.” Now, in the playoffs, it is “well of course he looks good playing off of Lebron and AD.”
 
Wow, this game was exciting! I'm still holding my nose while cheering for Denver, but I hope they beat Miami in the Finals.
 
When do you think Utah will ever make it to the NBA Finals?

I'm thinking probably not in my lifetime. As a fan who came of age in the 1990s, it's really wild to see Denver, at one point maybe the worst-run team in the league, on the verge of winning a title and doing something I've only dreamed of as a fan.
 
When do you think Utah will ever make it to the NBA Finals?

I'm thinking probably not in my lifetime. As a fan who came of age in the 1990s, it's really wild to see Denver, at one point maybe the worst-run team in the league, on the verge of winning a title and doing something I've only dreamed of as a fan.
Gotta hit a Jokic in one if our many first picks.
 
Also, Jimmy Butler and the Heat are a perfect example of why not to trade Lauri.

Butler has been traded a handful of times because his team decided he wasn't good enough and wanted to chase shinier potential (Ben Simmons/KAT). Don't make the same mistake with Lauri.
 
Definitely glad Denver won the series, but I wouldn't have minded it going a little longer. If the Heat win tomorrow, we won't have any games for like 10 days.
That’s bonkers… Celtics gonna roll over I’m guessing… sounded like they are done.
 
Also, Jimmy Butler and the Heat are a perfect example of why not to trade Lauri.

Butler has been traded a handful of times because his team decided he wasn't good enough and wanted to chase shinier potential (Ben Simmons/KAT). Don't make the same mistake with Lauri.
Butler also got kicked around because he was thought to be nuts when he actually just didn’t jive with loser ****. Not losing itself, loser culture and/or coaching. His fire has been his praise and his criticism. I don’t think this is comparable to Lauri, but I get your point.
 
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