2025 Playoffs Chat & Chill Thread

[LogGrad98]

I mean sometimes it is OK to wait and see how things go down before loudly proclaiming an outcome. I still don't know if the Pacers win, but I do know that they aren't getting swept!

Yes, that part is now obvious of course, just seemed a bit condescending to sarcastically label the "experts" who, in your view, are now failed experts and worthy of derision, when you failed to make any kind of statement about it at all. I legitimately thought a sweep was in the cards, and so did much of the betting world, it was not a controversial position to take, really, and you know what, I and the others were wrong. It happens. And it doesn't hurt my feelings one bit. Just seemed kind of rude and disingenuous to proclaim your superiority when you didn't even have the courage to take a firm stand. It is easy to stay back, say nothing, then proclaim "told you so" from the sidelines. But hey, I am happy for you that, in your mind at least, you one-upped everyone who thought a sweep might happen. Nice job!

 

[MT Steve]

Yes, that part is now obvious of course, just seemed a bit condescending to sarcastically label the "experts" who, in your view, are now failed experts and worthy of derision, when you failed to make any kind of statement about it at all. I legitimately thought a sweep was in the cards, and so did much of the betting world, it was not a controversial position to take, really, and you know what, I and the others were wrong. It happens. And it doesn't hurt my feelings one bit. Just seemed kind of rude and disingenuous to proclaim your superiority when you didn't even have the courage to take a firm stand. It is easy to stay back, say nothing, then proclaim "told you so" from the sidelines. But hey, I am happy for you that, in your mind at least, you one-upped everyone who thought a sweep might happen. Nice job!

I'm fine with talking trash to people who were making fun of anybody with contrary opinions prior to the start of the series. The whole "Anybody who thinks the Pacers have a chance is an idiot" group (don't know if they exist here and don't care enough to check).

But yeah, trash talking people just for saying "I think OKC will win this series easily" is lame, especially if you weren't predicting a Pacers victory beforehand.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Indy playing well early.

 

[MT Steve]

This game feels rigged.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Indy playing well early.

And now it's tied. Not a great sign to play so well and not be up.

 

[MT Steve]

And now it's tied. Not a great sign to play so well and not be up.

The refs have essentially spotted OKC a ton of undeserved points while simultaneously sending the message to Indiana that they're not allowed to play defense tonight.

 

[MT Steve]

Yeah this is rigged.

 

[MT Steve]

View: https://x.com/andyblarsen/status/1933699074592813376

 

[Shad]

If hendricks can become obi, that's a win.

 

[MT Steve]

Pacers should be up double digits.

 

[Agent#00]

OKC coach about to get fired if they don't win it all

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

If hendricks can become obi, that's a win.

Obi has skills and feel for offense

 

[Agent#00]

3Q and SGA still have 0 FTs
Lololol

 

[Sardines]

Pacers should be up double digits.

Triple digits!

 

[Agent#00]

Obi wan Kenobi is the x factor

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

Game 3 was the Mathurin game.
Game 4 is looking like the Obi Toppin game.

 

[The Midnight]

Pacers winning would absolutely just heal my soul.

 

[Ferguson_Mellochill]

The Thunder need more from Chet. He needs to have an impact offensively.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

It would be crazy if OKC wins the game with less than 5 3s.

 

[MT Steve]

It would be crazy if OKC wins the game with less than 5 3s.

Not crazy at all when you consider how badly the refs have carried them.