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[BSLZackKiesel]

Nuggets survive in OT against the Clippers! Hell of a game, should be a good series.

[BSLMikeLowe]

This Pistons-Knicks game did a complete 180 in a big hurry in the 4th.

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Redick: Wolves' 'physicality' caught us off guard
• Knicks go on 21-0 run as miscues tank Pistons
• Russ' 'attack mode' stings Clips, lifts Denver in OT

[BSLMikeLowe]

Thought before the series began the Rockets gave me the same vibes as OKC last year....not their time yet. They just don't have a go-to scorer, and that was painfully obvious tonight. With all the good young players and draft picks they have, they should make Milwaukee a godfather offer for Giannis this summer.

[BSLJalonDixon]

Going into the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, I broke down each and every series in the Western Conference including my predictions for who I believe will be moving to the semifinals! Check it out and tell me who you think is coming out of the West!
https://baltimorespo...ew-predictions/

[BSLJalonDixon]

The Eastern Conference side of 2025 NBA Playoffs is already starting to shape up nicely for my predictions! Check out my breakdowns for every series and my picks to move on to the semifinals!
https://baltimorespo...ew-predictions/

[BSLMikeLowe]

I think Oklahoma City’s time has arrived. If their veterans can hold up physically, Golden State has a puncher’s chance. Maybe Jokić can single-handedly will the Nuggets out of the West, but I doubt it.

[BSLMikeLowe]

This is Boston’s to lose.

[mweb08]

The LA teams also have a puncher's chance despite losing game 1. 

 

However, while some still very much doubt OKC, this could turn out to be the beginning of an epic run for them. They have a really good chance this year and are set up super well for the rest of the decade and even beyond. 

[BSLMikeLowe]

The Pistons narrowly averted a second straight meltdown in New York to tie the series 1-1. Hard to believe they were the worst team in the NBA last season, and now they got the road win they need if they’re to upset the Knicks.

[BSLMikeLowe]

The LA teams also have a puncher's chance despite losing game 1. 

 

However, while some still very much doubt OKC, this could turn out to be the beginning of an epic run for them. They have a really good chance this year and are set up super well for the rest of the decade and even beyond. 

 

About the only thing that might take them down is the CBA. But with all the future draft capital they have stashed they could keep reloading if they pick well.

[BSLChrisStoner]

CBS Sports: NBA playoff odds, picks: Best bets for Warriors vs. Rockets, Magic vs. Celtics, more Game 2s on Wednesday

https://www.cbssport...s-on-wednesday/

[BSLMikeLowe]

The NBA needs to find a way to expedite these reviews. This Houston/GS game suddenly got interesting, but back to back reviews and commercial breaks have sucked the life out of the game.

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Morant on crutches, status uncertain after fall
• OKC's historic 26-point rally puts Grizz on brink
• Pistons, Knicks miffed by officiating in wild finish
• Westbrook's early exit adds to Denver injury woes
• Sources: Butler in jeopardy for G3 with contusion

[BSLMikeLowe]

The Knicks ground out a 94-93 win to go up 3-1 on the Pistons. But it looked like Josh Hart fouled Tim Hardaway Jr on a last second 3-pt attempt, and sure enough in the pool report following the game the crew chief said after viewing replay that a foul should have been called.

 

So naturally my question is, now that we have replay in the NBA shouldn't some mechanism exist to trigger a review of an end-of-game play like this that may end up determining the outcome of a playoff series? Even the coach's challenge doesn't apply here, because as the rule exists now you can only challenge a called foul, not a no-call.

[You Play to Win the Game]

[BSLChrisStoner]

ESPN: What We Learned In The First Week Of The Playoffs

https://www.espn.com...25-nba-playoffs

[BSLChrisStoner]

• NBA eyes international format for All-Star Game

[BSLChrisStoner]

• Brunson a bystander as Knicks wilt late in loss
• Haliburton, Pacers stun Bucks in OT to advance
• Early exit, not future, on Giannis' mind after loss
• Celts pounce after Banchero sits, oust Magic in 5
• Murray comes up big as Nuggets control Clips

[TwentyThirtyFive]

The Wicked Bitch of the West has been eliminated in the 1st round. Now maybe we can enjoy the rest of the playoffs.