2021-22 Play-In Games

[Flagrant Fowl]

Seems like we could use a place to talk about these 6 games before getting into playoff discussion.

Tuesday 4/12
Cleveland @ Brooklyn
Los Angeles Clippers @ Minnesota

Wednesday 4/13
Charlotte @ Atlanta
San Antonio @ New Orleans

Friday 4/15
SAS/NO winner @ LAC/MIN loser
CHA/ATL winner @ BK/CLE loser

[Flagrant Fowl]

Brooklyn doubled up the Cavs in the first quarter, 40-20. Looking like the Nets matchup with the Celtics is going to be a good one.

[Split T]

KD looks great…8 points, 6 assists, 2 boards, 2 blocks. 3/3 from the field. He’s scary in a playoff series for anyone.

[Superbone]

I'll be rooting for the Clippers tonight. Don't nobody want any part of Tyronn Lue in the first round!

Sub story is PB&J playing against his old team. What's the over/under on him injuring somebody and/or getting thrown out?

[Split T]

I'll be rooting for the Clippers tonight. Don't nobody want any part of Tyronn Lue in the first round!

Sub story is PB&J playing against his old team. What's the over/under on him injuring somebody and/or getting thrown out?

Minny loses and Beverley gets a 5 game suspension because he punches Marcus Morris in the face seems like the best case scenario.

[Mori Chu]

Thanks for making this thread, FF. I'm watching Cavs/Nets now. Durant is cooking in the 4th. It just looks like he can get a high-percentage shot every time down the court if he wants. Kyrie also has 30. Feels like a Nets win coming.

[Split T]

It’s over…cleveland fought valiantly but KD/Kyrie were just too much…I’m also envisioning Simmons in the Bruce Brown role and it’s a little scary

[Flagrant Fowl]

The Cavs didn't foul down 6 with 40 seconds left, but still called a timeout after Brooklyn ran the shot clock down and made a layup. Strange strategy by JB.

[Split T]

Ya especially since Bruce Brown was the one dribbling the clock out…didn’t even pressure him up the court

[Split T]

18/9/8/3 for Bruce Brown though, so maybe no need for Simmons. Drummond and Claxton were good too at the 5…the Curry/Dragic spot was the weak point

[Flagrant Fowl]

Brooklyn vs. Boston might be the best series in the entire playoffs until the Conference Finals.

[Split T]

I agree.



I think Boston is gonna win

[In2ition]

The Cavs didn't foul down 6 with 40 seconds left, but still called a timeout after Brooklyn ran the shot clock down and made a layup. Strange strategy by JB.

You mean, potential COY JB. Smh

[Flagrant Fowl]

18/9/8/3 for Bruce Brown though, so maybe no need for Simmons. Drummond and Claxton were good too at the 5…the Curry/Dragic spot was the weak point

TBF, the Cavs defense was pretty bad. I understand there's not much to do against KD and Kyrie, but the Cavs were constantly getting cooked by the same scheme.

[Flagrant Fowl]

I agree.



I think Boston is gonna win

Led by another disciple of Greg Popovich.

[Split T]

Well we might be getting one of those 40 point Edwards games…that would certainly help Minny…I’m still not sure who I want to face…don’t think it matters much but I’m still a teeny bit scared Kawhi comes back.

[Drewsprocket]

Well we might be getting one of those 40 point Edwards games…that would certainly help Minny…I’m still not sure who I want to face…don’t think it matters much but I’m still a teeny bit scared Kawhi comes back.

I’m all over the place with it. How fucking cool would it be if the Suns took out the Clippers with Kawhi? But everyone will just give excuses.
I do feel better about facing T Wolves. They’re likeable, good offensively, but they’re just inexperienced and not killers on the court. Clippers are less talented but they’re well coached, good defensively to the point where they catch the Suns off guard.

[Split T]

This is a physical game

[Split T]

Beverley with an obvious foul to pick up his 3rd and throws a fit

[Split T]

KAT has 2 fouls now