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submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by rezz@lemmy.world to c/nba@lemmy.world
 

Welcome to the 2nd annual NBA Finals on Lemmy.

The Thunder play homecourt host to the Pacers. All game threads are below. Additional threads will be added as needed.

Thunder vs Pacers

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[–] rezz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (9 children)
[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Ah fuck no.... that Haliburton injury doesn't look good. His calf muscles snapped.

[–] Tugboater203@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, that looked bad.

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[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

Welp, I guess that’s it. What an anti-climactic ending. Teams can only wish refs called their defense the way they do OKC.

[–] Tugboater203@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Who's going to step up for the Pacers?

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Nembhard, Nesmith, TJ, and Toppin need to collectively step up.

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[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This is where you see Hali’s importance. Their offense suddenly stops moving when he’s out. TJ is a good backup and has helped them a ton, but he’s not as great a playmaker.

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[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I can't believe these fucking rejects are the people ESPN trots out for halftime show of game 7 of the NBA finals.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

ESPN product is so horrific it is mind boggling. They have to be produced by reality TV wannabes at this point because that is what the editing feels like.

[–] Tugboater203@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

TJ is doing some work.

[–] Tugboater203@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I'm pulling for the Pacers, but if SGA wants to be The Man in OKC he needs to bring it big now.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The fucking devil came to collect. Dammit this was supposed to be an epic game 7. I mean it still can be, but would’ve been much better with everyone healthy.

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[–] RagnarokOnline@programming.dev 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] rezz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (4 children)
[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago
[–] garretble@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Cautiously optimistic for the win tonight.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

Lmao Hali doing a no-look pass when it’s obviously a pass to Siakam.

[–] garretble@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Welp, I guess game seven it is, then, ha.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (12 children)
[–] rezz@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My heart says Thunder in 7, my brain says Thunder in 5...

[–] garretble@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My desire says Thunder in 4.

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[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

Holy SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PACERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 month ago

OMG!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!! OMFG!!!!!!!!1

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Obi jumps so high but can’t grab a freakin rebound.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

This is so fucking exciting.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago (6 children)

Pacers shook off the jitters. We have a game!

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[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

OKC is playing great, the refs are helping. for some reason!

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago
[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

End of Q3 as of this commrnt. This game feels like a blowout but the score is surprisingly close.

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[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (6 children)
[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Today we find out if this is a series or not. Good luck fellas.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

I like Caruso but holy shit how are the refs just letting him get away with hacking and pushing players.

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[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (5 children)
[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago

The bench unit going hard exhausted the Thunder so now the Pacers starters are taking advantage of the tired OKC starters. This is what the Pacers needed, that bench production.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago

Bout time someone gave OKC a taste of their own medicine (suffocating defense).

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Halftime. Carlisle should keep the bench unit in when they’re cooking. Turner hasn’t really been great outside of the occasional 3 once a quarter. I also like how aggressive the Pacers are compared to the past 2 games. If refs won’t give them the same easy fouls as the Thunder, then they should just go hard and attack the paint.

[–] RandAlThor@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Carlisle waited too long to bring in TJ back in 2nd half. He came in only at the end of 3rd.

[–] garretble@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Alright, Thunder, we gotta stay the course here and get this win.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I am sad thunder noises.

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[–] rezz@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Forgot the thread fellas

What a performance. I hope Hali recovers from this calf thing. Bummer way to end it.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)
[–] garretble@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Really stressful, but I’m glad for the W.

[–] scytale@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I’m at a concert right now and there’s no tv at the bar lol. So I’m just checking the play-by-play. Looks like The Extender is doing his job based on what I’ve read.

[–] rezz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Honestly it was pretty evenly reffed, and the Pacers missed a shit ton of free throws. It felt like the Thunder lost even with the win. Pacers are going to adjust big.

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