OKC and Minnesota would have beat the Lakers also. The Lakers were not the second best team in the westI stand by the thread title
The ball bounced Denver’s way when it mattered most
Pretty even series overall
Credit to the Nugs
OKC and Minnesota would have beat the Lakers also. The Lakers were not the second best team in the westI stand by the thread title
The ball bounced Denver’s way when it mattered most
Pretty even series overall
Credit to the Nugs
I disagreeOKC and Minnesota would have beat the Lakers also. The Lakers were not the second best team in the west
Going into the playoffs I did but not anymore . Wolves have made me a foolMinnesota already has more playoff wins in 2 games than the Lakers had in 5. Denver nor the Lakers may be in the conference finals. Do you still think Denver and the Lakers are the two best teams in the west? I know you do.
I thought Minnesota would give Denver a run for their money but I didn't see them dominating this series completely through 2 games. I felt their defense gave them a chance in this series but right now they're dominating because their defense is elite and they're getting outstanding performaces from their stars on offense.Going into the playoffs I did but not anymore . Wolves have made me a fool
Minnesota has outperformed their regular season selves by a ton.
I think they are benefitting from physical play they are allowing more than anyone. Their youth is thriving defensively
BoomI maintain that Minnesota has a better chance without Gobert
If I was a Denver fan I’d prefer Gobert in there
It won’t be low scoring. The stars will shine. Ant, Luka, Kyrie, and KAT will all average 25+ points per game. Dallas is not great defensively and they won’t control the boards. Minny won’t stop Luka and Kyrie from scoring either. I would take Minnesota in this series.I had Denver/Dallas and looked like we’d get there
But this is a more interesting series
Low scoring
Dallas has been near the top of the league defensively for a while nowIt won’t be low scoring. The stars will shine. Ant, Luka, Kyrie, and KAT will all average 25+ points per game. Dallas is not great defensively and they won’t control the boards. Minny won’t stop Luka and Kyrie from scoring either. I would take Minnesota in this series.
Watch Luka act like he coming home from the war on defense. Acting hurt and limping and falling down. He can’t guard anyone on Minnesota and Kyrie isn’t disciplined enough to keep Conley from getting open looks. The Thunder would have faired much better if they had someone who could knock down open shots versus Chet Holgren taking all those perimeter 3’s.Dallas has been near the top of the league defensively for a while now
Minnesota is also not a great offensive team, especially with Gobert in there
Luka is banged up though he will get his. As Will Kyrie. But collectively buckets may be tough to get against the Wolves D
Tough series
I’m going to pick Dallas
Luka has been defending Ok When healthyWatch Luka act like he coming home from the war on defense. Acting hurt and limping and falling down. He can’t guard anyone on Minnesota and Kyrie isn’t disciplined enough to keep Conley from getting open looks. The Thunder would have faired much better if they had someone who could knock down open shots versus Chet Holgren taking all those perimeter 3’s.
BingoLuka has been defending Ok When healthy
Dallas will guard Minnesota just fine
Wolves are very pedestrian offensively