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They'll have to both be playing at the level they were at vs UTA 2 years ago, and even then it ain't guaranteed.

I mentioned earlier this year (before the Russ trade) that even if everyone is healthy, they gotta fix their offense because relying on Kawhi to go Game 6 vs DAL mode just to make it out the 1st round (like in '20 and '21) wouldn't be good enough this year. Even tho they largely have the same players, this is a far worse offense (and defense) than their previous two playoff teams.
clippers are basically discount boston at this point. its been over
 

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clippers are basically discount boston at this point. its been over

All their power forwards are washed. Nic Batum is everything you warned that he was. Lue is not-coaching-shyt tired. Russ is Russ. And they're outside the top 15 in both offensive and defensive ratings...

These dollar store celtics aren't the team @VegetasHairline 's nephews need to face in round 1, they are the team they deserve to face :wow:
 

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i don't see how dallas gives kyrie the max if they don't make the playoffs?

u might just have to cut your losses.

The thing is, Kyrie really ain't even the problem. Dude is actually playing really good this year.

The Mavericks have a lot of problems, don't think I'd say Ky is one of them.
 

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Very very very interesting games today. Lots of playoff implications lots of results from these games.

If your denver what do you do? Your only up 2 games on memphis, and you absolutely do not want to play the warriors in round 1 so do you sit everyone and let them get the easy win and risk only being a game up on memphis?

If your GSW what do you do? You want to be the 6th seed and have an easy 1st round series with the kings but your the 5 now and a win pushes you closer to playing phx in round 1 on the road. Do you tank yet another road game?

If your phoenix (with the warriors surging, do you drop this OKC and try to fall to the 6th seed and play a green kings team or do you still try to maintain the 4 seed and have a hell series vs the warriors or clippers in round 1.
 

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If your GSW what do you do? You want to be the 6th seed and have an easy 1st round series with the kings but your the 5 now and a win pushes you closer to playing phx in round 1 on the road. Do you tank yet another road game?

It's a easy series?

Every game they've played this year been decided by less than 10 points
 

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It's a easy series?

Every game they've played this year been decided by less than 10 points
Easy in terms of playing a team with 0 playoff experience and a head coach who routinely gets outschemed and outexecuted in the playoffs.

The kings have exceeded expectations this year. If they could win game 2 vs GSW and play a close game 5 before losing by 5 or 6 at the end people will dance in the streets and be happy with the season
 

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Easy in terms of playing a team with 0 playoff experience and a head coach who routinely gets outschemed and outexecuted in the playoffs.

The kings have exceeded expectations this year. If they could win game 2 vs GSW and play a close game 5 before losing by 5 or 6 at the end people will dance in the streets and be happy with the season
and GS's problems are magically fixed once the playoffs start?

you're kinda describing narratives instead of the actual matchup lol
 

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Easy in terms of playing a team with 0 playoff experience and a head coach who routinely gets outschemed and outexecuted in the playoffs.

The kings have exceeded expectations this year. If they could win game 2 vs GSW and play a close game 5 before losing by 5 or 6 at the end people will dance in the streets and be happy with the season
You don't watch Kings games.
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and GS's problems are magically fixed once the playoffs start?

you're kinda describing narratives instead of the actual matchup lol
Short answer. Yes absolutely their "problems" will be "fixed".

Champs are the champs until you beat them 4 of 7. Since 2015 they have not lost a series to the western conference. If you think the Kings are gonna do what Kd's thunder, hardens rockets, lenards spurs, etc.. couldnt do then I got ice in Alaska to sell you.
 
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