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[cj]

Think the Thunder showed they are not that far from Golden State. They need a move to upgrade the bench before the deadline, but they could beat them in a seven game series in my opinion. I'd put it at 65-35 for GSW right now.

[thaskalos]

Originally Posted by cj

Think the Thunder showed they are not that far from Golden State. They need a move to upgrade the bench before the deadline, but they could beat them in a seven game series in my opinion. I'd put it at 65-35 for GSW right now.

35-65 for the Thunder to win the seven-game SERIES...or to win a single game?

[cj]

Originally Posted by thaskalos

35-65 for the Thunder to win the seven-game SERIES...or to win a single game?

A single game? I'll take any and all action you want to offer on OKC getting swept if they meet in the playoffs.

OKC obviously gave them some problems. It isn't as one sided as people seem to think based on what I saw tonight. I also think the Thunder will make a move or two to improve the roster while Golden State won't. Why would they?

[thaskalos]

Originally Posted by cj

A single game? I'll take any and all action you want to offer on OKC getting swept if they meet in the playoffs.

OKC obviously gave them some problems. It isn't as one sided as people seem to think based on what I saw tonight. I also think the Thunder will make a move or two to improve the roster while Golden State won't. Why would they?

I make the Warriors 1/5 favorites against the Thunder in a 7-game series...and 4/5 to beat them in no more than 5 games.

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sorry for hijackings and spreading my okc nuthugging

OKC matches up better against GS than San Antonio. If only they had one more viable bench piece

Is Ibaka relevant anymore? I'm not inspired by the Thunder's frontcourt. Adams and Kanter would be awesome ... if they were one player.

[Canarsie]

Originally Posted by cj

A single game? I'll take any and all action you want to offer on OKC getting swept if they meet in the playoffs.

OKC obviously gave them some problems. It isn't as one sided as people seem to think based on what I saw tonight. I also think the Thunder will make a move or two to improve the roster while Golden State won't. Why would they?

The move they make provided both sides stay healthy is adding Festus Ezeli. He was sorely missed at the rim tonight but should be back for the rematch.

Isn't ot a little early to be talking about GS? The odds are the Thunder will be facing S.A. in the second round which in my opinion is a monumental task. They can win but I'll say the Spurs 70%-30% right now.

Who are the Thunder going to trade? Their bench is horrible except for Kanter who recovered nicely in the second half. To get a decent player it will take drafts picks and throw a dart on who you want. Do you really think anyone in their right mind will want Morrow?

To be fair both Curry and Westbrook had bad shooting nights. The game changer was the pass from sideline to sideline to Thompson who drained a three.

It was a game of two halves and then all even when GS proved to be better in this game. I don't care what anybody says its still a regular season game and didn't get bogged down. The one thing I noticed was that Westbrook becaming winded in the third quarter and took a shot that was short even though it hit the rim. If Donovan took him out on his own three thumbs up that was the right move Westbrook was gassed.

If they meet Bogut will have limited minutes just like the playoffs last year. He can't handle the Thunder even though he had a few blocks. My guess is many teams saw Kanter exposed in the first half with nobody near a GS player on some of the layups. Once again he recovered nicely but GS also got sloppy. GS was also able to get inside when they needed it most. I was shocked to see Adams -11 thought he played well.

After all I've said it was a great game to watch on a snow covered Saturday night in NJ.

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[Valuist]

Originally Posted by cj

Think the Thunder showed they are not that far from Golden State. They need a move to upgrade the bench before the deadline, but they could beat them in a seven game series in my opinion. I'd put it at 65-35 for GSW right now.

I will give the Thunder credit; they didn't give up. I will go as far as to say the 3 best teams in the NBA are all in the West. But let's not forget this: the Warriors shot 27% from beyond the arc last night (their worst of the season) and still won by 8. That's not happening the next time they face off. Anything over a 10-15% chance of OKC beating Golden State in a best of 7 isn't realistic. I was in Chicago for to witness that 72 win Bulls team, and I'm in the Bay area to see this team, day in, day out. The biggest difference? The Bulls didn't obliterate opponents like this Warriors team. This is a historic team.

[Valuist]

Originally Posted by Valuist

I will give the Thunder credit; they didn't give up. I will go as far as to say the 3 best teams in the NBA are all in the West. But let's not forget this: the Warriors shot 27% from beyond the arc last night (their worst of the season) and still won by 8. That's not happening the next time they face off. Anything over a 10-15% chance of OKC beating Golden State in a best of 7 isn't realistic. I was in Chicago for to witness that 72 win Bulls team, and I'm in the Bay area to see this team, day in, day out. The biggest difference? The Bulls didn't obliterate opponents like this Warriors team. This is a historic team.

And that 10-15% doesn't take into account the fact the Thunder will likely have to get past the Spurs first. The Spurs could be one of the all time second best teams in the league. If the Thunder are able to beat the Spurs in a series, how much will that deplete their energy reserves? Enough to make me think 15% to beat GS is definitely on the high side.

[cj]

Originally Posted by Canarsie

The move they make provided both sides stay healthy is adding Festus Ezeli. He was sorely missed at the rim tonight but should be back for the rematch.

That is about the equivalent of the Thunder getting Roberson back, so a push in my opinion.

[cj]

Originally Posted by thaskalos

I make the Warriors 1/5 favorites against the Thunder in a 7-game series...and 4/5 to beat them in no more than 5 games.

Interesting, if it happens I'm in. What's the limit?

[thaskalos]

Originally Posted by cj

Interesting, if it happens I'm in. What's the limit?

I'm sure that we'll be able to reach some sort of arrangement...should the time come.