NBA Playoffs 2019

that game was just.... too much. I lost my voice, lost my mind. I can't imagine what it would have been like to be in the building. There haven't been many shots like that, under those circumstances, with that sort of bouncing drama, that I've ever seen.

That ball had no business going in.

The only reason it did was because Kawhi had to put it up so high to get it over Embiid that it wasn't as flat as his 3-pointers usually are. And he got the bounce.

#4bounces

Even watching replays, I was surprised when it went in.

Their defense was incredible all game, except a single stretch. The shots weren't falling.

And I've no real expectation to take down Milwaukee. But if I don't come away with a series win vs. the Bucks and I get a conference finals and *that* shot, I'll take it.

as for Dwayne Casey... I was not a fan of his. This is a new team and while there are similarities to the old regime, it's a very different team and pace. There is no Valenciunas standing there, trying to back his way in to another bad shot - where offensive sets go to die. There was no Demar putting his head down and trying to kill teams from midrange. Or Demar and JV going 2-man while the rest of the team tries to find a place on the floor to go.

It was stale, old basketball. I was watching the game pass by the Raptors.

I think Nurse is a decent coach, not great. Not in the top tier in the NBA at all. But I'll also take him over what Casey trotted out there 7 days out of the week.

what a night....