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I understand the dislike for OKC, they were really good this year. But this is by no means the worst power house we’ve seen favorite to win it all. I like this team as much as I liked seeing Milwaukee, Toronto, or even the ‘23 Warriors in their playoff runs. The hate is strange #CalmBeforeTheStorm

Jimmy Butler is being way too passive in this situation, I wouldn’t be surprised if an injury report comes out about him. Props to Jonathan Kuminga for a stellar game, but it just won’t be enough. Wolves will go up 3-1, and look to close the series out in Minnesota.

Cooper flagg is a Mav… Speechless

Nikola Jokic has a career night (per usual) Nuggets close out game 1 with a W in OKC. As far as playoff overview this loss seems a lot more dramatic than Cavs Pacers game 1, and Boston Knicks game 1. Is OKC in trouble?

AARONG GORDON JS HIM OMG

The none Jokic minutes is just killing Denver right now. Especially against a team like OKC who has all this depth and power at the top. If Denver wants to advance they’re going to need everyone to step up.

Wow what a game. Knicks take game 1 in the garden in OT. Bridges played 51 minutes, OG Brunson and Hart all played 45+ It was a nice win for NY but I don’t think they can sustain this level of play at these minutes in the later games of this series. Game two will be huge. #WarOfAttrition

Like clock work. #NuggetsIn7

Nuggets win this game tonight. I expect Kawhii to go off, but it won’t be enough. History will repeat itself, Murray will out play James Harden, and Nuggets will advance. #Jokicin7

Heat have a huge chance to get a game on the road and set the tone for the Cavs. I don’t think a 1 vs. 8 upset is going to happen, but this win for the Heat could force the Cavs into a long series, and ultimately affect them down a long playoff road. (as the Heat cut it 4) #MiamiHeat #Cavs

C’s continue their dominance over the Magic. Orlando just doesn’t seem to be quite there. If they were going to make it a series they needed to win this game, especially with Tatum being out. Maybe they’ll get a game at home, but all in all Celtics look dominant.

Clippers win in a close game, but had to play nearly perfect to get there… I think Denver takes this series in 6

If teams like the Wizards or Raptors land the #1 pick, and wins the Flaggstakes they could potentially take a huge leap and be high seed contenders in the east. Similarly to how the Rockets made a huge jump this year. I think the Flagg to washington hate is overused, I think it would be a great spot

With the emergence of March Madness I wanted to take sometime and talk about some emerging NBA prospects in college and worldwide hoops. Guys I like, guys I think need development, and where I think they'll go in the draft. The first guy I want to talk about is big time riser center Khaman Maluach.

Suns came out in the second half playing like a top team in the west. Their execution when they needed it was there, they played with fire and intensity, and showed they wanted it more. Their late game execution lacks, still… but this is a good starter for what should be an exciting final push.

Collin Gillespie.Wow. What a comeback from the Suns. #FireInPhoenix

I don’t think the Nuggest are a contending team. This game has completely gotten away from, Murray and MPJ just aren’t the shot makers they once were. Jokic will win MVPS but another ring may be out of the question.

With Embiid out the Flaggstakes are at an all time high for “the process” The Philly 1st is only top 6 protected however, if it falls out of the top 6 it goes to OKC. If philly does win the lottery is there a world in which Embiid gets traded? #BrotherlyPush

What a come back out of the Cavs tonight, phenomenal coaching / execution down the stretch. Celtics had two starters out, but it’s no excuse when you blow a 22 point lead. Playoffs this year should be really intense. #BelieveLand #ChokingCs

This is the most active trade deadline this century… I might go as far to say this is the most active trade deadline in any sport this century…

Butler gets dealt, and that’s the last domino to fall. I just pray the warriors didn’t get rid of to much. #HeatinUp #JDubs

Spurs: De’Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin Kings: LaVine, Cissoko, 3 firsts (‘25 CHA (1-14 protected), ‘27 SAS, ‘31 MIN) 3 seconds Bulls: Zach Collin’s, Tre Jones, Hurter, Own ‘25 picks.

De’Aaron Fox just got trade to the Spurs… WTFFFF Best.Trade deadline.Ever #🦊X👽

Hypothetically if Luka stayed and got the super max extension, and got hurt while the owners knew about healthy and conditioning concerns they would be dragged by the media, and most likely fired. When the Lakers extended Luka and an injury does happen, Mavs win this trade…

Woke up today still in complete shock over what happened last night… I needed some time to gather my thoughts because that was heavy.