Comments on: Rooting Interests: 8 Seeds Claim Wins https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/ L.A. Clippers News and Analysis Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:06:28 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.20 By: wwshep https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2229 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 22:06:28 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2229 I think OKC is by far the weakest of all the playoff teams. Portland is significantly better than them and I think Mavs are tougher out than Portland.

Houston actually lucked out with the 4th seed getting the easiest 1st round matchup.

Looks like Utah putting a major hurt on Denver today (YAY!). Wouldn’t at all be surprised to see that series go 7 games.

]]> By: osamu6238 https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2228 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 21:25:37 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2228 Yep, regardless of if you think the Blazers can pull the upset (I still don’t think they can), they’re probably at least a 5th or 6th seed talent (I would probably put them somewhere with Houston/OKC). I think last night they definitely benefited from playing with urgency for the past week, will be interesting if their gas ever runs out. With this bubble situation, I feel like it’s all unknown. I’ve heard the no travel, and being able to literally go back to the hotel minutes after the game has been maybe really helpful when it comes to recovery.

]]> By: chogokin https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2219 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:45:22 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2219 If Portland was healthy for the regular season they definitely wouldn’t have been the 8 seed. I think they have the talent to be the 5 or 6 seed when fully healthy.

]]> By: TheGreatestShowman https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2216 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 16:34:48 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2216 Hear you on both but the Faker’s problems seem far more structural than the Buck’s. Doesn’t mean the Blazers will win the series but I can see the series going to at least 6. Gotta say it’s impressive what the Blazers have done in year whatever it is of the Dame/CJ backcourt.

]]> By: lying dog-faced pony soldier https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2215 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 14:49:55 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2215 osamu: Good analysis of what may be the reasons for AD’s struggles in the fourth. He’s definitely better than Blake IMO.

It was certainly great fun watching the Fakers choke the game away. As someone on the TNT broadcast said, Portland with Nurcic back is resembling the team they hoped to have.

]]> By: G RAP OLD SCHOOL LIKE YOUR DAD https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2214 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:16:36 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2214 I see the comparison your making.
Maybe that’s why he doesn’t want to play center? Alotta lakers fans calling for him to play center and dominate the inside more now that it’s the playoffs. Whether that works or not who knows. But damn
You can’t give up ingrim/ball/hart and 7 years of future draft capitol for guy who doesn’t score or has a tendency to not close games in the 4th.

]]> By: osamu6238 https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2213 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 09:01:50 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2213 He reminds me a lot of prime Clippers Blake Griffin at times. So much talent and athleticism, and given his defensive abilities, maybe overall better than Blake. But just seems like he’s still trying to figure out how to balance his (streaky) outside shot with being a dominant interior presence and preserving his body for the long haul and preventing injury. That combined with being passive in the 4th, possibly playing with an all-time great ball dominant playmaker being a factor.

]]> By: G RAP OLD SCHOOL LIKE YOUR DAD https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2212 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:53:36 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2212 Porzingis I think is questionable with a bruised knee or something I read?
I’m sure he plays ..
Clippers just need shake off the game 1 jitters and move the ball around some more and get Lou and Trez PNR involved more. I think our non stars will settle down too make better switches/rotations and make more shots then they did in game 1.
Our bench is one of our major strengths gotta get some more production outta them.

]]> By: G RAP OLD SCHOOL LIKE YOUR DAD https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2211 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:47:35 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2211 AD had only 3 points in the 4th qtr ??
Is that right? This dude has been non existent in most of the 4th qtrs aginst as well. WTH is up with this guy? Is it LeBron?
Vogel? Crazy

]]> By: Lucas Hann https://213hoops.com/rooting-interests-8-seeds-claim-wins/#comment-2210 Wed, 19 Aug 2020 08:35:08 +0000 https://213hoops.com/?p=1946#comment-2210 yeah, it was fun to crack some jokes but a) it isn’t uncommon for high seeds to lose game 1 and then sweep out to win in 5 (even I adjusted my prediction to Lakers in 6), and b) don’t want to have egg on our faces if Dallas comes out and wins game 2 tomorrow.

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