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NBA playoffs discussion 2025-04-29

694 sats \ 84 comments \ @WeAreAllSatoshi 29 Apr Stacker_Sports

I’ve been wanting a place to chat, rant, vent, etc. so let’s talk about the games tonight.

@grayruby I hope it’s ok for me to make this post and steal your thunder

Anyone watching? Anyone got any sats on the line?

32 sats \ 7 replies \ @Coinsreporter 30 Apr

Gotta say this — I'm enjoying watching Basketball with the same degree of intensity like I watch Cricket. Pistons hold onto their nerves in the end, what Bucks couldn't do.

Are the pacers advancing towards the next round now?

42 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 30 Apr

Yes the Pacers move on. They will play the Cavaliers.

13 sats \ 5 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

Those are two of the best games you’ll see, especially in the first round.

40 sats \ 4 replies \ @Coinsreporter 30 Apr

You mean cavaliers vs Pacers? Are Pacers good enough to set an upset?

20 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

No, I meant the first two games tonight.

Cavs vs Pacers should be fun, but I expect the Cavs to handle their business without too much difficulty.

22 sats \ 2 replies \ @Coinsreporter 30 Apr

Ahh ok. I'm watching nuggets vs clippers now. Who do you project to advance of the two?

13 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

I picked Denver on my bracket, but the Clippers have looked like the better team for most of the series.

Since Denver’s ahead by a decent margin right now, I’ll stick with predicting them to win the series.

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40 sats \ 10 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 29 Apr

Bucks came out strong, big lead on Indy. Kinda surprised

100 sats \ 9 replies \ @grayruby 29 Apr

Pacers will come back. They are a streaky team.

140 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

And, just like that, they've taken the lead.

40 sats \ 7 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 29 Apr

I saw a clickbait title suggesting this might be giannis’ last game with Milwaukee. That would be interesting. Poor Lillard, too

37 sats \ 6 replies \ @grayruby 29 Apr

I was suggesting to @gnilma earlier that the Rockets should trade for him. They need an elite scorer and Bucks need to to retool. Maybe it will be Lillard they trade and keep Giannis.

55 sats \ 1 reply \ @gnilma 30 Apr

Giannis will probably ask for a trade. He doesn't want to be stuck in a rebuilding team, be "the vet", and keep losing. He made it clear before, he wants to win now.

61 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

And they really don’t have any trade assets to build around him.

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61 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

I was going to pitch that OKC should trade for Giannis, if they don't win the title.

Miami might be a destination to watch. Word is Pat Riley isn't happy that they just set the playoff single series futility record for worst total point differential.

62 sats \ 1 reply \ @gnilma 30 Apr

OKC has so many picks, they could potentially trade for almost anyone they want. Making the salary work is probably the biggest problem for a trade like that. I think some of their rookie contracts are coming up for renew soon and would be hard for OKC to keep the core, let alone make cap space for Giannis.

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127 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 29 Apr

That was quite a performance by the Heat last night. Almost makes me believe in my Cavs again.

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41 sats \ 12 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

Brunson starting to come alive in the 3rd

147 sats \ 8 replies \ @gnilma 30 Apr

Man, I love watching Josh Hart play. The hustle brings good results.

58 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

He seems to have a lot of fuel in the tank

31 sats \ 6 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

He’s been my favorite role player this year and he just went down.

62 sats \ 5 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

Man he went down hard

110 sats \ 4 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

Another great finish. That OG shot was spectacular.

45 sats \ 3 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

It really was. Crazy close game

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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 30 Apr

Just turned that game on. I have been flipping between baseball, hockey and the Magic vs Celtics.

30 sats \ 1 reply \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

How is magic Celtics?

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 30 Apr

Close game. Neither team shooting that well. Almost halftime.

120 sats \ 8 replies \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

Great idea!

I didn't realize the first game already started. I'll tune in soon.

48 sats \ 2 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 29 Apr

Yea it’s early tonight. Need to make room for all 4 I guess

120 sats \ 1 reply \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

I don't think they usually schedule four games on a weekday.

56 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 29 Apr

I also thought it was reserved for weekends

34 sats \ 4 replies \ @grayruby 29 Apr

They stole USA vs the World from us.

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/44916403/nba-discussing-new-international-format-all-star-game

112 sats \ 3 replies \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

@siggy47, how much can we get from a frivolous lawsuit over this?

77 sats \ 1 reply \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 29 Apr

Free wizards season tickets

120 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

Gross, no thanks.

169 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 29 Apr

Just enough to pay my fee

210 sats \ 10 replies \ @Undisciplined 29 Apr

How are we feeling about those "Yes 'Cers" shirts? Really dumb or literally the worst?

35 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 29 Apr

They’re definitely terrible

26 sats \ 8 replies \ @grayruby 30 Apr

Dumb but I like them better than the cream city shirts the bucks had on.

I know @Aardvark invented milk and all and he is from the region but who calls their city “cream city”.

82 sats \ 2 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

My god, cream city? Really?

126 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby 30 Apr

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

That’s certainly… something

71 sats \ 1 reply \ @WeAreAllSatoshi OP 30 Apr

If you've heard the nickname Cream City thrown around for Milwaukee, you might be surprised to know it isn't in honor of Wisconsin's many dairy products — or beers. It's actually a homage to the light-colored, yellowish bricks — dubbed cream city bricks — that make up countless buildings throughout the city.

Source: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2024/12/23/why-is-milwaukee-called-cream-city/76770919007/

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

The Miwuakeeites I’ve known never shut up about Milwaukee and not once did they mention this nickname.

82 sats \ 2 replies \ @Undisciplined 30 Apr

I hadn't noticed those yet, but I agree that they're even worse. And, the answer is nobody calls it Cream City.

169 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 30 Apr

Nobody calls it cream city, but there's a ton of businesses called "cream city x." Like my wife (who knits) sometimes shops at "cream city yarn." So while nobody calls it that, it's not a particularly odd shirt.