Play-in Round 2023

[pdxKingsFan]

I'd like to see the play in qualify teams that finish over .500 and within 2 games of the 8 seed.

If no teams meet this criteria, scrap it. I'd even go so far as to make > .500 a qualifier for a 7/8 seed but that would potentially mean losing a first round matchup for top seeds which they'd never go for.

 

[Kingz19]

Ant put Rui in the friend zone

 

[kingdivac]

Ant put Rui in the friend zone

He crushed the Kings when they had probably the worst home game of the year vs Wizards in December. I was unfortunately there.....

 

[iowamcnabb]

I know the NBA is trying to out think its selves here with the play-in tournament but I for one believe it should be eliminated

I personally think it’s a good thing. It keeps more teams engaged but the bigger reason I like it is the NBA is overflowing with talent. It’s possible we only have one or two teams in the whole league that are not competitive next year. You are going to see a lot less 50 win teams and more hovering a bit above .500
Imo.

 

[Kingz19]

Minnesota playing very good defense

 

[kingsboi]

I personally think it’s a good thing. It keeps more teams engaged but the bigger reason I like it is the NBA is overflowing with talent. It’s possible we only have one or two teams in the whole league that are not competitive next year. You are going to see a lot less 50 win teams and more hovering a bit above .500
Imo.

I think the rules and the shift in the way the games are officiated has given more players with talent the ability to showcase, rather than calling a more physical game where players earn their points but I completely understand your point of view on it, just because there is more talent does not mean there should be more opportunities for the Playoffs/play-in but enjoy the game anyway you choose

 

[kingdivac]

Minnesota playing very good defense

Lakers bench has kinda sucked.

 

[The_Jamal]

I personally think it’s a good thing. It keeps more teams engaged but the bigger reason I like it is the NBA is overflowing with talent. It’s possible we only have one or two teams in the whole league that are not competitive next year. You are going to see a lot less 50 win teams and more hovering a bit above .500
Imo.

yeah I love the play-in.

I look at the West this year as a perfect example. It was a super competitive race till the very end of the season and it wouldn't be surprising to see any of the top 7 get a bid to the WCF.

Parity is a great thing for the NBA. The playoffs are no fun when you know the super Warriors are going to the finals vs whatever team LeBron is on. We've started to move past that a bit (maybe not with a healthy PHX) in which actual teams are built around 1 or 2 guys and everyone dukes it out.

 

[kingdivac]

Wolves going down like flies

 

[kingdivac]

Hillbillie!

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

You know what, **** it, shout out to the NBA! Still trying to get 15 bucks out of people for League Pass two days after the season is over takes balls.

 

[kingdivac]

Russell having an ugly 1st half......

 

[fansinceday1]

Minny playing great defense

 

[kingdivac]

Twolves with a big end Q run

 

[kingdivac]

Minny playing great defense

Yeah this is what the Kings ran into.....

 

[fansinceday1]

There were a couple people here that said Minny was better without KAT.
Ummmmm, hell to the no!

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

The Lakers, the vaunted Lakers with three HOFers... (Austin Jordan Reaves incl of course) absolutely suck.

They're just not good at basketball. I don't see them making the playoffs.

 

[kingdivac]

The Lakers, the vaunted Lakers with three HOFers... (Austin Jordan Reaves incl of course) absolutely suck.

They're just not good at basketball. I don't see them making the playoffs.

James is showing his age....even though he has 16 or so, doesn't look dominant. Shaq earlier all talkin' em up they'd blow out the TWolves. Lakers can still win but I doubt any blowouts.

 

[Mr. S£im Citrus]

There were a couple people here that said Minny was better without CAT.
Ummmmm, hell to the no!

I said it, and I'll stand on it. I refuse to fear a team with Big Sawfty on it.

 

[Kingz19]

There were a couple people here that said Minny was better without CAT.
Ummmmm, hell to the no!

not better specifically without KAT..but better without one of KAT or Gobert in general. I’d choose KAT over Gobert but I don’t think they are good with their twin tower thing. If people were saying they were better without KAT it’s because it’s mostly been KAT who was out. In the end, they should’ve never traded for Gobert

 

[kingdivac]

Barkley's wrong, the Wolves are pretty good and have suffered injuries.

 

[fansinceday1]

I said it, and I'll stand on it. I refuse to fear a team with Big Sawfty on it.

I think the lakers were feeling like you in the first half.
wolves looked pretty good to me. I thought they looked really good against the kings too.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

After what happened at the trade dead line, it would be great to see a short handed Minnesota team knock off the Lakers

 

[Vinny Basketballerino]

I gotta admit - Chuck, Kenny, Shaq and EJ are good TV. The Chuckster gets a chuckle out of me.

 

[chief bromden]

Wolves miss Naz Reid more than Gobert. Hope they can withstand the refs joining the Lakers after halftime

 

[kingdivac]

Reaves just burned on that 3.....

 

[kingdivac]

Clean block

 

[LoungeLizard]

I’ve seen far less contact not get overturned but Lakers

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

Towns is a good matchup against Davis

 

[kingdivac]

Edwards is terrible tonight