If the Spurs faced the C's in the Finals that would be a tough matchup. Mazulla is a wizard and has a great squad. Their 5 out offense neutralizes the Wemby Effect a bit. The way the Lakers are playing it could be an old-school Lakers/Celtics rivalry. Still a ton of basketball left to be played, but I'd say Celtics are the best bet out of the East and OKC, Lakers and Spurs are the front-runners in the West.
Trash seriesSixers getting blown the hell out. So much for Embids return
smart move by Lakers. This series is a wrap. Let LeBron and the role players close it out and get Reaves and Luka healthy for game 1 against the Thunder.
I guess after watching the Wolves players drop like flies and this series about to be wrapped up, what's the rush
Luka can always go god mode and do us a solid to win that series tbh.
I want the Thunder tbh
Im always tip toeing between wanting the hard path and the satisfaction of having gone through that (and the potential acceptable heartbreak in losing to the best team/s) or just taking the ring esp with all the injuries and uncertainties tbqh
Also better to let Reaves get his feet wet in a friendly home environment against an easier opponent imo. Throwing both Doncic and Reaves back into the fire on the road against a physical OKC team would be rough, though maybe their first game back in the same arena they both got hurt in (also considering how the interaction went when Luka went down with the fans) will light a fire under their asses.
Even at least taking a flyer on Tre's brother Tyus or trying to lure Conley (as washed as he is he's still a viable PG with loads of playoff experience) would've made a difference tbh. Wouldn't of had to give up anything for either.
