Rafael Barlowe from NBA Draft Junkies is back with Gerald as they discuss BOS-TOR game seven, the Danuel House Jr. expulsion, and LAC-DEN.
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As I predicted, the Raptors ran out of lucky bounces tonight and the Celtics moved on. I have the Celtics in 6 over the Heat, winning the East, and meeting the Lakers in the Bubble Finals. Looking forward to listening to the guys in the morning. This should be one their best podcasts ever.
Two more great playoff games for Gerald and Rafael to discuss. These playoffs just keep getting better and better. These are going to be the NBA playoffs for the ages. And what could be better than a Lakers and Celtics Finals?
Miami in 7. I’d prefer Boston, SIlver would prefer Boston, every owner that isn’t Micky Arison, Tillman Fertitta, & Steve Ballmer wants it to be Lakers/Boston because the TV revenue would get a big bump. Nothing like Lakers vs. Boston.
Jimmy Butler and Co. might have more to say about that. I don’t think Boston can cover Butler, Dragic and the bevvy of great shooters Miami has. Smart can only defend so many guys and I’m not sure getting Hayward back will be “helpful”. Not because he’s not good, he’s a solid player. But he’s not in rhythm on either need and will need to get synced up with his teammates.
Miami is rested, professional and ready. They’re hungry and Spoelstra is a master of adjusting. It’s going to be a titanic back-and-forth between these 2 teams and I’m thinking Miami in 7.
I’ll actually be rooting for the Heat because rooting for the Celtics is impossible but I think a Lakers/Celtics Bubble Finals is how the basketball gods want to finish the Bubble Playoffs.
I think the Celtics will prevail because they have a couple of elite defenders in Marcus Smart and Jalen Brown who have the size and mojo to defend Jimmy Butler. Their also a better defensive team than the Heat, which is why I have the Celtics in 6.
Good podcast, guys. I think you’re overreacting to the Lakers taking their foot off the gas in Game 4. With the reminder from the Clippers, I think the Lakers destroy the Rockets in Game 5.
As for the Nuggets, a wave of great 3-point shooting brought them back. Looks like Lou Will might need to go off campus for some of his famous Atlanta chicken wings to get his game going. Love to see Denver force a Game 7 where anything can happen.
Great convo about Daniel House taking one for James Harden. Definitely something fishy about that entire situation. I think Rafael did a great job breaking down the rumors. Not a word from the NBA about who the third unnamed player was.
Raps have heart but, like I said, too many lucky bounces going their way set it up for them to lose in the end. Basketball gods giveth and taketh away. Like Rafael said, Raps deserved to lose and Celtics deserved to win. Depite my prediction, just couldn’t root for the Greenies.
“Studying game film…” LOL, too funny…
Twitter Sleuthing, gotta love it. D-House going to be in some hot water, even if it was just some game film and chill.
Great podcast dudes, good listen. Loved the chat about the House situation. If you haven’t checked it out Lakerholics give Raphael’s website a look. Lakers are picking at 28 and the mock drafts have been a lot of fun!
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