**2016 Official NBA Playoffs Thread**

[KC_Connection]

Round 1:

EAST:

#8 Pistons @ #1 Cavs
#7 Pacers @ #2 Raptors
#6 Hornets @ #3 Heat
#5 Celtics @ #4 Hawks

WEST:
#8 Rockets @ #1 Warriors
#7 Grizzlies @ #2 Spurs
#6 Mavericks @ #3 Thunder
#5 Blazers @ #4 Clippers

[Saul Good]

It's pretty crazy watching this series and realizing that Durant is the third best player on the court.

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by KevB

No way I'm writing off the Spurs.

I think they are done. OKC is just better.

[dirk digler]

If the Spurs lose is this it for the Big 3 in SA? I would think at a minimum Duncan will retire.

[58-4ever]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

If the Spurs lose is this it for the Big 3 in SA? I would think at a minimum Duncan will retire.

I think Aldridge, Leonard, and Parker are still pretty good..

[Deberg_1990]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

If the Spurs lose is this it for the Big 3 in SA? I would think at a minimum Duncan will retire.

Probably. Duncan and Giinoblli most likely retire.

There have been rumors that the Spurs will make a play for Durant.

[mcaj22]

if Steven Adams beats you on both ends of the court, you are probably toast as a player.

[Al Bundy]

@JonesOnTheNBA lmao pic.twitter.com/isGCIB6OAT

— Ben Ezugha (@bezugha) May 11, 2016

[BWillie]

Wow. I didnt think OKC had it in em. Up 3-2 with a home game left. I bet Golden State fans are ecstatic they might not have to play GSW.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Probably. Duncan and Giinoblli most likely retire.

There have been rumors that the Spurs will make a play for Durant.

Durant would be foolish to stay in the West unless he goes to Curry & Co. He would have so much more of a chance to get to the finals every year in the East. GSW got the West locked up for years

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BWillie

Durant would be foolish to stay in the West unless he goes to Curry & Co. He would have so much more of a chance to get to the finals every year in the East. GSW got the West locked up for years

If Durant played in a system like the Spurs have instead of what he's had to deal with his entire career, I wouldn't be so sure about that. He's still very much in his prime.

[PAChiefsGuy]

Doesn't look good for the Spurs... Seems like they are just not able to get enough offense when they get big leads against OKC. They always fall flat and miss a lot of shots then bam, OKC is right back in it.

Not counting them out just yet. Too good of a team. But as of right now looks like OKC wins this series.

[OldSchool]

So, about Duncan. Pop still holding him back for the playoffs?

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by OldSchool

So, about Duncan. Pop still holding him back for the playoffs?

He's done unfortunately. Time catches up to everyone eventually. Not having even last year's Duncan makes them a far easier team to deal with.

[OldSchool]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

He's done unfortunately. Time catches up to everyone eventually. Not having even last year's Duncan makes them a far easier team to deal with.

Yeah, and LA is soft for a guy who is as big as he is. You think Howard would be a good pickup for SA as a vet to replace Duncan?

[O.city]

Duncan has been the best power forward in history, they aren't likely to replace him very easily.