With respect to Harden’s legacy, Cleveland won game seven against Detroit despite him not because of him. He was also a no-show in game six. With the season on the line, he was again atrocious. Harden continues to be my favorite villain.
Man, I can't believe I actually feel sorry for James Harden. He was a traffic cone for about 6 straight possessions and they just left him out there all alone. Brutal humiliation. I'm guessing the thinking was that Brunsen scores in 2s so they just needed to keep the scoreboard ticking over at the other end? But how could they forget that old tired-beard fades when you make him defend? How could they *not* know that from watching the dubs back in twenty-anytime?! Gosh I hope they were't concerned for his pride. I don't know James, we're not close, but he doesn't seem all that egotistic, does he? Well maybe a little, but I suspect he would have been just fine with sitting down, sipping some water, and winning the game. Baffling.
Respectfully, I doubt "they" are going there. It's almost certainly just one or two people making comments, and pretty likely in jest too. But people ought to keep in mind that we can find any opinion on the internet if we are looking for it.
"We can find any opinion on the internet if we're looking for it."
Quite the contrary, I'd say we generally find what the shifting walls of the modern internet decide to show us at any given moment. And most of it just happens to be designed and tuned so extremes rise to the top. Dumb conspiracy theories are part of the cream of the crop of what they're selling, by tech's standards.
> Quite the contrary, I'd say we generally find what the shifting walls of the modern internet decide to show us at any given moment
Fair. Also depends on how one interacts with the internet imo. Passive content consumption is the standard and is definitely algorithmically driven so I agree there. Actively searching can be different than taking whatever is put in front of you though. Also if we are being specific to this conversation, we are probably talking about r/nba and/or r/warriors and while there are bots in every corner of the internet now, it's generally not flooding those sites unless a subject "breaks containment" and reaches a wider audience on Reddit. I'd also argue that tech doesn't bring extremes to the top as much as it brings capitalist extremes to the top. Other "extremes" get censored, but that's an aside.
Regardless, I'm confident that this supposed take about Atkinson conspiring against the Cavs was a joke, not something anyone believes.
The spirit of the Kerr war of attrition gameplan lives on:
> Mike Brown said during his time with GSW they were counting James Harden’s dribbles per game in a playoff series and it was above 1000 so they believed he’d wear down over 7 games. Said that logic could apply to the Cavs, who’ve played now 15 games to 11 for NYK.
Mike Brown took the learnings to heart. I am surprised Kenny didn't. He kept with Harden even during his disastrous defensive sequence and didn't make an adjustment for what felt like half the 4th.
Kerr has been known to be ruthless in his strategy in the playoffs without regards to players feelings.
"But Brunson relentlessly attacked James Harden to spark an 18-1 run that made it a ballgame, and he tied it at 101-all on a basket with 19 seconds remaining in regulation.. . .The Knicks became just the second team to comeback from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter over the last 30 postseason. Before Tuesday's games teams were 594-1."
crazy - they went on a 39-8 run in the 4th Q and OT - this playoffs is seeing some major non-scoring slumps by teams - the game 7 loss by Orlando was another
What a turn of events in 7 minutes. Cavs go from a blowout win that might've titled the series odds in their favor to losing this one and now I won't be surprised if they get swept lol
With respect to Harden’s legacy, Cleveland won game seven against Detroit despite him not because of him. He was also a no-show in game six. With the season on the line, he was again atrocious. Harden continues to be my favorite villain.
I agree -- I generally cheer for the team playing Harden. Just a reflex at this point. Also very enjoyable in the playoffs.
No one should be surprised haha, this is what James Harden does. Regardless of his team or his coach.
Man, I can't believe I actually feel sorry for James Harden. He was a traffic cone for about 6 straight possessions and they just left him out there all alone. Brutal humiliation. I'm guessing the thinking was that Brunsen scores in 2s so they just needed to keep the scoreboard ticking over at the other end? But how could they forget that old tired-beard fades when you make him defend? How could they *not* know that from watching the dubs back in twenty-anytime?! Gosh I hope they were't concerned for his pride. I don't know James, we're not close, but he doesn't seem all that egotistic, does he? Well maybe a little, but I suspect he would have been just fine with sitting down, sipping some water, and winning the game. Baffling.
Two incredible games in a row, one a 50+ minute chess match, the other . . . not quite sure what that 4th quarter was
Shockingly terrible coaching from Kenny. No adjustments.
Agree, once Brunson got going at a minimum there needed to be some Strus for Harden substitutions. Harden was getting roasted.
Both coaches in today’s game are Warriors alumni.
Wonder if they're reflecting on how, despite all that has changed in the league, the East is still easier
Plus ça change…
l'ouest est le meilleur....
rhymes better in English though ….c’est vrai!
Cavs fans think Atkinson is conspiring against the Cavs because he's from NY. Hooo boy. This is ugly.
If they are going there, why not Mitchell too?
Respectfully, I doubt "they" are going there. It's almost certainly just one or two people making comments, and pretty likely in jest too. But people ought to keep in mind that we can find any opinion on the internet if we are looking for it.
Also entirely possible these people are just rage baiting, which I suppose could be understood as in jest.
"We can find any opinion on the internet if we're looking for it."
Quite the contrary, I'd say we generally find what the shifting walls of the modern internet decide to show us at any given moment. And most of it just happens to be designed and tuned so extremes rise to the top. Dumb conspiracy theories are part of the cream of the crop of what they're selling, by tech's standards.
> Quite the contrary, I'd say we generally find what the shifting walls of the modern internet decide to show us at any given moment
Fair. Also depends on how one interacts with the internet imo. Passive content consumption is the standard and is definitely algorithmically driven so I agree there. Actively searching can be different than taking whatever is put in front of you though. Also if we are being specific to this conversation, we are probably talking about r/nba and/or r/warriors and while there are bots in every corner of the internet now, it's generally not flooding those sites unless a subject "breaks containment" and reaches a wider audience on Reddit. I'd also argue that tech doesn't bring extremes to the top as much as it brings capitalist extremes to the top. Other "extremes" get censored, but that's an aside.
Regardless, I'm confident that this supposed take about Atkinson conspiring against the Cavs was a joke, not something anyone believes.
Losers turn to conspiracy when desperate.
Very prescient article, Daniel - almost like you've seen this before!
heheheh
The spirit of the Kerr war of attrition gameplan lives on:
> Mike Brown said during his time with GSW they were counting James Harden’s dribbles per game in a playoff series and it was above 1000 so they believed he’d wear down over 7 games. Said that logic could apply to the Cavs, who’ve played now 15 games to 11 for NYK.
https://x.com/Krisplashed/status/2056941581240766955
Mike Brown took the learnings to heart. I am surprised Kenny didn't. He kept with Harden even during his disastrous defensive sequence and didn't make an adjustment for what felt like half the 4th.
Kerr has been known to be ruthless in his strategy in the playoffs without regards to players feelings.
So that's what the Knicks did during film session? Very interesting.
Can't believe subbing in Landry Shamet flipped a Conference Finals game
The best entertainment is watching when Cavs fans are going through it.
"But Brunson relentlessly attacked James Harden to spark an 18-1 run that made it a ballgame, and he tied it at 101-all on a basket with 19 seconds remaining in regulation.. . .The Knicks became just the second team to comeback from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter over the last 30 postseason. Before Tuesday's games teams were 594-1."
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48821809/knicks-rally-22-4th-steal-game-1-cavs-ot
So I guess when in doubt, attack James Harden? Makes sense to me.
Knicks beat the Cavs 115-104
crazy - they went on a 39-8 run in the 4th Q and OT - this playoffs is seeing some major non-scoring slumps by teams - the game 7 loss by Orlando was another
What a turn of events in 7 minutes. Cavs go from a blowout win that might've titled the series odds in their favor to losing this one and now I won't be surprised if they get swept lol
Tbf, the Cavs have been there before <inset LeBron yelling at JR Smith>
And breaking his hand
Finally they sub in Strus and he immediately drains a three. Questionable to play Merrill and two bigs over him for so long
He should have been in for Harden, who was awful on D and O. Atkinson blew it
22 point lead with under 8 minutes left and Harden at the line to make it 23.
Cavs lose.
Harden is really good at this.
wow. This game, I might have to watch delayed.
Epic choke job