Thunder in 4. I believe the games will be competitive for the most part and the pacers may pull off another big comeback to steal a game but the thunder are just the better team.
Pacers in 7. It's a bad matchup for Indiana, but the theory: OKC does not have enough dribbling outside of SGA, while Indiana does have dribbling everywhere to counteract the mismatch that otherwise faces them. Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) plays a decent role in providing strength against Indiana's frontline. OKC bench shooters show their defensive flaws. Indiana's bench, particularly Obi Toppin when on the floor with Siakam, plays a major role in OKC being unable to run Hartenstein against the bench units, preventing the 5-out Chet lineups from being used against the starters, leading more to Charge-Taker Jaylin Williams on the floor and allowing Indiana to have a more effective defense. Hopefully a great series!
Marc, Pacers in 6. I see this series similar to the 2011 series, with the same coach that one and 11 wins again. Rick Carlisle. Mavs were never given a chance to Win the Championship. Pacers have the horses to keep up with up OKC. Ty
Only 3 of us left on this thread that picked Pacers in 7. Hope we can pull it off 🤞
#YesCers
Damn ... only 35 picks. We didn't get close to 100 as hoped. Gotta come up with a better system.
Pacers in 5
Thunder in 5.
I agree with your assessment. OKC looks hard to beat, but I feel Carlisle can get his team up to steal a couple games.
OKC in 6
I'm just hoping it's entertaining
Thunder in 4. I believe the games will be competitive for the most part and the pacers may pull off another big comeback to steal a game but the thunder are just the better team.
OKC in 6
Thunder in five
Pacers in 7. It's a bad matchup for Indiana, but the theory: OKC does not have enough dribbling outside of SGA, while Indiana does have dribbling everywhere to counteract the mismatch that otherwise faces them. Jaylin Williams (Arkansas) plays a decent role in providing strength against Indiana's frontline. OKC bench shooters show their defensive flaws. Indiana's bench, particularly Obi Toppin when on the floor with Siakam, plays a major role in OKC being unable to run Hartenstein against the bench units, preventing the 5-out Chet lineups from being used against the starters, leading more to Charge-Taker Jaylin Williams on the floor and allowing Indiana to have a more effective defense. Hopefully a great series!
Thunder in 5 but I hope it goes 7. Despite my team losing in the 1st round, I don’t want it to end!
Thunder in 5. I respect the Pacers but it feels like OKC has hit another gear.
Thanks for resharing our picks for the last round.
Okc in 5
Thunder in 5. They just have too much defense and too many bodies to throw at Indiana.
Oklahoma City Thunder in 4 🧹
Marc, Pacers in 6. I see this series similar to the 2011 series, with the same coach that one and 11 wins again. Rick Carlisle. Mavs were never given a chance to Win the Championship. Pacers have the horses to keep up with up OKC. Ty
Thunder in 5. I don’t think the pacers can outpace the Thunder defense and the Thunder have the best player in the series.