Playoffs open thread
by Deleran on Apr 18, 2009 9:30 PM PDT
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(Ed. Note - We'll leave this up for the thread for all playoff games throughout this weekend) -
By popular demand, so that the Ike Diogu thread can stay on track. Better late than never? How bout that Derrick Rose and Jose Juan Barea? Lebron James? Nice night for the road teams, eh? Picks for tommorow night's games, whatever. (I'm really just trying to hit the minimum word count here.) Sill not there huh? The unspoken subplot in the Boston/Chicago series: Brad Miller vs former teammate Mikki Moore. Bad Blood?
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Blazers only 58 points through 3. Wow!
Rockets up 85-58 end of 3.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Portland has looked awful.
No answer for Yao, no answer for Artest, hell, no answer for Scola. They were not ready for the playoffs.
Good man
Thanks for opening this thread. Rec’d for the effort
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Am I the only one that HATES the finger wag?
Drives me Natting crazy
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal
doesn't bother me any more than the
chest thumping, shirt pulling or the big balls dance. But yeah, all kind of stupid.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
You're probably right
But for sine reason the finger wag comes across so scripted, so thought out.
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
It's just been done for so long
Dikembe’s been doing it for awhile. Dude’s like 45 and has been in the league for a long time
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I love dat isht
Love it. The first time I saw it I was dancing around.
Donte? Donte'! Donté?!?!
'spect da 'xtra E'
Wow
Oden shuffles his feet almost every time he shoots (not that last time though). When they play the Lakers or on the road, he’s going to get called for those.
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Oden
Anyone notice how winded he is? His injuries have kept hum from getting his game-time wind. Too bad
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
It has to be tiring running on those uneven legs
;p
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
At least he's playing hard
him, Roy and….that’s about it for Portland, but I agree he looks out of shape.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
too late for today, but perfect for tomorrow
good call, TZ or Section or who ever moved this to the front page.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Yeah -
I should have thrown one on there when I was on earlier today. Sorry about that. And thanks, Deleran.
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Yeah, thanks Deleran
I’m just too lazy.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
27 points for Brooks
wow!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
I don't luke the number 27
Just sayin’
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
hah
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Battier
is a really good defender; Outlaw looks hopeless against him.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
I personally
would have Battier on Roy over Artest. Artest is needed in other ways, like offense.
"Greed is the inventor of injustice as well as the current enforcer." - Julian Casablancas
So Yao is going to end up with 24 points on 9 shots
that’s pretty efficient.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Portland fans
Give them their due, still there and chanting D-fence despite their team being down 31 in the fourth
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Exactly
LA would have more people in the parking lot then the stadium
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Blazers fans
Love their heart. I look forward to battling them in the playoffs in a couple of years. Their fans will make for some very worthy opposition.
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Tonight seems to have some potential lessons for our PG search
namely….you need someone ridiculously quick. Barea, Parker, Brooks, those guys really had impact. You have to have someone to stay in front of the quick guys or your defense is going to get destroyed by them.
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by ForThree on Apr 18, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
True
Beno does well against Nash and Kidd.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Houson out rebounding Portland 38-22 and out shooting them
59.6% to 40.5%. Portland is playing like the Kings.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Portland looks
not ready for primetime. Too-much young talent that believes the hype about themselves so far tonight. I’ll be interested to see if LMA and the supporting cast take this personal and decide to kick some ass in the next few games or if they roll over and play with the lack of intensity they had tonight.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
the above comment
does not apply to Roy, who does look ready for primetime.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
yeah, he's a serious f*cking stud
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Game 2
Portland by 10+
Parlay it with San Anronio and Boston to win. It’ll pay off big.
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I certainly agree
that’s the expected outcome. I am interested to see LMA, he has to play better and be more assertive.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
Yeah, he needs to step up
Scola: 19 and 8 on 7-9 shooting
Aldridge: 7 and 3 on 3-12 shooting
Portland needs to win that match-up to even have a chance.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
If you figure Roy and Yao will offset
and Artest will put up numbers. LMA need to be big.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Just going off their performances tonight
That Tyrus Thomas/LMA trade is starting to look less ridiculous for the Bulls.
Ty has been making progress working with Thorpe
but the Blazers still got a steal there, Ty and Viktor Khyrapa for LMA.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
One night doesn't mean too much
Unless your an Ike Diogu fan
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
So that applies to everyone?
Kings fan? A's Fan?! Al Davis Run Raiders Fan?!!?!! ANNNND you're sacrificing 2 years of your life because you're LDS?!!?!?!?!?! Yeah, Masochist is the new sexy.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut
Let’s make players prove they can consistentlyplay at a high caliber before annointing them as the next big thing
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by 27freethrows on Apr 19, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
So, 3 "upsets" today
Any predictions for tomorrow? I think N.O. has a good chance and maybe Miami.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
I've got money on both
Gotta love “Caribbean” websites
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by 27freethrows on Apr 18, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
On the subject of the Spurs
For all the talk about Duncan being injured, he looked fine tonight. He was not the reason they lost.
They only have 2 players
Let Duncan get his, let Parker get his and we’ll just outscore the rest. Hell Finley put up 19 and was a 20 +/ on the night. Spurs just don’t have enough scoring without Manu.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
wow that freaked out
should have been a minus 20 +/- on the night.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting 1st day. Look forward to day 2.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
I didn't watch a whole ton of the Rox/Blazers game
but I did see a little of the first and I saw Artest do something I never saw him do for us. One play, he got the ball behind the arc and just passed it in to Yao in the post for the made basket… for no reason at all. He just passed it. And then on the very next play he gets the ball in the same spot. He goes for the three… but he fakes it and passes it. That was two unselfish plays in a row for Ron? I halfway expected monkeys to fly outta my ass.
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I chalk it up to coaching
Ron respects Rick, not so sure that was true of Reggie.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 18, 2009 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Ron knows who the star on that team is. On the Kings, it was him, Reggie said so
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
Rockets
to the finals. I felt this way before their game, and I feel moreso that way now.
Reasoning
Artest has been on this season, and an “on” Artest almost took the Kings over the champion Spurs. Little help from Bonzi too, but Artest clealry has a better cast around him now.
Secondly, with no T-Mac, Yao will have to step up his game, and he will finally meet expectations.
Diogu bandwagon is premature
Ok so Natt puts Diogu in for major minutes in the last two or three games. So he scores a bunch against teams that are little better than his own. And then….? We saw Benoh basically do the same last year. And…?
Natomaser
Who what thread are you in?
Please go back to the Super Happy Fun Poll. Also don’t anger Ike. He’ll throw a ball through the space-time continuum so it’ll hit you the moment you typed that.
Pau is 4-4, Kobe 5-7
it is the rest of the team that is performing for the Lakers. Okur on the bench. I look for the Lakers to do a Houston on Portland type score for Game 1
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bynum
Bynum is not looking great. Awkward travel, just gave a harsh forearm foul trying to play d in the post. Not sure if it’s from trying to get back in the swing of things, or if he’s just not ready for the playoff stage,
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Go Jazz!
Wait....Why is everybody clapping? Everyone around me is clapping.... I guess I should be clapping too... GO LAKERS!!! I hate living in So Cal
Impressive debut win for these (hated) 2009 LA Lakers
On paper, the Jazz have talent galore, a great coach, though they are missing their starting center and second leading scorer, Mehmet Okur.
This should have been a close game. It was not.
Yes, Trevor Ariza had a career game, but the Lakers led from start to finish. I would not want to be around Jerry Sloan after this loss. I expect more of a contest in game 2, but as of today, the Lakers look like they are a cut above the rest of the West. Let’s hope for a better series from the Jazz.
So far, looks like Spurs/Dallas will be a good fight and Chicago/Boston as well.
Boston and San Antonio
Are in trouble! Bulls in 6. Any other upsets you guys predicting(Other than Dallas)?
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Lakers fans are just too disrespectful
You want tacos?? Go buy some! It’s not like you don’t have the money.
This is the NBA playoffs, not Taco Bell.
Haha
That has to be the most annoying chant in the NBA-they care more about winning tacos than they do winning the game!
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JVG said it best
The promotion was taking away focus from what should have been a great event for a fan of the team who had just played a great game. Then again, Lakers fans are douches.
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that is the scariest chihuahua I have seen
send it back to Beverly Hills!
JVG is a wonderful TV analyst/announcer. Personally I would prefer he stay on the tube than on the bench, even the Kings bench. I loved the simple comment on AK-47’s steal off of Kobe and Kobe’s waiting to try a block attempt on the obvious dunk – which not only did Kirilenko slow down to get to the basket but then side armed the ball out of bounds to the corner shooter rather than make the attempt – JVG says “C’MON!”, with Mark Jackson adding -“that was soft”. Great TV, that.
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Watching Orlando/Philly
Can I put an order in for one those Dwight Howard guys? Even if he is only 6-9 in his barefeet?
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big comeback for Philly
only down 2 with 5 minutes to go. 19-7 in the 4th Q.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
tie game now
3:45 to go
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
30-12 run for Philly
wow
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Orlando isn't good enough to challenge for a title
Their go to guy down the stretch is Hedo. I love Hedo, but if he’s your Mr. Big Shot, your team has problems. As I write this Igoudala chokes a pair of free throws that would have given Philly the lead, but the point still stands.
Iggy needs an airway, but the veteran Donyell Marshall sinks the 3
This looked like a non game just five minutes ago
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Donyell Marshall? Really?
Tie game 34.8 to go.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
I thought he was dead
well not dead, but he will be 36 next month.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I will alert Medicare and SSI
amazing he even knows his own jersey number
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
he has played a total of 51 games over the last 3 seasons.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
talk about vindication
nice long range in your face daggery 3 by AI2
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
AI
making up for the missed FTs.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
hell of a comeback
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Just got back form the game
Man that was some stuff. Poor Orlando fans are on suicide alert right now. Its that bad…
Don't sweat the technique
sorry there was supposed to be a question in there
but it is too silly to ask so nevermind -erase both of these posts from your memory
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, I think this just reinforces the conventional wisdom that its gonna be a Kobe vs Lebron Finals.
Every other team is too flawed to challenge.
Anyone still think
Kmart is better and more valuable than Andre Iguodala? Talk about a clutch shot.
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by coolcatreportdotcom on Apr 19, 2009 5:21 PM PDT reply actions
Kevin would have hit the FTs
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That's if
He had gotten the free throws to start with … he often ends up with the force and the non-call at crunch time
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by coolcatreportdotcom on Apr 19, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
good comparison though
both near All-Stars with very different but effective games. I call that a push.
by betweentheeyes on Apr 19, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then Kevin would have had more than
20 points on 23 shots and Philly would’ve been up 10 at the end.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think a Martin for Igoudala trade would ever pan out anyway, so its a bit of a moot point,
but I think Igoudala has a killer instinct that Martin hasn’t displayed to this point. That said, Philadelphia toiled in the lottery for alot of years with Igoudala as their best player. If you put better guys around Martin while keeping him as the focus of your offense, he might surprise you.
He certainly had that instinct
when he missed those two free throws.
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tough call
they are very different players even though they play the same position. You could make a reasonable case for either, imo.
Let’s see how Kevin plays when he actually is on a real NBA team. The Kings have one legitimate NBA starter, a couple of decent reserves and two young bigs learning their way.
And yes, to answer your inevitable next statement for your other whipping boy, the lack of talent on the team is certainly from GP’s questionable/bad decisions.
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by ForThree on Apr 19, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Iguodala
rebounds and defends. His impact goes beyond his scoring efficiency.
So does the extra $27 million that his contract holds
They are both pretty good values for what they are respectively being paid.
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Kevin was injured all year and still has had a better PER every year for the last 3, is significantly cheaper and is a better offensive player.
Iguodala is a better defender and more rounded and to his extreme credit has played almost every game the last four years. For either, I’d be plenty happy to have them on my team going forward.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
OMG! did you catch the size of Mike Woodson's championship ring!
he won that as Asst Coach with Detroit?
Wow... only two top seeded teams have won games so far
Atlanta might be the third, but the Heat could very well take it from them. Plus, the Hornets have a great chance of beating the Nuggets.
so much for home court advantage
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Thoughts from Day 2
The Jazz are really an “it” guy away, aren’t they? For all the talk of Deron Williams, he’s not the number 1 guy. He’s great, and I love his game, but he’s really not they guy who can lead you through the playoffs. I think this will soon become the central focus of the Paul vs. Williams debate. Utah has so many good players, they should honestly be the favorite in the West. But they lack their own Kobe or Gasol. Someday perhaps, but not today.
What happened to the Hornets? Honestly, the 7th seed in the west is nothing to sneeze at, but I think Byron Scott has drastically underachieved with his current roster. Give it two seasons or less and I predict he’ll be fired.
Atlanta looked good. But for the team that won handily, I wasn’t overly impressed. Seemed to me like Miami lost the game more than Atlanta won it. A win is a win, but I wouldn’t pencil in Atlanta to the next round.
Boston is another team I think will still win the series. If Rose goes off for 30+ a game, look out. Cause suddenly we’ll have the new dominant PG in the East. I just don’t think he can do it consistently…yet.
L.A. has ridiculous depth. I hate them, but right now they have to be considered the favorite for the title. I’m not sure how anyone stops them. I think there’s a 1% chance we see anything other than an L.A. vs. Cleveland final. And I think the Lakers would still be the favorites. But I’m not sure how you count out LeBron. I’d watch, I know that much.
In conclusion, I love the NBA Playoffs. I love basketball, and I love it even more when there’s a lot on the line. I like when the games really matter. Can’t wait to see how things play out.
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Interesting take on N.O.
I see CP3 and not a lot else and they’ve got 77 million in salary tied up in 11 players next season. Yikes!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 19, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
That’s why they tried to dump Chandler. Obviously they’d look a little better if he was healthy. But betwen CP3, West, and Stojakovic, that’s 3 All-Stars right there.
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Peja is quite a bit removed from his all-star days(2004?)-12.5 PER this season
and I question if West would be an all-star if he wasn’t playing with CP3, but he is a nice player.
I’ll give you CP3, West and not much else.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Chauncey Billups
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
I would not have believed that a CP3 team could get 0-21'd
Wow.
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Its interesting that the teams that really got blown out:
Portland, Miami, and New Orleans, were not the teams anyone would have picked to have gotten blown out.
f*** playoff basketball
i can only imagine the schemes Stern is thinking of right now to make sure that the big market teams beat all the small market ones
Interesting thought
The Kings won 17 games this season. Whoever wins the NBA Championship will have won 16 games in the playoffs.
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Just imagine if the Wolves had been less inept
That makes your thought even more profound Ex G.
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This Boston-Chicago game is pretty good
Rondo with a triple double, Ty Thomas with 5 blocks, Gordon with 27 points and it’s a one point game after 3.
Been a lot of really good 1st round games this season.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Boston better pull this one off
I’m excited about the Spurs – Mavs game too. It has been a really good first round. I see a lot of series going 6 or 7 games
Yeah, they're in big trouble
and all but done if they lose tonight.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
So, I look at the Chicago bench
and wonder what might have been if Reggie had been more like Vinnie and gone with a Del Harris and a Bernie Bickerstaff on his bench instead of a Chuck Perkins and a Kenny Natt.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
no head coaching experience
and he was Reggie’s “ok, I’ll get an experienced guy to help me out” selection.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
No, he's the perfect example
because, he was Reggies “experience” pick and he had zero head coaching experience and Vinnie has two very experienced head coaches sitting next to him.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Not quite
I don’t remember the Heat having an injury like the KG one. That Heat team just wasn’t that good…
Ben Gordon looks like he might be feeling it
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Brad Baby face sighting!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Nice pass by Rondo and big steal next trip
1 point game.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Big bucket for Rondo
Celts up 112-111. 1:01 to go.
Rondo: 19 points 14 assists, 11 boards, 5 steals only 2 TOs. Not bad
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Gordon
40 points on 23 shots. Bulls up 1
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Jesus for 3!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Tie game
Gordon will not be stopped.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
No
Jesus Shuttlesworth!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't
all he does is run his mouth.
Its a real shame that in 10+ years of being a total asshole, no one has just punched KG in the mouth. It would be sooo worth the 5 game suspension.
And, yes I think KG is a great, great player, but his persona is ridiculous.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
by ForThree on Apr 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
They will at least 1
But if I’m the Bulls I just went down to the last shot against the defendig champs. They should be encouraged
That and dropping 118 on the top defense in the league
that’s rather shocking. Miss KG much?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Great Game!
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Must win game take 2
here we go.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
To quote someone in the Blog-a-bull game thread
“FUCK YOU VINNY DEL NEGRO!!!!!! GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!”
This was not the only post with some choice words for Mr. Del Negro. I don’t think he’s popular in Chicago.
rather have him than Kenny Natt
but that’s not saying much.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope so.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
The Bulls wouldn't have to put up that crap with 2 seconds left
if they had a time out remaining. Bad coaching call.
by betweentheeyes on Apr 20, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
still rather have him than Natt
Bulls were down big early, if he’d saved a TO, it is possible they wouldn’t have been in position to have a chance at the end. But, yeah having a TO there would have been nice.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Vinny Del Coach or Natt?
Natt. Natt. Natt. Natt. What the Natt are you thinking Kfan? Of course you want Natt. He’s not going to be around. Vinny Del Coacho will be around for awhile with the Bulls.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
If you have to have one or the other
it’s Vinny > Kenny
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 21, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
TP aggressive fromthe start
The Spurs need a big game from him and Duncan. A third guys is gonna have to step up if the Spurs wanna have a chance. I’m rooting for them to tie it the series
I'm incapable of rooting for the Spurs
unless they are playing those who shall not be named.
The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give…Howard Cosell
LOL
The TNT announcer guy saying “Jason Kidd had some serious stomach problems on Sunday, if you know what I mean.”
Fratello is saying exactly what everyone who was paying attention to the first game noticed
That Barea is the only guy on the Mavs who can slow down Parker.
Great coaching
Popovich sits TP down (he was tired too) and makes Barea guard Mason who’s bigger and stronger. I dream of having a coach who can read matchups like that and it wasn’t even that hard to see how that would work
what was it you said earlier about coaches and adjustments?
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree
We need two home runs, and a couple of doubles off the wall with our other two picks.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
We're not gonna be competitive next year barring a severe brain injury by another GM.
I’d be willing to live with a triple and a single in the draft and a double with our new coach.
I'm of the opinion that
we need our coach of the future now, to get the system set and allow our young players to grow into this system and not flounder. Best case we’re 2-3 years away, and if we screw around and make it 4-5 years, then we’re moving into “Kevin Martin will have to be this team’s Mitch Richmond and bring us someone in trade” territory.
So, it’s not about next year at all, it’s about setting the direction of the franchise and starting to move forward in a meaningful manner.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 20, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Great comment Kfan
We have to set the direction and the system needs to be in place. We may not win that many more games next year, but it’s all about building and making sure the players are buying into the new structure.
That's a flagrant foul?
Wow, the NBA has sure come a long way from the McHale clothes-lining Rambis days.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
Kidd
I know it was a loss, but I was in awe watching him play. Even as his skills diminish with age, he is just so damn fluid with the ball in his hand. And he always knew where to be on the court. Just absolutely textbook PG play.
Never forget: I am a complete idiot
Jason Kidd at his prime
Was the best point guard in the NBA PERIOD.
His heart and intensity makes him a hell of a leader. The Kings need that.
BOOK IT!
Stick a fork in Detroit
they are done.
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
We know why Geoff Petrie wanted
Aaron Brooks so badly during previous Artest proposals with Houston.
BOOK IT!
Why am I stuck watching a game that will never be close because the [redacted] are so much better than the Jazz?
When I could be watching what seems to be an excellent game in Portland?
Have NBATV
Or watch the game online like I am doing.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Przy too
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Yao has about 10 fouls but only been called for 4
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 21, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Lotta flopping
And it’s a bit of an uneven game at that.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
And Oden is gone
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
in 2019?
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
lol
Meant from the Spencer Hawes draft. I think he’ll have a better career than Oden. Bad wording on my part.
Okay :)
But, remember, right now you’re just a fanboy. :)
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
That's why I'm on a Sacramento Kings Blog
a week after the season is over and we’re not in the playoffs :P
Yeah
I’m going to sleep now. Have a good night.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I want Houston to win the Championship
They’ve already done us a favor and got us the 23rd pick with the least likely of chances. Now I want Adelman to get his ring.
There are Brandon Roy dolls available for sale?
Cool.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Oh I see
But how much blood can it soak up? I’m thinking about murdering a few individuals.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
18 Gallons
and no mess. I say Wow every time I use it.
by Aykis16 on Apr 21, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Cooooliooooooo
I always knew France was good for something besides bad rap and champagne.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
I've been commenting at The Dream Shake
And one guy said: Now they give the ball to Yao. Assholes. LOL!!!!!
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Wuzn't just him
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
Not arguing that
Just saying Artest wasn’t alone.
Evil Cowtown Inc: Screwin' Suckaz over since Nineteen Eighty-Five.....
No mistakes in the tango, darling. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....
1-8 from 3. 19 points on 20 shots
always a good move to let Ron hit his 1st couple of buckets
Ball movement ... is like jogging for most people: They do it occasionally, and it makes them happy. Then they go back to not doing it. - Henry Abbott
by Kfan in Korea on Apr 21, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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