The NBA Playoffs

[Blackadar]

I'm not a huge NBA fan. But it's playoff time!

Since I'm (sort-of) a Boston Celtics fan, I have to give props to the Cs for capturing their first Division title since the Larry Bird era.

And I am a bit smug over the Antoine Walker trade as there were a lot of nay-sayers on the board. They're 18-7 since trading for Walker (27-28 before the trade). They kept Payton (as predicted). Without that trade, the Celtics don't even make the playoff - never mind the #3 seed.

This has to be the biggest wildcard team in the playoffs. They can light it up - Pierce, Walker and Ricky Davis all can pour in the points. 4 of their 5 starters average double digits in points - Walker, Pierce, LaFrenz and Payton. That's a lot of scoring. Defense, well...it's questionable.

Ricky Davis comes off the bench to lead the second unit as the 5th double-digit scorer. They're also pretty deep with big men Al Jefferson, Mark Blount and even Kendrick Perkins getting minutes lately. Beyond Davis, the backcourt trio of Delonte West, Tony Allen (who tends to start at 2G now) and Marcus Banks can all contribute. Marcus has been getting solid minutes lately - 13 straight games of 10+ minutes per game.

That's a lot of youth mixed with some good experience. They can present a lot of matchup problems on the court depending on who they put in. All in all, the Cs have 10 guys who average 10+ MPG and Perkins isn't that far off of it.

They could flame out in the first round on go all the way. Either way, it should be fun to watch.

[JeeberD]

I really hope that the Rockets and Mavs don't wind up facing each other in the first round. It's much too early for my two favorite teams to play each other...

[wade moore]

Even if they flame out early, it is nice to see the Bullets back in the playoffs...

[Ragone]

I really think tnt is praying the cavs get the 8 seed.. i know they gotta be mortified about a heat/nets first round snoozefest

[albionmoonlight]

I really think tnt is praying the cavs get the 8 seed.. i know they gotta be mortified about a heat/nets first round snoozefest
I think that that Hornets/Heat first round series from last season is still going on. Man was that endless.

[Neuqua]

With Curry and Deng gone, I doubt the Bulls can do any realistic damage this year. :(

[rkmsuf]

Not a big fan of the 7 games in the first round.

[st.cronin]

Not a big fan of the 7 games in the first round.

Agreed. Every year the first round kills my interest in the NBA, and by the time the finals come around, I can't even remember who's playing.

[paperstreetsoap]

go celtics! go rockets!

[sterlingice]

I really hope that the Rockets and Mavs don't wind up facing each other in the first round. It's much too early for my two favorite teams to play each other...
I've been kindof hoping for a while that Houston can slip down into #6 to face the Sonics rather than the Mavs. But now Denver is just one game back at #7 and I really don't want to drop down there and have to face SA (not that it's likely since we have the tiebreaker over the Nuggets).

So, if Van Gundy wants to rest most of the starters for the next two games, that'd be good- let the Kings win at Utah and then lose (or win) against Phoenix. Then Denver get beaten at Phoenix and win against Portland and Houston ends up #6 with 2 losses and everyone's happy, or at least the Houston fans ;)

SI

[JasonC23]

With Curry and Deng gone, I doubt the Bulls can do any realistic damage this year. :(
Tell me about it. They FINALLY make the playoffs...and this happens.

I really hope they don't end up playing the Wizards in Round 1 because the Bulls will lose, and potentially lose badly.

[JeeberD]

I've been kindof hoping for a while that Houston can slip down into #6 to face the Sonics rather than the Mavs. But now Denver is just one game back at #7 and I really don't want to drop down there and have to face SA (not that it's likely since we have the tiebreaker over the Nuggets).

So, if Van Gundy wants to rest most of the starters for the next two games, that'd be good- let the Kings win at Utah and then lose (or win) against Phoenix. Then Denver get beaten at Phoenix and win against Portland and Houston ends up #6 with 2 losses and everyone's happy, or at least the Houston fans ;)

SI

You've read my mind, SI... :D

Those slumping Sonics look so much more appealing than the hot Mavs, even though we've done well against them this year...

[rkmsuf]

Indiana is not the ideal matchup for Boston. Much rather see them play Philly, Wash or NJ.

I'd expect a hard fought series with the Pacers.

[Franklinnoble]

The Phoenix Suns will win the NBA title this year. Write it down.

[jbmagic]

i see Detroit coming out of the east. and in the west San Antonio.

Detroit vs San Antonio in the finals.

[rkmsuf]

The Phoenix Suns will win the NBA title this year. Write it down.

Tough style to go all the way with.

[JeeberD]

The Phoenix Suns will win the NBA title this year. Write it down.

Pshaw...

[General Mike]

I really think tnt is praying the cavs get the 8 seed.. i know they gotta be mortified about a heat/nets first round snoozefest

What? Kidd, Carter and Jefferson is exciting basketball.

[jbmagic]

What? Kidd, Carter and Jefferson is exciting basketball.


i tought Jefferson is out for the season with his injury

[rkmsuf]

What? Kidd, Carter and Jefferson is exciting basketball.

LeBron is a much better storyline...especially against Wade.

[streetballer22]

As a Lakers fan I'm hoping that Kobe and Shaq will put it together for this...

Nevermind. :(

[General Mike]

i tought Jefferson is out for the season with his injury

If they make the playoffs he should play.

[JeeberD]

i tought Jefferson is out for the season with his injury

He's talking about trying to come back...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2039510

[Sublime 2]

Indiana is not the ideal matchup for Boston. Much rather see them play Philly, Wash or NJ.

I'd expect a hard fought series with the Pacers.

I would much rather play Indiana in the first round than the Sixers. AI always comes out hard, and then there is always Korver killing us from 3. Washington I would think would be the ideal matchup for the C's, and if Jefferson isn't back w/ NJ, they wouldn't be a bad play either.

[rkmsuf]

I would much rather play Indiana in the first round than the Sixers. AI always comes out hard, and then there is always Korver killing us from 3. Washington I would think would be the ideal matchup for the C's, and if Jefferson isn't back w/ NJ, they wouldn't be a bad play either.

Maybe but they just beat them out in Philly in a big game. I just think the 76ers are way too one dimensional as I'm not a Webber guy. I think he's easily neutralized.

AI may score 50 a game but I think the C's beat them.

[Sublime 2]

Yeah, i think they should be able to beat all 4 in a series. I think Indy and Philly put up the most difficult matchups (unless jefferson comes back w/ no rust). I'm definitely looking forward to seeing 'Toine back in the playoffs in green, he's a true leader. It certainly won't be like last year's playoff dibacle. Also hoping for an Al Jefferson 'come out and show the league who you are' playoffs. The kid is a hell of a scorer and rebounder. Defense is somewhat suspect, but he's only 20 and has plenty of time to grow.

[streetballer22]

Maybe but they just beat them out in Philly in a big game. I just think the 76ers are way too one dimensional as I'm not a Webber guy. I think he's easily neutralized.

AI may score 50 a game but I think the C's beat them.

If the Celtics play the...

Nets - Celtics in 6 with or without Jefferson
Wizards - Celtics in 5, I see the Wizards getting beat up down low
Sixers - Sixers in 7, Iverson really does pick his game up in the playoffs
Pacers - Pacers in 6, This isn't going to happen in Round One anyways though

[rkmsuf]

If the Celtics play the...

Nets - Celtics in 6 with or without Jefferson
Wizards - Celtics in 5, I see the Wizards getting beat up down low
Sixers - Sixers in 7, Iverson really does pick his game up in the playoffs
Pacers - Pacers in 6, This isn't going to happen in Round One anyways though


Right now the C's are #3 and the Pacers are #6.

No way Sixers win game 7 in Boston. I really think Boston can handle them. Unless of course they decide to f-ck around on defense and not cover the 3 of Korver. I'd be shocked if that kid did anything in the series though.

[streetballer22]

Right now the C's are #3 and the Pacers are #6.

No way Sixers win game 7 in Boston. I really think Boston can handle them. Unless of course they decide to f-ck around on defense and not cover the 3 of Korver. I'd be shocked if that kid did anything in the series though.

I thought the Celtics were number two for some reason, my bad.

Anyways, I don't think the Celtics need to be afraid of Korver. He's a wildcard that will put up 15 points at best with little to no defense. Iverson is the guy they need to watch out for. If he gets going I don't think that anyone on the Celtics can stop him. The only guy I can see possibly slowing him down is Ricky Davis, but he doesn't always want to play defense.

[rkmsuf]

I thought the Celtics were number two for some reason, my bad.

Anyways, I don't think the Celtics need to be afraid of Korver. He's a wildcard that will put up 15 points at best with little to no defense. Iverson is the guy they need to watch out for. If he gets going I don't think that anyone on the Celtics can stop him. The only guy I can see possibly slowing him down is Ricky Davis, but he doesn't always want to play defense.

It doesn't matter. Iverson can score 50 and the C's will still beat them.

That's the downfall of that team. It's impossible for a classic #2 guy to exist with Iverson and the way he plays. Great player in and of himself though.

Actually Ricky Davis has been consistently one of the C's best defensive players all season.

[streetballer22]

It doesn't matter. Iverson can score 50 and the C's will still beat them.

That's the downfall of that team. It's impossible for a classic #2 guy to exist with Iverson and the way he plays. Great player in and of himself though.

Actually Ricky Davis has been consistently one of the C's best defensive players all season.

While I disagree with the first statement, I agree with you last two statements. Iverson scores 50, the team will almost certainly win. The Sixers are 7-1 when Iverson scores 40+. That is pretty amazing, he is also averaging around 8 assists per game. I agree that a "classic" number two cannot exist with him around but I don't think they need one to beat the Celts. To win the championship, yes I would say that Iverson would need to cut back on shots and co-exist with a guy like C-Webb. Ricky Davis has probably been the best defensive player on the Celts but the Celts let up more than 100 points a game this year! Ricky has the tools to be a great defender and he is, when he is going hard. I haven't seen too many Celtics game this year, maybe 10, but it seems like he comes out with great intensity on the defensive side of the ball in the 1st and 4th quarters but not in the middle quarters.

[rkmsuf]

While I disagree with the first statement, I agree with you last two statements. Iverson scores 50, the team will almost certainly win. The Sixers are 7-1 when Iverson scores 40+. That is pretty amazing, he is also averaging around 8 assists per game. I agree that a "classic" number two cannot exist with him around but I don't think they need one to beat the Celts. To win the championship, yes I would say that Iverson would need to cut back on shots and co-exist with a guy like C-Webb. Ricky Davis has probably been the best defensive player on the Celts but the Celts let up more than 100 points a game this year! Ricky has the tools to be a great defender and he is, when he is going hard. I haven't seen too many Celtics game this year, maybe 10, but it seems like he comes out with great intensity on the defensive side of the ball in the 1st and 4th quarters but not in the middle quarters.

I guess I don't mean literally 50 points. I more mean Iverson can dominate play the way he usually does and it won't matter. Of course if he has a night where he's just in the zone it matters but his typical game in the 30s in inconsequential.

Let's face it, nobody can really guard the guy so that's not the issue since Philly didn't win the division.

I agree with the rest.

[streetballer22]

I guess I don't mean literally 50 points. I more mean Iverson can dominate play the way he usually does and it won't matter. Of course if he has a night where he's just in the zone it matters but his typical game in the 30s in inconsequential.

Let's face it, nobody can really guard the guy so that's not the issue since Philly didn't win the division.

I agree with the rest.

Couldn't agree with you more. The potential of this series has me pumped!

[DeToxRox]

And yet, it'll all be for naught as the Pistons will reclaim the East.

Tayshaun Prince will do a number on Dwayne Wade (Who is second in the NBA in turnovers, and still not in Kobes league) and the Shaq formula will repeat.

People can say what they want, but no team is as balanced as the Pistons (in the East for sure, in the West, it's open for debate) and they're on a ten game winning streak.

I can't see them not making it out of the East.

[rkmsuf]

Couldn't agree with you more. The potential of this series has me pumped!

They played a good one a couple years ago. I remember the Fleet Center going crazy when Pierce hit a last second shot.

[Suicane75]

Best of 7 totaly ruins it for me. I have no interest in watching it.

[Blackadar]

It's interesting that there's a few out there who object to the best-of-7 format. I can understand it keeps things more interesting for those 1v8 and 2v7 matchups (better chance of an upset), but is there any other reason? Or is it just the playoffs drag on too long anyway (like the NHL playoffs)?

[rkmsuf]

It's the too long thing. You combine best of 7 with the ridiculous scheduling of like 3-5 days between games and it definately loses people.

[Suicane75]

It's interesting that there's a few out there who object to the best-of-7 format. I can understand it keeps things more interesting for those 1v8 and 2v7 matchups (better chance of an upset), but is there any other reason? Or is it just the playoffs drag on too long anyway (like the NHL playoffs)?
For me it's a combination. Things drag on way too long and im a cranky son of a bitch who enjoyed 3/5 for 28 years and see no reason other than the quest for the almighty dollar to change it.

[condors]

Huh i see the Sixers very differently than alot of you guys.

Iverson is going to get his.

In order for them to win a series its going to come from the defensive efforts of iguodala, dalembert and mckie. Jackson Korver and Webber will hit some jumpshots but in order for them to win it will be defensive stops that make the difference. (see Sixers run to the finals for referance)

[JeeberD]

I can understand it keeps things more interesting for those 1v8 and 2v7 matchups (better chance of an upset),


Ummm, no. There's a much more likely chance of upsets with shorter series. That's pretty much why the NBA extended the first round series, to give the higher seeded teams a better chance to move on to the next round...

[Blackadar]

Ummm, no. There's a much more likely chance of upsets with shorter series. That's pretty much why the NBA extended the first round series, to give the higher seeded teams a better chance to move on to the next round...

My point was that the SHORTER series offers a better chance of the upset...sorry if it wasn't clear. The "it" referred to the 5-game series.

[jbmagic]

If shaq injury is serious, i think New Jersey has a better chance to beat Miami than Cleveland.


i wonder if Artest is coming back for Indiana.

if he does it could be Detroit, Miami and Indiana in the running for the East

But overall i think Detroit is the team to be in the east

[JeeberD]

My point was that the SHORTER series offers a better chance of the upset...sorry if it wasn't clear. The "it" referred to the 5-game series.

Gotcha... :)

[Sublime 2]

The only guy I can see possibly slowing him down is Ricky Davis, but he doesn't always want to play defense.

Along with Ricky, I think Marcus Banks can D-up Iverson. He definitely has all the physical tools to guard him, but Iverson is smart and can draw stupid fouls on Banks (or gets some phantom calls, whichever way you look at it).

If the young Celtics can contribute like they have the last few weeks I see them winning in 5.

[streetballer22]

Along with Ricky, I think Marcus Banks can D-up Iverson. He definitely has all the physical tools to guard him, but Iverson is smart and can draw stupid fouls on Banks (or gets some phantom calls, whichever way you look at it).

If the young Celtics can contribute like they have the last few weeks I see them winning in 5.

Hmmm Banks. I honestly haven't seen Banks play too much. He is a shorter guy though, right? If he doesn't jump well I just see Iverson getting his shot off too easily against guys that aren't 4/5 inches taller than him. I haven't seen him much though so you could be very right.

[Buccaneer]

This is kinda funny. My interest in the NBA (as has been for the past 10 years) has been 0 - about as detestable as any sport can possibly be (or has become). However yesterday for the very first time all season, I looked at the standings. Here were my reactions:
- 3 divisions per league - wtf?????
- Boston on top again????
- Chicago in the playoffs???? Last time I checked, they were winning 4-5 games per season
- Lakers I sort of knew about from glancing at threads here
- Denver I knew about because the local papers put them in big headlines. Karl must have took that stupid kid and pounded some sense into him
- What's New Orleans team called???

Sort of like a rip van winkle effect.

[General Mike]

- What's New Orleans team called???

Hornets

[JeeberD]

Alright, here we go. Time for my two favorite teams, the two hottest teams in the league, to play each other in the first round. Rockets versus Mavs, should be a great series...

GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!

[streetballer22]

GO ROCKETS!!!!!!!!!!!

Indeed!

McGrady is one the top five most exciting players in the league.

[JeeberD]

Rockets are looking great right now. Too bad I have to go to work now... :(

[korme]

go rockets!

[SirFozzie]

Holy crap. Celts up 30 after 3? What the fuck was THAT about?

:D

39-11 quarter. OW.

[streetballer22]

It's early but it looks like I went bad with the Pacers pick. Still plenty of games left to play though.

[tucker342]

haha Pacers suck:D

[Galaxy]

Agreed. Every year the first round kills my interest in the NBA, and by the time the finals come around, I can't even remember who's playing.
Problem is the NBA kills at scheduling the playoffs. It takes like 3 weeks to play one round. I haven't seen it this year, the playoff scheduling, I hope it is better.

I read that Las Vegas will likely get the All-Star Game in '07. The start of the NBA going to Vegas?

[Galaxy]

Dola..

Is the NBA's ratings up this year?

[MikeVic]

I like that Nocioni guy on the Bulls. Also Ben Gordon.

[Young Drachma]

I was soo pissed the Nets made the playoffs. I figured they'd do so much better of in a draft lottery. They're not going to beat Miami. So, let little LeBron get his experience and let the NBA enjoy the ratings. Instead, I have to endure watching them lose 4-1 in this series and settle for a pick outside the lottery.

Unless J-Kidd can make good on his promise to bring some sort of free agent to Jersey, I think they'll need to figure something else out.

Because seriously...

[LionsFan10]

The Bulls won, this makes me a happy man.

[JeeberD]

Rockets vs Mavs game 2 starting!

Nice win by the Pacers... :)

[JeeberD]

Dola-

Jon Barry is the motherfuckin' MAN! :)

[JeeberD]

Double dola-

Damn, what a first half! Yao is playing great, but he's getting worn out on the defensive end by Josh Howard.

Awfully high scoring game since neither team seems to be shooting all that well.

60-56 Rox at the half...

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Rockets are looking great right now. Too bad I have to go to work now... :(
It's been a back and forth see-saw battle right now. Hope the Rockets pull it off.

[JeeberD]

Holy shit this has been a fight...

[JeeberD]

I feel sorry for my neighbors. My girlfriend is a Mavs fan ('cause she thinks Dirk is cute) and she's watching the game in the living room while I'm watching in the bedroom. We've been yelling at each other across the apartment all night...

[JeeberD]

HOLY FUCK!!!!!!!!!!

T-MACCCCCCCCCCCC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JeeberD]

Last post in this thread for the night...

Great comeback by the Rox. T-Mac and Sura hit some very clutch shots down the stretch and we managed to hang on despite Dirk's finally getting hot.

2-0 going back to Houston. Outstanding!!!

[TroyF]

The Suns aren't going to want any part of the Rockets in the next round. I think Houston beats them.

An NBA playoff thread with no comment about the Nuggets taking out the Spurs in game one? HMPHH. . . Maybe after we win games three and four at The Pepsi Center we'll get a little bit of credit. (I'll be there for both games) :)

[Eaglesfan27]

From what I've seen of Houston, I like their chances to advance very deep into the playoffs. I think if things bounce right, they could go to the Finals this year, particularly if Denver beats San Antonio which I think might happen.

[JeeberD]

(OK, so I lied about it being my last post in this thread for the night)

Personally, I think the Rockets have a very good chance of beating anyone this postseason. They've won nine consecutive games, are playing good, team ball, and can win both high scoring and low scoring games.

My only worry is that the winner of this series is gonna be worn out and winds up losing in the next round. Hopefully the Rox take it in no more than six so that's not too much of an issue...

Oh, and congrats on the Nugs win, Troy. I'm certainly rooting for them. At least until they play the Rox or Mavs, that is... :)

[JeeberD]

http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd2/mcgrady_game2_mavs.jpg

:D

http://home.comcast.net/~jeeberd2/tmacdunk.gif

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

A great finish to the game. Now it's off to Houston for the sweep.

[TazFTW]

Just better hope that T-Mac isn't looking forward to the 2nd round.

[TroyF]

From what I've seen of Houston, I like their chances to advance very deep into the playoffs. I think if things bounce right, they could go to the Finals this year, particularly if Denver beats San Antonio which I think might happen.


Were Denver to beat SA and Houston to beat Phoenix, we'd have one hell of a conference final.

I think Denver matches up pretty well with the Rockets. They were smoked the last time they played them, but the Nuggets didn't have Camby and were coming off a back to back. (while the Rockets had three days rest)

I'll take my chances with Houston if they are coming off of two running series vs. the Mavs and Suns. All we have to do is steal one in Houston. No way Yao lasts more than about 15 mintues running at altitude. :)

Oh. . . and yes, I think if the Nuggets get by the Spurs, they'll beat the Sonics/Kings winner fairly easily.

[JeeberD]

Some idiot "NBA expert" on Mike and Mike just said that the Rockets can beat six teams in the West, but they have no shot against Phoenix... :rolleyes:

Weren't we hearing that we had no shot against Dallas in the first round?

[Wolfpack]

Looks like T-Mac decided to go riding bareback there. Yikes. That's a pretty vicious dunk.

[DeToxRox]

Rockets won't beat the Pistons. :)

[sterlingice]

A great finish to the game. Now it's off to Houston for the sweep.
Don't jynx us! :mad:

SI

[sterlingice]

I love how they kept talking throughout the Phoenix-Memphis game about how it would be the first time Phoenix would have a 2-0 series lead in 10 years. They neglected to mention the Suns blew that 2-0 (and later 3-1 lead) in the "Buttkicking Incorporated-Choke City-Kiss of Death-Clutch City" series.

SI

[jbmagic]

wow chicago rookies are playing well.

there the team of the future. there young and taleted. and playing well so far without Curry.

i still miss my damn Lakers in the playoffs.

[Neuqua]

Not to mention Deng is out for the season as well.

I'm sure most Chicago fans will agree that this is such an incredibly exciting team to watch because just about *anyone* can come in and win the game for you. This team reminds me a lot of last year's Detroit team. We play the same brand of basketball and while we obviously are not at that level yet, considering just how young we are I am very excited to see what our future holds.

Hopefully everything with Eddy will work out...

Oh and it was especially nice to win after all the smack the Wizards have been talking come into this game :)

[JeeberD]

i still miss my damn Lakers in the playoffs.

Awwww, poor wittle Wakers... :(



:D :D :D

[Coffee Warlord]

Hinrich going apeshit last night just rocked. I think about the only thing he missed in the 2nd half was a free throw.

[JeeberD]

Overtime in Miami. Come on Nets!!!

Damn game pushing back the start time for the Rockets... :(

[Pyser]

holy shit. cant believe that dropped! double ot baby

[kurtism]

Reg-gie! Reg-gie! Reg-gie!

[JeeberD]

God, Reggie has got to be thinking twice about his decision to retire now. He's playing GREAT!

[JeeberD]

Dola-

And the Rockets make a run!!! :)

[sterlingice]

Dola-

And the Rockets make a run!!! :)
I only watched the fourth quarter tonight since I got back late. Ugh. :(

SI

[Neon_Chaos]

Dallas comes back. 2-1 Series. More fun fun fun! ;)

[RGunner]

thank God the mavs pulled this one out, I think that if Finley and Dirk play like tonight on Saturday, it will be tied...

[JeeberD]

I only watched the fourth quarter tonight since I got back late. Ugh. :(

SI

It's all your fault! :mad: ;)

[LionsFan10]

It's all your fault! :mad: ;)

Don't worry Jeebs, the Rockets still have this series. Well, at least they do in my eyes anyway ...

[sterlingice]

Don't worry Jeebs, the Rockets still have this series. Well, at least they do in my eyes anyway ...
You're blaming me when people are jynxing the left and right in the thread? ;)

SI

[JeeberD]

Come on Rockets, time to get fucking serious... :mad:

[JeeberD]

Oh my god, I'm totally with JVG. These refs totally fucking suck!

[Franklinnoble]

Oh my god, I'm totally with JVG. These refs totally fucking suck!
They're going to continue to suck as long as he doesn't shut his mouth about them.

[JeeberD]

Why the hell do they have to show Troy rooting for the Mavs? I can't hate Troy no matter who the hell he's rooting for!

[Franklinnoble]

Why the hell do they have to show Troy rooting for the Mavs? I can't hate Troy no matter who the hell he's rooting for!
Troy... Aikman?

Since when is he a "first name only" kind of celebrity? Or is it just that you have a gay-man-crush on him...?

[JeeberD]

Cowboys fans across the nation have straight-man-crushes on him...

[JeeberD]

Dola-

What other Troy would I be talking about?!??!

[TazFTW]

Cowboys fans across the nation have straight-man-crushes on him...
True.

[JeeberD]

Once again, the refs are full of shit...

[Senator]

traitor - give up your GF for your war crimes.

[Joe]

rockets got screwed on that one. this game helps remind me why the nba is shit.

[JeeberD]

Bah!

If the Mavs win this series then I'll be rooting for them the rest of the way, but there's no way that I can root for them against my favorite team.

Dirk should have foulded out two minutes ago...

[JeeberD]

And once again, a bullshit call.

[JeeberD]

Good job Fin.

[Franklinnoble]

Like I said, the Rockets are going to get hosed for as long as Van Gundy is the coach.

Bitching about refs = bad idea

[JeeberD]

Oh yeah, like it's hurt Cuban... :rolleyes:

[Franklinnoble]

Oh yeah, like it's hurt Cuban... :rolleyes:
It certainly hasn't helped.

The Mavs have been one of the most talented teams in the NBA for the last several years - maybe it's just bad coaching, but I'm a little surprised they haven't made it to the finals.

[RGunner]

I agree the refs have been bad in this series, but T-Mac and Yao get fouls called on someone if they pretty much breathe on them almost every single time. On saturday Yao got away with 3 or 4 fouls on blocked shots that they showed the replays of and he got all over the person and no ball. The refs have not been good for either team, no way you can say its been worse for either team.

[korme]

wow the nugs get fucked over as well - boykins 2 was clearly a 3, which would have made OT moot. fuck the refs, they suck

[Neon_Chaos]

Alright. this is just stupid. Finley was CLEARLY out of bounds.

[Alf]

Like I said, the Rockets are going to get hosed for as long as Van Gundy is the coach.

Bitching about refs = bad idea yep, bitching at the refs only has one consequence, they will piss you even more....

[JeeberD]

Fuck yeah, T-Mac on fire to end the half...Rox up by seven at the half!

[SirFozzie]

Wow, the team everyone DIDN'T expect to win has won all 6 games of the Pacers-Celts series, WTF? :)

[JeeberD]

Deke says get that shit out of here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rockets 14 point lead with fourminutes to go. We better be able to hold on to the late lead this time...

[Neon_Chaos]

LET'S GO ROCKETS!

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

That was a sweet 3 by Mutombo.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Dola: Ididnt even know he was in the Rockets until now! and Im a Houston Fan!!!

[RGunner]

the refs are pathetic in this game, T-Mac gets away with everything, Barry pushes off and gets a foul on Dampier, Sura tackles Howard and barely gets called for anything should have been ejected, Dirk gets mugged almost every time down the court and nothing, yet people breathe on T-Mac and its a foul. Its rediculous how much superstar treatment he gets and Dirk gets none of it. Its bullshit how one sided the refs have been in this game.

[JeeberD]

Makes up for the last three games, RGunner...

[RGunner]

LOL no it doesnt he gets away with that every single game, Dirk never gets any of the calls he gets and you know thats the truth. If you breathe on T-Mac is a foul, he may be an amazing player but he gets way too many calls that he shouldnt get, they anticipate a foul every time he goes up to the hoop. IT doesn't come close to what you said, the refs werent one sided in the last 3 games and thats not even close to true, just because they blew two calls at the end doesn't mean they were one sided. They make mistakes, but to believe they can make 10-15 mistakes a game on fouls against T-Mac is a little hard to believe that he gets fouled every time he goes to the basket.

[JeeberD]

Bullshit. I saw call after call that the refs blew the last few games. Yao gets close to anyone in the paint and it's an automatic foul, not to mention the Finley crap last game...

And, slightly off topic, but in the NBA does a player on a fast break just have to throw up any old shot with a player in his face to get a fould called for him? I've seen so many calls in this series (going both ways) where a defender got in a players face on the break and a foul was called even though there was no contact. Just another reason I like college ball better.

Rox up 21 with 37 seconds left. Game seven, here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RGunner]

Half the time Yao does foul them, but anyways, how does Sura not get ejected for tackling Howard? Thats the biggest bullshit call I've seen, but thats what he does all the time. He constantly tries to start shit with everybody and gets away with it. Him and Barry have to be the most annoying showboating players in the world that only show up every once in a while.

[korme]

GO Boston and Houston! Both the teams I want tonight to make it to the Finals will either advance or go home tonight.

BTW, Kenny Smith is the best analyst for the NBA.

[korme]

GO Boston and Houston! Both the teams I want tonight to make it to the Finals will either advance or go home tonight.
http://dynamic2.gamespy.com/%7Efof/forums/images/smilies/mad.gif At this pace, both the teams I wanted are set to lose by 60.

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

I cant stand the Mavs Rockets game anymore. :(

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

I've turned it to AFL coverage on FSN 2.

[sterlingice]

Wow, that was a swift asskicking tonight. Good luck, Dallas, in the rest of the playoffs. If they play like they did tonight, they'll annihilate everyone.

SI

[RGunner]

And to think, Dirk only scored 14 points tonight and they won by 40...

[JeeberD]

And to think, Dirk only scored 14 points tonight and they won by 40...

:o



If the Mavs win this series then I'll be rooting for them the rest of the way...

I know I said this earlier, but I don't know if it's true anymore. That damn series was so intense that it seriously put a dent in my Mavs fandom...

[CHEMICAL SOLDIER]

Very disappointing turn out for the Rockets.

[korme]

well.. Go Sonics!

[JeeberD]

Nice to see the Mavs win Wednesday night and the Spurs lose last night... :)

[TazFTW]

MVP! MVP! MVP!

[TazFTW]

dola


Attn: Jerry Stackhouse

If you find yourself guarding Amare Stoudemire near the basket, RUN!

[JeeberD]

Holy crap this is a game!

[TazFTW]

MVP! MVP! MVP!

[kingfc22]

The MVP comes through with a HUGE 3!!

[JeeberD]

Fucking Nash. :mad:

Fucking overtime. :mad:

[kingfc22]

Bill Walton = IDIOT

"Steve Nash is the most unathletic player in the entire NBA".

How does this guy keep his jop?

[JeeberD]

And that's the series. Could Dirk have taken a more off-balance shot?

[Joe]

dirk is a choker.

[Karim]

First NBA game I've watched since MJ was still with Chicago (normally NHL playoffs would be on). I must say I was impressed - lots of drama, back and forth action.

Does Phoenix have a shot against San Antonio?

[Joe]

First NBA game I've watched since MJ was still with Chicago (normally NHL playoffs would be on). I must say I was impressed - lots of drama, back and forth action.

Does Phoenix have a shot against San Antonio?

Will be tough with San Antonio's defense and Duncan/Gino, but Phoenix did have the best record in the league this year. Just gotta find a way to score.

[Joe]

season series was 2-2, with some pretty close games as well.

[JeeberD]

Crap, I have no idea who to root for the rest of the way. I suppose I'll root for a Phoenix-Detroit final with Detroit repeating...

I can't stand the Spurs or the Heat.

[DeToxRox]

Crap, I have no idea who to root for the rest of the way. I suppose I'll root for a Phoenix-Detroit final with Detroit repeating...

I can't stand the Spurs or the Heat.

I always knew you had taste, Jeebs. :)

[korme]

Detroit-Miami, Phoenix-San Antonio. We are about to witness some great matchups folks. Two solid series where there is no real favorite.

[Eaglesfan27]

Anyone else lose TNT's feed of this game. My sounds went out, and now it is just a blank screen.