Lakers vs Magic and the 2008-2009 NBA Playoffs/Finals Thread - Page 7

Groundhog · 04-30-2009, 09:13 PM

And it worked!

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:14 PM

argh ... sorry to be such a bummer, but this is killing me ... I´d propably enjoy it any other time, but not delaying the Houston game ...

And i really don´t understand why teams don´t run an actual play in those situations. Seriously, why go to some isolation when it works liuke 30% of the time if at all ? Why not let Allen come arround a screen ? Or at least make a couple passes before getting Pierce the ball ? Or let Pierce move a bit at least before ? As a coach this makes me sick ..

Groundhog · 04-30-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

argh ... sorry to be such a bummer, but this is killing me ... I´d propably enjoy it any other time, but not delaying the Houston game ...

And i really don´t understand why teams don´t run an actual play in those situations. Seriously, why go to some isolation when it works liuke 30% of the time if at all ? Why not let Allen come arround a screen ? Or at least make a couple passes before getting Pierce the ball ? Or let Pierce move a bit at least before ? As a coach this makes me sick ..

Welcome to Holywood.

Groundhog · 04-30-2009, 09:20 PM

At this point in time, John Salmons is the best player on that Bulls roster.

Groundhog · 04-30-2009, 09:22 PM

Scalabrine is in the game. The Celtics are all but in the 2nd round now.

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:24 PM

Houston by 8 btw ... Yao again just 2 shots (1 shotclock bailout) and 2 FTs ... Artest chucking. Still hitting them, so it´s all good...

Groundhog · 04-30-2009, 09:30 PM

Seriously, fuck these timeouts. How are we ever going to have a classic game again in the NBA when there's a 2 minute stoppage after every possession.

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:32 PM

this could be a drinking game. Take a shot for every TO in the last 2 minutes and 2 for every OT and you end the night veeeery drunk ... And now a review ...

What´s the line for this game going longer than the Houston-Portland game ?

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:37 PM

Miller got cojones. Wow.

Why wouldn´t you pressure a PG inbounding with a bigger defender ?

Ray Allen for another OT, wanna bet ?

Maybe they are done when the 2nd half starts in Houston ?

Wait, no Timeouts left ? Wooot

Jas_lov · 04-30-2009, 09:38 PM

Right between the eyes! Allen is sick tonight.

Arles · 04-30-2009, 09:39 PM

Man, this series has been incredible. Just a joy to watch as a hoops fan.

Big Fo · 04-30-2009, 09:39 PM

Gordon is out, maybe the Bulls will run an actual play and create a decent look.

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:39 PM

OK, now i have accepted that i won´t see anything from that other thing and want it to go to at least 8 OTs.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-30-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

Ray Allen for another OT, wanna bet ?

Got any thoughts about possible lottery numbers for the weekend?

Radii · 04-30-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Fo

Gordon is out, maybe the Bulls will run an actual play and create a decent look.

lol?

Big Fo · 04-30-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

OK, now i have accepted that i won´t see anything from that other thing and want it to go to at least 8 OTs.

Damn I didn't know it was practically halftime.

DaddyTorgo · 04-30-2009, 09:41 PM

triple OT...holy shit

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:42 PM

sboxscore update from Houston : Rockets up 12. Artest with 16 rather efficient points, Portland players outside Roy/Aldridge are 3-18 from the field.

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by whomario

OK, now i have accepted that i won´t see anything from that other thing and want it to go to at least 8 OTs.

Exactly. I really want to watch the Rockets but I also really want to watch the end of this game.

SI

MikeVic · 04-30-2009, 09:42 PM

Watching this game since end of regulation. Great.

Mr. Sparkle · 04-30-2009, 09:42 PM

I will never understand why teams don't foul when they're up by 3. What is that, the third time in this series alone where the team up hasn't fouled and then had a 3 buried in their stupid no fouling face to tie it?

Big Fo · 04-30-2009, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Radii

lol?

That was quite poor. You could see Doc Rivers walking away smirking, not because of yet another OT in this series, but because that play was so bad.

Easy Mac · 04-30-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle

I will never understand why teams don't foul when they're up by 3. What is that, the third time in this series alone where the team up hasn't fouled and then had a 3 buried in their stupid no fouling face to tie it?

but they did foul. Then they tried again. Salmons had Allen in a bear hug, but the refs didn't call it.

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sparkle

I will never understand why teams don't foul when they're up by 3. What is that, the third time in this series alone where the team up hasn't fouled and then had a 3 buried in their stupid no fouling face to tie it?

I am happy they failed to do this to Mario Chalmers last year in the finals

SI

hoopsguy · 04-30-2009, 09:49 PM

This one is starting to feel like UConn/Syracuse.

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:49 PM

Allen made some ridiculous shots tonight with guys all over him, nasty stuff .

I want him to hit the game winner that also sets a new playoff record for 3s made.

Easy Mac · 04-30-2009, 09:49 PM

First, Allen is insane tonight. Second, does Chciago know how to take a good shot?

DaddyTorgo · 04-30-2009, 09:51 PM

51 for ray allen!!

Honolulu_Blue · 04-30-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Seriously, fuck these timeouts. How are we ever going to have a classic game again in the NBA when there's a 2 minute stoppage after every possession.

I keep hearing about how great this series has been, so I decided to check in. 3 OTs. It's certainly living up to the billing, but the constant timeouts and stoppages and commercial breaks makes what should be a thrilling game completely stilted and boring.

hoopsguy · 04-30-2009, 09:52 PM

Noah with "and 1"???? With Pierce foul out? WOW!

DaddyTorgo · 04-30-2009, 09:53 PM

*sigh* Pierce - why are you fouling out on that...just give him the layup

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

Seriously, fuck these timeouts. How are we ever going to have a classic game again in the NBA when there's a 2 minute stoppage after every possession.

Gotta third this one. Heck, I think I said as much a page or two back

SI

Easy Mac · 04-30-2009, 09:53 PM

I think you get an extra To for each OT or something.

Arles · 04-30-2009, 09:53 PM

dayum! nothing buy hair was streaking past the TV

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:54 PM

If they don't have 3 guys on Ray Allen this time down, there's something wrong

SI

Groundhog · 04-30-2009, 09:54 PM

Can Ray Ray do it again?

whomario · 04-30-2009, 09:54 PM

Wow @ Noah.

Propably another OT on an Allen 3 here. Or Scalabrine hits one, that´d be a nice touch as well ... I´m prepared for anything now. Maybe Marbury banking a runner from 35 foot with 1 on the clock, that´d be nice ...
side story : As bad as rondo has been finishing this game, he´s got 19 assists and 0 Turnovers...

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:56 PM

Ok, I've counted to 20. Shouldn't the timeout be over?

SI

Arles · 04-30-2009, 09:57 PM

it's the no holds barred third OT. Holy elbow on that Big Baby screen

Easy Mac · 04-30-2009, 09:57 PM

It should be a graduated TO schedule in the NBA.
1st Q = 1 TO
2nd = 2
3rd = 3
4th = 4

Then it starts over in OT.

And get rid of the stupid TO gets you the ball 2/3rds of the way down the court. With the size and speed of the modern player, the court should be lengthened, not artificially shortened.

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:58 PM

What's he whining about? That was pretty blatant

SI

Jas_lov · 04-30-2009, 09:58 PM

LOL! Baby Davis fouled out and they're running out of big bodies. But they still have Scalabrini to shoot the 3 here.

hoopsguy · 04-30-2009, 09:59 PM

All of these timeouts are a huge disadvantage for Del Negro, who makes Mike Dunleavy look like Hubie Brown when it comes to running an out-of-bounds play.

On another note, Brad Miller is on a mission tonight from the foul line.

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Easy Mac

It should be a graduated TO schedule in the NBA.
1st Q = 1 TO
2nd = 2
3rd = 3
4th = 4

Then it starts over in OT.

And get rid of the stupid TO gets you the ball 2/3rds of the way down the court. With the size and speed of the modern player, the court should be lengthened, not artificially shortened.

4 TOs in the 4th quarter would be a nightmare. I think they only have 3 so 6 get taken in the last 2 minutes. I don't need 8 of them. I need them to get 2 max- 1 20s and 1 full. And then maybe a pair of 20s in the OT.

SI

DaddyTorgo · 04-30-2009, 10:00 PM

another timeout? jeezus!!!! *dies*

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 10:00 PM

For the love of--!

SI

sterlingice · 04-30-2009, 10:01 PM

And they had another one?!?

SI

DaddyTorgo · 04-30-2009, 10:02 PM

LOL

heinrich MISSED A LAYUP ALL ALONE UNDER THE BASKET!!!!!

celtics down by 1 with 16.7 left and the ball

sabotai · 04-30-2009, 10:02 PM

So I'm flipping through the channels and find this basketball on TNT, Celtics-Bulls Game 6, 3rd OT with about 1 minute left. I think "Cool, I'll get to see how the game turns out."

15 minutes later....

hoopsguy · 04-30-2009, 10:03 PM

Vinny says "FU, hoopsguy and you too, Heinrich". Probably should use the left hand for that layup.

04-30-2009, 09:13 PM	#301
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04-30-2009, 09:14 PM	#302
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	argh ... sorry to be such a bummer, but this is killing me ... I´d propably enjoy it any other time, but not delaying the Houston game ... And i really don´t understand why teams don´t run an actual play in those situations. Seriously, why go to some isolation when it works liuke 30% of the time if at all ? Why not let Allen come arround a screen ? Or at least make a couple passes before getting Pierce the ball ? Or let Pierce move a bit at least before ? As a coach this makes me sick .. Last edited by whomario : 04-30-2009 at 09:16 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:20 PM	#304
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	At this point in time, John Salmons is the best player on that Bulls roster. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-30-2009, 09:22 PM	#305
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Scalabrine is in the game. The Celtics are all but in the 2nd round now. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-30-2009, 09:30 PM	#307
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Seriously, fuck these timeouts. How are we ever going to have a classic game again in the NBA when there's a 2 minute stoppage after every possession. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-30-2009, 09:24 PM	#306
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Houston by 8 btw ... Yao again just 2 shots (1 shotclock bailout) and 2 FTs ... Artest chucking. Still hitting them, so it´s all good...

04-30-2009, 09:32 PM	#308
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	this could be a drinking game. Take a shot for every TO in the last 2 minutes and 2 for every OT and you end the night veeeery drunk ... And now a review ... What´s the line for this game going longer than the Houston-Portland game ? Last edited by whomario : 04-30-2009 at 09:33 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:37 PM	#309
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Miller got cojones. Wow. Why wouldn´t you pressure a PG inbounding with a bigger defender ? Ray Allen for another OT, wanna bet ? Maybe they are done when the 2nd half starts in Houston ? Wait, no Timeouts left ? Wooot

04-30-2009, 09:38 PM	#310
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	Right between the eyes! Allen is sick tonight.

04-30-2009, 09:39 PM	#311
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	Man, this series has been incredible. Just a joy to watch as a hoops fan. __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-30-2009, 09:39 PM	#312
Big Fo Pro Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005	Gordon is out, maybe the Bulls will run an actual play and create a decent look.

04-30-2009, 09:39 PM	#313
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	OK, now i have accepted that i won´t see anything from that other thing and want it to go to at least 8 OTs.

04-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#317
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	triple OT...holy shit __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

04-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#318
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	sboxscore update from Houston : Rockets up 12. Artest with 16 rather efficient points, Portland players outside Roy/Aldridge are 3-18 from the field.

04-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#320
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Watching this game since end of regulation. Great.

04-30-2009, 09:42 PM	#321
Mr. Sparkle High School JV Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Francisco	I will never understand why teams don't foul when they're up by 3. What is that, the third time in this series alone where the team up hasn't fouled and then had a 3 buried in their stupid no fouling face to tie it? __________________ I hope life isn't a joke, because I don't get it

04-30-2009, 09:49 PM	#325
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	This one is starting to feel like UConn/Syracuse.

04-30-2009, 09:49 PM	#326
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Allen made some ridiculous shots tonight with guys all over him, nasty stuff . I want him to hit the game winner that also sets a new playoff record for 3s made. Last edited by whomario : 04-30-2009 at 09:50 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:49 PM	#327
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	First, Allen is insane tonight. Second, does Chciago know how to take a good shot?

04-30-2009, 09:51 PM	#328
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	51 for ray allen!! __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

04-30-2009, 09:52 PM	#330
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	Noah with "and 1"???? With Pierce foul out? WOW!

04-30-2009, 09:53 PM	#331
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	sigh Pierce - why are you fouling out on that...just give him the layup __________________ If I've ever helped you and you'd like to buy me a coffee, or just to say thanks, I have my Bitcoin and Ethereum addressed listed below :) BTC: bc1qykhsfyn9vw4ntqfgr0svj4n9tjdgufryh2pxn5 ETH: 0x2AcdC5cd88EA537063553F5b240073bE067BaCa9

04-30-2009, 09:53 PM	#333
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	I think you get an extra To for each OT or something.

04-30-2009, 09:53 PM	#334
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	dayum! nothing buy hair was streaking past the TV __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-30-2009, 09:54 PM	#335
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	If they don't have 3 guys on Ray Allen this time down, there's something wrong SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-30-2009, 09:54 PM	#336
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04-30-2009, 09:54 PM	#337
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Wow @ Noah. Propably another OT on an Allen 3 here. Or Scalabrine hits one, that´d be a nice touch as well ... I´m prepared for anything now. Maybe Marbury banking a runner from 35 foot with 1 on the clock, that´d be nice ... side story : As bad as rondo has been finishing this game, he´s got 19 assists and 0 Turnovers... Last edited by whomario : 04-30-2009 at 09:58 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:56 PM	#338
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Ok, I've counted to 20. Shouldn't the timeout be over? SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#339
Arles Grey Dog Software Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Phoenix, AZ by way of Belleville, IL	it's the no holds barred third OT. Holy elbow on that Big Baby screen __________________ Developer of Bowl Bound College Football http://www.greydogsoftware.com

04-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#340
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	It should be a graduated TO schedule in the NBA. 1st Q = 1 TO 2nd = 2 3rd = 3 4th = 4 Then it starts over in OT. And get rid of the stupid TO gets you the ball 2/3rds of the way down the court. With the size and speed of the modern player, the court should be lengthened, not artificially shortened.

04-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#341
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	What's he whining about? That was pretty blatant SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-30-2009, 09:58 PM	#342
Jas_lov College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	LOL! Baby Davis fouled out and they're running out of big bodies. But they still have Scalabrini to shoot the 3 here. Last edited by Jas_lov : 04-30-2009 at 09:59 PM.

04-30-2009, 09:59 PM	#343
hoopsguy General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Chicago	All of these timeouts are a huge disadvantage for Del Negro, who makes Mike Dunleavy look like Hubie Brown when it comes to running an out-of-bounds play. On another note, Brad Miller is on a mission tonight from the foul line.

04-30-2009, 10:00 PM	#345
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04-30-2009, 10:00 PM	#346
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	For the love of--! SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"