2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

[CaseIH]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

Can someone tell me what has happened to the Pacers? I don't follow the NBA a ton so I was wondering if something had happened to cause this tailspin.

There was a couple roster moves made, along with PG knocking up a stripper who wasnt actually his GF, but he had a GF, and she was Doc Rivers daughter is what happened.

Every since those things happened the Pacers have went downhill. Then Bird made a comment that Coach Vogel needed to be harder on players that were doing what they were suppose too. Typically when Larry Bird talks players listen and responde but this group seemed to just sulk. I think we have a lot of weak players mentally, and Hibbert is a mental case all by himself.

[SPTO]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

It's just a series that nobody really cares about.

Even though the Nets play in the NY Market, they still don't necessarily draw well(Ratings dropped some from last year)and still draw like they're still in Jersey.

It's clearly not drawing flies in the US but in Canada the games are breaking ratings records on TSN.

Canada has Raptors fever!

[z Revis]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

At least Paul George has been playing well. 26, 12, 6 and 6 last night which is good for his 5th straight double double and 4th 20, 10 and 5 game of the series. Pretty much the only one that has consistently showed up each game.

Still it's looking like one hell of a sad end to the season for the Pacers and if we do lose to the Hawks I'm glad I'm not the one that has to sort through this mess and figure out the proper direction going forward. I know they've said Vogel's job is safe despite the rumors, but it wouldn't even upset me if they decided to part ways with him. His stubbornness is just crazy man. Last night was partly on him because it took him until we were down by 30 or whatever to change anything.

Also I would hope, and I never thought I'd say this, that Hibbert is gone. The guy has really just rubbed me the wrong way these last couple of months. Hasn't done **** on the court, has called out teammates publicly, sulking on the bench, etc... he seems very mentally soft to me now. Problem is who is going to take him off our books?

I just hope if this is how this team goes out then we get a legitimate answer as to what happened. They've done a pretty good job of keeping things in house I'll say that.

[Majingir]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

It's clearly not drawing flies in the US but in Canada the games are breaking ratings records on TSN.

Canada has Raptors fever!

Actually it is drawing alot. Sundays game with almost 4M viewers in USA.

[demencia_total]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

At least Paul George has been playing well. 26, 12, 6 and 6 last night which is good for his 5th straight double double and 4th 20, 10 and 5 game of the series. Pretty much the only one that has consistently showed up each game.

Still it's looking like one hell of a sad end to the season for the Pacers and if we do lose to the Hawks I'm glad I'm not the one that has to sort through this mess and figure out the proper direction going forward. I know they've said Vogel's job is safe despite the rumors, but it wouldn't even upset me if they decided to part ways with him. His stubbornness is just crazy man. Last night was partly on him because it took him until we were down by 30 or whatever to change anything.

Also I would hope, and I never thought I'd say this, that Hibbert is gone. The guy has really just rubbed me the wrong way these last couple of months. Hasn't done **** on the court, has called out teammates publicly, sulking on the bench, etc... he seems very mentally soft to me now. Problem is who is going to take him off our books?

I just hope if this is how this team goes out then we get a legitimate answer as to what happened. They've done a pretty good job of keeping things in house I'll say that.

It's a real bummer because I really like what they did these past few years, but Hibbert just totally quit on them. I know its not over, but dude is just out of it. Even if its not a favorable matchup for him he should be out there trying and he really isn't. I saw a few flashes on game 1 where he scored on back to back possessions but that was it.

[skywalkah]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

Boozer. Push. Drink.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

I see Boozer getting his back fighting game on early. Win-win situation tonight. Either we win and stay alive or we lose and Boozer's *** is out of here. Can't go wrong there.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

LMAO Boozer has like five defensive three second violations in the last three games.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

Boozer or Hibbert?

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

Gortat v Boozer.

Let the push war begin.

[skywalkah]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

Throughout the year I kept thinking how I would end up missing Boozer; he has been one of the healthier players after that goofy *** start to his Bulls tenure, pretty consistent offensively but then again just as much with his defensive gaffes which are, like his yelling, clockwork night in and out. I mean, you grew to count on Carlos just being there and doing his thing. Come playoff time and for the most part he just wasn't there. Frustrating for sure. Over soon, as you said.

[skywalkah]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

hah but on that little follow he has his hand raised; make sure you give Carlos that 2, yo

[AntiBandwagoner]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

Bulls have looked completely lost and uninspired. The UC is awfully quiet.

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk

[SidVish]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

I don't think I've ever disliked a Bull as much as Boozer. I'll be glad to see that bum gone.

[King_B_Mack]

Re: 2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

I guess Noah and the guys want Boozer's *** gone too.

Seriously though. Somebody really wants to make the point to me that if Melo wants to come here, that it might be bad because of how much cap space he'll take up? Nah.