2014 Eastern Conference Playoffs -1st Round Discussion Thread

[ojandpizza]

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Always wondered why Jones didn't get more burn with Miller gone...that boy can shoot

He did some at the start of the season, but he didn't offer a whole lot other than open threes.. Battier was a better option defensively, Beasley better because he can create looks, Haslem for size.. Either way though he sure as **** needs to play over Lewis, I think he gives more at both ends and on the break than Lewis does..

Ultimately though with Wade back I expect a few more minutes from Jones. He's pretty much perfect for when the big 3 are all playing. They all draw the attention to make Jones effective.. Without at least two of them on the court I don't think he's going to be nearly as effective.. Pretty much identical to what they got from Miller though, minus a little defense/hustle.. But we saw Miami sit Miller a lot during the season too, only to play more in the playoffs.


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[ojandpizza]

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For a big guy, McRobert's ability to put the ball on the floor combined with his passing ability make him a tough out...

Glad the nation is getting to see him go to work tonight. Incredibly valuable player for the Cats.

He's a fantasy stud too!




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[ProfessaPackMan]

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This is game one, but teams running two guards to exploit Ray has been a two season long issue..

Usually it's not a big deal at all, it's just when they have a lead and don't necessarily need offense I'd like to see him come out. More defense to prevent opponent scoring runs, I'm pretty confident LeBron and Bosh can do enough at the other end.

Just earlier when Neal hit a few shots in a row, it just makes you cringe a little.. You don't want to let someone get hot and stick around in ball games. That's ultimately what happened in last years Chicago series, just don't want a repeat is all I'm saying.


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That's where TEAM defense comes into play.

I think you're expecting perfection at this point because that's nitpicking just to nitpick, lol.

I'll let it go though because it's a recurring theme every year it seems. Wish y'all did this for the other 15 coaches though LOL

[The 24th Letter]

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Would've really liked to see what Jeffery Taylor would've done in this series

[LingeringRegime]

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Did Tolliver touch LeBron there?

Who cares.

[ojandpizza]

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Then who does Ray guard? Kemba? Henderson? Douglas does not need to see the floor man, come on

You just sub him out for the 4 minutes or however long.. Douglas has been part of their rotation for the past couple months? He's played fine.. Defense is pretty much all he's good at anyways. He's their mini-Battier, minus all the drawn charges lol.


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[brandon623]

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Was that really a foul?

[The 24th Letter]

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I hate when Bosh "Rodman's" a rebound...Like he's a beast

[MattUM]

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Thunder got the same calls. At least it's consistent.

[ex carrabba fan]

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You just sub him out for the 4 minutes or however long.. Douglas has been part of their rotation for the past couple months? He's played fine.. Defense is pretty much all he's good at anyways. He's their mini-Battier, minus all the drawn charges lol.


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No man, Douglas doesn't need to see the floor over Ray, Cole, Chalmers etc. They were up 20, you don't need to sub Ray out for 4 minutes because of Gary freaking Neal.

Ray helps spread the floor on the other end.

[LingeringRegime]

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I guess ESPN Sportscenter was right.

Bobcats are just sacrificial lambs for the Heat.

Got to take of the ball or it will be a sweep.

[ojandpizza]

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That's where TEAM defense comes into play.

I think you're expecting perfection at this point because that's nitpicking just to nitpick, lol.

I'll let it go though because it's a recurring theme every year it seems. Wish y'all did this for the other 15 coaches though LOL

Haha I nitpick plenty of teams and players.. But when I've watched like 60 of the 80 games I kinda see what all of their guys can do.. Makes it easy to question things lol


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[ProfessaPackMan]

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Ready for Bulls-Wizards now. Hoping that's a good series.

[volstopfan14]

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For a big guy, McRobert's ability to put the ball on the floor combined with his passing ability make him a tough out...

Glad the nation is getting to see him go to work tonight. Incredibly valuable player for the Cats.

Agreed. McRoberts is a unique player and he really is one of the most important pieces of this team. His ball handling and passing really can open up our offense. He's not an elite player, but we would be much worse without him.

He's one of my favorite players to watch just because of his passing and ball handling ability.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Ready to see some more new blood in the playoffs. Come on Wizards make it fun