Author Topic: The NBA thread (Read 1519873 times)

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9780 on:** May 05, 2013, 12:12:40 AM »

listening to the list of Bulls injuries / illness etc was fucking hilarious though, in light of Rose cheering them on from the bench

- Deng just had a SPINAL TAP and was just released from hospital - played up til game 6 I think
- Nate Robinson was throwing up on the bench in the last game and played the series of his life
- Kirk Hinrich tried to play tonight but doubled over in pain in practice
- Noah literally covers more distance every night than anyone else in the league and has been doing it on one foot

And that's just what I remember off the top of my head, there is a fair bit more

And Rose might disrupt chemistry, PD? They currently have bench players subbing in for bench players and playing 40-plus minutes. It's a joke to say that adding back the guy their whole team is built around could disrupt their chemistry any more than it is currently disrupted. Unless they all hate him now or something (and they're all being super-loyal in their public statements...)

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9781 on:** May 05, 2013, 12:19:24 AM »

I am thinking Grizzlies-Heat for the finals now btw, although it's a long way off and the West is still pretty damn close. The game plan for beating the Thunder is pretty clear now - really, they weren't much better than the Rockets over the last 4 games. The Grizz should be able to handle them in 6 no matter how amazing KD is. Then it comes down to Spurs vs Grizz in the finals (GSW has no chance against the Spurs, since all their open looks will just dry up against Pop's schemes). I'm confident in Z-Bo's health again (or at least his production) and Gasol is starting to really assert himself on both ends the way he is capable of, so I think that might be enough to tip it. Although a Spurs win would hardly be shocking.

naff · « **Reply #9782 on:** May 05, 2013, 01:40:54 AM »

Watching the Bulls grind down the Nets today was beautiful, goddamn Noah

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 04, 2013, 11:29:47 PM

Rose is 24. He is recovering from a major injury. The truth is there have been players who have come back from injuries too soon only to really damage themselves. And people need to knock it off with this Adrian Peterson stuff. Everybody is different. Because one athlete recovered from injury in one manner does not mean another athlete will do the same. That being thrown out is getting tiresome.

Real talk. I respect how quiet the management and Rose have been on his reasons for not returning, the fans and media are ridiculous why waste effort reasoning with them? It makes perfect sense he would have hangups about returning to a tough playoff series especially considering what happened last year.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #9783 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:01:04 AM »

I'll never complain about someone not coming back too soon from a serious injury. Good on him for thinking of his career first

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9784 on:** May 05, 2013, 12:54:32 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 04, 2013, 11:29:47 PM

The reality is even with Rose the Bulls are extremely unlikely to beat the heat. So if he says he not ready then why toss him out there in this environment when he's the entire franchise. Just wait.

Just imagine though if the Bulls are able to make it a series against the Heat. Wooo boy...

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9785 on:** May 05, 2013, 01:59:28 PM »

I hate that Durant rip through move.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9786 on:** May 05, 2013, 02:24:06 PM »

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/9244143/brooklyn-nets-not-retain-coach-pj-carlesimo-day-playoff-ouster

Brutal

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9787 on:** May 05, 2013, 02:39:09 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 05, 2013, 02:24:06 PM

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nba/story/_/id/9244143/brooklyn-nets-not-retain-coach-pj-carlesimo-day-playoff-ouster

Brutal

They're only one coach away from a championship.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9788 on:** May 05, 2013, 02:59:52 PM »

holy shit

that three

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9789 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:41:10 PM »

Grizz offense biting them in the ass down the stretch. That was an awful shot by Prince. And that last drive was poor also. Not sure why they didn't post up on either play.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9790 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:43:07 PM »

Grizz blew this game. That hurts big time.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9791 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:43:49 PM »

fuck.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9792 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:47:46 PM »

a foul on the last three

huuuuuuuge free throws coming up

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9793 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:48:01 PM »

Wow. Grizzlies. Blew that so many times.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9794 on:** May 05, 2013, 03:58:02 PM »

so it's official: lebron wins the MVP with 120 votes out of 121. The one that wasn't for lebron? It was for fucking Melo

shit's ridiculous

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9795 on:** May 05, 2013, 07:51:54 PM »

Poor Kobe, people just won't stop taking advantage of the magnanimous mamba

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/kobe-bryant-battles-mom-nj-business-auction-19100734#.UYbvKbXvuCk

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9796 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:21:47 PM »

I like to whine about this, yes, because melo is no way in hell an MVP, with his constant fuckball.

Shaq should have been unanimous that year too.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #9797 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:25:16 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on May 05, 2013, 03:58:02 PM

so it's official: lebron wins the MVP with 120 votes out of 121. The one that wasn't for lebron? It was for fucking Melo

shit's ridiculous

The best part is that Dan LeBatard is claiming the Melo vote. What a masterful troll

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9798 on:** May 05, 2013, 08:36:28 PM »

It's great for Lebron that he didn't win unanimously

He can continue to be hungry and strive to have an even better season than this year

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9799 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:06:26 PM »

Grizz were very unlucky not to get game 1 - they looked very very comfortable throughout and I think I saw Scott Brooks throw up in his mouth at several points. Either Durant moves up from 2nd Best, or the Grizz win this one. I'm increasingly intrigued about a Grizz-Heat finals 'cause if the Heat have any kind of a weakness, it's size and rebounding. I would still give the Heat the edge there though but it is more interesting than a repeat of last year's Finals at least

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9800 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:13:50 PM »

Kevin Martin has been overlooked a bit

If he can keep scoring like he did in Game 1, OKC should win this series

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9801 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:22:08 PM »

well, if they run plays for him that don't depend on KD. I'd like to see a lot of pick and rolls with him and Collison. And Martin is a one-way player who will get exploited on D so Brooks is still likely to play Thefolosha a ton (as with Perk). I disagree but that's what history say's he'll do

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9802 on:** May 05, 2013, 09:29:33 PM »

Next time someone tries to tell you that Melo is the best 'pure scorer' (or whatever verbal contortion they use), ask them when is the last time they remember LeBron or Durant going 10-29, or taking 29 shots and not scoring 40-plus. Melo's had 4 games in a row like this whereas LeBron/KD might not have a game like that in a whole season

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9803 on:** May 06, 2013, 12:17:10 AM »

For the first round, Melo had a 18.9 PER with a 38.5% usage

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9804 on:** May 06, 2013, 05:56:11 PM »

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--bulls--derrick-rose-needs-to-tell-truth-%E2%80%93-he-s-not-returning-for-this-season-s-playoffs-062255194.html

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9805 on:** May 06, 2013, 09:51:33 PM »

Ray Allen is East Coast Derek Fisher

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #9806 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:03:09 PM »

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9807 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:41:03 PM »

Maybe Rose should stay injured. Clearly the team is in "win one for the Gipper" mode, and when you pair that emotional spirit with the benefit of veteran leadership on the bench (Ray Allen) you're left with the most potent mix in sports. It's like having two hearts pumping life into this team.

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Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9808 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:47:59 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2013, 10:41:03 PM

Maybe Rose should stay injured. Clearly the team is in "win one for the Gipper" mode, and when you pair that emotional spirit with the benefit of veteran leadership on the bench (Ray Allen) you're left with the most potent mix in sports. It's like having two hearts pumping life into this team.
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But Allen isn't on the Bulls' bench

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9809 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:50:53 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 06, 2013, 10:47:59 PM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2013, 10:41:03 PM
Maybe Rose should stay injured. Clearly the team is in "win one for the Gipper" mode, and when you pair that emotional spirit with the benefit of veteran leadership on the bench (Ray Allen) you're left with the most potent mix in sports. It's like having two hearts pumping life into this team.
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But Allen isn't on the Bulls' bench

My bad Stephen A. I meant Nazr Mohammed

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9810 on:** May 06, 2013, 10:54:08 PM »

Gotta give credit to the bulls. I also did not like Lebron's decision making down the stretch.

etiolate · « **Reply #9811 on:** May 06, 2013, 11:15:47 PM »

wtf does Curry drink at halftime

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9812 on:** May 07, 2013, 12:26:21 AM »

wow at this game.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9813 on:** May 07, 2013, 12:56:57 AM »

What a crazy ass game.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9814 on:** May 07, 2013, 01:01:03 AM »

Are you kidding me.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9815 on:** May 07, 2013, 01:05:56 AM »

Golden state :'(

This was their chance to shock the world and they couldn't do it.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #9816 on:** May 07, 2013, 01:07:23 AM »

how the fuck was manu left that open what the fuck

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9817 on:** May 07, 2013, 01:21:14 AM »

Amazing how both teams got sloppy with big leads and little time left

Makes for great drama though

etiolate · « **Reply #9818 on:** May 07, 2013, 01:27:18 AM »

Felt like the Warriors could have gone to Bogut in the fourth and let Curry rest a little, but maybe Bogut still can't handle a lot of minutes.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #9819 on:** May 07, 2013, 02:00:59 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 07, 2013, 01:05:56 AM

Golden state :'(

This was their chance to shock the world and they couldn't do it.

I could be mad but I'm happy they're actually in the playoffs so I'll let this one slide.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9820 on:** May 07, 2013, 02:41:29 AM »

holy fucking shit, what a game! No lead will feel safe for the rest of this series

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9821 on:** May 07, 2013, 03:32:24 AM »

I see Ethan Strauss dubbed Curry '3sus' during the 3rd quarter

That really needs to stick, someone start making .gifs

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #9822 on:** May 07, 2013, 10:04:19 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 06, 2013, 10:41:03 PM

Maybe Rose should stay injured. Clearly the team is in "win one for the Gipper" mode, and when you pair that emotional spirit with the benefit of veteran leadership on the bench (Ray Allen) you're left with the most potent mix in sports. It's like having two hearts pumping life into this team.
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If the Bulls win the series, Rose should get Lebron's MVP posthumously.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9823 on:** May 07, 2013, 11:39:10 AM »

Ray Allen plays for the other team? or is that part of the joke

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9824 on:** May 07, 2013, 03:12:13 PM »

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #9825 on:** May 07, 2013, 04:04:29 PM »

wasn't able to watch either games last night

Need to watch the recap of the warriors game good lord

Beezy · « **Reply #9826 on:** May 07, 2013, 04:19:31 PM »

I fell asleep at the start of the 4th for the Warriors game. My body still isn't used to working full time yet.

I really thought they had that game.

naff · « **Reply #9827 on:** May 07, 2013, 05:34:34 PM »

I checked the scores at work and didn't even register that Bulls won that game, like my brain couldn't process that the current Bulls beat a healthy Heat. Wasn't til I got home and went to watch the Warriors game I did a double take that it was the Bulls not the Heat with 93

God damn that Warriors game was great, a little heartbreaking though.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9828 on:** May 07, 2013, 06:19:09 PM »

Quote from: quietID on May 07, 2013, 05:34:34 PM

a little heartbreaking though.

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392-0. The record, before last night, of #NBA playoff teams with a 16+ point lead at the 4 minute mark [via @EliasSports]

It was a historic collapse.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9829 on:** May 07, 2013, 08:55:23 PM »

The Warriors are always going to have these nutty peaks and valleys 'cause of their reliance on the 3. I wouldn't be too upset about the loss if I was a fan...most fans are still buzzing just from being in the playoffs, never mind beating the Nuggets and advancing. This is all gravy, good playoff reps against an elite team

Steve Contra · « **Reply #9830 on:** May 07, 2013, 09:02:11 PM »

Are you kidding me? People here are fucking devastated. I think my neighbor put his fist through the wall several times.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #9831 on:** May 07, 2013, 09:17:36 PM »

well shit, it's not like someone bombed your marathon

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9832 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:11:54 AM »

http://espn.go.com/espn/e60/story/_/id/9248194/denver-nuggets-kenneth-faried-makes-mothers-proud

Nice story but I'm not sure it's good for the LGBT community

11th grade and the kid still wasn't sure where he wants to stick that bbc

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9833 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:16:48 AM »

The problem with the Grizz is that if the game is close I trust Durant to make a better play than the Grizz defense. I don't trust the Grizz offense to be able to create a good shot in the same situation.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9834 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:29:41 AM »

Tony Allen is so horrible at offense

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9835 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:37:06 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 08, 2013, 12:16:48 AM

The problem with the Grizz is that if the game is close I trust Durant to make a better play than the Grizz defense. I don't trust the Grizz offense to be able to create a good shot in the same situation.

And so quickly it looks like I was wrong tonight. Grizz got this one.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9836 on:** May 08, 2013, 12:40:35 AM »

Grizz ball is ugly as fuck

If you're not from Memphis, I don't know why you'd want to see them in the Finals

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #9837 on:** May 08, 2013, 01:01:51 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 08, 2013, 12:40:35 AM

Grizz ball is ugly as fuck

If you're not from Memphis, I don't know why you'd want to see them in the Finals

I like difference in sport rather than just always aesthetic beauty. I like post play which is a lost art in the NBA. And I like good defense. The Grizz certainly aren't a pretty team to watch. But as long as the rules are fair I like to see different and contrasting style to see which one wins.

etiolate · « **Reply #9838 on:** May 08, 2013, 01:02:49 AM »

I don't mind the Grizz. Their half-court offense does go durpaderp at times, but they always show up and give a good game.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #9839 on:** May 08, 2013, 01:14:27 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 08, 2013, 01:01:51 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 08, 2013, 12:40:35 AM
Grizz ball is ugly as fuck

If you're not from Memphis, I don't know why you'd want to see them in the Finals

I like difference in sport rather than just always aesthetic beauty. I like post play which is a lost art in the NBA. And I like good defense. The Grizz certainly aren't a pretty team to watch. But as long as the rules are fair I like to see different and contrasting style to see which one wins.

Me too but neither Randolph nor Gasol has great post game techniques. Their paint pts are due more to banging than to great footwork or soft touch.

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