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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10080 on:** May 25, 2013, 11:50:28 PM »

Spurs simply too good for the Grizz. The Grizz may have great defense but their below average offense dooms them. The Spurs may not have great defense but its damn good and so is there offense. They are just a much more balanced team. Curious to see what moves the Grizz make in the off-season to shore up their clear weaknesses.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10081 on:** May 25, 2013, 11:52:18 PM »

fucking lol. I was at a bar until the end of regulation, then drove home...LITERALLY ONLY TWO BLOCKS AWAY FROM THE BAR.

And its 97-89 Spurs.

the FUCK memphis

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10082 on:** May 25, 2013, 11:58:36 PM »

Fuck Memphis

Shit team, shit basketball

Randolph can't do shit when the refs don't give him bs calls like in the 1st two rounds

Duncan and the Spurs get enough respect that they could hit back whenever Randolph initiates contact by lowering his shoulder

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10083 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:00:15 AM »

I knew Duncan would have a great game after I heard about the divorce shit

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10084 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:01:47 AM »

Thinks are really looking up for the Spurs. They have an easy path to the finals now. I think they match up well against the Pacers. Beat them both times during the regular season. And I definitely think they have a shot against Miami. Miami better show up tomorrow tonight.

Mandark · « **Reply #10085 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:07:57 AM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 26, 2013, 12:01:47 AM

They have an easy path to the finals now.

Seeing as they're up 3-0 in the WCF, I suppose you're right!

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10086 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:13:32 AM »

Can't wait for tomorrow's game. Biggest game in awhile. 30 posts or bust from me during that game.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10087 on:** May 26, 2013, 12:17:17 AM »

Heat might be too gassed to beat the Spurs even if they got by the Pacers

Their old farts are already laying a ton of bricks

More worriedly, Lebron is starting to look tired from having to do so much

Majority of the blame has to be on Riles if the Heat don't win it all

He took a huge gamble on a bunch of guys that should probably consider retirement

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10088 on:** May 26, 2013, 04:08:32 PM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 26, 2013, 12:17:17 AM

Heat might be too gassed to beat the Spurs even if they got by the Pacers

Their old farts are already laying a ton of bricks

More worriedly, Lebron is starting to look tired from having to do so much

Majority of the blame has to be on Riles if the Heat don't win it all

He took a huge gamble on a bunch of guys that should probably consider retirement

old guys perform when it matters

I'm actually excited for tonight's game

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10089 on:** May 26, 2013, 05:13:46 PM »

I expect a big game from Bosh. Key word, expect. If he doesn't have one, there needs to be some coaching adjustments to free up some room for Lebron and Birdman to stay inside a bit more and keep Bosh near the elbow. Bosh just doesn't stand a chance against Hibbert in regards to rebounds.

Also, Wade needs to stop being such a bitch. Also, stop taking such shit fade aways. Honestly, he should probably distribute more this game than Chalmers. At least Chalmers has a decent 3-shot.

I expect Allen and Battier to actually hit their threes tonight as well.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10090 on:** May 26, 2013, 05:47:35 PM »

Bosh will always be on the shakiest ground of the big three. If Miami fails this year, most of the blame will go to this philosophy of not needing a true big man, and that you can have this position-less offensive system. The verdict is yet to be written of course. If Miami wins the title then its all been vindicated. If they don't then, well....

All the other three finals teams have true big men who play like big man. Miami is the only one who doesn't where Bosh is sent out to the perimeter and high elbow.

Beezy · « **Reply #10091 on:** May 26, 2013, 06:07:08 PM »

Quote from: Mandark on May 26, 2013, 12:07:57 AM

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 26, 2013, 12:01:47 AM
They have an easy path to the finals now.

Seeing as they're up 3-0 in the WCF, I suppose you're right!

At least one of my sweep predictions were right.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10092 on:** May 26, 2013, 06:09:08 PM »

Well, I think thats kind of a stretch. They DO have a true big man, but an unconventional (and somewhat unproven) one in Andersen. I still think next season they should tool around with starting Birdman, with a starting five as Chalmers, Wade, Lebron, Bosh, and Birdman. Chalmers as your distributor and deep threat, Wade as your obvious number two, Lebron being Lebron, and Bosh as your elbow and screen setter.

I don't know, it might be worth a look I think.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10093 on:** May 26, 2013, 06:12:39 PM »

Birdman plays 14 minutes a game which is nice but doesn't get around to problem of them generally not having a real center out on the floor or a real rebounder most of the time. This whole approach started when they beat the Thunder last year but the problem is this approach seems to work wonders against 95% of the league, but creates a big problem when you play teams like Indy, San Antonio, Memphis, Chicago who can really exploit it.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10094 on:** May 26, 2013, 06:27:03 PM »

True. Any good center a free agent next year?

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10095 on:** May 26, 2013, 09:03:35 PM »

Ray "Fish" Allen is playing terrible again

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10096 on:** May 26, 2013, 09:30:43 PM »

well, out of all the semi-bigs to step up, I never thought Haslem would be it.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10097 on:** May 26, 2013, 09:57:41 PM »

Hell of a first half half for the heat. I'm a bit busy tonight so I can't do the live blog thing like I wanted :'(

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10098 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:10:17 PM »

oh look, chalmers fucking this up for the heat like usual

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10099 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:19:59 PM »

jesus christ pull chalmers

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10100 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:21:02 PM »

Chalmers wtf

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10101 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:30:11 PM »

the pacers are only sorta in this game because they've gone to the line so much

this should be a blow-out like their last regular season match up

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10102 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:33:52 PM »

wade just fucking flopped out of bounds

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10103 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:40:51 PM »

Reggie Miller is just awful at his job

I don't give a crap that he was a former Pacer, I doubt anyone else does

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10104 on:** May 26, 2013, 10:42:45 PM »

well this one is pretty much over

lebron is godly at the post tonight

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10105 on:** May 26, 2013, 11:33:39 PM »

Hella impressive win which restores some of my faith in this Miami title run. That was the Miami from earlier this year when everybody was contributing.

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #10106 on:** May 27, 2013, 12:00:07 AM »

If someone gave me a so called cure for HIV but told me it may also lead to the person being infected with HIV, but I could use it on anyone alive, I'd choose Dwayne Wade.

No matter what happens, the world wins.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10107 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:31:01 AM »

the fuck

also, that vahagn dude on gaf might be the biggest fucking distinguished mentally-challenged cuntmeister the world has ever seen

etiolate · « **Reply #10108 on:** May 27, 2013, 01:40:04 AM »

ohmahgaw its loving

and yah vag is like konex but worse

What is with you Laker fans?

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #10109 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:46:08 AM »

Hey Etiolate

StickyVag and Heavy are... Well... I don't know.
They're special.

Lovingsteam · « **Reply #10110 on:** May 27, 2013, 02:48:01 AM »

Quote from: BrandNew on May 27, 2013, 01:31:01 AM

the fuck

also, that vahagn dude on gaf might be the biggest fucking distinguished mentally-challenged cuntmeister the world has ever seen

Wade is to humanity what warts are to genitals.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10111 on:** May 28, 2013, 12:18:15 AM »

Wow, I thought the Grizzles could give the Spurs some trouble. Z-Bo got exposed

T-Mac in the finals

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10112 on:** May 28, 2013, 12:31:15 AM »

fucking grizz

oh well. spurs were obviously the best team in the west this season despite the thunder having the best record. can't wait for the lebron versus duncan rematch

etiolate · « **Reply #10113 on:** May 28, 2013, 01:09:05 AM »

I was hoping for a better series from the Grizz. Randolph just couldn't finish any plays. The Grizz offense just puttered out with their defense to fuel it. Conley passed up open shots to keep running plays that weren't paying off. (at least from what I watched of the series)

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10114 on:** May 28, 2013, 11:35:12 AM »

Congrats to the Spurs. I thought last year they had the perfect team but things just didn't work out. Glad they get another title shot. And better yet they play pretty basketball.

And they are a very good team so it will be a worthy final.

Pre-season ESPN Western Conference picks

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10115 on:** May 28, 2013, 11:41:17 AM »

hollinger

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10116 on:** May 28, 2013, 05:46:40 PM »

Facts and numbers always beat hype

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10117 on:** May 28, 2013, 05:50:44 PM »

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10118 on:** May 28, 2013, 11:21:11 PM »

smh wade

got a series now! I'm glad. was kinda getting tired of being 100% certain the heat would emerge. I want another game from lebron that's like that game six against the celtics last year

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10119 on:** May 28, 2013, 11:22:41 PM »

Another shitty game from Wade.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10120 on:** May 28, 2013, 11:55:01 PM »

Miami has more serious problems than Wade

Their frontline made Hibbert look like Shaq tonight

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10121 on:** May 29, 2013, 12:12:37 AM »

pilonv1 · « **Reply #10122 on:** May 29, 2013, 03:11:20 AM »

Don't think I've ever been as mad at a blown call as that 24 second violation today. How fucking inept do you have to be to miss that!?

Mandark · « **Reply #10123 on:** May 29, 2013, 03:13:47 AM »

It's up to the timekeeper, too, right? Obviously the officials could each have overruled it, and it was a bit of a travesty that they didn't. But man, this is one of those "you had one job..." situations for the timekeeper.

Plus he should be a homer, if anything.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #10124 on:** May 29, 2013, 03:16:03 AM »

True but how can three officials miss it? Usually when there's a 24 second issue the officials pick it up. Were none of them looking at the ball hitting the rim?

naff · « **Reply #10125 on:** May 29, 2013, 11:40:22 PM »

Malone will be working with the Jazz next season to develop their big men

Pretty hype for Utahs moves this draft, first up they need to replace/bench Maurice badly. Hoping they pick up Steven Adams too. I have faith Lindsey is going to do something interesting.

Quote from: pilonv1 on May 29, 2013, 03:11:20 AM

Don't think I've ever been as mad at a blown call as that 24 second violation today. How fucking inept do you have to be to miss that!?

...Joey Crawford... Furthest ref from the hoop blew the whistle $:-\$ Much more ridiculous than LeBrons blocking call, he did stand on Stephensons foot, but it's so dodgy making such borderline calls with 50 seconds on the clock, in a tight playoff series against a star player. Reeks of ego crazed refs trying to artificially impact the game

Mandark · « **Reply #10126 on:** May 29, 2013, 11:48:59 PM »

I was thinking the LeBron illegal pick might have been a makeup call after the 24 second violation. To add to everything else, the ballhandler (Wade?) denied the screen, so Stephenson wouldn't have been involved the play anyways.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #10127 on:** May 29, 2013, 11:50:39 PM »

LeBron's feet were so spread on that pick though that you had to call it, just looked ridiculous

naff · « **Reply #10128 on:** May 30, 2013, 03:38:11 AM »

Had to rewatch it, from memory it just seemed like a wide screen, but he does move and steps on Stephenson

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the offensive player setting the pick must remain stationary at the moment of contact with the defender; a screen is illegal if the screener moves in order to make contact, and obtains an advantage

fair call (except the advantage part), he stepped on Stephenson, LB is all "he just ran into me" but he stepped on him. No dice LBJ. Still a strange call to make at that point in the game imo. But it was a game full of much worse calls.

Anyway, next game should be better. I like Indiana but I'm holding out for a Spurs Heat series. If this series finishes on game 6 Crawford will be officiating in the first game. Duncan better not laugh

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10129 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:32:13 PM »

Live blog begins now!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #10130 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:35:20 PM »

I didn't know Mia Hamm played basketball.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10131 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:40:29 PM »

Miami already starting off the game with those dumb ass cute passes I hate that get picked off against good defenses.

And Haslem on Hibbert is not a good idea.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10132 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:44:23 PM »

I love watching Hibbert

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10133 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:54:40 PM »

Wade still looks like crap to me. Pick it up asshole.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10134 on:** May 30, 2013, 08:58:08 PM »

End of first quarter. Another bad Miami quarter. Offense looks completely stagnant. Great first quarter for George.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10135 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:06:16 PM »

Birdman being stupid.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10136 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:16:34 PM »

Miami still looking like shit. If this is all Wade is going to give them, then they have no chance for this series. They are in serious trouble.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10137 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:20:56 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on May 30, 2013, 09:16:34 PM

Miami still looking like shit. If this is all Wade is going to give them, then they have no chance for this series. They are in serious trouble.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10138 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:22:33 PM »

Ray Allen defense. :'(

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10139 on:** May 30, 2013, 09:27:24 PM »

Miami showing the first bit of life.

I still hate Bosh out there shooting three's on the perimeter though. It's not like Indy's offense is especially inventive or anything. They take an average or slightly below average shot but then crash the boards like maniacs and get offensive rebounds and second chance points.

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