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Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10260 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:10:12 AM »

One final note before I head off to bed. Bosh has clearly lost his confidence. He's always been as fragile as an egg and he's pretty much cracked. So what coach would think its a good idea to leave him out on the perimeter hoisting 3's where as a player that tall and at Bosh's shooting skill level you would need the absolute most confidence to perform well.

Bosh is 14-50 in his last 5 games. (28%) How long will it take Spoelstra to try something different. He's not going to shoot himself out of this funk in the current situation he is being played. I'll just leave out the non-rebounding he's doing. He shot 54% during the season. You're using him incorrectly especially at his current confidence level.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10261 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:16:59 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on June 07, 2013, 12:00:42 AM

Despite the loss, the Spurs look like a better matchup for the Heat. Unfortunately for the Heat, they seem to know this and thus played on cruise control for much of the game.

Like I said I don't know that they are a better match-up. Clearly on defense San Antonio is a better match-up for the Heat but it reminds me of the Mavs where people (myself included) kept waiting for the Heat to pick it up and before long it was obvious that the Mavericks were actually the better team. Just one game of course but this game so reminded me of some of those Maverick games where it felt like Miami was in control but then suddenly the Mavericks execute properly in the final quarter.

Mandark · « **Reply #10262 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:19:13 AM »

Bosh's confidence wouldn't affect him if you suddenly changed his role from what its been all season? It'd be nice for the Heat if he could become Raptors Bosh to make up for Wade being hobbled, but I've got serious doubts whether he can flip the switch like that.

Missed more of this game than I wanted to. Hopefully I'll be able to watch the rest of the series.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10263 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:21:42 AM »

My question is..

why the FUCK did miller play more minutes than battier and birdman?

Great game though, I think thats the sort of game we'll see every game this series. Gonna go to 7 I think.

If Bosh didn't take that dumb 3-pointer, and instead Lebron drove for the foul/layup against Duncan, this would be a Heat win. Oh well. Heat do well usually off of loses.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10264 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:24:59 AM »

His three points attempts and his perimeter play in the post-season are already up over his regular season averages which were fairly high compared to his career averages. So he's already playing an exaggerated version of how he played during the regular season with almost all his shots from out deep. It was alright early in the playoffs against lesser competition and also because he was hitting more of them. But it hasn't been effective at all recently so I'd be happy to see any change including less shots instead of him forcing 3 pointers or long shots he's isn't going to make.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10265 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:27:13 AM »

are you talking about bosh?

Bosh should stick ONLY to that elbow jumper with this team. Let Allen or Battier shoot those 3s (even though Battier is shooting like shit right now).

Regardless, Lebron should have drove against Duncan that possession.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10266 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:30:50 AM »

Quote from: BrandNew on June 07, 2013, 12:27:13 AM

Bosh should stick ONLY to that elbow jumper with this team.

I agree. The philosophy changed however during the course of the season and increasingly so in the the playoffs to feature him as almost a pure perimeter player to facilitate the idea of spreading out the floor and Miami having capable shooters spread all around.

The main thing is clearly the Pacers and Spurs want him to take that shot relative to the other options on the floor. So they are eager to give it to him. Like what happened late in the game when Lebron passed to him instead of driving in.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10267 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:34:19 AM »

There'll also be more room inside for Lebron and Wade if Bosh starts hitting his midrange shots. The Spurs' big men are content to sit back and watch Bosh launch his 3s.

I wonder if Lebron would start guarding Parker earlier next game. He did a pretty good job. Parker's buzzer beater was mostly luck.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10268 on:** June 07, 2013, 12:36:03 AM »

He will most assuredly do so.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10269 on:** June 07, 2013, 01:38:17 AM »

Good game, can definitely tell both teams match up well. Bosh's three was one of the more baffling moments though, just seemed really odd in contrast to multiple Spurs players turning down similar shots to find a closer/more open teammate.

Duncan is going to feast on him all series, and Birdman too.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #10270 on:** June 07, 2013, 05:36:40 PM »

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/06/07/carmelo-anthony-still-leads-nba-in-playoff-shots/

(I thought this was a joke at first)

etiolate · « **Reply #10271 on:** June 08, 2013, 04:45:44 PM »

stolen from nba-gaf cuz its amazongz

Beezy · « **Reply #10272 on:** June 08, 2013, 06:23:52 PM »

Quote from: etiolate on June 08, 2013, 04:45:44 PM

stolen from nba-gaf cuz its amazongz

(Image removed from quote.)

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10273 on:** June 09, 2013, 07:41:01 PM »

http://www.lakersnation.com/fan-takes-out-full-page-l-a-times-ad-thanking-kobe-bryant/2013/06/09/

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10274 on:** June 09, 2013, 07:42:33 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 09, 2013, 07:41:01 PM

http://www.lakersnation.com/fan-takes-out-full-page-l-a-times-ad-thanking-kobe-bryant/2013/06/09/

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10275 on:** June 09, 2013, 07:49:23 PM »

Obviously a huge game in a few minutes. Miami has responded pretty well this season when their backs were against the wall and its certainly against it tonight. And they are at home.

But the Spurs are such a consistent team that it makes anything possible.

How many bonehead moves will Spoelstra make tonight and how many three's will Bosh take.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10276 on:** June 09, 2013, 07:50:49 PM »

Someone with more disposable income than they should have should take out another full page with that same text, but just overlay this on top of it:

WHY THE FUCK IS TROLLBRON GONE

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10277 on:** June 09, 2013, 08:31:21 PM »

Amazing how Duncan has turned his free throws into a strength from where it was earlier in his career.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10278 on:** June 09, 2013, 08:33:18 PM »

Tied after first quarter. Nothing really stood out that much.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10279 on:** June 09, 2013, 08:40:06 PM »

Miami seems to fall for a lot of San Antonio's pump fakes for some reason.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10280 on:** June 09, 2013, 08:48:17 PM »

Miami's offense always looks like garbage now with Lebron on the bench.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10281 on:** June 09, 2013, 08:59:24 PM »

San Antonio's passing is so good. It's going to give Miami fits over and over.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10282 on:** June 09, 2013, 09:08:05 PM »

Half time. Game was very similar to the first one except with more San Antonio turnovers. Nothing to suggest however this still won't come down to the wire with things being extremely close. A 5 point lead isn't much at all with how these offenses operate.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10283 on:** June 09, 2013, 09:14:09 PM »

Yeah, but... LeBron only has four points. He will have a huge second half. Great game so far. If the spurs hadn't hit so many threes (a few of them fuck ball esque), this would be a double digit lead

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10284 on:** June 09, 2013, 09:33:22 PM »

Wow lebron is looking more of a liability than anything. How could he not pick up Green there?

Huff · « **Reply #10285 on:** June 09, 2013, 09:39:23 PM »

lebron and his acting/facial expressions annoy me so much

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10286 on:** June 09, 2013, 09:46:56 PM »

To be fair all his fouls have been bullshit

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10287 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:03:19 PM »

Miami showing something here tonight. Damn impressive.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10288 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:06:29 PM »

Can't watch the game tonight but listening to it here and there

It sounds like Spurs were focusing mostly on Lebron and the rest of the Heat took advantage by hitting unchallenged shots

Is that accurate?

Huff · « **Reply #10289 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:08:56 PM »

holy shit crazy block from james

and this games over

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #10290 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:10:32 PM »

Holy fucking shit, best block I've ever seen. And I thought Hibbert on carmelo was amazing...

Huff · « **Reply #10291 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:21:43 PM »

oh just call this game. ugly

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10292 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:45:57 PM »

Not sure what to say about that game. It was close and then Miami went into complete beast mode. That's that extra gear they seem to occasionally display that no team can match.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10293 on:** June 09, 2013, 10:53:14 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 09, 2013, 10:45:57 PM

Not sure what to say about that game. It was close and then Miami went into complete beast mode. That's that extra gear they seem to occasionally display that no team can match.

Stern must have made the call!

etiolate · « **Reply #10294 on:** June 10, 2013, 12:02:43 AM »

The Spurs are one of the only championship teams that I can think of that you can tell they know when they don't "have it" to win a game and just sort of go into relax mode to finish games.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10295 on:** June 10, 2013, 12:08:46 AM »

The odds were heavily with Miami to win that game for various reasons but the way the Spurs got completely taken apart there down the stretch when it seemed to be a fairly winnable game was surprising to me. Especially since Lebron wasn't having a very good game at one point.

Whatever though. It's one game.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10296 on:** June 10, 2013, 02:45:09 PM »

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/kings/2013/06/10/kenny-smith-sacramento-general-manager/2407325/

If the Kings do this lol.

I like Kenny and Charles and I think they make the occasional insightful comment (mixed in with a lot of dumb comments) but no way either of those two should be GM's or coaches.

Maybe Kenny can prove me wrong though. I legit don't think it makes sense for Barkely to move out of the broadcast booth though for lots of reasons.

etiolate · « **Reply #10297 on:** June 10, 2013, 03:35:30 PM »

From the sound of it, Kenny would be the face and someone experienced would guide him along. Evaluating talent is important, but knowing the cap, how to use it and dealing with agents are the part of being a GM that gets forgotten about. I somehow doubt Kenny has any experience with manipulating cap rules.

It could also be this is some lower tier job in the front office. Renadive is probably replacing just about everyone.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10298 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:37:33 PM »

http://www.the-coli.com/coliseum/120998-pistons-fire-mo-cheeks.html#.UbZxN9iLxYU

perfect

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10299 on:** June 10, 2013, 11:57:52 PM »

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/9363245/lionel-hollins-memphis-grizzlies-parting-ways

etiolate · « **Reply #10300 on:** June 11, 2013, 12:04:23 AM »

With Hollins and Karl available, does D'Antoni keep his job?

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10301 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:09:27 PM »

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--jason-kidd-leading-candidate-to-get-nets-coaching-job-185329059.html

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #10302 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:16:48 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 11, 2013, 03:09:27 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--jason-kidd-leading-candidate-to-get-nets-coaching-job-185329059.html

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #10303 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:46:12 PM »

The universal thing I've heard about Jason Kidd is that he's the nicest guy in the NBA. I don't know how that translates into being a great coach.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10304 on:** June 11, 2013, 03:53:34 PM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on June 11, 2013, 03:46:12 PM

The universal thing I've heard about Jason Kidd is that he's the nicest guy in the NBA.

Except when he's beating his wife.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #10305 on:** June 11, 2013, 04:00:57 PM »

so he's going to get a coaching job with 0 coaching experience, while Patrick Ewing still can't get a head coaching job?

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #10306 on:** June 11, 2013, 04:13:30 PM »

Quote from: Stoney Mason on June 11, 2013, 03:53:34 PM

Except when he's beating his wife.

I've watched enough basketball wives reality shows to give him the benefit of the doubt on that one.

etiolate · « **Reply #10307 on:** June 11, 2013, 04:48:02 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on June 11, 2013, 04:00:57 PM

so he's going to get a coaching job with 0 coaching experience, while Patrick Ewing still can't get a head coaching job?

Ewing might end up an assistant with the Kings. He just has to wait until the Knicks fire their coach again.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10308 on:** June 11, 2013, 09:50:06 PM »

Miami looking like crap early on.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10309 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:08:32 PM »

Damn Mike Miller.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10310 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:10:59 PM »

6 point lead at half for Spurs. Easily could be bigger. Miami has been mostly terrible. Lebron has been mostly terrible with his shot selection at least.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #10311 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:14:03 PM »

Bunch of bad decisions with Lebron tonight

Just way too much hesitation and dribbling while going nowhere

Spurs' transition offense has been excellent so far

Heat is getting burned whenever they don't get back quick enough

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10312 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:30:36 PM »

btw

Quote

The Game 3 winner in NBA Finals series that are split 1-1 has won the title 12 of 13 times (since the 1985 format change to the 2-3-2 series). That means history is on the side of Tuesday night's winner. The one team to lose the NBA Finals after splitting the first two games and winning Game 3 was the 2011 Heat against the Dallas Mavericks.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10313 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:33:28 PM »

That was such a stupid play by Wade.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #10314 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:34:23 PM »

Miami getting absolutely worked tonight.

bachikarn · « **Reply #10315 on:** June 11, 2013, 10:44:28 PM »

lol, this would be an absolute blow out if not for Miller

Huff · « **Reply #10316 on:** June 11, 2013, 11:09:55 PM »

this is brutal

Your Stalker · « **Reply #10317 on:** June 11, 2013, 11:12:25 PM »

damn, this shit cray

naff · « **Reply #10318 on:** June 11, 2013, 11:20:30 PM »

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #10319 on:** June 11, 2013, 11:22:51 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on June 11, 2013, 11:22:12 PM

Tracy McGrady needs to score in the Finals.

News:

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