NBA 2008-2009 Season Thread

[The Gold Standard]

Tomorrow's game is going to be great

[DaveWadding]

Rondo could have been a Sun right now. :(

[SammyG]

And still PHX wouldn't have made the playoffs :(

[Triple Naitch]

If the Bulls win tonight, I'm changing my avatar to Derrick Rose.

[screech]

I can't wait for tonight's game.

[screech]

I'm also surprised the Hawks/Heat series has been so damn sloppy. No matter which team wins, they're getting knocked out next round.

[owenbrown]

this seasons playoffs are fucking crazy

[owenbrown]

and unpredictable

[Gertner]

so what do u want my avatar changed to? sorry this is late, been busy at work.

[Kris P Lettus]

lol Lindsay Hunter

He went to my highschool..

:'(

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

McLovin is in the Garden tonight

C's record with McLovin in the house during the playoffs: 1-0

McLovin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
http://boston.3432.voxcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/mclovin-at-celtics-017.jpg

[Juan]

down town owen brown

[Haze]

brining out to the celtics avatar for this one, and wearin #20...come'on C's!

[screech]

Bulls got off to a hot start tonight.

[Kris P Lettus]

27-23 Bulls at the end of the first..

[Kris P Lettus]

I have to go to work in an hour..

:(

[Kris P Lettus]

I don't care really cause I am pulling for the Cavs now that the Hornets are out..

[screech]

I'm not a big basketball fan, so I'm not really pulling for anyone, but this series has changed that (for now).

What the fuck is up with Brian Scalabrine tonight? Where is this coming from?

[Jeritron]

McLovin in the fuckin house

[VonErichLives]

They just said Rondo hasn't turned over the ball in like 73mins... that's a great stat for a PG, I'm not going to say he's the best PG in the league, but top 5, maybe even top 3.

[McLegend]

Ben Gordon has to get hot.

That 3 he hit at the end of the 3rd was a good sign.

[screech]

I was wondering if/when they were going to count that shot in the first as a three.

[screech]

Almost a huge fuck up, but a nice play by Allen.

[Jeritron]

lol Celts baby

[screech]

Perfect from the line this quarter (or in the game, I missed part of the stat). Definitely the difference.

[screech]

And that the Bulls couldn't buy a basket.

[screech]

What an amazing series this was.

[Kris P Lettus]

Bulls will have a good squad for years too come with that much young talent.. Glad the Celtics won though..

Anyone heard anything about when KG will be back?? I heard rumors it would be soon..

[Haze]

doesn't look like it.

[VonErichLives]

can't go monday night... Stima? wanna buy my tickets?

I'll probably go wednesday night... I felt good against Orlando based on regular season close loss in Orlando, until they other night how they went off w/o howard... and the C's big guys get into foul trouble to easy... and no, I don't want Garnett back yet... if they get past Orlando then save him for Clevland.

[Kris P Lettus]

Hawks smoked the Heat..

:wavesad: D-Wade

[SammyG]

Lakers will beat the Rockets in 5.

[Triple Naitch]

LeBron to be named MVP today. :y:

[SammyG]

good for him. He wins MVP, Kobe wins a ring, so it's all good.

[McLegend]

The Magic suck.

[Icess]

Not a good first half. Shooting poorly, and if the Rockets could have made a few, I'd be very scared coming out of the half. Thankfully, we kept it close, and we completely own Aldeman in the 4th.

Phil with a great line about Craig

[Triple Naitch]

Is this really happening?

[Juan]

:nono:

[SammyG]

Yeah. Yeah.

[SammyG]

LAKE SHOW TELL ME HOW MY ASS TASTE SAMMYG posts about to come. Oh well.

Guess we will have to win it in 7.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Chris Rock pooin' on the Lakers tonight. Still think the Lakers are gonna end up smashing the Rockets tho

Thought the Celts were gonna make the comeback tonight, didn't realize JJ Redick was getting that much burn for the Magic. Didn't really stand out as a superstar or anything but his game has definitely evolved a lot since his days at Duke. He was driving and dishing and shit, pretty surprised he developed into that type of a player.

[SammyG]

JJ only played that much because Courtney Lee is out. He normally doesn't even come close to playing that much.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

That's what I was figuring but I was surprised to see him out there not looking like a glaring weakness. Figured he would just spot up and shoot or get rid of the ball, he was actually penetrating and creating opportunities for other guys.

[SammyG]

Yeah, I agree that was suprising.

[Kris P Lettus]

Sad about the Celts, happy about the Rockets..

Either way the Cavs are gonna win the whole thing so I really don't care who they have to beat to do so..

:heart: Peanut

[IC Champion]

The Rockets are the best defensive team in the league, easily.

[IC Champion]

I still the Lakers are gonna win the series though.

[Skippord]

the the Lakers eh?

[IC Champion]

what are you talking about?

[VonErichLives]

Rafer Alston, enjoy your game 3 suspension...

The only reason the C's got back in it game 1 was Orlando laid down in the 2nd half...

I just want to see the C's finish this game out strong.. 15 point win at least... that would be good into game #3.

[McLegend]

Boston is gonna win the series.

[Juan]

LOL Derek Fisher got ejected for knocking Luis Scola on his ass

[Juan]

lol Von Wafer and Artest gone too

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Curious to see if Kobe gets in trouble for elbowing Artest, doubtful

Skip to my Lou is def gonna be suspended for game 3 though, he has to be.

[SammyG]

lollllllllll Fisher

[SammyG]

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This summarizes the games today.

[Juan]

*waits for the 'derek fisher is a scumbag' posts*

[Gertner]

Derek Fisher is a douche. Don't feel bad for my Jazz making fun of his sick daughter

[VonErichLives]

Derek Fisher is a douche. Don't feel bad for my Jazz making fun of his sick daughter

no, that still isn't right.

[Loose Cannon]

Curious to see if Kobe gets in trouble for elbowing Artest, doubtful

Skip to my Lou is def gonna be suspended for game 3 though, he has to be.

yea, this was the heated discussion today on Mike and Mike. They actually found the rule, which states any time an elbow is thrown above the shoulers is a suspension. The word "deliberate" or any similar word is not used.

Now obviously, players get treated differently. It's bullshit, but it's the way it is. The elbow certainly wasn't an accident, but you can say it was thrown in the heat of the moment.

I think they don't give him anything and I hope Artest doesn't get anything

[RP]

I would be stunned if Kobe dont get suspended.

[RP]

If you're gunna suspend Mr. Clean Dwight Howard, you gotta suspend Kobe.

[Jeritron]

I doubt they'll suspend Kobe because they want him in the finals and this series is closer than they would like it.
By "they" I mean Stern and the NBA.

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

You could argue that Kobe was boxing out and threw an elbow that way, I mean I don't think that was the case obviously but I could see them saying that to keep him from getting suspended.

[IC Champion]

I don't think Kobe will be suspended, I dont think he really deserves it. I mean guys like Rondo maybe should have been suspended but he weren't, no one said anything about Stern wanting Boston in the finals.

I mean come on.

[SammyG]

Fisher I think will be suspended.
I do not think Kobe will get suspended, and will be furious if he does.
Artest should be fined.

[SammyG]

LA Times reporting Fish suspended, Kobe assessed a flagrant.

[Kris P Lettus]

Ron Arrest would beat the fuck out of Kobe..

LOL @ his post game interview..

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"Don't you know you're hitting Ron Artest?!?!"

LOL

He is the man..

p.s. That Rondo dunk was fucking awesome..

[Juan]

Any word on why Adelman sent Von Wafer packing last night?

[Loose Cannon]

I just watched that Fisher hit for the first time. wow, what the fuck. I'm surprised people didn't start swinging on that one. I'm really surprised Schola didn't go off. I don't know if I could keep my cool after a hit like that. what a dick

[Kris P Lettus]

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sic

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Fishers hit was such a bitch move really. Kobe wasn't as bad, more of heat of a moment type thing. Artest is right though, Kobe don't want it with him that's for sure. Dude with no brain that's straight hood lol

[Kris P Lettus]

He would def push Kobe's shit in..

[Juan]

I don't think too many guys in the NBA would want to fuck with Artest

[SammyG]

meh LA will win game 3.

[Kris P Lettus]

Cavs show!!1!

[SammyG]

... ok, so you're a Hornets fan. And now all of a sudden the biggest Cavs mark here.

So, after LA beats Cleveland, will you be all LAAAKE SHOW?

[IC Champion]

I just watched that Fisher hit for the first time. wow, what the fuck. I'm surprised people didn't start swinging on that one. I'm really surprised Schola didn't go off. I don't know if I could keep my cool after a hit like that. what a dick

Schola was too busy selling the foul.

[VonErichLives]

Alston suspended 1 game

Fisher suspended 1 game

Kobe given a flagrant. The League said the elbow was below the head and in the act of a play.

[Haze]

... ok, so you're a Hornets fan. And now all of a sudden the biggest Cavs mark here.

So, after LA beats Cleveland, will you be all LAAAKE SHOW?

I'm a Celtics fan, and I can clearly see how the Cav's are going to run through the finals.

[Noooooodle!]

Kobe would turn Artest sideways, Roll him up and stick him straight up Yao Mings ass !

[SammyG]

lol cavs running through the finals. Have they even faced any real competition? The Lakers bitchslapped them twice during the year.

[McLegend]

Do you realize the Lakers bench is terrible now and nonexistent?

[Kris P Lettus]

... ok, so you're a Hornets fan. And now all of a sudden the biggest Cavs mark here.

So, after LA beats Cleveland, will you be all LAAAKE SHOW?

Yes, I am a Hornets fan as they are my "local" team, but if you read back in this thread, I mentioned the Mo Williams trade right when it happened due to me KNOWING HIM PERSONALLY..

Why would I not pull for someone I grew up with?? I've been pulling for the Celtic and the Cavs since the beginning of the season..

Atleast I have ties with the teams I pull for, unlike you who is from Greece, lives in Montana and are a Lakers and Rams fan..

[Kris P Lettus]

I also was pulling for the Pistons until they made that awful trade and got rid of Billups..

[IC Champion]

I had the Lakers picked to win, but I dont know now, I still like them over Houston, which will be a tough series and then they have to go through Denver, who is probably the most impressive team so far in the play offs, even more so then Cleveland.

And Yeah, Cleveland has LeBron.

[IC Champion]

What will kill the Lakers is the lack of a point gaurd, Fisher is good, but he isn't a starting PG anymore, and Farmar has sucked the second half of the season.

[Kris P Lettus]

From the last offseason thread:

Fuck that..

My boy Peanut (Mo Williams, he was a year behind my in high school) got traded from the Bucks to the Cavs and I want to see him play with Lebron..

SammyG, I really don't see what you were trying to say about my pulling for the Cavs??

[SammyG]

This is really good for LA. Cleveland is steamrolling teams like ATLANTA, AND DETROIT. There is no way they sweep the ECF. Lakers are playing tough teams like Houston, and probably Denver in the WCF.

I am confident that the Lakers will still win it all.

[Kris P Lettus]

Cavs/Celts in the East

Rockets/Nuggets in the West

East will win it all..

[Skippord]

Birdman will lead the Nuggets to the NBA title

[Kris P Lettus]

Seeing how awesome a defender he is, it's a shame he didn't get more PT in NOLA..

[SammyG]

He was too busy doing cocaine

[Juan]

When was the last time Eddie House missed a shot?? Good God

[VonErichLives]

did you say that right before he missed? thats funny...

[Juan]

I never understood why fans leave early even when they're team is about to win. I can understand if you're team is getting blown out, but this is ridiculous.

[IC Champion]

They're in Orlando, all the old folks have to get home for bed.

[Juan]

What a game

[Juan]

I doubt that Flagrant 2 call on Artest will stand

[VonErichLives]

I never understood why fans leave early even when they're team is about to win. I can understand if you're team is getting blown out, but this is ridiculous.

Dunno how the Orlando place is setup, in boston people do it because of traffic...

trying to get on trains, or elevators or to their car... usually just to sit in the garage for 30mins...

I normally do the opposite and wait... figure i'd rather hang out in the seats then be stuck in my car in the garage....

[GOLDBERG'S BEST FRIEND]

Awesome game, shitty flagrant 2 call.

I don't see the Lakers losing another game to Houston.

[Loose Cannon]

yea, I'll leave early or sit and wait to any event I go to. I don't have the patience to sit in a parking lot forever

[SammyG]

lol @ Rockets. laaaake showwww.

[Kris P Lettus]

I've been to countless Saints games in the Aarron Brooks era, and I never left a game early.. The Super Dome holds like 5 times the amount of people that any b-ball arena holds..

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

Had a dream Kevin Garnett came back and played, wish that would really happen

[Kris P Lettus]

Yeah, this playoffs would've been alot different if KG was playing..

[SammyG]

Nuggets are kinda scaring me.

Might take us six-seven to beat them.

[SammyG]

Yao out for the rest of the playoffs. Ouch for Houston. Lakers in 5, afterall.

[SammyG]

LeBron.. wow.

[IC Champion]

LeBron going for 50

[SammyG]

OVERRATED

;)

[Fignuts]

Fucking Nuggets/Dallas game was ridiculous.

Bar went nuts when that last three went in.

[Kris P Lettus]

OVERRATED

;)

You are a ridiculous person..

[Icess]

You are a ridiculous person..

I'm not arguing with it, he's amazing, but I'll make an argument.

It's very apparent Lebron plays in the East and Kobe plays in the West. Lebron's playoff run has been very easy, where the Jazz and the Rockets in the East would still be dominating.

[Kris P Lettus]

Not against the Cavs..

[Icess]

Very possible, but he also wouldn't have put up those kind of numbers against Artest and Battier

[Kris P Lettus]

Such a bullshit argument though.. Sure the west have higher winning percentages going into the playoffs than the East on a year to year basis, but 3 out of the last 5 champion team have come out of the east..

[Kris P Lettus]

Also, THE LAAAAAAAKE SHOW might want to actually try to mimic Artest and Battier and you know, try to play some defense..

[Juan]

This is embarrassing

[Kris P Lettus]

What happened to Odam??

I walked out of the room and when I came back he was getting iced up..

[Juan]

He went up for a layup and Shane pulled the rug and Odom landed HARD right on his back

[Icess]

Where has this Gasol been through the entire playoffs?

[Kris P Lettus]

Not playing perimeter defense..

:roll:

[Juan]

How do these guys expect to win a championship with this horrid showing???

[Juan]

I almost want them to get eliminated now

[Kris P Lettus]

They thought, like most other people that the Rocket were gonna lay down.. They def need to step it up if they plan on beating the likes of the Nuggets or the Cavs..

[Juan]

How can anyone on that team justify a game like today's?? This is playoff basketball, no team is going to lie down and hand you a win. So disappointed right now

[Crimson]

Yea ,lacking that killer instinct that Kobe seems to be the only one to have. Their talent alone might be enough for them to reach the finals, but no way they beat Cleveland with that mentality/attitude they have.

[McLegend]

Lakers in 5 guys

[SammyG]

Hey,

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[VonErichLives]

I've been to countless Saints games in the Aarron Brooks era, and I never left a game early.. The Super Dome holds like 5 times the amount of people that any b-ball arena holds..

yes, but in fairness, by the time you finally left, just about everyone else was gone... so there wouldn't be much traffic.

:p

[McLegend]

How did Glen Davis' shot go in?

It looked like it was barely going to hit the rim.

So fuckin annoying

[VonErichLives]

Mr Clutch... Glenn "big baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaby" Davis...

I so thought Pierce was going to try that horrible shot while covered like he always does...

fuck'n a...

it's now a best of 3, w/ 2 games at home.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

LOL at Glen Davis fellating himself in his post game interview.

Pretty clutch on his part, but what the hell was Shuttlesworth doing standing on the opposite block the whole time?

[VonErichLives]

LOL at Glen Davis fellating himself in his post game interview.

Pretty clutch on his part, but what the hell was Shuttlesworth doing standing on the opposite block the whole time?

Separate Allen from Pierce, given pierce a chance at single or if doubled for Allen to break and get a pick and be open.

I still swear Pierce was going to shoot that triple covered, behind his back, with his eyes closed... out his ass, using a foot...

I wonder who talked to him and explained part of being a Capitan is knowing when to pass.

[Kris P Lettus]

I loved Big Baby running over that little fat kid on the sideline after destroying his hopes and dreams..

[RP]

I'm probably going to watch the Nuggets Mavs tonight because of the increased potential for Kenyon Martin to walk up to the stands and punch Mark Cuban in the face. Should be intresting. I'd say any other player in the series, there might be a 2% chance, but with Kenyon Martin, theres a 25% chance it happens.

[Kris P Lettus]

They were actually talking today on ESPN about if Cuban should be suspended from a game for his behavior after that last game..

[RP]

I honestly believe if Denver starts to have a bad game and Cuban is in the stands and Martin can hear and see Cuban within a distance, something may happen.

[RP]

Kenyon Martin's psyche has always seemed a little sketchy to me. Even more so then Ron Artest to be honest.

[Kris P Lettus]

So, did he really talk shit about Martins mom?? I heard he called him a "thug" and some other shit, but what did he actually say??

When Artest was about to fuck Kobe up the other day, I mentioned to my buddy that Kenyon Martin was another NBA player I def wouldn't fuck with..

[RP]

He yelled at her and called her son a thug

[IC Champion]

Cuban is a moron. What the fuck is an owner even doing on the court anyways? Did they just win a championship?

[SammyG]

Odom questionable for game 5. Awesome.

[IC Champion]

If the Lakers lose to Houston, which method of suicide will you use?

[SammyG]

Since there is no chance of that happening, I will not think about it

[IC Champion]

But what if, hand full of vicoden and vodka?

[SammyG]

um. no.

[DaveWadding]

nah, he'll cut himself and cry rivers of blood and tears.


Just remember buddy:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2760615769_b230b657cb.jpg?v=0

[IC Champion]

LOL

you only go across if you're looking for attention.

[Juan]

If the Lakers lose to Houston, which method of suicide will you use?

Personally, I'd be pissed, but not just because they lost but because of their lack of passion and killer instinct.

[Kris P Lettus]

Since there is no chance of that happening, I will not think about it

WTF are you talking about??

You have been acting like the Lakers are the greatest team to ever play since the playoff started.. Then you wonder why people hate the Lakers.. It's because most of their fans act exactly like you..

Juan atleast "gets it" and doesn't act like a complete douchebag..

[DaveWadding]

Yeah, he's only a douchebag SOMETIMES.

[Kris P Lettus]

I like Sammy fine enough, but when he act like this and then wonders why people make fun of him for crying in front of girls, and talk shit about Kobe, it makes me want to point out why..

[Kris P Lettus]

Juan atleast "gets it" and doesn't act like a complete douchebag..

And by "it" I mean respect and vagina..

[RP]

Danny Granger Most Improved Player of The Year

[SammyG]

Lakers will beat the Rockets in 6-7

Denver in 6-7

Cleveland in 6-7

[SammyG]

COME ON DALLAS GIVE THEM A FUCKING FIGHT.

[Juan]

And by "it" I mean respect and vagina..

One more than the other :'(

[Kris P Lettus]

CAVS Show!!1!

Seriously, if the Cavs continue to play at this level, there is no team that can come close to stopping them..

[RP]

Danny is gunna follow up this Most Improved award with a atleast some MVP votes next year and a 1st team All NBA nod. I pray we get so lucky as to get one of the top 2 picks and pick Griffin of Rubio. Danny will lead us to the Finals again. I know it. This kid is Scottie Pippen reincarnated if Scottie Pippen was dead.

[Kris P Lettus]

Cuban apologized to Kmart and his mom via his blog..

What a fucking pussy..

[SammyG]

Oh. my. god. The Cavs have faced NO COMPETITION. Why can't anyone understand that? Just like the Lakers in the West last year. Swept Denver, Utah in 6, S.A. in 5. It's just too easy. This year at least we have competition.

Also lol @ Big Baby apologizing to the 12 year old. no way did he have to, it was the heat of the moment, god.

[IC Champion]

Danny is gunna follow up this Most Improved award with a atleast some MVP votes next year and a 1st team All NBA nod. I pray we get so lucky as to get one of the top 2 picks and pick Griffin of Rubio. Danny will lead us to the Finals again. I know it. This kid is Scottie Pippen reincarnated if Scottie Pippen was dead.

Danny is over rated, and only gets 23 points because he takes a million shots and his team is a bunch of bums.

[IC Champion]

Oh. my. god. The Cavs have faced NO COMPETITION. Why can't anyone understand that? Just like the Lakers in the West last year. Swept Denver, Utah in 6, S.A. in 5. It's just too easy. This year at least we have competition.

Also lol @ Big Baby apologizing to the 12 year old. no way did he have to, it was the heat of the moment, god.

Calm down, there is atleast one more round between now and getting crushed by the Cavs.

[SammyG]

lol, ok.

[IC Champion]

LOL, Im only jokin, kinda. I thought the Lakers were gonna win, but Cleveland is a beast. And yes while there are similarities between last year Lakers run and Clevelands this year the fact is Cleveland play defense and can shut you down, Lakers don't. And Defense wins championships as we witnessed last year.

[Kris P Lettus]

Oh. my. god. The Cavs have faced NO COMPETITION. Why can't anyone understand that? Just like the Lakers in the West last year. Swept Denver, Utah in 6, S.A. in 5. It's just too easy. This year at least we have competition.

You are so full of shit.. Playoff team is a playoff team..

I mean, sure the Pistons have lost a step, but they are still chocked full of superstars.. The Heat has one of the best players in the NBA right now, who the Hawks beat.. You saying that the Jazz and Rockets (without T-Mac and Yao) are so much better than every team in the East is ridiculous..

Will see in like a month and a half cause that's how long it'll take the Lakers to get to the Championship round.. That's if they can beat the Rockets, though..

[IC Champion]

I agree with Kris P.

[RP]

Danny is over rated, and only gets 23 points because he takes a million shots and his team is a bunch of bums.

26 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal a game.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/6b/fullj.36355773ad6b322ff64a7882191f4df9/36355773ad6b322ff64a7882191f4df9-getty-86044986rh007_granger_pacers.jpg

[Juan]

So what's Eddie House's FG% in the playoffs? 95%?

[Kris P Lettus]

He has been ON FIRE..

[IC Champion]

Come on Orlando.

[Juan]

Whoa where did Stephon Marbury come from?

[Juan]

Ray Allen :mad:

[McLegend]

I hate the Celtics so fuckin much. I hate everything about them. I hate Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Reggie lewis, Dennis Johnson, Danny Ainge, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish.

I hate all current Celtics especially Paul Pierce.

But I really wish my team played like the Celtics. They don't die even though they don't have their future Hall of Fame Power Forward. It sickens me.

[Kris P Lettus]

Those last 5 minutes were awesome..

F'n love Big Baby even though he played at LSU..

[Kris P Lettus]

"No competition in the East.."

[Triple Naitch]

26 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal a game.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/6b/fullj.36355773ad6b322ff64a7882191f4df9/36355773ad6b322ff64a7882191f4df9-getty-86044986rh007_granger_pacers.jpg

Granger's trophy matches his tie. :shifty:

[Kris P Lettus]

Lakers are playing much better perimeter D tonight...

[VonErichLives]

what a great game.... about time Marbury showed up.

[Triple Naitch]

Jordan Farmar

[Juan]

Fuckin Lakers :mad:

They could be closing out this series with this game

[Juan]

Now they have to go to Houston again, and battle with some guys aren't gonna go down easily

[RP]

I really hope Ron Artest rips Kobe's head off.

[Juan]

Lakers up by 40. Where the FUCK has this team been?

[Kris P Lettus]

BOOOOOOOO

[Juan]

I'm not inspired by this win at all tbh

[SammyG]

lol what Juan. Shut up, come on now, that was a good win.

We will close this out in 6.

[SammyG]

OH NOEZ THE LAKERS SUCK AND ARE GONNA LOSE TO HOUSTON OH NO

.... retards.

[Juan]

lol what Juan. Shut up, come on now, that was a good win.

We will close this out in 6.

I didn't say it wasn't a good win. I'm happy they won, but the win means less to me, considering they could have closed out the series with that win, if they just hadn't been so arrogant going into game 4.

[Jeritron]

I hate the Celtics so fuckin much. I hate everything about them. I hate Larry Bird, Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, Reggie lewis, Dennis Johnson, Danny Ainge, Kevin McHale, and Robert Parrish.

I hate all current Celtics especially Paul Pierce.

But I really wish my team played like the Celtics. They don't die even though they don't have their future Hall of Fame Power Forward. It sickens me.

They play so hard. They love their coach, and theres a good team atmosphere. I think that's a huge part of it.
I don't think many NBA teams honestly give two shits about their coach or the other players on the bench.

[Jeritron]

Dwight Howard was publically questioning Van Gundy tonight in post-game interviews. I mean, come on. Even if he does, that is not good for the team.

Though I don't blame him for thinking it, because Van Gundy sucks

[RP]

I dont understand why they inbounded to Howard and i dont understand why they had Howard miss on purpous.

[Juan]

I don't think the plan was to inbound to Howard

[RP]

Kobe Bryant is overrated.

Danny Granger is so much better then him. If Granger was on the Lakers, they would already be rested.

[Juan]

and if Kobe was on the Pacers they wouldn't suck so hard

[SammyG]

I dont understand why they inbounded to Howard and i dont understand why they had Howard miss on purpous.

[SammyG]

Also, the notion that Danny Granger is better than Kobe is the funniest thing I have read all week.

[Kris P Lettus]

He missed on purpose because there was a greater chance of winning with them getting an offensive board and following up to tie, than to give the Celts the ball back, still being down by 1 with like 4 second on the clock..

[VonErichLives]

love Howard bitching about his coach... given, I don't think he's a great coach... but Howard is soooooooo over rated... he could be one of the most dominating players in the league, instead of just a "big guy"...

with his size and speed... where the jump shot? the hook? the step back?

Most of all, he just doesn't play with any anger... looking at great big guys... they'd take over games... Howard dosen't.

Oh, and he took 10 shots in the game, during the year he only averaged 12.

So, this "give me the ball" crap some people are talking about is just silly.

That said, Perkins is playing amazing... but part of that is Howard is just simply soft...

He should wake up tonight and dominate... 20 plus attempts, charge the hoop every time... draw the fouls, crash the boards...

It's funny, a sports guy said today "Ewing has been working with Howard... when do you think they'll start?"

[IC Champion]

Odom and Gasol are the softest front court in the NBA.

[IC Champion]

Juan, I know we said Bosh was soft, but not that soft, lol.

[IC Champion]

And just how bad did Farmar play in the regular season to warrant FIsher to be keep starting? He has been terrible, and absolutley awful on defence. Brooks blows right by him everytime.

[Juan]

I don't wanna talk about it

[IC Champion]

LOL, I wouldn't either.

Game isn't over though, I wouldnt be surprised to see a Lakers come back, it's all about whether or the Rockets can maintain this level of scoring.

[Juan]

Even if they do come back to win, this shit is embarrassing right now. No heart, no passion, no intensity.

[IC Champion]

I love Phil Jackson, he's my favorite coach and I always liked him, but is he maybe he's getting a bit old?

[Juan]

Jumping into a guy and getting a foul called is probably the most bullshit rule in the NBA.

[IC Champion]

Why isnt Farmar on the floor? Why is Fisher on the floor? He's been a human pylon for Brooks.

[IC Champion]

Bullshit Technical.

They have been given them out like candy on halloween. And Flagrants.

[Juan]

Luis Scola:
http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb45/indie-cindies/droopy.gif

[IC Champion]

Artest is a punk.

He should be a pro wrestler when he retires, he can sell so well.

[Juan]

You've got to be kidding me.

[Gertner]

lol LAKESHOW!

[Jeritron]

Odom and Gasol are the softest front court in the NBA.

So soft. Celts shat all over that last year.

[SammyG]

Wow. Yeah, we ain't doin jack shit this June if we play like this.

I want Fisher benched ASAP. Start Farmar or Brown.
No more Sasha Vujacic. Mad scrub this whole year.

That said. I still think there is no way in hell we lose game 7. If we do though.. I will be rooting for Houston.

[Jeritron]

I would never root for a team that eliminated my team from contention that year. Just me

Sasha Vujacic. I hate him so much.

[Jeritron]

Except maybe if another team wins the east, I'd root for them IN THE EVENT that the Lakers made the finals.
Not just because it's the Lakers, but mainly because I don't want Phil Jackson to win another title. Red.

[DaveWadding]

Sasha Vujabitch. I hate him so much.


Prob the only foreigner I hate more than Samuel G.

[SammyG]

See, the thing is, Houston is so likable. Except for Artest, obviously.

I love Shane Battier. I love how amazing he is on defense, and effecient on offense. Really likable guy. Same with Yao. I feel bad for him. Dude works his ass off, and is amazing, but just too big, keeps getting hurt.

Landry, Scola, Brooks, all hard workers. Have mad respect for them.

That being said, hope we crush them.

[Skippord]

Chris Andersen is my favorite human being in the world

I might be in love with him

[Jeritron]

See, the thing is, Houston is so likable. Except for Artest, obviously.

I love Shane Battier. I love how amazing he is on defense, and effecient on offense. Really likable guy. Same with Yao. I feel bad for him. Dude works his ass off, and is amazing, but just too big, keeps getting hurt.

Landry, Scola, Brooks, all hard workers. Have mad respect for them.

That being said, hope we crush them.

Artest is really likeable now I think. He's made a major face turn in the past year

[Loose Cannon]

I've always liked Artest being he's a St John's alum and is from Queens, NY :cool:

he will always be my hero though ever since he tried to fight assholes in the crowd

[Loose Cannon]

now Chris Anderson, that guy is a fucking moron. sorry. but I know you're from Col and all Skip, so I'll let it slide

[DaveWadding]

You know who is really awesome?

Steve "I have more MVPs than Kobe "Doin' Work" Bryant" Nash.

:cool:

[Loose Cannon]

lol "Doin Work"

so ridiculous.

Steve Nash should be a Saint

[IC Champion]

You know who is really awesome?

Steve "I have more MVPs than Kobe "Doin' Work" Bryant" Nash.

:cool:

Oh, how many rings does Stevie have?

Has he even been to a finals in his career?

[Juan]

Oh, how many rings does Stevie have?

Has he even been to a finals in his career?

Thank you. I'm not one of those "OMG Kobe is GOD" types, but come on.

[DaveWadding]

Oh, how many rings does Stevie have?

Has he even been to a finals in his career?


And how many does the Mamba have without the Big Diesel?

[Juan]

:sigh:

Same old "argument"

Kobe can't win without Shaq. Kobe raped white girls. OK I GET IT

[DaveWadding]

Hey, if they weren't valid arguments, I wouldn't use them.


DOIN' WORK!

[IC Champion]

And how many does the Mamba have without the Big Diesel?

How many would Big Diesel have without Kobe, you know the same guy who would miss 20-30 games every year? Or without Phil Jackson? He won his fourth because of Wade and because the Mavericks are chockers.

How many did Nash win again? Im sorry, I don't think you answered my question the first time?:p

Bottom line, Kobe > Nash, and I'm Canadian, not that it matters.

[McLegend]

:sigh:

Same old "argument"

Kobe can't win without Shaq. Kobe raped white girls. OK I GET IT

The Kobe can't win without Shaq is a pretty a good argument.

Especially after last year's total give up.

[DaveWadding]

How many would Big Diesel have without Kobe, you know the same guy who would miss 20-30 games every year? Or without Phil Jackson? He won his fourth because of Wade and because the Mavericks are chockers.

Year Games Played
99-00 79
00-01 74
01-02 67


82-67 = 15. 15 =/= 20-30

And the Heat won because the refs couldnt stop slobbing D-Wade's knob.


DOIN' WORK!

[IC Champion]

LOL, the three years he doesn't miss a bunch of games, you win this round wadding.

[SammyG]

KOBE DOIN WORK ON LATER YEAH

[Kris P Lettus]

I would never root for a team that eliminated my team from contention that year. Just me

Sasha Vujacic. I hate him so much.
I like Denver because of Billips and they are playing awesome ball.. I hate that they eliminated my BOYS but I appreciate what they are doing as a fan..

(with two former Hornets BTW)

[SammyG]

Kobe doin' work was fuckin' awesome by the way.

[DaveWadding]

KOBE BEING FELLATED BY SPIKE LEE & ESPN


DOIN' WORK!

[Jesus Shuttlesworth]

I thought it was going to be a lot better, really had high expectations of it for some reason.

[RP]

DOIN RAPE

[Kris P Lettus]

Come on Rockets, fuck..

:mad:

[McLegend]

This is sad that this series went 7 games.

[McLegend]

This series being Lakers/Rockets of course.

[Juan]

This is sad that this series went 7 games.

Well as a Lakers fan, I agree, but as a basketball fan, it's been great.

[Icess]

Thank god that's over. Great game from Pau

[SammyG]

Come on Rockets, fuck..

:mad:

:rofl:

[VonErichLives]

Credit where it is due... 20 point ass-whopping on their home court...

Honestly, was surprised it went 7 games...

Still think they won in spite of Van Gundy...

what a show though... it was like they couldn't miss a 3pt and the Celtics couldn't get out fast enough to guard them..

and yeah, Pierce pisses me off more every game... yes, plenty of Celtics didn't show up, but how the fuck the god damn captin can't hit fucking free throws is beyond me... I swear he's such a selfish player it's not funny... and after the speach he gave opening night and the way he's played this season... hope he finishes his career elsewhere.

already the talk has begun... Davis is an unrestricted free agent... if the C's sign him, it will put them into the luxury tax...

Davis is young, i'd like to see him stay, I just wonder if he will ever play as good again as he did these playoffs, and with his weight being an issue and him being young, might the big money deal make him not work as hard..

[Smokey]

My boy LeBron gonna roll over everybody including that bitch ass Kobe