Official 2008-09 NBA Thread

[Mister J]

Tell her about that NBA dancer that looked in your general direction that one time, and she what advice she can offer.
In three years time, I'm going to reunite with her. :up:

*high five*

[JaD]

Seriously, what the hell was Josh Smith thinking?

[JaD]

Denver's about to advance, good for them.

Denver & Dallas will be an entertaining matchup.

[LastSunrise1981]

So what does everyone think of Denver/Dallas? How many games? Last time Dallas beat San Antonio they went to the Finals. My boss thinks Denver will beat Dallas in 5 games.

I'd say Dallas would win in 7. Denver is looking very strong and I'm sure Detroit is kicking themselves for letting Billups leave.

[Go Web Go!]

I think the Nuggets can take it in 6 or 7.

[NewYorkSpider]

NBA Playoff Pool Standings:
1. Raiden - 66 Points
2. Mister J - 60 Points
2. NewYorkSpider - 60 Points
4. L.A - 58 Points
5. Nightmare - 56 Points
5. Silver Knight - 56 Points
7. Ghostvirus - 54 Points
8. Go Web Go! - 52 Points
9. Bond - 46 Points

[JaD]

I'm under the impression now that the Denver Nuggets have the most tattooed roster in the league :hehe: Or if someone could direct me in the right direction :funny:

And another West matchup series is closed, yet the East (other than the kings of the regular season) have yet to do so. This is proof that the East, yes, they know drama.

[Ghostvirus]

Again, D-Wade is a freaking gladiator! Please for the love of all that is holy let him win the MVP! Please!

[Ghostvirus]

Sweet Jesus Artest is a retard.:csad:

[Kargo Warrior]

I've been really impressed by the Nuggets...their starting line-up is playing terrific but what's even more noticible is the contribution by Chris Andersen's defence,rebounding and high% scoring and J.R.Smith complete offensive assault.

If they can get a constant performance for these entire playoffs i woudnt be surprised by anything,even a title.

They can certainly hold their own with the Lakers and the Cavs.

[Go Web Go!]

Sweet Jesus Artest is a retard.:csad:

What did Ronnie do now?

[Kargo Warrior]

What did Ronnie do now?

He called Brandon Roy the best player in the league.

[Mister J]

His ridiculousness is getting better. At least it's not charging into the stands, requesting time off from the season to promote a ****ty album or beating up his wife.

[Go Web Go!]

His ridiculousness is getting better. At least it's not charging into the stands, requesting time off from the season to promote a ****ty album or beating up his wife.

Don't forget applying for a job at Circuit City. That one's my favorite.

[Immortalfire]

I know my Hornets are taking the title this year!

Posey will help the Hornets win a championship.

Somebody, somewhere proved somebody wrong. :o

[Go Web Go!]

I think he knows it too. He's been MIA.

[Ghostvirus]

He is just having trouble deciding which team he will be rooting for next.:o

[Darthphere]

I'm sorry Fire, but are people in Atlanta always this dumb?

iq-MiPsZl8g

[Go Web Go!]

They've been playing clips of this fool's "work" on local radio since the series began 8 months ago - calling their coach "Little Spoelstra" and Heat players thugs (what about Josh Smith's pushing off Magloire from behind a few games ago and then basically challenging him to fight last night? Hmm) My favorite so far is how he said Wade & the Heat bench were celebrating like they had won the NBA title after a few big shots in game 2, but again, he has nothing to say about a Hawks player spazzing out at the end of the 1st half last night. I'm all for homer announcers, but this guy takes it to a whole new level. Doesn't seem very informed as far as the game itself goes, either.

[Immortalfire]

Blah, Holman is a horrible announcer to begin with. Anyway, he's from Massachusetts.

[Darthphere]

They've been playing clips of this fool's "work" on local radio since the series began 8 months ago - calling their coach "Little Spoelstra" and Heat players thugs (what about Josh Smith's pushing off Magloire from behind a few games ago and then basically challenging him to fight last night? Hmm) My favorite so far is how he said Wade & the Heat bench were celebrating like they had won the NBA title after a few big shots in game 2, but again, he has nothing to say about a Hawks player spazzing out at the end of the 1st half last night. I'm all for homer announcers, but this guy takes it to a whole new level. Doesn't seem very informed as far as the game itself goes, either.

Yes, Mario West, after he got his ankles broken by Wade.

[Immortalfire]

Josh Smith is on Yahoo's front page. Apparently, his little misfire last night is causing internet buzz.

[Darthphere]

Josh Smith is on Yahoo's front page. Apparently, his little misfire last night is causing internet buzz.

Yeah, there are people actually defending it. Amazing.

[Go Web Go!]

Mike Woodson wishes the Hawks had never matched the contract offer Memphis made Josh Smith last summer.

[JaD]

I'm sorry Fire, but are people in Atlanta always this dumb?

iq-MiPsZl8g:facepalm

"Look, I'm Dwyane Wade! I'm Dwyane Wade! You can't call that!"

An idiot.

So did Wade receive all this hate after the '06 Finals or something? With the whole "free throw" business during that series or what?

[Darthphere]

Mike Woodson wishes the Hawks had never matched the contract offer Memphis made Josh Smith last summer.

What?:huh:

[Go Web Go!]

Josh Smith signed an offer sheet with the Grizzlies. Atlanta matched.

[Darthphere]

Yeah, ok, still I'm sure Mike Woodson is fine with him being on the team.

[Kargo Warrior]

The Bulls are playing their hearts out and as usual Ray Allen plays terrific when no one else does...it'll be an exciting 4-th quarter.

The Magic are having their way with the 76's without Dwight...it's not over yet but the fat lady is walking towards the stage.

[Kargo Warrior]

20 minutes haven't passed since i wrote that and the Bulls totally fell appart...a 23-3 run for the Celtics which likelly puts them against the Magic in the 2 round.

[Belvedere]

What the hell are Chicago doing?

Are they trying to lose this game?

[Ghostvirus]

Well it wa fun while it lasted.:csad:

[Ghostvirus]

OH god! Man this series is playing with my emotions.:csad:

[Belvedere]

I feel your pain, brother.

I think I've aged about 10 years watching this series.

[Ghostvirus]

Its still dang sweet though. If they go overtime again. This has got to be a record!

[Ghostvirus]

Jesus.:csad:

[Belvedere]

Here we go again.

[Mister J]

Great, overtime. Who'd have imagined?

If I was dying to watch the Portland/Houston game, I'd be a little ticked at the repetitiveness. How does this continue to happen?

[Kargo Warrior]

Damnit Gordon...what was that??

Chicago had a chance to win two games in a row and they blew it twice.

[Ghostvirus]

Gordon's shot selection is something to be desired.:whatever:

[LastSunrise1981]

Hinrich could've gotten the steal if he jumped when the inbound pass was sent in.

[Ghostvirus]

Sweet mother of god!

[Mister J]

This **** is becoming annoying.

[Darthphere]

Jesus guys, I wanted to watch Southland tonight.

[Ghostvirus]

Annoying!!!? THIS IS BASKETBALL!!*kicks J in the chest*

[Ghostvirus]

One good thing out of all this. Boston will be to worn out to win the next round.:up:

[Kargo Warrior]

Another OT...this is sureal!

This will go down as one of the greatest series ever...too bad it's just a 1 round match-up.

Imagine the hype if the NBA finals are this competitive and close.

[LastSunrise1981]

2nd overtime? Wow, this is really strange. Seems a bit odd that the last Bos/Chi games have gone into overtime. Will either of these teams have ANYTHING left when they advance to the next round?

These have an been pretty epic encounters and it's very exciting. If Chicago loses they have nothing to be ashamed of, because they've been hanging tough with the Celtics.

[LastSunrise1981]

Another OT...this is sureal!

This will go down as one of the greatest series ever...too bad it's just a 1 round match-up.

Imagine the hype if the NBA finals are this competitive and close.

The classic games of the past were always close and competitive. I imagine this will be the greatest series ever as far as this year is concerned.

[LastSunrise1981]

Clutch shot by Salmons! I want to see a Game 7 with both of these teams and LOL at KG not being able to make his scary faces. :oldrazz:

[Darthphere]

Brad Miller continues his cry baby antics.

[Belvedere]

Salmons has been huge tonight.

[LastSunrise1981]

I wonder if GhostVirus is alive out there. He has to be screaming, jumping, and throwing massive happy fits in his living room right now. This is such a thriller that I don't want this series to end. If this series goes to a 7th game I have a feeling Chicago will take it.

[Ghostvirus]

Clutch shot by Salmons! I want to see a Game 7 with both of these teams and LOL at KG not being able to make his scary faces. :oldrazz:

YEAH! Make your faces now Garnett!:cmad:

I wonder if GhostVirus is alive out there. He has to be screaming, jumping, and throwing massive happy fits in his living room right now. This is such a thriller that I don't want this series to end. If this series goes to a 7th game I have a feeling Chicago will take it.

I am pretty sure I am going to be Bi-Polar by the end of the series.:csad:

[LastSunrise1981]

YEAH! Make your faces now Garnett!:cmad:



I am pretty sure I am going to be Bi-Polar by the end of the series.:csad:

I imagine you hold your breath when Ray Allen shoots an open three or any kind of shot. :oldrazz:

If Chicago hits a field goal here after the timeout they have it in the bag and they'll most likely win the series if it goes to a Game 7.

[Darthphere]

YEAH! Make your faces now Garnett!:cmad:


I'll remember to rub this post in your face if the Bulls lose this series.

[Kargo Warrior]

Come on Bulls...don't mess this up!

[Belvedere]

That was an interesting choice to say the least, John.

[LastSunrise1981]

I'll remember to rub this post in your face if the Bulls lose this series.

You won't rub it in his face because Miami isn't doing any better themselves at the moment. At least Chicago has made this competitive when everyone thought they would be punked out.

In any event, this is going to come down to the wire now. If Salmons hit that three it would've crushed Boston.

Edit: what the hell was that?! Damn, Allen just had to pray that shot up.

[Ghostvirus]

I'll remember to rub this post in your face if the Bulls lose this series.

Come on! You gotta admit. A player that isn't even playing making all kinds of faces is a little stupid.

[Ghostvirus]

Jesus 14 ties, & 19 lead changes in this game alone.:wow:

[Belvedere]

That was a 2.

[LastSunrise1981]

Talk about cruel irony. They may need to take a timeout to let Miller cool down and not panic.

[LastSunrise1981]

Go Miller! That was awesome. He calmly sank those free throws and I know he feels vindicated now. But man, what happens if Boston hits a three? Then goes into a third overtime?

[Ghostvirus]

Miller just cried some Tear drops in the basket.:up:

[Mister J]

Ri-damn-diculous.

[Kargo Warrior]

This is not happening...:(:(

[LastSunrise1981]

This is insane. A third overtime now. Wow, man I don't know what to say anymore.

[Darthphere]

Jesus Shuttlesworth.

[Bunker]

I don't want this series to end.

[Double Down]

Good lord, what a great series.

[Ghostvirus]

Seriously make the bad Leprachaun stop!:cmad:

[LastSunrise1981]

Man, whoever wins this game/series deserves every damn praise that is thrown at them. Both teams are showing the NBA, the fans, and the league offices what basketball is all about. This is how the games should be played without the ******** calls, without the hype, and just let the players play the game.

The classic Bos/Phoenix championship game that went into three overtimes. I loved watching this game when my dad recorded it.

[Kargo Warrior]

They know that Ray is going to take the shot...double him,triple him for god's sake..take the chance,i would rather have anyone else shoot left alone,than Allen 1on 1 when he's on fire.

[terry78]

Asinine. That is what this entire playoff has been.

[LastSunrise1981]

This is a great series. This deserves to go into the vault of classic confrontations.

[Ghostvirus]

I wish I had recorded it.:csad:

[LastSunrise1981]

Man, I don 't know if I can watch anymore. This is getting insane and it's rare seeing Pierce turn it over in crunch time. Pressure free throws coming up for Hinrich.

[NewYorkSpider]

This is a great series. This deserves to go into the vault of classic confrontations.

This NEEDS to go to a game 7.

[Ghostvirus]

Would somebody kill Ray Allen.:cmad:

[LastSunrise1981]

Chicago is getting tired. If they can get the ball again they need to call a timeout and gather their bearings.

[BlackLantern]

this is great stuff here...

[terry78]

Splat, all up in the front row.

"Somebody get this giant negro off me!"

[Ghostvirus]

Oh god please tell me someone just capped Garnetts sad face!:wow:

[LastSunrise1981]

Wow!!!!!!!!!! Holy ****ing ****!!!!

[Belvedere]

Yes!
Noah!

[BlackLantern]

I love KG and everything but I need Chicago to win this series, I can not abide Stephon Marbury even thinking he can get a ring

[Ghostvirus]

Ok now just contain Allen, & lets all go to bed!:cmad:

[Mister J]

Good job, Pierce. http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5977/jokerpalm.png (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jokerpalm.png)

[LastSunrise1981]

Ok now just contain Allen, & lets all go to bed!:cmad:

I agree man. This is just getting insane and if Ray hits a three? I won't be shocked but I'm sure Chicago may just throw their hands up and quit. :oldrazz:

It's a shame that THIS game isn't for the championship. This is what championship basketball is all about.

Oh, and fitting that they play the Rocky "Going The Distance" to set the mood.

[LastSunrise1981]

Contain Eddie House as well. Seeing Chicago go this far is proof they need to win this game and win this series. They deserve it.

[Ghostvirus]

LOL! Celtics dropping like flies!

[LastSunrise1981]

Come on, put this game away. Let's stop the back and forth because this is getting ridiculous and the timeouts are getting stupid too.

[Belvedere]

How the hell did he miss a goddamn layup?

[Ghostvirus]

Whhhaaaaaattttt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[LastSunrise1981]

If Chi loses this series Hinrich should be treated as an outcast. No one asks for a much better shot.

[BlackLantern]

they need to amend the OT rules....each team should get 1 full TO and 1 :20...that's it

[LastSunrise1981]

Eat that rondo@!!!!!!!!!!!

[BlackLantern]

Rose with the rejection.....!!!

[Belvedere]

Yes!!

[BlackLantern]

Chicago just took Bostons heart....they are done...Ray Allen looks like someone just kicked his mama and shot his dog

[Kargo Warrior]

What a finish!!!!!!

AMAZING!!

[LastSunrise1981]

This is what basketball is all about. Man, I'm drained. I say to all the NBA teams left in the playoffs I dare them to follow that classic game.

[Etienne]

I wouldn't be surprised if game 7 is a blowout or at least a sizable win by either team. You have to wonder how much each team has left in them.

[Ghostvirus]

To be honest Boston can't have much left. All their good players are old, so it will be interesting to see.

[Kargo Warrior]

This is what basketball is all about. Man, I'm drained. I say to all the NBA teams left in the playoffs I dare them to follow that classic game.


Hey man it's 05 am here :woot::woot:...but it was more than worth it!

Can't wait for game 7...good night guys.

[LastSunrise1981]

Goodnight to Kargo. Is everyone on here? Let's discuss that classic game. Is everyone other than myself and Kargo is drained? I don't think I've ever jumped, screamed, or cheered so loud in my life. This game brought out the excitement in me that I haven't experienced in a long time.

[Etienne]

After this I have a feeling game 7 will be anticlimactic. Which ever team wins this series deserves to go to the ECF, it's only right, screw the semifinals.

[LastSunrise1981]

I can't even watch the Portland/Houston game as I could careless and it's looking like a blowout. Although one does wonder what does this say about T-Mac if Houston gets out of the first round?

[Darthphere]

I refuse to watch anymore basketball.

[Ghostvirus]

Man this Houston game seems pointless now. I mean wow! I am so tired, & jazzed at the same time right now!

[LastSunrise1981]

Man this Houston game seems pointless now. I mean wow! I am so tired, & jazzed at the same time right now!

Like I said, they need to put this game in the vault and show a repeat of this game every single day. Teams today have gotten lazy, complacent, and have no passion for the game and this series has proven that the old school mentality and hunger hasn't died.

I loved how they let the players play and it wasn't decided by questionable officiating.

[R_3]

This Boston and Chicago series is awesome. Each game is a thriller. It's the series I'm most into right now and I'm rooting for Chi-Town over Bean-Town!

[LastSunrise1981]

I'm going to watch the remainder of this game so I can hear Barkley, Kenny, and Ernie discuss the triple overtime. I just hope they keep the idiotic joking to zero and they can discuss it intelligently, seriously, and be realistic about the series.

[Etienne]

Man this Houston game seems pointless now. I mean wow! I am so tired, & jazzed at the same time right now!
Portland gave LA trouble in the regular season. A Blazers Lakers series would have been interesting.

The Bulls Celtics series is an instant classic. I haven't seen a series this great/competitive since the Spurs Pistons 05 Finals.

[Etienne]

Salmons got PotG. Looking at this game it's no wonder the Spurs were after him this past season.

[LastSunrise1981]

Houston is getting out of the first round without T-Mac and it'll be an interesting matchup between Houston/Los Angeles. I just hope Houston wins so I can see the arrogant Lakers be sent home.

[The Riddler]

hmm, i believe i said rockets in 6.

:o

[Go Web Go!]

Some writer wrote after game 5 that the Boston/Chicago series wasn't a classic. How about now, d-bag?

[NewYorkSpider]

NBA Playoff Pool Standings:
1. NewYorkSpider - 68 Points (Picked Magic in 6)+4
2. Raiden - 66 Points
3. Mister J - 62 Points
4. L.A - 60 Points
4. Silver Knight - 60 Points
6. Go Web Go! - 58 Points(Picked Rockets in 6)+4
6. Nightmare - 58 Points
8. Ghostvirus - 56 Points
9. Bond - 50 Points

[JaD]

:funny: It feels like the BOS/CHI series has been going on for weeks :applaud

[Go Web Go!]

Technically, it has. Saturday makes 2 weeks since they played game 1. ;)

[JaD]

Technically, it has. Saturday makes 2 weeks since they played game 1. ;)Bah! You know what I mean :oldrazz:

[Dark Donnie]

God I hate both Rondo and KG....I really hope and pray Chicago wins.

[Mister J]

Portland/Houston was so anti-climatic, I couldn't make it past the 9 minute mark in the 4th.

I wonder if Vegas has a line on Game 7 going OT.

[Ghostvirus]

I don't know why but I really don't see Houston competeing with LA. To many matchup problems. Oddly enough Houston would benefit from having T-Mac. Because Gasol/Bynum will eat Yao alive, & Artest can only hope to contain Kobe.

[Etienne]

As I said before I saw Portland being a better matchup against LA. They won the season series 2 games to 1, winning both games at home by a sizable margin.

[Raiden]

As I said before I saw Portland being a better matchup against LA. They won the season series 2 games to 1, winning both games at home by a sizable margin.

NBA games are all about matchups, and for some reason Blazers are a better matchup against Lakers. However, while I believe Lakers will win the 2nd round, Rockets are a talented team and it will probably get to game 6; it won't be a short series.

[The Riddler]

I don't know why but I really don't see Houston competeing with LA. To many matchup problems. Oddly enough Houston would benefit from having T-Mac. Because Gasol/Bynum will eat Yao alive, & Artest can only hope to contain Kobe.

i agree, the lakers pose some big problems and their overall length is huge. if odom has a good series, this series will be over in 5 in favor of the lakers.

what is bs is gasol and bynum "eating yao alive". is this some joke? if they double, sure, they'll contain yao. if they try bynum on yao, he'll foul out in no time and gasol is too small to guard him by himself. no one can guard yao ming one on one; gasol and bynum can only hope to match his production or limit it by doubling.

rockets in 6 or 7 because i'm a homer.

[Silver Knight]

GV how do you feel my man?

[Ghostvirus]

I am now well rested.

[Darthphere]

God I hate both Rondo and KG....I really hope and pray Chicago wins.

I can understand KG, but Rondo? :huh:

[Go Web Go!]

JO out against Atlanta tonight with a concussion. Splendid.

[Nightmare]

rockets in 6 or 7 because i'm a homer.

Oh, wow..

Also, Rondo will not be suspended for game 7.

[Ghostvirus]

Oh, wow..

Also, Rondo will not be suspended for game 7.

Thank god! I want this thing to play out without interference. LET THE PLAYERS PLAY!

[Double Down]

I wish they would stop playing the Drew Rosenhaus commercial on ESPN so much. It seems like they play it during every commercial break. It was mildly amusing the first time, I guess. But they are beating it into the ground.

[Darthphere]

Hahahahaha. Jeff Van Gundy clowning on the Heat retiring the Jordan jersey. LOL!

[Immortalfire]

Dang, this game is pretty awful.

See you guys at Hooters.

[Mister J]

The wings are on me, 'fire.

[Go Web Go!]

Tight games are entertaining, but I like 20-something point blowouts just as much.

[Darthphere]

Especially when it's your team winning.

[NewYorkSpider]

NBA Playoff Pool Standings:
1. NewYorkSpider - 70 Points
2. Raiden - 66 Points
3. Mister J - 64 Points
4. L.A - 62 Points
4. Silver Knight - 62 Points
6. Go Web Go! - 60 Points
6. Nightmare - 60 Points
8. Ghostvirus - 58 Points
9. Bond - 50 Points

[Darthphere]

I'm calling blowout tomorrow night for Bulls/Celtics.

[Bond]

NBA Playoff Pool Standings:
1. NewYorkSpider - 70 Points
2. Raiden - 66 Points
3. Mister J - 64 Points
4. L.A - 62 Points
4. Silver Knight - 62 Points
6. Go Web Go! - 60 Points
6. Nightmare - 60 Points
8. Ghostvirus - 58 Points
9. Bond - 50 Points
:facepalm...

[NewYorkSpider]

If the Celtics win game 7, you catch up a little bit to the rest of them. You won't catch up to me since I picked them in 7 games.

[Bond]

Damn, I was planning on rooting for the Bulls in that game. Guess I'll have to switch.

[Go Web Go!]

Hahahahaha. Jeff Van Gundy clowning on the Heat retiring the Jordan jersey. LOL!

Seeing a Bulls jersey hanging in a Miami arena angers me EVERY damn TIME. What did Van Gundy say anyway?

[NewYorkSpider]

Damn, I was planning on rooting for the Bulls in that game. Guess I'll have to switch.

Just think of it as a win-win situation. I want the Bulls to win as well. If the Celtics win, i take a bigger point lead.

[Spider-Fan]

I take it the Heat won? I didn't watch the game.

For a 7 game series, that one has been boring :down

Also, the Rockets have no shot against the Lakers. I think the Lakers take it in 5.

[Nightmare]

Heat won in a route over Atlanta, Game 7 coming up.

Bulls/Celtics game 7 tomorrow should be epic. Hope it goes into 10 OT's.

[Ghostvirus]

I'm calling blowout tomorrow night for Bulls/Celtics.

Me to. I think the Bulls are going to beat them old people down.:o

[Raiden]

Heat won in a route over Atlanta, Game 7 coming up.

Bulls/Celtics game 7 tomorrow should be epic. Hope it goes into 10 OT's.

Haha, I hope they will break the record of the # of OT in one playoff game. :hehe:

[Bunker]

Did anyone foul the **** out of Josh Smith?

[The Riddler]

Oh, wow..

a true fan always believes. :o

[Darthphere]

Seeing a Bulls jersey hanging in a Miami arena angers me EVERY damn TIME. What did Van Gundy say anyway?

His exact words were "That's just stupid."

[Go Web Go!]

Well, alright. Can't say I disagree.

[Silver Knight]

Go Bulls.

[Raiden]

I hope Bulls pull an upset and win at Boston.

[Bond]

Past tense already?

[Ghostvirus]

Seeing a Bulls jersey hanging in a Miami arena angers me EVERY damn TIME. What did Van Gundy say anyway?

Do they not put a cricified Jesus in every church. Thought so.:o

[Ghostvirus]

Go Bulls.

Sorry wagons full. Go hop on the Cleveland wagon. Plus this wagon may be stopping tonight.:csad:

[Ghostvirus]

Well this isnt looking good.:csad:

[Bunker]

The C's bench has been pretty big tonight.

I don't think the Bulls can recover, but we'll see.

[Ghostvirus]

Either way it was a good run, & I really don't think the Celtics will have anything left for the second round. Especially since they play a team with a excellent center. They will miss Garnett even more next round.

I just hope Da Bulls can snag Bosh in the off season. That would be an incredible pick up.

[Ghostvirus]

:csad:

[Bond]

I hate the Celtics and their cocky players, loud-mouth coach and bandwagon fans. They should be embarrassed that it took them this long to beat the ****ing Bulls. I hope they get smashed by Orlando, but I don't think they will...

[Bunker]

Look how long it took them to beat the ****ing Hawks last year. Maybe it's good luck.

[BlackLantern]

a fantastic series...Chicago is only going to get better

[Darthphere]

I hate the Celtics and their cocky players, loud-mouth coach and bandwagon fans. They should be embarrassed that it took them this long to beat the ****ing Bulls. I hope they get smashed by Orlando, but I don't think they will...

At least the Celtics cocky players have justification for being cocky unlike lets say a Lebron who hasn't won anything. Also, don't **** with Doc, loud mouth he is not.

[NewYorkSpider]

NBA Playoff Pool Standings:
1. NewYorkSpider - 76 Points
2. Raiden - 66 Points
3. Mister J - 64 Points
4. L.A - 62 Points
4. Silver Knight - 62 Points
6. Go Web Go! - 60 Points
6. Nightmare - 60 Points
8. Ghostvirus - 58 Points
9. Bond - 56 Points

[Christmas]

I was hugely impressed withe the Bulls' roster. A real dogged and amazing team to take the Celtics to the brink.

If they can get a big man on their roster they can go even further next year.

I hoep the Celtics/Magic series can hold up to this one some how. Oh, and Ray Allen is a terminator.

[BlackLantern]

Doc Rivers is a class act...both as a player and now as a coach....

[Bond]

I think Doc is very overrated. He's Avery Johnson with a different voice.

[BlackLantern]

Doc is just at the start of what is going to be a long career in coaching and already has a ring...some have been coaching FOREVER and don't have any

[Kargo Warrior]

Doc is just at the start of what is going to be a long career in coaching and already has a ring...some have been coaching FOREVER and don't have any

To be fair a lot of those coaches didn't have the roster Doc has had.

Or in the case of Jerry Sloan,he didn't have to play against a HOF team like the 90' Bulls.

[R_3]

I hate the Celtics and their cocky players, loud-mouth coach and bandwagon fans. They should be embarrassed that it took them this long to beat the ****ing Bulls. I hope they get smashed by Orlando, but I don't think they will...

Yeah I agree. I still can't get KG's "Anything is POSSIIIIIIIIIIBLE!!! out of my head. I was hoping the Bulls would go over tonight. Ok, now its "Go Orlando!"
I think the Bulls need to get another big man for offensive purposes.

[BlackLantern]

I feel for Jerry Sloan....this was a great series and the fact that it was a first round series makes it all the more fantastic...Ill be watching the playoffs to the finish for sure now

[Darthphere]

I love all the Celtics hate. They win a ring, everyone starts hating. Nobody was even talking about the Celtics two years ago. Now Doc Rivers is overrated, KG is annoying, Rondo is an *******, their players are cocky. Wow. I mean people talking about bandwagon jumping, but nobody talks about hating on a team because they're actually good. I call it Patriots Syndrome.

[Bunker]

Rondo became universally hated over-night. It's really quite amazing.

[BlackLantern]

Rondo took a beating tonight....especially that flooring by Noah....but it is the playoffs

[Bunker]

Rondo played timid tonight. Hopefully he's back to his triple-double self by Monday.

[Darthphere]

Rondo became universally hated over-night. It's really quite amazing.

Crazy is the word I would use. I hadn't even heard that kid's voice before this series. :huh:

It's something about New England teams. Like remember when everyone loved the red Sox before they won the World Series? Now, they're almost hated as much as the Yankees.

[BlackLantern]

Pretty much everyone here in the Northeast still hates the ****ing Yankees....Terry Francona has bought 2 WS titles to Boston when 84 years worth of skippers couldn't....he could probably kill a hooker in Fenway Park and still be OK

[Ghostvirus]

Darthphere aren't you like a Clippers fan or something?

[NewYorkSpider]

Darthphere is a fan of the Miami Heat.

[Ghostvirus]

Well what in the hell is he pretecting the Celtics for?!? He needs to shutty!:cmad:

[Go Web Go!]

I think Doc is very overrated. He's Avery Johnson with a different voice.

I don't know if overrated is the word I'd use, but you're in the neighborhood. What did Doc do in Boston prior to KG and Ray Allen coming to town? The Celtics did well in his first season, but he followed that with 2 straight losing seasons, winning only 33 games in '05 & 24 in '06. He was on the hot seat (as was Ainge) before they pulled the strings to get Pierce a couple of playmates, and now he's considered one of the best in the NBA? I'm not buying that so much, though I do think he is a good coach overall.

[Ghostvirus]

The Celtics are paper champs, simple as that. & Cleveland is the Scissors.

[Silver Knight]

Hope Orlando takes care of the bizzness.

[NewYorkSpider]

NewYorkSpider's Picks


1. Nuggets 2. Mavericks 3. Mavericks 4. Nuggets 5. Nuggets 6. Nuggets


1. Lakers 2. Lakers 3. Rockets 4. Lakers 5. Lakers


1. Celtics 2. Magic 3. Celtics 4. Magic 5. Celtics 6. Magic 7. Magic

[Mister J]

The Celtics are paper champs, simple as that. & Cleveland is the Scissors.
How are they paper champs? They were clearly the best team when the won the title. With no KG, like any other team missing a lead player, they're no longer at the same level and will wind up getting knocked off by a better team. What does slighting their ring have to do with it all?

[Darthphere]

Darthphere is a fan of the Miami Heat.

Damn straight, 305.

Well what in the hell is he pretecting the Celtics for?!? He needs to shutty!:cmad:

You need to get over the fact that the Bulls lost.

The Celtics are paper champs, simple as that. & Cleveland is the Scissors.

If anyone are paper champs, it's Cleveland.

How are they paper champs? They were clearly the best team when the won the title. With no KG, like any other team missing a lead player, they're no longer at the same level and will wind up getting knocked off by a better team. What does slighting their ring have to do with it all?

He's just pissy because the Bulls lost.

And Boston is like my second hometown. I have an Aunt that lives there and I used to go up there like every summer until I was 16.

[L.A.]

Darthphere aren't you like a Clippers fan or something?
No, thats me....:o

[Go Web Go!]

Miami looks eager to start their Summer vacation. I'm pretty close to shutting the tv off. Ugh.

[Immortalfire]

Hawks! :woot:


See you guys at Hooters in a bit.

[KALEL114]

Nice first quarter for Dallas. It's great to see Dirk come out strong. I hope they can keep it going. I'm kind of glad people have underestimated them. It hope it adds a little more motivation.

[Mister J]

Cripes, Miami. Inconsistent to the very end.

Ahh well. Overall, a step in the right direction. It's better than wondering why the **** Blake Ahearn is on the court.

[Go Web Go!]

Hawks! :woot:


See you guys at Hooters in a bit.

I'm putting everything on your tab, :cmad:

[LastSunrise1981]

That was a bad second quarter for Dallas. Seemed like they were starting to come unglued and not take care of the ball, take bad shots, and make horrible turnovers. Seems like the only ones who will talk about Dallas in this thread are the Dallas fans.

Does everyone in this thread hate Dallas that much? Come on guys, don't be hating now. :oldrazz::cwink::cmad::o

I noticed that Denver has no one on their squad that can guard Dirk, so why is he still shooting perimeter shots and not posting low?

[Go Web Go!]

I'd jump on the Denver bandwagon if Kenyon Martin wasn't such a piece of ****.

[Kargo Warrior]

That was a bad second quarter for Dallas. Seemed like they were starting to come unglued and not take care of the ball, take bad shots, and make horrible turnovers. Seems like the only ones who will talk about Dallas in this thread are the Dallas fans.

Does everyone in this thread hate Dallas that much? Come on guys, don't be hating now. :oldrazz::cwink::cmad::o

I noticed that Denver has no one on their squad that can guard Dirk, so why is he still shooting perimeter shots and not posting low?

I still can't forgive them for losing to the Heat :csad:

[Bond]

I love the Mavericks. :heart:

Hopefully they do something with Nene in this second half. I'm scared that Melo hasn't blown up yet though...

[Nightmare]

The mavs are keeping it close. I thought it'd be another blowout.

What a crappy game 7 earlier. It seems like every game in that series was a blowout. Hope the Hawks dont get swept by Cleveland.

[Kargo Warrior]

I woudnt be surprised at all if the Nuggets wins this one in 4 or 5.

[Mister J]

What a crappy game 7 earlier. It seems like every game in that series was a blowout. Hope the Hawks dont get swept by Cleveland.
It was. Each game was decided by double digits and there was never a lead change after halftime (I believe today was the only game where there was a lead change after the 1st quarter).

[NewYorkSpider]

I'll be posting picks and points very shortly. I've had a busy weekend and haven't had time to do anything on the hype.


edit. I'll also need everyone's Eastern Conference Picks before 8:00PM on Mon.

[NewYorkSpider]

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Ghostvirus - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Mavericks 4. Nuggets 5. Mavericks 6. Nuggets
Go Web Go! - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Mavericks 4. Mavericks 5. Nuggets 6. Nuggets
L.A - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Mavericks 4. Mavericks 5. Nuggets 6. Nuggets
Nightmare - 1. Mavericks 2. Nuggets 3. Nuggets 4. Mavericks 5. Nuggets 6. Mavericks 7. Nuggets
Silver Knight - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Nuggets 4. Mavericks 5. Nuggets
Mister J - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Mavericks 4. Nuggets 5. Nuggets
Raiden - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Mavericks 4. Mavericks 5. Nuggets 6. Mavericks 7. Nuggets
Bond - 1. Nuggets 2. Nuggets 3. Mavericks 4. Mavericks 5. Nuggets 6. Mavericks 7. Nuggets
NewYorkSpider - 1. Nuggets 2. Mavericks 3. Mavericks 4. Nuggets 5. Nuggets 6. Nuggets

[Bond]

Wow... no one picked the Mavericks. :csad:

[KALEL114]

Does everyone in this thread hate Dallas that much? Come on guys, don't be hating now. :oldrazz::cwink::cmad::o



I love the Mavericks. :heart:



Mavs fan here as well. :up:

[NewYorkSpider]

NBA Playoff Pool Standings:
1. NewYorkSpider - 78 Points
2. L.A - 70 Points (Picked Hawks in 7)+4
2. Silver Knight 70 Points (Picked Hawks in 7)+4
4. Raiden - 68 Points
5. Nightmare - 66 Points (Picked Hawks in 7)+4
5. Mister J - 66 Points
7. Go Web Go! - 62 Points
8. Ghostvirus - 60 Points
9. Bond - 58 Points

[Immortalfire]

I'm putting everything on your tab, :cmad:

I wouldn't have it any other way :yay:

[Darthphere]

The Heat lost because they wore their red jerseys. How can your motto for the playoffs be Black is Back and you go and wear red jerseys for game 7. Idiots.

[Ghostvirus]

How are they paper champs? They were clearly the best team when the won the title. With no KG, like any other team missing a lead player, they're no longer at the same level and will wind up getting knocked off by a better team. What does slighting their ring have to do with it all?

I agree that Boston is a great team, but they were constructed that way by Boston Alumni (Mchale, & Ainge). Much like with Phere. I have felt this way even before they won there ship.

You need to get over the fact that the Bulls lost.

I am just glad they put up a fight. I have felt this way about Boston since the obviously one sided trades happened.



If anyone are paper champs, it's Cleveland.
He's just pissy because the Bulls lost.

LOL! Whatever man. Cleveland is for real. They weren't built by of bunch of alumni that wanted to see there old team succeed again.

And Boston is like my second hometown. I have an Aunt that lives there and I used to go up there like every summer until I was 16.

Funny how Bostone never came up before they become popular again. You know what I have an Aunt in Florida. Go Magic!:o

[Mister J]

I agree that Boston is a great team, but they were constructed that way by Boston Alumni (Mchale, & Ainge). Much like with Phere. I have felt this way even before they won there ship.
It's good that the Celtic pride runs past retirement. :funny:
If Garnett's injury had presented itself as serious earlier, you might have seen Larry Legend offer up ...

...well Indiana doesn't really have any post players to pull that off with, but there might be some decent draft picks offered this offseason to ease the pain of the eventual playoff bouncing.

[Darthphere]

Funny how Bostone never came up before they become popular again. You know what I have an Aunt in Florida. Go Magic!:o

You just never cared to get to know me better.:csad:

Also, everyone has an Aunt in Florida, I wouldn't be shocked. I also have a cousin that lives in Kennebunkport, Maine if you want to know where I have other relatives.

[Ghostvirus]

It's good that the Celtic pride runs past retirement. :funny:
If Garnett's injury had presented itself as serious earlier, you might have seen Larry Legend offer up ...

...well Indiana doesn't really have any post players to pull that off with, but there might be some decent draft picks offered this offseason to ease the pain of the eventual playoff bouncing.

Actually just watched a Documentary on Larry Bird. He knows where is heart is. & it ain't in Boston. One of the reasons he took the job in Indiana was because he really wants to bring a championship to Indiana. His roots grow deep.

[Ghostvirus]

You just never cared to get to know me better.:csad:

Also, everyone has an Aunt in Florida, I wouldn't be shocked. I also have a cousin that lives in Kennebunkport, Maine if you want to know where I have other relatives.

Well stat me up! Lets get this konwing train moving!

I know everyone has an Aunt in florida.:csad:

I am pretty sure that is a made up town. Who the hell would live in a town named that! I would get tired of having to pronounce it to people, then spell it out. I would just move eventually.

[Darthphere]

Well stat me up! Lets get this konwing train moving!

I know everyone has an Aunt in florida.:csad:

I am pretty sure that is a made up town. Who the hell would live in a town named that! I would get tired of having to pronounce it to people, then spell it out. I would just move eventually.

It exists, I have a t-shirt.:csad:

Also, I have another aunt who lives in San Francisco. I never visited her though.

[Ghostvirus]

HAHA, they have t-shirts!

[Etienne]

I woudnt be surprised at all if the Nuggets wins this one in 4 or 5.
Agreed. The way they're playing I wouldn't be surprised if they sweep the Mavs and have a physical series with the Lakers.

[Go Web Go!]

LeBron James is your MVP.

[Immortalfire]

Hey kids, last night at Hooters..the hot brunette waitress refilled GWG's drink, brought me another fork after I dropped mine, and asked J what he'd like to order.

I gave her a Hawks cap, and in three years I'll go back and proclaim my love.

[Ghostvirus]

LeBron James is your MVP.

Is is this official, or are you just voicing your wrong opinion.?:o

[Go Web Go!]

Is is this official, or are you just voicing your wrong opinion.?:o

As a Heat homer, you know very well where I stand. The word is official.

Hey kids, last night at Hooters..the hot brunette waitress refilled GWG's drink, brought me another fork after I dropped mine, and asked J what he'd like to order.

I gave her a Hawks cap, and in three years I'll go back and proclaim my love.

She gave me an extra wetnap as well. Good times.

[Mister J]

Reports: NBA to Tap LeBron as MVP (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4135263)
The NBA will announce LeBron James as its MVP on Monday, The Plain Dealer of Cleveland and Associated Press have reported, citing unnamed sources.

A day before the Cleveland Cavaliers begin their second-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, the league will anoint James, 24.

The announcement will be made at James' alma mater, St. Vincent-St. Mary High School in Akron, Ohio, the reports said. The Cavaliers called a news conference for 4 p.m. ET but didn't specify the nature of the event.

His Cavaliers teammates were expected to attend.

James, whose Cavaliers swept the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs, averaged 28.4 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.2 assists during the regular season, his sixth in the NBA, in which Cleveland won a team-record 66 games and earned the top overall seed in the playoffs.

The Cavs host Atlanta on Tuesday after the Hawks finished off the Miami Heat in Game 7 of their first-round series Sunday.

James, who will become the first Cavaliers player to win the award, finished second in voting for defensive player of the year.

At 24 years, 106 days, he will be the youngest player to win the award since Moses Malone (24 years, 16 days) in 1978-79. Wes Unseld was 23 when he won it in 1968-69.

Focused from the start of the 2008-09 season, the 6-foot-8, 250-pound James sharpened his magnificent skills this season.

He started a career-high 81 games and set personal bests in field-goal (49) and free-throw (79) percentages. James became just the second player to post five straight seasons of at least 27 points, six rebounds and six assists. The other is Oscar Robertson, whose well-rounded game is the one James' is most often compared.

James was in a three-way battle all season with Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and Miami's Dwyane Wade for MVP honors. The trio -- teammates last summer on the U.S. Olympic team that won gold -- seemed to upstage each other on a nightly basis.

It's not a surprise that the loyal James would select his high school for the ceremony. It's where he won three state basketball championships and where he burst onto the national scene, becoming a cover subject for Sports Illustrated as a 17-year-old. He announced his intention to skip college in the Fighting Irish's quaint gym and recently filmed a "60 Minutes" interview there.
Another postseason award; another non-surprise. I'm of a different opinion, but there's nothing for me to hate on here. Bron Bron's season was ridiculous and he's leading a title-contending team. That's the formula. This won't be the last time this happens.

It's not like Steve Nash winning. :o

[Ghostvirus]

As a Heat homer, you know very well where I stand. The word is official.



She gave me an extra wetnap as well. Good times.

I know where you stand just jerking ya.

Wetnap huh? niiiccceee.:oldrazz:

Reports: NBA to Tap LeBron as MVP (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4135263)

Another postseason award; another non-surprise. I'm of a different opinion, but there's nothing for me to hate on here. Bron Bron's season was ridiculous and he's leading a title-contending team. That's the formula. This won't be the last time this happens.

It's not like Steve Nash winning. :o

You lost me at Steve Nash. Don't be hat'in on Nashtastic.:cmad:

They really should change the name of the award, because Lebron may be on a contending team. But Wade literally the Most Valuable Player. Oh well at least Kobe didn't win.:up:

[Darthphere]

MVP stands for Best player, on the best team with the most wins....Player. :huh:

[Ghostvirus]

Evidentely.:whatever:

[Silver Knight]

Congrats to King James.

[Go Web Go!]

The Michael Beasley to Toronto for Chris Bosh rumors are spreading quicker than the swine flu.

[Ghostvirus]

Isn't Bosh a free agent?

[Go Web Go!]

Next year.

[Mister J]

The Michael Beasley to Toronto for Chris Bosh rumors are spreading quicker than the swine flu.
Amazing. You've got a 20 year old PF, who's already demonstrated a knack for being able to drop 20/10 when given proper PT, a more than solid work ethic and willingness to be coached and improve and who is only going to get better. Yet, the rumor mill dictates that you should trade him for a guy you can pursue in a year anyway with all the beaucoup cap space you have coming. Let alone the fact that Beasley could very well turn out to be better than Bosh. Did I mention the kid is under contact through 2011 at a bargain basement price?

http://img154.imageshack.us/img154/5977/jokerpalm.png (http://img154.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jokerpalm.png)

[Raiden]

I think LeBron is definitely very deserving of MVP this year, but interestingly he got it in a year where he is surrounded by some actual talents and not just hacks like before, and in previous years I think in a way, he was even more valuable to his team because of the lack of talents.

[Immortalfire]

The Michael Beasley to Toronto for Chris Bosh rumors are spreading quicker than the swine flu.

LoL


That's one old school Hawks logo. :eek:

[Go Web Go!]

LoL


That's one old school Hawks logo. :eek:

Just knowing it's there makes me want to jump into a hot shower for a good scrubdown, but a bet's a bet. I'll have to suck it up for another 23 hours or so. :o

[Immortalfire]

Who made a bet with you...Silver Knight?

[Go Web Go!]

Who made a bet with you...Silver Knight?

No, despite the Hawks being one of his favorites. :hehe:

Made the bet with JStorm.

[Immortalfire]

:hehe:

I see.

[Etienne]

Can't say I'm surprised about Lebron getting the MVP, it didn't hurt that the Cavs were pimping him out (e.g., the "Lebron is really, really..." site)

[NewYorkSpider]

NewYorkSpider's Picks


1. Nuggets 2. Mavericks 3. Mavericks 4. Nuggets 5. Nuggets 6. Nuggets


1. Lakers 2. Lakers 3. Rockets 4. Lakers 5. Lakers


1. Celtics 2. Magic 3. Celtics 4. Magic 5. Celtics 6. Magic 7. Magic


1. Cavaliers 2. Cavaliers 3. Cavaliers 4. Hawks 5. Cavaliers

[Immortalfire]

The Hawks will prove you wrong.

:gl:

[JaD]

http://img78.imageshack.us/img78/8145/lbjmvp.jpg

Congrats :up:

[Go Web Go!]

Kia MVP :whatever:

[Mister J]

He gets a car as part of the sponsorship.

Because that's just what a multi-millionaire needs; a free Kia.

How long before Bentley gets a sponsorship up in this *****?

[Immortalfire]

Kia MVP :whatever:

:facepalm

[Zephyr Alexian]

Cleveland will win the finals in 6 games, but not because they're the best team. They'll win due to major injuries in the East, a home field advantage(that inexplicably allows the refs to hand out phantom calls), and the leagues need to give their face a championship. They'll beat the Lakers in 6 games. It's rigged.

[Immortalfire]

Zephyr and LastSunrise are the same person! :eek:

[Mister J]

Oh noes! T3h fix! t3H FIX!
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6224/omgt.gif (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=omgt.gif)

[JaD]

Oh noes! T3h fix! t3H FIX!
http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6224/omgt.gif (http://img9.imageshack.us/my.php?image=omgt.gif)Is someone rubbing off on you...:hehe: I've never seen you post a gif as part of a response :oldrazz: