10-11 NBA Thread: The Final Insult

[Darthphere]

Your Heat bias is material for me to poop on. It's that bad.

You're a ****ing troll you know that? I'm a Heat fan so of course I'm going to be bias. That's a ****ing ridiculous, idiotic statement. But again, I don't let my bias warp reality. Go through the my last 20 posts of this thread and you'll see how much I fear the Mavs. I've said it more than once, the Mavs are dangerous. This is not going to be a fun series for me to watch. So get over yourself and do a better job with photoshop.

[Poeman]

:whatever:

Just how they were going to lose against the Celtics? Just how they were going to lose against the Bulls? Third times the charm eh?

I'd ask Mavs fan to put in a little more effort though.

This is the different and hungrier team...This is team that beat up and swept the world champion lakers, and now beat an athletic and young thunder team...

There is no third time the charm...Miami's bench played well against the Bulls and Rondo was playing with one hand.

Let me know when the new age heat stops Dirkamania 4 times to win the trophy...

If they can beat the Mavs, more power to them...They should be champs. But this Mavs team can abuse the crap out of the Heat.

Marion/Stevenson can cover Lebron/Wade really well...Again, when the Heat lose I expect you to state that third time is the charm, cause it does sound better :o

[Poeman]

You're a ****ing troll you know that? I'm a Heat fan so of course I'm going to be bias. That's a ****ing ridiculous, idiotic statement. But again, I don't let my bias warp reality. Go through the my last 20 posts of this thread and you'll see how much I fear the Mavs. I've said it more than once, the Mavs are dangerous. This is not going to be a fun series for me to watch. So get over yourself and do a better job with photoshop.

you troll all day everyday in this thread...Just like you bringing up the freaking Knicks in an argument that had nothing to do with Heat.

In fact, idiotic statement ring true with majority of what you say here, and if you say that you fear the Mavs so much then why come back and argue what I am saying. Once again, you are angry and you only make yourself look bad.

[Darthphere]

you troll all day everyday in this thread...Just like you bringing up the freaking Knicks in an argument that had nothing to do with Heat.

In fact, idiotic statement ring true with majority of what you say here, and if you say that you fear the Mavs so much then why come back and argue what I am saying. Once again, you are angry and you only make yourself look bad.

You're still bringing that up? Wow I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. That was like 2 weeks ago, get over it.

Honestly, you're hilarious. You never have anything of worth to say in this thread. You come in here and try to pick fights (mission accomplished) and just spout antagonistic ********. That's you fall back line "You're making yourself look bad". Dude, look in the mirror once in a while. Will come back with lame joke about how good he looks.

I'm a Heat fan, you expect me to say "Yeah, the Mavs are going to destroy us, that crappy pic you made on MS Paint is FTW!" Don't be so glib.

[Ghostvirus]

What in the black hell is the real housewives of Miami? You serioiusly dryfaced me on that? Are you proud about having that wasted knowledge in your head? What channel is this on?

I wasn't being mean. I was being truthful you almost never bring any type of constructive knowledge to this thread.

As Poeman pointed out when someone says something bad about the Heat (usually rightfully) you just bag on their team. Classic lack of knowledge deflection.

Also for the record it is completely classless & pathetic that Sunrise isn't going to be allowed in this thread for his revenge trash talk.

Sunrise if you are reading this if you want to message me. I will post whatever you want to say. Keep it tactful though.

[Dr. Evil]

I still don't see how the Mavs had an easier road to the Finals though. Last I check'd the Mavs lost 3 games in the playoffs. How many did the Heat lose? Oh yeah, 3 games. These are two teams that are evenly matched if you ask me and I'm a call it that it will be a something similar to the Bulls/Heat match-up where the Mavs kill the Heat the first game or so and then the Heat will bounce back and take the ring again.

Also, Dallas had to face a team in the second round that many people had predicted would sweep them or at least win in 5. That team were the defending NBA Champions and many thought would go back to the NBA Finals this year as they had pretty much the same team as they had last year (with a few minor alterations on the bench). Nobody ever thought that the Mavs would do what they did to the Defending Champion Lakers: not only did they sweep them, they swept them bad.

I think Miami was the favorite in their series with Boston. Dallas was the significant underdog for obvious reasons.

To say that Dallas had an easy road to the finals is easy to say now, but it wasn't when the second round started. Everyone had predicted Dallas would either be swept or lose in five to Los Angeles and it would mean a Kobe vs. LeBron matchup in the NBA Finals.

Heck, I bet a lot of the national media types predicted Los Angeles and San Antonio in the Western Conference Finals when the playoffs began.

[Darthphere]

What in the black hell is the real housewives of Miami? You serioiusly dryfaced me on that? Are you proud about having that waster knowledge in your head? What channel is this on?

Bravo with the other 17 Real Housewives shows, don't act like you don't know.:dry:

I was being mean. I was being truthful you almost never bring any type of constructive knowledge to this thread.

That could be said for 95% of the posters in this thread, including yourself.

As Poeman pointed out when someone says something bad about the Heat (usually rightfully) you just bag on their team. Classic lack of knowledge deflection.

Again, that could be said for 95% of the posters in this thread, especially you. Or are you forgetting the months of you talking crap about the Heat every chance you got/get? I love selective memory.

Also for the record it is completely classless & pathetic that Sunrise isn't going to be allowed in this thread for his revenge trash talk.

Sunrise if you are reading this if you want to message me. I will post whatever you want to say. Keep it tactful though.

Sunrise is in all our hearts. We will conspiracy theory in his absence.

"D-Rose didn't get to the line as much as he should have, David Stern working his ref magic again!"

[Ghostvirus]

Dr Evil - Very few even thought Dallas was going to get passed Portland. ESPN conveniently lost those tapes.

[Immortalfire]

Alright folks..calm down before I put you all in the corner.

[Dr. Evil]

Dr Evil - Very few even thought Dallas was going to get passed Portland. ESPN conveniently lost those tapes.

Hell, as a Mavericks fan myself, I thought when the Playoffs began that we were going to be in for a disappointing post season.

[Ghostvirus]

Bravo with the other 17 Real Housewives shows, don't act like you don't know.:dry:

Seriously who here knew that Pippen's wife was on a show? Besides Darth who apparently watches that more than actual basketball.

The only thing I ever watch on Bravo is Inside The Actors Studio.

That could be said for 95% of the posters in this thread, including yourself.

BOOM! Deflection! You got them Wonder Woman wrist bands dont you?


Again, that could be said for 95% of the posters in this thread, especially you. Or are you forgetting the months of you talking crap about the Heat every chance you got/get? I love selective memory.

Oh heck no. Not only do I remember it. I am proud of it. Always will be.


Sunrise is in all our hearts. We will conspiracy theory in his absence.

"D-Rose didn't get to the line as much as he should have, David Stern working his ref magic again!"

Why would Sunrise talk about D-Rose? Oh right, BOOM! Deflection!

[Ghostvirus]

Alright folks..calm down before I put you all in the corner.

No body has done anything out of line. When we want you we will call you. Thanks.

[Dr. Evil]

So when was the last time that the Western Conference Finals did not have either San Antonio or Los Angeles?

[Ghostvirus]

Hell, as a Mavericks fan myself, I thought when the Playoffs began that we were going to be in for a disappointing post season.

Well history has not been kind. From what I have read. Many Mavs fans are stil holding their breath.

I don't think many will believe it until Dirk is holding the Finals MVP trophy, & Champ Trophy.

[Darthphere]

Seriously who here knew that Pippen's wife was on a show? Besides Darth who apparently watches that more than actual basketball.

Wait, you only watch basketball?

The only thing I ever watch on Bravo is Inside The Actors Studio.

Basketball and Inside the Actor's Studio? What do you watch in the offseason?:wow:


BOOM! Deflection! You got them Wonder Woman wrist bands dont you?

It's not a deflection, it's a statement of fact.


Oh heck no. Not only do I remember it. I am proud of it. Always will be.

So why are you ragging on me about it? BOOM! Hypocritical!




Why would Sunrise talk about D-Rose? Oh right, BOOM! Deflection!

If there was two things Sunrise loved as much as the Mavs was NBA Conspiracy Theories and Hating the Heat.

By the way, I actually do believe D-Rose didn't make it to the line as much as he should have.

[Ghostvirus]

good lord Phere.:facepalm:

[Immortalfire]

No body has done anything out of line. When we want you we will call you. Thanks. My experience suggests they will if I don't forewarn.

And don't take that tone with me, young man.

[Darthphere]

good lord Phere.:facepalm:

Nice rebuttal. :up:

[Ghostvirus]

My experience suggests they will if I don't forewarn.

And don't take that tone with me, young man.

Whatever.

Nice rebuttal. :up:

Give me something to work with.

[Darthphere]

Eh, I'm done. You're in a bad mood and frankly I don't really appreciate the fact that you guys are trying to make me come off as some ******* in here. Continue posting whatever you want, I'm gonna go to IHOP for some pancakes.

[Mister J]

No body has done anything out of line. When we want you we will call you. Thanks.

Whatever.
Umm, no. You should have heeded the warning. :dry:

[Venom'sDad]

No way Dallas can beat a team with "Two in a Half Men"..... I mean "Stars". :O

Well, hmmm....so, no one saw what I did here ^. :)

[Dr. Evil]

Well history has not been kind. From what I have read. Many Mavs fans are stil holding their breath.

I don't think many will believe it until Dirk is holding the Finals MVP trophy, & Champ Trophy.

And I am one of them.

[Poeman]

And I am one of them.

When a city has never won a championship, you always feel reserved until it happens.

I think that is the case with alot of teams...I know this well as a Jets fan...I don't expect to win the Super Bowl, I just hope like all hell they do lol

[Dr. Evil]

When a city has never won a championship, you always feel reserved until it happens.

I think that is the case with alot of teams...I know this well as a Jets fan...I don't expect to win the Super Bowl, I just hope like all hell they do lol

If you are talking about Basketball, then of course. But with sports in General, we have five Super Bowls and a Stanley Cup (which was Dallas last championship).

Unless Dirk lifts up the NBA Championship trophy, then I will remain reserved.

[Darthphere]

So the Rockets hired Kevin McHale as their next coach.

[Mister J]

I like him as a coach. Just keep him out of the front office.

[Dr. Evil]

When the Nets finally make the move to Brooklyn, what will their name be? Brooklyn Nets? New York Nets? New York could always use another team with the letters "Ets."

[Mister J]

Nyets. I will swear by this until I have no recourse.

Brooklyn Nets was said to be favored by the team's CEO.

[Dr. Evil]

Nyets. I will swear by this until I have no recourse.

Brooklyn Nets was said to be favored by the team's CEO.

The Russian though is going to have final say. If he wants the team to be New York Nets, then it'll be the New York Nets.

[Darthphere]

He'd probably go with New York Nets as that would be seen better in the global market than Brooklyn Nets.

[Mister J]

Nyets, people. Nyets. Work with me.

[LegendaryCaleb]

lol nyets :oldrazz:

[Hound55]

If you're going to call yourself the Nyets at least run with the theme...

Sign Dwight Howard and Andrew Bogut and hire Dikembe Mutombo as team mascot to run around wagging the finger...

[BlackLantern]

so what is the best conspiracy theory surrounding this years Finals?

[Dr. Evil]

I got Miami in 6 games, despite the fact that I am a Mavericks fan. I know both teams are dramatically better then what they were in 2006, but Miami's Big Three of LeBron, Wade and Bosh scare me more than the duo of Wade and Shaq did in 2006.

I hope I am wrong though.

[marcvader]

Nice, reverse psychology. I do that too sometimes. Jk

[Cmill216]

People getting banned in the basketball thread?

Welcome back, Mavs-Heat.

[Anubis]

I knew Ghost was gonna lose it. :o

It's over for the Bulls. Sad to see em go. For a second there, I really thought they could pull it off. Hell of a run, and plenty to carry over to next year. Guess you really do have to pay your dues.

As far as Pip, I still luvs that ugly mofo. And to a certain extent, I agree. Physically, Lebron's probably the greatest player ever to play the game. But best ever? Too soon to come to that conclusion. Maybe once his career is over, and you can look back at all his accomplishments, then you can make that statement. Right now, he's hasn't really shown us anything but Great potential. Guy's only, what? 26? Barely in his prime. Then you gotta factor in old man Lebron whenever that comes about. Will he still be able to take over games once that explosiveness is gone Like Mike? We shall see.

[BlackLantern]

as it stands now, Lebron may be the best athlete the NBA has seen in some time, maybe the best pure athlete since Dr J..... but he isn't half the leader Jordan was

[Anubis]

Yeah, i don't really get a leadership vibe from him. Wade on the other hand, that dudes got Chi-town Balls.

[Frodo]

I knew Ghost was gonna lose it. :o

It's over for the Bulls. Sad to see em go. For a second there, I really thought they could pull it off. Hell of a run, and plenty to carry over to next year. Guess you really do have to pay your dues.

As far as Pip, I still luvs that ugly mofo. And to a certain extent, I agree. Physically, Lebron's probably the greatest player ever to play the game. But best ever? Too soon to come to that conclusion. Maybe once his career is over, and you can look back at all his accomplishments, then you can make that statement. Right now, he's hasn't really shown us anything but Great potential. Guy's only, what? 26? Barely in his prime. Then you gotta factor in old man Lebron whenever that comes about. Will he still be able to take over games once that explosiveness is gone Like Mike? We shall see.

If the mavs make it , it'll be interesting to see how Lebron handles Dirk N.

[Anubis]

What do you mean make it? They're already in.

[Poeman]

Jordan is the best bball player of all time...He scared players when he had the ball with barely any time left.

Lebron may be the most physically gifted athlete in sports...But it does not make him the best...Leadership, tangibles, and obviously rings.


Lebron cant even match up to Kobe...This Jordan talk is simply overblown due to Pippen opening his mouth.

[BlackLantern]

Yeah, i don't really get a leadership vibe from him. Wade on the other hand, that dudes got Chi-town Balls.

every time Jordan stepped on that floor, you knew he was in command....from mean nothing blowouts against the Bucks to those barburners against the Knicks...the guy was a goddamn floor general out there

Lebron has the physical gifts, not the mental discipline and toughness

[Darthphere]

every time Jordan stepped on that floor, you knew he was in command....from mean nothing blowouts against the Bucks to those barburners against the Knicks...the guy was a goddamn floor general out there

Lebron has the physical gifts, not the mental discipline and toughness

I think he lacks the maturity as well. It's hard because you have to remember he's still a 26 year old kid but when you compare him to Wade, he comes off like a 10th grader.

[Anubis]

Jordan is the best bball player of all time...He scared players when he had the ball with barely any time left.

Lebron may be the most physically gifted athlete in sports...But it does not make him the best...Leadership, tangibles, and obviously rings.


Lebron cant even match up to Kobe...This Jordan talk is simply overblown due to Pippen opening his mouth.

Well, Like I said, he's 26 and is on a team that has a better chance to win it all right now than 26 of the 28 other NBA teams. :o :p

So, given time, who knows?

[Gotham Knight]

So when was the last time that the Western Conference Finals did not have either San Antonio or Los Angeles?2006 was the last time that neither one of those teams made it to the Western Conference Finals.

[John McGuirk]

Mavericks in four! Lock it, bros!

[BlackLantern]

I say 6 games....we'll see each team get one blowout win

[Dr. Evil]

Mavericks in four! Lock it, bros!

Not happening.

[Hound55]

Just a couple posts I maade elsewhere...

Kidd probably would guard Wade in the normal line-up anyway (on someone's comment about the Heat possible going "big" and forcing Kidd to cover Wade), he routiney guards 2s and honestly, he does a better job guarding 2s than PGs. He's 6'4" and the people who trouble him most are your faster little point guards... Your Tony Parkers, your Chris Pauls...

And if you're going with Joel Anthony on Chandler I can see alleys happening... He gets lost all the time, he's one of the dumbest defensive bigs in the league. Chandler will beast on him on the glass too, he gets shoved off too easy. The ultra-light front court of Bosh and Anthony geting shoved around so much was why they signed Erick Dampier in the first place... and it made Bosh play much better as a result.

I'd start Haslem (Spoelstra won't...) and have him guard Nowitzki from the tip. Have him put a body on him early, look to set a physical tempo for the game and get in his head a little after what happened in 2006. Then if/when that starts to fall down south I'd start to front Dirk with Joel Anthony or Bosh and get in Dampier's ear to play contact on Chandler to keep track of him and come across to help Anthony/Bosh on the lob.

If Dirk can finish inside with big help coming, or somehow slip a pass to Chandler with that kind of pressure I'd be willing to live or die on that. You can't straight double Dirk with the shooters the Mavs have, and you can't play him from behind. Truth is, he's a very different player than he was in 2006. He's a more rounded offensive force, has more moves, more experience with those moves, and more of an idea as to how to use them than he had in 2006.

At full strength (with Caron Butler in) this is the best Mavs team in franchise history. And their defense is getting undersold all over the web/tv networks right now. Think about it, Rick Carlisle hasn't been getting them here by preaching and talking offense at every corner.

While the Mavs are yet to play a defensive team like the Heat yet, the Heat haven't seen as deep an offensive team as the Mavs yet. In fact, the Mavs saw more similar teams to the Heat in the Thunder and Lakers than the Heat have in the Bulls and Celtics...

That's what it will come down to. Free throws and what the ref will allow. That's why I'd send Haslem out there early to establish a physical tempo early.

As a Suns fan I feel jealous watching the Mavs have a centre like Brendan Haywood coming off the bench. He's still better and more physical than Joel Anthony.

[Doomed_hero]

Lol I am laughing so hard that the debate of Lebron being better then Jordan is even going on. He has a huge mountain to climb before he can be even in the discussion. The man hasnt even won a championship yet and left a team to join with two other all stars in order to even get to the finals. Man it makes me laugh how soon people forget. In order to be the best and Kobe imo is the best in the game right now sitting on 5 titles with chances for more. Lebron has not beat him yet so he should not even be talked about in the same breath.

[the Wankstar]

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[LegendaryCaleb]

lol thats awesome :oldrazz:

[Poeman]

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g232/FSpookyM/effmiamifinal.gif

haha thats funny

[Hound55]

Lol I am laughing so hard that the debate of Lebron being better then Jordan is even going on. He has a huge mountain to climb before he can be even in the discussion. The man hasnt even won a championship yet and left a team to join with two other all stars in order to even get to the finals. Man it makes me laugh how soon people forget. In order to be the best and Kobe imo is the best in the game right now sitting on 5 titles with chances for more. Lebron has not beat him yet so he should not even be talked about in the same breath.
There's a difference between having the best career and being the best player...

Kobe has more accolades (many undeserved) but Lebron, at this point in time, is the better player.

[TheWatcher]

Heat in 6.

[BlackLantern]

I'm waiting....waiting for a dunk, not just any dunk....but a dunk so forceful, so nasty that it makes the pregnant lady in the mezzanines water break

we have not seen such a dunk since Baron Davis dunked on Kirilenko

[Hound55]

Durant and Gibson had a couple nice 'uns...

Blake Griffin is 9 out of 10 doctor's preferred method to induce labour...

[BlackLantern]

not to disrespect Blake in anyway, but most folks are smart enough to get out of his way....

[terry78]

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Damn right.

[Gotham Knight]

Only one more day until the Finals start.

[L.A.]

that was too long of a wait! My hype about the finals are about to fizzle out :(

[Anubis]

Eh.

[Poeman]

I'll be away in the Caribbean and miss the first 3 games.

Go Mavs! and hopefully Dirkamania runs wild

[L.A.]

Dwight Howard close to signing a two year extension with the Magic

[Anubis]

Well, if he does, I see the Magic making some major moves after the inevitable lockout.

[ImWithTeamConan]

Dammit. Oh well. I was really hoping for Howard To L.A. somehow.

[Anubis]

That was a long shot anyway. :o

[ImWithTeamConan]

No doubt, but a boy could still dream.

[LegendaryCaleb]

cant wait to go to the watch party at the aac to see this...should be an awesome crowd...if youre in dallas...its worth coming to these things!

[Darthphere]

American Airlines is loving this Finals.

[marcvader]

Funny, they're both American Airlines sponsored stadiums, one's a center the other an arena.

[Raiden]

No doubt, but a boy could still dream.

If it's only 2 year extension with the Magic, I think there's still a chance for Howard to go to the Lakers once this extension expires. I seriously doubt Magic can win a title in the next 2 years anyway, and one of those years will be a strike year. Kobe only has 3 years left on his contract, and perhaps Howard will decide to join after Kobe has one foot out of the door, so he can come in as Lakers' #1 option instead of playing Robin to Kobe's Batman.

[Mace Bloodstone]

If it's only 2 year extension with the Magic, I think there's still a chance for Howard to go to the Lakers once this extension expires. I seriously doubt Magic can win a title in the next 2 years anyway, and one of those years will be a strike year. Kobe only has 3 years left on his contract, and perhaps Howard will decide to join after Kobe has one foot out of the door, so he can come in as Lakers' #1 option instead of playing Robin to Kobe's Batman.

a NBA strike? :cmad:

[BlackLantern]

yup

[L.A.]

If it's only 2 year extension with the Magic, I think there's still a chance for Howard to go to the Lakers once this extension expires. I seriously doubt Magic can win a title in the next 2 years anyway, and one of those years will be a strike year. Kobe only has 3 years left on his contract, and perhaps Howard will decide to join after Kobe has one foot out of the door, so he can come in as Lakers' #1 option instead of playing Robin to Kobe's Batman.
Hahahahaha Kobe will always think he's Batman no matter what age

[Hound55]

Scoreboard's not showing it yet, but tempo's favouring the Mavs at this point. Problem is Kidd's the only one to profit (which is kudos to the Heat's defene for making him be the one to have to beat them after getting out nd forcig more ball movement)

[Hound55]

Need to close out on Chalmers in the corners... It's not like he's a threat all over the floor. He's there to spell guys. If the Heat could get by without him, they would, because his presence allows for Terry and Barea to play without giving up a mis-match. So letting him hurt you... unforgivable.

[Anubis]

Who are you talking to? :p

[BlackLantern]

he's talking to the 4 other Mavs fans cheering for Dallas....I am obligated to cheer for Miami because Id like the Commissioners Trophy back in the Eastern Conference

[Hound55]

Who are you talking to? :p
The people...

Who SHoULD be in here at half time of game 1 of the NBA Finals... :cmad:

[steintym]

Pretty decent first half, although the scoreboard wouldn't suggest that. Typical Game 1 as the teams feel each other out.

[Immortalfire]

yup

Strike or Lockout?

[steintym]

he's talking to the 4 other Mavs fans cheering for Dallas....I am obligated to cheer for Miami because Id like the Commissioners Trophy back in the Eastern Conference

The Western Conference can borrow it for a year. Keep it out of Miami.

[BlackLantern]

it's going there....Stern has already "arranged" that

[Hound55]

This half court, slow it down tempo clearly favours the Mavs in the long term though.

The Heat need to up the pressure, trap at points, create turnovers and transition and exploit.

And with that Dwyane Wade goes on back-to-back transition possessions...

[Hound55]

That was the best rebound Joel Anthony will ever get... And no commentator saw fit to mention it.

[Hound55]

As you'd expect on a home court, the Heat have definitely had the best of the calls in this one.

[Dr. Evil]

And Miami will take a 1-0 lead.

[Anubis]

The people...

Who SHoULD be in here at half time of game 1 of the NBA Finals... :cmad:


Everybody's too damn wrapped up in the state of DC comics to worry about dudes playing basketballs. :o

[Spider-Fan]

Winning game 1 doesn't mean anything. Heat prob have this, but I think this goes 6 either way.

[Darthphere]

I heard the NBA is relaunching with new #1's after the lockout.

[Dr. Evil]

ESPN Radio's Jason Smith will be happy tonight. He predicted Miami would sweep the series and that Miami will contain Dirk all throughout the series.

[Anubis]

I heard the NBA is relaunching with new #1's after the lockout.

If it means a younger Jordan back on the Bulls, I"m all for it. Also, new Uniforms designed by Jim Lee. :up:

[Hound55]

If it means a younger Jordan back on the Bulls, I"m all for it. Also, new Uniforms designed by Jim Lee. :up:
We're going a little before that...

Say hello to your new look Tri-City Blackhawks and their number one draft pick, the genetically re-constructed George Mikan 2.0!

[Dr. Evil]

Good lord, so the NBA and NFL will be on lockout at the same time if they go on lockout.

Sucks for those of us who are not fans of Major League Baseball.

[Darthphere]

So good performance tonight by the Heat. Couldn't really ask for more. At least they're not getting swept.

[Dr. Evil]

So good performance tonight by the Heat. Couldn't really ask for more. At least they're not getting swept.

No, because ESPN Radio's Jason Smith has said that they will be the ones to do the sweeping.

[Darthphere]

No, because ESPN Radio's Jason Smith has said that they will be the ones to do the sweeping.

Well he's not so smart.

[Anubis]

Well if he said it then it must be true. :o

Who the f**k is Jason Smith and why should I care what he thinks? :confused:

[Dr. Evil]

Well he's not so smart.

He said Miami will sweep because of LeBron, Wade and Bosh and that they will do to Dirk what they did to D. Rose. He will no doubt be gloating tonight.

[Darthphere]

**** that guy, he had a 50/50 chance of being right.

[Dr. Evil]

I'm actually hoping for a competitive series.

[Darthphere]

I think you will get that.

[Dr. Evil]

I think you will get that.

I hope so. The Mavericks vs. Lakers series was boring. The Lakers didn't give a damn.

I wonder what the players will do during a possible NBA Lockout.

[Duke]

Damn the Heat!!:argh:

[Cmill216]

The Miami defense could make this a much quicker series than people would care to believe.

[DoomsdayApex]

Damn the Heat!!:argh:

:woot:

It's a great night to be in MIA. Everybody is going to get laid tonight.

[LegendaryCaleb]

I hope so. The Mavericks vs. Lakers series was boring. The Lakers didn't give a damn.

I wonder what the players will do during a possible NBA Lockout.

The Lakers series was boring to you? It was a battle 2 out of the 4 games...also if you are a mavs fan you wouldn't think it was boring....I never type this but smh

[Dr. Evil]

The Lakers series was boring to you? It was a battle 2 out of the 4 games...also if you are a mavs fan you wouldn't think it was boring....I never type this but smh

I am a Mavericks fan, but I like competitive games. If my team is up by 50 wih two minutes left, I change the channel, which is what I did for all four games.

[Cmill216]

Blaming the officiating = the casual fan's only argument

The Mavs shot more free throws than the Heat. James and Wade combined for seven free throw attempts.

[marcvader]

You should check out the ESPN boards, it's hilarious.

[Mister J]

Miami's defense is ridiculous. It's good to see the shooters step up in the face of Dallas' zone.

Dirk revealed in the postgame presser that suffered a torn tendon in his non-shooting hand. Mike Miller stands in the corner and shouts "HELLO!"

[LegendaryCaleb]

I am a Mavericks fan, but I like competitive games. If my team is up by 50 wih two minutes left, I change the channel, which is what I did for all four games.

We weren't up by 50 in any of those games so you turned it for no reason I suppose...
And heck I want my team to win no matter the score...if it's a blow out I'm even more excited cause we executed perfectly...lol wow.

[blksuperman2]

I had the Mavs taking the first few games and then the Heat winning in 6. Wonder where I got that from?

[Darthphere]

Miami's defense is ridiculous. It's good to see the shooters step up in the face of Dallas' zone.

Dirk revealed in the postgame presser that suffered a torn tendon in his non-shooting hand. Mike Miller stands in the corner and shouts "HELLO!"

"I have no thumbs!"

[JaD]

Whatever happened to Go Web Go?

[BattleCat]

The Lakers cared so much, they started to physically assault the Mavs players. I hope so. The Mavericks vs. Lakers series was boring. The Lakers didn't give a damn.

I wonder what the players will do during a possible NBA Lockout.

[Raiden]

Great game by the Heat tonight, but I think if they want to win this series then Game 2 is very pivotal for them to win, otherwise it could go 7 games. In the last 3 Finals series, all teams with homecourt advantage won the title, so if Heat protect their home games early they are in great shape.

[Hound55]

The Miami defense could make this a much quicker series than people would care to believe.
I agree. Whether they will or not remains to be seen.

If they amp up the pressure though (and trap in some key places), this series will get ugly for the Mavs in a hurry.
Blaming the officiating = the casual fan's only argument

The Mavs shot more free throws than the Heat. James and Wade combined for seven free throw attempts.
Free throw numbers aren't a good indicator for quality of officiating.

The reffing in this game clearl favoured the Heat, despite the fact that Lebron and Dwyane didn't overly rely on it.

A lot was off the ball as well on the glass. Both sides weren't seeing equal treatment there in particular.

[Darthphere]

If anything, Dirk was getting a lot of calls. Honestly, some of the calls that went against the Heat were pretty ticky tack.

[marcvader]

I'd say it was pretty even slightly leaning to the home side which is par for the course in the NBA.

[Darthphere]

Yeah I'd say that the officiating didn't help or hurt any team.

[Hound55]

I'd say it was pretty even slightly leaning to the home side which is par for the course in the NBA.
I'd agree with that.

It certainly wasn't any worse than your average home game advantage. And what advantge they had the Heat didn't really look to exploit by playing to it.

[Venom'sDad]

My man Shaq (http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2011/06/01/shaq-retires-after-18-seasons/?ls=iref:nbahpt1) has retired...gonna miss ya Big Guy, it was time. :waa:

[LegendaryCaleb]

i dont think the fouls played a factor in the game...it was dirks missed shot followed by a random quick 3 by terry then a stupid foul by terry that kinda knocked the wind out of us

[Doomed_hero]

damn I knew Shaq was gonna retire soon, but I am sadder about it then I thought. He has been in the league from when I started watching and him leaving is really the end of a era. To me he will always be one of the best all time lakers.

[Anubis]

Eh, I don't care either way. Shoulda done it 3 years ago.

[Gotham Knight]

Shaq will go down not only as one of the best Centers of all time, but also as one of the greatest to ever play the game.

[Doomed_hero]

Even if he should have 3 years ago, it doesnt take away from his importance to the game.

[Anubis]

If you say so.

[L.A.]

Shaq officially retires!!! He was my fav player growing up when I WAS a Laker fan! I use to always emulate his game on the court when I played and was hoping one of these days I would grow 7 ft tall! Lol. My fav Shaq moment will always be game 7 against Portland when Kobe lob to Shaq for a 6pt lead when they were down by 15!!!

[marcvader]

Man, were running out of players from the 90's, we are getting close to the end of an era.

[blksuperman2]

Shaq retiring is huge news. We was well past his prime years ago but he will still remain one of the most dominating men in NBA history. Team's only strategy was to load up a bunch of people to foul him. lol. Dude changed the game.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Goodbye to Shaq. Most dominate player of my generation. IMO More dominate than Jordan.

[LegendaryCaleb]

peace shaq! loved ya as a player...you were one of the best...but not as dominate as the greatest...jordan.

[Raiden]

I'm glad Lakers came out and confirmed that they will indeed retire Shaq's jersey, given the rocky relationship that he has had with the organization ever since his departure back in 2005-2006. My opinion on Shaq has gotten better recently, because as a Lakers fan I was rather stung by the way he left and even his decision to join the Boston Celtics. Shaq is definitely one of the greatest centers of all time and here's how I'd rate them:

1) Russell
2) Kareem
3) Shaq
4) Wilt
5) Malone

[Erzengel]

Wilt averaged 40-50 points in a season. I wouldn't put Shaq above him.

[marcvader]

I'd take Olajuwan over Malone.

[John McGuirk]

I remember Shaq thinking he was hot s*** before the Finals started in '95, and Hakeem SCHOOLED him every single game.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Wilt averaged 40-50 points in a season. I wouldn't put Shaq above him.I would, Wilt was destroying people in the days where centers were 6'5 white guys with no athleticism. Shaq had more competition, more rings, and he could have done the same as Wilt if he played in the same time. I only put Walt ahead of Shaq. You can't beat 11 rings.

[Raiden]

I would, Wilt was destroying people in the days where centers were 6'5 white guys with no athleticism. Shaq had more competition, more rings, and he could have done the same as Wilt if he played in the same time. I only put Walt ahead of Shaq. You can't beat 11 rings.

Who's Walt?

[TheIncredibleSk]

Who's Walt?Lol typing error I meant Wilt:doh:

[Raiden]

Lol typing error I meant Wilt:doh:

Wilt Chamberlain? I don't think he has 11 rings.

[Erzengel]

I'm sure if you had a time machine, Shaq could probably go to town on Russel or Chamberlain.

But, that's not the point. The point is you have to take into account the time they were doing it. And Chamberlain was dominant at his time.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Wilt Chamberlain? I don't think he has 11 rings.Lol Im tripping Im talking about Bill Russel, he won 11 championships. :doh:

[Doomed_hero]

i would put shaq at third myself behind #1 Kareem and #2 Wilt

[MoPlaYa]

i would put shaq at third myself behind #1 Kareem and #2 Wilt

For me is Wilt, Kareem and then Shaq

[LegendaryCaleb]

peja is worthless right now.

[Hound55]

Nice steal there by the Thumbless Wonder...

[steintym]

Feels like the Heat should be up, but the Mavs are up by 9. Starting to hit some shots again.

[Hound55]

DeShawn Stevenson's been having a hell of a game...

[steintym]

Welllll ... So much for that 9 point lead. I should have just waited another 2 1/2 minutes.

[LegendaryCaleb]

ehh the fouls at the end were weird...

[BlackLantern]

CONSPIRACY!!!!

Mavs fans, I say this with the utmost respect for your team....you all should know better...the PTB want the Heat to win this series, and that is how it's going down

sorry

[Darthphere]

Honestly, the Mavs should be up by at least 10.

[BlackLantern]

at least...is it Terry or Dirk that is 3 for 10 in the first half??

[Darthphere]

Dirk.

[Hound55]

That'd be Dirk.

Terry's 1-5...

[BlackLantern]

Dirk get a visit from the NBAs hit squad at 3 am??

basically advising him it'd be in his best interest to "have an off night"

[Hound55]

Turnovers are killing 'em... And that was always going to be their biggest worry.

[JaD]

Why does Dirk always have to readjust his jersey? It looks fine, dude.

[LegendaryCaleb]

Holy god...Cardinal.

[Duke]

:argh:I'm sorry, but the officiating looks all biased against the Mavs. Nowitzski fouled Lebron & the James elbowed him. WTF??!! Then they call the techincal foul!!!:cmad:

[Hound55]

Holy god...Cardinal.
Have you ever seen a softer turnover than that one Jason Kidd just gave off..? You could see that coming a mile awy.

[JaD]

Holy god...Cardinal.Scalabrine?

Oh, nvm.

[BlackLantern]

:argh:I'm sorry, but the officiating looks all biased against the Mavs. Nowitzski fouled Lebron & the James elbowed him. WTF??!! Then they call the techincal foul!!!:cmad:

the general response to these sorts of posts

CONSPIRACY!!!!

Mavs fans, I say this with the utmost respect for your team....you all should know better...the PTB want the Heat to win this series, and that is how it's going down

sorry

[Hound55]

Bibb's been very undersung this game... Not just with his shot finding it's way back, but he's also got 4 of those steals which are triggering the Heat's transition game...

[LegendaryCaleb]

Oh no I know that was Kidds fault...I'm just saying holy god because cardinals job usually is to get a lil physical lol

[Duke]

Why does Dirk always have to readjust his jersey? It looks fine, dude.



its just a quirk.

[BlackLantern]

Rick Carlisle looks like a serial killer

[Duke]

the general response to these sorts of posts






Heck, I would'nt even have been bothered if the Thunder would've been in the Finals. I just don't want the Heat winning it.

[JaD]

Rick Carlisle looks like a serial killerI choked on my Sobe when I read this :lmao:

[LegendaryCaleb]

Taco bell does not look that fresh!

[Hound55]

Rick Carlisle looks like a serial killer
It takes a sick, twisted man to convince the Mavs to play defence...

[Duke]

Rick Carlisle looks like a serial killer



the way the refs are controlling the game, I don't blame him.

[BlackLantern]

I choked on my Sobe when I read this :lmao:

seriously...he looks like a guy who just might have a dead hooker or three in the basement

[Hound55]

Was there anyone in the building who couldn't see that Lebron dunk coming?

[JaD]

seriously...he looks like a guy who just might have a dead hooker or three in the basementI was thinking more Jim Carrey and I love that guy, so he looks alright to me :funny:

[Hound55]

Wow... Dirk covered by Mike Miller and still couldn't take advantage...

[steintym]

Starting to slip away for the Mavs. Good timeout.

[JaD]

Damn, the women in those stands, I swear. So beautiful, oh so lovely.

[Hound55]

And Rick Carlisle goes with Team Midget...

They're done.

[Dr. Evil]

And they will be rioting in Cleveland come this time next week.

[Venom'sDad]

Damn, the women in those stands, I swear. So beautiful, oh so lovely.

Link Pic Please...... :hrt:

[BattleCat]

Is jason terry playing for the mavs? Kidd too.

[steintym]

Damn, the Mavs are getting sloppy.

[John McGuirk]

It's pretty crazy how if you BREATHE on LeBron/Wade they call it, but Dirk is getting nearly raped on the court and no calls... ugh. I hate the Heat.

If they win, I'm not watching the NBA anymore.

[BlackLantern]

And they will be rioting in Cleveland come this time next week.

and when they speak, they shall speak of the great Comic Sans Riots of 2011

[LegendaryCaleb]

Heat are just beating us now.

[steintym]

15 point lead ... More posing, showboating, primal screams, etc. Man, they are tough to watch.

[TheIncredibleSk]

Well it looks like I have to go a summer where everybody is gonna be on Lebron, Wade, and Bosh tip. LeBron still don't compare to Jordan or Kobe.

[John McGuirk]

More posing, showboating, primal screams, etc. Man, they are tough to watch.
Very classy bunch. :whatever:

[BlackLantern]

Very classy bunch. :whatever:

don't like it? get the Mavs to do something about it

start fouling, get more physical, maybe play some D

[Hound55]

Damn, the Mavs are getting sloppy.
Going small isn't going to help that either... It's going to up the tempo of the game, which is about the worst thing the Mavs could do.

[John McGuirk]

don't like it? get the Mavs to do something about it

start fouling, get more physical, maybe play some D
Are you a Heat apologist/fan?

[BlackLantern]

the Heat may not play the most pretty or efficient defense, but they are making Dallas move the ball around a lot more than they are used to

[Venom'sDad]

Yeah....I guess you can turn off the lights............. the Party is over. :O

[BlackLantern]

Are you a Heat apologist/fan?

nope....I'm a Knicks fan and really don't care either way...id like to see the Commishs trophy back in the Eastern Conference

but I don't go for the "oh they are scoring on us and showboating" pity party...don't like it? ****ing stop them...do something about it

[Raiden]

Looks like Heat is pulling away gradually.

[Dr. Evil]

Well, this may be the last NBA Championship for a while, since we may be coming into the fall without the NBA and the NFL playing.

[steintym]

don't like it? get the Mavs to do something about it

start fouling, get more physical, maybe play some D

That wouldn't stop that arrogant bunch. They love their screaming and tongue waving. I guess when you're kicking everyone's a****, you can get away with it.

[John McGuirk]

BlackLantern, I never said I was a Mavs fan, did I?

[BattleCat]

This is a terrible display of basketball on the mavs part. They couldn't even dribble without turning it over.

[Mister J]

It's funny. I didn't see any crying about the referees when it took Miami sometime in the middle of the second quarter to even get to the line, but low and behold, Dallas gets in the penalty and it's Chicken Little Syndrome all over again. Comparably, there was no bemoaning about the ticky tack technical that Mike Miller drew after Barea hit him with a flying body press, but sound the trumpet when Carlisle gets one. Give me a break.

That being said...

This was discussed and thought to be mentioned the last time this nonsense flared up (the OKC/MEM foolishness), but since it was met with general rebuke, quickly passed and hadn't risen again, there didn't seem to be a need. Those who choose to be card-carrying members of the Tin Foil Hat Brigade and want to whine and ***** about conspiracies, agendas, ghosts, goblins and comparable matters of malarkey will need to go elsewhere.

The last time I checked, there's a thread about the possibility of professional sports being rigged on the first page of this subforum. Find it. This thread, nor any other iteration, is not going to be infested with this crap because of people's hyperactive imaginations. Get hobbies.

[BlackLantern]

That wouldn't stop that arrogant bunch. They love their screaming and tongue waving. I guess when you're kicking everyone's a****, you can get away with it.

yea...that's how it is

the fans in Dallas look very forlorn right now

[Hound55]

don't like it? get the Mavs to do something about it

start fouling, get more physical, maybe play some D
In fairness, for the most part the Mavs D has been pretty good.

It's the "gimme" transition points from turnovers which have killed them.

[BlackLantern]

BlackLantern, I never said I was a Mavs fan, did I?

I don't care if you are or not.....we've only got two or three real Mavs fans in this thread anyway

if your team is getting their **** kicked and the team doing said kicking is showboating and hooting and hollering, do something to shut them up...if not, take your ass beating

[steintym]

yea...that's how it is

the fans in Dallas look very forlorn right now

That stadium did look like it was probably pretty quiet.

[Dr. Evil]

yea...that's how it is

the fans in Dallas look very forlorn right now


Eh, we're used to losing in championship games. It's old habit now.

[John McGuirk]

Eh, we're used to losing in championship games. It's old habit now.

Not trying to rub it in, but are the Stars the last championship-winning team?

[BlackLantern]

Cleveland didn't disappoint me when Lebron left, I had many YouTube videos to entertain me of jersey burnings and people crying in bars

if Miami wins, I expect better...I expect the bar to be raised (or lowered) by the people of Cleveland....I demand videos of a special quality....be it more burning stuff or crying

[Hound55]

Not so forlorn now, I bet... There's a lot to be said about a team of veterans, I guess.

That OKC team would have rolled over and croaked.

[steintym]

Well ... I was going to turn this off and look to Sunday night. The Mavs knocked some points off that lead pretty damn quick.

[Dr. Evil]

Not trying to rub it in, but are the Stars the last championship-winning team?

Yes.

Although we could have had one in college football this year, if it wasn't for the Bull Crud System.

[LegendaryCaleb]

Right back in this

[Mace Bloodstone]

Tied!!! :awesome:

[John McGuirk]

Yea baby

[LegendaryCaleb]

Good work boys!!!

[enterthemadness]

17-2 run..what in da hell?:awesome:

[BlackLantern]

You're excited? feel these nipples!!!

[/Bob Costas]

[steintym]

Wow, impressive come back.

Fans in Dallas look a little more excited now.

[Dr. Evil]

The game is in Miami.

[BlackLantern]

but they have fans in the Dallas arena watching

[Hound55]

This year's playoffs have been ridiculous. Right down to the Finals.

ith the Mavs control of the the tempo for about 45 minutes of Game one yet losing, then the fact that they're NOW WINNING! BOOM! DIRK BABY! despite this tempo favouring the Heat...

Ridiculous.

[steintym]

20-2 run ... Wow

Why the bad shots by the Heat? I know the Mavs are playing some D, but still ... Settling for fall away threes?

[Mace Bloodstone]

They showed fans in Dallas.

[SpideyVille]

What!?!

[Matt]

Damn, what a comeback. But can the Mavs hold the lead? Apparently not....but can they take it back?

[TheIncredibleSk]

How the **** do you leave him that wide open???????????????

[steintym]

The game is in Miami.

I was referring to the shots of the stadium in Dallas that they've been showing.

[Dr. Evil]

They showed fans in Dallas.

Ah. I have not been watching much of this game or this series.

[Hound55]

Again Chalmers makes the Mavs pay for completely ignoring him...

[Spider-Fan]

Go MAVS!!! This is a good game! But that 3 they just allowed was TERRIBLE!!!

[Mace Bloodstone]

Kidd was sleeping :cmad:

[Venom'sDad]

I Hate Jason Terry!!!

[steintym]

Dirk!!!!

[Dr. Evil]

Again Chalmers makes the Mavs pay for completely ignoring him...

I wonder if he's been ever referred to as Supernintendo.

And the series is tied!

[TheIncredibleSk]

Dirk did it again. Awesome:awesome:

[Anubis]

Wow. I thought this game was overs.

[Dr. Evil]

And now we have a series!

[Matt]

Wow, such a great game! Glad to see the Mavs come back. Lets hope that they can go to Dallas and win a couple.

[Darthphere]

****ing terrible. What type of offense were the Heat running in the end. "Run around and shoot 3's everytime!" Again, ****ing terrible. All the credit to the Mavs for coming back.

[SpideyVille]

Bad loss for the Heat. I'm doing some work and I had the game playing in the background, and it seemed like every time I looked at the score, the Heat were up by 10 one minute, and then up by two the next.

[Hound55]

I want to see Wade's last shot again...

[steintym]

Amazing comeback. I'm surprised (pleasantly surprised) that the Mavs pulled it off. It wasn't looking good with 6 minutes left.

[Spider-Fan]

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go MAVS!!!!

[Dr. Evil]

Wow, such a great game! Glad to see the Mavs come back. Lets hope that they can go to Dallas and win a couple.

If that happens, then I'd expect Dirk to hold the NBA Championship while sobbing like a baby. All he needs is one...a ring.