10-11 NBA Thread: The Final Insult

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[Immortalfire]

Bastard thread bot.

[the Wankstar]

If Harden ever gets rid of his beard i will be sad

[TheIncredibleSk]

Thread Manager has not made any friends yet lol

[Ghostvirus]

Dang yous thread bot!!!!!!:cmad:

[the Wankstar]

It wont let me be its friend :(

[Raiden]

It's funny how both Lakers and Celtics exited in the second round, and Celtics only won one more game than Lakers in their series. I think both teams will have to get significantly younger if they want to compete in the near future.

[bbf2]

It wont let me be its friend :(

Someone needs to take this cold, unfeeling robot and teach him the meaning of true friendship.

[Gotham Knight]

Looks like the Thunder have this won if they don't have a meltdown.

[Poeman]

Really want Dirk to get his ring...He's been a champ and ideal franchise player

[Otis Redding]

Really want Dirk to get his ring...He's been a champ and ideal franchise player

dirk, kidd, peja, marion... all deserve a ring. hope they get it.

[Darthphere]

Really want Dirk to get his ring...He's been a champ and ideal franchise player

No he hasn't, hence why he doesn't own a ring.:o:o:o

dirk, kidd, peja, marion... all deserve a ring. hope they get it.

I'll give you Dirk and Kidd but Peja and Marion? Come on now.

Also, can we please stop saying so and so deserves whatever.

[Otis Redding]

I'll give you Dirk and Kidd but Peja and Marion? Come on now.

vets who have played hard their whole career, why not? marion spent most of the year coming off the bench, first time in his career, and played great because of it. he could be a starter for most other teams. and peja came back from injury and has had to fight for playing time on a team that was already loaded with shooters. both of them gave up a lot to play on a team that they knew could be a contender.

[Darthphere]

vets who have played hard their whole career, why not? marion spent most of the year coming off the bench, first time in his career, and played great because of it. he could be a starter for most other teams. and peja came back from injury and has had to fight for playing time on a team that was already loaded with shooters. both of them gave up a lot to play on a team that they knew could be a contender.

So playing a long time now means you "deserve" a ring. Um no.

[the Wankstar]

I guess after the epicness of 3 ots the follow up game would have to be very boring

[Otis Redding]

So playing a long time now means you "deserve" a ring. Um no.

read the rest of my post instead of highlighting the one part where i'm just describing them...

[LegendaryCaleb]

Also, can we please stop saying so and so deserves whatever.
but you dont deserve it! ;)

looks like it might be mavs versus okc!

[Mister J]

I think the Grizzle can force a Game 7. Should be a pretty intense atmosphere heading back to Memphis.

[Punisher_MAX]

i had an odd dream that Steve Nash signed a deal with Miami for a year or two...wouldnt that be nuts? i love Nash.

I've been a Heat fan since the days of Zo, Hardaway and Rice. its great to be in this position again.

[Ghostvirus]

Want to bring up a few things that I have been thinking to see what you all think.

First, I think what Bynum did was a punk move. With that said, I feel that the media has really overblown what happened. There are analysts that have been saying that it was on the level of the Bad Boys. Hardly in my opinion. Still a punk move.

Second the over-hyping of Rondos comeback. Now that Rondo made his comeback suddenly every analyst wants to discredit Reeds impact when he showed up injured for the Knicks, so that Rondo can take his place. I don't think so. What Rondo did was great, but why rip up the history books to insert some one new? Why not just write him in next to Reed?

[ih8nyy]

It's funny how both Lakers and Celtics exited in the second round, and Celtics only won one more game than Lakers in their series. I think both teams will have to get significantly younger if they want to compete in the near future.

Esp. the Celtics. Just looked way to old and a one armed Rondo wasn't doing them any favors. He needs to work on hitting a jumper this summer. Cause even when he was 100% the Heat just backed off of him cause they knew he wouldn't be able to knock down anything.

I was shocked though that Doc Rivers said he is leaning towards coming back next season. Figured he'd take some time off to watch his sons play and maybe do some TV work.

[Venom'sDad]

Want to bring up a few things that I have been thinking to see what you all think.

First, I think what Bynum did was a punk move. With that said, I feel that the media has really overblown what happened. There are analysts that have been saying that it was on the level of the Bad Boys. Hardly in my opinion. Still a punk move.

Second the over-hyping of Rondos comeback. Now that Rondo made his comeback suddenly every analyst wants to discredit Reeds impact when he showed up injured for the Knicks, so that Rondo can take his place. I don't think so. What Rondo did was great, but why rip up the history books to insert some one new? Why not just write him in next to Reed?
Agree on both points Ghost. :up:

[terry78]

i had an odd dream that Steve Nash signed a deal with Miami for a year or two...wouldnt that be nuts? i love Nash.

I've been a Heat fan since the days of Zo, Hardaway and Rice. its great to be in this position again.

Haha, putting Nash on the team with who you already have on there, that's basically creating a literal team of superhumans.

[KALEL114]

I cool tidbit. This will be the first time since 1998 that we will not have either Kobe, Shaq, or Duncan in the Finals. Crazy.

[L.A.]

This pretty much sums up this years playoffs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/pearlized/nco2011.jpg

[Darthphere]

read the rest of my post instead of highlighting the one part where i'm just describing them...

OK, let me highlight some things YOUR post says.

vets who have played hard their whole career, why not? marion spent most of the year coming off the bench, first time in his career, and played great because of it. he could be a starter for most other teams. and peja came back from injury and has had to fight for playing time on a team that was already loaded with shooters. both of them gave up a lot to play on a team that they knew could be a contender.

Yeah, Marion was on the bench for a reason, because he's not that good. Sure he can put up some great numbers but he's not the reason any team is going to win anything. That fact that you said he "could" be a starter on another team instead of "he would be" shows that he's not that important.

People that "deserve" rings don't have to fight for their spots on a team. Barkley never got a ring, and he didn't have to fight for a spot on any team he was on.

Yeah, aging veterans who couldn't cut it on other teams usually have to give up something to play for a contender.

Again, there's no way any sane person can say Peja and Marion "deserve" a ring.

[Ghostvirus]

This pretty much sums up this years playoffs

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v207/pearlized/nco2011.jpg

I wanna laugh at this, but I am the same age or older than these cats,:csad:

[the Wankstar]

Yeh but Dallas isnt exactly brimming with youth and they still have a good chance to win

[Ghostvirus]

We will see when they face a much younger Memphis or OKC.

[ih8nyy]

Second the over-hyping of Rondos comeback. Now that Rondo made his comeback suddenly every analyst wants to discredit Reeds impact when he showed up injured for the Knicks, so that Rondo can take his place. I don't think so. What Rondo did was great, but why rip up the history books to insert some one new? Why not just write him in next to Reed?

Not saying Rondo should end up as the poster child for comebacks from injury. But in game 7 Willis Reed came out, got the 1st two baskets of the game, then came out and didn't see the court again. Just saying.

[Punisher_MAX]

Haha, putting Nash on the team with who you already have on there, that's basically creating a literal team of superhumans.

I read somewhere that its a distinct possibility since Nash wants a ring and honestly he is one of those players i want to see get a ring, hes great on and off the court.

but yeah it would just be sick seeing Nash run the pick and roll while having Wade and LeBron on the wings.

[Trainwreck2100]

Tonight the Grizzlies bs run comes to an end

[L.A.]

If it is indeed Shaq last game...Props to my favorite(not best) player of all time!!! Ill never forget as a kid in the summer of 96 when one of my neighbors told me Shaq coming to the Lakers. At the time I was not basketball fan but soon was swept away by Shaq combinations of power, speed, and agility!!! Instantly becoming a Laker fan(until 2004)!!! My favorite laker moment will always be game 7 2000 wcf against the Blazers when the lakers were down by 15 in the 4th and lakers rallied back and finish with the Iconic moment of Kobe alley opp to Shaq!!! Nothing will ever top that and its the reason why I fell in love with basketball and still play daily! I salute you Shaq!!!
ewBnHq04CRg

[Superman_]

I wanna laugh at this, but I am the same age or older than these cats,:csad:
Whenever you refer to someone as cats you just dated yourself.:(

[L.A.]

1st team Rose, Kobe, Lebron, Durant, Howard

2nd team Westbrook, Wade, Dirk, Gasol,Amare

3rd team Manu, Cp3, ZBo, Aldridge, Horford
1st team all NBA and yes once again. Kobe over Wade??!!

[the Wankstar]

Tonight the Grizzlies bs run comes to an end

:up:

Tomorrow it will

[marcvader]

I read somewhere that its a distinct possibility since Nash wants a ring and honestly he is one of those players i want to see get a ring, hes great on and off the court.

but yeah it would just be sick seeing Nash run the pick and roll while having Wade and LeBron on the wings.

Yup, the Heat needs to go after a pass first pg, defensive minded c, and depth at all positions. Barring injury the skies the limit if they do those things.

[Raiden]

Yup, the Heat needs to go after a pass first pg, defensive minded c, and depth at all positions. Barring injury the skies the limit if they do those things.

From what I've heard about NBA's intention to implement a hard salary cap next season with the new CBA deal, it will become far more difficult for teams like Heat to keep adding talents while over the cap.

[Superman_]

Am I the only one who hates these Superteams that are on the rise? I Mean they are pretty much starting to just form All-Star teams and giving the rest of the league left overs.

[marcvader]

I like it because its the way the NBA was when I first got interested in basketball in the eighties. But I must add that I happen to live in one of those cities and I can understand how much it must suck living in a smaller market.

[the Wankstar]

Am I the only one who hates these Superteams that are on the rise? I Mean they are pretty much starting to just form All-Star teams and giving the rest of the league left overs.

Yeah its really lame. Hope the new CBA ends this. Its funny too cause so far the best series in the playoffs has been two small market teams, okc vs mem

[BlackLantern]

Am I the only one who hates these Superteams that are on the rise? I Mean they are pretty much starting to just form All-Star teams and giving the rest of the league left overs.

and? who the **** wants to live in Oklahoma or Cleveland?? big markets attract big talent

[Anubis]

Yeah well, OKC has big talent.

[BlackLantern]

because they drafted it and it has worked out for them.....I too like that the small market teams are doing better, actually small and mid market teams are doing much better now than in the 80s or 90s

[Anubis]

It's not so much attracting as it is keeping the guys you luck out and get. Minnesota better have some Russian hookers sent in to Kevin Love 3 times a week.

[steintym]

Looking good that the Bulls will be taking on the Heat (lot of time, though). So far this might be the best game the Bulls have played in the playoffs (again, a lot of time, though).

[steintym]

You can't stop Amer! You can only hope to contain him!

[FCEEVIPER]

Looks like Boozer showed up today, finally.

[FCEEVIPER]

You can't stop Amer! You can only hope to contain him!
:applaud

[Mister J]

The 'big market syndrome' is overstated. DC, New York/New Jersey, SF Bay Area and Philadelphia are all huge markets, top 10 in the country, and those teams there have either sucked or been mediocre, at best for years. Then, New York and Miami come up in free agency and, all of a sudden, the sky is falling when neither exactly had the top FAs lining up to sign in recent memory.

Get your front office to draft well, make smart decisions on contracts that aren't crippling and/or offered to marginal players, you have a far better chance at attracting/retaining talent. Location is always going to play a role. Providing a viable opportunity to win plays a bigger one. Though, neither really accounts for situations where guys just chase dollars, which is more often than not what happens.

[BlackLantern]

what J said

[steintym]

Looks like Boozer showed up today, finally.

Exactly! This is the Boozer that Bulls' fans have been expecting. He's had a real good game.

[the Wankstar]

Im glad the Bulls look like they wanna end this tonight everytime i have to watch a hawks game a part of me dies inside. Just makes Orlando losing to them that much more embarassing

[Anubis]

The 'big market syndrome' is overstated. DC, New York/New Jersey, SF Bay Area and Philadelphia are all huge markets, top 10 in the country, and those teams there have either sucked or been mediocre, at best for years. Then, New York and Miami come up in free agency and, all of a sudden, the sky is falling when neither exactly had the top FAs lining up to sign in recent memory.

Get your front office to draft well, make smart decisions on contracts that aren't crippling and/or offered to marginal players, you have a far better chance at attracting/retaining talent. Location is always going to play a role. Providing a viable opportunity to win plays a bigger one. Though, neither really accounts for situations where guys just chase dollars, which is more often than not what happens.


What he said.

[FCEEVIPER]

Exactly! This is the Boozer that Bulls' fans have been expecting. He's had a real good game.
‎...the door is closed, the lights are out, the eggs are cooling, the butter's getting hard, and the Jell-O's jigglin'! -Hearn

[Ghostvirus]

Seriously BlackLantern was someone you loved killed in Cleveland or something? I am pretty sure over 75% of your posts have to have Cleveland sucks in it. Get over it.

[steintym]

Bring on D-Wade on his supporting cast

[Ghostvirus]

Well, sh** looks like Bulls/Heat. *sigh*, I am going to need some alcohol for this one.:csad:

Lets both Heat fans & Bulls fans make a pact. No matter what happens. No talk of ref fixing. Bad calls yes, but no conspiracy talk. Cool?

[Anubis]

That's how you do it. End it with a natural ass whippin.

[FCEEVIPER]

Bring on D-Wade on his supporting cast
Bulls just have to play perfect defense against them, it should be a great series. :wow:

[the Wankstar]

Seriously BlackLantern was someone you loved killed in Cleveland or something? I am pretty sure over 75% of your posts have to have Cleveland sucks in it. Get over it.

I was thinking maybe they got swallowed by its Hellmouth

[Duke]

Hawks are toast!

[ComicChick]

No he hasn't, hence why he doesn't own a ring.:o:o:o



I'll give you Dirk and Kidd but Peja and Marion? Come on now.

Also, can we please stop saying so and so deserves whatever.

Peja if only for all those hard years in Sacramento. i wish they could've won one there. what could've been... :(

[ComicChick]

http://i804.photobucket.com/albums/yy324/madbrando/Decorated%20images/1304889138521.gif?t=1304892616

just wanna leave this here :)

[Anubis]

That's just sad.

[steintym]

That's right Ghost ... Gonna need some more cold ones for Sunday night.

[BlackLantern]

Seriously BlackLantern was someone you loved killed in Cleveland or something? I am pretty sure over 75% of your posts have to have Cleveland sucks in it. Get over it.

umm its Cleveland

AN0WqSeCKW8

there is nothing to do in that city except drink beer, cry, and watch sports


and actually I hate Philly the most

[Ghostvirus]

I was thinking maybe they got swallowed by its Hellmouth

Wow! That is a merging of Nerd & Jock you rarely see. Well done sir. Well done!

[Ghostvirus]

umm its Cleveland

AN0WqSeCKW8

there is nothing to do in that city except drink beer, cry, and watch sports


and actually I hate Philly the most

By your logic Disney World shoud have a team. I don't mean Orlando, I mean actually Disney World.

[BlackLantern]

I wouldn't put it past The Mouse

[the Wankstar]

umm its Cleveland

AN0WqSeCKW8

there is nothing to do in that city except drink beer, cry, and watch sports


and actually I hate Philly the most

The man who looks like the worlds ugliest dog said it so it must be true:whatever:

[the Wankstar]

Wow! That is a merging of Nerd & Jock you rarely see. Well done sir. Well done!

Thank you i try to be a jack of all trades:woot:

[BlackLantern]

The man who looks like the worlds ugliest dog said it so it must be true:whatever:

the truth is ugly sometime

[Darthphere]

By your logic Disney World shoud have a team. I don't mean Orlando, I mean actually Disney World.

You say that like it's a horrible idea.

[Anubis]

His mom is hot though.

[Bob ROARman!]

Bulls don't have to play perfect defense. In fact, this is probably the most favorable match up they've had so far. Play to your strengths and to their weaknesses. Rebounding, defense and talent in depth. Nothing really changes. It will be tough, don't get me wrong, but its not like this near impossible mountain to climb.

[BlackLantern]

this series is going to come down to who has the deeper bench...and I think Chicago has better legs, in that respect

7 games

[the Wankstar]

His mom is hot though.

which makes no sense to me at all that he turned out so awful

[Anubis]

Well, I don't know. Shave off the pubic beard, toss some implants in and maybe a few shots of Jäger, hell, I'd do him. :o

[Trainwreck2100]

Well, I don't know. Shave off the pubic beard, toss some implants in and maybe a few shots of Jäger, hell, I'd do him. :o
also fix the grill and do something about that hair

[Ghostvirus]

Regardless of who wins. This feels like the beginning of a rivalry that could last all decade. On the Level of Colts/Pats, Sawx/Yanks.

I have been reading around the net. Even teams that don't like the Bulls are rooting for them. I wonder if Miami is aware just how many people are looking to the Bulls to bring down the beast?

[marcvader]

The Heat know their seen as villains.

[LegendaryCaleb]

I dont care who wins...but an anchor on SportsCenter was just talking about how the polls on espn.com had The Bulls winning 53% to Heats 47% and his response was "wow...everyones rooting for the underdog" or something like that...:dry:
Last I remembered the Bulls were number 1
not that it matters...just thought that was weird.

[marcvader]

That's because the pundits view the Heat's victory over the C's as more impressive while the Bulls have not really looked sharp in its first two rounds. It's understandable I'd say.

[Erzengel]

I think the Heat faced their biggest challenge with the Celtics. I think even with as good as Rose is, he's not 2 people.

I'd like to see the Bulls win because it'd spite LeBron for not picking Chicago.

[ImWithTeamConan]

If we're taking wagers I'm thinking it's going to be a Mavs/Heat rematch. Mavs in 6 over OKC and Heat over Bulls in 6.

[Bob ROARman!]

I'd like to see the Bulls win because it'd spite LeBron for not picking Chicago.

Yeah but that's what he wanted. He chose Miami because he wanted to play with both Bosh and Wade. Chicago couldn't offer him that. I wouldn't want a player playing here if he really wanted to play for another team instead. That's what he wants, that's what he got. Not going to hold that against him. It's his choice.

[Ghostvirus]

Not really getting the Heat beating of Boston being impressive. Last time I checked the Bulls are half there age, & unless Wade drags Rose to the floor ripping out his arm as well. The Bulls have a two armed PG. Boston looked like crap after the Perkins trade.

Not saying these things will beat the Heat. Just not getting the logic. Also that defense that beat Lebron all those years. Guess where that is now. Chicago.

Just not buying that the Boston that lost, was the Boston that went to the finals.

[the Wankstar]

Vegas is giving the better odds to the Heat

[the Wankstar]

Do work Beard of Harden

[Darthphere]

Not really getting the Heat beating of Boston being impressive. Last time I checked the Bulls are half there age, & unless Wade drags Rose to the floor ripping out his arm as well. The Bulls have a two armed PG. Boston looked like crap after the Perkins trade.

Not saying these things will beat the Heat. Just not getting the logic. Also that defense that beat Lebron all those years. Guess where that is now. Chicago.

Just not buying that the Boston that lost, was the Boston that went to the finals.

Thats kind of the point though. Rose can score 60, but who else is going to step up? Boozer had one decent game.

[BlackLantern]

its going to come down to whos bench steps up

[Darthphere]

its going to come down to whos bench steps up

Which is worrisome because the Heat's bench hasn't impressed at all at any point of this season. Mike Miller has been disappointing. Juwan Howard should Juwanna retire soon. I mean, the Bulls have the Heat beat in the bench department.

[Anubis]

Assuming the Bench Mob show up.

[Bob ROARman!]

Which is worrisome because the Heat's bench hasn't impressed at all at any point of this season. Mike Miller has been disappointing. Juwan Howard should Juwanna retire soon. I mean, the Bulls have the Heat beat in the bench department.

A lot of teams have the Heat beat in that department. The Bulls just have the best bench, especially when it comes to playing defense. If Deng can play decently while with the 2nd unit, I think Miami is going to have a really tough time.

[the Wankstar]

who cares about a series that hasnt even started yet when we have an awesome game 6 between OKC and Memphis going on right now :)

[BlackLantern]

because its the middle bit of America...no one cares about the middle bit

[BlackLantern]

and considering how Dallas played last series, I fully expect them to go animal style on whoever comes out of this series

[the Wankstar]

because its the middle bit of America...no one cares about the middle bit

fail in every possible way

[Ghostvirus]

Yeah, Dallas getting all this rest can't be good for whoever wins this series. Especially if it goes 7.

So far, I have heard no one on ESPN or any other network pick the Bulls. That is a little surprising. You would think that an expert would look at the team with the MVP, COY, the best record in the NBA, & maybe oh I don't know roll the dice on them.

The saddest part. If the Bulls win the ship. Suddenly ESPN will not be able to shut up about them. It seems these days you are either underhyped, or overhyped. No inbetween.

& this BS about Rose being the only one that can score needs to stop. All that has happened is the narrative has changed. When the playoffs started it was all about how inexperienced they are. Now since that seems to be gone. It is now about how Rose has to score a lot. Complete BS. Defense is this teams mission statement. That is what literally got them past Indiana.

[blksuperman2]

Barry picked the Bulls on SportsCenter and you know Wilbon has had the Bulls all year on PTI.

[Ghostvirus]

Wilbon is a Tool. He has backed off the prediction a bit. He still has them, but he has his foot across the border just in case.

Barry has been anti-Heat all year, so his pick can't be trusted to have any kind of logic.

[Ghostvirus]

Huh, looks like a game 7 is going to happen.:up:

[Duke]

Looks like the Grizzlies live for 1 more game.

[Avengers-Report]

Damn THunder Im legit scared now

[blksuperman2]

Wilbon is a Tool. He has backed off the prediction a bit. He still has them, but he has his foot across the border just in case.

Barry has been anti-Heat all year, so his pick can't be trusted to have any kind of logic.

IDK, I like Wilbon. Barry jumped on the Heat bandwagon when they had that long winning streak in December.

The Grizzlies really are this Cinderella team that just won't go away. Love it.

[ComicChick]

Durant goes for 30+ in Game 7

[Mister J]

Seattle! Vancouver! Game 7!

It's the Western Conference Semi-Finals on ABC!

[the Wankstar]

Durant goes for 30+ in Game 7

:up:

[Venom'sDad]

Look, I have to say this. OKC is slightly over-rated, for lack of a better term. Not saying they are not a very good up and coming team... just that they are slightly over-rated. Memphis has force a game 7 against the new air apparent in the West, as nominated by 90% of the analyst; and they are doing this without Rudy Gay, who is by far a premiere player.

Just had to point that out, because it seem to go unmentioned for the most part. Would this series even go 7 if Memphis had a healthy, active Rudy Gay. Memphis is missing a guy who is a premiere scorer, who can create his on shot and pass the ball. You may lose a little on the defensive end; but look at what you gain on the offensive end. Probably the reason why this team own OKC in the regular season.

[Anubis]

I think OKC is doing pretty well. The problem is that Memphis, is very good. People really need to understand that. They beat the breaks off the number one team in the west. They didn't do that because they were old. They did it because they are just that good. They do all this and they still don't get any respect. It's everybody playing down to them. No, it's because they are good. And everybody better be counting their blessing Rudy ain't playing.

[L.A.]

The calls against the Griz in the 4th were horrendous?! Its clear the biggest threat for the griz on game 7 will be the refs...

[BlackLantern]

OKC has a better chance to pull in a bigger audience.....I never got the move from Vancouver to Memphis.....Memphis of all places....if anything, they should have moved to Oklahoma City

[Venom'sDad]

^ Well the "League" has their favorites.....MEM is not one of them. Agree... expect alot of calls to go against MEM. Why change now.

[Anubis]

I like Memphis. Their Ribs are awesome.

[ComicChick]

I think OKC is doing pretty well. The problem is that Memphis, is very good. People really need to understand that. They beat the breaks off the number one team in the west. They didn't do that because they were old. They did it because they are just that good. They do all this and they still don't get any respect. It's everybody playing down to them. No, it's because they are good. And everybody better be counting their blessing Rudy ain't playing.

it's hard to get around the thought that they're actually good now. this is probably the best team they've had, in vancouver or memphis

[BlackLantern]

^ Well the "League" has their favorites.....MEM is not one of them.

in this situation, I don't blame them....you have Dallas, Miami, and Chicago...all those regions top 10 tv markets...and the now its either going to be OKC, which is just getting going or Memphis, which is dead in the middle of football country

small/mid market teams should know their place IMO

[Venom'sDad]

Who has the largest Metro area or city population?

[Anubis]

it's hard to get around the thought that they're actually good now. this is probably the best team they've had, in vancouver or memphis


The main thing about it is all they did was change their mentality. I don't know what happened, but at some point towards the end of the season, they just turned it on. OJ stopped being a b***h. Tony Allen started acting a damn fool. Randolph became the Juggernaut. And Mark stole Pau's game. I think it was getting Battier back.

[Anubis]

Who has the largest Metro area or city population?


NYC

and they suck.

Really no reason to listen to BL. Super Capitalist. This is Basketball!!!! F**k the numbers.

[BlackLantern]

Who has the largest Metro area or city population?

NYC and surrounding (CT gets lumped in with them) is the largest TV market in the US...and thats what sports leagues want come post-season time...they want the biggest markets involved....means higher ad revenue and ratings....NYC, LA, Chicago, so on

NYC

and they suck.

yea the Knicks do...I actually watched a whole game this year...hadn't done that in forever

[Venom'sDad]

^ LOL...No, who has the large city population or metro area, MEM or OKC; since BL bring up market size.

[ComicChick]

The main thing about it is all they did was change their mentality. I don't know what happened, but at some point towards the end of the season, they just turned it on. OJ stopped being a b***h. Tony Allen started acting a damn fool. Randolph became the Juggernaut. And Mark stole Pau's game. I think it was getting Battier back.

i agree. Battier did for them what Billups did for Denver when he first got there

[BlackLantern]

The main thing about it is all they did was change their mentality. I don't know what happened, but at some point towards the end of the season, they just turned it on. OJ stopped being a b***h. Tony Allen started acting a damn fool. Randolph became the Juggernaut. And Mark stole Pau's game. I think it was getting Battier back.

yea...I had always though something was needed to kickstart that team....OKC (that region of the US) loves basketball at the HS and some college, but not at the pro level...that is changing

NYC

and they suck.

Really no reason to listen to BL. Super Capitalist. This is Basketball!!!! F**k the numbers.

I thought this was SPAAAAARTA!!!

o wait, wrong thread

[BlackLantern]

^ LOL...No, who has the large city population or metro area, MEM or OKC; since BL bring up market size.

about the same size...in terms of population....but I am of the opinion that the NBA will prosper more in the OKC market as time goes on, Memphis better enjoy it, those guys will be going elsewhere once contracts come up

[Anubis]

That s**t changed last year for OKC. Taking the Champs to the brink? They woke up. One of the best places to play.

[Venom'sDad]

OK, Memphis population is about 150,000 more than Oklahoma City; and the Memphis metro is about 100,000 more than the Oklahoma City metro area. BTW Oklahoma City is the capital of Oklahoma...largest city in the state. Memphis is the largest city its the state, but is not the state capital(Nashivlle....home of the NHL Predators & NFL Titans).

So, I think that kills your NBA wanting the larger market theory, between these two teams, Black Lantern.

[BlackLantern]

but you also have to look at what that population is more deigned to watch....in terms of ratings 150,000 isn't that big of a gap....Tennessee is a football state, hell that whole region is SEC country

Oklahoma, and that area has a very big basketball following, at the HS and collegiate level...so if you field a good NBA team, chances are you'll get a bigger audience

[Punisher_MAX]

Yeah, Dallas getting all this rest can't be good for whoever wins this series. Especially if it goes 7.

So far, I have heard no one on ESPN or any other network pick the Bulls. That is a little surprising. You would think that an expert would look at the team with the MVP, COY, the best record in the NBA, & maybe oh I don't know roll the dice on them.

The saddest part. If the Bulls win the ship. Suddenly ESPN will not be able to shut up about them. It seems these days you are either underhyped, or overhyped. No inbetween.

& this BS about Rose being the only one that can score needs to stop. All that has happened is the narrative has changed. When the playoffs started it was all about how inexperienced they are. Now since that seems to be gone. It is now about how Rose has to score a lot. Complete BS. Defense is this teams mission statement. That is what literally got them past Indiana.

funny i heard that a team in Cleveland had the same thing and didnt win a damn thing.

i dont know why you are butthurt, Rose is great but who else is there really? the Heat are ranked up there with the Bulls in best defense in the league and if they can stop Rose and control Boozer and whatever other no name they have then itll be a short series. Miami's bench hasnt stepped up but they have made the shots they needed when it counted.

when you have James and Wade scoring 70 pts alone and Bosh and others adding another 30 pts then whats the deal? as long as the Heat's second unit gets stops and scores some points we'll be fine.

lets face it, the Heat played a harder team in Boston than the Bulls have played in their entire series. Boston, while shorthanded, still did have Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen.

what no one is even mentioning is that James exorcised that mental block thats been holding him back, everyone said he wasnt clutch and he proved it in the last game. they said he couldnt beat Boston and he did. he smells that ring and i honestly believe he will play like a different monster now that those hangups are out of the way.

[Venom'sDad]

Black Lantern, Memphis has always been known as a basketball town. You here tv analyst say this all the time. Memphis State has always been the driving force. Rivary says Memphis is one of the country top H.S. Basketball recruiting location.

[BlackLantern]

Cleveland was the albatross around his neck

[BlackLantern]

Black Lantern, Memphis has always been known as a basketball town. You here tv analyst say this all the time. Memphis State has always been the driving force. Rivary says Memphis is one of the country top H.S. Basketball recruiting location.

Memphis State?? who

I know Memphis got known due to John Calipari and as soon as the Kentucky job opened up he ran like a sum*****

theyll be an ok NBA team, but they can't afford to keep their talent in the coming years

[Anubis]

Yeah, I find it best to just wait and see how the series plays out. I'll save my bragin' until the parade or whatevs.

[Venom'sDad]

I think most of those guys has already sign extentions....dude, I think they will be there for a while.

Univ. of Memphis has a long history and huge following dude. Especially for a mid-major.

[Venom'sDad]

Besides, I think both areas will get 90% viewership from their respected location.... regardless. And according to the censors Memphis will have a larger rating share.

[Anubis]

Well, Rudy did. I think Conley resigned too.

[BlackLantern]

Besides, I think both areas will get 90% viewership from their respected location.... regardless.

?? do you even understand how tv ratings work?

not like it matters...they'll just be watching Dallas curbstomp their team

[BlackLantern]

Well, Rudy did. I think Conley resigned too.

Rudy will stay, he knows he'd have a reduced role on any bigger team right now....Boston could use him once Garnett, Allen, and Pierce have moved on

[Mister J]

Rudy, Conley and Z-Bo are all locked up. Gasol is a RFA, but I'd be stunned if they don't match (Can't believe I just wrote that about Heisley's cheap ass).

Mayo was trade bait, but you figure they might be a bit more apt to hold on there.

[BlackLantern]

question....would things get bad enough (economically) to the point where the NBA would consider contraction?

[Mister J]

Conceivably, but unlikely. League business is actually pretty good lately, especially given the economic climate (which seemed to have less of an impact than expected). It's been thrown out there a few times on the surface, but comes across as posturing more than anything else, because of CBA negotiations and stupid people spending money like stupid people do; no real inroads on a discussion there.

I'd be in favor of zapping two teams if it came down to it.

[BlackLantern]

two...more like six if you ask me

[Venom'sDad]

NBA.com ask who would win Game 7 MEM/OKC (http://www.nba.com/POLLSERVER/results/55757.html)... results margin is surprising.

[FCEEVIPER]

NBA.com ask who would win Game 7 MEM/OKC (http://www.nba.com/POLLSERVER/results/55757.html)... results margin is surprising.
Oklahoma City will pull this one out.

[JonRed99]

What's all this I hear about an NBA lockout? Can someone just tell me what this is and why this is going to happen?

[the Wankstar]

The players Labor agreement is up so the players will be on strike pretty much till a new agreement can be made. The labor agreement is basically what type of contracts can be given to players

[Erzengel]

Technically, it's still 5 until tomorrow.

[L.A.]

Wow didn't realize Durant is only avg 1 assist a game??!!

[the Wankstar]

Yeah its ridic to think how much better hell be once he ups his passing IQ some

[marcvader]

It doesn't help he's playing with a ball hog.

[Gotham Knight]

It doesn't help he's playing with a ball hog.This. He basically has to shoot anytime that he touches the ball, because if he doesn't Westbrook will.

[Ghostvirus]

Alright, today is the day. I honestly don't know how much I am going to post during this series. I am afraid I will get emotional & get forbidden Sunrise style.

I will continue reading posts. I am just going to try my best not to reply to any & what not. Man oh man this series is going to be intense.:csad:

Good Luck Heat fans. I know we have gone back & forth all season, but I do respect you all. As much as I would hate to see the Heat win. I will still be happy for you all in a small way.

[marcvader]

:up:

[Darthphere]

Alright, today is the day. I honestly don't know how much I am going to post during this series. I am afraid I will get emotional & get forbidden Sunrise style.

I will continue reading posts. I am just going to try my best not to reply to any & what not. Man oh man this series is going to be intense.:csad:

Good Luck Heat fans. I know we have gone back & forth all season, but I do respect you all. As much as I would hate to see the Heat win. I will still be happy for you all in a small way.

I hope the Bulls all catch the flu and are unable to play. Good luck.:yay::oldrazz::oldrazz::oldrazz:

[animexcel]

I hope the Bulls all catch the flu and are unable to play. Good luck.:yay::oldrazz::oldrazz::oldrazz:

Tell that to Michael Jordan. We knew how he played with the flu. :awesome:

[Darthphere]

Tell that to Michael Jordan. We knew how he played with the flu. :awesome:

Michael Jordan is in Charlotte, getting fat and working on his golf swing.

[BlackLantern]

and probably gambling

[Darthphere]

Definitely gambling.

[animexcel]

Michael Jordan is in Charlotte, getting fat and working on his golf swing.

He said he wanted to have a big gut after retirement. He wasn't kidding!

[Doomed_hero]

wow, the heat are nba champions that was quick seeing how I didnt even know the playoffs were over///oh there not? you wouldnt know watching ESPN

[L.A.]

man i knew this game was going to be rigged...damn u stern!!! Mavs/Thunder WCF :(

[the Wankstar]

wow, the heat are nba champions that was quick seeing how I didnt even know the playoffs were over///oh there not? you wouldnt know watching ESPN

Thats because ESPN is garbage

[Ghostvirus]

Michael Jordan is in Charlotte, getting fat and working on his golf swing.

Some one told him he could be the fattest in the world. He is competitive like that.:o

and probably gambling

No probably, I would bet money he is betting on this series.

[Immortalfire]

Alright, today is the day. I honestly don't know how much I am going to post during this series. I am afraid I will get emotional & get forbidden Sunrise style.



Just don't make claims that every single one of us users hates the Bulls, and you should be fine.

[BlackLantern]

man i knew this game was going to be rigged...damn u stern!!! Mavs/Thunder WCF :(

oh get off of it....OKC just put up a 14-4 run, who rigged Memphis' poor defense?

[Immortalfire]

Teh $tern!

:hehe:

[BlackLantern]

heh...I really don't think anyone outside of Memphis fans (all 12 of them) wants them in the WCF....OKC will definitely put up a better fight against Dallas

[Ghostvirus]

There is a part of me that doesn't want Memphis to win. Just because I don't want to hear how this team will help heal the city.:whatever:

The Saints won the bowl a couple years back. NO is still not doing so good, so lets stop pretending ok.

[BlackLantern]

agreed Ghostvirus.....NO was a ****hole before and its still a ****hole...I was half hoping the team would have moved after Katrina

[the Wankstar]

Thunder bench has stepped it up big time. The Beard cannot be stopped

[BlackLantern]

deep benches will get you there....I think Chicago has a much deeper bench, but what do they do if Boozer stays cold or Rose has a cold streak?

[Venom'sDad]

man i knew this game was going to be rigged...damn u stern!!! Mavs/Thunder WCF :(

Yeah, you tell how rigged this game is. That clear out that the Thunder do by fronting Zack, than clear him out to prevent Zack from getting the defensive rebound. That's a clear that the refs are not calling.

I bet when the Thunder play Dallas, the refs all of a sudden will call it. I guarantee it. This is the match up they want for the WCF. The "League is happy to have this series for 7 games...more money from the sponsors before the "Lockout". Especially since the Lakers could produce more than 4 games.

Memphis was never going to see the WCF....it's not their time. There is a need to advertise the next up and coming dynamic duo.

[the Wankstar]

Im sorry but the refs cant win you a game when Memphis isnt guarding the 3

[Venom'sDad]

Wank, Refs break moment, take teams out of rhythm, change their rotation. It is hard to play against good teams with good players, and the refs too. Memphis for the most played regardless of the calls; a gritty team. Teams can't do that night in night out.

Watch how those calls change against the Thunder, in the next series. This is why many say the games are not called equal or fairly.

Thunder got ticky tack calls, while Memphis was getting beat up, and refs making no-calls.

[Sakuraba]

Wank, Refs break moment, take teams out of rhythm, change their rotation. It is hard to play against good teams with good players, and the refs too. Memphis for the most played regardless of the calls; a gritty team. Teams can't do that night in night out.

Watch how those calls change against the Thunder, in the next series. This is why many say the games are not called equal or fairly.

Thunder got ticky tack calls, while Memphis was getting beat up, and refs making no-calls.

Yeah, my mind was blown when Randolph was getting consistent hugs in the paint and no whistle was called. I guess you can't call a foul when a guy shows you love. :hrt:

Kendrick Perkins is the worst offensive player in the league.

[the Wankstar]

Missing my point they drained so many uncontested 3's in the 2nd half cause Memphis didnt rotate over. The refs cant do anything about that when Mem is playing poor defense.

Also OkC only had 4 more attempts at the FT line. You dont lose by 15 when thats the case.

[BlackLantern]

OKC put together multiple runs of 10 points during this game...thats not fixing, there is no conspiracy

Memphis is just getting beat down

[Venom'sDad]

Missing my point they drained so many uncontested 3's in the 2nd half cause Memphis didnt rotate over. The refs cant do anything about that when Mem is playing poor defense.

Also OkC only had 4 more attempts at the FT line. You dont lose by 15 when thats the case.

Dude, Memphis should have had 15 more trips to the line, which negate that 15 point win. Don't you see that. I'm not taking anything away from that team; I'm saying the refs, as usual, control the direction this game was suppose to go, to ensure the outcome. Those no-calls are points that Memphis should have gotten at the line; as well as, ticky tack calls that OKC shouldn't have gotten, rewarding them with points.

That clear out that should be call every time... they won't get in the next series with Dallas. Because Dallas is the air apparent to represent the West. That's how you know these games are not called equal or fairly. Why can't the Thunder get that no-call clear out against Dallas? What is the difference now as they play Dallas?

[Anubis]

More of this bulls**t?

[BlackLantern]

seriously...

[the Wankstar]

15 more trips to the line? seriously? Im done with this

[Poeman]

Yeah, my mind was blown when Randolph was getting consistent hugs in the paint and no whistle was called. I guess you can't call a foul when a guy shows you love. :hrt:

Kendrick Perkins is the worst offensive player in the league.

No Jared Jeffries is.

[Duke]

Grizzlies fairytale run is over......

[BlackLantern]

thank the maker

is Dan Gilbert gonna go on another Comic Sans Crusade if the Heat do win the title?

[Belvedere]

Dwayne Wade got absolutely destroyed on that dunk by Taj Gibson.

[Anubis]

That was nasty.

[Bob ROARman!]

Haha, wow. That should be up on youtube starting right......now.

[the Wankstar]

Dan Gilbert is def gonna write Taj a comic sans thank you letter on behalf of anderson varajeo

[Bob ROARman!]

http://i52.tinypic.com/11gukav.gif

[BlackLantern]

you know what's always bugged me? in the other big sports...MLB, NFL, NHL...the crowd is allowed nowhere near the team benches (or dugout) and in the NBA courtside seats are right next to the benches....if you're an NBA player, I don't feel you should have to share floor space with some entitled d-bag or some sweaty contest winner

[Bob ROARman!]

Rose has been great, but Taj Gibson and Noah are having incredible games on the boards and on defense. They've played just as good as possibly expected in those aspects. Bulls are going to have to play this way the entire series.

[Anubis]

Well, to be fair, Miami's has no bigs. They should be cleaning up.

[Mister J]

Well, to be fair, Miami's has no bigs. They should be cleaning up.
It doesn't help when Spoelstra the Stubborn insists on playing small, highlighted by activating two backup power forwards (neither of which has played or has been effective at all) and keeps two 7 footers in street clothes.

Lack of bigs or not, 20 (or whatever it is) damn offensive rebounds is inexcusable.

[Anubis]

Well, trying to keep a body on Noah is damn near impossible once he gets hyped up, and he's been hyped up since game 5 of the first round.


Anyway, BULLS ARE GETTIN' IN THAT ASS! :o

[the Wankstar]

Teamwork>3egos

:)

[the Wankstar]

OMG Taj again

[Anubis]

Holy God, that was nasty!

[Bob ROARman!]

Holy ****. That was insane.

[ComicChick]

Taj should be on Top Plays twice tonight :up:

[terry78]

When you get ****ed up by the bench, that can't feel good.

[FCEEVIPER]

Beautiful defense tonight boys!

[Ghostvirus]

Taj eats Wade.:awesome:
Ekg_vx0hmvk

[the Wankstar]

I will never get tired of watching that replay

[Ghostvirus]

I am serious when asking this. I think the Mods should seriously consider the conspiracy talk a infraction offense. I am so tired of hearing this crap every year.

[Bob ROARman!]

Taj's putback slam

DCgvDOn430c

[Spiderine]

Great Defense by Chicago. That Miami front line got devoured. They are going to make Bron and Wade work for those shots in the half court offense. It's going to be interesting to see if those open shooters for Miami can hit those shots. Bibby has been beyond horrible shooting the ball.

[Bob ROARman!]

It wasn't just the Bulls bench outplaying the Heat bench, we all knew that was going to happen. They were also outplaying the Heat starters when they were on the court at the same time. That was the game.

[Mace Bloodstone]

too soon??

http://i51.tinypic.com/9icmfs.gif

[Anubis]

Yeah man, shut the f**k up, you'll jinx it.

[ImWithTeamConan]

I think Miami wins Game 2. Chalk it up to the embarrassment of getting blown out in the second half of Game 1.

[Bob ROARman!]

Yeah can't get too hyped up, just one game. Not really a series until a home team loses.

But what I want to know is where did that Gotham Knight dude go? Quietly into the night? Did Pops get the Spurs the top seed yet and the COY award? Did the Bulls mature yet? Questions that I desperately need answered by that guy.

[Poeman]

That Taj Gibson dunk in the end is one of the finest dunks of the year...The slam, the sound...If you see in the back it sent shivers down lebrons spine

[Otis Redding]

the mavs experience might be enough to put them over the thunder... and the bulls bench alone might be enough to fight off the heat.

[FCEEVIPER]

Taj eats Wade.:awesome:
Ekg_vx0hmvk
Marv Albert's call on that play was the icing on the cake. MA is soo good in calling games. :up:

[Darthphere]

That Taj Gibson dunk in the end is one of the finest dunks of the year...The slam, the sound...If you see in the back it sent shivers down lebrons spine

Because in his 8 years of NBA basketball he's never seen a putback slam. :huh:

[Darthphere]

What's up with Kevin Durant wearing the backpack during the press conference?

[marcvader]

Well played, Bulls. I figured you'd win game one but never like that. You're rebounding was insane. This next game will be the game that decides the series I think.

[Raiden]

Great win by Bulls, and I did not anticipate a blowout by the home team because Heat is still a very dangerous team. I agree with Marc; I think game 2 is pivotal, and if Bulls can hold serve on the first two games I think it will give them enough confident to steal one of the next two games in Miami. If Heat is down 3-1 then the series will be over. Otherwise, I think this one may go 7 games.

[L.A.]

What's up with Kevin Durant wearing the backpack during the press conference?
Its his clothes and accessories...

[Poeman]

Because in his 8 years of NBA basketball he's never seen a putback slam. :huh:

don't hate...just appreciate the ass-whooping

[Ghostvirus]

Did you all notice they divided up the east & west on each channel? I was looking up when the OKC/Mav series starts. All those games are on ESPN, while the east games are on TNT.

Interesting approach.

[the Wankstar]

Ratings battle doom doom doooooom

[Darthphere]

don't hate...just appreciate the ass-whooping

It was nice, but to say it sent a shiver down anyone's spine is laughable. Also, how are your Knicks doing?:o

[Anubis]

Ha! :funny:

[Poeman]

It was nice, but to say it sent a shiver down anyone's spine is laughable. Also, how are your Knicks doing?:o

They gone fishin...Be back next season though with an actual bench rather then d-leaguers. :yay:

[Darthphere]

They gone fishin...Be back next season though with an actual bench rather then d-leaguers. :yay:

When that's the best dig you can come up with, it's time to stop.

"Well my bench will be better than your bench!"

Good lord...

[the Wankstar]

Yeah till that new CBA drops and the Knicks and the Heat are screwed

[Poeman]

When that's the best dig you can come up with, it's time to stop.

"Well my bench will be better than your bench!"

Good lord...

who the **** is coming up with a dig? I am just pointing out that the Miami Heat got their ass-whooped hard...

You bringing up the Knicks is irrelevant to my statement. Stay on topic. No one said my bench is better then your bench :whatever:

[Darthphere]

who the **** is coming up with a dig? I am just pointing out that the Miami Heat got their ass-whooped hard...

You bringing up the Knicks is irrelevant to my statement. Stay on topic. No one said my bench is better then your bench :whatever:

My point is, at least the Heat are still getting their ass beat in the playoffs, unlike your Knicks. Let me break it down further:

Heat=Playing

Knicks=Not Playing.

Don't hate....just appreciate the off season.:o

[Bob ROARman!]

Yeah that's not much better.

[Darthphere]

I had to come down to his level, I'll do better for you next time ROARman. :csad:

[Spiderine]

Don't worry, Knicks and Heat will get plenty of opportunities to battle each other in the coming years.

[ImWithTeamConan]

I don't have a rooting interest in any team left (dammit Lakers!) but I think a Thunder/Bulls Finals would be most enjoyable for me.

[Poeman]

I had to come down to his level, I'll do better for you next time ROARman. :csad:

Stooped down to what level? You sound ridiculous right now.

All we have seen thus far is that you cannot handle an ass-whooping by the Chicago Bulls.

Game 1: Heat got their asses whooped real bad...Taj Gibson style. Nothing wrong with that...Just move on to game 2.

Bringing the Knicks has nothing to do with the discussion, in fact, you have stooped down to a sad level. I wonder what it would be like once the Miami trio is no longer playing this season and gets ousted by the Bulls...I'd assume they would be doing the same thing others teams who are no longer in it would be doing...gone fishin'.

[Belvedere]

Even though I'm a Bulls fan I dislike that some people think because they handled the Heat quite nicely in game one that the series is pretty much done and dusted, there's no way in hell Miami are going to go out without a fight.

It's going six, if not the full seven.

[Ghostvirus]

Tonights game will be interesting. I will be curious to see if they put Durant on Dirky. I think Durant has the length & athleticism to some what contain Dirkles.

Westbrook on Kidd will be interesting as well. Old versus new is always intriguing.

I don't think OKC has the fire power to beat Dallas. Dallas has way more people to go to.

Should be a fun series.

[Hound55]

Westbrook will smoke Kidd, it'll be about how well Kidd can keep the Mavs ticking along because he'll be getting exposed defensively out there.

There's a few Western Conference match-ups where that would be the case... this is probably the second most abusive series for him next to having to guard Tony Parker.

Westbrook's been going the Kobe route this playoffs (probably views himself as a big time playoff contributor because of his performance pushing the Lakers the previous year... lighting up Derek Fisher when you had the clear mis-match does not a playoff winner make...) but in this series it'll actually pay off for both him and the Thunder...

[Darthphere]

Stooped down to what level? You sound ridiculous right now.

All we have seen thus far is that you cannot handle an ass-whooping by the Chicago Bulls.

Game 1: Heat got their asses whooped real bad...Taj Gibson style. Nothing wrong with that...Just move on to game 2.

Bringing the Knicks has nothing to do with the discussion, in fact, you have stooped down to a sad level. I wonder what it would be like once the Miami trio is no longer playing this season and gets ousted by the Bulls...I'd assume they would be doing the same thing others teams who are no longer in it would be doing...gone fishin'.

Here's the point, it's easy for you to come in here and talk ****, when your team is on a boat in the Carribean fishing for marlin.

[steintym]

Can't believe the Bulls beat up the Heat that bad. I think there is a lot of series left to be played, but that one was impressive. The game really exposed some of Miami's weaknesses, it will be interesting to see how they come out and try to make changes.

[Poeman]

Here's the point, it's easy for you to come in here and talk ****, when your team is on a boat in the Carribean fishing for marlin.

I speak the truth...It is not **** when I see the Miami Heatles get spanked around the court by Rose and company.

Refrain from your ridiculousness...You boast like a Dolphins fan proclaiming Chad Henne is the second coming.

Calm the hell down and agree that the Miami Heat got their asses beat in Game 1.

It's easy to say what I have to say because it happened...As for the Knicks which you keep bringing up...yes they are out, they gave up their whole team aside from Amare and a few scrubs to get Melo and Billups and with 25 games remaining and were thrown into the fire to gel together right away. I ain't mad, apparently you are and can't take the heat (no pun intended) of losing.

Stop making yourself look bad.

[Poeman]

i believe the NBA Draft Lottery is tonight!

[L.A.]

This years draft is sooo weak that the 2000 draft still has player with good potential :(

[Spiderine]

Can't believe the Bulls beat up the Heat that bad. I think there is a lot of series left to be played, but that one was impressive. The game really exposed some of Miami's weaknesses, it will be interesting to see how they come out and try to make changes.
Miami's turnovers, lack of rebounds, and inabilty to get in the paint settling for jumpers hurt them in the second half. The way guys like Mike Miller and Bibby virtually give you nothing shooting the ball and when Chalmers is struggling doesn't help Miami at all. Chicago just don't respect Miami's shooters and they can send the help defense to crowd the paint keeping Bron and Wade at bay.

Somebody on the Miami bench beside Jones is gonna have to hit those open jumpers. Chicago just looks like a bad matchup for Miami right now.

[Anubis]

They should keep an eye on those shooters though. They might get hot eventually, and that would be a bad thing. :o

[marcvader]

On the positive side for the Heat I'd say that Lebron and Wade both are not going to stink it up like they did, that hadn't happened all season. They are definitely getting overwhelmed with the bench play of the Bulls which is exactly what the Bulls have done all season.

[Anubis]

Not to mention defense that makes you wanna take a morning after pill just to be safe. :o

[marcvader]

That's all good, Miami is no slouch when it comes to defense either. They just need to do what they had been doing up until the last game and not get out hustled at every turn by Chicago.

[Spiderine]

On the positive side for the Heat I'd say that Lebron and Wade both are not going to stink it up like they did, that hadn't happened all season. They are definitely getting overwhelmed with the bench play of the Bulls which is exactly what the Bulls have done all season.
True, I expect Bron and Wade to get it going. I thought critical mistakes and poor execution down the stretch by Miami allowed Chicago to take advantage which they did. It just snowballed from there in the second half. Whether it was gonna be game 1 or 2 I expected Miami to steal one in Chi. Still say they will.

[steintym]

The depth of the Bulls seemed to be a huge difference Sunday night. They kept coming at Miami in waves.

I don't expect both Wade and that other guy to both have such mediocre games at the same time again.

[Ghostvirus]

LOL, Apparently Lebron will be gaurding Rose in the next game. Lebron is fast for his size, but he ain't that fast. I expect that little matchup to last maybe 5 minutes.

Why not put Wade on Rose? He has the best shot at containing him.