2011/2012 NBA Thread: Where Weather Happens

[Docker2.0]

Is it me or is the ESPN half time crew the most boring, most predictable and bland sports crew like ever? I think only Magic is partial. The rest flip flop like the wind and just horrible commentators, especially Jon Barry. Dude sucks more than a hooker needing milk money.

 

[runawayboulder]

I like Wilbon, he does a decent enough job. The rest suck. TNT's group are more superior.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

The Heat play so sloppy.

TNT's group are more superior.

TNT has been the best since NBC stopped airing basketball.

 

[runawayboulder]

TNT has been the best since NBC stopped airing basketball.

Which is the perfect example of "winning by default".

 

[runawayboulder]

LeBron flipping out about something going down the tunnel. It sounded like he's pissed about the refs and they should be beating them right now.

 

[Matt]

Celtics are slipping away.

 

[runawayboulder]

A lot of poor shot selection and lack of D in the paint has cost them.

 

[Matt]

Yep. They played great in the first half but came out in the second with no urgency. Oh well, should be a good finals. I look forward to LeBron's meltdown after the Thunder give him a good whooping.

 

[runawayboulder]

The Heat support players did what they needed to tonight in order to win. The only question left is can they do it against a younger and just as dangerous OKC team?

 

[Darthphere]

Like someone on the other team once said "Anything is possible."

 

[Mister J]

That was a lot harder than it needed to be. Much respect to Boston though. Hell of a fight... a bar fight, even.

Now, finish the damn job.

 

[Docker2.0]

I'm actually predicting the Heat to win in 6, possibly 5. Westbrook is going to stop the Thunder from winning this year! And if you think the Heat rise from adversity, you wait until they get a hold of Perkins and Harden! I think those guys are going to wake the Heat up.

PS- is there any uglier player in the NBA than Harden? He looks like a cross between Santa Claus and cellmate 67525.

 

[Poeman]

I hate everyone from the NBA countdown except Magic Johnson.

Anyways, the finals are going to be fun.
Cant wait to see Durant, damn!
Revenge of the Perkins!

Also, I dont know why Bass was up in Lebrons face the whole time, made it easier for lebron to shoot

 

[Anubis]

You just jealous cuz you can't grow an awesome man beard.

 

[Matt]

I've got OKC in 5 or 6. The Celtics were worn out by the midway point of the third quarter and it showed. The Thunder won't be. Furthermore, Wade is quickly becoming a non-factor, Bosh won't be able to stick with the energetic Thunder, LeBron can't carry a team through the finals on his own, and the bench is inconsistent. The Thunder are a more complete team than either Miami or Boston. Therefore I give them the edge.

 

[SpideyVille]

Yeah, I have OKC in 6. I think it's going to be a competitive series, and I think Miami will hang in there, but I don't think they will best OKC too much. Definitely going to be a good series though.

 

[TMC1982]

The Heat play so sloppy.



TNT has been the best since NBC stopped airing basketball.

Incidentally, this Tuesday (June 12) will mark the tenth anniversary of the final NBA on NBC telecast.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

So many people are counting out The Heat against The Thunder, and refuse to give credit where credit is due. A week ago, San Antonio was indestructible... now it's OKC all the way for the title.

 

[Scrandy Randy]

Whos got home advantage? I've forgot at this point so deep in the Playoffs.

 

[Doc Samson]

OKC. Tremendous effort from Boston, they just didn't have any juice left...

 

[SpideyVille]

So many people are counting out The Heat against The Thunder, and refuse to give credit where credit is due. A week ago, San Antonio was indestructible... now it's OKC all the way for the title.

I don't think anyone is counting them out completely. I mean, I was shocked that they went to seven games with Boston in a series that should've been over in 5 tops. But regardless, I felt like either team that came out of the west was going to be too much. I felt like Boston was a wounded team, yet somehow they managed to win three straight. Imagine what would happen with a younger, more complete team.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I don't think anyone is counting them out completely. I mean, I was shocked that they went to seven games with Boston in a series that should've been over in 5 tops. But regardless, I felt like either team that came out of the west was going to be too much. I felt like Boston was a wounded team, yet somehow they managed to win three straight. Imagine what would happen with a younger, more complete team.

Eh, Durant is a given but I'm not gonna crown them just because The Spurs collapsed. Coming into this series, everybody was hyping up San Antonio's offense but no one ever discussed Oklahoma City's speed and athleticism.

To me, OKC is no more well-rounded than MIA. Both teams can get hot or cold insanely quick. It's gonna come down to defense, physicality and durability, not offense (since both teams thrive on speed and athleticism).

 

[SpideyVille]

Eh, Durant is a given but I'm not gonna crown them just because The Spurs collapsed. Coming into this series, everybody was hyping up San Antonio's offense but no one ever discussed Oklahoma City's speed and athleticism.

To me, OKC is no more well-rounded than MIA. Both teams can get hot or cold insanely quick. It's gonna come down to defense, physicality and durability, not offense (since both teams thrive on speed and athleticism).

I was actually shocked to see SA go up 2-0 in the way that they did because I expected that speed and athleticism to play a huge factor, which it did in the next few games.

But in terms of Miami, they match up well with OKC and it will be a fast paced series. But I feel like OKC is a more complete team, much like Dallas was last season, and Miami will be exposed for that once again. I give them a fighting chance, but at the end of the day, I think OKC will prove to be the better team all around.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I was actually shocked to see SA go up 2-0 in the way that they did because I expected that speed and athleticism to play a huge factor, which it did in the next few games.

San Antonio, in my opinion, was never in it. Oklahoma should have swept The Spurs.

But in terms of Miami, they match up well with OKC and it will be a fast paced series. But I feel like OKC is a more complete team, much like Dallas was last season, and Miami will be exposed for that once again. I give them a fighting chance, but at the end of the day, I think OKC will prove to be the better team all around.

They said that about Boston too, and now people are making excuses about The Celtics being too old. The Thunder are a talented team but the game one and game two collapse was noteworthy, and something that people should take a closer look at it. When on fire, I don't see Harden, Westbrook and Durant stopping or outscoring Wade, Bosh and James.

Miami's bench gets alot of flack but they came together and still managed to power through The Pacers and Celtics. I'm not gonna count them out now.

 

[Call Me Darkman]

Miami does well when "the big 3" play well within the same game. They need to stop being so inconsistent. They need to be scoring 20-40 points EACH per game. Otherwise, they're gonna get killed. The supporting players are doing a good job and trying their best to step-up to the plate, but they aren't championship material. The bread and butter of the team is still the big 3.