*NBA THREAD* Abe will be missed (16 Viewers)

[Juxtatarot]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6563197

here come the excuses, Lebron has a head cold. Lets not forget, he got almost no hours of sleep before game 1, and in pregame interviews he said he was "tired". LOL this guy is just too much...he just absolutely craves attention.

"I'm taking everything you can get it from 7-Eleven," James said. "I've been sick since we got here."

for the record Rose has a bum ankle. Boozer has Turf Toe. Deng a dislocated finger. Brewer has 9 good fingers somedays.

You have to wonder why LeBron feels the need to announce this stuff when he knows his fans will make up excuses for him regardless of what he says. Remember all the folks here in the FFA suggesting LeBron's elbow was injured last year when the Cavs were upset?

Why do you assume he announced it? If he has a bad cold I'm sure any media interviewer would notice quickly and ask him about it.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Celtics should've never let Thibodeau get away IMO.

 

[whitem0nkey]

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6563197

here come the excuses, Lebron has a head cold. Lets not forget, he got almost no hours of sleep before game 1, and in pregame interviews he said he was "tired". LOL this guy is just too much...he just absolutely craves attention.

"I'm taking everything you can get it from 7-Eleven," James said. "I've been sick since we got here."

for the record Rose has a bum ankle. Boozer has Turf Toe. Deng a dislocated finger. Brewer has 9 good fingers somedays.

You have to wonder why LeBron feels the need to announce this stuff when he knows his fans will make up excuses for him regardless of what he says. Remember all the folks here in the FFA suggesting LeBron's elbow was injured last year when the Cavs were upset?

Why do you assume he announced it? If he has a bad cold I'm sure any media interviewer would notice quickly and ask him about it.

IraHeatBeat Ira WindermanTo clarify: LeBron did not initially bring up his cold, and when asked initially he said he was fine. His voice, however, said otherwise.

 

[whitem0nkey]

Celtics should've never let Thibodeau get away IMO.

after watching him for this season, I dont understand how this guy did not get a shot earlier. this is a good fit for him, his style can wear down a team and have players rebel against his tough style. But as long as the main star buys into it the rest of the players fall in line. and Rose is a nice compliment as he is always working on something.

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

Will Bosh's sidekicks show up today? He can't beat the Bulls by himself.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

Will Bosh's sidekicks show up today? He can't beat the Bulls by himself.

Anthony and Magloire really need to step up tonight.

 

[the moops]

Celtics should've never let Thibodeau get away IMO.

Did you expect them to pay him more than 6.5 million to stay as assistant? Because if the money was the same, or even slightly more, I am sure he would want the head coaching gig over the assistant coach gig.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Celtics should've never let Thibodeau get away IMO.

Did you expect them to pay him more than 6.5 million to stay as assistant? Because if the money was the same, or even slightly more, I am sure he would want the head coaching gig over the assistant coach gig.

Right. Can Rivers, promote Thibodeau. And you probably save some money in the process. Seems easy enough.

 

[the moops]

Celtics should've never let Thibodeau get away IMO.

Did you expect them to pay him more than 6.5 million to stay as assistant? Because if the money was the same, or even slightly more, I am sure he would want the head coaching gig over the assistant coach gig.

Right. Can Rivers, promote Thibodeau. And you probably save some money in the process. Seems easy enough.

You wanted them to can the coach that led them to a title in 08, a short handed easter conference finals loss in 09, and a loss in game 7 to the Lakers in 10?

 

[whitem0nkey]

Spoelstra said Heat will start the same players.

 

[Maik Jeaunz]

the Lakers got bounced from the playoffs, what...10 days ago? yet they are still part of the thread title. I'd say the legacy is alive and intact!

 

[Wu-banger]

nice performance by Diggler but some of those foul call where crazy. If the Bulls / Heat game was called this way , LeBron would be shooting 30+ FTs a game.how can you defend any player like Dirk if you can't even breath on the guy.?By the 2nd half Scott Brooks should have been telling his players to make sure you foul him hard , make him earn the FT's . All those touch fouls and hand checks in the bonus were horrible....Ibaka, Collison, Harden, Perkins....etc need to bruise him up.

You realize more fouls were called on the Mavs than the Thunder right? Durant was on pace to set the made FT record at one point as well.

Awful officiated game all over but I keep hearing this argument. The difference is both Durant and Westbrook were attacking the rim and getting bounced around inside to EARN their foul shots. Someone breathed on Dirk too much from the perimeter and he got the foul call, It was absolutely ridiculous.

This, guess I wasn't clear enough.

 

[LHUCKS]

Honestly, I think it's too close to call between Irving and Williams. If Irving's foot doesn't check out, I would go with Williams without hesitation if I'm Cleveland.

No worries about Williams being a tweener or the fact that he's only recently become an elite prospect?

I think he'll end up playing mostly the 3 in the pros, maybe a bit of 4 if his team decides to go small. But his athleticism is so good that I think he's basically just a really big SF. And I think he'd be a good rebounding SF, but a below-average PF rebounder, if that makes sense.

I agree with most of that...he's just a really, really good small forward and a servicable 4. Those calling him a tweener haven't seen enough of him. There are only a handful of 3s in the NBA right now that I would take over him.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Celtics should've never let Thibodeau get away IMO.

Did you expect them to pay him more than 6.5 million to stay as assistant? Because if the money was the same, or even slightly more, I am sure he would want the head coaching gig over the assistant coach gig.

Right. Can Rivers, promote Thibodeau. And you probably save some money in the process. Seems easy enough.

You wanted them to can the coach that led them to a title in 08, a short handed easter conference finals loss in 09, and a loss in game 7 to the Lakers in 10?

Absolutely. Thibodeau's defensive game-planning has had a lot more to do with that run of success than whatever Rivers does.

 

[tommyGunZ]

the Lakers got bounced from the playoffs, what...10 days ago? yet they are still part of the thread title. I'd say the legacy is alive and intact!

You're not winning unless you've got haters.

 

[Wrigley]

the Lakers got bounced from the playoffs, what...10 days ago? yet they are still part of the thread title. I'd say the legacy is alive and intact!

You're not winning unless you've got haters.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

8 Off Rebounds already. It is silly how big of an advantage the Bulls have in that respect.

 

[Green94]

Bulls are abusing the offensive glass early.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Bulls are abusing the offensive glass early.

Yet can't hit a shot. Still a good sign, though.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Why is it every time I watch Noah play, I feel like I am watching a women's game?

 

[Juxtatarot]

Bulls are abusing the offensive glass early.

Yet can't hit a shot. Still a good sign, though.

Or a free throw.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Jesus. This is horrible.

 

[LHUCKS]

the Noah love is getting a little over the top

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Lofl

 

[Juxtatarot]

the Noah love is getting a little over the top

By who? Kerr and Miller?

 

[Ghost Rider]

Hard to envision a team getting killed on the defensive glass this badly winning four of the next six.

 

[Green94]

Deng

 

[LHUCKS]

announcers acting like the Heat are dead...it's a 4 point game.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

announcers acting like the Heat are dead...it's a 4 point game.

It might as well be 20.

 

[LHUCKS]

Kerr "I just think Miami is in some trouble here"

It's a 4 point game Steve...settle down.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Kerr "I just think Miami is in some trouble here"It's a 4 point game Steve...settle down.

:whoosh:

 

[sihaokills]

Cleveland could really rebuild with 1st and 4th pick.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Bosh posting up Noah? Umm......no.

 

[LHUCKS]

And Miami takes the lead despite the terrible commentary suggesting the Heat have already lost the game.

Pull your head out announcers...tia.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Has anybody mentioned the semi creepy mustache of Rose yet?

 

[Juxtatarot]

And Miami takes the lead despite the terrible commentary suggesting the Heat have already lost the game. Pull your head out announcers...tia.

You're making stuff up now.

 

[LHUCKS]

And Miami takes the lead despite the terrible commentary suggesting the Heat have already lost the game. Pull your head out announcers...tia.

You're making stuff up now.

the commentary has been decidely one sided in the first half...and I'm rooting for the Bulls.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Rebounding 20-20 at halftime.

 

[Green94]

Miami hung tough in the first half, I just don't see where their offense comes outside of James/Wade. Only troubling thing for the Bulls is the amount of steals and ORB and they are down two points.

 

[Juxtatarot]

James Jones hardly played in the first half. A bit surprising.

 

[Christo]

I was just looking at the remaining schedule. I don't remember there being so much dead time between games. In the EC finals there were two days off between games 1 and 2. Now there will be 3 days off before game 3. Is this normal?

 

[Britney Spears]

Rose needs to foul early on these 1-1 fast breaks. He has no chance against LeBron/Wade once they are full speed.

 

[Britney Spears]

the Noah love is getting a little over the top

By who? Kerr and Miller?

I'll admit it, I kinda have a crush.

 

[Britney Spears]

Asik quickly climbing the list of best floppers.

Mike Bibby just threw him across the lane.

 

[Green94]

Haslem has been fantastic, I had no idea he would be getting this many minutes in the series.

 

[Britney Spears]

Haslem's beard is really terrible. He needs to subscribe to Baron Davis' twitter for grooming tips.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Haslem has been fantastic, I had no idea he would be getting this many minutes in the series.

He has been a much needed spark for the heat.

 

[Green94]

Haslem has been fantastic, I had no idea he would be getting this many minutes in the series.

He has been a much needed spark for the heat.

He's a good player... good mid range game and isn't afraid to rebound. Exactly what Miami needs at this point.

 

[Zaxxon]

Haslem's beard is really terrible. He needs to subscribe to Baron Davis' twitter for grooming tips.

James Harden laughs at Haslem's beard.

 

[Bobcat10]

Haslem has been fantastic, I had no idea he would be getting this many minutes in the series.

Did anyone? He probably watched game 1 and said Spoels, just put me in, ain't gettin worse.