*NBA THREAD* Abe will be missed (4 Viewers)

[the moops]

LeighBron

The amount of ridiculous, stupid, childish things that come from your keyboard in regards to Lebron is staggering.

 

[timschochet]

Philly's still in this in the 4th. If they could steal this game, this series would suddenly get very interesting.

 

[PizzaDeliveryGuy]

Philly hasn't missed anything down the stretch.

 

[Green94]

Was that Wade dunk necessary

 

[Juxtatarot]

OK JMon/8ebok24, it boils down to the Heat vs. Celtics for $50, right?

 

[Killerclown]

What the hell was that by Wade?? I guess Lebron has rubbed off on him. That dunk was totally unncessary.

 

[JMon348]

OK JMon/8ebok24, it boils down to the Heat vs. Celtics for $50, right?

 

[Mr. PadresLakers]

The legacy of destruction by LeBron James just gets more and more impressive every year...

2007 Detroit Pistons (53-29)

2009 Atlanta Hawks (47-35)

2008 Washington Wizards (43-39)

2011 Philadelphia 76ers (41-41)

2010 Chicago Bulls (41-41)

2007 Washington Wizards (41-41)

2007 New Jersey Nets (41-41)

2009 Detroit Pistons (39-43)

 

[Britney Spears]

PS, I agree. Paul has been the best player in this series, including Kobe Bryant. No shtick.

Chris Paul is an all time great. But lets be fair, this is the best matchup in the entire league for him, and Jack bailed him out at the end of Game 4 or else Paul would be sporting goat ears right now.

The Lakers are a great matchup for opposing guards, I agree. Best in the league? I'm not sure.However, none of this changes the fact that Paul took a band of scrubs, and got them to compete against a stacked roster, who is favored to win the championship, and probably has the most size in the NBA. It also doesn't change the fact that he was the best player on the court in this particular series.

Other than Paul, that roster is gross. I would argue they may be worse than the LeBron-less Cavs.

 

[Kev4029]

Westbrook is one whiny #####. I wish Kenyon would have let him run after Nene, nothing but good could have come from that.

 

[LHUCKS]

No matter how hard I try, I can't get used to Anderson's tattoo situation...just looks freakish.

 

[Kev4029]

PS, I agree. Paul has been the best player in this series, including Kobe Bryant. No shtick.

Chris Paul is an all time great. But lets be fair, this is the best matchup in the entire league for him, and Jack bailed him out at the end of Game 4 or else Paul would be sporting goat ears right now.

The Lakers are a great matchup for opposing guards, I agree. Best in the league? I'm not sure.However, none of this changes the fact that Paul took a band of scrubs, and got them to compete against a stacked roster, who is favored to win the championship, and probably has the most size in the NBA. It also doesn't change the fact that he was the best player on the court in this particular series.

Other than Paul, that roster is gross. I would argue they may be worse than the LeBron-less Cavs.

There is no better matchup for quick PGs than LA, they don't have a single player on the roster that can slow them down. And minus West, the Hornets roster is pretty damn pathetic. They have Paul, a decent starting center in Okafor and 10 other players who are borderline nba talents.

 

[JMon348]

I think one of the underrated story lines of these playoffs has been the emergence of Serge Ibaka into a championship #3 option. IMO he's an emerging superstar, the Perk trade allowed him to play PF all the time and he's just been great. His weakside defense is as good as anybody else's in the league. His jumper is smooth and consistent. Great player, great find by Presti.

 

[tommyGunZ]

PS, I agree. Paul has been the best player in this series, including Kobe Bryant. No shtick.

Chris Paul is an all time great. But lets be fair, this is the best matchup in the entire league for him, and Jack bailed him out at the end of Game 4 or else Paul would be sporting goat ears right now.

The Lakers are a great matchup for opposing guards, I agree. Best in the league? I'm not sure.However, none of this changes the fact that Paul took a band of scrubs, and got them to compete against a stacked roster, who is favored to win the championship, and probably has the most size in the NBA. It also doesn't change the fact that he was the best player on the court in this particular series.

Other than Paul, that roster is gross. I would argue they may be worse than the LeBron-less Cavs.

There is no better matchup for quick PGs than LA, they don't have a single player on the roster that can slow them down. And minus West, the Hornets roster is pretty damn pathetic. They have Paul, a decent starting center in Okafor and 10 other players who are borderline nba talents.

Carl Landry's a good player. Belinelli, Ariza, and JJack are solid rotation players.I agree that without West the roster is pretty weak, but cupboard isn't completely bare.

 

[Kev4029]

PS, I agree. Paul has been the best player in this series, including Kobe Bryant. No shtick.

Chris Paul is an all time great. But lets be fair, this is the best matchup in the entire league for him, and Jack bailed him out at the end of Game 4 or else Paul would be sporting goat ears right now.

The Lakers are a great matchup for opposing guards, I agree. Best in the league? I'm not sure.However, none of this changes the fact that Paul took a band of scrubs, and got them to compete against a stacked roster, who is favored to win the championship, and probably has the most size in the NBA. It also doesn't change the fact that he was the best player on the court in this particular series.

Other than Paul, that roster is gross. I would argue they may be worse than the LeBron-less Cavs.

There is no better matchup for quick PGs than LA, they don't have a single player on the roster that can slow them down. And minus West, the Hornets roster is pretty damn pathetic. They have Paul, a decent starting center in Okafor and 10 other players who are borderline nba talents.

Carl Landry's a good player. Belinelli, Ariza, and JJack are solid rotation players.I agree that without West the roster is pretty weak, but cupboard isn't completely bare.

Landry is a good player, I stand corrected, but Belinelli, Ariza and Jack all blow.

 

[timschochet]

Memphis with a 3 pt lead going into the 4th.

 

[Britney Spears]

PS, I agree. Paul has been the best player in this series, including Kobe Bryant. No shtick.

Chris Paul is an all time great. But lets be fair, this is the best matchup in the entire league for him, and Jack bailed him out at the end of Game 4 or else Paul would be sporting goat ears right now.

The Lakers are a great matchup for opposing guards, I agree. Best in the league? I'm not sure.However, none of this changes the fact that Paul took a band of scrubs, and got them to compete against a stacked roster, who is favored to win the championship, and probably has the most size in the NBA. It also doesn't change the fact that he was the best player on the court in this particular series.

Other than Paul, that roster is gross. I would argue they may be worse than the LeBron-less Cavs.

There is no better matchup for quick PGs than LA, they don't have a single player on the roster that can slow them down. And minus West, the Hornets roster is pretty damn pathetic. They have Paul, a decent starting center in Okafor and 10 other players who are borderline nba talents.

Carl Landry's a good player. Belinelli, Ariza, and JJack are solid rotation players.I agree that without West the roster is pretty weak, but cupboard isn't completely bare.

Not one of those players should be more than a 7th/8th man type player on a championship team.Which supporting cast is worse? Detroit? Cleveland? Sacramento? Those are amazingly bad teams, but at least they have some young upside.

 

[JMon348]

PS, I agree. Paul has been the best player in this series, including Kobe Bryant. No shtick.

Chris Paul is an all time great. But lets be fair, this is the best matchup in the entire league for him, and Jack bailed him out at the end of Game 4 or else Paul would be sporting goat ears right now.

The Lakers are a great matchup for opposing guards, I agree. Best in the league? I'm not sure.However, none of this changes the fact that Paul took a band of scrubs, and got them to compete against a stacked roster, who is favored to win the championship, and probably has the most size in the NBA. It also doesn't change the fact that he was the best player on the court in this particular series.

Other than Paul, that roster is gross. I would argue they may be worse than the LeBron-less Cavs.

There is no better matchup for quick PGs than LA, they don't have a single player on the roster that can slow them down. And minus West, the Hornets roster is pretty damn pathetic. They have Paul, a decent starting center in Okafor and 10 other players who are borderline nba talents.

Carl Landry's a good player. Belinelli, Ariza, and JJack are solid rotation players.I agree that without West the roster is pretty weak, but cupboard isn't completely bare.

Not one of those players should be more than a 7th/8th man type player on a championship team.Which supporting cast is worse? Detroit? Cleveland? Sacramento? Those are amazingly bad teams, but at least they have some young upside.

Ariza was a 5th/6th on a championship team

 

[ffldrew]

I think one of the underrated story lines of these playoffs has been the emergence of Serge Ibaka into a championship #3 option. IMO he's an emerging superstar, the Perk trade allowed him to play PF all the time and he's just been great. His weakside defense is as good as anybody else's in the league. His jumper is smooth and consistent. Great player, great find by Presti.

I agree - He's looking real good - causing all sorts of havoc for the Nuggets

 

[Kev4029]

Perkins does some really dumb stuff.

OKC and the fans really hate Nene.

 

[tommyGunZ]

LeighBron

The amount of ridiculous, stupid, childish things that come from your keyboard in regards to Lebron is staggering.

Pulling for the Heat in the next series moops?

 

[Britney Spears]

Ariza was a 5th/6th on a championship team

Was he seriously that high in the rotation with the Lakers? I did not realize that. I do agree he's the best of that group. He may be better than Landry, who is way overmatched on the defensive end.

 

[Britney Spears]

Perkins does some really dumb stuff.OKC and the fans really hate Nene.

There seems to be legitimate hatred, which is great entertainment of course.

 

[Raider Nation]

And you thought Popovich was a miserable prick before?

 

[ffldrew]

Perkins going for Emmy

 

[Britney Spears]

Tony Parker really is unimpressive as a distributor IMO. When he's not getting to the hoop, he looks worthless.

 

[JMon348]

Ariza was a 5th/6th on a championship team

Was he seriously that high in the rotation with the Lakers? I did not realize that. I do agree he's the best of that group. He may be better than Landry, who is way overmatched on the defensive end.

Actually looking at the stats he was probably the 4th best player during the playoffs. He was hot from three point range all playoffs long.Shot 50%, 48% from 3pt land.4th leading scorer, rebounder, and in minutes. 3rd in assists.Kobe, Pau, and Odom were top 3. Ariza, Fish, and Drew all had their moments, Ariza probably the best overall.

 

[Britney Spears]

Ariza was a 5th/6th on a championship team

Was he seriously that high in the rotation with the Lakers? I did not realize that. I do agree he's the best of that group. He may be better than Landry, who is way overmatched on the defensive end.

Actually looking at the stats he was probably the 4th best player during the playoffs. He was hot from three point range all playoffs long.Shot 50%, 48% from 3pt land.4th leading scorer, rebounder, and in minutes. 3rd in assists.Kobe, Pau, and Odom were top 3. Ariza, Fish, and Drew all had their moments, Ariza probably the best overall.

I do remember he was extremely hot during that playoff run. IIRC, they would have lost one game without him tipping an inbound play. : (

 

[JMon348]

Ariza was a 5th/6th on a championship team

Was he seriously that high in the rotation with the Lakers? I did not realize that. I do agree he's the best of that group. He may be better than Landry, who is way overmatched on the defensive end.

Actually looking at the stats he was probably the 4th best player during the playoffs. He was hot from three point range all playoffs long.Shot 50%, 48% from 3pt land.4th leading scorer, rebounder, and in minutes. 3rd in assists.Kobe, Pau, and Odom were top 3. Ariza, Fish, and Drew all had their moments, Ariza probably the best overall.

I do remember he was extremely hot during that playoff run. IIRC, they would have lost one game without him tipping an inbound play. : (

Yep, Game 1 of the WCF vs the Nuggets

 

[timschochet]

Randolph is still able to do what he wants in the post. The Spurs just have not been able to solve this all series. 2 pt. game.

 

[saintfool]

Randolph is still able to do what he wants in the post. The Spurs just have not been able to solve this all series. 2 pt. game.

mcdyess and bonner have been abused by zach. splitter at least has size and lateral quickness to stay in front of the guy.

 

[timschochet]

Miracle shot by George Hill cuts it to 1.

 

[LHUCKS]

Miracle shot by George Hill cuts it to 1.

hyperbole much?

 

[Raider Nation]

G'nite Spurs.

 

[JMon348]

We are witnessing NBA history and its not getting enough play. Yeah, yeah matchups, but a

#8 seed is about to beat the #1 seed, 4-1!

Z BO!!!!!!!

 

[RedRaiders]

Was that Wade dunk necessary

Horrible, especially since the Sixers laid off fouling with 5 seconds left down 4. I thought this was a heckuva series for the Sixers. 4 of the 5 games were very competitive and their young guys got a ton of experience. Couldn't have ended a season better (outside of a title - duh) for them - great effort and coaching.

 

[shadyridr]

Since when did Zach Randolph become such a stud. Looks like he lost weight too.

 

[Kev4029]

Ariza was a 5th/6th on a championship team

Was he seriously that high in the rotation with the Lakers? I did not realize that. I do agree he's the best of that group. He may be better than Landry, who is way overmatched on the defensive end.

Actually looking at the stats he was probably the 4th best player during the playoffs. He was hot from three point range all playoffs long.Shot 50%, 48% from 3pt land.4th leading scorer, rebounder, and in minutes. 3rd in assists.Kobe, Pau, and Odom were top 3. Ariza, Fish, and Drew all had their moments, Ariza probably the best overall.

I do remember he was extremely hot during that playoff run. IIRC, they would have lost one game without him tipping an inbound play. : (

Yep, Game 1 of the WCF vs the Nuggets

I was in Hawaii for my graduation present to myself and my GF, that ####### game ruined an entire day of vacation.

 

[Raider Nation]

For those who didn't see much of this series....

Did the Spurs just look OLD?

Did Memphis play lights-out the whole series?

Was this simply a bad matchup for San Antonio?

All of the above?

 

[RedRaiders]

Since when did Zach Randolph become such a stud. Looks like he lost weight too.

Guys mature. He always had talent - hard to believe he was essentially a dump for Quentin Richardson a few years back. Chris Wallace gets kudos for putting together this team.

 

[timschochet]

For those who didn't see much of this series....Did the Spurs just look OLD?Did Memphis play lights-out the whole series?Was this simply a bad matchup for San Antonio?All of the above?

Yeah, I'd say all of the above. But the biggest thing has been the matchup problem- no answer for Z-Bo down low.

 

[Raider Nation]

AND..... that's why you foul.

 

[RedRaiders]

That looks like a two

 

[whoknew]

Pretty sure that's a 2 right?

 

[timschochet]

Unbelievable! Manu ties it with a 3. Maybe.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Love replay in the NBA for these situations. And it's a 2.

 

[RedRaiders]

AND..... that's why you foul.

Grizz borderline did on the strip and pop up. Looked like they were mugging them.

 

[ffldrew]

looks like 2 - but sad if they don't have enough angles

 

[Ted Lange as your Bartender]

That was a 2

 

[timschochet]

It's a 2 I think. Wow.