Official NBA Playoffs Thread

[honz]

Let's talk some serious playoff basketball in a respectful manner in here...keep the trash talking friendly in tone.:shakehands:

*stops sucking up to the mods*

Anyways, I am a Jazz fan and I am getting really pumped up for the playoffs to start here in a couple of weeks. I really think the Jazz have a shot of winning it all this year. They are dominant at home and their road woes are blown out of proportion...as the Jazz like to play down to their opponent and lose to crappy teams on the road. I will start growing my playoff beard as soon as the regular season ends for good luck and won't shave it until they are eliminated....or win it all!:elefant:

Come on and pimp your teams until the seeding gets figured out and we can start talking matchups and stuff.

[BroncoBJ]

I'm a Celtics fan And I'm ready for some playoff basketball. :elefant:

[honz]

In response to the Jazz being boring...

This is so not true. This is an old myth that dates back to the Stockton and Malone days. This year, the Jazz are 2nd in offensive efficiency(points per possession), play at the 9th fastest pace in the league, and are 5th in PPG.

The Jazz look to run at every opportunity, but Deron Williams is a smart point guard and will set up the offense if nothing is there. They don't just chuck up long jump shots with 20 seconds left on the shot clock like the Nuggets do, but they like to get out on the run and get easy baskets.

[Escobar]

I'm a Celtics fan And I'm ready for some playoff basketball. :elefant:

lol.....just like you were a boston fan last year yet you claim to be a ''diehard'' yank fan.........



My suns play the AARP spurs tonight......i expect a clean victory.....(maybe not if the refs decide to give the game to them ..... again)

[BroncoBJ]

lol.....just like you were a boston fan last year yet you claim to be a ''diehard'' yank fan.........



My suns play the AARP spurs tonight......i expect a clean victory.....(maybe not if the refs decide to give the game to them ..... again)

:lol: Naw I hate boston. And last year I never claimed to be a Boston fan.
My sig was mocking someone else because they put Redsox nation or something so I mocked them and put Gagne as my adoptee.
Trust me.. I've been a Yankees fan forever. :elefant:

[Retired_Member_001]

Lakers fan here.

I'm excited because the playoffs will be where I us Laker fans get to see a Fisher - Bryant - Odom - Gasol - Bynum lineup for the first time. We've had a season plagued with injuries (and Fisher and Bryant are both playing badly hurt as well) but hopefully everyone gets back for the playoffs.

I'm hoping for an NBA Finals where the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-2.

[honz]

Lakers fan here.

I'm excited because the playoffs will be where I us Laker fans get to see a Fisher - Bryant - Odom - Gasol - Bynum lineup for the first time. We've had a season plagued with injuries (and Fisher and Bryant are both playing badly hurt as well) but hopefully everyone gets back for the playoffs.

I'm hoping for an NBA Finals where the Lakers beat the Celtics 4-2.
That is a good point. The Lakers have not been fully healthy at all this year, except for the first few months or so. Even if Bynum comes back, though, he won't be at 100% for a good while after he starts playing. Plus, Odom has been flourishing at the 4 spot and he will have to move back to the 3 where he wasn't doing so hot before Bynum got hurt.

Nonetheless, the Lakers will be a tough matchup for anyone in the playoffs and are a definite contender.

[Escobar]

well well well.........look what my suns did to the AARP spurs....... :cool:

[BroncoBJ]

well well well.........look what my suns did to the AARP spurs....... :cool:

Was it a playoff win? It don't really matter what the Suns did. Its not the real season. :salute: :elefant:

[Escobar]

Was it a playoff win? It don't really matter what the Suns did. Its not the real season. :salute: :elefant:

hahah you got me.....but playoff postioning is still at stake......suns can still get number 1 seed......not likely but still......hopefully we'll win the pacific, the lakers have a hard schedule down the stretch here



you guys have a BIG game tomorrow......i think it will determine the 8th seed.

[BroncoBJ]

Yea I agree. It sucks its on the road. But the loser will more then likely be the team watching the playoffs from the couch.

It should be a great battle between 2 pathetic teams. :elefant:

[Escobar]

Suns at houston......nothing at stake but playoff positioning again.....and i wouldn't mind playing houston in the first round ....

[honz]

WOW! The Western Conference is so crazy this year. Today, the Spurs were fighting for a shot at the 1st seed, but they could end up being the 6th seed if they lose another game and PHX wins out.

The Jazz can still snag the 3rd seed if they win out and Houston loses one more game. Houston could be anywhere from the 1st seed to the sixth seed still. GS will control their own destiny if the Nuggets lose tonight. There are so many crazy scenarios that could play out in the west. It will be fun to see how everything plays out.

[Escobar]

Indeed, i see the spurs losing to the jazz too....hopefully the suns stay at six and the hornets drop to 3rd.

[BroncoBJ]

Indeed, i see the spurs losing to the jazz too....hopefully the suns stay at six and the hornets drop to 3rd.

Does it really matter who the Suns play? No team is on the same level as they are anyways so no matter who they play it will be over in 4 games. :elefant:

[honz]

The Jazz now control their own destiny! If the Jazz beat the Rockets at home (book it...it won't even be close) and beat the Spurs in SA (this one may be tough, although Ginobili might still be out) the Jazz will have the 3rd seed with HCA in the 1st round! Thank you Nuggets!:salute:

GO JAZZ!

[Escobar]

The Jazz now control their own destiny! If the Jazz beat the Rockets at home (book it...it won't even be close) and beat the Spurs in SA (this one may be tough, although Ginobili might still be out) the Jazz will have the 3rd seed with HCA in the 1st round! Thank you Nuggets!:salute:

GO JAZZ!

nooooo


Hopefully someone beats you :lol:


i want hornets :D

[honz]

I can understand why. The Hornets have looked very fragile when they get into physical games with high intensity.

[BOSSHOGG30]

Go Sixers!

[MOtorboat]

Well, Philadelphia got seriously screwed tonight.

That was the worst bit of refereeing I've ever seen. You cannot call a foul on the replay.

If I was a Sixers' fan I'd be pissed.

[BOSSHOGG30]

Well, Philadelphia got seriously screwed tonight.

That was the worst bit of refereeing I've ever seen. You cannot call a foul on the replay.

If I was a Sixers' fan I'd be pissed.

How in the heck can you make a call like that. At the end of the game! You call a foul with .2 seconds left on a scramble for the ball after a block shot! Horse shit... Fixed! All hail King James and shit on the Sixers..........

Thank god for Boston for beating the other Cleveland team...gotta love Cleveland's closer and Man Ram!

[MOtorboat]

How in the heck can you make a call like that. At the end of the game! You call a foul with .2 seconds left on a scramble for the ball after a block shot! Horse shit... Fixed! All hail King James and shit on the Sixers..........

Thank god for Boston for beating the other Cleveland team...gotta love Cleveland's closer and Man Ram!

And...they went to the monitor before calling it. That was bad.

[BOSSHOGG30]

And...they went to the monitor before calling it. That was bad.

I still can't believe it.... wow, If I was at that game, I might of been part of an angry mob. Would you of bailed me out of jail MO?

[MOtorboat]

I still can't believe it.... wow, If I was at that game, I might of been part of an angry mob. Would you of bailed me out of jail MO?

They would have had to bail us both out. So...no...

[BroncoBJ]

I'm ready for the playoffs now :elefant: :salute:

[Escobar]

I'm ready for the playoffs now :elefant: :salute:

goodluck .........


i say the lakers take it in 5 games...


don't give me your homerism saying the nuggets will win......naaa

[honz]

goodluck .........


i say the lakers take it in 5 games...


don't give me your homerism saying the nuggets will win......naaa
The Nugs can still get the 7th seed if they win their last game and Dallas loses to NO on wednesday. If that happens, Denver and Dallas would both have 32 losses and Denver won the season series 2-1 over the Mavs. That would set up Mavs-Lakers and Nugs-Hornets matchups in the 1st round...unless of course the Lakers lose to the Kings. Then it would be Mavs-Hornets(8-1) and Nugs-Lakers(7-2).

As for the 3 thru 6 seeds, I have no idea what is going to happen. There could be a 4 way tie...and trying ti figure out how the tibreakers would work out then is too much work.

[Escobar]

thats too much drama/scenarios, im sure we'll get a clear'er picture after tomorrow.....im super hoping for NO!


If the jazz play houston......thats going to be a boring 4-1 series win for the jazzy


Im predicting houston/Hornets will have a early exit....and of course the nuggets.....

[BroncoBJ]

goodluck .........


i say the lakers take it in 5 games...


don't give me your homerism saying the nuggets will win......naaa

:lol: @ my homerism. Can I root for the Nuggets though? Or should I even watch the series? :eek:

I agree that theres too many crazy scenerios. I want the Hornets just because I think we can beat them. But then again part of me makes me figure that no matter what we will lose in 5 games. But I'll continue to be optimstic. We didn't win 49 games by being pathethic. Any team 1-8 is still decently good. This isn't the East. I'd rather be the Nuggets vs LA then the Hawks vs the Celtics. :coffee:

I think the Hornets and Rockets will have 1st round exits as well though.
And probably the Nuggets. :mad:

Oh well. I'm excited for the playoffs to start at least.
It should keep me occupied for about 4 months :lol:

[MOtorboat]

:lol: @ my homerism. Can I root for the Nuggets though? Or should I even watch the series? :eek:

I agree that theres too many crazy scenerios. I want the Hornets just because I think we can beat them. But then again part of me makes me figure that no matter what we will lose in 5 games. But I'll continue to be optimstic. We didn't win 49 games by being pathethic. Any team 1-8 is still decently good. This isn't the East. I'd rather be the Nuggets vs LA then the Hawks vs the Celtics. :coffee:

I think the Hornets and Rockets will have 1st round exits as well though.
And probably the Nuggets. :mad:

Oh well. I'm excited for the playoffs to start at least.
It should keep me occupied for about 4 months :lol:

Shut up MVP. You're not allowed to be excited, you're the No. 8 seed. :rolleyes:

[BOSSHOGG30]

Sixers will win it all!

[Escobar]

Shut up MVP. You're not allowed to be excited, you're the No. 8 seed. :rolleyes:

exactly......

[Escobar]

Sixers will win it all!

yea they will........... yea they will....

[BroncoBJ]

Shut up MVP. You're not allowed to be excited, you're the No. 8 seed. :rolleyes:

But we could be the #7 seed. :elefant:

Can I get excited then? :salute:

:lol:

[MOtorboat]

But we could be the #7 seed. :elefant:

Can I get excited then? :salute:

:lol:

Only a little.

[BroncoBJ]

Escobar.. you should be happy.
You get to play the "AARP Spurs"

:lol:

[honz]

Damnnnnnnn....the Jazz got destroyed by the Spurs tonight after destroying them in SLC just a week or so ago. The season ends on a poor note, but we get Houston in the first round just like last year. There is no way we lose to the Yao-less Rockets! Jazz in 5...6 at the most!

[Escobar]

Damnnnnnnn....the Jazz got destroyed by the Spurs tonight after destroying them in SLC just a week or so ago. The season ends on a poor note, but we get Houston in the first round just like last year. There is no way we lose to the Yao-less Rockets! Jazz in 5...6 at the most!

hahah that should be short n sweet.......i can't wait till we play the AARP spurs!! revenge is so sweet



Hopefully no referee is betting this time, no cheap shots by the cheap shot artist....and david stern don't make another bullsh#$ call like last year........ the san antonio sterns are going down


book it

[BroncoBJ]

hahah that should be short n sweet.......i can't wait till we play the AARP spurs!! revenge is so sweet



Hopefully no referee is betting this time, no cheap shots by the cheap shot artist....and david stern don't make another bullsh#$ call like last year........ the san antonio sterns are going down


book it

:elefant: Well they should go down. NOONE and I mean NOONE stands a chance against the all might Suns. :elefant:

[honz]

hahah that should be short n sweet.......i can't wait till we play the AARP spurs!! revenge is so sweet



Hopefully no referee is betting this time, no cheap shots by the cheap shot artist....and david stern don't make another bullsh#$ call like last year........ the san antonio sterns are going down


book it
I will definitely be rooting for the Suns.:beer:

[broncosfanscott]

hahah that should be short n sweet.......i can't wait till we play the AARP spurs!! revenge is so sweet



Hopefully no referee is betting this time, no cheap shots by the cheap shot artist....and david stern don't make another bullsh#$ call like last year........ the san antonio sterns are going down


book it


This should be one interesting series to watch unfold. I honeslty hope you guys beat the Spurs.........that is the one team I just don't like.

[BOSSHOGG30]

Poor Detroit, they don't stand a chance.

[Slick]

hahah that should be short n sweet.......i can't wait till we play the AARP spurs!! revenge is so sweet



Hopefully no referee is betting this time, no cheap shots by the cheap shot artist....and david stern don't make another bullsh#$ call like last year........ the san antonio sterns are going down


book it

I'm not much of a trash talker but this should be a hell of a series. Good luck.

I actually got to see the 4th quarter of the Spurs Jazz game. It was already a 30 point lead when I turned the TV on. Did Utah rest everyone?

[BOSSHOGG30]

I'm not much of a trash talker but this should be a hell of a series. Good luck.

I actually got to see the 4th quarter of the Spurs Jazz game. It was already a 30 point lead when I turned the TV on. Did Utah rest everyone?

Spurs are good right now... Duncan is as healthy as he has been in quite some time. The Spurs have done a great job managing their players minutes all year long and they should be ready to go come playoff time.

[Slick]

Spurs are good right now... Duncan is as healthy as he has been in quite some time. The Spurs have done a great job managing their players minutes all year long and they should be ready to go come playoff time.

I haven't seen much regular season ball at all. Once a week on ESPN Deportes mostly.

I saw Horry in street clothes. I heard Manu played last night I didn't see him. Escobar is right in the fact that the Spurs are aging but they still have one of the best, if not the best coach in the NBA and they know all about playoff basketball.

I wonder how the Nuggets will do against the Lakers. I guess the real question should be, can they play defense and win a game or two on the road. From the stats I looked at, Denver seems to be a different team at home, than the road.

[MOtorboat]

Age is an interesting topic...
Spurs
Tony Parker 25
Manu Ginobili 30
Bruce Bowen 36
Tim Duncan 31
Fabricio Oberto 33

Suns
Steve Nash 34
Raja Bell 31
Grant Hill 35
Amare Stoudemire 25
Shaquille O'Neal 36

Average Ages, Suns, 32.2, Spurs, 31.

[Slick]

Age is an interesting topic...
Spurs
Tony Parker 25
Manu Ginobili 30
Bruce Bowen 36
Tim Duncan 31
Fabricio Oberto 33

Suns
Steve Nash 34
Raja Bell 31
Grant Hill 35
Amare Stoudemire 25
Shaquille O'Neal 36

Average Ages, Suns, 32.2, Spurs, 31.

Wow. I never would have guessed that. Interesting. I guess the Suns will get their AARP cards sooner than most of the Spurs.

I had no idea the Suns picked up Grant Hill.

I knew Parker was still a young pup, the Spurs picked him up when he was 19. If I remember correctly they got him and Manu in the same draft.

[Escobar]

Age is an interesting topic...
Spurs
Tony Parker 25
Manu Ginobili 30
Bruce Bowen 36
Tim Duncan 31
Fabricio Oberto 33

Suns
Steve Nash 34
Raja Bell 31
Grant Hill 35
Amare Stoudemire 25
Shaquille O'Neal 36

Average Ages, Suns, 32.2, Spurs, 31.
Well...when you win, you win as a team.....not all by the starters....so why don't we add the bench??


spurs-

brent barry -12/31/71 --- 37 going on 38

michael finley-3/6/73 ---- 35

robert horry-8/25/70 ---- will be 38 this august

damon stoudemire-9/3/73 will be 34 in sept

kurt thomas-10/4/72 will be 35 in oct


Suns-

Leandro Barbosa- 11/28/82 26 years old

Boris diaw- 4/16/82 Turned 27 yesterday

gordon girichek-6/20/77 will be 31 soon

brian skinner-5/19/76 will be 32 soon

dj strawberry-6/15/85 23 years old..


I didn't even add old hag bonner to the sterns roster....but i wouldn't expect a nugget fan to mention the bench guys........cause well.....hes a nugget fan....... :coffee:

[CoachChaz]

God please let the Suns beat the Spurs. I despise that team and since I'm married to a Spurs fan, I can't ever trash talk them. I need an outlet

[Slick]

God please let the Suns beat the Spurs. I despise that team and since I'm married to a Spurs fan, I can't ever trash talk them. I need an outlet

Hilarious. You a Mavericks fan Coach?

[MOtorboat]

Well...when you win, you win as a team.....not all by the starters....so why don't we add the bench??


spurs-

brent barry -12/31/71 --- 37 going on 38

michael finley-3/6/73 ---- 35

robert horry-8/25/70 ---- will be 38 this august

damon stoudemire-9/3/73 will be 34 in sept

kurt thomas-10/4/72 will be 35 in oct


Suns-

Leandro Barbosa- 11/28/82 26 years old

Boris diaw- 4/16/82 Turned 27 yesterday

gordon girichek-6/20/77 will be 31 soon

brian skinner-5/19/76 will be 32 soon

dj strawberry-6/15/85 23 years old..


I didn't even add old hag bonner to the sterns roster...hes older than dirt..but i wouldn't expect a nugget fan to mention the bench guys........cause well.....hes a nugget fan....... :coffee:

How come you didn't mention Eric Piatkowski...he plays just as much as D.J. Strawberry.

[MOtorboat]

Average age for the entire team:
Suns 29.6
Spurs 31.4

So, yes...slightly older. Not exactly AARP.

[Escobar]

How come you didn't mention Eric Piatkowski...he plays just as much as D.J. Strawberry.

?? That guy never plays. he played yesterday and thats because that was the last game....dj strawberry plays every now and then...hes going to be a great player groomed under nash and bell.

[MOtorboat]

?? That guy never plays. he played yesterday and thats because that was the last game....dj strawberry plays every now and then...hes going to be a great player groomed under nash and bell.

A whole .3 more minutes per game...

[CoachChaz]

Hilarious. You a Mavericks fan Coach?

Yep...so I get to put up with this Spurs shit ALL YEAR LONG

[Slick]

Yep...so I get to put up with this Spurs shit ALL YEAR LONG

:salute:to Mrs. Coach.

Well, her team is the defending champs, but it history repeats itself, you'll get a reprieve from that. They've never been able to go back to back.

As for the Mavs. I remember the days of Brad Davis, Rolando Blackmon, Derek Harper, Tarpley... short/long term memory loss keeps me from remembering the rest of that team. They were fun to watch.

Reunion Arena will always hold a special place in my heart for the Monsters of Rock concert I saw there. I believe it was 1989.

[honz]

The Mavs are going to take down the Hornets. Book it.

[honz]

Here are my 1st round predictions...

West:
-Lakers over the Nugz in 7
-Mavs over the Hornets in 6
-Suns over the Spurs in 6
-Jazz over the Rockets in 6

East:
-Boston over the Hawks in 5 (although I wouldn't be surprised at all to see a sweep)
-Detroit over the 76ers in 5
-Orlando over Toronto in 5
-Washington over Cleveland in 6

[Escobar]

Here are my 1st round predictions...

West:
-Lakers over the Nugz in 7
-Mavs over the Hornets in 6
-Suns over the Spurs in 6
-Jazz over the Rockets in 6

East:
-Boston over the Hawks in 5 (although I wouldn't be surprised at all to see a sweep)
-Detroit over the 76ers in 5
-Orlando over Toronto in 5
-Washington over Cleveland in 6

agree with everything but denver won't go 7 games with l.a

[MOtorboat]

agree with everything but denver won't go 7 games with l.a

Unfortunately, I agree...L.A. in five, maybe six...but most likely 5. Nuggets just don't match up well.

[BroncoBJ]

:lol: You have Denver losing in 7. :eek:
You hate us so much Honz, I'm shocked you dont have it over in 4.

[honz]

:lol: You have Denver losing in 7. :eek:
You hate us so much Honz, I'm shocked you dont have it over in 4.
As much as I hate the Nuggets, I hate the Lakers more...GO NUGGETS!:behindsofa::bath:

[BOSSHOGG30]

West:
-Lakers over the Nugz in 6
-Hornets over the Mavs in 6
-Spurs over the Suns in 6
-Rockets over the Jazz in 7

East:
-Boston over the Hawks in 5
-Detroit over the 76ers in 6
-Orlando over Toronto in 5
-Washington over Cleveland in 6

[Escobar]

can't wait till it starts on sat!!

[BOSSHOGG30]

can't wait till it starts on sat!!

I can... my team plays Detroit!;)

[Escobar]

shaq passed thru my house yesterday at about 7 pm. He honked and stuck his hand out the window and raised his index finger saying ''number 1''


Just thought i share......http://autoobserver.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/29/chevy_kodiac_c4500_211.jpg

He drives one of these except two doors and black flames all around the front.....this is the fourth time ive seen him, but he actually saw me and gave me the number 1 finger'' this time

[Escobar]

http://media.gm.com/events/sema/02sema/images/kodiak_sst.jpgmuch like this....but way 'doper'':cool:

[Nomad]

Not much a basketball fan now! I do miss the Stockton to Malone days. I watched pro ball from late 80s to late 90s then all those players from that era retired. I miss those days. Anyway, Jazz/Rockets is a classic matchup from years back and I wish Jerry Sloan and his Jazz the best. GO JAZZ!

[Nomad]

http://media.gm.com/events/sema/02sema/images/kodiak_sst.jpgmuch like this....but way 'doper'':cool:

Too bad, Barkley's not around anymore! Those two on the same team would have been great!

[Retired_Member_001]

My NBA Playoffs predictions:

West:
-Lakers 4-1 Nuggets
-Hornets 4-2 Mavericks
-Suns 4-3 Spurs
-Jazz 4-2 Rockets

East:
-Celtics 4-1 Hawks
-Pistons4-2 Sixers (Sixers will put up a great fight)
-Magic 4-3 Raptors
-Wizards 4-2 Cavs

[BroncoBJ]

Heres my bracket:

http://i25.tinypic.com/2cfwsxe.jpg


Now a Finals that I think could really happen is Jazz/Pistons.
Though I hope thats not the finals cause it be boring but I could see it happening.



:lol: I make wack picks because thats my style. And its always good to go out on a limb

[Retired_Member_001]

Heres my bracket:

http://i25.tinypic.com/2cfwsxe.jpg


Now a Finals that I think could really happen is Jazz/Pistons.
Though I hope thats not the finals cause it be boring but I could see it happening.



:lol: I make wack picks because thats my style. And its always good to go out on a limb

:laugh:

I know this was a joke post but still :laugh:.

[Broncospsycho77]

West:
-Lakers in 6
-Hornets in 6
-Suns in 7
-Rockets in 7

East:
-Celtics in 4
-Pistons in 7
-Raptors in 7
-Wizards in 6

[honz]

I'm not sure how many games the Jazz are going to lose in the playoffs, but I decided that they are definitely going to win 16!:salute:

[broncosfanscott]

Yep...so I get to put up with this Spurs shit ALL YEAR LONG

That has gotta suck. Hopefully in a couple of weeks you can relax.

[MOtorboat]

Anyone watching today?

That dunk by LeBron was sick.

[Benetto]

I have the Plasma in the install bay, on the games today...Can't wait to watch The Sperms beat the Scums later.

[Bronco4ever]

Anyone watching today?

That dunk by LeBron was sick.

I saw that. I thought there was no chance of him catching it and putting it in. Ridiculous dunk by King James.

[MOtorboat]

I saw that. I thought there was no chance of him catching it and putting it in. Ridiculous dunk by King James.

Ridiculous...

1-0 Caps for anyone that cares about NHL...

[Nomad]

Anyone watching today?

That dunk by LeBron was sick.

I'll be watching JAZZ/Rockets tonight. My sons just played each a game of basketball and baseball is this afternoon. I'm a busy man! Go JAZZ!

[BroncoBJ]

The Suns are blowing out the Spurs 7-2.
Its over :elefant:

[Retired_Member_001]

Spurs are playing badly.

They need to start clawing back into this one.

[Slick]

I had to go to cbs sportsline for my NBA coverage today. It looked like Manu was clutch in OT.

[Escobar]

its all good still....we will win , they had to win this game

[Broncospsycho77]

Wow, what a game... I hate Manu though. Hate him... he acts like he's playing soccer...

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2627/noginobiliac8.jpg

[Escobar]

honestly, this game took 10 years of my life today.....wow....... nothing like nba playoffs


i'll give credit where credit is due to the spurs........but there are still games to be played...the suns are just getting started

[Slick]

Wow, what a game... I hate Manu though. Hate him... he acts like he's playing soccer...

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/2627/noginobiliac8.jpg

I can understand that, and I agree he can be an actress on the court.

He is still a hell of a ball player.

[Slick]

honestly, this game took 10 years of my life today.....wow....... nothing like nba playoffs


i'll give credit where credit is due to the spurs........but there are still games to be played...the suns are just getting started

I wish I could have watched it. Hopefully both teams can stay healthy. Did Horry play? I didn't see his name in the box score so I'm guessing no.

[Escobar]

I wish I could have watched it. Hopefully both teams can stay healthy. Did Horry play? I didn't see his name in the box score so I'm guessing no.

No, he was being a cheerleader today.


Suns had numerous chances to win this game.....alot of stupid idiot mistakes.......specially on mike d'antoni's part........just straight bonehead

[broncosfanscott]

Well, the PHX/SA was a good game except for who won. Hopefully the Suns will comeback in game 2.

Close game for DAL/NO. This game is going to be interesting down the stretch. Dirk said he wanted the Hornets over the Lakers, so we'll see how they do.

[BroncoBJ]

That was a great game today and I know I hate being on the losing end of those because they sting. But It is only 1 game. But a huge win for the Spurs. But damn. Those are the types of games that if my team loses them I almost cry even though its just 1 game. :lol:

NBA Playoffs are off to a great start. :salute:

[BOSSHOGG30]

Today at 6:00 e.s.t...........get ready to see the best series of the playoffs.......Detroit is going down!

[BroncoBJ]

:elefant: Hopefully the 76ers win. :salute:

[honz]

GO JAZZ! The Jazz were the only team to steal the first game on the road today. I smell a sweep.:elefant:

Escobar, sorry man. I was rooting so hard for the Suns, but they just kept screwing it up at the end. A shot clock violation, Barbosa with a contested runner at the end of regulation, and posting up Diaw for the game winner in OT. I still think the Suns will come back and win the series, though. Suns in 6!

Wizards/Cavs...meh. Lebron is a beast, though.

Wow. Dallas really layed an egg in the 2nd half, and JKidd is too old to guard Chris Paul. Whatever happened to that Devin Harris guy? He was a pretty good defender.

[BOSSHOGG30]

I hate Lebron James... he gets away with so many fouls it is just ridiculous. Reminds me of Karl Malone and his little elbow move, guy defending him goes flying back and Malone has the easy layup. James even threw an elbow as someone and didn't get called for it. Why do refs continue to swing from these super stars balls like that... makes me sick.

[MOtorboat]

I hate Lebron James... he gets away with so many fouls it is just ridiculous. Reminds me of Karl Malone and his little elbow move, guy defending him goes flying back and Malone has the easy layup. James even threw an elbow as someone and didn't get called for it. Why do refs continue to swing from these super stars balls like that... makes me sick.

Watch the Nugs/Lakers today...:rolleyes:

[Nomad]

I don't know about a sweep honz but the JAZZ/Rockets series should be a classic as always!

[MOtorboat]

I don't know about a sweep honz but the JAZZ/Rockets series should be a classic as always!

Yup, a classic first-round out by the Rockets...

[Nomad]

Yup, a classic first-round out by the Rockets...

JAZZ in 6!

[MOtorboat]

JAZZ in 6!

In 5.

[honz]

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h207/shawnn_47/mdvirgin.jpg

[MOtorboat]

That's freakin' hilarious.

But, you do realize in the movie he ends up getting laid...

I think I smell a jinx folks.
:popcorn:

[honz]

That's freakin' hilarious.

But, you do realize in the movie he ends up getting laid...

I think I smell a jinx folks.
:popcorn:
It's not my work by the way. I don't want to take credit away from the genius that photoshopped that.

This was around last year when the Jazz beat the Rockets, so I am confident that there will be no such jinx.

[BroncoBJ]

:lol: Heres a video Escobar would like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_qF5jJnow

:eek:

[honz]

:lol: Heres a video Escobar would like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_qF5jJnow

:eek:
:lol: at that Tony Parker picture. WTF, indeed.

[Escobar]

:lol: Heres a video Escobar would like:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y_qF5jJnow

:eek:

ha.....is it not true htough?

[Nomad]

76ers look pretty good for such a young team playing a veteran championship caliber team in the Pistons. I remember watching Andre Miller at the U of U when we lived there.

[BroncoBJ]

Theres no team I really hate more then the Pistons. Each year when they lose I celebrate :lol:
I won't hold my breath though but I'd love to see the 76ers win this game and 3 more. :salute:

[Nomad]

WOW! never realized the Hawks are in the playoffs, is DW back in the lineup!

[Nomad]

There you go JayMVP, 76ers pulled it off. BTW, i was being smug about the Hawks!

[honz]

76ers look pretty good for such a young team playing a veteran championship caliber team in the Pistons. I remember watching Andre Miller at the U of U when we lived there.
Andre Miller is a stud. They had a heck of a run back in 97 (??? not sure of the exact year) when they got to the finals with Doleac, Jensen, Mottola, Miller, and Britton Johnson...ahh the memories. They just ran out of gas at the end of the championship game. Miller is a very underrated PG in the NBA.

[honz]

Theres no team I really hate more then the Pistons. Each year when they lose I celebrate :lol:
I won't hold my breath though but I'd love to see the 76ers win this game and 3 more. :salute:
DE-TROIT BAS-KET-BALL!!!...sucks. Go Sixers! I was not surprised at all to see the Pistons fall apart at the end of that game.:coffee:

[BroncoBJ]

DE-TROIT BAS-KET-BALL!!!...sucks. Go Sixers! I was not surprised at all to see the Pistons fall apart at the end of that game.:coffee:

:elefant: Yea I'm glad to see them lose. Usually they seem to find a way to piss me off and pull off a win. Its only 1 game but for the time being its nice. :salute:

[broncosfanscott]

Well, the 76ers got off to a good start. I guess they wanted it more in the end and what was Wallace doing sneaking in on the 76ers huddle?

My Lakers got it started of with a 12-point win. Gasol was the man with 36 points, 16 rebounds, and came 2 assists away from a triple double. What a great trade he was.

[BroncoBJ]

Heres a nice pic with Sheed,Nash, and Dirk in it:

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o61/Portis26AnimatedPics/Steve%20Nash%20stuff%20lolz/eliandirknashnsheed26ri.jpg

:lol:

[BOSSHOGG30]

Go Sixers baby! I think I ripped out all my hair in that game... nerve racking to say the least! I still can't believe how Billips missed 3 of 4 free throws late in the game like that, we (sixer fans and the actual sixers) got so lucky.


P.S. can the sixers borrow someone that can actually stop Wallace?

[Bronco9798]

Go Sixers baby! I think I ripped out all my hair in that game... nerve racking to say the least! I still can't believe how Billips missed 3 of 4 free throws late in the game like that, we (sixer fans and the actual sixers) got so lucky.


P.S. can the sixers borrow someone that can actually stop Wallace?

It's a long series, put your hair back.

[MOtorboat]

Go Sixers baby! I think I ripped out all my hair in that game... nerve racking to say the least! I still can't believe how Billips missed 3 of 4 free throws late in the game like that, we (sixer fans and the actual sixers) got so lucky.


P.S. can the sixers borrow someone that can actually stop Wallace?

He can't stop Wallace, but you can have Anthony Carter...

[BOSSHOGG30]

It's a long series, put your hair back.

Championship!

[honz]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHOIHPIUGOIUYF:!!!!!11!!!2! Rockets SUCK! Jazz win both games in Houston...get your brooms ready!

[Escobar]

what a bs call that was.......kirilinko must of took some lessons from the spurs team. That game should of went to OT.

[Nomad]

what a bs call that was.......kirilinko must of took some lessons from the spurs team. That game should of went to OT.

Didn't see the game! Did AK-47 flop?:noidea: John Stockton was one of the best floppers in the league. Today, Iverson and the point guard from Lakers (his name slips mind) are damn good floppers. Anyway, good for the JAZZ, I'd like to see a sweep but I still think Houston gets one in Utah and Houston and JAZZ win in 6!

[BOSSHOGG30]

Will the Sixers go 2-0 on the Pistons tonight? Tune in tomorrow to find out my answer.................

[MOtorboat]

Will the Sixers go 2-0 on the Pistons tonight? Tune in tomorrow to find out my answer.................

No.

[honz]

No.
You are probably right, but I will be rooting for the upset.

[honz]

what a bs call that was.......kirilinko must of took some lessons from the spurs team. That game should of went to OT.
Scola tried to grab him, which is a foul, and AK sold it. I Rockets fans want to blame that call for them losing that game, they can go right ahead...but the refs were atrocious all night.

What about the phantom travel call on Williams? Or Battier smacking AK in the head on a rebound which led to 2 FTs for Houston? Or the fact that Scola fouled Korver after he got the rebound just before Ak's flop? Plus, go refs for missing Aaron Brook's hip check on Williams, who is already injured, when it happened right in front of your face.

Jazz outplayed the Rockets and the refs for the 2nd game in a row.

[Escobar]

Scola tried to grab him, which is a foul, and AK sold it. I Rockets fans want to blame that call for them losing that game, they can go right ahead...but the refs were atrocious all night.

What about the phantom travel call on Williams? Or Battier smacking AK in the head on a rebound which led to 2 FTs for Houston? Or the fact that Scola fouled Korver after he got the rebound just before Ak's flop? Plus, go refs for missing Aaron Brook's hip check on Williams, who is already injured, when it happened right in front of your face.

Jazz outplayed the Rockets and the refs for the 2nd game in a row.

i personally didn't see the game but i saw highlights.....and DAM im not going to be able to watch my suns tonight :mad::mad:

[BOSSHOGG30]

No.

you only say that because they don't play tonight, but tommorrow you will be singing a different tune.

[MOtorboat]

you only say that because they don't play tonight, but tommorrow you will be singing a different tune.

Uh-huh...:rolleyes:

[broncosfanscott]

i personally didn't see the game but i saw highlights.....and DAM im not going to be able to watch my suns tonight :mad::mad:

I didn't see the game either, however when I saw the replay it sure looked like a nice acting job to me.

Boy is Dallas in trouble now. They better win the next two at home to have a chance to win the series. Don't think it will happen though.

[BroncoAV06]

CP3 is a beast. Everytime they double him it is either an ally-oop or a open shot for a teammate. Great court vison. No reason for everybody to doubt them experiance wise when you have a PG that played at an MVP calibur all year.

[BOSSHOGG30]

CP3 is a beast. Everytime they double him it is either an ally-oop or a open shot for a teammate. Great court vison. No reason for everybody to doubt them experiance wise when you have a PG that played at an MVP calibur all year.

I would vote for him if Kobe wasn't still in the league. Kobe is the best player I've ever seen.......except for Jordan and I'm a UNC and Jordan super fan, so that might be homer talking.:D

[broncosfanscott]

Dirk said he prefered to play the Hornets because they match up better. I bet he regrets that now.

Well the Suns now trail 2-0. They got some work to do.

[BroncoBJ]

Dirk said he prefered to play the Hornets because they match up better. I bet he regrets that now.

Well the Suns now trail 2-0. They got some work to do.

Theres still 14 seconds left :eek:

[SmilinAssasSin27]

I thought the Spurs were supposed to be the dirty team..


by teh way 4MVP, it's yer turn to draft for the Rams.

[BroncoAV06]

Hard basketball. Man the west is on the verge of 4 sweeps, Suns have the best shot of getting one back at home.

[honz]

I thought the Spurs were supposed to be the dirty team..


by teh way 4MVP, it's yer turn to draft for the Rams.
If you are talking about that last foul on Ginobili, that was a horrendous flop by the flop king. The Spurs make me sick. Parker falling down every time he touches the ball, Ginobili flopping around like a fish out of water, and their whole team whining to the refs after every frickin' call that goes against them. The Spurs are the suck.

[BroncoBJ]

Yea the Spurs make me sick as well. Thier always flopping and whining about every damn call. :mad:
That last play by Manu made me sick. It was a foul but damn he made it look horrible. :lol:

[Nomad]

Yea the Spurs make me sick as well. Thier always flopping and whining about every damn call. :mad:
That last play by Manu made me sick. It was a foul but damn he made it look horrible. :lol:

I liked watching David Robinson and the Spurs (because they always lost:D)until Tim Duncan came. Tim is an exceptional player but I've never liked the way he whines and complains when a call is on him. As far as flopping and acting, I loved watching one of the best point guards that has played the game, but he was great at acting and flopping and his name was John Stockton.

[Escobar]

tough loss you know, but now we go back home, we have no choice but win both, if not its going to very difficult......im confident the suns can get 3 in a row here with a little momentum. Im off to rocky point :D I'll be back on monday, im'a have to watch the games on some local sports bars around there........yall stay safe!

[Nomad]

Mike Bibby (hawks) calls Celtics fans bandwagon fans. :lol:

[honz]

Mike Bibby (hawks) calls Celtics fans bandwagon fans. :lol:
Well, a lot of them sort of are...although, I bet most of the fans in Boston are pretty die hard. I can't speak for them.

I went to the Celtics/Jazz game in SLC and there were so many fools in there with their brand spanking new KG jerseys that it made me want to puke. It was almost as bad as all of the Kobe fanboys that show up every time the Lakers are in town. Now if you are a KG fan, then that is cool, because he is a stud and doesn't act like his crap don't stink like many superstars do...but I sure didn't see many KG jerseys when the T-Wolves used to come to town.

/end rant

[honz]

What a joke...the Jazz totally choked that game away. They came out with no heart and were only in the game because Deron Williams is a stud.

I don't know if the Jazz were over confident or nervous about coming home or what, but they didn't play as hard as Houston did, missed FT's, and gave up too many offensive rebounds.

The Jazz have done this all year...they come out flat thinking they can coast to victory and then they end up losing because they put themselves in too deep of a hole to start the game.

ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH!

[Nomad]

What a joke...the Jazz totally choked that game away. They came out with no heart and were only in the game because Deron Williams is a stud.

I don't know if the Jazz were over confident or nervous about coming home or what, but they didn't play as hard as Houston did, missed FT's, and gave up too many offensive rebounds.

The Jazz have done this all year...they come out flat thinking they can coast to victory and then they end up losing because they put themselves in too deep of a hole to start the game.

ARRRGGGHHHHHHHHHH!


Not surprised at all! JAZZ/Rocket has always had good series with each other and I didn't think they'd have a chance to sweep the Rockets! JAZZ in 6 in SLC!

[broncosfanscott]

After destroying the 76ers in game 2, the Pistons look horrible today.

[honz]

Ha, go Pistons! It would make my week to see Detroit go out in the first round.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

If you are talking about that last foul on Ginobili, that was a horrendous flop by the flop king. The Spurs make me sick. Parker falling down every time he touches the ball, Ginobili flopping around like a fish out of water, and their whole team whining to the refs after every frickin' call that goes against them. The Spurs are the suck.

I agree that they flop, but yer looking thru hater glasses if you didn't see Phoenix mugging the cutters on the last few inbound situations.

[honz]

I agree that they flop, but yer looking thru hater glasses if you didn't see Phoenix mugging the cutters on the last few inbound situations.
Nah, I saw that...I thought you were talking about Bell's foul that Spurs fans took exception to, which was clearly a flop (but a foul first.)

It looks like the Suns are done for, though.

[Nomad]

JAZZ/Rockets game 4 was a good one! Rockets win next game and JAZZ wins a nailbiter in SLC!

[SmilinAssasSin27]

DeSean Stevenson should be suspended for the rest of the series vs Cleveland. He is obviously going after LeBron. Not that LeBron can't handle it, but dude is tossing haymakers in mid air straight at his grill...and nowhere near the ball. That can't be tolerated.

[honz]

JAZZ/Rockets game 4 was a good one! Rockets win next game and JAZZ wins a nailbiter in SLC!
Jazz in 5!:salute:

The Sixers are up early on the Pistons...I am really enjoying this series. The Sixers are a lot of fun to watch.

[Bronco9798]

The Sixers have been fun to watch this series. Love watching the Pistons getting beat. Hope the Sixers can take this series!!

[Bronco9798]

Rasheed just had a meltdown. What a thug!!

[Bronco9798]

Pistons must of got pissed and have turned it up.

[honz]

Go Hawks! ATL ties up their series with Boston at 2-2. That was the best game of the playoffs so far, IMO.

Joe Johnson was an absolute beast down the stretch and Josh Smith wasn't half bad either. Nice choke job, Boston!

[BroncoBJ]

Go Hawks! ATL ties up their series with Boston at 2-2. That was the best game of the playoffs so far, IMO.

Joe Johnson was an absolute beast down the stretch and Josh Smith wasn't half bad either. Nice choke job, Boston!

I thought the Suns/Spurs playoff game was better then the ATL/Bos game. :eek:

But it was a nice game.
I hope the Hawks steal one in Boston. :salute:

[honz]

I thought the Suns/Spurs playoff game was better then the ATL/Bos game. :eek:

But it was a nice game.
I hope the Hawks steal one in Boston. :salute:
Oh yeah...I sorta forgot about SA/PHX Game 1. That was better than this one, but the Hawks crowd was fantastic and made this one really exciting.

[BroncoBJ]

Oh yeah...I sorta forgot about SA/PHX Game 1. That was better than this one, but the Hawks crowd was fantastic and made this one really exciting.

Yea I figured you forgot about that one. :lol:
That game was classic.
This was a good game but it was the crowd that made it exciting. :elefant:

[Escobar]

IM BACK SUCKASSSSSSSSSSSSS AND SO ARE THE SUNS LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL



crap, its going to be hard to make history, but i got faith in my suns and shaq :salute:

[BroncoBJ]

Make history or you're history. :salute:
But the Suns are the best team in NBA History so I know for a fact they will come back and win the series. :elefant:

[Escobar]

Make history or you're history. :salute:
But the Suns are the best team in NBA History so I know for a fact they will come back and win the series. :elefant:

there you go, your getting it day by day :elefant:

[Nomad]

Watching Mike and Mike, Greenburg (sp) said Garnett should be suspended for pushing the ref. I didn't see the game but saw the clip on the news. I disagree with Greeny. I think the refs should get between the conflicts instead of trying to man-handle these players and if the ref is in between and the player throws him out the way then look at the penalties or fines. Jason Kidd should be suspended for the hard foul this past weekend. They say it wasn't intended but how can you grab someones face and throw them to the ground and not be intended.

I say let them play and move forward.

[Retired_Member_001]

The Sixers have been fun to watch this series. Love watching the Pistons getting beat. Hope the Sixers can take this series!!

The Pistons are a bunch of old wussies.

I'd love it if the Sixers could take them.

( I bet you AI wishes he was still in Philly, he has a better chance of getting to the second round that way).

[Benetto]

The Pistons are a bunch of old wussies.

I'd love it if the Sixers could take them.

( I bet you AI wishes he was still in Philly, he has a better chance of getting to the second round that way).

Come on bro...I hate the Pistons too, but they're not wussies. They have one of the best defenses in the league.

[tubby]

Kobe rapes

[Retired_Member_001]

Come on bro...I hate the Pistons too, but they're not wussies. They have one of the best defenses in the league.

Defensively they are good, I agree. Their problem is they are expecting things to come too easily to them in my opinion. I've even heard several Pistons fans say they want Ben Wallace back.

[Retired_Member_001]

Kobe rapes

Prove Kobe raped someone and I'll never post here again.

The only thing Kobe raped in Colorado was the Thuggets...

[BeefStew25]

Well, Euro Dirk tried to flop right before the half.

It is time for the NBA to implement a flop rule. Those Euros and South Americans need to quit thinking about yellow cards.

[Broncospsycho77]

Well, Euro Dirk tried to flop right before the half.

It is time for the NBA to implement a flop rule. Those Euros and South Americans need to quit thinking about yellow cards.

They should. Make it the same penalty as a defensive 3 seconds. 1 free throw and the ball back to the offensive team. It's getting ridiculous with some of the players. Man up and play basketball, don't wuss out and hope for a foul.

[Nomad]

And Dallas is GONE!:whoo:

[BroncoBJ]

Looks like the "AARP" Spurs won. :lol:
Who would have guessed it? :eek:

[BroncoAV06]

Enough with the rape and thug comments, they are worthless. Problem with a flop rule would put another thing on the refs and would be a judgement call and lead to even more debate.

[BeefStew25]

Enough with the rape and thug comments, they are worthless. Problem with a flop rule would put another thing on the refs and would be a judgement call and lead to even more debate.

You get Stu Jackson to get off his ass and make decisions from looking at film.....and suspend players that flop....

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Looks like the "AARP" Spurs won. :lol:
Who would have guessed it? :eek:

Yeah, they looked real old, huh?

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Escobar, are you done now?

[Escobar]

Serve Me My Crow

[BroncoBJ]

:lol: You get crow served every year.
Maybe sometime it be best to just be quiet and realize that theres better NBA teams out there then the Suns? :coffee: :salute:

[Slick]

Serve Me My Crow

The Spurs did the expected, Parker abused Nash throughout the series, and D'antoni got out coached. At least your boys avoided the sweep.

[Retired_Member_001]

Games today:

Washington @ Cleveland

Cavs lead 3-1

Atlanta @ Boston

Series tied 2-2

[SmilinAssasSin27]

I'm not one to pile on. My point was proven. That's all I need.


I will say I am VERY intrigued by the Spurs/Hornets series. Are the Hornets the pretender Jazz from 2007 or are these boys ready for prime time. We're about to find out. I can't wait. Win or lose for SA, I think this will be a GREAT one.

[BroncoBJ]

I want to see a Hawks/Hornets finals :elefant:

[SmilinAssasSin27]

IF SA isn't the team from the West, I wanna see Lakers/Celtics. However, San Antonio/Boston would be frickin sweet as well.

[Escobar]

hopefully the hawks can pull it off against boston...funny how ESPn isn't exactly sealing their spot in the finals anymore :laugh:

[BroncoBJ]

Damn, the wizards are such a bunch of cocky ******. Thier always talking trash and cheap shotting every chance they get. :coffee:

[Nomad]

JAZZ takes game 6 in SLC, if not, they are in trouble. I told you honz, JAZZ/Rockets series are never easy. They have always been classics, even though the JAZZ got their butts kicked the other night.

I hate living in the central time zone because the games come on so late!:mad:

[honz]

JAZZ takes game 6 in SLC, if not, they are in trouble. I told you honz, JAZZ/Rockets series are never easy. They have always been classics, even though the JAZZ got their butts kicked the other night.

I hate living in the central time zone because the games come on so late!:mad:
Yep, you were right. I was sure it was going to be a sweep after we took the first 2 in Houston, but the Rockets kept fighting and made it a series. I hate Adelman, TMac, and their whining, but I respect the way the Rockets play hard and go after every loose ball and rebound.

Game 5 was an embarrassment, but hopefully the Jazz come out with a vengeance and take it to them in Game 6. I'm not sure my heart can handle another close game in SLC...and I really don't want to have to go back to Houston for Game 7. Get 'er done, Utah!

[Nomad]

Big night for the JAZZ hey honz! Hopefully the best home court in the league pays off and hopefully I can stay awake for the game.:D If the JAZZ can't get it tonight(which I believe they will), then I have a bad feeling in Houston on Sunday. GO JAZZ!

[broncosfanscott]

IF SA isn't the team from the West, I wanna see Lakers/Celtics. However, San Antonio/Boston would be frickin sweet as well.

A Lakers/Celtics NBA Finals would be sweet. However the Celtics are close to not even making it out of the first round. I personally think they'll win game seven. They have all the pressure in the world after losing today. I never thought the Hawks would have that series going seven games.

[honz]

A Lakers/Celtics NBA Finals would be sweet. However the Celtics are close to not even making it out of the first round. I personally think they'll win game seven. They have all the pressure in the world after losing today. I never thought the Hawks would have that series going seven games.
I don't get the whole clamoring for a Celtics/Lakers final...the rivalry doesn't exist anymore. None of the players from the old rivalry even play anymore, and many NBA fans weren't even out of our cribs when that rivalry existed.

I guess if you live for feelings of nostalgia it might be cool, but I just don't get it.

[honz]

Big night for the JAZZ hey honz! Hopefully the best home court in the league pays off and hopefully I can stay awake for the game.:D If the JAZZ can't get it tonight(which I believe they will), then I have a bad feeling in Houston on Sunday. GO JAZZ!
What a beat down in SLC!!! I'm glad the Jazz took care of business so we can move on to the Lakers and give them a run for their money.

Deron Williams is "it". The dude is a straight up stud and plays his best ball when the game is on the line and the stakes are high. You gotta love it! This game was the first game in this series where the Jazz looked like the Jazz team I grew accustomed to seeing during the regular season...hopefully they carry their momentum into the game on Sunday.
:elefant::elefant::elefant::elefant:

[broncosfanscott]

I don't get the whole clamoring for a Celtics/Lakers final...the rivalry doesn't exist anymore. None of the players from the old rivalry even play anymore, and many NBA fans weren't even out of our cribs when that rivalry existed.

I guess if you live for feelings of nostalgia it might be cool, but I just don't get it.


I know the rivalry isn't there, however there is the history behind it. You may have to be a Lakers or Celtics fan to understand it. I mean I grew up a Lakers fan because of my dad and I got into them around that time.

[Nomad]

The Boston '3' party are disappointing. The Hawks are impressive. But I'd have to agree honz, and maybe because I didn't follow the rivalry except back in the 80s, the Lakers/Celtics rivalry isn't the same without Bird and Magic!

[TXBRONC]

I think it's just funny that the team with worst record of any of the teams in the playoffs has taken the team with best record in playoffs to seven games.

[honz]

I think it's just funny that the team with worst record of any of the teams in the playoffs has taken the team with best record in playoffs to seven games.
Yeah, the series that everyone thought was going to be a sweep ends up being the only 1st round series to go 7 games.

I think part of the Celtics problem is that they were playing at such a high intensity for the whole year, especially defensively. I'm not sure they are worn down or burnt out, but I just don't think they have that extra gear to kick in to now that the playoffs have started.

They have basically been playing with playoff intensity since the 1st game of the season, and I'm not sure that is a great thing to do when you have to play at least 100 games if you want to win it all.

[TXBRONC]

Yeah, the series that everyone thought was going to be a sweep ends up being the only 1st round series to go 7 games.

I think part of the Celtics problem is that they were playing at such a high intensity for the whole year, especially defensively. I'm not sure they are worn down or burnt out, but I just don't think they have that extra gear to kick in to now that the playoffs have started.

They have basically been playing with playoff intensity since the 1st game of the season, and I'm not sure that is a great thing to do when you have to play at least 100 games if you want to win it all.

I've been more of casual fan over the past several years so I haven't followed the season as closely as some like yourself has.

I don't know about being worn down, the have three double digit wins on their home court.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

The Celts will be fine. It's mostly about matchups in basketball. The Celts are very talented, but their D is quite overrated. They can D a methodical half court team like the Pistons, but ya get an uber-athletic squad like the hawks seem to have and there are issues. Even in the 3 blowouts IN Boston, it was more missed shots by ATL than it was great D by Boston.

[TXBRONC]

The Celts will be fine. It's mostly about matchups in basketball. The Celts are very talented, but their D is quite overrated. They can D a methodical half court team like the Pistons, but ya get an uber-athletic squad like the hawks seem to have and there are issues. Even in the 3 blowouts IN Boston, it was more missed shots by ATL than it was great D by Boston.

Still the Celtics are the more experienced they should have been able to put the Hawks away by game five but they didn't.

[Nomad]

Celtics are on FIRE!

[BroncoBJ]

:lol: Hawks

[Nomad]

JAZZ doesn't have an answer for Kobe:tsk:

[dogfish]

now that my nugs are assed out. . .



GO HORNETS!!!



GO CAVS!!!

[Retired_Member_001]

I hate to complain about the refs, but poor officiating in the Lakers V Jazz game.

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[honz]

I hate to complain about the refs, but poor officiating in the Lakers V Jazz game.

Both ways...just cause Phil complains about the refs, doesn't mean he is right. You guys shot many more FT's than the Jazz did even before we started fouling intentionally at the end of the game. There were no calls both ways, and holding players that are cutting to the basket or going around screens is a foul.

Anyways, that was a good battle LA. This looks like it should be a good series.

[broncosfanscott]

I didn't see the game because I was working. However, even if there were bad calls made I usually don't worry too much after a Lakers win. Usually when the free throws heavily favor one team over the other is when officiating comes into play.

[Nomad]

Nice to see the Spurs get slammed but I have a feeling it'll be a different story in SA.

Hopefully the JAZZ come to play tonight. The Lakers have a good squad and with them having home court it's a steep hill for the JAZZ to win this series.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Orlando got jobbed last night. Refs GAVE EM 3 points. I know it was a 7 point game, but Orlando was down 1 w/ 44 seconds to go. End of the game woulda been played way differently w/o the gift 3 pints on the clock debacle.

OH...and OUCH! NO looks quite good right now.

[honz]

Orlando got jobbed last night. Refs GAVE EM 3 points. I know it was a 7 point game, but Orlando was down 1 w/ 44 seconds to go. End of the game woulda been played way differently w/o the gift 3 pints on the clock debacle.

OH...and OUCH! NO looks quite good right now.
Yep, I figured the refs would make them take the ball out again and just do a legit do-over, but they decide to estimate/guess how long it took??? Are you kidding me?

The league needs to make plays like that reviewable.

[BroncoBJ]

Nice to see the Spurs get slammed but I have a feeling it'll be a different story in SA.

Hopefully the JAZZ come to play tonight. The Lakers have a good squad and with them having home court it's a steep hill for the JAZZ to win this series.

I thought the Jazz game was tommorow. :eek:

[broncosfanscott]

I thought the Jazz game was tommorow. :eek:

Lakers/Jazz game 2 is tomorrow.

[Requiem / The Dagda]

Orlando got screwed over IMHO. I think that Billups three-pointer (which was late) killed their momentum. I love seeing the Spurs get trampled though.

[Nomad]

I thought the Jazz game was tommorow. :eek:

I forgot the NBA prolongs the playoffs until one is nauseous of the sport by the time June arrives!

[SmilinAssasSin27]

I don't like that the playoffs take this long, but I do benefit from it. My vacation in the OBX is always the first week of June. After a great day at the beach I love nothing more than putting the kids to bed and hangin out watching the NBA Conference Finals/Finals w/ family and friends in our beach house. At this point it's tradition.

[broncosfanscott]

Orlando got screwed over IMHO. I think that Billups three-pointer (which was late) killed their momentum. I love seeing the Spurs get trampled though.

I hear you on both accounts.

First, in the Orlando/Detroit game they should have replayed it from the inbound pass or do what college does and use a stopwatch on the replay to see if he would have got the shot off.

Second, it is good to see the Spurs down 2-0. However, I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs wake up.......yet they still won't win the series.


Also, I agree with those of you who think the playoffs last too long. I mean they put like two days between some games......although with eight teams making the playoffs in each conference this can tend to happen.

[CoachChaz]

I am the world's biggest Hornets fan right now.

[Benetto]

I want to see the Pistons go down..:heh:

[dogfish]

I am the world's biggest Hornets fan right now.

if you are, i'm sure not far behind-- i freakin' love seeing the spurs get beat!

[Benetto]

The Jazz are bitches...I hope they choke badly.

[honz]

The Jazz are bitches...I hope they choke badly.
Mkay...why is that?

P.S. For all you Laker fans whining about the refs last game...the refs were superb for you guys tonight. I'm glad they didn't let Kobe lose on his MVP night.

The Jazz have been getting hacked all game...they camp out in the lane on defense(only one 3 second violation all night long)...Fisher hand checks and holds Williams all night, no call...RIDICULOUS. God forbid the Jazz touch the Lakers, though.

The FT disparity before we started fouling at the end: 31-16 for the Lakers.

[broncosfanscott]

First, I have to say that I don't complain about the refs in a Lakers win.

I remember hearing during the game that the Utah Jazz are at or near the top when it comes to fouls committed per game.

[honz]

First, I have to say that I don't complain about the refs in a Lakers win.

I remember hearing during the game that the Utah Jazz are at or near the top when it comes to fouls committed per game.
As well as fouls drawn...:coffee:

It's not the foul calls that the Lakers got, it's the ones the Jazz didn't get as they attacked the basket pretty much all game. We had more points in the paint than you guys, but took less FTs...hmmm.

[BroncoBJ]

:lol: Honz would you like a tissue?

[Nomad]

For Williams to be overrated he sure did have a good game. I didn't watch the game because the games was on too late, but looking at the box score the Lakers held Boozer.


Kobe is a great player and I would expect an MVP to play at his level. But Honz what's the use in complaining because the stars of the league and their team always get the benefit ie. Jordan against Russell game 6! It happens in all sports.

[honz]

For Williams to be overrated he sure did have a good game. I didn't watch the game because the games was on too late, but looking at the box score the Lakers held Boozer.


Kobe is a great player and I would expect an MVP to play at his level. But Honz what's the use in complaining because the stars of the league and their team always get the benefit ie. Jordan against Russell game 6! It happens in all sports.
I usually don't complain about the refs or blame them for losses, but they were absolutely atrocious last night and I was pretty heated. Also, it wasn't the calls that the Lakers got, it was the calls that the Jazz didn't get. I'm not complaining about phantom calls or anything, but it was like the refs went blind when the Jazz had the ball.

[Nomad]

I usually don't complain about the refs or blame them for losses, but they were absolutely atrocious last night and I was pretty heated. Also, it wasn't the calls that the Lakers got, it was the calls that the Jazz didn't get. I'm not complaining about phantom calls or anything, but it was like the refs went blind when the Jazz had the ball.

I know! JAZZ fans should be use to this! Oh well, let's hope the JAZZ can turn it around at the Delta Center. Next game I'll take some NO DOZ so I won't fall asleep so early unless it's an afternoon game which would be even better.

[dogfish]

For Williams to be overrated he sure did have a good game. I didn't watch the game because the games was on too late, but looking at the box score the Lakers held Boozer.





who says williams is overrated?


i hate the jazz, but i'm a big deron williams fan-- loved the kid in college, and he's every bit as good a pro as i expected. . .

[honz]

who says williams is overrated?


i hate the jazz, but i'm a big deron williams fan-- loved the kid in college, and he's every bit as good a pro as i expected. . .
Someone said it in the Lakers thread or something...if anything he is underrated, though. Hell, he didn't even make the all star team.

However, he was just voted onto the All NBA Second Team.:elefant:

[honz]

I know! JAZZ fans should be use to this! Oh well, let's hope the JAZZ can turn it around at the Delta Center. Next game I'll take some NO DOZ so I won't fall asleep so early unless it's an afternoon game which would be even better.
The game is tomorrow at 9 EST and then Game 4 is a Sunday afternoon game, FYI.:salute:

Go Jazz!

[Nomad]

who says williams is overrated?


i hate the jazz, but i'm a big deron williams fan-- loved the kid in college, and he's every bit as good a pro as i expected. . .



I think Deron is an outstanding player, but as Honz said, someone said he was overrated elsewhere.

Thanks for the game times honz!

[Northman]

Bleh, cant wait for my Blazers to get back on the playoff map.

[broncosfanscott]

I think Deron is an outstanding player, but as Honz said, someone said he was overrated elsewhere.

Thanks for the game times honz!


Deron is an awesome player and no way is he overrated. The guy has talent.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Is the NBA Finals schedule set in stone, or does it depend solely on when the conferences wrap up?

[OB]

Im not sure who the Cavs have guarding my Ray Ray but he's done a hell of a job :mad: Scoreless Game 1 :tsk: :tsk:

He had a better showing last night but he is still off his game IMO

I dont really watch the games I just see who wins when its over - i dont know why the NBA is boring to me and College isnt :confused:

[Nomad]

I hope the JAZZ fans treat Fisher with a little more respect than last time in SLC. He did a hell of a job for the JAZZ and is missed, but as a father I would put my family first always and as family-oriented as SLC is they should give him a little respect for what he had to do. With this said, GO JAZZ! And he's one hell of a flopper as well but a great basketball player.

[Benetto]

I hope the JAZZ fans treat Fisher with a little more respect than last time in SLC. He did a hell of a job for the JAZZ and is missed, but as a father I would put my family first always and as family-oriented as SLC is they should give him a little respect for what he had to do. With this said, GO JAZZ! And he's one hell of a flopper as well but a great basketball player.

A little more respect? The Jazz fans in Utah are either to stupid to understand what Fish did for them, or they are so classless they don't care why he left..

Jazz will win tonight. Desperate, down 0-2 and first game at home...Its a given. Even Vegas thinks so (Lakers +4).

[broncosfanscott]

Is the NBA Finals schedule set in stone, or does it depend solely on when the conferences wrap up?

I am pretty sure it starts on a certain date.

[Benetto]

Jazz Suck!!!!!


Go Lakers, Beat Em Into The Dirt!!!

[broncosfanscott]

Can't win 'em all. Oh well. The bright side is that we lost by only five points despite playing horrible. Jazz just shot really well and you can't beat a team that never really goes cold for the whole game. I guess we'll just have to win the series in 5 games now.

[honz]

A little more respect? The Jazz fans in Utah are either to stupid to understand what Fish did for them, or they are so classless they don't care why he left..

Jazz will win tonight. Desperate, down 0-2 and first game at home...Its a given. Even Vegas thinks so (Lakers +4).
Speaking of classless...your posts aren't exactly always full of class.

Anyways, on the Fisher debacle:
While I don't agree that Jazz fans booed him upon his return to Utah, I am going to defend my fellow Jazz fans a bit.

First of all, Fisher complained when he got traded to Utah from the Warriors and many fans feel like he never truly wanted to play for the Jazz. Also, many Jazz fans hated Fisher even when he did play for the Jazz.

People act like Fisher played like in all-star while he was with the Jazz, when the reality is that he shot 39% while letting opposing SGs light us up. (Although, it is not Fisher's fault that he had to guard opposing SGs...that one is on Sloan.)

Fisher had one shining moment with the Jazz when he returned from New York in the middle of Game 2 against GS last year, but in general he stunk it up while he was in a Jazz uni. Now, don't get me wrong...I was at that game and it was an incredible moment and I feel lucky to have been there to experience it first hand. I appreciate him coming back to play when he didn't have to and providing me with one of the most memorable sports memories of my life.

Also, Fisher is not the first former Jazz player to get booed upon his return to Utah. We booed Malone when he came back as a Laker and we booed Giricek a few months after the whole Fisher incident. However, Fisher has a sick daughter, so he is off limits...again, I don't agree with the treatment he got, I'm just saying.

Jazz fans (in general) hated Fisher when he was a Laker, weren't big fans of him even while he was in a Jazz uni, and we hate him again now that he is a Laker. Why are we supposed to love him forever because he had one great moment/game?

[/end essay]

[BeefStew25]

Dwight Howard needs a monster game today.

[Nomad]

Amazing how Boston has these all stars but can suck so bad at an opponents home court. Boston better hope they never lose home court cause they suck on the road in the playoffs!!!!!!!!!!!

[honz]

Wow, that was a hell of a game between the Lakers and Jazz. The Jazz almost blew it at the end, but they stayed composed and pulled out the victory in OT.

I will admit that the Lakers probably got the short end of the stick on the officiating, but there were also some atrocious calls late in the 4th and in OT that went the Lakers way.

[dogfish]

anybody gonna watch san antonio-new orleans?




GO HORNETS!!!

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Wow, that was a hell of a game between the Lakers and Jazz. The Jazz almost blew it at the end, but they stayed composed and pulled out the victory in OT.

I will admit that the Lakers probably got the short end of the stick on the officiating, but there were also some atrocious calls late in the 4th and in OT that went the Lakers way.

Yeah, Kobe backing down dude on the sideline then pushing him down...then 2 more that went LA's way shortly after that at best shoulda been no calls... I was thinking Jazz had no shot at the end.

[SmilinAssasSin27]

anybody gonna watch san antonio-new orleans?




GO HORNETS!!!

I am!

[24champbailey]

Lakers got screwed...that's all I got to say about it...

[SmilinAssasSin27]

Lakers got screwed...that's all I got to say about it...

I hardly think that's the case. The refs did their damdest to give em the win late. All anyone had to do was look meanly at Kobe and he had a free ticket to the foulline.

[24champbailey]

I hardly think that's the case. The refs did their damdest to give em the win late. All anyone had to do was look meanly at Kobe and he had a free ticket to the foulline.

I don't give a s*** what they pulled at the end of the game, this shouldn't have been a close contest. Jizz are nowhere near the level the Lakers are at, they barely won today with the refs on their side and a limping Kobe. We will go on and win the next 2 games.

[honz]

I don't give a s*** what they pulled at the end of the game, this shouldn't have been a close contest. Jizz are nowhere near the level the Lakers are at, they barely won today with the refs on their side and a limping Kobe. We will go on and win the next 2 games.
This is exactly what Jazz fans said after game 1...funny how things change.

Also, I think Kobe was embellishing his injury a little bit. It seemed that his back was fine whenever he made a shot, but if he missed one or turned it over, man was his back killing him. His back was obviously feeling good enough at the end of the 1st half to hold Brewer on his back, hit a fadeaway jumper, and go immediately to one of his taunting poses.

2-2.

[24champbailey]

This is exactly what Jazz fans said after game 1...funny how things change.


Wrong. Jazz are the team with the most fouls in the league, you don't get that distinction for no reason. Refs messed up the Turiaf call and the Luke Walton non-call. This game was there for the Lakers to take but the refs blew it.

This was a classic case of home-cookin. Don't take a genius to know what was going on out there.

[BroncoBJ]

:lol: :lol:

Why are you complaining so much?
Lakers will win the next 2 anyways.

This game is irrelevent. :coffee: