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Fish better be in a suit coaching next year, he's done.
OFFICIAL 2010-2011 NBA PLAYOFFS THREAD : VOL. MOST. ANTICIPATED. PLAYOFFS. EVER?
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Also, someone give me a gif of Artest failing on that break-away dunk.
And to comment on the Bynum thing. I hope he's suspended about 5 games. I thought the LO foul was a foul, and just that. But I think the refs had to do that, to stop retaliation.
Bynum, that's inexcusable. You can see in slow-mo he knew what he was doing. Straight classless. It's sad because he was the second best player on the court in this series, questionably.
He was a straight beast for past 2 games.
And to comment on the Bynum thing. I hope he's suspended about 5 games. I thought the LO foul was a foul, and just that. But I think the refs had to do that, to stop retaliation.
Bynum, that's inexcusable. You can see in slow-mo he knew what he was doing. Straight classless. It's sad because he was the second best player on the court in this series, questionably.
He was a straight beast for past 2 games.
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Derek Fisher still bailing them out with those clutch jumpers
Dude needs to retire, he is beyond washed. Their loyalty to dude was a huge reason for the loss, acted like he was some sort of superstar instead of the scrub he is.
Dude needs to retire, he is beyond washed. Their loyalty to dude was a huge reason for the loss, acted like he was some sort of superstar instead of the scrub he is.
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I agree with this.
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If Fisher's negotiation skills are anything like his play as of late, the NBA player's union should just give into the owner's demands.
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An interesting debate we'll have on the off-season if the Mavericks win this...
Where do we put Kidd and Dirk all-time if they get their ring this year. I know we discussed Dirk a bit a few days ago, but I mean once this year is all over and done with, we should talk.
I desperately hope we do well this upcoming series, because if we do, our chances of locking up Tyson Chandler is that much better, who has really been pivotal in us performing so well this year.
Where do we put Kidd and Dirk all-time if they get their ring this year. I know we discussed Dirk a bit a few days ago, but I mean once this year is all over and done with, we should talk.
I desperately hope we do well this upcoming series, because if we do, our chances of locking up Tyson Chandler is that much better, who has really been pivotal in us performing so well this year.
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Well played.
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Bogans...damn! Had him down on the floor for the entire possession
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1. Why don't you wait until they even get to the finals though... haha
2. Chandler is the biggest reason Dallas is where they are today. You said Dallas matched up well against LA in the recent past, but I don't agree.. it wasn't until they got an athletic big man who could rebound and defend with authority that they matched up well with LA.
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That's why we went out and got Haywood. He played well against them last year. But he wasn't enough. So we got Chandler.
Caron and Marion, in my eyes, are pieces to contend with the Lakers.
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The Finals was in '06, no? I only know this because '07 was the only time the Warriors were relevant in the last 17 seasons.Originally Posted by JapanAir21
I respect the dude more than anyone on this board probably.Originally Posted by JPZx
Why the heck aren't you going OFF on CP right now?
I remember at least half a thousand "Mavs/Playoffs" from him
Don't tell me you wanna be the better man. ENJOY THIS.
We probably disagree more than anyone else, but hell, that's what makes us fans.
It feels good to know that we have once again proved people wrong; first back in 07 when no one thought we could be a contender and Dirk carried us to the Finals. Proved em wrong twice this year, when no one gave us a chance to win either series.
BUT.
Just like CP said, the job isn't over until there's a ring on Jason Kidd and Dirk Nowitzki's finger.
It's going to be a hard battle, but we're half-way there.
I'll rejoice if-and-when we win it all. Because if we don't, beating the Lakers was all for nothing.
And if we do win it all? I'm raising hell.
Even if we make it to the Finals and it's the Heat we play, I'm probably going to get banned before the series even starts.
I said it with the Lakers, and I'll say it with these punks (not saying the Lakers are punks), I want to play the Heat in the NBA Finals.
We'll destroy them and their little boy band.
I said it in the series thread, but I'll say it here too. It's hard for me to say good series to LA fans, because I know they feel like it wasn't a great series for them. You guys had a great run, and even though everything seems doom and gloom right now, I still think you guys are the guys to beat in the West.
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Was a typo, you're right.
I meant overcoming the Spurs and demoralizing the Suns.
I meant overcoming the Spurs and demoralizing the Suns.
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Yeah I think he gets 5 games and should also get a $50,000 fine. I knew something bad was going to happen he did the same thing to Mike Beasley.Originally Posted by JapanAir21
Also, someone give me a gif of Artest failing on that break-away dunk.
And to comment on the Bynum thing. I hope he's suspended about 5 games. I thought the LO foul was a foul, and just that. But I think the refs had to do that, to stop retaliation.
Bynum, that's inexcusable. You can see in slow-mo he knew what he was doing. Straight classless. It's sad because he was the second best player on the court in this series, questionably.
He was a straight beast for past 2 games.
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NFl lockout too so there goes your Colts...
at least you still have your Yankees.
Lol at your Lakers.
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Does anyone think going forward the Lakers are going to stick with the triangle offense?
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I agree with this assessment. I don't think D12 alone will make the Lakers that much better. He's a beast on Defense but I'm not sure how he'd do on the offensive end and at this stage, Bynum has a much better offensive game.
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Originally Posted by HankMoody
NFl lockout too so there goes your Colts...
at least you still have your Yankees.
Lol at your Lakers.
Cute.
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now that i've gotten over yesterday's debacle..
can someone explain how durant only shot 1 free throw?
especially when you consider the physical nature memphis' defenders are/were using with him
can someone explain how durant only shot 1 free throw?
especially when you consider the physical nature memphis' defenders are/were using with him
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Chris Bosh admits to Game 3 jitters
By Brian Windhorst
ESPN.com
BOSTON -- When the Miami Heat came on the floor 15 minutes before Game 3's tipoff Saturday night the arena was darkened and the seats at TD Garden were full. On the videoboard above, the Boston Celtics were shown outside their locker room jumping up and down as the theme from Rocky pulsed from the loud speakers.
It was intimidating and that was before anyone had even broken a sweat. Most arenas are rowdy in the playoffs and in Boston it's tradition.
The intensity of that atmosphere got to Chris Bosh, something he admitted when looking back on his first road game in the second round. Bosh said nerves were a major factor in perhaps his worst game of the season, a six-point, five-rebound effort in 30 minutes in the Heat's 97-81 blowout loss.
"Given all the elements that were out there last night ... they were so hyped," Bosh said. "My emotions got the best of me early on and it kind of dictated what I was doing for the rest of the game."
In the first moments of the game, Bosh came off a standard pick-and-roll with Dwyane Wade and had an open mid-range jumper from the wing. Although this is a routine part of Miami's offense, Bosh hesitated and passed up the open jumper and tried to force the ball back to Wade.
Bosh's pass was off target and in traffic and went for a turnover. For Bosh, it was just downhill from there.
He was worked over by Kevin Garnett, who had 28 points and 18 rebounds, and ineffective over the course of the game.
"I was not trusting my game," Bosh said. "The toughest thing to do in hostile environments is not just to trust your teammates but to trust yourself. Trust things you've been doing all your life."
Bosh's gameday started when he woke up with a sore neck. A few seconds into the game he was poked in the eye, causing him to thrash his head around like a cartoon character after a blow to the head. After winning praise in the first two games by outplaying Garnett, he never seemed like he had a chance in Game 3.
Bosh said he was going to try to get over it by attempting to relax going into Game 4 on Monday. Perhaps starting with a better pillow.
"There's a bunch of things I could've done better personally to affect the game more and get myself in rhythm," Bosh said. "Mistakes teach you more than anything else. Last night's game was a huge teacher."
Bosh is a valuable member of the Heat's offense as part of the team's Big 3 but has seemed out of sync during this series against Boston. Though he's done a good job rebounding the ball, averaging 9.3 per game, Bosh hasn't been able to get his shot going. He's just 9 for 26 (35 percent) after shooting 49 percent in the series with Philadelphia.
Some of it is because Bosh has been playing more 1-on-1 basketball instead of the effective pick-and-roll sets the Heat used all season. The Celtics have been quite effective in knocking the Heat out of their favorite sets, several of them that feature Bosh working in his best spot at the elbow.
"We're not going to put him on an island by himself and expect him to score," Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. "The way we've been successful all year is executing our offense and a lot of that offense runs through Chris. We have to help him as well."
But the X's and O's were secondary in Bosh's poor performance in Game 3. It started with the moment being too much for him. He recognized the problem, now it's up to him to see if he can get over it.
"I wasn't relaxing and playing, I play better when I'm just relaxing," Bosh said. "I have to take the emotions out and play basketball."
This guy.
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Annnnnnnd that is how you cheat the MVP out of 3 ft's
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But but but but...CP
LA is just wating untill the playoffs.
Phil Jackson has 11 rings one for his pinky toe....he can't be out coach.
LA will 3peat in June. You wait and see.
LA is just wating untill the playoffs.
Phil Jackson has 11 rings one for his pinky toe....he can't be out coach.
LA will 3peat in June. You wait and see.
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Charles asking if they've ever put the Lakers on the boat.
