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post #301 of 668
5/16/10 at 3:43pm
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For Inspiration:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyjOy7fRzs0
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post #302 of 668
5/16/10 at 5:21pm
Yeah, so Orlando is playing horribly so far.
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post #303 of 668
5/16/10 at 5:38pm
Lucky to be only down by 9 right now.
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post #304 of 668
5/16/10 at 6:47pm
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Call 'Sheed Bob McAdoo
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post #305 of 668
5/16/10 at 7:29pm
Whew.
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post #306 of 668
5/16/10 at 7:29pm
Well, I feel better about the effort in the fourth quarter, and in fact the scoring got better each quarter as the game went on. Maybe the long layoff hurt and they were just shaking the rust off. Still, Howard has got to get out of the habit of always bouncing the ball before making his move. He gives the defense time to get in position to foul him.

Glad we put up a fight though. Bodes well for the rest of the series.
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post #307 of 668
5/16/10 at 7:30pm
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Originally Posted by Jim Barg View Post
Whew.
Yeah lol

Nice comeback from your boys, Dickson.
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post #308 of 668
5/16/10 at 7:38pm
It'll probably be the only game of the series I'll be able to watch, since all the games from here on out are going to start at 8:30 pm (1:30 am London time).

Hey, remember when NBC used to start weekend games at 7pm EST, especially if they were conference final games? Yeah, those were good times...
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post #309 of 668
5/16/10 at 10:18pm
I don't think the "long layoff" has much to do with it Richard. I think it has more to do with the fact that Orlando hasn't been tested this postseason. They played two shitty teams and haven't faced anyone with quality players that actually play defense.

I still think the Magic will make a series out of this, but right now the Celtics remind me so much of the 2004 Red Sox. A team that had a core group of veteran players, along with a couple of young players that are peaking at the right time.

If the Celtics do win the East I'm all for it, cause the Lakers, who I think will get past the Suns, will have home court.
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post #310 of 668
5/16/10 at 11:28pm
Steve Nash re: Phil Jackson's comments:

"The best coach in the league, Gregg Popovich, didn't have a problem with it last week."

Not bad, sir...
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post #311 of 668
5/16/10 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by Devildoubt View Post
Steve Nash re: Phil Jackson's comments:

"The best coach in the league, Gregg Popovich, didn't have a problem with it last week."

Not bad, sir...
When will players realize that Jackson wants you to respond and think about these quips of his? Best thing to do is just ignore him.
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post #312 of 668
5/16/10 at 11:38pm
I don't think that comment indicates Steve Nash is going through Durant levels of annoyance. On the contrary, seems like he's pretty loose.
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post #313 of 668
5/16/10 at 11:38pm
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Originally Posted by Rando View Post
When will players realize that Jackson wants you to respond and think about these quips of his? Best thing to do is just ignore him.
I saw the video of Nash responding. He didn't look defensive about it; he just tweaked Jackson right back. I doubt it'll affect Nash all that much.

Gasol and Bynum, however, will probably affect him much more than any bullshit Jackson spews.
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post #314 of 668
5/17/10 at 11:52am
Source confirms an unknown Calipari connection contacting Bulls management over the weekend
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League sources said Sunday that noted NBA power broker William Wesley continues to work back channels to sell John Calipari and James as a package deal to franchises such as the Bulls, Nets and Clippers with coaching vacancies and salary cap room.
Having to put up with that shitty coach from Iowa St., Bill Cartwright, and Vinny D, I really don't care who James brings along as coach.

And I heard on the radio there was a story that James called Derrick Rose after the playoff loss.

They better make it happen.
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post #315 of 668
5/17/10 at 12:09pm
Regarding the Celtics - Magic Series, the key is having the big bodies (Sheed, Baby and Perk) being able to play Howard straight up with no double teams and therefore not permiting the Magic 3 point shooters shoot uncontentested was huge in game 1 and for the series will be very important.
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post #316 of 668
5/17/10 at 8:35pm
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Predictions for tonight?

I think LeBron getting bounced might have been the best thing for Kobe. A wake up call and warning not to slip and slack off. Even tho my heart is with Nash and the Suns, I have a feeling Showtime rolls tonight. Jason Richardson is the wild card.
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post #317 of 668
5/17/10 at 8:46pm
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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis View Post
Predictions for tonight?
Pain. That's my prediction.

If I still lived in Phoenix, I'd be at a bar right now with A-Pathetic, hoping that my boys will win.

Devildoubt +5
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post #318 of 668
5/17/10 at 8:52pm
My heart prediction is Suns in 7, and they win tonight.

My head prediction is Lakers in 6. Fuck my head.
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post #319 of 668
5/17/10 at 9:23pm
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Originally Posted by A-Pathetic View Post
My heart prediction is Suns in 7, and they win tonight.

My head prediction is Lakers in 6. Fuck my head.
I think every (realistic) Suns fan is right there with you.

DD +6
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post #320 of 668
5/17/10 at 10:31pm
Well, they're not going to win shooting like that.

Lakers in 4. It was a nice run this year Phoenix.
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post #321 of 668
5/18/10 at 12:40am
Can you say overmatched. The Suns have no answer for Lakers players and if you allow 120+ points in a game you have 0 chance to win. Suns will win one of their 2 home games, Lakers in 5.
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post #322 of 668
5/18/10 at 1:42am
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Pau Gasol is like a Hip-Hop Jack Sikma. That baseline bounce pass was sick.

(If it's Lakers v Celtics one more time, hope there's no 'Que Pasa, Big Ticket?!' moment)
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post #323 of 668
5/18/10 at 4:44am
You just never get the sense that Phoenix can ultimately bother the Lakers.

If I could will it, the Suns would win this series, but I don't even get a sense that they can do more than win two games. So depressing.
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post #324 of 668
5/18/10 at 4:59am
Don't get too down, when you can put up 120 points anything is possible.

But yeah, the Lakers are really good when they focus and role players hit open shots.
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post #325 of 668
5/18/10 at 12:21pm
Odom and Artest hitting everything (and Artest playing smart) can't be planned for. Ultimately, if that's happening then the Suns are losing. I thought Hill did a decent job on Kobe in the first half, although he was right to be pissed off at that 4th foul they called on him.

In general I didn't think the officiating was bad though (well, it was fairly consistent at least) although in a game like that they could have called it horribly and it still wouldn't have changed the outcome.
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post #326 of 668
5/18/10 at 1:48pm
Phoenix has no one to guard Odom, which puts them in the same position as pretty much every other team in the league. This is the kind of series where he dominates for the most part. But that's not even the problem. Gasol had 13 shots... and made 10 of them. Even moreso than Kobe, Phoenix can't guard him.

It's just a terrible matchup is the bottom line, this is nothing new. Everything that matters most in the playoffs, LA gets the edge -- team defense, experience, post play, go-to closer, sixth man, versatility of the offense.... not a single thing goes Phoenix's way.
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post #327 of 668
5/18/10 at 2:09pm
I'm betting they keep Amare the hell off of Gasol next game. Have him guard Bynum who's pretty much a non-factor anyhow and give Robin Lopez the job of wearing Gasol down. I don't know that it's a solution, but I do know it can't be worse than last night.
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post #328 of 668
5/18/10 at 2:31pm
At the risk of sounding arrogant, and already looking past the Suns, I'd actually rather face the Magic over the Celtics. Boston has experience and veterans and, most importantly, is very physical and not afraid to bang with the Lakers. Even though the Lakers would have 4 of the 7 games at Staples Center, the Celtics would probably be a tougher match for them than Orlando. And Boston is playing their best basketball of the season at just theright time. Yikes!!
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post #329 of 668
5/18/10 at 2:37pm
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Originally Posted by History Buff View Post
At the risk of sounding arrogant, and already looking past the Suns,
Why be different than every other Lakers fan?
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post #330 of 668
5/18/10 at 3:00pm
I would too, because Boston is a "tough team", so they get away with more than a lot of other teams would. See: 2008 finals.

Plus Garnett kind of looks like Garnett again, which is something I didn't think would happen. And Pierce is pissed off that he sucks now, so he's playing like he's got something to prove and tapping in to Pierce circa 2001.
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post #331 of 668
5/18/10 at 3:01pm
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Originally Posted by A-Pathetic View Post
Why be different than every other Lakers fan?
Paint with that broad brush!

No one has exhibited any arrogance whatsoever in this thread, Lakers fan or otherwise, so let's be fair.
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post #332 of 668
5/18/10 at 4:19pm
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Originally Posted by TheCynic View Post
Paint with that broad brush!

No one has exhibited any arrogance whatsoever in this thread, Lakers fan or otherwise, so let's be fair.
Combine the Staples Center chant of "We want Boston" to close out the game last night, along with my direct exposure to a multitude of jackass Lakers fans that has me in an especially bitter basketball mood today. My apologies to those in the thread who don't deserve my ire.

With that being said, most Lakers fans suck. :P
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post #333 of 668
5/18/10 at 5:36pm
Yes, well, I think just about everyone can agree on that.

We want Boston is a pretty good chant, but arrogant certainly fits the bill in that specific case.
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post #334 of 668
5/18/10 at 10:52pm
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Originally Posted by A-Pathetic View Post
Why be different than every other Lakers fan?
Can't argue with you there. You have the Lakers in the NBA, Yankees in MLB, Cowboys/Pats/Steelers in the NFL, Duke in college basketball, and probably Notre Dame in college Football. Certain teams that have achieved extraordinary success and are forever loved OR vilified. If you're a sports of any of these leagues, its par for the course. We all just have to learn to accept it.

Bottom Line: I'm a Lakers fan but don't consider myself to be an obnoxious ass or douche which, sadly, I can't say for many of the fans on that list.
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post #335 of 668
5/18/10 at 10:59pm
As an embarrassed Sixers fan, I will welcome Evan Turner with open arms!
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post #336 of 668
5/18/10 at 11:50pm
Jesus, these fucking Celtics just don't miss.
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post #337 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:12am
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They can't seem to knock you out, Dickson. You're hangin' in.
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post #338 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:38am
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What a devastating choke!
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post #339 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:41am
Did anyone ever think that Boston was going to lose this game? I didn't. I was expecting Carter to miss both of those late free throws too. The rushed desperation threes. The poor timeout by JJ. It just seemed that predictable. The experience disparity between these two teams is an ocean's worth.
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post #340 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:41am
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Pierce has really come alive. This is how I thought he'd play last series. Cold-blooded.
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post #341 of 668
5/19/10 at 8:54am
Rashard Lewis has been a disaster in this series. 11 points in two games the Magic lost by a total of 7 points.
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post #342 of 668
5/19/10 at 9:11am
Last nights game was depressing.
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post #343 of 668
5/19/10 at 10:14am
And here's the thing: the Magic have played probably their two worst games of the entire playoffs, and had a chance to win both of them. Even an average game probably puts them at 1-1.
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post #344 of 668
5/19/10 at 11:29am
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Originally Posted by Richard Dickson View Post
And here's the thing: the Magic have played probably their two worst games of the entire playoffs, and had a chance to win both of them. Even an average game probably puts them at 1-1.
They played their worst games of the playoffs because they are not playing the Bobcats or the Hawks. Make no mistake, the Celtics are making them look bad. They are playing Howard straight up, covering all those 3 point shooters. Mark Jackson said it best, the Magic can't win if Howard's post game is the primary offensive threat. The Magic win when those spot up shooters are getting clean shots and the Celtics aren't letting them get clean shots.
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post #345 of 668
5/19/10 at 11:46am
Don't knock the Bobcats defense -- they were 8th in steals, 7th in blocked shots, and held opponents to the lowest PPG in the league. Their problem was they just had no offense.

Not taking anything away from the Celtics, but the Magic are getting looks. They're just not hitting them. And they're doing a lot of matador defense too.
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post #346 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:06pm
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Numbers don't matter in the playoffs. It's all about the intangibles. The little things making the difference. It's what the Celtics bring to the table, and along with mental toughness, why they are winning. Unlike the Bobcats And Hawks, they won't be intimidated.
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post #347 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:11pm
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Originally Posted by Richard Dickson View Post
Don't knock the Bobcats defense -- they were 8th in steals, 7th in blocked shots, and held opponents to the lowest PPG in the league. Their problem was they just had no offense.

Not taking anything away from the Celtics, but the Magic are getting looks. They're just not hitting them. And they're doing a lot of matador defense too.
They are not getting that many open looks, the C's are running at the shooters, making guys like Lewis and Reddick put the ball on the floor which they aren't comfy in doing.

The thing that would worry me most if I were a Magic fan (other than being down 0-2) is that Howard had a really great, efficient offensive game yesterday. He also made the bulk of his FTs...they really wasted a good performance. Not to mention Ray Allen missed all of his 3s, most of which were wide open, and Garnett had a bad offensive game. You say the Magic haven't played a great game yet, I would argue neither have the Celtics.
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post #348 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:11pm
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I don't want to call Vince Carter a loser, but his play in the last two minutes was a microcosm of the entirety of his flashy and frustrating career.

(Congrats to the Bullets and Sixers. Eat it, Mikhail Prokhorov!)
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post #349 of 668
5/19/10 at 12:18pm
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Originally Posted by Fat Elvis View Post
I don't want to call Vince Carter a loser, but his play in the last two minutes was a microcosm of his the entirety of his flashy and frustrating career.

(Congrats to the Bullets and Sixers. Eat it, Mikhail Prokhorov!)
I loved his act after he got "injured". You would have thought somebody shot him.
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post #350 of 668
5/19/10 at 3:40pm
I watched that replay ten times - how the fuck did he get hurt?

As for Prokhorov, that dude seems like he's gonna be a real wealth of unintentional comedy in the next few years. I loved his video to the Nets season ticket holders (all 20 of them), he sounded like he was threatening the UN in a bad 80's spy movie.
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