'07-'08 NBA Playoffs

[Moontayle]

Well, whomever Dallas does get for the job better be able to get that team better or we're back to the early 90s. Stars are doing good so if they go all the way it'll calm the Championship jitters around here.

[UnchainedAcolyte]

Originally Posted by Kugbok_Fennin

For 22+ mil a year, I could learn to control my emotions on the court.

For 22+ mil a year, I could be Mr. Spock on and off the court.

Oh, and Shaq sucks. I knew when Kerr moved to bring Shaq over to Phoenix it was a bad idea and waste of money, especially at his age and condition.

If he were anywhere as dominant as he used to be, FT's wouldn't be a factor. But he isn't, and they were.

Dirk might have helped cost them the game, Shaq and co cost them the series.

[Juvarisx]

Originally Posted by Kugbok_Fennin

So D'Antoni will go to Dallas, and AJ will be headed to Toronto, NY, or Chi-town?

Phoenix to hire Pat Riley as new Head Coach? HAHA

Due to Bryan Colangelo, D'antoni is likely to end up as Rap's coach imo. Sam Mitchell is a good coach but he just can't seem to motivate T.O.

[Jadaki]

Originally Posted by Banal

Spurs are old and don't play until the playoffs (especially Manu). I wouldn't put too much stock in regular season results. The Parker-Paul matchup is outstanding though and should be quite entertaining.

wat?


Manu had probably his best statistical year ever this season.

[Dis]

So yeah, I can officially say this about the Shaq trade:

I posted it was bad then, and I can therefore say "I told you so". Would have been a different series with Marion. Honestly, if the Spurs continue to play the way they were playing in the Suns series, you can look to them to repeat as champs. And I will finally be able to say: "The Spurs are a dynasty".

[Urlithani]

Phoenix to hire Pat Riley as new Head Coach? HAHA

Lol who comes up with this stuff? Unless Riles was lying, he doesn't wanna coach. Everyone thought he pushed Van Gundy out to take a good team and win the finals. Turns out after Shaq is traded to Phoenix, word got out that Shaq basically said something along the lines of "It's me or Stan." So Stan was gone.

As for Dallas and Phoenix, there are more problems than coaches. I agree with what was previously said about the Mavs: Besides Dirk, you're not sure who's going to show up to play.

For the Suns, they just can't defend worth a damn. Sure D'Antoni is mostly responsible, but you can only protect and build a defense around a horrible defender like Nash and make it work only so much.

Can't wait to watch the Hornets and Spurs either.

P.S. Thanks for the Matrix! -Heat fans

[Akileese]

I'm really believing that the refs in this Celtics series have been bought the last 3 games. Numerous inexplicable calls. This is almost insulting as an NBA fan.

[Ham n Cheese]

rofl..

[Tarrant220]

I'm not a fan of either team so I consider myself pretty bias here. That said....there have been a lot of BS calls on both ends.

[Akileese]

Dude Ham, say what you wish. But whenever you watch a game now with one-sided officiating, the whole Tim Donaghy HAS to be in your head. It's amazing how little attention it got.

Also, WHAT THE FUCK do these guys have against Paul Pierce? Why is Josh Smith getting every ticky tack foul against him? He's a mother fucking veteran and Smith is a fucking kid. No way in hell Pierce should be getting bullshitted this badly by the refs.

[Sunder]

Are people seriously just now realizing the complete farce that is NBA officiating? I mean, this league has been 2 steps shy of professional wrestling for years now.

[Ham n Cheese]

I know there's been lots of bad calls, I just couldn't believe you would suggest the games were bought off. If the NBA wanted to choose the playoff outcomes we wouldn't see the Spurs moving along

[Akileese]

Originally Posted by Ham n Cheese

I know there's been lots of bad calls, I just couldn't believe you would suggest the games were bought off. If the NBA wanted to choose the playoff outcomes we wouldn't see the Spurs moving along

I'm not saying the NBA is in cahoots. They weren't in the Donaghy deal. It was the mobs and what not. The league definitely influences games by using certain officiating crews.

So let me rephrase, game fixings with bad calls, within the realm of possiblity. NBA being involved? Definitely not.

[Pharazon]

Originally Posted by Akileese

Also, WHAT THE FUCK do these guys have against Paul Pierce?

Well, it'd be cool if they had it against him that he just charges into people in the key a lot of the time looking for a foul and not really intending to make a shot. Unfortunately, thats probably not the case. He's definitely not the only offender, but I think he and Wade are the league's top two offenders in this type of play.

[Akileese]

Originally Posted by Pharazon

Well, it'd be cool if they had it against him that he just charges into people in the key a lot of the time looking for a foul and not really intending to make a shot. Unfortunately, thats probably not the case. He's definitely not the only offender, but I think he and Wade are the league's top two offenders in this type of play.

I think Lebron is the worst. I loathe Skip Bayless, but he is right about one thing. The fuckin dude is like, 6'9, 240 and he acts like anytime someone hits him, he whines about not getting a foul.

The main plays I was talking about were instances where Pierce was STANDING still, guys barrel into him, and he gets a block. It happened a few times. Also happened with minimal contact.

As for the argument to him, all the great players drive into the lane to try and draw fouls. Jordan did it too. Pierce went in one today, got hacked b like 3 guys, and somehow made the shot. It was impressive.

Also, Charles Barkley at midnight is HIGH COMEDY. The dude is half asleep and he just rambles incoherently. I love it so much. I'm convinced the dude takes naps inbetween commerical breaks.