NBA 2010-2011 Thread
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OKC has the best bench around.
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- MP-Omnis
Haslem is a beast. Put the team on his back. Bibby is a failbucket. Hopefully we win the championship so his ugly face can retire and we can pick up that quick little puerto rican from Dallas. Speedy JJ Barea Gonzalez. At least he isn't afraid to shoot and can actually make 3 pointers.
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Does this mean we are not playing CoD4 tonight?
Brett
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Last night's game was disappointing if you are a Thunder fan. Dallas did not play particularly well in the game, but they also did not play terribly either and that was enough to get a win. OKC shot themselves out of the game in the first half shooting around 20% for the half. The first half dug too big of a huge hole to recover. It also did not help that the team went 1-17 beyond the arc. The Thunder are not a great three point shooting team, but they are not a 1-17 bad either. It was nice to see the Thunder try and get back in the game, but it was just too little, too late. Dirk did his best to stop the comeback after having a mostly lacking game until the fourth quarter; he wanted the ball, got it, and made baskets.
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So Bosh played a perfect game. That was enough to win it. And oh yeah, the refs are calling it for the Heat. Looks like the Bulls can't contest any shots or get called for a foul. This was a game that shouldn't have been lost by the Bulls. So many factors that led to the loss though. Asik out 4th quarter. Noah out early in the middle of the 1st. It can't be any worse for the Bulls next game. That's enough for a win. Oh yeah, and Bosh can't possibly make 14 consecutive shots consistently each game. 
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So Bosh played a perfect game. That was enough to win it. And oh yeah, the refs are calling it for the Heat. Looks like the Bulls can't contest any shots or get called for a foul. This was a game that shouldn't have been lost by the Bulls. So many factors that led to the loss though. Asik out 4th quarter. Noah out early in the middle of the 1st. It can't be any worse for the Bulls next game. That's enough for a win. Oh yeah, and Bosh can't possibly make 14 consecutive shots consistently each game.
I don't know about the refs calling it for the Heat, D Wade can't get a call to save his life. I will say this though, the officiating has been consistently inconsistent the whole playoffs.
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Refs calling for the Heat? HAH! I haven't watched this game yet, but the refs have been against the Heat all season, why would it have changed tonight?
No Bosh can't play that well all the time, James and Wade normally can though.
No Bosh can't play that well all the time, James and Wade normally can though.
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Here's a drinking game for you to play when you watch the game, Paulie. One shot of tequila every time Wade does a fadeaway from the corner. Another shot if it misses. One shot for every steal, and one shot for every cameraman that gets destroyed on the floor.
Also, you are to drink a fifth for every 3 pointer Mike Bibby makes. I guarantee that you will be wasted. And if you don't want to be an alcoholic, try replacing the shot with a glass of milk. See if it doesn't come out of your nose by halftime.
Also, you are to drink a fifth for every 3 pointer Mike Bibby makes. I guarantee that you will be wasted. And if you don't want to be an alcoholic, try replacing the shot with a glass of milk. See if it doesn't come out of your nose by halftime.
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Blazers fired their General Manager of maybe 9, 10 month today, Rich Cho.
Not exactly big news, but this happens to be the second B.S. fire of the GM for this team in less than a year. When Kevin Pritchard was fired in June, they had B.S. excuse. It was the same today.
This is a very dysfunctional team. They either suck at hiring, or firing. Either way, they suck at this. That much is for sure. Thank you.
*throws hands up*
Not exactly big news, but this happens to be the second B.S. fire of the GM for this team in less than a year. When Kevin Pritchard was fired in June, they had B.S. excuse. It was the same today.
This is a very dysfunctional team. They either suck at hiring, or firing. Either way, they suck at this. That much is for sure. Thank you.
*throws hands up*
Brett
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This one hurt . . . a lot.
I had a really bad feeling when James Harden fouled out so early in the game. The loss of Harden and what he brings to table had an immediate impact on both teams. Without Harden, the Thunder's offense became stagnant; it was readily apparent that Dallas would have a much easier time defending the Thunder's rudimentary offense of Westbrook dribbling up top, Durant not being able to get open, and then an ugly heave being put up before the shot cloak expired. Harden's ability to create, in addition to Westbrook's, could have made a huge difference down the stretch.
In the last minute or two of relegation and the entirety of overtime, the body language of the Thunder players was very negative. Their lack of poise down the stretch was very apparent. Hopefully, the players, primarily the young guys, can use this loss as a learning tool towards future success next year and the years after.
With all of that said, Dirk was absolutely incredible. His performance down the stretch was clinical. Every shot he put up seemingly went in. Thunder fandom aside, it was a complete joy to watch, just fantastic offensive execution. Dirk was completely unstoppable and he made shot after shot when it mattered. As a fan, you cannot ask for more out of your superstar; Dirk definitely lived up to the billing of superstar tonight. The Thunder/Durant need to take notes about Dirk's performance tonight and work towards putting Durant/himself in better position(s) to succeed when it really matters.
Lastly, I came into this NBA season just wanting the Thunder to advance to the second round, as that would be an improvement on the previous year. Last year's pushing of the Lakers was amazing, especially considering the Thunder started the previous year 3-29 and finished with a record of 23-59.
Even knowing that I was just wanting to advance to the second round, this loss still hurts a lot. The season as a whole has been an outstanding success for the Thunder, but with the growth and success the Thunder have achieved so far in this year's playoffs, I selfishly wanted it to continue and this loss makes the previous triumphs seem less important. I guess I will have to put my selfishness aside and wait for next year. :sigh:
I had a really bad feeling when James Harden fouled out so early in the game. The loss of Harden and what he brings to table had an immediate impact on both teams. Without Harden, the Thunder's offense became stagnant; it was readily apparent that Dallas would have a much easier time defending the Thunder's rudimentary offense of Westbrook dribbling up top, Durant not being able to get open, and then an ugly heave being put up before the shot cloak expired. Harden's ability to create, in addition to Westbrook's, could have made a huge difference down the stretch.
In the last minute or two of relegation and the entirety of overtime, the body language of the Thunder players was very negative. Their lack of poise down the stretch was very apparent. Hopefully, the players, primarily the young guys, can use this loss as a learning tool towards future success next year and the years after.
With all of that said, Dirk was absolutely incredible. His performance down the stretch was clinical. Every shot he put up seemingly went in. Thunder fandom aside, it was a complete joy to watch, just fantastic offensive execution. Dirk was completely unstoppable and he made shot after shot when it mattered. As a fan, you cannot ask for more out of your superstar; Dirk definitely lived up to the billing of superstar tonight. The Thunder/Durant need to take notes about Dirk's performance tonight and work towards putting Durant/himself in better position(s) to succeed when it really matters.
Lastly, I came into this NBA season just wanting the Thunder to advance to the second round, as that would be an improvement on the previous year. Last year's pushing of the Lakers was amazing, especially considering the Thunder started the previous year 3-29 and finished with a record of 23-59.
Even knowing that I was just wanting to advance to the second round, this loss still hurts a lot. The season as a whole has been an outstanding success for the Thunder, but with the growth and success the Thunder have achieved so far in this year's playoffs, I selfishly wanted it to continue and this loss makes the previous triumphs seem less important. I guess I will have to put my selfishness aside and wait for next year. :sigh:
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McLaren
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I am so shocked at our Mavs. I checked with 4 minutes to go & watched the score at 99-87, & thought it was done. But, my buddy called me & told me to watch the game. Next thing I know, they somehow managed to come back & beat them in overtime.
With such a comeback, the Mavs have to be feeling good about playing at home during the next game & need to use that.
With such a comeback, the Mavs have to be feeling good about playing at home during the next game & need to use that.
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I'm having some beers, watching the game, the Thunder are have a good lead with about 7 minutes to go, it looks like a win, I doze off. I open my eyes only to find that it OT and the Mavs are up by 2.
W. T. F?!?!?
All my faith in the Thunder is gone. That's just inexcusable. The Thunder have the physical talent, but at the end of the day, they're just too young. This series is over, man. Game 5 is just a formality at this point.
W. T. F?!?!?
All my faith in the Thunder is gone. That's just inexcusable. The Thunder have the physical talent, but at the end of the day, they're just too young. This series is over, man. Game 5 is just a formality at this point.
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Talk about crucial point being down 2-1 in a series. If you are Thunder, if you win, not only are you tied, you also take back the home court advantage. But should you lose, you go from one win away from a tie to down 3-1 in a seven game series. It is brutal.
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Man, a Mav's/Heat final is just going to be wicked...
Now, I'm a Magic Johnson fan from 'Showtime' so therefore always had Laker curiousity (hence haven't been much of a Celtic fan, but over the years I grew to be amazed with what Bird did... (but at the time.....)) then after Magic Johnson left, didn't really have any one preference but appreciated great players on good teams. Jordan was a pleasure to watch, then Shaq/Kobe (didn't like Kobe from about 05...), then Spurs & Duncan (although not a big fan, but can appreciate his talents), Shaq/Wade, then there were the others, non-title winners, Garnett (T'Wolves years), Malone/Stockton, Barkley(?) and of course Dirk... apologies for those I missed...
I really want Dirk to win a ring, but I don't know if he has enough behind him... well it probably is for any other team but the Heat... a 7ft'er with his skillset with shotmaking is amazing...
Heat too I don't mind to win either, as it's a great middle finger from Wade/James/Bosh to all those naysayers early in the season, plus when you look at the final 5 on the floor and realise this is what they envisioned... wow... wait to they get some vet's (still productive) salivating at chance of ring, therefore discounting their services... that being said Miami may not NEED to win a championship this year, but that would only feed the naysayers... (again... do they forget they made the Finals, not bad for what those same people said are a fatally flawed team)
All said and done I think Miami get it done, which unfortunately inevitably will lead to Dirk being a choker again... sad as the Mav's are without Caron Bulter, but Cuban may add something... so a third Heat/Mav's final next year???
IF there is a next year...
Now, I'm a Magic Johnson fan from 'Showtime' so therefore always had Laker curiousity (hence haven't been much of a Celtic fan, but over the years I grew to be amazed with what Bird did... (but at the time.....)) then after Magic Johnson left, didn't really have any one preference but appreciated great players on good teams. Jordan was a pleasure to watch, then Shaq/Kobe (didn't like Kobe from about 05...), then Spurs & Duncan (although not a big fan, but can appreciate his talents), Shaq/Wade, then there were the others, non-title winners, Garnett (T'Wolves years), Malone/Stockton, Barkley(?) and of course Dirk... apologies for those I missed...
I really want Dirk to win a ring, but I don't know if he has enough behind him... well it probably is for any other team but the Heat... a 7ft'er with his skillset with shotmaking is amazing...
Heat too I don't mind to win either, as it's a great middle finger from Wade/James/Bosh to all those naysayers early in the season, plus when you look at the final 5 on the floor and realise this is what they envisioned... wow... wait to they get some vet's (still productive) salivating at chance of ring, therefore discounting their services... that being said Miami may not NEED to win a championship this year, but that would only feed the naysayers... (again... do they forget they made the Finals, not bad for what those same people said are a fatally flawed team)
All said and done I think Miami get it done, which unfortunately inevitably will lead to Dirk being a choker again... sad as the Mav's are without Caron Bulter, but Cuban may add something... so a third Heat/Mav's final next year???
IF there is a next year...
McLaren
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It sounded like you were making a prediction for a game that had already played.
Regardless, it's going to be tough. Miami are incredibly strong in their own building, so they need to bring their "A" game. I love the rematch, but I'm also worried of another choke. Mavs have more to them this time around, but Miami has acquired LeBron to help them as well.
