BatiGOOOOOOL
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Obviously TD as Finals MVP is a long shot at this point in his career, but to even have that opportunity is a testament to his durability and excellence.
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2013 NBA Playoffs |OT3| Don't believe the pipe
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Obviously TD as Finals MVP is a long shot at this point in his career, but to even have that opportunity is a testament to his durability and excellence.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
So do ya'll think the grizzlies fire Hollins now?
jobber
Would let Tony Parker sleep with his wife
They can't fire him. His contract is up. He's #1 on the Clippers list and ready to pay him more than he makes now.
theignoramus
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Spurs can deal with Wade and Bosh, but LBJ is legit mismatch MIA can exploit. Kawhi can deal with him on the perimeter, but hes giving up a lot of lbs. to James in the post.
But then Spurs ball denial on the post entry pass is second to none.
But then Spurs ball denial on the post entry pass is second to none.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
ok so I should say do ya'll think the Grizzlies will re-sign him now?
jobber
Would let Tony Parker sleep with his wife
nope. They'll end up with somebody like Sam Mitchell. If he could take that shitty Raptors team to the playoffs, he could do wonders with the talent left in Memphis.
Psychological Intellect
Banned
Whatever happened to WesternHeretic?
If Hollins doesn't get resigned, Sloan should grab the job . If Sloan doesn't get a job next season, I think that's it for him.
If Hollins doesn't get resigned, Sloan should grab the job . If Sloan doesn't get a job next season, I think that's it for him.
Bam Bam Baklava
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don't get too excited guys
Remember when the Lakers wouldn't even touch the trophy because they had the finals on their mind?
Sloan has been rumored to be interested in a job "with a current contending team".
I can only dream.
ItWasMeantToBe19
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Sloan's defensive schemes are really bad and outdated.
Hydrogen Bluebird
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I think that was the Mavs. They went straight to the locker room and people had to call back Dirk and some others for the WC trophy celebration.
iamshadowlark
Banned
Spurs should be alot more lax defensively than the Grizz. Assuming we beat Indy, I expect Bosh to have a huge series against Timmy D and co.
MorisUkunRasik
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Duncan has been playing great D this playoffs and his offensive game has been more than solid. i wouldn't count on Bosh being huge. Bron can take whoever they throw at him, it's wade that's gonna have to step up.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
The Spurs are 1st in playoff DRtg.
I don't know if they can get that much more out of their offense right now regardless of scheme without improving at SF and I could easily see him implementing his terrible ideas of giving up threes and free throws on defense.
I don't know if they can get that much more out of their offense right now regardless of scheme without improving at SF and I could easily see him implementing his terrible ideas of giving up threes and free throws on defense.
iamshadowlark
Banned
We'll see but Timmy has struggled to contain Bosh in the Big 3 era. I don't think timmy has the mobility to keep up with him a whole game. I think he offense will suffer because of that.
I love that matchup.
ItWasMeantToBe19 said:
Playing the Lakers and Grizz will help that.
MorisUkunRasik
Member
Spurs had the 3rd best DRTG during the regular season.
Miami has played Milwaukee (22nd Reg season ORTG), Chicago (23rd Reg season ORTG) and Indiana (19th reg season ORTG) lol
Spurs played LA (9th reg season ORTG), GSW (11th reg season ORTG) and Memphis (17th ORTG).
All of SA's opponents had better ORTGs than literally all of Miami's opponents.
LOL
Being in the east will do that
iamshadowlark
Banned
I've never even mentioned Miamis defense, so what exactly are on on about? Also Lakers have the worst Ortg of the playoffs. Pacers are barely behind GSW, 105 v 106.4. Heat are by far the best Ortg team and the 3rd Drtg.
Who gives a shit about that though.
Lets get back to the subject of how duncan has shit for bosh...
I hope not but I expect them to and I guess he has earned it. But that series pretty much showed why he sucks.
I hope you fart in a crowded elevator today and everyone discovers it was you
obijkenobi
Member
Pop is a good guy. Sounds like he'd be a great boss to work for when/if you get his respect
"I think a lot of people think the grass is greener on the other side," Popovich said, "and if we change this coach or trade these guys, it's all going to be nirvana after that. I think if you stay the course and you've got leaders who are quality character people, you follow them as long as you can. I've been hanging on Timmy's coattails a long time."
"I think a lot of people think the grass is greener on the other side," Popovich said, "and if we change this coach or trade these guys, it's all going to be nirvana after that. I think if you stay the course and you've got leaders who are quality character people, you follow them as long as you can. I've been hanging on Timmy's coattails a long time."
PrimaNocta
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Lmao.... This made me laugh more than it should have. Kudos.
theignoramus
Member
sure, Spurs D only horse collared the most dominant frontcourt in the league and the best shooting backcourt before that.
Future PhaZe
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If there's anybody I'd expect the Spurs to shut down its Bosh. I don't see him being very effective at all against the Spurs frontcourt.
The series is going to be determined by who's roleplayers can shoot better. I'd give the edge to the Heat because they've been on this stage before but they've been shooting like shit in the playoffs so its hard to see it suddenly changing on the biggest stage.
Future PhaZe
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Kawhi Leonard has a 120 ORTG and a DRTG of 97 on a TS% of 63.
we picked Jan Vesely doe
we picked Jan Vesely doe
theignoramus
Member
a Van Gundy
iamshadowlark
Banned
Matchups my dear friend. Bosh toasts the Spurs because they have absolutely no one who can keep up with athletically. Z-bo and Gasol are really no comparison, two totally different games.
And shooters go cold, thats what they do. Three point shooting only gets you so far in this league and GS had no where to really go afterwards. We do.
Spurs have like no meaningful rim protection, going to that after Hibbert will be like Christmas for the heat.
You don't plan to take out Bosh when you have lebron/wade + shooters on the floor. And I really don't know where you were last year but the Heat roleplayers were shit all the way to the end of the ECF last year, and turned it on at the biggest stage.
Watch Bosh feast on this slow frontcourt.
stan said his not working next year and jeff has been out of the game so long he'll be another doug collins. That might actually be a step a backwards.
obijkenobi
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Great article on the Leonard/Hill trade on Grantland today:
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id...nard-george-hill-trade-2013-conference-finals
Oh, let's forget about tim duncan shall we. Man, if y'all lose to the pacers posts like this will be so glorious.
iamshadowlark
Banned
Duncans the main one im thinking about. I already predicated my post on beating the Pacers first.
ItWasMeantToBe19
Banned
I love Mike Conley, but him getting second-team all-defense looks really bad after this playoff run :/
His closeouts on shooters are awesome, but he got killed a lot one-on-one in this postseason.
Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard only getting one combined vote for all-defense looks pretty terrible as well.
His closeouts on shooters are awesome, but he got killed a lot one-on-one in this postseason.
Danny Green and Kawhi Leonard only getting one combined vote for all-defense looks pretty terrible as well.
I watched the guy in college quite a bit and he couldn't shoot at all. It's amazing how he went from Rondo-esque in college to a sharpshooter in a year.
Future PhaZe
Member
Wade is ass first of all, so the more he shoots from any distance that isn't right at the basket is going to be a net positive for the defense.
I'll give you the Heat roleplayers thing, they did go nuts. That's why I gave the Heat an advantage there to show up.
I had Miami in 7 but if they play tonight how they played in game 3, then I think it can be over in 5. If Pacers win tonight its going to game 7.
Congrats Spurs and all their fans! If Miami advances, this is going to be a great finals match up!
I'd favor Miami but would not be shocked at all if the Spurs just outright beat them in 5-6 games. Miami is going to have to wake up and play from quarter 1 of game 1.
Congrats Spurs and all their fans! If Miami advances, this is going to be a great finals match up!
I'd favor Miami but would not be shocked at all if the Spurs just outright beat them in 5-6 games. Miami is going to have to wake up and play from quarter 1 of game 1.
MorisUkunRasik
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LA and GS had bad Ortg compared to their regular season Ortg after playing SA...shocked I say.
Pacers Ortg looking like GSWs has to do with the eastern conference. SA second round match up being better than Mia's ECF opponent is hilarious, bit its just by a little doe!
Future PhaZe
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T-Mac game winning three over the outstretched arms of LeBron in game 7.
Believe.
Believe.
Is what happened in 2k yesterday?
I'm sure it's been posted but gaddang simmons
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9308573/searching-dwight-howard
Going in hard on howard but i'm sure you'd be elated if he signed with the celtics.
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9308573/searching-dwight-howard
Going in hard on howard but i'm sure you'd be elated if he signed with the celtics.
Future PhaZe
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devious.one
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The game summed up in two gifs:
