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2014 NBA Playoffs |OT| Men lie, Women lie, Bagels don't.
- Thread starter UnObtainium17
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Hahaha I love it
friskykillface
Banned
honestly if i paid good money to see this game i wouldn't have left, unless it were like the $10 Pacers tickets i'll stay in a blow out haha
Im genuinely curious, not because I think he's a great coach but because as someone who doesn't get to watch 82 thunder games a year, what is Brooks critical flaws? I have some of my own issues but am curious what Thunder fans have to say.
HuskerDutheDu
Member
coaching
Starphoenix
Member
This is one of those games that really shows the ability (or lack thereof) of both coaching staffs. Doc got his team prepared.
Still rolling with LAC/SA WCF.
Still rolling with LAC/SA WCF.
dat der cp3 at full potential
Tragicomedy
Member
I like Brooks, but where do I start?
He's a great motivator but doesn't really coach at all. The team has little offensive flow and he doesn't seem to design any plays. He has two amazing scorers who hide that flaw, but the entire offense typically involves one high screen followed by a pull up jumper or an iso.
Even worse, he doesn't seem to have a solid game plan in terms of lineups or roster management. There's just no adjustment for the happenings on the court. Where was the defensive assignment swap on Paul tonight? Sefolosha should have been on him, and more help and bumps off the high screen are an obvious mitigation.
Tonight he just randomly put new lineups out there to see what would stick. You shouldn't be doing that in the playoffs.
insightful
Yeah I definitely noticed he is bad at adjustments and also in love with his lineups and match ups. Doesn't seem to veer much to the teams detriment.
SunhiLegend
Member
that's basically it though. he may as well not even be there.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Lack of focus on the defensive end.
Adjustments aren't seen within the game, but the next game.
His offensive play sets or lack of offensive plays. I mean I believe last game OKC opened up with a post play to Kendrick Perkins. Lack of execution. Often just a bunch of screens to Westbrook's fitting, and KD ISOplays.
His rotations.
How he can't influence Westbrook's decision making and just give him the keys to the car.
Personally for me, the fact that he isn't or wasn't getting Spo level criticism early on. Just amazes me.
No. You know much I've forgotten in 3 years? LOL. Refresh my memory. PEACE.
dream
Member
After losing to Miami, I told you they would never make the finals again with Durant, Westbrook, Ibaka, and Perk.
Love Deterrence
Member
Durant:
Westbrook:
Westbrook:
Oh yeah. I think I'm finally agreeing with you on this. It's not looking good. PEACE.
Jesus Westbrook, not even going to bother?
TheSadRanger
Banned
I was actually kind of bummed out cp3 got sat early for the rest of the game... Was really curious to see him break the record for 3's in a playoff game.
Ninja Scooter
Member
He has 2 of the 10 best offensive players in the league and can't come up with a better offensive gameplan than "give Kevin the ball 20 feet from the basket".
UnObtainium17
Member
Yep. After all these seasons ynb kd tandem should be clicking just as good or even better better than the wade Bron duo.
Tragicomedy
Member
You somehow knew they wouldn't have Harden when nobody else in the world expected him gone?
Riiight. Also, I'll make note of your prediction for when it's proven wrong. This might not be their year, we'll see.
Damn, not the Game 1s I expected tonight.
Oh and...
Hibbert, 17:43, 0/2 0 points 0 Rebounds 1 assist 2 turnovers 2 blocks 5 fouls
Gooden, 17:47, 5/11 12 points 13 rebounds (7 off) 1 turnover 5 fouls
Damn.
How the fuck are you a starting ALL STAR 7 footer and record zero rebounds. What a bunk piece of trash.
Meanwhile Paul with 12/14 holy crap!
Oh and...
Hibbert, 17:43, 0/2 0 points 0 Rebounds 1 assist 2 turnovers 2 blocks 5 fouls
Gooden, 17:47, 5/11 12 points 13 rebounds (7 off) 1 turnover 5 fouls
Damn.
How the fuck are you a starting ALL STAR 7 footer and record zero rebounds. What a bunk piece of trash.
Meanwhile Paul with 12/14 holy crap!
I think he made that prediction. Everyone knew one of Ibaka or Harden was gone. Just not which one. PEACE.
brianjones
Member
wade is in the tail end of his career though
you can't really compare that to westbrook who is in his prime
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
lmao
I didnt realize this was in the 2nd quarter. Westbrook is a nut.
Zeus Molecules
illegal immigrants are stealing our air
Nope he just isn't going to stand there and pretend brooks is saying anything worth a damn.
That fucking guy lmao
The all-time list of players to have three 25+ point playoff games before their 21st birthday:
1) Bradley Beal
Kind of blew me away when I saw it. Not LeBron, not Kobe, not KG, not Moses fucking Malone - only Beal.
I knew the kid was good, but I'm not sure I realized how impressive he was for his age until now.
1) Bradley Beal
Kind of blew me away when I saw it. Not LeBron, not Kobe, not KG, not Moses fucking Malone - only Beal.
I knew the kid was good, but I'm not sure I realized how impressive he was for his age until now.
PrimaNocta
Member
Just embarrassing performance by OKC. Nets vs Heat should be exciting!
Can't blame the fans last night. I think I saw KD's mama booing the team too.
It's just a quirky stat. Few of the greatest players got the chance do to so. They were either in college or on truly terrible teams.
Kobe was with the Lakers though.
ratcliffja
Member
The Lakers were pretty bad before Shaq though.
UnObtainium17
Member
Bird in the background at the end seals it.
UnObtainium17
Member
Sweet, ^ included in the OP.
MetalFearSolid
Banned
Gif saved.
tiggerkiddo
Member
What is going on with Hibbert?
Tragicomedy
Member
His post season is making Kendrick Perkins look like an All-Star.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Missed the games but this sums up the Pacers right now:
The pacers are on a fast break both times and the Wizards are getting 4 people back to defend and it looks like no other Pacers are running the break. Da fuq? Goddamn, go home you bums. Please do not let these bums advance. WTF? Do these asshats know how to even run a fast break?
The pacers are on a fast break both times and the Wizards are getting 4 people back to defend and it looks like no other Pacers are running the break. Da fuq? Goddamn, go home you bums. Please do not let these bums advance. WTF? Do these asshats know how to even run a fast break?
Syphon Filter
Member
Why are yall trollin my Pacers.
The Pacers are the one trolling you.