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Official 2005 NBA Playoffs thread! Now with 100% less Kobe!
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themadcowtipper
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Cloudy said:He hasn't scored this game
So that wasn't the point of my post
Joe Johnson better be back next game and PHX as a whole gotta play a bit of defence. OMG.
LOL. Detroit is gonna decimate Miami. Put me up in Detroit at 4.
Pimpwerx said:This game is kinda over now. Nash fans:
:lol
Actually, Hair Canada is playing his ass off. I can't knock the guy, just still burns me about the mvp. But looks like it's gonna be a Spurs-Heat Finals.
LOL. Detroit is gonna decimate Miami. Put me up in Detroit at 4.
Oh, are you sure about that? I thought it was just a great Mavs team they played. :lol I heard all this shit last series when it was just two no-D teams playing a game of horse. When the shit gets thick, this team can't keep up. Whoever emerges from the East...I mean, Miami is gonna embarass whichever of these two overhype patsies they face. I worry about the Spurs much more than the Suns, b/c Duncan is unstoppable when he's healthy. Can't say much for the rest of that team, but TD is formidable. I expect Phoenix to take the next game and then capitulate in 5. I hope they can stretch it to 7 though, Miami will need all the rest we can get after we sweep those bum Pistons. PEACE.Cloudy said:
Barry and Horry got hot tonight, Barry especially-- but like I said, there's no way SA can win this series if they allow Phoenix 50+ point halves every half. The Spurs simply don't have the kind of firepower needed to keep up with that kind of scoring over the course of a series. When their shots are falling, like tonight, sure-- but what happens when they go through a cold spell? You can't count on Barry and Horry giving you 33 combined every night, nor on Parker to go for 25+. We'll see, I guess...
Stoudemire is ridiculous, btw. Did you see that jam from the dotted line at around the 2:00 mark? In a year or two, he's going to be unstoppable, particularly if they start featuring him more in the post when the transition game bogs down; as it stands, when they have to run half-court sets, Phoenix runs a motion offense with Nash as the distributor. Stoudemire has all the tools to become a dominant force for the next decade or so.
Stoudemire is ridiculous, btw. Did you see that jam from the dotted line at around the 2:00 mark? In a year or two, he's going to be unstoppable, particularly if they start featuring him more in the post when the transition game bogs down; as it stands, when they have to run half-court sets, Phoenix runs a motion offense with Nash as the distributor. Stoudemire has all the tools to become a dominant force for the next decade or so.
Ok, I'm back. I haven't been dodging this thread; I was thrown BACK into the hospital Wednesday evening, a mere two weeks after my last discharge into a room with no internet connection. I've switched rooms, now, so all is good...
Seattle did better than I expected against the Spurs. Especially considering the Sonics were without their #2 and #3 scorers for a majority of the series. It was nice to see AD and Damian Wilkins step up, and I'm really enthused about the respective stocks in Luke Ridnour and Nick Collinson. Those guys just love to play, and it shows. Hopefully the idiot Starbucks owner gets up off his ass and resigns the TEAM and the COACH so they build on their recent success.
*PRAYS*
Batigooooool -- Still saving all the newspapers and even threw in some surprises for the gift package. The headlines are beginning to make me ill, though... bunch of damn homers. :lol
As for todays game: 43 pts put up by the Spurs in the 4th? That's obscene. That's ridiculous. That's Suns defense.
Terrrible. Feel free to play the first three quarters, Shawn Marion. You're greatly needed.
Seattle did better than I expected against the Spurs. Especially considering the Sonics were without their #2 and #3 scorers for a majority of the series. It was nice to see AD and Damian Wilkins step up, and I'm really enthused about the respective stocks in Luke Ridnour and Nick Collinson. Those guys just love to play, and it shows. Hopefully the idiot Starbucks owner gets up off his ass and resigns the TEAM and the COACH so they build on their recent success.
*PRAYS*
Batigooooool -- Still saving all the newspapers and even threw in some surprises for the gift package. The headlines are beginning to make me ill, though... bunch of damn homers. :lol
As for todays game: 43 pts put up by the Spurs in the 4th? That's obscene. That's ridiculous. That's Suns defense.
Terrrible. Feel free to play the first three quarters, Shawn Marion. You're greatly needed.
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http://www.detnews.com/2005/pistons/0505/22/C12-189302.htm
The Pistons were still shaking their heads at what happened Thursday night as they were on their bus inside the loading-dock area of Conseco Fieldhouse.
It was between 11:30 and midnight and the Pistons' bus was about to leave the arena for the airport.
Suddenly, a dark Escalade roared into the loading dock, nearly hitting several people.
Out jumped Ron Artest, the Pacers forward who got a seasonlong suspension for his part in the Nov. 19 brawl.
According to Pistons players on the bus, Artest was wearing an old (and short) pair of shorts. He had no shoes on and, upon getting out of the vehicle, he tore off his T-shirt.
Given the history between Artest and the Pistons, the team's security officials were on high alert. But Artest made no motion toward the bus. He simply walked, bare-chested and bare-footed, into the building, presumably for a midnight workout.
"There's something going on there," Ben Wallace said, not wanting to comment further.
The Pistons were still shaking their heads at what happened Thursday night as they were on their bus inside the loading-dock area of Conseco Fieldhouse.
It was between 11:30 and midnight and the Pistons' bus was about to leave the arena for the airport.
Suddenly, a dark Escalade roared into the loading dock, nearly hitting several people.
Out jumped Ron Artest, the Pacers forward who got a seasonlong suspension for his part in the Nov. 19 brawl.
According to Pistons players on the bus, Artest was wearing an old (and short) pair of shorts. He had no shoes on and, upon getting out of the vehicle, he tore off his T-shirt.
Given the history between Artest and the Pistons, the team's security officials were on high alert. But Artest made no motion toward the bus. He simply walked, bare-chested and bare-footed, into the building, presumably for a midnight workout.
"There's something going on there," Ben Wallace said, not wanting to comment further.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Manu Ginobili makes his move to the hole after learning that Tony parker had finished his relation with Eva Longoria.
Anyway, that was a great game by the Spurs and I was ecstatic to see Barry come alive at the right time. The whole team played really well and it was great to see TD having a mosnter game, eventhough you could see he wasn't really comfortable with his ankle.
Amare was amazing today. He is becoming the new Shaq, but with much more athleticism. He just wills his way to the basket and finds the way to put the ball in no matter how well he is defended. If he keeps working on his defense and post game he will be virtually unstoppable in a few years. So I think it's a good idea that the Spurs don't try to shut him down and rather focus on the rest of the Suns. Amare is going to get his points somehow, so you might as well shut down the other scoring threats and put as much pressure as possible on Nash.
Game 2 will be really interesting. The Suns will want to go for the kill early on, but I'm sure the Spurs will be ready. It's going to be a huge battle.
Seriously, this matchup is something special. Like few I've seen in many years.
And Incognito, I'm sure it must be hell for you to keep collecting that stuff, so I just wanted to say I appreciate it.
Oh, one last thing for Loki. You say the Spurs can't keep up that scoring rythm? You're wrong. When you consider the Spurs have players like Duncan, Parker ,Ginobili, Barry and Horry coupled with the non existant Suns defense, I'm absolutely sure the team can continue to score at will. Especially with the master adjustments Pop always does at the right times. They have the offense, they averaged 96 PPG. Not one of the best, but they just don't need to score like crazy thanks to his defense.
Yea, I don't agree with Loki, either. The Spurs are something like 31-2 when they score above 100, and in each win against Phoenix, they've proved they can run with the best of them and WIN. This isn't the Spurs circa 2003 and 1999; this team can flat-out run if need be.
It's funny. During the series with Seattle, I kept hoping Seattle would slow the pace down because I knew if the series turned into a track meet, the Sonics would lose rather embarrasingly -- as they proved in games 1&2. The best way to beat the Spurs is to slow them down by grabbing offensive boards, getting physical in the paint, and not allowing their guards to roam around without being touched. One thing about Parker, you start to get physcial with him, and that's it for the series. He'll be camped at the 3pt line the rest of the series. However, with Ginobili, that's not true. He'll keep coming at you no matter how many times you knock him to the floor. Even Danny Fortson knew he would keep coming: "He keeps coming, and he'll keep getting knocked around -- but that's Manu. He has a lot of heart, and I wouldn't expect any different from him. I love that guy."
It's funny. During the series with Seattle, I kept hoping Seattle would slow the pace down because I knew if the series turned into a track meet, the Sonics would lose rather embarrasingly -- as they proved in games 1&2. The best way to beat the Spurs is to slow them down by grabbing offensive boards, getting physical in the paint, and not allowing their guards to roam around without being touched. One thing about Parker, you start to get physcial with him, and that's it for the series. He'll be camped at the 3pt line the rest of the series. However, with Ginobili, that's not true. He'll keep coming at you no matter how many times you knock him to the floor. Even Danny Fortson knew he would keep coming: "He keeps coming, and he'll keep getting knocked around -- but that's Manu. He has a lot of heart, and I wouldn't expect any different from him. I love that guy."
themadcowtipper
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I knew Ginobili was a zombie...
FrenchMovieTheme
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that ron artest article isn't a joke? holy shit that guy is fucking nuts
Ninja Scooter
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FrenchMovieTheme said:
:lol can you imagine all the Piston players staring at him, with their jaws dropped, outside the arena? Ron Artest is the shit. Lets remember he's the guy who tried to get a part time job at Circuit City while he was playing for the Bulls JUST for the employee discount, and even put Jerry Krause down as a reference.
Ninja Scooter
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he resigned to take a job with the Rockets.
Socreges said:
You should see him when he's sober. :lol
Ninja Scooter said:
:lol :lol :lol Ron Artest fucking rocks...
DMczaf said:Orlando Sentinel - "In a stunning development, John Weisbrod will step down as general manager and chief operating officer of the Orlando Magic , National Basketball Association sources told the Sentinel today.
:lol So the guy who called Francis a warrior quits...priceless. :lol
DMczaf said:Sorry bionic, but if you want to get by you'll have to keep guys like Jordan and Brady out of jail.
In 10 years bionic will be defending Kobe after he's arrested for the murder of Shaq and Phil Jackson.
Sorry DM, but Jordan and Brady are soon going to be headed up the river.
And if Kobe doesn't turn things around in Lakerland he will be joining them shortly...
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Brian Hill: "New" Magic coach
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2066733
And it seems like Shaq will sit out tonight. Konex rejoice!
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2066733
And it seems like Shaq will sit out tonight. Konex rejoice!
Ninja Scooter
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DarienA said:
go to foks? Thats it you're Tavis Smiley, aren't you?
Ninja Scooter
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DarienA said:
Ninja Scooter
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according to ESPN, Miami still hasn't decided if Shaq's gonna play. They are still waiting to see how he feels after his pregame workouts. They did say that both Shaq and Stan Vangundy sounded optimistic.
btw, i want to give it to Rachel Nichols in the pooper.
btw, i want to give it to Rachel Nichols in the pooper.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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ESPNews ticker was reporting he is sitting out. What gives? Dumbasses.
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