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Official 2005 NBA Playoffs thread! Now with 100% less Kobe!
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Bah! Story of this series has been Detroit outhustling us on both ends of the court. But again, there's no reason not to give Shaq a touch everytime down the court. He needs to work harder to get a good post position, b/c Detroit isn't rushing guys in there yet. They're trying to protect the perimeter. Wade needs to ease up on the circus shots. He got most of his points in the pain last game. Good ball movement will get him there. Besides, EJ and DJ are getting some decent looks, so he doesn't need to force anything. But goddammit, we gotta hustle on D. Detroit is picking up lots of garbage points with just extra effort. PEACE.
Dooling with a boneheaded charge. But what did I say about Shaq? No help and he'll eat anyone alive. Oh yeah, he's sooooo over the hill. 
Worth every fucking penny. When they run the offense through him, they open up way more space than if they run the offense through Wade. Det's gonna start auto-doubling him soon, and then Wade should find an easy path to the hoop. PEACE.
Worth every fucking penny. When they run the offense through him, they open up way more space than if they run the offense through Wade. Det's gonna start auto-doubling him soon, and then Wade should find an easy path to the hoop. PEACE.Pimpwerx said:Dooling with a boneheaded charge. But what did I say about Shaq? No help and he'll eat anyone alive. Oh yeah, he's sooooo over the hill.
He's still worthless on the rebounding... but yeah with the ball down in the paint... they are definitely gonna have to start doubling him....
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There it is... first double and Wade drove the lane for the layup.... WTH they sent 3 other people to Shaq. LOL
Wow those 3 days off seem to have helped Shaq immensely. LOL Shaq got whored on the pump fake.
I call it on offense and what does the big man do? He picks up two quick fouls. So frustrating. Wade...stop with thes jumpers. It's falling, but come on.
We run this offense through Shaq in the 2nd half, and if he stays out of foul trouble, we're set. This is why I want us to play Zo more. With Zo in there, he beefs up the defense, and Shaq can stay out of foul trouble a bit longer as Zo does most of the blocking work. And on offense, Shaq is still a monster. SVG isn't using the full arsenal yet. I hope he's saving it for Q3 to try and take control of the game then. I think this first half should just to be limit the damage. PEACE.
We run this offense through Shaq in the 2nd half, and if he stays out of foul trouble, we're set. This is why I want us to play Zo more. With Zo in there, he beefs up the defense, and Shaq can stay out of foul trouble a bit longer as Zo does most of the blocking work. And on offense, Shaq is still a monster. SVG isn't using the full arsenal yet. I hope he's saving it for Q3 to try and take control of the game then. I think this first half should just to be limit the damage. PEACE.
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I'm liking the vibe I'm getting from this game.
Shaq is playing well, as is D. Wade
If Shaq can stay involved and active in the 2nd half and D. Wade can stay hot we can win this one
Shaq is playing well, as is D. Wade
If Shaq can stay involved and active in the 2nd half and D. Wade can stay hot we can win this one
Pimpwerx said:The Ewing fadeaway he hasn't hit since his kidneys went bad.
Shaq picks up the dumb foul too easily... keep him out.
Uh Wallace elbowed Wade in the lower body...... how do you complain about that foul?
Both sides shooting like shit from the FT line.
LOL Ben Wallace with the dumb offensive foul at the buzzer. Chauncy has been hitting shots no idea why he didn't take that shot himself....
WTF was that shot Wade? Drive dammit!
The Heat are most definitely for real, folks. Shaq needs to stay out of foul trouble. He is so crucial to our offense. When they come out in the second half, Shaq has to get a touch on the first drive. He doesn't need to force anything, the way he looked to pass first and shoot last in the first two quarters worked great. Wade's right, they need to work the role players into the game. Eddie needs to get some nice drives. He has a knack of disappearing if he doesn't get enough shots. Points in the paint. This jumper game won't work so well after Detroit makes their halftime adjustments. Larry Brown is too good of a coach, and this defense is just way too good. But I like our intensity and definitely out shooting this first half. Not the smartest shots IMO, but when they're falling, it makes it easier to stomach. PEACE.
EDIT: Someone should remind Charles that Shaq was on the bench for the last 6 minutes or so. That's why they're not up by more. Detroit isn't shooting so bad. Yeah, Miami's shooting very well, but with Shaq in there, our defensive presence is stepped up. We gotta win this one in Detroit. That would be a huge momentum boost right now.
EDIT: Someone should remind Charles that Shaq was on the bench for the last 6 minutes or so. That's why they're not up by more. Detroit isn't shooting so bad. Yeah, Miami's shooting very well, but with Shaq in there, our defensive presence is stepped up. We gotta win this one in Detroit. That would be a huge momentum boost right now.
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Wait, Charles is supposed to be taken seriously?
I thought he was there for comedic value :lol
I thought he was there for comedic value :lol
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Damn Wade with another sweet J.
Wow they foul Shaq JUST before the buzzer.
Collins with good insight... maybe making Shaq go to the line and struggle will work him mentally...
Geez Wade with the sweet cleanup dunk. How do you not pay attention to where he is on the floor?
OK, going into the 4th quarter with Shaq rested and with only 3 fouls. Wade with not too many fouls as well. Time to feed the big man. Det will he hacking him left and right, but with Sheed in foul trouble, they can't get greedy on the double-team. If Shaq isn't touching the ball everytime down this whole quarter, then the Heat aren't trying to win. I like the way we are setup for the 4th. Now we need to execute. PEACE.
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damn, Detroit gets some bootleg ass celebrities to attend their games. I was expecting the white guy from CHiPs to show up next.
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Damn Zo, calm the fuck down!
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Zo's a bitch. bout time they t'd him up for that bullshit.
damn, Billups got sandwiched. Shoulda been a foul, but at least he refs seem to have been calling it even with the nocalls so far (from what i've watched, 2nd half on)
damn, Billups got sandwiched. Shoulda been a foul, but at least he refs seem to have been calling it even with the nocalls so far (from what i've watched, 2nd half on)
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what the hell is Wade doing posting up?!
argh
EDIT: This is getting ugly quick, call a time out Stan
argh
EDIT: This is getting ugly quick, call a time out Stan
Put Laettner on the fucking bench. A shitty TO, and now a shitty foul. If you're gonna foul...FOUL. No easy buckets. This is the fucking playoffs. Jeez. And we're not working the offense through Shaq. Gotta get our shit together right now. Don't let Det go up by more than 5 or 6. And to think, this all started with Dooling pulling a Kobe. PEACE.
PEACE.I'm happy they got the foul on that trap.. but WTF how did he not see the trap coming? He should have rolled the other way....
Shaq needs to start makin these damn FT shots.
OMG Shaq with 2 FT's! It's a miracle!
Wade with 5 fouls... THIS is a problem.. WTH is with all the hesitation from people on shooting?
Shaq needs to start makin these damn FT shots.
OMG Shaq with 2 FT's! It's a miracle!
Wade with 5 fouls... THIS is a problem.. WTH is with all the hesitation from people on shooting?
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Dwayne Wade is getting owned by a guy named Lindsey.
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5th foul on Wade omfg
not good
not good
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The butler did it!
3pointer and the foul!
89-88
we're back in it
3pointer and the foul!
89-88
we're back in it
Eddie getting aggressive.. I guess he's decided to go since Wade had to sit.... If he can hit a few outside 3's he starts getting aggressive about driving to line... and he's doing it now... people forget he use to be one of the "leaders" of this team in its previous versions...
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damn, the home team couldnt get a call if they advertised their number during the superbowl
BatiGOOOOOOL
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WTF is wrong with Zo? Just like a joke article I read a couple of days ago said. It's like he thinks having one kidney gives him license to be a full blown asshole and no one will mind.
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