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Apr 28, 2011 15:31:36 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on Apr 28, 2011 15:31:36 GMT -5
well supposedly the Celtics didn't try the last coule weeks of the regular season, which would be great strategy but i'm not totally convinced. if it's true then the Heat and the Bulls could both be in trouble. i'm still going with the Heat in the east, though. we'll see.
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Apr 28, 2011 18:01:35 GMT -5
Post by spaneli on Apr 28, 2011 18:01:35 GMT -5
well supposedly the Celtics didn't try the last coule weeks of the regular season, which would be great strategy but i'm not totally convinced. if it's true then the Heat and the Bulls could both be in trouble. i'm still going with the Heat in the east, though. we'll see. The Heat would be in the most trouble. The Celtics don't need to blow the Heat out, they just need to stay close. The Heat are not great at closing. D-Wade and Lebron's numbers in the last 30 seconds of a game, trying to get a shot that will either tie or take the lead, are simply awful. It reared it's ugly head again in the last seconds of the 76er's game with Lebron trying to win the game on the last shot. With the Celtics, age doesn't really factor into the equation because in the playoffs, you have several days of rest in between. Also, the Heat do not have the size that the Celtics have. In a rebounding battle they lose. In the playoffs it comes down to who can rebound the ball better and who can execute plays better. The Celtics have the edge in both. The Bulls are in a bit better position to beat the Celtics, but that's only because they have the size to match up with them. But in terms of executing an offense consistently, the Celtics have a big edge over the Bulls. In a 7 game series against the Celtics, I'm not convinced that the Heat can beat them. There's just too much riding against the Heat. I've got that series ending with a Celtics win in 7 games. I think in the end, The Heat don't execute down the stretch of a few key games and they lose. In a 7 game series against the Bulls, I'd take the Celtics in 7 by 1 point. The thing that should scare the Celtics is that the Bulls do not see their mystic, while the Heat do. The Bulls see a team that they took to 7 games in a first round series a couple years ago. They see a team that they killed in the last 2 times that they faced them. There's no aura for the Celtics in that series. And the Bulls play better defense than the Celtics. The only reason that I'm choosing the Celtics is because Carlos Boozer has shown nothing in the playoffs, but Boozer somehow awakes in that Atlanta/Magic series, then I'll tip the scale toward The Bulls.
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Apr 29, 2011 11:09:38 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on Apr 29, 2011 11:09:38 GMT -5
i don't know, spanelinator. i think it's time for Lebron James to stop being a pussy and realize he's the best player in the league and play like it, and make all of his teammates better like he did in Cleveland.
rebounds, half court game, whatever.
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Apr 29, 2011 12:56:58 GMT -5
Post by spaneli on Apr 29, 2011 12:56:58 GMT -5
i don't know, spanelinator. i think it's time for Lebron James to stop being a pussy and realize he's the best player in the league and play like it, and make all of his teammates better like he did in Cleveland. rebounds, half court game, whatever. That's all good and all, but he's not in Cleveland. He did that stuff with Cleveland because he had to and plus the only ego that was their was his own. In Miami he has Bosh and Wade. And Wade seems to be the dominant leader of the Heat. I don't think Lebron wants to be that dominant player either, and when I say dominant, I mean the player who WANTS to take the last shot of a game. That's kind of the reason that he went to Miami to be with Wade. If he wanted to be the dominant force and the best player in the league, then he would not have went to Miami. Lebron is more Magic than MJ (not like that's a bad thing). I just don't think that he has that killer will or drive that say a MJ or a Kobe has. He's more of a distributor. He's a PG in a PF's body. I think people need to stop seeing Lebron as what they want him to be, and start seeing him for what he is. A supremely talented guy who probably doesn't have the intangibles to be a consistent winner. And just to be clear, I'm not a Lebron hater. When he was actually drafted, I thought that Cleveland made a mistake and should've drafted D Wade. I thought that D Wade would have the overall better carer. But I'm not a Lebron hater, I just have never seen the intangibles in him that can make him a truly dominant winner.
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Apr 29, 2011 14:17:14 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on Apr 29, 2011 14:17:14 GMT -5
Dwayne Wade defers to Lebron. Lebron's problem is he listens to too many people, and lacks confidence. and yeah, he's a power forward playing the point guard, that's crazy - just like Magic. he passes like Magic and drives like Jordan, and plays defense. if he improves his jump shot he'd be truly great. and saying all that, he's still the best player in the NBA.
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Post by rmillis on Apr 29, 2011 19:25:36 GMT -5
Let's not argue over who is the best. I think we can all agree that Lebron is a damn good basketball player. I'd be extremely surprised if the Heat don't win the eastern conference. Wade, Lebron, and Bosh is a championship formula. I just don't know if it will be enough to topple the Celtics.
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Apr 29, 2011 21:54:15 GMT -5
Post by Rifles on Apr 29, 2011 21:54:15 GMT -5
I don't think Lebron wants to be that dominant player either, and when I say dominant, I mean the player who WANTS to take the last shot of a game. That's kind of the reason that he went to Miami to be with Wade. I get the feeling from watching LeBron that he wants to be the guy taking the last shot, but only if it goes in. He tends to pout when things don't work out instead of work harder like Kobe or D Rose. Joining Miami meant he would share the load with Wade and Bosh and life would be a lot easier. A bitch move from a "man" standpoint, but smart when you think about it. They should defer to Wade in crunch time. Let LeBron run the show early on and let Wade close the deal. Seemed to work fairly well when they did that at the end of the season.
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Apr 29, 2011 23:18:32 GMT -5
Post by manualex on Apr 29, 2011 23:18:32 GMT -5
And Memphis did it!!! San Antonio didnt had a chance they scored first and in the fourth quarter 80-81 that was the leads they had in the match. Will the grizzlies go all the way? Dont think so but they have a nice team and if they keep it togheter for the next couple of years they should be in the playoffs without troubles. Memphis is only the second 8th seed to win a series against a 1st seed in 6 games(And the fourth to win in a 8th versus 1st)
In a different matter, this could have been the last match of Tim Duncan as a pro(he has the call if he wants to return next year), I wouldnt go this way but Duncan is not getting any younger.
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Apr 30, 2011 9:53:39 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on Apr 30, 2011 9:53:39 GMT -5
Let's not argue over who is the best. I think we can all agree that Lebron is a damn good basketball player. I'd be extremely surprised if the Heat don't win the eastern conference. Wade, Lebron, and Bosh is a championship formula. I just don't know if it will be enough to topple the Celtics. i only mentioned that because Lebron is playing like a pussy this year. if the Heat get past the Celtics they will beat the Bulls. *cue spaneli's stats.
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Apr 30, 2011 13:30:31 GMT -5
Post by spaneli on Apr 30, 2011 13:30:31 GMT -5
Let's not argue over who is the best. I think we can all agree that Lebron is a damn good basketball player. I'd be extremely surprised if the Heat don't win the eastern conference. Wade, Lebron, and Bosh is a championship formula. I just don't know if it will be enough to topple the Celtics. i only mentioned that because Lebron is playing like a pussy this year. if the Heat get past the Celtics they will beat the Bulls. *cue spaneli's stats. No, no stats. Just going to see it play out. Still don't see how all the problems that Heat have had vs. good teams are going to be solved in one series, but eh, we'll see.
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Apr 30, 2011 13:40:08 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on Apr 30, 2011 13:40:08 GMT -5
i only mentioned that because Lebron is playing like a pussy this year. if the Heat get past the Celtics they will beat the Bulls. *cue spaneli's stats. No, no stats. Just going to see it play out. Still don't see how all the problems that Heat have had vs. good teams are going to be solved in one series, but eh, we'll see. the Heat keep playing better and better. i guess that would be hard for you to see with your head so far up Derrick Rose's ass.
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Apr 30, 2011 14:14:05 GMT -5
Post by spaneli on Apr 30, 2011 14:14:05 GMT -5
No, no stats. Just going to see it play out. Still don't see how all the problems that Heat have had vs. good teams are going to be solved in one series, but eh, we'll see. the Heat keep playing better and better. i guess that would be hard for you to see with your head so far up Derrick Rose's ass. ahahaha, the Heat are playing better. But not against very good competition. I fully know the Bulls weaknesses. And that they depend on D-Rose a tad too much. Which is why if they do make it the Finals, I don't have them beating the Lakers. The only reason I'm picking them to win the Easter Conference is because I believe that they're a better TEAM than the Heat. Last time I check, you need a TEAM that has players that know their roles to win. The Lakers, The Celtics, The Bulls, even Memphis has that. Miami have 2 and 1/2 guys. They're the one "team" that aren't a team. And that's a problem.
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Apr 30, 2011 14:43:13 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on Apr 30, 2011 14:43:13 GMT -5
the Heat keep playing better and better. i guess that would be hard for you to see with your head so far up Derrick Rose's ass. ahahaha, the Heat are playing better. But not against very good competition. I fully know the Bulls weaknesses. And that they depend on D-Rose a tad too much. Which is why if they do make it the Finals, I don't have them beating the Lakers. The only reason I'm picking them to win the Easter Conference is because I believe that they're a better TEAM than the Heat. Last time I check, you need a TEAM that has players that know their roles to win. The Lakers, The Celtics, The Bulls, even Memphis has that. Miami have 2 and 1/2 guys. They're the one "team" that aren't a team. And that's a problem. as i said, the Heat keep playing better and better. they blew out the Celtics the last time they played, which was an important game that would decide home court advantage in these playoffs.
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Apr 30, 2011 19:58:34 GMT -5
Post by Billy Davey ツ on Apr 30, 2011 19:58:34 GMT -5
Go Memphis!!!
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Post by rmillis on May 2, 2011 2:19:07 GMT -5
Being a die hard Lakers fan I'm a bit worried right now. The Heat and of all teams, the Grizzlies, have really got me worried. I cant help but feel like age might be the Lakers demise this time around.
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May 5, 2011 8:23:50 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on May 5, 2011 8:23:50 GMT -5
Being a die hard Lakers fan I'm a bit worried right now. The Heat and of all teams, the Grizzlies, have really got me worried. I cant help but feel like age might be the Lakers demise this time around.
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May 5, 2011 12:30:17 GMT -5
Post by thuperthonic on May 5, 2011 12:30:17 GMT -5
Lakers are toast.
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May 5, 2011 13:23:50 GMT -5
Post by Rifles on May 5, 2011 13:23:50 GMT -5
I dunno that the Lakers are done yet. If they lose game 3 its definitely over, but they could still steal the next game in Dallas. If Dirk has an off game they could pull it off, but if he's on...they're done. Dirk is really coming up big this year. He's always gotten his numbers in the past, but I never felt like he came up big in crunch time. This year he is has fucking ice in his veins.
Can't wait for Miami/Boston game 3. If the Heat take care of Boston in 4 or 5 I think they're going all the way. Their confidence will be unshakable at that point.
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May 8, 2011 12:19:43 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on May 8, 2011 12:19:43 GMT -5
i'm picking the Mavs to come out of the West now over the Thunder/Grizzlies. i like the Thunder but they're struggling against the Grizzlies , and Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook seem to play a game within the game called 'let's see who can take the most shots', which doesn't seem to be working.
looks like the Heat should get past the Celtics after Rondo's injury, he might still play but he'll definitely be limited.
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May 8, 2011 22:22:28 GMT -5
Post by Rifles on May 8, 2011 22:22:28 GMT -5
I'm still not sold on the Mavs. If Memphis gets through OKC, I can see them giving Dallas a lot of problems. The Lakers looked like something was internally wrong and they were too old and big to keep up with the Mavs. Memphis creates a lot more matchup problems for Dallas than the Lakers did. Dallas does look really strong after destroying the Lakers though.
Rondo was so gimpy after his injury, I'm amazed he was able to play. I was equally amazed the Heat weren't going after him relentlessly. I saw him dribbling with his 1 good arm and i was thinking "just go for the ball!" what can he do with 1 arm? He can't switch hands. Just stay on his right and start swatting at the ball. I think Boston's in trouble. They were supposed to win game 3, but I think the Heat close them out in 5 or 6. I'd be surprised if it goes 7.
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May 9, 2011 9:23:44 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on May 9, 2011 9:23:44 GMT -5
I'm still not sold on the Mavs. If Memphis gets through OKC, I can see them giving Dallas a lot of problems. The Lakers looked like something was internally wrong and they were too old and big to keep up with the Mavs. Memphis creates a lot more matchup problems for Dallas than the Lakers did. Dallas does look really strong after destroying the Lakers though. Rondo was so gimpy after his injury, I'm amazed he was able to play. I was equally amazed the Heat weren't going after him relentlessly. I saw him dribbling with his 1 good arm and i was thinking "just go for the ball!" what can he do with 1 arm? He can't switch hands. Just stay on his right and start swatting at the ball. I think Boston's in trouble. They were supposed to win game 3, but I think the Heat close them out in 5 or 6. I'd be surprised if it goes 7. the Mavs are playing great. some of the games with the Lakers were competitive. i've never been a fan of this Lakers team, i respect Kobe Bryant as a basketball player but he's a dildo in real life, and Andrew Bynum's flagrant foul at the end of the game was the cheapest foul i've ever seen. and yeah, if the Heat have any sense they'll neutralize Rondo.
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May 17, 2011 17:04:03 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on May 17, 2011 17:04:03 GMT -5
spaneli: bulls/heat. thoughts/comments/concerns?
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May 17, 2011 17:07:28 GMT -5
Post by thuperthonic on May 17, 2011 17:07:28 GMT -5
I'm not Spaneli, but...
Game 2 winner wins the series.
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May 17, 2011 17:11:04 GMT -5
Post by spaneli on May 17, 2011 17:11:04 GMT -5
spaneli: bulls/heat. thoughts/comments/concerns? thoughts: good first game. Didn't think that any game would be blow out. Still think this will go 6 or 7. Don't know who will win. But if the Bulls keep out rebounding the Heat, then they'll win. But if Miami somehow competes with the Bulls on the boards, then I fear for them. I contend that no one will shut down D Rose. I still think the best way to attack the Bulls, is to shut down the rest of the team and let them score. Tomorrow will be the key to the series. If the Bulls win, then that gives them an extremely big 2-0 lead, but Miami win and gets a split, then Miami will feel good about themselves. Game 2 is the key for the series. Biggest concern: Game 2
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May 17, 2011 17:11:20 GMT -5
Post by Corky Ianucci on May 17, 2011 17:11:20 GMT -5
I'm not Spaneli, but... Game 2 winner wins the series. that's a bold statement, interesting. i will only say the Bulls played their best possible game and the Heat played their worst.
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