NBA Playoffs

Chris.G · 05-10-2009, 07:59 PM

I am a Lakers fan from down under and i am so pissed off right now. WTF kind of game was that!

SpecC · 05-10-2009, 08:47 PM

makes me doubt that LA can win it all

i'm thinking the cavs will win it now

ChaneRZ · 05-10-2009, 09:06 PM

lakers are #1 seed in the west. i don't know wtf are they doing. if houston wins the series. omg!

wj4 · 05-10-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

lakers are #1 seed in the west. i don't know wtf are they doing. if houston wins the series. omg!

The blow out was something series, but you can bet that Aaron won't have another game like this again. It's like how Rose and BG had their game in the Celtic series. Entertaining, but not consistent.

The bigger concern is that Odom is out with back spasm, he's the one that picks up the points on missed shots for the Lakers. And I have no idea why Fisher is still getting that much time, he's too slow to keep up with Aaron. Farmar would be a superior choice.

wj4 · 05-10-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

makes me doubt that LA can win it all

i'm thinking the cavs will win it now

Competition in the East isn't as intense as the West though. Coming into the Playoffs, sans the Lakers, #2-8 on the list for the West were really tight, all within several games of each other.

Kensta335 · 05-10-2009, 10:53 PM

Wow what a game. Big Baby!!!!!!

BillLee · 05-10-2009, 10:59 PM

lol yes! houston is 2-2. this is getting intense

BMW2006 · 05-10-2009, 11:49 PM

I'm a Cleveland fan (grew up in Akron) so I'm biased, but I'm not seeing anyone playing with as much tenacity and hunger for the championship as the Cavs are right now. Lebron is posting numbers that rival the greatest names that have ever played and he is shrugging it all off because they only have one goal. To win it all. Nothing else matters.

I want them to play the Celtics again, and I want them to play the Lakers in the Finals to silence any haters out there.

As much as I hated to admit it, the last few years you could tell the Cavs were playing above their level because of James, and he carried them father into the playoffs than they probably should have advanced. This year the team as a whole are playing like champions.

There are a lot of very good teams in contention. I just don't see them as hungry for the title as the Cavs are.

-BMW2006

BrianDesigns · 05-10-2009, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW2006

I'm a Cleveland fan (grew up in Akron) so I'm biased, but I'm not seeing anyone playing with as much tenacity and hunger for the championship as the Cavs are right now. Lebron is posting numbers that rival the greatest names that have ever played and he is shrugging it all off because they only have one goal. To win it all. Nothing else matters.

I want them to play the Celtics again, and I want them to play the Lakers in the Finals to silence any haters out there.

As much as I hated to admit it, the last few years you could tell the Cavs were playing above their level because of James, and he carried them father into the playoffs than they probably should have advanced. This year the team as a whole are playing like champions.

There are a lot of very good teams in contention. I just don't see them as hungry for the title as the Cavs are.

-BMW2006

i'm convinced, although i'm more of a rockets fan than I am of a Cavs fan.

SpecC · 05-11-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by wj4

Competition in the East isn't as intense as the West though. Coming into the Playoffs, sans the Lakers, #2-8 on the list for the West were really tight, all within several games of each other.

it isn't, but you don't see the cavs play like the lakers did today. terrible defense

darkphantom · 05-11-2009, 12:30 AM

LETS GO HOUSTON!

F them lakers, F fischer and F kobe too! (actually, kobe is ok, but F the rest!)

I don't know what was going on, but they were off definitely....you see mah boy brooks!?

fool is goin' crazy!

DAMN YOU DAVIS! I wanted orlando to win

wj4 · 05-11-2009, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SpecC

it isn't, but you don't see the cavs play like the lakers did today. terrible defense

The Cavs is a unique team. For one, their tall ass center is good at shooting 3! That defies all logic that the center should stay in the paint. And this is a given, if need be, Lebron can basically play any position out there. It's such a non conventional team, IMO that's why it's hard to play D against them.

I think the Lakers let their guard down after hearing Yao is out.

And ROFL at Big Baby coming through today. Watch at around the 7 second mark where he knocks the kid down, haha.

darkphantom · 05-11-2009, 12:45 AM

^yeah saw that LMAO....I was like wtf fatass! don't get too happy!

@ Cavs offense, they're just all over, and I LOVE their defense. It is tough all around!

was watching the bulls' games from the 90s....

those were the days

Kensta335 · 05-11-2009, 12:52 AM

Inspired · 05-11-2009, 12:56 AM

LOL even the ref got scared..

I was at a restaurant when that happened and I literally stood up and yelled.. everyone else looked at me like wtf..

wj4 · 05-11-2009, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

^yeah saw that LMAO....I was like wtf fatass! don't get too happy!

@ Cavs offense, they're just all over, and I LOVE their defense. It is tough all around!

was watching the bulls' games from the 90s....

those were the days

The Bulls dynasty was something fierce. Besides the GOAT MJ with the super sidekick Scottie, they had Rodman who will dive for the ball even though they have a 20 pt lead. Not to forget Steve Kerr, Kukoc, etc. Wow!

Lebron just makes it so easy. Despite his size, his speed is lethal. You know when he drives in and slows down just a bit to make you think that he's going to settle for a jumper..that's when you get on your toes to jump and block, then he picks up speed while you're off balance and attacks the rim.

Lakers just overall had a bad game today. I'm in L.A., but I'm not really the biggest Lakers fan. The Lakers I liked included Eddie Jones and Vlade.

ChaneRZ · 05-11-2009, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

damn that kid got pwned!

BillLee · 05-11-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ChaneRZ

damn that kid got pwned!

haha srlsy, knocked his hat off

Couch · 05-11-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

The blow out was something series, but you can bet that Aaron won't have another game like this again. It's like how Rose and BG had their game in the Celtic series. Entertaining, but not consistent.

The bigger concern is that Odom is out with back spasm, he's the one that picks up the points on missed shots for the Lakers. And I have no idea why Fisher is still getting that much time, he's too slow to keep up with Aaron. Farmar would be a superior choice.

You can guarantee the Rockets game plan in game 5 won't revolve around Brooks like game 4. Although he wills till get the ball, he won't be carrying the team on his shoulders.

I still can't get over how text book the Artest-Brooks inbound pass was. And I had no clue Brooks had that big a vertical.

The refs did a great job in game 4, imo. They let a lot of things go on without calling 100 fouls/quarter. Even the commentators mentioned how nice it was to see the refs letting the game play itself out.

MrAdams · 05-11-2009, 01:08 PM

Even when the Lakers play like ass they started chatching up. they could have they're worst game and still not loose by much. Lakers will take it.
My Lakers flag was waving out my window even after the loss. haha I was looking for someone with a Rockets flag to race....

Michael Schott · 05-11-2009, 02:13 PM

As a long time NBA fan, from what I've seen so far in the playoffs Cleveland is easily the class of the league. LA is a huge disappointment and is not going to win the title. Although the Cavaliers (whom I dislike as a Detroiter and Pistons fan) have played easy teams so far they are very intense and focused. Unless Garnett comes back for Boston which is unlikely, no one is even close to Cleveland this year. I just wish James would show more class. I'm very disappointed in his posturing and posing.

Thanks, Mike.

MrAdams · 05-11-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Schott

As a long time NBA fan, from what I've seen so far in the playoffs Cleveland is easily the class of the league. LA is a huge disappointment and is not going to win the title. Although the Cavaliers (whom I dislike as a Detroiter and Pistons fan) have played easy teams so far they are very intense and focused. Unless Garnett comes back for Boston which is unlikely, no one is even close to Cleveland this year. I just wish James would show more class. I'm very disappointed in his posturing and posing.

Thanks, Mike.

I would believe you but,
coming from this guy....

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Chris.G Banned 110 Rep 3,120 Posts Drives: 2011 LCI MSPORT X5 30d Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	I am a Lakers fan from down under and i am so pissed off right now. WTF kind of game was that!
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BMW2006 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 217 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Montego Coupe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, ohio iTrader: (0)	I'm a Cleveland fan (grew up in Akron) so I'm biased, but I'm not seeing anyone playing with as much tenacity and hunger for the championship as the Cavs are right now. Lebron is posting numbers that rival the greatest names that have ever played and he is shrugging it all off because they only have one goal. To win it all. Nothing else matters. I want them to play the Celtics again, and I want them to play the Lakers in the Finals to silence any haters out there. As much as I hated to admit it, the last few years you could tell the Cavs were playing above their level because of James, and he carried them father into the playoffs than they probably should have advanced. This year the team as a whole are playing like champions. There are a lot of very good teams in contention. I just don't see them as hungry for the title as the Cavs are. -BMW2006
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darkphantom Banned 656 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	LETS GO HOUSTON! F them lakers, F fischer and F kobe too! (actually, kobe is ok, but F the rest!) I don't know what was going on, but they were off definitely....you see mah boy brooks!? fool is goin' crazy! DAMN YOU DAVIS! I wanted orlando to win
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darkphantom Banned 656 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	^yeah saw that LMAO....I was like wtf fatass! don't get too happy! @ Cavs offense, they're just all over, and I LOVE their defense. It is tough all around! was watching the bulls' games from the 90s.... those were the days
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Inspired Colonel 156 Rep 2,368 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California iTrader: (2)	LOL even the ref got scared.. I was at a restaurant when that happened and I literally stood up and yelled.. everyone else looked at me like wtf..
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Michael Schott Colonel 343 Rep 2,118 Posts Drives: 2017 VW GTI Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, MI iTrader: (0)	As a long time NBA fan, from what I've seen so far in the playoffs Cleveland is easily the class of the league. LA is a huge disappointment and is not going to win the title. Although the Cavaliers (whom I dislike as a Detroiter and Pistons fan) have played easy teams so far they are very intense and focused. Unless Garnett comes back for Boston which is unlikely, no one is even close to Cleveland this year. I just wish James would show more class. I'm very disappointed in his posturing and posing. Thanks, Mike.
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