Playoff Threads - discuss the games here

DBurks2818 · Post #61 » by **DBurks2818** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 6:55 pm

I've said about all I'm going to say about blatant hacking (and even Hack-A-Ben was a more rare tactic) in every quarter. I'm not saying it's not a good tactic. The casual fan does not find it entertaining. The majority of the world doesn't understand every nuance of the NBA like RealGMers.

So anyone who feels like they need to continue defend it can do so all they want.

Neapolitan Buck · Post #62 » by **Neapolitan Buck** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:28 pm

Heat3 wrote:I want the Spurs to win this year more than ever. All these teams making trades and rebuilding their teams to compete against one another, I think it would be poetic if the Spurs still win it.

It would be more poetic if a small market club that has not the opportunity to have a 70M salary cap and that builds a team with oculate draft picks and cheap acquisitions wins it (I'm thinking about Utah and NO).

Post #63 » by **Lane1974** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:30 pm

San Antonio fits that mold, actually

Neapolitan Buck · Post #64 » by **Neapolitan Buck** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 9:37 pm

Yeah it's true but I don't like them very much (even if they play very well) after what happened last year in the Suns series.

Post #65 » by **GameTime_3** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 3:10 am

I Want NO or Utah to win it all. Chris Paul or Deron Williams for Finals MVP. And Derrick Rose in 2 years.

MartyConlonJr · Post #66 » by **MartyConlonJr** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:42 am

Wow I thought Boston had Atlanta pwned after the game 3 Atl win when Boston jumped out to 16-3 lead in 3 minutes or so ito start game 4. Atlanta has a backbone and finished the quarter on a 26-8 run.

If Philly beats Detroit and Atlanta manages to shock Boston though, it's gonna get awfully ugly for the east in the finals.

Heat3 · Post #67 » by **Heat3** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 3:31 am

I don't care for Boston, but I got to give props to our boy Posey. He always shows up big.

I'll be happy for him if they do win it all.

Vertical Limit · Post #68 » by **Vertical Limit** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:10 pm

Right around the third quarter, I saw Joe Johnson shooting the ball and I knew his hand was starting to light up. Down by 10, I had a feeling that Atlanta would pull it out for the win.

When Joe Johnson has the hot hand, nothing will stop him from scoring.

Vertical Limit · Post #69 » by **Vertical Limit** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:10 pm

Oh and I would like to apologize for my earlier thoughts a week or so back about Atlanta "not belonging" in the playoffs.

They certaintly made me eat crow, and they have impressed me. I am now rooting for them.

Heatmagic84 · Post #70 » by **Heatmagic84** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 10:29 pm

This Hawk - Celtics matchup reminds me a lot of our Pacers - Heat series Wade's rookie year. Probably will finish in a similar manner as well.

eddie
wade
odom
smith

bibby
horford
johnson
butler

miller
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o'neal

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FlaStGrad · Post #71 » by **FlaStGrad** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:42 pm

Shaq coming out and defending his coach... the end is near folks. Coming soon, when they are knocked out by the Spurs, he will lash out at the coach, the players, the fans, the city of Phoenix, David Stern, the Presidential candidates, anyone is within reach of The Big Cry Baby's wrath. I'm actually surprised he hasn't made any Riley comments after his retirement. I'm not betting against some coming once his playoffs are over.

HeatInOhio · Post #72 » by **HeatInOhio** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:02 am

Shaq making 5 out of 14 from the line in the first half of a close out game. Making them when they count at its finest!

Post #73 » by **GameTime_3** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:00 am

I miss Poseyyyyyy!! Every time i watch the Celtics, I remember how great of a role player he is. James Posey 4 President.

FlaStGrad · Post #74 » by **FlaStGrad** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:40 am

POOR SHAQ. Another squandered opportunity. Another year of bitching and complaining. I can't wait for the press conference.

CoolD · Post #75 » by **CoolD** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:45 am

Yeah

fat boy is out.

Our goal next year, is to have a better record, or get deeper hopefully in the Playoffs than the Suns. I just don't want the Heat to continue to be the laughing stock of the NBA.

MartyConlonJr · Post #76 » by **MartyConlonJr** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:06 am

I thought I'd be happier to see Shaq out, but it's like watching an old lady fall over in the street. Funny, but kind of sad in a way as well.

Heat3 · Post #77 » by **Heat3** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:29 am

I feel bad for Nash. Not for Shaq.

mitchco · Post #78 » by **mitchco** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:02 am

Heat3 wrote:I feel bad for Nash. Not for Shaq.

Ditto

HIF · Post #79 » by **HIF** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:40 am

Sadly he wasn't up to it this year.

Post #80 » by **Lane1974** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 12:33 pm

MartyConlonJr wrote:I thought I'd be happier to see Shaq out, but it's like watching an old lady fall over in the street. Funny, but kind of sad in a way as well.

I bet Ron Culp would help that old lady up.