2014 NBA Playoffs Semi-Finals: MIA (2) vs BKN (6)

[2thehoopand1]

It's getting a little annoying that the thread is less about Heats vs. Nets and more about Raps, Nets, Knicks, and Bulls fans going at each other.

I was thinking this as well.

It's just that I genuinely want to see the Heat win. Anytime I post a celebratory remark or opinion, I get blasted by a poster or two.

But I'll be the bigger fan and stop playing into it.

My apologies for hijacking the thread with the petty beefs.

I don't think what you are doing is wrong. If you want to support the Heat because the Raps lost to them that's fine and nobody's business. Fans do that all the time when their team loses a heavily contested series. I did find it funny during game 1 when Nets/Celtics fans were getting upset at others rooting for the Heat .

However, the constant bickering from other people about the Heat and Raps vs Nets and Celtics and Bulls and whatever takes away from the game thread. But maybe people enjoy that more than the game? What do I know? I just wanna talk some hoops.

Heat being successful brings out the worst in other fans


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[Tai]

Yea, I truly believe the league wanted the nets to advance. That is all in the past so just enjoy the remainder of this series.

So when Stephen A for all intents and purposes says it, he gets ripped just cause he works for ESPN, and I saw that thread, lot of Raptor fans complaining. But then you guys come in these threads and say the same thing? I didn't know the fanbase was so conceited. What's a matter, Stephen A makes you feel like you can't make the whining into your own?

SAS said it when the series between the raps & nets was ongoing and he was deservedly ripped for it. None of the raps fan on the GB are saying 'no one cares about the nets" instead we are commenting on this series and giving our opinion. However, our opinion leaves an undesirable impression with you for some reason. Does it irk you that majority of the sentiment here is that heat will destroy your Paul Pierce's nets?

Why was he deservedly ripped for it? All the complaining about the refs now imply you actually agreed with him is my point. Why rip him for saying that and then claim the league wanted the Nets to advance after the fact? Are you trying to imply you didn't believe the refs were favoring the Nets before Stephen A said that? At the end of the day, I guess I'm not buying what you're selling. You want me to believe you have something to go on as far as the refs, as opposed to it being just mindless whining. Trying to slight me by saying "your Paul Pierce" doesn't help, either; how is this about any former Celtic? I'd almost want the Heat to 3-peat if anything so I can see whine more about Lebron louder than you're whining about the refs, which is pretty loud as is.

Think about it; you're thinking the refs ripped you off, so you're enjoying the Nets getting beat, while still whining about the refs from last series. And then when I'm wondering if the butthurt is warranted, you claim I'm salty about Paul Pierce? What gives?

[dr3am]

It's getting a little annoying that the thread is less about Heats vs. Nets and more about Raps, Nets, Knicks, and Bulls fans going at each other.

I was thinking this as well.

It's just that I genuinely want to see the Heat win. Anytime I post a celebratory remark or opinion, I get blasted by a poster or two.

But I'll be the bigger fan and stop playing into it.

My apologies for hijacking the thread with the petty beefs.

I don't think what you are doing is wrong. If you want to support the Heat because the Raps lost to them that's fine and nobody's business. Fans do that all the time when their team loses a heavily contested series. I did find it funny during game 1 when Nets/Celtics fans were getting upset at others rooting for the Heat .

However, the constant bickering from other people about the Heat and Raps vs Nets and Celtics and Bulls and whatever takes away from the game thread. But maybe people enjoy that more than the game? What do I know? I just wanna talk some hoops.

You basically summed it up right here with the part I bolded. I want to talk hoops too but at the same time what has there really been to talk about in these 2 games so far? Miami is clearly the better team. These two games just prove how Brooklyn would've been better off staying in Indy's bracket. Going through a Game 7 with the Raptors and then facing the defending champs right after that, kind of strange to not just stay over in the Pacers bracket

[Crazomali]

Why was he deservedly ripped for it? All the complaining about the refs now imply you actually agreed with him is my point. Why rip him for saying that and then claim the league wanted the Nets to advance after the fact? Are you trying to imply you didn't believe the refs were favoring the Nets before Stephen A said that? At the end of the day, I guess I'm not buying what you're selling. You want me to believe you have something to go on as far as the refs, as opposed to it being just mindless whining. Trying to slight me by saying "your Paul Pierce" doesn't help, either; how is this about any former Celtic? I'd almost want the Heat to 3-peat if anything so I can see whine more about Lebron louder than you're whining about the refs, which is pretty loud as is.

Think about it; you're thinking the refs ripped you off, so you're enjoying the Nets getting beat, while still whining about the refs from last series. And then when I'm wondering if the butthurt is warranted, you claim I'm salty about Paul Pierce? What gives?

lets stop the argument right here so we don't derail the game thread. Lets enjoy the next two games

[PaulieWal]

I was thinking this as well.

It's just that I genuinely want to see the Heat win. Anytime I post a celebratory remark or opinion, I get blasted by a poster or two.

But I'll be the bigger fan and stop playing into it.

My apologies for hijacking the thread with the petty beefs.

I don't think what you are doing is wrong. If you want to support the Heat because the Raps lost to them that's fine and nobody's business. Fans do that all the time when their team loses a heavily contested series. I did find it funny during game 1 when Nets/Celtics fans were getting upset at others rooting for the Heat .

However, the constant bickering from other people about the Heat and Raps vs Nets and Celtics and Bulls and whatever takes away from the game thread. But maybe people enjoy that more than the game? What do I know? I just wanna talk some hoops.

You basically summed it up right here with the part I bolded. I want to talk hoops too but at the same time what has there really been to talk about in these 2 games so far? Miami is clearly the better team. These two games just prove how Brooklyn would've been better off staying in Indy's bracket. Going through a Game 7 with the Raptors and then facing the defending champs right after that, kind of strange to not just stay over in the Pacers bracket

Nets fans can disagree but it was evident to me that the Nets preferred the Miami bracket and wanted the Raps in round 1. I mean at some level I can understand what Kidd thought. They beat Miami 4-0 during the RS and thought that they match-up well with us but I still think we are the best small ball team in the league. The Nets were never going to bother us with their perimeter play and an almost washed up KG.

[Joao Saraiva]

Brooklyn kept close and this was the game they had to take.

Too bad D-Will couldn't hit a shot. Sometimes shots will just not fall he had some good looks... But still he has to be more agressive. He's actually big and strong for a PG, that has always been something he uses well. Against Mario Chalmers I would expect him to post up or drive in a very agressive way.

The Heat have been a joy to watch. The ball is moving really well. LeBron has not been getting a ton of assists but his playmaking has been great. His efficiency scoring has also been good, despite his lack of volume (he did not even had to force a lot by himself in this year's playoffs).

[Gwynplaine]

Only 1 team thus far has matched up to Miami's level and it was SA in last year's finals. Brooklyn is getting really complacent and it didn't even look like they cared towards the end of the game when the Heat grabbed three consecutive offensive rebounds.

Indy gave Miami a battle the past 2 years and Boston took them 7 games in 2012. In fact if Pierce shows up to game 6 in 2012 they lose that series.

Brooklyn's biggest problem is their guys can't play big minutes. The dagger in tonight's game was the possession where Miami got 4 offensive boards and held the ball for 1:40. KG was sitting on the bench because he had played 21 minutes. If Brooklyn has any chance KG needs to give them 25-30 minutes.

Nobody was stopping Lebron in game 6. Pierce couldn't go against that even if he magically became young.

Forget the rest.. Just a rant...

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[Joao Saraiva]

Only 1 team thus far has matched up to Miami's level and it was SA in last year's finals. Brooklyn is getting really complacent and it didn't even look like they cared towards the end of the game when the Heat grabbed three consecutive offensive rebounds.

Indy gave Miami a battle the past 2 years and Boston took them 7 games in 2012. In fact if Pierce shows up to game 6 in 2012 they lose that series.

Brooklyn's biggest problem is their guys can't play big minutes. The dagger in tonight's game was the possession where Miami got 4 offensive boards and held the ball for 1:40. KG was sitting on the bench because he had played 21 minutes. If Brooklyn has any chance KG needs to give them 25-30 minutes.

Nobody was stopping Lebron in game 6. Pierce couldn't go against that even if he magically became young.

Also let me paint another picture. If the Heat & Lebron weren't burned out because of the winning streak and, Wade & Bosh were healthy for all playoffs, no series would've gone more than 6. See how that works? Funny how people can point out the other stuff always and forget about where the Heat were unfortunate.. I mean.. Parker's bull crap shot in game 1 when he sucked all series. That scrub Danny Green going ham.. Talk about a narrative.

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Celtics took the Heat to 7 in 2012 and the streak was in the 2013 regular season.

But still yes people always like to point out when the Heat were lucky and forget the rest.

No one could stop LeBron at game 6, that was the best performance of LeBron's career (and he has a ton of great games on his resumé).

[Gwynplaine]

Indy gave Miami a battle the past 2 years and Boston took them 7 games in 2012. In fact if Pierce shows up to game 6 in 2012 they lose that series.

Brooklyn's biggest problem is their guys can't play big minutes. The dagger in tonight's game was the possession where Miami got 4 offensive boards and held the ball for 1:40. KG was sitting on the bench because he had played 21 minutes. If Brooklyn has any chance KG needs to give them 25-30 minutes.

Nobody was stopping Lebron in game 6. Pierce couldn't go against that even if he magically became young.

Also let me paint another picture. If the Heat & Lebron weren't burned out because of the winning streak and, Wade & Bosh were healthy for all playoffs, no series would've gone more than 6. See how that works? Funny how people can point out the other stuff always and forget about where the Heat were unfortunate.. I mean.. Parker's bull crap shot in game 1 when he sucked all series. That scrub Danny Green going ham.. Talk about a narrative.

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Celtics took the Heat to 7 in 2012 and the streak was in the 2013 regular season.

But still yes people always like to point out when the Heat were lucky and forget the rest.

No one could stop LeBron at game 6, that was the best performance of LeBron's career (and he has a ton of great games on his resumé).

Celtics took them to seven because Bosh and Wade were injured. I already pointed that out. Anyway.. Was just ranting man.. I'm tired of some of the bull narratives.

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[quinninin]

Nobody was stopping Lebron in game 6. Pierce couldn't go against that even if he magically became young.

Also let me paint another picture. If the Heat & Lebron weren't burned out because of the winning streak and, Wade & Bosh were healthy for all playoffs, no series would've gone more than 6. See how that works? Funny how people can point out the other stuff always and forget about where the Heat were unfortunate.. I mean.. Parker's bull crap shot in game 1 when he sucked all series. That scrub Danny Green going ham.. Talk about a narrative.

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Celtics took the Heat to 7 in 2012 and the streak was in the 2013 regular season.

But still yes people always like to point out when the Heat were lucky and forget the rest.

No one could stop LeBron at game 6, that was the best performance of LeBron's career (and he has a ton of great games on his resumé).

Celtics took them to seven because Bosh and Wade were injured. I already pointed that out. Anyway.. Was just ranting man.. I'm tired of some of the bull narratives.

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Just to add to this bosh only played 3 games in the celtics series and he only played one game of the Indiana series that year.

[Tai]

Why was he deservedly ripped for it? All the complaining about the refs now imply you actually agreed with him is my point. Why rip him for saying that and then claim the league wanted the Nets to advance after the fact? Are you trying to imply you didn't believe the refs were favoring the Nets before Stephen A said that? At the end of the day, I guess I'm not buying what you're selling. You want me to believe you have something to go on as far as the refs, as opposed to it being just mindless whining. Trying to slight me by saying "your Paul Pierce" doesn't help, either; how is this about any former Celtic? I'd almost want the Heat to 3-peat if anything so I can see whine more about Lebron louder than you're whining about the refs, which is pretty loud as is.

Think about it; you're thinking the refs ripped you off, so you're enjoying the Nets getting beat, while still whining about the refs from last series. And then when I'm wondering if the butthurt is warranted, you claim I'm salty about Paul Pierce? What gives?

lets stop the argument right here so we don't derail the game thread. Lets enjoy the next two games

Lol ok, sounds good.

[NBAfan3024]

Bosh has looked really good in this series

[kidco2]

Surprised everyone is so convinced about that performance by the Heat. That missed chippie by Garnett would have made it a 3 point game, instead he misses and Ray hits a 3 and it's 8 points. That and the lucky 2 minute offensive rebounding possession were the difference. This game was way closer than some of these comments suggest.

If this was a close game..

[Mugiwara]

Brooklyn actually wanted this.

[JVL]

Lebron looks like he's at practice. So easy.

[JesusHCoxMd]

But regular season means so much! How did Nets go 4-0 in regular season and now are trailing 2-0, whoa this defies RealGM logic.

[Juggynaut]

HEAT SWEEP

[excision]

Brooklyn kept close and this was the game they had to take.

Too bad D-Will couldn't hit a shot. Sometimes shots will just not fall he had some good looks... But still he has to be more agressive. He's actually big and strong for a PG, that has always been something he uses well. Against Mario Chalmers I would expect him to post up or drive in a very agressive way.

The Heat have been a joy to watch. The ball is moving really well. LeBron has not been getting a ton of assists but his playmaking has been great. His efficiency scoring has also been good, despite his lack of volume (he did not even had to force a lot by himself in this year's playoffs).

You're giving D-will too much credit. He is a fat, pathetic, choke artist. A mental midget who is on a rapid decline. He deserves much of the blame for the Net's failures, not saying they would've been able to beat the heat, especially without a healthy Lopez but if I'm being totally honest the nets would probably be way better off with Livingston starting and playing a majority of the minutes at the 1 but there's no way you can justify sitting a player who makes that much money. Just an awful, awful situation.

[Prestige]

Will the Heat be able to sweep their way to the Finals? That would be something to see.

[crazy_me_87]

ok im a little torn

on the one hand i am pleased to see the Heat still have that playoff gear

but on the other... i dont know... its okay to coast for 42 minoutes and then take the game over but i would like to see this effort for a whole game...

its almost "sad" that the Nets where supposed to be our biggest threat on the road to a threepeat... if that is the huge threat... well then... yeah....

dont know.. is still kinda hope they put up a fight because i would feel unsave if this Team is not properly challanged before the Finals.. could mean a shock when getting there

im kinda like "ouuh thats too easy,i dont trust that...somethings weird here"