2012 NBA Playoffs - (2) Thunder vs. (7) Mavs - (2-0 OKC)

LOJ · Post #1561 » by **LOJ** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:43 am

JunkYardSubs wrote:Why would this stop Deron Williams from joining the Mavs? The only other team he should consider joining is Indiana. Where else is he gonna play?

I'm almost convinced he's staying with the Nets

Krodis · Post #1562 » by **Krodis** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:44 am

An Unbiased Fan wrote:
Cruel_Ruin wrote:Lakers match up HORRIBLY with the Thunder.

LA's weaknesses:
-PG Defense (Westbrook will go bananas)
-Lack of Athleticism and Speed (Thunder are long, athletic and fast)
-Horrible bench (facing the top bench in the NBA, including the 6th man of the year)

LA's strengths:
-Size (unfortunately OKC has the best post defender and the best shotblocker in the league)
-Kobe (Thabo, Durant, Harden all do well against him)

1) Kobe can lock up Westbrook
2) Playoff basketball is about the halfcourt, not speed
3) LA's bench has been better, and rotation shorten in the post-season anyway.
4) OKC will have issues with LA's size

Every team has issues with LA's size, but other than Memphis, the Thunder as well equipped to deal with them as anyone.

I'm entirely not convinced Kobe is going to lock up Westbrook for an entire series.

Captain_Obvious · Post #1563 » by **Captain_Obvious** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:44 am

Surrender! Surrender!

Hope we avoid a sweep

Down To Buck · Post #1564 » by **Down To Buck** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:44 am

The Mavebricks are taking such horrible shots. When was the last time they got an easy look? And watching Vince play just makes me sad.

OKC_is_my_city · Post #1565 » by **OKC_is_my_city** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:45 am

theokie wrote:
OKC_is_my_city wrote:I want to hear the Mavs cry about the refs, 19 FTS so far for the Mavs. 8 for the Thunder.

all in all i don't the the officiating has been pretty even thus far in this series, some bad calls both ways, but nothing substantial

Oh no doubt, but people are acting like the Thunder are just getting all of the calls and that's just not true.

LOJ · Post #1566 » by **LOJ** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:45 am

Vince Carter the ultimate cancer? :lol:

Just kidding

Th3RaptorSwag · Post #1567 » by **Th3RaptorSwag** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:46 am

God damn OKC clicking on all cylinders.

Sinant · Post #1568 » by **Sinant** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:46 am

It's always funny to see people reply seriously to Unbiased Fan's posts.

inquisitive · Post #1569 » by **inquisitive** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

Brooks compared Ibaka to Olajuwon on the defensive side, but i noticed Ibaka still needs alot of work on blocking the ball to his teammates to keep the ball in play...that one block on Terry didn't need a powerful swipe.

Ming Kong! · Post #1570 » by **Ming Kong!** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

LOJ wrote:
JunkYardSubs wrote:Why would this stop Deron Williams from joining the Mavs? The only other team he should consider joining is Indiana. Where else is he gonna play?

I'm almost convinced he's staying with the Nets

Unless the Nets keep their pick this year, what is so enticing about the Nets? There are a handful of other teams that can pay him, and are in better position to win now.

Prolific Scorer · Post #1571 » by **Prolific Scorer** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

Wide open...

Jay10 · Post #1572 » by **Jay10** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

fisher is trolling hard

Krodis · Post #1573 » by **Krodis** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

Derek Fisher has come alive.

TheXFactor · Post #1574 » by **TheXFactor** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

Dallas needs to slow it down.

They really miss Barerra speed in this series

NewYorkWarmth37 · Post #1575 » by **NewYorkWarmth37** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

Kobe isn't going to guard Westbrook for an entire series, while still maintaining a great offensive pace..he has never done that(most superstar perimeter players, if not all, have never done it), and he won't..especially not at 34, or however old he is..

Lakers are currently facing the worst defensive team in the playoffs, and a team that was around .500 after January..I would hold my praise of their bench, until I see them against decent competition..

FireRicBucher · Post #1576 » by **FireRicBucher** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:47 am

I hate Fisher.

inquisitive · Post #1577 » by **inquisitive** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:48 am

Dirk is an extra extra extra step slow tonite...damn

TheXFactor · Post #1578 » by **TheXFactor** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:48 am

I think Lamar was right to quit :lol:

Optms · Post #1579 » by **Optms** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:48 am

The old has caught up with Dirk.

theokie · Post #1580 » by **theokie** » Fri May 4, 2012 3:48 am

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6uALYCAaoM[/youtube]

think Dirk said it best

lets go hooome

Who wins this series and in how many?