Around the NBA: Playoff Edition #2

Chicago-Bull-E · Post #1261 » by **Chicago-Bull-E** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:07 am

Mills and Simmons would look damn good in Bulls uniforms next year. Wonder what kind of contract Simmons gets.

FecesOfDeath · Post #1262 » by **FecesOfDeath** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:07 am

Unsurprisingly, the Spurs prove that low post offense is not dead.

Post #1263 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:13 am

The Spurs will be the last team in the NBA to give up on the low post.

I can only imagine what this board would write if Jimmy Butler went 5 points, 5 turnovers in the first half of a close-out game, and his team was down 19. Actually no I can't imagine.

Post #1264 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:15 am

Payt10 wrote:How does Popavich do it? My god. The Spurs are annihilating the Rockets right now without Leonard. This doesn't happen with any other team, but SA. And look who they are doing it with! It's not like San Antonio's roster is filled with All Star caliber players.

Yep. While I love Kawhi as much as anybody, and I whisper this quietly ... he's overrated. The Spurs beat teams whether he's on the court or not. They have all year.

Sorry Kawhi, I didn't really mean it like that, you can join the Bulls if you like. By all means.

Post #1265 » by **GimmeDat** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:17 am

Harden was abysmal to start that game out, so sloppy and indecisive.

Spurs are going to the post because it's all they've got right now, imo, and it happens to play to Houston's weaknesses.

Post #1266 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:27 am

GimmeDat wrote:Harden was abysmal to start that game out, so sloppy and indecisive.

Very strange decision on his part. The game is in Houston, the Rockets felt they got jobbed last game, they are likely to get the calls. Look already tonight. Harden plows into the defender, should be a no call or offensive foul, then he shoots two steps after the contact (never even in motion at the time, he was on the dribble), and he gets 2 FTs. A complete handout. Why pass when that awaits you?

Post #1267 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:27 am

Is this one already over? Looks like.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #1268 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:29 am

Could you imagine if Butler played like Harden. Elimination game, 5 points on 1-5 shooting, 5 TO's...

"Not a superstar" "Not better than 2011 Rose"

Indomitable · Post #1269 » by **Indomitable** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:31 am

G Buckets wrote:Could you imagine if Butler played like Harden. Elimination game, 5 points on 1-5 shooting...

"Not a superstar" "Not better than 2011 Rose"

He did already. A very Bradley kick Jimmy butt.

Indomitable · Post #1270 » by **Indomitable** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:33 am

FecesOfDeath wrote:Unsurprisingly, the Spurs prove that low post offense is not dead.

Rockets are fouling the crap out the post player. No call

Axxo · Post #1271 » by **Axxo** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:34 am

Westbrook for MVP...

Post #1272 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:35 am

Indomitable wrote:He did already. A very Bradley kick Jimmy butt.

I assume green font there.

Post #1273 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:36 am

Indomitable wrote:Rockets are fouling the crap out the post player. No call

It is in Houston. They didn't get referee handouts last game. They are due, they never go two games straight without it.

Repeat 3-peat · Post #1274 » by **Repeat 3-peat** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:37 am

Indomitable wrote:
G Buckets wrote:Could you imagine if Butler played like Harden. Elimination game, 5 points on 1-5 shooting...

"Not a superstar" "Not better than 2011 Rose"

He did already. A very Bradley kick Jimmy butt.

Yes hampered with a knee soreness(He had a MRI, so it clearly bothered him),(Bradley had two good games) Harden is a no show.

Bradley is one heck of a player either way, proved nothing here. JB showed up in game 6, his team didn't.

Post #1275 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:37 am

Axxo wrote:Westbrook for MVP...

Actually, LeBron. He is the only one who always shows up. But I think after 4 trophies they stop giving them out.

Post #1276 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:38 am

Aldridge, man. Old school. I would so much like old school to have a chance, to break up this monotony of spread and fire 3s.

Mech Engineer · Post #1277 » by **Mech Engineer** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:41 am

Houston missing Nene more than Spurs miss Kawhi.

FecesOfDeath · Post #1278 » by **FecesOfDeath** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:42 am

If Okafor could hit his free throws and actually play defense with his massive wingspan, he could bring old school back.

Indomitable · Post #1279 » by **Indomitable** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:43 am

G Buckets wrote:
Indomitable wrote:
G Buckets wrote:Could you imagine if Butler played like Harden. Elimination game, 5 points on 1-5 shooting...

"Not a superstar" "Not better than 2011 Rose"

He did already. A very Bradley kick Jimmy butt.

Yes hampered with a knee soreness(He had a MRI, so it clearly bothered him),(Bradley had two good games) Harden is a no show.

Bradley is one heck of a player either way, proved nothing here. JB showed up in game 6, his team didn't.

He got his button kicked period

Post #1280 » by **Ice Man** » Fri May 12, 2017 1:43 am

FecesOfDeath wrote:If Okafor could hit his free throws and actually play defense with his massive wingspan, he could bring old school back.

Or Kanter. I am rooting for those guys, but I don't want them. Monroe I would take though.