2007-2008 NBA Playoffs Thread

[TOMKAIRA93]

Originally Posted by PHLIP

Suns fans are going to continue to blame the refs against the spurs, even when they're clearly outplayed.

+1 on this...Phoenix fans can't get over the fact that it takes more than talent to win championships. The Suns have talent, but lack heart! Look at the Nuggets...so much talent for what? I'll be surprise if they win a game. Props to Iverson though.

[Rob's S14]

I think Phoenix's coaching gets a pass all the time, but look at how bad their defense. Kenny kept saying it last night on TNT, they were giving up way too many easy baskets. Besides that, the alleged improved defense that Shaq was supposed to provide was exposed because he can't guard the pick and roll and he never likes to step out on shooters.

[ALTRNTV]

I like how Phoenix and Dallas' trades aren't
really working out during the playoffs. Both
teams are 0-2 in their series.

I wish the Suns would turn things around
and beat the Spurs this series.

[Xandy Boosts]

Werd, I'd love to play the Suns again if we can get past the Jazz and Suns can get past Hornets.

I can still hear what Mike D'antoni said at the beginning of the season to Phil Jackson. See you guys in the playoffs.

[Phlip]

Originally Posted by Xandy Boosts

Werd, I'd love to play the Suns again if we can get past the Jazz and Suns can get past Hornets.

I can still hear what Mike D'antoni said at the beginning of the season to Phil Jackson. See you guys in the playoffs.

Actually, that quote very much sweetens a Spurs sweep of the Suns in my mind.

[Rob's S14]

I'm not happy per se, that the trades didn't work. I just hope that teams stop making stupid trades. There were smart trades to be made, but neither team made them. I hope that other teams learn, even though I know they won't.

[ManoNegra]

Lakers about to go 2 up on the Nuggets!

[WERDdabuilder]

^well who didnt see that coming ha. the will win it in 4.

i think NO will steam roll mavs. paul MVP!!!!

[Xandy Boosts]

Damn Kobe unstoppable today. I wish Coby scored in those final 2 minutes lol

[kouki_s14]

Originally Posted by Xandy Boosts

Damn Kobe unstoppable today. I wish Coby scored in those final 2 minutes lol

LOL i wanted that too, we're evil

[94cc0rd]

go lakers!!!!!!!

[OptionZero]

Originally Posted by Rob's S14

I'm not happy per se, that the trades didn't work. I just hope that teams stop making stupid trades. There were smart trades to be made, but neither team made them. I hope that other teams learn, even though I know they won't.

I'd be pissed teams became even more gunshy about trading or trading for superstars than they were prior to this season.

This was one of the most entertaining seasons I've witnessed, and the flurry of player movement was a large reason why. The '06-07 deadline was a dud..."no balls association".

At least we'll have Chicago, Dallas, and Milwaukee blowing up their teams this offseason.

[Xandy Boosts]

LOL I fucking love Charles Barkley

about JR Smith

"I don't get why you talk trash to a guy who just put 49 on you."

[fliprayzin240sx]

Suns just cant defend the Spurs. Between the Pick & Roll and the penetration, they just cant fucking rotate fast enough (specially with shaq in the middle). The penetrations by Parker and Manu killed them. When Shaq rotates to help out, nobody tries to cover Duncan.

[ALTRNTV]

Originally Posted by ESPN.com

Bryant walked by Marv Albert and Reggie Miller in the sideline announcer seats, pulled out his imaginary six-shooters and blew them off.

Nuggets guard J.R. Smith made the mistake of saying something to him, which only brought more pain. Bryant went at Smith the next time down the court, got a layup and-one to get to 49 points, one shy of the playoff career high he set against Phoenix in 2006.

"Better learn not to talk to me," Bryant said of Smith's jabbering. "You shake the tree, a leopard's gonna fall out."

What a way to fire Kobe up.

Originally Posted by Lamar Odom

“He’s one of those players that you don’t really want to make mad. He can make shots from anywhere with people on him. I was surprised (Martin was talking at him). You never want to wake a sleeping giant. He can hit shots on anybody, on a number of defenders anywhere on the floor.

Kobe with 49pts and 10asts. Lakers up 2-0 and I
really don't see them losing a game in Denver by
the way the Lakers score so easily inside. Also, getting
Kobe fired up is not a pretty sight, and he will want to
go out and perform well in Colorado because I'm sure
fans will be chanting things at him.

__________________

Celtics up 2-0 after defeating the Hawks.

Detroit evens it up at 1 game a piece against
the 76ers.

Out of the 8 series, only the Det/Phi series has
each team winning at least once.

[Phlip]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Suns just cant defend the Spurs. Between the Pick & Roll and the penetration, they just cant fucking rotate fast enough (specially with shaq in the middle). The penetrations by Parker and Manu killed them. When Shaq rotates to help out, nobody tries to cover Duncan.

You will stop looking at things as they are and you will start blaming Phoenix's undoing on the refs, asshole

[s14_legend]

can i say heck yea....game 2 win !!!! kobe 49 points.... i love it

[Xandy Boosts]

Great game by the Wizards right now! I'm not actually sitting down and watching because I actually have work to do today but from time to time I sit down for a minute or so. Woot. Go Utah next game...err maybe I'd like Houston to win a game or 2

[kouki_s14]

WOW

WTF happened with the cavs, i get home from school and see that score

I'm speechless....

[Xandy Boosts]

WOW great BLOCK by LANDRY at the enD! GREAT GAME by HOUSTON

Omg.2 left. Will Utah beat Fishers .4???

[kouki_s14]

WTF was Scola doing?? miss and make the wrong FTs

if utah gets a shot off and makes it, everyone is gonna hate Scola......

Originally Posted by Xandy Boosts

WOW great BLOCK by LANDRY at the enD! GREAT GAME by HOUSTON

Omg.2 left. Will Utah beat Fishers .4???

Too bad they dont have Fisher anymore LOL

EDIT:
houston wins
hopefully this will turn into a real series now

[fliprayzin240sx]

Wait wtf is going on with the Rockets game? Did they win? Fox is showing 85-86 Utah winning...

NM: NBA.com is showing the final score of 94-92 Rockets...

[Xandy Boosts]

Houston won. By 2. I forgot about Landry's toof. I LOLed so bad when he smiled great win by a great guy.

Is anyone else as excited as I am. I know the playoffs started a week ago but I can't get over the fact that almost all the games are exciting.

PS Back to the Wiz game. Since LBJ kinda dissed Soulja boy in a way, I kinda LOLed when Deshawn Stevenson gave him tickets to the Wiz @ Home games hahaha

[ziptiedae86]

Lots of heart by the Rockets to win in Salt Lake. T-mac choked as usual the last couple of possessions but props to Landry for the block and save.

lol@soulja boy chilling at the Wizards game.

[s14_legend]

youtube.com/watch?v=NPB9gzjXTcI
LAKERS !!! need i say more

[fliprayzin240sx]

I think Rafer Alston is one hell of an under-rated player. He reminds of Cuttino Mobley and Steve Francis (who passes the ball) rolled into one. He got the streaky 3 point shooting of mobley with the ball handling of Francis without being a ballhog.

[kouki_s14]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

I think Rafer Alston is one hell of an under-rated player. He reminds of Cuttino Mobley and Steve Francis (who passes the ball) rolled into one. He got the streaky 3 point shooting of mobley with the ball handling of Francis without being a ballhog.

Yeah, Houston really needed his help during the first 2 games. It probably would be 2-1 Houston leading if he was healthy.

[Rob's S14]

I totally missed the dissing of Soulja Boy. What did he say? I heard them mention it at the press conference.

Alston is ok, I think his best quality is that he's not afraid to take a big shot. He will actually try and drive or create a better shot than just a jumper. I think T-mac settles for WAY too many jumpers and fade aways.

[infinitexsound]

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Suns just cant defend the Spurs. Between the Pick & Roll and the penetration, they just cant fucking rotate fast enough (specially with shaq in the middle). The penetrations by Parker and Manu killed them. When Shaq rotates to help out, nobody tries to cover Duncan.

thats the truth right there +1 for u buddie..... what a shitty play off situation in the nba.. eastern conference sucks donkey ballz and shitty teams made the play off...and 2 good teams are playing each other in the first leg...

i agree nuggets are blah lakers got it locked... would of been a better ball game say if the warriors was playin them....i think the rockets won, i turned it off i got bored.... and watched pinks all out in vegas...

[yudalicious]

Go Rockets! I didnt' watch the game and they win - maybe I should stop watching. On a side note, went to a club here in DC tongiht. Lebron, Deshawn stevenson, kevin durant (heard he's in dc in summer school w/ Jeff green), andre blatche, Joe smith were there - don't think they were together though. Outside the club, I actually saw steven a smith arguing with people about basketball - steven A at a club? wth is he doing in DC? And yes, he is as loud in person as he is on TV.