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Where my boys at... its NBA PLAYOFF TIME!

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Posted by: camarosuper6

Although the true matchups arent known yet... heres the predictions.. lets hear what you guys predict.

West

Minnesota beats Denver 4-1
Sacramento beats Houston 4-2
San Antonio beats Dallas 4-2
LA beats Memphis 4-1

East

Indiana beats Boston 4-1
NJ Nets beat NY Knicks 4-2
Detroit beats New Orleans 4-1
Bucks beat the Heat 4-3

Posted by: I Are Baboon

OK, pardon my NBA ignorance, but I thought the first round series were each five games, not seven.

Posted by: camarosuper6

I believe this year they changed all rounds to 7 games....

Posted by: I Are Baboon

Ahhh. OK.

I'll make pics once the seeds are finalized. Tonight ends the regular season.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Right on.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

LAKERS !!!!! will win this year.

Posted by: Flex

Doesn't look good for my Celts. In fact, it kinda sucks cuz they have to play the 1 seed Pacers, AND miss out on a lottery pick.
oh well, i love watchin them in the playoffs.

and besides, is having the Pats, Huskies (squared), Celts and Sox all win it in the same year too much to ask???

Posted by: Flex

Quote:

Originally posted by Flex
and besides, is having the Pats, Huskies (squared), Celts and Sox all win it in the same year too much to ask???

oh ya, and my Whalers

Posted by: camarosuper6

I think its pretty funny how the Kings were on top of the world all season long, but when it comes to crunch time, theyre doing what they do well. Choking.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

SPURS CHAMPS in 2004

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH

its not going to happen dude.......

Posted by: camarosuper6

Thats what they said last year, until we had to bring out the tissue box for all the Laker fans...

Posted by: BigBallaGA

last year they didnt have Payton and Malone !!!!!!!

and now Shaq is healthy and Kobe is ready to win again...

Posted by: cappo5150

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
LAKERS !!!!! will win this year.

Thats what I'm saying!

I got tickets to the second round, cant wait.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

man i dont see how LAKERS can loose, that would be impossible with their current all star line up

IF Kobe, Shaq, Payton and Malone show up to play

ITS OVER, you might as well just give them the fucking trophy now.

and we all know that Malone especially is amazing in playoffs, he reallly comes through and so does Gary. Of course Shaq and Kobe not withstanding, because they are always top notch...

im excited, i hope they win so Malone can finally get that ring he deserves so much !

Posted by: nikegurl

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
im excited, i hope they win so Malone can finally get that ring he deserves so much !

Posted by: austinite

Best part about the playoffs is we finally get to see all these other teams play. I can't wait to see the Grizzilies so I can see Jason Williams play.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

OK, my pix:

Indiana over Boston, 4-2
New Orleans over Miami, 4-2
Detroit over Milwaukee, 4-1
New Jersey over New York, 4-3

Minnesota over Denver, 4-1
Dallas over Sacramento, 4-3
San Antonio over Memphis, 4-2
LA over Houston, 4-2

Posted by: IainDaniel

Indiana over Boston, 4-1
New Orleans over Miami, 4-2
Milwaukee over Detroit , 4-2
New Jersey over New York, 4-2

Minnesota over Denver, 4-1
Sacramento over Dallas , 4-3
San Antonio over Memphis, 4-2
LA over Houston, 4-2

Posted by: camarosuper6

Damn it , the playoffs are gonna kick ass this year!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

anyone see Kobe play last night

AMAZING

2 -3 point shots to win it for the Lakers in Double Overtime !!!

Posted by: camarosuper6

Yea, great shots!

But wont happen against Bowen

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Bowen who ?

hahhahhahaaha

Posted by: camarosuper6

DEFENDING CHAMP Bowen...

Posted by: BigBallaGA

doesnt actually matter who Bown is

the fact is that NO ONE in the league today can guard Kobe, its that simple

Posted by: camarosuper6

While no one can guard him directly, Bowen is the best against him in the league.

IMO deserves Defensive player of the Year honors, but hes not a big name, so he probably wont get it.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Enjoy Kobe while you can, hes leaving after this year...

Posted by: BigBallaGA

he is not leaving, Lakers will never make the biggest mistake in the history of the league by trading, the single best guard sense Michael to another team.......

Posted by: camarosuper6

Its not trading, hes a free agent.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Anyone else seeing Dallas upset Sac in the first round?

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Quote:

Originally posted by camarosuper6
Its not trading, hes a free agent.

he is DEFINITELY not leaving LA, he is just practicing his free agent card so he can get a higher salary !!! its a game dude

Posted by: camarosuper6

Ill bet 100 bucks flat out he leaves LA.

Posted by: aggies1ut

It'll be tough, but if the Kings finally pull their heads outta their asses, they'll win.

I can't believe they lost to Golden State...Spurs are my second fav team though. As for the Lakers, I LOATHE, DESPISE, HATE, DETEST, etc. etc., them. God double OT and Kobe pulls a 3 pointer. I can't believe that shit. Bill Walton also annoys me...."throw it down big man, throw it down." Good God, shaddup.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

hahhahahhahahaah yea you tell em !!!!

Posted by: aggies1ut

Freakin Mayo is a Laker fan too

: As Jodi already knows, lol, no bottles

around me if the Lakers play the Kings.

Short people are feisty.

Posted by: austinite

Quote:

Originally posted by camarosuper6
While no one can guard him directly, Bowen is the best against him in the league.

What about Sacremento's Christie. Didn't he stop him last week?

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
man i dont see how LAKERS can loose, that would be impossible with their current all star line up

IF Kobe, Shaq, Payton and Malone show up to play

ITS OVER, you might as well just give them the fucking trophy now.

and we all know that Malone especially is amazing in playoffs, he reallly comes through and so does Gary. Of course Shaq and Kobe not withstanding, because they are always top notch...

im excited, i hope they win so Malone can finally get that ring he deserves so much !

Perfect quote!

Posted by: gr81

First Round
West
Minnesota over Denver, 4-1
Dallas over Sacramento , 4-3
San Antonio over Memphis, 4-3
LA over Houston, 4-2

East
Indiana over Boston, 4-0
New Orleans over Miami, 4-2
Detroit over MilW , 4-1
New Jersey over New York, 4-2

Conference Semis
West
Minnesota over Dallas 4-2
LA over San Antonio 4-1

East
Pacers over Hornets 4-3
Detroit over Nets 4-3

Conference Finals
Minnesota over LA 4-3
Pacers over Pistons 4-2

NBA Finals
Timberwolves over Pacers in 5

Thats my prediction right there fellas, all though realistically I think that the Lakers are gonna take it. I would like to see Garnett do his thang finally. I wouldn't be uspet thou if LA takes it b/c I want to see Payton and Malone get a ring. There is a very slim chance the Spurs are going anywhere against the best teamns in the west, sorry Camaro.

Posted by: aztecwolf

lakers suuuuck

Posted by: aztecwolf

my bold prediction, the nba champ will come from the west conference. honestly though i think it is too much to expect the twolves to win it all, but at least they shold win their first series. The kings are playin like utter crap lately, i hate the lakers so i'll never pick them, so i guess that leaves the spurs as champs, as for the east, who cares they are playing for second place, but i will be rootin for my celts to win it all

Posted by: jaim91

Bigballa's right - it ain't gonna happen with the spurs. I predict that the Lakers (WITH THEIR ALL STAR/ FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS LINEUP) will take out the big ole broom against the Pacers in the final round. I'm sorry to see that Iverson won't be out there...he deserves it for all the hardwork he did before he got injured (I actaully don't know if I'm serious or not...)

Posted by: jaim91

gr81 - You have a team that has gotten out in the first round for about 3 consecutive years beating a team that is unbeatable... I hope you don't have any $$ rifing on the game.

Posted by: cappo5150

Quote:

Originally posted by aztecwolf
i hate the lakers so i'll never pick them,

Hater!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

1 thing is inevitable, the LAKERS ARE WINNING THE CHAMPIONSHIP !!!!!! the rest is details..........

Posted by: aztecwolf

Quote:

Originally posted by cappo5150
Hater!

yeah, they are the yankees of basketball

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Quote:

Originally posted by aztecwolf
yeah, they are the yankees of basketball

GO YANKEES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: gr81

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
gr81 - You have a team that has gotten out in the first round for about 3 consecutive years beating a team that is unbeatable... I hope you don't have any $$ rifing on the game.

Dear, its a new year, and NO ONE is unbeatable.. I like going for the underdogg. The certainly are beatable thou. Besides, that team that didn't get out of the first round is not this Minnesota team is it? You are probably right, but the games aren't played on paper, anything can happen. besides I said that the Lakers would probably win. You know I am a huge Payton fan and I would love to see him wearing a ring.. We will see won't we!

Posted by: aztecwolf

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
GO YANKEES !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yankees suck

Posted by: aggies1ut

I hate the Lakers and the Yankees.....Too bad the Kings and SF Giants always blow it though...

Posted by: aztecwolf

ah, i hate the giants too, bein a lowly padre fan, i just hate all my friends from up north, damn cocky sob's talkin their trash talk.

Posted by: jaim91

Payton "deserves" the ring, and if they Lakers lose with their all star lineup, then I hope they cry (all the way to the bank)...The only reason Minnesota will NOT get out in the first round is because they're playing Denver. The denver franchise revolves around Carmelo (and maybe a little Nene/Voshon/Andre Miller), but it's not enough. KG is definitely going to take his game to the next level (not like he needs to).

Posted by: austinite

Spurs will repeat.

Posted by: jaim91

hells naw man!

Posted by: camarosuper6

I concur. Spurs playing the best basketball so far in the playoffs.

Posted by: gr81

yeah, against the Grizz who have ZERO playoff experience and were slippin anyways, big deal. We will see when they play a real tough team. I think that The Pacers and Detroit could beat San Antonio in a 7 game series!

Posted by: camarosuper6

OH thats just insulting. I mean, I can possibly see San Antonio losing to LA, or maybe Sac, but Detroit or Indiana... thats just plain ridiculous.

Dayummmmm

Posted by: camarosuper6

Any of the top four teams from the West could beat Detroit or Indiana 4-1.

Posted by: aggies1ut

Quote:

Originally posted by camarosuper6
OH thats just insulting. I mean, I can possibly see San Antonio losing to LA, or maybe Sac, but Detroit or Indiana... thats just plain ridiculous.

Dayummmmm

Exactly. East Coast ball v. West Coast ball...totally different worlds. West Coast can spank any East Coast team.

Posted by: gr81

thats BS, the pacers have teh best record in the league first of all. they have IMO the best power forward in the league in J Oneal, Al HArrington is dope as fucc, Ron Artest is teh defensive plyer of the year, Reggie Miller is still Reggie Miller, please. YOu are foolish if you think a team is weak JUST b/c they are in the east. The Pistons are better defensively than San Antonio by a LONG SHOT. With Both Wallaces, Rip Hamilton and shit, you need not underestimate them fellas. We will see. I would take the Pacers over the spurs current roster any day of the week. 4-1 my ass, we will see, if your team even advances far enough.

Posted by: camarosuper6

The Pacers have the best record because ... HELLO... they play in the EAST. Jermaine Oneal is good, but hes no Tim Duncan. AL Harrington is ok, but Id be MUCH more worried about Kobe Bryant, Chris Webber or Kevin Garnett... I never said they werent good, but lets face it, for the past 5 years, the East hasnt shown the West, Jack sheyat as far as competition in the Finals. I dont see how you can argue this fact, but Im sure you'll attempt too.

As for Detroits defense being better than San Antonios.. thats a close call, Im not going to attempt to really argue it, but if San Antonio played in the East, theyd have the best Defense too.

I'm in no way guaranteeing the Spurs win the title. Of course I am going for them, but I WILL guarantee that whoever wins in the West, WILL win the title, this year at least. The western conference finals will once again, be the REAL finals.

Dont be mad because I speak the truth.

Posted by: camarosuper6

And if youd REALLY take the Pacers roster over the Spurs.. with the exception of maybe Ron Artest... Id have to say your crazy.

Posted by: I'm Trying

Quote:

Originally posted by camarosuper6
Anyone else seeing Dallas upset Sac in the first round?

Nope

Not with the Kings up 2-0. I'll be here more supporting my KINGS!! Hopefully they'll face the Spurs in the playoffs. Then I'll be alittle torn but my home team has to go all the way!!
GO KINGS!!

Posted by: gr81

Quote:

Originally posted by camarosuper6
And if youd REALLY take the Pacers roster over the Spurs.. with the exception of maybe Ron Artest... Id have to say your crazy.

Dude, first of all Rasheed Wallace and Ben Wallace are Known for their Dfense and tough style fo play first, O second. Who besides Bruce Bowen on the spurs is that tough a defender. Both Wallaces are better Defensive players than Duncan, you have to agree on that.

Second of all, the Pacers have a roster full of stars, the spurs have role players that, at time play real well, and at times do not. Look at their starting five, there is no comparison. Who is gonna take out any of Indianas post players, Turkuglu (sp)? Parker is a good guard but he is young and not as consistent as he needs to be to win a champoinship with that team. And Jermaine Oneal is better than good. Name me a better PF in the league this year than him? no one. you are underestimating them b/c they are from the east. Yes its true they are as a conference not as strong, and have been in the past few years as well. but this year was definately an improvement though. and of course you would be more worried abotu shaq and Kobe but thats not teh topic at hand. I guess we will have to see! peace

Posted by: jaim91

I predict a 4-3 win by the Lakers over the Pacers,so Shaw definitely won't be using that big ole broom of his.... I totally agree with everything gr81 has said, thus guy knows hoops.

Question: Will Iverson come back to the city of brotherly love (aptly named, lol)? Will Kobe return to the sunshine state (is that Florida)?

Posted by: BigBallaGA

LAKERS WILL WIN

kobe dropped in 36 points on the rockets in game 2......

no one can match that scoring potential in the playoffs this year

Posted by: aggies1ut

Quote:

Originally posted by I'm Trying
Nope

Not with the Kings up 2-0. I'll be here more supporting my KINGS!! Hopefully they'll face the Spurs in the playoffs. Then I'll be alittle torn but my home team has to go all the way!!
GO KINGS!!

Heh. Good man.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Kobe will drop 36 points on anyone, thats nothing new, and not really anything to be afraid of. We all know he has the most scoring potential, not just in the playoffs, but in the league.

J'Oneal had a solid season, but Tim is just better IMO. Of course, KG deserves the MVP hands down IMO, for having a just awesome year, and taking his team to the best record in the league, so congrats to him, but they still not ready for a championship.

Ben Wallace is a great Defensive player, and hes on Duncans level, maybe above , maybe not, Ill give ya that one. But Rasheed Wallace, I HOPE YOUR JOKING MAN! Do you see Rasheeds name ever on the Defensive player of the year ballots? Nope. Do you see him in the 1st, 2nd or 3rd team All-Defense like Duncan and Ben Wallace? Nope. Hes a good defender, but hes not on that level yet.

Pacers have a good team. No doubt. I respect them, and I think they are the best in their conference, and a worth opponent. Guess well have to see what happens! DAMN IT I LOVE THE PLAYOFFS AND ARGUING OVER THIS STUFF. I feel better now. What a way to start my morning

Posted by: gr81

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
.... I totally agree with everything gr81 has said, thus guy knows hoops.
thanks J

Question: Will Iverson come back to the city of brotherly love (aptly named, lol)? Will Kobe return to the sunshine state (is that Florida)?

Iverson needs to get out of Philly, in fact I think he needs to sign with LA. Thinks about it, Shaq has said how much he loves AI, and those tow would compliment each other perfectly. Iverson needs a big man like that, I think its a match made in heaven. I think its pretty obvious that Kobe is out of a Lakers Uniform next year. He is gonna go somewhere where he can do it by himself s oppposed to another superstar to share the spotlight. He oculd go to a place like Miami or Atlanta, mayeb Memphis or New York even. I think those would all be good fits for him. Heres the question of night though. Malone id roughly 2 thousand points short of overtaking Kareem in all time points scored, will he stick around long enough to break it you guys think? I thikn he wants it badly personally!

Posted by: PreMier

Yes, Malone is in it for the long haul. If he cant get a ring, he will definately want go in the hall of fame as all time point scorer.

Posted by: jaim91

I just calculated it, and he would have to average roughly 24.3 pounts per game. His 40-41 year old body can't handle that. I mean, Barron Davis barely managing it, and this is his best season so far (minus the injuries). I think that any star who tries to do it on his own (gr81 mentioned Kobe), will eventually fall (eg. T-MAC). You need 3 great players, rather than one superstar (eg. t-wolves)

Posted by: austinite

Spurs looking good! Gonna shut out the upstart Grizz!

Posted by: jaim91

austinite - NO offense, I know the Spurs are great, but my grandmother could shut out the upstart Grizz...they're nothing special. I'm sure my girl's varsity ball team could take them...of course the spurs are gonna kick ass.

Posted by: gr81

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
I'm sure my girl's varsity ball team could take them...

I want first row seats for that one! ha ha j/p

Posted by: camarosuper6

Grizz arent THAT bad. Theyre just young and stupid. They add a go-to guy and they could really be a good team.

Posted by: gr81

^^agreed. I like their team alot actually. put some experience under their belts and they could be something in the future. Hubie Brown, coach of the year for gods sake!

Posted by: jaim91

"Theyre just young and stupid" - lol...but still really good? Young + stupid = inexperienced = BAD COMBINATION.

I'm a little worried about the Lakers. I don't think Payton is giving it his al. 6 and 7 pt. performance? IN THE PLAYOFFS?! That is not a HOF calibur performance!

Posted by: austinite

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
austinite - NO offense, I know the Spurs are great, but my grandmother could shut out the upstart Grizz...they're nothing special. I'm sure my girl's varsity ball team could take them...of course the spurs are gonna kick ass.

Can't do any better than a shut-out though. I think the Spurs are on their way to another championship.

Posted by: jaim91

Lakers...game 4...a little nervous....congrats on your win Nuggets (don't know how the hell that happened)....Hornets beat the heat (surprise surprise)...Are the spurs 4-0?!? 2 - 1 Sac-town, ya!

Pistons or Bucks?

Posted by: PreMier

It happened because Karl Malone is a fukin bad ass! haha

Posted by: jaim91

Kobe dominated overtime, and Yao got fouled out. Where was Shaq'a prescence? I mean, he averaged 21.5 in 37 minutes during the REGULAR SEASON...and he gets 17 in 47 last game. WHERE ARE YOU BIG MAN?

Posted by: gr81

the houston series could'vba just as easily been houston 3 LA 1!! believe that!

Posted by: camarosuper6

I agree with gr81 again. (Thats a first)

If the Rockets werent so damn turnover prone they could be up 3-1 easily.

I sure wish Yao would start playing like he did during the season and Francis would start living up to his ability.

Posted by: PreMier

Well, if the Lakers were making their free throws, it would not have been a close game. There are too many factors to say "this or that". Fact is LA is better. Thats why they are winning.

Posted by: camarosuper6

I agree LA is better... than Houston.. not SA.

Posted by: PreMier

Only time will tell my friend, only time will tell....

Posted by: gr81

houston's lack on experience is what is killin them down the stretch IMO. they haven't been in the playoffs in like 5 years so its no suprise. and yes only time wil tell! lol

Posted by: jaim91

Thank you PreMier! Tonight is a huge game!

Posted by: Flex

WOW, NBA reg. season was kinda boring, but the playoffs are great so far, even w/my Celts getting swept

Im watching the Heat/Hornets game right now, and its explosive and exciting, as good a game as i've seen in a while. (not to mention i have Odom, E.Jones and Dwayne Wade on my fantasy squads).

and the Twolves/Nuggs game should be good tonite also. My boy G-Unit (who's also on my squad) should be a FORCE tonite

Posted by: camarosuper6

Its funny, but in all this hoopla about Lakers and Spurs, even I'm guilty of forgetting about Minnesota who had the best record in the West when talking about representing the conference finals.

Minne had a great year, but its still my opinion that whoever wins the Lakers vs Spurs series will be the NBA champ.

Posted by: jaim91

I think we know what the answer to that is. Lakers 4 - 3. Then, Minn vs. Lakers in the conference finals. I just read an article in last month's slam that profiled spree and sammy. What a kick ass duo. And the backcourt of the T-woves is off the hook. Good luck spurs, you're gonna need it! The east is so pathetic. What are your predictions for the east conference semi?

Anyone else subscribe to slam?

Posted by: gr81

I used to read it back when it first came out, its kindof a crazy mag thou. Man I hope that Indiana wins the title this year, just for the sole reason that I will laugh my fuckin ass off at everyone in this thread who said the east is garbage and doesn't stand a chance! ha ha, well I am can hope anyways. seriously thou, minnesota baby! This is the year of Garnett, mark my words!

Posted by: camarosuper6

Garnett is great, and deserves the MVP, but his team isnt ready for the Finals yet.

Posted by: gr81

I disagree, Spre has been in teh league a good amount of time, and Cassell won two champoinships his first two years with Houston! they are ready as ever teh way I see it!

Posted by: jaim91

I agree with gr81. But I need the Lakers to win so that MALONE can retire with a clear conscience. The man has been i the league 17 years and doesn't have a fu****' ring to his name! Same with Payton!

Posted by: austinite

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
I agree with gr81. But I need the Lakers to win so that MALONE can retire with a clear conscience. The man has been i the league 17 years and doesn't have a fu****' ring to his name! Same with Payton!

Payton and Malone "sold their souls" to get a ring. Would have been more impressive if they stayed to make their own teams champions. I sometimes think I see regret in the Glove's face when he's riding the pine in the 4th Qtr...

Posted by: jaim91

Ya, that was a horrible performance on his part on Sunday...

Posted by: BigBallaGA

LAKERS

all the way !

Posted by: camarosuper6

LAKERS!

ALL THE WAY...... HOME!

LOL

Posted by: jaim91

They are going to kick ass tonight....

Posted by: aggies1ut

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
They are going to kick ass tonight....

heh they sure did.....

Posted by: PreMier

What happened? Im at work!

Posted by: aggies1ut

Lakers lost heh.

Posted by: PreMier

Score?

Posted by: aggies1ut

Sowrie. 95-85.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Im not. GO SPURS!

I told yall the Lakers couldnt keep up, and they sure cant.

Spurs are too much of A TEAM (notice the word team) for the Lakes.

Sorry fellaz. Imma stick with my original prediction.

Spurs in 5.

Posted by: jaim91

95-85 Spurs...THEY CANNOT BEAT THE LAKERS! Not too years in a row!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Lakers are coming back

no fucking way is kobe, shaq, gary, malone and Phil going to loose

no way

Posted by: GRIFF

haha please, gary is over the hill he's a chump and sucks, tony parker owned him. Basically I dont like either team but I gotta give the edge to the spurs.

Kobe's got his thumb in his ass most of the game starin out into the stands lookin for a 16 year old to score with and on occasion decides to go one on one with someone to score a few.

Spurs in 6.

Posted by: aggies1ut

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
95-85 Spurs...THEY CANNOT BEAT THE LAKERS! Not too years in a row!

They can and will.

Posted by: jaim91

I have a feeling that the Zen master isn't staying so cool after the loss. I can definitely see the Lakers pulling a win out on the 9th...the Spurs are going to let the game go to their heads, and get cocky. Nobody sweeps in the conference semi's anyway...

Posted by: camarosuper6

The Spurs dont get cocky, the LAKERS get cocky. Their whole entire season has been about their cocky "4 Hall of Famer" attitude, telling everyone that they are playing for 2nd place.

Shaqs mouth hasnt been able to deliver the goods for the past 2 years. Payton is all talk and NO walk, TP is eating him alive. Karl Malone is playing well for being 41, but come on, against Duncan, hes overmatched. The only person not really talking and just playing good is Kobe, who is the main reason the games havent been complete blowouts.

The Lakers are all hype and the Spurs are all heart.

Spurs in 5.

Posted by: gr81

Quote:

Originally posted by jaim91
Nobody sweeps in the conference semi's anyway...

The Sonics swept Houston in 4 games in the '96 conf semi finals on their way to the finals!

Posted by: jaim91

Man, that was 96...CHICAGO AND MIAMI WERE TOP IN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE (does that not say anything to you about how messed up things were...??)

Posted by: gr81

Man that was good times for sonics fans like myself back in those days, they were so dope for like 8 years. now they are just weak. We could've beat the Bulls to in that series. If we just picked it up earlier in the series and got one of the first two, things would've been different. Hey Jaim, do you play ball seriously? Just curious if you are a baller. I don't run into enough girls that are really into the game unforunately

Posted by: jaim91

Judging by all my posts, do you think I am a serious baller? lol. I am. On the court, I tear shit up. Off it, as gentle as a pussycat. I subscribe to Slam, and SI (so I know a lot about all aspects of the game). This is my favourite thread by far. I love talking with y'all!!!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

LAKERS TAKE GAME 3

i told you mofos

BLOWOUT !

Posted by: jaim91

Thank you BigBalla! I knew they'd do it! And they're going to do it again game 4 on their home court!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

spurs got their asses handed to them, when the lakers show up to play NO team can stop them...

when the 4 crown jewels are on point, the win is there unequivocally !!!

Posted by: camarosuper6

Give a dog a bone, he thinks hes in heaven.

They played a great game on their own court granted, but dont expect another blowout.

Posted by: aggies1ut

Whether you win by 1 point or 20 points, it doesn't matter. The key is winning the games you have on your own court. We'll see if the Lakers can pull off game 4.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Exactly.

Posted by: gr81

how about that Minnesota/Sac game 3!!! that was a thriller for gods sake! none of y'all are even talkin about that series, that was a great game. Minnesota baby, thats who I wanna see take home that title. WHo watched it game 3 anyways? That was quite a performance by both Peja and Garnett in the 4th quarter. by tha way the refs fuccin succ, they made some horrible calls IMO.

Posted by: jaim91

The T=wolves totally deserve to make it to the conference finals...where the Lakers will beat them. After this next game in LA., where is game 5 played? WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE CLIPPERS?

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Lakers are in complete control, even though statistically the Spurs are up 2 games to 1, the Lakers are in control of the series and dictate the outcome. Therefore, San Antonio is going to come out swinging in the next game, but like the Klitschko brothers come out swinging in the first couple of rounds but eventually run completely out of steam, same will happen with the Spurs. They dont have the stamina of Kobe and Shaq nor the experience or benefit of Phil Jacksons masterful coaching !!!

Posted by: camarosuper6

The stamina of Shaq and Kobe? Whoa.

Shaq has the stamina of a 78 Dodge Pickup, and Kobe is pretty damn tired from all his legal hasslings. One of the reasons the Spurs won the first two games are the LACK of stamina in the 4th quarter by the Lakers.

I dont see how you can figure the Lakers are in complete control being down 2 games to 1. Sure they had a great game on Sunday, but that means nothing now, its game 4, game 3 is history.

And Phil Jackson is NO masterful coach. IMO, he maybe the most overrated coach in NBA history. He is a coach of extremely good luck. (If I had Michael Jordan and Kobe/Shaq during my entire coaching tenure, even I would have a bunch of rings by now)

Posted by: BigBallaGA

using your analogy, coaches like Larry Brown (iverson and mutambo) and Pat Riley (Mourning, Allan Houston, Ewing) etc * ....

these coaches don’t have 9 rings, therefore your simplistic argument of having great players makes great coaches is a rather weak, yes I will acquiesce that having great players is a catalyst to a optimistic coaching legacy but it does not guarantee winning results !!!

* There were numerous teams/coaches throughout history of the NBA that have had great coaches/great players but have not been successful; ones listed are just a few

Posted by: djrx06

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
Lakers are in complete control, even though statistically the Spurs are up 2 games to 1, the Lakers are in control of the series and dictate the outcome. Therefore, San Antonio is going to come out swinging in the next game, but like the Klitschko brothers come out swinging in the first couple of rounds but eventually run completely out of steam, same will happen with the Spurs. They dont have the stamina of Kobe and Shaq nor the experience or benefit of Phil Jacksons masterful coaching !!!

We'll see about control.

Its hard enough to split the shots taken between Kobe and Shaq...Throw two other players that have taken at least 20-25 shots a game and you have a cluster fuck.....Kobe some times take 30 shots and Shaq sometimes takes 25 shots.....That's 55 shots per say taken by two people. Gary Payton has been the go to guy in Seattle and routinely took 20-25 shots a game in Seattle. Karl also did the same in Utah......There is no way in hell that in the NBA you can put up roughly 100 shots split between 4 people. Throw Rick Fox, Devean George, Derek Fisher, Kareem Rush, and whoever else you want and it's hard to get any type of a rhythm unless you take the normal shots you are accustomed to.

I would love to see the Lakers win but it WILL be tough.

By the way, GO HEAT!!!!!!!

Oh yeah, Jermaine, how'd those nuts taste?

Posted by: jaim91

BigBallaGa said, "Therefore, San Antonio is going to come out swinging in the next game" - NEGATIVE. LAKERS 98, SPURS 90! And I just read that practically everyone in the SLAMdome (Slam is one of the best basketball mags out there) picked the Lakers to take home to trophy.
Kobe tired? Tell that to him, cuz I don't think he knows!!! 42 points in 45 minutes! 45 MINUTES!!!

Posted by: djrx06

KOBE is one of a kind. Let's see if they can keep this up back in San Antonio. They looked like two different teams when playing in S.A. and in L.A.

Oh yeah......The Heat is going to take it to the Pacers!!!!!

For all you peeps that thought Melo and Lebron were the only legit rookies in the league, Wade is right there with them hand in hand. Those two are on fishing trips right now while Wade is carrying his team on his back. When Melo and Lebron start hitting game winning shots or momentum swinging shots in the playoffs then you can talk!!!!!

Jermaine, what kinda flavor nuts would you like this time? Mr. Bender, would you care for some Odom flavored nuts? Coming right up!!!!!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

42

HAHHAHAHAHAHHAHA YEA BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

KOBE IS THE BEST GUARD TO EVER TOUCH A BASKETBALL !!

WHEN ITS ALL SAID AND DONE

HE WILL HAVE MORE RIGS
A BIGGER LEGACY
MORE POINTS
AND EVEN MORE MONEY

then you know who ! hint *23*

EVERYONE IS GOING TO REMEMBER #8

Posted by: jaim91

I think the Lakers were just playing with the Spurs for the first two games...you know "let 'em develop a false sense of security type thing". It's times like these where I bet the Spurs miss the Admiral's experience, expertise, and overall great leadership skills. You are missed Big D (not Diesel)! Where is the next S.A. vs. LA game?

Posted by: aggies1ut

EVERYONE IS GOING TO REMEMBER #8

For his performances on court and for being accused of rape lol.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

looks like some Laker haters went underground after the shot practice that Kobe had on the Spurs last night !!!!

Posted by: austinite

The Lakers must be stopped now or they will win it all. Let's go SPURS!!!!!!!

Posted by: tomas101

how about them HEAT!!!!!

Posted by: gr81

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
KOBE IS THE BEST GUARD TO EVER TOUCH A BASKETBALL !!

WHEN ITS ALL SAID AND DONE

HE WILL HAVE MORE RIGS
A BIGGER LEGACY
MORE POINTS
AND EVEN MORE MONEY

then you know who ! hint *23*

EVERYONE IS GOING TO REMEMBER #8

This is just nonsense bro. He will NEVER be as good as michael.. He is not the player MJ was, he is amazing, but he ain't michael. How soon we forget eh....

Posted by: jaim91

With all the comparisons people draw between all the good players (T-mac, kb8, ai, vince *boo*) and MJ , NOBODY knows who/ how good MJ was anymore! I CAN'T BELIEVE MIAMI TIED WITH INDIANA! They were as bad as Vancouver at one point...yes! VANCOUVER!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Quote:

Originally posted by gr81
This is just nonsense bro. He will NEVER be as good as michael.. He is not the player MJ was, he is amazing, but he ain't michael. How soon we forget eh....

dude, if a player is judged by what he does on the court and how well he does it then Kobe WILL be better than michael when its all said and done. jordan didnt have his first ring until he was 28, kobe has 3 already !!!!! and he is what 25, so he can have more rings before he is 28 than jordan did in his whole career.

i believe in KOBE, i think he is the only guard in the league who has the capacity and ability to surpass Jordan !!!!!!!!!

Posted by: djrx06

Heat 2
Indiana 2

The Heat is fawkin on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
dude, if a player is judged by what he does on the court and how well he does it then Kobe WILL be better than michael when its all said and done. jordan didnt have his first ring until he was 28, kobe has 3 already !!!!! and he is what 25, so he can have more rings before he is 28 than jordan did in his whole career.

i believe in KOBE, i think he is the only guard in the league who has the capacity and ability to surpass Jordan !!!!!!!!!

Why not go by points scored in games then too? MJ retired early also. MJ holds the record for 50+ point games. We will see if KB can beat that.

Posted by: aggies1ut

The greatness of a player is not solely judged on how many rings he has................

Posted by: gr81

MIchael did not have Shaq alongside him, did he?? Besides, you are fogetting the game is not played on paper. Michael made his teamates around him better, Kobe does not do that. Michael made Pippen look like a top 50 player when he was not, Jordan did more with less. He made heros out of players like Paxson and Steve Kerr constantly. There are a million intangibles that Jordan had that Kobe does not. Is Kobe one of the most prolific scorers we have seen, absolutely. But is he a better player than Michael? Hell no. Don't get carried away now just b/c the Lakers one a few games man. It is straight disrespectful to make that claim I might add.

Posted by: austinite

Quote:

Originally posted by aggies1ut
The greatness of a player is not solely judged on how many rings he has................

Rings are definitely an indicator of greatness and leadership more so than PPG. Otherwish Alex English or George Gervin would be considered as great as MJ.

Posted by: PreMier

So you dont think John Stockton was a great player?

He doesnt have a ring.

Posted by: aggies1ut

Quote:

Originally posted by austinite
Rings are definitely an indicator of greatness and leadership more so than PPG. Otherwish Alex English or George Gervin would be considered as great as MJ.

Basketball is a team sport. One individual could be an awesome player and not get a championship ring. Why do you think Payton and Malone went to the Lakers in the first place? I also said that greatness is not solely judged on the number of rings you have. I did not say that it was not a factor, but definitely only one aspect.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

hahahahhaa

i know that no one is going to acquiesce the fact that Kobe is better than Jordan, so ill just say that 10 years from now, we'll see who will be remembered as the better player !

Posted by: gr81

yes we will. you are obviously not lookin at this from an objective view bro. Its easy to say some shit like that after the fact. MJ isn't playing anymore and Kobe is playing great right now, I see how it is. Any true knowledgable basketball fan at there thou knows you are just blowing some purple and gold smoke out your ass. we will see.
Kobe is not even better than Magic, he is not better than Isaiah, hsit he's not even better than Lebron Probably! In fact I would take Vince Carter or T-Mac on my franchise almost any day of the week if I am lookin to win games! thats real talk

Posted by: BigBallaGA

DEREK FISHER IS DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA MAN

HELLLLLLLLLL YEA, 74 - 73 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

with .04 seconds left !!! wow, LAKERS are fucking awsome

Posted by: aggies1ut

I can't believe it. Like .4 seconds left or something...

Posted by: PreMier

Nice...

Posted by: BigBallaGA

In the final second of Thursday's Western Conference semifinal game, Tim Duncan hit a spectacular, falling-way jump shot to give the Spurs a one-point lead. Derek Fisher then did Duncan one better. With four-tenths of a second on the clock, Fisher caught an inbounds pass on a broken play and buried a long jump shot at the buzzer to give the Lakers a 74-73 win and 3-2 series lead.

yahoo

Posted by: cappo5150

That shot was amazing. Just one more game baby.

Posted by: austinite

Oh my God. I can't believe what I just saw. Parker is too inconsistent. I'm afraid this one is over for the Spurs. Lakers should finish this in LA. Damn!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Quote:

Originally posted by austinite
Oh my God. I can't believe what I just saw. Parker is too inconsistent. I'm afraid this one is over for the Spurs. Lakers WILL finish this in LA. Damn!

Posted by: gr81

dammit I missed that shit, I am at work!!! how was the rest of the game?? hella low scoring it looks like... Thats awesome thou. My how the tables have turned!! lol

Posted by: austinite

The Lakers led for most of the game. Parker reeked. Shaq got in foul trouble early. Kobe was very on. Duncan led a comeback, and the game ended on two incredible buzzer beaters.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Made me wanna vomit.

Two lucky shots is right.

Now I hear the league is reviewing the last shot by Fisher, because they said the shot clock started late. I dunno about all that, even as a Spurs fans, I just say let bygons be bygons and let this thing play out on the court. You win some, you lose some, no one is perfect, lets just play a kick ass game 6.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

doesnt matter who is reviewing what, they will never overturn a game decision.

if you win, you win !!!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTB...26lmpxdata=yfp

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTB...26lmpxdata=yfp

Cool link. What a fucking shot man.. I cant believe that shit!

Posted by: jaim91

Kobe treated for exhaustion...the man had 2 IVs in him after the game. Jeeze. I hope his health improves...not jsut for the game, but he's got a lot to deal with in the next little while. Can I just point out that Shaq called him "the best basketball player"! SHAQ! Mr. I will never say a nice word about Kobe he is the little son and i am the father of this team. Kobe is better than 'bron, vince, t-mac, and ai...don't even get started on that one.

Posted by: jaim91

It's like in last year's game with Bibby's shot. Y'all remember that one?

Posted by: lakergirl

This game was played one year to the DAY of the game five last year that the lakers lost to the spurs as an Horry 3 rimmed out. it was SWEET REDEMTION. and I was loving every freaking second of it. Once the ball was in the air I jsut knew it was good, and I woke up my family in the process.. Lakers closing this out on sun.
My Boy KB8..WARRIOR in every sense of the word. The kid is AMAZING...

Posted by: camarosuper6

Too bad they did the clock wrong.

But anyways, its not over yet. Watch the Spurs play like caged animals on Saturday and bring it back to SA for a game 7.

Posted by: jaim91

wishful thinking...

Posted by: camarosuper6

Thats what they said when the Lakers were down 2-0.

Never underestimate the Spurs.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

LAKERS will WIN tonight !!

there is absolutely NO DOUBT in my mind. and all the non believers and Lakers haters will EAT THEIR WORDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: gr81

how exciting...lol
I think LA needs to win tonight and close it out. I dont' know about their success in a game 7 in SA. we shall see thou

Posted by: jaim91

88-76...I told y'all! Kobe lit it up on a 26 pt night, 50% shooting. That's my boy!!The spurs are going to get their asses served to them on a platter. It's a shame Shaq couldn't bring out his big 'ole broom!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

HAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAA BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYAAAA

Lakers talk the talk and walk the walk !!!!

EAT IT HATERS !

Posted by: gr81

y'all see a Peeler swing at Garnett?? WTF

Posted by: aggies1ut

His swing was blatant and above the shoulder, but KG did give an elbow first. Refs just didn't see it.

Posted by: I'm Trying

The "Big Ticket" just gets the benefit of the doubt cause he is a superstar. Look what happened during the T-Wolves and Nuggets series. Fransisco Elson was complaining KG was grabbing him below the waist. Why didn't anything happen there??

Oh well it doesn't matter the Kings should have closed the series out in 5.

Posted by: HoldDaMayo

how many guys in the NBA haven't thrown a little shoulder or elbow... peeler should have shouldered him back and it would have been a double technical... but peeler isn't so bright... and a bit overly emotional... oh well... seems the kings have dug themselves into quite a hole... should be an interesting game...

Posted by: camarosuper6

I think Peeler would whip Garnetts skinny ass myself.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Well, I gotta give credit out.

Lakers made adjustments and beat the Spurs straight up. I'm not into the whole clock excuse or anything else. I still feel the Spurs are the better TEAM, but the Lakers made proper adjustments and the Spurs couldnt hit anything, and it cost them their series.

I hate the Lakers, but Props to em.

Lets see who wins that Minny/Sac game tommorrow. THAT is a great series.

Posted by: jaim91

Remember when Shaq started shit with Brad Miller...now THAT was funny!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

SHAQ daddy is the man, no one can mess with him !!!!

SHAQ DIESEL

THE BIG ARISTOTLE

Posted by: djrx06

Unfortunately, as most of you know, my team, the Miami Heat had their 18 game home winning streak snapped last night by the Indiana Pacers and were eliminated from the playoffs. I could go on for a while about some of the decisions made late in game but I choose not to because Eddie Jones' days in Miami are over.
As for the Heat, what can you say about starting 0-7, 5-15 and cliching home court in the playoffs and finishing above .500? It was a remarkable season that was a rollercoaster season that ended on an extreme high. Even though we lost to the Pacers there are alot of things that Heat fans should be looking forward to in the near future. One thing is that we have a solid core of young exciting players in Lamar Odom, Caron Butler, and Dwayne Wade. That is as solid of a trio in the NBA and if their games develop like I think they will the HEAT WILL BE IN THE POSTSEASON FOR YEARS TO COME!!!!! Look out NBA here comes the HEAT!!!
Finally, what can I say about the superstar that we have on our hands in Dwayne Wade? As Sean Elliot said, "THIS KID IS A SUPERSTAR NOW!" While the other two rookies (melo and lebron) were watching the playoffs at home, Wade was developing right before everyone's eyes. He has made game winning shots, he has made momentum swinging shots, and has played his best when everything was on the line. What can you say about the two fourth quarter explosions against the Pacers? The kid has got ice running through his veins. I hope the NBA takes note that we have a superstar for years to come and with his basketball abilities, intanglibles and demeanor will make Miami a basketball city. That is the type of player Dwayne Wade is.

Looking forward to next season, LET'S GO HEAT!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: BigBallaGA

im surprised that the Heat reached this far into the playoffs, frankly i think we all can recognize that the Pacers are overall a better team !! nevertheless it was a good attempt by Miami.

and ummm

GO LAKERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: PreMier

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
SHAQ daddy is the man, no one can mess with him !!!!

SHAQ DIESEL

THE BIG ARISTOTLE

You must have missed when Charles Barkley whooped his ass LOL

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Shaq can take a piss on Barkley, and Barkley would have to take it like a 5 year old school girl.....

i think i remember Barkley throwing a ball once at Shaq.......

and by the way, who the hell cares about Barkley anymore, he wasnt a great player when he was in the NBA and he is definitely a non existent influence today !

Posted by: camarosuper6

Wow..

Barkley wasnt a great player in the NBA? You must not have watched basketball much in the past 15 years. Barkely was a great player, who did things at 6'4 that guys over seven feet cant do.

Shaq is big, strong, slow and dumb. He proabably cant fight for $hit. Just because someone is big and dominant doesnt mean he can fight worth a lick.

And Barkley isnt a non-influence today. TNT has the highest rated broadcast because Charles is without question the most popular commentator/analyst in the NBA.

I think you should really get off Shaq's jock. I dont think Shaq could put together two sentences without a dictionary. Hes a dominant center without a doubt, but it wasnt until all the real centers got old that he became domiant.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Shaqs intelligence is not at question here

and who cares about some sport shows, these idiots always point out the obvious anyway. owww they are down 3, if they make a 3 they will be tied, hahahah useless !!!!!!!!!

barkley only wishes he had half the career that Shaq had and will have and a 10th of the money that Shaq has !!!!

Posted by: camarosuper6

Its not always about money.

Barkley was a great player, and I'm sure has plenty of money. I mean, once you get so many millions, theres only so much you can spend it on.

Shaq needs to thank his lucky stars he has Kobe, because without Kobe, he has 0 rings.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

what i think makes me dislike Barkley is the fact that he always felt the need to compare himself to Jordan, but as we can agree that comparison should not be made !!!

Posted by: aggies1ut

Mutherfucker! KG better kick some Laker ass

like he just did to my Kings.

Posted by: gr81

is the game over, did the kings lose??

Posted by: aggies1ut

Kings couldn't shoot worth shit. Lost by 3.

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Garnett cant do shit with Shaq,

THE BIG ARISTOTLE is a fucking wall in the paint, no one can get by. Its not like the pussy Divac who lets everyone just walk by

watch for blows outs by the Lakers, because once Garnett is contained the Wolves have shit left !!!!

LAKERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: djrx06

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
what i think makes me dislike Barkley is the fact that he always felt the need to compare himself to Jordan, but as we can agree that comparison should not be made !!!

He most likely is joking around because no one can compare to Jordan...

Posted by: BigBallaGA

Quote:

Originally posted by djrx06
He most likely is joking around because no one can compare to Jordan...

EXCEPT for Kobe, who is going to surpass MJ as the best player of all time !!!

then Kobe will become the new litmus test for future guards.

Posted by: djrx06

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
Garnett cant do shit with Shaq,

THE BIG ARISTOTLE is a fucking wall in the paint, no one can get by. Its not like the pussy Divac who lets everyone just walk by

watch for blows outs by the Lakers, because once Garnett is contained the Wolves have shit left !!!!

LAKERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please give me whatever you are smoking because the Wolves have Cassell (who even though is injured can play), Sprewell, and Wally. That forms a pretty decent team right there.

Double up on Garnett, I guarantee you Cassell will burn the lakers and if not Cassell then I'll take my chances with Sprewell.

Posted by: djrx06

Quote:

Originally posted by BigBallaGA
EXCEPT for Kobe, who is going to surpass MJ as the best player of all time !!!

then Kobe will become the new litmus test for future guards.

Kobe hasn't hit 1/4 the clutch shots Jordan did throughout his career....keep on smoking that shit bro.

Posted by: camarosuper6

Jordan is the man. Period.

Kobe is still no where close to Jordan. However, Kobe IS the closest thing to Jordan I have ever seen, and although I do no think he will surpass him, he has the ability to do things few other will ever do.

Posted by: HoldDaMayo

Quote:

Originally posted by djrx06
Please give me whatever you are smoking because the Wolves have Cassell (who even though is injured can play), Sprewell, and Wally. That forms a pretty decent team right there.

Double up on Garnett, I guarantee you Cassell will burn the lakers and if not Cassell then I'll take my chances with Sprewell.

you're kidding me right? take the same strategy they played against Duncan and Parker and you've contained the heart and soul of the T-Wolves...

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that not only do the Lakers have a MUCH stronger starting 5, both defensively and offensively, they have on of the greatest coaches ever, and a nice deep, quality bench... Kareem Rush, Derrick Fisher, and Medvedanko... I understand people that aren't big Lakers fans... but honestly, the T-Wolves are no match for the Lakers, plain and simple... home court or not...

Posted by: aggies1ut