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Posted by: natural^

First off, Dwayne Wade beasted it last night. Good game, didn't see it, but the highlights were sure good.

What do you think of the Ariza foul on Rudy?

Finals preview? Who do you have in it?

Posted by: IronAddict

I fell asleep during the Laker game last night, so I can't comment on Arizas foul.

But, I gotta go with the Lake show again this year coming out of the West.

Posted by: natural^

Yeah, LA is almost a sure lock as the Conference champs. Kudos to SA for getting back on track after a rough start, and to Utah for their 11game (and counting) win streak.

The East is definitely going to be interesting, i'm still holding my ground that Boston will meet the Lakers again in the Finals.

Really anticipating the Celtics/Cavs showdown.

Posted by: bb_basketball

I have'nt watch the game of Lakers last night so I can't comment on the foul.

I just hope Rudy is fine and he'll be back soon!

Posted by: soxmuscle

It was a legal foul and he shouldn't have been given a flagrant-two.

He hit the ball and then just happened to swipe his neck/head on his follow through.

Suns are done with a loss last night. They'll begin to throw in the towel.

Lake Show come up with two huge wins on back to back nights in Houston and San Anton.

Posted by: IainDaniel

I just don't give a crap about NBA basketball anymore.

Posted by: natural^

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

It was a legal foul and he shouldn't have been given a flagrant-two.

He hit the ball and then just happened to swipe his neck/head on his follow through.

Suns are done with a loss last night. They'll begin to throw in the towel.

Lake Show come up with two huge wins on back to back nights in Houston and San Anton.

Yeah and Boston come up with 2 back to back losses. They really need Marbury to step in, and for KG and crew to get healthy again.

Posted by: HialeahChico305

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Originally Posted by natural^

Yeah and Boston come up with 2 back to back losses. They really need Marbury to step in, and for KG and crew to get healthy again.

They definitely need KG, they are a totally different team with him on the line up. Marbury seems to have no legs when he takes a shot, the shot is flat. He needs more games under his belt to get in game shape, I'll be tuned in to see how he performs all the way to the playoffs.

Posted by: natural^

Leon Powe did great last night against Memphis. He's no KG, but he is helping the C's survive.

Posted by: bb_basketball

Yeah!He was great ! He's also a hardworking underrated player

Posted by: min0 lee

New Orleans Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets - Recap - April 19, 2009 - ESPN
New Orleans Hornets vs. Denver Nuggets - Recap - April 19, 2009 - ESPN

Posted by: min0 lee

LeBron Drops 38 On Pistons In 102-84 Win

Posted by: IronAddict

Kobe scores 24, in a 113-100 win over Jazz. But propers to Ariza, for an outstanding game.

Posted by: lnvanry

just incredibull series with the celtics...even after the garbage calls in celtics favor.

Posted by: IainDaniel

I don't really enjoy watching the NBA anymore, but the Celtics/Bulls series is fun.

Posted by: busyLivin

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

I don't really enjoy watching the NBA anymore, but the Celtics/Bulls series is fun.

Same here... I really hope the Bulls pull it off, but they do seem really inexperienced.. their youth is showing: blowing leads, not making clutch free throws, stupid late mistakes.... they seemed determined to lose last night. In a couple years if the team holds together, they'll be awesome.

Ray Allen is a bad ass.

Garnett & Pierce I wouldn't mind punching.

Posted by: HialeahChico305

Bulls win, marbury stinks....Glad my miami heat did not pick him up.

Posted by: soxmuscle

It took seven games and I lost a lot of money in the process but the Celtics finally proved last night that they are the far superior team to the Chicago Bulls.

Onto Orlando...

Posted by: min0 lee

Mar-red run for Stephon with Celtics
May 2, 2009
Okay, so Stephon Marbury looked rather tentative against the Chicago Bulls. At times, he even looked scared.
I think there are several reasons why Marbury wasn't much of a factor, especially offensively, in Boston's riveting seven-game series. The most obvious reason is that Marbury is not the same player he once was. On top of that, he sat out most of the season before he was released by the Knicks.
Once Marbury arrived in Boston he was playing a new role; back-up guard. Rajon Rondo was always going to play a majority of the minutes, and, once Marbury missed a shot, he was reluctant to shoot. Thus, Doc Rivers cut Marbury's playing time.
I also believe that one reason Marbury was so timid is his fear of failure. He joined the Celtics because he felt that Boston had a great chance to repeat as NBA champions. But things changed once it was announced that Kevin Garnett was ruled out for the playoffs due to a knee injury. (By the way, those rumors about Garnett playing in Game 7 were utterly absurd. When a player has missed essentially the last three months it is highly unlikely that the player will have much of an impact in his first game back, much less a Game 7).
But back to Marbury, who up until Saturday night had never been out of the first round. Imagine how much grief Marbury would have received had the Celtics failed to defeat the Bulls. After all the controversy surrounding Marbury's departure from New York and his arrival in Boston, an early playoff knockout would have been embarrassing.
Instead, Marbury advances to face the Orlando Magic and his old playground buddy Rafer Alston. With some of the pressure now off of his shoulders, I think Marbury will be more relaxed in the second round and will give the Celtics some much needed scoring off the bench.
He'll be better because he can't be much worse.

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Posted by: min0 lee

I still don't like him.

Posted by: busyLivin

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

It took seven games and I lost a lot of money in the process but the Celtics finally proved last night that they are the far superior team to the Chicago Bulls.

Onto Orlando...

far superior?

I don't see how anyone can say these teams weren't pretty evenly matched. I'll give you that Boston is the better team, but 'far superior' is a dream.

Posted by: min0 lee

Garnett would have made a bigger difference.

Posted by: soxmuscle

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Originally Posted by busyLivin

far superior?

I don't see how anyone can say these teams weren't pretty evenly matched. I'll give you that Boston is the better team, but 'far superior' is a dream.

Not at all.

The Bulls won three overtime games that the Celtics had every chance to put them away in.

The Bulls played out of their ass in their three wins and their true colors were shown in games three and seven.

Great series but it just as easily could have been a sweep.

Watching the Bulls (probably more than you do), they're definitely heading in the right direction.

Rose is excellent, Noah is excellent. If Tyrus Thomas can become effective from 15 feet, he'll be a starter in this league.

I like what they're doing, I just hope they add to this current nucleus and don't throw in the towel on 2010 with Miller and Salmons being free agents after next season and the great free agent class coming.

Posted by: soxmuscle

Marbury has been ineffective for two reasons.

He hasn't been able to make shots and he hasn't been able to determine when the right time to take shots is.

He's a "baller" as he said when he first resigned and he's been able to keep up on the defensive end because of it but playing on an outdoor town court and playing in front of 20k in the Garden is a different situation.

He'll only get better as time goes on though...

Posted by: IronAddict

Can't wait for tonights game, Houston VS Lakers. It should be a good one.

Lakers should win this series.

Posted by: Triple Threat

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Originally Posted by soxmuscle

Marbury has been ineffective for two reasons.

He hasn't been able to make shots and he hasn't been able to determine when the right time to take shots is.

He's a "baller" as he said when he first resigned and he's been able to keep up on the defensive end because of it but playing on an outdoor town court and playing in front of 20k in the Garden is a different situation.

He'll only get better as time goes on though...

He had a good first half against Orlando. So why was he riding most of the bench for the remainder of the game?

Posted by: Triple Threat

Can Glen Davis dunk?

He's always shooting the ball when near the rim. Someone his size should be throwing it down.

Posted by: P-funk

That was a crazy mis-call from the officials, allowing carmello to take that 3-pointer at the end of the game. Not that I care because I can't stand the Mavericks. If I were the officials, I would have given Marc Cuban a technical foul for being on the court after that miscall. That guy is such a dip shit.

patrick

Posted by: min0 lee

Posted by: IronAddict

That victory LA pulled out over Denver last night was pretty impressive.

Looking forward to tonights too!

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I am a casual NBA fan at best. I only pay attention enough to know what's going on. That said, I am really pulling for Lebron and the Cavs. I want to see Lebron destroy everyone he plays.

Posted by: min0 lee

He is not happy.

Posted by: IronAddict

Boy, that Magic and Cavs game last night was outstanding. Both the Eastern & Western series are action packed and full drama.

Posted by: highpockets

I predict the Cavs will win the next 4 in a row. LA vs Denver will go 7.

Posted by: YSK

I hate how everyone is predicting Cavs in 5. Frankly why was anyone that greatly shocked at Orlandos game one win? Orlando is a great team, with much more talent the Cavs. Seriously we all know its the Lebron James show guest starring Mo Williams and Delonte west. Orlando doesn't get the credit it deserves. Orlandos main problems are consistency on the defensive end and live and die by the three point.

Posted by: min0 lee

LebrOWNED

Posted by: P-funk

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LebrOWNED

I still can't believe what I saw last night. I was totally speechless when that happened. I couldn't even breathe! I just stood there looking at the TV in amazement.

patrick

Posted by: I Are Baboon

That was friggin awesome last night.

Posted by: IronAddict

Man, I missed the game last night cause I went to a concert but watched the highlights after, and I watched in amazement. The whole time it brought back memories of MJ hitting the game winning shot at the buzzer over Craig Ehlo and the Cavs to get to their 1st championship. Just amazing!

Posted by: HialeahChico305

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

LebrOWNED

Orlando didn't deserve to lose that game, Stan Van gundy was real hurt on the press conference. Hell of a shot by Lebron, he was even surprised that went in ha.

Posted by: m11

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Originally Posted by IronAddict

Man, I missed the game last night cause I went to a concert but watched the highlights after, and I watched in amazement. The whole time it brought back memories of MJ hitting the game winning shot at the buzzer over Craig Ehlo and the Cavs to get to their 1st championship. Just amazing!

I'm sure cavs fans are happy to have a new "The Shot"

Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

LebrOWNED

I see!

Posted by: IronAddict

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Originally Posted by m11

I'm sure cavs fans are happy to have a new "The Shot"

Really, glad they finally have something to cheer about.

Posted by: IronAddict

And that Lakers v Nuggets series is a entertaining series as well. I would really like to see Kobe and Lebron in the finals, that would be one heck of a series.

Posted by: min0 lee

If Kobe plays against Lebron I hope that when Lebron is dunking and Kobe is underneath...I hope that when he lands his crotch smothers Kobe's face.

Posted by: IronAddict

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

If Kobe plays against Lebron I hope that when Lebron is dunking and Kobe is underneath...I hope that when he lands his crotch smothers Kobe's face.

ha...I take it you're not a Kobe fan.

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by IronAddict

ha...I take it you're not a Kobe fan.

Hell no!

Posted by: IronAddict

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

Hell no!

Me either, but the kats got mad skillz....That's my urban lingo.

Posted by: I Are Baboon

I predict Cleveland will come back and win the Orlando series.

Posted by: IronAddict

Both of these series are bad ass!

Posted by: freakinhuge

The 2009 playoffs have been really good. Any of these teams can win it all.

Posted by: HialeahChico305

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Originally Posted by I Are Baboon

I predict Cleveland will come back and win the Orlando series.

ha, %95 of teams that are up 3-1 in playoff history end up advancing to the next round. Cleveland are kinda overrated IMO, its all Lebron.

Posted by: IronAddict

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Originally Posted by HialeahChico305

ha, %95 of teams that are up 3-1 in playoff history end up advancing to the next round. Cleveland are kinda overrated IMO, its all Lebron.

And the Lakes are all Kobe, wouldn't it be something if it were Orlando and Denver in the finals.

Posted by: min0 lee

I like to watch this guy, he's funny.

Posted by: IronAddict

he's really not that good.

Posted by: IainDaniel

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Originally Posted by IronAddict

And the Lakes are all Kobe, wouldn't it be something if it were Orlando and Denver in the finals.

Kobe has a ton more options then Lebron.

Posted by: highpockets

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Originally Posted by IronAddict

he's really not that good.

Compared to who? LeBron, Kobe, Carmello? O.K. with that I would agree. However, keep in mind that 95% of the players in the NBA are role players. Only 5% are bonafide all-stars. Role players, many times, never show their real game on television.

Back in 1988 I played for the Chicago Bulls in the Los Angeles Summer League at Loyola Marymount. Most of the teams had seasoned Americans that had been playing in Europe, like myself, with a few teams having some NBA veterans sprinkled in here and there. One night we played the Pistons and Dennis Rodman showed up. Role player Rodman (defense and rebounding) went off for 47 points against us.

So, that being said, IMO, Anderson is a wonderful player. Giving the Nuggets energy, rebounding and blocked shots off of the bench. Is he better than Odem off of the Laker bench? I would say no. Odem can shoot the 3 and is more experienced. However, we don't really know if Anderson can shoot the 3 do we, because that is not his role with the Nuggets.

Just my .02!

Posted by: IronAddict

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Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Kobe has a ton more options then Lebron.

This is true, but you know Kobe is the ringer.

Posted by: IronAddict

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Originally Posted by highpockets

Get down bud, I had no idea you were a B Baller. I was just joshing a bit with Min0. I realize you have got to be a pretty damn good player just to be on an NBA roster.

Shiite just to play the NBA summer leagues you've got to be a pretty damn good player!

Posted by: highpockets

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Originally Posted by IronAddict

Wasn't busting anyone's chops, just making a statement. I also like Anderson for the fact that he has overcome his drug addiction. Hope he stays clean. A two year ban would end most careers!

Posted by: min0 lee

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Originally Posted by IronAddict

he's really not that good.

I know, he's just funny looking.

Posted by: HialeahChico305

haha Orlando chocked. Nelson finishing the game= big mistake.

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