2011-12 NBA Playoffs LD
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I'm old so I feel bad for the Spurs but the Thunder seem like a decent bunch and I'll probably be rooting for them in the finals.
I'm not so sure.
This team is still very turnover prone, I don't see them as an excellent defensive team, and I still don't trust Russell Westbrook, and still think that he could easily try to outshoot the best offensive player on his own team. That doesn't go away, just because the Spurs collapsed.
Of course, I'm also the guy that thought the Celtics were screwed after game 2
This team is still very turnover prone, I don't see them as an excellent defensive team, and I still don't trust Russell Westbrook, and still think that he could easily try to outshoot the best offensive player on his own team. That doesn't go away, just because the Spurs collapsed.
Of course, I'm also the guy that thought the Celtics were screwed after game 2
That's the Spurs MO.
Which is why it has been 13 years since their first NBA Title and the tandem of Duncan/Popovich is still having success.
It's also worth saying; Tony Parker, save going 16-21 in I think Game 2, was right awful this series. This team goes with him; there was just such poor play on his play.
That isn't to take away what the Thunder did; I just don't see them as unstoppable.
That isn't to take away what the Thunder did; I just don't see them as unstoppable.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
I hope OKC wins just to see you admit you were wrong in rushing to declare the series over after 2 games.
I'll play the percentages every time and feel just as confident.
It wasn't Parker's fault. It was the disappearance of his backup Gary Neal in the series that created all the problems. Once Parker was troubled, nobody besides Ginobili could do what he can do. When Spurs got desperate, both played heavy minutes carrying the ball, exhausting to say the least. Not everybody is like Rondo.
So by percentage Heat should win against Celtics since they were up 2-0. But by percentage Celtics should win because winners of Game 5 usually win the series. What's it going to be?
Just admit you were wrong in being hasty to declare the series over before it even begun.
Which is why Boston stands a chance against the Thunder; don't get me wrong, the Celtics probably give up every other position to the Thunder, but the Celtics have more depth and save for Allen-Durant, no matchup is a blowout. Of course, that would be conceding the Heat are done, which I think may be the case, and would be shocking. The truth is, the Thunder do not want to see the Heat; the Heat would love to face a team that turns over the ball, so they can play that style of ball that scared the shit out of the league at the beginning of the season
I see what you're saying, but if you are Tony Parker, you can't implode like that. Westbrook isn't the greatest defender, he's actually quite subpar. If you're Parker, you can't just force up difficult shots, especially when you have plenty of time on the shot clock. Not saying he was the only one; tonight, Manu wasn't a force either, and the Spurs ragged defense finally came back to haunt them. So yeah, Parker isn't the sole reason they lost, but he's got quite a hand in it
I see what you're saying, but if you are Tony Parker, you can't implode like that. Westbrook isn't the greatest defender, he's actually quite subpar. If you're Parker, you can't just force up difficult shots, especially when you have plenty of time on the shot clock. Not saying he was the only one; tonight, Manu wasn't a force either, and the Spurs ragged defense finally came back to haunt them. So yeah, Parker isn't the sole reason they lost, but he's got quite a hand in it
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
So by percentage Heat should win against Celtics since they were up 2-0. But by percentage Celtics should win because winners of Game 5 usually win the series. What's it going to be?
Just admit you were wrong in being hasty to declare the series over before it even begun.
At the time I made the call, I was playing the correct percentage at the time. Please don't pretend that anyone would have doubted the Spurs a week ago when they were on their crazy winning streak. I made a prediction that didn't pan out, it's not a matter of being "right or wrong", it was just how I felt at the time.
Mr Mikey Mike
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Okc should be favorites over whoever comes out of the east especially with the way their role players are playing now especially the way they play at home. Again either way Okc has the advantage in match-ups Boston and Miami.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
I would think too that OKC is the favorite now. I think they would have an easier time with the Celtics, and it looks like the Celtics may be able to upset the Heat. Maybe.
It isn't wrong to predict Spurs would win. It was your declaration that the series was over at 2-0 and saying the Thunder was overrun and was 'fruitless to defend their chances' that I have issue with. It was a competitive series with two very good teams that could have swung either way. But looking back at your statement that rondo is known for his jumpshots I shouldn't expect much.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
You took that comment way out of context and you know it. The Celtics are certainly known for their jumpshots, and Rondo has emerged as a competent jumpshooter this year, especially in the playoffs thusfar.
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Rondo is known for his jumpshots:
All the open jumpshots he passes up because he lacks confidence and ability in making them.
All the open jumpshots he passes up because he lacks confidence and ability in making them.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
I was just showing the Celtics are known for their jumpers as a whole. Especially Pierce and Allen, and Garnett is great at them for a big man. Rondo, while not usually providing a lot of offense, has been on fire with his jumpers lately. He's been taking way more than usual lately, and has been hitting quite a few. So maybe not as known for them as his teammates, but it looks like he's developing in that aspect.
Pepe Silvia
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Pierce always guards the biggest offensive threat
Skairipa Matrix
3 Time Elite Openweight Champion
hopefully celtics win tonight cant stand lebron and the heat so id love to see them get knocked out in boston
Mr Mikey Mike
Occasional Pre-Show
Holy shit is Lebron playing insane? 30 at the half wonder how much he'll score in the second half because I'm thinking at least 45. Each time Celtics made a mini run Miami just came back with one of their own.
PlayTheGame
The Cerebral Assassin
PLAY THE GAME (TRIPLE H'S THEME) IS PLAYING IN THE CELTICS ARENA.
#markingout
#markingout
