John from Riverside Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Teddy KGB said: The nba topic ? no my topic Ryan....keep up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 Bleh fun game. Please just end this Friday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 24, 2018 Author Share Posted May 24, 2018 Jason Tatum, You complete me. !@#$ the Cavs. Show them the !@#$ing door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 7 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Jason Tatum, You complete me. !@#$ the Cavs. Show them the !@#$ing door. Cavs mailed it in, both will hopefully care for game 7 they jake it maybe more in the playoffs than the regular season In this era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 24, 2018 Share Posted May 24, 2018 7 hours ago, row_33 said: Cavs mailed it in, both will hopefully care for game 7 they jake it maybe more in the playoffs than the regular season In this era I am a LeBron James fan, but it is games like that (he "only scored a quiet 24") that should put to rest the case of him being better than Jordan. He is right up there, but he isn't Jordan. I just don't remember Jordan ever having "quiet" games like that in the playoffs, especially. I am really happy the Celtics won, mind you, but if LeBron had anything in him last night, all by himself, he should have been able to make that a closer game, early in the 4th. They had the lead cut down to 12, and the Celtics were shooting horribly, and being uncharacteristically sloppy with the ball...but Lebron was just going through the motions. At one point, he went from about mid-court to drive it to the basket for an easy basket, but seemed to lose interest the closer he got to the net. It was weird...missed the shot, and then just trotted up and down the court. I realize, he has every right to be tired, but you would think adrenaline would take over when the game was that close, and you know you are the best player on the court...as tremendous a player as he is (and I really think he is) he has had a game or two like this almost every playoff season...he wasn't terrible mind you, but he really wasn't putting himself out too much. Hope to god the Celtics win on Friday. A crucial road win would do them wonders...they are going to need a shot of road-earned confidence if they want to give Golden State or Houston a run for their money. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 14 hours ago, Buftex said: I am a LeBron James fan, but it is games like that (he "only scored a quiet 24") that should put to rest the case of him being better than Jordan. He is right up there, but he isn't Jordan. I just don't remember Jordan ever having "quiet" games like that in the playoffs, especially. I am really happy the Celtics won, mind you, but if LeBron had anything in him last night, all by himself, he should have been able to make that a closer game, early in the 4th. They had the lead cut down to 12, and the Celtics were shooting horribly, and being uncharacteristically sloppy with the ball...but Lebron was just going through the motions. At one point, he went from about mid-court to drive it to the basket for an easy basket, but seemed to lose interest the closer he got to the net. It was weird...missed the shot, and then just trotted up and down the court. I realize, he has every right to be tired, but you would think adrenaline would take over when the game was that close, and you know you are the best player on the court...as tremendous a player as he is (and I really think he is) he has had a game or two like this almost every playoff season...he wasn't terrible mind you, but he really wasn't putting himself out too much. Hope to god the Celtics win on Friday. A crucial road win would do them wonders...they are going to need a shot of road-earned confidence if they want to give Golden State or Houston a run for their money. Jordan did have quiet games like that, even if you don't remember it. Orlando Magic series in 95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 4 hours ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: Jordan did have quiet games like that, even if you don't remember it. Orlando Magic series in 95. i don't recall Jordan EVER mailing in a game it was the far opposite, Bulls would be up 25 in the 4th and an opponent would say something to him or glare at him and MJ would aim to punish the other team. I don't count Jordan's 2 between years in 94 and 95 or his Washington sad years against his achievement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 43 minutes ago, row_33 said: i don't recall Jordan EVER mailing in a game it was the far opposite, Bulls would be up 25 in the 4th and an opponent would say something to him or glare at him and MJ would aim to punish the other team. I don't count Jordan's 2 between years in 94 and 95 or his Washington sad years against his achievement Jordan had quiet games. That was my only point. He did. LeBron has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: Jordan did have quiet games like that, even if you don't remember it. Orlando Magic series in 95. You may be right...but Jordans' trademark, as I remember (and as row_33 points out) was pedal to the metal night in, night out, at least in the playoffs. Not to say that he never had off nights where maybe his shooting percentage was off...but I just don't really ever remember him coasting in playoff game. I just heard on the radio this morning that LeBron took himself out of the game the other night... maybe it is just smart on his part, knowing that he doesn't have the energy to carry the team at that point, and he is just surrendering...save it for the next game. It was weird though, because very early in the 4th, there was a point where it almost felt like the Cavs were clawing their way back in, cut the lead to 12, and then just gave up. Boston wasn't playing particularly well at that point either. I suspect he plays great tonight, and we have a game 7 on Sunday. Edited May 25, 2018 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 1 hour ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: Jordan had quiet games. That was my only point. He did. LeBron has. LeBron has totally quit in the middle of vital playoff games. He packed it in against the Spurs and rescued by Allen hitting that 3 pointer. Jordan never quit out there. It wasn't even in him to dog it. Huge diff there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 31 minutes ago, row_33 said: LeBron has totally quit in the middle of vital playoff games. He packed it in against the Spurs and rescued by Allen hitting that 3 pointer. Jordan never quit out there. It wasn't even in him to dog it. Huge diff there. Jordan never had to carry so much weight. Never took a bad cast anywhere. Jordan left the Bulls and they won 2 less games. LeBron can take scrubs to the finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 17 minutes ago, LBSeeBallLBGetBall said: Jordan never had to carry so much weight. Never took a bad cast anywhere. Jordan left the Bulls and they won 2 less games. LeBron can take scrubs to the finals. He plays in the East, it’s full of scrubs. If Hayward and Kyrie were playing this series would have been a sweep. A scrub Pacers team took him 7 and now he is losing to a group of kids and Al Horford. I get it, he is a good player but he isn’t Jordan. Jordan was a killer out there. He sets up story lines, reading a book on the sideline, huffing and puffing after 5 minutes of game time last game. Now Super LeBron will show up and destroy the Celts back at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I'm surprised no one's talking about the west. The Golden State Superteam is down 3-2 to Houston and needs a win on the road to avoid elimination. To me this feels like the championship. I know there's a reason they play the games, but I don't see the Celts or Cavs having much of a chance against either of these teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Rob's House said: I'm surprised no one's talking about the west. The Golden State Superteam is down 3-2 to Houston and needs a win on the road to avoid elimination. To me this feels like the championship. I know there's a reason they play the games, but I don't see the Celts or Cavs having much of a chance against either of these teams. After seeing the way the Rockets handled the Warriors the last couple of games, I am starting to thing a Celtics/Rockets re-match in the finals could be very entertaining...the Rockets are beating the Warriors by playing classic Celtics basketball. If it did come down to Celtics/Rockets (how crazy would that be?), anything could happen. Rockets would likely still have the edge, as they may be a little more offensively balanced... but I loved seeing the Rockets win these last two. EDIT: Chris Paul out for game six...not good for the Rockets. Edited May 25, 2018 by Buftex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 The Warriors do not match up well with the Rockets with Iggy out. West, Pachulia, and McGee cannot switch when the Rockets pick and iso. If Iggy can play, then the Warriors have a better chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob's House Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 3 hours ago, Buftex said: After seeing the way the Rockets handled the Warriors the last couple of games, I am starting to thing a Celtics/Rockets re-match in the finals could be very entertaining...the Rockets are beating the Warriors by playing classic Celtics basketball. If it did come down to Celtics/Rockets (how crazy would that be?), anything could happen. Rockets would likely still have the edge, as they may be a little more offensively balanced... but I loved seeing the Rockets win these last two. EDIT: Chris Paul out for game six...not good for the Rockets. I hadn't seen that. That's terrible news. I would definitely prefer to see Rockets v Celtics. I'm tired of Warriors and Cavs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 They are playing tonight, what happened to three days off all thru the series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakeBuffaloGreatAgain Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 NBA sucks. Bunch of blowhards. Kerr bashes on NFL for Anthem rule, yet NBA has stricter Anthem rules. It’s been fixed since the 80’s... just ask any ex-ref. These Prima Donnas are a joke. It’s almost worse than Soccer(men’s)... but not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 I was hoping someone else would complain about Kobe Detail before I did. How annoying is that? Yah young guys should push the ball and make old guys get back on defense. Mind altering stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Took Celts -20 for +6500 a good chance LeBron goes nuts and Cavs win outright but there is a slight chance of towel on the head pouty LeBron. Cavs are tired, Celts come out strong. Let’s GO!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Celtics just not the same team on the road. Sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Ty Lu looks like a turtle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Lebron is a more mobile Shaq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Lebron be feelin’ it....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 49 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: Celtics just not the same team on the road. Sigh. They might wanna play defense with a little more urgency, 3 ft off LeBron with 1 sec on the shot clock is beyond stupid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) Gotta win it at home, I am a big Celtics fan and it's frustrating to think what this team would be like with Irving and Hayward. Did not box out on the defensive end very well and were not helping each other out enough underneath. Fouls seem so arbitrary these days, so much contact the refs could call a foul anytime they want, or not. I prefer the college game, more teamwork and less one on one; but I watch the playoffs especially the Celtics. These young guys really stepped up this year and I think the team will contend for a title next year, if they make the finals this year they will be major underdogs but a slim chance is better than none. I am trying not to think the NBA would really like LeBron in the final. Edited May 26, 2018 by Turk71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Now we get both teams to commit and care and give their all maybe....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 (edited) The Cavs are all extremely irritating. I do think Lebron is a freak but he annoys me. Edited May 26, 2018 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 LeBron is a bit flaky. Jordan was 0 percent flaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 What was with his fake injury last night. One second he’s dying the next he’s throwing an alley oop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 15 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Celtics just not the same team on the road. Sigh. Home and away Tatum are two different players 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 No surprise here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 Warriors vs Celtics. Give it to me. Screaming Draymond vs Screaming Marcus Morris is what we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 26, 2018 Share Posted May 26, 2018 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: What was with his fake injury last night. One second he’s dying the next he’s throwing an alley oop All part of his strong beta-side which makes him hard to cheer for sometimes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Anyone rooting for Lebron is dead to me. That is all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB3 Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said: Anyone rooting for Lebron is dead to me. That is all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Alright, always felt they had a gentleman’s agreement for both series to go to 7 games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 46 minutes ago, BringBackOrton said: Anyone rooting for Lebron is dead to me. That is all. I'm all in on the Celtics...but if LeBron makes it to the finals against the Warriors, I am pulling for the Cavs, most definitely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 23 minutes ago, Buftex said: I'm all in on the Celtics...but if LeBron makes it to the finals against the Warriors, I am pulling for the Cavs, most definitely. You don't understand hate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section122 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 This thread for a Lakers fan is like a liberal wading into ppp. ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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