Official 2010-2011 NBA Playoffs Thread

[al981]

ow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3-lpFToU9k

 

[Capt Caveman]

Game over, man! Game over!

Now hopefully the Celtics take care of the other bitch team in the playoffs.

As a Celts fan, don't think they have a chance against Chicago with Rondo's injury but with no real PG threat on Miami, he may still do alright and hopefully the Celts can beat Miami.

Missed it, what did Odom do?

edit - good to see LA get not only destroyed but humiliated.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Watching the Bulls/Hawks game right now and it's sad to hear the crowd cheer louder for the bulls than the hawks sometimes.

 

[zerocool84]

ow

I've been at a mother's day thing all day so I didn't get to see the game but that's Bynum, he thinks he's a good player and tries to get tough on the smallest guy. What an asshole. Anyone got a clip of what Odom did? I'm glad Lakers are done, I hate the Laker players like Odom and Gasol since they have so much talent yet never play to their full potential and I hate the Laker fans since they think they're the hottest shit ever and would riot if they won again.

 

[PottedMeat]

I've been at a mother's day thing all day so I didn't get to see the game but that's Bynum, he thinks he's a good player and tries to get tough on the smallest guy. What an asshole. Anyone got a clip of what Odom did?

i think this is it:

odom/nowitzki http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXsac-xLkdU




these are still up but the artest ones were all taken down and put up on some spam site or something

edit: oh ESPN is replacing all of them

artest/barea - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIjt-xL88P0

 

[Gibsons]

I've been at a mother's day thing all day so I didn't get to see the game but that's Bynum, he thinks he's a good player and tries to get tough on the smallest guy. What an asshole. Anyone got a clip of what Odom did? I'm glad Lakers are done, I hate the Laker players like Odom and Gasol since they have so much talent yet never play to their full potential and I hate the Laker fans since they think they're the hottest shit ever and would riot if they won again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfJL0pp0aAM

Pretty bad, but not that big of a deal compared to Bynum's imo.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Artest - Thug
Bynum - Thug
Odom - Thug
Barnes - Thug

They are starting to look like the denver thuggets.

 

[vi edit]

Is Barnes really a thug? Or just looks like a convict? I haven't watch him much outside of Orlando but he seemed more of a really physical defender than dirty.

 

[vi edit]

Boozer...welcome to the second round buddy! Glad that you and the rim have been reaquainted.

 

[Via]

If Rose can maintain that quickness into his late 20's like Iverson did, refine the outside game, and learn to play under control all the time the Bulls are in for a great 10 years.

 

[chiza]

I've always liked Wade, but last night's game really soured me on him. First he tried to pull down a Celtic (can't remember who it was, Pierce maybe?) earlier in the game but failed. Then he blatantly pulled Rondo down to the ground because he couldn't hold on to the ball and got pissy, resulting in the elbow dislocation. I've never been a Rondo fan, even when he played college ball for UK, but I loved seeing him come back in last night and steal the ball from Wade.

If you look at the video closely, Rondo actually pulls Wade's left hip with his hand. Its not much, but it causes Wade's left leg to swing out (instead of hit the ground), and leads to Wade falling back. Wade was probably trying to grab on to something to keep him up.

 

[Via]

What the fuck was that?!?!?!?!?

Rose obviously fouled on a three attempt, then waved off?

 

[vi edit]

What the fuck was that?!?!?!?!?

Rose obviously fouled on a three attempt, then waved off?

Odd possession for sure, but it doesn't matter. There wasn't much contact and I hate those types of calls in the first place. Atlanta out hustled, out shot, and out passed Chicago. Teague torched them all night and Rose was trying too hard to manufacture points.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

Artest - Thug
Bynum - Thug
Odom - Thug
Barnes - Thug

They are starting to look like the denver thuggets.

Artest has always had a temper. Bynum is an immature kid. Odom never does things like this (and that flagrant was weak). Barnes I dont know enough about.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

The worst part about it all is how Phil's last game was so classless...it will reflect poorly on him (although it was Odom's and Bynum's own idiocy).

No it won't. When people look back they will still see eleven rings.

 

[dougp]

Is Barnes really a thug? Or just looks like a convict? I haven't watch him much outside of Orlando but he seemed more of a really physical defender than dirty.

Barnes has been ... dirty, off and on. He has a horrible temper, and is noted for a fight when he was a Suns player. He's never really stuck with a team for long though, he's never been a particularly great player - mostly just someone who plays with a toughness/tenacity.

 

[Via]

Odd possession for sure, but it doesn't matter. There wasn't much contact and I hate those types of calls in the first place. Atlanta out hustled, out shot, and out passed Chicago. Teague torched them all night and Rose was trying too hard to manufacture points.

Yes - it was a pretty embarassing end to the game.

It gives fuel to the people who insisted the Carmelo for Noah deal was a must. There just aren't any easy points out there for the Bulls some nights.

Teague makes ATL a dangerous team.

 

[zerocool84]

Fisher is the first that needs to go for the Lakers.

 

[QueBert]

If Rose can maintain that quickness into his late 20's like Iverson did, refine the outside game, and learn to play under control all the time the Bulls are in for a great 10 years.

I agree, but the Heat will be the team to beat for a good while to come. They might not do it this year, but next season it's almost a shoe in. They have the best 3 man team the NBA has ever seen IMHO, never thought I'd see a better line up than Magic, Kareem & Worthy.

 

[al981]

I agree, but the Heat will be the team to beat for a good while to come. They might not do it this year, but next season it's almost a shoe in. They have the best 3 man team the NBA has ever seen IMHO, never thought I'd see a better line up than Magic, Kareem & Worthy.

who's the third? joel anthony?

can't possibly be mental midget bosh: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/news/story?id=6509705

 

[QueBert]

who's the third? joel anthony?

can't possibly be mental midget bosh: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/truehoop/miamiheat/news/story?id=6509705

Everyone can come up short mentally, Kobe choked tonight and has choked plenty of times in the past. But that doesn't mean he's not an elite player. Bosh isn't on Wade or LBJ's level, but he's far better than a Gasol or Bynum or any other 3rd man I can think of in the league. My monies on the Heat this year, and they're only going to get better.

 

[cheezy321]

I cant wait to read the articles about how everyone on the Lakers hates each other. There is something going on in the locker room, this team just imploded.

Bynum should be gone, the question is will anyone covet him? He is a walking injury. I think the NBA will suspend him for 10 - 20 games next season for what he did.

Something is up with Gasol. He has played terrible for the entire playoffs. What is the deal with this guy?

Odom tech wasn't really all that bad. I think getting kicked out was enough punishment for him. I dont think Odom was the problem on this team.

Kobe was a total ballhog this entire series. I think he is the crux of the problem again on the team. Something was off with the Lakers and it seems like the entire team were pissed at Kobe.

Hey, at least the lakeshow has Luke Walton until 2013!

 

[a123456]

I don't think Jackson has that much to be worried about. Lakers crashed out in 2004 almost as badly and not that many people remember their terrible play. Before we start feeling too sorry for him, he's still got 11 rings at the end of the day and until someone gets 11+, he stands alone.

Jordan had absolutely terrible seasons with the Wizards but people just forget that stuff too as you start getting 10+ years removed.

Odom foul didn't seem that bad. From the bad TV angle that I saw, he gave Dirk the business in the shoulder or something. I couldn't really tell. If that happened in the low post, it would have been a personal foul and that's it.

Bynum foul was terrible. Suspend him big time with no pay. Fine him big time. That was total bush league. Small guy in the air getting clobbered with no play on the ball. Could have been season ending injury if he had landed wrong.

Gasol was terrible too. I have no idea what happened to him.

For the next 5 seasons, it seems like Heat/Bulls contending for the title. Celtics/Mavs/Lakers are getting old. Rose still has issues. He's a ballhog right now, taking too many shots so his points aren't even close to efficient.

I'd be surprised if the Heat don't win at least 3 rings in the next 5 years, if not more. They'll just keep getting better with each year. Haslem will be back next year and they'll get to sign a new guy or two in the off season with their mid level. Can you imagine if they can somehow convince Chris Paul or some real PG to come over? Wade and James seem to be getting along now. Sky's the limit.

 

[HendrixFan]

For the next 5 seasons, it seems like Heat/Bulls contending for the title. Celtics/Mavs/Lakers are getting old. Rose still has issues. He's a ballhog right now, taking too many shots so his points aren't even close to efficient.

I'd be surprised if the Heat don't win at least 3 rings in the next 5 years, if not more. They'll just keep getting better with each year. Haslem will be back next year and they'll get to sign a new guy or two in the off season with their mid level. Can you imagine if they can somehow convince Chris Paul or some real PG to come over? Wade and James seem to be getting along now. Sky's the limit.

Rose kinda has to be a ballhog right now, only Boozer can create his own shot and he has been inconsistent at best. The Bulls really don't run any kind of offense, especially during crunch time. Tibs didn't deserve coach of the year, IMO. Those guys hustle and play great D, but he has pretty much neglected the other side of the ball. Rose has bailed him out up to this point, but in the next round it won't be enough as the Bulls will finally play a real defense.

While it was interesting to see Paul sitting there by the Miami bench the other day, I don't think he will play there. Nobody knows what will happen with the lockout looming, but one thing will be sure, the Heat (or anyone else) won't be able to load up on 4 max contract guys. Further, I don't know if Paul would be a good fit. Lebron and Wade are both high usage guys, so is Paul. There isn't enough ball to go around.

Haslem coming back will be huge for them, as will the development of Dexter Pittman. Don't forget about Mike Miller either. Both his hands are injured and he gets some PT, but he really can't shoot the ball. A healthy Mike Miller will make a huge difference for the Heat as he is one of the better rebounding SFs in the game in addition to having great size, good defensive awareness, and of course great shooting.

I don't think the Heat need a true PG, just keep running Bosh high post and have Lebron play baseline. The Heat struggled early in the year while Lebron ran the point, not because he wasn't good at it but because Wade was downright awful without the ball. Lebron was playing at a ten and Wade at a four. Taking Lebron off the ball leaves him playing at a nine and Wade at a nine. Wade just isn't good enough to adapt his game, whereas enough cannot be said in praise about Lebron's ability to completely change his game to make the team better.

 

[Chrono]

I'll always be a Lakers fan, but for now, Go Bulls!!!! I want any other team to win except for the Queen.