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Official 2012-2013 NBA Playoffs Thread

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Attic said:
75k matters. Even Shaquille might gulp at that instead of rolling around laughing.
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Yes, that's really pretty darned big when it comes to fines. Not sure that I've heard of a bigger one (% wise even).

55 Hibbert, Roy C 7-2 280 26 4 Georgetown $13,668,750

Just over 1/2% (.54%).
 
jjsole said:
Yes, he's so great and they've been so successful, yada yada yada. 41-3 in the last 44 before the playoffs, how about that?!.

Yet a reliable jump shot is another way to make the defense adjust and teammates aren't hitting their shots. But my point is he rarely can do that late in games, which is fairly remarkable for a player at his position and at his level.

This is one area they really miss Wade. He can get his own shot anywhere anytime when healthy, which not only gets buckets but tosses the defenses around...particularly late in close playoff games.
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Like HF said, LeBron has developed into a pretty good jump shooter. I'd still prefer he attack the rim but that's not an automatic play with a great protector like Hibbert.

D-Wade on the other hand is mainly a slasher, and more recently a very good post-up player for his height. They miss that, but they do not miss Wade getting his shot "anywhere" on the floor. He's a lousy jump shooter, which is why he's so ineffective right now with the knee injury limiting his "explosiveness". I know Wade wouldn't blame an injury, so it's a little surprising he's basically calling out LeBron for dominating the ball the last few games. I agree with Wade's point (and HF stated this) that going "Cleveland-mode" is probably a recipe for disappointment. If not now, then vs. the professional Spurs.

Despite general reputation, Wade has not been a highly-effective clutch shooter if you go to the stats. He's dominated 2 Finals and some other series, but because of the weak jumper, isn't the best option if you need a late bucket to win or tie a ballgame.

As for Hibbert's fine, I'm sure he's rolling around laughing. Nice tax deduction for his accountant to itemize on his next income tax return.
 
Engineer said:
Yes, that's really pretty darned big when it comes to fines. Not sure that I've heard of a bigger one (% wise even).

55 Hibbert, Roy C 7-2 280 26 4 Georgetown $13,668,750

Just over 1/2% (.54%).
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I think a while back Kobe was fined 100K for mouthing "i love you" towards a ref while the camera happened to be on him.
 
I think they should award the MVP award to chickenman when* then win the championship this year. Every game they won, chickenman had big minutes, every game they lost chickenman had less or no minutes. Rest of them "big players" are all ring whores anyways who got together and started warming David's bed for the ring...

* I say "when" because the NBA through their referees will certainly make sure that Heat wins all the way, one game of good officiating is not going to wipe off the dishonesty of multiple games before that.
 
What happens to the fine money that the NBA collects? I mean, what happens with a 100K fine basically....

I did some minor math calculation.
Basically Hibbert's salary is 13.67 million. Falling in the highest tax bracket is 40%. So he makes 8.2 million after tax. A 75K fine is 0.91% of his after tax income.

To someone making 100K a year, 0.91% of their after tax income is about $640, and for 50K a year it's about $340.

Still a jackload of money bottom line.
 
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jcuadrado said:
Nope...dont remember the ticket sale figures 7 years ago and dont really care. Also dont care about other fan bases either. And about Wade getting hacked...oh well. You are just a Heat hater and dont have any respect for what they have accomplished this season. Its ok though...I understand. A lot of people feel the same way.

I grew up in Miami and love to have Pat Riley, LeBron, Wade, etc....its amazing. ..its hell of a lot of fun to witness.

Go Heat!
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Yep, you had no idea what was going on with the Heat pre-Lebron. You are the epitome of a heat fan. All of my preconceived notions about the Miami heat fan base have been confirmed through you.

I have a lot of respect for what the heat accomplished this season. They beat all the teams they should have and they ended up splitting series with the best of the best in the league. I respect Lebron a lot. He's the best player in the league by far and can will his team to win on any given night. I have no respect for Wade as I am not a fan of his game and I think he took the torch of dirtiest player since Bruce Bowen left the league. I think the 2006 finals were a sham. I doubt you were even a Heat fan at that point and it seems like that has been confirmed.
 
Predictions?

I'm thinking Heat as they have a better offense and are playing at home. It's such a struggle for the pacers to score sometimes. George Hill playing well will be a big key for the pacers.
I'll be rooting for the pacers.
 
Can Lance bring anything? That boy is playing street ball every possession, he is out of control, and he can't finish well. I think he's in for Granger, so I guess he has an excuse. He needs to work on his finishing capability in the offseason, since he can get to the hole well - every fast break should be a slam or foul line trip for him. He's got some Jordan in him, but he can't score.

Someone has to step up big on each team. Hibbert and West will get their 20/10. Lebron will get 40/10/10. They have so many 3 point shooters, someone is bound to get hot (mike miller will probably sub in sooner than later). They can score 10 points in a couple minutes. Lebron has a higher scoring average in game 7s than Jordan, of course MJ didn't need to go to game 7 that often, xD.

Pacers have to contain Haslem. Bosh and Wade are struggling, I don't see that changing, let them get some lucky shots, the rest won't go in. Haslem's midrange jumper is the best on the court between these teams. Birdman will also be back, who's shooting lights out because of his rebounding. If Miami can find a rhythm early, it will be tough for the Pacers, away.

In my opinion Spo is not a good coach, he is average.

If the Heat make the finals, I don't think it's going 7 games. Greg Popavich is too good of a coach. Tim Duncan and tony parker are too smart. The matchups are not like this series, I think NBA fans around the globe could watch the Heat and Pacers go for 20 games straight, the Finals will not be as good.
 
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OILFIELDTRASH said:
Predictions?

I'm thinking Heat as they have a better offense and are playing at home. It's such a struggle for the pacers to score sometimes. George Hill playing well will be a big key for the pacers.
I'll be rooting for the pacers.
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No f'n clue. *WAY* too many variables to even try and predict it. Which Lance Stephenson shows up? Does Indy get any contributions outside of Hibbert and George? Does Miami get anything out of anyone besides Lebron? How close will the refs call it? A couple ticky tack calls that land George/and/or Hibbert in foul trouble and it's game over for Indy.

About the only thing I think I can confidently say is Lebron plays 42+ minutes tonight.
 
Lebron scores 45 and the Heat win by 15+.. Hibbert West both get in foul trouble.. or Birdman instigates and gets either of them ejected
 
I really hope the refs don't call fouls and make their name known in this game. Getting Hibbert or west in foul trouble will not be like other games in this series. There is a very high chance one or both will have 3 fouls by half though, because Lebron is going to drive the lane from the get-go in my opinion.

Check this for some interesting playoff stats.

  • Lebron (3662) about to pass Magic on total playoff points.
  • Lebron already has 30 more playoff 3s than Jordan (who had almost 6000 points).
  • Jordan has a career average of 33.4, Jerry West 2nd at 29.1, Lebron James 3rd at 28.2.
  • That 5pt average is a huge jump to Jordan, relatively with the rest of the list.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_National_Basketball_Association_career_playoff_scoring_leaders
 
Will this be a repeat of 2011 aka epic choke job?
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dbk said:
2002-2003: 21.3 points, 11.8 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 2.7 blocks, 0.6 steals.
2012-2013: 21.3 points, 11.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 3.2 blocks, 0.9 steals.
D::thumbsup:
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Father Time ain't got shit on Big Fundamental.

😀
 
I think Tim Duncan is as close to a machine as you can get. Day in day out you will always know what you will get from him.
 
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