****OFFICIAL 2013 NBA PLAYOFFS THREAD****

[-King-]

2012-2013 NBA Champions:

[KC native]

Originally Posted by KevB

David West set the same screen the next time down the floor and no call. Those screens happen all the time given the number of pick and rolls NBA teams run these days. Yesterday, Duncan cross body blocked and fell on top of Conley to allow Parker to cut to the basket uncontested and there was no call. They just don't call them all that close or consistently, just the way the game is played now. For them to foul LeBron out on that call was weak (and I don't like the Heat).

They call it. Just not consistently.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by KC native

Yes and because he wasn't a self aggrandizing prick like many NBA stars.

And he played for one of the worst cities in all of sports

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Rudy Was Offsides

And he played for one of the worst cities in all of sports

Says the aTm fan.

[KC_Connection]

Just a few more posts in this one after game 4 than game 3. That Heat hate is still strong in many, it seems.

I won't lie, this outcome does certainly makes the next week or so more interesting, though. I figured Heat in 6 and I'll stick with that, but the Heat are going to need more help from the secondary guys. Getting Game 3 Wade and at least something from Bosh (the guy has 13 rebounds in four games, it's laughable) would go a long way toward a series victory. They also need to quicken the pace and get out on the run more than they're doing. Indiana is playing these games with the style they want to and imposing their will on the Heat players outside of LeBron. That has to change.

[KevB]

Originally Posted by KC native

I think many people would prefer Hakeem over DRob. It's a tough call, both were great.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by KevB

David West set the same screen the next time down the floor and no call. Those screens happen all the time given the number of pick and rolls NBA teams run these days. Yesterday, Duncan cross body blocked and fell on top of Conley to allow Parker to cut to the basket uncontested and there was no call. They just don't call them all that close or consistently, just the way the game is played now. For them to foul LeBron out on that call was weak (and I don't like the Heat).

Yeah, I remember that Duncan play. The Spurs employ the moving screen so often. They're quite excellent at it and even better at getting away with it.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by KC native

Says the aTm fan.

Fair enough. They are pretty much a forgettable program on the national scale. Still doesnt change that SA is a terrible sports town

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Just such a dumbass statement to make. Have you even watched a single game in this series? LeBron has been the best player in it by far.

He's not rising to the occasion.

Dirk scored 48 in a conference finals game. Had 40 in another game that same series.

We're waiting, LeBron.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Just a few more posts in this one after game 4 than game 3. That Heat hate is still strong in many, it seems.

I won't lie, this outcome does certainly makes the next week or so more interesting, though. I figured Heat in 6 and I'll stick with that, but the Heat are going to need more help from the secondary guys. Getting Game 3 Wade and at least something from Bosh (the guy has 13 rebounds in four games, it's laughable) would go a long way toward a series victory. They also need to quicken the pace and get out on the run more than they're doing. Indiana is playing these games with the style they want to and imposing their will on the Heat players outside of LeBron. That has to change.

I don't care who wins. I just want 7 extremely physical games.

[KC native]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

He's not rising to the occasion.

Dirk scored 48 in a conference finals game. Had 40 in another game that same series.

We're waiting, LeBron.

it hurts you that old onewinski is going to fade into obscurity huh?

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

He's not rising to the occasion.

Dirk scored 46 in a conference finals game. We're waiting, LeBron.

Your posts are so stupid they don't even deserve a response, but I'll humor you (while also noting that LeBron went 45, 15, and 5 in an elimination conference finals game just last year on the road).

Anyway, LeBron won Game 1 on two drives to the basket in the last 20 seconds, he had a triple double in game 2 to nearly beat them again (but got absolutely no help from his teammates), he dominated Paul George in the post in game 3 to get an easy win on the road, and today he was by far the best player on the court again (but again got no help from his teammates outside of Chalmers).

He's also shooting 53% in the series while averaging 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists and being the best defensive player on his team. But yeah...totally not rising to the occasion. Try watching some of the games next time before spouting such ignorance.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Yeah, I remember that Duncan play. The Spurs employ the moving screen so often. They're quite excellent at it and even better at getting away with it.

It's a clear-cut moving screen.

LeBron's position as soon as Stephenson lifts his leg to move right.


LeBron's position after he sets a moving screen. Notice how wide his legs are. Also, notice that as soon as LeBron's foot hits the floor, it makes contact with Stephenson's. His body is so wide he's pretty much taking up an entire arc.


LeBron's position post-screen clearly indicating that his final screen position is dramatically different from his initial position (moving).

[-King-]

Lebron clearly stepped on Stephenson's foot intentionally. Unless he has the widest base in NBA history.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

It's a clear-cut moving screen.

Don't think anybody has argued that it wasn't a moving screen. They've just argued that it's a laughable call in that high leverage situation considering how many moving screens are made (and not called) in the NBA from possession to possession.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by KC native

I don't care who wins. I just want 7 extremely physical games.

I want LeBron in a rematch from 2007 against the Spurs. That's the matchup I wanted last year (while most wanted Durant and the Thunder) and I don't want the Pacers to spoil it again like the Thunder did.

I think the Spurs will end up crushing the Pacers if they end up pulling the upset in this series, but I honestly don't know what would happen in a Heat/Spurs series.