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

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2012-2013 NBA Champions:

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by O.city

But thats the thing, a potential Hall of Famer having that game can't be as flukey as guys who were scrap heap d league guys.

I really don't care what Wade is minus an injury. Because of injury, he has been terrible all playoff long. It was a fluke.

Danny Green has been on fire from 3 point land all playoff long. And he's a terrific 3 point shooter and will be when his offense functions as it should, which is moving the ball around without making mistakes. Of course he made an abnormal amount of 3's in game 3.

I predict Danny Green is going to make a good deal of 3's next week and a lot of 3's if the Spurs play a rhythm offense. I don't know what Wade will do next week.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by -King-

I don't understand why you're using game 3 as a barometer for anything. Everybody acknowledges what they did that game was way out of the ordinary. No one is expecting them to even come close to that performance.

You said you expect Green to be closer to scoring 25 plus than Wade, and thats the only game he really came close to that.


So either you expect him to do it again, or you really think Wade is gonna go back to being shittastic again.

Which is probably something that could happen.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by O.city

You said you expect Green to be closer to scoring 25 plus than Wade, and thats the only game he really came close to that.


So either you expect him to do it again, or you really think Wade is gonna go back to being shittastic again.

Which is probably something that could happen.

Green scored 9 points on 3-3 for 3's in garbage time, which leaves him with 16 points in regulation. He's shown that he's more than capable of hitting 4 or 5 three's and scoring about 15-20 in any game.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Green scored 9 points on 3-3 for 3's in garbage time, which leaves him with 16 points in regulation. He's shown that he's more than capable of hitting 4 or 5 three's and scoring about 15-20 in any game.

Sure. But he has to more rely on others to get those than Wade to get his.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by O.city

Sure. But he has to more rely on others to get those than Wade to get his.

Granted, but it's not like I'm comparing Wade to Green. Obviously Wade is a better player.

Like I said, a healthy Wade is absolutely a shoo-in to score 20+ on any given night. But that's not what we're talking about. Again, it surprised everyone how well he played today and nobody today can confidently say he'll repeat it for the rest of the Finals.

[KC_Connection]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--dw...072500041.html

SAN ANTONIO – For all the praise heaped upon Dwyane Wade's most prosperous performances, the criticism comes sheepishly when he fails to play the part of Robin to LeBron James' Batman.

Let Wade play lousy, and it's his knee. Let him do his job – play superbly – and he's courageous, heroic, a champion defying the declarations of his decline. The storylines are wired. This way, Wade never loses. From James to Erik Spoelstra to Chris Bosh, the best gig on the Heat belongs to Wade.

When the Heat desperately needed a victory in Game 4, needed to spare themselves a deep hole in these NBA Finals, Wade delivered his most prodigious play of the postseason: 32 points, six rebounds and six steals to embolden a 109-93 obliteration of the San Antonio Spurs.
"He went back in his bag," James said. "He was Flash tonight."

Dwyane Wade had his best game of this postseason on Thursday. (AP)
As much as Wade's dominance was a validation of his greatness, it was too an indictment of the parade of pedestrian and poor performances that had come before it.

Truth be told, it makes executives, coaches and players around the league wonder about the severity of his knee injury. No one is suggesting the knee is at full strength, but it sure didn't hinder him in Game 7 of the conference finals, nor Game 4 on Thursday night. Wade made a choice to play hard, made plays everywhere on the floor, and that hasn't always been the case this season.

"Of course he's hurting," James said. "He's been playing with a bum knee all year."

Wade loves the drama of it all, loves to leave everyone with that slow, limp when his shots aren't dropping into the basket. This best-of-seven series is 2-2 now, Wade has two full days of rest for Game 5 on Sunday, and there shouldn't be one more discussion about his knee.

The Big Three were brought together to win championships, deliver in the championship chase and Wade's lift, his explosion, in Game 4 was proof there's nothing stopping him now. Bum knees don't allow that on the Spurs in the NBA Finals.
"That's what great players do," the Spurs' Tony Parker said. "They show up in big games."
Great players show up every night, and Parker knows that. This is the standard with which Wade should be held every game in the playoffs. This was the duty that Wade assigned himself when recruiting James and Bosh to Miami.

Across three seasons together, this was the best the Big Three had played together in the playoffs. Beyond Wade, James had 33 points and 11 rebounds. Bosh had 20 points, 13 rebounds and two blocks. The Heat are untouchable this way, unbeatable.
"We're not going to win this series if myself, Chris and LeBron don't show up to play on a consistent basis," Wade said.

For everything that hangs over James, Wade doesn't get to step out of the light now. This is a two-out-of-three series, and no one wants to give Wade an out because of injury anymore. Because 32 points, six rebounds, four assists and six steals is the loudest declaration that his knee is sound, his Big Three responsibilities unchanged.
No more crutches for a superstar, no more ducking out in the shadows. Wade is still a great player, still able to do it all and the world watched him on Thursday night. Flash was back on Thursday night, but some of these nights – some of these spry and electric performances – make people wonder whether that dangerous, defying Dwyane Wade ought to be seen more often for the Miami Heat.

Woj is right. After what Wade showed he is still capable of last night (and to a lesser extent, game 7 of the Pacers series), it's time he stopped being given a pass for his horrible postseason. If the Heat are going to win this series, they're going to need that Wade to show up two more times.

[saphojunkie]

Wade was feeling it last night. He even gave the stank face.

[RealSNR]

I just want the Spurs to ****ing lose, that's all.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--dw...072500041.html


Woj is right. After what Wade showed he is still capable of last night (and to a lesser extent, game 7 of the Pacers series), it's time he stopped being given a pass for his horrible postseason. If the Heat are going to win this series, they're going to need that Wade to show up two more times.

Yes, I agree with you. Parker is hobbling on a bum knee, but there was never a question of his effort. I think we're all reminded of the time Wade was wheeled off the court in a wheelchair for a shoulder injury. I never question the consistency of LeBron even though I despise him. Wade's attitude all postseason long has been shitty (especially when he plays like shit, then blames it on not getting the ball enough).

[saphojunkie]

Originally Posted by chiefzilla1501

Yes, I agree with you. Parker is hobbling on a bum knee, but there was never a question of his effort. I think we're all reminded of the time Wade was wheeled off the court in a wheelchair for a shoulder injury. I never question the consistency of LeBron even though I despise him. Wade's attitude all postseason long has been shitty (especially when he plays like shit, then blames it on not getting the ball enough).

Wade and Lebron came into the league together, but Wade played in college and is three years older. Time is catching up to him, and I think now he realizes now that he is not Lebron's peer. He is not his equal. He is, like nearly all of the league, below looking up. And it pisses him off. This used to be his team, and when they came together, it was all "whose team will it be? Who takes the last shot in crunch time?"

Wade thought the answer to both question's was "Me."
Lebron knew the answer was "Whoever it should be."

I would not be shocked to see these guys wearing different colored jerseys next year. Not saying they will be, but I wouldn't be shocked.

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Wade and Lebron came into the league together, but Wade played in college and is three years older. Time is catching up to him, and I think now he realizes now that he is not Lebron's peer. He is not his equal. He is, like nearly all of the league, below looking up. And it pisses him off. This used to be his team, and when they came together, it was all "whose team will it be? Who takes the last shot in crunch time?"

Wade thought the answer to both question's was "Me."
Lebron knew the answer was "Whoever it should be."

I would not be shocked to see these guys wearing different colored jerseys next year. Not saying they will be, but I wouldn't be shocked.

I think there's quite a bit of truth to this.

I hate defending LeBron, but let's be real here. LeBron has done a good job of sharing the spotlight on and off the court with guys like Wade. I think you're right, but more than anything, it reflects really badly on Wade. Especially if he's going to pout his way out whereas other veterans have expressed frustration, but still worked their ass off on the court.

[ChiefsCountry]

Originally Posted by saphojunkie

Wade and Lebron came into the league together, but Wade played in college and is three years older. Time is catching up to him, and I think now he realizes now that he is not Lebron's peer. He is not his equal. He is, like nearly all of the league, below looking up. And it pisses him off. This used to be his team, and when they came together, it was all "whose team will it be? Who takes the last shot in crunch time?"

Wade thought the answer to both question's was "Me."
Lebron knew the answer was "Whoever it should be."

I would not be shocked to see these guys wearing different colored jerseys next year. Not saying they will be, but I wouldn't be shocked.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

+1

[RunKC]

Not playoff related, but still funny.

[dirk digler]

Crucial Game 5. I think the Heat win so they can end it in Game 6 at home