**2014 Official NBA Playoffs Thread**

[-King-]

Round 1:

EAST:

#8 Hawks @ #1 Pacers
#7 Bobcats @ #2 Heat
#6 Nets @ #3 Raptors
#5 Wizards @ #4 Bulls

WEST:
#8 Mavericks @ #1 Spurs
#7 Grizzlies @ #2 Thunder
#6 Warriors @ #3 Clippers
#5 Blazers @ #4 Rockets

[-King-]

My Round 1 predictions:
Pacers over Hawks in 5
Heat over Bobcats in 4
Nets over Raptors in 5
Bulls over Wiz in 5

Spurs over Mavs in 5
Thunder over Grizzlies in 6
Clippers over Warriors in 5
Rockets over Blazers in 6

Round 2:
Pacers over Bulls in 6
Heat over Nets in 7

Spurs over Rockets in 6
Thunder over Clippers in 7

Conference Finals:
Heat over Pacers in 7
Spurs over Thunder in 7

Finals:
Spurs over Heat in 7

[Al Bundy]

My Round 1 predictions:
Pacers over Hawks in 5
Heat over Bobcats in 4
Nets over Raptors in 5
Bulls over Wiz in 5

Spurs over Mavs in 5
Thunder over Grizzlies in 6
Clippers over Warriors in 5
Rockets over Blazers in 6

Round 2:
Pacers over Nets in 7
Heat over Bulls in 6

Spurs over Rockets in 6
Thunder over Clippers in 7

Conference Finals:
Heat over Pacers in 7
Spurs over Thunder in 7

Finals:
Spurs over Heat in 7

I agree, Warriors are done, especially with no Bogut.

[-King-]

Someone explain to me playoff matchups. I kind of talked about this in the last thread. Why doesn't the highest seeds play the lowest seed possible after the 1st round?

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Someone explain to me playoff matchups. I kind of talked about this in the last thread. Why doesn't the highest seeds play the lowest seed possible after the 1st round?

The NBA has never done that. The bracket is like the NCAA tournament. No re-seeding.

[KC_Connection]

I always thought the NHL does it right with the re-seeding (or at least they used to do it right, they've bastardized their format now).

[-King-]

The NBA has never done that. The bracket is like the NCAA tournament. No re-seeding.

Oh, never knew. That sucks.

[mcaj22]

Go Wizards!

[KC_Connection]

http://espn.go.com/blog/statsinfo/post/_/id/88049/picking-the-most-clutch-in-nba-playoffs

Clutchest are LeBron, Harden, Parker, and Conley. Least clutch are DeRozan, Wall, Aldridge, and Johnson.

[KC_Connection]

DeRozan as soft as expected in his first playoff game. Raptors will have to rely on Lowry and Valanciunas to even keep these games close.

[KC_Connection]

The Nets somehow weren't called for a foul in the 4th quarter, but that can't be any surprise considering who their players are. And really, calls or not, Nets were the better team on the day and got the win they deserved. Raptors have to play much better than that.

Lowry was fine and Valanciunas played great for his first playoff game (17 and 18), but the rest were far too soft (as I expected they might be). They'll be in tough to pick up 2 games now in this series, especially as the refereeing won't get any better going forward.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Two terrible charge calls. Come on, refs

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Fun game

[KC_Connection]

CP3

[Ceej]

I can't stand every NBA player whining about not getting a foul called when they drive to the hoop.

[KC_Connection]

I can't stand every NBA player whining about not getting a foul called when they drive to the hoop.
It's gamesmanship and it generally works.

[Ceej]

It's gamesmanship and it generally works.

Doesn't mean I have to like it.

[KC_Connection]

Doesn't mean I have to like it.
You get used to it.

[KC_Connection]

Clippers may end up winning this game and this series, but I don't see them beating a Spurs or a Thunder team without better defense than this.

[Ceej]

You get used to it.

I rarely watch the NBA, but I've been watching the past 20 or so minutes of the Warriors/Clips game and it's been fun. Love the tempo.

Had the Suns made the playoffs I might have jumped on their bandwagon because of the Twins.

[KC_Connection]

I rarely watch the NBA, but I've been watching the past 20 or so minutes of the Warriors/Clips game and it's been fun. Love the tempo.

Had the Suns made the playoffs I might have jumped on their bandwagon because of the Twins.
Phoenix was just too young and inexperienced to get in over Memphis, but I suspect they'll make it next year.

[KC_Connection]

That looked like it went off Curry's leg on the above angle.

[kcxiv]

lol, GO Warriors. Fuck the Clippers!

[mcaj22]

attention Al Bundy

[KevB]

Phoenix was just too young and inexperienced to get in over Memphis, but I suspect they'll make it next year.

Can't wait to see what their GM does with that young talent and all the picks.

[kcxiv]

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[mcaj22]

if the NBA had any balls they should fine/suspend him a game for that. That's basically how the malice in the palace started but reverse, the fan actually had the balls to face Artest when he threw it. (though Artest targeted the wrong fan back)

but since the Malice I thought the NBA took a strong stance against fan/player interaction like this, and he shouldnt get off free for that.

[KC_Connection]

George and Hibbert didn't even bother showing up for this one.

[KC_Connection]

if the NBA had any balls they should fine/suspend him a game for that. That's basically how the malice in the palace started but reverse, the fan actually had the balls to face Artest when he threw it. (though Artest targeted the wrong fan back)

but since the Malice I thought the NBA took a strong stance against fan/player interaction like this, and he shouldnt get off free for that.
Not that the NBA would ever do anything like that to a star like Blake, but he could very easily claim it was accidental.

[kcxiv]

if the NBA had any balls they should fine/suspend him a game for that. That's basically how the malice in the palace started but reverse, the fan actually had the balls to face Artest when he threw it. (though Artest targeted the wrong fan back)

but since the Malice I thought the NBA took a strong stance against fan/player interaction like this, and he shouldnt get off free for that.

He should get suspended a game for that. If it would have been anywhere other then Staples, all hell could have broke loose.

[Hammock Parties]

http://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4326839/20140419200558.jpg

[dirk digler]

Has a #1 ever lost in the first round? Because I could see the Pacers losing this series fairly easy. Not enough offense, their elite defense is pretty much non-existent, and they have some problems inside that locker room.

[dirk digler]

http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4326195/blakewater.gif

http://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/assets/4326559/blakewater2_medium.gif

LMAO That is fucking hilarious.

[KC_Connection]

Has a #1 ever lost in the first round? Because I could see the Pacers losing this series fairly easy. Not enough offense, their elite defense is pretty much non-existent, and they have some problems inside that locker room.
Spurs lost to Memphis a few years ago and Dallas to Golden State a few years before that. I get that it's hard to get up for a below .500 team, but they didn't even bother to play hard tonight. Still think they'll pick it up and win in the end, but I don't think I've ever seen a contender start quite like that.

[dirk digler]

Spurs lost to Memphis a few years ago and Dallas to Golden State a few years before that. I get that it's hard to get up for a below .500 team, but they didn't even bother to play hard tonight. Still think they'll pick it up and win in the end, but I don't think I've ever seen a contender start quite like that.

Thanks.

They got the #1 seed but they are far from a contender. I guess it is time for the 50th team meeting this season.

[Al Bundy]

He should get suspended a game for that. If it would have been anywhere other then Staples, all hell could have broke loose.

If he would have done it at Oracle.. yeah.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

if the NBA had any balls they should fine/suspend him a game for that. That's basically how the malice in the palace started but reverse, the fan actually had the balls to face Artest when he threw it. (though Artest targeted the wrong fan back)

but since the Malice I thought the NBA took a strong stance against fan/player interaction like this, and he shouldnt get off free for that.

What? Lol

That was just a hilarious. Calm down, sir.

[BWillie]

The mighty Atlanta Hawks go 38-44 and make the playoffs in the East. The Phoenix Suns go 48-34 in the West and miss playoffs in the West. Know who else is 48-34? The 3 and 4 seeds in the East, Toronto & Chicago. The East is a flippin joke.

[dirk digler]

OKC dominating early

[dirk digler]

KD (MVP) with the breakaway dunk

[kcxiv]

What? Lol

That was just a hilarious. Calm down, sir.

ooh it was funny, but it could have easily been another Detroit situation going on. Like they said above, if that shit was done in Oakland, it could have been all bad.

[KevB]

I guess any contest of a Thunder outside shot is an automatic foul now, Jfc

[KC_Connection]

Refs trying to prevent the comeback.

[KC_Connection]

He's still fun to watch, but Gasol just isn't quite at the level he was last year right now. Still probably dealing the knee.

[KevB]

Tony Allen was giving it to Durant that quarter. When he's locked in on defense, he gives Durant as much trouble as anyone. KD is going to get his, but fun to watch that battle.

[KevB]

He's still fun to watch, but Gasol just isn't quite at the level he was last year right now. Still probably dealing the knee.

Definitely, he's working through it, but won't be able to get right until the off-season. Still a big presence on both ends.

[KC_Connection]

That was clearly off Collison's foot. LMAO

[KevB]

That was clearly off Collison's foot. LMAO

Amazing the Grizz able to come back despite this officiating

[KC_Connection]

"Foul" on ZBO LMAO

[KevB]

How in the fuck do you call that on Zbo?

[KevB]

I hate complaining about officials but this is getting ridiculous.

[KC_Connection]

Foul on Miller? OK, then.

[KevB]

Foul on Miller? OK, then.

6 fouls to 1. Now 2.

[KC_Connection]

Comeback looks to be petering out with the help of the refs.

[Al Bundy]

KCnative will be along shortly to tell you refs never favor certain teams or players.

[KevB]

Comeback looks to be petering out with the help of the refs.

Was very unlikely regardless, but officiating has honestly looked intentionally biased in this 2nd half.

[KevB]

KCnative will be along shortly to tell you refs never favor certain teams or players.

I tend to believe things even out over games or series, but it was frustrating to watch my team battle back and have every single call go against them.

[dirk digler]

I tend to believe things even out over games or series, but it was frustrating to watch my team battle back and have every single call go against them.

OKC gets more calls than probably any team in the league.

[KC_Connection]

Was very unlikely regardless, but officiating has honestly looked intentionally biased in this 2nd half.
Reminded me a bit of the game I watched at 12:30, although probably worse.

[dirk digler]

So I looked and Houston takes more FT's at 31\game. That is probably due to Harden driving to the lane flopping and hack-a-Dwight

Durant took more FT's than anyone in the league and wasn't close, 805 and 674 was second place.

[Al Bundy]

OKC gets more calls than probably any team in the league.

I don't know, San Antonio get's A LOT.

[-King-]

Pacers weren't ready to play like Champs through a whole season. Didn't know how to pace themselves.
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[J Diddy]

So I looked and Houston takes more FT's at 31\game. That is probably due to Harden driving to the lane flopping and hack-a-Dwight

Durant took more FT's than anyone in the league and wasn't close, 805 and 674 was second place.
Could it have something to do with the fact that he attempted more shots than anybody in the league.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

Could it have something to do with the fact that he attempted more shots than anybody in the league.

It could, but it's not certain. Guys who drive are more likely to get fouled than jump shooters. Durant does a little bit of everything on offense, but he doesn't absorb near the amount of contact that Harden or James do.

[WilliamTheIrish]

Spurs lost to Memphis a few years ago and Dallas to Golden State a few years before that. I get that it's hard to get up for a below .500 team, but they didn't even bother to play hard tonight. Still think they'll pick it up and win in the end, but I don't think I've ever seen a contender start quite like that.

Many moons ago, the first 1 to lose to an eight was Gary Payton's Sonics getting upset by the Nuggets.

[mdchiefsfan]

Let's do it, Mavs!!!

[TEX]

KCnative will be along shortly to tell you refs never favor certain teams or players.

And he would be correct. The NBA, more than any other league, practices "star power" officiating. Superstars and the "in teams" get the benefit of far more calls than teams having fewer super stars. Its been that way forever.

A perfect example is Jordan's blatant "push off" against Utah in the NBA Finals to win it all in the in the last seconds of the game. That gets called an offensive foul if any other player, other than Jordan, does it. One if the absolute worst non-calls in NBA Finals history. Jordan literally pushed the Utah player out of the way, then shoots an uncontested jump shot to win the game and series. It was a good shot, but it doesn't happen if the proper call was made. No way Utah ever gets that call...

[TEX]

lol, GO Warriors. **** the Clippers!

LMAO Misery LOVES company, especially for Lakers fans...But I share your sentiments because the Clippers can beat the Rockets if they were to meet in the playoffs.

[Al Bundy]

And he would be correct. The NBA, more than any other league, practices "star power" officiating. Superstars and the "in teams" get the benefit of far more calls than teams having fewer super stars. Its been that way forever.

A perfect example is Jordan's blatant "push off" against Utah in the NBA Finals to win it all in the in the last seconds of the game. That gets called an offensive foul if any other player, other than Jordan, does it. One if the absolute worst non-calls in NBA Finals history. Jordan literally pushed the Utah player out of the way, then shoots an uncontested jump shot to win the game and series. It was a good shot, but it doesn't happen if the proper call was made. No way Utah ever gets that call...

I agree, 100%. I stood up and yelled it when it happened. Everyone and their mother said "That was no offensive foul, just a great play."

[Mr. Arrowhead]

Let's do it, Mavs!!!
Glad to be back in the playoffs after a 1 year absence, although I wish we werent playing the Spurs

[mdchiefsfan]

Glad to be back in the playoffs after a 1 year absence, although I wish we werent playing the Spurs

It always seems to be them, doesn't it?

[Hammock Parties]

Fuck the Spurs. Dirk's back, bitches.

[Hammock Parties]

Stay down, bitch.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Los Anus.

Fuck you, Spurs.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Two lucky ass shots by Timmy

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

If you can't stop Tim Duncan, you are a terrible team

[Deberg_1990]

Spurs!

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Fuck the Mavs. Turning off this series. Epic choke. Terrible jump shots.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Spurs!

:mad:

[Hammock Parties]

fuck

shit

piss

blargh

ass

[KC_Connection]

Spurs have this game. Time for the haters to go back to their holes.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Spurs!

Seriously. How can you like this city?

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

1 foul for Dirk? Soft bitch is soft

[Deberg_1990]

Vince Carter....ROFL


If only it was 2000 again.....

[dirk digler]

Bobcats hanging in there so far against the champs.

[dirk digler]

The king with a 3 to end the quarter. Beautiful shot

[dirk digler]

Heat just taking over now. Up 15 with 7 left in the 4th.

[Al Bundy]

Looks like Washington will steal game 1 in Chicago.

[dirk digler]

Wizards are going to win Game 1 against the Bulls. Nice to see Wall starting to be the player everyone thought he would be

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Excellent. Don't wanna hear about how hard the Bulls play.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Dwight playing with Asik. We'll see how this goes. Hard to space the floor, but not having Casspi or Motiejunas in the game is a plus. Now if Harden could hit a jumper or make a clean pass...

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Wake up, beard!

[TEX]

Portland getting all the calls early. No FT attempts yet in game for Houston and Houston has come back to tie it at 29 early in the 2nd. Harden only has 2pts. If he gets going, look out!

[TEX]

Houston up 40-33, Harden only one basket and they have yet to go to attempt a FT. Ill take it as long as they win!

[KCCHIEFS27]

Houston should probably sweep this series, if not, win it in 5. And I don't understand the lineup the bulls use at the end of that game. I didn't watch them much, but is that what they always played with in games before? Noah, Gibson, Butler, Augustin and Hinrich?

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Fuck these refs

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

I hate P-Bev

[KCCHIEFS27]

I hate P-Bev

But C-Dub loves him! He is pretty terrible though.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

But C-Dub loves him! He is pretty terrible though.

If you make a lot of unnecessary lateral movements on defense, people will actually believe you are good. "Pesky"

[-King-]

Portland really plays some stupid basketball man.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Looks like a flagrant to me, but it's close. He was beat and just pulled him down in a dangerous way.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Portland really plays some stupid basketball man.

Yeah, it's no surprise they've given up huge leads all year.

[Al Bundy]

Dwight Howard got pissed off and did Lopez dirty, refs looked right at it lol.

[dirk digler]

Portland about to tie the game with Lillard owning Linn

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Hack-a-Howard worked perfectly. 2/6 and houston out of their flow

[DrRyan]

Aldridge is a beast. I'd take him over Howard any day of the week.

Edit: Tough TO there just as I typed at.

[dirk digler]

Aldridge with the dumb turnover

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Suck my ass, ref

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Hopefully Houston overcomes that call. I sure as hell can't. Disgusting

[dirk digler]

Howard makes 2 big FT's

[dirk digler]

Lillard is a stud

[-King-]

Wow Lillard.

[dirk digler]

Should have been 2 offensive fouls on Harden

[Al Bundy]

I don't have a dog in the fight, but this has been an entertaining game

[dirk digler]

Wow LMAO what a game all tied up with 3 secs left

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Should have been 2 offensive fouls on Harden

Should have been Houston up 3 with 42 seconds and a full shot clock. Refs loving to be part of this game.

[tk13]

Way to block out there, Dwight Howard.

[dirk digler]

Going to OT

[Al Bundy]

Headed to OT

[-King-]

Should have called timeout before in bounding it to Harden.

[DrRyan]

46 and 18 for Aldridge so far tonight??? This has the makings of an amazing series!

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

LMA with that prayer. You just know Houston will lose

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Shoot, Chandler, you pussy

[dirk digler]

BS call on Lopez to foul him out. Howard took 10 steps

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

BS call on Lopez to foul him out. Howard took 10 steps

Because Lilliard tripped him

[DrRyan]

Bank! He called that right? :)

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Refs shouldn't be invited back to any game. Terrible on both sides

[dirk digler]

dumb Aldridge. Stupid foul to foul out of the game

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

P-Bev re-injured his knee. Partial tear a month ago... Wouldn't surprise me if he is done.

[GoChargers]

Harden is the biggest flopper I have ever seen and I root for a team with CP3 on it. Rockets are a joke.

[dirk digler]

Beverly fouls out and Lillard is still a stud. Love these young PG's in the league

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

P-Bev re-injured his knee. Partial tear a month ago... Wouldn't surprise me if he is done.

And his gimpy ass gets abused twice. Hope you enjoyed your one playoff game, loser.

[-King-]

Why the hell did Parsons fade away on that 3 even though there was no one within 5 feet of him?

[dirk digler]

How is that not a jump ball?

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Why the hell did Parsons fade away on that 3 even though there was no one within 5 feet of him?

Every shot. Fade away and flat. I'm surprised he makes 37% from 3

[AndChiefs]

I hate all the freaking timeouts in basketball.

[dirk digler]

Thomas Robinson must really suck to not get to play when Lopez and Aldridge both foul out

[kcxiv]

lets go Portland

[-King-]

Wow refs. That was just horrible.

[dirk digler]

very bad call on Howard. He got jobbed on that one

[Al Bundy]

Bad call on Howard. Makes up for his nut punch.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Harden ISO coming. He's been good late in the season, but I still hate it down the stretch. He hasn't made shit this game, so my guess is a miss

[GoChargers]

Refs have ruined nearly every playoff series so far.

[dirk digler]

What a win for Portland. Harden didn't know what to do there at the end because of good D by Batum

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Lol harden

Congrats Portland. You stole one with Hack-a-Howard. What a terrible treat for the fans

[Anyong Bluth]

Rip City

[GoChargers]

LOL, go fuck yourself, Rockets! The better team still won in spite of the ridiculous calls Houston got!

['Hamas' Jenkins]

8/28 from Harden is just as putrid. Why the hell would he jack up 14 threes against a team with defense as bad as Portland?

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

LOL, go fuck yourself, Rockets! The better team still won in spite of the ridiculous calls Houston got!

/Watched only the last 10 minutes.

[Anyong Bluth]

Foul calls the last 2 minutes of that game were shit at best

[okcchief]

Houston gets garbage shots at the end of games, and that's coming from a Thunder fan.

LMA is awesome.

The officiating this weekend was pretty bad. Can't let the refs decide the game though.

[TEX]

LOL, go **** yourself, Rockets! The better team still won in spite of the ridiculous calls Houston got!

Right crybaby bitch boy. Maybe we should come up with a million EXCUSES, LIKE YOU, when our team loses. But...but...but...its because ..because... NOBODY on this board makes as many excuses as YOU when your team loses. The Rockets lost cuz the Blazers beat them. They were out played and out coached. The end. They get another shot Wednesday.The last I checked this is a best of 7 series. Plenty of games left. You could learn something by adopting that attitude instead of making lame ass excuses when your Clippers lose.

[KC_Connection]

Harden is the biggest flopper I have ever seen and I root for a team with CP3 on it. Rockets are a joke.
Just wait for Marcus Smart, he's just as skilled in that regard.

[TEX]

Lol harden

Congrats Portland. You stole one with Hack-a-Howard. What a terrible treat for the fans

Yep. Houston was in control, up by 11 with 4 mins to play, when Portland chose that tactic. It totally shifted momentum and let Portland back in it. Good call by Portland to use it. I personally think its lame ass basketball BUT it worked and its part of the game. Wouldn't even be an option if Howard could make free throws better than 65%.

[TEX]

Harden is the biggest flopper I have ever seen and I root for a team with CP3 on it. Rockets are a joke.

LMAO Seriously? Biggest flopper you've ever seen? When did you start watching NBA basketball? Last Tuesday? Ever heard of some guy named Dirk? Or Vlade Divac maybe??? Those two flop / flopped worse than Harden. I could easily think of more. Wouldn't do any good to point them out to you though because you're overly butt-hurt when it comes to the Rockets.

[Miles]

LMAO Seriously? Biggest flopper you've ever seen? When did you start watching NBA basketball? Last Tuesday? Ever heard of some guy named Dirk? Or Vlade Divac maybe??? Those two flop / flopped worse than Harden. I could easily think of more. Wouldn't do any good to point them out to you though because you're overly butt-hurt when it comes to the Rockets.

Might be that we don't have easily accessible footage but those older guys are not nearly as bad as CP3.

[GoChargers]

LMAO Seriously? Biggest flopper you've ever seen? When did you start watching NBA basketball? Last Tuesday? Ever heard of some guy named Dirk? Or Vlade Divac maybe??? Those two flop / flopped worse than Harden. I could easily think of more. Wouldn't do any good to point them out to you though because you're overly butt-hurt when it comes to the Rockets.
Two posts about Houston during a game in which they are playing and I'm "overly butthurt when it comes to the Rockets"? Wow. Seems like the truth hurts. Harden is a ref-reliant loser.

[Miles]

Houston gets garbage shots at the end of games, and that's coming from a Thunder fan.

LMA is awesome.

The officiating this weekend was pretty bad. Can't let the refs decide the game though.

Yep. Especially at home need to be in control enough that Bennett Salvatore can't fuck you.

[Miles]

Really hope that Beverly didn't re-injure his knee. Rockets are done as fringe contenders without him.

[-King-]

Really hope that Beverly didn't re-injure his knee. Rockets are done as fringe contenders without him.

Not according to Rudy.

[kcxiv]

Yep. Houston was in control, up by 11 with 4 mins to play, when Portland chose that tactic. It totally shifted momentum and let Portland back in it. Good call by Portland to use it. I personally think its lame ass basketball BUT it worked and its part of the game. Wouldn't even be an option if Howard could make free throws better than 65%.

Its only lame if an NBA player cant make a free throw 70plus percent of the time. When your shooting around 40-50 percent, its hilarious. I wont ever forget Howard telling the L.A times last year, when he goes to the free throw line he gets nervous. Im like what? nervous? 10 years in the league and nervous shooting free throws?lol

If your a coach and dont use hack a howard when the game is close, you shouldnt be coaching. I dont see how NBA players can be so bad at free throws. Its the one thing in basketball you can litterally do all day without getting tired.

[-King-]

Its only lame if an NBA player cant make a free throw 70plus percent of the time. When your shooting around 40-50 percent, its hilarious. I wont ever forget Howard telling the L.A times last year, when he goes to the free throw line he gets nervous. Im like what? nervous? 10 years in the league and nervous shooting free throws?lol

If your a coach and dont use hack a howard when the game is close, you shouldnt be coaching. I dont see how NBA players can be so bad at free throws. Its the one thing in basketball you can litterally do all day without getting tired.

Hand size makes shooting free throws harder for big guys. Add that to the 20,000 people staring daggers at you and you see why they miss a lot. If you're already not good at something, having 20k people staring at you while you do it won't help you at all.

[freelin]

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James scored 27 points, Dwyane Wadeadded 23 and the Miami Heat used a late charge to beat the 99-88 on Sunday in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.:clap:

[KC_Connection]

Howard actually shot free throws well in high school and was much better at it when he first entered the league (68%). It's just turned into a complete mental block for the guy over the last few seasons and he can't get over it. I'd foul him too.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Not according to Rudy.

Unfortunately with the Rockets' thin bench, it would actually be a blow. I'm not a fan of his, but they'd probably have to throw a rookie into the rotation. Early reports aren't good. Probably done.

[TEX]

Howard actually shot free throws well in high school and was much better at it when he first entered the league (68%). It's just turned into a complete mental block for the guy over the last few seasons and he can't get over it. I'd foul him too.

Yep. Until he proves otherwise, its a good strategy.

[TEX]

Its only lame if an NBA player cant make a free throw 70plus percent of the time. When your shooting around 40-50 percent, its hilarious. I wont ever forget Howard telling the L.A times last year, when he goes to the free throw line he gets nervous. Im like what? nervous? 10 years in the league and nervous shooting free throws?lol

If your a coach and dont use hack a howard when the game is close, you shouldnt be coaching. I dont see how NBA players can be so bad at free throws. Its the one thing in basketball you can litterally do all day without getting tired.

You and I said the same thing... I hated seeing it when Shaq played too, but he actually got "better" at it. But damn, his shot was always ugly from the second he released it. I once saw him miss the whole rim and backboard after a line drive attempt...LMAO

[KC native]

Fuck the Spurs. Dirk's back, bitches.

LMAO Are you ready to be swept?

[TEX]

LMAO Are you ready to be swept?

He KNOWS the deal. You know he just says stupid shit like that ALL the time...:rolleyes:

[KevB]

Harden is a ref-reliant loser.

You're right, you seem very unemotional and objective about the Rockets. :shake:

Harden isn't really more of a flopper than guys like CP3 or Manu. He does get fouled a lot, as guys can't check him off the dribble and he's strong enough to go through the reach ins coming from help. If you want to bag on Harden, talk about his defense. On that side of the ball, he's a complete joke. I've actually been a really big fan of his, but his defensive "effort" has me disliking his game more and more.

You saw the Blazers go right at him to start the game. Wes took him right down to the post. Webber said it was to wear him out so he couldn't be as strong on the offensive end. That may be part of it, but the primary reason to go at him is that it's simply easy to score on him.

[TEX]

You're right, you seem very unemotional and objective about the Rockets. :shake:

Harden isn't really more of a flopper than guys like CP3 or Manu. He does get fouled a lot, as guys can't check him off the dribble and he's strong enough to go through the reach ins coming from help. If you want to bag on Harden, talk about his defense. On that side of the ball, he's a complete joke. I've actually been a really big fan of his, but his defensive "effort" has me disliking his game more and more.

You saw the Blazers go right at him to start the game. Wes took him right down to the post. Webber said it was to wear him out so he couldn't be as strong on the offensive end. That may be part of it, but the primary reason to go at him is that it's simply easy to score on him.

"Unemotional and objective about the Rockets?" Seriously???? He's so butt hurt over them he

[TEX]

You're right, you seem very unemotional and objective about the Rockets. :shake:

Harden isn't really more of a flopper than guys like CP3 or Manu. He does get fouled a lot, as guys can't check him off the dribble and he's strong enough to go through the reach ins coming from help. If you want to bag on Harden, talk about his defense. On that side of the ball, he's a complete joke. I've actually been a really big fan of his, but his defensive "effort" has me disliking his game more and more.

You saw the Blazers go right at him to start the game. Wes took him right down to the post. Webber said it was to wear him out so he couldn't be as strong on the offensive end. That may be part of it, but the primary reason to go at him is that it's simply easy to score on him.

"Unemotional and objective about the Rockets?" Seriously???? He's anything BUT that. Its like he was beaten with an Hakeem Olajuwon action figure as a child or something... Go back and read some of his posts and then say he's "objective" without laughing.

As for your take on Harden, you're spot on.

[dirk digler]

I really want to watch these Western Conference playoff games but it is just hard to be able to stay up to midnight every night. I wish the NBA would move these games up to 7PM or 8PM EST

[KC native]

I really want to watch these Western Conference playoff games but it is just hard to be able to stay up to midnight every night. I wish the NBA would move these games up to 7PM or 8PM EST

DVR and self discipline are your friends.

[dirk digler]

DVR and self discipline are your friends.

For sports that just doesn't work out well for me. I know I won't get a chance to watch it until the next day at the earliest and by then I will know the result plus there are other games to watch the next night.

[KC native]

For sports that just doesn't work out well for me. I know I won't get a chance to watch it until the next day at the earliest and by then I will know the result plus there are other games to watch the next night.

This is why I have no push notifications turned on for anything sports related. I've learned to avoid sports websites if I have a game or event DVRed that I want to watch.

All the European F1 races are between 4 AM and 7 AM my time and I'm sure as fuck not getting up that early on a Sunday, so I learned how to block out the info until I could watch.

[-King-]

"Unemotional and objective about the Rockets?" Seriously???? He's anything BUT that. Its like he was beaten with an Hakeem Olajuwon action figure as a child or something... Go back and read some of his posts and then say he's "objective" without laughing.

As for your take on Harden, you're spot on.

Picking up sarcasm isn't a strong suit huh?
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[dirk digler]

This is why I have no push notifications turned on for anything sports related. I've learned to avoid sports websites if I have a game or event DVRed that I want to watch.

All the European F1 races are between 4 AM and 7 AM my time and I'm sure as fuck not getting up that early on a Sunday, so I learned how to block out the info until I could watch.

Yeah but I won't be able to watch them until that evening and there is no way I could go 24 hours without going to some sport related site especially this one.

I just think the NBA should cater to me and move those game times up :D

[dirk digler]

Joakim Noah wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year.

[mcaj22]

Corbin out in Utah, Woodson out in NY, Adelman retires from the Wolves.

maybe George Karl will get a look again, because he can take a shitty roster to the playoffs (see: Nuggets this year compared to last year). Lionel Hollins can coach em up too.

[kcxiv]

I really want to watch these Western Conference playoff games but it is just hard to be able to stay up to midnight every night. I wish the NBA would move these games up to 7PM or 8PM EST

they cant, becuase then the eastern games would overlap and they want to maximize viewers. Plus, its just stupid to do that.

[KevB]

Conley can't get a call when he goes into the lane. Gasol also needs to just go straight up in the post from time to time. He always ball fakes. Competitive game, fun to watch.

[Setsuna]

Trade Westbrook for a less selfish point guard and a shooting guard and OKC will be contenders again. What does he average like 35+ shots a game? Get the f out.

[-King-]

Trade Westbrook for a less selfish point guard and a shooting guard and OKC will be contenders again. What does he average like 35+ shots a game? Get the f out.

Extremely stupid post is extremely stupid.
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[dirk digler]

Trade Westbrook for a less selfish point guard and a shooting guard and OKC will be contenders again. What does he average like 35+ shots a game? Get the f out.

I was thinking along the same lines that he was taking alot of shots but he only has 1 more than Durant. With that said Durant is averaging north of 30 for the last month and should be getting the clear majority of the shots.

[Setsuna]

Extremely stupid post is extremely stupid.
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Meh you'll see.

I was thinking along the same lines that he was taking alot of shots but he only has 1 more than Durant. With that said Durant is averaging north of 30 for the last month and should be getting the clear majority of the shots.
I agree that Durant needs to be getting the most shots. My thing is that I feel like Westbrook doesn't take good looks most of the time whereas Durant does. Now as many shots as Westbrook takes he'll eventually start making them but play a team that makes them pay for his rushed shots like that and they are screwed.

[Setsuna]

See? That crap right there.

[KevB]

ZBo fell asleep. When Perkins sets a screen, you have to run Durant off that open three at the top of the key. Just a giant mistake.

[KevB]

I was thinking along the same lines that he was taking alot of shots but he only has 1 more than Durant. With that said Durant is averaging north of 30 for the last month and should be getting the clear majority of the shots.

Put it this way, as a Grizz fan, I'm much happier when Westbrook is shooting this much and Durant isn't THE focal point of the offense. Westbrook is still great, but Durant is the best offensive player on the planet.

[dirk digler]

Durant is just a scoring machine. Westbrook just pass him the ball the rest of the way

[dirk digler]

LMAO Westbrook makes us eat our words and Durant with the go ahead slam

[Setsuna]

I'm not saying Westbrook is bad. He's really, really good but still don't see him as a good fit in OKC. They need to trade him while they still have time.

LMAO Westbrook makes us eat our words and Durant with the go ahead slam
ROFL like I said he'll start making shots because he takes so many. That was a good shot but he takes those quick ones more often than not.

[tk13]

OKC can put the ball through the rim.

[KevB]

ZBo gets that call 99% of the time. In OKC with the game on the line? Whistles swallowed.

[KC_Connection]

Westbrook is one of the better players in the NBA.

[KC_Connection]

ZBo gets that call 99% of the time. In OKC with the game on the line? Whistles swallowed.
Of course.

[Setsuna]

My man Mike! Go Gators!

[dirk digler]

old man Miller

[dirk digler]

ROFL like I said he'll start making shots because he takes so many. That was a good shot but he takes those quick ones more often than not.

I don't disagree

[Setsuna]

LMAO failbrook

[KC_Connection]

Tony Allen.

[dirk digler]

wow..shocked KD didn't get the call

[Setsuna]

AMAZING!

[KC_Connection]

LMAO

[dirk digler]

LMAO LMAO

[Al Bundy]

You've got to be shitting me....

[tk13]

That was some Larry Bird insanity right there.

[Setsuna]

That's why Durant needs a less selfish PG. Dude is insanely good.

[KC_Connection]

That's why Durant needs a less selfish PG. Dude is insanely good.
Durant doesn't need anything. He put up one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history this year.

[Setsuna]

That was like Ray Allen last year with that 3.

[Setsuna]

Durant doesn't need anything. He put up one of the greatest individual seasons in NBA history this year.
Imagine if he didn't have a PG taking as many shots as him. He'd be a legend.

[KC_Connection]

Imagine if he didn't have a PG taking as many shots as him. He'd be a legend.
Westbrook should take a lot of shots. He's one of the top 10-15 players in the NBA.

[-King-]

Imagine if he didn't have a PG taking as many shots as him. He'd be a legend.

Westbrook is a top 3 point guard and 2nd best scoring point guard. He should keep doing what he's doing?
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[Setsuna]

Of course an OSU graduate chokes. And Failbrook almost gave them the win.

[Buck]

Awesome play by Perkins

[Al Bundy]

Nice box out Memphis

[KC_Connection]

LMAO Perkins

[dirk digler]

Perkins saves the day..who would have thought that

[dirk digler]

Before Westbrook took that horrible shot Perkins was all alone underneath the basket he could have easily passed that to him

[Setsuna]

Westbrook is a top 3 point guard and 2nd best scoring point guard. He should keep doing what he's doing?
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I know what he is and what he does, but I don't like the manner in which he does it.

Before Westbrook took that horrible shot Perkins was all alone underneath the basket he could have easily passed that to him
Westbrook ain't about that life bro. :Pimp:

[KevB]

That was some of the luckiest bullshit I've ever seen

[dirk digler]

That is Memphis ball

[-King-]

I left the gym and missed the last 15 seconds . FML.
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[KevB]

No foul on Perkins bodying ZBo and then no foul on Westbrook. Uh huh.

[KC_Connection]

LMAO at that homer call

[KC_Connection]

He's standing right there.

[Setsuna]

ROFL Ohio State grads suck so hard.

[KevB]

That was good D by OKC

[mcaj22]

ROFL Ohio State grads suck so hard.

i.e Byron Mullens

[KC_Connection]

OKC gets a big upgrade by having Perkins out of there.

[KevB]

ZBo hasn't been great most of the night, but coming up big down the stretch and with that play.

[dirk digler]

OKC's offensive game plan the last 2 minutes should be get #35 the ball and get the fuck out of the way

[Setsuna]

Is Ibaka horrible or something?

[KevB]

Tony Allen is a beast

[Setsuna]

i.e Byron Mullens

i.e. Mike Connely (sp? I don't curr)

[dirk digler]

They need to let Durant play point forward

[KevB]

Ibaka all over Gasol as he goes by and no call. C'mon man. If you're going to let Ibaka hang on him when he catches at the top, you can't also let him do that when Gasol goes around him.

[KevB]

Hilarious

Perkins shot selection (https://twitter.com/BobbyBigWheel/status/458437377342455808/photo/1)

[dirk digler]

like i said

[tk13]

Dude is unstoppable.

[Setsuna]

Durant just beast mode in base.

[KC_Connection]

How was nothing called in that entire series? Durant ran over Conley and Gasol kicked the ball.

[dirk digler]

How was nothing called in that entire series? Durant ran over Conley and Gasol kicked the ball.

who knows...these refs can't seem to keep up

[KevB]

What a ridiculous game

[Hammock Parties]

this some black larry bird shit

[KC_Connection]

Why did he call timeout? LMAO

[KC_Connection]

That would have been a fast break and an easy score.

[Setsuna]

Good lord. OSU is cursed and all players who went there.

[KevB]

Conley costing the Grizz despite playing wonderfully most of the game. Missed free throws, a couple of turnovers (including that one which was a monster). Hopefully he redeems himself.

[KC_Connection]

Latest call ever? LMAO