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Post by RDF on Apr 24, 2008 11:23:29 GMT -5
Barkley was wrong. The most stupid team in the history of mankind are the Nuggets. Not just the team--the entire organization--from the owner, to Chapman, to Karl, to the players--it's just a stupid group that plays like they just met each other at open gym, they sub the wrong times, leave guys in/out too long, don't understand momentum in a game or matchups that are favorable to them, and it's just frustrating to watch.
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Post by kghoya on Apr 24, 2008 14:13:14 GMT -5
Barkley was wrong. The most stupid team in the history of mankind are the Nuggets. Not just the team--the entire organization--from the owner, to Chapman, to Karl, to the players--it's just a stupid group that plays like they just met each other at open gym, they sub the wrong times, leave guys in/out too long, don't understand momentum in a game or matchups that are favorable to them, and it's just frustrating to watch. how about when guys like martin or camby get the ball in positions on the court where they are destined to fail? im thinking of some offensive fouls that you could see coming from them...oh and some of those airballs from camby late...i dont want camby shooting a jumper unless it is from straight on...hes horrible from the baseline i wonder if ai will get a T in all 4 games it will provide me great pleasure to watch utah beat la in the next round...it will take a couple games just for la to adjust to a team competing for an entire game
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Post by RDF on Apr 25, 2008 11:52:09 GMT -5
Utah with a GAG JOB last night from the FT line. Rockets showed some fight--and while McGrady wasn't great last night in the 4th--he at least didn't settle for fadeaway jumpers and got to the FT line--to get himself going. Still--last night was more about Utah helping Houston then Rockets playing great--and it's going to take a better game to win in Game 4.
Disappointed in Magic--thought they'd come out ready to play and obviously didn't.
Wizards-Cavs has feel of nobody winning on the road after the debacle I saw last night. LeBron is amazing to carry that garbage to the Playoffs, let alone a series lead.
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Post by 2ndRyan on Apr 26, 2008 5:14:58 GMT -5
Pistons-Sixers- Game 4 on Sunday should be interesting. The Pistons in the second half last night looked like a time that can't wait for the season to be over. Sixers continue to be the team that seemingly woke up in February to how good they might be.
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Post by vcjack on Apr 26, 2008 13:37:58 GMT -5
Thursday night was my first playoff game in many years, and easily the least competative one I've ever seen
- For those who have been arguing for a "grey out" at the Verizon center, know that the whiteout worked only because the d-bag announcer spent 2 hours badgering people to put on white shirts
- The wizards should go inside every trip down the court --> the Cav's front court is completly garbage. They should also shouldn't worry about guarding them, chances are they'll drop the ball or go up soft and brick bunnies
- The smartest thing Eddie Jordan did was to extend the defense into almost a half court trap, at times double teaming whoever was bringing the ball upcourt
- Cleavland should do more then run iso plays for Lebron, he's good but he can't play 1 on 5. I almost thought that they would make an improbable comeback at the begining of the 4th when they ran flex weaves on a couple of offensive sets
- The guy who won the "dance cam" looks like my faculty advisor, I don't know if I want to find out if it was really him or not
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Post by RDF on Apr 26, 2008 20:30:50 GMT -5
I'd ask for my money back if I were Nugget fans. Losing is not the issue--the lack of urgency/effort was pathetic. That wasn't a Playoff effort from that team--who has no pride. Good thing I don't live there or have season tickets--because that would be biggest waste of money in my life. What a load of crap that roster is full of--and the lack of basketball intelligence or effort from certain players--just inexcusable. Why does Camby get a pass for being a worthless stiff?
One scenario I'd like to see for both teams--if Detroit loses this year in Playoffs--and especially against Philly--which I still don't expect--why not make the deal they were going to make a few years ago to get AI? If Pistons don't make Finals or win the title--which I don't expect to happen no matter what, why not split that team up? Iverson would be surrounded by defensive guys/could inject some scoring ability and play more effectively. He's friendly with most of the guys on that team and Pistons have big Points in Billups/Stuckey/Hunter, and Hamilton is expendible--but that is just thinking outside the box. Denver would take anything for AI at this point and Hamilton would give them a decent 2G--who would provide some shooting and not take spotlight from Carmelo--which seems to be a problem-or he just doesn't understand how to play the sport--but something needs to be done for BOTH organizations.
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Post by RDF on Apr 27, 2008 22:38:58 GMT -5
Does the "Grant Hill Theory" have some support? Anyone notice the big win today and Hill sitting out with injury? If they were to win this series without him--and comeback from 3-0, I'd say Bill Simmons owes Patrick Ewing a public apology and replaces it with this friggin STIFF.
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Post by hoyarooter on Apr 28, 2008 0:01:29 GMT -5
I was busy yesterday afternoon and didn't see the Laker game, but the prevailing attitude seems to be that Denver's performance was truly disgraceful. I doubt that they have the heart to turn in a strong performance tomorrow, as Phoenix did today. We'll see.
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Post by RDF on Apr 29, 2008 1:03:38 GMT -5
The disgusting Nuggets are gone--good riddance that clown show. Feel bad for AI--but that team sucks. Marcus Camby somehow has escaped any criticism and I thought he played one of the worst series I've witnessed for a supposed "high caliber" player.
Orlando--took care of business and Dwight Howard moves on--excellent job of getting things done early.
Boston has really messed up. An older team needs to hammer the younger team--not because they'll lose a series--but like Detroit--you know extend the amount of games and let's be honest--the last thing anyone in Boston wants to see--KG in a deciding game. I just hope the Hawks can stay close in 4th quarter to see how Gatorade Boy handles it. He didn't intimidate the Hawks--he Editeded them off and as a result--it's a tied up series and will extend Celts to 6 for certain. Nice passes in the 4th though he did go up and get a few hoops in the paint--which I tip my hat to him--but catching/waiting to be doubled and not even looking at hoop, doing the 4th quarter FT yak--it was vintage "playoff" KG for the most part tonight. Hawks goal-stay within 5 points heading into 4th--if that happens--you've got a shot to win any game as Boston's best player--becomes their 4th best player--behind Pierce, Allen, and Cassell. That is why that Gatorade commercial is such a friggin joke. To be "clutch" you have to want the responsibility and take it on.
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Post by jacko on Apr 30, 2008 9:19:29 GMT -5
Eh, I didn't watch the games, but whatever. It's tough to face, but I'm starting to believe that Dallas overachieved in '06 in just about every way. They're not consistent enough in any way that they need to be - from the role players to the superstar (Dirk) to the coach. I know Cuban will do something to try to get them back, but any immediate, major move would probably take them out of the playoffs for at least a year, which we can't afford since Kidd only has one or two more good years in him (let's say "good" means he's more valuable than Harris). I like Wilbon, but I don't buy this whole "psychologically fragile" argument. I just don't think they're consistently good enough to challenge the best teams in the conference.
Better luck next year, eh?
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Post by HeartAttackHoya on Apr 30, 2008 10:07:15 GMT -5
Kidd is headed downhill QUICK. The skills that made him a great player are eroding and his days as a top point guard are now far behind him. I love Avery Johnson as a coach and dont think this season is any indication of his coaching abilities but rather just a lack of personnel. The team is old and their lack of defense has been exposed. Josh Howard was a no-show and the center position needs a major upgrade. Could Roy be heading to the Big D?
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Apr 30, 2008 12:12:00 GMT -5
howard is probably 'partaking' in hitting the bong as we speak
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Post by RDF on Apr 30, 2008 14:09:55 GMT -5
Shaq Deal was a complete FLOP--and let me add that if Suns had kept Marion, I think they would've beaten the Spurs this year in Playoffs. I don't think they'd have gotten to Finals, but I think they would've taken out Spurs. Steve Kerr is AWFUL. Now your team is old--Nash, Bell, Shaq, Hill as 4 starters and average age is 34 years old, and they are a terrible defensive team who can't shoot. Blow it up.
Dallas fires Avery Johnson-should've done this after last season. He sucks. Good move by Cuban. Now dump that overrated, spliff star Josh Howard and rebuild.
Rockets hanging around--and Jazz aren't nearly as good as last year--but people keep buying into them. If they hang on to beat Houston--they'll be taken out quickly by Lakers. As for Houston--McGrady let it be known that in addition to his bionic shoulder blade he had put in, he's got a bad knee as well--and word is his right leg is really a wooden leg--so if he doesn't have enough excuses built in for when they eventually lose--you'll hear he's not really an adult--he's a 7 year old child who had a wish granted to be in the body of his favorite player. (Tracy's kids were watching LIKE MIKE the other night and gave him a great idea for his next excuse)
Nice to hear Chris Webber taking shots at Anthony and Iverson the other night. Question, what NBA Finals did Webber play in again? What's he ever done to warrant his hype? In case you missed it--he made mention of fact he'd love to have "JR Smith taking stupid shots to take criticism off me like Nuggets. I should've told my guys to take 30 foot jumpers and I'd never had to hear any criticism". No--you did pass off your responsibility dip****, it's just that unlike you, certain Nuggets have appeared in NBA Finals and shown heart/toughness in past. What a FEMALE DOG "C-Webb" is--and I honestly laugh when he and Barkley talk about "toughness/dedication" that is needed in postseason for success. Sure.
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Post by FewFAC on Apr 30, 2008 16:18:33 GMT -5
Spurs-Hornets: I'm hoping the Hornets can pull it out, but I just don't see any real inside answer for the Hornets against Duncan. The Parker/Paul matchup will be moderately interesting as I think Parker will do a much better job than did Kidd, but I don't expect him to be able to contain Paul. A favorable outcome would consist of the Hornets advancing and beginning the end of the Spurs mastery of the West and the NBA, but the Hornets just don't strike me as championship material, nor does the Parker/Paul matchup strike me as nearly as compelling as a Deron Williams/Paul matchup.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Apr 30, 2008 17:03:51 GMT -5
Shaq Deal was a complete FLOP--and let me add that if Suns had kept Marion, I think they would've beaten the Spurs this year in Playoffs. I don't think they'd have gotten to Finals, but I think they would've taken out Spurs. Steve Kerr is AWFUL. Now your team is old--Nash, Bell, Shaq, Hill as 4 starters and average age is 34 years old, and they are a terrible defensive team who can't shoot. Blow it up. Dallas fires Avery Johnson-should've done this after last season. He sucks. Good move by Cuban. Now dump that overrated, spliff star Josh Howard and rebuild. Avery Johnson getting fired was probably the right move -- although I don't think he sucks as much as you do, and I will submit that the front office certainly did not do him any favors personnel-wise during his tenure. Re: another coach who was done no favors by the front office with a certain questionable midseason trade, reports that D'Antoni is out in Phoenix are currently being denied. FWIW, I think Steve Kerr would be justified in firing him if the exchange reported by the Arizona Republic is accurate -- the Suns offense certainly could have been better from what I saw during the Spurs series: "Sources confirmed an SI anecdote that Kerr and D'Antoni had an early November argument in which Kerr suggested that the Suns feature post-up plays for Amaré Stoudemire more often. That incited D'Antoni, who set off a shouting match that included him saying, 'Don't tell me how to coach offense.'"As long as we're on the subject of front offices and deals, right now the Lakers and the Buss family are looking pretty smart -- go down the Lakers roster and see how many guys currently playing well for Los Angeles were added over the past two years. And the Gasol trade is looking really good. I'm personally rooting for Spurs vs. Showtime in the Conference Finals.
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Post by AustinHoya03 on Apr 30, 2008 17:06:37 GMT -5
The Parker/Paul matchup will be moderately interesting as I think Parker will do a much better job than did Kidd, but I don't expect him to be able to contain Paul. Don't the Spurs play Bowen on Paul? I seem to remember some sort of incident between those two.
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Post by Cambridge on Apr 30, 2008 17:36:18 GMT -5
Does anyone have less street cred than LeBron after his "trying to hurt LeBron" comments? What a turdburgler. Kudos to Haywood for calling out the "king."
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Post by RDF on Apr 30, 2008 18:16:37 GMT -5
Someone with less "street cred"---I'd vote Garnett for getting punked by a guy named "Za Za"--after Anthony Peeler went upside his head years ago--of course KG came back with the "uzi's, ak-47's," speech--and tonight I expect to see a lot of "fake tough guy" crap from Garnett--the chest pounding, the cursing, and sneers. It's all an act from a guy who chokes up the minute the words "FOURTH QUARTER" are mentioned.
LeBron has done enough to get a pass--although it is rather pathetic what he said--but his series against Pistons last year--that earned a pass for this recent whiny/wimp stuff.
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Post by Cambridge on Apr 30, 2008 18:29:20 GMT -5
Someone with less "street cred"---I'd vote Garnett for getting punked by a guy named "Za Za"--after Anthony Peeler went upside his head years ago--of course KG came back with the "uzi's, ak-47's," speech--and tonight I expect to see a lot of "fake tough guy" crap from Garnett--the chest pounding, the cursing, and sneers. It's all an act from a guy who chokes up the minute the words "FOURTH QUARTER" are mentioned. LeBron has done enough to get a pass--although it is rather pathetic what he said--but his series against Pistons last year--that earned a pass for this recent whiny/wimp stuff. Good call on Garnett. I'm not sure I give LeBron a pass though. It was weak and that dive he took just now would make an Irish boxer blush...he initiated contact, jerked his arm up and then almost fell over when he was "slapped" in the face.
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Post by kghoya on Apr 30, 2008 19:52:32 GMT -5
funny how players react when they dont get the calls that they are used to getting...lebron didnt get the end of the game touch fall and all hell broke loose...him and coach couldnt believe it
keep in mind he went to the line 18 times tonight
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