NBA discussion thread

Originally posted by FistOfThe North
You don't understand, man.This wasn't suppose to go on this long in the first place. This isn't championship performance. Struggling like this in the 1st round?! Defending Champions? W/e, we'll take game 7. It's meant to be.

And what's "colloquy"?

Asking "what's colloquy?" first, probably would have saved you the rest of the post.

"Colloquy" is a dialogue, in this case with anyone who'd be reading. Although why'd you ask, when you could just look it up...

The headache was because your post was just bothersome to read in general.

And to reply, why is it meant to be? You believe that it's fated for Boston to win it all or that somehow Boston is just leaps and bounds better than any team they face? I'd call that thoughtless bias.

That kind of mentality never makes any sense to me. If both opponents think they are fated to win, then what? 😬

Whomever survies elimination will be because the better team won. Whether that means healthier, more determined or just luckier, that will be the case, not because it was fated. Unless of course, the NBA officiating has a hand in it.

Chicago got some good trades before the deadline and Rose is a phenom and he's a rookie. They're in the playoffs and Chicago is determined to win. Sleeping on them is foolish and by the way Boston is playing, that doesn't seem to be the case, so why should Boston be clearly taking this?

From all the lead changes, overtimes, big plays and bad calls (Rondo's flagrant that never was for example) to have such confidence because of last years team, which they are not, is arrogant. I guess all those other playoff games shouldn't be accounted for.

You always can blame these factors... Allen and Pierce are old. They are great, (esp. Allen) but old. They are getting tired and in a series where you have so many overtimes, the fatigue and injuries will eventually catch up to you. Chicago is very young and very talented which helps explain their ability to maintain their offense and be successful. Boston is without KG, there's your biggest defensive asset right there. Perkins and Big Baby are both good, but are limited in range and depth.

I'm a Magic fan and I know they can beat anyone (except Detroit), but I know anyone can beat them (like Detroit). This is particularly true for the playoffs. It's a different game.

The fact that this series hasn't humbled you is really somethin' else.

Originally posted by FistOfThe North
You don't understand, man.This wasn't suppose to go on this long in the first place. This isn't championship performance. Struggling like this in the 1st round?! Defending Champions? W/e, we'll take game 7. It's meant to be.

And what's "colloquy"?

*sobs* *sobs*

Well, my Blazers are out. It was a good season and I hope we learned a thing or 2 for future playoff series.

And Rondo needs to be suspended for game 7. He is now a repeat offender with the Brad Miller hit (which Rondo admitted he wasn't going for the ball) and then the obvious throw of Hinrich. Its best for the series if Rondo stays, but for league consistency sake, he needs to sit out a game. If Dwight sits for that elbow, Rondo needs to sit for his actions which are obviously (well the second action at least) intentional.

Should be suspended, but he won't be

If he's not, then the NBA is a joke. Screw them to hell.

Originally posted by SpaceMonkey
If he's not, then the NBA is a joke. Screw them to hell.

They just want the Celtics to go back to the finals, but if the Cavs hav anything to say about it, then the Celtics won't

Originally posted by BruceSkywalker
They just want the Celtics to go back to the finals, but if the Cavs hav anything to say about it, then the Celtics won't

If Cleveland beats Atlanta or Miami. And IF Boston can beat Orlando. IF Boston can beat Chicago.

Originally posted by geshien
If Cleveland beats Atlanta or Miami. And IF Boston can beat Orlando. IF Boston can beat Chicago.

I think the Cavs will.. I think if the Bulls can somehow keep a lead they will be ok.. But I hope the refs don't put them in foul trouble to make it easier for those Celtics

playoffs have been sizzling it has to be said... looking forward to next round, all awesome matchups. mavs have looked impressive, rockets still have a lot to prove. lakers are western favourites which takes a lot of pressure off denver which could make them dangerous.

east wise two series going into the 7th game. best first round of playoffs i've seen for a few years.

Originally posted by geshien
Asking "what's colloquy?" first, probably would have saved you the rest of the post.

"Colloquy" is a dialogue, in this case with anyone who'd be reading. Although why'd you ask, when you could just look it up...

The headache was because your post was just bothersome to read in general.

And to reply, why is it meant to be? You believe that it's fated for Boston to win it all or that somehow Boston is just leaps and bounds better than any team they face? I'd call that thoughtless bias.

That kind of mentality never makes any sense to me. If both opponents think they are fated to win, then what?

Whomever survies elimination will be because the better team won. Whether that means healthier, more determined or just luckier, that will be the case, not because it was fated. Unless of course, the NBA officiating has a hand in it.

The fact that this series hasn't humbled you is really somethin' else.

you mean you could've just used "dialouge" instead?

and you cared more about when I should've asked the question 1oox's more than I did. and nah, I thought i'd let you lok it up. it wasn't a priority for me.

and saved? I wasn't trying to be impressive. my post was my post and I wrote it without caring what you felt or thought about it.

and if my post was bothersome and gave you a headache o well, take some meds.

to get back, I believe Boston with KG can and will win the championship.

what's gonna happen is we're gonna defeat the bulls in game 7, because the celtics are the better team, and KG will return after that. He should be recovered by now and if so celtic haters have got a problem, generally speaking.

and that the series hasn't humbled me "is something else" to you or whomever else makes me lose no sleep at all whatsoever.

Go Celtics.

Just want to make sure it is mentioned that with no Dwight Howard and no Courtney Lee JJ Redick gets thrown into the starting lineup and nails 5 threes, gets 3 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal, and no turn overs while putting in 31 minutes.

Originally posted by FistOfThe North
you mean you could've just used "dialouge" instead?

and you cared more about when I should've asked the question 1oox's more than I did. and nah, I thought i'd let you lok it up. it wasn't a priority for me.

and saved? I wasn't trying to be impressive. my post was my post and I wrote it without caring what you felt or thought about it.

and if my post was bothersome and gave you a headache o well, take some meds.

to get back, I believe Boston with KG can and will win the championship.

what's gonna happen is we're gonna defeat the bulls in game 7, because the celtics are the better team, and KG will return after that. He should be recovered by now and if so celtic haters have got a problem, generally speaking.

and that the series hasn't humbled me "is something else" to you or whomever else makes me lose no sleep at all whatsoever.

Go Celtics.

🙄

Originally posted by forumcrew
Just want to make sure it is mentioned that with no Dwight Howard and no Courtney Lee JJ Redick gets thrown into the starting lineup and nails 5 threes, gets 3 boards, 4 assists, 1 steal, and no turn overs while putting in 31 minutes.

Just want to mention that it's easier to play when you know that no matter how good or bad you do, you are still going to get plenty of minutes, but when you get limited time and have to make the best of it, it is much harder. 😛 JJ puts a little to much pressure on himself when he's trying to prove himself with not many minutes to do so.

Redick has games where he's hot and vice versa.

He's not that aggressive probably because he's not all that athletic and even though he's deadly from three point range, he's not always on, and when he's not, he's just another guy on the floor.

When Lee is good, he's quite good, which is why he's a starter. Van Gundy should still give Redick more minutes though, because there are certainly games where Lee doesn't show up or just plays like a dumb rookie. Plus I'd say Redick has a better overall awareness of the court than Lee does which in turn makes him better on D.

What a series it's been.

Hats off to Chicago. Too bad for them it's over. I was hoping for an upset (and a miss-match/homecourt advantage in the second round for the Magic).

Both teams played to the fullest.

This is going down in history and I'm glad to have seen it transpire.

Chicago played well. The span where they didn't score hurt

Good luck my friend

C Lee has been cleared to play. Will miss the first couple games

told you we'd take game seven.

KG time..

Ainge said KG isn't playing this year

Originally posted by guy222
Ainge said KG isn't playing this year

That's what I heard as well

KG wouldn't be 100% as it were, anyways.

LeBron will be named MVP today.