What did you guys think of the comment when LeBitch made the dunk? was something like "with no regard to human life" isn't that dumb or what? Its amazing how much the announcers love james and protect him whenever he's fouled, like he's their savior. Still Celtics in 6.
You mean you actually listen to the announcers? Haha. They do it to everyone they're in love with. For a while, they did it for Boston. They got on the Warriors' nuts when they won, but I don't think anyone minded that. They're like little bandwagon hoppers, except ten times worse.
No, they never do this with Kobe, who is twice better than james. Just listen to the game, whether its espn or tnt, every time he falls for example, they act like their own son has fallen down and that its never his fault. its just annoying I think, and I understand they treat certain teams better (like you mentioned celtics, or warriors, etc) but its nowhere near what they're doing with james. I certainly can't wait for game 5.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CelticKing @ May 12 2008, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>What did you guys think of the comment when LeBitch made the dunk? was something like "with no regard to human life" isn't that dumb or what?</div> I didn't see the game, but that "with no regard for human life" line is well-known from an announcer who was doing play-by-play for a KG dunk back in the day. voila.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=Fc55hijZgRs get a sense of history guy ;P
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Still Celtics in 6</div> Not so sure about that..............I hate to say it, but Boston is just flat out soft. As much as I Tmac gets ragged on (and he deserves it, and I've done some ragging), KG is just as bad if not worst in the post season. Seriously 2 points and 2 rebounds in the 2nd half????? I got the cavs ending this in 6...................I have a feeling Bron will break out of the slump in game 5. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>No, they never do this with Kobe, who is twice better than james. Just listen to the game, whether its espn or tnt, every time he falls for example, they act like their own son has fallen down and that its never his fault. its just annoying I think, and I understand they treat certain teams better (like you mentioned celtics, or warriors, etc) but its nowhere near what they're doing with james.</div> huh????? there are so many things wrong with this post.......
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The only problem with that theory is that Lebron has shot 11%, 25%, 31%, and 35% from the field. His average field goal percentage this series is 26%. Unlike the Detriot series, Lebron hasn't been able to take over games. I'm not saying Cleveland won't beat Boston, anything is possible, but if Lebron cannot shoot a higher percentage, then I think the chances are pretty slim for Cleveland to advance past to the next round</div> while I agree the shooting percentage has been pathetic, Lebron is still dominating these games in other areas. The offense is ran through him and he's creating for others, he's playing excellent defense on Pierce, and he's making the big plays when it matters............that's what makes him so amazing imo....I don't know if anyone else in the league could still dominate a game while shooting 30% from the field.............Doc Rivers even commented on this....
This is by far the ugliest series of the playoffs. There has yet to be one good, fluid game played. It's a complete defensive punchout. However, I expected that coming into the series. Aside from that, I'm going Celtics in 7. They haven't proven that the can win on the road, so why should I choose 6?
<div><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UVrOq3R-FoI&"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UVrOq3R-FoI&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350" /></embed></object></div> I didn't watch the game, but.... wow.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>This is by far the ugliest series of the playoffs. There has yet to be one good, fluid game played. It's a complete defensive punchout. However, I expected that coming into the series.</div> last nights game was ugly yet entertaining...........
Cavs in 6 now hopefully. That's their only chance, there's no way they would win Game 7 in Boston (though I wouldn't necessarily bet against it, lol). At first when the Cavs returned home 0-2, the series felt a lot like the San Antonio series last year, with LeBron being shut down and forced into mistakes. Now, though, it is feeling more upbeat, and there could be a repeat of the Detroit series. For the Cavs to win this next game, I think they'll need 60 points combined from LeBron, Ilgauskas, Wally and Gibson. If they can get that, others like Joe Smith and Delonte West should get some easy buckets, and I think they'll take it over the Celtics. I quite like this style of basketball, it feels more tactical and quick bursts can win you games. Not that I find the quicker style any less entertaining (on the contrary, in fact) but I do kinda like this style.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Dream @ May 13 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Still Celtics in 6</div> Not so sure about that..............I hate to say it, but Boston is just flat out soft. As much as I Tmac gets ragged on (and he deserves it, and I've done some ragging), KG is just as bad if not worst in the post season. Seriously 2 points and 2 rebounds in the 2nd half????? I got the cavs ending this in 6...................I have a feeling Bron will break out of the slump in game 5. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>No, they never do this with Kobe, who is twice better than james. Just listen to the game, whether its espn or tnt, every time he falls for example, they act like their own son has fallen down and that its never his fault. its just annoying I think, and I understand they treat certain teams better (like you mentioned celtics, or warriors, etc) but its nowhere near what they're doing with james.</div> huh????? there are so many things wrong with this post....... </div> You might be the only person in America who thinks LeBitch can break out of his slump in Boston. No way Cleveland goes in there and beats Boston. The Celtics may win the championship by going undefeated at home and losing every game on the road. Mike Tirico wants to father Lebrick's children. He wishes he was born a female.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Dream @ May 13 2008, 10:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>The only problem with that theory is that Lebron has shot 11%, 25%, 31%, and 35% from the field. His average field goal percentage this series is 26%. Unlike the Detriot series, Lebron hasn't been able to take over games. I'm not saying Cleveland won't beat Boston, anything is possible, but if Lebron cannot shoot a higher percentage, then I think the chances are pretty slim for Cleveland to advance past to the next round</div> while I agree the shooting percentage has been pathetic, Lebron is still dominating these games in other areas. The offense is ran through him and he's creating for others, he's playing excellent defense on Pierce, and he's making the big plays when it matters............that's what makes him so amazing imo....I don't know if anyone else in the league could still dominate a game while shooting 30% from the field.............Doc Rivers even commented on this.... </div> LeBron has killed his pace adjusted numbers on offense, a few assists doesn't make up for it on that end. His TS% is 3% below average.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>LeBron has killed his pace adjusted numbers on offense, a few assists doesn't make up for it on that end. His TS% is 3% below average.</div> ^^^yes, but he is controlling the games....you see what happened to cleveland's offense when he wasn't on the court last night during the 2nd quarter.................he's still making a big impact. Throw the numbers out the window for just a second, lol............. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>You might be the only person in America who thinks LeBitch can break out of his slump in Boston. No way Cleveland goes in there and beats Boston. The Celtics may win the championship by going undefeated at home and losing every game on the road. Mike Tirico wants to father Lebrick's children. He wishes he was born a female.</div> I just don't see why everyone thinks that you can't beat Boston in Boston....if you play them tough and make it a close game (which the cavs can do and have done) then you can beat these guys no matter the venue, because a.) they lack true leadership b.) they lack a true closer c.) everyone outside of sam and posey doesn't have a lot of playoff experience If Boston doesn't have a pretty sizeable lead on cleveland heading into the 4th, I think they'll start to feel the pressure and choke once again.......I'm sorry, but I have as much faith in KG as I do in Tmac.........
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>I quite like this style of basketball, it feels more tactical and quick bursts can win you games. Not that I find the quicker style any less entertaining (on the contrary, in fact) but I do kinda like this style.</div> me too....I was watching an old Jazz/Bulls game the other day (from '97 I believe), and while it was a low scoring effort in the 80's the game was still exciting. My rockets of the mid 90's use to do the same thing to teams also........It's just that old tough playoff basketball where every posession counts.....
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Black Mamba @ May 13 2008, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Dream @ May 13 2008, 10:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Still Celtics in 6</div> Not so sure about that..............I hate to say it, but Boston is just flat out soft. As much as I Tmac gets ragged on (and he deserves it, and I've done some ragging), KG is just as bad if not worst in the post season. Seriously 2 points and 2 rebounds in the 2nd half????? I got the cavs ending this in 6...................I have a feeling Bron will break out of the slump in game 5. <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>No, they never do this with Kobe, who is twice better than james. Just listen to the game, whether its espn or tnt, every time he falls for example, they act like their own son has fallen down and that its never his fault. its just annoying I think, and I understand they treat certain teams better (like you mentioned celtics, or warriors, etc) but its nowhere near what they're doing with james.</div> huh????? there are so many things wrong with this post....... </div> You might be the only person in America who thinks LeBitch can break out of his slump in Boston. No way Cleveland goes in there and beats Boston. The Celtics may win the championship by going undefeated at home and losing every game on the road. </div> Well, sign me up for being the 2nd then And there's no way Boston wins championship by losing every road game. Outside of LeBron, a lot of other Cavs don't play well on the road. The following matchups get even more horrible: Detroit doesn't care about playing on the road. Whoever comes out of West wont care either. If it's Spurs or Lakers, they're taking one on the road.
Should I watch the game tonight? It would mean staying up til nearly 4am and I risk not being able to see it anyway b/c some of my 'methods' of watching it are somewhat unreliable. What do you reckon? At the moment I'm leaning towards not staying up but see if I can find it somewhere on the internet in the morning.
Watch it the next morning. But as I think about I dunno how you would catch it the next morning on the net unless you have league pass. It's one thing to get a live stream over the internet, but don't know about the next morning.
