Celtics vs Lakers (game thread?)
by Thingray on Jun 5, 2008 5:57 PM PDT
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PrintDon't know if anyone else is interested, but if any one wants to chat about the NBA finals game one, here's a spot for you.
I'm rooting for the Celtics, but I'm really not sure I like their odds of winning. KG and Ray Allen deserve a championship IMHO (especially KG).
On a related note, James Taylor doing an acoustic guitar version of the national anthem? That seems like a reach to me, and I like James Taylor.
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I'm here and rooting for the C's
because I despise the Lakers. Absolutely despise them.
I hate the Lakers too, and have always liked the C's for some reason.
I like midgets more than I should.
I went to school in Lakerland. Some of my best friends that I watch hoops with call me to talk about the Lakers
despite knowing that I hate them. I really, really, really, really want them to lose
I was going to ask.
I thought you were a California boy.
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I'm probably a California kid for life now because I love SD and OC too much
but there’s no way I’ll ever give up the Seattle teams, ever.
I admire your dedication.
Especially with how the M’s and Sonics have been lately.
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Meh. I grew up with 1995
After that there’s no way you can give up the Mariners.
I was on the fence with the Sonics until the lottery – I just happened to watch with my roommate who’s from Portland. When the Hawks logo came out of that #3 envelope… I jumped so high I hit my head on the ceiling
I remember watching the Sonics win the championship,
so I’ve been suffering with Seattle teams for quite some time.
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Anyone? Anyone?
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Failed again.
I’m made of fail today.
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Everytime they say "Perkins" I think of Big Smooth.
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Solid opening montage from ABC
HORRIBLE speech from Doc Rivers
I'm still at work, so I'm stuck with radio only.
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Something about "this is where we expected to be. But not where we want to be. Uh... I'm out of words"
in a monotone. It was not inspiring. Thankfully for Doc, he has KG to scream and yell a lot and get his teammates fired up.
Doc doesn't exactly impress me.
I just hope he stays out of the way and doesn’t screw anything up.
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So do you let Kobe get his,
or do you do everything you can to stop him and make someone else beat you?
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Usually, let the star get his...
but Kobe’s a different animal. I’d say let him get his… but make him shoot.
Also, Doc has Ray Allen on Kobe. This might get bad early
Ray can't defend Kobe without serious help.
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You're the minority for now.
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Nice screen name though.
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Nothing against the teams
I can’t stand the fans.
Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.
by PhilKenSebben on Jun 5, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Ben Affleck - Jack Nicholson
Tough call.
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Is it?
Nicholson has at least been awesome in a few movies.
-aaron c.
by Aaron Campeau on Jun 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Ben Affleck is friends with Matt Damon
so by the transitive property he’s got a lot going for him, too.
When did Matt Damno become awesome?
That’s a serious question. I used to fucking HATE that guy, and then all a sudden, I found myself defending him to people.
-aaron c.
by Aaron Campeau on Jun 5, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Good Will Hunting and Rounders
If he never makes another movie, he goes down as awesome just for those two.
I can't stand Good Will Hunting.
It’s actually one of the reasons I hated him for so long.
-aaron c.
by Aaron Campeau on Jun 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
HE'S GOT PAUL PIERCE ON RADMANOVIC
WHY WHY WHY
Because he's Doc?
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So much for hoping that he would just get out of the way and put a decent lineup out there
he’s got his worst defensive rotation player on the best offensive player since MJ
A man can dream.
Doesn’t mean they come true.
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For the non-hoops fans who might be reading this
Ray Allen on Kobe 1 on 1 is basically the equivalent of putting Raul Ibanez in centerfield with Jarrod Washburn pitching
You nailed it.
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Makes you wonder how "professionals" can miss things that are so obvious.
On the other hand GO KG!!!
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Like I predicted last week
Pau Gasol has no chance against KG when he’s aggressive on the block
I can't think of anyone that really does.
If KG is aggressive, he pretty much gets what he wants.
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Well, some of the bigger guys can push him around a bit
but Gasol doesn’t have that kind of bulk, and KG is just way too athletic for him
I'd... probably be OK with this too
but I would like to see Ray, Pierce and KG win a title. Of the active players without one, I think those three deserve it the most
Ray Allen may have lost a step
but his jumper is still absolutely gorgeous
It IS pretty.
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19-14 Boston right now.
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MAN JORDAN
WHY DIDN’T YOU DO THAT AGAINST FLORIDA?
WHHOOOOAAAAA
Posey just yanked Kobe down from behind
Fuck KG.
You can’t miss dunks.
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Was thrown over his head
he never really got a good grip on it, but he still should have made it
Damn radio,
they just said “missed dunk”.
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KG is scary intense
I would not want to be in the same room as that guy after a loss.
No shit. That guy is one tightly wound dude.
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We could use him in the locker room for the M's
Let’s just say Brandon Morrow wouldn’t be watching Super Troopers if KG was around.
We could probably use him at 1b.
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Like a black right handed RJ.
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Yeah, he seems more intimidating.
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Oh shit, not Cassell!
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WHAT ON EARTH???
Sam Cassell has decided he’s just not going to pass… and for some reason Doc hasn’t pulled him yet
I hope I get out of the office in time to see the second half.
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I was going to run errands at half and watch the fourth
but I’m enjoying this game thread
I'm gonna be bailing out as soon as my bank transactions finish transmitting.
I’ve already been in the office for almost 12 hours, I think that’s enough.
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Okay Sam.
As long as you keep hitting them, that’s fine. But don’t let the rest of the team fall asleep.
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That's better Sam.
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Why do you look so nervous, Doc?
It’s not like you have any direct impact on the outcome of this game.
Oh wait…
He really scares me.
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I'm terrified of this
They’re not running an offense either… or if they are, it’s another strike against Doc, since the offense has been “let Sam Cassell do whatever the hell he pleases”
That's what happens when you put Sam in the game.
He’s been that way his whole career.
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GAHHHHHHHHHH
this is even worse than I remember Cassell being
I really haven't watched any basketball this year other than the sonics and the hawks
Is he as bad as Carlesimo?
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I would strangle Carlesimo, so no, he's not that bad
but he’s pretty terrible
Calabro is who helps me get through the sonics games
Best announcer in the game
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer watching the Sonics to this
Because I enjoy sloppy basketball
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions
Like it sloppy do ya?
That’s what your mother said last night Trebek!
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Sorry man, didn;t mean to bail on you, I had to shut down my office.
I’m heading out to try to catch some of the game on TV instead of radio. Plus I want to get the hell out of this office before I go insane.
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OK, so I am discussing with my friend
Paul Pierce has a legitimate case as one of the five best players in the NBA.
Agree/disagree
Disagree
Guys who are maybe better
1. Kobe
2. Dirk
3. Timmay
4. Dwade
5. Lebron
6. Arenas(?)
7. KG
I don’t really know though and I think I’m being swayed mostly by hype
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on Jun 5, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Disagree
Just on the basis that, when I think elite players, Pierce doesn’t come to mind. This is who comes to mind:
Bryant
D. Howard
D-WAYNE Wade
James
CP3
KG
I would've included Timmay
But I realized he currently isn’t one of the top 5 because its more that the Duncan/Ginobili/Parker three-headed monster is much much MUCH more
I can't have D-wade on this list
despite him being one of my favorite players. He just hasn’t progressed overall as a player.
The only two I had unequivocally above Pierce were Bryant and Duncan. For our criterion, we said that a player had to be “clearly superior overall as a basketball player” which is why we didn’t count Wade, LBJ or CP3 – those guys are simply not the type that I considered “absolute no brainers” above Pierce
Really?
Not LBJ at least? I realize he has all the hype, but he has taken his team further than Pierce. CP3 is probably a little early, yes, but he will be better. Wade’s hard to judge from this year just because it was so shitty that everyone gave up.
I just think Wade has regressed as a player, injuries or no
and I think the thing with both LeBron and Wade is that they haven’t developed as shooters.
CP3 was very close, but I have concerns about his on ball defense – for me, Pierce’s D is a HUGE plus for him. No question that Paul has the potential – I think he’s very close even as a below average—> on ball defender. Playing the passing lanes makes it up a bit for him but…
LeBron just hasn’t really progressed. He’s a great player for sure, and I’d probably take him over Pierce… but I’d have to think about it first.
I can't argue much about this year
Most of this is off the gut. I don’t think Wade regressed, but his supporting cast sure did, and I think his stock just regressed back towards its true value, since now he is the unequivocal star. LBJ I just think that, even without the outside shot, he’s done alot for the Cavs. Pierce just never seemed to be able to take his team far, regardless of talent. I think that ability to advance in the postseason makes up a huge portion of a player’s skill.
Now if this was the Eastern Conference Finals
It’d be 55-52. I’m glad that’s over with.
Game Celtics
I still haven’t figured out who to root for
Well, Kobe is a giant d-bag.
Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce are all veterans who have spent the vast majority of their careers with losing teams. I’m rooting for the Celtics based on that alone.
-aaron c.
by Aaron Campeau on Jun 5, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
And now we wait a month and a half for the next game.
Okay, three days, but still.
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Which is completely insane given that the teams don't have to travel between games one and two
You’d think they could go to a more fair 2-2-1-1-1 format with this much time between games…
Oh well, at least it gives Pierce some time to rest that knee
by seattlebruin on Jun 6, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
I don't know,
he played pretty well with it banged up, why change what’s working? I’m so happy I escaped the office in time to catch most of the second half on TV. Although I’m not as happy with the amount of booze I consumed and how it made me feel this morning. Not a monster hangover or anything, btu I can tell I had a few too many beers.
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Meh... I sprained my knee pretty good last year playing ball
hurt like hell at first, but I was able to play the rest of the day on it.
That night though, it swelled up like crazy and I could barely walk for a week. Although I’m sure Paul Pierce has much better medical assistance available to him than I did…
by seattlebruin on Jun 6, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That's my fear is that it will actually get worse before it gets better. They have great doctors though.
I did the same thing with my ankle. Hurt it in the first game of a softball double header, played through the pain to finish both games, then couldn’t even stand up the next morning. I ended up missing three weeks of work (I was doing construction at the time).
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