08 NBA Playoff Thread
#41
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by mystikk
My calls ..
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Lakers in 5
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: Jazz in 6
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns: Suns in 7
New Orleans Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks: Mavericks in 7
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Celtics in 5
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards: Cavaliers in 4
Orlando Magic vs. Torono Raptors: Magic in 5
Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Pistons in 5
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Denver Nuggets: Lakers in 5
Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets: Jazz in 6
San Antonio Spurs vs. Phoenix Suns: Suns in 7
New Orleans Hornets vs. Dallas Mavericks: Mavericks in 7
Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks: Celtics in 5
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards: Cavaliers in 4
Orlando Magic vs. Torono Raptors: Magic in 5
Detroit Pistons vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Pistons in 5
#45
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
kinda easy to make your calls now after the series have started already.
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But if the first round keeps going the way it is, it'll be .. pretty damn short.
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#49
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Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
WOOT!!!! did yall see trick ass ak47 try to flop twice in the last two mins?!?!?!?
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Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
WOOT!!!! did yall see trick ass ak47 try to flop twice in the last two mins?!?!?!?
#52
Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
WOOT!!!! did yall see trick ass ak47 try to flop twice in the last two mins?!?!?!?
Its tough with the flopping thing. AK47 flops like no other, but for his side it was a good play. Vlade did it all the time, and so does my man Fish. I think it ruins the game, but I love it when Fish does it and gets the call.
If they change it, we'd still be in the same mess. First, you try to stop it by having the refs call a tech or something, but how do you know whats a real flop or not? You're back into the same dilemma of refs determining the game.
#53
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
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#54
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
Re: that, I was listening to Dan Patrick yesterday, and Stern wants to get rid of all flopping. He hates it. But the rules committee still like it. I think it has something to do more with players like Shaq coming and just bowling over everyone.
Its tough with the flopping thing. AK47 flops like no other, but for his side it was a good play. Vlade did it all the time, and so does my man Fish. I think it ruins the game, but I love it when Fish does it and gets the call.
If they change it, we'd still be in the same mess. First, you try to stop it by having the refs call a tech or something, but how do you know whats a real flop or not? You're back into the same dilemma of refs determining the game.
Its tough with the flopping thing. AK47 flops like no other, but for his side it was a good play. Vlade did it all the time, and so does my man Fish. I think it ruins the game, but I love it when Fish does it and gets the call.
If they change it, we'd still be in the same mess. First, you try to stop it by having the refs call a tech or something, but how do you know whats a real flop or not? You're back into the same dilemma of refs determining the game.
it is a judgement call by the refs or whomever, but it ruins the game, in my opinion.
i think they should review tapes of games and fine or even suspend (if they have to) players afterwards. they're already reviewing tapes anyways.
Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
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#55
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Great game regardless. I hate the Jazz almost as much a I hate the Celtics. Stockton, Malone, and the holier than thou attitude of their fans always irk me. Maybe its cuz they dominated the lakers before Phil Jackson got there.
#56
Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
i think they should review tapes of games and fine or even suspend (if they have to) players afterwards. they're already reviewing tapes anyways.
I remember when they just didn't used to call a charge for that stuff or any of that flagrant foul stuff. In fact I remember watching Rambis and McHale get into a full on fist fight back in the 80s. After they seperated the players, Rambis went to the free throw line and sunk a couple of free throws, with McHale still in the game. No stoppage in the game, no technicals. Its weird looking back at it now.....
#58
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
I think this would be a good idea. Rather than making it an in game decision, its done post game. They do it for determining if a foul is flagrant now too.
I remember when they just didn't used to call a charge for that stuff or any of that flagrant foul stuff. In fact I remember watching Rambis and McHale get into a full on fist fight back in the 80s. After they seperated the players, Rambis went to the free throw line and sunk a couple of free throws, with McHale still in the game. No stoppage in the game, no technicals. Its weird looking back at it now.....
I remember when they just didn't used to call a charge for that stuff or any of that flagrant foul stuff. In fact I remember watching Rambis and McHale get into a full on fist fight back in the 80s. After they seperated the players, Rambis went to the free throw line and sunk a couple of free throws, with McHale still in the game. No stoppage in the game, no technicals. Its weird looking back at it now.....
it'll still be a judgement call. and it'll be a tough call to make especially when someone like shaq's involved. but more often than not, you see blatantly obvious vlade flops.
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Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
Re: that, I was listening to Dan Patrick yesterday, and Stern wants to get rid of all flopping. He hates it. But the rules committee still like it. I think it has something to do more with players like Shaq coming and just bowling over everyone.
Its tough with the flopping thing. AK47 flops like no other, but for his side it was a good play. Vlade did it all the time, and so does my man Fish. I think it ruins the game, but I love it when Fish does it and gets the call.
If they change it, we'd still be in the same mess. First, you try to stop it by having the refs call a tech or something, but how do you know whats a real flop or not? You're back into the same dilemma of refs determining the game.
Its tough with the flopping thing. AK47 flops like no other, but for his side it was a good play. Vlade did it all the time, and so does my man Fish. I think it ruins the game, but I love it when Fish does it and gets the call.
If they change it, we'd still be in the same mess. First, you try to stop it by having the refs call a tech or something, but how do you know whats a real flop or not? You're back into the same dilemma of refs determining the game.
and to you comment on going on 7 games Carbon, Can your almighty lakers not handle it? DO they need rest? Poor lakers gonna lose if they don't get some nap time? Man my buddies keep telling me that too and it makes me think that deep down yall know LA can't hang
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Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
I think this would be a good idea. Rather than making it an in game decision, its done post game. They do it for determining if a foul is flagrant now too.
I remember when they just didn't used to call a charge for that stuff or any of that flagrant foul stuff. In fact I remember watching Rambis and McHale get into a full on fist fight back in the 80s. After they seperated the players, Rambis went to the free throw line and sunk a couple of free throws, with McHale still in the game. No stoppage in the game, no technicals. Its weird looking back at it now.....
I remember when they just didn't used to call a charge for that stuff or any of that flagrant foul stuff. In fact I remember watching Rambis and McHale get into a full on fist fight back in the 80s. After they seperated the players, Rambis went to the free throw line and sunk a couple of free throws, with McHale still in the game. No stoppage in the game, no technicals. Its weird looking back at it now.....
#61
What Would Don Draper Do?
Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
No, I think reviewing it after the game would cause too much controversy. I think a tech right then and there would send a good enough message because for those constant floppers, only two techs take you out of the game...no need for fine or suspension because no one got hurt or in a fight.
ideally, that would be the best situation where a tech is given at the moment. however, the refs are human and aren't going to be able to catch it.
if the refs miss a flop, like ak47's, then i think it would cut down on the flopping if they reviewed the tape and then fined the player. don't players have to pay a fine if they receive a tech anyways?
this way, players won't think they can get away with it.
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and Landry saved the game...I was bout to kill T-mac for taking that last shot because of how he was defended, by THREE guys, someone had to have been open. I love T-Mac but he's gotta work on some things...he's killing me!
and I'm torn about Yao....I mean the olympics are great and all, but he's geting paid 13 mil to play in the NBA and the goal is to win a championship...I mean china's getting some of his money I'm sure of it...I don't know if I can put all the blame on him cause I know China is twisting his arm as well....
and I'm torn about Yao....I mean the olympics are great and all, but he's geting paid 13 mil to play in the NBA and the goal is to win a championship...I mean china's getting some of his money I'm sure of it...I don't know if I can put all the blame on him cause I know China is twisting his arm as well....
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
problem is that the refs are going to miss things throughout the game.
ideally, that would be the best situation where a tech is given at the moment. however, the refs are human and aren't going to be able to catch it.
if the refs miss a flop, like ak47's, then i think it would cut down on the flopping if they reviewed the tape and then fined the player. don't players have to pay a fine if they receive a tech anyways?
this way, players won't think they can get away with it.
ideally, that would be the best situation where a tech is given at the moment. however, the refs are human and aren't going to be able to catch it.
if the refs miss a flop, like ak47's, then i think it would cut down on the flopping if they reviewed the tape and then fined the player. don't players have to pay a fine if they receive a tech anyways?
this way, players won't think they can get away with it.
#64
trill recognize trill
Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
and Landry saved the game...I was bout to kill T-mac for taking that last shot because of how he was defended, by THREE guys, someone had to have been open. I love T-Mac but he's gotta work on some things...he's killing me!
and I'm torn about Yao....I mean the olympics are great and all, but he's geting paid 13 mil to play in the NBA and the goal is to win a championship...I mean china's getting some of his money I'm sure of it...I don't know if I can put all the blame on him cause I know China is twisting his arm as well....
and I'm torn about Yao....I mean the olympics are great and all, but he's geting paid 13 mil to play in the NBA and the goal is to win a championship...I mean china's getting some of his money I'm sure of it...I don't know if I can put all the blame on him cause I know China is twisting his arm as well....
#65
Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
and to you comment on going on 7 games Carbon, Can your almighty lakers not handle it? DO they need rest? Poor lakers gonna lose if they don't get some nap time? Man my buddies keep telling me that too and it makes me think that deep down yall know LA can't hang
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You'll get enough smack from your Southland friends, so I'll just comment on ball here if you don't mind. I'll go to Yahoo blogs to look at mindless troll comments.
#66
Originally Posted by UNeeKLiNG
Good points as well. Either way I'd like to see an end to it.
It would just be impractical in the game though.
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I'm still puzzled at how little the Suns are not even making a series outta this.
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Originally Posted by sonnyg80
Dayam, Dallas got STOMPED again!
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We're about to get knocked out of the playoffs in the first round, AGAIN!!!
Avery better be gone after this season!!!
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Originally Posted by treyster
And again................
We're about to get knocked out of the playoffs in the first round, AGAIN!!!
Avery better be gone after this season!!!
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We're about to get knocked out of the playoffs in the first round, AGAIN!!!
Avery better be gone after this season!!!
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#74
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BOS @ ATL: score 13 - 3 in under 3 minutes. I would say the Celtics are pretty pissed about losing Saturday night.
#75
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Fight Fight!!! Garnett Vs Pachullia!!
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#76
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wow, it looks like the hawks are about to beat the celts again.
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
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is chris bosh now officialy dwight howard's b!tch?
and the celtics look bored.