View Poll Results: Who will win the NBA Championship?
Orlando Magic
8
18.18%
LA Lakers
36
81.82%
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NBA: 2009 Playoffs Thread
05-31-2009, 12:19 PM
#1001
Safety Car
^^^ exactly, i suppose sweeping Detroit and Atlanta contributed to their lack of effort and over confidence. But you still gotta bring your A game every single night in the playoffs. Lebron realized that, too bad the rest of his team didn't. That Game 5 Mo Williams guarantee because Cleveland was "the best team" was idiotic especially judging by the way Orlando had been beating them. If it wasn't for Lebron it would have easily been a sweep.
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05-31-2009, 03:12 PM
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05-31-2009, 06:15 PM
#1004
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i think mo killed the cavs except for the 1 good game he had. the shooting %'s were normally pretty decent for every player on the cavs that got pt and then u had mo with around 30-33% shooting every single game. his lines were like 5-15 or 6-19 every game in the magic series. there's definite truth to everyone saying his head got too big before he knew what he had gotten himself into and that's what happens...you fall flat on your ass.
05-31-2009, 06:48 PM
#1005
The Cavs just looked like they expected to show up and win the damn game without any effort.
I knew Dwight Howard was good, but DAMN! He's a beast when he turns it up.
I hope it's a good series.
06-01-2009, 12:10 AM
#1007
^^LOL that's hilarious.
06-01-2009, 07:00 AM
#1008
Safety Car
06-01-2009, 02:47 PM
#1010
Suzuka Master
Like I said before the Cleveland series, I believe the Magic pose a lot of match up problems. Focus too much on DH and it opens up the perimeter for a barrage of 3s. If Petrius, Hedo, and Lewis are firing on all cylinders than it will be a matchup nightmare for L.A. Guard Lewis or Hedo on the outside 1 on 1 and they will take it to the paint. Play off and they will burn you with the 3. Howard will be there to gather up all the rebounds and who will contain him? Bynum, Gasol? We will see.
If Nelson comes back as hinted, he may be the wildcard to the series as he burned L.A. badly the 2 times they played this year.
I look forward to an exciting 7 game series
If Nelson comes back as hinted, he may be the wildcard to the series as he burned L.A. badly the 2 times they played this year.
I look forward to an exciting 7 game series
06-04-2009, 03:21 AM
#1013
Suzuka Master
Lets Go Lakers!!!!
06-04-2009, 12:22 PM
#1015
I shoot people
06-04-2009, 12:30 PM
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plus becuz its on ESPN and lots of people dont have cable or satellite compared to the Super Bowl being aired on regular TV...but oh well...still a good game in my eyes...alrite guys im out for the day...HALF DAY baby!!!
06-04-2009, 12:32 PM
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06-04-2009, 01:42 PM
#1018
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the league, Nike everyone that had it a lebron - kobe series are all mad right now.. nike cant run anymore ads, league thinks its not going to get that much of a billing for ratings its screwed up but its only they fault... i hope the magic do win just to piss off the league..LOL
06-04-2009, 01:45 PM
#1019
^^FYI, i read a business article stating that Nike will still air the commercials, citing that its not about whether they make the finals, it about the 2 best players in the NBA.
06-04-2009, 02:18 PM
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06-04-2009, 02:31 PM
#1021
Suzuka Master
Screw nike and the NBA and their corporate machine. I hope the Magic win just to f-ck with the system. LBJ is such a whinny little beatch who showed poor judgment following Game 6 and I personally am much happier that D12 is representing the eastern conference.
06-04-2009, 06:26 PM
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06-04-2009, 06:40 PM
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06-04-2009, 09:23 PM
#1026
Safety Car
@ the new D. Howard Vitamin Water commercial. Anyone see it?
06-04-2009, 09:29 PM
#1028
Burning Brakes
The Magic Johnson - Kobe interview just show how much more cocky Kobe is.
I like his game, but I hate his fucking attitude to the world. He acts like he's an effin idol or something and the world won't survive without him! Please...give me a break!
I like his game, but I hate his fucking attitude to the world. He acts like he's an effin idol or something and the world won't survive without him! Please...give me a break!
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06-04-2009, 09:29 PM
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Safety Car
For those who missed it
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06-04-2009, 09:31 PM
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06-04-2009, 09:51 PM
#1031
Burning Brakes
Hey Fiftyfive, I'm hoping the Magic bring the score back up so we have a game! I want them to win, but they are falling flat on their face. Blowouts make the game boring...on either side!
Let's go Magic
Let's go Magic
06-04-2009, 10:09 PM
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Same with Lebron, people are making way to big a deal about him and game 6. That kid has game and heart and at all other moments acts in ways we could only wish other NBA players acted. He's a class act. I probably would have done the same
06-04-2009, 10:27 PM
#1037
Burning Brakes
What a semi-waste of a finals game one. No excitement whatsoever! Zzzzzzzz
06-04-2009, 10:29 PM
#1038
Moderator Alumnus
I have a feeling the games in Orlando will be full of energy. The Lakers have been to every other Finals out there. The fans aren't in it unless they win it.
