NBA: 2011-2012 Season News and Discussion Thread
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Doom878 (06-20-2012)
#2646
Flopping Harden sealed OKC's fate in Game 3 & I-wanna-make-the-winning-shot Westbrook sealed Game 4.
Not to say Miami has not fought hard & had amazing performances by the Big 3 this series. But gawd damn, OKC just practically handing over the last 2 games to Miami in the last 10 seconds.
Not to say Miami has not fought hard & had amazing performances by the Big 3 this series. But gawd damn, OKC just practically handing over the last 2 games to Miami in the last 10 seconds.
#2647
Flopping Harden sealed OKC's fate in Game 3 & I-wanna-make-the-winning-shot Westbrook sealed Game 4.
Not to say Miami has not fought hard & had amazing performances by the Big 3 this series. But gawd damn, OKC just practically handing over the last 2 games to Miami in the last 10 seconds.
Not to say Miami has not fought hard & had amazing performances by the Big 3 this series. But gawd damn, OKC just practically handing over the last 2 games to Miami in the last 10 seconds.
Oh, and I must say it again... WADE with 22-25pts HEAT WIN automatically! As I said, LeBron will always get his pts, even if its only 26 (RARE) avg is 30.8 but when WADE gets his 22-25pts others will unexpectedly will arise also and all the pcs will fall into place. That was last nights game...Las Vegas did not bet WADE was going to scoring factor after what was seen in the INDY and BOSTON games.
#2649
Miami has been out-depthing OKC. Big games from non essentials like Chalmers, Battier or huge plays by Cole, Jones. Harden has been a liability out there.
Westbrook had a monster game. That dude wouldn't miss. Him and Durant are unstoppable when they're on.
Another monster game by James. That layup when he initially got cramped, then that 3 before he sat back down. Amazing. Almost had a triple double.
Westbrook had a monster game. That dude wouldn't miss. Him and Durant are unstoppable when they're on.
Another monster game by James. That layup when he initially got cramped, then that 3 before he sat back down. Amazing. Almost had a triple double.
#2651
MENTALLY they are not ready...simple mistakes. People don't understand what goes on mentally when you are in it for the Championship...Its not the same as a reg season game...Nor a Playoff Game. The simple mistakes are killing them...On the other side, its not like Miami is playing dominant bball because they are NOT! But mentally then know how to correct the mistakes and make em into pts...
#2653
#2655
It is so true...ppl hate the dude, FOR WHAT??? Because he made a DECISION to leave a shitty time for the "Better" chance to win titles...Its crazy! I love the dude and his game! He is a well deserved 3x MVP winner and on the verge of of winning his elusive 1st ring... Go LeBron! and most of all ~ GO HEAT! Wade will have his 2nd
#2658
Please. Miami played with 7 on the court all night. Durant and Westbrook get slapped around and shoved the whole game and no one says shit. Take it up court and Lebitchass barely gets tapped, makes a big scene falling on his ass, and draws the foul.
Westbrook was killin it last night! Too bad the rest of the gang wasn't as confident.
Westbrook was killin it last night! Too bad the rest of the gang wasn't as confident.
#2660
#2661
To me Westbrook is like a double edge sword this game. Although he exploded for 43 in the game he also made a rookie foul on Chalmers which was the game changer. In the end, its not their time yet.
#2662
#2663
^ BINGO! Exactly touchin what I was saying and with all being said to blame...Its a MENTAL meltdown on OKC...period! Sure there is other factors...But OKC has come back from just about all deficits except when placed on stage for the final performance on the biggest stage they will ever set there feet on again.
and as for the fouls...They actually broke it down how they judge fouls. And if u want to really hear some BS! What about how they admit LeBron gets fouled so much more then what is actually called since he is so strong and is able to finish at the basket still making the shot while other smaller or not as strong are not able to finish and their body show the impact not being able to cleanly get to the rim and finish the shot, they call em! ~ That is BS! Its so true! I always wondered why LeBron don't get called as much as he does. Only because bitched bounce off his ass...lol
and as for the fouls...They actually broke it down how they judge fouls. And if u want to really hear some BS! What about how they admit LeBron gets fouled so much more then what is actually called since he is so strong and is able to finish at the basket still making the shot while other smaller or not as strong are not able to finish and their body show the impact not being able to cleanly get to the rim and finish the shot, they call em! ~ That is BS! Its so true! I always wondered why LeBron don't get called as much as he does. Only because bitched bounce off his ass...lol
Last edited by JayVee; 06-20-2012 at 10:45 AM.
#2664
That Shane Battier play is a pretty typical, vet play, usually used on the free throw line. Act like you're going to step into the circle, pull back and circle around. Kudos to him.
Westbrook only did what was natural at moments like that. Not defending him, but just saying that Shane made a good play/OKC made a bad one that led to that.
JMHO....I'm still really hoping that this goes 6. But its not going 7.
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clpassenubye (06-20-2012)
#2665
#2666
^ BINGO! Exactly touchin what I was saying and with all being said to blame...Its a MENTAL meltdown on OKC...period! Sure there is other factors...But OKC has come back from just about all deficits except when placed on stage for the final performance on the biggest stage they will ever set there feet on again.
and as for the fouls...They actually broke it down how they judge fouls. And if u want to really hear some BS! What about how they admit LeBron gets fouled so much more then what is actually called since he is so strong and is able to finish at the basket still making the shot while other smaller or not as strong are not able to finish and their body show the impact not being able to cleanly get to the rim and finish the shot, they call em! ~ That is BS! Its so true! I always wondered why LeBron don't get called as much as he does. Only because bitched bounce off his ass...lol
and as for the fouls...They actually broke it down how they judge fouls. And if u want to really hear some BS! What about how they admit LeBron gets fouled so much more then what is actually called since he is so strong and is able to finish at the basket still making the shot while other smaller or not as strong are not able to finish and their body show the impact not being able to cleanly get to the rim and finish the shot, they call em! ~ That is BS! Its so true! I always wondered why LeBron don't get called as much as he does. Only because bitched bounce off his ass...lol
a. A player shall not hold, push, charge into, impede the progress of an oppo-nent by extending a hand, forearm, leg or knee or by bending the body into a posi-tion that is not normal. Contact that results in the re-routing of an opponent is a foul which must be called immediately
This team has only been in OKC for what...4 years? So I think it says a lot that they're even in the Finals. I'm still proud of my team. We have some work to do, but I'm still a Thunder fan.
#2667
I wouldn't blame Westbrook for that...I'd blame whomever had to box out Shane Battier for not reading his play. Or credit Shane for doing the little vet things.
That Shane Battier play is a pretty typical, vet play, usually used on the free throw line. Act like you're going to step into the circle, pull back and circle around. Kudos to him.
Westbrook only did what was natural at moments like that. Not defending him, but just saying that Shane made a good play/OKC made a bad one that led to that.
JMHO....I'm still really hoping that this goes 6. But its not going 7.
That Shane Battier play is a pretty typical, vet play, usually used on the free throw line. Act like you're going to step into the circle, pull back and circle around. Kudos to him.
Westbrook only did what was natural at moments like that. Not defending him, but just saying that Shane made a good play/OKC made a bad one that led to that.
JMHO....I'm still really hoping that this goes 6. But its not going 7.
#2669
I can completely agree with that. Terrible mistake in the last seconds of the game. He's carrying this team right now, though.
When combined with other issues, like turnovers, it could make the game. Fair is fair, whether it makes a game or not. And I don't personally think the refs were fair in calling fouls last night. JMO
When combined with other issues, like turnovers, it could make the game. Fair is fair, whether it makes a game or not. And I don't personally think the refs were fair in calling fouls last night. JMO
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PrissyJayne (06-20-2012)
#2670
#2671
Lets be honest here, OKC has had it pretty good with the calls especially with Harden's flops all throughout the playoffs - he's the floppiest I've seen since Vlade Divac.
But calls don't make or break the game - what is costing OKC games at this point is two things:
1. Stupid mistakes in the final minutes of the 4th (call it inexperience if you want) which cost them games 3-4 AND
2. Harden's sudden disappearance... the dude has been a ghost this series and a shell of his former self. When you need Westbrook to go 40+ to just keep you in contention, clearly someone (aka Harden) isn't pulling his weight.
And count me in the group that wants LeBron to win so haters (except cav's fans) can finally suck it.
#2672
Please. Miami played with 7 on the court all night. Durant and Westbrook get slapped around and shoved the whole game and no one says shit. Take it up court and Harden barely gets tapped, makes a big scene falling on his ass, and draws the foul.
Westbrook was killin it last night! Too bad the rest of the gang wasn't as confident.
Westbrook was killin it last night! Too bad the rest of the gang wasn't as confident.
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#2675
#2677
My son is WAY cuter than that.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA I just watched the whole video! That kid is c.r.a.z.y! Ugh, I don't like kids saying they "hate" people.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA I just watched the whole video! That kid is c.r.a.z.y! Ugh, I don't like kids saying they "hate" people.
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PrissyJayne (06-20-2012)
#2680
Lol, we know. For the most part, this thread (and sub forum as a whole) is probably the most civil... other forums I frequent have alot of hatred spewed back and forth in sports discussions.
And in other NBA News:
The Wizards have agreed to trade Rashard Lewis and 2012 second-rounder for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza.
Guess Naw'Leans is trying to make salary space?
And in other NBA News:
The Wizards have agreed to trade Rashard Lewis and 2012 second-rounder for Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza.
Guess Naw'Leans is trying to make salary space?