OT: NBA 2005-2006 Season Discussion

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Tue May 09, 2006 4:18 pm

Yeah but...David Stern actually said that it was a mistake putting San Antonio in the early game (they actually earned the best record in the West, whereas Cleveland didn't earn any court advantages) because that's what ABC wanted (Lebron in the afternoon game). So in actuality, you're lucking that the Cavs came back in the afternoon when it really should have been the early game on Sunday.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Tue May 09, 2006 7:45 pm

Interesting Lebron/Kobe MJ article. I think he's right at the end about Kobe:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... d=tab4pos3

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Tue May 09, 2006 8:08 pm

Uhoh...a Skip Bayless article. Might as well just lock the thread now.

Kazuya · Post by **Kazuya** » Tue May 09, 2006 8:20 pm

Inuyasha wrote:Interesting Lebron/Kobe MJ article. I think he's right at the end about Kobe:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/st ... d=tab4pos3

I thought it was pretty damn stupid. Well, to be fair I thought the scouting reports of MJ, Kobe and LeBron were pretty good. Unfortunately, it had more of the Jordan Jockerism, with superhero statements like "Jordan would have never done that", when in fact we have no idea what Jordan would have done facing a Suns team that was 10X better than his and having to rely on Smush Parker. And of course, I do agree that LeBron has a chance to outshine both of them. Typical Skip Bayless, though...

reeche · Post by **reeche** » Tue May 09, 2006 8:49 pm

Skip Bayless=dumbass

The only writer on the planet who I absolutely never agree with.

Even the guys I normally don't like occasionally write good articles. Skip is blessed with the ability to uniformly write illogical and misinformed opinions that pass as journalism. I can write better than that dude and that's not even a boast.

/End Bayless rant

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 10, 2006 3:03 am

The Spurs looked awfully old and slow tonight...that was a beat down.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:34 pm

Wanna know something funny guys...my mom just moved to Arizona and she just got a job working directly for Robert Sarver, the owner of the Suns. Talk about a hook up. She is his personal executive secretary. My mom worked for Bill Boyd in Las Vegas (he owns some casinos) and he's on Sarvers board of directors...he recommended her to him and viola...a 5 min. interview and she's hired. Awesome connection!

lexbur · Post by **lexbur** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:45 pm

So will we see you in the owner's box any time soon?

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 10, 2006 2:46 pm

lexbur wrote:So will we see you in the owner's box any time soon?

Hopefully...although he sits courtside for all of the Suns games. A nice suite would be cool for me though.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Sat May 13, 2006 1:21 am

Now that was a MVP Shot. wow!

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sat May 13, 2006 1:29 am

Inuyasha wrote:Now that was a MVP Shot. wow!

Yeah that was pretty clutch...especially since he wasn't shooting very well in the game. That was a hellova game. Guess the Suns CAN win when scoring under 100 and shooting horribly. 37% and winning??? At least they crashed the boards tonight...Marion with 19 boards and Tim Thomas with 14...Wow. Marion wasn't very good offensively AGAIN...he's missing way too many gimmes and he's dropping the ball too often. I've never seen him have such bad hands. Imagine how many he would have scored had he hit the shots he normally does in close...hell, he had 32 and it was not pretty.

reeche · Post by **reeche** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:12 pm

That Spurs/Mavs game was the best of the playoffs so far. Lots of intensity.

reeche · Post by **reeche** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:14 pm

LOL. Stackhouse is a dumbass.

wco81 · Post by **wco81** » Sat May 13, 2006 11:22 pm

That was a crazy finish. Surprised Parker wasn't in for the last finish. Sure Ginobli was going good but usually you want more than one option for the last play.

Looks like a seven-game series. Spurs probably would have won if Duncan hadn't fouled out.

lexbur · Post by **lexbur** » Mon May 15, 2006 3:51 pm

Is it possible the Pistons let the Cavs win Game 3, just to assure themselves one more home game (Game 5)?

They did the same thing in the Bucks' series.

Do you think NBA teams really do stuff like that?

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon May 15, 2006 3:53 pm

I doubt it...I just think the Pistons get bored and they try to make it interesting. That's what it seems like to me anyway.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:24 pm

Either that or the Pistons REALLY want to make it interesting. How did they only score 72 points against the freakin' Cavs. Eeesh.

reeche · Post by **reeche** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:12 pm

Damn, I missed the game because I figured it was a foregone conclusion. I should have realized as good as Detroit is they have the ability to play down to the competition. They still should easily win the next two but it would be an amazing story if the Cavs could stretch it to 7.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Mon May 15, 2006 11:22 pm

So much for R Wallace's prediction and arrogance for game 4, but again Pistons should still advance.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Tue May 16, 2006 12:47 am

This Dallas/SA game isn't too shabby either...what a series.

SoMisss2000 · Post by **SoMisss2000** » Tue May 16, 2006 1:15 am

One more for the Mavs baby! Should've been a sweep as the Spurs got lucky in game 1. In a game all about matchups, the Spurs guards are no match for Harris and Terry. It's a damn shame these 2 teams have to meet in the 2nd round.

On a sour note, the officiating has been horrible.

Inuyasha · Post by **Inuyasha** » Wed May 17, 2006 1:48 am

great game, nba is making me lose sleep this year.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Wed May 17, 2006 2:54 am

Inuyasha wrote:great game, nba is making me lose sleep this year.

Yeah that was pretty nuts.

FatPitcher · Post by **FatPitcher** » Wed May 17, 2006 3:57 am

Inuyasha wrote:great game, nba is making me lose sleep this year.

Me too, but that is because of the time outs/commercial breaks at the end that signify that a game is within 10 points.

lexbur · Post by **lexbur** » Wed May 17, 2006 9:32 am

Inuyasha wrote:great game, nba is making me lose sleep this year.

Yeah, I know I'm nothing but a low-life fairweather fan/bandwagon jumper, but man, I've REALLY enjoyed the NBA playoffs this year. I don't think I've ever been this excited about watching basketball.

I've always enjoyed the hockey playoffs in the past, but apparently the NHL doesn't want me to watch their playoffs this year. Especially after watching the Blue Jackets all year long, it's kind of a slap in the face to only throw me a bone once a week on Saturday afternoons. Way to grow your fan base, NHL.

But thanks to the NBA I haven't missed the NHL one bit.

And even if the Cavs lose their next two games, it's been a great run.

Btw, classy move by the Cavs yesterday, the whole team going to St. Louis for Larry Hughes' little brother's funeral.