Official 2012-2013 NBA Playoffs Thread

[Patt]

I am very sad that as a fan, I'll not get to see Westbrook playing in the playoffs. I have no particular rooting interest ... unless Seattle gets a team again ... and just love to watch competitors. Sometimes he's maddening, but the effort is always there.

 

[IAteYourMother]

Refs are fucking garbage, calling the most ticky-tackiest shit on the Warriors.

 

[dougp]

Dwight Howard looks like he's going to cry. I'm actually worried he would consider hurting someone given his immaturity.

 

[lupi]

kobe sucks, his attitude alone will keep him from being at the top of the best player list. but it is nice seeing the lakers try not to lose by 30 tonight.

 

[dbk]

lovin this nuggets warriors game. jon berry is really enjoying this game. mark jackson says the same thing every time out, it seems.. lol

 

[dougp]

Apparently in this gif, Dwight is saying, "Fuck you, man."

 

[Slew Foot]

Suck it Fakers. And go Warriors, way to tough it out

 

[dougp]

Apparently MWP is saying he's going to sit out the game on Sunday. Wonder if Pau might do the same?

 

[Slew Foot]

Apparently in this gif, Dwight is saying, "Fuck you, man."

I love Duncan's big ass grin.

 

[HendrixFan]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but the Bulls/Nets game is pretty entertaining. High scoring, and now into double OT. I've only mildly watched some of the other games in this series since both teams struggle to score and I'm not big into 90s style basketball.

 

[zainali]

3OT

 

[Miramonti]

Can't believe I'm saying this, but the Bulls/Nets game is pretty entertaining. High scoring, and now into double OT. I've only mildly watched some of the other games in this series since both teams struggle to score and I'm not big into 90s style basketball.

One of the best playoff finishes I've ever seen. Nate Robinson made 9 of his last 10 in the 4th to bring the bulls back, yet Joe Johnson put the game in OT and 2OT with his runners.

 

[HendrixFan]

It reminds me of that awesome Boston/Chicago series from a few years back. I still have all those games in HD and watch them during the summer lull when there aren't any fresh games.

 

[Slew Foot]

Nice finish for the bulls, looks like they should pull this off

 

[Miramonti]

Wow, that was epic. Great job, Bulls!

 

[lupi]

this should be good for whoever the bulls play next, cause looks like they're going to be spent.

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Nate Robinson went into beast mode then Noah followed. I remember Nate doing that in another game during the regular season I can't remember against who though?
lol Brooklyn.

 

[dougp]

Depends on the severity of the tear, but given that he was playing on it (at an elite level) and walking on it for a few days I would guess that it is the less serious kind.

Oh lookie, you're wrong.

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/201...-oklahoma-city-thunder-undergoes-knee-surgery

Westbrook out until the offseason.

 

[Miramonti]

Oh lookie, you're wrong.

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/201...-oklahoma-city-thunder-undergoes-knee-surgery

Westbrook out until the offseason.

Huge blow for the Thunder!

 

[dbk]

PJ Carlesimo will be shit canned after the Nets exit the postseason..

 

[IAteYourMother]

with all these injuries, it may force consideration of shortening the season. 82 games is just too much

 

[dougp]

with all these injuries, it may force consideration of shortening the season. 82 games is just too much

Or they can just space out games and keep the 82. I'm also a big fan of removing teams.

 

[Miramonti]

PJ Carlesimo will be shit canned after the Nets exit the postseason..

That's unfortunate too, he's not doing too bad. The bulls are banged up and not an elite roster, but they are one of the best 'teams' in the nba. Thibs drives them hard, yet his best asset is being very clear what everyone's roles are and defining where everyone should be on the floor at any given moment. It generally adds up to great team defense, and tonight they had 34 assists...lots of close baskets at the rim as a result.

with all these injuries, it may force consideration of shortening the season. 82 games is just too much

Cut down the price of season tickets, reduce the television rights payments, discount the advertising fees....uhmmm no, that's not going to happen.

 

[fustercluck]

how the EFF did chicago win that game? I was watching it live with like a couple minutes to go in the 4th where it was 109 to 95 then stopped watching. WTF. Checking sportscenter.

 

[Miramonti]

how the EFF did chicago win that game? I was watching it live with like a couple minutes to go in the 4th where it was 109 to 95 then stopped watching. WTF. Checking sportscenter.

Yep, you turned it off right before Nate Robinson went jordan-ish. One of the best finishes to a game I've ever seen. He made his next 6 shots and got fouled on a 3. 23 4th quarter points for Robinson. If it weren't for Joe Johnson's tying runners in reg. and OT(1), nets would have lost sooner.