NBA Playoffs

[Tyler Glembo]

Just checked the LV odds.  Heat are favorites at 11-10.  Next are spurs at 2-1.  I forget the OKC odds but the Pacers...HA...they are 10-1. 

[MasterAblar]

Only Pacers fans think they have a chance. Wait... no scratch that, they probably don't either.

[Tyler Glembo]

Only Pacers fans think they have a chance. Wait... no scratch that, they probably don't either.

 

[Tyler Glembo]

Did you all hear what Lance Stephenson said about D-Wade?

Looking ahead to his matchup with Wade, beginning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday (3:30 p.m., ABC), Stephenson revealed that making Wade’s problematic right knee “flare up” is part of his strategy.

“D. Wade — I think his knee is messed up, so I’ve got to be extra aggressive and make him run and have him running around and make his knee flare up or something,” he said after the Pacers practiced this afternoon. “I’ll do anything as much as possible.”

 

Yeah, Tonya Harding approves.

[MasterAblar]

....Ok I take it back. I didn't see the match. Was Miami terrible, or did Indiana just remember they're the number 1 seed?

[Tyler Glembo]

Couple things...

 

1) Indiana could not miss from 3 point land.  Could.  Not.  Miss.

2) Miami was sh!##!ng their pants about Hibbert.  They would drive, see Hibbert, start crying and instead of attacking they would try to pass out.  Indiana got a huge number of steals from this AND Miami never drew any fouls.

[Tyler Glembo]

I think it is time for Oden.  Seriously.  Put Oden on the left block.  High pick and and pick man steps out for a 3 while the ball handler drives.  If Hibbert leaves Oden to come defend the rim it is an easy alley-oop every time.  If Hibbert doesn't then it is a lay-up/foul.  And if Hibbert hesitates at all he will end up fouling.

 

 

Just my $0.02

[Jak 0' the Shadows]

Miami pulls even!! And the Spurs are destroying the Thunder... wow.

[Jak 0' the Shadows]

And you're so right TG.

[Tyler Glembo]

Anybody else laughing ridiculously hard at Chuck's comments on San Antonio? 

[MasterAblar]

Not even sure what OKC are supposed to do at this point. They might get 1 game out of sheer talent, but no more

[Jak 0' the Shadows]

I love to watch coach Pop at the post game press conference.  When will the reporters learn not to ask dumb questions. By the way, did you guys see Russell Westbrook in the 2nd quarter? He couldn't do ANYTHING right! XD

[Tyler Glembo]

Not even sure what OKC are supposed to do at this point. They might get 1 game out of sheer talent, but no more

 

 

I love to watch coach Pop at the post game press conference.  When will the reporters learn not to ask dumb questions. By the way, did you guys see Russell Westbrook in the 2nd quarter? He couldn't do ANYTHING right! XD

 

It blows my mind how much the loss of Ibaka has completely thrown OKC.  Brooks needs to figure something out quick.

[Tyler Glembo]

Then again, I'm making quite an assumption here.  Maybe nothing would be different even if Ibaka were healthy.

[MasterAblar]

 

Not even sure what OKC are supposed to do at this point. They might get 1 game out of sheer talent, but no more

 

 

I love to watch coach Pop at the post game press conference.  When will the reporters learn not to ask dumb questions. By the way, did you guys see Russell Westbrook in the 2nd quarter? He couldn't do ANYTHING right! XD

 

It blows my mind how much the loss of Ibaka has completely thrown OKC.  Brooks needs to figure something out quick.

 

 

Brooks? Figure something out??!! HAHAHA

[Tyler Glembo]

Brooks? Figure something out??!! HAHAHA

 

 

Your lack of faith is.....disturbing.

[Tyler Glembo]

LOL

[Tyler Glembo]

Is there a rumbling in the distance?  Could it mean there will be thunder soon?

 

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/469878891411439617

[MasterAblar]

Even if he does miraculously recover, he won't be anywhere near top shape. And he won't solve all their problem like magic either.

[Jak 0' the Shadows]

Is there a rumbling in the distance?  Could it mean there will be thunder soon?

 

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/469878891411439617

 

He's good, he's just not preventa35pointblowoutgood. I just hope this isn't a Paul Pierce stunt. 

[Tyler Glembo]

He alone might be closer to a 10 point difference, but considering how he will affect their rotations it could cause a trickle down effect, if you will.

[Jak 0' the Shadows]

Yeah, but the way that Westbrook and Durant have been playing, I don't think he'd have made much of a difference. 

[Tyler Glembo]

Aiight, so let's lay down our predictions for the next game....

 

I say, if Serge returns, it is a big difference. 

 

To the tune of final score, SA - 96, OKC - 92

[MasterAblar]

103-91 OKC's offense will do alright. Durant and Westbrook have no choice but to perform. But their defensive problems won't be solved.

[Jak 0' the Shadows]

103-97, the Thunder will really want this on and their crowd and, most likely, Serge will help. Though I think the Spurs will stick it out.