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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2013 22:07:12 GMT -5
Wow. Brooklyn showing some heart. That Brooklyn/New York ECF dream isn't dead quite yet.
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Lancers
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Post by Lancers on May 2, 2013 22:07:36 GMT -5
Plus, he comes back and he's already their BEST guard hahaha
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 2, 2013 22:08:41 GMT -5
I'm pulling for the Nets to face Miami:
1. They're healthier, which means they'd have a puncher's chance
2. The games won't have ugly scores in the 70s.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on May 2, 2013 22:10:19 GMT -5
You guys think Rose might legitimately be too scared that he'll get injured again?
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Post by Sektor on May 2, 2013 22:10:32 GMT -5
I'm pulling for the Nets to face Miami: 1. They're healthier, which means they'd have a puncher's chance 2. The games won't have ugly scores in the 70s. I wouldn't bet against Miami holding them to 70. Edit: Also, Kenneth Faried is so much damn fun to watch. The guy never stops moving.
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Post by darbus alan on May 2, 2013 22:20:05 GMT -5
Half the team is suffering from the flu, too. The Bulls have been the victims of some really rotten luck.
I'm actually pulling for Brooklyn to win Game 7.
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Post by Lancers on May 2, 2013 22:21:41 GMT -5
You guys think Rose might legitimately be too scared that he'll get injured again? It's either that or he's taking some really terrible advice from his brother and agent. It's the only two options left on the table.
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Post by thegreatnodnarb on May 2, 2013 22:22:33 GMT -5
Nets probably win Game 7 in a blowout. I'm such an optimistic Bulls fan. The Nets actually have me rooting for the Heat to beat them in the next round if they make it. I blame my dislike for Brook Lopez.
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 2, 2013 22:22:47 GMT -5
The Bulls potentially gagging a chance to advance to the NBA Finals?
Really, BRV?
I wouldn't favor the Bulls over the Heat, Celtics, Knicks, or Pacers.
This is not like 2011 when the Bulls had a Finals-caliber team.
I mean, there's more risk then reward- having to guard Deron Williams in a road game 7 or LeBron/Wade in Miami?
There are too many red flags for a spot like this.
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 2, 2013 22:24:15 GMT -5
A Bulls fan I follow on Twitter had this to say about the Rose situation:
@sharapovasthigh If you think throwing Rose into a game 7 situation for his 1st game of the year or throwing him into a Miami series a good idea... no words.
@sharapovasthigh Here Derrick! Let's get your confidence back: Go 1 on 1 with D-Will in a road game 7 and then try to stop LeBron and Wade!
@sharapovasthigh It's about the next decade for Derrick, not one year where the Heat are by far the favorite anyway.
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Post by BRV on May 2, 2013 22:52:08 GMT -5
The Bulls potentially gagging a chance to advance to the NBA Finals? Really, BRV? I wouldn't favor the Bulls over the Heat, Celtics, Knicks, or Pacers. This is not like 2011 when the Bulls had a Finals-caliber team. I mean, there's more risk then reward- having to guard Deron Williams in a road game 7 or LeBron/Wade in Miami? There are too many red flags for a spot like this. A Chicago team with Derrick Rose would eviscerate the Celtics. There's no one on Boston's roster that could handle Rose, plus Chicago hits the glass like few others, and that's the Celtics' biggest weakness. And the Knicks and Pacers are laughable paper tigers who will get smoked as soon as they play someone even halfway decent. And I think a Chicago team with a confident and healthy Rose would give Miami a run for their money.
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Post by MGH on May 2, 2013 23:44:04 GMT -5
And I think a Chicago team with a confident and healthy Rose would give Miami a run for their money. They couldn't in 2010 when Miami was still figuring out how in the world to play together. I really don't think over the course of a seven game series they would now. Denver's time is almost up. Curry and Bogut buried them in the 3rd quarter.
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Post by andrew8798 on May 2, 2013 23:52:57 GMT -5
Friday, May 3rd (ESPN/ESPN2)
Los Angeles Clippers at Memphis Grizzlies – Game 6
New York Knicks at Boston Celtics – Game 6
Indiana Pacers at Atlanta Hawks – Game 6
Oklahoma City Thunder at Houston Rockets – Game 6
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Post by andrew8798 on May 2, 2013 23:56:43 GMT -5
Never pick Denver to get out of the first round
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Post by MGH on May 3, 2013 0:00:25 GMT -5
What a terrible call against Denver.
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Post by Father Dougal McGuire on May 3, 2013 0:16:17 GMT -5
Golden State is giving this game away.
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Post by MGH on May 3, 2013 0:18:35 GMT -5
San Antonio might win the next series in 3 games if this is what Golden State is going to do in crunch time.
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 3, 2013 0:22:04 GMT -5
The basketball gods HATE Denver and love San Antonio.
Nuggets out, potentially Bulls out, maybe Knicks/Pacers depending on what happens there- they are so hellbent on Spurs/Heat in June.
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Post by MGH on May 3, 2013 0:25:47 GMT -5
"Coach! Coach! What do you think of the way your team played tonight?"
"God."
"Coach, you nearly had a full blown collapse in the 4th there. What do you think the problem was?"
"God."
"What are you feeling in this moment, Coach?"
"God."
Sideline reporters must seriously hate almost every coach they ever try to interview.
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Post by Viva on May 3, 2013 0:57:17 GMT -5
I just wanna say... I feel like I won twice.
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