stealthamo
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Post by stealthamo on May 15, 2013 23:35:17 GMT -5
I'm not gonna lie, it feels weird as hell to say that the Memphis Grizzlies are in the Western Conference Finals. OKC had a chance, but Durant just couldn't deliver tonight. I'm hoping to see Memphis in the Finals to stir things up, but I'd be fine with San Antonio too.
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Post by 1 Free Moon-Down with Burger on May 15, 2013 23:35:25 GMT -5
And KD whiffs again. For a guy who was pretty much clutch all season long, once the playoffs started it was like he forgot how to be clutch. He's sucked in the 4th in pretty much every game since Russ went down. Not clutch in the 4th? Huh... |
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on May 15, 2013 23:37:22 GMT -5
I can't believe a team from Hickville USA is going to the conference finals.
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Rican
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Post by Rican on May 15, 2013 23:38:34 GMT -5
OH GREAT a playoff series against Memphis...if we beat Golden State.
* Traumatic 2011 flashbacks*
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on May 15, 2013 23:38:38 GMT -5
It can't be avoided. Durant & the Thunder choked. Not really. Durant pretty much had to carry the team by himself mostly for the last 9 games. That's going to wear on anyone. Now has KD sucked in the 4th? Yeah, he has, but by the time the 4th rolls around he has almost nothing left. You can't really "choke" when your team doesn't have one of its star players. I mean I think we all kind of thought the Thunder weren't making it out of the West without Westbrook. |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on May 15, 2013 23:40:37 GMT -5
Still, congrats Grizzlies, first trip to the Conference Finals in franchise history, and if they draw the Spurs, they have a really good shot of turning that into their first trip to the Finals as well.
Screw it, I'm on the Grizzlies' bandwagon the rest of the season, and if they fall, I'm backing whoever comes out of the West, especially if Miami comes out of the East.
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on May 15, 2013 23:41:41 GMT -5
Maybe Durant struggled because he can't be expected to do every single thing. Perkins in this series had more fouls than points/rebounds/assists combined. And Derek Fisher sure is Derek Fisher.
This entire team was built around the idea of Westbrook and Durant playing off each other.
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andrew8798
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Post by andrew8798 on May 15, 2013 23:43:54 GMT -5
@vgoodwill
This makes seven conference finals for Tayshaun Prince. Tim Duncan has 7 Kobe Bryant has 8.
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Post by Sektor on May 15, 2013 23:48:28 GMT -5
Maybe Durant struggled because he can't be expected to do every single thing. Perkins in this series had more fouls than points/rebounds/assists combined. And Derek Fisher sure is Derek Fisher. This entire team was built around the idea of Westbrook and Durant playing off each other. Yeah, you can't pin this on Durant. Brooks just isn't a good enough coach to adapt on the fly, and no one on the bench could step up and replace Westbrook's production. And whether it's fair or not, this series made that Harden trade look even worse in hindsight. |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on May 15, 2013 23:51:25 GMT -5
Maybe Durant struggled because he can't be expected to do every single thing. Perkins in this series had more fouls than points/rebounds/assists combined. And Derek Fisher sure is Derek Fisher. This entire team was built around the idea of Westbrook and Durant playing off each other. Exactly. He's too young to be expected to do everything. Give him a few more years and yeah, he should be able to do that, but right now? Nah, that's too early. As for Fisher, I dunno what happened, he was playing lights out against Houston........ And I already said Perkins needs to go. Funny how pretty much everyone thought OKC got the better end of the Green/Perkins trade when it happened, but now only a few seasons removed and Boston got the better end of the deal. Green's emerged as a much better player and unless they get rid of him should be a core piece of the Celtics as they begin planning for life after Pierce and Garnett. |
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Unocal 76
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 15, 2013 23:51:57 GMT -5
No games on Friday with the Heat/Grizzlies closing out.
WHAT ARE WE GONNA DO TO PASS THE TIME?!
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Post by OGJB is Slender on May 15, 2013 23:52:02 GMT -5
Perkins in this series had more fouls than points/rebounds/assists combined. How is that even possible? |
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on May 15, 2013 23:52:02 GMT -5
Maybe Durant struggled because he can't be expected to do every single thing. Perkins in this series had more fouls than points/rebounds/assists combined. And Derek Fisher sure is Derek Fisher. This entire team was built around the idea of Westbrook and Durant playing off each other. Yeah, you can't pin this on Durant. Brooks just isn't a good enough coach to adapt on the fly, and no one on the bench could step up and replace Westbrook's production. And whether it's fair or not, this series made that Harden trade look even worse in hindsight. Brooks not being a good coach doesn't help. If you want something to remind you how scary good they are both Durant and Westbrook are younger than Steph Curry. |
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on May 15, 2013 23:54:37 GMT -5
Perkins in this series had more fouls than points/rebounds/assists combined. How is that even possible? Perk just sucks, that's how it is possible. The dude racks up fouls in a short period of time and he can't pass, rebound, or score worth a damn. |
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Post by WorkingInAColeMine on May 15, 2013 23:57:19 GMT -5
How is that even possible? Perk just sucks, that's how it is possible. The dude racks up fouls in a short period of time and he can't pass, rebound, or score worth a damn. I was a little wrong. It was actually for the whole playoffs. Tonight was 2 points 3 rebounds 3 turnovers and 3 fouls. |
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Unocal 76
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Post by Unocal 76 on May 15, 2013 23:58:43 GMT -5
If OKC is willing to take on capspace, I think they oughta give Brooklyn a call and make an offer for Gerald Wallace.
He can rebound and can hit 3's
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Post by BearDogg-X on May 16, 2013 1:38:00 GMT -5
Congrats to Sacramento on keeping the Kings.
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Toxik916
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Post by Toxik916 on May 16, 2013 2:14:23 GMT -5
What a great night! I hung out with a ton of city officials and a few national nba writers. It was truly magical in Sacramento tonight and I'm glad I got to experience it!
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on May 16, 2013 6:58:25 GMT -5
They've talked about it on Mike & Mike, and it's correct, Durant is getting a pass for his performance against the Grizzlies. People are saying he had no help, he had to do it all, not great coaching, and one guy can't do it all. Yet, people were ripping LeBron for not winning a title with Cleveland, with a far worse supporting cast, and worse coach.
I agree that Durant can't do it all, just like LeBron couldn't do it all in Cleveland. But Durant has gotten a free pass.
I wonder who's going to coach the Thunder after Brooks gets fired. Hell, 2 of the top teams in the West will be looking for new coaches. Brooks and Vinny Del Negro won't be back.
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on May 16, 2013 8:37:38 GMT -5
What a great night! I hung out with a ton of city officials and a few national nba writers. It was truly magical in Sacramento tonight and I'm glad I got to experience it! You're keeping the Kings, now don't screw this up |
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