NBA Finals Thread Game 5 (6/9/11)
by Tim S. on Jun 9, 2011 1:28 PM CDT
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PrintWill James bounce back from his eight-point effort in game 4? The American public may hate him, but they are also tuning in to see what happens next. But this is an important game for Dallas as well; their last home-court game in what is now a best of three series.
If you haven't been following Sebastian Pruiti's analysis at NBA Playbook, why not? It's almost better than watching the game -- well, not quite, but it's like being with the team when the coach reviews film. He shows a couple of adjustments by Dallas that worked wonders -- use Nowitzki as a decoy while someone else sets the screen for the pick and roll, or continue using the double screen that confuses Miami. And he shows James running away from the basket or passing the ball unwisely on the pick and roll, as well as what happens when James instead drives towards the basket or at least threatens to do so.
As Pruiti shows, James being more aggressive is not just about shooting the ball more, nor is it about shooting out of double teams -- it's about moving towards the basket or threatening to do so, so that not only drives but also passes and outside shooting become more effective. If James wants to facilitate or shoot from outside effectively, he must still force the other team to take him seriously as a threat to drive. It's when the other team is worried about him driving that he can effectively pass or pull up for a jumper. And in game 4 it wasn't great defense that stopped LeBron from driving, it was LeBron being passive, turning down opportunities to drive.
Why would LeBron do this? We may never know. But it is the reason he can be the best player in the league and still be a disappointment. Of course, if the Heat had lost to the Bulls maybe Wade would be the goat. And if the Heat win the series maybe people will forget about LeBron's disappearing act. But if Dallas wins, LeBron may never live it down. And even if Dallas loses, people will remember this crack in LeBron's armor. Play him hard enough, and he may disappear. It gives competitors -- like the Bulls -- hope.
Is this fair to James? Perhaps not. After all, Rose kind of pulled a disappearing act of his own in the ECF, as did Wade in a couple of games. Jason Terry's had some bad games in the Finals. But MVP or no MVP, James is held to a different standard. He has all the athletic tools to be better than Jordan, so he's not allowed to disappear -- ever.
All that being said, the Heat still have been ahead during much of this series. When they lose to the Mavs, they look like the better athletes getting beat by the better team -- and then just barely. The series is tied 2-2. The Heat have three more games with two at home. They are still the favorites. Will they be able to adjust? Will James just come out on fire? Will the Mavs continue to confuse them? I'm eager to see what happens.
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Lebron will try to come up big tonight.
But if he’s really forcing it out there it could backfire on the heat. GO MAVS! Expect more floppiness.
Lebron has no moves
all you gotta do, is stand in front of him, eliminate his transition game
He’s certainly lost some quickness after playing 1000 games or so, don’t you guys think? I mean he can’t outmaneuver Kidd.
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
You need 48 minutes of intensity to win a championship, Lebitch
“Yeah, whatever, I got Wade”
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
So now there's the rumor
via Stephen A Smith, that Rashard Lewis is Delonte-Westing Jame’s girlfriend.
Can’t he just be sucking because he’s not the second coming of MJ?
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
I don't knwo why people need to spread these false rumors
to give an excuse for the lackluster play.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 6:37 PM CDT up reply actions
LOL
I can’t believe that shit….people are just making dumb excuses now
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
If this game is to 'define' Lebron's career
Then I hope he goes 0-30, 0-10 from the line, 0 rebs, 0 assists, 15 TO’s, fouls out, gets a technical and the Heat lose by 50.
I don't hope that happens tonight
I hope it happens in game 6, today a heat loss will be good enough.
48 minutes of intensity
by dsenchi on Jun 9, 2011 7:43 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I both hate and enjoy this Jimmy Kimmel pregame crap
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
He's running out of ideas.
Just like Letterman, Leno, etc.
Looks like this is a dead thread tonight. I'm out yall
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
But that was in the tunnel!
A tweet is much more official…
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
by jrobulls on Jun 9, 2011 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
So
LeBron allows the three so he can go for the dunk on the other side…SMH
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
the 2-3-2 format
really makes game 5 that much more critical when the series is tied 2-2. No way the mavs win the series if they lose tonight
I've always wondered why it changes
I guess the FInals have always been that way, but even hockey uses the 2-2-1-1-1 in the finals.
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
lebron can only do chase blocks on fastbreak D.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
his shot blocking is so overrated
d-rose averages more blocks then him. That’s embarrassing considering lebrons size and athleticism
That was an O
Dad was standing!
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Was that shooting? Or Mavs in penalty?
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Dad for 3!
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Wow, Dwyane down
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
lol wade drama. it starts again.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
"That's your fault, man!"
Wonder why the guy is hated…
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Dirk getting lots of rest
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
1st quarters are pretty much irrelevant
no need to waste energy
Aside from the Big 3
I can’t tell who I hate the most on Miami: Chalmers, Haslem, Miller, or Anthony.
I’m leaning towards Chalmers.
Why would you hate Haslem?
He’s the only guy I like on that team
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
The faces he makes when calls don't go his way.
Also the fake innocence he’s constantly portraying.
now i hate chalmers
dallas cant get the lead at end of quarters haha
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Dad is weird
He maskes threes but misses free throws
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Lucky motherfuckers
I hate them
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Now watch Chalmers start walking around like he's a gangsta
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
Was there a wheelchair sighting?
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
lol
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
I prefer 0:44 of
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 9:54 PM CDT up reply actions
OK, one lucky shot deserves another.
Evens out
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
dallas really playing well tonight
Walk the talk, Bulls.
1st quarter: we're up by 10, score in the next possession and that's the dagger!
Walk the talk, Bulls.
If Wade is going to be the guy in Miami then they will not win as many championships as some think.
He is too injury prone and Lebron is a mental midget. The body of a lion but the mind of a mouse.
MJ would return
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
How is it
that Wade went went to the locker room and the Mavs didn’t cease control? That’s 1/2 of the problem solved right there.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
Defense let up
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Cmon Mavs make your FTs
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Let's show Pat Riley's reaction instead of the foul
No big deal
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
yeah, hip injury. questionable. bullshit
Walk the talk, Bulls.
anytime wade's hurt
I just assume its 5x less serious than he’s making it out to be
Why is Spo playing House?
They don’t need offense, they need defense…LOL
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lmao
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People might forget, but before Paul Pierce’s wheelchair, there was the Dwyane Wade yellow golf cart escort. He’s coming back for the crown
Walk the talk, Bulls.
did not do anything good on the floor haha
Walk the talk, Bulls.
another T on a bad call.
refs really likes that
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Only when it goes against the team the Heat is playing
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
???
Why don’t they give techs to the Heat when they complain?
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
It's such bullshit
wade has yelled at the refs countless times
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 9:11 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah, that was a quick tech
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
That's too pretty Dirk
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
The difference is that Lebron does not have the guts that Wade has.
This is why he is an overhyped second bananna. He is not a Jordan, he is an overgrown Pippen.
Like I said on Tuesday
When Phil draw that play for Kukoc, Pip sit on the bench and wouldn’t go back. He HAS to get the last shot…he just didn’t do it because he was playing with the GOAT.
If Dwyane goes down and Spo draws a play for Bosh, LeBron would probably be like: “Cool! I’ll set the screen and hide in the corner!”
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by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 9:17 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I will be so happy for many Dallas players if they win the title.
Dirk Nowitzki: Deserves a ring more than anyone else in the game, in my opinion.
Jason Kidd: A Cal alumni.
Tyson Chandler: Former Bull.
J.J. Barea: Most inspirational player in the series.
Shawn Marion: Plays the game the right way.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:16 PM CDT reply actions
A couple more
Carlisle: great, underrated coach
Jet: Makes an airplane when is hitting shots
Dad: He looks like one of my neighbors
Stevenson: Cool beard
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
rhough i like dirk,
i think kidd deserves the ring equally or more than dirk.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jun 9, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah.
He’s been around longer and got to the finals with New Jersey a couple times.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
But he's having a "great all around game"
lol
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Babe Ruth...
…go in there and lay down a bunt for us!
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:19 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Perfect analogy.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Mario Chalmers is the only reason
Miami isn’t getting their doors blown off
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
That's what makes them dangerous.
It seems like there’s always someone outside the big three who has a big game.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
He better get his ring now
Because I don’t think Rose is going to let that happen again
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Jun 9, 2011 9:22 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Should be opening night in chicago, no?
Do it Stern!
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
with Mavs, Lakers for game 2
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Yes especially if it is after a lockout. They need to fire up the fans and there is
no better gasoline than a Chicago/Miami and LA Laker/Dallas opening day. WOW!!!! I am hyped thinking about it.
If the Mavs win a title because of Chandler's play
Milwaukee should fire Skiles the next day. Because if he’s that dumb to not be able to coach Tyson then what good is he.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
honestly, he is overrated as a defender and rebounder
I’d say he’s average, and smaller people constantly score over him
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
I don't think you realize the job
he’s doing on Chris Bosh and also his help defense and rotations. Without him this series would be over already.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
honestly i'd say you're wrong
maybe even blind.
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
he's fucken overrated, asshole
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
by Trey23 on Jun 9, 2011 10:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
If we pick up JR Smith....and he turns out to be a success for us
He should be burned at the stake.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
I do think tyson was somewhat immature still while with the bulls
his time in N.O. really helped him, but i think he once mentioned that he liked skiles as a coach and it was cuz of his time with the bulls that he really learned to play defense. In N.O. he learned the fine art of offense
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
Nice.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
No Chalmers is playing for a contract
That may not be in Miami since he wants big money and a bigger role
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
Wow no Wade.
Where the fuck is Dorris with an update…
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 9:37 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
There she is.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:38 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
That’s messed up. I want them to lose but lose at full strength. Plus this gives Lebron the chance to be the savior but then again he might fail so it all works out.
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 9:41 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It appears both of these teams spent some extra time in the gym taking jump shots since last game.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:38 PM CDT reply actions
Well Lebron has his chance to redeem himself tonight
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
well ive been listening to this game on the radio
and man is it a treat. Hubie Brown AND Dr. Jack Ramsey with Mike Tirrico, great stuff.
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
screw that
Man down, hand down! Mama, there goes that man.
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
ha
im sorry for ur pain
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
Miami is getting so many second chances.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:39 PM CDT reply actions
Get some damn rebounds!
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
lol, wow what a shot
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Dirk over the rainbow!
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Damn at that Dirk rainbow 3.
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 9:41 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Dirk v. Lebron
if Dirk wins, Lebron should give him the King nickname. King Dirk
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
This game is crazy...
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Is it humanly possible to defend a fadeaway rainbow three from a 7-footer?
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:43 PM CDT reply actions
that is what Shawn Bradley was created for
a man before his time
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 9:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Maybe that's why Dallas signed Shawn Bradley through his retirement.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
the 3 most deadliest shots in the history of the nba
Kareems Skyhook
Dirks One legged Fadeaway
and of course
Jordans Turaround Fallaway jumper
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
Keith Bogans open corner 3?
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 9:48 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
hmmm
i did say deadly huh…..and bogans open in the 3, well i often utter the phrase, “oh kill me…” after he shoots…and often…misses
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
by piccolomair on Jun 9, 2011 9:50 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
bogans threes just so hapeen to miss the target
and kill the wrong people.
by Slick Ric on Jun 9, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
A couple more:
Shaq under or around the basket.
Moses Malone’s “miss on purpose” + putback.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
im more looking for moves or shots
that in itself were unstoppable, no so much when done by a certain player. For example, if anyone learned the skyhook (ala Magic Johnson) then they gain this impossible shot, and if htey master it, theres no stopping them. Same with jordans and dirks fallaways. they are just techniques that anyone, regardless of size, if they learn it they gain this unstoppable weapon. Shaq was unstoppable in of himself just because of his sheer size, and moses malone might have had a trademark of missing on purpose for his own putbacks, but i think his being so athletic had much to do with it as well
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
Did you know Kareem learned the skyhook
from watching George Mikan?
Actually, Shaq wasn’t bad with the hook shot. He just preferred to dunk.
add lebron and bosh's flops
Walk the talk, Bulls.
This is the Dallas hot shooting game that's been due
Lebron is going to have to go off cause Dirk might go for 40
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
The downfall of Lebron James is great.
And I’m not just talking about his poor play, but the regression in his game. He no longer takes anyone off the dribble in the half court. He’s pretty much just a jumpshooter in the half court game now, and that makes Miami so much easier to beat than if Lebron just played like he did in Cleveland.
We were just unfortunate to go against the Heat when Lebron was in a hot streak shooting wise. It’s going to be tough for him to get the Heat a championship if he continues to just be a umpshooter, especially as Wade starts to decline.
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Please no hallway camera shots of Wade like he's Bill Goldberg.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 9:49 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
What's "outstanding coaching" about putting Wade in immediately?
Derrick Rose = [M]artian [V]aporising [P]aladin
Like a Bosh...
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Speechless.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
Don't count them out
Ever. As long as Dwyane is alive, I will never count the Heat out.
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Difference is that Dallas is hitting those open shots
they’ve been getting all series. Miami had to be fearing this
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Derrick Rose commercials during the Finals
are a bit too bitter sweet for my taste.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
Nah it just reminds me how we got
the future of the league on OUR team. Don’t worry, his time is coming.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Cavs for Mavs!
And…
Bulls for Mavs
Lakers for Mavs
Rest of NBA for Mavs
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:52 PM CDT reply actions
funny there's no mavs for mavs lol
Walk the talk, Bulls.
This is a 4th qtr score, not 3rd qtr. So much time left...
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Mavs need to finish this quarter strong. No Heat run.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
Old man fight!
Bring Bix Sexy
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They reversed a call? WHA?
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
It's the Dr. Phil haircut.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Brian Cardinal
I must say, he’s been very entertaining tonight.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 9:59 PM CDT reply actions
He's their Scal
Only, you know, he can play :)
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by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 10:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Dad stealing the ball from LeBron!
I’ve seen it all
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by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 9:59 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Gotta admit, don't get or know the origin of the Cardinal = Dad joke.
Derrick Rose = [M]artian [V]aporising [P]aladin
Me neither.
I’m confused. It MUST be the Dr. Phil hair.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Isn't a middle-aged bald white man everyone's dad?
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions
dallas had the chance to put this game away.
blew it. dirk back in please.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
There's a new White Mamba
And his name is Brian Cardinal.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:00 PM CDT reply actions
They must have sprinkled some of
Bosh’s love on Wade’s hip.
by chitown's own on Jun 9, 2011 10:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Stupid foul there by Cardinal
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 10:00 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
I wish the commentators would stop saying that Dallas should have a bigger lead given their FG%.
Miami is getting endless second chance opportunities.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
I have a stat for them
Miami has got 2 more possessions than Dallas this game…If you give Dallas those 2 additional possessions, they’ll be up by 7 or 8
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by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 10:04 PM CDT up reply actions
Heat having a good shooting night as well
Hitting their FTs is keeping them in as well
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
What does that mean?
If Miami plays a typical rebound and 3p night, the lead is bigger.
by Stacey_Is_King on Jun 9, 2011 10:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Gotta hand it to Chalmers and Miller.
Without them playing so well tonight this isn’t a game right now.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
End of quarter possessions
Ugly lol
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Wade is not running well at all.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:06 PM CDT reply actions
Imagine if LeBron gets hit like that
…
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Miami definitely needs D-Wade.
King James is lost without the queen around.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
Get ready for a period full of free throws.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
Flagrant foul.
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 10:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
True
Dan Bernstein
@dan_bernstein Dan Bernstein
Anyone who clobbered Cutler must question Wade.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Jun 9, 2011 10:08 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Flagrant foul.
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 10:08 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-rrrrrrrreeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Walk the talk, Bulls.
The JJ circus is back!
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Man, Jose Juan is the shit
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Shut up, Mark Jackson.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:10 PM CDT reply actions
Hi-IQ play!
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
High*
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Mark Jackson is a damn idiot
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I'm so sorry for the Warriors
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
I feel sorry for Steph Curry.
He’s about to experience his 3rd year leap under an idiot.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:11 PM CDT up reply actions
he's had 3 coaches in 3 years
and probably 4 in 4
Worse thing for Curry is to play in an offense
that is slow paced like what Jackson will wan them to do.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:12 PM CDT up reply actions
That crap should never be rewarded. Have some respect for the game, damn.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
If the Warriors were dumb enough to hire Jackson
maybe they’re dumb enough to give us Curry for Korver
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Miami is starting to make a run
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions
yeah here ome the refs + wade!
Walk the talk, Bulls.
There was no way that was a foul
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Carlisle pulling a Thibs
Get your head out of your ass and put Chandler back in
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I just can't do American dramas anymore.
Never see so many pretty doctors and nurses when I go to the hospital.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:15 PM CDT reply actions
I don't think JVG knows what 'threading the needle' means.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:16 PM CDT reply actions
Come on!
The rebounds are gonna cost the Mavs the game
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
C'mon Mavs. Gotta stay in front.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
JJ's been HUGE tonight
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
JJ joining the rainbow!
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
LeBron walked on that fast break
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:20 PM CDT reply actions
He always does
What’s the difference?
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 10:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Wrong.
That was the Squid Dribble.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
Big Sexy sighting again.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
They gotta step up the D
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Must be nice to have like 3 freaking ballhadlers on the floor at one time
Screw you GarPax !
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Both finals teams
have a bunch of ball handlers.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Fuck
I think they got it
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
Work the ball through Dirk damnit. What the hell are you doing Mavs.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
This is the championship
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:25 PM CDT reply actions
damn too many easy shots for miami
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Dallas WTF are you doing on defense?
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
but,but Chandler!
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
I would sooner hang myself than watch that movie.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:27 PM CDT reply actions
Zoo movie or Super 8
Super 8 is manipulative palp for the masses
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Friends With Benefits
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Wasn't there a movie that just came out with the exact same concept?
Which was explored in a Seinfeld episode 20 years ago?
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Yep.
The movie that made me lose all respect for Natalie Portman.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Penetrate
They’re on the penalty. Draw contact.
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
I'm having the same feeling that when we played them
It’s over
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
I've seen Miami do this before...
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
we've all seen this. game 5 ecf?
Walk the talk, Bulls.
Yup. Dallas needed to extend the lead while they had the chance.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
What a fuck up
Dallas caught a break and gave it right back.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:32 PM CDT reply actions
At least I can take comfort
that Dwyane (and not LeBron) is going to be MVP
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
that was Dirk's fault
he should know Chandler can’t catch that pass
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
What a game
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
James can't buy a jumpshot
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
diiiiiiiiiirkk! very nice game
Walk the talk, Bulls.
wow offensive foul on lebron!
Walk the talk, Bulls.
HUUUGE defensive play by chandler!
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
(Bulls would not have got that call, but still)
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions
I hate LeBron
but that wasn’t an offensive foul
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
JVG's explanation was actually accurate though.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Joey Crawford - Thank you
Words I thought I’d never say
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Nice 'Like a Bosh' defense
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by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:34 PM CDT reply actions
lol @ horrible 3 point attempt
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:35 PM CDT reply actions
wow the Mavs responding
old man river getting it done
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
The Kidd!
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
KIDD!
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 10:36 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Wow.
If Miami loses tonight, LeBron will get absolutely shit on by the media.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
He probably won’t. It will be blamed on his teammates as usual. Besides Skip and Charles everyone thinks LeBron can do no wrong. Heck I was watching NBAtv yesterday and they were talking about how Bird had on of his best games in the Finals against Houston and they all areed that LeBron would show up and play the best game of his career.
Where was it? They’ll make another excuse and say he will show up and play the best game of his career on Sunday.
I love this game.
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
thats crazy.
"We got to win. Win no matter what. Trip, kick somebody, fight, bite. Whatever. Win." - Derrick Rose
I don't understand LeBron James.
I don’t really know how to explain my query. I just don’t get his game really…
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
He's Vince Carter on steroids
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
oooo that's a good one
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
I think one thing I do know is that whatever basketball IQ people talk about him having
is not there. He makes great plays on flow and instinct.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
He could post up anytime he wants
But plays like Rose from behind the 3 poitn line.
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Mavs gave up lead because they just felt like coming back again
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
by jrobulls on Jun 9, 2011 10:37 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Lebron may be having the most meaningless triple-double in the
history of the NBA
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Huge possession right here...c'mon Mavs. One stop fellas.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
Mike Miller made the same face as the Yankees' 3rd baseman
from Major League when Jake Taylor bunted.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
Damn it Marion!
Slow the fuck down!
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:38 PM CDT reply actions
Marian HAS to pull that one back. Ugh.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
Marion fucked it up
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
he did get hit on the arm...
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
He looked like he was going to but changed his mind in mid-air.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:41 PM CDT up reply actions
marion shouldve just pull back
that’s a foul on the replay?
Walk the talk, Bulls.
fuck you crawford douche called that from across the floor
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
Walk the talk, Bulls.
TERRY!!!!!!
OH MY GOD
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
Jason Terry is a frickin' assassin
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:40 PM CDT reply actions
Terry!
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:40 PM CDT reply actions
Game. See ya in Miami
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Terry!!!
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
by chicity773 on Jun 9, 2011 10:41 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Terry you magnificent moron you!
Terrible shot, but that was fucking ice water!
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:41 PM CDT reply actions
shot clock
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
I guess we could have used Ben Gordon...LOL!!!!
by Bart71 on Jun 9, 2011 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 4 recs
This ^
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Great minds think alike
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
To all that feel BG wouldn't have helped
Jason Terry just proved the value of a ballsy 6th man who can’t play defense. That is all.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Jun 9, 2011 10:41 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
This ^
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Noone ever drilled a 3 in MJ's face at the end of a game
in practice let alone the Finals. GTFO Lebron
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Haha. Love Mike, but yup. Miller got him on that one. A nice little push off too.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
was not in MJ's face hehe
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
I thought about this.
But Miller pushed Jordan away BEFORE he even caught and shot it.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Jason Terry is no Reggie Miller
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I'll help you out
No bench player ever drilled a 3 in MJ’s face at the end of a game
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
cus he'll hang his nuts in your face
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
by Trey23 on Jun 9, 2011 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
it was up too late
didn’t you hear the man? That might be the last hand down, man down for a couple of years!
by Basketball Smurf on Jun 9, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
I love how LeRod is allowed to use a left-handed stiff-arm when he drives.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:42 PM CDT reply actions
or his flying 360 layins
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Or his occasional 50-point explosions.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions
YES! YES! One more!
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
MAYNE HAIL YEAH
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
I foresee crying in the Heat locker room
"The advanced metrics guys do not like Derrick Rose very much." - Bills Simmons podcast 2/4
by RogersPark Kris on Jun 9, 2011 10:46 PM CDT reply actions
Hopefully they just chill
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
Glad God was apparently on Terry's side
and not LeRod’s. Didn’t know he was a Mavs fan.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
hating the heat runs in the family
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 9, 2011 10:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Not sure if he's a Mavs fan
But he’s definitely not a Heat fan.
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
I know
Screw Skiles. We’d have him and JR Smith right now and would’ve still been bad enough to get Rose probably.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Dirk, please deny Lebron a championship
I’ll buy German imported products and donate to your favorite charity
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
'How do you win a game in Miami?'
‘We gonna get this first one.’
stare off into space…
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
He can say whatever he wants after those shots
by Stacey_Is_King on Jun 9, 2011 10:48 PM CDT up reply actions
I just thought the awkward pause afterwards was hilarious.
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by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:49 PM CDT up reply actions
It was a bit like Hedo's infamous 'ball' interview
by Stacey_Is_King on Jun 9, 2011 10:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I hadn't seen that so I had to YouTube it.
Very awesome.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 10:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Haha. Jet. man. I laughed too.
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
I love the fact that JET
wants to win the next one. Bad-ass motherfucker.
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
absolutely
when pierce said “we have two tries” i knew the celtics were fucked last year.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
I thought I was going to see an epic game by Lebron in the NBA Finals. Guess not.
Lebron talked such a big game too. Oh well.
This reminded me of his Game 6 triple-double last year following his awful Game 5.
Like, yeh, it’s a triple-double, but honestly, not a particularly impactful or great one.
Derrick Rose = [M]artian [V]aporising [P]aladin
One more Dallas win = all is right with the world.
Smart people learn from their mistakes. Smarter people learn from the mistakes of others. - Raymond Stone
by RaymondStone.com on Jun 9, 2011 10:49 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
"...but Miami will not go quietly on their home floor."
I would love to see a game 6 Mavs blowout win for the title.
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
Now or never!
Tonight’s tweet: “Better late than never.”
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
So...
LeBron finishes with a triple-double but dissapears in the last minutes. This guy is the weirdest player in the history of the game.
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
W.O.A.T
but never G.O.A.T.
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
Pips gonna come out with
“Hahaha see I psyched him out. It was all my plan.”
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
by Yibs on Jun 9, 2011 10:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
how much to participate in the raking
?
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
LeBron's playin like somebody on the team fucked his mom
I bet it was Mike Bibby. She seems to like the light skinned brothas
Yep lots of active ballhandlers
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 11:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Time to wait for the....
This game wasn’t even. Wade was playing through soooooo much pain. What a great athelte he is for trying to win while hurt.
Fuck the Heat
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
by Yibs on Jun 9, 2011 10:57 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
it's so hard to give a shit about that
when dirk’s been playing with a splint on his finger and won game 4 with a 102 fever.
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
Thought he was gonna borrow not only Pierce's wheelchair
But Schillings bloody sock as well.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 10:59 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I know, where was his wheelchair? Poor guy had to walk all the way to the locker room.
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
by Yibs on Jun 9, 2011 11:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
But... Brendan Haywood!
And isn’t any team with a guy called ‘The Custodian’ branded with an auto-handicap?
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 11:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Dude
Don’t mess with Dad…he kicked ass tonight!
Derrick+Joakim+Booz > Ray-Ray, The Wheelchair guy, that stupid martian and the punk who only messes with 6 foot foreign point guards and 3 point shooting centers
by poker_punker on Jun 9, 2011 11:02 PM CDT up reply actions
The Custodian sounds like the name of a Treat Williams straight to video movie.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 11:04 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Part II
Starring Sasha Mitchell who played Cody from Step By Step
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 11:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
The fact that you know Cody's real name by heart is a revelation.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions
ha. well he was in the 2nd Kickboxer
After JVD
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 11:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
wade playing with a bumb hip aint got nothing on lebron's head cold game
now THAT was heroics!
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 9, 2011 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha. "Can't you hear it in my voice?"
or something to that effect. What a trooper.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
he only got a couple hours of sleep
poor bron bron
flippity floppity floop
by jesus christos on Jun 9, 2011 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Im so happy
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 10:58 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Cowboy hat reporter...
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
Lebron is averaging 17.1 PPG in the Finals
In 6 NBA Finals, Jordan’s lowest-scoring game was 22 points.
God I wish we could watch Chuck on TNT right now...
"After Game 1, they made me and Joe’s life a living hell." - Jamal Crawford
.LOL @ LeDouche
With 2 free throws. Everytime the Heat lose I watch that Freaking ridiculous season intro celebration and I am pleased.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 11:05 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Of course, they can still win 2 at home
and the world will inevitably explode.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 9, 2011 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
The Heat (especially Lebron and Bosh) seem mentally fragile to me.
Not something MJ ever dealt with. Gotta be tough to be considered brain weak.
"We wish Jordan were 7-feet, but he isn't. There just wasn't a center available. What can you do? Jordan isn't going to turn this franchise around. I wouldn't ask him to. He's a very good offensive player, but not an overpowering offensive player." Rod Thorn, then Bulls general manager, after drafting Michael Jordan
by AerialAssault on Jun 9, 2011 11:10 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
mentally weak and has no heart
Walk the talk, Bulls.
40 pts miami bench. 1st time i saw that this season, i think!
will not happen again.
Walk the talk, Bulls.
And props to Marion and Stevenson for the D
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
by Yibs on Jun 9, 2011 11:11 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Lebron is tired. Guarding Rose, Terry and Barea can wear you down. Lebron is too
big to be chasing them, even if he is quick. It takes more energy for him to chase them. C
he's certainly lost abitof quickness
1000 games will do that
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Watching LeBron
makes me happier that we have a guy like DRose.
Tweet of the night
southstands303 RT @USC_Zack: I asked Lebron James change for a dollar and all he had was 75 cents. Apparently he doesn’t have a 4th Quarter….
"truTV is like BET for white folks." - Chuck
by macjack09 on Jun 9, 2011 11:23 PM CDT reply actions 9 recs
nah Pat riley and his Grandma
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Wade...you're doing the Jet wrong
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
by jrobulls on Jun 9, 2011 11:36 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
More tweets
BobbyJamess: FIRST: Delonte West + Lebron’s mom. THEN: Rashard Lewis + Lebron’s Fiance. NEXT: Chris Bosh & Lebron’s dad !!
by CowBearsFan on Jun 9, 2011 11:39 PM CDT reply actions 6 recs
Really,.... Rashard Lewis is banging his fiance. The same one on the program when he was
yelling ….“wakie, wakie”
Maybe the most invested I've been in The Finals in years.
Good god I hope Dallas can close this out.
Bayless weighs in:
RealSkipBayless Skip Bayless
If that was “Now or Never” for LeBron, I guess he should retire. With Batman hobbled, it was his turn & time. Nope. LeRobin. No clutch gene.
by CowBearsFan on Jun 9, 2011 11:43 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
he didn't want to battle for the cowl!
Walk the talk, Bulls.
by JLbuLL on Jun 9, 2011 11:46 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
More Bayless:
RealSkipBayless Skip Bayless
With 4:37 left, DWade’s 3 gave Heat 99-95 lead. THEN: LeBron missed j, charged, turnover, missed 3. JKidd made his. Game over. Prince James.
RealSkipBayless Skip Bayless
Mavs gave LeBron late layup – his only pts in 4th! He has now scored 11 total in the 5 4th q’s! Can’t wait to talk about this at 10E, ESPN2!
RealSkipBayless Skip Bayless
Seriously, how can the billions of LeBron worshippers and apologists defend or make excuses for what he continues NOT to do?
He's on fire!
And Thibs said, Let there be three's, and Deng shot threes
And Deng saw the three's, that they were good
And didn't shoot long two's anymore
by windycitywarrior on Jun 9, 2011 11:45 PM CDT up reply actions
Nice one KC!
KCJHoop K.C Johnson
Then again, LBJ’s triple double feels a little like CBooz’s 26-17 game in ECF. Empty.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
Dirk major slouch in the chair lol
Derrick Rose will be suspended by the NBA because he has broken too many ankles.
In Ira Windermans post game article on person commented.
kb said that “we are one loss away from being a national joke”. WOW.
hope bulls were watching this (know kurt thomas was - big sexy must live in big d)
especially rose, thibs, and noah
even if they don’t get a game in miami, dallas showed how to react to the heat’s aggressiveness (overplay and trapping): MATCH THE AGGRESSION, DON"T PLAY BACK ON YOUR HEELS!
♫ i've entered a snake of pits with knives in the back of me ♫ can't call you or on you no more when they're attacking me ♫
Their aggressiveness on the the defensive end almost lost them the game in the 4th quarter. They gave up like, 7 straight layups.
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
Yeah, but it seemed like everytime the bulls tried to be aggresive it led to a offensive foul,
TO, or they just couldn’t finish strong at the rim. Except Rose at least.
yes. both aggressive and smart.
greg anthony (hate him as a knick who fought w/ suns great kj, lol!) said something about this towards the end of the season or early in the playoffs… something about how so much of the pro game really comes down to who takes the game to who.
i’m not even paraphrasing here, but however he put it, it was the most succinctly intelligent thing i’ve ever heard an nba commentator say. certainly on nba tv, anyway!
♫ i've entered a snake of pits with knives in the back of me ♫ can't call you or on you no more when they're attacking me ♫
Well, the double screen play has also worked wonders.
The Mavs are not just about Nowitzki — they run plays on offense, with multiple options. And they improvise and adjust during the game.
Furthermore, playing aggressively under pressure in the Finals comes with experience. The Mavs are far more experienced than the Bulls. In fact, they are also more experienced than most of the Heat players. LeBron and Bosh have disappeared in this series; I’m not convinced that’s because of the Mavs’ great defense — maybe they are also suffering from a lack of experience and a case of nerves.
The good news is that the Bulls can get the experience by climbing the mountain again and this time playing like they expected to be there. What I’m most concerned about is why our own coaching genius Thibs didn’t come up with offensive wrinkles like the Mavs’ double screen. Is it because he chose to emphasize defense this year? Is it because he doesn’t have confidence in his player’s offensive abilities? Or is it because he’s a far better defensive coach than he is an offensive coach? I don’t know the answer to that one.
lebron's choking
Is overshadowing rose’s bad games.
by #1humblebot on Jun 10, 2011 9:30 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Wade: What is that smell…
Lebron: My 4th Quarter game
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
by ThorCo on Jun 10, 2011 10:50 AM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Doesn't this personify their late game personas in the Finals?
Wade looking hungry, LeRod looking scared.
How does one practice consistency? Take lots of Benefiber?
by WearShades on May 31, 2011 6:37 AM PDT
by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Jun 10, 2011 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions
anyone see this shit?
Look
I didn’t want to offend anyone by saying the "f" word or generalizing my statement to any particular sex by saying "gays" or lesbians" or "bi’s" so "homos" is the most "politically correct" term. I’m just trying to be more tact in a tactless blog.
by Hindut Patrol on Feb 15, 2011 2:51 PM EST
Poetic justice would be both of them getting sick Sunday
and combining for a 4-32 night and getting benched as the Mavs win
"Word of advice, don’t join, Bears fans are crazy."--- D-Jackfan10
Another reason why so many people hate them.
These guys are asking for it. They don’t deserve this championship and next year they will be public enemy #1.
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