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No one wants to play defense anymore, they all want to play "Phoenix Suns ball." That's why you see coaches like Mike Woodson gainfully employed, while Rick Carlisle is working for ESPN. That's why I always scratch my head when people say a team like the Knicks or the Hawks should hire Carlisle. Those are young teams would quickly tune him out, because his style is "not fun." If you have a team with veteran players that are ready to win now, that's the team that should hire a guy like Carlisle or Skiles. Depending on how Denver's season turns out, I think they may be well served to dump George Karl and look into Carlisle.

Love and Collison, also.

My matches will come complete with French ring announcer, btw.

Six, actually.

And the Bulls are officially out of playoff contention, at the hands of the Miami Heat. Oh, the irony.

Dunleavy for Most Improved. I'd like to think this game will give us a boost to steal the last spot, but the Hawks still have games with the Knicks and Heat.

Thunderkid and Reject are seen walking together backstage, stopping when they see Alfdogg staring at them. Alf gets a grin on his face, then lets out a sarcastic laugh. ALF Are you kiddin' me? [i]You[/i] guys are gonna get back together and win the tag team titles? :lol: TK and Reject look at each other, then look at Alf. ALF How are you guys gonna co-exist out there against real competition, after the way you guys split? :huh: REJECT That's all in the past, Alf. All that matters right now, is that this team was destined to be champions. And tonight, that road begins again. ALF Hey, you know what, that's great. Because PRL just won my title at AngleMania, and all that matters to me is getting it back. So whatever you two can do to soften him up tonight...*shrugs* not that I really need it, that just makes it all the better. TK It's great that you have aspirations...but we're doing this for us, so you just sit back and watch. Because tonight, we're going to make history. *crowd cheers, as TK and Reject continue their walk.* ALF Maybe you will...maybe you will. :lol:

As much as I would love to see it happen, the Hawks will be lucky to win one game against the Celtics. Sorry, but I'm not seeing the cause for optimism here. Same goes for the Pacers or Nets with their slim chances.

Brandon Rush is entering the NBA draft.

It's CWM's fault.

Now that Adrian Dantley is finally in, I have to wonder if Chris Mullin will be taking his spot as the guy who for years doesn't quite get in. This was his second year on the ballot, and he's not likely to get in next year either in a year that features Jordan, Stockton, and David Robinson becoming eligible.

Since I can't win any pools anymore, this is the matchup I wanted most out of the four teams. It's good to see the two lesser-hyped teams silence the experts and make it to the big game. A lot of people would probably rank Kansas more in terms of UNC/UCLA in terms of hype and likeability (or lack thereof), but I've never gotten that vibe from them, really. I look at them more in terms of the great Atlanta Braves teams, without the "America's Team" moniker I hate so much.

This is from the Reds' radio guys just a few minutes ago, for some reason discussing Garth Brooks. PBP guy: "I heard this quote recently, and I think it's so true...'If the internet was around when The Beatles were popular, they would have sold one billion records." Garth Brooks has an advantage that the Beatles didn't have. color guy: "Well, if I hadn't had two shoulder surgeries, I'd still be pitching right now!" PBP: "Well, that's not a fair statement." Color: "Yes it is!" PBP: "No it isn't! We're not talking about you or who you'd be a better pitcher than, we're talking about something else right now!" *uncomfortable pause*

Yes, Vitale finally got in. Here are the lucky seven: Hakeem Olajuwon Patrick Ewing Adrian Dantley Pat Riley (coach) Cathy Rush (coach) Bill Davidson (owner) Dick Vitale (broadcaster)

I didn't know Mike moved the TSM server to Indiana

Denver just lost to Seattle in double OT, clinching playoff berths for the Suns and Rockets. Dallas now has a 2-game lead on the Nuggets and Warriors.

She's not in there anymore, it was overturned. Or Czech took her back out himself. I don't know, I was out when the whole thing happened.

That's the thing, though, the Gulag is meant as an alternative to outright bannings/suspensions. So if those people want, they can still discuss things with the others in that folder, or bitch about being sent there, or whatever. Or not. Either way. Also, if Czech deletes it, I will scream.

I know you were joking, Cheech, I just don't think that's an appropriate joke to be making under these circumstances. I mean, Leena is going to think whatever she wants about us, but she's not the only female at TSM. I don't want to give them that impression of us.

You know, you guys are not really helping to erase our misogynistic circle-jerk image.

That's more like it, Dallas. The Suns had nine points in the fourth quarter. That's unthinkable.

As a member of the staff, I'll admit that I kind of scratched my head at some of the promotions myself, but Danny and CWM wouldn't have modded those guys if they didn't think they would do a good job, regardless of whether they chat with us or not. Mik has never been in one of our chats, that I know of, and Cheech has only been in a handful. Also, keep in mind that we are helping pick up Mole's share of the bill for the site. And the ROCK MODERATOR group was made as a gag; Metal Ed doesn't have any actual powers. At least that's what Czech told me.

I don't obsessively hate you either, Leena, no matter what Slovakia says.

I got all the numbers from NBA.com (go to the standings, and there's a link at the top that says Playoff Picture). I did all the splitting into groups, though.

Here's a breakdown of the playoff situation as of right now. 1st tiebreaker is season series. 2nd tiebreaker is division record, if teams are in same division. Or conference record, if not. 3rd tiebreaker, if teams are in same division, is conference record. East 1. Boston (65-16, clinched homecourt advantage throughout playoffs) 2. Detroit (58-23, cinched Central Division and #2 seed) 3. Orlando (51-30, clinched Southeast Division and #3 seed) 4. Cleveland (45-36, clinched playoff berth) 5. Washington (43-38, clinched playoff berth) 6. Toronto (41-40, clinched playoff berth) 7. Philadelphia (40-41, clinched playoff berth) 8. Atlanta (37-44, clinched playoff berth) All the matchups in the East are set. West (relevant tiebreakers) 1. LA Lakers (57-25, clinched Pacific Division and #1 seed) 2. New Orleans (56-25, clinched Southwest Division and #2 seed) 3. San Antonio (55-26, clinched playoff berth) (HOU) 4. Utah (54-27, clinched Northwest division) (SA, HOU, PHO) 5. Houston (54-27, clinched playoff berth) (PHO) 6. Phoenix (54-27, clinched playoff berth) (SA) 7. Dallas (50-31, clinched playoff berth) 8. Denver (49-32, clinched playoff berth) (DAL) The winner of the Utah/SA game on Wednesday locks up the #3 spot. San Antonio locks up a top 4 spot with a win OR a loss by Phoenix. Utah locks up homecourt advantage in the first round with a win OR losses by Houston AND Phoenix. Houston locks up at least the #5 spot with a win OR a Phoenix loss. Dallas locks up the #7 spot with a win OR a Denver loss.