The Electrifyer 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Steve Francis is killing in the clutch. Looks like LA's gonna lose this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Awesome game from minute 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted April 24, 2004 JVG rules. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Electrifyer 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 I didn't see much of the game because there was a stupid Blue Jays game pre-emptying it, but from what I saw, Steve Francis actually didn't do stupid mistakes and actually contributed pretty damn well. I'm impressed at his play (or what I saw of it). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drury37 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 I wonder why Jeff Van Gundy didn't want anyone to talk to Jim Gray after the game. I know this has nothing to do with it but it just reminded me of when Chad Curtis wouldn't talk to Jim Gray because of the Pete Rose thing. All of I could picture was Jim Gray asking Stevie Franchise if he thinks Pete Rose bet on baseball haha!!! Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Probally because it's a young team and Jeff didn't want them to get full of themselfs. Theres still 3 more games to win to goto the next round. That's just how I looked at it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drury37 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Probally because it's a young team and Jeff didn't want them to get full of themselfs. Theres still 3 more games to win to goto the next round. That's just how I looked at it. Yeah that is what I figured. Good move from who I think is a great coach but then again I am a life long New York Knicks fan so that might explain why I am a fan of Jeff Van Gundy. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Well, for the first time in the series, Houston actually played at a playoff level. They weathered Shaq's early flurry and played solid D most of the game. Steve Francis had his best game of the year. On more than one occasion he passed up a difficult shot (that he probably would have taken in game 1 or 2) and gave the ball to a team mate with a better look and scored. The biggest factor was the 3-point shooting. Cuttino, Steve, and Jimmy will have to keep that up to win game 4. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Electrifyer 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Houston also limited there turnovers to 11 and Francis only had 3. I wonder though, how long will it take for Payton to just completely snap after being benched in the fourth again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Heh, Doug Collins just called the Hornets the Jazz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 This game is wretched, BTW. Â Miami may not even get to 30 in the first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted April 24, 2004 Miami coming back. BUTLER IS HOT! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Electrifyer 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 "There's a heart beating in this New Orleans Jazz team." I think Collins is still stuck in the 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted April 24, 2004 "There's a heart beating in this New Orleans Jazz team." I think Collins is still stuck in the 70s. That was my NBA quote of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spicy McHaggis 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Cat Mobley made Kobe look silly, Rick Fox & Derek Fisher suck...Lakers will lose to the Spurs in 6 if LA's lucky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 What happened in the Kings vs Mavs game? Dallas up by 22 could it be that they are playing defense or is it that Chris Webber is hurting the team more than normal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Heh, Doug Collins just called the Hornets the Jazz. Poor kids. If they're not being called the New Orleans Jazz, they're being called the Charlotte Hornets. They have no identity. Â Â Yeah they ALWAYS call them "Charlotte Hornets" on Shootaround, Fastbreak, etc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Bibby, Miller, Webber are not making any shots tonight and there is some speculation that Brad Miller might have some shoulder & elbow problems. As for Bibby can the coach call a time out and tell him to stop with the silly layups and pass the ball more? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Well Kings are looking pathetic......UGH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Bibby, Miller, Webber are not making any shots tonight and there is some speculation that Brad Miller might have some shoulder & elbow problems. As for Bibby can the coach call a time out and tell him to stop with the silly layups and pass the ball more? Peja wasn't getting anything either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 The good is that all the Kings need to do is take 1 in Dallas, which can stil be done. The bad thing is that they just look HORRIBLE tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteakGrowsOnUecker 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Damn, Denver is pretty much owning the T'Wolves right now in this game. I think this is the pefect time for Minnesota to show that they have a second gear and take over the game like the Lakers always have over the past few years. But Denver is playing a hell of a game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Damn...It's the end of the third quarter and Denver is like 17 pts ahead. I would have never predicted that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 As cool as it would be to see Carmelo take the Nuggets far, they'll go down in 5 or 6, sadly, and Lebron will somehow be rookie of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Angle Mark 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 As cool as it would be to see Carmelo take the Nuggets far, they'll go down in 5 or 6, sadly, and Lebron will somehow be rookie of the year. LeBron already won Rookie of the Year, which is bullcrap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Total bullcrap. I do see Carmelo having a longer and more meaningful career though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 I wish that Lebron paid some respect to Jordan, and himself, and DIDN'T take #23. He should be creating his own image, and starting his own legacy, not piggybacking off the biggest sports star in years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steviekick 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 I wish that Lebron paid some respect to Jordan, and himself, and DIDN'T take #23. He should be creating his own image, and starting his own legacy, not piggybacking off the biggest sports star in years. That annoys me, too. But I think we'll be in store for more players doing that since the kids who grew up watching MJ will now be making up the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest OctoberBlood Report post Posted April 25, 2004 Fucking great game for the Nuggs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteakGrowsOnUecker 0 Report post Posted April 25, 2004 What a complete rout by the Nuggets, at least this series should produce a few more great games instead of unwatchable blowouts like the rest of the playoffs so far. Same for Houston / LA, this is what I enjoy seeing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
