Matt Young 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 So, is it more likely that Blake Griffin is a bust due to getting drafted by the Clippers, or that he leaves LA after 4 years and then explodes into superstardom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Angle Mark 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 So, is it more likely that Blake Griffin is a bust due to getting drafted by the Clippers, or that he leaves LA after 4 years and then explodes into superstardom? Neither, the Clipper curse will finally end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2009 So, is it more likely that Blake Griffin is a bust due to getting drafted by the Clippers, or that he leaves LA after 4 years and then explodes into superstardom? My money's on the latter. And finally, an interesting and compelling playoff game. I may have said Denver in 6, but I'll take either team in seven if the games are this good. Denver played great defense, forcing LA to take 90 shots and Kobe Byrant scoring 40 to eek out the win. And I underestimated Pau Gasol, because he saved the Lakers from getting killed on the boards by Denver's frontcourt (the dunks are another matter). Partial fail to Kobe Byrant, though, because after the league took away his fifth technical, he gets another one, and they are not taking this one back. And Carmelo Anthony scoring 39, I think he's starting to get it now. Denver's free throws killed them, though. You cannot miss 12 in a playoff game and expect to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Heel 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 That was a great game last night down to the wire action. The steal by Ariza was the play of the game, but you gotta love Kobe taking over with under a minute to go before the steal taking it to the hoop twice getting those foul calls. Cavs v Magic starts in a few minutes Cleveland is so good at home its hard to pick against them in game 1 tonight. If Orlando gets hot with their threes then we could see an upset in the making Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Update on the WWE situation, from WON: The WWE held a press conference announcing both Raw and Smackdown on Monday and Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, meaning the Tuesday night date at the World Arena in Colorado Springs is off. WWE also said they were not going to take legal action against the Pepsi Center or the Denver Nuggets. This would seem to indicate that their legal position was either not nearly as strong as they had indicated, or the moving of the Colorado Springs date at the last minute made them feel that could only reflect badly on them should they take it to court. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Magic steal the first game 107-106. King James ended up scoring 49 points. There was almost a super crazy finish. There was a jump ball with 1 second to go and Mo Williams caught the pull and put it up. The shot ended up going almost through the rim for the win but bounced out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Heel 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 good game Magic showed some grit comming back from 16 down Is it me or does Lebron never get called for a foul ever? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Ever since the Game 5 meltdown vs Celtics, where they blew the big lead, Dwight demanded more touches, and everybody brought back the "master of panic" label for Van Gundy, Orlando has been showing great resilience and mental toughness, and Dwight has been putting up monster numbers as well. Orlando runs into trouble when they focus too much on 3s alone but when they keep Dwight involved, THEN the threes become good because its a pick-your-poison situation. I as well as most others thought they were mental weaklings who were done for after Game 5... their performance since then, including an AWAY Game 7 and now against the best home team in the NBA has been gutsy. It's reminding me of the way the Pistons rallied back in '04 after losing in triple overtime in G5 to the NJNets. I think we are sleeping on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 If the Magic win this series, I'm dropping the "master of panic" line from my vocabulary. They beat the Cavs when LeBron scored 49 and got most of the calls. That's some tough mental resolve in playoff basketball. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A.BUTCHER'S HOUSE OF RIBS 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 I'd love to see a Nuggets vs. Magic finals. I wonder if ESPN would bother to cover the series or just move on to Yanks vs. Sox 24/7. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 You cant go wrong with Nuggets vs Magic or Cavs. It would mean a team would win their first championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Heel 0 Report post Posted May 21, 2009 Denver is not comming out of the West sorry to disapoint you guys who arn't fond of the Lakers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Denver is not comming out of the West sorry to disapoint you guys who arn't fond of the Lakers Series is now tied 1-1 going into Denver. I can picture that home crowd going crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Heel 0 Report post Posted May 22, 2009 Lakers were the best team on the road in the regular season I wouldn't count them out just yet. Denver has some tools for sure but I still see the Lakers taking one in Denver Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 I see at least one Denver blowout. LA front court has mostly been MIA. Gasol has been ok, but that's been it. Fisher is a liability at this point. The panic in LA after a loss just makes me laugh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 King James throws an elbow, gets some space and knocks down the game winning 3 as time expires. 1-1 series now. Magic were thisclose to stealing another game. Cavs had a 23 point lead in the first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 So that's what happens when LeBron James takes the final shot in a must-win game. Interesting. These games are driving me nuts. Stop blowing 20-point leads Cleveland, you're not the Lakers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted May 23, 2009 Unbelievable ending, and FANTASTIC conference finals so far. Cant wait for Game 3!!!! Poor Orlando. 1 second away from essentially icing the Cavs. I've been impressed by Orlando's mental toughness, coming back from that Game 5 loss against the Celtics, winning game 7 in boston, recouping huge deficits against the Cavs in both games. Even going back to when they beat Philly without Dwight. We're really gonna see what they are made out of now though. Lebron just ripped their hearts out. If they are title worthy, they will win Game 3. If they lose it, imo they will be mentally beaten, to go from playing great in cleveland to getting whipped at home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2009 Orlando came out strong today and take a 2-1 lead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Orlando takes a 3-1 lead after a great OT game. LeBron goes for 44 and 10 points in the OT, but it was in vain again. Clutch free-throw shooting from both teams, although Alston missing the last free throw gave me chills. I thought for sure James half-court heave was going in. Three wins away from Denver-Orlando. The NBA, where "WTF" happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Orlando takes a 3-1 lead after a great OT game. LeBron goes for 44 and 10 points in the OT, but it was in vain again. Clutch free-throw shooting from both teams, although Alston missing the last free throw gave me chills. I thought for sure James half-court heave was going in. Three wins away from Denver-Orlando. The NBA, where "WTF" happens. That would be the ideal series and a new champion! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted May 27, 2009 Orlando's resiliance and mental toughness is just phenomenal. Ever since the game 5 meltdown against Boston, they've been amazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt Young 0 Report post Posted May 28, 2009 Great game between the Lakers and Nuggets. Odom finally got it going, and Kobe was able to score well and dish it out. Gasol was even better than Odom. Big win, since the Nuggets could easily win game 6 in Denver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2009 Were the Nuggets aware that if they lost tonight their season was over? Someone should have told them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 30, 2009 Denver just rolled over and died tonight. And seriously, who keeps changing my username? I know it's not me. At least have the courtesy to PM me or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 And the Cavs get blown out. Kobe vs Howard for the NBA Championship. Orlando is seeking revenge for the Lakers stealing Shaq 13 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Let the LeBron to NY talk resume. Could be a rough off-season for the Cavs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YourKock'sReallyGreat 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 Let the LeBron to NY talk resume. Could be a rough off-season for the Cavs. It's sad that Al Harrington had a better supporting cast this year than King James. Call me a homer but I would take Lee, Robinson, Chandler and the Rooster over anybody on the Cavs. West, Williams, Wally World and Sideshow Bob have to be the worst supporting cast to ever win 66 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karc 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 This series is a win-win for Shaq. If the Lakers win, there's this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkbY4a6BBXk If the Magic win, well, there's this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBh5dvSbgLM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobobrazil1984 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 I've got the Orlando Magic in 6. Their mental toughness is just phenomenal. They've got the kind of nobody-believes-in-us resilience I haven't seen since the 04 Pistons. And I think Dwight finally has the right mindset - Dominate. When Dwight is on, he is a complete monster. Not to mention Orlando has owned LAL this off-season, just like they did Cleveland. As long as he can effectively defend Pau Gasol... They are not going to be mentally crushed if Kobe plays extremely well. They just stared down a Lebron James who was scoring 40 points regularly, and calmly shrugged off game-winning miracle shot by Lebron. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
