[quote]therajraj wrote:
It seems like Bosh has gone from highly overrated to highly underrated. Because he’s not as good as LBJ and Wade but gets paid the same, the perception of his abilities have been dragged through the mud.[/quote]
He’s not nearly the player he was in Toronto. [/quote]
That’s part of the problem, people expect him to be what he was in Toronto and that isn’t really his fault i guess even though he hears it.
But with Lebron, they will still have a chance, hell, the roster now is still on par with some of those Cavs teams he took to the Finals. But, i’ve thought from the start that Indiana would give them issues with their frontline, but i guess you could say Miami could give them issues going small as well.
If Granger wakes up offensively, Indiana will take it at least 6 games, personally i think they got slightly hosed with officiating last night, but they blew opportunities as well.
We need to keep playing inside out. OKC can’t handle the bigs.[/quote]
This might sound odd, but the Lakers are TOO balanced right now. Bryant needs to start taking it to the D, and Bynum and Gasol need to go to the rim when Bryant penetrates. OKC looks REALLY crisp. If LA doesn’t start being more aggressive offensively this one’s a wrap.
I’m just happy the Celtics lost; especially happy Garnett got called on that screen. I know it probably should have been a no-call but he’s been setting bad screens since he’s got to Boston. I’ve always hated the Celtics, but since they’ve acquired Garnett it’s been brought to a whole other level.
[quote]sam_sneed wrote:
I’m just happy the Celtics lost; especially happy Garnett got called on that screen. I know it probably should have been a no-call but he’s been setting bad screens since he’s got to Boston. I’ve always hated the Celtics, but since they’ve acquired Garnett it’s been brought to a whole other level.[/quote]
Perkins sets the most illegal (uncalled) screens of anyone IMO
[quote]sam_sneed wrote:
I’m just happy the Celtics lost; especially happy Garnett got called on that screen. I know it probably should have been a no-call but he’s been setting bad screens since he’s got to Boston. I’ve always hated the Celtics, but since they’ve acquired Garnett it’s been brought to a whole other level.[/quote]
Perkins sets the most illegal (uncalled) screens of anyone IMO[/quote]
Maybe thats where KG learned it from lol. I don’t remember him being that bad in Minnesota.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Well, at least the Lakers can take comfort knowing that OKC won’t shoot 9,000 percent from the floor. Good Lord they were on fire.[/quote]
Also there is no way OKC turns the ball over only 4 times again. 15-4 turnover differential swings the total shots taken in OKC’s favor (which is one way to run up a score regardless of how well you’re shooting).
Specifically OKC had 13 steals and LAL had one. I doubt it’ll be that lopsided consistently but is something to watch. LAL doesn’t exactly have ball hawking point guards.
Also, Sessions needs to have a better series, Westbrook can be beaten defensively.
I have a bad feeling these 2nd round series are going to be snoozefests. Philly might give BOS a hard time because of BOS’s injuries but I execpt every other series to be done in 5 or less.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Well, at least the Lakers can take comfort knowing that OKC won’t shoot 9,000 percent from the floor. Good Lord they were on fire.[/quote]
Also there is no way OKC turns the ball over only 4 times again. 15-4 turnover differential swings the total shots taken in OKC’s favor (which is one way to run up a score regardless of how well you’re shooting).
Specifically OKC had 13 steals and LAL had one. I doubt it’ll be that lopsided consistently but is something to watch. LAL doesn’t exactly have ball hawking point guards.
Also, Sessions needs to have a better series, Westbrook can be beaten defensively.[/quote]
Didn’t realize they only had 4 to’s. That’s crazy. Westrbrook and Durant average about 8 between 'em. We’ve discussed Westbrook’s defense. If Session’s attacks him, he’ll beat him. Another thing about Perkins, he travels everytime he gets an open jumper. He catches, sets, steps into it then releases. Didn’t notice before last night, but it’s pretty bad.
^^ I was looking at the box scores today and realized that OKC shoot twice as many free throws (14 more than the Lakers) and they turned the ball over 11 less times.
The difference in free throws and, assuming, OKC scored on half those TO’s… That makes up the score differential right there.
Thought y’all might find this interesting: Played pick-up ball last night and one of the dudes out there was Luther Head, ex NBA player. I’ve played with a few NBA cats, and they can play [obviously]. It must’ve been awhile since Luther touched a ball though, 'cause he didn’t hit one shot in 2 games. That’s not an exaggeration, he LITERALLY didn’t hit a single shot. He probably went 0-20 over the course of the games. It was actually kind of funny. Cool guy though, and I’m sure once he gets back in there he’s no joke.
[quote]Gettnitdone wrote:
PB Andy is on Brain Candy. He’s on that next level shit, y’no what’I mean?
Honestly Andy is it really that good or are you just giving an attractive testimonial because you’re a loyal customer?[/quote]
I like it. I wasn’t giving any INTENDED testimonial… I just mentioned my thoughts in one of the livespills when I first tried Brain Candy and they used that for the product page.
[quote]WhiteFlash wrote:
Thought y’all might find this interesting: Played pick-up ball last night and one of the dudes out there was Luther Head, ex NBA player. I’ve played with a few NBA cats, and they can play [obviously]. It must’ve been awhile since Luther touched a ball though, 'cause he didn’t hit one shot in 2 games. That’s not an exaggeration, he LITERALLY didn’t hit a single shot. He probably went 0-20 over the course of the games. It was actually kind of funny. Cool guy though, and I’m sure once he gets back in there he’s no joke.[/quote]
How is that knee doing? you still want to give basketball a shot, or has that ship sailed?