Official 2008-2009 NBA Playoffs Thread

Anyone else can't stand Jalen Rose on NBA Fastbreak? He smiles like a tool.

Good game for Farmar. Started and probably did better than Fisher.

I didn't think that was a flagrant but hey, always fun seeing Artest booted....

Report on air during the ATL / CLE game... Yao Ming is officially out for the remainder of the playoffs.

With this announced, is ANYONE interested in a SINGLE second round series going on right now?

CLE / ORL & LAL / DEN better be the two greatest series ever or else this postseason = major disappointment.

"High Definition wrote:

Report on air during the ATL / CLE game... Yao Ming is officially out for the remainder of the playoffs.

With this announced, is ANYONE interested in a SINGLE second round series going on right now?

CLE / ORL & LAL / DEN better be the two greatest series ever or else this postseason = major disappointment.

Well not really if you are a fan of one of those teams.

"High Definition wrote:

Report on air during the ATL / CLE game... Yao Ming is officially out for the remainder of the playoffs.

With this announced, is ANYONE interested in a SINGLE second round series going on right now?

CLE / ORL & LAL / DEN better be the two greatest series ever or else this postseason = major disappointment.

Shame. He was the only Rocket I liked out of a crew that consists of an Oregon Duck, 2 failed Lakers (one a selfish headcase), a bad rapper, a Duke Blue Devil, an Argentinian, and a bunch of midgets pretending to be PF's.

"High Definition wrote:

Report on air during the ATL / CLE game... Yao Ming is officially out for the remainder of the playoffs.

With this announced, is ANYONE interested in a SINGLE second round series going on right now?

CLE / ORL & LAL / DEN better be the two greatest series ever or else this postseason = major disappointment.

Watching another Mavs meltdown is pretty entertaining. A sweep would be priceless.

that sucks...only one half entertaining is now boston vs orlando

"High Definition wrote:

CLE / ORL & LAL / DEN better be the two greatest series ever or else this postseason = major disappointment.

Lebron vs Dwight / Kobe vs Carmello

It's a battle of the phenoms, and if it does end up this way I would be surprised if it disappointed. Especially considering each of those guys actually have supporting crews who have played great this season.

Are public expectations going to be failed unless we see another Boston/Chicago crazy series I wonder?

The Rockets destroyed the Lakers today.

wow

Phil drops F Bomb live on ESPN post game: "Give Houston some ****ing credit"

LMFAO.

YouTube - Phil Jackson "Give Them Some F***ing Credit"

I had a feeling that this might happen. I get the sense that L.A. was fighting to regain home court, did so and took a game off.

I still think they win this series, but they had a chance to essentially snuff them out today, and never got it going until the fourth quarter.

Frankly, I am happy that I forgot to tivo this game. :lol:

Samphin not to look ahead, but in your mind, would you give Denver much of a chance going up against your squad in a 7 game series? I'm just curious to see what Lakers fans think of Denver.

NBA ... Where Child Abuse ... Happens. :lol:

YouTube - Glen Davis - Where Child Abuse Happens

"High Definition wrote:

NBA ... Where Child Abuse ... Happens. :lol:

YouTube - Glen Davis - Where Child Abuse Happens

At least he didn't eat him.

"High Definition wrote:

Samphin not to look ahead, but in your mind, would you give Denver much of a chance going up against your squad in a 7 game series? I'm just curious to see what Lakers fans think of Denver.

Honestly, I don't think I have seen one game of Denver's here in the post season. I watch part of game 3 the other day, but missed the final part where they came back.

It will depend on Bynum to be honest. If he can play defense and stay on the court, it will open things up for Gasol. When I heard Yao went out, I knew Gasol was going to go nuts. I expect him to have a big series against Denver should they advance.

L.A. has shown themselves to be vulnerable to fast point guards, and Chauncey Billups has torched them in the past. Mix in that they are the hottest team in the playoffs not named Cleveland, and yes, they have a legit shot.

L.A. went 3-1 against Denver in the regular season. In the three wins, they scored 104, 104 and 116. In the one loss, 79.

That is a HUGE swing in points. Just like the Rockets, is Denver can hold L.A. under 100, they have a shot. I do expect L.A. to win though. :hi5:

In other news, expect Kobe to come out firing in game 5.

"Borderland Wolf wrote:

Honestly, I don't think I have seen one game of Denver's here in the post season. I watch part of game 3 the other day, but missed the final part where they came back.

It will depend on Bynum to be honest. If he can play defense and stay on the court, it will open things up for Gasol. When I heard Yao went out, I knew Gasol was going to go nuts. I expect him to have a big series against Denver should they advance.

L.A. has shown themselves to be vulnerable to fast point guards, and Chauncey Billups has torched them in the past. Mix in that they are the hottest team in the playoffs not named Cleveland, and yes, they have a legit shot.

L.A. went 3-1 against Denver in the regular season. In the three wins, they scored 104, 104 and 116. In the one loss, 79.

That is a HUGE swing in points. Just like the Rockets, is Denver can hold L.A. under 100, they have a shot. I do expect L.A. to win though. :hi5:

In other news, expect Kobe to come out firing in game 5.

And Phil keeps putting Fisher on them. Hasn't learned his lesson all these years. You could see a marked difference from when Farmar was on Brooks rather than Fisher.

Hopefully Lakers got their wake-up call.

I love how you two seem to be dismissing Houston like its just a matter of time before you beat them. :wink2:

"enforcerfin33 wrote:

I love how you two seem to be dismissing Houston like its just a matter of time before you beat them. :wink2:

Its the playoffs, you don't go far without a substantial presence in the middle. At least not in the West.

Yao was that presence. Yao is now gone. I don't think Houston will beat L.A., despite your fervered joy in seeing the Lakers lose.

Besides, High Def qualified it by saying, not looking ahead. :hi5:

"Regan21286 wrote:

And Phil keeps putting Fisher on them. Hasn't learned his lesson all these years. You could see a marked difference from when Farmar was on Brooks rather than Fisher.

Hopefully Lakers got their wake-up call.

I missed yesterdays game due to Mother's Day activities and forgot to TiVo it. I think I am glad I did. As I checked the scores every quarter, it appeared as if L.A. slept through the majority of the game. It appears that Battier went nuts, as did Brooks, which tells me that yes, Fisher was guarding him.

I would really like to see Farmar play when Brooks is in and have Fisher come off the bench as a spot up three pointer. I think L.A. plays better that way and a second unit that consists of Bynum and Fisher is NOT a bad thing.

Anyhow, I expect Kobe to come out firing in game five and Pau most likely can not be stopped. They need Lamar or Ariza to get their shot to fall so that the tempo can be pushed throughout.

"Borderland Wolf wrote:

Its the playoffs, you don't go far without a substantial presence in the middle. At least not in the West.

Yao was that presence. Yao is now gone. I don't think Houston will beat L.A., despite your fervered joy in seeing the Lakers lose.

Besides, High Def qualified it by saying, not looking ahead. :hi5:

But Yao being out was the difference. The Lakers had no answer for the pick and roll, Brooks ate them alive.

"Borderland Wolf wrote:

I missed yesterdays game due to Mother's Day activities and forgot to TiVo it. I think I am glad I did. As I checked the scores every quarter, it appeared as if L.A. slept through the majority of the game. It appears that Battier went nuts, as did Brooks, which tells me that yes, Fisher was guarding him.

I would really like to see Farmar play when Brooks is in and have Fisher come off the bench as a spot up three pointer. I think L.A. plays better that way and a second unit that consists of Bynum and Fisher is NOT a bad thing.

Anyhow, I expect Kobe to come out firing in game five and Pau most likely can not be stopped. They need Lamar or Ariza to get their shot to fall so that the tempo can be pushed throughout.

I saw the first half of it at the restaurant we went to. That was enough.

Definitely. Not to mention, Farmar's got more experience against Brooks from college and pros than Fisher. He knows how to keep up with Brooks better than most players. And he actually has the speed and hops to do so. Also forces Brooks to play D as well when Farmar himself gives him a dose of his own medicine. Plus, he's actually making his 3's unlike Fisher...

LO's questionable for now I believe. Ariza needs to step up and if we still can't rebound with intensity, bring Josh Powell in LO's place. The guy boxes out and fights for the rebound.

"Borderland Wolf wrote:

Well said.

Couldn't have said it better myself! :hi5:

Hmm only if he dunks while jumping. I am a Lakers fan (duh), but everytime I hear how talented this team is, I scratch my head a little bit.

Luke Walton, Lamar Odom, Sasha Vujacic, Andrew Bynum, Derek Fisher. These are all guys that have been a part of this team for awhile now, back when everyone would agree that Kobe was pretty much left alone with scrubs. So what has changed? Pau Gasol? Trevor Ariza?

I would buy that. I don't buy that they are one of the most talented teams ever. I think the mid-90's Bulls, Knicks, Rockets, would beat them straight up. And the 80's Celtics, 76ers and Showtime LAkers would wipe the floor with them.

My two cents anyways.

I'll help you out.

Kobe is a top three player.

Pau is a top 5 PF/combo

Bynum in this centerless era can dominate on any given night any of about 28 other centers.

Fisher is efficient.

Sasha is a high percentage shooter.

Ariza is a top flight defender of 2's and 3;'s.

Odom is the best off the bench BIG since Alonzo Mourning.

Yep..that is talented as hell.

You also have a Hall of fame coach.

so yes. Kobe should kill himself if he doesn;t win it this year. can't get any better. This is as good as this Laker group is EVER going to be.

Adding talent is overkill.

"enforcerfin33 wrote:

But Yao being out was the difference. The Lakers had no answer for the pick and roll, Brooks ate them alive.

An Achilles Heel.

The Heat almost pulled off the Laker sweep this year because of that same reason.

I think you can stick a fork in the Hawks 'cause they're done.

Now if Denver can finish off Dallas......:woot: