****The Official 2017-18 NBA Thread****
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Fin-OForum VeteranMe and the wife got hammered at the pool here @Aria.
I was doing my best to pull a 3 way....so missed every second of the game. But looking at the box score!?!? Wtf? 39 1st quarter points, and 25 SECOND HALF points!?!?
Someone please enlighten me
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
phinswolverinesrocketsForum Veteran"Fin-O wrote:
Me and the wife got hammered at the pool here @Aria.
I was doing my best to pull a 3 way....so missed every second of the game. But looking at the box score!?!? Wtf? 39 1st quarter points, and 25 SECOND HALF points!?!?
Someone please enlighten me
Harden dropped 24 points in the 1st half. He got Houston to a 10 point halftime lead. He only rested 2 minutes that half because as soon as he sat for those 2 minutes the Rockets 17 point first quarter lead went down to 8...smh.
The second half, the warriors figured out what every Rockets' fan already knew...no one else on the team can dribble a basketball besides Harden and Paul. So, they started trapping Harden, and dared someone else to create. Not gonna happen. That is where CP3 is missed. I just had to shake my head because there is no doubt a healthy CP3 would have won that game because that has been what has hurt the warriors all series...you can't trap or double both of them. That is why iso ball was working throughout these playoffs.
As I said after the game 5 win, an injury just stole our championship. Maybe CP3 can come back at 70% in game 7, but I wouldn't count on it.
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phinswolverinesrocketsForum VeteranThroughout this series, Chris Paul was averaging 20 ppg and 5 apg...an average of 33 points per night came directly from his shooting and passing.
Through games 1-5, Harden was averaging 27 ppg and 5 apg...an average of 40 points per night came directly from his shooting and passing.
Game 6, Harden brought 32 points and 9 assists...that is 54 points that came from his shooting and passing. He was giving them hell, but he didn't have CP3's usual 33 points to back him up. Factor in his 33, the Rockets win 119-115.
That is your difference. That is why every warriors' player and coach was smiling even after they lost game 5. That is also why you didn't see me celebrate or gloat.
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Fin-OForum VeteranWhen I saw Paul grab his leg and fall, it just made me think of how the Warriors remind me on the Pat’s, in that things just always seem to go their way.
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
GARDENHEADSupporter"phinswolverinesrockets wrote:
Throughout this series, Chris Paul was averaging 20 ppg and 5 apg...an average of 33 points per night came directly from his shooting and passing.
Through games 1-5, Harden was averaging 27 ppg and 5 apg...an average of 40 points per night came directly from his shooting and passing.
Game 6, Harden brought 32 points and 9 assists...that is 54 points that came from his shooting and passing. He was giving them hell, but he didn't have CP3's usual 33 points to back him up. Factor in his 33, the Rockets win 119-115.
That is your difference. That is why every warriors' player and coach was smiling even after they lost game 5. That is also why you didn't see me celebrate or gloat.
Sports math doesn’t work like that. But I feel you.
Tanking is like taking a Greyhound bus cross-country. Sure, it may eventually get you where you want to go, but it’s messy and unpleasant and uncomfortable, it stinks, the entire time you’ll be wishing you weren’t there, and not everybody along for the ride is going to make it to the end. - Quote stolen from Deadspin
BevoPhinForum Veteran"Fin-O wrote:
Me and the wife got hammered at the pool here @Aria.
I was doing my best to pull a 3 way....so missed every second of the game. But looking at the box score!?!? Wtf? 39 1st quarter points, and 25 SECOND HALF points!?!?
Someone please enlighten me
Did you end up finding your bull? Lol.
What’s crazy is my wife and I were in LA recently and this thick Asian chick I met who was with her boyfriend was suggesting some group action, and she was wearing an aria Vegas hat. Is that like a swingers hotel lol?
Fin-OForum Veteran"BevoPhin wrote:
Did you end up finding your bull? Lol.
What’s crazy is my wife and I were in LA recently and this thick Asian chick I met who was with her boyfriend was suggesting some group action, and she was wearing an aria Vegas hat. Is that like a swingers hotel lol?
Haha not sure. We certainly werent looking for a bull...however going to see if that young lady wants to hang with us tonight though.
Being here for 2 game 7’s is pretty awesome, even though I have a feeling neither will go the way I’m hoping.
And Love is going to miss the game for “concussion like symptoms”??? Is that an NBA rule? Doctors decision? Or is he really choosing to not fight through itthis game?
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
GARDENHEADSupporterWho cares about the Lebron/Jordan nonsense. Lebron was magical tonight. Dude wasn’t gonna lose to a crap team like Boston.
Tanking is like taking a Greyhound bus cross-country. Sure, it may eventually get you where you want to go, but it’s messy and unpleasant and uncomfortable, it stinks, the entire time you’ll be wishing you weren’t there, and not everybody along for the ride is going to make it to the end. - Quote stolen from Deadspin
Boik14SupporterGreat, now we have to watch LeFail lose another finals. Fml.
Go Houston or GSW. I dont care. Just beat the queen.
Boik14Supporter"aesop wrote:
LeBron is making a real case for GOAT right now.
He could NEVER make a case for GOAT. MJ, Magic, Kobe, Wade etc >>>> LeFail.
Boik14Supporter"Fin-O wrote:
Me and the wife got hammered at the pool here @Aria.
I was doing my best to pull a 3 way....so missed every second of the game. But looking at the box score!?!? Wtf? 39 1st quarter points, and 25 SECOND HALF points!?!?
Someone please enlighten me
Enlightenment: In order to pull a 3 way you have to have game and some looks. Hence your failure :001_rolleyes:
Fin-OForum Veteran"Boik14 wrote:
Enlightenment: In order to pull a 3 way you have to have game and some looks. Hence your failure :001_rolleyes:
Actually I used to think so too....you know what the REAL secret is??
Your girl. They are the stars of these movies.
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
Fin-OForum Veteran"CaribPhin wrote:
That case has been made for years. Jordan doesn't get this team to the finals.
I think this is basically where the argument ends.
Jordan, Kobe.....they couldn't have this team in the finals by any means.
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
Fin-OForum Veteran"Boik14 wrote:
He could NEVER make a case for GOAT. MJ, Magic, Kobe, Wade etc >>>> LeFail.
.....mmmmmkay
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
Boik14Supporter"Fin-O wrote:
I think this is basically where the argument ends.
Jordan, Kobe.....they couldn't have this team in the finals by any means.
In this eastern conference? You do realize MJ beat 20+ 50 win teams in the playoffs to Lebrons 12 (that includes this year) in fewer playoff appearances.
Boik14Supporter"Fin-O wrote:
Actually I used to think so too....you know what the REAL secret is??
Your girl. They are the stars of these movies.
That’s true too
Everyone not named Jason Tatum broke the backboard tonight.
And yeah I will take Tatums future over klay Thompson’s career any day.
Boston got a gutter ball game from terry rozier
"aesop wrote:
LeBron is making a real case for GOAT right now.
Been there already but that loss is on the Celtics more than anything else.
Fin-OForum Veteran"Boik14 wrote:
In this eastern conference? You do realize MJ beat 20+ 50 win teams in the playoffs to Lebrons 12 (that includes this year) in fewer playoff appearances.
Are we pretending Jordan didn't have HOF players like Pippen and Rodman? Horace Grant, Paxson....
You cant name a player on the Cavs other than the GOAT that would've even broke that 7-8 man rotation in Chicago.
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
aesopForum Veteran"Boik14 wrote:
Enlightenment: In order to pull a 3 way you have to have game and some looks. Hence your failure :001_rolleyes:
Actually a 3 way is pretty simple. If you can't pull the second female just call a buddy.
Fin-OForum Veteran"aesop wrote:
Actually a 3 way is pretty simple. If you can't pull the second female just call a buddy.
I wanna be your friend.
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
Fin-OForum Veteran"Hoops wrote:
Everyone not named Jason Tatum broke the backboard tonight.
And yeah I will take Tatums future over klay Thompson’s career any day.
Boston got a gutter ball game from terry rozier
I like Tatum, but Klay’s defense is what sets them apart.
For now.
"The reason so many people misunderstand so many issues is not that these issues are so complex, but that the people do not want a factual or analytical explanation that leaves them emotionally unsatisfied"
#1 fanForum VeteranScott Foster officiating tonight for those of you who care about those things. Either a Warrior or Rocket hater depending on who you listen to
Boik14Supporter"Fin-O wrote:
Are we pretending Jordan didn't have HOF players like Pippen and Rodman? Horace Grant, Paxson....
You cant name a player on the Cavs other than the GOAT that would've even broke that 7-8 man rotation in Chicago.
And LeFail would have 1 ring if he didnt prearrange to play with Wade and Bosh.
And Boobie Gibson was better then Paxson/Kerr. Love is better then Horace Grant was. Kyrie was better then BJ Armstrong, Kerr, Paxson Harper. So i just gave you 3 in less then a minute