2013 Playoffs Discussion Thread

[takezor]

The 4th game of the series Brooklyn - Chicago is one of the best matches I've ever seen. So so so good. Recommend you all to watch if you didn't.

Hate that another star in Westbrook got injured, OKC is yet more predictable now without him, watching the last game vs the Rockets it reminded me of the Cavs with Lebron (Durant). Him dominating the ball and the rest of the team watching it in a corner.

Memphis is a really tough team, even when they don't have a clear star, just a group of players who know to play as a team. I think they will beat the Clippers, but playing their starters so many minutes can hurt them.

[takezor]

And by the way, there is your god-ed Bledsoe, he got floated on the 3pt line and he kept up jacking 3's and missing. His season 40% in a small sample means nothing. The guy just CAN NOT shot from 3 or mid range. He plain sucks.
I don't want a PG who can't shot no named Rajon Rondo.

[Pelicans78]

Q-Pon is playing really well off the bench. He fits that team well since he can spread the floor.

[Kibner]

Q-Pon is playing really well off the bench. He fits that team well since he can spread the floor.

I was rooting like crazy for him. A lot of his shots just kept rolling out and it made me sad.

[B504ever]

lol, At Mark Jackson wife going Carl Lewis on the national anthem.

[kclaboy504]

Curry is so dam good!!! My goodness I think we are witnessing the greatest,purest shooter of all time. Not there yet but he is very easily on his way. I know ppl say it's a little early cuz of his limited time in the nba, but his body of work thus far proves he is already at that level. Just needs 4-6 more years of it and it'll be his to claim. If for some reason injuries derailed his career then I think he is still that guy. Espn did a very nice write up on all time great 3pt shooters in all statistical category's. It's an i sider piece so not sure if u can read it from the link but here it is.
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/playo...er-nba-history

[Inner_GI]

Can we just give curry a Billion dollars to come here? My goodness, It's rare when someone just completely takes over a game like that.

[kclaboy504]

Also I wouldn't be surprised to see the warriors make it to the finals. This team is extremely dangerous when curry is rolling. They are well coached and have snipers all over that can knock it down at any given moment. Harrison Barnes is a very under rated rookie. He has really progressed through the year. Bogut is healthy and playing good ball also. They can make it to the finals for sure not that Westbrook is out. I actually have them as the favorite to make it now. I think they will put away the nuggets in 5. Can they beat the heat? Doubtful but they could make a series out of it I think. Atleast 6. Could be interesting tho.

[kclaboy504]

That kid is ridiculous!!!!! Absolutely amazing to watch. He just blew the nuggets out all by his friggin lonesome!!! Pretty much all in the 3rd quarter too!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!

[kclaboy504]

Can we just give curry a Billion dollars to come here? My goodness, It's rare when someone just completely takes over a game like that.

Hahahahahahahaha I'm in!!!!!!

[AD23forMVP]

Steph Curry and this GS/DEN series is showing why two things are retarded:

1. Trying to trade back in the draft to acquire more picks so you have more depth.
2. Using your cap room to sign multiple players over one stud player.

[Kumar]

Steph Curry and this GS/DEN series is showing why two things are retarded:

1. Trying to trade back in the draft to acquire more picks so you have more depth.
2. Using your cap room to sign multiple players over one stud player.

Not really. George Karl is not implementing any type of defense. They also are not the same without Gallo. You can't deny that the Nuggets had the 3rd best record in the west, best home record, and finished the season like 30-3 or something. But at this point their defense is laughable. Jarret Jack is carving them up for 20+ points every night.

[da ThRONe]

Not really. George Karl is not implementing any type of defense. They also are not the same without Gallo. You can't deny that the Nuggets had the 3rd best record in the west, best home record, and finished the season like 30-3 or something. But at this point their defense is laughable. Jarret Jack is carving them up for 20+ points every night.

GS is w/o Lee. I think he's more important to the Warriors than Gallo is to the Nuggets.

The key to building a team is through the draft. Talent evaluation will be the difference between successful GM's and unsuccessful GM's.

[Emilio]

I have underestimated Curry. Big time. And the Warrior, too.

[Inner_GI]

Not really. George Karl is not implementing any type of defense. They also are not the same without Gallo. You can't deny that the Nuggets had the 3rd best record in the west, best home record, and finished the season like 30-3 or something. But at this point their defense is laughable. Jarret Jack is carving them up for 20+ points every night.

Regular season is not the same as Playoffs. It's why(I know I'll be killed for this) Ryan Anderson isn't a "cornerstone." He's so easily shutdown, in the playoffs, I just don't see his value.

I'd rather have Curry than a combination of Iggy, and Lawson.

[Pelicans78]

Regular season is not the same as Playoffs. It's why(I know I'll be killed for this) Ryan Anderson isn't a "cornerstone." He's so easily shutdown, in the playoffs, I just don't see his value.

I'd rather have Curry than a combination of Iggy, and Lawson.

I agree about Anderson. He's no different than Peja. He needs to be the 3rd option at best. He's historically bad in the playoffs.

[Eman5805]

The sport is such that one ridiculously good player can and will dominate games. It's why though i despise that it's the driving force behind it, you can see where ESPN and such come off promoting players over teams. Seeing someone that can't miss from anywhere is fun and exciting.

Gotta have that. So, Anthony, work your glutes off and come back next season ready to take flight.

[UptownFuz504]

Regular season is not the same as Playoffs. It's why(I know I'll be killed for this) Ryan Anderson isn't a "cornerstone." He's so easily shutdown, in the playoffs, I just don't see his value.

I'd rather have Curry than a combination of Iggy, and Lawson.

I've shared this same sentiment forever. If he was that important of a piece, his former team would not have let him go. Shooters are dime a dozen. If the opportunity presented intself to trade Ryno for an athletic player that could take over the game, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I totally concur that this team shouldn't consider Ryno a "cornerstone".

[BallSoHard]

The sport is such that one ridiculously good player can and will dominate games. It's why though i despise that it's the driving force behind it, you can see where ESPN and such come off promoting players over teams. Seeing someone that can't miss from anywhere is fun and exciting.

Gotta have that. So, Anthony, work your glutes off and come back next season ready to take flight.

It's not how espn markets it, it's how the nba markets it and how they want it marketed. Listen to interviews with stern and he says it when he reflects on how he's changed the league. It is true through that the nba is really one of the only team sports where an individual can just take over a game/series and I think it's why I enjoy it so much.

[Inner_GI]

It's not how espn markets it, it's how the nba markets it and how they want it marketed. Listen to interviews with stern and he says it when he reflects on how he's changed the league. It is true through that the nba is really one of the only team sports where an individual can just take over a game/series and I think it's why I enjoy it so much.

I'd enjoy it a lot more if we still had a player capable of that. lol

[GeauxPelicans]

Also I wouldn't be surprised to see the warriors make it to the finals. This team is extremely dangerous when curry is rolling. They are well coached and have snipers all over that can knock it down at any given moment. Harrison Barnes is a very under rated rookie. He has really progressed through the year. Bogut is healthy and playing good ball also. They can make it to the finals for sure not that Westbrook is out. I actually have them as the favorite to make it now. I think they will put away the nuggets in 5. Can they beat the heat? Doubtful but they could make a series out of it I think. Atleast 6. Could be interesting tho.

[kclaboy504]

What? U telling me they cant beat the thunder in a 7 game series without Westbrook to guard curry?? If the warriors are making there 3s they can beat ANYBODY...fact...just remember who called it when the time comes..

[Inner_GI]

They have to beat the Spurs first, and the Spurs are the "perfect" representation of a team.

[kclaboy504]

They have to beat the Spurs first, and the Spurs are the "perfect" representation of a team.

Oh yea they do get the spurs next. I was thinking the thu der were up next. By no means do I think they win automatically. I'm just stating that they are a good as shot as anyone in the west right now. If not more so than some teams.

[BallSoHard]

What? U telling me they cant beat the thunder in a 7 game series without Westbrook to guard curry?? If the warriors are making there 3s they can beat ANYBODY...fact...just remember who called it when the time comes..

They can't beat Miami in a 7 game series. Sorry.