2008-09 NBA Playoffs

[Guest]

The NBA is so rigged.

[Guest]

Keep whining about some call, Kobe.

[OleMissCub]

omg, they aren't calling ANYTHING against the Lakers. Jesus.

[SpongeWorthy]

The refs didn't make the Nuggets shoot 3 for a billion from the field from the end of the 3rd to most of the 4th quarter.

[Guest]

Good to see Lamar Odom finally have a big game. I know he's been banged up, but if he's healthy, it's great for the Lakers.

 

On another note, I'm still surprised that they're not throwing the ball to Pau Gasol more than they are. The Nuggets can't guard him - he's shooting over 60 percent from the field.

 

As far as what won the game for the Lakers and lost the game for the Nuggets, you don't need to look much further than J.R. Smith's 1-for-10 from three in the game. The guy is a chucker and he was going to shoot Denver out of at least one game in the series and he did that tonight. If he's making his shots, like he did in Game 4, he can be really good. But if he doesn't, like tonight and Game 3 (4-for-15 overall, 2-for-10 from 3), he can really hurt a team.

[biittner77]

The NBA is so rigged.

 

Only until game 6, then they let them play. At least they're much less obvious starting with game 6.

[Guest]

Funny, I thought Denver benefited from more calls last night than LA.

[Mike Aller]

I'm starting to think that Dwight Howard's elbows are nearly as innocent as he likes to think they are.

[Guest]

It's really amazing how Cleveland is completely incapable of holding a big lead at home. In both the first two games they were up big and Orlando came back and Cleveland is well on their way to blowing another big lead tonight.

[Guest]

I'm starting to think that Dwight Howard's elbows are nearly as innocent as he likes to think they are.

 

He seems to take the term "clear out" to the extreme.

[Mike Aller]

As much as I'd love to rant...we're still up by 1 at halftime. Right, they were up by 22, but, overall, still even. Need a good second half.

[Flames24Rulz]

So what are the chances of Mike Brown getting canned if the Cavs lose this game?

[Mike Aller]

So what are the chances of Mike Brown getting canned if the Cavs lose this game?

I'd be pissed.

[Flames24Rulz]

So what are the chances of Mike Brown getting canned if the Cavs lose this game?

I'd be pissed.

 

I'm just saying the Cavs were at worst supposed to play the Lakers/Nuggets competitively in the Finals and if they lose this game, they would lose in 5 games to a team that many believe is an inferior team to the Cavs. That includes blowing three gigantic leads at home in the blink of an eye to let the Magic back into those games. Obviously you have to give credit to the Magic, but this shouldn't be happening.

[TruffleShuffle]

cleveland needs to get rid of that "de-fense" chant over the PA; it's creepy and sounds like satan is leading the crowd.

[Guest]

So what are the chances of Mike Brown getting canned if the Cavs lose this game?

I'd be pissed.

 

I'm just saying the Cavs were at worst supposed to play the Lakers/Nuggets competitively in the Finals and if they lose this game, they would lose in 5 games to a team that many believe is an inferior team to the Cavs. That includes blowing three gigantic leads at home in the blink of an eye to let the Magic back into those games. Obviously you have to give credit to the Magic, but this shouldn't be happening.

 

There's no way Brown gets or should be fired if they lose this game. It's not like Orlando is some patsy and they actually won the season series from the Cavs 2-1 (with each team winning at home and Orlando having an extra home game). Anyone who thought the Cavs were just going to smash Orlando was crazy.

 

I know that without LeBron's shot, the series could be over already but two of Cleveland's losses were by 1 and 2 points. So if a couple possessions go differently in each game, Cleveland could be looking at closing the series out tonight.

[Mike Aller]

Sometimes it's just as simple as hitting open shots.

[Mike Aller]

LeBron is playing so damn well right now. And, not that I care, but why is Howard still on the bench? Nevermind, I'm sure he'll be back after the TO.

[Cynosure]

LeBron is playing so damn well right now. And, not that I care, but why is Howard still on the bench? Nevermind, I'm sure he'll be back after the TO.

 

 

26 pts 12 reb 10 ast

 

7 minutes left

 

Best player in a couple decades.

[Mike Aller]

I'd say I don't care if they win, just getting to witness LeBron's greatness, but I'd be lying.

[TruffleShuffle]

turkoglu is a tool

[Cynosure]

I'd say I don't care if they win, just getting to witness LeBron's greatness, but I'd be lying.

 

Nah way man... apparently the only way you're the best player is if you win championships... screw your physical dominance and utterly amazing skill.

[SpongeWorthy]

I don't know a single person who watches any TNT original programming. Where is this audience that justifies a billion new hour long dramas on TNT?

[SpongeWorthy]

I'd say I don't care if they win, just getting to witness LeBron's greatness, but I'd be lying.

 

Nah way man... apparently the only way you're the best player is if you win championships... screw your physical dominance and utterly amazing skill.

 

Uh yeah, give me an example of someone considered one of the best players of all time that hasn't won a championship? This isn't baseball. If you're truly the best in basketball, you're on championship winning teams. That's nothing new.

[Cynosure]

I'd say I don't care if they win, just getting to witness LeBron's greatness, but I'd be lying.

 

Nah way man... apparently the only way you're the best player is if you win championships... screw your physical dominance and utterly amazing skill.

 

Uh yeah, give me an example of someone considered one of the best players of all time that hasn't won a championship? This isn't baseball. If you're truly the best in basketball, you're on championship winning teams. That's nothing new.

 

Dan Marino sucked.