2012 NBA Playoffs

[theHawk]

Ibaka just reached in on Duncan three times. No call.

And the refs totally gave it to Boston last night. Looks to me like the Thunder are stepping up. That's all. Doesn't look rigged to me. Looks like a bad mother ******* team. I thought they would win it all last year but they ended up getting knocked out by the Lakers or Dallas. Pissed me off. But this year is their year. IF they can win tonight. They don't win tonight, they don't win at all. Spurs won't lose in SA.

Are you nuts? the refs aren't giving Boston a motherfuckin thing, the Celtics have been playing 5 on 8 the whole fuckin series against Miami and thats not going to change tonight either. The bottom line is the league wants OKC V.S Heat in the Finals to try and promote the new rivalry Kevin Durant v.s Lebron James

Yup, I expect the Stern thugs to be out in force tonight against the Celts.

 

[GHook93]

Stern is good friends with the OKC owner, this is a present from Stern.

Get ready for it because thats what Stern is gunning for, get ready for the rig job tonight and Saturday in Miami, we are about to see the refs get involved in a way we have never seen before.

You guys sayin' the NBA is scripted?

Or just not quite as bad as say a Don King fight or the WWE?

Well the NBA is about making money of course, and a OKC V.S Miami Finals would generate alot more revenue than say a Celtics/Spurs Finals.

I don't believe the conspiracy theories. The obviously want certain teams in, but they don't rig it that way.

Either way I am pulling for Boston tonight. Other than that fact I can't stand LBJ, I am a fan of KG (hometown, got to see him play in highschool)!

 

[sealybobo]

Since Michael ******* Jordan and Karl Malone last went at it, only 6 teams have won 13 titles.

Dallas, Lakers, Celtics, Spurs, Miami and Detroit.

The Thunder have taken out 10 years worth of championships. It will be 11 after they beat either Miami or Boston.

 

[High_Gravity]

You guys sayin' the NBA is scripted?

Or just not quite as bad as say a Don King fight or the WWE?

Well the NBA is about making money of course, and a OKC V.S Miami Finals would generate alot more revenue than say a Celtics/Spurs Finals.

I don't believe the conspiracy theories. The obviously want certain teams in, but they don't rig it that way.

Either way I am pulling for Boston tonight. Other than that fact I can't stand LBJ, I am a fan of KG (hometown, got to see him play in highschool)!

In close games all it takes is a few bad calls and some free throws to change a series your way, game 2 of the Boston/Miami series is a prime example of this, that shit made national attention!

 

[High_Gravity]

Now even though I want the Celtics to win, I want the Heat to win game 6 so they can go 7 games and wear each other out while Thunder rest.

As far as I understand it the Finals will start June 12th regardless, so your post about the Thunder getting rest is irrelevant because it doesnt matter if the Boston/Miami series ends tonight or Saturday the Finals will start on the 12th regardless. Anyways they are a young team stacked with 20 year olds besides Derek Fisher so why do they need "rest"?

Irrelevant? You don't see the difference between the series ending tonight and Saturday? Let me help you. Its 3 days extra rest the Thunder will get that the Celtics won't. And if its not about the Thunder getting rest, its about the Celtics NOT getting a rest. They aren't 20 years old.

Today is the 7th. If the Celtics win tonight, they will get an extra 5 days rest b4 the 12th. You don't think they would like the extra 2 days rest?

If it goes until Saturday, which will be the 9th, that's only 3 days b4 the finals for whoever wins.

And if not physical rest, mental rest. Why spend all day today thinking about Lebron when the Celtics could be resting, practicing, healing and preparing for Durant?

How about preperation?

And don't even think for a minute that the Thunder will get rusty because of the time off. They swept everyone else practically and came out fresh and strong after the break. THey are focused.

And besides, none of the teams they are playing are any good anyways, right? First the Mavs sucked, then it was no big deal when they beat the Lakers, then it was the refs when they beat the Spurs. And you will say Boston wasn't as good as they were when they won their last championship. But what will you say if they end up winning it all? You will have their collective balls so far down your throat. They only suck because the Thunder make them look sucky.

You said the Thunder would get extra rest in your post, the fact is they won't because the Finals are starting the same day no matter how long this series goes between Boston/Miami.

 

[High_Gravity]

And the refs totally gave it to Boston last night. Looks to me like the Thunder are stepping up. That's all. Doesn't look rigged to me. Looks like a bad mother ******* team. I thought they would win it all last year but they ended up getting knocked out by the Lakers or Dallas. Pissed me off. But this year is their year. IF they can win tonight. They don't win tonight, they don't win at all. Spurs won't lose in SA.

Are you nuts? the refs aren't giving Boston a motherfuckin thing, the Celtics have been playing 5 on 8 the whole fuckin series against Miami and thats not going to change tonight either. The bottom line is the league wants OKC V.S Heat in the Finals to try and promote the new rivalry Kevin Durant v.s Lebron James

Yup, I expect the Stern thugs to be out in force tonight against the Celts.

You know it, they are going to do whatever they can to help Miami pull out this series.

 

[High_Gravity]

And another thing **** Robert Horry too, that asshole was on NBA TV last night talking mad shit about how the Heat are easily going to eclipse Boston in these last 2 games.

 

[bobcollum]

Are you nuts? the refs aren't giving Boston a motherfuckin thing, the Celtics have been playing 5 on 8 the whole fuckin series against Miami and thats not going to change tonight either. The bottom line is the league wants OKC V.S Heat in the Finals to try and promote the new rivalry Kevin Durant v.s Lebron James

Yup, I expect the Stern thugs to be out in force tonight against the Celts.

You know it, they are going to do whatever they can to help Miami pull out this series.

It'll be tough, part of the schtick is giving most of the calls to the home team.

 

[High_Gravity]

Yup, I expect the Stern thugs to be out in force tonight against the Celts.

You know it, they are going to do whatever they can to help Miami pull out this series.

It'll be tough, part of the schtick is giving most of the calls to the home team.

Thats not going to happen tonight, Stern has money to make and Miami Heat NBA Finals merchandise to sell, they can't afford to let a team like the Celtics get in the way of that.

 

[High_Gravity]

I have a terrible feeling about tonight.

 

[High_Gravity]

Another thing, a masseuse died in Chris Bosh's house yesterday, and he is allowed to play without an investigation? I guarantee you if someone died in Rondo or Paul Pierce's house David Stern would restrict them from playing in this series until a full investigation was conducted.

 

[bobcollum]

You know it, they are going to do whatever they can to help Miami pull out this series.

It'll be tough, part of the schtick is giving most of the calls to the home team.

Thats not going to happen tonight, Stern has money to make and Miami Heat NBA Finals merchandise to sell, they can't afford to let a team like the Celtics get in the way of that.

I hope you're wrong, but it's pretty obvious the NBA is on some sort of fix.

 

[High_Gravity]

It'll be tough, part of the schtick is giving most of the calls to the home team.

Thats not going to happen tonight, Stern has money to make and Miami Heat NBA Finals merchandise to sell, they can't afford to let a team like the Celtics get in the way of that.

I hope you're wrong, but it's pretty obvious the NBA is on some sort of fix.

Think of it like this, when the refs help Miami win the next 2 games it will cause alot of hype and drama for the OKC V.S Heat Finals, it will break records and sell alot of merchandise, we got to make this money and sell this merchandise ya heard? This is the new rivalry the NBA is dying to sell us, Lebron v.s Durant but it can't happen unless they face off in the Finals.

 

[bobcollum]

Thats not going to happen tonight, Stern has money to make and Miami Heat NBA Finals merchandise to sell, they can't afford to let a team like the Celtics get in the way of that.

I hope you're wrong, but it's pretty obvious the NBA is on some sort of fix.

Think of it like this, when the refs help Miami win the next 2 games it will cause alot of hype and drama for the OKC V.S Heat Finals, it will break records and sell alot of merchandise, we got to make this money and sell this merchandise ya heard? This is the new rivalry the NBA is dying to sell us, Lebron v.s Durant but it can't happen unless they face off in the Finals.

So based on what we know an OKC vs Miami finals would probably give it to OKC...because why take away the 'will this be the year?' drama that LBJ always creates?

 

[High_Gravity]

I hope you're wrong, but it's pretty obvious the NBA is on some sort of fix.

Think of it like this, when the refs help Miami win the next 2 games it will cause alot of hype and drama for the OKC V.S Heat Finals, it will break records and sell alot of merchandise, we got to make this money and sell this merchandise ya heard? This is the new rivalry the NBA is dying to sell us, Lebron v.s Durant but it can't happen unless they face off in the Finals.

So based on what we know an OKC vs Miami finals would probably give it to OKC...because why take away the 'will this be the year?' drama that LBJ always creates?

In a Heat v.s OKC Finals the NBA wins anyways but they would like to see Lebron win that, Lebron has been hyped as the best basketball player on earth for the last 5 years and has yet to win any championships, he is 0-2 in the Finals so far and has choked on numerous occasions in the clutch. The bottom line is Stern needs his boys to start winning championships, the Miami Heat wasn't put together to be the runner up.

 

[sealybobo]

As far as I understand it the Finals will start June 12th regardless, so your post about the Thunder getting rest is irrelevant because it doesnt matter if the Boston/Miami series ends tonight or Saturday the Finals will start on the 12th regardless. Anyways they are a young team stacked with 20 year olds besides Derek Fisher so why do they need "rest"?

Irrelevant? You don't see the difference between the series ending tonight and Saturday? Let me help you. Its 3 days extra rest the Thunder will get that the Celtics won't. And if its not about the Thunder getting rest, its about the Celtics NOT getting a rest. They aren't 20 years old.

Today is the 7th. If the Celtics win tonight, they will get an extra 5 days rest b4 the 12th. You don't think they would like the extra 2 days rest?

If it goes until Saturday, which will be the 9th, that's only 3 days b4 the finals for whoever wins.

And if not physical rest, mental rest. Why spend all day today thinking about Lebron when the Celtics could be resting, practicing, healing and preparing for Durant?

How about preperation?

And don't even think for a minute that the Thunder will get rusty because of the time off. They swept everyone else practically and came out fresh and strong after the break. THey are focused.

And besides, none of the teams they are playing are any good anyways, right? First the Mavs sucked, then it was no big deal when they beat the Lakers, then it was the refs when they beat the Spurs. And you will say Boston wasn't as good as they were when they won their last championship. But what will you say if they end up winning it all? You will have their collective balls so far down your throat. They only suck because the Thunder make them look sucky.

You said the Thunder would get extra rest in your post, the fact is they won't because the Finals are starting the same day no matter how long this series goes between Boston/Miami.

Oh right. I get it now. Its the Celtics who are not getting the rest. Because for Miami to make the finals, they need it to go 7. So the only one looking for some rest is Boston. Doesn't look like they are going to get it. I can't believe they're getting Lebroned at home.

 

[sealybobo]

Think of it like this, when the refs help Miami win the next 2 games it will cause alot of hype and drama for the OKC V.S Heat Finals, it will break records and sell alot of merchandise, we got to make this money and sell this merchandise ya heard? This is the new rivalry the NBA is dying to sell us, Lebron v.s Durant but it can't happen unless they face off in the Finals.

So based on what we know an OKC vs Miami finals would probably give it to OKC...because why take away the 'will this be the year?' drama that LBJ always creates?

In a Heat v.s OKC Finals the NBA wins anyways but they would like to see Lebron win that, Lebron has been hyped as the best basketball player on earth for the last 5 years and has yet to win any championships, he is 0-2 in the Finals so far and has choked on numerous occasions in the clutch. The bottom line is Stern needs his boys to start winning championships, the Miami Heat wasn't put together to be the runner up.

Because lets face it. Across the country, I bet Lebron jersey sales are down. If he wins one, sales of his jersey will go up. Kids won't care and don't remember when he left Cleveland. All they/we respect is winning. And so if Lebron doesn't win again, he's going to be a joke. But people will be happy to see him lose. Stern doesn't want to piss us all off, does he? Durant is a guy everyone respects. Lebron not so much. Maybe Stern will realize that Durant is a better ambassador. And Lebron can continue to chase what Durant already has.

I don't know why you think stern wants what his fans don't?

Lets face it boys. The Celtics just can't deliver every night consistantly. That is their problem. Pierce, Garnett and Allen can turn it on in spurts, but not an entire game. Lebron is just running roughshot over those old boys. They are trying, but they just can't keep up. And they are playing pretty good too. They aren't giving up. They are just losing. The Celtics stink. Think they have a comeback? I doubt that. At home? Oh stern. Stop picking on us.

 

[sealybobo]

I hope you're wrong, but it's pretty obvious the NBA is on some sort of fix.

Think of it like this, when the refs help Miami win the next 2 games it will cause alot of hype and drama for the OKC V.S Heat Finals, it will break records and sell alot of merchandise, we got to make this money and sell this merchandise ya heard? This is the new rivalry the NBA is dying to sell us, Lebron v.s Durant but it can't happen unless they face off in the Finals.

So based on what we know an OKC vs Miami finals would probably give it to OKC...because why take away the 'will this be the year?' drama that LBJ always creates?

Durant is going to be LeBron's nemisis. He's just unstoppable. Not athletic like Lebron, but tall and a better shooter. And Durant knows how to win. I thought they were going to win next year.

Are you watching the game? Lebron is drinking the Celtics Milkshake.

 

[TheGreatGatsby]

I didn't watch Game 6; but fixed or not (and of course it is); the Celts clearly did not show up to play. They'll need another great game in Miami. That was a total waste; just like SA wasted their chances despite the fix.

 

[High_Gravity]

So based on what we know an OKC vs Miami finals would probably give it to OKC...because why take away the 'will this be the year?' drama that LBJ always creates?

In a Heat v.s OKC Finals the NBA wins anyways but they would like to see Lebron win that, Lebron has been hyped as the best basketball player on earth for the last 5 years and has yet to win any championships, he is 0-2 in the Finals so far and has choked on numerous occasions in the clutch. The bottom line is Stern needs his boys to start winning championships, the Miami Heat wasn't put together to be the runner up.

Because lets face it. Across the country, I bet Lebron jersey sales are down. If he wins one, sales of his jersey will go up. Kids won't care and don't remember when he left Cleveland. All they/we respect is winning. And so if Lebron doesn't win again, he's going to be a joke. But people will be happy to see him lose. Stern doesn't want to piss us all off, does he? Durant is a guy everyone respects. Lebron not so much. Maybe Stern will realize that Durant is a better ambassador. And Lebron can continue to chase what Durant already has.

I don't know why you think stern wants what his fans don't?

Lets face it boys. The Celtics just can't deliver every night consistantly. That is their problem. Pierce, Garnett and Allen can turn it on in spurts, but not an entire game. Lebron is just running roughshot over those old boys. They are trying, but they just can't keep up. And they are playing pretty good too. They aren't giving up. They are just losing. The Celtics stink. Think they have a comeback? I doubt that. At home? Oh stern. Stop picking on us.

Lebrons jersey is already one of the top selling jerseys in the country regardless, you totally have no idea what you are talking about.