***Official NBA Playoffs Thread***

[VeniVediV1ci]

then again, you also told us that Popovich doesn't try to come back in the 2nd half during playoff games if their behind cause he doesn't want his guys to get fatigued, he'd rather wait for the next game

in the past he definitely has, he gives up way earlier than any other coach and it makes sense

[shel311]

this many uncontested shots is inexcusable

...and wow Nuggets forgot how to score

The teams shot 36% and 37%. As good as NBA players are at hitting open jumpers and finishing at the rim, it's hard to believe the D was garbage all game with those numbers.

[LetsGoPeay]

and i'm sorry but the thought that nba players play great defense is garbage

no one that plays good defense allows an open shot everytime down the floor

so you think guys in college play better defense than guys in the pros?

i mean nothing you could say could surprise me (especially not basketball related comments) so lay it on me

do you think these guys lay off a couple feet cause they just 'aren't trying'? ever think the guys are so fucking fast and skilled that they have no other choice? you play up like the guys do in college and you get blown by, you play back they shoot over you. the defense played in the nba is so unbelievably ahead of college its not even worth talking about. the guys in the NBA are so detailed with every step they take, where they place their hands/feet, their spacing, their help, etc. in college guys just run around like nuts cause the talent level isn't there to take advantage of it. thats why guys aren't full court pressing and trapping in the NBA. if they did the other teams would score every possession. i mean the same 'great defenders' in college are now the guys you say 'don't play d'. how is that possible?

nevermind the fact they guys like Ray Allen running off screens from guys like Shaq. i'm guessing thats going to free up a guy from time to time.

then again, you also told us that Popovich doesn't try to come back in the 2nd half during playoff games if their behind cause he doesn't want his guys to get fatigued, he'd rather wait for the next game

This is completely true. NBA defense isn't about getting up in a guy or forcing him one way or another. NBA defense is truly team defense where the players are expected to recognize what the offense is doing and then take away spots on the floor to force the other team into something they don't want to do.

[packsyD22]

VVV if the Cleveland Cavs played the national championship UCONN Huskies they would win by fifty......to say there is no D in the NBA is absurd.

[LetsGoPeay]

VVV if the Cleveland Cavs played the national championship UCONN Huskies they would win by fifty......to say there is no D in the NBA is absurd.

Oh shit. Now you done did it. Gonna have Dave and VVV all in an uproar up in here with that comment.

[VeniVediV1ci]

VVV if the Cleveland Cavs played the national championship UCONN Huskies they would win by fifty......to say there is no D in the NBA is absurd.

where in the fucking world did i say a college basketball team stood a chance against a pro team?

stay out of this one pat if you're going to say that shit

[BFiVL]

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[shel311]

[packsyD22]

Lake show by double digits tonight.....

[VeniVediV1ci]

the hornets are so overmatched, but go fightin' sheltons!

[shel311]

Lake show by double digits tonight.....

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[shel311]

the hornets are so overmatched, but go fightin' sheltons!

Clear eyes

Full hearts

Can't lose

[shel311]

Time to head to the breakroom and watch the 4th quarter lol.

I just wanna see a game 6 in NO. Come on ya overachieving bastards!!!

[packsyD22]

This Chris Paul fellow is literally a great basketball player.

[nick]

Atlanta wins this series.

you on some brownies today or something?

3-1 motherfucker.

cant wait til they get that 4th win, .

[shel311]

This Chris Paul fellow is literally a great basketball player.

He's phenomenal!!!

[shel311]

This is ur official meltdown alert for if and probably when we blow this lead.

[packsyD22]

Steve Blake is being abused by CP III

[shel311]

There goes the 9 point lead with 6 to to. Only took 1.5 minutes. Down to 3.

[VeniVediV1ci]

the continuation rules are such garbage

...pick and roll D with the switches is awesome in the NBA, along with their ability to make open jumpers (see I can compliment)