NBA Suck Squad: Day 13 of the 2k9 NBA Playoffs
by Atma Brother ONE on Apr 30, 2009 12:45 PM PDT
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Don't forget to cast your vote in the latest edition of Polling GSoM: Who should represent the Golden State Warriors at the 2009 NBA Lottery? Not only is it some free market research for the GSW, but it's about as close to a playoff-type conversation we can have about the Dubs right now.
Rewinding through Day 12:
JUMP like Kris Kross for mo' Day 12 rewinding and Day 13 previewing.
The PROMISED LAND.
REWIND
Heat 91 @ Atlanta Hawks 106 (Hawks lead 3-2)
Hawks fans think Wade is a Faker. Funny, I always thought he played on the Heat, not the Lakers. Bad jokes aside, they're shooting victory bullets in Hotlanta. That 39-20 Hawks run in the 2nd quarter was tough for Miami to overcome. My crystal ball says the Heat will heat up in Miami in Game 6 and these two teams are headed to a wildly entertaining Game 7.
New Orleans 86 @ Denver Nuggets 107 (Nuggets WIN 4-1)
Goodnight NOLA and welcome to the 2nd round for the first time in 15 years Denver Nuggets. Props to Melo for finally making it out of the 1st round. I was honestly a little worried Carmelo was headed towards a depressing Tracy McGrady-like playoff streak. Unlike in previous years you can't call them "Enver" because there is now D in Denver.
Hornets fans don't really have much to say aside from "well, let's just say it's gonna be a long summer". Give them credit though. They're taking the 58 point loss in Game 4 with class and the Hornets relocation to Europe for the 2009-2010 season with even more spunk.
#6 Dallas Mavericks vs. #2 Denver Nuggets is going to be a good one. Both teams looked very good in their first round series. Can you believe that either the Mavericks or the Nuggets will be in the Western Conference Finals this year? Impressive. No one would call you silly for predicting the Spurs and Hornets respectively would take them out in the 1st round.
PREVIEW
#3 Orlando Magic @ #6 Philadelphia 76ers (Magic lead 3-2): 4pm PST on NBATV
The biggest news is of course that Superman has not been granted permission for take-off tonight, but there's some other key newsworthy items as well. If the Magic were playing the Warriors, they'd be just fine with reserve center Marcin Gortat, but against the Sixers I don't think so. They aren't going to take this magical opportunity for granted. Who will step up and lead the Magic in points tonight? I'm with my man Ben Q Rock, it's on Rashard Lewis- this is why they pay him the big bucks right? I'm rooting for former Warrior fav Mickael Pietrus to blow up the spot tonight. The Sixers and Orlando Tragic are headed back to Orlando for a Game 7.
Blog Battle: Third Quarter Collapse vs. Liberty Ballers
#2 Celtics @ #7 Chicago Bulls (Celtics lead 3-2): 5pm PST on TNT
This has easily been the most thrilling NBA playoff series I've seen since the Warriors-Mavs series back in 2007. There have already been FOUR overtimes. It's been thrilling, but it's also had it's fair share of heartbreaks. Chicago isn't too happy about Rondo's non-suspension and non-fine and "look the other way" flagrant foul. I can't blame them. In Boston they seem to be taking a reasonably realistic look at it but drawing these odd comparisons to D-wight D-flight D-fense's suspension seem a little defensive. But I guess the bigger issue is that peculiar, but very telling picture. My biggest issue is if the Bulls have given up on Tyrus Thomas-- then send him on over to the Dubs!
I'll start watching this one mid-way through the 4th. Da Bulls get this one... in OT.
Blog Battle: Celtics Blog vs. Blog-a-Bull
#4 Portland Trailblazers @ #5 Houston Rockets (Rockets lead 3-2): 6:30pm PST on TNT
My goodness the post-Hakeem Houston Rockets are just 1 game away from advancing to the 2nd round! Let's take a quick look back at some Rocket history via Basketball Reference:
- 1998 Lost in 1st round to the Utah Jazz (2-3)
- 1999 Lost in 1st round to the LA Lakers (1-3)
- 2004 Lost in 1st round to the LA Lakers (1-4)
- 2005 Lost in 1st round to the Dallas Mavericks (3-4)
- 2007 Lost in 1st round to the Utah Jazz (3-4)
- 2008 Lost in 1st round to the Utah Jazz (2-4)
The curse of Choke City ends tonight.
All-Rookie second teamer Rudy Fernandez believes it won't end tonight. I couldn't agree with my man Dave anymore: "I love this. This is playoff basketball." (Not sure why I love the Warriors though.) I'm looking forward to these matchups and a great game.
Blog Battle: Blazers Edge vs. The Dream Shake
Post your Day 13 predictions and any ongoing game thoughts you have in the comments.
Magic @ 76ers:
Celtics @ Bulls:
TrailBlazers @ Rockets:
Here's my picks:
Magic @ 76ers: 76ers
Celtics @ Bulls: Bulls
TrailBlazers @ Rockets: Rockets
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My picks
Magic @ 76ers: 76ers
Celtics @ Bulls: Bulls
TrailBlazers @ Rockets: Rockets
Three must-see games, two of them going on at the same time. I’m predicting a minor brawl for the Bulls Celtics game. Magic shorthanded = Sixers win. Plus I predict at least one Pietrus move by, er, Pietrus himself! I don’t think the Blazers have it in them this season to handle the Game 6 pressure in the road. I think Rockets will finish them off.
The countdown begins, 3 hours to go!
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the bulls/celtics game might get crazy!
by 123707THIZZ on Apr 30, 2009 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's why i'm taking off work one whole hour early
so i don’t miss this game
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my picks
6ers
bulls
blaizers
You know I spit technique to the freshest freak
Gimme a call you will see results in just a week
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by LostHawk on Apr 30, 2009 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO ROCKETS
CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP
by Golden Boy on Apr 30, 2009 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
here comes brad miller
bring on the fireworks
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was ALL Rondo, even threw a little punch
by 123707THIZZ on Apr 30, 2009 4:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Most deffinitly should be
he should be gone
by 123707THIZZ on Apr 30, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, i've seen enough replays
he’s got to go
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it looks like rondo got frustrated that hinrich boxed him out to the 3 pt line
and rondo pulled hinrich by the arm, pulled him into the scorers table
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha!
i heard someone in the crowd yell “Rondo, you’re a baby!”
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
link to sixers magic game
for those celtics bulls commercial breaks ;)
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So much for the Sixers taking advantage of the short handed Magic
Sixers down 18
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what a game
bulls making a small comeback
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A picture of Brad Miller is worth a thousand words
Someone needs to make some lolbrads
by antihero on Apr 30, 2009 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Adonal got no PT in Orlando
It was a very depressing game.
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by Zorgon on Apr 30, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh my goodness!
Ray allen ties it with a leaning three!
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
TRIPLE OT?!?
I made it home with 1:45 left in the second overtime.
This series is where amazing happens.
Ray Allen >>> Reggier Miller
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't belive ray allen had no fouls up to this point
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pierce is dead tired
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's gutsy by boston
house had done NOTHING the rest of the game
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Would have been
all net if House was a few inches behind the arc
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
and still Doc refuses to put Mikki Moore in. The only big man they have in the game is Jackie Moon
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
boston out 3 of their starters now
that bench hasn’t given them anything
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
omg if that would of decided the game
I woulda felt so bad for Hinrich especially since it looks like Rondo might of goaltended.
by Calamity on Apr 30, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unbelievable...
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
daaaaamnnn
Rose!!!
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he didn't mean to miss the second one
but that was the smart play. 3 seconds isn’t enough to bring the ball up for a good shot.
by Calamity on Apr 30, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got home...
Whoa! Triple OT! Bad time 2 get stuck in traffic and forget the game was on!
Beyond Golden State of Design... and than some!
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by Tony.psd on Apr 30, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my goodness
so much drama
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can you imagine if Rondo hit that?
Boom, game over, series over.
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But
it would be the biggest shot in the playoffs and mad crazy.
I’m glad it didn’t though. I wanted game 7.
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, me too
that or a couple more GTs to wipe out the rockets blazers game.
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like
the Magic were just fine with Gortat starting. He was +29 playing 40 mins.
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
congrats rockets for making the 2nd round
and um, congrats to tmac for making it there too… in a suit.
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 30, 2009 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just realized
Isn’t game 7 going to be going on the same time as the Hatton/Paquiao fight??
That’s a bitch
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on Apr 30, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn
but the fight shouldn’t last that long. you’ll be alright.
49er faithful since July 11, 1985
by J2daZ on May 1, 2009 12:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all good though
I forgot about the whole timezone thing haha. The game will start at 5, hopefully it ends by 8.
This is Kristin Kreuk, now zip it. - GTTM
by disguy on May 1, 2009 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Pacquiao knocks out Hatton in 6th round
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by LighTz707OuT on May 1, 2009 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woo!
Bulls! Derrick Rose, come to the dubs!
by ryogahibiki on Apr 30, 2009 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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