Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks, Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics, Portland Trailblazers vs. Phoenix Suns, OKC Thunder vs Los Angeles Lakers :: 2010 NBA Playoffs Day 4
by Feltbot on Apr 20, 2010 11:40 AM PDT
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Guess what? I'm going left. Jennings vs. The Hawks! Wade vs. The Celtics! Durant vs. The Lakers! Stoudemire vs. Camby! Feltbot vs. The Bookies! Jump for a preview of Day 4 of the 2010 NBA playoffs!
#6 Milwaukee Bucks @ #3 Atlanta Hawks
4:00pm PST | NBATV
The ritual slaughter of the Bucks continues. Brandon Jennings went for 34 points in the first game, starting the hype machine on spin cycle again. Forgive me if I'm not impressed. For one thing, the Hawks do not have a defensive guard to play on him. They settled for guarding him with Joe Johnson, which should create a tremendous mismatch in Jennings' favor. And second, Jennings was shut down in crunch time (1-5 shooting, 1 assist), when the Hawks got serious about defending him. The bulk of Jennings scoring came in the second and third quarters, when the indifferent Hawks were cruising and showboating with a 20 point lead. And then there's his generalship: 3 assists against 3 turnovers. Jennings simply couldn't find a way to get his teammates involved. Do you think having Andrew Bogut did anything to make him look good this year?
The Hawks have been making noise about shutting Jennings down in this game. Joe Johnson has been making noise about taking the challenge. Lets see how the rook handles the adjustment.
Hawks -7.5. No pick.
You won't be seeing this.
#5 Miami Heat @ #4 Boston Celtics
5:00pm PST | TNT
Game 1 played out mostly as scripted. Dwayne Wade played one on five, and Boston's interior shut down Miami's bigs. Boston looked old and tired, but somehow got the ball through the hoop in the fourth quarter.
There were a few surprises. Tony Allen, playing through flu, was a revelation going against Wade. And then, of course, there was that little suspension thing involving Kevin Garnett. Rasheed Wallace got all of 13 minutes in the opener. This is his chance to shine. Does he have any more big games in him?
Celtics -1. Hmmm. I suppose if I'm picking the Celtics in this series I should take them in this game. But since I already have a series bet, I'll leave this one to others.
Prepare for swatting.
#6 Portland Trailblazers @ #3 Phoenix Suns
7:00pm PST | NBATV
Welcome to playoff basketball, kid.
#8 Oklahoma City Thunder @ #1 LA Lakers
7:30pm PST | TNT
It surprised me that the Lakers couldn't blow out the Thunder in the first game, with the Thunder having such a horrible offensive game plan. It had a lot to do with Kobe Bryant selfishly jacking up a 6-19 on a bad finger. I have the feeling that Kobe would rather lose than let Pau Gasol get credit for carrying the Lakers. Which he is.
Durant was horrible going against Ron Artest in the first game. It was partly his fault, but also partly the fault of his coaching staff. The Thunder need to utilize Durant's speed against Artest. Instead of iso'ing him on the wing, or posting him up, which lets the Lakers' defense get set against him, they need to put Durant in motion, and force Artest to chase him around screens.
And Durant needs to trust his shooters. His shooters can't shoot (I wonder how Stephen Curry would have looked on this squad), but he needs to trust them anyway. Kobe Bryant is playing free safety, not guarding anyone. You can't win a game, let alone a series, if you allow that to happen.
Lakers -6. No pick.
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So some of my friends are Lakers fans and i notice they all root for the warriors when we Watch a game, but i also know that my fellow warriors fans never Cheer for LA. Anyone else notice this? In any case GO THUNDER.
I notice that too
Seeing as I am a Laker fan, and I root for the Warriors when they aren’t playing against the Lakers. But I understand why. In any case the Thunder have no chance unless their perimeter shooting (Sefolosha, Harden, Green becuase he insists on shooting, etc.) randomly gets hot. Even then they’ll probably lose.
The warriors are easy to cheer for just not if their your favorite team… I dont see the thunder wit a fighting chance either but itd be cool if they made it a series
by 4Ever Golden on Apr 20, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
That picture of Jennings...
Highlights the incredible althleticism of basketball players and just how very fragile the ankles can look in reflection of the angles players can put them into…
Great photo….
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by BritWarriorGSW on Apr 20, 2010 12:26 PM PDT reply actions
Just got home
Anyone have a short recap of Bucks vs Hawks game so far?
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
Hawks dominating
Passing better definitely
Jennings not having a good show, he is like 3 for 50 right now
Jennings 3-15 lol
He sure was quick to kill his hype from Game 1
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
Wow...Bucks just don't look good at all
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I'm not watching the Bucks
but maybe the Hawks figured out that shutting down Jennings means shutting down the Bucks?
Bucks look dazed and confused
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Josh Smith
How could he not be an allstar…that is the biggest snub this season by far
Yeah really
how did the guy that was his position leader in blocks, assists and steals not make the All Star team?
KG shouldn’t have made it.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, Ray Allen found his shot now?
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geez Allen
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Bulls not looking good either
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Bulls down 32, they are getting shellacked
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Omg Ray Allen
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I wonder what's going on in Wade's head
“Get me Bosh or I am outta here?”
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Just no mercy from the Celtics
And a pathetic performance by Miami
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Even Rondo is hitting a 3 lol
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Ah, I am gonna switch to PHX lol
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Crap, they only switched it to PHX temp? D'oh I am ready for the next game lol
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh wait, did TNT switch it over for reals now? THANK GOD
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
im not sure
but Kenny Smith was complaining that by showing part of the PHX/Blazers game they were short-changing Marv and Reggie. Bring on Thunder v Lakers
I think I've had enough Basketball rape for one night, let's hope Thunder put up a better fight than the Bucks and Heat did tonight
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
wow and Miami made th playoffs?
I want to petition the league to move us to the East. We would probabaly be a 4 or 5 seed next year.
8th alias and on probation
I promise to be kinder and gentler
Probation is a slippery slope
Amare left him wiiiiiiiide open lol
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lol, you could here a player say "God d**** it s***!!"
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he needed to after being a no show in game 1
Set a record by getting banned for the 8th time!
After rehab I saw the light and promise to be kinder and gentler!
Probation is a very slippery slope!
by StinkyFingers on Apr 20, 2010 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
It is Artest...he's just crazy like that
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, random DLeague call ups would be better
Colby Karl and Cartier Martin would be upgrades
Is there a worse starting point guard in the NBA?
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Idk
He hits clutch shots, but doesn’t do much else besides that and flopping. He’s one of the worst passing point guards.
I wrote out all of the starting PGs
At worst, you make a lateral move by trading him.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
he did give the lakers a championship, with his .4 sec shot that beat the spurs
i guess the lakers are rewarding him by giving him the contract
From the box score
it looks like JRich is teaching the Blazers a lesson
Just throw it up there
and Durant will find it
We should have made a move for Maynor
They were just looking for a salary dump
Go Thunder!!!!
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
I don't get what you mean
do you just mean our best player?
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope he can be our Kevin Garnett
You were close, but you had the wrong last name.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, as much as I don't like Barkley dissing the Dubs, he's hilarious otherwise
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From the box score
the Suns destroyed the Blazers in 3 qtrs and are now in garbage time
WTF
My feed changed channels to some homicide case?
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They blaming ICQ to someone's death? LMAO
But I want the basketball game…..
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The perfect 2 year scenario for the Warriors in terms of getting players in the draft would be to get Cousins/Favors this draft and then draft super tall small forward Perry Jones next year.
The guy is as close as it gets to Durant in terms of prospects, and even though he is raw, he looks like he is going to be a beast in the NBA. He’s my new favorite prospect. Here’s a clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quxsxSe1YTo
I've seen Perry Jones. I really don't get that comparison.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't think he's similar to Durant?
He’s very close in size, good at driving, good in the paint, solid jumper, freak athlete, good shot blocker, etc. I think he’s as close as it gets to Durant, but either way I would take the guy because he could become a superstar in the NBA.
I get why you made it, but Durant has always had a sweet sweet jumper and guard handles
I like the NBA Draft comparison of T-Mac/Anthony Randolph.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He was T-Mac/Dirk
his jumper was just so advanced.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess
Durant is really unique though.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I really liked what I've seen of him
He ain’t no Harrison Barnes though
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Harrison Barnes should be able to take North Carolina back to the dance next year even though Ed Davis split.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 20, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
They basically surround Durant with 3-4 abover average defensive players
I still see no reason why Warriors don’t do same
because we don't have an offensive player like Durant
if I understand what you’re saying
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Curry is not so bad
But really. We don’t need 5 great offensive players at all times.
Well, I don’t think the Thunder are giving him up.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 20, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Just as I was about to complain about the Kobe 3
Kevin Harlan reports that it’s under review
OT: In other playoff news
Sharks win in OT on Pavelski goal woot!
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
Series 2-2 yea
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by Badly Browned on Apr 20, 2010 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh Thunder
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
COME OOONNNNN THUNDER!!!!
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
Let's go Thunder let's go!!!!!!!
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"Winning is not enough. All others must lose." - Larry Ellison
Oklahoma City will scrape out one at home before they get dusted in five games.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 20, 2010 10:32 PM PDT reply actions
OKC will win in 7, I believe in you!!!!!
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Are you watching the A’s game?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 20, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, the Yankees apparently feel threatened. They just brought in Mariano Rivera.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Apr 20, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Argh, I missed it
what did he apologize for?
by IQofaWarrior on Apr 20, 2010 10:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It's ass and asshole
you can’t say asshole on tv.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
haha lmao
“I’ll beat your ass Kenny”
“Man you guys are ass holes”
by duballers23 on Apr 20, 2010 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully
It depends on Randolph and who we draft between now and then.
by Reverend_Randy on Apr 20, 2010 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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