NBA Finals

[bluehenbillk]

Well the same franchise but hardly the same squad. Dr. J was the only common link between the 2 teams. You went from Henry Bibby & Doug Collins to Maurice Cheeks & Andrew Toney at guard. Swap George McGinnis for Bobby Jones and insert Moses "Fo-Fo-Fo" Malone at Center and yea, hardly the same squad, but the same small forward.

Granted new names but same idea of course.I think Darryl Dawkins was still with them as well.

Dawkins was traded after the 1982 season, clearing the way for Moses. His backup was that Clemon Johnson.

[dal4018]

Granted new names but same idea of course.I think Darryl Dawkins was still with them as well.

Dawkins was traded after the 1982 season, clearing the way for Moses. His backup was that Clemon Johnson.

Okay they sent him to New Jersey.

[Gil Dobie]

I wonder if Lebron and Wade are going to mock an illness this year, like they did to Dirk last year.

[dal4018]

I wonder if Lebron and Wade are going to mock an illness this year, like they did to Dirk last year.

No and no one is using injuries as an excuse for poor play and they better not this is the finals!!!!!

[Screamin_Eagle174]

HUGE 3 by Durant to cut the lead to two after a steal, after being down 17 in the first half and 7 just seconds before!!!

[clenz]

Lebron would get a foul call that Durrant didn't on that last shot.


Par for the course fromt he NBA

[Screamin_Eagle174]

HUGE 3 by Durant to cut the lead to two after a steal, after being down 17 in the first half and 7 just seconds before!!!

No foul call and the miss on the ensuing possession will do it, looks like.

[Screamin_Eagle174]

Lebron would get a foul call that Durrant didn't on that last shot.


Par for the course fromt he NBA

No shit.

[grizfnz]

Lebron would get a foul call that Durrant didn't on that last shot.


Par for the course fromt he NBA

Stern needs more finals games to make up for the shortened season.

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[clenz]

Lebron would get a foul call that Durrant didn't on that last shot.


Par for the course fromt he NBA

Stern needs more finals games to make up for the shortened season.

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And he wonders why people question if the NBA is rigged......


The NBA is easily the easiest pro sport to rig

[dal4018]

Stern needs more finals games to make up for the shortened season.

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And he wonders why people question if the NBA is rigged......


The NBA is easily the easiest pro sport to rig

I know ppl that felt this way in the 80's about the game being fixed!!!

[dal4018]

Lebron would get a foul call that Durrant didn't on that last shot.


Par for the course fromt he NBA

No ****.

Agreed LBJ fouled him twice and still got away with murder!!!!

[dal4018]

grizza,
I'm OK with Wade. He has earned all the respect that he gets. Unlike James and Bryant who were handed the keys before they did anything.

Kobe earned the keys after he went 0'fer in Utah in 97. Wade won with Shaq, just like Kobe did. Wade being with Lebron has turned into a bitch.

He wasn't tonight after that 24 pt performance it was the Wade of old!!!Kudos to Shane Battier and his continued top notch three point shooting another 17 pt performance.Westbrook again tried playing Batman and failed miserably !!!!!

[Gil Dobie]

They key was Durant being in foul trouble the entire game. I could see him playing tentatively at times, trying to avoid contact and possible fouls.

[dal4018]

They key was Durant being in foul trouble the entire game. I could see him playing tentatively at times, trying to avoid contact and possible fouls.

Yes that played an important part as well. He fouled somebody but the refs looked the other way keeping him in the game.He nearly won it for them in the latter stages of the game.Also as stated before Westbrook was jacking up ill advised three point shots again won't be surprised if Skip Bayless talks about this today on "First Take" on ESPN!!!!

[Gil Dobie]

They key was Durant being in foul trouble the entire game. I could see him playing tentatively at times, trying to avoid contact and possible fouls.

Yes that played an important part as well. He fouled somebody but the refs looked the other way keeping him in the game.He nearly won it for them in the latter stages of the game.Also as stated before Westbrook was jacking up ill advised three point shots again won't be surprised if Skip Bayless talks about this today on "First Take" on ESPN!!!!

There were a lot of fouls that could have been called on both sides, but actually being in foul trouble changes a players decision making. I have no problem with Westbrooks play, he's young and still a work in progress.

[dal4018]

Yes that played an important part as well. He fouled somebody but the refs looked the other way keeping him in the game.He nearly won it for them in the latter stages of the game.Also as stated before Westbrook was jacking up ill advised three point shots again won't be surprised if Skip Bayless talks about this today on "First Take" on ESPN!!!!

There were a lot of fouls that could have been called on both sides, but actually being in foul trouble changes a players decision making. I have no problem with Westbrooks play, he's young and still a work in progress.

Yeah if your rooting for the Heat of course!!!!Westbrook nearly cost OKC a chance to play in the finals in GM.6 vs Spurs with Batman imitation.

[Gil Dobie]

OKC was cruising, then Durant gets in foul trouble again and the lead vanishes. Durant as got to watch the fouls if OKC is to win.

[dal4018]

OKC was cruising, then Durant gets in foul trouble again and the lead vanishes. Durant as got to watch the fouls if OKC is to win.

The Thunder need a viable fourth scoring option a la Shane Battier

[Gil Dobie]

OKC was cruising, then Durant gets in foul trouble again and the lead vanishes. Durant as got to watch the fouls if OKC is to win.

The Thunder need a viable fourth scoring option a la Shane Battier

They need a first option that isn't on the bench in foul trouble. OKC needs to learn they are playing Lebron and Wade, and not Kobe and the Lakers. You can't reach in on Lebron and expect not to get called for a foul and if you foul, Lebron will complete the play, where most players won't.

[dal4018]

The Thunder need a viable fourth scoring option a la Shane Battier

They need a first option that isn't on the bench in foul trouble. OKC needs to learn they are playing Lebron and Wade, and not Kobe and the Lakers. You can't reach in on Lebron and expect not to get called for a foul and if you foul, Lebron will complete the play, where most players won't.

Agreed but who is strong enough and athletic to do so the answer no one !!!!!

[Gil Dobie]

They need a first option that isn't on the bench in foul trouble. OKC needs to learn they are playing Lebron and Wade, and not Kobe and the Lakers. You can't reach in on Lebron and expect not to get called for a foul and if you foul, Lebron will complete the play, where most players won't.

Agreed but who is strong enough and athletic to do so the answer no one !!!!!

Not many, Durant needs to learn not to reach in and get the foul.

[dal4018]

Agreed but who is strong enough and athletic to do so the answer no one !!!!!

Not many, Durant needs to learn not to reach in and get the foul.

Durant needs to get in the weight room to add 20-25 pounds defense will take care of itself.He is Garnett's baby brother.

[Gil Dobie]

Not many, Durant needs to learn not to reach in and get the foul.

Durant needs to get in the weight room to add 20-25 pounds defense will take care of itself.He is Garnett's baby brother.

No, No, No, he is much better than Garnett at the same point in his career. Garnett did not have the speed, shooting, coordination and game finishing ability as Durant.

[dal4018]

Durant needs to get in the weight room to add 20-25 pounds defense will take care of itself.He is Garnett's baby brother.

No, No, No, he is much better than Garnett at the same point in his career. Garnett did not have the speed, shooting, coordination and game finishing ability as Durant.

How easily you forget about Garnett in his youth and how he flew up and down the court playing for the T'wolves!!!!!I personally felt that KG was CWebb minus an extra 20-30 pounds had everything Webber had but size and bulk to play power forward spot!!!!