The Official 2009 NBA Playoff Predictions thread

[CirclingWagons]

sorry if this has been posted already...Anyways, post your picks and we'll see who was most accurate at season's end.

EASTERN CONFERENCE
FIRST ROUND:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 8) Detroit Pistons, 4-2
2) Boston Celtics over 7) Chicago Bulls, 4-2
3) Orlando Magic over 6) Philadelphia 76ers, 4-1
5) Miami Heat over 4) Atlanta Hawks, 4-3 (D-Wade explodes in game 7)

ECSF:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 5) Miami Heat, 4-2
2) Boston Celtics over 3) Orlando Magic, 4-3 (even w/o Garnett)

ECF:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 2) Boston Celtics, 4-3



WESTERN CONFERENCE
FIRST ROUND

1) Los Angeles Lakers over 8) Utah Jazz, 4-1
2) Denver Nuggets over 7) New Orleans Hornets, 4-2
3) San Antonio Spurs over 6) Dallas Mavericks, 4-3 (hardest series to pick)
5) Houston Rockets over 4) Portland Trailblazers, 4-2 (Houston will take games 2,3,4, and 6...Blazers too inexperienced).

WCSF

1) Los Angeles Lakers over 5) Houston Rockets, 4-1
3) San Antonio Spurs over 2) Denver Nuggets, 4-3 (echoing the SA-NO series of last year)

WCF
1) Los Angeles Lakers over 3) San Antonio Spurs, 4-0


NBA Finals

Los Angeles Lakers over Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-1
Finals MVP: Pau Gasol (never thought I'd ever even imagine that).

[PhinzN703]

Cleveland over Detroit 4-2
Boston over Chicago 4-2
Orlando over Philadelphia 4-2
Atlanta over Miami 4-3

L.A. Lakers over Utah 4-1
Denver over New Orleans 4-2
S.A. over Dallas 4-2
Portland over Houston 4-3

2nd round predictions will come after the first round is over

[Ferretsquig]

All I can say is that I hope Miami and Cleveland make it into the second round......I can't wait to see 7 games of Wade vs. Lebron. Except for Orlando/Philli, all of the first round series should be a lot of fun to watch. Utah and Detroit are both very good teams when they play their best ball.

[R&R Express]

All I can say is that I hope Miami and Cleveland make it into the second round......I can't wait to see 7 games of Wade vs. Lebron. Except for Orlando/Philli, all of the first round series should be a lot of fun to watch. Utah and Detroit are both very good teams when they play their best ball.
Except for Philly? Hmm. As if we have no chance...

[dolfan94]

Lets go Heat! I wont make any predictions because they would be really biased

[DolphinDevil28]

I'm WAY more scared of a Garnett-less Boston team than the media darling Cavs. The Magic have more problems with balanced teams, i.e. Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, than one-man shows, i.e. Cleveland and Miami.

If the Magic can get past Boston and that little ******* Eddie House, I have no doubt they can beat the Cavs to get to the Finals.

Look at the Magic vs. Cavs in the regular season. In both matchups in Orlando, the Magic won by about 15 and 30 in the first and second matchups. (that was when the starters got taken out in the 4th quarter. Both games ended up closer than they really were.)
Also, the Cavs needed some SERIOUSLY questionable calls late in the 4th in Cleveland for them to only win by 4. I swear, the refs and Stern REFUSED to let Lebron lose that highly-watched game.


If we can get by a highly athletic 76ers team and Boston, I feel we will get to the Finals.

Go Magic!

[CedarPhin]

Cleveland over Detroit in 6
Boston over Chicago in 5
Orlando over Philly in 6
Miami over Atlanta in 7

Lakers over Utah in 4
Denver over New Orleans in 7
Dallas over San Antonio in 7
Portland over Houston in 7

Cleveland over Miami in 6
Orlando over Boston in 7

Lakers over Portland in 6
Denver over Dallas in 5

Cleveland over Orlando in 6
Denver over LA in 7

Cleveland over Denver in 6

[DolphinDevil28]

Cleveland over Detroit in 6
Boston over Chicago in 5
Orlando over Philly in 6
Miami over Atlanta in 7

Lakers over Utah in 4
Denver over New Orleans in 7
Dallas over San Antonio in 7
Portland over Houston in 7

Cleveland over Miami in 6
Orlando over Boston in 7

Lakers over Portland in 6
Denver over Dallas in 5

Cleveland over Orlando in 6
Denver over LA in 7

Cleveland over Denver in 6


I'm surprised by this.

If you think the Magic can beat the Celtics, then they can surely beat the Cavs. Magic fans like me know we match up WAY better against Cleveland than Boston.


We shall see.

[R&R Express]

I'm surprised by this.

If you think the Magic can beat the Celtics, then they can surely beat the Cavs. Magic fans like me know we match up WAY better against Cleveland than Boston.


We shall see.
Well if you guys can beat my Sixers, and get to face the Cavs, no hard feelings as long as you beat Cleveland. God I hate the Cavs. Not that I think you guy's won't beat Cleveland though. Cleveland crumbles when facing good teams...

[kud]

EASTERN CONFERENCE
FIRST ROUND:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 8) Detroit Pistons, 4-0
2) Boston Celtics over 7) Chicago Bulls, 4-2
3) Orlando Magic over 6) Philadelphia 76ers, 4-1
5) Miami Heat over 4) Atlanta Hawks, 4-3

ECSF:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 5) Miami Heat, 4-3
3) Orlando Magic over 2) Boston Celtics, 4-2.

ECF:

3) Orlando Magic over 1) Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-3



WESTERN CONFERENCE
FIRST ROUND

1) Los Angeles Lakers over 8) Utah Jazz, 4-2
7) New Orleans Hornets over 2) Denver Nuggets, 4-3
3) San Antonio Spurs over 6) Dallas Mavericks, 4-3
5) Houston Rockets over 4) Portland Trailblazers, 4-2 (agree with TS logic, no exp for Portland)

WCSF

1) Los Angeles Lakers over 5) Houston Rockets, 4-2
3) San Antonio Spurs over 2) Denver Nuggets, 4-3

WCF
1) Los Angeles Lakers over 3) San Antonio Spurs, 4-2


NBA Finals

3) Orlando Magic over 1) Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2.

(Finals MVP Dwight Howard)

[CedarPhin]

Chicago takes Game 1 from Boston.

Derrick Rose with 36 points.

[kud]

Chicago takes Game 1 from Boston.

Derrick Rose with 36 points.

Nice statement game by the Baby Bulls. I still expect Boston to win the series though.

[DolphinDevil28]

EASTERN CONFERENCE
FIRST ROUND:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 8) Detroit Pistons, 4-0
2) Boston Celtics over 7) Chicago Bulls, 4-2
3) Orlando Magic over 6) Philadelphia 76ers, 4-1
5) Miami Heat over 4) Atlanta Hawks, 4-3

ECSF:

1) Cleveland Cavaliers over 5) Miami Heat, 4-3
3) Orlando Magic over 2) Boston Celtics, 4-2.

ECF:

3) Orlando Magic over 1) Cleveland Cavaliers, 4-3



WESTERN CONFERENCE
FIRST ROUND

1) Los Angeles Lakers over 8) Utah Jazz, 4-2
7) New Orleans Hornets over 2) Denver Nuggets, 4-3
3) San Antonio Spurs over 6) Dallas Mavericks, 4-3
5) Houston Rockets over 4) Portland Trailblazers, 4-2 (agree with TS logic, no exp for Portland)

WCSF

1) Los Angeles Lakers over 5) Houston Rockets, 4-2
3) San Antonio Spurs over 2) Denver Nuggets, 4-3

WCF
1) Los Angeles Lakers over 3) San Antonio Spurs, 4-2


NBA Finals

3) Orlando Magic over 1) Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2.

(Finals MVP Dwight Howard)



I would absolutely poo poo myself.

[tylerdolphin]

First Round
Cleveland over Detroit
Chicago over Boston
Orlando over Philadelphia
Miami over Atlanta

Second Round
Cleveland over Miami
Orlando over Chicago

ECF
Orlando over Cleveland

First Round
LA over Utah
Denver over NO
SA over Dallas
Houston Over Portland

Second Round
LA over Houston
Denver over SA

WCF
LA over Denver

Finals
LA over Orlando

[KDog13]

is too late to make my picks

[KDog13]

Dallas is my Fav They Winning It All

not counting series if i got it right series is just a bonus

1 Cleveland over 8 Detroit in 5 Right
7 Chicago over 2 Boston in 7 Wrong
3 Orlando over 6 Philly in 6 Right
5 Miami over 4 Atlanta in 6 Wrong

1 Lakers over 8 Utah in 5 Right
2 Denver over 7 New Orleans in 6 Right
6 Dallas over 3 San Antonio in 6 Right
5 Houston over 4 Portland in 7 Right

Changed for Round 2

1 Cleveland over 4 Atlanta in 5
2 Celtics over 3 Orlando in 7

6 Dallas over 2 Denver in 6
1 Lakers over 5 Houston in 6

1 Cleveland over 2 Celtics in 6
6 Dallas over 1 Lakers in 7

6 Dallas over Cleveland in 7

DALLAS MAVERICKS = CHAMPS 09

we should do a point system for fun

[R&R Express]

I'll take Igoudala step back fadeaway for $200 Alex :woot::woot::woot:

[R&R Express]

All I can say is that I hope Miami and Cleveland make it into the second round......I can't wait to see 7 games of Wade vs. Lebron. Except for Orlando/Philli, all of the first round series should be a lot of fun to watch. Utah and Detroit are both very good teams when they play their best ball.
Yea, Utah and Detroit both getting blown out, lots of fun eh?

[Kdawg954]

Cleveland over Detroit - 4 to 1
Boston over Chicago - 4 to 3
Orlando over Philly - 4 to 2
Miami over Atlanta - 4 to 3

Los Angeles Lakers over Utah - 4 to 1
Denver over New Orleans - 4 to 2
Dallas over San Antonio - 4 to 2
Portland over Houston - 4 to 3

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Cleveland over Miami - 4 to 3
Boston over Orlando - 4 to 3

Los Angeles over Portland - 4 to 2
Dallas over Denver - 4 to 2

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Cleveland over Boston - 4 to 1

Los Angeles over Dallas - 4 to 1

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Los Angeles over Cleveland - 4 to 3

[DzakkH13]

Eastern Conference:
First Round:
Cleveland over Detroit
Boston over Chicago
Orlando over Philadelphia
Atlanta over Miami
Second Round:
Cleveland over Orlando
Atlanta over Boston
Eastern Conference Finals:
Cleveland over Atlanta

Western Conference:
First Round:
Los Angeles over Utah
Denver over New Orleans
Dallas over San Antonio
Houston over Portland
Second Round:
Los Angeles over Dallas
Houston over Denver
Western Conference Finals:
Los Angeles over Houston

NBA Finals: Cleveland over Los Angeles

My predictions!

[KDog13]

ooo My Mavs Got whipped Great Game To Parker he was Automatic and Duncan too always A Beast In the Paint

[Bumpus]

Go Spurs Go!

[Ferretsquig]

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Powe is gone......just not the Celtic's year.

[CedarPhin]

They can't seem to catch a break.

[PhinzN703]

All I can say is that I hope Miami and Cleveland make it into the second round......I can't wait to see 7 games of Wade vs. Lebron. Except for Orlando/Philli, all of the first round series should be a lot of fun to watch. Utah and Detroit are both very good teams when they play their best ball.

Doesn't this apply to every team?

[CedarPhin]

I think the Dallas-San Antonio series goes 7.

[CedarPhin]

Cleveland is putting a beating on Detroit for the 2nd game in a row.

[KDog13]

Cleveland is putting a beating on Detroit for the 2nd game in a row.

King James lol He scores, passes, and brings down them boards

[Ferretsquig]

Doesn't this apply to every team?

Both of those teams had a stretch of games where they looked like the best in their conference. Unfortunately neither has shown anything in the postseason. And no I don't think it applies to every squad. The Heat at their best aren't a great team. I've seen more than enough games where they really put forth the effort, played defense, hit the outside shots, and still lost.

[KDog13]

Wow my Mavs Put In Work Today and Destroyed The Spurs Key Reason Held Parker and Duncan To 16 Points combined

[PhinzN703]

Both of those teams had a stretch of games where they looked like the best in their conference. Unfortunately neither has shown anything in the postseason. And no I don't think it applies to every squad. The Heat at their best aren't a great team. I've seen more than enough games where they really put forth the effort, played defense, hit the outside shots, and still lost.

I just hope Utah gives the Lakers a good series


Wow my Mavs Put In Work Today and Destroyed The Spurs Key Reason Held Parker and Duncan To 16 Points combined

67 points. Nice huh?

[kud]

DDevil your Magic are totally ruining my predictions. I demand an explanation.

[Amars]

Lakers will bounce back on Sat to send the series back to Staples 3-1. Lakers all the way.

[tylerdolphin]

Kobe is gonna go insane this next game. Utah is in trouble.

[kud]

Utah gonna AK47 on Kobo's ***.

[CedarPhin]

I'm going to take LA, Miami, Denver, and Dallas tomorrow.

[CedarPhin]

New Orleans wins, Dallas wins, the Heat are leading, and the Lakers-Jazz game is up later.

[QuenteK25]

Utah barely squeaked out a W with the Lakers playing TERRIBLY....they've got to be in trouble tonight.

[CedarPhin]

Lakers up 11 on Utah.

[CedarPhin]

I think the Boston-Chicago series goes 7.

[SpaceMountain16]

Celtics will win the next 2

[SpaceMountain16]

and so will the Sixers, the Magic are frauds. The worst 59 win team i've ever seen.

[KDog13]

Wow i am loving the NBA playoffs very good games but my team Dallas i hope and slightly promise can make a run because they have the right players. Unfortunately the Spurs who are a great team Only has two reliable players Parker and Duncan. They have a descent bench but Mason, Finley, and Gooden need to step up there game if they want to come back.

[CedarPhin]

San Antonio is a shell of its former glory.

[tylerdolphin]

I stand in absolute awe of the suckage I witnessed in NO tonight. How the hell does a playoff team lose by 58 AT HOME?!

[KDog13]

Yes THE MAVS R Moving On Up

[PhinzN703]

Well I was completely wrong about my boys. Oh well, I'm pulling for anyone but the Lakers and Celtics.

[PhinzN703]

San Antonio is a shell of its former glory.

Different players from different teams so you won't see them being dominate forever. Same applies to any team.

[SpaceMountain16]

I think the Spurs run is over. They're an old team, and i know Manu was hurt, but i just don't see how they can compete with the young stars in the league. It's a changing of the guard for the NBA, the Spurs dynasty is over.

[KDog13]

Well I was completely wrong about my boys. Oh well, I'm pulling for anyone but the Lakers and Celtics.

They needed Manu especially for game 4 Jeez Parker and Duncan practically scored every point

[CedarPhin]

Denver looks really tough.

[KDog13]

Yao, Artest, and the coach were funny. lol watch there after game interviews hahaha

[DolphinDevil28]

Go Magic

[DolphinDevil28]

and so will the Sixers, the Magic are frauds. The worst 59 win team i've ever seen.


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[kud]

Different players from different teams so you won't see them being dominate forever. Same applies to any team.

I'm certainly not a Lakers fan, but i'd rather see them win over the Cavs or Celts. Hopefully someone can upset the favorites. Wouldn't mind seeing the Rockets or Nuggets win it all, or even the Magic.

[DolphinDevil28]

I'm certainly not a Lakers fan, but i'd rather see them win over the Cavs or Celts. Hopefully someone can upset the favorites. Wouldn't mind seeing the Rockets or Nuggets win it all, or even the Magic.



Hey, you too?

[CedarPhin]

Bulls-Boston is an awesome series so far.

I hope Denver makes it from the West, them or Houston.

[KDog13]

Bulls-Boston is an awesome series so far.

I hope Denver makes it from the West, them or Houston.

OR DALLAS LOL

[SpaceMountain16]

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Wishful thinking i suppose. Although they won't get far against the Celtics playing like they did against the lowly Sixers.

[CedarPhin]

OR DALLAS LOL

Denver's going to dumptruck Dallas in this next series.

They've killed them in every game they've played this season.

[KDog13]

Denver's going to dumptruck Dallas in this next series.

They've killed them in every game they've played this season.

All those Games Are Reg Season they Don't count Nor Help Denver. Bragging Rights are On The line. Cedar What's Your Favorite team

[KDog13]

Wow Bulls and Celtics look like another OT Possible lol

[KDog13]

Wow Bulls and Celtics look like another OT Possible lol

2:10 left Celtics 96 Bulls 90

[CedarPhin]

All those Games Are Reg Season they Don't count Nor Help Denver. Bragging Rights are On The line. Cedar What's Your Favorite team

Heat.

[Fin_Frenzy_84]

CAVS i hate to say it but they r good

[kud]

What was I thinking picking New Orleans over Denver. Must of been my man crush on CP3.

[CedarPhin]

I thought the Houston-Portland series would be a better one than it was.

[KDog13]

Heat.

Round 2 is awful tough if they make it Tomm

[CedarPhin]

Dallas looked good early, but really faded down the stretch.

I think the series goes 5 at most.

[CedarPhin]

Round 2 is awful tough if they make it Tomm

Yeah, but they decided they wouldn't show up for another big game.

[SpaceMountain16]

This round i think is where the Celtics are going to have some trouble. But watch they'll probably win in 4.

[phinman1]

Denver is looking real good. They are deep and have a good coach leading them. Birdman was on fire yesterday against Dallas. I tell you what, if they continues to play with the same fire and desire they are a real threat to the Lakers.

[CedarPhin]

Denver's playing insanely right now.

[KDog13]

Denver's playing insanely right now.

yea they were dirty yesterday my mavs better win this gm though if there down 2-0 no biggie 3-0 then its over

[tylerdolphin]

This round i think is where the Celtics are going to have some trouble.
They had quite a bit of trouble last round

[kud]

How about them Rockets? I know it's only one game but I had a feeling they would give the Lakers some trouble.

[CedarPhin]

They looked good last night. I thought Yao was screwed when he hurt his knee, but apparently he's alright.

[JTBRLZ]

That Yao injury was really confusing, especially if you watch the interview after the game.

[Ferretsquig]

As much as I would of loved to see Wade vs. Lebron, I get the feeling the Cavs would have demolished the Heat.

[ebozzz]

How about them Rockets? I know it's only one game but I had a feeling they would give the Lakers some trouble.

As a Nuggets fan, I was happy to see the Rockets win. The Lakers have been a thorn in our sides this year. Houston has also killed us but for some reason, I think that we have a better chance against them if we can get past Dallas....

[CedarPhin]

Denver's rolling again tonight, up 17.

[ebozzz]

Denver's rolling again tonight, up 17.

No doubt! I hope we can play like they are doing now in the next series. That is, if we make it....

[CedarPhin]

If the refs continue to allow Denver's physical play, then they're going to be tough to beat by anyone.

[CedarPhin]

Not that it's a bad thing.

[ebozzz]

If the refs continue to allow Denver's physical play, then they're going to be tough to beat by anyone.

It's about time that they got physical! For so long they have been a finesse team. There's too many talented bigs in the West for that style of play.

[KDog13]

It's about time that they got physical! For so long they have been a finesse team. There's too many talented bigs in the West for that style of play.


As a Mavs fan frankly i'm not scared yet. If Denver comes to Dallas and takes 1 of them im scared. Good luck to Nuggets fans. Nuggets are my 3rd team so if Mavs lose hopefully not Go Nuggets.

[CedarPhin]

Nene is playing great, as is Kenyon Martin.

They're one of the more fun teams to watch in the playoffs this year.

[CedarPhin]

Melo's been great too.

That Billups trade is the one that set it all up though.

[kud]

As a Nuggets fan, I was happy to see the Rockets win. The Lakers have been a thorn in our sides this year. Houston has also killed us but for some reason, I think that we have a better chance against them if we can get past Dallas....

Epic sig. :lol:

[JTBRLZ]

If the refs continue to allow Denver's physical play, then they're going to be tough to beat by anyone.

This wouldn't be a big deal, as long as they're consistent with it, which they've shown time and time again that they're not.

[ebozzz]

This wouldn't be a big deal, as long as they're consistent with it, which they've shown time and time again that they're not.

Denver has been one of the best defensive teams in the league this year. That is especially true for the second half of the season. While how far they will go remains to be seen, I am impressed with the way that they have been playing. They had to have some kind of consistency to get the 2nd seed in the West....

[ebozzz]

That Billups trade is the one that set it all up though.

So true! Detroit was robbed! :D

Kenyon is finally healthy but still not worth that crazy contract that he received to join the Nuggets. You would not believe how many people wanted to get rid of Nenê last year. I can understand some of the concern as he was hurt a lot. IMO, it was crazy to even think about it since he was really the only player that they had who could bring it down low on the offensive end.

Melo can give you some of that. That's not Kenyon's game butn he is excellent in the post on defense. Before he was traded, Camby spent entirely too much time on the offensive perimeter for a big man. His shot blocking was great but he got pushed around by the stronger players in the post....

[JTBRLZ]

Denver has been one of the best defensive teams in the league this year. That is especially true for the second half of the season. While how far they will go remains to be seen, I am impressed with the way that they have been playing. They had to have some kind of consistency to get the 2nd seed in the West....

Sorry if I came off like I was talking about Denver, I was talking about the officiating. Denver is really impressing me, they seem to be a very deep, tough, athletic team. Dallas is very dependent on Howard to be successful, so if they want to have any chance, they're going to need him back. But I am surprised at how much the officials are letting Denver get away with.

[ebozzz]

Sorry if I came off like I was talking about Denver, I was talking about the officiating. Denver is really impressing me, they seem to be a very deep, tough, athletic team. Dallas is very dependent on Howard to be successful, so if they want to have any chance, they're going to need him back. But I am surprised at how much the officials are letting Denver get away with.

It's cool. My bad for misinterpreting your post. :up:

Denver is definitely deep. There are a few more guys on the bench that have not seen a lot of playing time (Balkman, Kleiza & Petro). Balkman & Kleiza can give you a solid 20+ minutes in a game when called upon. Both are better at the 3 spot but have played the 4 effectively. Melo has been playing so many minutes that their chances have been limited.

Balkman brings a lot of energy and good defense. Pesky would be a good way to describe him. He's not going to score a lot he will be the Hustle Man that a team needs at times.

Keliza can score. He's not as natural a scorer as JR Smith but if he starts feeling it look out! His defense is sometimes not up to the level that it needs to be and he's not going to give you a lot of help in other categories (assists, rebounding, steals, blocks, etc...). Although, he has been better in those areas toward the end of the season.

Petro is probably the one who does not deserve to play a lot but IMO, he is a guy that can give you 10 minutes a game and not really hurt you. He has nice touch on his mid-range jumper, a good hook shot, rebounds well, can block shots and while his defense is ok, he's not a stud. He could be valuable if he gets stronger....

BTW, for so long Denver was the team that never got any calls and also got pushed around by other teams. Change is nice.... :D

[JTBRLZ]

Yea I really like Balkman, I watched a few games with him with the Knicks, don't know why they got rid of him.

JR Smith has such a nice shot. Granted, he does throw up some dumb shots, but man, when he's on, his shot is perfect.

[CedarPhin]

Rockets are tied with the Lakers at the half.

LA had like a 15 point lead and let it all slip away.

Crazy.

[CedarPhin]

Petro is a pretty solid guy off the bench, that was a pretty decent pickup for them.

[JTBRLZ]

If the Lakers continue to falter, does that basically lock up the title for the Cavs?

And does anybody know what happened in the stands yesterday for the Mavs-Nuggets game? Something happened that made them stop the game, but they never said what and I've been trying to find out.

[ebozzz]

Cuban was probably about to get his butt kicked. :D

[CedarPhin]

So Rockets-Lakers is now 1-1.

That series is going to be interesting to watch.

[JTBRLZ]

Cuban was probably about to get his butt kicked. :D

Haha was it really with Cuban? That would be hilarious.

[COphinphan89]

I was at the Nuggets game the other night and it was pretty crazy in there. It's a breath of fresh air after all the bad playoff basketball Nugs fans have been subjected to for the last 5 seasons. They're playing out of their minds right now and I love it. That Billups trade was perfect.

[JTBRLZ]

I was at the Nuggets game the other night and it was pretty crazy in there. It's a breath of fresh air after all the bad playoff basketball Nugs fans have been subjected to for the last 5 seasons. They're playing out of their minds right now and I love it. That Billups trade was perfect.

Do you know what happened near the Mavs bench that made them stop the game?

[COphinphan89]

Do you know what happened near the Mavs bench that made them stop the game?
I don't. I wasn't sitting anywhere near there. I know some *** threw a bottle onto the floor in Game 1 of the Hornets series. Maybe that guy came back for round 2.

[CedarPhin]

Denver is playing awesome right now, probably playing the best ball of any team in the playoffs.

George Karl is one of my favorite coaches, so I wish him well.

[ebozzz]

Today's game is ugly! nothing but free throws....

[ebozzz]

The ending was sweet though..... :D

[CedarPhin]

Crazy ending.

[CedarPhin]

Well Dallas is probably done now.

[ebozzz]

They ain't winning 4 straight! I really hope that it's over on Monday. Things are getting ugly and I'm tired of all of the whining.....

[JTBRLZ]

Well that last play was CLEARLY a foul and it decided the game, so I think it's safe to say the "whining" was justified.

[CedarPhin]

Stick a fork in Houston..Yao's done for the playoffs.

[ebozzz]

Well that last play was CLEARLY a foul and it decided the game, so I think it's safe to say the "whining" was justified.

In the first two games Dallas' coach cried about not getting any calls. This game they got the majority of the calls but still could not put Denver away. I don't know. Maybe Dallas is playing against a better team?

Yes, it was a foul and it didn't get called. But, it did not win the game for Denver nor did it lose the game for Dallas. Let me explain. Dallas was up by 4 points with 31 seconds left on the clock. How in the heck do you let Denver go right down the court and score so quickly? That's mistake number one.

Mistake number two is the fact that Dallas did nothing with their next possession. Take it inside. All of Denver's bigs were in foul trouble. Denver didn't have any fouls to give either.

Mistake number three is that weak foul that Wright tried to give. If it's important that you foul, leave no doubt that it's a foul. From where the referee was positioned near the play, it would have been difficult to see the swipe that Wright took.

Now I want you to think about this. Even if the foul was called it would have been Denver's ball on the side with about 3 seconds left on the clock. Difficult, yes but not impossible to hit a shot under those circumstances to either tie or win the game. In fact Melo has done it a few times this season under similar conditions.

This will probably blow your mind. What if Melo had missed the shot and Dallas rebounded? Would we have even heard about the no-call? I doubt it. Even if we had, it would not have been the big deal that everyone is making of it now.

There were lots of no-calls that probably should have been fouls throughout the course of the game. There were also some fouls called that should have been no-calls. This is true for both sides. The bottom line is that Dallas let Denver hang around. They couldn't get rid of them and they stole the game at the end. The whining isn't justified. It's just whining.....

[ebozzz]

Stick a fork in Houston..Yao's done for the playoffs.

:( Too bad. I was hoping that they would upset the Lakers so that the Nuggets would have home court advantage. It's unlikely that they can rebound from that loss....

[JTBRLZ]

When the NBA goes out out its way to admit they made a mistake, it's not whining. And the biggest thing to take out of this series so far is how bad NBA officiating is. Denver played no differently from the first two games then they did today. NBA officiating is so clearly subject that it's getting pitiful to watch, basically allowing the NBA officials to decide which team wins. The NBA needs to create a similar setup to the new NHL where they defined what is and what is not a penalty. The NHL decided to get more strict. The NBA either needs to decide one way or the other, but they need consistency in their officiating.

[ebozzz]

When the NBA goes out out its way to admit they made a mistake, it's not whining. And the biggest thing to take out of this series so far is how bad NBA officiating is. Denver played no differently from the first two games then they did today. NBA officiating is so clearly subject that it's getting pitiful to watch, basically allowing the NBA officials to decide which team wins. The NBA needs to create a similar setup to the new NHL where they defined what is and what is not a penalty. The NHL decided to get more strict. The NBA either needs to decide one way or the other, but they need consistency in their officiating.

:err: This was easily Denver's worst game of the playoffs! They played bad but were still able to hang with an inspired Dallas team. There were mistakes made throughout the game. The one at the end is not why Dallas lost. They lost because they (Dallas) made mistakes at the end.

Giving up the dunk to Melo was a mistake. The fadeaway jumper by Dirk before Denver's last possession was a mistake. Not making sure that there was no doubt about the foul was a mistake. I'm sorry Bro but this loss is on Dallas. Even if the foul was called it still does not mean that the outcome would have been different. On another note, here's your owner....


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:shakeno:

[JTBRLZ]

:err: This was easily Denver's worst game of the playoffs! They played bad but were still able to hang with an inspired Dallas team. There were mistakes made throughout the game. The one at the end is not why Dallas lost. They lost because they (Dallas) made mistakes at the end.

Giving up the dunk to Melo was a mistake. The fadeaway jumper by Dirk before Denver's last possession was a mistake. Not making sure that there was no doubt about the foul was a mistake. I'm sorry Bro but this loss is on Dallas. Even if the foul was called it still does not mean that outcome would have been different. On another note, here's your owner....



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:shakeno:

Saying the call didn't cost the Mavericks the game is just ignorant. Obviously you could point to many mistakes the Mavericks made throughout the game and say that they shouldn't have been in that situation, but they were, and the officials made a mistake which inevitably put the fate of the game out of the Mavericks hands.

Cuban is the most emotional owner in the league, but he's also one of the most intelligent people in the world. Saying he "shoved" a cameraman is certainly misleading, a cameraman came in front of him as he was storming, and he pushed him out of the way. In no way am I embarrassed by his actions.

[ebozzz]

Saying the call didn't cost the Mavericks the game is just ignorant. Obviously you could point to many mistakes the Mavericks made throughout the game and say that they shouldn't have been in that situation, but they were, and the officials made a mistake which inevitably put the fate of the game out of the Mavericks hands.

:lol: No, it's not ignorant. With 31 seconds left on the clock and up by 4 points, the Mavericks had their fate in their on hands. How did they deal with it?


But Anthony, after a timeout, dunked on the other end, cutting the lead to two with about 28 seconds left.

They gave a up a dunk in 3 seconds! Then here's Dirk!


Denver chose to gamble and not foul, hoping Dallas would shoot early on the shot clock, leaving time for a last play. The Mavericks complied, with Nowitzki missing a tough fadeway from 17 feet while being guarded by Martin with about 6.5 seconds left.



The Nuggets rebounded, called a timeout and set up Anthony for the dramatic finish.


Why didn't they go down low for an easier shot? Why didn't they take more time off the clock? :confused:

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Cuban is the most emotional owner in the league, but he's also one of the most intelligent people in the world. Saying he "shoved" a cameraman is certainly misleading, a cameraman came in front of him as he was storming, and he pushed him out of the way. In no way am I embarrassed by his actions.

Were you embarrassed earlier during the season when he threatened JR Smith with a suspension? Not only did JR not get suspended but Cuban was the one who got disciplined by the league! Cuban is his own worst enemy....

[KDog13]

As a Mavs fan I'm pissed. I mean Sick shot By Melo but he fouled him i think twice before the shot since they had a foul to give. Results would of been different and the series would have been different. It might be all over for the Mavs.

Link to the Ref that stated he made a mistake

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[ebozzz]

Saying the call didn't cost the Mavericks the game is just ignorant.

You also keep missing the point. The game would not have been over if the foul was called. There was still enough time for Denver to make a play. The fact is that Dallas played poorly at the end. That's what cost them the game, not the officials....

[ebozzz]

As a Mavs fan I'm pissed. I mean Sick shot By Melo but he fouled him i think twice before the shout since they had a foul to give. Results would of been different and the series would have been different. It might be all over for the Mavs.

Link to the Ref that stated he made a mistake

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Wright bumped him a little prior to the swipe that he took but he should have left no doubt at all regarding the foul. Tie him up! Lots of bumps were not called during the game. IMO, the swipe was maybe not as clear to the official near the play due to where he was positioned. You guys need to quit with the results would have been different stuff. The results might have been different. Then again, maybe they wouldn't have been. One thing for sure, if they had not given up the dunk in 3 seconds the game almost certainly would have been different. If they had gone inside the paint on their last possession or if Dirk had taken a few more seconds off the clock the game might have been different. They fell apart at the end...

[KDog13]

Wright bumped him a little prior to the swipe that he took but he should have left no doubt at all regarding the foul. Tie him up! Lots of bumps were not called during the game. IMO, the swipe was maybe not as clear to the official near the play due to where he was positioned. You guys need to quit with the results would have been different stuff. The results might have been different. Then again, maybe they wouldn't have been. One thing for sure, if they had not given up the dunk in 3 seconds the game almost certainly would have been different. If they had gone inside the paint on their last possession or if Dirk had taken a few more seconds off the clock the game might have been different. They fell apart at the end...

yea all i hope is that the Mavs pull history out of there *** and beat the Nuggets 4 times lol

[ebozzz]

yea all i hope is that the Mavs pull history out of there *** and beat the Nuggets 4 times lol

:chuckle: Now that's the spirit! Anything can happen but it's unlikely that it will in this case. It's definitely not going to happen if Dallas keeps focusing their attention on what happened in this game....

[KDog13]

:chuckle: Now that's the spirit! Anything can happen but it's unlikely that it will in this case. It's definitely not going to happen if Dallas keeps focusing their attention on what happened in this game....

Nice Sig lol:lol2:

[KDog13]

Although Melo Just Look Like He Smoked Rocks lol

[ebozzz]

Although Melo Just Look Like He Smoked Rocks lol

:sidelol: That was a good one! Now here's a good question. How do you know how a person that smokes rocks looks? :d-day:

[KDog13]

Of Course Tyrone Biggums

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[JTBRLZ]

You also keep missing the point. The game would not have been over if the foul was called. There was still enough time for Denver to make a play. The fact is that Dallas played poorly at the end. That's what cost them the game, not the officials....

I'm not missing the point, I'm saying it took the game out of their hands. The game wasn't over if they would have called the foul, but it was once they didn't.

And I certainly respect Cuban more for his reaction than I do Karl for his reaction to the play.

[ebozzz]

Of Course Tyrone Biggums

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I see that you graduated from the Chappelle School of Rockology........ :D

[ebozzz]

I'm not missing the point, I'm saying it took the game out of their hands. The game wasn't over if they would have called the foul, but it was once they didn't.

:rolleyes2: Keep whining Bro. Check this....


There's no guarantee that the Nuggets wouldn't have won this Game 3 anyway, with a different dagger in the last few ticks, had the refs called the foul on Wright. The Mavs had a foul to give, which would forced Denver to inbound the ball one more time, but we're talking about the hottest playoff team this side of Cleveland.
There's no question that the Mavericks left themselves open to this kind of ending by A) failing to build a first-quarter cushion when Denver missed 15 of its first 17 shots, B) uncharacteristically clanking four huge free throws in the fourth quarter, C) allowing Anthony to score so quickly and easily with that dunk with under 30 seconds to go when they had a four-point lead and then D) wasting the crunch-time chances they had to make this a 2-1 series instead of a 3-0 lost cause. Nowitzki blamed himself after missing two midrange jumpers in the final minute, with opportunities to hike the Mavs' lead to five points and then four, after living off one-on-one isolations against Kenyon Martin (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) in the two games in Denver.
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Good for you Jason! It takes a real M-A-N to admit that your team had a bigger role in the outcome of the game than the call at the end.....

On ESPN, Magic Johnson stated that the loss was Dallas' fault and not the officials for the same reasons that I said earlier. John Barry said that Wright should have made sure that it was clearly a foul. Wright didn't do enough. He could have tied up Melo at the top of the key. He could have tied him up right in front of the official. Why didn't he? :confused:


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It seems that a lot of people share my assessment.....


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That's true Rick and coaching should be a science as well.....


And I certainly respect Cuban more for his reaction than I do Karl for his reaction to the play.

That's certainly your right but did Karl get reprimanded by the league? I know that Cuban did because he was dead wrong in the JR fiasco. He was wrong last night as well for getting into an argument with fans and for shoving the camera person. He shoved him. The guy was not impeding his flight from the court. He just shoved him....

[JTBRLZ]

Take it easy kid, it's just extremely bad situation to put it, and I'm admitting that the Mavericks shouldn't have put themselves in the situation, they played bad down the stretch, but you're refusing to admit that the call had ANY impact on the game.

[ebozzz]

Take it easy kid, it's just extremely bad situation to put it, and I'm admitting that the Mavericks shouldn't have put themselves in the situation, they played bad down the stretch, but you're refusing to admit that the call had ANY impact on the game.

For the record, you're the Kid in the conversation. I'm old enough to be your father. Maybe you need to take it easy....

You have just finally admitted that your team squandered their opportunity! Finally! Own up to that man and hopefully your team will also. That's the only way that they will have a chance to stay in this series.

I'm gonna say this and then more than likely, I'm through. When did I ever say that the call had no impact on the game? Find that for me please.

What I have said from the beginning in this is that Dallas' poor play had more of an impact on the outcome than the call at the end. They had the game in hand and let it slip away. You can blame that official all you want but that's the reality.

Where was the defense when Denver began their possession with 31 ticks on the clock and down by 4 points? Why didn't Dirk take more time of the clock before shooting? When he took that shot before Denver's last possession, there were 6 seconds left on the shot clock. Why didn't Wright tie up Melo? :shakeno: Bad game management in my opinion.

Those three things had more of an impact on the outcome than the no-call by the referee as Denver still would have had a chance to win if the foul was called. You and others can keep dwelling on the officials decision not to make a call but the Mavericks are the ones who truly need to be called to task on this. They didn't make plays down the stretch and Denver did....

[JTBRLZ]

Wow, Houston is unbelievable. They are not gonna go down without a fight, that's for certain.

[ebozzz]

Wow, Houston is unbelievable. They are not gonna go down without a fight, that's for certain.

They are giving it all they have regardless of the controversy or handicaps that they are going through.

[tylerdolphin]

No TMac, no Yao and they are up 23. The Lakers should be beat with sticks

[kud]

The Nuggets are loving the Rockets right now. Nuggets will sweep and rest up for LA (or Houston)'s long chippy series. Battier is making Kobe work harder than he normally has to for every inch.

I got Nuggets in finals at this point. I'm sticking with my initial east pick, Magic. Nuggets vs Magic. I'll be thrilled to see both LA and Cleveland get put out.

[JTBRLZ]

The Rockets have a perfect supporting cast. But it's surprising to see them be able to get it done without their two stars.

[ebozzz]

The Nuggets are loving the Rockets right now. Nuggets will sweep and rest up for LA (or Houston)'s long chippy series. Battier is making Kobe work harder than he normally has to for every inch.

I don't know that I would want too many days off for the Nuggets. They are playing pretty good but aren't really a roster full of playoff savvy veterans. Dallas is going to make it very hard to close them out on Monday unless they spend the time between now and Monday dwelling on that non-call....


I got Nuggets in finals at this point. I'm sticking with my initial east pick, Magic. Nuggets vs Magic. I'll be thrilled to see both LA and Cleveland get put out.

I like it! Denver has never gone to a championship series and the only time that the Magic went was when Shaq was there. It would be interesting IMO.

[JTBRLZ]

I just can't see anyone beating Cleveland. Cleveland-Denver would be an intriguing match-up.

[PhinzN703]

Anybody but Cleveland, L.A and Boston please

[kud]

Orlando just got owned, by 'Big Baby' of all people.

[CedarPhin]

That Boston-Orlando series is shaping up to be a good one.

[ebozzz]

I certainly respect Cuban more for his reaction than I do Karl for his reaction to the play.

:err: Is Cuban about to be reprimanded again?


The NBA is reviewing a postgame confrontation between Mark Cuban and the mother of Denver Nuggets (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) forward Kenyon Martin (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.) during which the Dallas Mavericks (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.)' owner referred to Martin as a "thug" or a "punk," according to a report in The Denver Post.

Cuban told the Denver newspaper by e-mail that as he walked off the court after the Mavericks' Saturday night loss in Dallas, he saw Martin's mother, Lydia Moore, as a fan was yelling that the Nuggets were "thugs."
"That includes your son," Cuban said to Moore, according to his e-mail to The Post.
Martin's agent, Brian Dyke, had a different take on the incident, The Post reported. According to Dyke, an unprovoked Cuban told Moore, "Your son is a punk."
Either way, NBA spokesman Tim Frank told the paper the "situation on the floor postgame is being reviewed."
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Just as Mark Cuban started to storm on the court after Carmelo Anthony’s game-winning three, he gave an innocent camera man a completely unnecessary one-handed shove (check 2:25 mark on video). And now he’s the one who is calling Kenyon Martin a ‘thug.’

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[ebozzz]

That Boston-Orlando series is shaping up to be a good one.

Which team do you feel has the best chance against Cleveland? Personally, I like Orlando since Garnett is out for Boston.

[Dolfan3773]

The Nuggets are loving the Rockets right now. Nuggets will sweep and rest up for LA (or Houston)'s long chippy series. Battier is making Kobe work harder than he normally has to for every inch.

I got Nuggets in finals at this point. I'm sticking with my initial east pick, Magic. Nuggets vs Magic. I'll be thrilled to see both LA and Cleveland get put out.


I'd love to see that too man..I hate both LA and Cleveland.

[KDog13]

Wow 2 Flagrants Ugh by Mavs Terry and Howard. Terry not really bad. Howard's was tho.

[CedarPhin]

There's been a ton of FF's this post season.

[KDog13]

63-53 Fouls like crazy

[BARF]

these have been the best playoffs in a long time the classic series boston/chicago, lakers vs rockets, reminds me of the old bull/pistons of the 90's with all the physicality, magic celtics, and then you got the nuggets doing things quietly, because everybody is thinking kobe vs james, billups has become the savior in denver, seems to be everywhere he goes the team becomes better they play like a team, i like nuggets vs cavs in the finals even though i am pulling for the magic to root for a floriday team but they are too young

[BAMAPHIN 22]

Lakers outrebounded, outhustled, outclassed



HOUSTON Their opponents were trailing, reeling and suddenly hurting more than ever.

So the Lakers came out Sunday…and displayed the heart of a sixth-seed.
They were outrebounded by a team with no center, a team that started 6-foot-6 Chuck Hayes in the middle.

They were outhustled by a team that knows – absolutely knows now without Yao Ming – it has no chance of winning anything of consequence this postseason.

They were outclassed by a team that features Ron Artest, a player whose behavior once helped initiate an in-game riot.

Sadly, the Lakers were the Fakers again, a team still just posing as a wannabe champion.
With a chance to go up three games to one and avoid a return trip to Texas, the Lakers instead fell behind by 29 points and trailed by double figures for the final 43 minutes before smacking bottom, 99-87.


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[JTBRLZ]

Mavs shooting themselves in the foot.

[CedarPhin]

This game's going to come down to the wire.

[ebozzz]

It's crunchtime!

[CedarPhin]

The announcers in this game are terrible.

[ebozzz]

This one is going back to Denver.....

[ebozzz]

That was a stupid foul by Howard. If we win this, I'll have to send him a thank you note...... :4

[ebozzz]

Come on home Nuggets. Dallas played good at the end and the Nugs missed an opportunity.....

[CedarPhin]

Fouls at the end really cost Denver, like that loose ball foul on Anthony towards the end.

They should take it in 5.

[ebozzz]

Hopefully they learned something. At times it almost looked like they felt that they could coast through this game. They should have had this one. Let's see what happens in Denver....

[CedarPhin]

I think they'll take game 5. They're tough to beat in Denver.

[CedarPhin]

Though, they had alot of chances in this game, and like you said, blew them.

[PhinzN703]

Mavs just delaying the inevitable now.

[JTBRLZ]

Yea that's all I wanted, don't get swept. What's the word on the Bird?

[ebozzz]

Yea that's all I wanted, don't get swept. What's the word on the Bird?


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I have not found any information on Birdman's status. Hopefully he will be fine but if not, we have to go on until he is better. We are deep enough that we are still capable of winning without him. Although, he sure is nice to have around....:D

[JTBRLZ]

Don't know if this will change your opinion of the man, but Cuban has offered an apology to KMart and his family on his blog, as well as offering a free suite to his family for the next game in Dallas, and dinner on him.

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[ebozzz]

Don't know if this will change your opinion of the man, but Cuban has offered an apology to KMart and his family on his blog, as well as offering a free suite to his family for the next game in Dallas, and dinner on him.

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I've read it. Pretty weak apology in my opinion. It looks like more of an effort to try to reduce the fine that he is probably going to be dealt. The apology just did not seem to be from the heart. If K-Mart and his Mother accept it then I guess that it is squashed....

Cuban is the type of owner that needs to spend his time in suites during games. He loves his team and that's great. He just has a tendency to get out of control. Even his players have approached him at times asking him go up in the box.

[ebozzz]

Check out K-Mart....

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[JTBRLZ]

Yea I saw that yesterday too. I don't think Cuban's trying to reduce his fine, mainly because if there's anything Cuban doesn't worry about, it's getting fined. If you think it wasn't heartfelt, maybe for the public response to the incident, but that's another thing Cuban doesn't really care about. Maybe he did it just to get rid of a distraction for the team.

[JTBRLZ]

Wow I had no idea how bad the game was last night for the Nuggets players families. That's horrible, I hate stories like these. I've never been a part of one from the perspective of a fan of the team that's fans are doing it (that was a difficult sentence and probably didn't make sense, but hopefully you get my point). Having never been to the Dallas stadium or even knowing how the fans are at the games, I can only say that I am appalled by such behavior.

[ebozzz]

Wow I had no idea how bad the game was last night for the Nuggets players families. That's horrible, I hate stories like these. I've never been a part of one from the perspective of a fan of the team that's fans are doing it (that was a difficult sentence and probably didn't make sense, but hopefully you get my point). Having never been to the Dallas stadium or even knowing how the fans are at the games, I can only say that I am appalled by such behavior.

That's why I kind of feel that Cuban didn't really mean it with that apology. He had an opportunity to step and be more of a calming influence if he had issued a sincere apology. It just didn't come off that way to me. Granted, that wasn't him giving those individuals grief last night, thank God, but as an owner he needs to step up and be the bigger person.

There's a lot of history between these two teams. For so long Dallas was so much better than Denver and now the tables have turned. Dallas is still a very good team IMO. The Nuggets are just a level or two better. It's about time....

[ebozzz]

Yea I saw that yesterday too. I don't think Cuban's trying to reduce his fine, mainly because if there's anything Cuban doesn't worry about, it's getting fined. If you think it wasn't heartfelt, maybe for the public response to the incident, but that's another thing Cuban doesn't really care about. Maybe he did it just to get rid of a distraction for the team.

Trust me, he cares about getting fined if for no other reason than his beliefs. I doubt that he feels that he was wrong. Obviously, he can handle it from a financial standpoint. It's the principle that matters to him.

I don't think his apology was heartfelt. I felt the same way when he issued an apology to JR Smith back during the season for that incident between the two of them. He didn't feel that he was wrong then and he doesn't think that he was out of line after Game 3.

[JTBRLZ]

Yea after hearing about how the crowd reacted it's kinda obvious that this was something he HAD to do more than something he wanted to do.

[CedarPhin]

Lakers smashed the Rockets, or are smashing them right now...and Boston knocks off Orlando to go up 3-2.

[phinman1]

My lord what a choke job by the Magic. However, living in Orlando and watching them often on TV and in person, this isn't wholly unexpected. They biggest reason they miss Nelson at the point is because he's one of the few guys on the team with any balls. It's also obvious the coach doesn't like the best player on the team in crunch time. That's never good.

I think they need to play Howard and Gortat together on the floor more often. Especially when Baby and Perkins are on the floor together.

[ebozzz]

Yea after hearing about how the crowd reacted it's kinda obvious that this was something he HAD to do more than something he wanted to do.

I don't know if you have seen this. Scroll down about halfway and play the video with Kenyon Martin. Pay close attention to Cuban's attitude and then tell me if you believe that his apology was sincere.....

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[ebozzz]

Chauncey Billups (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.), who said his wife also got into a confrontation Monday night, acknowledged the Nuggets were worried about what was happening in the stands.

"It's a distraction. You get your family to travel and try to support you -- it's the only support that you have in the arena -- but you've got to worry about their safety and their well-being," Billups said. "And that's not right."

Billups added that "families should always be off-limits. They're coming to enjoy the game, support their loved ones."

The Mavericks took Tuesday off and Martin, who exchanged words with Cuban as he left the court after the game, didn't speak with reporters following the team's short film session Tuesday. But Billups called Cuban's apology inadequate.

"No, that's unacceptable, man. That's just not right. You're the owner of a team. You're held at a different standard as far as professionalism," Billups said. "Yeah, you can root for your team, but that's just not right. That's not acceptable."


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[JTBRLZ]

Yea I read a similar article somewhere else that didn't go as in-depth, which is why I definitely changed my opinion.

Goddamnit, game tonight HAS to be at the same time as the Lost finale. Probably the last game anyway, not gonna be too pretty.

[KDog13]

Tonight Mavs and Nuggets game is gonna be heated. Cuban gay apology and Martin calling Him a ****** mother ****er Will make this series awesome amusing. F cuban. I'm a Mavs fan and i hate Cuban but dam he is good with money. Lets go MAvs

[ebozzz]

Yea I read a similar article somewhere else that didn't go as in-depth, which is why I definitely changed my opinion.

Goddamnit, game tonight HAS to be at the same time as the Lost finale. Probably the last game anyway, not gonna be too pretty.


I would say good luck to you & your Mavericks but let's face it. I really wouldn't mean it.... :D

I do hope that it's a good clean game without all of the drama that has occurred during the last two....

[ebozzz]

Tonight Mavs and Nuggets game is gonna be heated. Cuban gay apology and Martin calling Him a ****** mother ****er Will make this series awesome amusing. F cuban. I'm a Mavs fan and i hate Cuban but dam he is good with money. Lets go MAvs

Cuban won't be at the game. Supposedly he has a prior engagement in Vegas. Yeah, right.....:rolleyes2:

[CedarPhin]

Denver wins 124-110.

Onto the conference finals.

[ebozzz]

They're gonna have to play much better again either LA or Houston......

[CedarPhin]

At least they got through this last game with no confrontations. Having a few guys suspended for the series opener would have been disastrous.

[KDog13]

ugh dam Good luck Nuggets fan since my Mavs our out I'm joining the Bandwagon. Still upset about yesterday. Cuban should really look st his team. There the ones acting like thugs getting technicals and ****. But Antoine Wright and Carmelo Anthony = Momentum stoppers. Carmelo drains everything and Wright gets more technicals than points especially when they were close. At one point Terry made a 3 cut it to 7 i believe than Wright pushed J.R. Smith though receiving an elbow. But the elbow didn't seem intentional. Keep your cool hot dam.

Lets go Nuggets!!!!! Plus I Love The Sig ebozzz


Next year Mavs need to get get rid of

Eric Dampier
Jerry Stackhouse
Devean George

On the brink

Antoine Wright (Playoff hot head but might have a future) 1st round pick 15th overall better be good

Bring in Shaq plus. They have discussed trading Dampier plus picks and maybe a player for shaq

[KDog13]

Cuban won't be at the game. Supposedly he has a prior engagement in Vegas. Yeah, right.....:rolleyes2:

DRUG DEAL

[PhinzN703]

I'm actually rooting for Denver to take it all now

[SA_BUTTA]

I'm actually rooting for Denver to take it all now
I was rooting for Lakers and Dallas to lose.
1 down 1 to go. I don't care who takes it just not one of them.

[PhinzN703]

I was rooting for Lakers and Dallas to lose.
1 down 1 to go. I don't care who takes it just not one of them.

From who is remaining:

Orlando: Don't care about them but don't mind them
Boston: I despise
Cleveland: I despise LeESPNbron
L.A. Lakers: I despise
Houston: I don't mind but w/o Ming/McGrady they are F'd
Denver: I don't really like but would prefer them over anyone remaining aside from Orlando

[JTBRLZ]

Next year Mavs need to get get rid of

Eric Dampier
Jerry Stackhouse
Devean George

On the brink

Antoine Wright (Playoff hot head but might have a future) 1st round pick 15th overall better be good

Bring in Shaq plus. They have discussed trading Dampier plus picks and maybe a player for shaq

As crazy as it sounds, I have NO idea what this team is going to look like next year. As much as I like a bunch of these guys it wouldn't surprise me at all to see them gone. Kidd and Bass are FAs, I wouldn't be surprised to see either walk. Dirk and Howard's contracts are coming to an end, and as much as it hurts me to say it, I would try to get something for Dirk while I can. It's clear that this team isn't winning it all anytime soon, and I have a strong feeling that after this contract Dirk is going to return to Europe. I would also try to receive something for Josh while he still has value. I love him when he's hot, and this team really lives and dies by him, but he's too inconsistent and seems to be hurt every year.

[KDog13]

As crazy as it sounds, I have NO idea what this team is going to look like next year. As much as I like a bunch of these guys it wouldn't surprise me at all to see them gone. Kidd and Bass are FAs, I wouldn't be surprised to see either walk. Dirk and Howard's contracts are coming to an end, and as much as it hurts me to say it, I would try to get something for Dirk while I can. It's clear that this team isn't winning it all anytime soon, and I have a strong feeling that after this contract Dirk is going to return to Europe. I would also try to receive something for Josh while he still has value. I love him when he's hot, and this team really lives and dies by him, but he's too inconsistent and seems to be hurt every year.

We got keep Bass he is a good and has a good future. I love Dirk lol it would suck if he was gone. he actually said in an article that he was going to retire after the 2010-2011 season so i'm a bit upset. At his size he can play good till 36 but thats me. Howard is good too i used to think he was a bum because of his antics. But he gutted the season off with 2 bad ankles ankles jeez thats dedication. also Kidd its hard to let him walk because yesterday when they loss he started to become a leader. draining 3's. Tough decision but who will play the point Jose Juan Barea.


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[JTBRLZ]

Exactly my point, we ain't winning the title by then, so I think the best thing to do for both parties would be trade him somewhere else.

I definitely agree with you on Bass.

I would also like to keep Kidd, but it's not necessarily our decision. I'm sure Cuban wants to keep him, but he's a FA, and he's free to go wherever he wants.

Howard I like as a player, but he's just too inconsistent.

[kud]

Wouldn't mind if these teams won in order.

Denver
Houston
Orlando

Would hate it if these teams won in order.

Cleveland
Los Angeles
Boston

Gag me with Boston on the bottom but I really despise all 3.

[CedarPhin]

Denver or Houston winning it would be great.

Cleveland...I couldn't stand.

[MelbournePhin]

IF Orlando beats Boston, they will take cleveland to 7 games

[dreday]

I'm actually rooting for Denver to take it all now

+1..And LOL Lakers!!!:chuckle:

The wife (hat) says the McNuggets will win the Larry O'brein

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[ebozzz]

We got keep Bass he is a good and has a good future.

I really like Bass! The nuggets could use him but I'm not sure how we would clear the cap space needed to sign him....:(

[COphinphan89]

Flakers-Rockets Game 7 today.

Who you all got? As much as I'd like to see the Rocks pull it off, I don't think they can get it done at Staples.

[ebozzz]

Both teams gave the Nuggets problems this season so facing either is a difficult task. I would love for the Nuggets to gain home court advantage for the conference finals. The only way they can get that is if Houston wins but I also don't think will be the outcome....

[COphinphan89]

Well it's lookin like an LA-Denver series. Should be a good one.

[KDog13]

wow the Celtics are on the brink

[KDog13]

16 right now

[CedarPhin]

Looks like Boston decided to check out early.

[KDog13]

not too fast lol 12 Ray Allen jeez 3 pointer come easy to him

[KDog13]

OO Hedu answers back 3333

[KDog13]

Perkins costly offensive foul and again Turkoglu hits a shot 2 points

[KDog13]

The Magic worked there Magic around The Luck Of the Celtics

2 min left until the defending Champs are out

Well Cavs next very tough to weave Magic around them.

[CedarPhin]

Lakers-Nuggets

Cavs-Magic

Both should be good series.

[NorthFloridaFin]

The Magic won the season series with the Cavs 2-1, so I wouldn't count them out. This is liable to be another 7 game series.

[MelbournePhin]

orlando is going to beat the cavs

[arsenal]

its sad im actually glad the lakers won... but i really didn't want to a an undermanned Rockets team in the WCF... not that i'll be seeing many of the games with the late *** start times...

why must the NBA do this with their scheduling late in the playoffs... i mean not only is it annoying for adults who have to wake up early in the mornings... but it completely removes the ability for young kids to watch playoff basketball... and they refuse to have a day game in the conference finals and the finals themselves... Weekend games will still start at 9pm or later, so if i had a 8 year old son who liked basketball, as an east coaster, he'd be screwed...

[j-off-her-doll]

Looking forward Nuggets vs. Cavs in the Finals.

Cavs in 5 or 6.
Nuggets in 6 or 7.

Have to see how the series go before I pick a winner in the Finals. Should be the most exciting Finals since Bulls vs. Jazz.

[phinman1]

I am going to keep my eyes of the refs in both of these series. You think the NBA would like to have it be Kobe vs. LeBron in the Finals? The league would probably make 10's of millions more on a Lakers vs. Cavs series then any involving Denver or Orlando. The economy doesn't ease my suspicion.

I'm not one to say the NBA is rigged, but I don't think it's as crazy a notion as I did before.

[CedarPhin]

I've had alot of people tell me it's rigged. Sometimes I wonder.

Game 1 of the WCF is about to start.

[CedarPhin]

Denver up 5-0 early.

[ebozzz]

Bwaaak!!

[dreday]

Birdman creating a lot of extra possessions..Wow

[ebozzz]

Carter! :(

[dreday]

Lakers eek out game 1...Nuggets still look like the better team to me.Nuggets are very physical.They shoot a better percentage from the line and they win this one.

Nuggets in 7.

[Dolphins7273]

Denver could have stolen one on the road. Shame.

[Dolfan3773]

I hate the Lakers and I hate Kobe

[COphinphan89]

Carter! :(
Was scratching my head when they re-signed him and now I'm scratching even harder. Carter is pure trash. JR was bad tonight too. This one sucks like hell with how well they played pretty much the whole way but I still had a feeling they would find a way to blow it.

[ebozzz]

Was scratching my head when they re-signed him and now I'm scratching even harder. Carter is pure trash. JR was bad tonight too. This one sucks like hell with how well they played pretty much the whole way but I still had a feeling they would find a way to blow it.

I kind of blame that on Karl a little as well. He should have had them better prepared coming out of that time out. They could have simply thrown the ball into the back court. There was plenty of time on the clock.......

[j-off-her-doll]

I was shocked to see A. Carter guarding K. Bryant. BAD move. Denver is too talented for A. Carter to sniff the court.

[kud]

Denver had no business losing that game. They blew it. I still think they are a more cohesive unit than the Lakers right now and expect them to win the series.

[dreday]

Originally Posted by Chauncey Billups article in SI


When he arrives, Chauncey isn't sure what to make of the Nuggets. On paper, he adores their talent. He's worked out with the unpredictable J.R. Smith in the past, and has told people Smith can be an All-Star. But his worry is tempo, decision-making. He hates disorganized. "The way they played before I got here was erratic," Chauncey says. "I call it dysfunctional. No discipline. I need some stability. I can't play like that. This game means too much to me."

Karl calls a meeting to introduce Chauncey, who tells his new teammates, "Look, I'm here to win. I ain't here to do a lot of talking. I'll walk the walk, and hopefully y'all be the same way, and we'll be on the same page."

Next, they go over all of the team's plays. Chauncey nods, but, inside, he has a sick feeling. For instance, the Nuggets don't have an underneath-the-basket out-of-bounds play. This isn't high school. He can't throw the ball off someone's back and dunk it. What's going on here?


The Pepsi Center, Denver, Nov. 7, 2008

Chauncey's driving to the arena -- from Poplar Street -- for his Nuggets debut against the Mavs, and as he approaches the arena, he sees "Welcome Home" signs and his picture on a billboard. He's got something special for his hometown fans tonight: When he peels off his warm-up suit after introductions, they see his number: No. 7. For John Elway. He wants to be their John Elway.

Chauncey is Denver, through and through, and he senses playing at home is going to work this time. Most of the friends and family who begged for tickets 10 years before are older, married and self-sufficient. The knuckleheads are no longer in his life. He can just play ball. Ray and Faye, married 35 years, are seated in the fifth row. Ray keeps checking his watch. He still needs to get up at 3:30 for work the next morning. Here's Chauncey in his 12th year in the NBA, and here's Ray is in his 32nd year in a Safeway warehouse. Ray plans to retire at the end of the season, but not now. Go figure.

After halftime, Chauncey nods to his parents … and starts to attack. He hits an 18-footer and a 3-pointer to start the third period. Always the third quarter, just like in Detroit. He wants this game badly, to prove to the Pistons, to everybody, he's not done. He had spoken to Hamilton earlier in the day, before the Pistons played at New Jersey, and told Hamilton, jokingly, "Hope you lose." Hamilton laughed back.

With 2:54 left in the fourth quarter, the Nuggets are clinging to a 99-98 lead, when the ball goes out of bounds to the Nuggets underneath their own basket. Chauncey's fear is realized. The team has no out-of-bounds play. Karl just wants them to improvise, to use their basketball instincts, but Chauncey can't live that way. So he calls time.

In the huddle, they're all stumped. Smith tells Anthony: "He just got here, and he's calling timeouts?" But Chauncey waves them close and starts in: "Look, George, I need you to draw me up an out-of-bounds play, man, to get the ball in. Because if we don't and we turn the ball over and lose this game because we didn't have something, that just won't sit well with me."

[ebozzz]

I was shocked to see A. Carter guarding K. Bryant. BAD move. Denver is too talented for A. Carter to sniff the court.

Overall Carter doesn't do too bad when guarding Kobe. You don't want him to be matched against him for the majority of the game, only spot duty. Where he can get abused is if Kobe takes him down low. Out around the perimeter, Carter uses his quickness to his advantage.....

[ebozzz]

Denver had no business losing that game. They blew it. I still think they are a more cohesive unit than the Lakers right now and expect them to win the series.

I agree Chi. They need to shoot better at the line, decrease the bone headed mistakes & turnovers and tighten up their defense. I think that it's kind of hopeless to try to stop Kobe. Clamp down on everyone else and make Kobe work extra hard to get whatever he can. As for winning the series, they need to get one in LA before coming home.....

[ebozzz]

My Nuggs still didn't play great in game two but found a way to win. Time to come home now and get some familiar cooking......

[COphinphan89]

Now just imagine what could happen if JR Smith gets it goin.

[ebozzz]

Now just imagine what could happen if JR Smith gets it goin.

JR, Kleiza or both. It really doesn't matter to me as long as we have someone else giving us some firepower other than Melo & Chauncey. I would love to see Nenê go off! If he starts to have good games offensively it just helps all of the guys on the perimeter....

[BARF]

we all know kobe really wants to go back to denver

[CedarPhin]

Nice win by Denver tonight.

[ebozzz]

Has anyone else been noticing that the advertisements seem to be all be pro Lakers/Cavs? It's like they have already decided that those two teams will be in the championship. Makes me wonder about things.....

[dreday]

we all know kobe really wants to go back to denver

Yeah we all know Kobe can "score" in CO :up:.And Nugget fans will throw a nice party up there at the Pepsi for him.

[ebozzz]

Yeah we all know Kobe can "score" in CO :up:.

I doubt that Kobe ever wants to score like that again. A bunch of dudes behind bars were just waiting to score on him.... :chuckle:


And Nugget fans will throw a nice party up there at the Pepsi for him.

The Can is going to be loud! The Nuggets need to get back to playing better. The missed free throws the first two games of this series almost cost them both games....

[kud]

Has anyone else been noticing that the advertisements seem to be all be pro Lakers/Cavs? It's like they have already decided that those two teams will be in the championship. Makes me wonder about things.....



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[MelbournePhin]

hopefully my magic can spoil sterns wet dream of lebron in the finals

[CedarPhin]

What an ending!!!!!!!!!!!!111111

[Finfang]

What an ending!!!!!!!!!!!!111111

That was a great shot! Wow!

[kud]

Great shot, but Lebron is still a poo-c.

[Dolphins7273]

It would have been better if I didn't hate Cleveland, but I guess It's always nice to see the Magic lose.

[PhinzN703]

Stern nutted in his drawers when that shot went down

[MelbournePhin]

refs screwed the magic. oh well, gonna hold home court where we own stern's darlings

[Amars]

That shot was very Kobesque:d-day:

[dreday]

RIIIIIGHT!! The NBA cares...What a ****ing joke.NBA refereeing is a big joke!Even Barkely says the officials need some fine tuning.Nice overcoming of the refs by Orlando.

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[phinman1]

I was at the game last night, and believe me there is a palpable fear of Orlando getting ripped off by the refs. Everyone here expects it. Doesn't help when Howard gets touch foul after touch foul. They treat him like he's a stiff from Lithuania or something.

That last foul on him is Exhibit A.

Overall the refereeing in the Conference finals has been a disgrace and a joke. LET THE PLAYERS PLAY!

[kud]

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[CedarPhin]

The refs have been bad all playoffs long, not just the conference finals.

[kud]

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[Amars]

:lol: