2008-09 NBA General Discussion Thread

[darklighter1]

Can't wait to see Orlando vs Cleveland though...LeBron been talking much shit...

LeBron is the shit! That guy is playing out of his mind right now...ya know it's actually kinda weird but when your team is out of it you can actually sit back and enjoy the games for what they are. Usually I root against the King cause it affects Boston but now I just can enjoy the guy being the best and not have to worry about the consequences. :?:

[Habib]

LeBron James is playing very well. Yes, that's true, but at the same time, the Cavaliers haven't really been tested in this playoffs. I mean, anyone could have swept the Detroit Pistons and the Atlanta Hawks, they have pretty much sucked. The Pistons was way out of the map this season, and you could tell that the Hawks didn't want to fight back, they looked like a team that was merely happy to have made it to the second round of the playoffs.

But really, it's not about how you start, but it's about how you finish. Everyone is talking so much shit about the Cavs because of they are 8-0 and undefeated in the playoffs so far, but mehh...It's not about how you start, it's about how you finish...you only have to look back to last year to see that. The Lakers started much better than the Celtics, sweeping the Nuggets and beating the Jazz in 5 games. The lowly Hawks and the Cavaliers took the Celtics to 7 games each. But the Celtics still won the championship.

Nevertheless though, today's game will be fun. This is the first time that the Cavs are going to be tested in the playoffs, they have had the easiest path through so far.

[Habib]

OK...this was a very good win by the Magicians, and a great effort on their part. They didn't show any signs of panic.

Although it's just the first game and there's still 6 more to go, I though the Magic played really well.

I knew the Cavs dominance was because of they were good, but at the same time, they hadn't really been tested...I mean, anyone could have swept the Pistons and the Hawks with how lackluster they were playing.

I look forward to Game 2..!

[AYHJA]

I have 4 words for the Cavs...

''Shooters in the corners''

I don't think Cleveland can beat Orlando...Orlando plays inconsistent at times, but this win was HUGE for them...LeBron can go nuts, but they can still lose...They were up big in that game, I almost stopped watching it...But Superman broke the fucking shot clock with a dunk and that has to do something to your psyche...I like the Magic in 6...Which is scary, cause I don't know if I'd want to see them play my Lakers...Orlando is a scary team, there are almost always 4 dudes on the floor at all times that can shoot the 3...You can hope they shoot themselves out, but percentages say they can shoot themselves in as well...

[Habib]

...I like the Magic in 6...Which is scary, cause I don't know if I'd want to see them play my Lakers...

What makes it even scarier is that if the Magic get to the finals, apparently, Jameer Nelson is possibly returning.

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[Habib]

Jeeeeez man Lakers...I guess it had to come and bite them today -- they are always blowing leads.

What the fuck happened to that 14 point lead they had?

[AYHJA]

Man, there are always those pivotal moments in games where there are things like back to back 3's, a blown call, and then a 2 pointer...Just like that, that 11 point lead got evaporated in that 8 point swing...I had a feeling the Nuggets would win the game...I'm just not sure they can win the first game in Denver, which they almost have to do...I think that both teams are playing hard, just everything is so damn tight...One mistake can cost you the game, one blown or missed call...What this game came down to...

Denver made 17 of 18 free throws down the stretch...The Lakers went 7-12 or something like that...Turned to be the difference if you ask me...

[Habib]

I felt that the referees missed a call during the Pau Gasol jump ball almost at the end of the game. They also missed other calls for the Lakers down the stretch, but I guess that's the NBA, you won't get it your own way all the time.

I have confidence in Lakers though, they will bounce back. I knew the Nuggets would give them their toughest competition. The team that rebounds better will have a better chance.

Honestly, I personally think that this series will be the hardest for the Lakers. The only other team now that I think has a way with Lakers is Orlando. I doubt that Cleveland will pose as much problems for the Lakers like the Nuggets will.

[darklighter1]

:o ...(rendered speehless at the homerism and lack of respect for Cleveland)

[Habib]

The Cavaliers vs. Magic series is pretty damn interesting. It has been extremely competitive. However, from what I've noticed and seen so far, the Cavs either make up or shut up in Game 4.

If the Magic wins Game 4, they are winning the series and the Cavs can kiss it goodbye. The Magic aren't a tiny bit intimidated playing at the so called "Q."