Sports: 2006 NBA Play-Off Pool

[md655321]

Dwayne Wade is good at basketball.

If Darko ends up being 1/10 of what I think he will be, 2003 will be forever known as the greatest draft in history.

[Big Al]

Dumb question: who is "Darko?"

[md655321]

my heart is breaking!

[Big Al]

I'm serious! I really don't know.

[md655321]

the 2003 draft went like this:

Lebron

Darko

Carmelo

Wade

Chris Kaman

Kirk Hinrich

TJ Ford

Michael Sweetney

Everyone one of those players has been a starter on a playoff team, except Darko. Several are of course superstars.

Darko rotted on the Pistons bench for 2 and a half years. He was traded to Orlando midseason. He barely played on Detroit and is mocked quite often. considered by some to be one of the biggest busts ever. He will, however, be VERY good in the league.

http://www.nba.com/playerfile/darko_milicic/index.html

Edited June 14, 2006 by md655321

[Big Al]

Ahh. Thanks!

[slide_advantage_redoux]

Well, that sucked!

[JSngry]

On the other hand, if I'm Dallas I might feel pretty good that Wade gave a superhuman effort and I only lost by 2.

Don't know that I'd feel good per se, but I sure as hell would be thinking that it's time to wrap this puppy up with all due haste as we know we can. That and how often are we going to lose a game (well, fail to extend it anyway) on a missed Dirk FT? Seldom and never, that's how often...

Mavs just lost focus at a bad time. They do that occasionally, it's their one real weakness, really, and it's probably why Avery stays on their asses no matter how good they get. He knows that they can go off track for any given stretch. And when they do, games like last night's happen.

But I do believe that this is not a team that's going to blow this series to a good but ultimately lesser team. The difference between this team and other Mavs team, besides depth of talent and better coaching, is their proven (so far) ability to fuck up and bounce back strong. And that's 100% mental.

Last night, they fucked up. Let's see if that bounce is still there. Betcha that it is.

[BruceW]

I think Dallas' defense is a little bit overrated as it pertains to Maimi. Miami is basically a two man offense, easy to defend other 8-10 guys when they play.

In order for Miami to win this series, Walker needs to hit in 20's, Williams needs to hit in 20's or high teens, Haslem needs 10-14, Posey and Payton need 6-8 points consistently and Morning when he is playing needs to put in 6-8 points.

This would greatly change the defensive attitude of the Mavs; right now it is too easy.

[JSngry]

In order for Miami to win this series, Walker needs to hit in 20's, Williams needs to hit in 20's or high teens, Haslem needs 10-14, Posey and Payton need 6-8 points consistently and Morning when he is playing needs to put in 6-8 points.

And all I need in order to fuck Jennifer Lopez is a 29 million dollars and a 15 inch dick.

[Bright Moments]

thanks for looking after me big al!

what a game!!!!

sorry noj - no sweep.

the best is yet to come!!!

[Bright Moments]

In order for Miami to win this series, Walker needs to hit in 20's, Williams needs to hit in 20's or high teens, Haslem needs 10-14, Posey and Payton need 6-8 points consistently and Morning when he is playing needs to put in 6-8 points.

And all I need in order to fuck Jennifer Lopez is a 29 million dollars and a 15 inch dick.

sorry buddy but i don't think you would have a chance even with both of those!

[Noj]

sorry noj - no sweep.

[Bright Moments]

oh yeah jon - that hanging on the rim call against wade was home cooking!

[Soulstation1]

Shaq, "I make them, when they count."

[Bright Moments]

Shaq, "I make them, when they count."

dude he MADE 'em!

as opposed to dirk - i MISSED it when it counted!

[Noj]

For me, the home cookin' took the form of Shaq not getting called for his push off on Dampier which led to the two free throws he made, the moving screen call with less than 90 seconds left (show me a screen that hasn't moved in these playoffs), and the phantom foul on Jason Terry that sent Haslem to the line. Even so, if the Mavs could have mustered one lousy bucket somewhere in there they'd have won or gone to OT. They choked.

Anyone else shocked to see the Mavs not go for a three pointer down 2 points with 1 second left on the road? A lob pass??? That was dumb. Also, I'd have had Dirk on the floor to shoot, not passing the ball in.

[BruceW]

For me, the home cookin' took the form of Shaq not getting called for his push off on Dampier which led to the two free throws he made, the moving screen call with less than 90 seconds left (show me a screen that hasn't moved in these playoffs), and the phantom foul on Jason Terry that sent Haslem to the line. Even so, if the Mavs could have mustered one lousy bucket somewhere in there they'd have won or gone to OT. They choked.

Anyone else shocked to see the Mavs not go for a three pointer down 2 points with 1 second left on the road? A lob pass??? That was dumb. Also, I'd have had Dirk on the floor to shoot, not passing the ball in.

As good as Dallas is with 3 pointers, the two for the tie and OT is the best call. Of course Dallas could have made the bucket and then the plus one for the win. Didn't work out, that's all. It was the right call. BUT, with only one second, (since they lost anyway), a 3 point shot would have also been a good call. However, Miami took away the 3 point shot. Remember

[Soulstation1]

one thing about my boy's FT shootin'

he's all over the MF place

To the left

To the right

TOO MF Hard

TOO MF Short

Over the MF backboard (one of last nights' efforts)

IMO

when he bends his knees, he has a better chance

Edited June 14, 2006 by Soulstation1

[BruceW]

In order for Miami to win this series, Walker needs to hit in 20's, Williams needs to hit in 20's or high teens, Haslem needs 10-14, Posey and Payton need 6-8 points consistently and Morning when he is playing needs to put in 6-8 points.

And all I need in order to fuck Jennifer Lopez is a 29 million dollars and a 15 inch dick.

sorry buddy but i don't think you would have a chance even with both of those!

Yeah, I got his point, he will never have a 15 inch dick.

[JSngry]

Well, not flaccid anyway.

[Big Al]

Shaq, "I make them, when they count."

dude he MADE 'em!

as opposed to dirk - i MISSED it when it counted!

Hey hey HEY!!!! Only one shot! Can't blame Dirk for his team not sinking any buckets.

Wait: neither did Dirk.

NEVER MIND!!!

Tomorrow night will determine how much the Mavs bounce back. I bet they bounce back with a can of whup-ass so big, it'll make the Phoenix blowout look like a child's game.

[BruceW]

Well, not flaccid anyway.

So you only need the 29 million.....

Your point being the Heat don't have a chance in hell......

[JSngry]

In hell, no.

In the real world, well, yeah, they still got a shot. Shit can happen. Injuries, collective loss of focus (again), multiple players on the Heat catching fire all at once for a prolonged, multi-game stretch, hey, shit does happen, which is why they play the games.

But under normal circumstances, looking at everything objectively, you gotta think that this is still the Mavs series to lose, and that the events of Game 3 are not going to be a predictor of the rest of the series.

[Joe]

I'm just praying Riles keeps Antoine Walker in the starting line-up... like Manu and Tim Thomas earlier in these here playoffs, 'Toine could end up being the Mavs' series MVP.