The Basketball Thread

[Amblève. 4,995]

WOW. I don't get what's happening. I just don't.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Their great record last season had a lot to do with their home form and they play at attitude so the opposing teams were at a disadvantage. I remember some teams gassing out early against them this season especially with Denver playing a high-tempo game. But play-off basketball is slower and Golden State exposed them. You're right they had a strong regular season but they did nothing in the playoffs.

Golden State were awesome in the playoffs, Steph Curry was practically a man possessed for most of it. I agree that they didn't replicate their regular season form but I think George Karl got the maximum out of the Nuggets, I mean I certainly wasn't expecting them to be as good as they were in the regular season. Don't forget that the Nuggets did also miss Gallinari, who's a key part of their offense.

[Rmpr 8,977]

Holly shit, this was one of the best ever games of this decade. What a way to start the Finals!!!

Tony Parker is a monster and so is Ray Allen. Tim Duncam and LeBron James have been very consistent as well...

Spurs 92-88 Heat

[The Skipper 20,609]

Tony Parker is just... What an unbelievable shot. Can you imagine Spurs only had 4 TO in the whole game? If they can replicate that over the series they'll win.

They better pray to God that Tony Parker stays healthy.

[English Freak 456]

Thunder Assistant to become the Piston's head coach
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--maurice-cheeks-is-leading-candidate-for-detroit-pistons-head-coaching-job-164158561.html

George Karl wanted by Memphis/Clippers.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2013/06/06/george-karl-denver-nuggets-memphis-%20grizzlies/2396543/

[Styles 9,790]

Tony Parker is a beast. I still have the heat winning in 5 or 6.

Some of the Chelsea boys were at the game with the Spanish national team

[jmarlow 458]

I had money on the game going to OT if Parker's finger was just a fraction longer then it could have been a shot clock violation and would have allowed Lebron to drive to the hoop to take it to OT!!!

But it was well worth staying up for! what a great game!

I think Spurs will win it in 6 though.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Thunder Assistant to become the Piston's head coach

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--sources--maurice-cheeks-is-leading-candidate-for-detroit-pistons-head-coaching-job-164158561.html

George Karl wanted by Memphis/Clippers.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/playoffs/2013/06/06/george-karl-denver-nuggets-memphis-%20grizzlies/2396543/

George Karl and the Clippers would be very, very interesting.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Not a fan of either team but I'm routing for San Antonio. Miami are too mainstream for my taste.

Oh and, Tony Parker, take a f***ing bow!

[Reddish-Blue 2,497]

Heat win Game 2

103 - 84.

Will be very interesting to see how the Heat play in San Antonio...

[The Skipper 20,609]

Absolute blow out. We got to see Spurs basketball in game 1 and today we saw Heat at their best.

Spurs can't afford to lose game 3. From 4 TOs to 17... Main reason they lost tonight. Gave away the ball too easily and Heat are the best team in the NBA on the fast break so...

Lebron's block on Splitter was just filthy though.

[Styles 9,790]

[Amblève. 4,995]

What a gif.

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

@Amels, where you find that at? Top Notch man, Duncan with the fro

[The Skipper 20,609]

What a gif.

Ginobili with hair...