The Basketball Thread

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

That was a tough game to swallow. During the playoffs, you gotta win those games at home EVEN if you don't deserve it. (Spurs are the masters at this.)

But i wasn't happy with the lack of Reggie Jackson's minuets yesterday and i would have liked for us to have gone small, and tried something different, instead, Brooks kept Perkins and Ibaka/Collinson for nearly the whole 4th quarter and all of OT, there's no way your gonna run the fast-break with those guys on the floor, especially Perkins.

KD and Westbrook were struggling yesterday, but my main concern wasn't even them, but late game execution! My LORD! What 'play' did we actually run during those last 2-3 mins of regulation. Everything was *Try and get it to KD for 10 seconds then realize the clock is almost out and chuck up a long-range shot.* I wasn't happy at all, why not run a pick-nd-roll with Ibaka or anything else instead of forcing something that was clearly not there. For that final shot, Fisher was wide open for the 3pt shot, but we were too focused on getting it to KD and then RWB, again, tried to play hero-ball and launched an ill-advised 3pt shot that happened to fall graciously into the hands of Kendrick.

Gotta fix this next game.

[Rmpr 8,977]

The East is so dull, Heat are going to cruise over it!

[Styles 9,790]

Not at all surprised at what the Wizards are doing to the Bulls. They have a very strong starting 5 and should have had a better regular season record.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Wall + Beal

The officials wanted Chicago to win that game, with some of the BS non-calls they were doing.

[The Skipper 20,593]

LaMarcus Aldrige is a beast. Two 40+ pts nights in a row against the Rockets.

[Styles 9,790]

Kemba Walker one of my favourite players in the league.Nothing but respect for Al Jefferson for playing through the pain.

[Nike 373]

Kemba Walker one of my favourite players in the league.Nothing but respect for Al Jefferson for playing through the pain.

shooting .300 is your favorite player?

[Styles 9,790]

shooting .300 is your favorite player?

Of course not but he's a very exciting player to watch when things are falling for him.

[Reddish-Blue 2,213]

Nearly all playoff matchups are evenly balanced

Surprised to see Hawks leading Pacers 2-1

[Rmpr 8,977]

At least the Bulls werent swept!

[Sheva. 5,373]

Finally a win for the Rockets. Harden took sooo many shots, but at least he made big ones' in the 2nd half.

And great play by Lin, to setup the game winning 3.

[Kieran. 6,317]

Brooklyn can't believe the team has turned it around like this after that dismal start.

[Nike 373]

Nearly all playoff matchups are evenly balanced

Surprised to see Hawks leading Pacers 2-1

Shouldn't be surprised. Pacers have been crap since the all star break + internal problems within the team.

[iseah100 5,612]

Shouldn't be surprised. Pacers have been crap since the all star break + internal problems within the team.

Stephenson* cough.cough.

You guys hear about Sterling's comments on minorities?

[Sheva. 5,373]

What a shot by VC earlier. Only boring series is Miami-Bobcats, the rest could all go to 6-7 games.

You guys hear about Sterling's comments on minorities?

When i heard about "racist remark" i expected the use of N-word like Riley Cooper or something.

But what this guy (allegedly) said is really shocking, from an owner, in a league with so many black players!

[Rmpr 8,977]

When i heard about "racist remark" i expected the use of N-word like Riley Cooper or something.

But what this guy (allegedly) said is really shocking, from an owner, in a league with so many black players!

What did he say? (He has quite a history in that regard btw).

[Sheva. 5,373]

What did he say? (He has quite a history in that regard btw).

Key part: “Why are you taking pictures with minorities? Why?” Stiviano, who is of black and Latin heritage, replies: “People call you and tell you that I have black people on my Instagram, and it bothers you?” Sterling: “Yeah, it bothers me a lot that you want to promo… broadcast that you’re associating with black people.”

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Lol wtf Reggie Jackson lmao...

Those declarations are a disgrace btw.