[Black Mamba]

Sometimes ignorance is bliss. I love the HD presentation of modern sporting events, but with everything in excruciating detail now, those flubs are replayed and analyzed to death. When I started watching sports in the 80s, the technology wasn't nearly as impressive, so there wasn't a ton of replays to pour over after the fact. You just kind of accepted the calls and moved on. I liked that more. Now all of the discussion is about this one play while most people are ignoring everything that came before and after.

I believe some of the problem relies on the rules. Nowadays with everyone trying to take a charge, the refs have to look at the player's body, look if he was set, look where his feet were, etc etc, so it becomes easier to miss something like an illegal tip.

I think there's too much stuff the refs have to look at these days because the way the game is called. It wasn't always like this.

Catch-22. Took away the physicality to open offense, but the result is poorer officiating.

edit: I think there needs to be 4 refs now.

[Justin Timberlake]

I don't really pay much attention to other people's carts, but I think I will now. Just so I can report back to this thread. Although recently I did get stuck behind this guy at a register who was buying like 40 cans of cat food and a bottle of wine. That was pretty weird.

He was probably mackin' on some super hot cat lady

[Godslay]

The 2004 Pistons say hi.

Yes, thank you. Great team.

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Melo always chokes against good defensive teams in the playoffs. Reason #1 the Knicks never had a chance in this series.

Melo needs to stop taking threes all the time(waits for that to be used against me).

He's a great outside shooter but he's not a very good shooter from beyond the arc.

[Tom Penny]

Annnd for all the people that were crying about Perkins missing Game 7, Sheed's offensive output that game doesn't happen if Perk is in there in his regular rotation. Yeah...

They lost that game because Ray couldn't throw he ball in the ocean and he had wide open looks left and right. The Perk factor is a myth.

[MidnightCowboy]

The 2004 Pistons say hi.

The Nuggets don't have any allstars either.

[Dominican Power]

Denver doesn't have that one player that you go to in crutch time late in the game and that's big in the playoffs.

[Cubsfan23]

The 2004 Pistons say hi.

none of the lakers played like superstars in that series

Billups played like one

[Black Mamba]

0-5 in afternoon games at Staples this year (MIA, BOS, LAC, DEN, NO)

Knew it! no more morning games, please!

[ryutaro's mama]

They lost that game because Ray couldn't throw he ball in the ocean and he had wide open looks left and right. The Perk factor is a myth.

Finally, a logical Czzz fan.

Squeee!

[KingGondo]

If KD and Westbrook can score 72 every game it will be. Otherwise, it has worked so far if you watched their games.

I think we'll look back on game 1 as KD and Russ picking up the slack when the rest of our guys played an abnormally off game.

We'll get a much better collective effort, and our defense actually got better as the game went on. Our effort reeks of being a bit nervous for the start of the playoffs.

I don't really pay much attention to other people's carts, but I think I will now. Just so I can report back to this thread. Although recently I did get stuck behind this guy at a register who was buying like 40 cans of cat food and a bottle of wine. That was pretty weird.

I'll admit to being a bit of a food snob, but the things people put in their bodies is astounding.

You should also check out this book. Highly amusing.

http://www.amazon.com/Milk-Eggs-Vodk...3101785&sr=8-1

[numble]

[Omiee]

when is that lamar show going to start

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Finally, a logical Czzz fan. Squeee!

If it's a myth, how come the team doesn't play the same without him???

Surely they are pros and time has passed and mentally they have gotten over it by now.

Oh, you aren't talking this team???

[SamuraiX-]

Not really. The Pacers don't have anyone on their team like Dale or Antonio Davis anymore. They don't have an enforcer. They didn't knock Rose down so he had no reason to fear driving to the hole. That's not playoff basketball.

Didn't Rose act like a little bitch when somebody from your team grabbed him a little extra hard on one of his drives?

Regardless, I agree. If he's gonna get 21 FTA/game this series, at least make sure that every trip to the line is preceded by him hitting the hardwood.

Fuck, that would make that series so chippy. I would love it.

[ryutaro's mama]

none of the lakers played like superstars in that series Billups played like one

Did the Pistons skip straight to the Finals with the Lakers that year?

Point was, before that series, casual fans had no idea who the fuck Chauncey Billups was.

[Blackace]

most have gotten the pics from practice.. :(

[NomarTyme]

Denver doesn't have that one player that you go to in crutch time late in the game and that's big in the playoffs.

Yes they do but he didn''t play today.

[friskykillface]

They lost that game because Ray couldn't throw he ball in the ocean and he had wide open looks left and right. The Perk factor is a myth.

0 points in game 3, still makes me go :/


why didn't they play Tony Allen more in game 7 , he guarded kobe great.

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Didn't Rose act like a little bitch when somebody from your team grabbed him a little extra hard on one of his drives?

If acting like a bitch is having a casual shortlived confrontation with a scrub YMCA player only in a game to take shots at players, then yeah, he was whining and crying.

Plus, you'd get mildly upset if Jeff Foster touched you at all as well.

[etiolate]

Didn't Rose act like a little bitch when somebody from your team grabbed him a little extra hard on one of his drives? Regardless, I agree. If he's gonna get 21 FTA/game this series, at least make sure that every trip to the line is preceded by him hitting the hardwood. Fuck, that would make that series so chippy. I would love it.

They would start calling flagarants and handing out suspensions so fast it would backfire.

[ryutaro's mama]

If it's a myth, how come the team doesn't play the same without him??? Surely they are pros and time has passed and mentally they have gotten over it by now.

For THAT series, him being out for Game 7 would have meant less time for Sheed, meaning he would have had less offensive output in that game, meaning the game might not have been that close meaning Doc is still just a salty bitch.

[friskykillface]

all i know is that Artest dagger will haunt me forever :(

lol his kiss to the crowd

[Gigglepoo]

They would start calling flagarants and handing out suspensions so fast it would backfire.

Dude, the Pacers have 37 wins. They need to do everything in their power to have any shot at advancing. I'm not saying they should play dirty, but they need to knock him down every time he drives. Just make it look like you're going for the ball and it's all good.

[Shadow780]

Knew it! no more morning games, please!

I don't see any rest of the way. It's all because that white bitch Konex doubled reverse her curse.

[ryutaro's mama]

all i know is that Artest dagger will haunt me forever :( lol his kiss to the crowd

All I know is...FUCK TIM THOMAS.

[Black Mamba]

Denver could really use Afflalo to defend Westbrook, methinks.

Is he gonna get well in time?

All I know is...FUCK TIM THOMAS

Nothing hurts me more than Horry's game 5 3 point rimout in '03. That shit was meant to go in. His only unclutch moment ever as a Laker.

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Denver could really use Afflalo to defend Westbrook, methinks. Is he gonna get well in time?

The way the announcers worded it, sounds like he will be back rather soon.

[sf2fanatic]

Denver could really use Afflalo to defend Westbrook, methinks. Is he gonna get well in time?

I love to see the fellow Bruins go at it....

All I know is...FUCK TIM THOMAS.

All them years getting punked around in the East he finally has a home?

[numble]

They never do East Coast early games like they used to back with the NBC triple headers.

[friskykillface]

All I know is...FUCK TIM THOMAS.

this too, i wanted to see L.A vs L.A , would have been awesome

I imagined it would be half laker logo , half clipper logo on the floor, now we will never know >:(

also laker fans on one side and clippers fans on the other B^)

[Ninja Scooter]

I love to see the fellow Bruins go at it.... All them years getting punked around in the East he finally has a home?

it's crazy that Westbrook couldn't even start initially at UCLA and he's become probably the best player of his class. Howland might suck as a coach but he certainly can recruit (Westbrook, Collison, Love, Afflalo, Mbah Moute)

[Bumblebeetuna]

Spurs lose.

Nuggets lose.

Celtics lose (Celtics + refs won).

CP3 took a steamy dump all over LA.

What a terrific NBA day.

[ryutaro's mama]

it's crazy that Westbrook couldn't even start initially at UCLA and he's become probably the best player of his class. Howland might suck as a coach but he certainly can recruit (Westbrook, Collison, Love, Afflalo, Mbah Moute)

Still hating on Jordy?

[sf2fanatic]

it's crazy that Westbrook couldn't even start initially at UCLA and he's become probably the best player of his class. Howland might suck as a coach but he certainly can recruit (Westbrook, Collison, Love, Afflalo, Mbah Moute)

Only if they stayed all them years at UCLA...with Farmar as a backup

[Ninja Scooter]

Still hating on Jordy?

no, but I think those guys (at least the guards) are better than Jordan and were probably less heralded. Leads to the perception that Howland can recruit like no-one's business but can't develop players well. Also why I wish the Lakers had a 1st rounder so we could test that theory and take a flyer on Malcolm Lee.

[giri]

So what are the chances that the team that wins the ring this year will be the best team? Cause the better team has lost in half these games already because of the officiating.

hahahahahaha

If thats what it takes to console your self.

[dream]

Khloe and Lamar live really far away from Staples Center, making it problematic when the Lakers play a tough game and Lamar is too tired to drive all the way home. Being rich and privileged, they decided to get an apartment closer to LA Live so they can use it as a crash pad. After tonight's tough game, they stop off at the downtown apartment so they can "go night night." Unfortunately, Khloe arrives to a surprising discovery -- Lamar's best friend from back home, Jamie, is already chilling there. Even worse, he's smoking in their home. Khloe is about to go off on him for smoking but stops because she sees a strange purse laying on the coffee table. Jamie explains that the purse belongs to the person he just finished having sex with (in their bed) and he tends to smoke after his release.

As Lamar's best friend/hangeron, Jamie has the cushy job of running Rich Soil, Lamar's clothing line.

Oh god, Khloe's best friend/assistant calls her "kaykay." What is with these people and their babytalk?

Anyway, the BFF/assistant calls KayKay over to let her know she was looking at the Rich Farm web site and every item was sold out. This puts KayKay in a tough spot because doesn't want to be a snitch but, at the same time, it's her husband's side business and he has to know how badly Jamie is mismanaging it.

There's a subplot about KayKay's idiot Celebrity All Star brother becoming a manager or a producer of some girlband but nobody gives a shit about that.

[Heavy]

God I wish Evan Turner or another scrub would pull a Tanya Harding and take out LeBron before game 2

[ryutaro's mama]

no, but I think those guys (at least the guards) are better than Jordan and were probably less heralded. Leads to the perception that Howland can recruit like no-one's business but can't develop players well. Also why I wish the Lakers had a 1st rounder so we could test that theory and take a flyer on Malcolm Lee.

You forgot Jrue.

I think he will be solid too.

[numble]

Khloe and Lamar live really far away from Staples Center, making it problematic when the Lakers play a tough game and Lamar is too tired to drive all the way home. Being rich and privileged, they decided to get an apartment closer to LA Live so they can use it as a crash pad. After tonight's tough game, they stop off at the downtown apartment so they can "go night night." Unfortunately, Khloe arrives to a surprising discovery -- Lamar's best friend from back home, Jamie, is already chilling there. Even worse, he's smoking in their home. Khloe is about to go off on him for smoking but stops because she sees a strange purse laying on the coffee table. Jamie explains that the purse belongs to the person he just finished having sex with (in their bed) and he tends to smoke after his release. As Lamar's best friend/hangeron, Jamie has the cushy job of running Rich Soil, Lamar's clothing line. Oh god, Khloe's best friend/assistant calls her "kaykay." What is with these people and their babytalk? Anyway, the BFF/assistant calls KayKay over to let her know she was looking at the Rich Farm web site and every item was sold out. This puts KayKay in a tough spot because doesn't want to be a snitch but, at the same time, it's her husband's side business and he has to know how badly Jamie is mismanaging it. There's a subplot about KayKay's idiot Celebrity All Star brother becoming a manager or a producer of some girlband but nobody gives a shit about that.

Yes!

[Broseybrose]

LOL im so glad LA lost the first game of the offseason. Going to make NBA-GAF so much more interesting.

Oh, i should probably declare my lifelong support my for the Heat since this is my first post in the thread. I know how you guys work.

[Heavy]

Khloe and Lamar live really far away from Staples Center, making it problematic when the Lakers play a tough game and Lamar is too tired to drive all the way home. Being rich and privileged, they decided to get an apartment closer to LA Live so they can use it as a crash pad. After tonight's tough game, they stop off at the downtown apartment so they can "go night night." Unfortunately, Khloe arrives to a surprising discovery -- Lamar's best friend from back home, Jamie, is already chilling there. Even worse, he's smoking in their home. Khloe is about to go off on him for smoking but stops because she sees a strange purse laying on the coffee table. Jamie explains that the purse belongs to the person he just finished having sex with (in their bed) and he tends to smoke after his release. As Lamar's best friend/hangeron, Jamie has the cushy job of running Rich Soil, Lamar's clothing line. Oh god, Khloe's best friend/assistant calls her "kaykay." What is with these people and their babytalk? Anyway, the BFF/assistant calls KayKay over to let her know she was looking at the Rich Farm web site and every item was sold out. This puts KayKay in a tough spot because doesn't want to be a snitch but, at the same time, it's her husband's side business and he has to know how badly Jamie is mismanaging it. There's a subplot about KayKay's idiot Celebrity All Star brother becoming a manager or a producer of some girlband but nobody gives a shit about that.

This sounds like a decent show

[ryutaro's mama]

LOL im so glad LA lost the first game of the offseason. Going to make NBA-GAF so much more interesting.

Ok.

[Justin Timberlake]

Khloe and Lamar live really far away from Staples Center, making it problematic when the Lakers play a tough game and Lamar is too tired to drive all the way home. Being rich and privileged, they decided to get an apartment closer to LA Live so they can use it as a crash pad. After tonight's tough game, they stop off at the downtown apartment so they can "go night night." Unfortunately, Khloe arrives to a surprising discovery -- Lamar's best friend from back home, Jamie, is already chilling there. Even worse, he's smoking in their home. Khloe is about to go off on him for smoking but stops because she sees a strange purse laying on the coffee table. Jamie explains that the purse belongs to the person he just finished having sex with (in their bed) and he tends to smoke after his release. As Lamar's best friend/hangeron, Jamie has the cushy job of running Rich Soil, Lamar's clothing line. Oh god, Khloe's best friend/assistant calls her "kaykay." What is with these people and their babytalk? Anyway, the BFF/assistant calls KayKay over to let her know she was looking at the Rich Farm web site and every item was sold out. This puts KayKay in a tough spot because doesn't want to be a snitch but, at the same time, it's her husband's side business and he has to know how badly Jamie is mismanaging it. There's a subplot about KayKay's idiot Celebrity All Star brother becoming a manager or a producer of some girlband but nobody gives a shit about that.

lol so awesome

[benjipwns]

D-League broadcasts aren't as fun with Musselman coaching instead of commentating while drunk.

[Doomsayer]

Khloe and Lamar live really far away from Staples Center, making it problematic when the Lakers play a tough game and Lamar is too tired to drive all the way home. Being rich and privileged, they decided to get an apartment closer to LA Live so they can use it as a crash pad. After tonight's tough game, they stop off at the downtown apartment so they can "go night night." Unfortunately, Khloe arrives to a surprising discovery -- Lamar's best friend from back home, Jamie, is already chilling there. Even worse, he's smoking in their home. Khloe is about to go off on him for smoking but stops because she sees a strange purse laying on the coffee table. Jamie explains that the purse belongs to the person he just finished having sex with (in their bed) and he tends to smoke after his release. As Lamar's best friend/hangeron, Jamie has the cushy job of running Rich Soil, Lamar's clothing line. Oh god, Khloe's best friend/assistant calls her "kaykay." What is with these people and their babytalk? Anyway, the BFF/assistant calls KayKay over to let her know she was looking at the Rich Farm web site and every item was sold out. This puts KayKay in a tough spot because doesn't want to be a snitch but, at the same time, it's her husband's side business and he has to know how badly Jamie is mismanaging it. There's a subplot about KayKay's idiot Celebrity All Star brother becoming a manager or a producer of some girlband but nobody gives a shit about that.

Oh lawd.

[SamuraiX-]

Khloe and Lamar live really far away from Staples Center, making it problematic when the Lakers play a tough game and Lamar is too tired to drive all the way home. Being rich and privileged, they decided to get an apartment closer to LA Live so they can use it as a crash pad. After tonight's tough game, they stop off at the downtown apartment so they can "go night night." Unfortunately, Khloe arrives to a surprising discovery -- Lamar's best friend from back home, Jamie, is already chilling there. Even worse, he's smoking in their home. Khloe is about to go off on him for smoking but stops because she sees a strange purse laying on the coffee table. Jamie explains that the purse belongs to the person he just finished having sex with (in their bed) and he tends to smoke after his release. As Lamar's best friend/hangeron, Jamie has the cushy job of running Rich Soil, Lamar's clothing line. Oh god, Khloe's best friend/assistant calls her "kaykay." What is with these people and their babytalk? Anyway, the BFF/assistant calls KayKay over to let her know she was looking at the Rich Farm web site and every item was sold out. This puts KayKay in a tough spot because doesn't want to be a snitch but, at the same time, it's her husband's side business and he has to know how badly Jamie is mismanaging it. There's a subplot about KayKay's idiot Celebrity All Star brother becoming a manager or a producer of some girlband but nobody gives a shit about that.

But why isn't KayKay being honest about her true feelings for Jamie?

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

WADE WITH MIGRAINES, the plot thins...

[Jamesfrom818]

Lakers suck on Sunday. I knew they'd lose. The white jerseys need to be burned.