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[cuevas. PhD.]

Zach Randolph versus Thunder this year in 4 games:

26.5PPG, 13RPG, 2.3APG, 58FG%, 50 3PT%, 80FT%

Memphis is 3-1 versus Thunder, fyi.

I don't think he'll come close to averaging those numbers this series. We'll see.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

Ugh bring back NBA on NBC. Hate this hipster intro crap.

 

[ratcliffja]

That Zeppelin cover made me die a little inside.

 

[Brinbe]

Let's go Grizz!

 

[reilo]

I don't think he'll come close to averaging those numbers this series. We'll see.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Hopefully The Grizz take this one. It will all but ensure a 7 game series in my opinion.

I hope they both beat the ever loving shit out of each other in this series too. If Durant and Westbrook average more than 40+ minutes a game I will be a happy, happy man.

Why wouldn't you rather play them when they're at their best so you can actually prove you're better than them?

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Just remember that Jeff Green was guarding him for 3 out of the 4 games he put up those numbers.

Ibaka isn't that good of a man-to-man defender though, so I still say Z-Bo get's his.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

This crowd has nothing on Oakland or Portland.

 

[dream]

All I'm saying is if you're not from OKC and you're not rooting for Memphis, you are not a decent human being.

 

[Forceatowulf]

Ugh bring back NBA on NBC. Hate this hipster intro crap.

That word...

 

[Creamwolf]

What an atmosphere!!! Got goosebumps for a second.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City just sounds really weird. My twenty-year-old self would be baffled.

 

[StickSoldier]

It's Game time baby. (Dick Vitale voice)

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

That word...

Bro, I don't follow trends I set them! Come at me!

 

[Brinbe]

Z-Bo will always gonna get his.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Memphis vs. Oklahoma City just sounds really weird. My twenty-year-old self would be baffled.

Seriously. If you told me in 1996 that neither Seattle nor Vancouver would have teams in 15 years, I'd call you crazy. Especially if you said they moved to tiny markets.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Conley's way too small.

I think they'll eventually have to put Tony Allen on Westbrook and Conley on Thabo/Harden.

Z-Bo is so good.

 

[Spooks]

Ugh bring back NBA on NBC. Hate this hipster intro crap.

I wasn't aware Hipsters like the chick from Pussy Cat Dolls covering Led Zeppelin

 

[Cloudy]

BS calls already. That was clearly a charge by KD

 

[Brinbe]

Holy shit, can't be stopped haha

 

[Nobility]

Z-Bo is focused.

 

[reilo]

BS calls already. That was clearly a charge

He traveled, too.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Seriously. If you told me in 1996 that neither Seattle nor Vancouver would have teams in 15 years, I'd call you crazy. Especially if you said they moved to tiny markets.

The worst part is that Seattle vs. Vancouver would be awesome. At least one Pacific Northwest team would be successful.

 

[xxxstylzxxx]

ZBO wasting no time.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Z-Bo has all their points.

gotdayum

Thunder ain't getting anything easy this series.

Memphis is just so fucking gritty on D.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Marc + ZBo are better than the Ibaka + Perkins combo, but if Durant gets hot it can easily be more meaningful. Its going to be an interesting series.

 

[Siebzehn50]

Well ZBo is definitely going to get his.

 

[reilo]

I don't think he'll come close to averaging those numbers this series. We'll see.

7 points in four minutes and counting.

 

[SamuraiX-]

Marc Gasol is Best Gasol.

 

[Brinbe]

Makes me even sadder that Rudy's injured

 

[Omiee]

finally a early game i can follow.

who should i root for as a laker.
id rather have okc than memphis i think.

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

The best Gasol

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Its gonna be tough for OKC pretty tough when both the Grizz big men can shoot from the elbow, play in the post and play tough.

 

[Gigglepoo]

From a basketball standpoint, this is going to be a fantastic series. I just don't really care about either team.

EDIT - A way better outro song than that Black Dog crap!

 

[Forceatowulf]

Why wouldn't you rather play them when they're at their best so you can actually prove you're better than them?

I would love nothing more than for both teams to be at full strength and rested, but the fact of the matter is they're younger and healthier than we are right now.

The last thing we need is them running around like a bunch of 7 year olds jacked up on a bag of sugar after two rounds. We're too old for that bullshit.

 

[Omiee]

From a basketball standpoint, this is going to be a fantastic series. I just don't really care about either team.

yeah me neither, i love to watch durant play, and i would love for the underdog to go through.
i mean when was the last time a 8th seed went to the conference finals.

 

[Raging Spaniard]

Its a good story whoever wins though.

Grizz win and its Gasol vs. Gasol and the trade from 3 years ago becomes that much more relevant.

OKC wins and its revenge for last year, changing of the guard maybe.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

Z-Bo!

 

[ClovingWestbrook]

I would love nothing more than for both teams to be at full strength and rested, but the fact of the matter is they're younger and healthier than we are right now.

The last thing we need is them running around like a bunch of 7 year olds jacked up on a bag of sugar after two rounds. We're too old for that bullshit.

Hahaha so true. We are the retired grandparents asked to keep up with them. Hell no.

 

[Cloudy]

Its gonna be tough for OKC pretty tough when both the Grizz big men can shoot from the elbow, play in the post and play tough.

It'll be tough for Memphis when OKC shoots 35fts a game...

 

[Rodeo Clown]

yeah me neither, i love to watch durant play, and i would love for the underdog to go through.
i mean when was the last time a 8th seed went to the conference finals.

The 99 Knicks. If you recognize the lockout year and Larry Johnson's bogus 4 point play.

 

[Vicetrailia]

This game is starting off great. I can tell that this will be an amazing series. Wake up soon Durant!

 

[Gigglepoo]

i mean when was the last time a 8th seed went to the conference finals.

1999 - The Year That Never Happened

 

[jjasper]

Conley's way too small.

I think they'll eventually have to put Tony Allen on Westbrook and Conley on Thabo/Harden.

Z-Bo is so good.

Allen/Battier will be on Durant at all time. Only time they will ever switch is when Durant is out.

 

[Siebzehn50]

The 99 Knicks. If you recognize the lockout year and Larry Johnson's bogus 4 point play.

Just thinking about that gets me angry

 

[Brinbe]

Jeez, too easy for Memphis

hell of a dish by Conley

 

[SamuraiX-]

Allen/Battier will be on Durant at all time. Only time they will ever switch is when Durant is out.

Looks to me like you got Sam Young guarding Durant right now. While Battier is on the court.

Stupid move.

Put Battier on Durant. Young on Westbrook. Conley on Sef.

 

[jjasper]

Ha right when I say that we switch Young on him. Retarded.

Looks to me like you got Sam Young guarding Durant right now. While Battier is on the court.

Stupid move.

Put Battier on Durant. Young on Westbrook. Conley on Sef.

Agreed.

 

[woodchuck]

nick collison is guarding z-bo. give the ball to fucking z-bo

 

[Omiee]

Randolph has been so big for Memphis.


dat crowd!!

 

[Truphenom]

Just thinking about that gets me angry

Lol, its prob the main reason i try not to complain about refs.