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#1 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:35:27 AM
Could've sworn that everyone said the W[orst] conference playoffs would be the most competitive in years.
Now the W[orst] conference champions are getting their ass handed to them by the best team in the NBA... Which happens to be from the "weak" East.
Nothing to get excited about for Celtics backers though. Reminds me of 2006 when Miami was down 0-2 and came back to win. Only difference is, the Fakers don't have anyone on their team as good as Dwyane Wade.
Oh... And special thanks to Bryant for continuing the Finals fade train. I wonder who else saw that coming 
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#2 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:37:03 AM |
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#3 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:37:23 AM
April Fool's jokes in June?
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#4 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:38:49 AM yup all those 50+ wins teams are a joke
its all about the Hawks and Cavs of the world
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#5 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:40:52 AM I was wondering why this dude didnt post right after the game
he probaly had to take a shower after shitting his pants
when kobe and the lakeshow erased 22pts off a 24pt lead in 7 min  |
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#6 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:41:38 AM So much for Phil Jackson's playoff record in games 1 and 2.
As mentioned before, it helped to always have Jordan + Pippen or Shaq in his prime.
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#7 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:42:17 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by throwback420: yup all those 50+ wins teams are a joke
its all about the Hawks and Cavs of the world
I'm sure the 76ers and Bobcats would be 40+ win teams going against the Clippers, Grizzlies, Sonics, Kings, and Timberwolves 16-20 times a year too.
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#8 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:43:09 AM i bet |
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#9 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:43:41 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by XhuegoX:
The funny thing is that you got stans pulling excuses out of their ass for the Fakers poor play. Even got stans blaming the 0-2 deficit on Paul Pierce's knee injury 
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#10 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:43:53 AM Kingz can ball |
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#11 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:45:12 AM Hustle nice of you to show face now down 0-2 I am quite sure your no where to be found Lakers 2-0 or 1-1. Going back into your hole might be a good idea you are clueless. |
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#12 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:45:28 AM |
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#13 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:49:43 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by puppetm716: So much for Phil Jackson's playoff record in games 1 and 2.
As mentioned before, it helped to always have Jordan + Pippen or Shaq in his prime.
Best of Luck
I thought that Bryant was better than Jordan? 
He's still feeling the series out. Now that they are going back to LA, he'll average 50 ppg and lead the Fakers to a 4-2 series win 
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#14 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:55:02 AM
Can you try and keep this civil?
I never said the Fakers were great, rather that both teams suck and neither are in the top 20 historically.
What a puke series this is.
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#15 Posted: 6/9/2008 1:58:40 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by dougluck: Hustle nice of you to show face now down 0-2 I am quite sure your no where to be found Lakers 2-0 or 1-1. Going back into your hole might be a good idea you are clueless.
Another stan mad that his "MVP" Bryant couldn't get it done.
My analysis about the Fakers will never be incorrect. easiest team to peg in the NBA.
Team ball = W
Bryant ball = L
Formula for "success"
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#16 Posted: 6/9/2008 2:01:38 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by gogoplata:
Defense is the difference, it's sad the Lakers don't make more of an effort to play it. They played good d near the end and it worked. Then again, it's probably because the Celtics stopped playing after up 20+ points. NO or SA would've been a more even matchup.
I really wanted the Hornets to go to the Finals but they weren't ready. The Spurs, only Tim Duncan showed up to play, and they couldn't get any offense going.
The Fakers D is pretty weak. They are too much of a finese team. A weaker version of the D'Antoni era Phoenix Suns.
But you'd expect the Fakers' D to be top flight, being that they have a lock down, all NBA 1st teamer in the backcourt.
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#17 Posted: 6/9/2008 2:29:30 AM Lakers D = lazy and plenty of reaching involved
That -220 series price on the Lakers at the start of the series look a touch off now doesn't it? 
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#19 Posted: 6/9/2008 5:38:16 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by hustle_man:
I'm sure the 76ers and Bobcats would be 40+ win teams going against the Clippers, Grizzlies, Sonics, Kings, and Timberwolves 16-20 times a year too.
For what it's worth, the 76ers went 8-2 against those 5 teams, and Charlotte went 7-3.
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#20 Posted: 6/9/2008 8:32:08 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by wallstreetcappers: Hustle.. Can you try and keep this civil? I never said the Fakers were great, rather that both teams suck and neither are in the top 20 historically. What a puke series this is.
I don't know how you can say that the Celtics suck, but I agree with your assessment of the Fakers. It's starting to get like the 2004 Finals the Fakers had against the Pistons again.
Gasol already taking shots at Bryant for destroying the flow on offense
As far as proclaiming the Fakers were great, I wasn't talking about you. I was talking about the majority of the "experts" that 1) hyped up the Western conference like it was so tough this year and 2) Hyped up the Fakers for "breezing through" the Western conference playoffs when they were fortunate enough to play the only teams they match up against (IE Teams that don't play D) other than the Spurs that couldnt find their offense for the entire series.
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#21 Posted: 6/9/2008 8:36:13 AM QUOTE Originally Posted by rod_steel: Lakers D = lazy and plenty of reaching involved
That -220 series price on the Lakers at the start of the series look a touch off now doesn't it?
I wasn't aware that it was that high. I was still trying to figure out how the Fakers were actually the FAVORITE for Game 2 
The sad thing is that if the Fakers are still the series favorite, you probably have fakers fan still laying juice, being in denial about it all.
The real bet would be FGA for Bryant. Anyone know where I can bet on an OVER 30 FGA during the next two games? The shots (bricks) will definitely be going up on Tuesday. 
Followed by scapegoating the rest of his team for "not stepping up"
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#22 Posted: 6/9/2008 2:38:56 PM No comment about Lamar Odom? Is he going to show up and help the team, or continue to ride the pine during important stretches? How come you never mention his pathetic games, but mention him when he scores 20 points and gets 15 rebs once every 10 games?
Funny how you have that attitude of "I told you so." You've been absolutely wrong about everything this year, and so far, may be right about one series. If anything, you've probably lost more money than anyone on this site, if you stay true to betting against the Lakers.
at Hustleman for pretending to have Boston all along, when we all know you said Detroit vs. Spurs. You can't even get 50% right. Way to go loser. |
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#23 Posted: 6/9/2008 5:18:11 PM Listened to a Jerry West interview and he's a huge Kobe fan....he even went on to say that much of the grief he gets is not deserved and that he's a very good team player.
But I'll take your point of view over that of the Hall of Fame player and General Manager any day.
And I'm not even a Laker fan. You're just insufferable.  |
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#24 Posted: 6/9/2008 6:24:29 PM QUOTE Originally Posted by westcoastTrojan:
No comment about Lamar Odom? Is he going to show up and help the team, or continue to ride the pine during important stretches? How come you never mention his pathetic games, but mention him when he scores 20 points and gets 15 rebs once every 10 games?
Funny how you have that attitude of "I told you so." You've been absolutely wrong about everything this year, and so far, may be right about one series. If anything, you've probably lost more money than anyone on this site, if you stay true to betting against the Lakers.
at Hustleman for pretending to have Boston all along, when we all know you said Detroit vs. Spurs. You can't even get 50% right. Way to go loser.
Chuck,
What's up? Did Dwyane Wade charge you interest on the $440k that he gave you to pay off the debts owed to the Wynn?
I wanted the Spurs vs. Detroit when I just said in the beggining of the thread I wanted New Orleans to be in the finals
Oh and when did I ever say I wanted Boston to win all along? All I know is that it would be a cakewalk against a team as weak as the Fakers... Considering the fact that they had to go against a player as overrated as Bryant.
As far as Odom, what can I say. He gets the ball out of position or is hot potatoed, except for a few possessions. He still shoots a decent percentage and gets boards.
I don't see him going 20-49 FGA
I don't see Gasol calling Odom out for lack of ball movement and not getting him the rock when he's shooting over 50 %
I don't see Ray Allen and Paul Pierce getting wide open looks all game because Odom can't guard them
I don't see Odom leading the team in missed FGA and turnovers night in and night out
But you're right. Let's blame LO for the Fakers' problems, because it's all his fault.
Oh and before I forget... Too funny that Gasol is STILL getting his ass handed to him on D every game since the Fakers have played a team with an actual post threat. Considering that you said, Gasol's presence on D is a huge upgrade from Brown, I can't help but laugh everytime I hear that. |
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#25 Posted: 6/9/2008 6:27:17 PM QUOTE Originally Posted by HutchEmAll:
Listened to a Jerry West interview and he's a huge Kobe fan....he even went on to say that much of the grief he gets is not deserved and that he's a very good team player.
But I'll take your point of view over that of the Hall of Fame player and General Manager any day.
And I'm not even a Laker fan. You're just insufferable.
You aren't a Fakers' fan but you sure are an idiot. Want a hint on why? Read the bolded text.
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