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Title: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: briann on June 12, 2008, 02:17:01 AM
Im a big Laker fan  8)... just wondering if anyone else here is watching.

Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 02:44:56 AM
NO
I hate Basketball
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 02:53:26 AM
I hate that Rapist Kobe Bryant >:(
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: דוד בן זאב אריה on June 12, 2008, 03:07:31 AM
I only like the Nuggets since I am from Denver
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: nikmatdam on June 12, 2008, 03:11:45 AM
most of the games have been on shavuot so far... but yeah i'm keeping an eye on it... i too am a lifetime laker fan... but i think the celts are just too strong for them this year... the lakers have to win all three of these home games of theirs just to stand a chance... 'cause maybe they can win one out of two back in boston... but no-way are they ever going to win two in a row in boston gardens... no-way jose!!!! not in a million years... not given the fans back there... not given the laker franchise history in that building... not given boston's ny yankee-esqe legendary prowess on their own homecourt... next year maybe for the lakes... just my take... they needed game 2 to win this series... too bad... great, great comeback... just fell short... and so will the lakers in this whole series probably this time around... i hope i'm wrong... but that's the way i see it going down... nik. out...
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 03:14:49 AM
Even though I hate Basketball i wanted the Hornets to win but they are out
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: briann on June 12, 2008, 11:53:36 AM
most of the games have been on shavout so far... but yeah i'm keeping an eye on it... i too am a lifetime laker fan... but i think the celts are just too strong for them this year... the lakers have to win all three of these home games of theirs just to stand a chance... 'cause maybe they can win one out of two back in boston... but no-way are they ever going to win two in a row in boston gardens... no-way jose!!!! not in a million years... not given the fans back there... not given the laker franchise history in that building... not given boston's ny yankee-esqe legendary prowess on their own homecourt... next year maybe for the lakes... just my take... they needed game 2 to win this series... too bad... great, great comeback... just fell short... and so will the lakers in this whole series probably this time around... i hope i'm wrong... but that's the way i see it going down... nik. out...

Yes, I know that the Celts are next to impossible to beat at home.  But we beat the Jazz in Utah.... which had the toughest record in the league.   (twice).    And I think your going to see a different team from here on out.  You'll see much better defense against KG and Pierce.  Thats what Im hoping for anyway. :)

Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: RationalThought110 on June 12, 2008, 01:28:19 PM
The officiating scandal from the 2002 Western Conference Finals is interesting. 
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 01:31:29 PM
The officiating scandal from the 2002 Western Conference Finals is interesting. 
that was most likely a lie that ref might go to jail for 20 + years so he is try to cover his A**
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: RationalThought110 on June 12, 2008, 01:33:38 PM

that was most likely a lie that ref might go to jail for 20 + years so he is try to cover his A**

So if he could go to jail for lying, then why are you claiming that he lied?
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: nikmatdam on June 12, 2008, 01:33:57 PM
i saw that series back then... sacramento was STRONG!!! i still can't believe the lakers beat them... i'm not saying it was fixed in any way necessarily... i'm just saying i was surprised they beat them... nik.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: nikmatdam on June 12, 2008, 01:35:19 PM
he's going to jail i think for betting on games he was calling... nik.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 01:36:03 PM

that was most likely a lie that ref might go to jail for 20 + years so he is try to cover his A**

So if he could go to jail for lying, then why are you claiming that he lied?

Look at Roger Clemens he lied to protect himself and look what happened to him

None of the players from that series believe what he said
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: briann on June 12, 2008, 02:04:59 PM
The officiating scandal from the 2002 Western Conference Finals is interesting. 
that was most likely a lie that ref might go to jail for 20 + years so he is try to cover his A**

Yes.. that ref is a pathetic shame.   He desperately wants to take the NBA down with him.  He has made all sorts of baseless accusations.



Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: RationalThought110 on June 12, 2008, 02:23:34 PM
i saw that series back then... sacramento was STRONG!!! i still can't believe the lakers beat them... i'm not saying it was fixed in any way necessarily... i'm just saying i was surprised they beat them... nik.



The Lakers were one of the top teams in the NBA that season; though I thought Sacramento was the best team. 

In the 2000 Western Conference Finals, when the Lakers came back to defeat Portland, the latter choked. 

But in the 2002 series between Sacramento and the Lakers, I thought there were some bad calls and/or calls that weren't made by the officials, toward the end of the series.  I didn't think the Lakers outplayed them to win that series and I didn't think Sacramento choked at the end of it.


Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 02:29:37 PM
i saw that series back then... sacramento was STRONG!!! i still can't believe the lakers beat them... i'm not saying it was fixed in any way necessarily... i'm just saying i was surprised they beat them... nik.



The Lakers were one of the top teams in the NBA that season; though I thought Sacramento was the best team. 

In the 2000 Western Conference Finals, when the Lakers came back to defeat Portland, the latter choked. 

But in the 2002 series between Sacramento and the Lakers, I thought there were some bad calls and/or calls that weren't made by the official, toward the end of the series.  I didn't think the Lakers outplayed them to win that series and I didn't think Sacramento choked at the end of it.




They called Phantom calls fouls that never happened
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Dan on June 12, 2008, 02:34:33 PM
I like the Celtics in 7!
 but than again I would much more play it than watch... who's down for some BBall?
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 02:36:27 PM
I like the Celtics in 7!
 but than again I would much more play it than watch... who's down for some BBall?
How about Football ;D
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: briann on June 12, 2008, 02:53:14 PM
I like the Celtics in 7!
 but than again I would much more play it than watch... who's down for some BBall?

Sure.. if your in the LA area.

Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Dr. Dan on June 12, 2008, 02:56:00 PM
nope, but i hope boston wins.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: nikmatdam on June 12, 2008, 03:09:48 PM
rational... i totally agree with your assessment... nik.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: MasterWolf1 on June 12, 2008, 03:14:56 PM
I am an all hockey kinda wolf, the only sport left that thugs aren't high priced.  And yes I love football cause I use to play it in highschool. I stopped paying attention to the NBA a very long time ago. 
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 03:17:01 PM
I am an all hockey kinda wolf, the only sport left that thugs aren't high priced.  And yes I love football cause I use to play it in highschool. I stopped paying attention to the NBA a very long time ago. 

Hockey is great To bad Detroit won
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: nikmatdam on June 12, 2008, 04:01:42 PM
does that mean you're a pitt. fan or you just don't like det. (anyone but them)...? nik.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 12, 2008, 04:11:53 PM
does that mean you're a pitt. fan or you just don't like det. (anyone but them)...? nik.

Even though i am a New yorker I like the Ducks and the Sharks
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: briann on June 16, 2008, 11:03:31 PM
PHew.... theyre still alive.   But boy... 2 games in a row in Boston seems very difficult.

Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: WesternPatriot on June 16, 2008, 11:33:51 PM
I don't like basketball. And even when I did I hated the lakers with a passion  :laugh: I liked the Bulls and Pistons.

I'm a hockey fan, and some football (playoffs). HUGE Red Wings fan, psyched they won the cup. Like it or not we are an elite hockey club. We can lose a Yzerman or Shanahan and have the oldest (age wise) team in the league and still keep on winning. Secondary scoring, good scouting, puck possession, you name it. Vinny Lecavalier was quoted on NHL Live as saying something to the effect of "They (Det.) kept me from touching the puck for 11 minutes...they're good." I could go on but you guys get the point  ;D
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on June 17, 2008, 12:25:22 AM
Off and on. It's disgusting to see how much the refs are favoring the Ladies. I hate basketball but will support whoever is opposing Kobe the Rapist Bryant. I myself am only a hockey fan. GO DUCKS!
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: briann on June 17, 2008, 12:28:04 AM
Yes... I know.. Everyone hates Kobe.   Im used to it.. over here.   But he's still a great player.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 17, 2008, 12:29:22 AM
Off and on. It's disgusting to see how much the refs are favoring the Ladies. I hate basketball but will support whoever is opposing Kobe the Rapist Bryant. I myself am only a hockey fan. GO DUCKS!

Yeah go Ducks O0
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: JTFFan on June 17, 2008, 12:29:30 AM
I don't generally watch much Sports.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 17, 2008, 12:29:53 AM
Yes... I know.. Everyone hates Kobe.   Im used to it.. over here.   But he's still a great player.


He is a ball hog
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on June 17, 2008, 12:30:10 AM
Hockey is great To bad Detroit won
I am glad Detroit won. It was especially lovely seeing Fleury's arse getting handed to him in games 1 and 2. It was nice seeing the league's little darling team getting its comeuppance. What the refs did to "turn around" Game 1 of the Semifinals (when the Rangers led Pittsburgh 3-0) was downright criminal. So was their complete refusal to acknowledge everybody hitting Briere in the head in the conference final.

Yeah, Crosby and Malkin are great young players, but this worship of them is just getting pathetic. So yeah, I am not a Wings fan, but I was very pleased with the outcome of the SCF.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on June 17, 2008, 12:33:08 AM
Yes... I know.. Everyone hates Kobe.   Im used to it.. over here.   But he's still a great player.
That's like saying "Hezbollah is a great military". He is the scum of the earth. I am probably the only Californian who hates him, but so be it.

And the game-winning breakway/three-pointer of his last night was such an OBVIOUS foul that I wanted to puke. Garnett was being called for the slightest bumps and collisions and that was allowed?!? Methinks the ugly old Zen Master has been paying off the officiators.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 17, 2008, 12:35:25 AM
Hockey is great To bad Detroit won
I am glad Detroit won. It was especially lovely seeing Fleury's arse getting handed to him in games 1 and 2. It was nice seeing the league's little darling team getting its comeuppance. What the refs did to "turn around" Game 1 of the Semifinals (when the Rangers led Pittsburgh 3-0) was downright criminal. So was their complete refusal to acknowledge everybody hitting Briere in the head in the conference final.

Yeah, Crosby and Malkin are great young players, but this worship of them is just getting pathetic. So yeah, I am not a Wings fan, but I was very pleased with the outcome of the SCF.
I am not a fan of Crosbys or Malkin I like Alex Ovechkin
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on June 17, 2008, 12:37:38 AM
I am not a fan of Crosbys or Malkin I like Alex Ovechkin
The kid's got mad skills for sure. My favorite forwards are probably, in no particular order, Zetterberg, Selanne, and Kovalchuk.
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Americanhero1 on June 17, 2008, 12:38:37 AM
I am not a fan of Crosbys or Malkin I like Alex Ovechkin
The kid's got mad skills for sure. My favorite forwards are probably, in no particular order, Zetterberg, Selanne, and Kovalchuk.

Who is your favorite Goalie?
Title: Re: Anybody watching the NBA finals?
Post by: Lewinsky Stinks, Dr. Brennan Rocks on June 17, 2008, 12:45:05 AM
Jonas Hiller or Ilya Bryzgalov (why the h-e-double hockey sticks did we trade him???)

Conks was on fire all year and I have no idea why Pitts went with Fleury for the playoffs. If they went with Conklin, they'd probably have the Cup.