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Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 3:03am On May 23, 2016
SIRcumalot:

that block on the nut kicker Draymond followed by the dagger three was so sweet .
It was at that moment he knew I f*cked up. Like truth be told, Kerr lets these boys run their plays cos they know moving the ball should be the first thing. But today, I didn't see any of that, playing like they were distracted or something. I hold Draymond and Curry for this one, if you want to be the heart and glue, you have to do so every night. You have to be firm every night. Curry trying to play some ISO game in 2nd quarter like we were in 4th quarter and just kept missing. They should soak themselves in this loss and prepare for game 4. Only Iguodala showed strength and maturity. As for Barnes and Verajao, no food for them until after the series.

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Re: The NBA Begins by raumdeuter: 3:21am On May 23, 2016
OKC OKC
Re: The NBA Begins by Ewuro4: 3:35am On May 23, 2016
Mizzzbeee:
I have to say, we have lost this one. angry angry We are just all over the place... Playing without ball movement.! Making silly mistakes and what not. Okc's ball is falling while ours isn't. This looks like it would go to a 7 game series angry angry good nite yall...!

Hehehe grin grin
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 3:36am On May 23, 2016
These boys Kerr put to play the final 10mins of humiliation played a far better game than the starters and second unit. Guess Barnes will finally learn what it feels like to keep up with the trust fans and coach have in him. Glad I watched till the end though. The main competition was in the final 8mins of the game. Great and deserved victory for OKC.. Time for me to get ready to be roasted grin cheesy
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 5:45am On May 23, 2016
I know Curry is the 2× MVP and maybe the one of d greatest shooter ever but in a game of one on one Westbrook would bust his ass 7 days a week and twice on Sunday ..and ppl wld be comparing this 73_9 overrated gsw to 95_96 bulls.. this is just a home courr advantage.. They'll look for some excuse...
Draymond is the dirtiest player in nba too and im sure the cocky refs wld be ashamed of themselves for allowin him stay on the court after what he did to adams. Okc is a legit threat to gsw cause Russ was playing with crazy athleticism, and putting up great numbers. KD is back to the top of his game, and nobody can stop him. Ibaka, Kanter, and Adams are really controlling the paint, dominating the boards. Even Roberson and waiters are are knocking down big shots and playing some great D!!! Gsw got thunderstruck on a sunday evening grin
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 5:48am On May 23, 2016
Mizzzbeee:
Lolawilliams how are you today love cheesy hope youd watch okc Vs GSW today... tongue and watch our buildup towards Cavs downfall BACK 2 BACK!! cool
Watch okc beat spurs nd gsw and then becomes lebron james b!tch grin
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 6:31am On May 23, 2016
lolawilliams:
I know Curry is the 2× MVP and maybe the one of d greatest shooter ever but in a game of one on one Westbrook would bust his ass 7 days a week and twice on Sunday ..and ppl wld be comparing this 73_9 overrated gsw to 95_96 bulls.. this is just a home courr advantage.. They'll look for some excuse...
Draymond is the dirtiest player in nba too and im sure the cocky refs wld be ashamed of themselves for allowin him stay on the court after what he did to adams. Okc is a legit threat to gsw cause Russ was playing with crazy athleticism, and putting up great numbers. KD is back to the top of his game, and nobody can stop him. Ibaka, Kanter, and Adams are really controlling the paint, dominating the boards. Even Roberson and waiters are are knocking down big shots and playing some great D!!! Gsw got thunderstruck on a sunday evening grin
Baby, one thing I like about you on this thread is you're so predictable which makes it easier for everyone to dialogue. First the NBA isn't a game of one on one, so don't bring it into consideration when questioning the 2 time MVP's worth. To console you, Westbrook was also in the MVP conversation he just didn't get it. And by the way, Curry would smoke him on a game of one on one. Basketball is not about I.G.G according to Eruditor. KD, Paul George would smoke anybody on a one on one game. It's not about athleticism or strength if not then I guess James, Dwight, Drummond would rule the NBA. Combination of Skill, Intellect, Shooting Proficiency and Talent makes a good player and extra effort would make a lot of difference. If you're thinking Dunking, Speed and Strength is basketball, you're wrong. If not I should be in a d-league by now too.

So you say 73-9 is overrated, why?? Cos they simulated their matches like NBA 2K16 or what? They played every single game, played during injury also the 95-96 Bulls did also except if you mean the 72-10 Bulls too were overrated.
As for Draymond, he was dirty today and if I were the ref, I'd have given him a Flagrant. If you're talking of dirtiest players, I wonder where you'd put Kendrick Perkins, Joakim Noah, Delavedova.. Even James usually get away with almost every offensive foul when he drives to the basket. Well Draymond played really bad along with all the starters except Iguodala. And OKC has always been a threat and will always be. Their a 3seed team. They obviously had a great game and we choked so it's OK to say they were the better team today. We played very poorly. 73-9 isn't a small achievement, 10-0 Playoff run is an achievement, 403 3pt in regular is an achievement, 87% field goal is also achievement, 26rebounds in a playoff game is an achievement. Don't diminish achievements because you have personal issues or preferences to a particular team or individual. That's bad sportsmanship.

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Re: The NBA Begins by kliq(m): 7:12am On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
What do you guys do during the off season?? How do you cope??

I always feel like crying and watch both conference finals from Game 1 to the NBA finals Game 7..
What do you guys do?? I could use your idea. Thanks
switch to other sporting activities;Tennis (Roland Garros),soccer(European cup,Copa America)
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 7:52am On May 23, 2016
now let see if the league won't suspend draymond for the next game.
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 8:19am On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
Baby, one thing I like about you on this thread is you're so predictable which makes it easier for everyone to dialogue. First the NBA isn't a game of one on one, so don't bring it into consideration when questioning the 2 time MVP's worth. To console you, Westbrook was also in the MVP conversation he just didn't get it. And by the way, Curry would smoke him on a game of one on one. Basketball is not about I.G.G according to Eruditor. KD, Paul George would smoke anybody on a one on one game. It's not about athleticism or strength if not then I guess James, Dwight, Drummond would rule the NBA. Combination of Skill, Intellect, Shooting Proficiency and Talent makes a good player and extra effort would make a lot of difference. If you're thinking Dunking, Speed and Strength is basketball, you're wrong. If not I should be in a d-league by now too.

So you say 73-9 is overrated, why?? Cos they simulated their matches like NBA 2K16 or what? They played every single game, played during injury also the 95-96 Bulls did also except if you mean the 72-10 Bulls too were overrated.
As for Draymond, he was dirty today and if I were the ref, I'd have given him a Flagrant. If you're talking of dirtiest players, I wonder where you'd put Kendrick Perkins, Joakim Noah, Delavedova.. Even James usually get away with almost every offensive foul when he drives to the basket. Well Draymond played really bad along with all the starters except Iguodala. And OKC has always been a threat and will always be. Their a 3seed team. They obviously had a great game and we choked so it's OK to say they were the better team today. We played very poorly. 73-9 isn't a small achievement, 10-0 Playoff run is an achievement, 403 3pt in regular is an achievement, 87% field goal is also achievement, 26rebounds in a playoff game is an achievement. Don't diminish achievements because you have personal issues or preferences to a particular team or individual. That's not bad sportsmanship.

I know the nba is not a one on one game, im just using that as an example, So youre saying curry wld smoke westbrook on a one on one game. I doubt that I swear I doubt that and again I never said basketball is all about strenght or athleticism, Combination of Skill, Intellect, Shooting Proficiency hlpd westbrook and he also added that athleticism.. And again athleticism works when needed. Westbrook played a great athleticism when gsw were weak, same a biyombo did against cavs.. Atleticism doesnt work all d time but it worked against okc, they played like theyve been waiting a century for the ring which I loved

how will you compare dellavedova nd noah.s dirtiness to draymond's own.. You know thats not possible

Youre talking about achievemnts.. Lebron has more you know but I was suprised when u listed your 10top pplayers this season and you didnt put james in it and you knew good nd well that james was a valuable player to cavs this season.. You also diminished his achievements because you have personal issues with him.
Re: The NBA Begins by Mizzzbeee(f): 8:24am On May 23, 2016
lolawilliams:


I know the nba is not a one on one game, im just using that as an example, So youre saying curry wld smoke westbrook on a one on one game. I doubt that I swear I doubt that and again I never said basketball is all about strenght or athleticism, Combination of Skill, Intellect, Shooting Proficiency hlpd westbrook and he also added that athleticism.. And again athleticism works when needed. Westbrook played a great athleticism when gsw were weak, same a biyombo did against cavs.. Atleticism doesnt work all d time but it worked against okc, they played like theyve been waiting a century for the ring which I loved

how will you compare dellavedova nd noah.s dirtiness to draymond's own.. You know thats not possible

Youre talking about achievemnts.. Lebron has more you know but I was suprised when u listed your 10top pplayers this season and you didnt put james in it and you knew good nd well that james was a valuable player to cavs this season.. You also diminished his achievements because you have personal issues with him.
what achievements this season... Am waiting MA!
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:49am On May 23, 2016
lolawilliams:


I know the nba is not a one on one game, im just using that as an example, So youre saying curry wld smoke westbrook on a one on one game. I doubt that I swear I doubt that and again I never said basketball is all about strenght or athleticism, Combination of Skill, Intellect, Shooting Proficiency hlpd westbrook and he also added that athleticism.. And again athleticism works when needed. Westbrook played a great athleticism when gsw were weak, same a biyombo did against cavs.. Atleticism doesnt work all d time but it worked against okc, they played like theyve been waiting a century for the ring which I loved

how will you compare dellavedova nd noah.s dirtiness to draymond's own.. You know thats not possible

Youre talking about achievemnts.. Lebron has more you know but I was suprised when u listed your 10top pplayers this season and you didnt put james in it and you knew good nd well that james was a valuable player to cavs this season.. You also diminished his achievements because you have personal issues with him.
Cmon, go check my list James is No 4. And BTW we all know he has many achievements. And I said if you're thinking. I didn't say you claim it that way. If you're talking of dirty play, Noah, Beverly, Boss Delavedova and the King Kendrick Perkins. Draymond I'd aggressive but today, he was plain dirty. I believe, Curry would beat Westbrook on a one on one game but the boss in my opinion are Paul George, KD is the Boss and Carmelo..

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Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 8:59am On May 23, 2016
kliq:

switch to other sporting activities;Tennis (Roland Garros),soccer(European cup,Copa America)
Since I found a way to always watch full nba matches both live and past matches I've forgotten soccer. embarassed I'll try tennis
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 9:08am On May 23, 2016
kingsilly:


I queue some good podcast and binge on them, music helps too, I see you into photography, probably you go out more and lastly if you into Tv series then you have no worries. grin
Summer is usually hot so there'll be less outing. But I'm a fan of few series. Like Game or thrones and Orange is the new black. I'll start finding good podcast channels. Seems like a really good idea
Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 9:36am On May 23, 2016
Congratulations to OKC. They deserved their win. What to me was particularly impressive was their tactical discipline all through the first half (as I didn't see the 2nd).

They had a lot of fast break points, few turn overs but most of all, they made alot of buckets in the paint which shows how aggressive they were all game.

Games of this magnitude could work either ways, so just like I told our in-house Lebron fans, the series is far from over.

The game looked evenly poised at the beginning of the 2nd Quarter but something happened suddenly that I could not explain watching the game.

Tied at 40 all, Curry broke past the double team and was able to pass to an unmarked Green but without much pressure, he missed the ensuing Lay up. Then Bogut followed soon and missed an easy tip in. Green again couldn't hold a good pass following a pick and roll and before one could yell "Jack Robinson" OKC led by 8, following 3 drives to the paint by Russell and Waiters- and another mid-range Jumper by waiters.

The subsequent possession in GSWs favor saw Green again get fouled by Adams but he left a trailing foot close to Adams groin and even though a foul was called on Adams and Green would get to make his 2FTs, Green would also get a flagrant 1 for his trailing leg, and GSW inexplicably crumbled after it.

Harrison Barnes, Green, Curry and Klay have alot of introspection to do following this scandalous loss. But they have history on their side going by last season when they were in the same predicament against Memphis and Cavs.

As much it bites me to say this, I am convinced that the winner of the game 4 will go on to win the series in 6.

OKC seem to be a whole 'nother kettle of fish at Chesapeake so it is hard to look beyond them, but then this GSW team cannot lose back to back games.

I guess it is fair to say that it appears marginally likely that GSW will steal a home game at Chesapeake, but whatever the case is, I can bet my bottom dollar that Green, Klay and Curry won't be as atrocious as I saw them this morning.

I guess it is also fair to say, KD and Russell won't both be let to have great scoring numbers or percentages- again.

True champs always use adverse moments like this to bounce back. I see alot of Djokovic in these GSW players. Count them out at your own peril. #DubNation

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Re: The NBA Begins by kliq(m): 9:36am On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
Since I found a way to always watch full nba matches both live and past matches I've forgotten soccer. embarassed I'll try tennis
lol...soccer is my 1st love,ESPN leaving DSTV affected my passion a lil for B-ball....how do you see live NBA games?

Tennis is cool too though i'm all about the grandslams #Nadal
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 9:56am On May 23, 2016
kliq:

lol...soccer is my 1st love,ESPN leaving DSTV affected my passion a lil for B-ball....how do you see live NBA games?

Tennis is cool too though i'm all about the grandslams #Nadal
It's a Chinese app called Tencent Video. Available on PC, Android and iOS. On PC they have replays of all the matches and on Mobile they show highlights. But on all platform, you can watch available Matches for free only that PC offers full match replay. Con is, it's all in Chinese but you can find your way around it once you see the "NBA" text on the homepage also commentary is fully Chinese
Re: The NBA Begins by kliq(m): 10:28am On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
It's a Chinese app called Tencent Video. Available on PC, Android and iOS. On PC they have replays of all the matches and on Mobile they show highlights. But on all platform, you can watch available Matches for free only that PC offers full match replay. Con is, it's all in Chinese but you can find your way around it once you see the "NBA" text on the homepage also commentary is fully Chinese
Oh cool,will download the app on my PC then.
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 10:46am On May 23, 2016
Mizzzbeee:
what achievements this season... Am waiting MA!
Is it from moving from 22 to 11 on the all time scoring list, or moving to 3rd all time playoffs assist this season or passing michael jordan in numbers of playoffs games tjis season or passing shaq on the all time playoffs points this season to move to third or being thesecond all-time behind only Los Angeles lakers great and Hall of Famer Magic Johnson this season with his 15th career playoff triple-double or being the youngest player in nba history with 25000 points, he also took cavs to clinch the top seed in eastern conf this season or what??!!??
Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 10:53am On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
Cmon, go check my list James is No 4. And BTW we all know he has many achievements. And I said if you're thinking. I didn't say you claim it that way. If you're talking of dirty play, Noah, Beverly, Boss Delavedova and the King Kendrick Perkins. Draymond I'd aggressive but today, he was plain dirty. I believe, Curry would beat Westbrook on a one on one game but the boss in my opinion are Paul George, KD is the Boss and Carmelo..
Wow. Alright
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 11:29am On May 23, 2016
kliq:

Oh cool,will download the app on my PC then.
If you have any difficulty tell me.
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 12:07pm On May 23, 2016
I think this is relevant.

Re: The NBA Begins by kliq(m): 12:24pm On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
If you have any difficulty tell me.

Aight....I appreciate
Re: The NBA Begins by Bobbieydeey: 12:28pm On May 23, 2016
Well I predicted a loss for cavs, lol going about 14-0 in the playoffs made them a lil shaky, should have been 3-0 if Love & kyrie both had a good game but nonetheless if cavaliers should go 3-1 that's the End for them which is likely going to happen because they would want to close a series asap so they can get that much needed rest.......

As for that Golden state game first of all Draymond was meant to have left that game tho that foul was intentional asides that I want a cavs vs gsw rematch but the series ain't over yet but it's still open though. But mahn westbrook athletism is out of this world especially when he does that euro step

I read one comment here someone said Paul George would smoke anybody 1 on 1 lol he couldn't even beat Kevin Durant, Kobe (old age) disgraced his ass talk less of bron, he's a legit baller tho but........

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Re: The NBA Begins by Eruditor: 12:41pm On May 23, 2016
SIRcumalot:
I think this is relevant.

Portland beat Cleveland 105-76 this same regular season.

Houston beat Cleveland 106-100 from 20 points deficit.

If you claim the regular season has nothing to do with the playoffs then there lies your answer.
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 1:13pm On May 23, 2016
Bobbieydeey:
Well I predicted a loss for cavs, lol going about 14-0 in the playoffs made them a lil shaky, should have been 3-0 if Love & kyrie both had a good game but nonetheless if cavaliers should go 3-1 that's the End for them which is likely going to happen because they would want to close a series asap so they can get that much needed rest.......

As for that Golden state game first of all Draymond was meant to have left that game tho that foul was intentional asides that I want a cavs vs gsw rematch but the series ain't over yet but it's still open though. But mahn westbrook athletism is out of this world especially when he does that euro step

I read one comment here someone said Paul George would smoke anybody 1 on 1 lol he couldn't even beat Kevin Durant, Kobe (old age) disgraced his ass talk less of bron, he's a legit baller tho but........
Guess you closed your eyes when I put KD before PG13, and BTW I meant a game of One on One not in game. And I specified that while replying some else's comment. go watch videos if that'll help your judgement
Re: The NBA Begins by SIRcumalot: 1:20pm On May 23, 2016
Eruditor:


Portland beat Cleveland 105-76 this same regular season.

Houston beat Cleveland 106-100 from 20 points deficit.

If you claim the regular season has nothing to do with the playoffs then there lies your answer.
one thing I stressed the last time was the team with the better talent.
I believe Cleveland also beat both those team once this regular season and unlike how difference between atl-blazer isn't so clear to some,that isn't so when it comes to the cave and those teams above.
so that picture only reaffirm what I believe to be true.
Re: The NBA Begins by kingsilly(m): 1:26pm On May 23, 2016
SmooshCHN:
Summer is usually hot so there'll be less outing. But I'm a fan of few series. Like Game or thrones and Orange is the new black. I'll start finding good podcast channels. Seems like a really good idea


Yeah there are couple of great podcasts, I follow a few and get new episodes weekly
Ted radio(if you follow Ted talk you'll get this one quickly) and brilliant idiot being FAVS

Re: The NBA Begins by lolawilliams(f): 1:40pm On May 23, 2016
Eruditor:


Portland beat Cleveland 105-76 this same regular season.

Houston beat Cleveland 106-100 from 20 points deficit.

If you claim the regular season has nothing to do with the playoffs then there lies your answer.

Cleveland later defeated houston 91_77. The Cavs held the Rockets to a season low in points with just 11 from Harden on 2-for-10 shooting.He missed all five of his 3-point attempts.

Cavs later defeated blazers 105_100 this same regular season
Re: The NBA Begins by kingsilly(m): 1:54pm On May 23, 2016
lolawilliams:


Cleveland later defeated houston 91_77. The Cavs held the Rockets to a season low in points with just 11 from Harden on 2-for-10 shooting.He missed all five of his 3-point attempts.

Cavs later defeated blazers 105_100 this same regular season

You no dey Taya??
Re: The NBA Begins by SmooshCHN: 2:01pm On May 23, 2016
kingsilly:

You no dey Taya??
I thought I was the only one o. As in I done tire

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Re: The NBA Begins by birdman(m): 2:27pm On May 23, 2016
Mizzzbeee:
Ehn ehn so BIRDMAN IS A CAVA-"LIER" shocked shocked I know of Ewuro4, grin no be today, since last season when his beloved chumps Rockets lost to Warriors cheesy Salty dude. tongue grin...

Awesome to have challengers in lolawilliams, "BITTERLEAF4" tongue, and BIRDMAN. Cool! You making this thread lively and interesting grin #WARRIORS Back to back CHAMPIONS!!! grin infact am calling them to 3peat tongue

rockets is my hometown team o. Other than that, I dont have favorite teams. Just favorite players, for example his excellency King James and KLove

In oda news, you might want to say a prayer for your warriors. I think Draymond gets suspended one game for trying to kill another man's future kids. all in the name of trying to repeat. haba!!! grin

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