[NSR] The NBA Finals

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:34 am

Hi

Any B-Ball fans here? Isn't it great, The Finals this year? Woo-Hoo!

It was bittersweet for me, being a HUGE Laker fan myself. But hey, they deserved to lose the way they played (Gasol just went away, eh) and going up against a determined Mavs team and going to The Finals the last three seasons, well, you can't go every year!

But we have to keep the title in the West, because the West is the best! And even though former Laker Pat Riley runs the show in Miami and I likes Dwayne Wade and Bosh, that fellow from Cleveland (who shall remain nameless) just chaps my hide! "I am taking my talents to South Beach."

pfft. Big deal. 8 points in Game 4? HA!

So with the series tied 2-2 now it's the best 2 out of 3, with one more game in Dallas and at least one in Miami and possibly two. Only one thing to say now.....GO MAVS!!

Who you taking? And don't forget, Dirk > "What's His Name" any day of the week!

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:38 am

I'm pulling for the Mavs. I'm also a Western Conference homer (apart from the Lakers, blech!

) and I'm not a big fan of all the bandwagoneers that are all of the sudden Heat fans (weren't they all Laker and Celtic fans last year?). Anyhow, go Mavs!

PS-David Stern needs to resign or get forced out, that guy's a straight-up crook.

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:43 am

I don't watch during the regular season but I'm enjoying the finals. The two games that I watched were down to the wire, good games. I don't have a horse in this race but I was kinda' pulling for the Mavs.

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 1:49 am

laxer wrote:I'm pulling for the Mavs. I'm also a Western Conference homer (apart from the Lakers, blech! ) and I'm not a big fan of all the bandwagoneers that are all of the sudden Heat fans (weren't they all Laker and Celtic fans last year?). Anyhow, go Mavs!

PS-David Stern needs to resign or get forced out, that guy's a straight-up crook.

WC "homer" here, myself. I enjoy the East on occasion, but we have enough going on in the West to keep it more then interesting. And although the 'Celts are the Lakers arch enemy I do like Peirce, Allen, Garnnet, and Rondo. And Doc Rivers, too. Much respect to those guys.

Can't say much about Stern, but I do think the NBA is a bit too PC under his care. IMO. I understand they have an image to uphold, and some things should not be said, but some are now suggesting to "wall off" the players bench from the crowd and fans using "offensive" language should be booted from arenas? Why?

Marc Jackson said the television audience needs to be "protected" and Jeff Van Gundy talked about "kids" in the stands being "vulnerable." Hey, keep 'em at home!

Anyway, end rant and go MAVS!!!

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:01 am

This is shaping up to be a great final and that's good for TV and the NBA

I'm a life long Laker fan and at 47 I've seen some great teams over the years.I really dont care who wins between Dallas and Miami but it would be nice to see a couple of hometown kids from California like Chandler and Kidd get a ring.

I'm glad to see the leauge cleaning things up as far as the behavior of some of the players towards the officials after a call.These players act like babies crying after every call and then showing up the refs.

It's funny watching them try to control themselves after getting away with this for so long.

I have a lot of Family in Dallas and they are calling me daily to talk about the Mavs so I guess if ya twist my arm I'll pull for them just a smidge

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:09 am

w00t another Dallas supporter. even if just a "smidge"

and yeah i agree about the players arguing calls and stuff. its mind boggling sometimes. they clearly hit a guy on the arm and then argue "you mean THATS a foul? since when!?"

try since you've been playing, including grade school lol

and the flopping? i mean idk if anything can be done about that other then making the refs more...um...observant at times. but Dwayne Wade has fooled the refs twice this series when he wasn't even touched! that is just bad officiating imo

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 6:14 am

Born in MA, I am genetically designed to be a Boston * fan (go Bruins!). That alone makes me dislike any team from FL, in any sport.

Flopping? If you ask me traveling is a bigger problem than flopping. But no one will take that on - the side effects of calling traveling would destroy the game as it's played today. And the big stars that the NBA most heavily market would be hurt the most. But don't try to tell me anyone can get the ball at the top of the key and make it to the hoop without traveling. :frown:

gearhead · Post by **gearhead** » Thu Jun 09, 2011 12:06 pm

Go mavs! Dirk deserves a win!!! Lol

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:41 am

WooHoo! Mavs in 7.

beastmaster · Post by **beastmaster** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:54 am

woooohoo mavs in 6! up 3 - 2 now going home by by heats 7 titles

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:31 am

No matter what Dirk does do, he do it better than me and you! Dirk is the German Moses!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU6UHBYJOUw

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:19 am

I AM THE KING OF DIRK!!!!!

rollin thunder · Post by **rollin thunder** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 1:04 pm

We love our MAV's. How bout them last nite. Dewayne WHO?

GrittyTacoman · Post by **GrittyTacoman** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:35 pm

Go Mav's! Don't want to see Lebron's "Decision" pay off with a championship, especially not this quick!

Keys · Post by **Keys** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:01 pm

Basketball...???

--Keys

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 5:07 pm

Never could get into watching b-ball. Always seemed to be:

----->thumpa->thumpa->thumpa->thumpa->shoot->yay!
yay!<-shoot<-thumpa<-thumpa<-thumpa<-thumpa<-----
----->thumpa->thumpa->thumpa->thumpa->shoot->yay!
yay!<-shoot<-thumpa<-thumpa<-thumpa<-thumpa<-----

Probably the same reason I can't stand tennis.

Mulliganal · Post by **Mulliganal** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 6:36 pm

GrittyTacoman wrote:Go Mav's! Don't want to see Lebron's "Decision" pay off with a championship, especially not this quick!

Did Lebron even play last night? I watched the game and he was no where in sight.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:32 pm

I asked Lebron for change for a dollar, but he only gave me 75 cents, he didn't have a fourth quarter.

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:34 pm

laxer wrote:I asked Lebron for change for a dollar, but he only gave me 75 cents, he didn't have a fourth quarter.

OUUUUUUCHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:37 pm

Why the Miami Heat aren't great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OunWJ1fD ... r_embedded

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Fri Jun 10, 2011 11:32 pm

laxer wrote:Why the Miami Heat aren't great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OunWJ1fD ... r_embedded

That was a funny-ass clip. He kinda tailed out cause he ran out of good material. Very funny.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 5:55 am

Why Dirk IS great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yR9KwFpCvU

LetySalinas · Post by **LetySalinas** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:10 am

An Amber Alert has been issued for LeBron James. He is 26 years old and described as tall and African American. He disappeared during the 4th quarter of tonight's NBA Championship. It's the 5th straight time he has disappeared during the 4th quarter. If you think you have seen LeBron, please call his mother Gloria James, or her boyfriend Delonte West.

laxer · Post by **laxer** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 6:10 pm

Word is that Lebron is thinking of switching to hockey, since they only play three periods.

Raiderfn31 · Post by **Raiderfn31** » Sat Jun 11, 2011 8:17 pm

laxer wrote:Why Dirk IS great:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yR9KwFpCvU

GOOD ONE

zilla86 · Post by **zilla86** » Sun Jun 12, 2011 2:21 am

Wow!!!! It's gonna be War on Sunday

I expect the Heat to win game 6 but game 7 will be won by the team that flat out want's it the most.

not sure what's gong on with Bron Bron He acts like Chandler is Shaq in the middle and did not attack the rim at all last night.

If Dallas wins I'll dust off my Cowboy boots and put on my Stetson and do a little two step

JHScoot · Post by **JHScoot** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:05 am

Syd · Post by **Syd** » Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:22 am