Official 2008 NBA Playoffs Discussion Thread!

[tylermckinzie]

And I will also point out I really appreciated the Spurs in their early title years- they were as professional as anyone. It seems like these last three years they have fallen out of favor with me.... they didn't complain as much a few years ago when they were winning titles.

[RenegadeLonghorn]

I agree with you. They are doing it more the past couple of years than before. But, I get tired of people singling them out all the time! I see so many other players and teams complaing so much. But the Spurs are the apparent kings of complaining. I imagine they are one of the teams with the lowest amount of technicals and flagarant fouls though.

This might might be funny to you and others. I hope the pic works.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/162/4...9afa13.jpg?v=0

[Insane Irish]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees all these "floppers", and complainers..lol
Now before I get yelled at, just wanna let ya know I do enjoy watching Lebron and Paul play, just have lost some respect in the last month for both of them. Honestly, I'm kinda fans of both guys, and like watching them play, as I'm of fan of the game, not just Celtics players.
I just think it's kinda lame to see Lebron flop, complain, and act so dramatic every time he's hit. And now Paul is doing it a little bit too. I also see Paul "push off" waaaaaay too much with his off hand, and gets away with it 99.9 % of the time. They are both way too good to do these kind of antics, but I guess if the refs/league lets them get away with it, then why would they stop right?
Anyway, just getting your back Renegade, yeah maybe the Spurs "act" a little, but they are not alone.

Anyway, the C's showed up today and made a statement, and put the kids to bed. I still can't believe it went 7 games, but it's the NBA, and anything can happen I suppose.

And Jamming James, yeah they really need to play better on those away games, but the funny thing is, they will have home court advantage for every series, and could actually win every series without ever winning on the road. Just keep winning those home games boys!!

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Congratulations Boston fans! I wonder what kind of affect their long series with the Hawks will have when they play the Cavs.

Utah currently keeping it close, but I think LA will win the game.

[WilyWestbrook0]

woohoo, 2nd round! Things will get more intense, but I don't like the drama that is happening already with Detroit and Orlando (Rashard/Maxiell/Ratliff)

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playof...ory?id=3381184

this is hilarious though regarding the crybaby LeBron controversy:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playof...ory?id=3381471

[kobe080]

Watching this year's playoff, I think people who do not like Chris Paul and Lebron James found their good reason to hate them.
Watch this Chris Paul's flop....so ridiculous...trying to take advantage of Spurs' dirty team image thats been going around like crazy



totally uncalled for and it is no different than reactions Lebron makes everytime he gets hit...

I have an advice for those two. Get buff and withstand hits like Dwight Howard lol

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Thanks kobe080! If you look at it from the overhead angle (need to find video of that), you can clearly see it was a flop. That flop also started a mini argument but thankfully nothing big happened.


Orlando-Detroit set to tip!

[RenegadeLonghorn]

Good God. The Hornets have an amazing team. I think they will win the series, likely 4-1.

I just wanted one more Spurs championship! They have never repeated. :(

[the_future]

Hornets win! I hope the Hornets close this series out in 4 or 5 games.

[Insane Irish]

C's VS. Cav's game one tonight!! Can't wait. I wonder who goes to the free-throw line more, Lebron, or the Big 3 combined...lol

Should be a great series, strap your seatbelts on!!