12-13 playoffs

[Folster]

Does OKC's early playoff exit to the bigger more physical Memphis team make a Gortat trade more likely, or do they chalk the loss up to Wesrbrook's absence and not try to beef up their front line? Would they rather have Gortat and know what they are getting or take a chance on Zeller or Len?

 

[AzStevenCal]

Does OKC's early playoff exit to the bigger more physical Memphis team make a Gortat trade more likely, or do they chalk the loss up to Wesrbrook's absence and not try to beef up their front line? Would they rather have Gortat and know what they are getting or take a chance on Zeller or Len?

I think they'll chalk it up to the loss of Westbrook. It's hard to overcome the loss of a top 3 (or so) player in the midst of a playoff run.

Steve

 

[Griffin]

It's hard to overcome the loss of a top 3 (or so) player in the midst of a playoff run.

Yes, it's actually close to impossible. Hardly ever does a team win a title with one of its key players from regular season missing multiple playoff games. You have to be at full strength.

 

[SirStefan32]

I don't think Gortat is what OKC needs anyway. They need Scola more than Gortat, in my opinion. Gortat THINKS he can score in the low post, but Scola actually can. Gortat would be an upgrade over Perkins for sure, but I think Scola would help them more.

 

[95pro]

Crawford was awful tonight with the last warriors-spurs game

 

[Beaver]

Nobody is beating Miami.

 

[95pro]

Wow idk if any of you heard Stephen A Smiths comments at the end of the pacers Knicks game regarding hibberts block. What a douche.

 

[Phrazbit]

Wow idk if any of you heard Stephen A Smiths comments at the end of the pacers Knicks game regarding hibberts block. What a douche.

When he stuffed Carmelo at the rim? Lemme guess, Screaming A thought his boyfriend got fouled?

 

[SirStefan32]

When he stuffed Carmelo at the rim? Lemme guess, Screaming A thought his boyfriend got fouled?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sx44100Ndg

 

[Phrazbit]

Screamin A is pathetic... so if you're tall then your blocks are not impressive. I am sure if Chandler had done something similar against Paul George to swing momentum Smith would have been talking about the heart of a champion or some idiocy.

 

[Superbone]

Wow idk if any of you heard Stephen A Smiths comments at the end of the pacers Knicks game regarding hibberts block. What a douche.

Agreed. Every comment below the youtube video agrees too.

That block was reminiscent of the magnificent playoff block Amare had against Tim Duncan back in the day.

 

[slinslin]

Lance Stephenson is a great example that a highly rated highschool player should not be solely judged on his freshman college season.

 

[Phrazbit]

Lance Stephenson is a great example that a highly rated highschool player should not be solely judged on his freshman college season.

Lance's draft stock tumble was more the result of off the court issues and mental questions than his play.

 

[slinslin]

Lance's draft stock tumble was more the result of off the court issues and mental questions than his play.

His play was underwhelming too for his recruiting status.

12ppg 5.4rpg 2.5apg 44%FG 22%3s

 

[95pro]

Horrible calls at the first part of qtr 2 of game 2 of pacers and heat

 

[95pro]

Three seconds near the end of the half? Really?

 

[95pro]

"I know the nba wants the heat in the finals..."

BArkley

 

[95pro]

Is it just me or has battier become a major douche?

Wade we know is already a cheap shot artist took his forearm to stephensons head too. Be surprised if something is done about that. Clearly not a basketball move.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Is it just me or has battier become a major douche?

Wade we know is already a cheap shot artist took his forearm to stephensons head too. Be surprised if something is done about that. Clearly not a basketball move.

Become??? BECOME???

Steve

 

[TJ]

Is it just me or has battier become a major douche?

Wade we know is already a cheap shot artist took his forearm to stephensons head too. Be surprised if something is done about that. Clearly not a basketball move.

Battier went to Duke....that should tell you all you need to know.

 

[Manu4five]

Great win by the Pacers. Paul George is amazing. Former Spur Hill is smart and classy. Lance Stephenson is stupid and it's stupid to have him on the court at the end of games.

 

[Superbone]

Battier went to Duke....that should tell you all you need to know.

So did Grant Hill. Does not compute.

 

[AzStevenCal]

So did Grant Hill. Does not compute.

Does compute. Hill is a known exception. Duke is a four letter word that should be banned from adult conversation.

Steve

 

[Chris_Sanders]

Does compute. Hill is a known exception. Duke is a four letter word that should be banned from adult conversation.

Steve

Correct!

 

[95pro]

Memphis didn't deserve to get by okc, if it wasn't for westbrook getting injured. Gasol needs to be more aggressive on the offensive end.