Tom Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Beat AI's Sixers by 21 to pass Lebron's Cav's (via tie-breaker) into the final playoff spot. Win out & they are in., Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Beat AI's Sixers by 21 to pass Lebron's Cav's (via tie-breaker) into the final playoff spot. Win out & they are in., 307500[/snapback] Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwn! You mean the NBA hasn't folded yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millbank Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Triple double by Kidd and Carter throws in 43....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I was still holdin out hope that the sixers could catch the Celtics and grap that 3 spot. Or at least maybe the Pacers. Oh well. I'd actually rather fall to the 8th and play the Heat than the Pistons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 18, 2005 Author Share Posted April 18, 2005 I was still holdin out hope that the sixers could catch the Celtics and grap that 3 spot. Or at least maybe the Pacers. Oh well. I'd actually rather fall to the 8th and play the Heat than the Pistons. 6'rs play 2 pushovers to complete the regular season but hey, NJ holds the tie breaker over them too, (should they tie). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#41 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 People still watch the East? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 People still watch the East? 307811[/snapback] The East did win the NBA title last year, did they not??? If the Nets can get a solid big man, who is good defensively, and with Kidd, Vince Carter and Jefferson next year, Nets could win it all next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#41 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I guess people that put up with watching the painful basketball in the east can hold onto that title just a little while longer. There was a reason Shaq bailed to the east. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I was still holdin out hope that the sixers could catch the Celtics and grap that 3 spot. Or at least maybe the Pacers. Oh well. I'd actually rather fall to the 8th and play the Heat than the Pistons. 307572[/snapback] You want the Heat? Then you better hope Shaq's leg is worse than is being reported. The Heat will dominate the playoffs this year. Shaq proved me wrong this year for sure. I thought he'd be a bust in Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 You want the Heat? Then you better hope Shaq's leg is worse than is being reported. The Heat will dominate the playoffs this year. Shaq proved me wrong this year for sure. I thought he'd be a bust in Miami. 307996[/snapback] I'd take the Heat over the Pistons. IMO, Detroit is tougher, better coached and obviously plays the best D in the league. Plus they are defending champs and have multiple playoff years of experience. Add that to the fact that Diesel is not 100% (how close, I don't know) and we beat the Heat with him playing and Wade scoring 48 just last week. I know it's a case of picking my poision, but I'd rather not throw down against the defending champs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Shaq proved me wrong this year for sure. I thought he'd be a bust in Miami. 307996[/snapback] why anyone would ever think shaq would be a "bust" anywhere is beyond me. the only way he's not a dominant player is if he's injured. i don't really care for the NBA, but i think shaq gets a raw deal. he's another pro athlete whose sense of humor and sarcasm are consistently misconstrued as laziness and apathy. he's one of the top 10 -- probably top 5 -- NBA players of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartshan-83 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 why anyone would ever think shaq would be a "bust" anywhere is beyond me. the only way he's not a dominant player is if he's injured. i don't really care for the NBA, but i think shaq gets a raw deal. he's another pro athlete whose sense of humor and sarcasm are consistently misconstrued as laziness and apathy. he's one of the top 10 -- probably top 5 -- NBA players of all time. 308010[/snapback] Agreed. He is hands down the most dominant player since MJ. As a 13 yr vet, he's still the most un-guardable player in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zamboni Man Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 You want the Heat? Then you better hope Shaq's leg is worse than is being reported. The Heat will dominate the playoffs this year. Shaq proved me wrong this year for sure. I thought he'd be a bust in Miami. Looking at the Lakers record this season, the bust wears #8. Great job by the front office in LA though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBillsBacker Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 why anyone would ever think shaq would be a "bust" anywhere is beyond me. the only way he's not a dominant player is if he's injured. i don't really care for the NBA, but i think shaq gets a raw deal. he's another pro athlete whose sense of humor and sarcasm are consistently misconstrued as laziness and apathy. he's one of the top 10 -- probably top 5 -- NBA players of all time. 308010[/snapback] Shaq needs to retire because I'm a huge fan of his, and I can't get myself up to cheering for the Heat. My cheering for my beloved Bulls is suffering because I want Shaq to dominate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 why anyone would ever think shaq would be a "bust" anywhere is beyond me. the only way he's not a dominant player is if he's injured. i don't really care for the NBA, but i think shaq gets a raw deal. he's another pro athlete whose sense of humor and sarcasm are consistently misconstrued as laziness and apathy. he's one of the top 10 -- probably top 5 -- NBA players of all time. 308010[/snapback] Well to be honest, when I made that assumption he was almost 40 lbs heavier and still injury prone. I give him all the props in the world for getting himself into shape before coming to Miami and simply kicking a$$.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 why anyone would ever think shaq would be a "bust" anywhere is beyond me. the only way he's not a dominant player is if he's injured. i don't really care for the NBA, but i think shaq gets a raw deal. he's another pro athlete whose sense of humor and sarcasm are consistently misconstrued as laziness and apathy. he's one of the top 10 -- probably top 5 -- NBA players of all time. 308010[/snapback] Maybe 2 years ago he was misconstrued & got a raw deal. The media has done a complete 180 since the whole Kobe thing though - everyone loves Shaq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Maybe 2 years ago he was misconstrued & got a raw deal. The media has done a complete 180 since the whole Kobe thing though - everyone loves Shaq. 308110[/snapback] there's no question that the "emergence" of kobe is the best thing that ever happened for shaq's rep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#41 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Kobe's totally not a leader. Caught them last time when they came to PHX and he wasn't in uniform and just hid behind the bench and never came out to rally the troops when they were getting pounded by 20-23 all night. Maybe he already knows they don't want to hear it. The guy's a slug. I'm glad the Suns stayed away from him last offseason and got Nash and Richardson for the same coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikeleelop Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Triple double by Kidd and Carter throws in 43....... 307562[/snapback] Carter's performance with the Nets shows the kind of player he is when he gives a full effort. It is very disappointing that a player can force a trade by not putting out a full effort. This is a huge problem in the NBA! Vince Carter is a spoiled baby. That being said I think that Carter, Kidd and Jefferson will be a formidable trio. Do I sound like a jilted Raptor fan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Carter's performance with the Nets shows the kind of player he is when he gives a full effort. It is very disappointing that a player can force a trade by not putting out a full effort. This is a huge problem in the NBA! Vince Carter is a spoiled baby. That being said I think that Carter, Kidd and Jefferson will be a formidable trio. Do I sound like a jilted Raptor fan? 308234[/snapback] Yes, and you have every right to be IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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