2kool4skool;1188369 wrote:If not for the worst officiated playoff game in 10 years, Boston would be up 3-1 and the series would be near over.

Going to be comical to see how far the officials have to go to keep the Finals close.

It does seem to be a lot worse than I can remember. It almost seems like the referees are trying to make every series go to game 7.

dlazz;1188308 wrote:Bosh is going to **** up the chemistry of the Heat. I'll bet they lose their next game.

What chemistry? IMO, Spoelstra is in a lose-lose situation with Bosh. If he plays them and they lose, everyone is going to blame him for disrupting the "chemistry" (in quotations because I don't think they have any). If he doesn't play Bosh and they lose, he'll be blamed for that.

friendfromlowry;1188380 wrote:What chemistry? IMO, Spoelstra is in a lose-lose situation with Bosh. If he plays them and they lose, everyone is going to blame him for disrupting the "chemistry" (in quotations because I don't think they have any). If he doesn't play Bosh and they lose, he'll be blamed for that.

If they play him, he isn't going to be 100% and he might harm the output of the team. If they don't play him, at least they know Wade/Lebron are going to be taking every shot.

dlazz;1188382 wrote:If they play him, he isn't going to be 100% and he might harm the output of the team. If they don't play him, at least they know Wade/Lebron are going to be taking every shot.

Lebron had 3 of the top 25 all-time leaders in 3-point % on his team and still couldn't get it done. Wall Z, Anthony Parker, and Daniel Gibson.


What a joke. He could have easily won a 'ship in Cleveland.

dlazz;1188382 wrote:If they play him, he isn't going to be 100% and he might harm the output of the team. If they don't play him, at least they know Wade/Lebron are going to be taking every shot.

Dustin you're not a team doctor. You dont know he won't be 100%. He might be 110%.

friendfromlowry;1188409 wrote:Dustin you're not a team doctor. You dont know he won't be 100%. He might be 110%.

You're basically a doctor, WHY DON'T YOU DIAGNOSE HIM?

Just saw Lebron was QQ'ing in the lockeroom talking about his fouls? He seriously has the audacity to complain about fouls called on him for once?

Hb31187;1188443 wrote:Just saw Lebron was QQ'ing in the lockeroom talking about his fouls? He seriously has the audacity to complain about fouls called on him for once?

Is there a link?

Yeah, Lebron is def a whiner, but I lump him in with most of the superstars....they are all ridiculous. Not sure why he sticks out, but Manu literally acts like he gets killed every time someone is within 10 feet of him. As for Lebron, he should be happy he wasn't T'd up for his reactions to the fouls.

Hb31187;1188443 wrote:Just saw Lebron was QQ'ing in the lockeroom talking about his fouls? He seriously has the audacity to complain about fouls called on him for once?

Did you see his last two "fouls" or not?

karen lotz;1188469 wrote:Did you see his last two "fouls" or not?

I saw them, they could easily have gone either way. Every player in the league has had questionable calls go against them, Bron should be no different

KR1245;1188472 wrote:I saw them, they could easily have gone either way. Every player in the league has had questionable calls go against them, Bron should be no different

LOL the double foul that was called could have gone either way? Come on man.

In the end it doesn't matter because its 2-2 but some people on here are ridiculous. Actually applauding horrible officiating out of hatred.

karen lotz;1188479 wrote:LOL the double foul that was called could have gone either way?

The double foul should have gone NEITHER way since they were both just being physical.

The Lebron foul could have gone either way.

Stop being a bandwagon-fan troll.

karen lotz;1188469 wrote:Did you see his last two "fouls" or not?

Lebron had 5 total fouls called on him in the very physical Pacers series in 6 games. Please cry me a river about Lebron and fouls. Also no one gets away with as much whining as Lebron and he never gets a T.

karen lotz;1188479 wrote:LOL the double foul that was called could have gone either way? Come on man.

In the end it doesn't matter because its 2-2 but some people on here are ridiculous. Actually applauding horrible officiating out of hatred.

To a degree, I agree. But when, as a superstar, guys like James get tons of calls they (in theory) shouldn't because, you know, he drove the lane and didn't hit his shot so he had to have fouled horribly — when the same thing happens to them, it's hard not to laugh when they complain.

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8007884/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-boston-celtics-game-4-draws-record-cable-rating

Last night's game scored the highest overnight rating since they started keeping records in 2003. Remember when a lot of guys on here said that people would have no interest in stars teaming up? Myth busted. NBA is smoking right now.

jordo212000;1188510 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8007884/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-boston-celtics-game-4-draws-record-cable-rating

Last night's game scored the highest overnight rating since they started keeping records in 2003. Remember when a lot of guys on here said that people would have no interest in stars teaming up? Myth busted. NBA is smoking right now.

Is it a surprise that that many people were watching? Everyone outside of Miami and the newfound Heat bandwagoners is hoping the Heat lose.

Not only that, but there wasn't anything competing with the game for ratings last night.

hoops23;1188513 wrote:Is it a surprise that that many people were watching? Everyone outside of Miami and the newfound Heat bandwagoners is hoping the Heat lose.

Not only that, but there wasn't anything competing with the game for ratings last night.

You honestly think similar situations where one game is on hadn't happened in the 9 other years they have been tracking this?

But no surprise to me. I find myself glued to this postseason. So many intriguing storylines and great players on the court. I would say that there are probably a few people who are surprised on this site though. Plenty said that interest in the league would vanish because people would be turned off by super teams. People with a clue argued otherwise.

jordo212000;1188519 wrote:You honestly think similar situations where one game is on hadn't happened in the 9 other years they have been tracking this?

But no surprise to me. I find myself glued to this postseason. So many intriguing storylines and great players on the court. I would say that there are probably a few people who are surprised on this site though. Plenty said that interest in the league would vanish because people would be turned off by super teams. People with a clue argued otherwise.

haha. Have you ever been wrong?

jordo212000;1188510 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8007884/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-boston-celtics-game-4-draws-record-cable-rating

Last night's game scored the highest overnight rating since they started keeping records in 2003. Remember when a lot of guys on here said that people would have no interest in stars teaming up? Myth busted. NBA is smoking right now.

It was a cable rating, big deal...

jordo212000;1188510 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8007884/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-boston-celtics-game-4-draws-record-cable-rating

Last night's game scored the highest overnight rating since they started keeping records in 2003. Remember when a lot of guys on here said that people would have no interest in stars teaming up? Myth busted. NBA is smoking right now.

lol.

Heat favored by 8pts tomorrow night. They're also favored to win in 7 games. We'll see. I hope both series go 7. I just wish that officiating isn't one of the story lines from here on out. Call it right, call it fair, call it consistent.

Very random and just some rambling... since I've been very impressed with the Celtics, I've been thinking about their "long-term", or lack of it. Many people say this is it, but would it surprise anybody if Ray and KG signed with the Celtics again for vet min or Battier like contracts-- and allow the team to target some good FA's to make a 2-3 year run? They're at 34.5M with Rondo/Bradley/Pierce/Bass if he chooses/Johnson/ and Stiemsma. They need rebounding, so could a guy like Humphries help? Could signing Kaman help and keep KG at his natural 4? There's a handful of decent players that could make this a scary team for another 2-3 years (Jamison, Camby, Kidd, etc).

jpake1;1188535 wrote:Heat favored by 8pts tomorrow night. They're also favored to win in 7 games. We'll see. I hope both series go 7. I just wish that officiating isn't one of the story lines from here on out. Call it right, call it fair, call it consistent.

Very random and just some rambling... since I've been very impressed with the Celtics, I've been thinking about their "long-term", or lack of it. Many people say this is it, but would it surprise anybody if Ray and KG signed with the Celtics again for vet min or Battier like contracts-- and allow the team to target some good FA's to make a 2-3 year run? They're at 34.5M with Rondo/Bradley/Pierce/Bass if he chooses/Johnson/ and Stiemsma. They need rebounding, so could a guy like Humphries help? Could signing Kaman help and keep KG at his natural 4? There's a handful of decent players that could make this a scary team for another 2-3 years (Jamison, Camby, Kidd, etc).

Celtics have been done for years....didn't you read the "Collapse" thread...lol

jordo212000;1188510 wrote:http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/2012/story/_/id/8007884/2012-nba-playoffs-miami-heat-boston-celtics-game-4-draws-record-cable-rating

Last night's game scored the highest overnight rating since they started keeping records in 2003. Remember when a lot of guys on here said that people would have no interest in stars teaming up? Myth busted. NBA is smoking right now.

LMAO at this guy. Vintage jordo post right here ladies and gentlemen. Instead of being a pussy and being vague, why don't you call out the particular posters you are referring to?

I find it funny how you say people need to get a life off a message board, yet you hold grudges and bring up arguments from years ago on a message board to spew bullshit. Keep being a hypocrite though, its very comical.

Even the Celtics read the collapse thread. That pretty cool ESPN commercial.... SQ was the inspiration.