Chris Bosh Flopped Badly, Then Shot 1-of-18
Chris Bosh’s flop against the Bulls was vintage Vlade Divac in the first half last night. As Carlos Boozer went into his move, Bosh acted as if he were drilled by a Charles Oakley hook or perhaps by a bullet (the flop is in GIF form after the jump). Multiple replays show Bosh was grazed, at best. Then, Bosh proceeded to shoot 1-for-18 – mostly wide open 10-15 foot jumpers – and the Heat lost in Chicago, 93-89.
Miami optimist: Bosh was 1-18, the bench was outscored 22-2 and yet the Heat still had a chance to tie the game in the final 15 seconds (LeBron’s 3 was a brick).
Miami pessimist: The Heat are 0-5 against the Celtics and Bulls, plus 0-2 against the Mavericks. They’re 12-14 against teams that are .500 or better.
Especially after the Kendrick Perkins deal, it’s tough not to like the Bulls chances in the East. Noah and Boozer will have another 25 games together. Tom Thibodeau has plenty of time to find a starting shooting guard. And if Chicago is able to steal the No. 1 seed – just two games back – then it avoids Boston/Miami/New York until the conference finals.
The No. 1 seed is extremely crucial in the East. You get to pummel Indiana in the first round, and then take the Atlanta-Orlando winner, neither of which scares anyone right now. The Hawks are once again ordinary, and the Magic just can’t get it together. If Boston slips to 3rd – the Celtics ran out of gas last night in Denver and caved badly in the 4th quarter – it’ll have to face the Knicks, then Heat. That could be 14 grueling games before facing the quickest point guard in the league and two power forwards who will be relatively fresh, having been injured and missed about 50 games between them.
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February 25th, 2011 at 10:19 AM
it’ll have to face the Knicks,
No defense
then Heat.
No interior presence
Bulls v Celtics ECF?
February 25th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Thoughts on the Bulls:
They don’t need a shooting guard, they just need to start the right guy. Brewer should be starting with Korver coming off the bench. Bogans should only be playing 10 mpg or so backing up both wings.
I like Rose’s game and how he attacks the rim, but he needs to understand that when he goes to the rim, he can easily dump the ball off to Boozer for a layup. Boozer was open all night on the block on Rose’s drives.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:20 AM
/Teague Egan’d
February 25th, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Oh, and Rose is really smaller version of Jordan early in his career. The guy has the same tenacity and attitude about wanting to eviscerate his opponent. He just needs to learn a little control and how to trust his teammates like Jordan learned after a few seasons.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Next time Bosh will grab Boozer’s elbow and hit himself.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:23 AM
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Next time Bosh will grab Boozer’s elbow and hit himself.
WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF? WHY ARE YOU HITTING YOURSELF?!
February 25th, 2011 at 10:23 AM
I agree tih you Dr. Tom Rose could have easily had about 10 or more assists if he would have dropped the ball of to Boozer on the block once he went past his initial defender.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:24 AM
Speaking of ROse, and a slight aside… I’d love a little post or detail on how NBA players seem to pick up their game after competing in Summer Games. Maybe I’m slightly overreacting, but this year, we’ve seen most of the guys who put in work in the FIBA worlds play out of their fucking minds. The same thing seemed to happen 2 years ago after Beijing.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:25 AM
My favorite was when Jose posted the GIF and described as “Sniper shoots basketball player in Chicago tonight”. What a horrible acting job.
Magic always give the Bulls trouble though and that would likely be their 2nd round opponent. The last game against them broke a trend, but Dwight traditionally goes off against Chicago.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Yeah, when you consider the position is really their 4th or 5th scoring option depending on who else is on the floor the better term to use is the old-timey off guard
With the minutes Bogans ends up playing a night anyhow (I think it’s only about 15-17, if that keeps up he’ll set some record for fewest minutes played by a guy who started 82 games) and how Brewer/Korver are on the floor at the end of the game I don’t think it even matters…they got a good rotation going on now so why try to screw it up?
February 25th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
It makes me worry about stamina though Jersey. I saw it from the Hawks this year when they only had an 8 week summer. The first 3 months of the season was like watching a team at 75% speed.
I worry it hits them on the backend of the season in basketball.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I released my anger towards Bosh on Twitter last night, but it was somewhat reduced by how terrible he played. He just keeps verifying Durant’s comments.
Agree with Dr. Tom about Rose attacking the rim, he only focuses on finishing instead of possibly finding an open guy. The refs last night were also terrible, looked like he got fouled 3 or 4 times on drives to the hoop and got no call.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:26 AM
I know it’s just one game but am I crazy to think that Denver is better now? They’re two deep at every position (nobody played more than 32 minutes last night), they’re athletic, fast, they have guys that can defend, guys that can shoot, etc. They certainly lack a go-to guy (JR SMith?), but I would hate to face them in the first round.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:27 AM
noah sucks.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:28 AM
This is certainly true. He got mugged a few times last night. But still, when he’s going up against 3 guys at the rim he needs to understand that guys are open.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:28 AM
By no means do I think the Bulls are the favorite to nab the #1 seed either. It’s still Boston’s to lose. We’ll all have to wait and see how the new players fit in there and how the defense responds without Perk in the paint.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:29 AM
am I crazy to think that Denver is better now?
Well just having the Melo business done helps refocus the team.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Looks like a sniper got him
February 25th, 2011 at 10:29 AM
There’s probably something to be said about that group now playing without the confusion and unease surrounding the team when the Melo business was going on…can just play ball now
February 25th, 2011 at 10:29 AM
just found out im getting my bonus a week before going to vegas.
sweet.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Perk’s only played 12 games so it’s something they’ve already had to deal with.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:30 AM
just found out im getting my bonus a week before going to vegas.
sweet.
/moderation’d
February 25th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
hahahahahahahahahhahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahaqhhahahahahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahahahhahah
February 25th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
I was bitching about LeBron on Twitter last night getting foul calls on every play down the stretch but I fully admit that many of them were warranted. The guy just bull rushes the lane, I was dumbfounded why they didn’t either foul him before he got there or double team him. How else do you stop it?
With about 4 minutes left, Thibs put Noah on him on the perimeter and had Brewer roll over to help once he got near the paint. It at least slowed him down a little.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Bosh is soft, Raptors fans have been saying it for years.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:32 AM
That’s lame CJ. You stole that from Twitter.
/Dougies
//poorly
February 25th, 2011 at 10:32 AM
Agreed. I think it may have a bit to do with seeing more techniques/skills Euros have, and two years ago they all got to learn from Kobe.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:32 AM
/gets up
//flies to chicago
///knocks on your door
/////slaps you in the fucking face for wasting our time arguing the inverse when you didn’t watch basketball
February 25th, 2011 at 10:33 AM
But I was told over the summer by duffy that flopping is an artform that is too cultured for Americans to understand.
/shit stirring
February 25th, 2011 at 10:33 AM
I’m convinced no one knows what this means.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:33 AM
HE’S A BI-RACIAL ANGEL!
February 25th, 2011 at 10:34 AM
This. There is also the “disrespect” card they can play now. Playing with a chip on your shoulder always helps.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:35 AM
I still hate him Spencer. For many, many other valid reasons. He’s a talented, freak athlete. Just a miserable piece of excrement otherwise.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Literally..he picks the ball up and takes about 4 or 5 steps.throws his hand up in the air draws whistle
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Celtics were already losing headed into the 4th. So I wouldn’t say they caved.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
noah sucks.
How dare you
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
right there with you.
im sure other than the whole betraying jesus thing, judas was a pretty good dude.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Don’t know about anyone else, but I think these playoffs are going to be unbelievable to watch. Some of these matchups are going to be like mini-finals.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:38 AM
I literally did not read the comments before I reacted. My point is valid.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:38 AM
SC – how much snow did you get?
February 25th, 2011 at 10:38 AM
The Duke coaching staff applauds Bosh’s defense.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Triston – nice collection of talent in Denver. Early reaction to Gallo, Felton, Chandler?
February 25th, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Keith Bogans is shit.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:40 AM
TBL we got nothing
February 25th, 2011 at 10:40 AM
im not SC, but i got a foot at least and it’s still coming down like crazy.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:40 AM
I totally agree. April and May I’m going to be trapped inside in front of my television with baseball season starting, the Stanley Cup playoffs and the NBA playoffs. I probably won’t watch any of the West in the NBA until the conference Finals though. Even in the East, it’ll mostly be the Bulls and Celts.
I know there aren’t a whole lot of hockey people in a Ballin’ thread but the NBA’s east is like the NHL’s west. It’s going to be a war of attrition the whole way through.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:40 AM
Vlade Divacs thinks Bosh is a pussy.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:41 AM
Dusting. Like an inch or two tops. It’s mostly melted this morning. They said we were supposed to get 9 inches. Based on Spencer’s comments, it went there instead.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:43 AM
IF you are thinking SA and LA are a lock to get there, don’t sleep on Dallas and OKC making things interesting. OKC are phenomenal to watch, and seem to be good guys at the same time. A rare combination these days.
/Team KD
February 25th, 2011 at 10:44 AM
im not SC, but i got a foot at least and it’s still coming down like crazy.
I second that. Still a blizzard out there. I hope there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Starting to get the itch to get on the golf course again.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Not at all Vincent. I agree there’s probably 4 contenders in the West. I’ll just be more focused on the Stanley Cup playoffs so the Bulls will be the only must watch for me in the NBA playoffs. Especially the first round series. NHL has more upset potential in the early rounds than the NBA.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:46 AM
The Bulls already have a great shooting guard. His name is Derrick Rose.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Tough to say so early. Neither Gallo nor Felton did much offensively last night. Chandler played well on both sides. I do think this team improved defensively and that is something Karl wants. Also, this team is huge. Six guys listed over 6-10 and 3 more that are over 6-8.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Portland is beating somebody in the first round. Mark my words.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Yes.
Western Conference should be great in the 2nd round also. OKC, LAL, Spurs, and Mavs. Would love to see OKC and LAL again.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:50 AM
/Pours one out for the dead horse Clown won’t leave alone
February 25th, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Whoops, forgot about Portland. Dammit this is going to be good!
/Sphincter will be puckered during Laker series’s's
//Stay healthy Bynum, damn you!!
February 25th, 2011 at 10:50 AM
There’s an entire cemetery.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Not this again
February 25th, 2011 at 10:53 AM
I thought Chicago was getting a storm. Guess it’s Ohio.
As for the Nuggets … agree the team is really long and actually could be a dangerous run-and-gun team in the playoffs. I know it’s just one game but how deep is that roster 1-10?
Lawson/Felton could start for a lot of teams
AA/Smith are defense/offense combo
Chandler/Gallo = athletic, aggressive scorers
Harrington/KMart = tough
Anderson/Nene = tough, rebounding
February 25th, 2011 at 10:53 AM
So a quarter of the playoff teams in the NHL West will have losing records?
February 25th, 2011 at 10:54 AM
OKC just got a lot better.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:55 AM
i have to respect Clown’s game. In a way, some of his tactics remind me of mine.
Know your opponents’ weakness, or what pisses them off.
Take subtle jabs that you know will hit home, but try to disguise them as “jokes.”
You don’t come off as a dick, and then you snicker as they foam at the mouth in anger.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Bottom of the NBA West is comprised of as many D-League teams as the East. To keep you ever informed about the NHL West, the 10th place team currently has a winning record even when factoring in OTLs.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:56 AM
TBL saw your tweet. I think every team in the west can take 2 from the Lakers. Look at the teams that have beat them this year. They’re susceptible to plenty of losses.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Don’t think this is your call to make
February 25th, 2011 at 10:57 AM
I am far from frothing at the mouth, Clown has his opinions (stupid as they are) and I can respect that
February 25th, 2011 at 10:58 AM
+1
This tactic was quite evident in your Ballin posts from 2008-2010 towards the Lakers.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:59 AM
I think they matchup very well against San Antonio, Dallas, and the Lakers. But I think they might be ripe for the picking for a team that can go small like Portland.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:59 AM
Phoenix is 10th in the West… and they have a winning record.
February 25th, 2011 at 10:59 AM
What’s the difference.
You 100% sure about that, 100% of the time?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
wtf…why isn’t my fucking street plowed yet?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
. How else do you stop it?
i dont understand why people dont body check leLimpdick when he bull rushes. yes, i know he is big, but so are alot of those other dudes. lb seems like the kind of guy that has never got punched in the mouth, and when he does, he will go into a shell.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Just be sure not to do this when joking about the the level of reporting about the Michigan coaching search
/Lays a rose on TST’s grave
February 25th, 2011 at 11:00 AM
This tactic was quite evident in your Ballin posts from 2008-2010 towards the Lakers.
As well as anything dealing w/ Cleveland/Ohio.
Good point though, TBL. The nuggets do have some talent. They now lack that superstar, but boy did George Karl sound happy Melo is gone. Breath of fresh air. He can actually coach again.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:01 AM
C’mon Jersey. Don’t just look at the standings. Ask YYSA how good the Suns are.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:02 AM
You should know by now that the Lakers will be ready come playoff time. The regular season lapses are irrelevant.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Which would give them the 7th seed in the Least.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:03 AM
wtf…why isn’t my fucking street plowed yet?
Umm…working from home? Day off? Either way, I’m jealous.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:04 AM
He’s still here. TST had his fetchian moments, too.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Am I the only one that gets a noticeable chub when something big gets done way before a deadline?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:05 AM
SC.. we’re boys, but this has got to be one of the dumbest things I’ve ever read. Don’t look at their record to see how good they are? Huh?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Hate the Heat……
February 25th, 2011 at 11:06 AM
/winks
//gives low discreet fistpound
February 25th, 2011 at 11:07 AM
I don’t care what they say…they thought the regular season would be a cakewalk.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Don’t just look at the record. When has one of the bottom 3 teams to make the playoffs really made some noise in the NBA playoffs anyway?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Said it on the Twitter last night and the question still stands, when did pro sports conferences become the stuff of debate fodder like the overplayed college conversations? Wouldn’t you rather your team be in the WORSE conference? No one held it against Magic’s Lakers that the West didn’t have much by way of competition for them
February 25th, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Aside from the fact that no one will pummel Indiana, I’d say that I find it extremely likely the Pacers get the 7 seed. Much more favorable schedule than 76ers.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:09 AM
stringer…i got stuck in my driveway and was too lazy to shovel.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Chicago weather people are notorious for poorly predicting snow fall amounts. The only reason they got the Feb blizzard right is because it was covering the entire midwest and there was no way it was going to miss us.
I believe Cleveland’s snow, much like always, is lake effect.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Are they as good as the rest of the West… no. But here is what you said:
Bottom of the NBA West is comprised of as many D-League teams as the East.
That is as false as false freaking gets. And the 8th seed last was a pretty good team.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Spence this sounds like the perfect day for you to lock yourself inside and smoke a lot of green
February 25th, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I’m partial to this GIF of Bosh.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:13 AM
diesel…i don’t wanna indict myself but im watching lpga, if that gives you a hint of what condition my condition is in.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Golden State would like a word with you…
February 25th, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Charlie Sheen will personalize stills from any movie he has made. Hell of a guy. http://twitpic.com/43mgkd
February 25th, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Spence, I like to watch lesbians playing with each other when I’m home alone, too
February 25th, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Floyd Mayweather’s birthday cake was pretty fucking boss.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:17 AM
i wonder if the main dish was chicken or duck…
February 25th, 2011 at 11:17 AM
That is….impressive
February 25th, 2011 at 11:17 AM
im not gonna lie…these chicks are pretty good.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Golden State was the last one and they only won in the first round. This isn’t said out of spite, but when was the last time a team seeded 6 or lower made the conference finals? Also, what’s the lowest seeded team since say… 1980, to make the NBA Finals?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Amazing.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:18 AM
zing!
February 25th, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Knicks as an 8-seed? 1999?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:19 AM
The ’95 Rockets were a #6
/Doesn’t recognize the ’99 “season” as having happened
February 25th, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Also, what’s the lowest seeded team since say… 1980, to make the NBA Finals?
Boston was a 4 seed last year, weren’t they? Not exactly low, but I think they only finished a game ahead of the 5 seed (Miami?).
February 25th, 2011 at 11:19 AM
And SC, I’m not really sure what the point of this exercise is. What are you trying to prove?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Spence speaking of golf, placed my order yesterday for the Taylor Made clubs I got fitted for last weekend. Beyond pumped for the golf bachelor party in Dallas next weekend.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Why is it a small feat that they ONLY made it out of the 1st round? That’s a pretty big deal an 8 seed out of the west to beat the team that led the conference in fucking wins.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:20 AM
sheeeit…where you playin in dallas?
i tried out the r11 driver last weekend and ho-lee shit is it awesome.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:20 AM
diesel…i don’t wanna indict myself but im watching lpga, if that gives you a hint of what condition my condition is in.
Sounds like a good snow day. Getting stuck in your own driveway, however, sucks. I’ll be over soon to burn some tree and watch girls swing clubs. Sounds like a great day.
/looks at watch
//5pm yet?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:21 AM
You said “made some noise”. I call beating the #1 seed “making some noise”. And here’s the many, many times since 1984 a 6 or lower seeded team “made some noise”:
No. 8 beating No. 1
——————-
Golden State def. Dallas, 4-2, 2007 Western Conference first round
New York def. Miami, 3-2, 1999 Eastern Conference first round
Denver def. Seattle, 3-2, 1994 Eastern Conference first round
No. 8 beating No. 2
——————-
New York def. Indiana, 4-2, 1999 Eastern Conference finals
No. 8 beating No. 4
——————-
New York def. Atlanta, 4-0, 1999 Eastern Conference semifinals
No. 7 beating No. 2
——————-
New York def. Miami, 3-2, 1998 Eastern Conference first round
Golden State def. San Antonio, 3-1, 1991 Western Conference first round
Golden State def. Utah, 3-0, 1989 Western Conference first round
Seattle def. Dallas, 3-1, 1987 Western Conference first round
No. 6 beating No. 1
——————-
Houston def. Orlando, 4-0, 1995 NBA Finals
Houston def. San Antonio, 4-2, 1995 Western Conference finals
No. 5 beating No. 1
——————-
Indiana def. Atlanta, 4-2, 1994 Eastern Conference semifinals
Phoenix def. Los Angeles, 4-1, 1990 Western Conference semifinals
No. 6 beating No. 2
——————-
Houston def. Phoenix, 4-3, 1995 Western Conference semifinals
Chicago def. New York, 4-2, 1989 Eastern Conference semifinals
Phoenix def. Utah, 4-2, 1984 Western Conference semifinals
No. 6 beating No. 3
——————-
L.A. Clippers def. Denver, 4-1, 2006 Western Conference first round
Indiana def. Boston, 4-3, 2005 Eastern Conference first round
Boston def. Indiana, 4-2, 2003 Eastern Conference first round
Charlotte def. Miami, 3-0, 2001 Eastern Conference first round
Philadelphia def. Orlando, 3-1, 1999 Eastern Conference first round
Atlanta def. Indiana, 3-2, 1996 Eastern Conference first round
Houston def. Utah, 3-2, 1995 Western Conference first round
Seattle def. Golden State, 3-1, 1992 Western Conference first round
Chicago def. Cleveland, 3-2, 1989 Eastern Conference first round
Houston def. Portland, 3-1, 1987 Western Conference first round
Utah def. Houston, 3-2, 1985 Western Conference first round
New Jersey def. Philadelphia, 3-2, 1984 Eastern Conference first round
Phoenix def. Portland, 3-2, 1984 Western Conference first round
Note: The first round of the NBA Playoffs changed to best-of-seven in the
2002-03 season.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Butters has a point. When Jordan walked away after seeing the Clippers take Olowokandi #1 and the league had to cancel the first 32 games of the season following fan & player protests to the pick, it didn’t leave enough time for the seeding to shake out. I might have a few details misremembered
February 25th, 2011 at 11:22 AM
that comment is sucking my will to live.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:22 AM
He’s trying to say that the bottom of the West is as bad as the bottom of the Eats… which is completely false. And then, when I said that Phoenix was a good team because they had a winning record, he said don’t just look at that. I then punched a puppy.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Why do we even argue with SC anymore?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:24 AM
That one was sweet. Mutombo!
Uh, nothing? Just talking. I don’t always need to be right.
/replaces bulb in Blankman signal
//lights it
February 25th, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Good sparring partner.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:25 AM
karrie webb couldn’t look like a bigger dyke if she tried right now.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Like Marvis Frazier was for Mike Tyson.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:26 AM
Staying and playing at the Marriott Golf Club at Champions Circle.
I’m getting the R11 driver, R11 19 degree hybrid, 4-PW R9 irons, xFT 52-54 (bent to 56)-58 (bent to 60) wedges. First time I have ever been custom fit for any clubs, jumping to extra stiff shafts. Re-shafted the i15 3 wood I got for Christmas and cut my putter down two inches to drop the toe.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:27 AM
Dominique Wilkins is like Marcel Dionne.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:28 AM
wow. dude, for real, that’s a pimp setup. much respect.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Thanks, I’ve never been more excited for a golf season to start
February 25th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
New York was #8 and made it to the NBA Finals in 1999.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:29 AM
Here’s another question… with the “super teams” being formed at whatnot, what’s the chances we see any of those lower seeds making a run in the future? Probably going to be dominated by the 1-4s, maybe even 1-3s for the foreseeable future, no?
February 25th, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Love the irony of him flopping against a former Dukie.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:32 AM
I don’t get your point. The West has been consistently dominant for pretty much the entire decade.
Hell, the Lakers faced a 50 (!) win team as the 8th seed last year.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Again, look at the West. Portland is probably going to finish no higher than a 5. Are you certain any one of the top 4 teams in the West will beat them. I don’t mean confident… but certain.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:34 AM
you and me both, dude…enjoy dallas. i’m jealous as shit.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Shortened season (48 games i think). Fluky stuff happens. That was the Spurs “asterisk” championship, according to Phil Jackson.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:38 AM
Portland will not make the Conference Finals, let alone the NBA Finals. I will bet you anything you want and give you any odds you want.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:41 AM
The NBA playoffs have always been dominated by the top few seeds. The format lends itself to very few upsets. You can have an off-shooting night or two and still advance. And it’s not like hockey/baseball where goaltending/starting pitching is the great equalizer. There’s hardly ever a year where more than 5-6 teams have a serious shot at the finals.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:42 AM
/Fixed.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:42 AM
48 games is over half of a regular NBA season. By then, the pecking order of a conference is usually pretty clear, and the playoffs were a normal format so it shouldn’t have an asterisk.
Who else was gonna win that year? It would have either been the Spurs, Indiana or Utah.
Also why isn’t there a bigger deal made that Tim Duncan was good enough to lead his team to a title in his second year? the dude is legendary.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:43 AM
Wow.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Ok, not what i was arguing, but still, definitive statements like this will get you in trouble.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:54 AM
I think it was more fluky in that the Knicks were not your normal 8 seed (esp. considering how weak the rest of the conference was). Back then a lineup of Camby, Sprewell, LJ, Houston, Kurt Thomas, and a gimpy Ewing was pretty formidable. I think they just took some time to put it together, and again the rest of the conference was weak.
I think Jackson’s smarmy ‘asterisk’ comment had more to do with the Bulls being broken up the year before than the shortened season. At the time it was unclear how great Duncan would actually become. In the rear view mirror things look different, much like the ’01 Patriots title with an unproven young QB and a no-name roster.
February 25th, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Wow. I didn’t know it was this bad.
February 25th, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Denver looks good, Boston looked tired. It’s Denver, so it’s not the first time a team has gone up in that altitude and blown their lunch at the end of the game. Also, don’t discount Boston being emotionally drainied from the Perkins thing. It’s also not the first time that a team has gotten off to a good start after a trade. Good for them, but they aren’t a better team without Anthony.