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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2012, 07:22:29 PM »
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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2012, 07:46:26 PM »
Heat/Knicks in key match up

http://www.nba.com/news/features/2012-series-preview-east2/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1

Somebody need 2 tell d knicks d playoffs strt. 100-67

dey look real bad,as if dey not suppose to be there.Let's see how dey respond Monday

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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2012, 09:41:46 PM »
Derrick Rose will miss rest of NBA season and Olympics after tearing ACL
• Derrick Rose tears anterior cruciate ligament
• Bulls star will miss rest of season and Olympics
• Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 76ers
• Miami Heat dismantle New York Knicks


Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls will miss the rest of the season and the Olympics after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in the fourth quarter of Game 1 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers Saturday, April 28, 2012, in Chicago.

Rose was helped off the court late in Chicago's 103-91 playoff-opening victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday, a staggering blow for a team eyeing a championship run.

He scored 23 points and was playing more like the league's reigning MVP after missing 27 games because of injuries during the regular season, but his season came to an end as the Bulls were wrapping up an impressive win.

Rose crumbled to the ground after he drove the lane with about 1:20 left and the Bulls leading by 12. He was going for a layup when he came to a jump-stop and seemed to change his mind as the 76ers' Spencer Hawes and Lavoy Allen rotated over, passing off to a teammate before an awkward landing.

Medical personnel tended to Rose for several minutes as he was writhing in pain near the baseline before helping him to the locker room. Rose was taken to the hospital, where MRI results confirmed the Bulls' worst fears.

In the game, Rose found his touch after a slow start and also contributed nine rebounds and nine assists. Richard Hamilton added 19 points, Luol Deng scored 17 and Joakim Noah (12 points, 13 rebounds) had a double-double for Chicago.

Elton Brand led Philadelphia with 19 points. Jrue Holiday scored 16, and Thaddeus Young had 13 points. Chicago product Evan Turner scored 12 and was booed mercilessly after acknowledging he thought the Miami Heat would be a tougher first-round matchup.
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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2012, 11:00:36 PM »
Was on the mat all day and missed the Knicks blowout... crushing blow losing Schumpert to the ACL tear.  Hope he regains his explosiveness after the surgery.

Same for Rose... not really a fan, but never wishing that on any athlete.

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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2012, 08:03:48 PM »
Atlanta beat Boston and Rondo do worse tan Artest he bump an official. Knuckleheads aboumd in d NBA.
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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2012, 08:51:58 PM »
Atlanta beat Boston and Rondo do worse tan Artest he bump an official. Knuckleheads aboumd in d NBA.
weary watch de hilite nah....he trip and gently nudge de ref.
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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #7 on: April 29, 2012, 09:26:00 PM »
Atlanta beat Boston and Rondo do worse tan Artest he bump an official. Knuckleheads aboumd in d NBA.
weary watch de hilite nah....he trip and gently nudge de ref.

Yeah he trip over he brain... dai'z at least one, possibly two games.

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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #8 on: April 29, 2012, 09:30:43 PM »
them refs aint makin joke....if u fart too hard u might get ah T
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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2012, 10:23:36 PM »
Clippers vs. Grizzlies... wow, what a effin' game.  Grizzlies lead whole game, up by as much as 27, raining threes from all over... fancy passing... highlight reel dunk... talking trash. Even with six minutes left they still up 16... den Nick Young ketch fire with three threes in about a one minute span.  Next thing yuh know they loss by one yes... lol.

Go Clippers.

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« Reply #10 on: April 29, 2012, 10:28:13 PM »
Clippers vs. Grizzlies... wow, what a effin' game.  Grizzlies lead whole game, up by as much as 27, raining threes from all over... fancy passing... highlight reel dunk... talking trash. Even with six minutes left they still up 16... den Nick Young ketch fire with three threes in about a one minute span.  Next thing yuh know they loss by one yes... lol.

Go Clippers.
boy...drama.....i tired....good win in memphis......they end the game 28-3....twenty eight to tree
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« Reply #11 on: April 29, 2012, 11:34:06 PM »
boy...drama.....i tired....good win in memphis......they end the game 28-3....twenty eight to tree

I now coming to say this... 28-3 is crazy.  I trying hard not to blame Lionel Hollins... nice fella... but yuh cyah let dat happen under yuh watch.  Young teams often take time to learn how to close out playoff games... thing is, de Clippers might'n be as young, but they just as inexperienced. No excuse.

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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2012, 10:19:32 AM »
I get drunk and fell asleep nx thing I wake up to hear clippers won? bumboclawt wah this fadda.. Like reggie miller playing for them or what??? wey boi I miss a serious come back dey..
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« Reply #13 on: April 30, 2012, 10:29:25 AM »
I get drunk and fell asleep nx thing I wake up to hear clippers won? bumboclawt wah this fadda.. Like reggie miller playing for them or what??? wey boi I miss a serious come back dey..
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« Reply #14 on: April 30, 2012, 11:23:01 AM »
boy...drama.....i tired....good win in memphis......they end the game 28-3....twenty eight to tree

I now coming to say this... 28-3 is crazy.  I trying hard not to blame Lionel Hollins... nice fella... but yuh cyah let dat happen under yuh watch.  Young teams often take time to learn how to close out playoff games... thing is, de Clippers might'n be as young, but they just as inexperienced. No excuse.

Yea that was the best game so far but Kenny "the jet" was right, Memphis like they got shell shocked when Clippers gained momentum and went on that run. They allowed Evans to score an easy lay up down the center in crunch time, then with .08 secs left Gay ran out the clock before he shot when down by one. First thing, Memphis don't know that in the playoffs you have to earn your baskets, esp simple lay-ups with the game on the line, man foul Evans no freebee's....also you're down one with 8 secs, get of a quick shot and worse case senario if you don't score, try to grab the rebound for a 2nd attempt or foul and put LA at the line. You still give yourself a chance to tie the game with one more opportunity.

With all that said, letting LA out score them 28-3 is no excuse

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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #15 on: April 30, 2012, 11:26:02 AM »
Atlanta beat Boston and Rondo do worse tan Artest he bump an official. Knuckleheads aboumd in d NBA.
weary watch de hilite nah....he trip and gently nudge de ref.

Just read it online I mean did not expect dat from Rondo meh partner Artest ...
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Re: 2011-2012 NBA Play offs
« Reply #16 on: April 30, 2012, 02:34:35 PM »
So the Knicks fans ready for tonight?  We probably won't be as ruthless now that we know NY not ready.

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« Reply #17 on: April 30, 2012, 05:25:25 PM »
Lebron so sickening and mentally weak! Always lookin for approval/validation and everything he does seems so staged!

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« Reply #18 on: April 30, 2012, 06:17:44 PM »
Lebron so sickening and mentally weak! Always lookin for approval/validation and everything he does seems so staged!

Lebron managing the Lebron brand. The nature of the NBA means that players get more attention even though is a team game.
I soccer, is just as likely that these same type of things going on, but Martin Tyler not bringing that up in a game, and they won't feature it as part of the pre-game hype.
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« Reply #19 on: April 30, 2012, 06:26:53 PM »
Lebron so sickening and mentally weak! Always lookin for approval/validation and everything he does seems so staged!

Lebron managing the Lebron brand. The nature of the NBA means that players get more attention even though is a team game.
I soccer, is just as likely that these same type of things going on, but Martin Tyler not bringing that up in a game, and they won't feature it as part of the pre-game hype.

Everybody tryin tuh be like Mike! The difference is Mike's game and championships feed his brand. One of the reasons I can't stand the NBA no more, all hype and no substance including the media!

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« Reply #20 on: April 30, 2012, 06:58:22 PM »
Lebron so sickening and mentally weak! Always lookin for approval/validation and everything he does seems so staged!

Lebron managing the Lebron brand. The nature of the NBA means that players get more attention even though is a team game.
I soccer, is just as likely that these same type of things going on, but Martin Tyler not bringing that up in a game, and they won't feature it as part of the pre-game hype.

Everybody tryin tuh be like Mike! The difference is Mike's game and championships feed his brand. One of the reasons I can't stand the NBA no more, all hype and no substance including the media!

The irony is that Mike is the one who take it to the next level, and he was getting the hype before he won the rings. The rings validate the hype, they didn't create it.

Besides all that, the real culprit is David Stern, who took a moribund NBA and set out to make it what it is today, by highlighting stars ahead of teams.
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« Reply #21 on: April 30, 2012, 07:30:26 PM »
The Knicks coach have an impressive goatee. That thing so thick and luxurious. I feel is really a sentient being with basketball abilities that controlling him like a puppet. It does crawl off he face at night and sleep in its own bed.
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« Reply #22 on: April 30, 2012, 08:58:46 PM »
The Knicks coach have an impressive goatee. That thing so thick and luxurious. I feel is really a sentient being with basketball abilities that controlling him like a puppet. It does crawl off he face at night and sleep in its own bed.
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« Reply #23 on: April 30, 2012, 09:27:54 PM »
We not winning a game this rounds unless the refs grow a pair and call the game fair.  That and we learn to defend better Anthony and Stoudemire are a disgrace to every Knick player who has ever given their all on both ends of the court.

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« Reply #24 on: April 30, 2012, 09:59:09 PM »
Stoudemire punched a galss and cut his hand after the game. They say he maybe out for the next game and possibly the series.

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« Reply #25 on: April 30, 2012, 10:15:03 PM »
Knicks gettin so much licks they start cuttin.

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« Reply #26 on: April 30, 2012, 10:15:37 PM »
Ey this Mavs-OKC game has been neck-and-neck since the 3rd quarter.

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« Reply #27 on: May 01, 2012, 12:00:57 PM »
The Knicks coach have an impressive goatee. That thing so thick and luxurious. I feel is really a sentient being with basketball abilities that controlling him like a puppet. It does crawl off he face at night and sleep in its own bed.
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« Reply #28 on: May 01, 2012, 12:44:51 PM »
Stoudemire punched a galss and cut his hand after the game. They say he maybe out for the next game and possibly the series.

More punch dan he show on defense all night.  The League need tuh fine de Heat fuh not having one ah dem "in case of emergency break glass" hammer on hand.

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« Reply #29 on: May 01, 2012, 04:15:40 PM »
By Scottie Pippen | 05.01.2012 | @scottiepippen


An open letter to the 2011-12 Chicago Bulls:

With what happened to Derrick in Game 1, it would be easy to hang your heads right now. You could lose sight of the ultimate goal and give up before the rest of the games have even been played. But I know that’s not even a consideration for this group. And that’s exactly why you’ll make me, Derrick, the organization, and the city of Chicago so proud.

To a man, it’s time for each of you to take a look in the mirror. Decide who you really are and what you represent as a basketball player. Reflect on what you have brought to the table for your team all season long and why you’re a valuable member of the Bulls. Because all of you have contributed to this team’s incredible success. Ask yourself what you can do for the team moving forward. Whether it’s through your verbal leadership or diving on the floor after a loose ball, it’s going to be all about grinding it out moving forward. If there is one piece of advice I can offer you, it’s to put every last ounce of effort you have out there to make everyone proud—Derrick, the fans, and first and foremost, yourself.

Your team has come a long way in terms of what it has been able to achieve this season. And that was done collectively, as a group. It has never been about any one individual. Yes, Derrick was the reigning NBA MVP, but he epitomizes the team concept and you all followed his lead. So it’s been the effort of the group, as well as a tremendous job by the coaching staff, which has gotten us to this point. And it’s exactly why I feel good about this team right now. You’re a group that remains together. You’ve repeatedly lifted each other up when a teammate has fallen. Now, it comes down to continuing to give your best effort every time you step on to the basketball court. It’s easy to say you’re doing that, but are you really dedicating yourself to another two months of basketball? As a player, that’s what I always wanted out of my teammates. Just make sure you arrive on gameday focused and full of energy. If guys want to just show up and take on the 76ers or whoever, well, that might not be enough to get the job done. It takes locking in on the task at hand and honing in on what you need to do in order to be successful in the NBA postseason.

While I dealt with my share of injuries throughout my career, I was fortunate to have been healthy for the majority of our run in the 1990’s. The same can be said about Michael Jordan. But, when Michael retired for the first time to play baseball in 1993, we were faced with a similar challenge to what you’re up against—playing without your best player and leader. Granted, Michael chose to step away from the game and Derrick is sidelined because of his injury, but it comes down to the players who are still out there coming together to collectively rise up as a group and win games. We exceeded a lot of expectations in the regular season, finishing 55-27. But as we entered the postseason, a lot of people had written us off and said we didn’t have a chance without Michael. There was a lot of talk about how we wouldn’t make it out of the first round and might even get swept. But we didn’t listen to any of that. We believed in ourselves and we went out to play the type of basketball that we knew we were capable of playing. We swept Cleveland in the first round and it was a great feeling. Even though we ultimately fell short and lost to New York in a second round Game 7, we all believed we could have—and should have—done better. My point is that there was never a moment where we felt sorry for ourselves or let anyone push us into any self-doubt. We stayed positive and believed that if we stuck together and played good, hard defense, we could beat any team out there. That’s what I believe you can do as well.

You lost a very important piece to the puzzle, there is no denying that. But having dealt with Derrick’s injuries during the regular season, as well as those as some of the others, gave members of the bench an opportunity to step forward as you did all season long. And every single individual on this roster has shown that they can make positive contributions to winning. Obviously the other starters in Richard, Luol, Carlos and Joakim—all All-Star caliber players in their own right—need to raise their level of game across the board to compensate for missing Derrick. But it’s the bench too that will be as important as ever in answering the call. And as we’ve seen these last two seasons, the Bench Mob is up for that challenge. You all believe in yourselves and the coaching staff believes in you too. You’ve already demonstrated you can have success without Derrick in the lineup. Now it’s time to do it when it matters the most.

As you all know, this is when it pays extra dividends to have a coach like Thibs. To me, his preparation is what separates him as one of the league’s very best coaches. It’s got to be his greatest strength. Having watched him coach night in and night out these last two seasons, this team comes ready to play, whether it’s a back-to-back or three games in four nights. He’s always ready and the job that you as players do reflects that. It’s an underrated asset to have a group that truly knows its personnel and the intricate schemes of a gameplan. Thibodeau has you ready to go every night and battle and that’s because of his attention to detail. He’s also kept you focused and prevented you from looking ahead. That’s the mentality you need as the playoffs continue—one game at a time. Execute. Play good, hard defense. Protect the ball. Even without a great player like Derrick, you are still capable of doing those things.

For the fans who don’t know, Derrick was at practice on Monday and I got a chance to catch up with him as well. Just being able to see him with our own eyes, it lifted everyone’s spirits. I could see that in each and every one of you. I could see that it was reassuring to you to know that your teammate is going to be OK, first and foremost. You become so close to a teammate like that and when you’re hearing all sorts of things through the media, it’s discomforting. But I’m glad Derrick made it to Berto and showed everyone he is hanging in there. As we look ahead to Game 2 and beyond, though, now you can realize exactly what you have to play for. With or without Derrick, the ship has to continue to sail. And as he told many of you, it’s time to re-dedicate yourselves to staying on track. I know none of you are ready to stop working and you want more than anything to win for Derrick. That’s the best tribute you could make for him. And in a way, it would very much make him a part of it. He’ll be with you the rest of the way whether he’s in the gym or not, watching and supporting. While you hate to see what happened happen, adversity often brings a team together even more than they were before. It’s all about how you react to that adversity.

As for Derrick, I truly believe he will come out of this better and stronger. If anything, it will be an eye opening experience for him. Remember, he’s still a very young player in this league. Now he knows that injuries are a part of the game. As a young player, I always thought I was doing everything I could. But the longer you play, the more you learn, and the better you’re prepared for what this game throws at you.

Just go out there and play hard. Play your best. Leave everything you’ve got on the floor. Yes, you lost one of your brothers—a warrior in every sense of the word—but I know and you know you’ve still got a lot of fight left. You’re still the best team in the NBA until an opponent proves otherwise. So go out there and play like it. You’ve earned that much with Derrick along the way, but you also won a lot of games without him. It’s time to meet the challenge.

Wishing you all the best of luck on a long postseason run.

soon ah go b ah lean mean bulling machine.

 

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