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Title: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Apr 16, 2009 at 11:58 PM
Post-season action starts this Sunday!

East Round 1 Matchups:

[1]  Cleveland  vs.   [8] Detroit
[2]  Boston     vs.    [7] Chicago
[3]  Orlando    vs.    [6] Philadelphia
[4]  Atlanta    vs.    [5] Miami

West Round 1 Matchups:

[1]  LA Lakers     vs.   [8] Utah
[2]  Denver         vs.   [7] New Orleans
[3]  San Antonio  vs.   [6] Dallas
[4]  Portland       vs.   [5] Houston

In the East, the top-seeded teams should advance, with only MIA possibly pulling off the upset.  A CLE-MIA semifinal matchup will be something else!  BOS will struggle without KG, but I think they can handle CHI without him.

In the West, I expect DAL as the only one pulling off an upset to face DEN in the semis.  The POR-HOU matchup should be fun to watch.  But regardless of who advances, LA will have their hands full in the semis.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on Apr 18, 2009 at 01:57 PM
NBA Playoffs - Capsule Previews

(AP) - A look at the eight first-round series in the NBA playoffs, which start this weekend:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

No. 1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (66-16) vs. No. 8 DETROIT PISTONS (39-43).


Season series: Cavaliers 3-1. The Pistons won 96-89 on Nov. 19 after holding LeBron James to 8-of-21 shooting, but the Cavaliers took the final three meetings, limiting the Pistons to 77 points per game in those victories. Detroit shot 38 percent in those three losses. James averaged 25.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 6.5 assists.

Storyline: Following the best regular season in franchise history and the best record in the league, the Cavaliers open against a Pistons team that hopes to somehow put an ugly season behind it and make a seventh straight trip to the conference finals.

Key Matchup I: Mo Williams vs. Rodney Stuckey. The Cavs needed help for James, and Williams delivered an All-Star season. Stuckey, given the job after Chauncey Billups was traded, was horrible against Cleveland, averaging 7.3 points on 29 percent shooting.

Key Matchup II: James vs. Tayshaun Prince. After defending Cleveland’s superstar when the teams split meetings in the 2006 and ‘07 playoffs, then teaming with him on the U.S. Olympic team, the versatile Prince is plenty familiar with James’ game. Stopping it is another matter.

X-Factor: Antonio McDyess. The Cavaliers hoped McDyess would sign with them after Denver bought him out after acquiring him with Billups in the Allen Iverson trade. Instead the power forward opted to return to Detroit. With Ben Wallace’s health uncertain, McDyess and Detroit’s big men could have an advantage.

Prediction: Cavaliers in 5.

No. 2 BOSTON CELTICS (62-20) vs. No. 7 CHICAGO BULLS (41-41).

Season series: Celtics, 2-1. Boston won the first two before Chicago’s 127-121 victory March 17, the lone meeting after the Bulls remade their team following the trade deadline. The two key players they brought back, John Salmons and Brad Miller, scored 38 and 21, respectively. Kevin Garnett sat out that game.

Storyline: The Celtics could be without Garnett throughout the playoffs because of his strained right knee. That could make them vulnerable against a Chicago team that played very well in the second half of the season to surge from well below .500 into postseason contention.

Key matchup I: Ray Allen vs. Ben Gordon. The two sharpshooters from Connecticut can get on hot streaks from the 3-point line. Gordon didn’t do much against Boston, averaging 12.7 points in the three games. Allen had 27 against Chicago in one of Boston’s wins and without Garnett may have to play at that level throughout the series.

Key matchup II: Rajon Rondo vs. Derrick Rose. The Celtics look great whenever Rondo plays that way, which isn’t all the time. He was good against Chicago, averaging 14.7 points and 10.3 assists. Plenty of eyes will be on Rose to see how the No. 1 overall pick and likely Rookie of the Year performs in his first postseason.

X-factor: Leon Powe. Has given the Celtics a number of strong performances off the bench or as Garnett’s replacement in the starting lineup. He missed 12 games down the stretch with his own knee injury but looked ready after an 18-point, 13-rebound night against Washington in the season finale.

Prediction: Celtics in 7.

No. 3 ORLANDO MAGIC (59-23) vs. No. 6 PHILADELPHIA 76ERS (41-41).

Season series: Magic, 3-0. Orlando won twice in Philadelphia and did a good job defensively against the 76ers, allowing 94 points per game in the series. Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu both scored 23 points in one game and 20 in another. Andre Iguodala averaged 18.3 points and Thaddeus Young added 16.7.

Storyline: The Magic will try to shake off some late-season struggles that saw them lose three straight games before a victory on the final night of the regular season. The 76ers were even worse down the stretch, dropping six straight and costing themselves a shot at the No. 5 seed before beating Cleveland’s reserves in their finale.

Key matchup I: Turkoglu vs. Young. Both players had ankle injuries late in the season, and the Sixers really missed their swingman. Turkoglu, with all his postseason experience, is often the player Orlando turns to when it needs a big shot.

Key matchup II: Rafer Alston vs. Andre Miller. Had he been healthy, this series would have given All-Star guard Jameer Nelson a chance to play in the city where he starred collegiately. Instead, the Magic traded for Alston to run their team.

X-factor: Samuel Dalembert. The key to beating Orlando is having a center who can defend Dwight Howard without help to avoid having to double-team and leave its outside shooters free. Howard was fairly quiet against Philadelphia, averaging 15.7 points, and the Sixers have to hope Dalembert can somewhat contain him in this series.

Prediction: Magic in 5.

No. 4 ATLANTA HAWKS (47-35) vs. No. 5 MIAMI HEAT (43-39).

Season series: Hawks, 3-1. Atlanta won both meetings at home, including the series clincher in a meaningless 81-79 victory Tuesday night, a game where the Heat rested Dwyane Wade. The NBA’s leading scorer averaged 25.7 points in three games against the Hawks.

Storyline: Rebounding from a 15-win season, the Heat landed the coveted No. 5 spot in the East, allowing them to avoid the power trio of Cleveland, Boston and Orlando. Now Wade will try to prevent Atlanta from its first postseason series victory in 10 years.

Key matchup I: Joe Johnson vs. Wade. If not for Wade, Johnson would be the best guard in the Southeast Division. He averaged 21.4 points this season and was right at that average against the Heat before scoring only nine in limited minutes Tuesday.

Key matchup II: Al Horford vs. Jermaine O’Neal. Horford averaged 14.5 points and 16.0 rebounds in two meetings before a quiet night in short duty in the last matchup. He and the Hawks, though, have rarely seen O’Neal, who played in only one of the meetings since he was acquired from Toronto at the All-Star break.

X-factor: Flip Murray. The swingman has been a solid contributor off Atlanta’s bench, averaging 14 points since the All-Star break, and could be a key against a Heat team that isn’t particularly deep.

Prediction: Hawks in 7.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

No. 1 LOS ANGELES LAKERS (65-17) vs. No. 8 UTAH JAZZ (48-34).


Season series: Lakers 2-1, capped by a 125-112 victory Tuesday night in a game Utah needed to win to have any chance of avoiding a rematch against the Lakers in the postseason. Kobe Bryant scored 16 points in that game after averaging 38.5 in the first two meetings. The Jazz were without Carlos Boozer in their first loss, while the Lakers were missing Andrew Bynum for their loss at Utah.

Storyline: The Lakers are back at full strength and will be overwhelming favorites to return to the NBA finals. Much more was expected than a No. 8 seed from Utah, and the Jazz would be dangerous if they could find a way to win once in Los Angeles, because they still enjoy one of the league’s best home-court advantages.

Key matchup I: Pau Gasol vs. Carlos Boozer. Gasol averaged 18.9 points and 9.6 rebounds during one of his best seasons, but many still believe the best way to defend him is to be physical with him. The muscular Boozer is capable, and the Jazz certainly need him to score more than the 16.2 points per game he did during an injury-plagued regular season.

Key matchup II: Lamar Odom vs. Andrei Kirilenko. Two versatile swingmen who can play multiple positions off the bench. Kirilenko has added value; he’ll probably get some turns defending Bryant — along with plenty of other teammates.

X-factor: Mehmet Okur. Okur averaged 21.5 points and 10.5 rebounds in two games against the Lakers but sat out the finale after straining his right hamstring the night before. Utah needs its center’s outside shooting and rebounding on the floor for any shot at the upset.

Prediction: Lakers in 5.

No. 2 DENVER NUGGETS (54-28) vs. No. 7 NEW ORLEANS HORNETS (49-33).

Season series: Tied, 2-2. Each team won once on the road, and the teams were rarely at full strength when they met. The Nuggets were missing Carmelo Anthony for one of their losses, while the Hornets never had Tyson Chandler and were also without Peja Stojakovic in one of the losses.

Storyline: The Nuggets, eliminated in the first round five straight seasons, finally have home-court advantage after tying their franchise record for most wins since joining the NBA. They get a Hornets team that struggled down the stretch, losing six of eight and missing a chance to move up to No. 6.

Key matchup I: Chauncey Billups vs. Chris Paul. Paul, who beat out Billups for the backup point guard spot on the U.S. Olympic team last summer, has the quickness edge but had some sloppy performances against the Nuggets, averaging more than five turnovers to go with his 20.8 points and 11.0 assists. Billups, who likely will try to be physical with the smaller Paul, scored 16 points per game against New Orleans.

Key matchup II: J.R. Smith vs. James Posey. Two different roles for the top players off their respective benches. Smith is there to score, and he averaged 21.3 points against the Hornets. New Orleans relies on Posey for his defense and will ask him to cool off Smith and Anthony.

X-factor: Stojakovic. The Hornets were robbed of their only real reliable 3-point threat when he was frequently hurt and ineffective down the stretch. He averaged 20.7 points against Denver. With that kind of production, the Hornets stand a much better chance.

Prediction: Nuggets in 6.

No. 3 SAN ANTONIO SPURS (54-28) vs. No. 6 DALLAS MAVERICKS (50-32).

Season series: Tied, 2-2. The highlight was the Spurs’ 133-126 double-overtime victory in Dallas on Dec. 9, and San Antonio’s other victory was a 93-76 home rout in a game that neither Tim Duncan nor Manu Ginobili played. Josh Howard averaged 20.7 points in the three games he played, missing one of Dallas’ losses. Dirk Nowitzki had a pair of 30-point games for Dallas.

Storyline: The state and division rivals meet in the postseason for the first time since the Mavs beat the Spurs in a thrilling Western Conference semifinal in 2006, winning Game 7 in overtime in San Antonio. The Spurs are playing without Ginobili but still managed to win its last four to clinch the Southwest title. Dallas also finished strong to vault all the way to the No. 6 seed.

Key matchup I: Tony Parker vs. Jason Kidd. Kidd no longer has the speed to defend quick point guards. Chris Paul dominated him in last year’s playoffs, and Parker torched the Mavs for 31.3 points per game this season, including a pair of 37-point nights. So Dallas may need another solution for San Antonio’s All-Star.

Key matchup II: Michael Finley vs. Josh Howard. If Howard’s ankle is healthy enough, the Spurs will struggle to find anyone athletic enough to defend him. Finley averaged 14.5 points and made 11 of 24 shots in two wins against his former team but was a combined 3-for-14 for eight total points in the losses.

X-factor: Jason Terry. If Ginobili were playing, this would have been a matchup of the NBA’s two best sixth men. Now there’s no doubt Terry is the top game-changer off the bench in the series.

Prediction: Mavericks in 6.

No. 4 PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS (54-28) vs. No. 5 HOUSTON ROCKETS (53-29).

Season series: Rockets, 2-1. Houston won its two home games but had no chance for the sweep after falling 101-99 in overtime in November in Portland on Brandon Roy’s 3-pointer as time expired. The Rockets limited the Trail Blazers to 91 points per game in the other two meetings.

Storyline: A young Portland team got the Trail Blazers back into the postseason for the first time since 2003, ending the longest playoff drought in the NBA. Better yet for the Blazers, they earned home-court advantage on the final night of the season when the Rockets lost at Dallas, falling from a chance at the No. 2 seed. Portland is 34-7 at home, one of the league’s best records.

Key Matchup I: Roy vs. Ron Artest and Shane Battier. The Rockets have two top defensive options to throw at Roy, who scored 17 in Portland’s victory and averaged 23 in the two games at Houston. Artest scored 18 per game in the Rockets’ wins but was limited to nine in the loss.

Key Matchup II: LaMarcus Aldridge vs. Luis Scola. The Rockets need Scola, a rugged interior defender, to slow down the Blazers’ power forward, who averaged 23.3 points in the series.

X-Factor: Aaron Brooks. The former Oregon star, starting for the Rockets since they traded Rafer Alston at the trade deadline, scored 16 points per game against Portland this season.

Prediction: Rockets in 7.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on Apr 19, 2009 at 03:16 AM
It's 1-0 for Chicago.. galing talaga ni Rose.. 36pts, 11 assts in his first playoff game at Boston..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: chuck427 on Apr 19, 2009 at 10:18 PM
Detroit       84
Cleveland   102

Chicago    105
Boston     103

Dallas         105

San Antonio  97

Houston  108
Portland    81

A crazy first day with Cleveland the only home team to score a W...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: a2 on Apr 20, 2009 at 06:12 AM
magandang umaga sa lahat ng laker fans!  ;D ang ayoko lang nagrelax nanaman lakers. sana mabago na nila yung habit na yun.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DaSilva on Apr 20, 2009 at 07:29 AM
It's 1-0 for Chicago.. galing talaga ni Rose.. 36pts, 11 assts in his first playoff game at Boston..

yeah, such poise and smarts and skills. derrick rose will be the best pg in the league, if he isn't that already.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DaSilva on Apr 20, 2009 at 07:52 AM
sixers-magic: iggy just hit a fadeway jumper to beat orlando. redeemed himself after missing 2 ft's.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on Apr 20, 2009 at 02:09 PM
my LA Lakers now up 1-0, i see it ending in 5 games. Lakers advance!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on Apr 28, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Denver demolished New Orleans in Game 4 (to put it lightly).  Ugly.  This should be over in Game 5.

Looks like all the other Round 1 match-ups in the East will go the distance.   
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: gerardhamada on Apr 28, 2009 at 03:20 PM
Go Dallas Go ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on Apr 28, 2009 at 06:27 PM
Ang hirap malaman TV sched ng NBA.
BTV lang ang meron sched. CS9 mahirap malaman. Pati ESPN Star sports di makita sched.

Napansin ko yung Boston Chicago game minsan wala sa TV tapos ang hirap hagilapin sa internet (Justin TV).

Do you have other live NBA games sources?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DaSilva on Apr 29, 2009 at 07:01 AM
I bought NBA league pass for the playoffs. Sulit din naman. Only thing is that the games shown on BTV are blacked out, but you can always watch it on BTV anyway.

Then there are the "Jack Sparrow" sites like justin tv and adthe.net.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on Apr 29, 2009 at 10:22 AM
the Celtics are really being pushed to the limit by the Bulls.. 3 overtime games already.. I wouldn't be surprised if they won't get through the 1st round.. it's not like last season when they played 7 games against the Hawks.. they're not the same team that can play 7 games in each round.. if they get past the Bulls, they'd probably meet the Magic then the Cavs.. that would be too much for them..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on Apr 29, 2009 at 01:14 PM
the Celtics are really being pushed to the limit by the Bulls.. 3 overtime games already.. I wouldn't be surprised if they won't get through the 1st round.. it's not like last season when they played 7 games against the Hawks.. they're not the same team that can play 7 games in each round.. if they get past the Bulls, they'd probably meet the Magic then the Cavs.. that would be too much for them..

I'm a die hard Celtics fan. But I totally agree on you here. My take is for Celtics to let go of this series already since wala na silang additional man power and support. Di na babalik si KG. Mag pahinga na lang sila and hope for a better team and scenario next season.

@ Da Silva - I was thinking about getting that playoff league pass early on since P2k lang naman sya. Kaya lang nakakahagilap din ako minsan ng live feed sa justin and adthe.net and other sites. I just don't understand bakit like today ang hirap hagilapin nung celtics vs bulls game, kung meron man di maganda yung feed. I have both Destiny and Sky cable so I have BTV, ESPN star sports and CS9 for NBA coverage. Pag wala sa mga yun nasa NBA channel lang sya na meron lang sa paranaque cable (QC area ako).

Btw, maganda ba yung feed, resolution ng NBA playoff league pass?



Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Apr 29, 2009 at 01:26 PM
GO BLAZERS! nice game by Aldridge, Roy, Outlaw, and Blake.  :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on Apr 29, 2009 at 02:24 PM
GO BLAZERS! nice game by Aldridge, Roy, Outlaw, and Blake.  :D

Yup, after those 2 lucky wins for the Rockets...at last...

It's 1-0 for Chicago.. galing talaga ni Rose.. 36pts, 11 assts in his first playoff game at Boston..

Hahaha...tsamba lang yun...after 5 games, he's eating Rondo's dust...

Rondo's average in the first 4 games...23.3 pts/g (.500/FG%; .400/3FG%; .760/FT%); 10.8 rebs/g; 10.0 ast/g; 3.5 stls/g; 1.75 to/g -- Game 5 statline: 28 pts (12-22/FG; 2-2/3FG; 2-4/FT); 8 rebs; 11 asts; 2 stls; 4 to's

Rose's average in the first 4 games...19.5 pts/g (.508/FG%; .000/3FG%; .842/FT%); 6.0 rebs/g; 7.3 ast/g; 0.25 stls/g; 5.25 to/g -- Game 5 statline: 14 pts (7-16/FG; 0-1/3FG; 0-0/FT); 8 rebs; 6 asts; 3 stls; 6 to's

Glen Davis is also playing well for the C's...Davis' average in the first 4 games...17.0 pts/g (.422/FG%; .778/FT%); 8.0 rebs/g; 2.8 ast/g; 2.00 stls/g; 1.50 blks/g; 1.00 to/g -- Game 5 statline: 21 pts (7-11/FG; 7-8/FT); 6 rebs; 3 asts

I'm a die hard Celtics fan. But I totally agree on you here. My take is for Celtics to let go of this series already since wala na silang additional man power and support. Di na babalik si KG. Mag pahinga na lang sila and hope for a better team and scenario next season.

I'm no die hard Celtics fan, I'm a die hard Spurs fan, actually. But, I don't think that throwing in the towel is fair to Rondo and Davis, who are (in my opinion) able substitutes for KG and Powe. It's really tough if your up against a team whose big men (Noah, Thomas and Miller) are averaging a combined 26.8 rebs/g and 6.75 blks/g...also, the Magic and the Cavs are having a great season and even if KG is healthy, the C's will still be pushed to the limit...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: gerardhamada on Apr 29, 2009 at 03:08 PM
ayus 2nd round na ang Dallas
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Apr 29, 2009 at 04:59 PM
win or lose, the Blazers are going to be playoff (and even championship) contenders for the next few years.  ;D

what can you say about the upcoming rebuilding process of the Detroit Pistons?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on Apr 29, 2009 at 07:14 PM
dapat suspended si rondo sa ginawa niya kay brad miller kanina. dapat kasi alisin yung idea ng "playoff foul" kasi kung dumarating sa point na ganun ang foul na binigay eh dapat turuan ng lesson ng league.

if it was a FIBA tournament, unsportsmanlike foul agad yun. basta hindi bola ang hinabol and hard foul...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on Apr 29, 2009 at 07:30 PM
^

I agree with you. Kaso parang sa ref kanina mabigat na tawag yun kung binigyan ng flagrant si Rondo. That's 1 FT and ball posssession. Kaya siguro nag-alangan silang tumawag ng flagrant.

Btw, better luck next time sa Spurs ko.  :(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on Apr 29, 2009 at 07:39 PM
Same here, better luck next time sa Spurs... :'(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on Apr 29, 2009 at 10:15 PM
^

I agree with you. Kaso parang sa ref kanina mabigat na tawag yun kung binigyan ng flagrant si Rondo. That's 1 FT and ball posssession. Kaya siguro nag-alangan silang tumawag ng flagrant.

Btw, better luck next time sa Spurs ko.  :(

i agree na mabigat na call yun if ever. pero ganun talaga if excessive contact.. justified rin naman if ever they called it a flagrant foul.

sa spurs, kailangan talaga ng healthy manu next season. tapos they need to something with their bench players. they need depth.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pao625™ on Apr 30, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Magic's Dwight Howard suspended for Game 6!

http://www.nba.com/2009/playoffs2009/04/29/howard.suspended.ap/index.html
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: John E. on Apr 30, 2009 at 06:19 AM
that's a big blow to orlando!  :-[
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Apr 30, 2009 at 08:01 AM
Rashard Lewis & Hedo Turkoglu need to step up big time
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on Apr 30, 2009 at 08:22 AM
And Courtney Lee's out as well....


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Apr 30, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Hawks are now up 3-2 after defeating the Heat 106-91
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: John E. on Apr 30, 2009 at 12:05 PM
im a bibby fan! so go hawks! it would be nice to see them advance!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Apr 30, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Denver wins their series against the NO Hornets 4-1
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: simonzaide on Apr 30, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Denver wins their series against the NO Hornets 4-1

hopefully we can see a denver vs lakers showdown down the line
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Apr 30, 2009 at 02:36 PM
hopefully we can see a denver vs lakers showdown down the line

even dallas has a pretty good chance of beating denver and advancing to the conference finals.  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on Apr 30, 2009 at 04:00 PM

I don't agree suspending Dwight Howard for that technical foul. Dapat fine lang since it's a playoff game and DH is Magics heart and soul.

For Rondo, I think he made the best decision with that hard foul. IMHO it was a hard foul but not a technical flagrant one. Dapat na shoot ni Miller yun, no excuses.

Regarding Rondo, if not for him, out na Celtics. Sobrang galing nya!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on Apr 30, 2009 at 05:53 PM
hopefully we can see a denver vs lakers showdown down the line

This is my bet in the Western Finals. 4-2 Lakers.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on Apr 30, 2009 at 06:56 PM
dapat suspended si rondo sa ginawa niya kay brad miller kanina. dapat kasi alisin yung idea ng "playoff foul" kasi kung dumarating sa point na ganun ang foul na binigay eh dapat turuan ng lesson ng league.

if it was a FIBA tournament, unsportsmanlike foul agad yun. basta hindi bola ang hinabol and hard foul...

Matagal ng uso sa PBA ito..he he.. Remember the Ginebra Jawo days?  Whew!!  Anyway. Missed free throws by Brad Miller ( an 80% something FT shooter at that ) were disappointing.  May daga din pala.  Allan Caidic or Bogs Adornado would have done a better job of sending the game to a 2nd OT.

( am rooting for the Bulls and my main men Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose .. )
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pao625™ on Apr 30, 2009 at 07:05 PM
hopefully we can see a denver vs lakers showdown down the line

i think this matchup will be in the west conf finals...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 01, 2009 at 10:43 AM
Grabe ayaw matapos! What a great game! Great series! I want a game 7!

I know, I know, puro exclamation point. :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 01, 2009 at 11:09 AM
I want a game 7!

your wish just came true.  :D ;D

BULLS WIN!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 01, 2009 at 11:10 AM
wow! classic game yun. bulls in 3OT. :)

newsbit: http://www.nba.com/2009/playoffs2009/04/30/rondo.hinrich.ap/index.html

back to back games ng may dirty job si rondo.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pao625™ on May 01, 2009 at 11:14 AM
Grabe ayaw matapos! What a great game! Great series! I want a game 7!

I know, I know, puro exclamation point. :D

yup! it was a great game... sayang lng, boston lost! >:(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 01, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Watta game!  This series really deserved a Game 7.  Pressure's on the defending champs to win on their home court.  Which one to watch - Game 7 or Pacquiao-Hatton?  ???
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 01, 2009 at 11:29 AM
^Naisip ko rin yon, sabay sila. Lalo na kung 3OT ulit. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on May 01, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Rose showed up and Rondo didn't, offensively.. the Celtics really need Rondo to get going offensively.. it's going to be an interesting game 7.. the Bulls have played great at Boston in this series.. they almost won all 3 games..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 01, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Boston Celtics vs. Chicago Bulls 2009 Playoffs Eastern Conference 1st Round

WHERE OVERTIME HAPPENS

 :D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: hwitwowans on May 01, 2009 at 11:42 AM
Rajon Rondo was booed at the United Center and will be booed for the rest of his career because of his attitude... ha ha ha... Sorry Boston fans... :-[
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 01, 2009 at 12:10 PM
I'm no Celtics fan, I'm no Bulls fan, I'm a die hard Spurs fan...so, I don't really care who wins between the two teams...because, the fans wins...this is the best and going to be the best playoff series this season...BAR NONE!!! WOW!!!

Hey, as long as Rondo is averaging a triple-double this series, who cares if he is a bad boy...we love those bad boy on the court and delivers those triple-doubles... ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 01, 2009 at 12:13 PM
talo Blazers.  :'(

oh well, meron pa naman next year.  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 01, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Yup, as long as they learn to look for their main man during crunch time at the playoffs...the playoffs is where legends are made, and Roy will be a legend...hehehe... ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 01, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Man, I gotta give Rajon Rondo props for the awesome series he's been having. Never mind Rey Allen's sweet shooting or Paul Pierce's timely takeover when it matters, it's Rondo whos making it all happen at both ends of the court. Is he still averaging a triple double? Dayum!

Re: Flagrant Foul

Yeah, Rondo got away with it and the NBA will now face the consequence of players copying what Rondo did. Not really a bad foul, but under today's rules, it should have been a flagrant. And Rondo added to his greatest hits collection by elbowing Heinrich. Man, Rondo's playing awesome; but someone from the Bulls has gotta deck him and see if he can take some of what he's been giving lately.


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 01, 2009 at 01:59 PM
it should have been a flagrant.

i believe the refs gave Rondo a flagrant 1 foul, dapat flagrant 2 and automatic ejection from the game. with the series going to a deciding game 7, the Celts dodged a bullet there, flagrant 2 ata is an automatic 1-game suspension.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 01, 2009 at 04:01 PM
i believe the refs gave Rondo a flagrant 1 foul, dapat flagrant 2 and automatic ejection from the game. with the series going to a deciding game 7, the Celts dodged a bullet there, flagrant 2 ata is an automatic 1-game suspension.

that's what i thought too.  but bynum got a flagrant 2 by decking gerald wallace but was not suspended.  same w/ ariza i think...flagrant 2 but was not suspended.  maybe it's not automatic anymore.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 01, 2009 at 05:43 PM
that's what i thought too.  but bynum got a flagrant 2 by decking gerald wallace but was not suspended.  same w/ ariza i think...flagrant 2 but was not suspended.  maybe it's not automatic anymore.

FOULS: FLAGRANT-UNSPORTSMANLIKE

To be unsportsmanlike is to act in a manner unbecoming to the image of professional basketball. It consists of acts of deceit, disrespect of officials and profanity. The penalty for such action is a technical foul. Repeated acts shall result in expulsion from the game and a minimum fine of $1000.

A flagrant foul-penalty (1) is unnecessary contact committed by a player against an opponent.

A flagrant foul-penalty (2) is unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent. It is an unsportsmanlike act and the offender is ejected immediately.

The offender will be subject to a fine not exceeding $35,000 and/or suspension by the Commissioner.


See Rule 12B-Section IV (http://www.nba.com/analysis/rules_12.html?nav=ArticleList) for interpretation and penalties.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 01, 2009 at 06:20 PM

A flagrant foul-penalty (2) is unnecessary and excessive contact committed by a player against an opponent. It is an unsportsmanlike act and the offender is ejected immediately.

The offender will be subject to a fine not exceeding $35,000 and/or suspension by the Commissioner.


See Rule 12B-Section IV (http://www.nba.com/analysis/rules_12.html?nav=ArticleList) for interpretation and penalties.



For flagrant foul 2 since and/or, suspension is no longer indeed automatic.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on May 01, 2009 at 06:45 PM
Its a missed call from the start.   

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0429/nba_a_miller_576.jpg)

If you're going for the ball, you should have at least open palms....not a closed fist.

 


On the other hand....ok lang na nagmissed call.....we have a game 7.   OK na OK to sa mga NBA fans like me!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 01, 2009 at 07:03 PM
For flagrant foul 2 since and/or, suspension is no longer indeed automatic.

do you think Rajon Rondo should be suspended for his actions?

OK na OK to sa mga NBA fans like me!!!  ;D ;D ;D

me too! hehehe  :D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 02, 2009 at 07:38 AM
Funny post-Game 6 rant from a Boston die-hard (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090501&sportCat=nba).  If Garnett plays tomorrow and does a Willis Reed, that'll be the perfect ingredient for a game that will top all the drama that Game 6 offered.  Or maybe if Jordan and Bird suddenly suited up.  ;D

I know we will be overwhelmed with Pacquiao-Hatton telecasts tomorrow.  But does anybody know where Game 7 will be aired live?  I assume it'll be Solar, and I don't have BTV yet.  Live kaya sa C/S 9?  :-\
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: jeyps11_c on May 02, 2009 at 08:27 AM
It will be on BTV and most likely CS. None of the stations will be showing the Pacman-Hatton live.
So you will still get to see Game 7 but unless it's a quadruple overtime game I don't think it will meet our expectations. Sana lang wag blowout, kahit close game lang pwede na.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: a2 on May 02, 2009 at 08:39 AM
^ yup simulcast over btv and c/s9 yung game bukas.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on May 02, 2009 at 08:40 AM
8am yung game 7.  Most likely, di sya magsasabay sa Pacman-Hatton, unless OT uli plus quick endings sa mga boxing undercards.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 02, 2009 at 08:41 AM
Funny post-Game 6 rant from a Boston die-hard (http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090501&sportCat=nba).  If Garnett plays tomorrow and does a Willis Reed, that'll be the perfect ingredient for a game that will top all the drama that Game 6 offered.  Or maybe if Jordan and Bird suddenly suited up.  ;D


Sabi ko na when Rivers put Tony Allen in, magwawala si Simmons, eh. Hehehe.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Ashburndaride on May 02, 2009 at 09:00 AM
sana mag overtime din si Pacman & Hitman  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 02, 2009 at 11:47 AM
me game 7 din ang miami-atlanta  :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on May 02, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Buti na lang palabas sa BTC yung game 7 ng Celtics vs Bulls, at siguradong ire-replay sa gabi. Manunuod kse ako ng Pacquiao-Hatton ng umaga e sa trinoma  ;D.

Asar nga e kse sumabay sabay yung game!

Nakaka heart attack na to!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 03, 2009 at 05:37 PM
(AP) - A look at the two Western Conference semifinal series (with regular season and playoff records):

No. 1 LOS ANGELES LAKERS (65-17, 4-1) vs. No. 5 HOUSTON ROCKETS (53-29, 4-2).

Season series: Lakers, 4-0. Los Angeles dominated the second halves of the games, outscoring the Rockets by a combined 223-162 (an average of 55.8-40.5) after halftime. Kobe Bryant averaged 28.3 points for the Lakers, going for 33 and 37 points in the two games that were decided by single digits. Yao Ming had 15.8 points and 10.3 rebounds per game for the Rockets.

Storyline: After Houston acquired Ron Artest to team with Yao and Tracy McGrady, this matchup was a popular prediction for the Western Conference finals. Instead, the teams meet a round earlier, with the Rockets hoping to slow down a Lakers team that dominated them in the regular season and cruised past Utah in the first round.

Key Matchup I: Bryant vs. Artest and Shane Battier. The Rockets are considered one of the teams that can best match up with the Lakers because they have two elite perimeter defenders to throw at Bryant. Yet nothing they did seemed to work, as he made 53 percent of his shots and delighted in overwhelming Artest, bragging that “I kicked his (butt) tonight” after a 37-point outing on March 11. Houston also needs more consistent offense from Artest, who shot 4-of-16 in that game and had a 2-for-11 night in another loss.

Key Matchup II: Pau Gasol vs. Luis Scola. Two of the top international big men have battled many times in key games for their national teams. Gasol averaged 18.5 points and 9.3 rebounds against Houston this season, while Scola made 20 of 32 shots and scored 12.3 per game for Houston. He’ll have to stay out of foul trouble against Gasol and Lamar Odom.

X-Factor: Andrew Bynum. The Lakers didn’t use their former starting center much against Utah in the first round, playing him 15 minutes per game as he tries to regain his form following a long absence because of a knee injury. He could see more time to defend Yao, and he averaged 12 points in his two appearances against the Rockets this season.

Prediction: Lakers in 5.



No. 2 DENVER NUGGETS (54-28, 4-1) vs. No. 6 DALLAS MAVERICKS (50-32, 4-1).

Season series: Nuggets, 4-0. Denver won by two (twice), three and 10 points. Carmelo Anthony had a 43-point performance, averaged 31.3 points in three games, and the Nuggets won the one he missed when role players Dahntay Jones, Chris Andersen and Anthony Carter all scored in double figures. Dirk Nowitzki had four double-doubles, including a 44-point, 14-rebound game, and averaged 30 points and 11.3 rebounds, but his help was either inconsistent or injured. Josh Howard missed two games, joined by Jason Kidd in one of them. Outplayed by Chauncey Billups, Kidd missed 13 of 14 shots and totaled six points in the final two games he played.

Storyline: Two teams used to recent first-round failure finally advanced after strong finishes to the regular season. Denver reached the second round for the first time since 1994 by ousting New Orleans in five games, and Dallas eliminated San Antonio after consecutive first-round exits. The Mavs believe they’re playing well enough that their 0-4 record against the Nuggets means nothing.

Key matchup I: Anthony vs. Howard. Anthony was terrific offensively in the first round, averaging 24 points, 6.0 rebounds and 5.2 assists while shooting 47 percent from the floor and 46 percent from 3-point range. The Mavericks need Howard to control him while bringing the scoring he provided against the Hornets, when he averaged 18.8 points on 49 percent shooting.

Key matchup II: J.R. Smith vs. Jason Terry. Plenty of attention will be focused on the league’s two best sixth men, and not only because of Smith’s feud with Mavs owner Mark Cuban. Smith had two 20-point games against Dallas, but finished with two points on 1-of-14 shooting in the game he started for an injured Anthony. Terry, the winner of the sixth man award, will have to be sharper than he was in the first round, when he shot 38 percent and averaged 13.4 points—about six less than in the regular season.

X-factor: Nene. Relied on mostly for defense and rebounding, he scored 17 points per game against Dallas on 59 percent shooting. Erick Dampier is likely responsible for making sure he doesn’t hurt the Mavs that badly in this series.

Prediction: Nuggets in 6.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: garee on May 03, 2009 at 07:17 PM
Western conference
1. Lakers in 4 (LAL vs HOU)
2. Dallas in 7 (DEN vs DAL)

Eastern conference
1. Cavs in 5 (CLE vs MIA/ATL)
2. Magic in 6 (BOS vs ORL)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 05, 2009 at 07:45 AM
(AP) - A look at the two Eastern Conference semifinal series (with regular season and playoff records):

No. 1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (66-16, 4-0) vs. No. 4 ATLANTA HAWKS (47-35, 4-3.)

Season series: Cavaliers, 3-1. Cleveland easily won the first matchup, but the final three games were decided by six or fewer points. The Hawks snapped the Cavaliers’ 11-game winning streak with a five-point home victory in December, and the Cavs needed a free throw by LeBron James with 1.6 seconds left to pull out an 88-87 victory on their other trip to Atlanta. James didn’t shoot well against the Hawks, but still averaged 26.3 points and 8.3 assists.

Storyline: Off since completing a sweep of Detroit on April 26, the Cavaliers finally got an opponent for the second round when the Hawks outlasted Miami in an ugly seven-game series that ended Sunday. Eliminated in this round last year, Cleveland will be heavily favored to get by an Atlanta team playing in the conference semifinals for the first time since 1999.

Key matchup I: Anderson Varejao vs. Josh Smith. The athletic Smith, who averaged 16.3 points and 8.9 rebounds in the first round, can score from inside or the perimeter. But he’s an emotional player who can lose his focus, and Varejao is one of the best in the league at getting under an opponent’s skin.

Key matchup II: Mo Williams vs. Mike Bibby. Bibby, a playoff veteran, was perhaps Atlanta’s most consistent player in the first round, when he scored 14.9 points per game and made 16 of 30 3-pointers. He may have to be even better so Williams, who punished the Hawks by averaging 23.3 points in the regular season, will have to spend energy on his defense.

X-factor: Zaza Pachulia. Pachulia gave the Hawks some strong play off the bench in the first round, averaging 7.6 points and 7.1 rebounds in about 24 minutes per game. Atlanta will need him to provide more rugged play to compete with a physical Cleveland frontline that lists the 6-foot-8 James as its small forward.

Prediction: Cavaliers in 5.


No. 2 BOSTON CELTICS (62-20, 4-3) vs. No. 3 ORLANDO MAGIC (59-23, 4-2).

Season series: Tied, 2-2. Orlando won the final two meetings, with Kevin Garnett missing one and playing sparingly in the other. Rajon Rondo also sat out a Boston loss. The Magic never reached 90 points, averaging 84.5, but limited the Celtics to 80.5 per game in the last two games. Paul Pierce averaged 23.3 points against the Magic, while Rashard Lewis went for 21.5 per game for Orlando.

Storyline: After surviving their seven-game classic against Chicago, the Celtics have little time to rest before the Magic visit. With the teams so evenly matched all season, Boston could be looking at another long series.

Key matchup I: Kendrick Perkins vs. Dwight Howard. Howard had four double-doubles against Boston, but the Celtics could probably live with the 12.5 points and 13 rebounds he averaged in the first two meetings. He averaged 21 points and 18 boards in the Magic’s victories, and with the Celtics so depleted up front, Perkins has to avoid foul trouble and stay on the floor to guard the Defensive Player of the Year.

Key matchup II: Rondo vs. Rafer Alston. After a sensational start to the playoffs, Rondo shot only 6-of-25 in the final two games of the first round, though his assist and rebound totals were still strong. He had similar shooting struggles against the Magic, going 8-of-21 in the last two games he played. Orlando won both games against Boston after acquiring Alston, who averaged 15.2 points in the first round.

X-factor: J.J. Redick. He stepped in for the injured Courtney Lee and scored 15 points on five 3-pointers in the clinching victory over Philadelphia, and he’ll probably stay in the starting lineup as long as Lee is out. Besides his offense, he needs to not be a defensive liability against Ray Allen.

Prediction: Celtics in 7.


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 06, 2009 at 10:53 AM
Cavs are now up 1-0 over the Hawks
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 06, 2009 at 11:00 AM
sana the hawks will be able to push the cavs to a game 7 :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Aberforth777 on May 06, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Go rockets....lampasuhin nu lakers!!!!
ganda hairdo ni artest....
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Ashburndaride on May 06, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Here's hoping for Denver v.s Cleveland Finals para maiba naman  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Moks007 on May 06, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Go rockets....lampasuhin nu lakers!!!!
ganda hairdo ni artest....

Rockets all the way..I'm from Houston since the college days of Akeem Olajuwon, Phi slama jama ;D..Go go rockets. Also, Yao Ming has been taking lots of Ginseng ;D, so for sure yari si Kobe and Gasol hehe.. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dmaximus on May 06, 2009 at 04:18 PM
Lakers will bounce back. Easy rockets fans.  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Moks007 on May 06, 2009 at 04:26 PM
Lakers will bounce back. Easy rockets fans.  ;D

Hehehe..Lakers should give Rockets more chances to win more championships. ;D Lakers already have too many trophies hehe.. ;D..I'm an 80's dude, I just love the era of Magic, Kareem, and Worthy. Pero rockets pa rin ako hehe.. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 06, 2009 at 04:53 PM
Lakers will bounce back. Easy rockets fans.  ;D

yeah... i would guess that too.  but still you would question the lakers' focus and determination.  not the kind that wins championships in my opinion.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 06, 2009 at 04:58 PM
yeah... i would guess that too.  but still you would question the lakers' focus and determination.  not the kind that wins championships in my opinion.

+1
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: tonedeaf on May 06, 2009 at 05:58 PM
I think the Lakers will win Game 2. The Rockets can already relax because they've done what they intended to do, which is to steal home court advantage (HCA).

The true test for the Lakers will be winning games 3 and/or 4 in Houston and stealing back the HCA.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on May 06, 2009 at 11:20 PM
ganda hairdo ni artest....

(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/3019/ronartesthair0504425.jpg) (http://img19.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ronartesthair0504425.jpg)

 ;D :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 07, 2009 at 01:54 PM

The true test for the Lakers will be winning games 3 and/or 4 in Houston and stealing back the HCA.


Game 3 will be aired live on C/S 9 this Saturday.  What is wrong with Andrew Bynum?  ???
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 07, 2009 at 02:13 PM
im sure the mcl injury of bynum is bothering him big time.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 07, 2009 at 05:55 PM
As predicted, Coach Phil has adjusted well and clamped down on Yao Ming thereby winning Game 2.  Houston is a good team no doubt about it.  But the only way they can beat the Lakers is, as pointed out by the other pdvd members, if LA will play erratic basketball.  39 points in the first quarter?  Man!!  18 points in the 2nd quater?  Lousy.  When LA plays well, I don't think Houston can match up.  I'm not so concerned about Houston in this series.  LA will take care of them in no time. ( 4-1? hmmm.. maybe 4-2 naman ). 

Should LA win ( which is likely ), next round will be vs Denver ( up 2-0 vs Dallas ).  Man, that's an exciting series. Denver is on a roll, with Billups there.  Sigurado gulpi ang Lakers dun kahit makalusot sila dun. It's the eye of the needle for the Lakers.

On the other side,  Cleveland has an easier task ahead.  Boston's done without Garnett ( sorry Celtic fans ).  Magic has no magic versus LBJ!

Everything going for Cleveland here.  LBJ.  Homecourt advantage.  Obstacle course for LA to the finals ( not to mention their erratic ways ).   Mukhang Cleveland yata. 

But as they say, bilog ang bola.  Go Pacman, este, Lakers pala!!



 

 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 07, 2009 at 07:06 PM
Obstacle course for LA to the finals ( not to mention their erratic ways ).   Mukhang Cleveland yata. 

But as they say, bilog ang bola.  Go Pacman, este, Lakers pala!! 

Cleveland obstacle course for LA to the finals?  I'm assuming you meant obstacle for the "title"?  If yes, yup looks like the Cavs are it.  Boston is ailing.  But something tells me the Lakers have still not improved from a year ago in the finals.  Mainly they have not improved defensively.  I'm thinking the Cavs with LBJ and their superior defense will take the title this year.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 10, 2009 at 08:05 AM
Chuck Daly, 1930-2009

http://www.nba.com/pistons/news/daly_090509.html
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on May 10, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Another controversial non-call by the refs in the end game between Denver and Dallas.  :( Denver won by a point.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 10, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Yao is out for the season...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ag8fbwpCfgzQ9LZlY7eLXDq8vLYF?slug=ap-rockets-yao&prov=ap&type=lgns
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 10, 2009 at 10:57 AM
^Tough loss for the Rockets. Won't be easy for them to adjust to Yao's absence in this series. LA's frontcourt will take advantage of it.

Meanwhile, the Cavs continue to steamroll the Hawks...  Like the Denver-Dallas series, this should be over in Game 4.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Aberforth777 on May 10, 2009 at 11:10 AM
^Tough loss for the Rockets. Won't be easy for them to adjust to Yao's absence in this series. LA's frontcourt will take advantage of it.

Sayang naman. Well at least naka advance sila to western semifinals this time after so many years. haha
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 10, 2009 at 11:39 AM
oo nga... disgrasya ang rockets... luks like it might take them a few more years naman to get out of the 2nd round. :) if the first round is hard and took them years to overcome, the second round is even harder. hehehe!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: John E. on May 10, 2009 at 12:36 PM
Yao is out for the season...

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=Ag8fbwpCfgzQ9LZlY7eLXDq8vLYF?slug=ap-rockets-yao&prov=ap&type=lgns

too bad! i guess that's goodbye!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 10, 2009 at 06:23 PM
The NBA admitted that their referees erred at the end of game 4 of the Denver-Dallas series. Kaso, wala na sila magagawa dun.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 10, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Game 4?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 11, 2009 at 01:33 AM
Game 4?

Game 3 pala. My bad.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: jeyps11_c on May 11, 2009 at 06:41 AM
Houston evens the series 2-2 with a 99-87 win over the Lakers. Kung kelan nawala si Yao saka tinambakan ng Rockets ang Lakers.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 11, 2009 at 07:29 AM
^Looks like LA wasn't mentally prepared for this, while Houston played like the proverbial wounded animal. What's worse is Odom appears to have suffered an injury.  LA should be relieved they still have homecourt advantage... >:(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 11, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Sablay talaga ang Lakers. Rockets - McGrady - Mutombo - Yao = a game 4 W. They totally dominated the Lakers in that game. Masyado naging complacent ang LA. Tsk, tsk. Kung makalusot man sila sa Rockets and ganyan pa rin ang attitude nila, yari sila sa Nuggets or Cavs.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on May 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM
buzzer beater by Big Baby ties the Boston-Orlando series.. the Celtics are hanging in there..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 11, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Onga e. The defending champs don't just give up. If sila man makalusot dyan, kawawa lang sila kay Lebron... that's for sure.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 11, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Lakers were totally embarrassed by a depleted Houston team.  Looks like they were satisfied just to get homecourt back.  Very bad attitude for a team predicted to be championship caliber.  I expect LA to come out strong for the next game.  Then slide back and probably relax the game after that.

This was what sportswriters' call as a lack of  a killer instinct.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 11, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Quote
Sablay talaga ang Lakers. Rockets - McGrady - Mutombo - Yao = a game 4 W. They totally dominated the Lakers in that game. Masyado naging complacent ang LA. Tsk, tsk. Kung makalusot man sila sa Rockets and ganyan pa rin ang attitude nila, yari sila sa Nuggets or Cavs.

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Onga e. The defending champs don't just give up. If sila man makalusot dyan, kawawa lang sila kay Lebron... that's for sure.

+1 to both posts.  I'd like to see LA advance, but they will be easy targets for Denver and Cleveland (assuming LA goes to the Finals), who are both playing with the kind of energy and drive you'd like to see in title contenders.  Sisiw lang talaga ang mga semifinal opponents nila.

I'm sure Cleveland fans want Boston to advance so that the Cavs can say that they earned the right to get to the finals by beating the defending champs.  But I think Orlando will be a better match-up for the Cavs in the East finals.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Hitman on May 11, 2009 at 05:08 PM
bold prediction ko LA vs CAVS...
CAVS winning it at game 6...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 11, 2009 at 05:51 PM
tama naisip ko na mananalo ang houston sa game 4 :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 11, 2009 at 07:09 PM
tama naisip ko na mananalo ang houston sa game 4 :)

In my previous post, I said it's gonna be 4-2 for LA.  I'm sticking by it.  Even with a healthy Yao, I don't think Houston has the manpower to beat LA.  The next round versus a resurgent Denver, however, would be a problem for LA.  If they keep playing the way they're playing now -- on and off, then Denver might just pull an upset.  But still I trust Coach Phil to motivate his players.  He has enough championship pride to bring his team to the finals vs Cleveland.  So yeah, i still think it's gonna be an LA vs Cleveland finals.

Besides, that's what the NBA wants this year :  an LA Clev Finals.  Commish Stern will do everything to make this happen.  Magaling si Stern sa ganyan.  Remember last year?  From the get go, everybody was talking about an LA Boston finals.  The NBA was able to do it.  Galing no?  So I think this year, it's gonna happen again.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 11, 2009 at 07:31 PM
buzzer beater by Big Baby ties the Boston-Orlando series.. the Celtics are hanging in there..
+1.
Another Game 7 scenario in the offing. Reminiscent of their run last year.
It would have been exciting to see KG and Lebron battle for the Eastern Conf finals.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 11, 2009 at 10:37 PM
In my previous post, I said it's gonna be 4-2 for LA.  I'm sticking by it.  Even with a healthy Yao, I don't think Houston has the manpower to beat LA.  The next round versus a resurgent Denver, however, would be a problem for LA.  If they keep playing the way they're playing now -- on and off, then Denver might just pull an upset.  But still I trust Coach Phil to motivate his players.  He has enough championship pride to bring his team to the finals vs Cleveland.  So yeah, i still think it's gonna be an LA vs Cleveland finals.

Besides, that's what the NBA wants this year :  an LA Clev Finals.  Commish Stern will do everything to make this happen.  Magaling si Stern sa ganyan.  Remember last year?  From the get go, everybody was talking about an LA Boston finals.  The NBA was able to do it.  Galing no?  So I think this year, it's gonna happen again.



Yup, Stern can do anything...just like, the non-call during Dallas' game 3 loss to Denver... ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 12, 2009 at 09:55 AM
nasweep ng cavs ang hawks  :D :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 12, 2009 at 01:00 PM
Dallas won...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on May 12, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Dallas won...

If they called that foul in Game 3, it possibly would have been 2-2 now.. I really feel bad for the Mavs..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 12, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Yup, Stern can do anything...just like, the non-call during Dallas' game 3 loss to Denver... ;D

Oh, the non call. Na excite daw yun referee kaya di naka whistle.  He he.  Actually, for me the only explanation is that the referee was looking at the feet of Anthony rather than the opponent.  He wanted to make sure that if and when Anthony makes the 3 pt shot ( which he did! ), it will be official meaning he was in rainbow country.   Can't really blame him.  Breaks of the game.  The lesson for Dallas, or for any team, is when you foul, you gotta foul convincingly, especially in those situations.

Here's an interesting article about that (in)famous non call...

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/11736089
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on May 12, 2009 at 04:34 PM
the referee could have anticipated that, though.. he knew the game situation.. Dallas had a foul to give.. anyone who understands basketball knows that Dallas would foul.. It was really costly for Dallas.. I would have loved that series to go 7 games.. I find the LA-Houston series boring now because of the Lakers..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 12, 2009 at 06:08 PM
the referee could have anticipated that, though.. he knew the game situation.. Dallas had a foul to give.. anyone who understands basketball knows that Dallas would foul.. It was really costly for Dallas.. I would have loved that series to go 7 games.. I find the LA-Houston series boring now because of the Lakers..

Problem was Wright didn't execute well.  Tentative masyado.  "Not only did he seem unsure of whether he was supposed to be defending the shot or fouling, but after he reached in, Wright pulled off and raised both his arms in the air. Everybody in basketball -- most of all the officials -- recognizes that as the universal body language for a player trying to make it clear that he wasn't trying to foul"  It should have been a hard "Jawo" foul.  Yun tipong di na makakatayo si Anthony pagkatapos. 

On another angle, Denver's only play on a road game was an immediate 3 point shot.  Had Anthony missed, and a 3-point foul was called, I'm sure Dallas will be singing a different tune.  But water under the bridge.  Nag sorry na ang NBA pala.  Sayang walang rebanse eh.. I really feel bad for Dallas.  But then again, I never really think Dallas will be a title contender anyway.

A 7 Game Western Conference Finals series between Denver & LA will be more exciting! Let's just hope for that.  Unless LA takes it in 5 ( and makes it boring again ) ;D




Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 13, 2009 at 10:39 AM
Celtics steal another game from the Magic.  :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 13, 2009 at 11:03 AM
With the Magic leading by 14 with 8mins to go in the 4th....the Magic gave this one.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 13, 2009 at 11:07 AM
I think there'll be a Game 7 for the Celtics-Magic series. There were questionable calls that went Boston's way aside from the complacency in the part of the Magic defense.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on May 13, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Bad coaching and lack of leadership, these are the reasons why Orlando lost that 14-point lead in the 4th quarter. It's a shame if they lose this series against Boston because I think they are the better team.

Btw, Lakers is devouring Rockets in game 5.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 13, 2009 at 11:31 AM
The Magic are the better team versus a depleted Celtics line up.  As expected the Lakers are clobbering the Rockets.  Then maybe take a day off again in Game 6.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 13, 2009 at 12:14 PM
^ Yeah.  No surprises the way LA is playing in Game 5.  But they have to display that killer instinct consistently.  Finally, an Andrew Bynum sighting...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: XanderCage on May 13, 2009 at 01:32 PM
lakers up 3-2

118-78 final score.

key to this game, shutdown brooks and battier and scola. nevermind artest, he's way too inconsistent.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 13, 2009 at 02:36 PM
^ Yeah.  No surprises the way LA is playing in Game 5.  But they have to display that killer instinct consistently.  Finally, an Andrew Bynum sighting...

Rockets reduced to an inter-barangay team without Yao.  Hell, even the LA Sparks can beat this lineup. 

Tama ka, Wiggum.  If LA wants to win the title this year, Andrew Bynum must flex some muscles.  Should they battle the mighty Cavs in the finals, I think Bynum must play heads up.  Based on the regular season games, the Cavs are woeful against teams with BIG MEN.  They registered 1-4 WL record vs LA and Magic.  LA has Bynum, Odom and Gasol.  Magic has Howard.  Hirap ang Cavs pag may magaling na frontcourt ang opponent.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 13, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Rockets reduced to an inter-barangay team without Yao.  Hell, even the LA Sparks can beat this lineup. 

Hindi naman siguro.  Exaggeration na yun.   ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Moks007 on May 13, 2009 at 04:05 PM
Rockets reduced to an inter-barangay team without Yao.  Hell, even the LA Sparks can beat this lineup.   
Tama ka, Wiggum.  If LA wants to win the title this year, Andrew Bynum must flex some muscles.  Should they battle the mighty Cavs in the finals, I think Bynum must play heads up.  Based on the regular season games, the Cavs are woeful against teams with BIG MEN.  They registered 1-4 WL record vs LA and Magic.  LA has Bynum, Odom and Gasol.  Magic has Howard.  Hirap ang Cavs pag may magaling na frontcourt ang opponent.



haha too much exag ;D..So if the rockets beat the lakers the next game (but I doubt with all the injuries), A middle school team in america can beat LA then? :D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 13, 2009 at 04:52 PM
haha too much exag ;D..So if the rockets beat the lakers the next game (but I doubt with all the injuries), A middle school team in america can beat LA then? :D ;D

If the Rockets beat the Lakers in this series, then the Lakers should change their name to Laguna Lakers ( of the defunct MBA ) ;D

Of course, I'm exaggerating guys.  4-2 Lakers is my prediction here (still alive...)

nainis lang ako kasi it could've been more exciting with Yao or T Mac intact.  oh well, i'm not complaining though.  I'll just wait for the LA Denver next round.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 13, 2009 at 05:57 PM
If the Rockets beat the Lakers in this series, then the Lakers should change their name to Laguna Lakers ( of the defunct MBA ) ;D

Of course, I'm exaggerating guys.  4-2 Lakers is my prediction here (still alive...)

nainis lang ako kasi it could've been more exciting with Yao or T Mac intact.  oh well, i'm not complaining though.  I'll just wait for the LA Denver next round.

Baka with Yao lang. Baka with T Mac di na naman sila nakaalis ng first round. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 13, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Baka with Yao lang. Baka with T Mac di na naman sila nakaalis ng first round. ;D

I second the motion... ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on May 14, 2009 at 01:34 PM
I think the Magic coach is "choking" couldnt handle the pressure just like he did with the Miami Heat back in 2005 eastern finals with Detroit. Guess Shaq was right about him i just hope they force celtics to a game 7.
 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: frequenzy on May 14, 2009 at 01:58 PM
medyo kabado ako sa lakers vs houston, i think aabot to sa game 7. if ever makalusot ang lakers then it's time to face the nuggets. pakiramdam ko mahihirapan ang lakers sa cavs. we may see cavs vs nuggets sa finals.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on May 14, 2009 at 02:30 PM
I think their series with houston will make LA better it will be over tommorow. Bring on the Nuggets!

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 14, 2009 at 02:40 PM
I think LA will win their series against the rockets.  As for the Nuggets, di pewede yun style ng Lakers in the first 2 rounds na parelax relax lang sila.  Denver can easily get into a shooting match w/ the Lakers.  However, Denver can also defend the perimeter, transition and down low.  Dyan na maiiwanan yun Lakers.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 14, 2009 at 03:18 PM
I think LA will win their series against the rockets.  As for the Nuggets, di pewede yun style ng Lakers in the first 2 rounds na parelax relax lang sila.  Denver can easily get into a shooting match w/ the Lakers.  However, Denver can also defend the perimeter, transition and down low.  Dyan na maiiwanan yun Lakers.

+1.  I think the Lakers have learned their lesson in the Houston series, and should advance.  However, Denver is a much tougher opponent.  Very deep like the Lakers, with a nice mix of veterans and young players.  Mas gutom pa 'to sa LA (may balat talaga si Iverson).  If ever the Lakers get past the Nuggets, their performance vs. the Nuggets will be a good gauge of how they'll fare against Cleveland.  I'm also hoping for a Lakers-Cavs Finals, but it's not a sure thing (unless the NBA does something about it  ;)).

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 15, 2009 at 10:24 AM
As expected the Lakers are clobbering the Rockets.  Then maybe take a day off again in Game 6.

I can't believe the Lakers have started the game doing just that.....take the day off.  Still early in the ballgame though.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 15, 2009 at 10:31 AM
^ This is really bizarre to me too.  Parang hindi natuto sa G4.  Yeah, hope they keep that deficit manageable in the first half.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 15, 2009 at 11:12 AM
The Lakers got their ass kicked in the first half. Hayyy... nakakadisappoint naman 'to. :-[ Yari lang sila sa Nuggets kung makalusot man sila. Anyway, I just hope everything goes well for them in the second half.

Second straight game 7 for the Celtics. Lupet! Kudos to the champs for hanging in there minus KG.

Orlando should practice their FT shooting. They have all summer to do that if they lose game 7. Palitan muna nila coach nila. ;D

Denver's on fire right now. Galing ni Billups. He'll be in his 7th straight Conference Finals appearance. West coast naman this year.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: boredfilmmaker on May 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM
kinakabahan na siguro si Stern ngayon.. biruin mo, ang laki ng chance na ma-eliminate yung 2 finalists last year.. his dream of a Cavs-Celtics Eastern Conference finals and a Cavs-Lakers finals is in jeopardy.. he should really blame the Lakers for that..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on May 15, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Second straight game 7 for the Celtics. Lupet! Kudos to the champs for hanging in there minus KG.

Yup a depleted line up for the Celtics and in a game 7 wherein the Magic were favored to win.  I say good job!  Both teams would end up slaughtered by the Cavs though.   ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on May 15, 2009 at 12:30 PM
It looks like there is also a game 7 between Houston and LA. The inter-barangay team is still alive.  :P Kahiyaan na'to kapag natalo sa game 7 ang Lakers.  ;D  I hope it won't happen kasi mas maganda ang series kung Denver at Lakers ang maglalaban.

I don't think the dream series between LA and Boston is going to happen. Celtics, if they win against Orlando, is going to be eaten alive by the Cavs.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 15, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Yup a depleted line up for the Celtics and in a game 7 wherein the Magic were favored to win.  I say good job!  Both teams would end up slaughtered by the Cavs though.   ;D

My thoughts exactly. The winner of the Celtics-Magic series is just fodder for the Cavs. :D

May game 7 na rin ang Lakers-Rockets. Hayyy... what a disappointment. :-[
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: John E. on May 15, 2009 at 12:52 PM


May game 7 na rin ang Lakers-Rockets. Hayyy... what a disappointment. :-[

id love to see an upset+ ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 15, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I beg to differ with the Cavs. Both the Celtics and the Magic split their season with the Cavaliers. It would be a tough series with Cleveland against any of the two teams. I think what lacks the Cavs is a strong frontcourt that can put body against a Dwight Howard or a Kendrick Perkins. Backcourt-wise, James and Williams have the upperhand.

I believe the 8-0 record that the Cavaliers have on the playoffs will end on the Conference Finals.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dmaximus on May 15, 2009 at 01:53 PM
I'm a big laker fan. Hats off to houston they just wont die!  :-X Looks like nuggets chance is getting brighter.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DaSilva on May 15, 2009 at 01:54 PM
I don't know about that, bro wedge.

Playoffs are different from the regular season. LA swept Houston in the regular season, for example.
So Boston and Orlando's edge against Cleveland in the reg season may not necessarily carry over.

Of course, the Cavs should not be complacent either. Dallas had the best record a couple of years ago, only to be beaten in the playoffs (first round pa nga).
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Moks007 on May 15, 2009 at 04:35 PM
I'm proud of my Rockets ;D..Kahit ano they are tough. Lots of you guys don't give them credit for winning:D ;D. It's always the lakers either relaxing or whatever when the rockets win :D ;D.. Inter barangay team whatever haha..:P :P..But its up for grabs now for Game 7..Nobody knows hehe..This is all in good fun naman:)..Go Rockets.

By the way I think rockets have lakers' number in the playoffs ;D
1. Time of Moses Malone in 1981, beating LA in the first round and went ahead to meet Boston
2. Sampson's last second shot in 1986 finals against LA again to advance to meet Boston again..Pero losing again  :'(

I can feel it, I can feel it ;D ;D..All in good fun ;) :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dshowstapa on May 15, 2009 at 04:45 PM
I'm a Lakers fan but I am so dissapointed for what happened earlier. Game 7 w/out Yao?! You gotta be kidding me. And also, I don't like Kobe's performance this season. But I wish they'll win it all this year.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 18, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Lakers advance convincingly, but they still have to be concerned with their play as of late. Denver is going to crush them if they're not better prepared. Frontcourt advantage is gone, and Denver has more formidable players at every position.

Great series by Houston.  They should be deadlier next year at full strength. Brooks was really a revelation. 


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Moks007 on May 18, 2009 at 08:21 AM
Sad sad day for me :'( ;D hehehe..but congrats to the Lakers. They mauled the rockets on this one.  ;D Lakers vs. Denver will be a great series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dexterc on May 18, 2009 at 10:57 AM
no back to back for celts...even spurs cant do back to back champs..thats why lakers,bulls and rockets are special..3 peat...back to back
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Hitman on May 18, 2009 at 11:16 AM
the cavaliers will win it this year!
lebron is the man!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pyeponce on May 18, 2009 at 11:23 AM
i know its a long shot, but im hoping the nuggets win over the lakers AND the cavs. :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: -sniper- on May 18, 2009 at 11:39 AM
now that boston is out  (:'(  :'(  :'( ), i'm looking at a denver-cleveland finals.


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 18, 2009 at 12:19 PM
The teams with the complete lineup won and I am just glad.  Lakers, with all their erratic ways, managed to get over the pesky Rockets.  No Yao, no way for Houston.  In a long series like this one, every manpower counts.  But having gone to Game 7 without Yao is already a feat in itself ( shame on you Laguna Lakers! ). 
LA vs Denver would be an interesting one.  For LA to win, they've got to play consistently.  And Bynum must be dominant! 

LA in 6 games ( prediction )

The Garnett-less Boston, on the other hand, was running on all heart from day 1 of the playoffs.  7 games versus Chicago.  7 games versus Orlando.  It was just too much.  But give it to them.  As they say, never underestimate the heart of champions.  But looking ahead, I don't think Boston can match up with the Cavs anyway.  Not without Garnett.  So for me, the Magic is the better team to give the Cavs some adversity.  Hirap ang Cavs pag may magaling na malaki sa kalaban.

Cavs in 7 games ( although I'd like the Magic to win...)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: d4nu65+3R on May 18, 2009 at 12:40 PM
now that boston is out  (:'(  :'(  :'( ), i'm looking at a denver-cleveland finals.




im keeping my fingers crossed on this too. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 18, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Honestly I am an Orlando fan (due to the fact that Amway Arena is just 5.5 miles from where we live). Seeing their games regularly on TV, I can say that the Magic has a fair chance of beating the Cavs. I believe LeBron is LeBron. He'll score whenever he wants to. He can shoot, drive, rebound, steal, pass. One thing that will really put the Cavs on the ropes would be their supporting cast. A Courtney Lee or a JJ Redick can stop Maurice Williams just like what they did with House and Allen. Varejao/Lewis matchup is an offensive nightmare for the Cavaliers, defensively they're equal. Frontcourt-wise, the Cavs is the underdog. It'll be LeBron's show, no doubt about that.

I think the pressure is on the Cavs merely for having an MVP on their roster. And since both teams are hungry to get into the Finals, this series will be a nailbiter. I'm seeing a Game 7 in the offing. :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 18, 2009 at 05:36 PM
Cavs vs Magic... Its like an unstoppable force (Lebron) colliding with an immovable object (Dwight).
I'd also like to see a Game 7 here.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on May 18, 2009 at 06:18 PM
(http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/534/poster36173718ik5.jpg)


Just found it funny.

Kudos though to the Celts, playing hard despite being shorthanded.  Same with the Rockets.

Now, who wants the Candy most???  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 18, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Honestly I am an Orlando fan (due to the fact that Amway Arena is just 5.5 miles from where we live). Seeing their games regularly on TV, I can say that the Magic has a fair chance of beating the Cavs. I believe LeBron is LeBron. He'll score whenever he wants to. He can shoot, drive, rebound, steal, pass. One thing that will really put the Cavs on the ropes would be their supporting cast. A Courtney Lee or a JJ Redick can stop Maurice Williams just like what they did with House and Allen. Varejao/Lewis matchup is an offensive nightmare for the Cavaliers, defensively they're equal. Frontcourt-wise, the Cavs is the underdog. It'll be LeBron's show, no doubt about that.

I think the pressure is on the Cavs merely for having an MVP on their roster. And since both teams are hungry to get into the Finals, this series will be a nailbiter. I'm seeing a Game 7 in the offing. :)

If we go by history, all champion teams from way back boast of talented, impeccable Big Men.  Except for one team -- Jordan's Chicago Bulls ( you wouldn't rate Luc Longley and an aging Robert Parish as great right? ).  Spurs has Duncan/Robinson/Horry.  Lakers had Jabbar/Shaq.  Rockets had Olajuwon/Sampson.  Boston has KG and had a young Parish back then.  Sixers had Moses.  Detroit had Wallace & Wallace. So between Dwight Howard and say, Varejao or Ilgauskus, who you gonna pick?  That's the problem for Cleveland.  As you said, it's really a Lebron show.  Unless we all agree that he really is the new "23" or MJ that will compensate for the lack of big men, then I'd say that history will repeat itself again this year.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 18, 2009 at 07:48 PM
If we go by history, all champion teams from way back boast of talented, impeccable Big Men.  Except for one team -- Jordan's Chicago Bulls ( you wouldn't rate Luc Longley and an aging Robert Parish as great right? ).  Spurs has Duncan/Robinson/Horry.  Lakers had Jabbar/Shaq.  Rockets had Olajuwon/Sampson.  Boston has KG and had a young Parish back then.  Sixers had Moses.  Detroit had Wallace & Wallace. So between Dwight Howard and say, Varejao or Ilgauskus, who you gonna pick?  That's the problem for Cleveland.  As you said, it's really a Lebron show.  Unless we all agree that he really is the new "23" or MJ that will compensate for the lack of big men, then I'd say that history will repeat itself again this year.

Sampson? He did not win any championships with the Rockets...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 18, 2009 at 09:33 PM
I agree, having a big man in the line-up is a prerequisite for a championship.
Jordan and the Bulls had Bill Cartwright as their big man during their first 3-peat. The Bulls traded Oakley just to have a big man. Then they got Dennis Rodman during their second 3-peat. Of course, The Worm can't be considered a big man but having led the NBA in rebounds per game for a record seven consecutive years, he should be considered as one.

The Cavs have Ilgauskus, Verajao, Joe Smith and Big Ben. Unlike the Sixers and the Celtics, Dwight will have his hands full. Lebron has ample "big man" support for his championship journey.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 19, 2009 at 12:18 AM
King James all-around game makes up for whatever big man shortcoming Cleveland might be considered as having. James rebounds like a power forward, passes like a guard and now, defends like a premier defender. I expect Cleveland to run the pick and roll more with Ilgauskas pulling Dwight outside and letting James go straight to the hole where Verajao and King James himself have a good chance of grabbing the offensive board if and when he misses.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 19, 2009 at 03:22 AM
(AP) - A look at the NBA's conference finals (with regular-season records):

EASTERN CONFERENCE

No. 1 CLEVELAND CAVALIERS (66-16) vs. No. 3 ORLANDO MAGIC (59-23).

Season series: Magic, 2-1. Orlando had a pair of double-digit wins at home, including a 116-87 rout on April 3 that was Cleveland's worst loss of the season and nearly its worst since drafting LeBron James in 2003. James had 43 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists in the Cavaliers' 97-93 home win on March 17, but was a combined 17-for-47 from the field in the two games in Orlando. Dwight Howard averaged 18.3 points and 14.7 rebounds, but was limited to eight shots in the Magic's loss.

Storyline: After opening with eight straight double-digit victories in one of the most dominant performances in NBA playoff history, the top-seeded Cavaliers are rested and four wins away from a second trip to the finals in three years. But the Magic have matched up well with them and are confident after outlasting defending champion Boston in seven games.

Key Matchup I: Mo Williams vs. Rafer Alston. Neither team would have been as good without trading for its point guard: the Cavaliers acquiring the all-star Williams in the summer and the Magic dealing for Alston after Jameer Nelson went down. Alston played well in two games in an Orlando uniform against Cleveland, scoring 23 points in one and finishing with a double-double in the other. Williams struggled against Orlando, shooting 38 per cent and collecting only eight assists in three games.

Key Matchup II: James vs. Hedo Turkoglu. Hard to imagine James struggling again against Orlando the way he's playing in the post-season, averaging 32.9 points on 53 per cent shooting. Turkoglu seems to have rediscovered his game after a shaky start to the post-season and was sensational in the clincher against Boston, finishing with 25 points and 12 assists.

X-Factor: Mickael Pietrus. The Magic wanted the swingman mostly for his defensive abilities, and they'll hope he can help slow down James. But he's provided some unexpected offence lately, scoring 17 points three times in the semifinals, including in Game 7.

Prediction: Cavaliers in 6.


WESTERN CONFERENCE

No. 1 LOS ANGELES LAKERS (65-17) vs. No. 2 DENVER NUGGETS (54-28).

Season series: Lakers, 3-1. Two meetings were in November, one before the trade for Chauncey Billups that remade the Nuggets. Billups averaged 18 points and 7.7 assists in the other three games, but the Lakers did a good job on Carmelo Anthony (14.5 ppg, 32.8 per cent shooting) and limited the Nuggets to 13-of-61 shooting from 3-point range in the final three games. Kobe Bryant averaged 31 points, while Pau Gasol had a couple of huge performances in averaging 18.3 points and 12.3 rebounds.

Storyline: The Lakers dominated the Western Conference in the regular season, but after needing seven games to get past undermanned Houston in the second round, they haven't looked like the West's best in the playoffs. Denver has, overwhelming New Orleans and Dallas and looking capable of making its first NBA finals appearance.

Key matchup I: Derek Fisher vs. Billups. Billups is playing in his seventh straight conference finals and is the reason the Nuggets, who've made it this far for the first time since 1985, won't be nervous. Fisher was badly outplayed by Houston's Aaron Brooks and his shot has been off lately, but the Lakers will count on his experience against Billups.

Key matchup II: Gasol vs. Kenyon Martin and Nene. Gasol's 21-point, 18-rebound performance in the clincher against Houston looked like a couple of his games against Denver this season. He went for 16 and 16 in the first meeting, and 27 and 19 in the last. The Nuggets' frontcourt tandem will try to be physical with Gasol to prevent him from those types of big nights.

X-factor: Andrew Bynum. The centre has been wildly inconsistent since returning from his knee injury, and the Lakers are hoping for the Bynum they saw in Games 5 and 7 against Houston (14 points), not the scoreless one from Games 4 and 6. He averaged 11 points and 9.3 rebounds while shooting 62 per cent against Denver - and the Lakers won all three times he played.

Prediction: Lakers in 7.


**************

I agree with the AP predictions above.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 20, 2009 at 07:47 AM
Just stumbled upon these Nike commercials.  We all know who Nike wants to see in the Finals. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PH4TMUjgoOs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6znkbMJJTyQ&feature=related
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 20, 2009 at 11:59 AM
The Black Mamba lifts the Lakers over the feisty Nuggets.. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 20, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Lakers win! Kobe composed sa FTs. Lupet. ;D Bantayan nila dapat si Melo sa game 2.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 20, 2009 at 02:45 PM
Sorry loss for Denver.  They were leading almost 3/4 of the way.  Even led by as much as 13 at one point.  They were defending well and executing good plays until that blooper in the last 30 seconds -- a weak inbound pass stolen by Ariza and eventually, a 4 point lead for LA.  A costly error indeed.  I'm a Laker fan but I really think Denver was the better team in this game.  But their lack of experience in a "deeper" playoff series showed in the end.  In short, bumigay nung huli

Good game.  No blow outs here. And a good head to head between Anthony (39 pts) and Kobe (40 pts).  Pretty even match up if you ask me. 

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 20, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Lakers win! Kobe composed sa FTs. Lupet. ;D Bantayan nila dapat si Melo sa game 2.

Nung ininterview si Coach Phil, he said ala na silang magagawa kay Melo.  The guy's a scoring machine.  He said however that the game plan was to limit Billups.  That's why if you notice, Coach Jackson put Kobe on Billups all game long.  Chauncy still managed 18 points and 8 assists but wasn't too much of a presence, missing some crucial shots. 

As Laker fans (i presume you are too) we must be happy with this win. Because Denver played better!  And still we won.  That poor inbound pass was really a killer.  Poor execution and lack of experience did the Nuggets in.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 20, 2009 at 05:37 PM
Just realized that the last 4 playoff teams are all lead by Redeem Team starters: Kobe, Melo, Lebron and Dwight.

Says a lot about their durability to still be able to carry their teams this late into the season with virtually no rest last summer, particularly for Kobe who is much older than the other 3.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pao625™ on May 21, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Game 1: eastern conf. finals:

Orlando steals one in Cleveland. 107-106
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM
If we go by history, all champion teams from way back boast of talented, impeccable Big Men.  Except for one team -- Jordan's Chicago Bulls ( you wouldn't rate Luc Longley and an aging Robert Parish as great right? ).  Spurs has Duncan/Robinson/Horry.  Lakers had Jabbar/Shaq.  Rockets had Olajuwon/Sampson.  Boston has KG and had a young Parish back then.  Sixers had Moses.  Detroit had Wallace & Wallace. So between Dwight Howard and say, Varejao or Ilgauskus, who you gonna pick?  That's the problem for Cleveland.  As you said, it's really a Lebron show.  Unless we all agree that he really is the new "23" or MJ that will compensate for the lack of big men, then I'd say that history will repeat itself again this year.

As predicted, Orlando will give Cleveland a tough time.  I was not surprised at all that Cleveland lost Game 1.  I will not be surprised too if Orlando beats Cleveland in this series.  I will say this again - you cannot win a championship without "A Few Good Big Men".  Unless you have a Jordan and a Pippen as your backcourt, you gotta have tremendous frontcourt baby!  So sorry for Cleveland and Lebron, it will be an uphill battle from hereon with Ilgauskus and Varejao manning the frontcourt(both were a non factor in the dying minutes).  Among the 4 remaining teams, the Cavs are the least likely to win because of this reason.  Good luck.  By the way, the two best players of the game were Lewis ( who hit the winning trey ) and who else, Dwight Howard!  Need i say more?

Lebron was cramping bad after the game.  That's what happens when you put all hardwork to the guy.   .  Can they bounce back after their first ever loss in the post season?  Remains to be seen.  But for a Laker fan like me, I'd rather play the Cavs than face the Magic dahil mas madaling kalaban ang Cavs. Go Cavs!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 21, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Woohoo!!! I'm not a Magic fan, but, I'm happy the Cavaliers finally lost 1 home game at the Playoffs...YEAH!!! ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 21, 2009 at 12:36 PM
The Turkoglu/Lewis pick-and-pop plays gave Cleveland the hardest time and it exposed the Cavs' need for a strong frontcourt to guard a Dwight Howard and/or help out to cover a shooter in Pietrus, Alston and Lee. I think what SVG did with the second half was also give the points to LeBron and have him win or lose the game.

And also, like I said, it's LeBron's show.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 21, 2009 at 05:48 PM
sa orlando, hinayaan nila si lebron to score 49 points and made sure that the bench did not perform well. parang "import" strategy sa pba ang ginawa nila. if may import na scorer, local coaches would sometimes let the import score and score pero made sure that the 4 other players on the court will not be able to get big games.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 22, 2009 at 12:03 PM
Nuggets take Game 2. Sayang yung lead ng Lakers nung first half. Bawi na lang game 3.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 22, 2009 at 01:22 PM
Nuggets take Game 2. Sayang yung lead ng Lakers nung first half. Bawi na lang game 3.

Good defensive stops for the Nuggets.  Particularly on Kobe and their scorers on the last two plays.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: tonedeaf on May 22, 2009 at 09:31 PM
I predict a Nuggets win on Game 3 (which, sadly, I will be able to watch because it falls on a Sunday). A blowout, maybe by 20 points or so.

And then LA will win Game 4 (which, sadly, I will not be able to watch live because it will be on a work day).

As to the last 3 games, may the best team win. Which means the Lakers :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 22, 2009 at 09:56 PM
sana umabot ng game 7 ang lakers - nuggets :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dobler on May 22, 2009 at 10:16 PM
sana umabot ng game 7 ang lakers - nuggets :)

abot yan and the refs will make sure the lakers win.

WHERE AMAZING HAPPENS
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Aberforth777 on May 23, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Sayang clutch jumper ni Hedo. Lebron answered with a huge 3!
Cavs wins Game 2 95-96 to even series 1-1.
2-0 na sana sayang talaga, bawi na lang sa home court! Go Orlando!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on May 23, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Yeah, it's somewhat a lucky shot. But give Lebron the credit, he carry his team again. Cleveland would have been in deep sh*t if he didn't make that shot.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 23, 2009 at 11:47 AM

                                          LEBRON SAVES THE GAME.
(http://www.gemzies.com/img_photos/we_are_all_witnesses_lebron_james_2_21dddaf89d4b71f7d5e39674507a623b_490x350.png)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Aberforth777 on May 23, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Manghihinayang sigurado ang Orlando sa game na to kung sakali matalo sila sa series na to against Cavs.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 23, 2009 at 01:17 PM
I think Orlando can take the series if they have the mindset to do it. They can crawl back from big leads and win. I'm not sure about Cleveland if they can do the same. They still rely on James to do all the work for them. One thing to note is Cleveland's offense in the second half. When Orlando started to come back, Cleveland's answer was merely LeBron.

One "mistake" Van Gundy made during the last play was to put Turkoglu against James instead of Pietrus who can somewhat matchup with LeBron in quickness. He should've covered the three-lane instead of allowing them an alley-oop. But yeah, give the credit to LeBron. He really carried his team on his shoulders throughout the entire game.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 23, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Tough loss for Orlando. But I think they can bounce back from this - they recovered nicely after Big Baby's shot in Game 4 in the Boston series. It's Cleveland that has to be concerned why they keep falling apart after posting big leads. Game 3's really going to be interesting.

As for the LA-Denver series, crucial too for LA to win this next one. Don't think they respond well whenever they trail in a series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Hitman on May 23, 2009 at 06:20 PM
if you noticed the trend, kahit malaki lamang nahahabol... so walang safe talaga...it happened to the lakers and it happened to the cavs too...
interesting series for both indeed...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 24, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Ariza steals this one for LA again! Still gotta hate that FT shooting. Good thing they made the ones that mattered.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 24, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Lakers win! Black Mamba strikes again. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 24, 2009 at 11:37 AM
masyadong physical yung game kanina. pero its a good win for LA.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 24, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Kobe is gonna rape the Nuggets in Colorado!  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on May 24, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Resiliency!!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 24, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Kobe is gonna rape the Nuggets in Colorado!  ;D
;D ;D ;D
And this time he's going to do it right in front of everybody.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 24, 2009 at 01:05 PM
masyadong physical yung game kanina. pero its a good win for LA.

The game is physical, but I have problems with the quick whistles the refs are giving in terms of technicals. It's the playoffs and they should let some plays like an afterthought shove between players go.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 24, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Ariza steals this one for LA again! Still gotta hate that FT shooting. Good thing they made the ones that mattered.



Either Ariza is really a tough defender or Denver is just simply too careless with the ball in the crucial plays. Maybe it's both.  For the second time in 3 games, Denver failed miserably to do an inbound pass.  With the same player stealing the leather - Trevor Ariza!  Balita ko napamura ng tagalog na daw si Coach Karl sa buwiset nya kanina. ;D Despite the woeful free throws of the Lakers, they still managed to win.  Why?  Because Melo was a non-factor in the 2nd half!  Sayang yun heads up play ni Chauncy who to me is the most consistent Nugget of them all.  The next game is a "must win" for Denver. Or else, LA wraps it up at home.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 24, 2009 at 03:24 PM
;D ;D ;D
And this time he's going to do it right in front of everybody.

Parang si Dr Hayden Kho! ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 24, 2009 at 03:43 PM
I think Orlando can take the series if they have the mindset to do it. They can crawl back from big leads and win. I'm not sure about Cleveland if they can do the same. They still rely on James to do all the work for them. One thing to note is Cleveland's offense in the second half. When Orlando started to come back, Cleveland's answer was merely LeBron.

Plus the fact that Orlando is playing with no pressure whatsoever.  Those guys are just having fun out there!  A friend of mine joked that Hedo and Lewis seemed "puyat" and "lasing" during games and still they manage to score. ;D  The Cavs, on the other hand, seemed uptight every time the Magic rallies and gets the lead.  Talk about inexperience huh. 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: blackie on May 25, 2009 at 11:00 AM
anyone know of any live streaming links?

thanks in advance ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: skylynx888 on May 25, 2009 at 11:16 AM
anyone know of any live streaming links?

thanks in advance ;D
justin.tv
gobabby.net

hirap ang Cavs sa Magic..... seems like Magic will take Game 3
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 25, 2009 at 11:46 AM
magics won, 2-1 na in favor of orlando
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dexterc on May 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM
cavs should already 0-3 if not for that last sec shot of lebron.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 25, 2009 at 12:05 PM
^ Yeah.  That thought must be really weighing heavy on the Cavs' minds.  If they go down 1-3, it's going to take another miracle to salvage their season (and not just a game).  I hope they go back to Cleveland 2-2, para mas exciting.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 25, 2009 at 12:08 PM
Di kaya ni Lebron mag-isa yan. He needs a big man to support him. Di rin naman consistent si Williams e. Di sila nakaexperience ng malupit na adversary ngayong playoffs til Orlando. They just cruised the first two rounds kaya di nila alam kung panong gagawin kapag pressured na sila. Kaya I'm taking back what I said earlier that fodder lang ng Cavs ang winner ng Boston-Orlando series. ;D 3-0 na sana. Well, it's still a long series. Anything can happen. ;)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 25, 2009 at 12:21 PM
2-2 yan if Stern can do a magic act against Orlando sa next game. Hehe. A Denver-Orlando finals wouldn't attract much revenue for NBA as with an LA-Cleveland series (now that some Chinese firm is getting some business deal with the Cavs).

 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 25, 2009 at 12:58 PM
Stern did everthing he can to make this series 4-0 in favor of the Cavaliers...the Magic are just that good...the Cavaliers just can't handle a series this close...the Magic are no Pistons...the Magic are no Hawks...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dobler on May 25, 2009 at 01:13 PM
The Magic is just a bad match up for the Cavs. Defensively, they don't have an answer for Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis. But I still think that the Cavs will win the series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on May 25, 2009 at 01:16 PM
cavs should dig deeper on their bench. gibson, wally world etc.

orlando is using their bench well at least at end game may kaunting energy pa para sa last push ang players nila.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: blackie on May 25, 2009 at 02:05 PM
justin.tv
gobabby.net

hirap ang Cavs sa Magic..... seems like Magic will take Game 3
Thanks  skylynx888,

I know of justin, hard to get through lang kanina.  Will tyr the other one.

Thank you :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 25, 2009 at 02:52 PM
The Magic is just a bad match up for the Cavs. Defensively, they don't have an answer for Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis. But I still think that the Cavs will win the series.

Again, I'm not surprised at all.  The Magic is a bad match up for all the remaining teams now because of their superior FRONTCOURT.  Look at the stats earlier :  Magic's Frontcourt, 72 points.  Cavs, 21 points.  Well, you might want to add James' 41 pts but still that's only 62 points.  And technically, James is a backcourt man.  No matter how much King James will score, if the Cavs cannot control Magic's frontcourt ( Howard, Turkoglu, Lewis, Pietrus) there's just no way they can win this series.  They can never win a title with Ilgauskus and Varejao as their big guys ( both scored a total of 13 points and yes, 6 fouls each guarding Howard ).  In the 3 games of the series, the only win of the Cavs is via a hail mary 3 pt shot of LBJ.  That should tell you something on who's the more dominant team.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: XanderCage on May 25, 2009 at 03:44 PM
we are all witnessess....




....the choking one!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dobler on May 25, 2009 at 05:32 PM
Again, I'm not surprised at all.  The Magic is a bad match up for all the remaining teams now because of their superior FRONTCOURT.  Look at the stats earlier :  Magic's Frontcourt, 72 points.  Cavs, 21 points.  Well, you might want to add James' 41 pts but still that's only 62 points.  And technically, James is a backcourt man.  No matter how much King James will score, if the Cavs cannot control Magic's frontcourt ( Howard, Turkoglu, Lewis, Pietrus) there's just no way they can win this series.  They can never win a title with Ilgauskus and Varejao as their big guys ( both scored a total of 13 points and yes, 6 fouls each guarding Howard ).  In the 3 games of the series, the only win of the Cavs is via a hail mary 3 pt shot of LBJ.  That should tell you something on who's the more dominant team.

yep, we'll see. they really haven't been tested until now.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 25, 2009 at 06:51 PM
we are all witnessess....




....the choking one!

Are you referring to Lebron?  He's everything but a choker, man.  But basketball's a team game.  He can't do it all by himself.  But he's doing things that we haven't seen in a long time in a player -- he shoots, assists, defends, rebounds and he even analyzes plays when interviewed--  truly phenemonal!  That last second shot in Game 2 was sick,  wheeww!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 26, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I predict a Nuggets win on Game 3 (which, sadly, I will be able to watch because it falls on a Sunday). A blowout, maybe by 20 points or so.

And then LA will win Game 4 (which, sadly, I will not be able to watch live because it will be on a work day).

As to the last 3 games, may the best team win. Which means the Lakers :)


Ang galing mo, ha! Napagbaliktad mo lang game 3 at game 4. :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 26, 2009 at 12:37 PM
Has anyone seen the MVP (Most Valuable Puppets) ads of Nike? Kakatawa how they keep on portraying Lebron as the hyper, powder-clapping puppet who keeps tailing the cool Kobe puppet. The second one is just Kobe teasing Lebron with his rings. The third one is just so unstoppable. Hehehe


Puppets Chalk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsG5uq9xOKo)

Puppets Championship Rings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFPPC_mG7sc)

Unstoppable (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCJurCB4XU)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: oweidah on May 26, 2009 at 12:48 PM
cavs/lakers finals = $$$.

KB & LJ (and their teammates) better step up their games.....or else, wait another year to even come close to His Airness greatness  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: tonedeaf on May 26, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Ang galing mo, ha! Napagbaliktad mo lang game 3 at game 4. :)

hahaha! ang hope ko pa naman, since I was proven wrong with my game 3 prediction, that they would win game 4 as well. in this way, Lakers could win the series in 5 games and kobe can rest. oh well...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 26, 2009 at 01:04 PM
It looks like Dahntey Jones is putting his foot down on Kobe. I wonder if it has anything to do with the WWE vs Nuggets controversy...I hope Dahntey Jones is not auditioning for the WWE....
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dshowstapa on May 26, 2009 at 01:12 PM
If ever the Lakers win game  5, they will win it in game 6.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on May 26, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Hmmm... baka ma-spoil plano ni NBA comm Stern. Baka maging Magic vs Nuggets a.
 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 26, 2009 at 02:54 PM
hahaha! ang hope ko pa naman, since I was proven wrong with my game 3 prediction, that they would win game 4 as well. in this way, Lakers could win the series in 5 games and kobe can rest. oh well...

Lakers were the Laguna Lakers again today.  Plus Denver played extremely well too.  Although I thought there were some cheap shots by Jones (tripping on Kobe) and Nene (elbow on Walton).  You can be physical but not dirty.  I'm expecting a Laker win next game and a wrap up in Game 6 at the Forum.  But then again, you can never be sure with the Lakers.  Depends on who shows up -- Los Angeles or Laguna.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 26, 2009 at 03:36 PM
Has anyone seen the MVP (Most Valuable Puppets) ads of Nike? Kakatawa how they keep on portraying Lebron as the hyper, powder-clapping puppet who keeps tailing the cool Kobe puppet. The second one is just Kobe teasing Lebron with his rings. The third one is just so unstoppable. Hehehe


Puppets Chalk (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsG5uq9xOKo)

Puppets Championship Rings (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFPPC_mG7sc)

Unstoppable (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjCJurCB4XU)

Thanks for this. Funny!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 27, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Magic win! Cavs down 3-1. So much for Mo's series win guarantee. ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 27, 2009 at 12:17 PM
"History is on the Magic's side heading into Game 5. Teams with a 3-1 lead are a staggering 182-8 in series dating to 1947."

Good luck to Cleveland.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 27, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Good Luck, Cleveland LeBron...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on May 27, 2009 at 12:51 PM
- let Lebron stay in Cleveland
- a major revamp in their roster that will support James (a good point guard, a reliable shooting guard or forward)
- fire Mike Brown (for just staying with James all season long and not thinking of a better system that will help him (LeBron) in the offensive end)

That is what Dan Ferry should be thinking after this series is over.

It's premature to say but with the way the series is going, I can't see LeBron's team winning this series. Unless his teammates and coach realize that Lebron needs help in scoring.  ;D

This series should have been a sweep if not just because of LeBron's buzzer beater in game two.  ;)
 
 LA-Denver na!  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 27, 2009 at 12:53 PM
Another thing to watch out for is...Dwight Howard is one technical away from an automatic suspension...while, Kobe is two technicals away from an automatic suspension...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 27, 2009 at 12:57 PM
T'was a great game. I just hope that Magic doesn't fold up in the closer.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 27, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Oh, $hit! I can't imagine a Denver-Orlando finals. Noooooooo!!!!

History din is against the Magic coz I seem to remember a Tmac-led Orlando having a 3-1 lead against Detroit and then losing three straight.

If the Cavs loses the series, it's very likely that Lebron leaves Cleveland.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: siriusblack on May 27, 2009 at 01:09 PM
 ;) if lebron did not make that shot in game 2, then Orlando would be in the finals now.  ::) ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dyerds on May 27, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Oh, $hit! I can't imagine a Denver-Orlando finals. Noooooooo!!!!

That is a big possibility.  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on May 27, 2009 at 02:08 PM
Orlando-Lakers sa Finals ayos na din!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 27, 2009 at 02:09 PM
The Cavs is done!  And I hope I'm wrong because I'm still hoping for a Lakers-Cavs finals.  But no way can Lebron do it all by himself.  No way.  They had a shot earlier at winning the game.  Up by 1 with 6 seconds to go.  And they blew it.  Forget Lebron's 41 points and game tying free throws.  His supporting cast is pathetic.  Offensively and defensively.  Still no adjustments for Dwight Howard.  Maybe they should have given Shaq (who was watching in the sidelines) a Cavs uniform and let him guard Dwight for them :(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: blackie on May 27, 2009 at 02:25 PM
I was just thinking,

if lebron hadn't made that game winning shot the cavs wouldhave been swept!!! :o :o :o
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 27, 2009 at 02:38 PM
I was just thinking,

if lebron hadn't made that game winning shot the cavs wouldhave been swept!!! :o :o :o

Precisely!  It would've been a clean sweep for the Cavs in the post season - Swept Detroit round 1, Swept Hawks round 2, Swept BY Magic, round 3...  ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: blackie on May 27, 2009 at 02:48 PM
Woyoyoyoyoy! :o :o :o

;) if lebron did not make that shot in game 2, then Orlando would be in the finals now.  ::) ::)

Saw Siriusblack noted this too :o :o :o

With Magic playing like they are, it will be really hard to come back from a 3-1 deficit ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 27, 2009 at 03:01 PM
Natawa lang ako sa picture na to. Mukhang may fro si Lebron. ;D

(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0526/nba_g_cavs1_576.jpg)

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 27, 2009 at 03:07 PM
"History is on the Magic's side heading into Game 5. Teams with a 3-1 lead are a staggering 182-8 in series dating to 1947."

Good luck to Cleveland.

If Lebron James wants a shot at greatness, then now is the time!  I will be a true-blue Lebron fan if he lifts the Cavs to a 3-0 finish to win this series.  Then maybe, just maybe, I can start comparing him to MJ.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on May 27, 2009 at 05:24 PM
If Lebron and tha Cavs looses to the Magic, definitely he will not come back to play for the Cleveland next season. Mukhang matutuloy na sya sa NY.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 27, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Here's (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/steve_aschburner/05/26/officials/index.html?eref=T1) an interesting article from Sports Illustrated. It seems that the NBA really wants a Lakers-Cavs Finals. Daming pera nun for them. Dwight's "foul" on Lebron in the closing minutes of Game 3 clearly wasn't a foul. Block yun. Buti na lang nanalo sila. And now that the Cavs are down 3-1, that Dream Finals matchup will just be a dream. Hehehe ;D Unless, the refs have other plans. ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: a2 on May 27, 2009 at 07:39 PM
(http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u63/tigerbj/dwightfoul.jpg)

it was clearly a foul!  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Aberforth777 on May 27, 2009 at 09:58 PM
It seems that the NBA really wants a Lakers-Cavs Finals. Daming pera nun for them. Dwight's "foul" on Lebron in the closing minutes of Game 3 clearly wasn't a foul. Block yun. Buti na lang nanalo sila. And now that the Cavs are down 3-1, that Dream Finals matchup will just be a dream. Hehehe ;D Unless, the refs have other plans. ::)

Ayoko sana maniwala sa mga ganitong idea, pero parang masyado na silang halata.  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: a2 on May 27, 2009 at 10:09 PM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1zfmwix.jpg)

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 28, 2009 at 01:09 AM
Ayoko sana maniwala sa mga ganitong idea, pero parang masyado na silang halata.  ;D ;D

I don't know if the same can be said of the Lakers-Nuggets series...it seems to me that the Nuggets are the ones the referees are favoring...an example is the tripping Dahntey Jones did to Kobe, obviously it's intentional...if Dwight Howard, in the Cavs-Magic series, could get a technical for taunting...why not J.R. Smith? etc.

I think Stern wants the Cavs to win the Championship and crown LeBron the King of all NBA Kings...the thing that can make it special, Stern hopes LeBron can beat a hurting Kobe for it...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on May 28, 2009 at 01:32 AM
(http://i40.tinypic.com/1zfmwix.jpg)
Except for Williams & Legler, these same "experts" picked the Lakers to win the 2008 NBA Championships vs the Celtics.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2008/series?series=lalbos (scroll down to mid of page)

We all know what happened.
Makes one wonder why they are called "experts". ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 28, 2009 at 11:04 AM
denver-lakers tied at the end of the 2nd qtr, still tied at the end of the 3rd qtr 76-all  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 28, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Lakers win! Si Odom nabuhay. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: a2 on May 28, 2009 at 11:50 AM
woohoo!! panalo lakers!!  ;D

i-close out na to next game please. baka mag relax nanaman katulad nung sa last round.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on May 28, 2009 at 12:04 PM
tingin ko tsamba lang panalo ng lakers!
ahihihi... sorry, nangaasar lang... boston kse ako e... kaso talo naman... ahihihi...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: retro12195 on May 28, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Lakers vs Magic na ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 28, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Lakers win! Si Odom nabuhay. ;D

Salamat talaga at nabuhay si Odom (especially after those two humiliating blocks by Birdman in the first quarter)!  Malaking bagay talaga 'yung all-around skills ni Odom to LA's campaign this year.  Thanks to him, Kobe needed to score only 22 points.  Sana mabuhay na rin si Bynum. 

But I doubt that LA can wrap this up on Saturday.  Game 7 'to malamang.

Hope Lebron gets the same boost from his teammates tomorrow (at least).
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: edboy7 on May 28, 2009 at 02:11 PM
As for Lebron
   I think his getting ready...to go to New York hehehehehe :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 28, 2009 at 02:24 PM
Salamat talaga at nabuhay si Odom (especially after those two humiliating blocks by Birdman in the first quarter)!  Malaking bagay talaga 'yung all-around skills ni Odom to LA's campaign this year.  Thanks to him, Kobe needed to score only 22 points.  Sana mabuhay na rin si Bynum. 

But I doubt that LA can wrap this up on Saturday.  Game 7 'to malamang.

Hope Lebron gets the same boost from his teammates tomorrow (at least).

And 8 assists, the most of any Laker in that game.  Most of these assists are out of double team situations.  Kobe had three crucial assists -- to Vujacic for the equalizer 3 pts at the end of 3rd, to Odom and Gasol during the dying minutes. Sweet unselfish plays by the Black Mamba. 

History is seemingly on the Lakers' side here. They haven't lost a best-of-7 series that was tied 2-2 after winning Game 5 since the 1969 NBA finals against Boston. Not so good news for Denver fans.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 28, 2009 at 06:25 PM
Melo's clotheline on Kobe was taken off the playbook of the WWE. The Nuggets really have a thing with the WWE.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: skylynx888 on May 29, 2009 at 10:16 AM
with the way Magic is playing, Cleveland is doomed.... After a 22 point lead, ngayon eh lamang na Magic..... Masyadong malambot tong si Ilgauskas  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 29, 2009 at 10:19 AM
nangangamoy orlando-lakers na ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 29, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Cavs take Game 5. For once, I thought Magic na yung mananalo on the Cavs' homecourt. Then, came the Orlando trigger happy guys. Wala namang pumasok. They should've used Dwight's presence on the paint. King James again did his thing with a triple-double. Si we're-gonna-win-this-series Williams finally showed up.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 29, 2009 at 01:18 PM
Melo's clotheline on Kobe was taken off the playbook of the WWE. The Nuggets really have a thing with the WWE.

And the Nuggets are saying that the Lakers paid $50,000 to win that game.  Wow!  Still part of the dirty tactics department huh?  Read on...

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/11838893/15268999
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 29, 2009 at 01:38 PM
Cavs take Game 5. For once, I thought Magic na yung mananalo on the Cavs' homecourt. Then, came the Orlando trigger happy guys. Wala namang pumasok. They should've used Dwight's presence on the paint. King James again did his thing with a triple-double. Si we're-gonna-win-this-series Williams finally showed up.

I expected them to win.  Now, if they force a game 7 on Sunday, that will be something to watch out for...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: d4nu65+3R on May 30, 2009 at 11:05 AM
denver was down 13 points last time i looked.  shutting off my tv now. nakakawalang gana pag ganito laban.  alam mo na outcome.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: tonedeaf on May 30, 2009 at 12:19 PM
Lakers back in the Finals! Yahoo!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on May 30, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Near perfect game by the Lakers.   

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: msgt16 on May 30, 2009 at 01:01 PM
Lakers win! Woohoo! ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: garee on May 30, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Back to back WCF Champs!

Lets Go! Lakers!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: a2 on May 30, 2009 at 07:26 PM
2nd straight trip to the finals, sana iba na ang outcome this time. 4 more wins to go!! let's go lakers!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 31, 2009 at 07:37 AM
Cold blooded murder by the Lakers.  Led by the executioner Kobe Bryant. 35 pts, 10 assists, 6 boards.  And the Lakers shooting percentage?  58% from the field.  For all their inconsistencies in the past, the Lakers won when it mattered most.  They are now in the finals for the 2nd straight time and 30th time overall.   

For all of Denver's heads up play in the past that many described as championship caliber, they simply folded up and gave in to the pressure of the finals.  Western finals pa lang bumigay na!  Clearly the Finals' pressure separated the men from the boys.   With the game on the line, in a do or die situation, the Nuggets went pffffft.  They were like limp french fries there in the court.  Better luck next time boys.

The best team in the West definitely won yesterday.

As for the Lakers chances to win the title,  I'd say pretty good.  If you compare the Magic ( The Cavs are done! ) to last year's Boston, the Celtics were a far superior team.   The Lakers failed to match up with Garnett, Pierce and Allen.  Versus the Magic, the match up is pretty even.  So yeah, Go Lakers!

And for Denver, madami pa kayong kakaining champorado ;D

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 31, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Not even the presence of Billups didn't help the Nuggets. It looked like they ran out of steam for the entire game.


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 31, 2009 at 08:36 AM

As for the Lakers chances to win the title,  I'd say pretty good.  If you compare the Magic ( The Cavs are done! ) to last year's Boston, the Celtics were a far superior team.   The Lakers failed to match up with Garnett, Pierce and Allen.  Versus the Magic, the match up is pretty even.  So yeah, Go Lakers!


Yeah.  Jeff Van Gundy was right in saying that neither the Magic nor the Cavs are better than last year's Boston squad, while the Lakers have significantly improved since their disappointing stint in the 2008 Finals.  Gasol has one full season as a Laker, Bynum and Ariza are not on the IL, bench is better (Brown > Radmanovic), and of course, the Black Mamba is on a mission of redemption.

But even so, the Magic and the Cavs present some difficult match-up problems for LA.  Let's see who advances to face LA.  Hope it's still Cleveland.  :)
    
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 31, 2009 at 10:28 AM
mukhang orlando-lakers na, tambak na ang cavs eh
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 31, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Tim Duncan was the last regular season MVP ('02-'03) to lead his team to a ring...LeBron = Reg Season MVP = NO RING!!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 31, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Disneyland vs Disney World for the NBA Championship! Hehehe
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 31, 2009 at 11:11 AM
I just hope Orlando's shooters show up in the finals. If they suddenly don't and the finals is not competi tive, maiinis ako sa kanila. Particularly since that will probably mean that LA will not bring their A game as well since they keep playing to the level of their competi tion.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on May 31, 2009 at 11:38 AM
I'm not a Magic fan but I'm a fan of underdogs.  Love the way the Magic dominated the heavy favorites Cavs.  As the song goes, Got to believe in Magic!  Congrats to all Magic fans out there.

As for the Cavs, the curse lives on.  Seems like Lebron will be wearing a new jersey next season. 

It may not be the dream match that everybody wanted, but a Lakers-Magic Finals would certainly be an interesting one. Lakers will be out there to redeem their humiliating loss to the Celtics last year.  Kobe wants to get his first ring without Shaq.  Lakers lineup intact unlike last year.  Magic is back at the Finals after 14 long years.  They want to win this as badly as the Lakers.  They've got the artillery led by Superman Howard.   

Abangan. 

Predictions, Predictions anyone?

I'd say Lakers in 6 games.  And it's gonna be close all the way...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: wedge on May 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Though I'm a Magic fan, I would say Lakers in 7.

This'll be unlike the Denver series wherein the Lakers' frontcourt dominated the Nuggets. Martin and Andersen doesn't have the same athletic mobility as of Howard and Lewis and, well, Turkoglu. The X-factor that would propel Lakers' to the championship is their experience in playing in the Finals.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on May 31, 2009 at 11:57 AM
im not a lakers fan but i think they'll win it this time, lamang sila sa championship experience as compared sa orlando
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on May 31, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Homecourt advantage will also be a big plus for LA this time around.  Hope they don't get another split in the first two games.  Stopping Howard (or limiting his touches) and the Magic's perimeter game will be key.  Malamang ubos agad fouls ni Bynum dito.  :P  Sana mag-click ang rotation ni Phil Jackson, especially in the frontcourt.     
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: d4nu65+3R on May 31, 2009 at 03:02 PM
in the long run, a king cannot beat supes. 

as for the finals, never was a lakers fan, but i have to admit kobe and his posse have that title in lock.  in 6 or 7 games regardless.

\m/ ('-') \m/

sa kaso kasi ng magic papasok na naman yung usapan ng dami ng champoradong kakainin.

still, one can hope.  sabi nga,  bilog ang bula.

 ;D :D

ang tagal pa ng byernes.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Nikkie on May 31, 2009 at 03:40 PM
I don't think that experience will play a big role in this series. Magic is already playing like war-forged veterans right now, from hitting clutch shots to coming back from a very big deficit. All they need to do now is play as a team and hopefully that's enough to bring home the bacon. ;D

BEAT LA!!!! ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 31, 2009 at 05:08 PM
After the game ended, LeBron showed that he has NO class...this is someone the sports media is comparing all playoff long to Michael Jordan? Hey, Mo Williams I would understand, he has NO class, "Mayabang"...but, LeBron? They just left the court and no shaking of hands with Dwight Howard and Co...the only player from Cleveland I saw on TV shaking hands with the Magic was Delonte West...LeBron also skipped out on reporters after that loss...

Incidentally, I think LeBron still has 1 season with the Cavs...he have to wait for the 2009-2010 season to before he can make a decision...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on May 31, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Dwight's literally the LAkers' biggest problem since I don't think Bynum or Gasol can stop him while Dwight has the hops and heft to stop the LAkers bigs down low. The Magic front court (Lewis and Turkoglu) is negated by Odom and Ariza, with Ariza more than capable of blanketing both on the defensive end while I expect Odom (add Gasol to that) to easily post up or blow by both on offense. I don't think we'll see anything new that hasn't been done to Kobe (Pietrus is just another defender thrown at him) but I do see a problem with Alston being checked by Fish. Alston's too fast for him.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on May 31, 2009 at 07:03 PM
Orlando just has to hope and pray nobody does a Nick Anderson. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Ashburndaride on May 31, 2009 at 08:02 PM
After the game ended, LeBron showed that he has NO class...this is someone the sports media is comparing all playoff long to Michael Jordan? Hey, Mo Williams I would understand, he has NO class, "Mayabang"...but, LeBron? They just left the court and no shaking of hands with Dwight Howard and Co...the only player from Cleveland I saw on TV shaking hands with the Magic was Delonte West...LeBron also skipped out on reporters after that loss...

Incidentally, I think LeBron still has 1 season with the Cavs...he have to wait for the 2009-2010 season to before he can make a decision...

hehe halatang nagpipigil umiyak e, sa locker room nalang daw  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: garee on May 31, 2009 at 10:06 PM
Lets Go! Lakers!

Champs in 5.  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on May 31, 2009 at 10:57 PM
hehe halatang nagpipigil umiyak e, sa locker room nalang daw  ;D

Yup, he is a professional, he should have tried shaking hands with the players from Orlando...

As for the NBA Finals, may the best team win...I won't be cheering for either team...the Magic has eliminated the Cavs...and the team the Lakers is facing in the NBA Finals are not the Cavs...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on Jun 01, 2009 at 02:00 PM
My fearless forecast before the season even begins was my LA Lakers against Cavs in the NBA finals. I guess nobody thought Orlando will be the Eastern conference champs maybe except some die-hard Magic fans.

Lebron couldn't carry the Cavs all by himself Kobe was with the same situation after Shaq left L.A. and before Pau Gasol was acquired mid-season last year. Mo williams struggles in the series with Magic, he was playing All-star basketball around mid-february unfortuanately it wasn't post-season yet. Maybe he "Chokes" under pressure?

Still i'am 50% right with my prediction with the LA Lakers returning to the NBA finals!

Again another fearless forecast for me LA Lakers in 5 games!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 01, 2009 at 02:22 PM
yup! lets go lakers! go for a sweep! :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on Jun 01, 2009 at 03:50 PM
It would be interesting how the Lakers will play the Magic.  I think LA has the height and speed to guard Howard and his platoon of tall shooters.  Coach Phil will definitely rotate his men well defensively.  On the other hand, the Magic also has the personnel to match well with the Lakers.  Tabla 'to
 
LA's advantage is..you guessed it = KOBE!  The Black Mamba is on a mission.  He wants to prove he is the No.1 player today.  Not Lebron.  Not Wade.  Not Dwight.  Not anybody else but Kobe.  He wants to cement his stature up there with MJ.  Plus he wants to win a championship without Shaq, and he wants it real bad.  If I were Kobe, my goal will be a back-to-back championship.  This will put him on striking distance whether to be regarded as the the next MJ.  And the time is NOW! 
 
If LA plays the way it demolished Denver in Game 6 {with Kobe leading the charge with a double double} they have a good chance of winning.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: retro12195 on Jun 01, 2009 at 04:16 PM
LAKERS in 6 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: dobler on Jun 01, 2009 at 04:52 PM
It would be interesting how the Lakers will play the Magic.  I think LA has the height and speed to guard Howard and his platoon of tall shooters.  Coach Phil will definitely rotate his men well defensively.  On the other hand, the Magic also has the personnel to match well with the Lakers.  Tabla 'to
 
LA's advantage is..you guessed it = KOBE!  The Black Mamba is on a mission.  He wants to prove he is the No.1 player today.  Not Lebron.  Not Wade.  Not Dwight.  Not anybody else but Kobe.  He wants to cement his stature up there with MJ.  Plus he wants to win a championship without Shaq, and he wants it real bad.  If I were Kobe, my goal will be a back-to-back championship.  This will put him on striking distance whether to be regarded as the the next MJ.  And the time is NOW! 
 
If LA plays the way it demolished Denver in Game 6 {with Kobe leading the charge with a double double} they have a good chance of winning.



Yep. Defensive rotation is key, staying on top of Orlando's shooters. Plus, what are the chances of the Magic shooting a good percentage for four straight games? Hehe... At this point though, with the way they played against Denver, they seemed to have ARRIVED. It's their redemption tour... and they know it.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: clea on Jun 01, 2009 at 06:46 PM
LA's advantage is..you guessed it = KOBE!  The Black Mamba is on a mission.  He wants to prove he is the No.1 player today.  Not Lebron.  Not Wade.  Not Dwight.  Not anybody else but Kobe.  He wants to cement his stature up there with MJ.  Plus he wants to win a championship without Shaq, and he wants it real bad.  If I were Kobe, my goal will be a back-to-back championship.  This will put him on striking distance whether to be regarded as the the next MJ.  And the time is NOW! 

Phil Jackson is winning championships by set of 3s, 1st 2 with the Bulls and the next with the Lakers.  ;)

That is if they get to even win 1 again... they got their hands full with the Magic and the new Superman  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jun 01, 2009 at 07:18 PM
I'm a little confused who I think would win.  While LA seems to be the heavily favored team...I still recall that the Lakers steamrolled the West also last year on their way to the finals.  Maybe around 99% of sportswriters were predicting a Lakers win.  Some even mentioned LA sweeping Boston.  But we all know what happened.

Orlando seems to be a more superior defensive team than the Lakers.  And like the Celtics last year, I believe they are considered the underdogs.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on Jun 01, 2009 at 07:21 PM
heavily favored din ang lakers when they were beaten by the pistons for the championship  :-\
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DVD_Freak on Jun 01, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Yep. Defensive rotation is key, staying on top of Orlando's shooters. Plus, what are the chances of the Magic shooting a good percentage for four straight games? Hehe... At this point though, with the way they played against Denver, they seemed to have ARRIVED. It's their redemption tour... and they know it.

Maybe not 4 straight games.  But so far the Magic have shot a good percentage in at least 4 games in their previous series.  They have shown resiliency in the Cavs series.  Probably they have learned their lesson from the collapses in the Philly & Boston series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ruth2art on Jun 01, 2009 at 11:21 PM
The Lakers are the favorite to win. But I like the underdogs better.
The Magic defeated the defending champs (though weaker without KG) & the best team during the regular season.
The Magic in 6. :o :o :o
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 02, 2009 at 12:25 AM
Orlando just has to hope and pray nobody does a Nick Anderson. ;D

anu ngyari nun 1995? what did nick anderson do that caused them the title?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: sardaukar on Jun 02, 2009 at 07:17 AM
They were up by 3 I think with under a minute left. Nick had four free-throws to ice the game (2 separate trips to the line). He missed all four. The game went to overtime and they lost in overtime. That was game 1 and they never recovered. They were swept by the Rockets.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 02, 2009 at 07:36 AM
So who is Tiger Woods rooting for deep in his heart?   :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: ivannn on Jun 02, 2009 at 08:58 AM
They were up by 3 I think with under a minute left. Nick had four free-throws to ice the game (2 separate trips to the line). He missed all four. The game went to overtime and they lost in overtime. That was game 1 and they never recovered. They were swept by the Rockets.

the nick anderson curse :) hindi siya siguro nakatulog sa nangyari na yan...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Waxx on Jun 02, 2009 at 09:20 AM
the nick anderson curse :) hindi siya siguro nakatulog sa nangyari na yan...

and who would ever forget when he subconsciously challenged "the greatest ever" by saying that "number 45 isnt like number 23".. and guess who came back next conference wearing number 23 to kick them out of contention and gain the second 3peat?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: thebat on Jun 02, 2009 at 03:37 PM
LeBron is now being bashed for his un-sportsmanlike behavior after the loss. All NBA sports news are writing negatively on him. This incident should be a lesson to all god-like athletes.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 02, 2009 at 04:06 PM
From the Associated Press:

Capsule preview of the Lakers-Magic NBA finals

A capsule look at the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic, which begins Thursday night (with playoff stats):

Starters

Lakers-C Andrew Bynum (6.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.0 bpg), F Pau Gasol (18.2 ppg, 11.3 rpg, 2.6 apg), F Trevor Ariza (11.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.6 apg), G Kobe Bryant (29.6 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 4.9 apg), G Derek Fisher (7.1 ppg, 2.4 apg).

Magic-C Dwight Howard (21.7 ppg, 15.4 rpg, 2.2 bpg), F Rashard Lewis (19.4 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.6 apg), F Hedo Turkoglu (15.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 5.1 apg), G Courtney Lee (8.8 ppg, 2.0 rpg), G Rafer Alston (12.7 ppg, 4.4 apg).

Key Reserves

Lakers-F Lamar Odom (12.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg), G Shannon Brown (5.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg), G Sasha Vujacic (3.8 ppg, 1.7 rpg), F Luke Walton (3.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.5 apg), G Jordan Farmar (5.1 ppg, 2.1 apg), F Josh Powell (2.0 ppg, 1.1 rpg).

Magic-G/F Mickael Pietrus (10.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg), G Anthony Johnson (4.3 ppg, 2.1 apg), G Marcin Gortat (3.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg), F Tony Battie (2.2 ppg, 1.0 rpg), G J.J. Redick (6.2 ppg, 1.9 apg).

Season Series

Magic, 2-0. It's obvious why Orlando would love to have the injured Jameer Nelson back for the finals, since he averaged 27.5 points against the Lakers. He scored 27 in a 106-103 home victory on Dec. 20, then went for 28 in a 109-103 win at Los Angeles on Jan. 16. The Magic made 12 3-pointers in each game to overcome a pair of big performances from Kobe Bryant, who scored 41 points at Orlando and had 28 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists in the rematch. Dwight Howard had double-doubles in both games, including a 25-point, 20-rebound performance at Staples Center. Rashard Lewis chipped in 19 points per game.

Storyline

The Lakers are back in the finals for the second straight year, but not against any of the opponents they were expected to face-because the Magic eliminated both of them. Orlando ousted defending champion Boston in the second round, then ended hopes of a Kobe Bryant-LeBron James showdown by upsetting top-seeded Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals. The Magic are seeking their first title in just their second finals appearance, while the Lakers are here for the 30th time and are looking their 16th championship.

Key matchup I

Bynum vs. Howard. Howard scored a career playoff-high 40 points in Orlando's Game 6 clincher against Cleveland and seems to be unstoppable with just one player. The Lakers hope Bynum-who they didn't have in the finals last year-can stay out of foul trouble and at least contain him, because double-teaming Howard means leaving one of the Magic's 3-point shooting threats open.

Key matchup II

Odom vs. Pietrus. The sixth men both could play starters' minutes in the series-Odom to match up with either Lewis or Turkoglu, and Pietrus to defend Bryant. The Lakers forward surges into the finals after averaging 19.5 points and 11 rebounds in the last two games of the conference finals, while Pietrus has become much more than a defensive specialist, scoring in double figures in eight straight games.

X-factor

Fisher. The veteran point guard has struggled with his shot during most of the postseason, and he could find himself open if the Magic have to help on Bryant. That's what happened in the first meeting, and Fisher responded with 27 points, his best game of the season. He managed only nine on 3-of-11 shooting in the game at Los Angeles.

Prediction: Lakers in six.


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: DaSilva on Jun 02, 2009 at 05:14 PM
LeBron is now being bashed for his un-sportsmanlike behavior after the loss. All NBA sports news are writing negatively on him. This incident should be a lesson to all god-like athletes.

It's also a good exhibit for how the media can blow something totally out of proportion, while searching for story lines before the Finals.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: geckoph on Jun 02, 2009 at 06:06 PM
It's also a good exhibit for how the media can blow something totally out of proportion, while searching for story lines before the Finals.

Well, the truth hurts...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 03, 2009 at 07:50 AM
President Obama's prediction. (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=ap-obama-basketball&prov=ap&type=lgns)  Everybody's an expert.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: brainwashed on Jun 03, 2009 at 09:53 AM
everyone, well almost everyone ;), seems to be forgetting that orlando is 2-0 against the lakers this season. wika nga ng mga matatanda, suki. ;D
sure the lakers are the favorites, having the more popular players, but which is really the better team?
imho i think orlando is the better team but if the lakers play as a "team" and not as "kobe and the others" then the lakers would be the better team.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: jeyps11_c on Jun 03, 2009 at 10:20 AM
You also have to consider that Jameer Nelson was a big factor in both regular season wins. Plus its the regular season and we are talking about the finals. I think it will be a totally different ball game. Even if the Lakers were the ones up 2-0 in the regular season it'll be very hard to call that they own the finals.

Both teams have a very distinct advantage over the other. Starters and bench players are almost equal. Both had excellent games closing out their separate opponents. I am a Lakers fan but IMO it will be a very close and long series (6 or 7 games that can swing both ways).

One thing that is going on for the Lakers is the home court advantage. However, Orlando will have 3 games at home after games 1 and 2 in LA. So if they steal one game out of two, they have a very good chance of closing it out at home.

Since I am a Lakers/Kobe fan...I will go for Lakers in 6
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: blackie on Jun 03, 2009 at 10:33 AM
Magic in 6 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on Jun 03, 2009 at 10:47 AM
I'm a little confused who I think would win.  While LA seems to be the heavily favored team...I still recall that the Lakers steamrolled the West also last year on their way to the finals.  Maybe around 99% of sportswriters were predicting a Lakers win.  Some even mentioned LA sweeping Boston.  But we all know what happened.

Orlando seems to be a more superior defensive team than the Lakers.  And like the Celtics last year, I believe they are considered the underdogs.

Agree on your first statement, that Orlando is a more defensive team than the Lakers.  In the regular season, Orlando is holding down opponents to ( I think.. ) 91 pts per game while the Lakers are ( I think, again... ) averaging 96 pts for their opponents.  Back in 2004, Detroit was leading in defense and they won the crown.  Last year, Boston had an awesome defense and they won also.  Seems like Defense wins Titles. So advantage goes to Orlando here.

However, I think Boston wasn't the underdog last year.  If your team has 3 all stars = Garnett, Pierce & Allen you will always be the superior team.  And remember last year, Lakers had no Bynum. 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on Jun 03, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Let me just say that the triangle, like any offensive play, is effective if done properly. It doesn't matter how long it's been (it's been around longer than 10 years AFAIK) around, but the fact that not all team use it is a testament to how difficult it is to run; but d@mn it looks good when done properly.

Oh, and what's this I hear that Orlando might let Jameer Nelson play in the Finals. Good for Jameer if he does get to play, but will he fcuk up the nice rhythm that Orlando has right now? I guess it's the fact that Nelson was the one torching the LAkers in their two regular season wins over LA that's pushing the Magic organization to activating their All Star guard.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: jeyps11_c on Jun 03, 2009 at 09:29 PM
if magic can snatch 1 game at staples, they might close the series in game 6.....
 ::)

They'll need to get 2 games in Staples to get in 6 and it won't be in Orlando. The Finals is 2-3-2 set up. So if you are assuming that they win once in Staples and it is done in 6 is not just possible. 1 game in Staples and in 5 is more like it :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 04, 2009 at 12:18 AM
More predictions from the "experts" (for what it's worth and while we wait for Friday's tip-off):

(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/Octo1/ESPN.jpg)

As expected, none of these guys is thinking that this is going to be a short series.  Mr. Abbott, I hope you're wrong.  :) 

As for Jameer Nelson returning to play in the Finals, it looks like a sure thing from all indications.  He will probably play no later than Game 3 in Orlando (para dramatic).  This ploy could either provide an emotional boost for Orlando, or it could backfire.  Kontrahin kaya ng LA with Adam Morrison or Sun Yue?  :)             
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: anya618 on Jun 04, 2009 at 08:50 AM
who's better? howard or shaq in his prime?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: garee on Jun 04, 2009 at 08:56 AM
Lakers will poof Magic hehe
Not so magical, Lakers in 5. 8)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on Jun 04, 2009 at 11:08 AM
who's better? howard or shaq in his prime?

prime Shaq vs current Howard...

Shaq pa rin.    During the 3peat Lakers, he averaged almost 30 ppg, 14 rpg 3apg and 2.5 bpg.  I think yung mga years na yun, dun talaga sya prime.  That was the time rin na Centers are real Centers, and PFs are real PFs.   Di tulad ngayon daming converted Centers (na dating PFs, Nene, Gasol etc), and Power Forwards (na dating mga SFs Lewis, Odom etc).

I dont know though sa Howard version 3-4 years from now.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Ctlim on Jun 04, 2009 at 11:14 AM
definitely Shaq at his prime.

I hope Orlando wins.

I just don't think the Lakers deserve it. They have been inconsistently lucky. 7 games vs. Houston... and they should have been swept by Denver if not for 2 bad inbound passes.

Orlando however, has been surprising.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Battousai on Jun 04, 2009 at 12:34 PM
definitely Shaq at his prime.

I hope Orlando wins.

I just don't think the Lakers deserve it. They have been inconsistently lucky. 7 games vs. Houston... and they should have been swept by Denver if not for 2 bad inbound passes.

Orlando however, has been surprising.

Kaya nga best of seven series ang playoffs kasi it takes 4 wins to win a series, regardless of how you win it. If the LAkers went the full route all the time but still win it all after all is said and done, that's all that matters. The team with ther four wins after every series deserve it coz all it takes is four victories. Coulda woulda shoulda na lahat ng arguments afterwards.

Re: Shaq vs Howard

I'd pick Shaq over Howard. Shaq had more go-to moves developed in his prime while Dwight's still develolping his offensive game. Give Dwight a couple of years and let's see.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: [Sp0oN]-HD on Jun 04, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Let me just say that the triangle, like any offensive play, is effective if done properly. It doesn't matter how long it's been (it's been around longer than 10 years AFAIK) around, but the fact that not all team use it is a testament to how difficult it is to run; but d@mn it looks good when done properly.

it's been around since the 1940's (the basic ideas were initially established by Hall of Fame coach Sam Barry at the University of Southern California).

Phil Jackson has been using the Triangle Offense (also known as the Triple-Post Offense) since the early 1990's

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on Jun 04, 2009 at 01:33 PM
it's been around since the 1940's (the basic ideas were initially established by Hall of Fame coach Sam Barry at the University of Southern California).

Phil Jackson has been using the Triangle Offense (also known as the Triple-Post Offense) since the early 1990's



Dont leave Tex Winter for the triangle offense.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: mattia on Jun 04, 2009 at 01:59 PM
An Interesting Article from Ken Berger of cbssports.com

====

Listen to a Western Conference GM who pointed out that one of the biggest factors in this series will have nothing to do with talent. It will have to do with how Jackson and his coaching staff tactically adjust their defensive scheme to defend the 3-point line better than Cleveland did in the conference finals.

"Cleveland is very rigid as far as defensive rotations," the GM said. "Phil is a lot more flexible. That flexibility will allow the Lakers to use their length and defend the 3-point line better than Cleveland did."

And it all goes back to the question of whether you double-team Howard in the post or play him one-on-one and stay with the shooters. Teams like Cleveland, San Antonio and Boston are loyal to a rotation scheme that dictates doubling the post scorer and rotating to the shooters. You can't be stubborn that way against Orlando if you're going to solve that conundrum. Jackson is stubborn about some things, but solving conundrums is his specialty. If his previous championship teams are any indication, it might take the Lakers three, four or five games to figure it out. But they will figure it out.

So sometimes it comes down to coaching philosophy and the coach's willingness to adapt and change -- from series to series, within a series and within a game. If Mike Brown had been more adaptable and less stubborn, the NBA might've had its Kobe vs. LeBron matchup, after all. Don't believe me? Read this quote from the Cavs' Wally Szczerbiak after the Cavs lost to Orlando: "They had a dominant big man, they were knocking down 3s all over the floor, and they had our heads spinning in rotations the whole entire time."

=====

If LA can defend well against the 3 point shooters of Orlando, and let Kobe do the rest, Orlando is in trouble.  It would be interesting also how SVG will adjust.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Munskie on Jun 04, 2009 at 09:05 PM
Kaya nga best of seven series ang playoffs kasi it takes 4 wins to win a series, regardless of how you win it. If the LAkers went the full route all the time but still win it all after all is said and done, that's all that matters. The team with ther four wins after every series deserve it coz all it takes is four victories. Coulda woulda shoulda na lahat ng arguments afterwards.


I totally agree!!    Parang yung sinabi ni Kenyon Martin after losing the series with the Lakers, he said, "We felt we were the better team."

Hehe, as far as I know, the better team always wins in a 7 game series.  ;D ;D ;D

The NBA PLay-off system should always produce a deserving champion.  Four play-off series, 16 wins all.   Walang swerte-swerte dyan.........

Whoever wins it, Lakers or Magic, deserves to be called NBA Champion.



   
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 05, 2009 at 10:22 AM
The only thing I remember about Shaq is his free throw misses.  How could a professional basketball player (who practices long hours everyday) be that dumb on the free-throw line?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: anya618 on Jun 05, 2009 at 10:27 AM
The only thing I remember about Shaq is his free throw misses.  How could a professional basketball player (who practices long hours everyday) be that dumb on the free-throw line?

kaya nga nauso dati ung hack a shaq ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: krets pulpol on Jun 05, 2009 at 10:58 AM
mismatch yata  ??? this is not an exciting game
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: e_none on Jun 05, 2009 at 11:33 AM
mismatch yata  ??? this is not an exciting game

they must find a solution to guard kobe or else.... 4-0 lakers win ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: msgt16 on Jun 05, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Lakers win! ;D The Mamba strikes again! Lupet! Superman only 1 out 6 FGs. Magic Three Party only 8 of 23. Maganda defensive rotation ni Zenmaster. :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: anya618 on Jun 05, 2009 at 12:15 PM
who's the better free throw shooter between shaq and dwight? ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 05, 2009 at 12:40 PM
Schooled in game 1.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: Ctlim on Jun 05, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Kaya nga best of seven series ang playoffs kasi it takes 4 wins to win a series, regardless of how you win it. If the LAkers went the full route all the time but still win it all after all is said and done, that's all that matters. The team with ther four wins after every series deserve it coz all it takes is four victories. Coulda woulda shoulda na lahat ng arguments afterwards.

Re: Shaq vs Howard

I'd pick Shaq over Howard. Shaq had more go-to moves developed in his prime while Dwight's still develolping his offensive game. Give Dwight a couple of years and let's see.

No need to lecture me about a race to 4 in 7 bud. I fully comprehend that. thats why I started with "I just dont...." ergo my personal opinion. I'm not disputing the rules.

great game by the Mamba. looks like he's going for the kill early.... Orlando better fix their offensive rotation quick or have some lucky 3-ball all game or its sweepy sweepy...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Battousai on Jun 05, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Sorry bro kung parang lecture yun, pero I just wanted to butt my opinion in, too, that after all is said and done, it's still a 4-wins-to-advance series and that luck is far from the determining factor in deciding who wins.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: sardaukar on Jun 05, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Yan na nga ba sinasabi ko, eh. If Orlando suddenly loses their 3pt shooting, paano na sila? Just 35% today.


The only thing I remember about Shaq is his free throw misses.  How could a professional basketball player (who practices long hours everyday) be that dumb on the free-throw line?

Completely share your sentiment. You're a professional basketball player. It's your job. There's no excuse, ma-pride lang talaga si Shaq (or tamad). He felt he was good enough of a player that he didn't need to work on his FTs. What he didn't realize is that he had just worked on his FTs (the way Malone did who was also below 50% at the start of his career and ended at almost 80%) and got it to about 70%--around where Duncan is--he wouldn't have to work so hard in his later years. They wouldn't have been pounding and hacking him the way they did.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 05, 2009 at 01:43 PM
The only thing I remember about Shaq is his free throw misses.  How could a professional basketball player (who practices long hours everyday) be that dumb on the free-throw line?

Try to shoot the ball from the freethrow line with a small arrow basketball (kids basketball). Ang hirap i-syut diba? Ganyan ang feel ng regular spalding ball sa huge hands ni Shaq kaya kirap syang mag syut. Nasubukan ko yan e... hehe...

Shaq is the better player than Dwight. I don't think Dwight will be better than Shaq even years from now.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 05, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Regarding Shaq's FT woes.

Yup.   Shaq has huge hands.  From the wrist up to the tip of the middle finger, it is 12 inches.  Isang ruler yun.  Mahirap nga talaga mag shoot sa maliit na bola.


And he injured his hand when he was a child (from a fall), that prevents him from having a regular shooting motion with his fingers.   Its more of a palm shot, or push rather than the regular shooting with your fingers.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: sardaukar on Jun 05, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I don't buy the excuse that he has big hands. It might prevent him from being a 90% FT shooter. But it's not going to stop him from hitting at least 70% if he at least tried. I've tried playing with a small ball. Of course it's harder, but that's nothing years of practice won't improve. Are you telling me that if you shot 50% using that small ball, and 10,000 shots plus another, what, 30,000 to 50,000 shots at practice later, you're still going to be stuck at 50%? No improvement at all? I'd say only if you weren't trying. 

Funny article about Shaq's 5,000 missed freethrows:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?columnist=hollinger_john&page=ShaqFTs-081218

Shaq's teammate Nash has missed 253 free throws in his 883 NBA games. At that rate, it would take him 17,451 games to miss 5,000. If he played every regular-season game for 200 seasons, he'd still fall short.

Entering Dec. 19, the top 12 FT% shooters had missed a combined 4,995 free throws in 45,076 attempts.

If Larry Bird were to come out of retirement and miss his next 3,000 free-throw attempts (which would require him to shoot 0 percent for about seven seasons, based on his peak season of 492 free-throw attempts), he'd still have a higher career free-throw percentage than Shaq.

Shaq is currently 10th on the all-time scoring list; if he had missed only 4,000 free throws (corresponding to just 62 percent shooting), he'd be fifth.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 05, 2009 at 03:04 PM
What did I tell you?  If the Lakers defends the Magic's 3 pt shots and let Kobe do his thing, the Magic has no chance. 

Not only did the Lakers checked Van Gundy's rotation, they made Howard insignificant tonight. 1 out of 6 field goals? Shame on you Superman.  I don't think the Magic had an off night.  It was the brilliant defensive rotation of Coach Phil that made it really difficult for them to execute.  Simply put, they got a clinic c/o the Zen Master.

And of course Kobe.  40 pts. 8 assists. 8 rebounds.  Highlight reel after highlight reel.  Courtney Lee looked like Courtney Love in defense.  Such a long, arduous night for Kobe haters ;D  As I said, this man's on a mission.  Bad news for the Magic.

My prediction is Lakers in 6 games.  I still stand by it.  But the Magic should adjust well in the next games.  If not, it's gonna be a short series I tell you.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dyerds on Jun 05, 2009 at 05:00 PM
I don't think that LA really defended well in the arc in the first game. Orlando had several open looks but they just can't sink it (Alston and  Pietrus for example). Jitters I think.   :-[ The big factor was the size advantage of LA in the frontcourt. Parang hirap din si Superman at Lewis kay Bynum at Gasol . They need to make play for Howard hindi lang puro powerplay sa loob. The pick and roll didn't quite became very effective eventhough in the first quarter it was.

If no one in the Orlando can stop Kobe or make him have hard time making his shots, I think the series is over by Game 4 or 5, but I can smell a sweep (wag naman sana). I'm still hoping that Orlando can give a big fight against Kobe and his company.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dexterc on Jun 05, 2009 at 05:12 PM
first game finals jitters also for magic players.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: tonedeaf on Jun 05, 2009 at 05:34 PM
I agree that Orlando had the jitters :) I don't think anyone there has ever been this deep into the playoffs, save for Stan Van Gundy and Patrick Ewing.  They will play a better game 2.

I am hoping, however, that the Lakers will still take Game 2, so that they hold court. Bahala na ang Magic sa Game 3-5, though I seriously doubt if they sweep.

 

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: DaSilva on Jun 06, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Phil Jackson's teams are 43-0 in series after winning the opener.

So, if the Orlando Tragic cannot break that record, Phil will beat Red Auerbach's (and his own) record.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 06, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Sigurado na Lakers dito. Kitang kita na.
Lakers should grab this opportunity and make an early kill.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Moks007 on Jun 06, 2009 at 12:53 PM
I'm for the underdog ;D. I think Magic will win the next 4 games. Magic in 5 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 06, 2009 at 01:14 PM
Sigurado na Lakers dito. Kitang kita na.
Lakers should grab this opportunity and make an early kill.

Kitang kita na kabado pa ang Orlando Magic. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 06, 2009 at 03:30 PM
I'm expecting Orlando to play much better on Monday.  They can't play any worse, and it's unlikely for the same team that eliminated Boston and Cleveland to keep underachieving at this stage of the post-season.  So I hope LA doesn't become complacent or over-confident.  A 1-1 split heading into Orlando for Games 3 to 5 will be bad news. 

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 06, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Here's a quote from Kobe I read in LA Times..."We haven't found anything," he said. "It's one game. No big deal."  That's quite scary for the Magic.  8 years ago mahilig magyabang tong si Kobe pag nanalo pero ngayon --"No big deal".  This dude is really on a mission.  And before pag nag 40 pt game tong kolokoy na to, e alang assist.  Ngayon, may kasama pang 7 assists average for the last 3 games.  I just have a feeling that in this series, Kobe will drop a 70 pt game.  Or maybe even break his 81 pts.  Ano kaya?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 06, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Gawin na ni Kobe lahat ng powers nya para manalo.
Kse next year pag kumpleto na ulit team ko taob na silang lahat (Boston Celtics!) ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: jeyps11_c on Jun 07, 2009 at 09:37 PM
^Celtics are a sure contender but they will face steeper competition from Orlando and Cavs next year. Magic will definitely gain some experience from this year's playoff and championship run to be a handful for the Celtics even with KG.

Game 2 will probably dictate how the series will be. If the Game 1 Magic shows up tomorrow it will be a short series. If they don't match the energy and intensity of the Lakers and they don't resolve how to guard Kobe in the pick and roll it might be done in 5. They need to start hitting their shots from the outside to free up D12 inside.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 08, 2009 at 05:07 AM
Garnett guaranteed 2010 and 20011 titles for Celtics  :o
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Ashburndaride on Jun 08, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Garnett guaranteed 2010 and 20011 titles for Celtics  :o

I believe in KG for 2010, but doing it in 20011? kaya pa ba nya?  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: DaSilva on Jun 08, 2009 at 08:35 AM
Wait, we're still talking about the Celtics? Pahinga na muna kayo, mga kaibigan.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: anya618 on Jun 08, 2009 at 09:08 AM
35-40 at halftime in favor of the lakers, ang baba ng score  :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 08, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Someone here posted that LA is lucky this year. Have to concede that in this game at least. Great play by Van Gundy to end regulation but maybe he should've used Nelson there instead.

Solid D by Turkoglu on Kobe. But good thing the Lakers kept their composure in the end.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: SF40 on Jun 08, 2009 at 11:01 AM
LAKERS 2-0
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: jeyps11_c on Jun 08, 2009 at 11:02 AM
Great game...that was the type of game that most people are expecting. Lakers up 2-0 in the series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 08, 2009 at 11:12 AM
Woohoo!!!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: boredfilmmaker on Jun 08, 2009 at 11:22 AM
This is why the Lakers are in the Finals.. so far, they have won the games that matter.. game 7 against Houston, game 3 vs. the Nuggets to take back home court, game 6 vs. the Nuggets on the road and now game 2 of the Finals to hold court..

no other teams deserve to be in the Finals than these two.. and whoever wins, deserves it..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: msgt16 on Jun 08, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Lakers win! ;D I think Kobe should've passed the ball to a waiting Odom for the corner three near the end of regulation. Libreng-libre si Lamar nun. Kung lumusot man sya kay Turkoglu, naghihintay naman si Dwight sa kanya. Anyway, good game. Gamuntik na masilat ni Courtney Lee.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 08, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Lakers win! ;D I think Kobe should've passed the ball to a waiting Odom for the corner three near the end of regulation. Libreng-libre si Lamar nun. Kung lumusot man sya kay Turkoglu, naghihintay naman si Dwight sa kanya. Anyway, good game. Gamuntik na masilat ni Courtney Lee.

Ariza and Odom were just waiting.   Kobe could have had his "MJ to Kerr" moment.

The Lee misses  (actually 2 in a span of 10 seconds),  the basketball gods were smiling on the Lakers. 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Battousai on Jun 08, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Gasol's fingers made the rim move when Lee made the shot. Excellent no call; but should've been a goaltending violation IMHO.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 08, 2009 at 12:45 PM
Gasol's fingers made the rim move when Lee made the shot. Excellent no call; but should've been a goaltending violation IMHO.

Bawi raw ng mga Refs...yung Howard block ke Gasol, galing raw kamay ni Dwight loob ng ring.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 08, 2009 at 01:28 PM

The Lee misses  (actually 2 in a span of 10 seconds),  the basketball gods were smiling on the Lakers. 

"We missed it. I don't know what else to say," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "We executed well, Hedo made a great pass. I'm not trying to be a pain ... Hedo made a great pass and he just missed it."

Lee's mind must be pretty messed up right now.  With just a one day break, it's gonna be tough to recover from a missed opportunity like that. 


   
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 08, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Yup much better game indeed.  Great adjustments made by SVG.  Great D by the Magic especially Hedo on Kobe during the Lakers' last ball possession in the 4th quarter.  And perfect execution during the last 0.6 second.  Too bad Courtney Lee missed what could've been the winning basket.   Ganun talaga. Pag hindi sa yo, hindi sa yo. 

I still stick to my 4-2 prediction. I think the Lakers will want to win at the Staples Center.  Sana naman medyo humaba ang series para naman sulit!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 08, 2009 at 01:45 PM
Didn't realize that today was the 14th anniversary of the Nick Anderson curse [LINK (http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/31159208/)].  "Same date, same painful June 7 ending for the Magic."  Creepy if you're an Orlando fan.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 08, 2009 at 01:46 PM
"We missed it. I don't know what else to say," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "We executed well, Hedo made a great pass. I'm not trying to be a pain ... Hedo made a great pass and he just missed it."

Lee's mind must be pretty messed up right now.  With just a one day break, it's gonna be tough to recover from a missed opportunity like that. 


   

If the Orlando Magic doesn't win a single game in this series, that miss by Lee could just be the biggest miss of his basketball career.  
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: bumblebee on Jun 08, 2009 at 01:48 PM
If the Orlando Magic doesn't win a single game in this series, that miss by Lee could just be the biggest miss of his basketball career.  

Give the guy a break. They lost in OT, not because Lee missed the shot.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: frootloops on Jun 08, 2009 at 01:57 PM
1-0
2-0
3-0?
4-0?

shweeep!  :P
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 08, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Give the guy a break. They lost in OT, not because Lee missed the shot.

Yes, but he could have iced the game with that shot and not gone into OT.  When you go into OT against the Lakers, at the Staples Center, more or less game's over unless you're the Boston Celtics with KG or Chicago Bulls with Jordan.  Said Stan Van Gundy after the game, ""We missed it. I don't know what else to say," Magic coach Stan Van Gundy said. "We executed well, Hedo [Turkoglu] made a great pass. I'm not trying to be a pain ... Hedo made a great pass and he just missed it."   E kahit Coach niya e sinisisi sya.  I really feel sorry for Courtney Love, este, Lee pala ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dshowstapa on Jun 08, 2009 at 03:38 PM
If ever the Celtics will come back next year, I dont think they will win with the same roster. The Lakers are experienced and tough now unlike last year. Who knows, they might add power in their rosters next year.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dobler on Jun 08, 2009 at 03:38 PM
The Lakers are making Dwight work for his shots. In two games Howard has only shot a combined 6 for 16. Credit LA's front line for forcing him out of position and his lack of a reliable post move.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Ctlim on Jun 08, 2009 at 03:54 PM
but i think the lakers might need to beef up as well... specially in the PG position with Fisher... and probably even on Lamar Odom...there are just so many good teams in the NBA... or there is so much balanced talent in the rosters.

with the Celtics... thats +1 more year on Pierce and Allen vs. younger teams like Cleveland, Atlanta, Orlando.. everybody will want to make some moves in the offseason...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 08, 2009 at 04:59 PM
I believe in KG for 2010, but doing it in 20011? kaya pa ba nya?  ;D

Ahahaha! Wasak ako dito  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 08, 2009 at 05:06 PM
1-0
2-0
3-0?
4-0?

shweeep!  :P

I can smell.....pero diko pa alam kung anong amoy.   Misteryoso pa yung amoy.

Sniff....sniff.....  ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 08, 2009 at 05:10 PM
Sana ma-sweep na ng Lakers to... kse walang ka-kwenta kwenta tong series na to! I'm sure mababa rating nito.

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dyerds on Jun 08, 2009 at 05:49 PM
^ I agree.

I can also smell a sweep or maybe Orlando can snatch one in their court. Sana nga umabot man game 7 pero malayong mangyari. Di pa hinog ang Orlando for a championship.

Naku! Matutupad na ang pangarap ni Kobe na magpag-champion ang team nya. See, buti na lang at nagtiwala ka sa team mo, kung iniwan mo sila 2 years ago, hindi ka na  siguro nakatikim uli ng championship at baka hindi ka na rin ma-recognize as one the greats.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 08, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Bawi raw ng mga Refs...yung Howard block ke Gasol, galing raw kamay ni Dwight loob ng ring.

(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o5/mestizongnegro/r1093375132.jpg)

magaling dumiskarte si superman.  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 09, 2009 at 08:08 AM
(http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o5/mestizongnegro/r1093375132.jpg)

magaling dumiskarte si superman.  ;D

Napaka obvious naman nito.  Tatlo ang refs, di ito nakita.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 09, 2009 at 04:36 PM
bkas 3-0 na! hahaha... go lakers! :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 09, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Para naman medyo mabuhayan ang Magic fans, here's an interesting article --

Excerpts,

"The point is, nothing about Game 2 would say, or even suggest, that this series is over. Just the opposite. After Game 1 indicated Los Angeles was out of Orlando's league, Game 2 went the other way. Game 2 showed a Magic team more than capable of playing with the Lakers, and even of beating the Lakers. Yes, Courtney Lee, we're all looking at you."

The rest of the article,

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/11834577

 ::)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: ledrahc on Jun 09, 2009 at 06:25 PM
if they were able to force an OT sa homecourt ng lakers, aba, dapat talaga kabahan ang Lakers sa Magic.. hehe
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Battousai on Jun 09, 2009 at 11:26 PM
And it goes without saying that if the LAkers were able to beat the Magic by 25 and knowing they can beatt hem in a close game, then Kobe and co. must be feeeling good about their chances of winning two more against this Magic team (which they weren't able to beat at all in the regular season).
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: sardaukar on Jun 10, 2009 at 07:53 AM
^ True. But in the short term, if they haven't learned from their previous series, they're due for a "mailed in" game.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:40 AM
If Tiger Woods attends the game in Orlando, he will bring his magic to Magic's game.  He played superb last week in the Memorial.  His good friend Federer got his grandslam a few hours previous to that.  So his (now) favorite NBA team should win the championship.  It has to come in 3s.  Ganon lang kababaw analysis ko.  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:40 AM
This is when not having BTV sucks - Andy Jao as analyst/commentator.  >:(  Puro Pau GASUL na naman maririnig ko!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:46 AM
hehe pero at least hindi na si chino trinidad yung partner nya.  ;D

sa c/s origin may coverage din ng finals. mas maganda yung coverage dun kasi hindi kaagad kina-cut yung coverage pag may time-out, minsan nga wala ng commercial  ;D. sa btv madalas kakatawag palang ng timeout, nagsasalita pa yung mga commentator biglang puputulin, cut-in to commercial kaagad.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: msgt16 on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Gasol's fingers made the rim move when Lee made the shot. Excellent no call; but should've been a goaltending violation IMHO.

Goaltending daw... Phil Jackson says so.

Quote
Lakers coach says Gasol goaltended

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson says Lakers center Pau Gasol should have been called for goaltending on the missed layup by Orlando's Courtney Lee at the end of regulation in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

With 0.6 seconds left and the score tied 88-all, Lee caught an alley-oop pass but missed his short shot as Gasol's right hand grazed the net and his fingers banged into the rim. Lee's shot caromed off the backboard and fell out, sending the teams to overtime.

The Lakers went on to win 101-96 on Sunday, but on Tuesday, Jackson, calling the rule "kind of archaic," said basket interference should have been called. Jackson felt Gasol's attempted block did not interfere with the shot, but that by the strictest interpretation of the rules it was interference.


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:59 AM
hehe pero at least hindi na si chino trinidad yung partner nya.  ;D

sa c/s origin may coverage din ng finals. mas maganda yung coverage dun kasi hindi kaagad kina-cut yung coverage pag may time-out, minsan nga wala ng commercial  ;D. sa btv madalas kakatawag palang ng timeout, nagsasalita pa yung mga commentator biglang puputulin, cut-in to commercial kaagad.

Thanks for the tip!  Didn't know they also aired it on CS Origin.  Parang mas ok nga dito.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: edboy7 on Jun 10, 2009 at 09:03 AM


sa c/s origin may coverage din ng finals. mas maganda yung coverage dun kasi hindi kaagad kina-cut yung coverage pag may time-out, minsan nga wala ng commercial  ;D. sa btv madalas kakatawag palang ng timeout, nagsasalita pa yung mga commentator biglang puputulin, cut-in to commercial kaagad.
same observation kaya minsan mas maganda sa cs9 manood...ang bibilis kasi pumindot ng commercial ng mga taga btv minsan nahuhuli pa bumalik sa ere >:(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: sardaukar on Jun 10, 2009 at 11:44 AM
Eto lang tanong ko. Bakit payat si Jeff at mataba si Stan? ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: SF40 on Jun 10, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Lakers - Magic Championship Series 2-1 , Magic winning game 3
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dyerds on Jun 10, 2009 at 11:55 AM
No more sweep.  ;D  :P
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 10, 2009 at 12:09 PM
With hot shooting like that, the Magic deserved to win. Kobe must be pretty disgusted with himself right now.  :P
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dobler on Jun 10, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Eto lang tanong ko. Bakit payat si Jeff at mataba si Stan? ;D

Dahil hindi sila talaga magkapatid. Ang tunay na kapatid ni Stan ay si Ron Jeremy. Hehe...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 10, 2009 at 12:48 PM
With hot shooting like that, the Magic deserved to win. Kobe must be pretty disgusted with himself right now.  :P

No worries.   It took hot shooting ( and tough shots) and combination of Lakers missed FT for the Magic to squeak out a win.  It was winnable for the Lakers till that last Kobe-Gasol miscue.

Great game though for the Magic.   At least Howard can now say to Shaq, he wasnt swept in his first finals.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Waxx on Jun 10, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Thanks for the tip!  Didn't know they also aired it on CS Origin.  Parang mas ok nga dito.

game one and two on cs/9 was ok.. but when i watched today.. local commentary was airing... not to bash on our local commentators.. pero pwedeng palitan si dr. j? kasi.. grabe e..

at the end of 3rd quarter with 30+ seconds to go...

"i dont think the magic are looking for the 2 on 1... (diba dapat 2 for 1?)"

dr j. : stein van gundy....

dr j.: that was a good effort by tyrone lue... (he was referring to Lee)

dr. j: stan man gundy...

dr j:.... amar odom..... (pinaghalo si amare at si odom?)

either he was stoned or may jetlag? tapos ang lethargic magsalita.. will give kuya cesar a run for his money..

sana naman.. maglagay sila ng mas commentators that knows the players and the rosters of the team!

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 10, 2009 at 01:02 PM
game one and two on cs/9 was ok.. but when i watched today.. local commentary was airing... not to bash on our local commentators.. pero pwedeng palitan si dr. j? kasi.. grabe e..

at the end of 3rd quarter with 30+ seconds to go...

"i dont think the magic are looking for the 2 on 1... (diba dapat 2 for 1?)"

dr j. : stein van gundy....

dr j.: that was a good effort by tyrone lue... (he was referring to Lee)

dr. j: stan man gundy...

dr j:.... amar odom..... (pinaghalo si amare at si odom?)

either he was stoned or may jetlag? tapos ang lethargic magsalita.. will give kuya cesar a run for his money..

sana naman.. maglagay sila ng mas commentators that knows the players and the rosters of the team!



I personally never was a fan of any local commentator/analyst...that is why I just visit PinoyDVD, whenever, I need a good read on feedbacks about an NBA game by local NBA fans...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 10, 2009 at 01:06 PM
I personally never was a fan of any local commentator/analyst...that is why I just visit PinoyDVD, whenever, I need a good read on feedbacks about an NBA game by local NBA fans...

Buti na lang we still have the Mark Jackson-JVG-Mike Breen trio in BTV.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dyerds on Jun 10, 2009 at 01:12 PM
Buti na lang pinalabas din nila ito sa CS Origin kung hindi magtyatyaga ako pakinggan ang mga pinoy commentators natin.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 10, 2009 at 02:02 PM
Confettis fell down the Amway arena after the final buzzer. Parang nag champion ah. Why not?  It was the FIRST EVER win of Orlando in a finals series.  Remember they were swept by the Rockets the last time around.  Big win by Orlando via a whopping 63% field goal percentage. Hanep!  Mahirap talunin pag ganun.

----

As for the simultaneous coverages ( SkyCable ), I find channel 33 ( C/S Origin ) with better reception and PQ than C/S 9.  And yeah, mas magaling umingles yun mga commentators he he he.  Earlier, I can sense that Dr Andy Jao and Mico Halili were rooting for the Magic.. para mas matagal sila sa States!

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: blackie on Jun 10, 2009 at 02:49 PM
game one and two on cs/9 was ok.. but when i watched today.. local commentary was airing... not to bash on our local commentators.. pero pwedeng palitan si dr. j? kasi.. grabe e..

at the end of 3rd quarter with 30+ seconds to go...

"i dont think the magic are looking for the 2 on 1... (diba dapat 2 for 1?)"

dr j. : stein van gundy....

dr j.: that was a good effort by tyrone lue... (he was referring to Lee)

dr. j: stan man gundy...

dr j:.... amar odom..... (pinaghalo si amare at si odom?)

either he was stoned or may jetlag? tapos ang lethargic magsalita.. will give kuya cesar a run for his money..

sana naman.. maglagay sila ng mas commentators that knows the players and the rosters of the team!


Did not see the game but this brought a smile to my face.  Remember when he used to commentate........."Ginebra with a wam point lead" ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: kimpOy on Jun 10, 2009 at 03:14 PM
Buti na lang we still have the Mark Jackson-JVG-Mike Breen trio in BTV.


yeah! JVG is teh bomb!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 10, 2009 at 04:33 PM


dr j.: that was a good effort by tyrone lue... (he was referring to Lee)



Sus, kaya naman pala kanina hanap ako ng hanap kay Tyrone Lue sa loob na di naman pumasok.  And meron pa isa, sabi nya "DJ Mbenga should have fouled Howard.." e wala naman si Mbenga.  Si Bynum yun!  He he.  Na miss ko tuloy si the late Joe Cantada ( halata na ba age bracket ko? )
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: anya618 on Jun 10, 2009 at 04:35 PM
Sus, kaya naman pala kanina hanap ako ng hanap kay Tyrone Lue sa loob na di naman pumasok.  And meron pa isa, sabi nya "DJ Mbenga should have fouled Howard.." e wala naman si Mbenga.  Si Bynum yun!  He he.  Na miss ko tuloy si the late Joe Cantada ( halata na ba age bracket ko? )

gusto ko din nung panahon ni joe cantada, wala pa rin siyang katapat  :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: sardaukar on Jun 10, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Dahil hindi sila talaga magkapatid. Ang tunay na kapatid ni Stan ay si Ron Jeremy. Hehe...

 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 10, 2009 at 04:38 PM
Goaltending daw... Phil Jackson says so.


Just one of the psychological tactics of the Zen master.

Read on :  http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/11838249
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: msgt16 on Jun 10, 2009 at 06:31 PM
Magic deserved this win. 62 percent from the field and still lose? Malas naman ata sobra nun. Late game fallout by Kobe despite of his hot shooting in the first half. Anyway, bawi na lang sa Friday! :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: scaglietti on Jun 10, 2009 at 08:29 PM
game one and two on cs/9 was ok.. but when i watched today.. local commentary was airing... not to bash on our local commentators.. pero pwedeng palitan si dr. j? kasi.. grabe e..

at the end of 3rd quarter with 30+ seconds to go...

"i dont think the magic are looking for the 2 on 1... (diba dapat 2 for 1?)"

dr j. : stein van gundy....

dr j.: that was a good effort by tyrone lue... (he was referring to Lee)

dr. j: stan man gundy...

dr j:.... amar odom..... (pinaghalo si amare at si odom?)

either he was stoned or may jetlag? tapos ang lethargic magsalita.. will give kuya cesar a run for his money..

sana naman.. maglagay sila ng mas commentators that knows the players and the rosters of the team!



don't forget...

dr. j:  Pau Gasul   :'(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 10, 2009 at 09:12 PM
don't forget...

dr. j:  Pau Gasul   :'(

Mark Jackson:   Pau Gasal....  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 11, 2009 at 08:38 AM
gusto ko din nung panahon ni joe cantada, wala pa rin siyang katapat  :D

Mas madalas magkamali si Joe Cantada because his eyes were bad, but he was very witty to make fun of and correct himself immediately afterwards.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 11, 2009 at 08:50 AM
E kesa naman sa mga commentator ng broadcast ko.   ;D

BURAYANTO
HAWA-DO
GASORU
REE

Eto pa.
Uds
Federah
Nadaru
Pak-kiyaw (may tumama - kese naman Peck-Yeoh)


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 11, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Mas madalas magkamali si Joe Cantada because his eyes were bad, but he was very witty to make fun of and correct himself immediately afterwards.

I knew this, back in the late 80s.    Dami nya mistakes in player's names. 
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: DaSilva on Jun 11, 2009 at 09:56 AM
E kesa naman sa mga commentator ng broadcast ko.   ;D

BURAYANTO
HAWA-DO
GASORU
REE

Eto pa.
Uds
Federah
Nadaru
Pak-kiyaw (may tumama - kese naman Peck-Yeoh)




Haha! Who is Uds?

Wonder how they would pronounce Turkoglu, Ilgauskas, Vujacic,

But I'm sure they can pronounce "Kobe" better than any American broadcaster.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 11, 2009 at 09:57 AM
I knew this, back in the late 80s.    Dami nya mistakes in player's names. 

It was overshadowed by his gift of gab.  I think he was the one who popularized giving smart monickers to players like The Quick Brown Fox (Ricardo Brown), The Skywalker (Samboy), The Destroyer (Distrito) Bicol Express (Gonzalgo), etc etc.  Prior to him though, there was Emy Arcilla and Dick Ildefonso during the Crispa Toyota days...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:03 AM
Haha! Who is Uds?

UDS - the most dominant athlete worldwide at the moment.  Marrried to hot Swedish wife ERIN. 

Go TAIGAH!!   ;D

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: iiinas on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:24 AM
UDS - the most dominant athlete worldwide at the moment.  Marrried to hot Swedish wife ERIN. 

Go TAIGAH!!   ;D



bwahaha! natawa ako dito!!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:33 AM
It was overshadowed by his gift of gab.  I think he was the one who popularized giving smart monickers to players like The Quick Brown Fox (Ricardo Brown), The Skywalker (Samboy), The Destroyer (Distrito) Bicol Express (Gonzalgo), etc etc.  Prior to him though, there was Emy Arcilla and Dick Ildefonso during the Crispa Toyota days...

It was a delight when Joe Cantada recited some rhythmic lines during the opening ceremonies of the PBA.

Was it Joe Cantada who "valiantly" (for the TV station) but annoyingly (for the viewers) extended the extremely short Tyson vs Sphinx bout into 2 hours of talks?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM
It was a delight when Joe Cantada recited some rhythmic lines during the opening ceremonies of the PBA.

Was it Joe Cantada who "valiantly" (for the TV station) but annoyingly (for the viewers) extended the extremely short Tyson vs Sphinx bout into 2 hours of talks?

Yeah I think he was the one.

I recently bought a dvd of a 1990 PBA Game ( Anejo vs SMB ) where Joe Cantada was the commentator.  Some of his entertaining quips:

(promoting Juvelon E plus) "I am not trying to sell you Jones Bridge when I tell you that Juvelon E-Plus will keep you awake till the wee hours of the morning..."

(on an under the leg pass by Jawo) "I tell you now, that pass by the Big J will be etched in the memories of fans for eternity..."

(on the 10,000 pt of Freddie Hubalde) "He is just 85 pts away from joining that elite club.  But I don't think he'll reach that plateau tonight.."

"I'll give you a million bucks now if Franz Pumaren didn't feel that karate chop from the Destroyer .... if I had a million bucks"

Although he also pronounced Ogie Alcasid as "OL-JIE ALCASID" ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: blackie on Jun 11, 2009 at 02:59 PM
game one and two on cs/9 was ok.. but when i watched today.. local commentary was airing... not to bash on our local commentators.. pero pwedeng palitan si dr. j? kasi.. grabe e..

at the end of 3rd quarter with 30+ seconds to go...

"i dont think the magic are looking for the 2 on 1... (diba dapat 2 for 1?)"

dr j. : stein van gundy....

dr j.: that was a good effort by tyrone lue... (he was referring to Lee)

dr. j: stan man gundy...

dr j:.... amar odom..... (pinaghalo si amare at si odom?)

either he was stoned or may jetlag? tapos ang lethargic magsalita.. will give kuya cesar a run for his money..

sana naman.. maglagay sila ng mas commentators that knows the players and the rosters of the team!


Funny ;D

Saw the replay last night. Was actually looking forward to hearing it being commentated by Dr.J, just so that I could hear brother Waxx's observations.  Alas...American commentators ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 11, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Yeah I think he was the one.

I recently bought a dvd of a 1990 PBA Game ( Anejo vs SMB ) where Joe Cantada was the commentator.  Some of his entertaining quips:

(promoting Juvelon E plus) "I am not trying to sell you Jones Bridge when I tell you that Juvelon E-Plus will keep you awake till the wee hours of the morning..."

(on an under the leg pass by Jawo) "I tell you now, that pass by the Big J will be etched in the memories of fans for eternity..."

(on the 10,000 pt of Freddie Hubalde) "He is just 85 pts away from joining that elite club.  But I don't think he'll reach that plateau tonight.."

"I'll give you a million bucks now if Franz Pumaren didn't feel that karate chop from the Destroyer .... if I had a million bucks"

Although he also pronounced Ogie Alcasid as "OL-JIE ALCASID" ;D ;D

lol! super funny to.. hahahah
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: brainwashed on Jun 11, 2009 at 08:59 PM
in the pba, whenever andy jao is part of the tv panel, he serves as the analyst and the other guy gives the play-by-play. i suppose that is also his job in the nba finals coverage. if he makes mistakes with the names of the players and some terminologies, so what? he gives better analysis than the so-called "dean", quinito henson, who relies to much on statistics. or the loud-mouthed, mister know-it-all "nagbubuhat ng sariling banko" chino trinidad.

what i can't understand is why we even need to send them to cover the games. the nba coverage is just fine.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 12, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Patay!  Andy Jao has invaded the CS Origin telecast as well. Sana dahil Independence Day lang.

Go Petron, este Pau GASUL!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: anya618 on Jun 12, 2009 at 10:17 AM
37-49 at halftime in favor or orlando ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dyerds on Jun 12, 2009 at 10:58 AM
As I expected. Lakers came back in the third. I hope that Magic will maintain their composure and make this a 2-2 series.

OT
Patay!  Andy Jao has invaded the CS Origin telecast as well. Sana dahil Independence Day lang.

Go Petron, este Pau GASUL!

Walang choice kundi pakinggan ang Pau Gasul ni Andy.  :'( I have a big respect on Andy Jao kaya sana naman pagsabihan sya ng kasama nya na Gasol at hindi Gasul. Ang sakit sa tenga. Paulit-ulit pa.  ;D

Sana next game ibalik nila sina Mark Jackson. Please...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:54 AM
whatta game!!  ;D thank you fish!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: wedge on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:17 PM
should've been called an offensive foul on Bryant with the elbow on Nelson. LeBron was called the same thing during the Conference Finals against Pietrus.

No wonder Fisher was left open after Nelson went down.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 12, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Too old.  Too slow.   Cant shoot.

But PhilJax stood with the wily veteran.


Way to go Fisher!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 12, 2009 at 01:19 PM
Eto lang mga katanungan ko sa Orlando Magic ( yes I'm looking at you, Coach SVG )

Una -  Bakit di mo na ginamit si Rafer Alston na ubod ng ganda ng game?  Ibinangko mo na. Ha?  At bakit pinilit mo si Jameer Nelson kahit sablay ang lahat ng diskarte? ???

Pangalawa - Bakit di kayo nag - foul man lang nung last few seconds ng 4th nung lamang kayo ng tatlo?  ???HA?  Kung nag foul kayo, panalo na kayo!  At di na tri powents ni Fisher for the tie and OT..

Pangatlo - Anong klaseng mga play ang mga pinaggagawa nyo nung last few seconds ng OT?  >:( HA?  At nalibre pa si GASUL for an all alone dunk( nahawa na ako kay Dr J ) kasi hindi nakaangat si Nelson?  Ha?

Pang apat -  Bakit di mo ulit ginamit si Alston? Nasabi ko na pala pero BAKEET? 

Wow, i really feel sorry for the Magic fans.  Those were big time blunders down the stretch.  Superman Howard?  Big time missed free throws that could have iced the game for them.  Baka si Tiger Woods na shoot pa kahit isang free throw.  Oh well.  That's what you call inexperience.  Ika nga e, may mga daga pa ang mga baguhan.

Siguro kasi tinawag kang "Coach Gandhi" ni Andy Jao (who also invaded C/S Origin channel).  Langya ginawa kang bumbay ni Dr J ;D

As for Pau, despite the repeated corrections of Mico Halili, he will always be an LPG for Andy Jao.. ;D

Predictions? I'd still stick to 4-2.  Lakers to win at the Staples Center.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: garee on Jun 12, 2009 at 02:39 PM
Lakers will poof Magic hehe
Not so magical, Lakers in 5. 8)

will be a reality on monday(phil)  ;)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 12, 2009 at 02:44 PM
As I expected. Lakers came back in the third. I hope that Magic will maintain their composure and make this a 2-2 series.

OT
Walang choice kundi pakinggan ang Pau Gasul ni Andy.  :'( I have a big respect on Andy Jao kaya sana naman pagsabihan sya ng kasama nya na Gasol at hindi Gasul. Ang sakit sa tenga. Paulit-ulit pa.  ;D

Sana next game ibalik nila sina Mark Jackson. Please...


Balita ko next game, kasama na ni JVG at Mark Jackson si Andy Jao sa panel  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dexterc on Jun 12, 2009 at 04:58 PM
not fouling lakers in dying secs in regulation shows the inexperience of magic players sa finals..metal block siguro or maybe order ni SVG to play good D. pero i suspect more of a mental block,na over excite sila to win it with 3 point lead
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: DaSilva on Jun 12, 2009 at 06:04 PM
Not fouling was SVG's call.

Quote
"That one will haunt me forever," Van Gundy said of his decision not to instruct the Magic to intentionally foul the Lakers when they inbounded with 11 seconds left, trailing by three, and got one of two super-clutch 3-pointers from Derek Fisher in a 99-91 overtime victory Thursday night that dropped the Magic into a 3-1 hole.

Van Gundy explained that he usually instructs his players to foul and prevent a game-tying three only when there are 6 or fewer seconds remaining in the game, and he felt his team was shooting so poorly from the free throw line (he was right about that!) that it would have been a mistake to put the Lakers on the line with a chance to pull within one.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dexterc on Jun 12, 2009 at 06:09 PM
ty dasilva.....still great game
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: daigoro on Jun 12, 2009 at 09:46 PM
should've been called an offensive foul on Bryant with the elbow on Nelson. LeBron was called the same thing during the Conference Finals against Pietrus.

No wonder Fisher was left open after Nelson went down.

Kobe was called for the same thing before but i think this was a good non call as it was accidental.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: daigoro on Jun 12, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Buti na lang we still have the Mark Jackson-JVG-Mike Breen trio in BTV.


I like the way Mike Breen says "Bang!" when somebody hits a crucial shot. I hate the local commentary which took over for the past 2 games. Dr. J misreads calls and says Gasul. The only good thing about it is that they don't have Quinito Henson with them. I hate that guy's braindead and fake know it call commentary.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 12, 2009 at 11:45 PM
The funny thing is... you can't really resist and not watch the CS coverage just to catch on Andy Jao's comedic blunders  ;D! Ako nga pinanuod ko sa BTV tapos yung reply sa CS - nakakatawa si Andy Jao! I think he was just a last resort as a host kaya scrammbling for NBA update sya. Ni hindi na yata nya kilala mga NBA players ngayon e  ;D.

On MAgic loss: if Howard at least made 1 freethrow panalo pa sila. Madami nagkamali sa Orlando: van gundy, howard, jameer nelson, pietrus, and Lewis (for being invisible and folding up again as usual).

Si Kobe, nagbwakaw na (nanaman) sa huli. Buti na lang Fisher, Ariza and Gasul ( ;D) bailed him out (again).
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: blued888 on Jun 13, 2009 at 01:05 AM
The funny thing is... you can't really resist and not watch the CS coverage just to catch on Andy Jao's comedic blunders  ;D! Ako nga pinanuod ko sa BTV tapos yung reply sa CS - nakakatawa si Andy Jao! I think he was just a last resort as a host kaya scrammbling for NBA update sya. Ni hindi na yata nya kilala mga NBA players ngayon e  ;D.

Grabe yun, natawa ako dun sa Gasul at yung naelbow ni Kobe sa throit.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 13, 2009 at 05:49 PM
Pietrus was almost suspended for that two fisted flagrant foul on Pau Gasol.  Good thing Stu Jackson ruled out otherwise.  With or without Pietrus, I still think Magic will win next game.  And Lakers to do it back in LA.  For more drama. Hollywood remember?  But Lakers are such on a high now that they just might wrap it up in Game 5.  But I doubt it.

--

Now that Kobe is on his way to winning his 4th crown and his 1st without Shaq, his detractors are now saying that he has to win it without Fisher. 

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/11845571

He he.  Wawa naman si Kobe.  But remember the guy's only 31 years old, the same age that MJ won his first 3-peat. 

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 13, 2009 at 07:18 PM
Lakers will go for it on game 5.   Right after winning game 4, Kobe, Phil, and Fisher reminded the team on how they were defeated badly by the Pacers in the 2000 Finals,  by 33 points in game 5.   They definitely wouldnt want this  Orlando team to have any sense of momentum wherein they could ride off it and charge a momentous comeback.     
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 13, 2009 at 07:51 PM
^ yup. the lakers can't afford to relax or be complacent at this stage anymore. it's the d@mn finals!

tapusin na ang magic! tapusin! tapusin! tapusin!  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 14, 2009 at 03:01 PM
^ yup. the lakers can't afford to relax or be complacent at this stage anymore. it's the d@mn finals!

tapusin na ang magic! tapusin! tapusin! tapusin!  ;D

yup, tom might be the last game of the season... pro i doubt na mananalo lakers tom... pro sure na panalo cla sa series... mas maganda magchamps cla sa homecourt nila..
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 14, 2009 at 05:22 PM
Watched the G4 replay the other day on C/S 9.  While Fisher was jacking up for the game-tying trey, Dr. J - unable to contain his excitement - called Jameer Nelson "JAMAR".  Holy cow, Andy Jao!  :D 

At this point in the series, I think it is now largely a mental struggle for Orlando: down 1-3, with no team in Finals history successfully rallying to win in 7 (although two teams almost made it); meltdowns and what-ifs in G2 and G4; everybody (including the Magic players) second guessing the coach's endgame strategies.  Must be pretty tough and disheartening for the Magic to have this kind of mental baggage at this stage. 

LA has to capitalize on this and strike early tomorrow in G5.  I hope Phil does a better job of motivating his players to this end than SVG.             
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 14, 2009 at 08:32 PM
I didn't realized, until today, that D12 was 1 block shy away from a triple-double...wow..."tapos, talo"...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 14, 2009 at 09:35 PM
sana hindi na sina mico and andy yung mga commentators sa c/s origin bukas. hirap mamili eh. sa btv naman kasi wala nang pakundangan yung pag cut kaagad ng coverage pag may time-out. may mga in-game ads pa minsan halos matakpan na yung buong screen.  >:(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: anya618 on Jun 15, 2009 at 07:20 AM
I didn't realized, until today, that D12 was 1 block shy away from a triple-double...wow..."tapos, talo"...

i think he also had 7 turnovers  :'(
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Aberforth777 on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:10 AM
GAME 5:
D12 is really frustrated. He's making bad play after bad play. tsk tsk tsk. Good LA defense on Hedo.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:29 AM
eto na seconds na lang!! let's go lakers!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: jackryan on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:39 AM

Yes, Lakers !!! :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: msgt16 on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Lakers 2009 Champs! A great collective effort by the team. Woohoo! ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 15, 2009 at 10:52 AM
A team redeemed! Congrats to the Lakers!  No. 24 gets no. 4 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: edboy7 on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:02 AM
o ayan di na Gasul ha ....Paw na lang sabi ni Andy Jao hehehehe yes Lakers! ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: jht3 on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Congrats to the Lakers!  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:24 AM
How Sweet it is!!!!!!


Congrats to the Lakers and to all Laker Fans!!!!

Its Party time!!!!!!!!


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: DaSilva on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM
Woohoo. Good job by the Lakers.

Hey, bro Munskie, is that your theater featured in Truehoop?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: ruth2art on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:27 AM
+1.
Congrats to the Lakers for dominating the series and winning a Kobe championship.
PJ is now all-time record holder.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 15, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Woohoo. Good job by the Lakers.

Hey, bro Munskie, is that your theater featured in Truehoop?

Yup yup.... ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:08 PM
(http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=186854&vid=4)

Breakfast of Champions!!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: garee on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:24 PM
will be a reality on monday(phil)  ;)

Congratz to the Lakers, champs again.
Kobe Bryant as finals MVP
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: wedge on Jun 15, 2009 at 12:29 PM
It's been a good year and a good run for the Magic. I believe there'll be a lot of things for Dwight to improve in the coming preseason.

Though I have the biggest doubt that either of these two teams will make the Finals next year, with a potentially revamped LeBron roster and a fully-complemented Celtics would join the melee.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 15, 2009 at 02:06 PM
I knew it was over as early as the 1st half, Lakers up by 12.  I felt that the Lakers was going for the kill and the Magic was missing badly from the 3 point area.  Viva LA LAKERS!  Yehey ;D

Lakers won 4-1 but in those 5 games, the Lakers only dominated games 1 and 5.  Game 3 was won by the Magic.  Game 2 could've been won by the Magic had Lee made that 1 foot layup.  Game 4 SHOULD've been won by Orlando had Howard made at least 1 free throw and Nelson fouled Fisher.  So ain't that bad for Orlando.  For a team to beat the defending champion Boston in 7 games and almost swept the heavy favorite Cleveland, I'd say not bad at all. 

Orlando is a young team.  But hey so is the Lakers!  Kobe and Fisher are the oldest players in the lineup and they're only 31 years old.  Kobe has matured as a player tremendously and is now surrounded by young, tall and good players so the Lakers look pretty solid in the years to come ( With or Without Coach Zen Master who's most likely retiring soon ).

So till next time.  This forum was a blast!  Thanks to Wiggum.  See you next year!!

(NCAA and UAAP naman mga tol...)

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Munskie on Jun 15, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Ariza and Odom are unrestricted free-agents.  They should be re-signed.  Kobe should do a Magic, opt-out, take less money to accomodate those two.  But I doubt it.   

Jerry Buss should re-sign them, even if he plays luxury tax......this is a champion team.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: msgt16 on Jun 15, 2009 at 03:30 PM
Howard's game 5 win guarantee down the drain... di pa sya natuto kay Mo a.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 15, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Ariza and Odom are unrestricted free-agents.  They should be re-signed.  Kobe should do a Magic, opt-out, take less money to accomodate those two.  But I doubt it.   

Jerry Buss should re-sign them, even if he plays luxury tax......this is a champion team.

i agree! hoping for a repeat next year. :D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: blackie on Jun 15, 2009 at 05:04 PM
Was rooting for the Magic in this series.

Hats off to LA for a well deserved win :) :) :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dshowstapa on Jun 16, 2009 at 09:11 AM
So I hope the Laker haters will shut up now huh. Lakers should sign Odom and Ariza for them to repeat. Kobe should build another Lakers dynasty.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Moks007 on Jun 16, 2009 at 10:11 AM
So I hope the Laker haters will shut up now huh. Lakers should sign Odom and Ariza for them to repeat. Kobe should build another Lakers dynasty.

Dude you're taking this waaay too seriously  :P :o

Anyway congrats to the Lakers. Baliktad forecast ko, 4-1 Lakers pala. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: d4nu65+3R on Jun 16, 2009 at 11:02 AM
the lakers deserve this.  never was a big fan but they are definitely the better team this time.

as for magic, at least 4-1, and not 4-0 like in '95.  siguro next time, 4-2 naman. ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 16, 2009 at 01:48 PM
So I hope the Laker haters will shut up now huh. Lakers should sign Odom and Ariza for them to repeat. Kobe should build another Lakers dynasty.

Hate is such a strong word...I don't think a non-Laker fan is a Laker hater...

Well, Kobe might opt out for 5yr-US$135M maximum contract...which might make things hard for El-Ay to sign Odom and Ariza...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: mattia on Jun 16, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Stan Van Gundy looks like Ron Jeremy, the porn king!

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1213/530327140_2480efe08d_o.jpg)

you be the judge!


Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 16, 2009 at 05:51 PM
LAKERS MATH 101

The Lakers have their 15th World Championship, and it is a spectacular time to be a Los Angelino generally, and a Lakers fan specifically. The parade will be one of the highlights of the year in SoCal, and I'm excited to be a part of our broadcast on 710 ESPN with a position at the Coliseum.

The question is, "Can Dr. Buss and Mitch Kupchak keep this team together?" I was doing some Laker math today, and it's going to be financially demanding for the Buss family. Here's how I see it.

KOBE BRYANT
He can opt out of the final 2 years of his contract. He's currently set to earn $24M in 2009-2010 and $24.8M in 2010-2011. There's one theory out there that says Kobe could opt out and take less to make it easier for the Lakers to sign Lamar Odom and Trevor Ariza. I believe that's complete "pie-in-the-sky." C'mon. This is potentially Kobe's last big contract. If he opts out, he's in line for 5yrs and $135M - $25M next season, $26M in 2010-2011, $27M in 2011-2012, $28M in 2012-2013 and $29M in 2013-2014. How could you blame Kobe for getting what is rightfully his. God knows that he has earned every penny of it.

TREVOR ARIZA
I've done my own casual analysis, and, given that Trevor earned about $3M this year and that he's only 23yo, 6yrs-$48M seems about right. That would mean $6M next season, $7M in 2010-2011, $8M in 2011-2012, $8.5M in 2012-2013, $9M in 2013-2014 and 9.5M in 2014-2015. It is possible that he could get a much bigger offer somewhere else, and it's conceivable that he would take less to be a part of a very special championship group.

LAMAR ODOM
Made $11.5M this year, and there's a chance that a bad team with a bunch of cap room could make a big offer (Memphis, Charlotte, New Jersey or Minnesota), but that seems unlikely. LO will have to take less. Maybe something like 3yrs-$27M gets it done with a nice club option for 2012-2013 that provides incentive without keeping the Lakers on the hook for a big number for a 33yo Candy Man.

SHANNON BROWN
Appears to be an unrestricted free agent. He made $800,000 this year and was a steal.Possible 2yrs-$5M gets him to stay and develop.

JOSH POWELL
Lakers hold an option for next season at $959,000. That seems like a no-brainer.

These guys are already under contract with their 2009-2010 salary.

PAU GASOL - $16,451,250
ANDREW BYNUM - $12,526,998
ADAM MORRISON - $5,257,258
DEREK FISHER - $5,000,000
SASHA VUJACIC - $5,000,000
LUKE WALTON - $4,840,000
JORDAN FARMAR -$1,947,240

If all of those deals work out in my scenario, the Lakers will have a team payroll of $92,981,746 for next season. That would be $23,581,746 OVER the proposed luxury tax threshhold of $69.4M. The only team with a higher payroll in 2008-09 is the Knicks with $98.4M.

In an ideal world, Ariza, LO and Shannon Brown all return, but this will be a test of Dr. Jerry Buss' willingness to pay a big luxury tax number. In a struggling economy, when league revenues are down, is it unfair to expect any league owner to pay this kind of toll?

Source: 710 ESPN's "SMOG" - Steve Mason's Blog
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 16, 2009 at 06:09 PM

Kobe or Lebron James?
Sino mas mayabang?
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 16, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Mas mayabang? MO WILLIAMS!!!  ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: T33K0Y on Jun 16, 2009 at 06:16 PM
Congrats to Kobe and the Lakers!  But I would say its really a shame that we got robbed of a repeat of last year's exciting finals!

Had it not for KG's injury prior to the playoffs, it would have been Celtics versus Lakers again in the finals.. and surely, it would have been a lot more exciting and compet***ve than this finals series.

Mismatch talaga Lakers-Magic kahit saan tingnan...
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: geckoph on Jun 16, 2009 at 06:40 PM
Had it not for KG's injury prior to the playoffs, it would have been Celtics versus Lakers again in the finals? nah! But I would say its really a shame that we got robbed of a Kobe vs. LeBron exciting finals!...and surely, it would have been a lot more exciting and competitive than this finals series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: a2 on Jun 17, 2009 at 09:22 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ri65Spg0Ts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ri65Spg0Ts)

 ;D
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 17, 2009 at 01:53 PM
Let's just patiently wait for this to happen in 2010. Celtics vs Lakers again in the finals. That would be an NBA finals re-match talaga.


Congrats to Kobe and the Lakers!  But I would say its really a shame that we got robbed of a repeat of last year's exciting finals!

Had it not for KG's injury prior to the playoffs, it would have been Celtics versus Lakers again in the finals.. and surely, it would have been a lot more exciting and compet***ve than this finals series.

Mismatch talaga Lakers-Magic kahit saan tingnan...

Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: hubes on Jun 17, 2009 at 01:57 PM
kawawa naman the other 30 teams not the Lakers and Celtics. These two have 32 championships in between them. Most teams don't even have one. 3rd place I think would be the Bulls.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 17, 2009 at 02:01 PM
kawawa naman the other 30 teams not the Lakers and Celtics. These two have 32 championships in between them. Most teams don't even have one. 3rd place I think would be the Bulls.

Oo nga. Well, Magic vs Nuggets sana ang nangyari or Lakers vs Cleavland para mas match.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: thebat on Jun 17, 2009 at 02:03 PM
But then again The Lakers team did well. Congrats!


++
from a bonafide Boston Celtics fan here.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Wiggum on Jun 18, 2009 at 02:05 PM
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Available na kaya 'yung Nike shirt ni Kobe dito?  I like!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: darth_rye on Jun 19, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Kobe or Lebron James?
Sino mas mayabang?


Kobe have 4 rings to show! He deserved to show it, he paid it with hardwork and dedication on and off the court.

LBJ is still young..until he got a ring of his own he better cool it a bit!
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Playoffs
Post by: darth_rye on Jun 19, 2009 at 01:06 PM
[Again another fearless forecast for me LA Lakers in 5 games!
[/quote]

I think i am the only one who got this right!
I never lost my faith with them even if others are saying things during the LAL-houston series. As coach Zen says its a journey to the championship.

As coach PJ done it his championship comes in 3's! We better expect the tha LA management will retain the team (Ariza,Odom,Brown,Fish..Kobe already staying). And Dr.Buss wont mind paying luxury tax if they are playing till June and winning more Larry O Brien trophy.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: garee on Jun 20, 2009 at 01:31 PM
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j275/Octo1/CARS104061715_lower.jpg)
Available na kaya 'yung Nike shirt ni Kobe dito?  I like!


puppet 4rings tshirt, i like too
samahan na rin ng cap ny PJ na X.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: jhelenz on Jun 21, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Congrats to Kobe and the Lakers!  But I would say its really a shame that we got robbed of a repeat of last year's exciting finals!

Had it not for KG's injury prior to the playoffs, it would have been Celtics versus Lakers again in the finals.. and surely, it would have been a lot more exciting and compet***ve than this finals series.

Mismatch talaga Lakers-Magic kahit saan tingnan...


mismatch?para sa kin nakakadecieve ung outcome na 4-1 series win ng lakers.remember  muntik na matalo lakers sa game 2,and then kung naipasok lang ni howard 1 of 2 free throws, 3- 1 sana in favor of magic.i think inexperience ang nagpatalo sa magic sa series.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: Clondalkin on Jun 21, 2009 at 12:59 PM
mismatch?para sa kin nakakadecieve ung outcome na 4-1 series win ng lakers.remember  muntik na matalo lakers sa game 2,and then kung naipasok lang ni howard 1 of 2 free throws, 3- 1 sana in favor of magic.i think inexperience ang nagpatalo sa magic sa series.


Yeah this is one of those cases when the final score did not reflect how close the match was.
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dshowstapa on Jun 23, 2009 at 09:42 AM
Hate is such a strong word...I don't think a non-Laker fan is a Laker hater...


Well a non Laker fan is different from a Laker hater.  :)
Title: Re: 2009 NBA Finals
Post by: dshowstapa on Jun 23, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Dude you're taking this waaay too seriousl[/font]y  :P :o

Anyway congrats to the Lakers. Baliktad forecast ko, 4-1 Lakers pala. ;D

Sorry hahaha! I thought I'm still posting in ESPN.com. Puro trash talkers kasi mga tao dun.