2012 NBA Playoffs

[dgfred]

You think the Spurs will revert to a more defensive mindset?

 

[Azale]

I think they'll go with whatever their team is best accustomed to

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7wdf7u6

 

[Archbob]

LeBron pwning the Celtics in game 6.

 

[NBAfan]

LeBron pwning the Celtics in game 6.

About time he decides to play when it matters most.

 

[Archbob]

About time he decides to play when it matters most.

The issue is that he's the only one on his team thats actually playing. He scored 30 in 3 quarters last game but really seemed just out of steam the last 8 minutes.

 

[downtown]

I HATE lebron, but if the Heat lose game 7, it isnt because of him. Wade has thrown in a few turd sammiches, as has his non-chalmers supporting cast.

 

[emzie]

Just, please lord, if you are out there, deny LeBron a ring for another year. Please?

 

[Azale]

Thunder are in the Finals, Lebron has already lost.

 

[Archbob]

I don't agree, I think the spurs can beat the heat easier than the thunder. Both Mia and Okc play transition. The Spurs would kill Mia because they would force them into the half-court set.

I am looking for a Durant/LeBron showdown with LeBron winning. And I will want to see the King defend his crown next year also.

 

[Azale]

Weak troll attempt

 

[Archbob]

Looks like I get my LeBron vs KD wish.

 

[mrt309]

I watched all matches of both conference finals and in my opinion Thunder>Spurs>Heat>Celtics. So i see the Thunder as favourites against the Heat. KD vs. Lebron will be fun but i expect Harden (critical shots) and Ibaka (defensive effort) to get the ring to the Thunder.

 

[Archbob]

I think Ibaka will have trouble against Bosh since Bosh is more of a mid-range jump shooter than a post-up player.

 

[dgfred]

I see the Heat as slightly stronger... with the advantage of home court giving the Thunder the edge . Should be a dandy!

 

[Azale]

Thunder in 5.

 

[illram]

Thunder in 6!

 

[Kraznaya]

I think Ibaka will have trouble against Bosh since Bosh is more of a mid-range jump shooter than a post-up player.

What ever gave you the impression that Ibaka is a post defender? Ibaka matches up far better vs the Bosh-types than the Gasol-types.

The next thing that jumped out was how bad the stats say Serge Ibaka is as a post defender. Serge allows 0.87 PPP which ranks him 171st in the league. Those aren’t exactly the numbers you’d expect from the NBA’s best defensive power forward. Ibaka’s strengths are shot blocking, rebounding, and mobility, but when matched up in the post, he hasn’t been that effective.

 

[dgfred]

Wow... Durant was impressive and I can hardly believe how quick Westbrook is.
Durant can almost shoot from anywhere on the court unimpeded with his length.

LeBron is a beast, but Wade looks a step slow... make that 2 steps .

Bosh didn't make a shot with anybody near him... but he did make the wide open ones.

Player of the game besides Durant IMO = Collison

Enjoyed the game.

 

[NBAfan]

Typical soft LeBron, only scoring 2 points in the first 9 minutes of the forth.

 

[downtown]

Wade has to be hurt. He needs to stop shooting so much and focus on setting up Lebron and Bosh.