2012 NBA Playoffs

[MrDakka]

They also deserve it and are a much more exciting team to watch, but if they are going to win this series tonight I would rather it not be at the free throw line because referees get their panties in a twist.

So true. Oh well. At least Spurs vs Thunder should be fun to watch.

[Darth Fanboy]

Except for the fact that David Stern doesn't give a fuck what I say because I spend zero income on the NBA. Not counting pitchers of beer purchased during games viewed at the bar. Last time I actually paid money for anything NBA related was...damn it was probably back well before I moved to California and I was one of millions temporarily on the Bulls bandwagon during the Jordan era.

Spurs and Thunder won't be that fun to watch because as much as I appreciate the Spurs and like Tim Duncan they are boring as hell to watch.

[Darth Fanboy]

Damn! I have to wait another year for a chance to see the Clippers take on the Lakers in the Western Conference.

If you have been waiting at all in any year before this one then you must already have enough patience that one more decade, let alone one more year, will not matter. Although you're more like to see them as a #3 seed vs. #6 seed in the first round as opposed to a conference finals.

[Argosh]

2012.05.21
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers 101:85 (3:2)
Oklahoma City Thunder vs L.A. Lakers 106:90 (4:1)

Oklahoma City Thunder advances to Western Conference Finals.

[Steve]

Except for the fact that David Stern doesn't give a fuck what I say because I spend zero income on the NBA.

I was referring to Stern's penchant for responding to any criticism of officiating from NBA personnel by fining them. One postseason he even gave a "make my day" remark over it.

[Darth Fanboy]

I hear you, it's just that Stern doesn't give a shit unless you are a big part of the NBA money train. Why else would he not give a fuck about small market teams for years until they threaten to hold the league hostage via the lockout? In his mind the sole purpose of the Milwaukee Bucks, Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Bobcats, etc... is to get their asses kicked by New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and any other huge market fielding multiple all stars so that said large markets can get into the playoffs and get at least 4 or as many as 28 more games each.

Good Example, when were ratings for the finals good in recent memory? Boston and LA. When were they bad? Cleveland and San Antonio.

[Argosh]

2012.05.22
Miami Heat vs Indiana Pacers 115:83 (3:2)

[Col. Crackpot]

Pittman and Haslem should have been ejected with flagrant twos. Disgusting behavior. Disgusting offciating but par for the course in David Stern's NBA. If the jerseys were reversed both players would have been tossed. I'm glas Sportscenter called out the league.

[Col. Crackpot]

On a not so unrelated note i half expect Larry Bir.d to beat someone up himself if that happens again. Old Larry is oldschool and hard core.

[Argosh]

2012.05.23
Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics 82:75 (3:3)

[Argosh]

2012.05.24
Indiana Pacers vs Miami Heat 93:105 (2:4)

Miami Heat advances to Eastern Conference Finals.

[Argosh]

There have been 108 Game 7s in NBA history, and the home team has won 87 (80 percent) of them. Furthermore, the team that has won Game 6 to force Game 7 has only won the series 35 times (32 percent). And as the stats predict ...

2012.05.26
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers 85:75 (4:3)

Boston Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Finals.

The Celtics improved to 18-4 in Game 7's at home. They have now won 19 of their past 21 games at TD Garden.

[Col. Crackpot]

There have been 108 Game 7s in NBA history, and the home team has won 87 (80 percent) of them. Furthermore, the team that has won Game 6 to force Game 7 has only won the series 35 times (32 percent). And as the stats predict ...

2012.05.26
Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers 85:75 (4:3)

Boston Celtics advance to Eastern Conference Finals.

The Celtics improved to 18-4 in Game 7's at home. They have now won 19 of their past 21 games at TD Garden.

Only Six players in NBA history have put up triple doubles in a Game 7 situation. Now that list includes Rajon "Mr. Triple Double" Rondo. The kid has skills.

[Darth Fanboy]

Just beat LeBron crackpot or it really doesn't mean much.

[Col. Crackpot]

Just beat LeBron crackpot or it really doesn't mean much.

how many rings does LeBron have again?

[Argosh]

Just beat LeBron crackpot or it really doesn't mean much.

how many rings does LeBron have again?

0 Yes, that's a zero.

Meanwhile in west, a close first game ...

2012.05.27
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder 101:98 (1:0)

[Argosh]

2012.05.28
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 93:79 (1:0)

[Argosh]

2012.05.29
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder 120:111 (2:0)

This was the Spurs' 20th straight win. They are the fourth team in NBA history to win at least 20 in a row and the only team to have its winning streak extend into the playoffs.

[Darth Fanboy]

Note to the Lakers and any other team more talented than the Spurs but not nearly as successful. Coaching makes a fucking difference!

[Phantasee]

Man, fuck the Spurs. Nobody wants to see that final.

[Bellosh101]

I want to see a Spurs final if it'll result in LeBron not getting a ring this year.

[Argosh]

I want to see a Spurs final if it'll result in LeBron not getting a ring this year.

+1

2012.05.30
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 115:111 OT (2:0)

Huge game by Rondo but it wasn't enough.

[Phantasee]

Do you think the Heat could beat the Thunder?

[Argosh]

Probably, but those will be close games and Thunder has won many close games this year ...

2012.05.31
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs 102:82 (1:2)

[Darth Fanboy]

Do you think the Heat could beat the Thunder?

That series could go either way. My best guess is that home court advantage would determine that series, since NBA refs are spineless fucks and home teams seem to often have huge free throw attempt advantages over road teams. Just look at the Lakers/Thunder series 2 years ago and compare Kobe's free throw attempts vs Durants free throw attempts by venue. It's so disgustingly obvious that I am tempted to call it blatant by the officials.