NBA Playoffs '08

[The ill Jedi]

I'll call you to listen to your sobs before I fall asleep

You can call me so you can say good night to yo momma ^^^^^!

Besides, you yourself were always saying '^^^^ Basketball', so why do you even care? You just can't wait to see the Lakers fail so you could rub it in my face right?

 

[pjam]

You know there are some factors at play here which might advantage the Lakers.

All games are being played at 9pm EST. Those older Celts will have to play until after Midnight, when the games might be on the line. I don't know, that could be a big deal. Fatigue factor. Lakers have played fewer Games than the Celts, are younger, so the fatigue factor favors the Lakers. It matters.

 

[Darth Loki]

You can call me so you can say good night to yo momma ^^^^^!

Besides, you yourself were always saying '^^^^ Basketball', so why do you even care? You just can't wait to see the Lakers fail so you could rub it in my face right?

Nice one dude


I always said wake me when the playoffs start. The regular season is so long and drawn out. You have to be a terrible team to not make the playoffs (it should honestly be the top 4 teams in each league or maybe division winners and 2 wild card). I love playoff basketball. The T-Wolves had just been so ^^^^ty the last couple of years (why the ^^^^ did they get rid of Billups ) so it was hard for me to get into it.

As a fan of the game I really hope this series goes seven (with the Celts winning of course )

 

[Darth Loki]

You know there are some factors at play here which might advantage the Lakers.

All games are being played at 9pm EST. Those older Celts will have to play until after Midnight, when the games might be on the line. I don't know, that could be a big deal. Fatigue factor. Lakers have played fewer Games than the Celts, are younger, so the fatigue factor favors the Lakers. It matters.

These guys are professional athletes. If they get tired from playing after midnight they should not be in the league. These guys aren't in their 60's. There's 3 days off between almost every game so fatigue shouldn't be a factor at all in this series.

Each of these teams have had about a week off so there should be no carry over from the previous series.

 

[pjam]

These guys are professional athletes. If they get tired from playing after midnight they should not be in the league. These guys aren't in their 60's. There's 3 days off between almost every game so fatigue shouldn't be a factor at all in this series.

Each of these teams have had about a week off so there should be no carry over from the previous series.

Not according to ESPN analysts. Playoff Teams which have played fewer games have an enormous statistical advantage. Look it up.

Fatigue does matter, it mattered with the Spurs, and everyone saw it. The Celts are not used to playing home games at 9pm. If some of these games are close late or go OT, Advantage Lakers. Advantage Lakers in a longer Series too.

 

[Darth Loki]

Not according to ESPN analysts. Playoff Teams which have played fewer games have an enormous statistical advantage in the Finals. Look it up.

Fatigue does matter, it mattered with the Spurs, and everyone saw it.

I would imagine that's because better teams usually close out series in fewer games. Like when the Bulls would lose 0-1 game a series during their run and such.

The Spurs played a rough 7 game series and had like one day off. The Celts have had 6. If they lose tonight, it won't be from fatigue.

 

[pjam]

I would imagine that's because better teams usually close out series in fewer games. Like when the Bulls would lose 0-1 game a series during their run and such.

The Spurs played a rough 7 game series and had like one day off. The Celts have had 6. If they lose tonight, it won't be from fatigue.

Tonight? Who said anything about ONE game?

This is what I said and I think it holds true.

You know there are some factors at play here which might advantage the Lakers.

All games are being played at 9pm EST. Those older Celts will have to play until after Midnight, when the games might be on the line. I don't know, that could be a big deal. Fatigue factor. Lakers have played fewer Games than the Celts, are younger, so the fatigue factor favors the Lakers. It matters.

 

[Darth Loki]

Tonight? Who said anything about ONE game?

This is what I said and I think it holds true.

You're mixing my arguments. No professional athlete should be affected by playing an hour or two later than normal. They had plenty of games on the west coast this year and if you get tired during a Finals game, get off the ^^^^ing court.

Sure the Celts have played more games, but they've had 6 days off so they've had plenty of time to rest. This isn't you or me playing a pick up game. These guys are in better shape than any of us could ever dream of.

 

[pjam]

The Celts were fatigued in each of their Playoff Series thus far. Age plays into it too. Lakers are younger, faster, play very tough under-rated D, making it tougher for the older Guys... and the Celts are playing past their bedtime.

We'll see... I say advantage Lakers in this respect.

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

The Laker Love Train Will Bring The Pain To Boston Tonight!!

Sorry Boston But Your Dream Season Ends W/ This Series!! YUO ARE OLD BOSTON!! BETTER THINK ABOUT REBUILDIONG SOON!! LAKERS?.. WE DON'T NEED TO CHANGE A DAMN THING FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS>>>> LOL!!!

 

[Darth Loki]

The Celts were fatigued in each of their Playoff Series thus far. Age plays into it too. Lakers are younger, faster, play very tough under-rated D, making it tougher for the older Guys... and the Celts are playing past their bedtime.

19th in the league is hardly under-rated

Just hope Kobe shoots better than 32% like he did in the first two match ups

 

[pjam]

The Laker Love Train Will Bring The Pain To Boston Tonight!!

Sorry Boston But Your Dream Season Ends W/ This Series!! YUO ARE OLD BOSTON!! BETTER THINK ABOUT REBUILDIONG SOON!! LAKERS?.. WE DON'T NEED TO CHANGE A DAMN THING FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS>>>> LOL!!!

If the Lakers get into a fast paced transition game and their bench plays up to it's potential, the Celts will be tired old men by game 5.

And remember there are a bunch of Laker players who didn't have a decent Series 3 and are much better. Walton, Odom, etc.

When the Lakers play a balanced team game, which they CAN and have done several times very well this year, Kobe doesn't have to push it at all.

 

[pjam]

19th in the league is hardly under-rated

Just hope Kobe shoots better than 32% like he did in the first two match ups

Lakers d won the last 2 series (along with Kobe), every respected Broadcaster has noted it. Especially the entire TNT Crew. Where were you?

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

Lakers d won the last 2 series (along with Kobe), every respected Broadcaster has noted it. Especially the entire TNT Crew. Where were you?

I agree, Lakers can play some inspired and wicked defense. When we are in a hole down by 20 the game isn't over against us..

Not sure where 19th in the league comes to play.. Maybe because we allow more points than other teams?.. But to go along w/ that we score ALOT of points and average beating our opponents by 10 plus..

In general we play Defense in stretches.. W/ Ariza back for this series it will only get better.. And next year w/ Bynum.. Watch out..

 

[The ill Jedi]

Laker Haters unite and prepare for your downfall!!!

 

[Darth Loki]

Lakers d won the last 2 series (along with Kobe), every respected Broadcaster has noted it. Especially the entire TNT Crew. Where were you?

Not talking about the last two series. The two games the Lakers and Celts played this year, Kobe shot 32%. I'm sorry most teams in the West don't play D and allow you to score 108 points a game.

I agree, Lakers can play some inspired and wicked defense. When we are in a hole down by 20 the game isn't over against us..

Not sure where 19th in the league comes to play.. Maybe because we allow more points than other teams?.. But to go along w/ that we score ALOT of points and average beating our opponents by 10 plus..

In general we play Defense in stretches.. W/ Ariza back for this series it will only get better.. And next year w/ Bynum.. Watch out..

I think the Lakers were in the top 3 in ppg, but were 19th in ppg allowed. The Celts were #2 in ppg allowed (I have no problem recognizing the West was a much better conference though)

And only one team had a scoring difference of 10 points or better per game. I'll give you one guess who


And please don't think I have anything but respect for the Lakers. They have shown that they are at worst the 2nd worst team in the league this year and will be for quite a while with Bynum, Bryant, and Gasol. I'm just rooting for KG and Allen (my two favorite players) to finally get rings.

 

[bumblebee]

The Laker Love Train Will Bring The Pain To Boston Tonight!!

Sorry Boston But Your Dream Season Ends W/ This Series!! YUO ARE OLD BOSTON!! BETTER THINK ABOUT REBUILDIONG SOON!! LAKERS?.. WE DON'T NEED TO CHANGE A DAMN THING FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS>>>> LOL!!!

...except for when Kobe opts out after his deals expires right

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

Not talking about the last two series. The two games the Lakers and Celts played this year, Kobe shot 32%. I'm sorry most teams in the West don't play D and allow you to score 108 points a game.





I think the Lakers were in the top 3 in ppg, but were 19th in ppg allowed. The Celts were #2 in ppg allowed (I have no problem recognizing the West was a much better conference though)

And only one team had a scoring difference of 10 points or better per game. I'll give you one guess who


And please don't think I have anything but respect for the Lakers. They have shown that they are at worst the 2nd worst team in the league this year and will be for quite a while with Bynum, Bryant, and Gasol. I'm just rooting for KG and Allen (my two favorite players) to finally get rings.

You're right sir.. Lakers avereaged 7.3 better than their opponents and the Celts averaged 10.3.. Seeing they are in different conferences these numbers might not be that meaningful.. Either way this is going to be a great series..

 

[Bodie The Cursed]

...except for when Kobe opts out after his deals expires right

I'm pretty sure we are past all that drama..

 

[The ill Jedi]

You're right sir.. Lakers avereaged 7.3 better than their opponents and the Celts averaged 10.3.. Seeing they are in different conferences these numbers might not be that meaningful.. Either way this is going to be a great series..

Word to that.

Plus, the Lakers are a much different team than the last time they faced the Celts. On a roll and much more confident with that hop in their step.