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Eastern Conference Finals: (1) Indiana vs. (2) Miami

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by J.R., May 15, 2014.

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(1) Indiana vs. (2) Miami

Poll closed May 17, 2014.

  1. Pacers in 4

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  2. Pacers in 5

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  3. Pacers in 6

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  4. Pacers in 7

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  5. Heat in 7

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  6. Heat in 6

    37 vote(s)
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  7. Heat in 5

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  8. Heat in 4

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  1. Outlier

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    They always overplay Wade's health. Then he comes in and always gives superstar stats.
     
    #1121 Outlier, May 31, 2014
  2. adobo

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    Deathmatch? Are we in game 7 Spurs vs OKC series? If the Spurs beat OKC in game 6....they would be also well rested due to the blowout nature of the games so far :rolleyes:
     
    #1122 adobo, May 31, 2014
  3. Commodore

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    <iframe class="vine-embed" src="https://vine.co/v/Md9hHJIJAAB/embed/simple" width="600" height="600" frameborder="0"></iframe><script async src="//platform.vine.co/static/scripts/embed.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1123 Commodore, May 31, 2014
  4. Rocket River

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    Wade be OKCing folx

    Rocket River
     
    #1124 Rocket River, May 31, 2014
  5. Mr. Space City

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    he wasn't giving superstar stats last year.
     
    #1125 Mr. Space City, May 31, 2014
  6. Icehouse

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    Did you watch the playoffs last year?
     
    #1126 Icehouse, May 31, 2014
  7. Rocket River

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    off by 5 points on each side

    WOW! That is kind of funny
    I like that he don't back down . . .even from his own foolishness

    Rocket River
     
    #1127 Rocket River, May 31, 2014
  8. Sajan

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    Wade and Udonis Haslem are going to the NBA Finals for the fifth time in nine seasons -- with a 15-67 season on their record during that stretch as well.
     
    #1128 Sajan, May 31, 2014
  9. A_3PO

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    Pacers need a heart transplant. This group can't go any further. Gotta get new players and maybe a new coach. Hibbert has to go. He's the most gutless player on the team.

    Paul George is the only definite keeper.
     
    #1129 A_3PO, May 31, 2014
  10. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Indiana Pacers intend to bring back Frank Vogel as coach, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.</p>&mdash; Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) <a href="https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/statuses/472791658023886848">May 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1130 J.R., May 31, 2014
  11. RedRedemption

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    Lol!!
    Gutless coach.
    Gutless center.
    Gutless team.

    You would think that after three straight seasons of failure they'd go in a new direction.
    Its no tough task to get the #1 or #2 spot in the East. If they are keeping him because they got the conference finals three straight times that is faulty logic.
     
    #1131 RedRedemption, May 31, 2014
  12. A_3PO

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    Here is the thing: If Bird plans on revamping the roster, I might be OK with seeing what Vogel can do with a fresh set of players. But like you, I believe Vogel is a key part of why the Pacers are gutless.

    Vogel will be coaching for his job next year. Pacers need to have a guy on the staff they can promote during the season if things go south.
     
    #1132 A_3PO, May 31, 2014
  13. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Indiana Pacers - Gone Fishin' (TNT) <a href="http://t.co/GErtC8MtuR">pic.twitter.com/GErtC8MtuR</a></p>&mdash; CJ Fogler (@cjzero) <a href="https://twitter.com/cjzero/statuses/472957930514284544">June 1, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1133 J.R., May 31, 2014
  14. RedRedemption

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    What's alarming is how little control Vogel has on his guys. In the lockerroom and on the court. There is no motivation going on here, you constantly see guys depressed and exasperated on the court when things don't go their way. There is no vocal leader. Half of the series you just saw Hibbert moping on the bench lol.

    Guys don't communicate, there are no huddles, all they do is yell at each other on the court and sometimes they just don't talk at all.

    I used to think player coaches were the bomb, but that only works if you have veteran leadership on the court that doesn't require you to micromanage. Miami can do with a player coach, the Pacers CAN'T.
     
    #1134 RedRedemption, May 31, 2014
  15. Awesome

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    [​IMG]

    LOL
     
    #1135 Awesome, Jun 1, 2014
  16. Awesome

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    Sorry for the wrong thread post. I wish we had an edit or delete feature
     
    #1136 Awesome, Jun 1, 2014
  17. mr. 13 in 33

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    Kid blows into Lance Stephenson’s ear at WNBA game



    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/Pacers">@Pacers</a>' Lance Stephenson, Chris Copeland, Rasual Butler on court playing 'Simon Says' with fans.</p>&mdash; David Woods (@DavidWoods007) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidWoods007/statuses/472889306244075520">May 31, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


    <iframe src="//instagram.com/p/orjwQRp7aZ/embed/" width="612" height="710" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" allowtransparency="true"></iframe>


    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lance Stephenson is on the court at halftime playing &quot;Simon Says&quot; with kids at the <a href="https://twitter.com/IndianaFever">@IndianaFever</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23WNBA&amp;src=hash">#WNBA</a> game. <a href="http://t.co/CBgLZ8e12c">pic.twitter.com/CBgLZ8e12c</a></p>&mdash; Carie Small (@CarieIsSoVery) <a href="https://twitter.com/CarieIsSoVery/statuses/472890530435588096">June 1, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>


    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Lance Stephenson is super into playing Simon Says at halftime at the Fever game: <a href="http://t.co/ICeqi3Qs4h">pic.twitter.com/ICeqi3Qs4h</a></p>&mdash; Wheat Hotchkiss (@Wheat_Hotchkiss) <a href="https://twitter.com/Wheat_Hotchkiss/statuses/472889629469716481">May 31, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
    #1137 mr. 13 in 33, Jun 1, 2014
  18. solid

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    I kind of like Stephenson; think he is funny.
     
    #1138 solid, Jun 1, 2014
  19. Major

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    Is it really 3 straight seasons of failure? Or 3 straight seasons of losing to a more experienced team with better players? Independent of coaching, would you take George/Stephenson/Hibbert over Lebron/Wade/Bosh as the centerpieces of your team?

    The Pacers have sucked for the last 2-3 months, but before that, they were probably exceeding all reasonable expectations in 2012, 2013, and the first half of 2014. It seems silly to fire a coach after that much success because of a few months of a tailspin.
     
    #1139 Major, Jun 1, 2014
  20. Sajan

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    +1.

    How many teams in the nba would love to be where the pacers are? I mean you lost to lebron all 3 times...he is kind of good you know.
     
    #1140 Sajan, Jun 1, 2014
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