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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

    0 vote(s)
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  2. Pacers in 5

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Pacers in 6

    1 vote(s)
    1.3%

  4. Pacers in 7

    12 vote(s)
    16.0%

  5. Heat in 7

    2 vote(s)
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  6. Heat in 6

    37 vote(s)
    49.3%

  7. Heat in 5

    19 vote(s)
    25.3%

  8. Heat in 4

    4 vote(s)
    5.3%
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  1. Icehouse

    Icehouse Member

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    The Lakers did it in the 80's, when they went to 8 Finals in a West that was arguably weaker than the East is now. That's why I laugh when I read folks bashing the East to discredit what Miami is doing. In the grand scheme most don't care. Do you ever hear anyone diss Magic for it?

    Bird also went to 4 straight in the 80's.
     
    #1061 Icehouse, May 30, 2014
  2. chandlerbang21

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    Weak east
     
    #1062 chandlerbang21, May 30, 2014
  3. Liberon

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    Whatever it is, I hope people really learn how to rate players better. I like what I see in bigs that have a "good motor" and can move despite skill set. We hear that term alot and when a guy is 6'9" or taller and has that "good motor" it's something to look out for because it really does change the landscape.
     
    #1063 Liberon, May 30, 2014
  4. shastarocket

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    I applaud Pacertom for having the balls to defend his team. Not like the d*** sucking going on between Portland and the Spurs.
     
    #1064 shastarocket, May 30, 2014
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  5. J.R.

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    God forbid PacersTom supports his team! (Hey, more than Heat "fans" can say right?)

    Not as if he hides after losses and doesn't show up. Hey look, there he is!

    Especially rich from Rockets fans; where the Rockets can't even get out of the ****ing first round! And you're giving PacerTom/the Pacers **** for losing to Miami(4 straight Finals appearances; back to back champs; possible back to back to back champs). LOL That's rich!

    But hey, at least the Rockets had a "coin flip" series with Portland! :grin:
     
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  6. sugrlndkid

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    #1066 sugrlndkid, May 30, 2014
  7. burnshroom

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    Since Inside the NBA is off tonight -- a quickie:

    [​IMG]
     
    #1067 burnshroom, May 30, 2014
  8. RedRedemption

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    Way to bag on your own team just to win an argument.
    Are we really talking about Rockets fans here?
    I know you hate the Heat, but come on man. At the end of the day we're all Rockets fans. Except for pacertom that is.
     
    #1068 RedRedemption, May 30, 2014
  9. Firebomb525

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    Nicely said. Repped both of you
     
    #1069 Firebomb525, May 30, 2014
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  10. Carl Herrera

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    The Pacers lost their poise. They can really use a veteran leader and tough guy to keep them focused. A David West type player would do wonders for them.
     
    #1070 Carl Herrera, May 30, 2014
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  11. pacertom

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    it's been a treat

    now, go Spurs or Thunder!

    can't cheer for those arrogant Heat pricks
     
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  12. el gnomo

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    I will give him credit for showing up after the losses, but there's a fine line between supporting your team and unnecessary false arrogance (much like the entire Pacers roster/coach).
     
    #1072 el gnomo, May 30, 2014
  13. plutoblue11

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    81-82: 48 win 2nd place team
    82-83: 53 win 2nd place team, 1 losing team in playoffs
    83-84: 45 win 2nd place team, 2 losing teams in playoffs
    84-85: 52 win 2nd place team, 1 losing team in playoffs
    85-86: 51 win 2nd place team, 2 losing team in playoffs
    86-87: 55 win 2nd place team, 2 losing team in playoffs
    87-88: 54 win 2nd place team, 1 losing team in playoffs
    88-89: 53 win 2nd place team, 1 losing team in playoffs (55 win Suns - 3rd place)

    Then, the West got tough with arguably six superpower teams:
    Houston, Utah, Seattle, LA Lakers, Portland, and Phoenix...
     
    #1073 plutoblue11, May 30, 2014
  14. Liberon

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    That's the thing about a guy like Roy Hibbert. I don't want to talk about race but in some instances people do look at a big's skin color without considering everything else. This dude is akward with very narrow shoulders to begin with. I don't think he's ever been as good as a guy like Asik can be defensively yet got a big fat payday... I would not give up Asik for Hibbert ever nor if we had a guy like Mason Plumlee, Steven Adams, etc. etc... Hibbert was over paid in the oddest sense....

    I don't want to be controversial but it has to be brought up.
     
    #1074 Liberon, May 30, 2014
  15. el gnomo

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    Arrogant... see, that's funny coming from a fan of the team that's been running their mouths all damn season. Just like Brooklyn - they wanted some, they got some.

    Anyways, I'm out for the night. Good series/season.
     
    #1075 el gnomo, May 30, 2014
  16. RedRedemption

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    Cheer for the Spurs.
    **** the Thunder.
    You can hate Miami too because honestly between the Spurs and Heat I don't care who wins. As long as it ain't the Thunder.
     
    #1076 RedRedemption, May 30, 2014
  17. Carl Herrera

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    Hibbert has to be the least athletic Jamaican in Jamaican history. Usain Bolt is ashamed of Hibbert.
     
    #1077 Carl Herrera, May 30, 2014
  18. J.R.

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    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Frank Vogel called LeBron James the Michael Jordan of this era and the Heat the Chicago Bulls of this era.</p>&mdash; Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffZillgitt/statuses/472580153982205952">May 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Feel for Frank Vogel. He's a very good coach and not all of this is on him (Larry Bird shares blame) but he may pay the price with his job.</p>&mdash; Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffZillgitt/statuses/472581370061934592">May 31, 2014</a></blockquote>
    <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

    The NBA: where we now fire coaches for winning!
     
    #1078 J.R., May 30, 2014
  19. Liberon

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    Hibbert's dimensions remind me of Mengke Bateer. Shorter legs, very long torsoe, and puts in a very good effort most of the time but doesn't have the tools for lateral or vertical quickness of any kind. Good luck with your overpaid Mengke Bateer Indiana... Good luck moving him....
     
    #1079 Liberon, May 30, 2014
  20. Carl Herrera

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    Hibbert = Poor Man's Yao Ming.
     
    #1080 Carl Herrera, May 30, 2014
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