About PJ's 45-0 record...

[TampaDude]

Much has been made of Phil Jackson's 45-0 record in the playoffs when his team wins Game 1. At first, that sounds incredible, but when you realize his playoff runs have been with the Jordan Bulls and the Kobe/Shaq and Kobe/Gasol Lakers, who usually had a top seed and home court advantage, it just makes sense. I wonder what PJ's playoff record is when his team LOSES Game 1.

[Indazone]

They won't make the finals this year

[Goran Dragic]

It's just like the whole thing in 2006, "Phil Jackson has never lost in the first round!" as if the huge talent drop off the 2006 Lakers had compared to the other teams he's coached didn't matter.

[baseline bum]

Much has been made of Phil Jackson's 45-0 record in the playoffs when his team wins Game 1. At first, that sounds incredible, but when you realize his playoff runs have been with the Jordan Bulls and the Kobe/Shaq and Kobe/Gasol Lakers, who usually had a top seed and home court advantage, it just makes sense. I wonder what PJ's playoff record is when his team LOSES Game 1.

7-8

1990 ECF: Bulls/Pistons: L
1991 Finals: Bulls/Lakers: W
1992 ECSF: Bulls/Knicks: W
1993 ECF: Bulls/Knicks: W
1994 ECSF: Bulls/Knicks: L
1995 ECSF: Bulls/Magic: L
1998 Finals: Bulls/Jazz: W
2001 Finals: Lakers/Sixers: W
2003 WCSF: Lakers/Spurs: L
2004 WCSF: Lakers/Spurs: W
2004 Finals: Lakers/Pistons: L
2006 WCQF: Lakers/Suns: L
2007 WCQF: Lakers/Suns: L
2008 Finals: Lakers/Celtics: L
2009 WCSF: Lakers/Rockets: W

[TampaDude]

7-8

1990 ECF: Bulls/Pistons: L
1991 Finals: Bulls/Lakers: W
1992 ECSF: Bulls/Knicks: W
1993 ECF: Bulls/Knicks: W
1994 ECSF: Bulls/Knicks: L
1995 ECSF: Bulls/Magic: L
1998 Finals: Bulls/Jazz: W
2001 Finals: Lakers/Sixers: W
2003 WCSF: Lakers/Spurs: L
2004 WCSF: Lakers/Spurs: W*
2004 Finals: Lakers/Pistons: L
2006 WCQF: Lakers/Suns: L
2007 WCQF: Lakers/Suns: L
2008 Finals: Lakers/Celtics: L**
2009 WCSF: Lakers/Rockets: W

* Assraped by Pistons

** Assraped by Celtics

Thanks for researching that.

[Capt Bringdown]

At first, that sounds incredible, but when you realize his playoff runs have been with the Jordan Bulls and the Kobe/Shaq and Kobe/Gasol Lakers, who usually had a top seed and home court advantage, it just makes sense.

Well, yes...PJ's teams are typically the best/most dominate in the league, that accounts for his astonishing record. Is there another explanation?

[DJ Mbenga]

* .4 (replay shows the shot should not have counted)

Thanks for researching that.

huh? they looked at replays

[himat]

* .4 (replay shows the shot should not have counted)

Thanks for researching that.

As an unbiased fan it looked good. They did look at replays after the shot too and still ruled it good.

[himat]

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1990 ECF: Bulls/Pistons: L
1991 Finals: Bulls/Lakers: W
1992 ECSF: Bulls/Knicks: W
1993 ECF: Bulls/Knicks: W
1994 ECSF: Bulls/Knicks: L
1995 ECSF: Bulls/Magic: L
1998 Finals: Bulls/Jazz: W
2001 Finals: Lakers/Sixers: W
2003 WCSF: Lakers/Spurs: L
2004 WCSF: Lakers/Spurs: W
2004 Finals: Lakers/Pistons: L
2006 WCQF: Lakers/Suns: L
2007 WCQF: Lakers/Suns: L
2008 Finals: Lakers/Celtics: L
2009 WCSF: Lakers/Rockets: W

Thats not too bad actually. I think on average 70% of teams lose when they lose game 1. Phil Jackson is only losing about 50% of the time.

But of course he has had 3 of the greatest players in NBA History, but it still takes some coaching ability to lead those huge egos.

[TampaDude]

huh? they looked at replays

The replay was ambiguous at best. Didn't matter in the end, though...the Lakers got assraped by Detroit in the Finals. I don't know if the Spurs could've beaten the Pistons that year. I think we would've lost that series in 6 games.

[TampaDude]

As an unbiased fan it looked good. They did look at replays after the shot too and still ruled it good.

Clock started late. Fix. Stern. Jew $$$. :lol

[TampaDude]

Thats not too bad actually. I think on average 70% of teams lose when they lose game 1. Phil Jackson is only losing about 50% of the time.

But of course he has had 3 of the greatest players in NBA History, but it still takes some coaching ability to lead those huge egos.

PJ is living proof that sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

[TampaDude]

Well, yes...PJ's teams are typically the best/most dominate in the league, that accounts for his astonishing record. Is there another explanation?

Yeah, the NBA is rigged. :lol

[j-money24]

It's just like the whole thing in 2006, "Phil Jackson has never lost in the first round!" as if the huge talent drop off the 2006 Lakers had compared to the other teams he's coached didn't matter.

Well, he didn't win game 1 so that doesn't count.

[baseline bum]

Thats not too bad actually. I think on average 70% of teams lose when they lose game 1. Phil Jackson is only losing about 50% of the time.

But of course he has had 3 of the greatest players in NBA History, but it still takes some coaching ability to lead those huge egos.

Oh yeah, batting close to .500 when down a game in a series is pretty outstanding. Popovich has actually done better down 0-1 though, at 6-6.

1998 Spurs-Jazz: Lost series
2000 Spurs-Suns: Lost series
2001 Spurs-Lakers: Lost series
2002 Spurs-Lakers: Lost series
2003 Spurs-Suns: Won series
2003 Spurs-Mavs: Won series
2005 Spurs-Nuggets: Won series
2007 Spurs-Nuggets: Won series
2008 Spurs-Hornets: Won series
2008 Spurs-Lakers: Lost series
2009 Spurs-Mavs: Lost series
2010 Spurs-Mavs: Won series

[baseline bum]

PJ is living proof that sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.

I strongly disagree with that. The Lakers were like the Denver Nuggets before Jackson took over in 99-00. Tons of talent, but dumb as rocks and all looking like they were out for self.

[TampaDude]

I strongly disagree with that. The Lakers were like the Denver Nuggets before Jackson took over in 99-00. Tons of talent, but dumb as rocks and all looking like they were out for self.

Some of them are still as dumb as rocks... :lol

[Koolaid_Man]

huh? they looked at replays


dude no disrespect son but that chic in your sig would look awesome with cum all over her face...

[TampaDude]

dude no disrespect son but that chic in your sig would look awesome with cum all over her face...

Bukkake on Line 1...it's for you, bitch!!! :lol

[DJ Mbenga]

Clock started late. Fix. Stern. Jew $$$. :lol

its your HCA. fire the man responsible

[Giuseppe]

Wow, 45-0. It ain't O & 42, but, it's close.

tee, hee.

[TampaDude]

Actually, it's 46-0, well fuck it, 47-0.:lol

Probably so... :toast

[Giuseppe]

Christ, Tampa, yer lucky you were losing to the Suns last night instead of Phil and that record.

[TampaDude]

Christ, Tampa, yer lucky you were losing to the Suns last night instead of Phil and that record.

Don't worry...that's probably coming soon enough... :lol

[The TroutBum]

I can't wait to beat these pooh punchers.

[Tmac&Luther]

Umm, I don't care who you have on your team...

A 45-0 series record after winning game one is amazing, regardless of who you have.