OKC vs MEM Game 1 blog sponsored by BUMP's lawyer

[ElNono]

Should be a :sleep after Durant/Westbrook combine to shoot freethrows for 34 mins...

Can Ibaka control ZBo?

[ChrisRichards]

I think Memphis wins Gm1. They're playing at an all time high in terms of confidence and chemistry.

I'd like to see how M. Gasol will play against Perkins and how Tony Allen and Battier will guard Durant.

[Venti Quattro]

Should be a :sleep after Durant/Westbrook combine to shoot freethrows for 34 mins...

Can Ibaka control ZBo?

is BUMP in legal trouble? Lol

[ElNono]

is BUMP in legal trouble? Lol

What do you think? :lol

[TampaDude]

What do I think? Thunder in 5. That's what I think.

[LnGrrrR]

6 game series... leaning towards OKC, but it should be interesting to see how this first game plays out.

[TampaDude]

LOL Joey Crawford is reffing.

[LnGrrrR]

Is anyone else not hearing any color commentating? I'm only getting the crowd and in-game music. It's pretty awesome, actually.

[TampaDude]

Crawford's presence being felt early. :lol

[TampaDude]

Both teams are going to be in foul trouble early.

[Venti Quattro]

Crawford's presence being felt early. :lol

[Frenzy]

Well z looks like he is starting where he left off. Dude makes it look easy.

[Budkin]

Damn I wanted to see the Spurs play the Thunder... ugh...

[IronMexican]

Pretty obvious moving screen by Collison right there.

[jag]

Marc Gasol shitting all over his brother Paul

[Greg Oden]

Damn I wanted to see the Spurs play the Thunder... ugh...

I don't think you do.

[alchemist]

like I said, Grizz in 6. Gasol/Z-Bo are going to feast.

[TampaDude]

Damn I wanted to see the Spurs play the Thunder... ugh...

Thunder would've raped us.

[alchemist]

I don't think you do.
Thunder are far from physical, perfect team to play if you're the Spurs. :depressed

Unfortunately they fucked up with that costly Game 1. Then it snowballed.

[Ginobilly]

Damn, Marc Gasol/Zbo controlling the game in the paint already. Marc Gasol is 260lbs? More like 280 I would say.

[Fpoonsie]

God, I hope Allen dies.

[LnGrrrR]

Ok, so my local feed for some reason isn't giving me any commentary. Not that it's bad, it's just weird how my location seems to be the only one.

[Spur-Addict]

OKC has to eliminate points in the paint from cutters. They have defenders that can crowd Randolph. Although, it looks like Joey Crawford isn't going to allow that. Run Durant threw screens to shed wing defenders, and get some open looks to get in a rhythm. Westbrook has to get into the paint under control and get to the line, and create for others.

[Greg Oden]

God, I hope Allen dies.

Manu would be sad with the news of his daddy passing.

[LnGrrrR]

Nice screen from Perk there.

[jag]

Thunder are far from physical, perfect team to play if you're the Spurs. :depressed

Unfortunately they fucked up with that costly Game 1. Then it snowballed.

We need to stop with this nonsense.

[LnGrrrR]

Nice hard foul there.

[alchemist]

We need to stop with this nonsense.
no.

[Jelloisjigglin]

Nice hard foul there.


I really like Collision. Hard worker, plays good defense, just a very good back up center.

[alchemist]

btw is everyone a Thunder fan now?

[TampaDude]

KD coast to coast!!!

[alchemist]

Z-Bo >>>>>>>>>

[Greg Oden]

:lol what a terrible pass by the based god then follows it up with a tasty fade away.

[alchemist]

Young was huge against us, hope he remains the same against the Thunder

[Ginobilly]

We need to stop with this nonsense.

There's only like 3 teams that are considered physical in today's NBA. Memphis, Lakers, and Boston, that's it! All the other teams are finesse teams.

[LakerHater]

Cant win if Westbrook doesnt make shots!


.... hes 5-6, :lol

[jag]

Gonna root for the Griz in this series.

[Jodelo]

Westbrook on pace for 28 shots... :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[TampaDude]

Crawford is dominating so far. :lol

[Fireball]

btw is everyone a Thunder fan now?

absolutely not ... I like the Thunder but also I want to see that it was not only a fluke or an extreme matchup advantage of the Grizzlies beating the Spurs in the first round ...

now that the game has started I feel myself rooting for Memphis

[jag]

There's only like 3 teams that are considered physical in today's NBA. Memphis, Lakers, and Boston, that's it! All the other teams are finesse teams.

I just think people need to stop with the "Spurs would have beat this team/ Spurs would have beat that team" nonsense.

[alchemist]

absolutely not ... I like the Thunder but also I want to see that it was not only a fluke or an extreme matchup advantage of the Grizzlies beating the Spurs in the first round ...

now that the game has started I feel myself rooting for Memphis
seems like most of this thread is pro-Thunder. I'm going for the Grizz in this one.

[TampaDude]

Durant with the fuck you 3.

[TampaDude]

Good game so far.

[alchemist]

I just think people need to stop with the "Spurs would have beat this team/ Spurs would have beat that team" nonsense.
:lol if you don't believe match-ups matter

[TampaDude]

I just think people need to stop with the "Spurs would have beat this team/ Spurs would have beat that team" nonsense.

^ this

It's clear that the 2011 Spurs weren't winning shit.

[Fireball]

OKCs defense does not look impressive ... but they made Arthur miss a shot

[IronMexican]

Pretty exciting first quarter.

[Fireball]

:lol if you don't believe match-ups matter

matchups are huge in basketball ... but to win a title you have to face a matchup problem in a series anyway ... too sad we got it in the first round

[Fpoonsie]

absolutely not ... I like the Thunder but also I want to see that it was not only a fluke or an extreme matchup advantage of the Grizzlies beating the Spurs in the first round ...

now that the game has started I feel myself rooting for Memphis

This mindset makes me giggle (mannishly).

There's no way the Spurs save face after the abortion that was their first round performance. Even if Memphis DOES find a way to get past OKC, SA should still be embarrassed by what they put out on the floor. And they sure as shit better make some off-season changes to adust.

I find myself "rooting" for MEM's team bus to crash.

[Spur-Addict]

nice block Nazr

[Fpoonsie]

:lmao

Nazr with a big "fuck you" to SA after that block on Arthur.

[TampaDude]

Nazr with the huge block!

[Spur-Addict]

OKC transition defense is trash right now

[TampaDude]

OKC shooting poorly...

[alchemist]

Memphis raping the Thunder in the post like they're supposed to.

[Ginobilly]

:lmao

Nazr with a big "fuck you" to SA after that block on Arthur.
I miss our former Muslim center. We would of had Allah on our side if we still had Nazr.

[Axe Murderer]

I find myself "rooting" for MEM's team bus to crash.

:lol

[jag]

:lol if you don't believe match-ups matter

The playoffs are all about matchups. But teams that don't play defense aren't built for the playoffs.

[MannyIsGod]

So if Memphis gets past OKC that doesn't solidify that they weren't much better than an actual 8th seed? Of course it changes the situation. There's a reason Seattle and Dallas are viewed far worse than Miami, when it comes to 1st seeds who lost.

In fact, this Memphis team has far more in common with a team like the 99 Knicks than it does with either of the other two. They definitely aren't a gimmick Golden State, thats for sure.

[Spur-Addict]

Cutters getting buckets now. That's one thing OKC must take away.

[LnGrrrR]

btw is everyone a Thunder fan now?

I was rooting for them before hand, but I wouldn't mind Memphis making it either.

[Fpoonsie]

They definitely aren't a gimmick Golden State, thats for sure.

MiG, keeping that ice pack on his still-aching asshole, per the usual...

[alchemist]

last possession by the Thunder showed a big difference from the Spurs. Dice/Duncan/Tiago/Bonner/Blair would've done some dumb shit like pass out or even miss a wide open layup. Those guys need to dunk that shit.

[jag]

Nazr was far from a game-changer while with the Spurs. Don't care what he does now...don't miss him one bit.

[Fireball]

This mindset makes me giggle (mannishly).

There's no way the Spurs save face after the abortion that was their first round performance. Even if Memphis DOES find a way to get past OKC, SA should still be embarrassed by what they put out on the floor. And they sure as shit better make some off-season changes to adust.

I find myself "rooting" for MEM's team bus to crash.

As a Spurs fan I feel embarassed ... make no mistake about it. As said, I like the Thunder, but as the game started, I felt myself rooting for the Grizzlies. And that last comment from you is nothing to giggle about.

[Killakobe81]

I like okc especially westbrook (bruins) durant and ibaka hate perk and harden (didnt) but ridings with grizz Memphis is one of the regions I cover I have friends with season tix good to see some of employees think they can hang with lakeshow

[Nathan89]

Memphis is a better team than OKC.

[Fpoonsie]

Wow. Lebron's made some funny commercails.

That State Farm one isn't one of them. Jesus.

[Ginobilly]

This is looking very similar to the Spurs series. Thunder have no answer for Gasol or Randolph in the post. If Memphis keeps on pounding the rock in the paint, there's no reason why they shouldn't get out of the 2nd round in 6 games. Post play>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>perimeter play always, except if your Jordan.

[usdane]

Our farm team has done well so far. Go Memphis.

[Nathan89]

btw is everyone a Thunder fan now?

I was because I want the best team to play the Lakers but now I think that team is Memphis. Go Memphis Go.

[Fpoonsie]

Nazr was far from a game-changer while with the Spurs. Don't care what he does now...don't miss him one bit.

Still did more in ONE game against Arthur than Matty-boy managed to do in an entire series.

[Axe Murderer]

So if Memphis gets past OKC that doesn't solidify that they weren't much better than an actual 8th seed? Of course it changes the situation. There's a reason Seattle and Dallas are viewed far worse than Miami, when it comes to 1st seeds who lost.

In fact, this Memphis team has far more in common with a team like the 99 Knicks than it does with either of the other two. They definitely aren't a gimmick Golden State, thats for sure.

http://i42.tinypic.com/ht5tl1.gif

[alchemist]

was Battier this aggressive in the post in Houston?

[Fireball]

This is looking very similar to the Spurs series. Thunder have no answer for Gasol or Randolph in the post. If Memphis keeps on pounding the rock in the paint, there's no reason why they shouldn't get out of the 2nd round in 6 games. Post play>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>perimeter play always, except if your Jordan.

if Perkins and Ibaka cannot stop them, who can? + Gasol and Z-Bo do not need to defend Perkins which saves some energy

[picc84]

So if Memphis gets past OKC that doesn't solidify that they weren't much better than an actual 8th seed? Of course it changes the situation. There's a reason Seattle and Dallas are viewed far worse than Miami, when it comes to 1st seeds who lost.

In fact, this Memphis team has far more in common with a team like the 99 Knicks than it does with either of the other two. They definitely aren't a gimmick Golden State, thats for sure.

That Warriors team won with offense. Memphis wins with defense.

If anything, San Antonio was the Golden St. of this year.

[alchemist]

like I said, people are underestimating this Grizz team. they're no joke.

[Fireball]

That Warriors team won with offense. Memphis wins with defense.

If anything, San Antonio was the Golden St. of this year.

Spurs defense wasn't that bad, but Spurs offense had no answer to Grizzlies defense ...

[Greg Oden]

So if Memphis gets past OKC that doesn't solidify that they weren't much better than an actual 8th seed? Of course it changes the situation. There's a reason Seattle and Dallas are viewed far worse than Miami, when it comes to 1st seeds who lost.

In fact, this Memphis team has far more in common with a team like the 99 Knicks than it does with either of the other two. They definitely aren't a gimmick Golden State, thats for sure.

spin it MF'er, spin it!

[siraulo23]

im shocked, this is how they fucked the spurs and still playing that way vs OKC so far
wow

[Spur-Addict]

Harden is getting locked up pretty good right now. Westbrook is out of control in the paint with back to back turnovers.

[MannyIsGod]

MiG, keeping that ice pack on his still-aching asshole, per the usual...

Um, ok? Fpoonsie, keep the shitty takes that are easily refuted coming, per usual.

[Jelloisjigglin]

like I said, people are underestimating this Grizz team. they're no joke.

Agreed. What weaknesses do they have? I can't seem to find one. They have everything except experience.

[Nathan89]

Memphis wins the series. They play like champions even thought they are not. I said this before this team is a mix between the Lakers and Boston.

[Bill_Brasky]

Memphis, playin' their game, gettin' their stops and shots, winning the game thoroughly. Completely taking away the Thunder offense.

However, I will never underestimate the Durantula.

[fotan2]

from what i see so far, the thunder is doing even worse than the spurs.

we definitely want to get a hard working player like Battier

[MannyIsGod]

http://i42.tinypic.com/ht5tl1.gif


spin it MF'er, spin it!

:lol

[LnGrrrR]

:lol ESPN's audio crew is messing up. They got it fixed right before the commercial break, and now it's busted again. Not like I mind much.

[TampaDude]

like I said, people are underestimating this Grizz team. they're no joke.

WERD...the farther they go, the better I'll feel about the Spurs losing to them.

[Nathan89]

Harden is getting locked up pretty good right now. Westbrook is out of control in the paint with back to back turnovers.

Harden is not skilled enough to do anything against memphis. The only people that can do anything is Westbrook and Durant and that is not enough.

[Jelloisjigglin]

Z-BO still not missin

[Ginobilly]

if Perkins and Ibaka cannot stop them, who can? + Gasol and Z-Bo do not need to defend Perkins which saves some energy

Lakers because they can match their size and have far more experience in the perimeter with Kobe/D-Fish. Lakers would struggle for sure against Memphis but I would take them in 6.

[clambake]

rationalize for the cure.

[Pelicans78]

I feel like rootin for Memphis as well.

[Axe Murderer]

I still don't think this series goes past 5 with OKC winning it.

I remember I felt the same way about GS in 07, they played Utah really tough in all their games but ultimately couldn't close any of them and Utah won in 5

[Axe Murderer]

I still don't think this series goes past 5 with OKC winning it.

I remember I felt the same way about GS in 07, they played Utah really tough in all their games but ultimately couldn't close any of them and Utah won in 5

[Frenzy]

Perkins is already walking around like "fuuuuk randolph.."

[LnGrrrR]

Harden is getting locked up pretty good right now. Westbrook is out of control in the paint with back to back turnovers.

Westbrook gets too confident in his own abilities sometimes, and forgets to distribute.

[picc84]

Zach's J's never hit rim.

[TampaDude]

As a Spurs fan I feel embarassed ... make no mistake about it.

Why do you feel embarrassed? We had nothing to do with the Spurs losing. I may feel a little bummed, but certainly not embarrassed.

[Fpoonsie]

WERD...the farther they go, the better I'll feel about the Spurs losing to them.

:lmao

[Spur-Addict]

OKC lost losing focus

[Jelloisjigglin]

lol Sam Young prayer answered.

[MannyIsGod]

Dream situation for Spurs fans should be Dallas beating LA then Memphis rolling through the Mavs onto the Finals.

[tlongII]

Z-Bo's killing them.

[resistanze]

:lmao My nigga Z-Bo!

[jag]

Fat Eddie Winslow - No Conscience

[Fpoonsie]

Um, ok? Fpoonsie, keep the shitty takes that are easily refuted coming, per usual.

Nice "refute."

[Dex]

Memphis still playing out of their minds, I see.

[tlongII]

I still don't think this series goes past 5 with OKC winning it.

I remember I felt the same way about GS in 07, they played Utah really tough in all their games but ultimately couldn't close any of them and Utah won in 5

No way. I'm convinced that Memphis is going to take this series. They own OKC.

[Fireball]

Randolph is just unbelievable

[Pelicans78]

Hornets need to trade Paul and West for Ibaka and Westbrook.

[Spurologist]

GOT DAMN! ZBO can't fucking miss.

If Memphis goes through OKC, he'll surely shrivel against LA

[Spur-Addict]

Westbrook gets too confident in his own abilities sometimes, and forgets to distribute.

I agree. And, he lost confidence in dropping it off after a turnover and some broken up plays.

[Nathan89]

I can't believe Memphis has Rudy "fucking" Gay out and they are about to make the WCF.

[Fermixalot]

Memphis just continuing to own teams they're supposed own tbh.

[Jodelo]

Randolph is beasting out there, a joy to watch!

[phxspurfan]

The last of the jailblazers getting his first real playoff run

[jag]

I still don't think this series goes past 5 with OKC winning it.

I remember I felt the same way about GS in 07, they played Utah really tough in all their games but ultimately couldn't close any of them and Utah won in 5

You do realize that regardless of the outcome of this series, Memphis and that GS team are different in almost every way, right?

[Fireball]

Lakers because they can match their size and have far more experience in the perimeter with Kobe/D-Fish. Lakers would struggle for sure against Memphis but I would take them in 6.

I only compared the bigs ... of course when you have Kobe you can win any series ... but the Grizzlies already looked very good against the Lakers in the regular season ...

[Axe Murderer]

No way. I'm convinced that Memphis is going to take this series. They own OKC.

I think the frontline of OKC will eventually wear down ZBo and Gasol. If those two aren't playing well, Memphis has no chance

[baseline bum]

Randolph still hitting crazy shit like it's nothing. This Grizzlies team is starting to look like the best 8-seed in NBA history.

[Fireball]

I can't believe Memphis has Rudy "fucking" Gay out and they are about to make the WCF.

I think Gay would hurt the Grizzlies because Z-Bo and Gasol would get less shots in the paint ...

[Nathan89]

GOT DAMN! ZBO can't fucking miss.

If Memphis goes through OKC, he'll surely shrivel against LA

I don't see ZBO shriveling against anybody. The rest of the role players and Marc Gasol is a different story. ZBO is a coldblooded fearless killer.

[TampaDude]

Dream situation for Spurs fans should be Dallas beating LA then Memphis rolling through the Mavs onto the Finals.

As long as the Lakers don't threepeat, I'll be happy. Sadly, it appears that outcome has already been written. :bang

[LnGrrrR]

i can't believe memphis has rudy "fucking" gay out and they are about to make the wcf.

nooooooooooooooooooooooo

Not this guy! Not this guy!


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[alchemist]

I think the frontline of OKC will eventually wear down ZBo and Gasol. If those two aren't playing well, Memphis has no chance
Gasol/Z-Bo use their wings wisely. They have enough firepower.

[Axe Murderer]

You do realize that regardless of the outcome of this series, Memphis and that GS team are different in almost every way, right?

All I'm saying is there's still a reason Memphis is only the 8th seed. I don't see them winning two series in a row, they just matched up well with SA.

[Ginobilly]

You do realize that regardless of the outcome of this series, Memphis and that GS team are different in almost every way, right?
Yup! Memphis is more like a 99,03 poor mans Spurs team .

[Killakobe81]

What a bounce pass wow!

[Axe Murderer]

Yup! Memphis is more like a 99,03 poor mans Spurs team .

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao

[Spur-Addict]

OKC needs to start running Durant around multiple screens.

[resistanze]

Westbrook is so fucking wild.

[alchemist]

bailout call from Joey.

[VBM]

OKC went to the Tim Duncan school of tip-ins

[LnGrrrR]

What was that, 6 misses in a row? Do a bunch of OKC contracts rely on offensive rebounds?

[TampaDude]

OKC went to the Tim Duncan school of tip-ins

:lol

[Fpoonsie]

All I'm saying is there's still a reason Memphis is only the 8th seed.

Well, yeah. They rested their players at the end of the season to play that farce of a team at the top of the standings.

[Bill_Brasky]

Westbrook is a turnover machine.

[Banzai]

Randolphs shot is so wet.

[Fireball]

funny possession

[TampaDude]

Well, yeah. They rested their players at the end of the season to play that farce of a team at the top of the standings.

^ truth

[TE]

Wow, terrible call.

Gasol went straight up.

[MannyIsGod]

All I'm saying is there's still a reason Memphis is only the 8th seed. I don't see them winning two series in a row, they just matched up well with SA.

But if they do? Its only one half and its only game one, but what if they do? Then obviously they're not a regular 8th seed.

[usdane]

Perk is overrated. He is just big, slow and grumpy.

Z-BO looks like he may be worth his new contract.

[tlongII]

I think the frontline of OKC will eventually wear down ZBo and Gasol. If those two aren't playing well, Memphis has no chance

Z-Bo won't wear down. I've watched him for a long time and he just doesn't wear down. He doesn't jump so why would he? He just uses his big ass and moves people around.

[21_Blessings]

"OKC in 5" - HarlemHeat

[DMC]

Wait now, the Spurs choked. Memphis is a scrub team, right?

[jag]

All I'm saying is there's still a reason Memphis is only the 8th seed. I don't see them winning two series in a row, they just matched up well with SA.

There are a lot of reasons they're the 8th seed. Many of those reasons have nothing to do with the current make-up and psychology of this team.

[baseline bum]

Well, yeah. They rested their players at the end of the season to play that farce of a team at the top of the standings.

Pretty much. They saw the soft-ass Spurs in the first and a Thunder team they beat 3/4 times in the second, and thought that looked better than the side of the bracket with Bynum and Gasol.

[LnGrrrR]

Perk is overrated. He is just big, slow and grumpy.

Yeah, he hasn't played well at all so far.

I didn't know Paul Pierce played for Memphis. :lol

[TampaDude]

That was such bullshit. That should be an offensive foul.

[Fpoonsie]

Yup! Memphis is more like a 99,03 poor mans Spurs team .

:rollin

[21_Blessings]

But if they do? Its only one half and its only game one, but what if they do? Then obviously they're not a regular 8th seed.

Let's see them beat a proven contender like the Lakers. Then we'll talk about their place in history.

[Axe Murderer]

But if they do? Its only one half and its only game one, but what if they do? Then obviously they're not a regular 8th seed.

In that case, I'd agree with you.

I just don't see them making that much noise after the SA series. It's a superstar's league and they don't have a true superstar, while OKC has one (two if you wanna include Westbrook). OKC is also a much more physical team than the Spurs were and I think that Ibaka/Perkins/Mohammed will wear down Randolph and Gasol throughout the series.

[alchemist]

good half by Memphis, Z-Bo will go to work in the 2nd half.

[TampaDude]

Let's see them beat a proven contender like the Lakers. Then we'll talk about their place in history.

Y'all better worry about getting by the Mavs first. :lol

[TE]

Westbrook gets the most pussy calls in the league.

[MannyIsGod]

:lmao place in history? I just saying they're not a regular 8th seed and Laker fan acts like I'm inducting the team into the hall of fame.

[baseline bum]

:rollin

I don't think it would be that crazy a comparison with a healthy Gay.

[jag]

Randolph is making himself their "true superstar."

[LakerHater]

Wow, the # 8 seed is up!! :lol :rolleyes

[Venti Quattro]

The amount of calls that Oklahoma City gets is ridiculous.

[DMC]

Westbrook gets the most pussy calls in the league.
It's because he attacks so fast that the refs cannot see what's actually happening.

[lefty]

OMG Westbrook is getting pussy calls

[alchemist]

In that case, I'd agree with you.

I just don't see them making that much noise after the SA series. It's a superstar's league and they don't have a true superstar, while OKC has one (two if you wanna include Westbrook). OKC is also a much more physical team than the Spurs were and I think that Ibaka/Perkins/Mohammed will wear down Randolph and Gasol throughout the series.
:lmao

Dice was laying out suckas, Bonner was clawing people. The Spurs were playing at a physical level I haven't seen in a couple years. Thunder aren't physical, they defend you with athleticism and length. Their only muscle guy is Perkins. Ibaka is a shot blocker but not physical (picture Dice and Z-Bo going at it, that's physical).

[TampaDude]

I'm calling it now. Grizzlies and Heat in the Finals. :D

[Fpoonsie]

I don't think it would be that crazy a comparison with a healthy Gay.

I just always find it hilarious that any team that seems to be performing in the playoffs/executing/etc is reminiscent of an past Spurs 'chip squad...and a "poor man's" version at that.

[baseline bum]

The amount of calls that Oklahoma City gets is ridiculous.

You won't have to worry about that next round.

[21_Blessings]

You won't have to worry about the next round.

Neither will the Spurs.

[Giuseppe]

Y'all better worry about getting by the Mavs first. :lol

The Dude has returned.:toast

[jag]

I just always find it hilarious that any team that seems to be performing in the playoffs/executing/etc is reminiscent of an past Spurs 'chip squad...and a "poor man's" version at that.

Do you honestly not remember that in '99 DRob was still good enough to be the #1 on the Spurs? Try to remember what that DRob and Duncan (in his 2nd year) looked like.

[Juggity]

There may be hope for the NBA after all if Memphis wins the Western Conference! :lol

[Giuseppe]

You won't have to worry about that next round.

The Bum has returned.:toast

[Venti Quattro]

I mean Gasol went straight up and Westbrook still found a way to get contact. How amazing is that?

[21_Blessings]

Try to remember what that DRob and Duncan in his 2nd year looked like.

Made Shaq look tame.

[Oh, Gee!!]

Memphis plays spurs ball better than the spurs do

[Fpoonsie]

Do you honestly not remember that in '99 DRob was still good enough to be the #1 on the Spurs? Try to remember what that DRob and Duncan (in his 2nd year) looked like.

Obviously, I remember what they looked like. They still weren't the first squad w/ 2 solid big men.

[Giuseppe]

I mean Gasol went straight up and Westbrook still found a way to get contact. How amazing is that?

& Hubie swearin' up & down there was contact.:lol

[DMC]

I mean Gasol went straight up and Westbrook still found a way to get contact. How amazing is that?

If you believe in biased officiating, keep that thinking during the Lakers games.

[LnGrrrR]

Rondo looks like a Secret Service agent.

[Venti Quattro]

If you believe in biased officiating, keep that thinking during the Lakers games.

So you're just going to ignore the refs cheating for the Spurs in Game 5?

[TE]

Made Shaq look tame.

And swept him and his partner in crime Kobe.

[DMC]

Memphis is looking very poised. I haven't seen them get out of sorts for more than one possession in a row.

[Nathan89]

If you believe in biased officiating, keep that thinking during the Lakers games.


During Lakers games no matter what they see if the free-throws for both teams is close it's a fair game.

[21_Blessings]

So you're just going to ignore the refs cheating for the Spurs in Game 5?

Why not? They act like Donaghy gifting them a game against the Suns never happened.

[DMC]

So you're just going to ignore the refs cheating for the Spurs in Game 5?

Mama, there goes that faggot

[Venti Quattro]

Mama, there goes that faggot

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

LOL he flipped :lmao :lmao :lmao

[Axe Murderer]

Randolph is making himself their "true superstar."

I'd like to see what he does against a real frontline first. Remember Baron Davis turned into Michael Jordan against Dallas in 07, then back to his normal self against the Jazz.

[Spur-Addict]

Rondo looks like a Secret Service agent.

:lol

I thought the glasses were overkill, but yeah.

[Ginobilly]

In that case, I'd agree with you.

I just don't see them making that much noise after the SA series. It's a superstar's league and they don't have a true superstar, while OKC has one (two if you wanna include Westbrook). OKC is also a much more physical team than the Spurs were and I think that Ibaka/Perkins/Mohammed will wear down Randolph and Gasol throughout the series.

Ibaka works for perimeter bigs like Odom and Dirk, but in the post he's toast with fatasses like Gasol and Zbo. There only hope is if Perk can somehow neutralize either Gasol or Zbo because he's the only one with girth to at least bother either one. Nazr and Ibaka are too skinny for Zbo and Pau's little fat brother.

[TampaDude]

So you're just going to ignore the refs cheating for the Spurs in Game 5?

Fisher foul on Barry, 2008 WCF. You have no room. :lol

[Spurologist]

Westbrook is so fucking wild.

That could be his and OKC's downfall. He has tunnel vision too much of the time he's on the court. Ibaka and Perk need to be fed inside. He'll get his points but for OKC to win, they need help from the role players

[DMC]

:lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao

LOL he flipped :lmao :lmao :lmao
You've been on a tear bumping all the threads and melting down. I just wanted to push you a bit closer to the warm water and razor blade.

[Venti Quattro]

I'd like to see what he does against a real frontline first. Remember Baron Davis turned into Michael Jordan against Dallas in 07, then back to his normal self against the Jazz.

Ibaka, Perk and Mohammed are a good big-man lineup combination scrah. Let's just admit that Z-Bo is playing well for now.

[jag]

Made Shaq look tame.

Dug out the VHS of the '99 championship run a few weeks ago, hunted down a vhs player and then watched that shit for old time's sake.

It was crazy how good '99 DRob and Duncan were. Factor in Mario Elie's and Malik Rose's toughness, Elliott's defense and range from downtown, Jaren Jackson's Gary-neal-like shooting, Will Purdue's 7-foot competence and AJ's leadership.

That team was something else.

[Axe Murderer]

Ibaka, Perk and Mohammed are a good big-man lineup combination scrah.

that's my whole point

[ChrisRichards]

Great tempo by the Grizz, they are playing as a team and their confidence is second to none right now as I said earlier. I love Zach Randolph's game.

Memphis winnin Game 1 y'all.

[TampaDude]

Dug out the VHS of the '99 championship run a few weeks ago, hunted down a vhs player and then watched that shit for old time's sake.

It was crazy how good '99 DRob and Duncan were. Factor in Mario Elie's and Malik Rose's toughness, Elliott's defense and range from downtown, Jaren Jackson's Gary-neal-like shooting, Will Purdue's 7-foot competence and AJ's leadership.

That team was something else.

The 1999 Spurs were one of the greatest defensive teams of all time.

[DMC]

Westbrook has never seen a shot he didn't like.

[TE]

LOL Perkins trying to draw a foul.

[phxspurfan]

memphis just missed a shot...?!

[baseline bum]

The Bum has returned.:toast

Damn, after reading that it seemed like I was implying the Mavs would take LA out, which is about as probable as Magic turning down the buttsechs. I meant that Artest would be allowed to beat the shit out of Durant again.

[dallaskd]

Memphis is fuckin real

[jag]

Obviously, I remember what they looked like. They still weren't the first squad w/ 2 solid big men.

That's not what anyone said. But since they just beat the Spurs it's not so crazy for a Spurs fan to watch that team and be reminded of past Spurs' teams with similar D and two low post studs.

[4>0rings]

Memphis is fuckin real

[Venti Quattro]

Allowing Tony Allen to waltz to the ring :lmao

[TampaDude]

That tripping foul on Perkins was a total phantom foul.

[Spur-Addict]

Lionel Hollins is nervous

[Axe Murderer]

:lmao at all the knee jerkers in here.

i guarantee you OKC wins this series in 5 games or lessPERIOD

[Giuseppe]

Gasol, gettin' his Pau on.:lol

[4>0rings]

Fat Gasol makes 20' hooks against the Spurs and this faggot can't make a 3' hook? gtfo

[Venti Quattro]

For all the stupid shots that Westbrook took in this game so far I'm surprised that he's still 6-13

[jag]

:lmao at all the knee jerkers in here.

i guarantee you OKC wins this series in 5 games or lessPERIOD

That changes everything

[Giuseppe]

Fat Gasol makes 20' hooks against the Spurs and this faggot can't make a 3' hook? gtfo

4>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've returned. How bout some sugar for Cubby?

[TampaDude]

Wow what a stupid pass. 4-point swing right there.

[Spur-Addict]

Stupid mistakes. Let's make a good outlet pass.

[21_Blessings]

Stupid mistakes. Let's make a good outlet pass.

Ok Memphis fan.

[Juggity]

Memphis giving up that hard won lead...But they'll come back as soon as Lionel Hollins calls a timeout...that's how it works for them

[Axe Murderer]

:cry:cry Zach Randolph dominated one of the weakest frontlines in the NBA. Memphis is definitely for real now :cry:cry

[4>0rings]

4>!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've returned. How bout some sugar for Cubby?
Tbh, it's not the same without you. Spend all day at the buffet or did you actually spend some of your SS money at the craps table?

[Spur-Addict]

Randolph just cleared Durant

[Venti Quattro]

Memphis giving up that hard won lead...But they'll come back as soon as Lionel Hollins calls a timeout...that's how it works for them

Those phantom fouls got to the Grizzlies tbh

[TE]

Randolph with the Z-Bounds and putback

[jag]

Fat Eddie doing work

[TE]

Durant with the gimme call that Manu never gets because of his flopper reputation.

[TampaDude]

Sucked in by the Durantula...

[usdane]

All Ball?

[TampaDude]

What's with Crawford? Did somebody die?

[DMC]

The league needs to stop that kind of shit. A foul while shooting is one thing, but that wasn't even close to a shot. That was a motion that could have just as easily have been a pass attempt.

[Nathan89]

Thunder has a loud crowd. Much better than the Spurs.

[TE]

Damn fucking Randolph

[21_Blessings]

Thunder has a loud crowd. Much better than the Spurs.

Much better than Seattle's.

[Venti Quattro]

Marc showing some signs of life again

[TE]

lol the bounce into the rim

[TampaDude]

Grizz can't miss.

[Fpoonsie]

Goddamn. Durant gets up about as quickly as Cully walking into a Toys-R-Us.

[Axe Murderer]

^:rollin

[usdane]

Flop by Perk

[jag]

GS didn't get past the 2nd round after bukkaking the Mavs, so Memphis won't advance either. Memphis has to suck because they're an 8-seed. Look, i guaranteed it :cry :cry :cry

[TE]

Randolph made every fucking fade away shot but can't make them consistently against OKC??

LOL

[Fpoonsie]

Randolph made every fucking fade away shot but can't make them consistently against OKC??

LOL

Meh. He's been making 'em today, too. Just missed that one.

[TE]

Perkins with the flop call

[Purch]

Randolph made every fucking fade away shot but can't make them consistently against OKC??

LOL

Did you not see the first half?

Thats the first fadeaway he's missed. His first 6 points were his fadeaway

[Venti Quattro]

Randolph made every fucking fade away shot but can't make them consistently against OKC??

LOL

He's 10-17, just getting warmed up

[alchemist]

ft's are saving the Thunders asses.

[Fireball]

Grizzlies forgot how to defend a little bit ... Z-Bo only 5 points away from another career playoff high in scoring

[Spur-Addict]

I don't care about Tate and his nasty ass chicken.

[IronMexican]

Did you not see the first half?

Thats the first fadeaway he's missed. His first 6 points were his fadeaway

lmao your big 3.