Thunder @ Grizz Game 6 (8pm CST, ESPN)

[NewJerSpur]

Harden.

[NewJerSpur]

Ouch!!

[IronMexican]

:lol Harden got murdered

[hitmanyr2k]

Durant letting Battier off the hook with fadeaway's that aren't falling allowing Shane to lock in on him and get a hand up. Needs to start going towards the basket and at least get the defense off balance when he gets the ball on isos.

Westbrook may feel the need to take over...which could be a good thing if he starts clanking jumpers like early in the third.

[NewJerSpur]

Good show by Gasol causing that travel.

[NewJerSpur]

Damn that was weak Nazr.

[hitmanyr2k]

Another missed layup for Memphis.

[LakerHater]

Looked clean!!

[NewJerSpur]

Calm down Cook, you're a SPOTUP shooter.

[Capt Bringdown]

How can some of you not want this series to go 7 games?

Tired of Hollin's arrogance.

[Red Hawk #21]

Why are these refs jobbing the Grizz?

[NewJerSpur]

Good screen by Gasol to free Young.

[NewJerSpur]

Tired of Hollin's arrogance.

That too, and the smile.

[IronMexican]

Not a charge? wat

[InRareForm]

These refs blowing that whistle as soon they can for OKC. This is disgusting.

[NewJerSpur]

C'mon Nazr.

[hitmanyr2k]

I notice both ESPN and TNT have been horrible with the replays in the playoffs on possible bad calls. A lot of times they don't even show the replay of a controversial call.

[NewJerSpur]

Gasol with the flop.

[Red Hawk #21]

Just keep attacking, Grizz.

[Red Hawk #21]

I notice both ESPN and TNT have been horrible with the replays in the playoffs on possible bad calls. A lot of times they don't even show the replay of a controversial call.

Because usually those replays end up on youtube :lol

[Frenzy]

Dumb looks must run in the gasol family.

[NewJerSpur]

Thunder still getting to the rim at will but now THEY are the ones that aren't finishing. Westbrook and KD have to be ready to come back in and close the deal.

[InRareForm]

I notice both ESPN and TNT have been horrible with the replays in the playoffs on possible bad calls. A lot of times they don't even show the replay of a controversial call.

illumunati

[hitmanyr2k]

Thank you ZBo...do that shit the rest of the game. Collison can't check you.

[NewJerSpur]

Westbrook forcing the action......in a bad way.

[hitmanyr2k]

Fuck that jumpshot shit but it went in so it's all good :lol

[InRareForm]

Zbo

[IronMexican]

refs feel it slipping and call that.

[NewJerSpur]

Thank you ZBo...do that shit the rest of the game. Collison can't check you.

Done a good job most of the series, just a better move by Z-Bo.

[hitmanyr2k]

:lol :lol these passes. Holy shit.

[NewJerSpur]

sloppy basketball everywhere.

[IronMexican]

ZBo feeling it.

[Red Hawk #21]

Z-bo!!!

[LakerHater]

Not looking good..

[NewJerSpur]

Well, this is Durant's team so this is his time......when he gets the ball.

[IronMexican]

Wow, I thought Chicago was the only stadium that played those 90's songs. They're still the only place where you ever hear Everybody dance now, though.

[hitmanyr2k]

Done a good job most of the series, just a better move by Z-Bo.

Randolph has been letting Collison off the hook for most of the series with those jumpers instead of taking him aggressively to the rim. I hope he doesn't start falling in the love with the jumper now because it's going in. He needs to keep going to the rim.

[Red Hawk #21]

Well, this is Durant's team so this is his time......when he gets the ball.

Westbrook ain't passing that shit :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

Game 7 it is, OKC might have let the series slip away on that Battier 3 - they've played like little girls since then. No response.

[ducks]

westbook is a much more a ball hog then parker

[hitmanyr2k]

Well, this is Durant's team so this is his time......when he gets the ball.

Let's pay attention to Durant and see if he moves or calls for the ball. Westbrook does play like a knucklehead and goes too much iso but sometimes Durant will just stand there and let him do it instead of demanding the ball.

[NewJerSpur]

Randolph has been letting Collison off the hook for most of the series with those jumpers instead of taking him aggressively to the rim. I hope he doesn't start falling in the love with the jumper now because it's going in. He needs to keep going to the rim.

Collison has been stopping him dead in his tracks and the refs haven't let him off the hook by calling an offensive foul call on every other possession like they did when the Spurs came to Memphis. He's done a good job facing up tonight.

[Frenzy]

Marc Stfu Jesus..

[NewJerSpur]

Westbrook ain't passing that shit :lol

:depressed

[hitmanyr2k]

What a dumb possession by the Grizz. No poise at all there.

[NewJerSpur]

Perk in the post=loss

Bailout call.

[Spurs da champs]

lol randolph going back to his old ways.

[hitmanyr2k]

Looked like a clean swipe.

[NewJerSpur]

Thanks Perk.

[Capt Bringdown]

Memphis outscored OKC 41 to 21, starting with the Battier 3 to end the 1st half.

[DPG21920]

Looked like a clean swipe.

It was.

[Muse]

Durant is so overrated omg

[Red Hawk #21]

Z-Bo is attacking!

[NewJerSpur]

Damn Randolph pushes off A LOT.

[ducks]

durnant needs the ball
scott is a terrible coach

[NewJerSpur]

Perk was open under the basket Westbrook, look up.

[hitmanyr2k]

See what I'm talking about with Durant? He barely worked to get the ball and then stood flat-footed. Right now I wouldn't blame Westbrook for taking over.

[IronMexican]

If this Zach shows up sunday, we're gonna have a great game.

[hitmanyr2k]

ZBo is just going to work!!

[ducks]

wesbrook needs glasses

[NewJerSpur]

Still time, need a stop.

[ducks]

See what I'm talking about with Durant? He barely worked to get the ball and then stood flat-footed. Right now I wouldn't blame Westbrook for taking over.

he knows westI will not pass the ball

[Red Hawk #21]

Good shit, OJ!

[InRareForm]

LOL @ OKC 25 points this half so far

[Red Hawk #21]

Westbrick is so predictable.

[NewJerSpur]

OKC offense looking like trash. 0 ball movement...they must want to end this in OKC. Smh.

[Capt Bringdown]

If this Zach shows up sunday, we're gonna have a great game.

Memphis will win if Randolph plays like this.

[hitmanyr2k]

he knows westI will not pass the ball

It's Durant's team. He needs to let everyone in that huddle know the ball comes through him. And he needs to work to get it. Battier is locking him up again and he's not putting up a fight to get the ball.

[noles1983]

can the grizzlies just go the fuck away already? Sick of looking at that big ugly ape randolph

[NewJerSpur]

It's Durant's team. He needs to let everyone in that huddle know the ball comes through him. And he needs to work to get it. Battier is locking him up again and he's not putting up a fight to get the ball.

Agreed. The ball denial by the Grizz has been great on him all series and OKC needs to find a way to get him the ball and he needs to stop taking dumb jumpers.

[Banzai]

So blow out in game 7?

[resistanze]

Durant's a pussy.

[NewJerSpur]

Get on the floor, geez.

[hitmanyr2k]

The Grizz want it more right now. OKC looks like they've quit. And Westbrook is doing what Westbrook does :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

OKC offense looking like trash. 0 ball movement...they must want to end this in OKC. Smh.

Memphis has played good D, but OKC is making them look great with their weak perimeter response.

[NewJerSpur]

What was that?

[Red Hawk #21]

Vamos Grizzlies!

[NewJerSpur]

Perk can't finish easy scores and can't make FT's....great combo.

[resistanze]

Can't even blame Westbrook. He's a dumb chucker, but Durant standing around hoping the ball's gonna be served to him on a platter.

[LakerHater]

Damn, well Grizz live to play another elimination game!

[InRareForm]

I can see Grizzlies stealing game 7 from Thunder. Both teams are young. They got a shot.

[NewJerSpur]

Needed more of that chucking earlier OJ.....I hope the Thunder blow Memphis out of the gym on Sunday.

[Capt Bringdown]

OKC had these turkeys down for the count. Now I'm liking the Grizzlies chances in game 7.

[Budkin]

I really like this Grizz team. Tough as nails and they never quit. They're doing this for flood ravaged Memphis too.

[hitmanyr2k]

Has Tony Allen come back since that phantom foul? Did he just say fuck this and walk back to the lockerroom? :lol


Edit: Never mind. He just checked in.

[Capt Bringdown]

Memphis is good, but OKC is guilty of a major choke. They've looked scared.

[NewJerSpur]

Hats off to Memphis for gritting this out.....those fouls on Durant hurt the Thunder early but no excuses, they had their run in the 2nd. Going to have to come out and mop the floor with the Grizz on Sunday and this time NOT LET UP.

[lefty]

OKC had these turkeys down for the count. Now I'm liking the Grizzlies chances in game 7.

Stern will fuck the Grizz

[LakerHater]

27 2nd half points....

[NewJerSpur]

Please let this be the last presser this year where I have to see that smile on Hollins' face.

[hitmanyr2k]

This is a mentally tough bunch. I wouldn't be surprised to see them steal Game 7. They've gone through as much adversity as any team in these playoffs with tough losses.

[san antonio spurs]

Those are the shots they are getting for Durant?

[Red Hawk #21]

These fouls are annoying.

[resistanze]

:lol Durant, dude never fights when shit gets rough.

[Capt Bringdown]

Memphis - Dallas would be a more interesting series anyway. OKC had the perfect chance to advance, and they blew it - just could not respond after that Battier 3. These young teams just ride on their emotions.

[NewJerSpur]

Stern will fuck the Grizz

Well, if it wasn't for the refs helping Memphis that triple OT game would've only lasted 1OT.

[resistanze]

Dallas would rape OKC.

[san antonio spurs]

Please let this be the last presser this year where I have to see that smile on Hollins' face.

I don't get the hate for the grizzlies and Hollins? I understand they knocked the spurs out of the playoffs but they don't deserve this hate

[hitmanyr2k]

Those are the shots they are getting for Durant?

I refuse to believe Durant doesn't have some kind of back to the basket game. A simple turnaround jumper, a jumphook, something. Why they won't put him in the post is beyond me. He has a serious height advantage on Battier and Allen and they'll have to double team which will open up shooters and lanes for players to cut.

[Red Hawk #21]

Grizz win!

[NewJerSpur]

:lol Durant, dude never fights when shit gets rough.

Actually looks like Westbrook has more fight than he does, which has to turn around.

[NewJerSpur]

I don't get the hate for the grizzlies and Hollins? I understand they knocked the spurs out of the playoffs but they don't deserve this hate

If a team knocks out your team you can feel about them however you feel imo. I've given the Grizz multiple props in this and other threads so it's not a big deal. I even gave Hollins props for the job he's done, I just hate seeing the smug look on his face during pressers.

[Red Hawk #21]

I'm so proud of the Grizz.

[san antonio spurs]

I refuse to believe Durant doesn't have some kind of back to the basket game. A simple turnaround jumper, a jumphook, something. Why they won't put him in the post is beyond me. He has a serious height advantage on Battier and Allen and they'll have to double team which will open up shooters and lanes for players to cut.

We'll have to see in game 7. Like you I refuse to believe he doesn't but he might be reluctant to go in the post.

[san antonio spurs]

If a team knocks out your team you can feel about them however you feel imo. I've given the Grizz multiple props in this and other threads so it's not a big deal. I even gave Hollins props for the job he's done, I just hate seeing the smug look on his face during pressers.

IMO the grizzlies represent what we used to like in our spurs. That's why I'm surprised.
IMO I'll be rooting for whoever advances against Dallas

[Capt Bringdown]

I refuse to believe Durant doesn't have some kind of back to the basket game. A simple turnaround jumper, a jumphook, something. Why they won't put him in the post is beyond me. He has a serious height advantage on Battier and Allen and they'll have to double team which will open up shooters and lanes for players to cut.

OKC was content to live on the perimeter in the 2nd half, and it killed them. Memphis quite often had 3 players up top, but OKC was unable to move the ball beyond that pressure. I think all the shots Durant hit were weak fade-aways.

They just played scared IMO. You could see the fear set in as they collectively began to comprehend that they blew this game, and are going to have to face these guys again in a game 7.

[LakerHater]

Durant wont shoot 3-14 on Sunday!

[resistanze]

Durant wont shoot 3-14 on Sunday!

Yup...he'll shoot 14-14...

[NewJerSpur]

IMO the grizzlies represent what we used to like in our spurs. That's why I'm surprised.
IMO I'll be rooting for whoever advances against Dallas

If that's how you feel, I can respect it, just can't say I share those same sentiments......but that's just me. Thunder or bust right now from my vantage point. :hat

[Capt Bringdown]

IMO the grizzlies represent what we used to like in our spurs. That's why I'm surprised.
IMO I'll be rooting for whoever advances against Dallas

Yeah maybe, but Hollins and Randolph are the kind of arrogant pricks I wouldn't mind seeing get bounced out of the tournament.

This isn't church BTW, we are allowed to hate our enemies.

[Sean Cagney]

Yup...he'll shoot 14-14...

From the line no doubt, but thats hard as hell from the FIELD man lol.... I see him getting to the line alot sunday.

[crc21209]

Please let this be the last presser this year where I have to see that smile on Hollins' face.

He'll still probably be smiling like a jackass even if they lose on Sunday....:lol

[crc21209]

If that's how you feel, I can respect it, just can't say I share those same sentiments......but that's just me. Thunder or bust right now from my vantage point. :hat

+1. Fuck Memphis. Like I said when this series was going back to OKC tied 2-2, every single player on that OKC roster plays 100000X better at home, which I fully expect to happen again in Game 7....

[NewJerSpur]

He'll still probably be smiling like a jackass even if they lose on Sunday....:lol

You know what......................you're probably right. :lol:lmao

:toast

[san antonio spurs]

Yeah maybe, but Hollins and Randolph are the kind of arrogant pricks I wouldn't mind seeing get bounced out of the tournament.

This isn't church BTW, we are allowed to hate our enemies.
Of course you are, but most guys on that team are hard nosed blue collar players who get it done on the defensive end and take credit as a team. I'm not saying you shouldn't hate them, just that I'm surprised you might, when in fact they are what the spurs somehow used to be.

[Capt Bringdown]

Yes indeed, fuck Memphis - I hope they get punked in game 7.

[crc21209]

We all saw what happened to the Grizz when the pressure was on, on the road tied 2-2, with a chance to take a commanding lead in the series, they fucking sucked. I think we'll see the same thing on Sunday....

[InRareForm]

To me Grizz advancing softens the blow of the first round loss. Them losing makes it worse.

[hitmanyr2k]

Durant wont shoot 3-14 on Sunday!

He better not. This is the defining game of his career. Sucks to be him though. Running into Ron Artest his first playoff year and then Battier and Tony Allen in his 2nd year. I know he's the leading scorer and all but he can't keep coming back with the same old jumpshooting game every year. Time for him to wise up and start developing other ways of scoring in the offseason.

[NewJerSpur]

I personally want to see Nate "Darko the Human Victory Cigar" Robinson in the game as soon as possible. Thunder just looked like they gave up in the 3rd once the Grizz started making that ruun.....I can't see that happening on Sunday.

[resistanze]

From the line no doubt, but thats hard as hell from the FIELD man lol.... I see him getting to the line alot sunday.

That's what I meant...:lol

[crc21209]

To me Grizz advancing softens the blow of the first round loss. Them losing makes it worse.

Not really. I think by them forcing a Game 7 in the 2nd round, (Something the 07' Warriors couldnt do against the Jazz in the 2nd round) it already softens the blow of them knocking the Spurs out, because everybody sees that the Grizzlies arent your typical #8 seed.....

[Capt Bringdown]

Of course you are, but most guys on that team are hard nosed blue collar players who get it done on the defensive end and take credit as a team. I'm not saying you shouldn't hate them, just that I'm surprised you might, when in fact they are what the spurs somehow used to be.

Dude, you have your reaction to the game, I have mine. Are you really surprised by that?

I like reading other people's reactions - but I HATE being told how to respond. Fuck off with that noise.

[resistanze]

I personally want to see Nate "Darko the Human Victory Cigar" Robinson in the game as soon as possible. Thunder just looked like they gave up in the 3rd once the Grizz started making that ruun.....I can't see that happening on Sunday.

I'm actually surprised Nate isn't getting any run in OKC...he was pretty effective from the bench last year in the Finals IIRC.

[san antonio spurs]

Dude, you have your reaction to the game, I have mine. Are you really surprised by that?

I like reading other people's reactions - but I HATE being told how to respond. Fuck off with that noise.
:lol I'm not surprised that you have your own reaction. I'm surprised by YOUR reaction

[crc21209]

I personally want to see Nate "Darko the Human Victory Cigar" Robinson in the game as soon as possible. Thunder just looked like they gave up in the 3rd once the Grizz started making that ruun.....I can't see that happening on Sunday.

+1. Sad thing is, Nate could be so much more than a human victory cigar on any other team, he's actually a pretty good player, unlike Darko...:lol

[NewJerSpur]

I'm actually surprised Nate isn't getting any run in OKC...he was pretty effective from the bench last year in the Finals IIRC.

The Nate line was a joking flashback to the Darko days in Detroit....Darko was balling in Minnesota this year by the way.

Nate was good/streaky for the Knicks but he was a constant spark for the Celts. The reason he's not getting ruun now, I think, is because when he came over to OKC he was coming off of a bad leg injury and it didn't really start to heal until the playoffs started when the rotations had already been set. Still not out of the question we might see him (look at the Teague situation in ATL) but in this series it's only going to be for garbage time which I'd like to see in a blowout for the Thunder Sunday.

[NewJerSpur]

+1. Sad thing is, Nate could be so much more than a human victory cigar on any other team, he's actually a pretty good player, unlike Darko...:lol

Hopefully Brooks "unwraps" him by the end of the 3rd on Sunday. :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

:lol I'm not surprised that you have your own reaction. I'm surprised by YOUR reaction

I imagine there'd be a range of opinion...how could there not be? So you're surprised not everyone shares your view.

[Mavillionaire]

Who cares, Dallas gonna pimp slap whoever wins in 5 games.

[crc21209]

Damn KD looks pissed right now....:lol

[mystargtr34]

Tbh i would trade Blair and George Hill for Darko.. one of the best one-on-one defenders in the league.. and a top 5 shotblocker. He's become very under rated.

[crc21209]

Tbh i would trade Blair and George Hill for Darko.. one of the best one-on-one defenders in the league.. and a top 5 shotblocker. He's become very under rated.

It only took him 8 fucking years....:lol

[Caeman]

Of course you are, but most guys on that team are hard nosed blue collar players who get it done on the defensive end and take credit as a team. I'm not saying you shouldn't hate them, just that I'm surprised you might, when in fact they are what the spurs somehow used to be.


They were somewhat like them. Except the Spurs back in the day weren't arrogant assholes and didn't foul with impunity like these dickheads do.

[san antonio spurs]

I imagine there'd be a range of opinion...how could there not be? So you're surprised not everyone shares your view.
I'll state it again... I understand there might be a range of views regarding the grizzlies... I was surprised by your particular point of view.
For clarification purposes I wouldn't have been surprised if you stated you were still butt hurt about the spurs elimination, or that you haven't gotten over the fact that they tanked to get the spurs etc...

[hitmanyr2k]

Who cares, Dallas gonna pimp slap whoever wins in 5 games.

I can see Memphis taking the Mavs to 6 or 7 games and losing. I can see OKC taking the Mavs to 6-7 games and winning. Both teams match up well with Dallas. I would really like to see the Westbrook vs. Kidd matchup.

[crc21209]

I can see Memphis taking the Mavs to 6 or 7 games and losing. I can see OKC taking the Mavs to 6-7 games and winning. Both teams match up well with Dallas. I would really like to see the Westbrook vs. Kidd matchup.

+1. Kidd basically got 2 "bye rounds" going up against aging, slow PG's in the 1st and 2nd rounds against Andre Miller and Derek Fisher. I wanna see how he would deal with Westbrook as well....

[san antonio spurs]

They were somewhat like them. Except the Spurs back in the day weren't arrogant assholes and didn't foul with impunity like these dickheads do.
:lol you should've seen what other teams' fans thought of Mario Elie, Bruce Bowen or even Manu Ginobili etc...
Also this is not new in the NBA that when you play hard nosed defense you get away with a few of those calls and the spurs did in the past.

[crc21209]

:lol you should've seen what other teams' fans thought of Mario Elie, Bruce Bowen or even Manu Ginobili etc...
Also this is not new in the NBA that when you play hard nosed defense you get away with a few of those calls and the spurs did in the past.

True, but the Spurs leader (Tim Duncan) isnt anything like the Grizzlies leader (Randolph). I don't ever remember Tim dealing drugs, doing drugs, and getting DWI's...:lol

[Caeman]

:lol you should've seen what other teams' fans thought of Mario Elie, Bruce Bowen or even Manu Ginobili etc...
Also this is not new in the NBA that when you play hard nosed defense you get away with a few of those calls and the spurs did in the past.

I see you convienently left out the arrogance part...

[NewJerSpur]

I can see Memphis taking the Mavs to 6 or 7 games and losing. I can see OKC taking the Mavs to 6-7 games and winning. Both teams match up well with Dallas. I would really like to see the destruction of Kidd's ankles by Westbrook.

Fixed. Kidd is a smart defender, but when Kobe allows the guy to stop him from getting to the rim at will there is a visible downtrend taking place in his game.

[san antonio spurs]

True, but the Spurs leader (Tim Duncan) isnt anything like the Grizzlies leader (Randolph). I don't ever remember Tim dealing drugs, doing drugs, and getting DWI's...:lol
Maybe he would have if he was with the Jailblazers...:lol
On a serious note it would be simplistic to say comparing these grizzlies to the spurs of old resides in comparing Randolph and Duncan.
Most stars would pale in comparison to Duncan's square personality

[san antonio spurs]

I see you convienently left out the arrogance part...
:lol Actually that was addressed by the first line. The last one only addresses fouling:lol

[Mavillionaire]

True, but the Spurs leader (Tim Duncan) isnt anything like the Grizzlies leader (Randolph). I don't ever remember Tim dealing drugs, doing drugs, and getting DWI's...:lol
Tim's from the islands, plays video games, and likes to roll solo. If he ain't smoking Northen Lights #5, AK-47, or White Russian, I'd be shocked.

[crc21209]

Tim's from the islands, plays video games, and likes to roll solo. If he ain't smoking Northen Lights #5, AK-47, or White Russian, I'd be shocked.

Maybe he is, but at least he keeps his shit private, unlike Randolph.

[mavsfan1000]

Good news. Series is going 7. Winner will be exhausted and lose quicker to the Mavs. I think Memphis will be the easier team.

[Budkin]

Good news. Series is going 7. Winner will be exhausted and lose quicker to the Mavs. I think Memphis will be the easier team.

Neither one will beat the Mavs anyway. I think OKC will be an easier out for them.

[Caeman]

:lol Actually that was addressed by the first line. The last one only addresses fouling:lol

Well you'll have to excuse me. But those guys actually showed up then. So they are hardly arrogant. :lol

The Grizzles are getting some help from the refs, not doubt. The Thunder turned it over like crazy. But, let's get real. The Thunder team is the superior team. They'll win game 7; it was determined that it would go to game 7 (the money is too good).

Back to the point. The Grizzles are arrogant and it's easy to be when you have some help.

[Red Hawk #21]

Good news. Series is going 7. Winner will be exhausted and lose quicker to the Mavs. I think Memphis will be the easier team.

:lol great jinx material right here.

[san antonio spurs]

Well you'll have to excuse me. But those guys actually showed up then. So they are hardly arrogant. :lol

The Grizzles are getting some help from the refs, not doubt. The Thunder turned it over like crazy. But, let's get real. The Thunder team is the superior team. They'll win game 7; it was determined that it would go to game 7 (the money is too good).

Back to the point. The Grizzles are arrogant and it's easy to be when you have some help.
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[Caeman]

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That's it? Good night. :sleep