Indiana Birdkillers v Miami Sterns Game 3

[Thebesteva]

Didn't see a game thread...starts in an hour. How will the refs win the game for the heat? INB4 statistically they shoot very few free throws.

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[racm]

Refs get Hibbert in foul trouble so Vogel benches him in crunch time again?

[ElNono]

Refs get Hibbert in foul trouble so Vogel benches him in crunch time again?

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[Strategic]

I look for the refs to throw either West or Hibbert into early foul trouble. If George comes out strong then he may get tagged with 2 early fouls also.

[lefty]

Man that arena is gonna be rocking

[Legacy]

Should be a good one! I want this series to go all the way to a lovely game 7, baby!! :p:

[baseline bum]

:cry How come Vogel's not talking bout God like my nigga Jackson last series? :cry

Filthy honky atheist

[BatManu20]

Miami's got this in the bag.

[BatManu20]

Also, Chris Bosh, as much as I hate the guy, is one of the best shooting big man in the game. He's huge for Miami.

[Reck]

Pacers got the post locked down. Just keep feeding Hilbert and West.

[lefty]

Lol refs

[BatManu20]

Hibbert looks gassed already and there's 6 minutes left in the first quarter.

[lefty]

Dat playoff atmosphere

[TDfan2007]

Wow, nobody's missing. Lebron's last move on the block was beautiful. If he can do that consistently, then gg, NBA.

[Richie]

Heat taking jumpshots, Indiana getting layups. Pacers should be happy so far.

They need to put a hand in Bosh and Haslems face though, at least contest the jumpers

[siraulo23]

miami showing up

and indy not bad either, both teams playing well

[Floyd Pacquiao]

so one of Miami's role players (other than birdman) showed up today huh...lets see if he can sustain it..

[BatManu20]

Miami's role players can't miss right now. Bosh can't either. Indiana doesn't have enough offense to compete with that.

[KL2]

Stephenson :lmao


Must've learned everything from Barbosa

[TDfan2007]

Bosh is absolutely on fire.

Live with the jumper...

[Captivus]

No defense in this game

[Strategic]

Miami's not putting any pressure on the ball yet. Think that may start mid second quarter, see if Pacers are better prepared tonight.

[Robz4000]

Welp, if Miami's bench starts playing well, then they're set.

[HI-FI]

i'm still shocked how many of the Lebron and Heat fans are thinking Heat got this. If they do, it's probably in 7. It could go either way imo.

[Trainwreck2100]

and hur come the histles

[BatManu20]

Hansbrough's an idiot lol

[lefty]

Haslem wide open all niiight long :lol

[gaKNOW!blee]

Allen and Battie have been beyond bad in this series

[Mugen]

Pacers need to slow the game down and ugly it up to have a shot tbh.

[BatManu20]

Whistles on whistles on whistles. Guys are gonna be fouling out in the 3rd quarter

[dbreiden83080]

Hansbrough's an idiot lol

He's got a lot of energy but damn he sure is white..

[Robz4000]

:lmao Pacers

[BatManu20]

Lol Paul George playing like a scrub so far this game

[Trainwreck2100]

wtf hill

[lefty]

Allen and Battie have been beyond bad in this series
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Tony_Battie.jpg/300px-Tony_Battie.jpg

[dbreiden83080]

Why does Lebron feel the need to stare at the crowd whenever he dunks the ball?

[gaKNOW!blee]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Tony_Battie.jpg/300px-Tony_Battie.jpg

lol

battier*

[Robz4000]

Heat seem a lot more focused tonight. A blowout wouldn't surprise me.

[Captivus]

Why does Lebron feel the need to stare at the crowd whenever he dunks the ball?

He has forgot the last time he lost...don't worry, he will remember soon enough.

[Mugen]

LeBron on the block is big trouble for Indy.

[BatManu20]

Lebron is taking over. About to dominate.

[TDfan2007]

:lol Hansborough getting shit on by the refs.

:wow Lebron on the post.

[lefty]

oooh shit Hibbert

[Robz4000]

Battier is playing great D, both him and Allen are playing aggressive on O. This series is over if they start hitting shots.

[100%duncan]

Indy's fine. Just keep within striking distance.

[lefty]

Is Hibbert injured

[BatManu20]

Indiana is playing stupid, uninspired basketball. They don't stand a chance. Miami just woke up this series. Heat in 6.

[dbreiden83080]

Pacers better get George going and get the ball out of Lebron's hands..

[siraulo23]

bron beasting

showing det post game

[Mugen]

:lol LeBron being a dominant post player after 1 summer with Hakeem
:lol Bible Kemp going back for like the 4th time this summer and still can't fucking post up correctly

[Strategic]

Has bron been playin george in the last couple of games?

[Richie]

Vogel way too late with adjustments. Should have put in a scheme to double Lebron in the post half way through the 1st.

George can't defend Lebron in the post.

[Robz4000]

Lebron on the bench. Need to make a run now Indy.

[Captivus]

I've said this in another thread, but the problem defending Lebron is that he can dribble the ball ones, make 3 steps and a make layup, all this by starting behind the 3pt line. He is too strong and quick and tall enough to lay it in.
Not easy to defend.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Why is the road team consistently playing better in this series?

[TDfan2007]

Anderson has been playing out of his mind in these playoffs. West with another sweet move.

[Robz4000]

Birdman continues to shit on the Pacers.

[HI-FI]

lol, you can hear someone in the audience saying "birdman" mockingly. gotta give pedophile credit, he's done well for Heat.

[Robz4000]

I don't buy Wade's injury. At all.

[TDfan2007]

Miami outplaying Indiana in every possible way so far.

[Richie]

Any possession where the ball isn't touched by the bigs is a bad one for the Pacers.

Send help when Wade and Lebron are in the post and play through West/Hibbert and the Pacers are still well in this

[Mugen]

Birdman is getting half a million this season to shoot 80% in the playoffs

Perk's getting 8 million to miss 2 footers and call out screens

:lol Presti

[LkrFan]

Anybody heard Kerr's comments on D-Whistle? I'm paraphrasing here:


Wade ain't shit without FTAs

i tend to agree tbh. :lol

[Robz4000]

Birdman has been the third best player for the Heat this postseason, maybe even second.

[TDfan2007]

Miami is killing it offensively. Very impressive.

[SupremeGuy]

Pacers playing like crap, Miami playing a lot better, and it's not even a 10 point lead. Pacers still in it, tbh.

[Capt Bringdown]

I don't think Miami wins this series without Andersen. They sure enough would've lost game 1 without him.
Who'd of thunk it?

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Come on Pacers. Need to put up MUCH more of a fight.

[Mugen]

Risky move to give up a 100pts per half to the Heat IMO

[Richie]

Pacers are getting a layup or free throws every time West or Hibbert touch the ball inside.

Defend Lebron better in the post and they have a chance

[BatManu20]

Miami's got this in the bag.

[Capt Bringdown]

Miami: 62%
Wow

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

pacers need to stop letting the Heat match basket for basket

[Robz4000]

This game is over by the halfway point of the third quarter. Heat have gone up another gear after seeing the Spurs all but punch their ticket to the Finals.

[BatManu20]

This game is over by the halfway point of the third quarter. Heat have gone up another gear after seeing the Spurs all but punch their ticket to the Finals.

Yep. If they play like this, nobody's beating them.

[Richie]

The Pacers have such a size advantage, how are they giving up so many offensive rebounds? They need 5 guys crashing the defensive glass every possession

[siraulo23]

miami just on another level

[LkrFan]

This shits over. Who has HCA between SA & MIA?

[Capt Bringdown]

Yep. If they play like this, nobody's beating them.

Hard to beat any team shooting 60% from the floor.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Now I'm starting to wonder if the Pacers would have won the series even if Indiana had take a 2-0 lead.

[Richie]

Heat +2 rebounding advantage. If Pacers don't win the rebounding, they dont win.

[HI-FI]

Harbaugh in da house

[Robz4000]

Yep. If they play like this, nobody's beating them.

If they play like they are now, I'd give the Spurs a 50/50 shot at winning. Indy's youth is really showing. I still think Miami can play at another level tho.

[MinuteByMinuteSports]

Yep. If they play like this, nobody's beating them.

Again, I don't understand why everyone thinks Miami is unbeatable. Indiana is inexperienced in this round and as well as young. I still say the Spurs have a shot.

[baseline bum]

Stupid cun't Palin at this game :vomit:

[BatManu20]

This shits over. Who has HCA between SA & MIA?

Miami

[ElNono]

lol Palin

[baseline bum]

Again, I don't understand why everyone thinks Miami is unbeatable. Indiana is inexperienced in this round and as well as young. I still say the Spurs have a shot.

If LeBron gets hit by a truck I agree.

[Robz4000]

This shits over. Who has HCA between SA & MIA?

Miami won the regular-season championship tbh.

[BatManu20]

Refs giving Wade the phantom foul. Miami will always get the majority of the calls no matter who they play. Just makes it that much harder to beat them.

[Captivus]

HAHA!!
Just give the title...
No replays, no fairness.

[BatManu20]

Paul George is not a superstar. The media needs to chill out on that.

[siraulo23]

65 points and counting in the half :lol

[lefty]

Indiana D :lmao

[Richie]

Paul George is not a superstar. The media needs to chill out on that.

Pacers are killing Miami inside, why would they go to George?

Indianas D has fallen apart this half. If they get it together they can still win this.

[ElNono]

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[Mugen]

Stupid cun't Palin at this game :vomit:

I'd still smash it and have her birth another mongoloid son tbh.

[Robz4000]

Indiana being exposed tonight. Luckily most of it is inexperience rearing it's head so they'll only get better over the next few seasons.

[BatManu20]

Lol Indiana getting false hope from stealing one in Miami. About to lose in 5, maybe 6 tbh.

[HI-FI]

damn, what has happened? has the officiating been decent or typically shitty? i haven't really noticed anything, other than Heat making every shot it seems.

[Clipper Nation]

Paul George is not a superstar. The media needs to chill out on that.
:lol Agreed..... I like the guy, mainly because he was a Clipperfan growing up, but he's becoming really overrated....

[siraulo23]

back to back 34 pt quarters...

[TDfan2007]

This is some of the worst defense that I've ever seen, and Miami is making them pay.

[irishock]

Paul George is not a superstar. The media needs to chill out on that.

Just like the WWE pushing guys too early, ala Randy Orton 2004 tbh

[baseline bum]

I'd still smash it and have her birth another mongoloid son tbh.

That shit don't look good no more. No wonder Ms Limbaugh with tits got out of running for office tbh.

[LkrFan]

:lol Agreed..... I like the guy, mainly because he was a Clipperfan growing up, but he's becoming really overrated....
:lol

[Richie]

Indiana need to adjust to what the Heat are bringing. This is where Vogel needs to make his money.

[baseline bum]

damn, what has happened? has the officiating been decent or typically shitty? i haven't really noticed anything, other than Heat making every shot it seems.

Just Miami being the historically great team they have been this season. 66 wins says they're not getting beaten unless James goes down with a season-ending injury.

[Capt Bringdown]

LOL Indy gives up another buzzer score.

[russellgoat]

Refs giving Wade the phantom foul. Miami will always get the majority of the calls no matter who they play. Just makes it that much harder to beat them.

:lol are you seeing all the bullshit they are calling on birdman and bosh...

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Miami on pace for 140 points. When's the last time a playoff game - or any game - was at such a high scoring clip?

[BatManu20]

Just Miami being the historically great team they have been this season. 66 wins says they're not getting beaten unless James goes down with a season-ending injury.

Pretty much this unfortunately.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol
It's true! :lol


http://www.draftexpress.com/profile/Paul-George-5688



"With teams such as the Los Angeles Clippers (his favorite team growing up), Utah Jazz, Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks all looking for a dynamic swingman who can create, shoot and defend, the chance of George being picked in the 8-15 range looks very good at the moment."
Any player who rooted for the Clipps during their shitty days has my respect, tbh....

[Capt Bringdown]

Hard to find a bright side for Indy, however Miami can't shoot any better and they're only up 14.
But Miami with so many weapons and the wind at their back, it's going to be hard to catch up.

[gaKNOW!blee]

Is Lebron wearing his new PS Elite's?

[HarlemHeat37]

I'm not sure why people are talking about adjustments or taking the ball out of Lebron's hands, there's nothing they can do when Miami is imposing their will, they're unstoppable, tbh..

Lebron only has 18 points at the half..doubling him doesn't make sense, George is a top 3 perimeter defender in the NBA, and 18 points isn't outrageous from Lebron, it's a "good" game from him..

The problem is that Indiana is giving up points to the rest of the players, like Haslem..

[baseline bum]

Pretty much this unfortunately.

Yeah, the Spurs beating the Heat in the Finals would likely go down as one of the 3 greatest upsets in NBA history, with the other two being Detroit over LA in 04 and GS over Dallas in 07.

[AaronY]

Birdman is getting half a million this season to shoot 80% in the playoffs

Perk's getting 8 million to miss 2 footers and call out screens

:lol Presti
Lol'd

[TacoMeatJackson]

:lol

What you think of Kang, busta?

Kobe ain't never this good. Ever.

[HI-FI]

Omar Epps rocking the hat it seems.

[siraulo23]

Tbh I'm not sure any team can stop what the heat iust did. Maybe the pacers could have rebounded the ball better but that's a byproduct of heats flawless bball in the first half

[AaronY]

Just like the WWE pushing guys too early, ala Randy Orton 2004 tbh
Well, I don't really follow pro wrestling since I'm an adult and straight, but I will most assuredly take your word for it..George def. isn't there yet..

[TE]

TBH, Miami is not gonna lose to any team unfortunately... LOL at people who built false hope...Miami was coasting and now they're dialed in.

[Richie]

I'm not sure why people are talking about adjustments or taking the ball out of Lebron's hands, there's nothing they can do when Miami is imposing their will, they're unstoppable, tbh..

Lebron only has 18 points at the half..doubling him doesn't make sense, George is a top 3 perimeter defender in the NBA, and 18 points isn't outrageous from Lebron, it's a "good" game from him..

The problem is that Indiana is giving up points to the rest of the players, like Haslem..

Yeah, but he isn't playing George on the perimeter, he's taking him down in the low post. George can't compete down there, he needs help. Miamis spacing isn't even that good, they should be able to send a double.

Haslem and Bosh will start missing jumpshots, they just need to defend the paint better.

[irishock]

Well, I don't really follow pro wrestling since I'm an adult and straight, but I will most assuredly take your word for it..George def. isn't there yet..

tbh i've always felt that UFC is more homosexually orientated than the WWE, but there's still millions of straight guys watching that shit

[Capt Bringdown]

The problem is that Indiana is giving up points to the rest of the players, like Haslem..
Haslem 6 for 7, Andersen 3 for 3
Ouch

[RD2191]

calm the fuk down, the heat are still garbage. haslem averages 4ppg, doubt the scrub goes off again.

[AaronY]

I'm gonna work and get all muscular! Then I'm gonna oil myself up, put on underwear, and roll around on the mat with another dude! There's nothing homoerotic about that at all!

[AaronY]

Forgot the ellipses..eh well, get em next time..

[Mugen]

I don't double LeBron on the block. The reason this series is 1-1 is guys like Allen/Battier/Haslem haven't done shit. You start doubling and giving those guys open looks and this series is over in 5.

If LeBron continues to dominate in the block then tip your hat and hope you win Game 4 tbh.

[Budkin]

TBH, Miami is not gonna lose to any team unfortunately... LOL at people who built false hope...Miami was coasting and now they're dialed in.

They're not good at defending the pick and roll. Guess what our entire offense is based on?

[HarlemHeat37]

Lebron scored 36 in game 2 on ridiculous efficiency and Indiana still won..

I wouldn't double, I'd try to play physical with him in the post until he gets annoyed, and I'd stop giving looks to Haslem and Birdman and the role players, tbh..

Paul George needs to man up..he's skinny, he's like 6'10", but it's not like he has Durant's body..he was bestowed after game 2, he's not living up to the hype in game 3(as expected, but still)..

[Strategic]

The good news for the Pacers; they are only down by 14.

After a show like that from the heat, not bad!

[Richie]

I don't double LeBron on the block. The reason this series is 1-1 is guys like Allen/Battier/Haslem haven't done shit. You start doubling and giving those guys open looks and this series is over in 5.

If LeBron continues to dominate in the block then tip your hat and hope you win Game 4 tbh.

Lebron will go for 50 on 90% shooting if you let him go 1-on-1 against Paul George in the post all game long. Lebron has 50lbs on him, George can't do anything.

Double from the weak side and rely on defensive rotations. It's all you can do.

[Robz4000]

Crazy how much this series is beginning to resemble the SA/GS series.

[TE]

They're not good at defending the pick and roll. Guess what our entire offense is based on?

Can you guess what our biggest weakness is in terms of matchups? Miami is like a anabolic steroid version of last years OKC team. They're athleticism and sharp-shooting are going to leave us shell-shocked.

[Robz4000]

:lmao Chalmers

[irishock]

Sarah Palin in attendance, :lol Milf alert

[Robz4000]

Miami's adjusted to Indy's size. Series is done.

[Mugen]

Lebron will go for 50 on 90% shooting if you let him go 1-on-1 against Paul George in the post all game long. Lebron has 50lbs on him, George can't do anything.

Double from the weak side and rely on defensive rotations. It's all you can do.

No he wouldn't. And if he did then so be it tbh.

[Strategic]

I don't think that was a flop, just a bad call.

[Budkin]

Can you guess what our biggest weakness is in terms of matchups? Miami is like a anabolic steroid version of last years OKC team. They're athleticism and sharp-shooting are going to leave us shell-shocked.

I thought that most of the season until seeing Chicago and Indiana expose their weaknesses.

[Richie]

Can you guess what our biggest weakness is in terms of matchups? Miami is like a anabolic steroid version of last years OKC team. They're athleticism and sharp-shooting are going to leave us shell-shocked.


Disagree. The Thunder are much more of a jump shooting team than the Heat. We struggle against teams like Golden State who are stacked with shooters. If LeBron and Wade live by the jump shot, spurs win. They aren't a great jump shooting team

[Mugen]

blatant travel by Paul George.

[HarlemHeat37]

They're not good at defending the pick and roll. Guess what our entire offense is based on?

Miami was #2 in the NBA at defending pick&roll ball-handlers, tbh..

Miami's defensive weaknesses are allowing open 3s and defending top bigs..Spurs only chance is if Duncan/Splitter dominate and the shooters make most of their 3s in the series, tbh..

Tony Parker and Manu are probably going to struggle against Miami, tbh..

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Has anyone ever seen a team without any star player or popularity get as much ref love as the Pacers get?

[Strategic]

eat shit chalmers

[Clipper Nation]

:lol GNSF filled with false hope by Miami playing at 60% intensity at best, coasting most of the time..... they haven't even approached "Game 6 at the Garden" level yet....

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Come on Pacers. Let's have a lead entering the 4th quarter.

[Richie]

No he wouldn't. And if he did then so be it tbh.

In the post he absolutly would. It would be like asking Hibbert to guard prime Shaq 1-on-1. They have similar size, but LeBron is so much more powerful he will get any shot he wants.

[HarlemHeat37]

Has anyone ever seen a team without any star player or popularity get as much ref love as the Pacers get?

Memphis, tbh..

Indiana and Memphis are #1 and #2 in the playoffs in FT per FGA, yet people act like these teams don't get calls because they're small market teams:lol..

[Robz4000]

Has anyone ever seen a team without any star player or popularity get as much ref love as the Pacers get?

Grizz

[Richie]

Miami was #2 in the NBA at defending pick&roll ball-handlers, tbh..

Miami's defensive weaknesses are allowing open 3s and defending top bigs..Spurs only chance is if Duncan/Splitter dominate and the shooters make most of their 3s in the series, tbh..

Tony Parker and Manu are probably going to struggle against Miami, tbh..

It's no the ball handler, its the roll man. The heat are very aggressive with the ball handler, if you hit the roll man you're almost guaranteed a good shot

[Strategic]

lol at the dumb asses that think the heat are capable of being perfect. they have james and a bunch of role players.

[Robz4000]

Miami was #2 in the NBA at defending pick&roll ball-handlers, tbh..

Miami's defensive weaknesses are allowing open 3s and defending top bigs..Spurs only chance is if Duncan/Splitter dominate and the shooters make most of their 3s in the series, tbh..

Tony Parker and Manu are probably going to struggle against Miami, tbh..

Tony, yes. Manu, if he attacks the rim often enough, not so much.

[Clipper Nation]

Has anyone ever seen a team without any star player or popularity get as much ref love as the Pacers get?
Memphis gets ten times more ref help.....

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Memphis, tbh..

Indiana and Memphis are #1 and #2 in the playoffs in FT per FGA, yet people act like these teams don't get calls because they're small market teams:lol..
That's true. In addition to how many FTA Indiana gets, Hibbert gets away with more non-calls than I've ever seen. He'll completely maul someone who's taking it to the hole, the ref won't call anything, and then Reggie Miller jacks off to his "physical defense!" They also commit a loose ball foul on half the rebounds they get.

[Captivus]

Indiana coming back

[Mugen]

In the post he absolutly would. It would be like asking Hibbert to guard prime Shaq 1-on-1. They have similar size, but LeBron is so much more powerful he will get any shot he wants.

we'll have to agree to disagree then tbh. LeBron would def have the advantage but George isn't too much of a mismatch that he puts up NBA2K numbers.

You double off teams that can't shoot like the Lakers/Grizz. You don't double off teams that kick it into an extra gear when their role players/starters start getting open looks.

[TacoMeatJackson]

Pacers got they little run in. Time to land the haymaker counterpunch and knock these bustas out, pop this shit back up 15-17 point lead before the 4th.

[RD2191]

:lmao

[Robz4000]

Westchimp sounds fucking autistic in that commercial. Wonder if he was high on meth during filming?

[RD2191]

Pacers got they little run in. Time to land the haymaker counterpunch and knock these bustas out, pop this shit back up 15-17 point lead before the 4th.
:lmao

[Mugen]

Horrible shot by Paul.

[BatManu20]

Paul George = vastly overrated.

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Pacers are too mentally sloppy to seriously contend with the Heat.

[BatManu20]

lol at the dumb asses that think the heat are capable of being perfect. they have james and a bunch of role players.
4 future HOFers on that team, 2 of which are in their prime. And one is the best player in the world. Plus a ton of 3-point shooters. So no, they're not just Lebron.

[Strategic]

defensive was set

[HarlemHeat37]

It's no the ball handler, its the roll man. The heat are very aggressive with the ball handler, if you hit the roll man you're almost guaranteed a good shot

They're going to live with the Spurs perimeter guys(Green, Leonard, Neal, etc) getting decent looks off the pick&roll, as we saw in the last Heat-Spurs game..

They're going to shut down Parker pretty easily, tbh..

Spurs haven't had great success the past few years relying on their role players, hopefully this year is different..

[Richie]

Horrible shot by Paul.

Agreed. Worst thing they can do is get George playing hero ball. They need to pound it inside over and over again

[irishock]

George is just hyped up to make up for the eventual loss of Paul Pierce in the East

[Clipper Nation]

Dumb foul....

[gaKNOW!blee]

Chalmers has missed Lebron in transition like 5 times this game

[TacoMeatJackson]

Dumbass Mario.

Nigga's moms prolly smoke crack when she was pregnant with his ass.

[Mugen]

the tallest Heat player on the court is 6'8, how the fuck does 7'2 Hibbert not touch the ball everytime?

Pacers have gotten every call in the 3rd so far and they need to take advantage of it tbh.

[HarlemHeat37]

Chalmers has been one of the worst players in the playoffs, tbh..

Norris Cole >> Chalmers..

[Robz4000]

Chalmers keeping Indy in it tbh.

[BatManu20]

Lance Stephenson is awful offensively.

[Robz4000]

...and then he gets the And-1.

[Strategic]

4 future HOFers on that team, 2 of which are in their prime. And one is the best player in the world. Plus a ton of 3-point shooters. So no, they're not just Lebron.

You're probably right. I'm old school, in today's game all of the heat may be Hall of Famers. It's party time!!!

[Spurs and Mavs fan]

Is it too much to hope for a 2004 Pistons vs. Lakers type of NBA Finals? Where the underdog Pistons not just defeated, but crushed the favored Lakers?

Hoping to see the Spurs crush the Heat?

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

Imagine how good the Heat would be if they didn't have a retarded Philibeaner coach who uses a retarded "run around and collapse on the ball without any concern for boxing out" defensive system.

[Mugen]

Pacers would have a better shot if they played 4 v 5 without Stephenson tbh.

[Robz4000]

Haslem having his Game 3-Abacka game.

[ElNono]

Haslem with the "I'm gonna charge it to tha gaaaaame" goods

[gaKNOW!blee]

all that and the Heat's lead has only been cut 2 points....without Lebron doing anything.

[TacoMeatJackson]

We just put that counterpunch on they jaw. This shit's done.

[Richie]

Haslem killing with these mid range shots. It's like when Ibaka went 11-11, sometimes you just gotta throw your hands up and say theres nothing you can do.

Still, I'll live with Haslem taking those all series. He'll stop hitting them soon.

[HarlemHeat37]

Indiana has trouble getting Hibbert the ball because of their Monkeyball backcourt, tbh..they take a minute to set up the offense..

Hill/Stephenson is one of the least skilled backcourts in conference finals history, tbh..guards that can't dribble are only useful if they're automatic shooters(Danny Green), tbh..

Hill is better suited as a 6th man, and Stephenson should be an 8th man, tbh..

[GuerillaBlack]

Miami is going to lose this series. It is taking an put of this world game from Haslem and Bosh going off, for them to even be up.

[TE]

Haslem going spearchucker on Indy tbh

[TDfan2007]

Incredible shooting night by Haslem. He's in full-on video game mode. Shades of Ibaka last year.

[Richie]

Stephenson has hurt them a lot. Missed a layup and then takes a horrible step back jumper against Battier. That's the swing right there from a 7 point game to 12.

[TDfan2007]

Indiana has trouble getting Hibbert the ball because of their Monkeyball backcourt, tbh..they take a minute to set up the offense..

Hill/Stephenson is one of the least skilled backcourts in conference finals history, tbh..guards that can't dribble are only useful if they're automatic shooters(Danny Green), tbh..

Hill is better suited as a 6th man, and Stephenson should be an 8th man, tbh..

This

[Mugen]

Indiana has trouble getting Hibbert the ball because of their Monkeyball backcourt, tbh..they take a minute to set up the offense..

Hill/Stephenson is one of the least skilled backcourts in conference finals history, tbh..guards that can't dribble are only useful if they're automatic shooters(Danny Green), tbh..

They had success in G2 when they'd push the ball up immediately to George. Can't have George Beno Hill take 7 seconds to get it past halfcourt every time down and Stephenson to dribble around for the next 17 sec tbh.

[TDfan2007]

West has gone cold.

[Thebesteva]

Is it too much to hope for a 2004 Pistons vs. Lakers type of NBA Finals? Where the underdog Pistons not just defeated, but crushed the favored Lakers?

Hoping to see the Spurs crush the Heat?

Not likely....that year, Kobe was undergoing the infamous assault case and there was no way Stern would let a possible rapist win an NBA title. He knew the scrutiny he would go under. It was obvious to most fans the officiating was heavily favored against the already depleted Lakers roster, it was a perfect formula of watching Kobe and Shaq embarassed on the national stage.

The Pistons won, the NBA made its money off the Lakers as long as they're in the finals, and once everyone forgot bout Kobe's case they allowed him back on the big stage to win again.

Right now, the NBA is HEAVILY invested in Lebron winning. It would really hurt the NBA if Lebron lost this year, they are trying very hard to manufacture him as the guy who will 'surpass Jordan.'

[TDfan2007]

Paul George needs to earn his hype and step up here.

[Richie]

Indiana need to get back to what scored them 54 in the first half. Pound it inside, use the size. Stop trying to force George.

[TacoMeatJackson]

My nigga Wade.

We just make the game look so easy.

[HarlemHeat37]

The Spurs will challenge Miami, tbh, they have Pop, Duncan and the passing to exploit Miami's swarming..the problem is going to be stopping Lebron and their shooters, relying on their own shooters to make their 3s, and the Parker/Ginobili matchups against the Heat's elite perimeter defense, tbh..

I'm also worried about Leonard against Lebron, he's going to wear him out..Kawhi's defense and rebounding has been a huge reason the Spurs are on the verge of the Finals..

[gaKNOW!blee]

the fuck is West arguing?

[AaronY]

Battier going full Rodman on Malone levels of agitation on West..

[HI-FI]

I thought HGH Jaw had knee problems.

[Robz4000]

Can everyone finally stop saying Wade is injured?

[Mugen]

:lol Paul George has gotten away with like 3 travels and a carry in this quarter alone

[TE]

I can already tell Battier is going to be one annoying faggot in the finals

[Clipper Nation]

HGH Wade isn't injured, that faggot is faking.....

[HI-FI]

Battier is such a bitch lol. Derek Fisher would be proud.

[Richie]

Im getting so pissed with Battier. Dudes flopping 5 times/game

[TE]

Fl:lolp

[Robz4000]

I can already tell Battier is going to be one annoying faggot in the finals

He's always been a thorn in the Spurs' sides.

[Strategic]

I'm sure the pacers know they have to win this game. Just wondering if this is the best they have?

[Robz4000]

The Heat are going to hang 90+ on Indy's "vaunted" defense by the end of the third.

[Strategic]

that should be a fine on wade for flopping

[AaronY]

Lol fuk u wade..good for that ref

[BatManu20]

Got damn the heat are full of floppers

[BatManu20]

This game was over before it started. Wouldn't be surprised if Miami wins it in 5.

[Mugen]

I wouldn't trade Gary Neal for Lance Stephenson tbh.

[AaronY]

Got damn the heat are full of floppers
Refs gotta stand up strong to these trolls..that 1 who ignored D-Wade was a good start..

[Richie]

Pacers held the Heat to 21 points in the 3rd. Unfortunately they tried to get Paul George going and went away from what worked in the fast half, namely pick and roll and West/Hibbert in the paint.

[TDfan2007]

:lol Miami flopping like they've just been washed ashore.

Seriously though, Indiana's offense is so stupid. Everything takes so long, and the guards are absolutely awful at making post entry passes.

[Trainwreck2100]

Just diving all over the place, this shit ain't soccer

[hater]

:lmao wade what a blatant flop wow

[Strategic]

at least need for the heat to play their starters the regular minutes in this series

[Trainwreck2100]

This game is so fucking over and they let the heat scrubs get hot

[m33p0]

is that the pacers' game plan? have anyone close enough to post up?

[Reck]

This is more like the Indiana we know.

[Richie]

Lebron posts up George. No help. Layup.

Vogel has choked, he's had no answer for the post ups.

[Strategic]

bron bringing it every night. george learning every night.

[m33p0]

yeah, don't double lebron who is obviously eating up his defender time and time again.

[BatManu20]

Frank Vogel is proving to the nation how overrated a coach he really is. Terrible game management and zero adjustments made.

[Mugen]

Operation Push Them to 6 Games begins tonight for my beloved Pacers tbh.

[Robz4000]

Welp, there it is. Miami's vets have woken up. GG NBA.

[m33p0]

damb, why did the pacers show up at all?

[TacoMeatJackson]

Pacers body just crashed to the mat. Knocked the fuck out, niggas.

[siraulo23]

too many weapons...

[Rogue]

the true Giants are waken up!!!

[HarlemHeat37]

Lebron has 20 points and 3 assists tonight:lol..

Not sure how anybody thinks Indiana's lack of double teams is the reason they're losing:lol..

Battier: 7
Anderson: 8
Allen: 6
Chalmers: 11
Haslem: 17

Indiana is a good team, while Miami is a legendary team..

[dbreiden83080]

Game 4 is going to be a serious gut check for the Pacers. Season on the line..

[Mugen]

Frank Vogel is proving to the nation of overrated of a coach he really is.

:lol stop throwing that word around. the media's talked about the Pacers for a week and that's cuz there's no Kobe/KD/Curry left to talk about so of course they have talk about George/Vogel. Doesn't make them overrated.

Once Indy gets eliminated, nobody's going to talk about these guys until the 2014 playoffs tbh.

[AaronY]

Operation Push Them to 6 Games begins tonight for my beloved Pacers tbh.
Yooze a funny nigga fa sho..

[AaronY]

God, I'm scared of this fucking team..

[Trainwreck2100]

Dwade getting his shot in the locker room

[Mugen]

Yooze a funny nigga fa sho..

mah nigga Y.

[Strategic]

can they do a "spurs"? down 16

[Mugen]

Vogel needs to take his starters out and give Psycho T 8 minutes to hurt as many guys as possible tbh. It's the only way to salvage this series IMO.

[Richie]

Pacers finally run another pick and roll. Hibbert screens, gets the ball, easy bucket and the foul

Why did they go away from that in the 3rd? Too late now.

[m33p0]

game 1 will be rearing it's ugly head soon.

[Strategic]

someone just said there are four hall of famers on this heat team. james, wade, allen and...........and I would draw a line there. maybe bosh later, but not yet.