Oklahoma City Thunder (#2) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (#7) II Playoff Series Thread

[313]

that was Splits. their offense is fine, they just need to work quicker out of the gun
They don't need to work quicker out of the gun, what theyre doing is fine. If I'm Memphis I would want the ball out of Durant's hands as much as possible, too. It's all strategy. You speed up your sets, and you end up in a foot race with the most athletic team in the league. Slow it down, and grind it out.

[313]

He started off well but when they stopped falling, he did not stop shooting.
I like the kid but that loss was on him. Sure he got wise when Durant was hot but should not of taken that long.
I dont mind him being aggressive, he needs to be.
Get the team off to a good start by scoring? Sure. But once you suck in that defense you have to look for the 2nd best player in the NBA.
Chuck called it at half-time. He normally says dumb shit but Barkley knew that was the wrong course ...
Also part of their strategy. Did you see how much they were sagging off him on the 3 point line? Daring him to shoot? and he fell for it, like the fool he is. And there's nary a thing Scotty, or Durbeta can do about it. he is the true alpha on the team.

Tee hee

let us proceed...

[313]

Look at Kevin in this clip, he's seen this movie too many times. But ah, Kendrick Perkins to the rescue.


http://www.nba.com/video/channels/playoffs/2014/04/22/0041300152-mem-okc-perkins-overtime.nba

[UZER]

They're an incredibly resilient team. They had an answer for every haymaker OKC threw at them. Unlike the Spurs, these niggas show no fear of these methheads, or their refs. Theyre just gonna keep grinding. Nothing about tonight was fluky or unsustainable for Memphis. What was fluky was Kevin Durant hitting a 3 pointer while falling out of bounds, and getting a bs call. What was fluky was Conley going 1/2 at the line. That won't happen when the entire meth enraged OKC crowd isn't yelling at him.

The only thing that isn't sustainable was the fair officiating tbh

Pop is always preaching dont reach show your hands dont foul, and this is what the refs are accustomed to, so when the spurs do reach or try to body, they get whistled for it.

Mem is like eff that, I'm getting up in your grill from tip off, and the refs adjust their whistles to it because they can't foul everyone out in the first quarter. The thunder do this to the spurs too.

But pop is too busy trying to keep people off the free throw line. While that works against some teams (MIA), it actually back fires against teams like OKC because you get called for the foul anyway. So not only are you giving them space, you're getting fouls called when you do try to body em up.

[Fpoonsie]

i can see from your avy that you are a faggot. shut the fuck up son

rofl. Greatness.

[daslicer]

The Grizzlies have a mental edge playing against the thunder. It reminds me of the 90's knicks psychological edge against the Heat during their rivalry years. The Knicks always had confidence playing Miami regardless of who was on the roster, and always believed they could win against them in any scenario. Those series always went the distance with the Knicks winning every time except '97. I feel the Grizzlies have the same type of confidence whenever they see OKC on the court. If OKC doesn't win a game in Memphis this series ends in 6. If OKC splits in Memphis this series goes 7 games with it being a toss up.

[CGD]

When stuff goes sour, who does OKCfan blame on more, Scotty Brooks or Westbrook?

[ElNono]

When stuff goes sour, who does OKCfan blame on more, Scotty Brooks or Westbrook?

[Clipper Nation]

When stuff goes sour, who does OKCfan blame on more, Scotty Brooks or Westbrook?
It's amazing how both are always the scapegoats when Durbeta chokes....

[UZER]

That's it? That's a short list. We have a buffet to choose from....Pop, Manu, Tony, Green, Tiago, Bonner, the ball boy, the phone rep that answers calls for season ticket orders....

[ambchang]

I said Griz in 6, and I am sticking by it. Most of it is because I don't want the Spurs to match up with OKC, because OKC matches up perfectly with the Spurs game, but the Griz have a legit chance of upsetting the Thunder.

Having two legit big scoring threats, with one being a great passer, will cause significant issues for OKC. I never imagined Allen would be so effective against Durant, but the Griz does have the backcourt to limit Westbrook. Add in Brooks' legendarily bad coaching, and the Griz have a legit shot.

But then, realistically, OKC in 7, probably 6.

[313]

I said Griz in 6, and I am sticking by it.

[TIMMYtoZO]

I can't believe people are trying to argue that Memphis' offense isn't abysmal. It relies on Conley floaters and Lee long twos in as their perimeter scoring. That's horribly unsustainable. This was literally the best game the Grizz could have ever hoped for from their smalls, and they squeaked by a Thunder team that was being assassinated by Westbrook. If anything, this demonstrates just how big the gap between the Thunder and Grizzlies is.:lol acting like Udrih, Lee and Allen shooting 15-21 while Durant and Westbrook shot 23-56 isn't a fluke.:lol OKC's offense isn't anything to brag about either. It's 2 players going 1 on 1 when it comes down to it. The rest of their players are useless pieces of shit. They are the new version of the 2009 and 2010 Cavs. Only 2 guys create points and nobody else does shit when the game gets tight. This is why OKC will never ever win a title. They look all great in the regular season, but they get exposed everytime in the playoffs.

[Chinook]

:lol OKC's offense isn't anything to brag about either. It's 2 players going 1 on 1 when it comes down to it. The rest of their players are useless pieces of shit. They are the new version of the 2009 and 2010 Cavs. Only 2 guys create points and nobody else does shit when the game gets tight. This is why OKC will never ever win a title. They look all great in the regular season, but they get exposed everytime in the playoffs.

No one's arguing that Brooks isn't a terrible coach. But it's one thing to depend on two top-10 players to dominate. It's another to hope that players who are barely playoff-worthy to shoot insane percentages.

[spurraider21]

I can't believe people are trying to argue that Memphis' offense isn't abysmal. It relies on Conley floaters and Lee long twos in as their perimeter scoring. That's horribly unsustainable. This was literally the best game the Grizz could have ever hoped for from their smalls, and they squeaked by a Thunder team that was being assassinated by Westbrook. If anything, this demonstrates just how big the gap between the Thunder and Grizzlies is.

:lol acting like Udrih, Lee and Allen shooting 15-21 while Durant and Westbrook shot 23-56 isn't a fluke.
in game 1 Marc and Zbo had awful shooting games and they still nearly came all the way back

its not memphis' O that is giving okc fits, its the pace. half court sets, low turnover numbers

[313]

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2014/4/22/5639282/thunder-vs-grizzlies-nba-playoffs-2014-breakdown-tony-allen

Very good read

:lol scotty brooks getting coached off the floor

[313]

No one's arguing that Brooks isn't a terrible coach. But it's one thing to depend on two top-10 players to dominate. It's another to hope that players who are barely playoff-worthy to shoot insane percentages.
They were getting good looks, by design of their offense. There's nothing fluky about it.

[Chinook]

They were getting good looks, by design of their offense. There's nothing fluky about it.

There's no "design" that leads to guards shooting 75 percent. That's luck, especially the long jumpers.

[313]

There's no "design" that leads to guards shooting 75 percent. That's luck, especially the long jumpers.
Sure they might not shoot 75%, but don't act like they were hitting bad, contested shots. They were getting the looks they wanted, and with little contests. Go read that article I posted if you're not convinced this team can beat OKC.

[Chinook]

Sure they might not shoot 75%, but don't act like they were hitting bad, contested shots. They were getting the looks they wanted, and with little contests. Go read that article I posted if you're not convinced this team can beat OKC.

Of course Memphis "can" beat OKC, just like Chicago "can" beat Miami. Efficient, low-scoring, defense-first teams can beat anybody. They just have to get really lucky.

[spurraider21]

Of course Memphis "can" beat OKC, just like Chicago "can" beat Miami. Efficient, low-scoring, defense-first teams can beat anybody. They just have to get really lucky.
memphis matches up better with OKC than they would the Spurs. yeah they probably need luck, most teams would against OKC. keep in mind memphis won the series in 5 last year. while westbrook is an obvious missing piece, he isn't exactly a superstar in the half court game, so as long as memphis continues to keep turnovers low and dominates the pace, his impact will be minimized. its a matchup issue more so than a talent issue, much like we've seen in the past with Indiana-Miami

even in game 1 where the memphis bigs were terrible and Durant had an awesome game, memphis made okc work their tails off in the 2nd half, getting the 22 point lead down to 2 at one point. the key to beating okc is to keep them out of the open court by slowing the pace and limiting your turnovers

[313]

Of course Memphis "can" beat OKC, just like Chicago "can" beat Miami. Efficient, low-scoring, defense-first teams can beat anybody. They just have to get really lucky.
Even if D Rose came back today in 2011 form, the Bulls would still lose in 6, max. Memphis has a much higher chance of beating OKC, and it has nothing to do with luck.


imo

[Chinook]

Even if D Rose came back today in 2011 form, the Bulls would still lose in 6, max. Memphis has a much higher chance of beating OKC, and it has nothing to do with luck.


imo

With all those adjustments, Memphis was one basket from losing, one 20-foot Tony Allen two from being down 2-0, one Westbrook pull-up from being done. That's how big the talent gap is. By no means am I trying to undermine Memphis' win. I am just saying that I don't see it as a harbinger for future success. I hope I'm wrong, obviously.

[Chinook]

memphis matches up better with OKC than they would the Spurs. yeah they probably need luck, most teams would against OKC. keep in mind memphis won the series in 5 last year. while westbrook is an obvious missing piece, he isn't exactly a superstar in the half court game, so as long as memphis continues to keep turnovers low and dominates the pace, his impact will be minimized. its a matchup issue more so than a talent issue, much like we've seen in the past with Indiana-Miami

even in game 1 where the memphis bigs were terrible and Durant had an awesome game, memphis made okc work their tails off in the 2nd half, getting the 22 point lead down to 2 at one point. the key to beating okc is to keep them out of the open court by slowing the pace and limiting your turnovers

Durant scored 33 points in 43 minutes. By no means is that an "awesome" game by his standards. Don't get me wrong, I think holding KD to his average on lower efficiency is something Memphis can do reliably. But they're still playing with fire.

Essentially, basketball is a game of coin flips. Memphis is trying to win the coin-flipping game by limiting the number of flips, while OKC wants more flips. Memphis has worse odds on each flips, but they stand a better chance to win the majority of flips if there are fewer. But they still don't stand a great chance. They had to win a freakishly high number just to squeak by last night.

[spurraider21]

Durant scored 33 points in 43 minutes. By no means is that an "awesome" game by his standards. Don't get me wrong, I think holding KD to his average on lower efficiency is something Memphis can do reliably. But they're still playing with fire.

Essentially, basketball is a game of coin flips. Memphis is trying to win the coin-flipping game by limiting the number of flips, while OKC wants more flips. Memphis has worse odds on each flips, but they stand a better chance to win the majority of flips if there are fewer. But they still don't stand a great chance. They had to win a freakishly high number just to squeak by last night.
Winning in okc is always a bitch :lol

and it took a miracle 4 point play and missed free throw for them to even force overtime

[spurraider21]

With all those adjustments, Memphis was one basket from losing, one 20-foot Tony Allen two from being down 2-0, one Westbrook pull-up from being done. That's how big the talent gap is. By no means am I trying to undermine Memphis' win. I am just saying that I don't see it as a harbinger for future success. I hope I'm wrong, obviously.
And the spurs are 3 baskets away from 3 more chips. Big whoop. To quote Terrell Suggs "there's gettin it done. And there's not gettin it done"

[Clipper Nation]

Fake-ass "MVP" Durbeta getting shut down by Tony Allen:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0inNnoK2Aoc

[313]

Fake-ass "MVP" Durbeta getting shut down by Tony Allen:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0inNnoK2Aoc
:cry He's 7 foot
:cry you cant guard him

:lmao

All it took was the refs not blowing their whistle and KD gets put on clamps by a guy half his height

[313]

Durant's only hope is to apologize to the Based God and pray he accepts the apology.

[Clipper Nation]

Durant's only hope is to apologize to the Based God and pray he accepts the apology.
"Lil B and Tony Allen would beat me and Westbrook in a game of 21"
- Durbeta

[313]

"Lil B and Tony Allen would beat me and Westbrook in a game of 21"
- Durbeta
KD and Russ wouldn't even score :lmao

[rogues]

Durant scored 33 points in 43 minutes. By no means is that an "awesome" game by his standards. Don't get me wrong, I think holding KD to his average on lower efficiency is something Memphis can do reliably. But they're still playing with fire.
Blah blah blah you're typing a lot of words that doesn't get us a good assessment of what's going on..Kevin is being defended well by Tony Allen, both off-ball and on-ball..when Kevin gets the ball on the perimeter, Memphis is making an effort to send multiple defenders and forcing KD to more unfavorable scoring opportunities..Memphis just hasn't received the necessary props..you and others keep saying "oh well Memphis is capable of playing OKC well defensively!" when it's more than that..the Memphis gameplan on defense is to throw multiple defenders KD's way if he starts to make a drive to the basket, which he usually pulls up from 5-8 feet for a jumpshot..Memphis has the size, length and talent defensively to bother KD..they're allowing Russ to go off..nobody else on OKC is stepping up to fill the void, which is a problem starting with coach Brooks..the sets OKC run and the things they want to do offensively are well defended by Memphis with great game planning and very good fundamental individual defense followed by excellent team defense..


Essentially, basketball is a game of coin flips. Memphis is trying to win the coin-flipping game by limiting the number of flips, while OKC wants more flips. Memphis has worse odds on each flips, but they stand a better chance to win the majority of flips if there are fewer. But they still don't stand a great chance. They had to win a freakishly high number just to squeak by last night.
No offense but this is such a stupid forced analogy..the playoffs are all about matchups and what come from them..Memphis is a nightmare matchup for OKC and has been for years..now that they have a competent coach who has instilled an offense that utilizes the versatility and ability of their bigs, they're doing work..playing a favorable matchup against a team that has a clueless coach on the bench, you get outcomes like yesterday..

[DPG21920]

:lol Their coach has not installed any kind of offense that is consistently reliable. There's a reason they struggle on offense so badly...they lack offensive talent & scheme. He's doing about as good as he can with what he has I guess, but he's relying on a really gimmicky system where they run a lot of PnR with guys who are just ok at it and they rely on a lot of statistically bad shots. Not only that, their plan (and Joerger admitted this) is to run the shot clock down as much as possible to shorten the number of possessions. Shortening the game is one thing, but running down a shot clock and then relying on players who aren't good creators to essentially make something happen is a tough proposition.

Sure, he got creative with some back screens/picks and cuts, but overall, their offense is pretty basic and really limited. They have bigs who can score, but that doesn't mean his offense leads them to quality shots consistently.

Outside of Indy/Chi, they are easily the worst of all offensive teams in the NBA playoffs. Doesn't mean they aren't a tough team, but that's just the truth. I also think Joerger should play his shooters a little more (Mike Miller) but it's tough with their offensive lack of talent and strategy to shorten the game to such extremes.

[Killakobe81]

:lol Their coach has not installed any kind of offense that is consistently reliable. There's a reason they struggle on offense so badly...they lack offensive talent & scheme. He's doing about as good as he can with what he has I guess, but he's relying on a really gimmicky system where they run a lot of PnR with guys who are just ok at it and they rely on a lot of statistically bad shots. Not only that, their plan (and Joerger admitted this) is to run the shot clock down as much as possible to shorten the number of possessions. Shortening the game is one thing, but running down a shot clock and then relying on players who aren't good creators to essentially make something happen is a tough proposition.

Sure, he got creative with some back screens/picks and cuts, but overall, their offense is pretty basic and really limited. They have bigs who can score, but that doesn't mean his offense leads them to quality shots consistently.

Outside of Indy/Chi, they are easily the worst of all offensive teams in the NBA playoffs. Doesn't mean they aren't a tough team, but that's just the truth. I also think Joerger should play his shooters a little more (Mike Miller) but it's tough with their offensive lack of talent and strategy to shorten the game to such extremes.

I agree. But if they do they will need Tony Allen for defensive purposes who is limited on offense (but has played relatively well through 2 games).
I doubt Memphis can win this but for the Spur fans that are scared of OKC at least they will make them work for it as will the next team.
Spurs should beat Mavs in 5.
OKC is probably at least playing 6.
Hou/Portland has a good chance at going 6 or more.

Spurs in a great spot, only Miami is in a better one.

[Chinook]

Winning in okc is always a bitch :lol

and it took a miracle 4 point play and missed free throw for them to even force overtime

I know. I am saying, though, that I don't think Memphis has figured out how to beat OKC just because they won yesterday (and no, I'm not forgetting last year). I think in order for them to beat the Thunder, they're either going to have to continue to get lucky with guards making shots at 60%+ or do something completely different. I think it was much more about a prideful team not wanting to lose than it was about match-ups.


And the spurs are 3 baskets away from 3 more chips. Big whoop. To quote Terrell Suggs "there's gettin it done. And there's not gettin it done"

Again, I'm not trying to delegitimize the win yesterday. I am simply giving my opinion on what it means for Memphis' chances to having future success in the series.

[Killakobe81]

:cry He's 7 foot
:cry you cant guard him

:lmao

All it took was the refs not blowing their whistle and KD gets put on clamps by a guy half his height

Tony is a really good defender.
When he was with the Celts someone on here argued I was overrating him because he did a good job on Kobe.
With a "lax" whistle he can do as good a job on a perimeter star as anyone, including Lebron, PG or Iggy.

[Chinook]

Blah blah blah you're typing a lot of words that doesn't get us a good assessment of what's going on..Kevin is being defended well by Tony Allen, both off-ball and on-ball..when Kevin gets the ball on the perimeter, Memphis is making an effort to send multiple defenders and forcing KD to more unfavorable scoring opportunities..Memphis just hasn't received the necessary props..you and others keep saying "oh well Memphis is capable of playing OKC well defensively!" when it's more than that..the Memphis gameplan on defense is to throw multiple defenders KD's way if he starts to make a drive to the basket, which he usually pulls up from 5-8 feet for a jumpshot..Memphis has the size, length and talent defensively to bother KD..they're allowing Russ to go off..nobody else on OKC is stepping up to fill the void, which is a problem starting with coach Brooks..the sets OKC run and the things they want to do offensively are well defended by Memphis with great game planning and very good fundamental individual defense followed by excellent team defense..

I didn't ignore Allen's defense Durant at all. I said I think that is part of Memphis' game plan that they should be able to count on, as in it wasn't a fluke. I was saying that Durant had an average game in Game One, and statistically he did. Now, was it a good one considering Allen's defense? Maybe, but I still don't think it was. All it takes is Allen getting into foul trouble (which he almost stupidly did last night by picking up ticky-tack calls helping on driving guards) and Durant can go for 40+. That's why I said Memphis was playing with fire, because if their best efforts are "holding" KD to his average, there is a real risk he will burn them eventually. Durant is the second-best player in the world. No one will keep him down forever.

As for the rest of your post, we know the bigs are helping Allen defend Durant. There's a reason Memphis' front court is the first reason people use to explain their defense. It's similar to what the Spurs did against the Heat in the Finals. No one's overlooking that Memphis has a good defensive game plan.


No offense but this is such a stupid forced analogy..the playoffs are all about matchups and what come from them..Memphis is a nightmare matchup for OKC and has been for years..now that they have a competent coach who has instilled an offense that utilizes the versatility and ability of their bigs, they're doing work..playing a favorable matchup against a team that has a clueless coach on the bench, you get outcomes like yesterday..

The analogy is oversimplified, but it is accurate enough. Memphis is an inferior offensive team. They limit possessions because they have a hard time scoring consistently. They try to slow down the game and get the best shots they can while also limiting the number of shots the opposing team takes. I don't think anyone would argue with that. The extension of this is that the Grizzlies are playing probabilities. They are hoping superior offenses will miss enough shots (due to Memphis good defense) that their offense can match them. Chicago is the same way. That strategy can win a lot of games against inferior competition, but against teams whose offenses can generate points under pressure, it greatly reduces the margin of error Memphis has.

[spurraider21]

Chinook it's not simply trying to limit shots. It's limiting the easy shots. Even against Memphis OKC is scary as hell in transition. They are keeping them in the half court where their talented defenders can have an impact and Brooks' lack of a good scheme is getting exposed. Look at the last spurs thunder game. In the first half the pace was slow, our turnovers were low, and despite a bad offensive half from Duncan, we held a lead. In the second half we started turning it over and the pace picked up.

Not only is slowing the game down "decreasing the number of coin flips" but it's also giving okc a less favorable coin. I'm not picking Memphis to win this series, but they can easily push this to 6 or 7

[hater]

Tony Allen looks like RonDamon tbh :lmao

http://eltintan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/don-ramon.jpg

[Chinook]

Chinook it's not simply trying to limit shots. It's limiting the easy shots. ...

Not only is slowing the game down "decreasing the number of coin flips" but it's also giving okc a less favorable coin...


I know. I covered that part when I said the Grizzlies are hoping their defense makes the opposing offense miss enough shots to allow Memphis' offense to keep up.

[Prime Time]

Tbh, lets just be glad this isn't a thing in 2014.
http://i.imgur.com/g1mlq0K.jpg

[spurraider21]

I know. I covered that part when I said the Grizzlies are hoping their defense makes the opposing offense miss enough shots to allow Memphis' offense to keep up.
For three of the four halfs so far, OKC has looked very uncomfortable tbh

[HemisfairArena]

Grizz gonna do work on these primadonna's.

[Robz4000]

Go Grizz tbh

[ElNono]

crofl Perk bitching even before the game starts

[Robz4000]

Grizz can't hit shit again...

[Robz4000]

Fat Gasol doin work doe

[Robz4000]

:lol refs

[ElNono]

:lmao beta

[ElNono]

it's early, but apparently Scotty thought he didn't need any adjustments?

They should go to the rack more when fat gasol isn't out there, IMO.

[Robz4000]

MethKC's offense is even worse than what the Mavs have reduced the Spurs' to tbh. Only difference is they have freakish athleticism and refs to bail them out.

[ElNono]

no complains about the refs so far, tbh.... you could argue some of the Marc fouls, but overall, they've let them play

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Meth "fans" melting down already:

"We only have 11 points. WTF?"

"I'm really turning this off. If we're up by HT I'm watching. If not and we lose this game I'm done with the Thunder this year Mentally weak. Bunch of pussies"

"Thunder need Joey Crawford to march KD to the FT line 50 times"

"Scott Brooks nice job getting this team motivated. Durant, you're a professional choke artist ala Harden."

http://dailythunder.com/2014/04/thunder-vs-grizzlies-pregame-primer-4/

[Robz4000]

no complains about the refs so far, tbh.... you could argue some of the Marc fouls, but overall, they've let them play

Refs have been fine (until this call)...

[ElNono]

Refs have been fine (until this call)...

yep

[ElNono]

Tony Allen is everywhere

[ElNono]

for good and bad :lol

[Kawhi]

Ball don't lie

[Robz4000]

Needed to pass that out tbh.

[313]

Beno gonna rustle some more methkc jimmies tonight

[Robz4000]

Tony Allen tbh

[ElNono]

:lol Tony Allen on fire

[Robz4000]

:lol How'd they not call that?

[Clipper Nation]

When the Thunderefs choke this series away before Durbeta can even accept his fraud MVP, can Media finally actually scrutinize that choker like they still do to LeBron?

[Raven]

my nigga beno :lol

[lefty]

Beno still bullying them

[RD2191]

OKC is so easy to hate.

[313]

When the Thunderefs choke this series away before Durbeta can even accept his fraud MVP, can Media finally actually scrutinize that choker like they still do to LeBron?
He was the MVP during the RS, though. Are you suggesting LeBron was the MVP when he "coasted" most of the season?

[Clipper Nation]

He was the MVP during the RS, though. Are you suggesting LeBron was the MVP when he "coasted" most of the season?

Doesn't matter, the MVP losing in the first round is not a good look.... Dirk took a lot of shit in '07 for that reason....

[Kawhi]

He was the MVP during the RS, though. Are you suggesting LeBron was the MVP when he "coasted" most of the season?no he thinks Blake is the MVP

[313]

Beno gonna rustle some more methkc jimmies tonight

[Robz4000]

Beno tbh

[Spur-Addict]

Damn, Beno goin' Ham fresh of the street

[ElNono]

Tayshawn is hard to watch, tbh

[Raven]

beno :lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:lol:l ol:lol:lol

[Robz4000]

:lmao Beno going IN

[313]

Beno > KD

[Kawhi]

Beno still shitting on these ugly ass niggas

[Janko]

wow

[lefty]

Is it too late to trade Beno for Enrique?

[Prime Time]

Watch ever single series other than Miami-Charlotte end up as an upset, just so the Heat can stroll their way to a 3rd championship.

[313]

Doesn't matter, the MVP losing in the first round is not a good look.... Dirk took a lot of shit in '07 for that reason....
Well, they haven't lost yet, but when they do, i'm sure he'll be on the hot seat for quite a while.

[daslicer]

I'm shocked that OKC doesn't aggressively pressure Beno when he is dribbling the ball up the court. I remember Detroit exploited that weakness back in '05 and it lead to Beno being useless in that series.

[Robz4000]

Watch ever single series other than Miami-Charlotte end up as an upset, just so the Heat can stroll their way to a 3rd championship.

They'd prolly do so either way tbh.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Beno ripping okc's asshole apart

[Clipper Nation]

Beno > KD

Yep.... 2 > 0 and now shitting on him head-to-head :lol

[Kawhi]

Where's that retarded methhead BTW?

[Clipper Nation]

Where's that retarded methhead BTW?

You're right here posting....

[HI-FI]

Is it too late to trade Beno for Enrique?
unfortunately:depressed

[Kawhi]

You're right here posting....thought I was doing acid

[ElNono]

Tay gonna retire after this season, right?

[HI-FI]

Where's that retarded methhead BTW?

now posting as rogues IIRC

[Amuseddaysleeper]

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/3505/3iyx.gif

[Kawhi]

now posting as rogues IIRCyeah, but he's mia right now

[Clipper Nation]

Tay gonna retire after this season, right?

Isolayshaun retired a decade ago, he just still goes out on the court during games :lol

[ElNono]

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/3505/3iyx.gif

:lmao

[313]

I'm shocked that OKC doesn't aggressively pressure Beno when he is dribbling the ball up the court. I remember Detroit exploited that weakness back in '05 and it lead to Beno being useless in that series.
Scotty

[Robz4000]

Here come the refs...

[313]

I need a gif of that :lmao

[Robz4000]

Holy shit refs...

[Kawhi]

:lol wtf

[ElNono]

nigs getting rattled...

[Captivus]

BBBOOOO!!!!
Please RW...go tantrum mode!

[ElNono]

no headband zbo

[HI-FI]

whats up with Sefolasha's afro? brain surgery?

[ElNono]

:lmao

[Robz4000]

:lmao

[Two10Whitey]

LOL Westbrook is mad.

[BatManu20]

What's not getting enough attention is the fact that Tayshaun Prince's corpse is still getting minutes in the playoffs tbh. He's beyond washed up.

[Strange Love]

Here come the refs...

they dont kick in until after the second half and well into the fourth.

[Raven]

Isolayshaun retired a decade ago, he just still goes out on the court during games :lol

indeed, no idea what was memphis thinking when they brought him in..

[313]

Russell Westbrook doing the Lord's work tonight.

[Robz4000]

they dont kick in until after the second half and well into the fourth.

Fuck that, the no-call on Lee and the FTs for Chimpbrook was a 4-point swing.

[ElNono]

You gotta give the Griz credit, they're playing amazing D... and whenever they go inside, they score almost every time

[chief keef]

bodie with the airball finger roll and then the airball 3 :rollin

[ElNono]

these playoffs have been amazing so far, tbh... haven't really watch Miami at all, but otherwise, it's been extremely competitive

[HI-FI]

these playoffs have been amazing so far, tbh... haven't really watch Miami at all, but otherwise, it's been extremely competitive
best first round that I can recall. even East has been better than expected, if not for the Heat with the cakewalk per the par.

[ElNono]

best first round that I can recall. even East has been better than expected, if not for the Heat with the cakewalk per the par.

playoff basketball is such a different game...

[313]

Gasol + Randolph really is a good 1, 2 tandem when they're playing teams not named the Spurs. I wouldn't be shocked if they beat LAC next round either.

[ElNono]

Gasol + Randolph really is a good 1, 2 tandem when they're playing teams not named the Spurs. I wouldn't be shocked if they beat LAC next round either.

slow down sparky, I'm not sure they're moving on from this series...

[Robz4000]

Grizz have to get there first. This series is far from over.

[oh crap]

okc needs to get their heads out of their fucking asses

[Clipper Nation]

Gasol + Randolph really is a good 1, 2 tandem when they're playing teams not named the Spurs. I wouldn't be shocked if they beat LAC next round either.

We still have to get past GSW first, but I can't say I'm too thrilled about the possibility of playing Memphis for the third straight year if we do....

[313]

slow down sparky, I'm not sure they're moving on from this series...
I've had Mem is six since like February so I'm just looking ahead a bit.

[Raven]

We still have to get past GSW first, but I can't say I'm too thrilled about the possibility of playing Memphis for the third straight year if we do....

your team would run them out of the gym imho

[Spurs9]

these playoffs have been amazing so far, tbh... haven't really watch Miami at all, but otherwise, it's been extremely competitive

It doesn't even feel like the first round

[ElNono]

looking forward to Scotty's adjustments after the half...

[Kawhi]

Westbrick is a terrible off ball defender

[Robz4000]

:wow Grizz

[Raven]

RW :lol

[HemisfairArena]

Grizz doing exactly what they needed to do to win the series,,,,,make it a street brawl. OKC wants everything to be given to them and fold when punched in the mouth.

[Two10Whitey]

:lmao Durant and Westbrook throwing up garbage.

[Clipper Nation]

your team would run them out of the gym imho
Disagree, especially if Gasol gets all his head-snapping flop calls like the last two years and Choke Paul disappears against Conley again :lol

[HI-FI]

playoff basketball is such a different game...
true. but i can remember lots of terrible first round series, this year has been incredible. this is what I've been waiting for, that new CBA making things more interesting and competitive. People are worrying about the Spurs, but I think there are other realistic upsets that may unfold. This is definitely better than the West during the MVPau era, when you knew no one would upset the Lakers.

[RD2191]

Scotty doesn't know what to do. Tbh.

[davethedope]

Did Marv just say Wussel Restbrook?

[spurraider21]

who do you guys have winning the WCF? Grizz or Mavs?

[RD2191]

Lol refs

[Raven]

true. but i can remember lots of terrible first round series, this year has been incredible. this is what I've been waiting for, that new CBA making things more interesting and competitive. People are worrying about the Spurs, but I think there are other realistic upsets that may unfold. This is definitely better than the West during the MVPau era, when you knew no one would upset the Lakers.

:tu

[Kawhi]

who do you guys have winning the WCF? Grizz or Mavs?Hawks sweeping the Mavs in the finals

[TheGoldStandard]

I really dislike Ibaka

[ElNono]

true. but i can remember lots of terrible first round series, this year has been incredible. this is what I've been waiting for, that new CBA making things more interesting and competitive. People are worrying about the Spurs, but I think there are other realistic upsets that may unfold. This is definitely better than the West during the MVPau era, when you knew no one would upset the Lakers.

The west been pretty competitive all season, tbh... more surprised about these east teams really going at it... I think it also has to do with matchups... we kinda luckied out in series that have fairly even matchups going on

[HemisfairArena]

Wizards vs. Grizz in the Finals in a viewer rating bonanza.

[spurraider21]

i wonder if Chinook still thinks memphis is playing an unsustainable style of ball :lol

[davethedope]

Wizards vs. Grizz in the Finals in a viewer rating bonanza.

Channeling the 1979 Finals if the OKC makes it against the Wizards

[TheGoldStandard]

Memphis pushing it in

[Raven]

this is fun tbh

[Spur-Addict]

Z-Bo eating the Thunder front line alive

[ElNono]

zbo bullying scowls

[TheGoldStandard]

lol... Memphis needs to keep feeding the ball down low.. it doesn't take a genius

[RD2191]

Who's the dude that said the Grizz can't score?:lol

[Kawhi]

:lol beta

[lefty]

Lmao imo

[ElNono]

dayum :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

If only the Spurs could play defense

[313]

LIL B IS IN THE ARENA

[Spur-Addict]

Even Koufos is cookin em

[Raven]

wow okc has really lost it...

[ElNono]

westchuck not used to being on the receiving end, tbh

[ace3g]

Thanks to JT, Thunder might be wearing these earlier than expected


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsUsVbTj2AY

[RD2191]

:lmao

[Raven]

caron butler is such a cancer tbh

[ElNono]

can't wait to see what Scotty draws up here...

[TheGoldStandard]

It's going to take major ref help to get this one back. Thunder not getting the benefit of 40 FT's

[01Snake]

I'm having a hard time coming up with a more annoying player to watch than Russell Westchimp. The guy is simply irritating in every way, shape and form.

[HemisfairArena]

Thunderfans running for cover now,,,,,like us Spurs fans.

[chief keef]

:( b-but memphis couldnt possibly replicate what they did in game 2

[rogues]

Oh there's a game on tonight?..

[spursparker9]

:lol

Is Scott Brooks even a coach? Every possession just let Westchuck play hero ball.

[MeloHype]

LIL B IS IN THE ARENA
http://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/23mvft/nba_fam_if_warriors_make_it_me_lil_b_will_go/

[Kidd K]

Chokelahoma is looking like the 2011 Spurs right now.

Actually wait, at least they made it close.

[testies]

the playoffs are playing perfectly for us, except that we are playing like garbage =/

[oh crap]

man fuck this team for real

[Expert]

This part of the playoffs is the "we are happy to be here" surge but it will return to the mean soon and the usual suspects will move on.

[313]

LIL B STOLE CONLEY'S JERSEY AND SNUCK INTO THE GAME

[ElNono]

savior Fish, tbh

[Kawhi]

:lol westbrick benched

[scanry]

Joerger is so calm and collected.

Fisher!!

[Budkin]

:( b-but memphis couldnt possibly replicate what they did in game 2

Man we might be losing to the Mavs but I'm still glad we didn't get the Grizz. They would be absolutely murdering us right now.

[RD2191]

Fuck

[Chinook]

i wonder if Chinook still thinks memphis is playing an unsustainable style of ball :lol

I can't speak for this game yet. I watched Hawks/Pacers instead. Now commuting to the gym to watch the game. Dunno if I need to eat crow yet, but I will glady do so if the time comes. You can believe that.

[lefty]

Rooting for the Grizz, but they are going to rape the Spurs :lol (that's if Dallas doesn't beat us)

:cry Zebo and Gazel
:cry don't rep us pls

[Spur-Addict]

Wth was Allen thinking :lol

[BatManu20]

Randolph has literally missed every jump shot he's taken tbh

[RD2191]

Don't choke, Grizz.

[Kidd K]

I always hated that back tap rebound shit. Too shitty to get an actual board so you try to launch it out like a bitch.

[HemisfairArena]

This part of the playoffs is the "we are happy to be here" surge but it will return to the mean soon and the usual suspects will move on.

Don't bet on it Albert,,,,relativity may be your thing but the NBA is not,,,,

[rogues]

The Thunder are okay, tbh..

[TheGoldStandard]

Memphis content with the lead, comfortable with giving it up.

[ElNono]

Thunder bench keeping them in the game, tbh

[RD2191]

Lee is a fucking idiot.

[TheGoldStandard]

I wish Fisher would just blow out a knee, an achillies and get plantar fasciatas all in a single play

[HemisfairArena]

Relax, kids,,,,Memphis has this.

[oh crap]

thunder better make a killer fucking run and show some fight here... fuck!

[ElNono]

game went by pretty quickly, tbh... hope the Clips/Warriors is another battle royale....

[LakerHater]

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/3505/3iyx.gif

[Kawhi]

lol refs

[RD2191]

Gtfo

[BatManu20]

KD getting that whistle whether it's a foul or not tbh

[HI-FI]

http://imageshack.com/a/img843/3505/3iyx.gif
classic :lol

[davethedope]

dude's career is over tbh

[Spurs9]

http://www.thelostogle.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/justin-bieber-and-adidas-oklahoma-city-thunder-cap-in-camo-gallery.png

[ElNono]

another bum knee?

[Raven]

wooot allen

[ElNono]

damn Allen

[RD2191]

Wtf refs

[TheGoldStandard]

Refs are getting to work

[Two10Whitey]

I feel bad for Westbrook :depressed

[Kawhi]

Refkc

[ElNono]

can't let OKC get in the bonus early...

[HemisfairArena]

Grizz will continue to curbstomp the zebra's,,,,,,and the Thunder.

[Raven]

durant going full westchimp

[Raven]

BENO MOTHERFUCKING UDRIH

[ElNono]

gotdamn b3@no

[lefty]

:lmao

[Kidd K]

Grizzlies manhandling the Blunder as expected.

[davethedope]

Thunder getting thumped by the serbian national team out there

[ElNono]

Kosta Koufos sounds like a nice vacation spot, tbh

[Captivus]

Beno...

[resistanze]

:lol Spurs need to get out of the first round

[Kawhi]

:flag:

[TheGoldStandard]

Beno... Thunder Killer

[ElNono]

Koufos all over Abaka's mouf

[ChumpDumper]

lol Beno making Durant look silly

[ElNono]

So Scotty is the scapegoat, right?

[rogues]

The Thunder, as a team, look so pathetic..the whole team played badly tonight..

[chief keef]

unsustainable :lmao

[oh crap]

The Thunder, as a team, look so pathetic..the whole team played badly tonight..

fully agree. playing as bad as they possibly could.

[HemisfairArena]

Spurs, OkC, and Pacers,,,biggest frauds in the playoffs so far.

[ElNono]

they need to figure something out, because since game 1, it's been getting more and more lopsided in Grizzlies favor...

[Killakobe81]

Crazy Spurs may have the two West teams DAT scared yall most two games away from elimination.
Was at gym wtf happened to Russ now?

[RD2191]

Dem refs

[Malik Hairston]

I'll happily eat a ton of crow if Memphis miraculously wins this series, tbh:lol..

[Kawhi]

:lmao refs

[Killakobe81]

Rox and OKC disagree meant Rox and Chi

[TheGoldStandard]

Refs

[Two10Whitey]

Ime Udoka at the line for two.

[ElNono]

WTF did Sepho did to his head, tbh?

[Raven]

Thunder getting thumped by the serbian national team out there

wtf:lol?

[TheGoldStandard]

Refs having to use Sefalosha as their conduit

[timtonymanu]

Crazy Spurs may have the two West teams DAT scared yall most two games away from elimination.
Was at gym wtf happened to Russ now?

Was getting his knee looked at.

[Captivus]

no replay on that foul ?

[ElNono]

only a 14pt game, tbh

[HemisfairArena]

OK,,,,,,,,,C,,,,,,,,,we suck.

[oh crap]

more of that please

[RD2191]

Come on Grizz. Fuck.

[rogues]

One last run..a century left of basketball to be played, tbh..

[TheGoldStandard]

Ball needs to get into the low block from here on out.. just punish them on the inside

[ElNono]

Miller didn't used to miss wide open 3s like that...

[crc21209]

Gotta get Z-Bo back in the game. The wrong people are taking shots for the Grizzlies right now, like Tony Allen..:td