Celtics/Hawks Game 4 Thread

[Tippecanoe]

Tipp's simple 3 step plan for success

1) get a stop
2) make a basket
3) repeat

celtics, you sucked at steps 1 and 2 last saturday. i expect a better showing today.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/Sync-crickets.jpg/622px-Sync-crickets.jpg

Lots of Crickets in here:sleep

[Thunder Dan]

the Celtics will win by atleast 40. They are so far superior to any other team in the NBA. They didn't even lose the other night, TNT just showed some sort of mythical event to show what would happen if the Celtics were to lose- much like the other movies they play on that channel such as Lord of the Rings and Men in Black. The Celtics don't lose and they especially don't lose to crappy teams like the Hawks, Wizards, and Bobcats

[Red Hawk #21]

Let's go Hawks, dont be scared of the Celts just play Hard.

[Thunder Dan]

Let's go Hawks, dont be scared of the Celts just play Hard.

the Hawks are in for instant playoff death. If history repeates itself-which it almost always does- Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce will lead their team to a successful playoff run. Those 3 thrive on the big stage of the playoffs which is why they should all be considered MVPs

[Red Hawk #21]

the Hawks are in for instant playoff death. If history repeates itself-which it almost always does- Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce will lead their team to a successful playoff run. Those 3 thrive on the big stage of the playoffs which is why they should all be considered MVPs

The big three thrive on the big stage so much as they have proven in the past, which is why they have won so many championships. :wakeup

[Str8Ballin]

The Hawks will win the title this year.

[Red Hawk #21]

The Hawks will win the title this year.

The suns will win the title this year :wakeup

[Thunder Dan]

The big three thrive on the big stage so much as they have proven in the past, which is why they have won so many championships. :wakeup

they didn't win championships because the league would not let them because they were in small markets- everyone knows that. Kevin Garnett motivates a team to play defense more than anyone else in the NBA. The NBA knew that, and rigged the draft so that he would be stuck in Minnesota where players are hard to motivate. If he played anywhere but Minnesota he would easily have 7-8 rings by now. Same goes for Ray Allen. People often compare Lebron and Kobe to Jordan, but they should really compare those 2 to Ray Allen. I mean they made a freakin movie about Ray Allen, not Jordan. The NBA stuck Ray Allen in Milwaukee and Seattle because they felt they owed something to Michael Jordan. As long at Ray was in one of those smaller markets, Jordan would still be able to be the NBA's biggest star. It was only a matter of time before Ray Allen got pissed and asked to leave NBA hell in Seattle- the real question is: Are NBA fans ready for a game never seen before, are they ready for Ray Allen?

It was only a matter of time before the NBA's master plan matured. They have been planning the 2007-2008 Celtics since back in 1996. This team is unstoppable. The NBA asked them to throw only a handful of games this year to keep fans watching. It's true because how else can you explain how the Celtics have lost to such teams as the Bobcats, Wizards, Hawks, Cavs and Pistons- teams made up of merely average players. The NBA has now taken off the handcuffs they placed on the Celtics and everyone needs to ask themselves: Are you ready to witness complete domination?

[Str8Ballin]

Joe Johnson > Michael Jordan :wakeup

[Thunder Dan]

Joe Johnson > Michael Jordan :wakeup

Jordan is like the 4th best player in the history of the NBA. I would go something like:

Kevin Garnett
Ray Allen
Paul Pierce
Michael Jordan


I mean you can throw all the stats at me you want, but you can't put a number on KG's ability to motivate a professional team to play defense. Defense didn't exist in the NBA till KG showed up, so I would have to give it to him for being such an innovator

[Red Hawk #21]

Jordan is like the 4th best player in the history of the NBA. I would go something like:

Kevin Garnett
Ray Allen
Paul Pierce
Michael Jordan


I mean you can throw all the stats at me you want, but you can't put a number on KG's ability to motivate a professional team to play defense. Defense didn't exist in the NBA till KG showed up, so I would have to give it to him for being such an innovator

Please are you kidding me?

[JoeTait75]

Please are you kidding me?

I think maybe, just maybe, my fellow Cavs fan is being a bit tongue-in-cheek.

[Red Hawk #21]

Steve Nash > Wilt Chamberlain

[Thunder Dan]

Please are you kidding me?

The only reason Jordan gets all this 'greatest player ever' hype is because he was on a good team. I'd like to see him go to Minnesota and take his team to the playoffs 8 out of 11 years. I'd like to see Jordan take his team to the Conference Finals once in 11 years. It's not going to happen. Jordan couldn't carry a team like KG or Ray Allen. Do you think Jordan could have averaged 22ppg in Seattle and Milwaukee? The answer is: no way in hell.

[Amare_32]

I don't know if they win by 40 but this game will be a Celtics win by 10-20 points. The Hawks have no clue whats about to hit them.

[shelshor]

I don't know if they win by 40 but this game will be a Celtics win by 10-20 points. The Hawks have no clue whats about to hit them.

And if they needed a little extra motivation:

Pierce fined $25,000
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/04/pierce_fined_25.html

[Amare_32]

And if they needed a little extra motivation:

Pierce fined $25,000
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/extras/celtics_blog/2008/04/pierce_fined_25.html


Plus Horford's trash talking should fire up Pierce

[Thunder Dan]

Plus Horford's trash talking should fire up Pierce

yeah because the playoffs alone wasn't enough to do that

[Amare_32]

yeah because the playoffs alone wasn't enough to do that



See Detroit

[Thunder Dan]

See Detroit

what did they get fired up by someone talking trash?

[kingsfan]

hawks can do this, just play like they did last game.
I'm supposed to be there but have been sick all day :depressed
I don't think people would have appreciated me :vomit:all over them
Let's Go HAWKS!!!

[Allanon]

A few weeks ago, I asked why the hell would anybody root for the Hawks (other than Hawk fans).

I watched the first two games and switched channels after 1-2 quarters.

But now I know how people can root for the Hawks. After watching the last game, I have a perverse and unexplainable desire to watch this game and root for the Hawks.

Go Hawks! :D

[td4mvp21]

Celtics win. Hawks already got their miracle for the season.

[Kriz-Maxima]

I love Al Horford. I watch them just because of him.

[Amare_32]

Celtics win the next 2 games. It won't be close. Celtics know that the LeBrons are 1 win away from advancing. They can't afford to let the Hawks hang around while LeBron is at home resting.

[Amare_32]

Tipp's simple 3 step plan for success

1) get a stop
2) make a basket
3) repeat

celtics, you sucked at steps 1 and 2 last saturday. i expect a better showing today.



Pierce/Allen combining for 10 of 27 I think won't win you many games still they were still in the game going to the 4th quarter. They just need to make the Hawks play halfcourt and minimize thier fastbreak game.

[kingsfan]

I'm watching the pregame and those kids really believe they can win. I love their attitude

[Amare_32]

I'm watching the pregame and those kids really believe they can win. I love their attitude


What do you expect them say? Oh we can't hang with them. We are going to forfeit the next 2 games. We got our miracle win.

[kingsfan]

Stern wouldn't say who ROY is, he's talking about international players.

[kingsfan]

What do you expect them say? Oh we can't hang with them. We are going to forfeit the next 2 games. We got our miracle win.
no, it wasn't what they said but how they said it.

[boutons_]

2 elimination games tonight.

Mavs and Raps goin fishin?

Can the Hawks reset the series? Can the Celts rebuild their cred?

[Amare_32]

2 elimination games tonight.

Mavs and Raps goin fishin?


You mean Nuggets and Raps.

[kingsfan]

They needed a good start dammit

[SpurOutofTownFan]

shit atl is getting owned early

[Amare_32]

Celtics are hot

[bostonguy]

Good start. Keep this up guys!

[bostonguy]

I fucking love it when the Celts play determined. It has been a beautiful thing to watch from this team all season. Their hunger and desire.

[Spurminator]

I can't say I've watched the Hawks a lot this year, but the first few minutes of this game was the most disorganized and chaotic basketball I've ever seen in the Playoffs. Do they run any sets? Or do they just take turns trying to create their own shots 20 feet from the basket? Do they have a coach??

[kingsfan]

Go smoove!

[Kriz-Maxima]

No matter what happens tonight (it seems its gonna be ugly) the Hawks have already exceeded expectations.

[kingsfan]

They look fucking lost out there. I know they can do better than this. Crowd needs to get into it.
block party for smoove

[Killakobe81]

Josh smith is a beast blocking shots ...and now Bibby is heating up ...

[kingsfan]

They're starting to get their shit together now.

[boutons_]

Hawks 40% vs 47

[Amare_32]

They're starting to get their shit together now.

Won't last. They will make thier runs but Boston will slow it down and wear them out in the halfcourt.

[Killakobe81]

Celts have played well all year but dont start counting chickens ... Spurs, Lakers Cavs and Pistons may have SOMETHING 2 say about who holds the title.

[Killakobe81]

3's are killing Hawks and the boards ...if they can limit those they are in this game ...

[Killakobe81]

PP 2 fouls time to sit down ... love to see the underdogd battle at home ...

[kingsfan]

Lead down to 5

[Kriz-Maxima]

Hawks making it interesting.

[Amare_32]

Hawks making it interesting.

Yeah but they are hitting tough shots in a halfcourt setting. Lets see if those shots are falling later in the game.

[ClingingMars]

oshit hawks are not going away

- Mars

[Hank the Tank]

Wow. I'm really impressed with these Hawks....13 pt deficit quickly evaporated!!

[Kriz-Maxima]

Yeah but they are hitting tough shots in a halfcourt setting. Lets see if those shots are falling later in the game.


Doesnt matter, they cant win this series but they arent dying quietly.

[kingsfan]

You gotta love smoove and it's nice to see Bibs decide to show up.

[Amare_32]

Flop!

[ClingingMars]

that was a hell of a flop

- Mars

[ClingingMars]

hawks want this shit

- Mars

[Kriz-Maxima]

that was a hell of a flop

- Mars


Even the Hawks deserve a little bit of home court advantage.

[Amare_32]

The refs are so obvious. How much you want to bet that all the foul calls go Boston's way in the 2nd half.

[ClingingMars]

Even the Hawks deserve a little bit of home court advantage.

i'm not saying it was a bad call, he executed it perfectly with the elbow and...

holy shit i think the Hawks might win this game.

- Mars

[Hank the Tank]

the hawks think they can win this shit....i didnt realize that this was a bad matchup for boston.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

very nice

[Amare_32]

i'm not saying it was a bad call, he executed it perfectly with the elbow and...

holy shit i think the Hawks might win this game.

- Mars


No they are not winning this game.

[Amare_32]

Boston should take a page out of Detroit's playbook and jump on them. Full court press the length of the court.

[BiZNicK]

lol @ boston getting owned by the hawks right now...

this is great. Playoff Celtics looking weak as expected

[SpurOutofTownFan]

the hawks think they can win this shit....i didnt realize that this was a bad matchup for boston.

ATL is too sexy for Boston

[ClingingMars]

Boston should take a page out of Detroit's playbook and jump on them. Full court press the length of the court.

they came out of the game with that and that's how they got their lead.

- Mars

[Kriz-Maxima]

They ARE faster and more athletic. Doesnt mean they are gonna win but they are.

[Amare_32]

KG,Rondo and Pierce in foul trouble. If the Hawks don't build the lead to 15 they won't win.

[ClingingMars]

They ARE faster and more athletic. Doesnt mean they are gonna win but they are.

Golden State last year anyone?

- Mars

[bostonguy]

Gotta credit the Hawks heart and "nothing to lose" attitude as they are taking it right to the Celtics.

[Amare_32]

Golden State last year anyone?

- Mars



Golden Sate had playoff tested players. Lets same if by chance the Hawks force a Game 7. Do you think a young team with no playoff experience outside of Bibby and Johnson is going to close out the Celtics in Boston?

[Kriz-Maxima]

Golden State last year anyone?

- Mars

Boston isnt the Mavs. Im not trying to take away from the Hawks, I hope they can pull it. The announcer was saying that the Hawks appeared more athletic and Im saying they dont appear more athletic, they ARE. But being more athletic doesnt necesarry translate to better.

[bostonguy]

lol @ boston getting owned by the hawks right now...

this is great. Playoff Celtics looking weak as expected

Saying means the Pistons are also looking weak correct?

If you disagree then you are contradicting yourself.

If you agree, then fair enough. That is your opinion.

[Amare_32]

Stern in the house? Boston is screwed.

[ClingingMars]

Golden Sate had playoff tested players. Lets same if by chance the Hawks force a Game 7. Do you think a young team with no playoff experience outside of Bibby and Johnson is going to close out the Celtics in Boston?

no but they might give them just enough of a ride to make sure the Celtics don't make it to the Finals.

- Mars

[Red Hawk #21]

Come on Hawks lets Gooo!

[boutons_]

looks like these first 2 games are gonna be dogfights all the way.

great to watch.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Saying means the Pistons are also looking weak correct?

If you disagree then you are contradicting yourself.

If you agree, then fair enough. That is your opinion.


The Pistons ARE looking weak.

[Amare_32]

Who is guarding Pierce? Why don't the Celtics post him up?

[bostonguy]

Celts need to settle down. Lots of time left.

[kingsfan]

I don't remember the last time I saw chill play this well, 8 rbs-nice job.

[ClingingMars]

hawks kid got HACKED going for the ball

- Mars

[Amare_32]

no but they might give them just enough of a ride to make sure the Celtics don't make it to the Finals.

- Mars


On the flip side this is good experience for a Boston team new to the playoffs. This will help them the further they go in the playoffs.

[kingsfan]

Oh shit Zaza and Kg going at it

[bostonguy]

The Pistons ARE looking weak.

Fucking kg! COMON GUYS! Maintain your composure.

[Kriz-Maxima]

Fucking Garnett. Im not surprised.

[BonnerDynasty]

lmfffaaaao

haahahahhaaaahahahaha

[SAtown]

Fight!

[Allanon]

How was that not a foul on Posey grabbing Acie Law? Law didn't even touch Posey whereas Posey grabbed him by the shoulders.

Damn this is a good game.

[ClingingMars]

oshit celtics are pissed that this isn't a cakewalk

- Mars

[BonnerDynasty]

Can't fucking wait for Bonner to kick KG's ass AGAIN

[Amare_32]

Celtics need to settle down. Plenty of time left.

[Spurologist]

Garnett is a punk bitch

[kingsfan]

Zaza should have walked away but fuck KG.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

KG what a fucking loser, cant stand getting owned but a supposedly weaker team

[BiZNicK]

Saying means the Pistons are also looking weak correct?

If you disagree then you are contradicting yourself.

If you agree, then fair enough. That is your opinion.

lol wtf are you bringing up the Pistons for?

I expected Boston to not be as great in the playoffs as they were hyped up to be based on their regular season record. This should have been a blowout sweep, no excuses.

On a side note:

lol @ KG getting punked by that Hawks Center...pachulia or something

[Kriz-Maxima]

This is not the first time KG does that during the series, the first time the Hawks player let it go and the refs ignored.

[kingsfan]

Why the fuck did JJ get a T? He was trying to break it up.

[Amare_32]

The Celtics need to worry more about thier offense and less about Zaza.

[Kyle45]

Classy move there, KG.

[ClingingMars]

celtics are gonna lose this game unless they quit fouling.

- Mars

[Allanon]

First Hortford vs Pierce now KG and some dude named Zaza, this has the makings of a great rivalry.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Why the fuck did JJ get a T? He was trying to break it up.

He tried moving KG out of the place so things would clear up and he got T'd

[SpurOutofTownFan]

man you got to give it to the hawks even though its very possible they wont end up winning the series they at least are getting the message across they aren't going to be pushed around this time. Lots of pride there.

[Kyle45]

Too bad Anthony Peeler and Francisco Elson aren't playing for KG to cheap shot.

[Allanon]

I gotta admit, these Hawks do have some heart. It'd be easy to back down to KG, PP and Allen but they're giving them blow for blow.

Even in a pretty split crowd, that's a raucous home crowd.

[Kyle45]

If the Hawks get a legit center so Horford can play the four and replace Mike Woodson, they'll be a contender in the East.

[endrity]

Please someone write in detail what happened. I can't watch the game right now!!!!

[endrity]

If the Hawks get a legit center so Horford can play the four and replace Mike Woodson, they'll be a contender in the East.

From what I've read a lot of the young players like playing for Woodson.

[Kyle45]

Garnett gave Zaza Pachulia a forearm to the throat, got T'd up. Pachulia got in his face, got T'd up. Everyone circled around the two of them, E.T. Cassell was getting fired up and got a T.

[Red Hawk #21]

Come on Hawks attack the rim

[ClingingMars]

i'm a closet hawks fan! yay

- Mars

[Kriz-Maxima]

Whoa Childress!

[ClingingMars]

OH MY GOD THAT WAS A FUCKING NASTY DUNK

- Mars

[Allanon]

Absolute hammer by Childress

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x81/bhillp/hammer.jpg

[balli]

i'm a closet hawks fan! yay

- Mars


I'm not.

Goddamn ATL is fun to watch.

[kingsfan]

Win or lose, Hawks are showing incredible heart out there. They're still young, they have time to develop.

[endrity]

Garnett gave Zaza Pachulia a forearm to the throat, got T'd up. Pachulia got in his face, got T'd up. Everyone circled around the two of them, E.T. Cassell was getting fired up and got a T.

thnx but why did KG do that?

[ClingingMars]

I'm not.

Goddamn ATL is fun to watch.

yeah its a pity they're never on TV during the season

- Mars

[Kriz-Maxima]

thnx but why did KG do that?

Because he is a bitch

[kingsfan]

yeah its a pity they're never on TV during the season

- Mars
Hopefully that will change next year. They deserve ntl. tv coverage.

[Red Hawk #21]

Childress is a beast, I hope everyone gets even better next year

[balli]

yeah its a pity they're never on TV during the season

- Mars


I got LP, but they need and deserve the national exposure. Maybe next year it'll change; at least a couple of games I hope.

[Kyle45]

thnx but why did KG do that?

Because he's a chump. Just ask Anthony Peeler, Brad Miller and Francisco Elson.

[Amare_32]

So after the Hawks played thier assess off all they have to show for it is 6 point lead.

[ClingingMars]

bibby looks young again

- Mars

[kingsfan]

Bibs has the high score right now. Nice job on the board by Soloman.

[balli]

So after the Hawks played thier assess off all they have to show for it is 6 point lead.


Eh? Better than a 3-1 defecit.

[Pero]

Because he is a bitch

+1

It's very unlikely, but it'd be great if the Hawks KO the Celts. :lol

[Kriz-Maxima]

So after the Hawks played thier assess off all they have to show for it is 6 point lead.

You are missing the point, they should be at least down 15 right now. The Celtics were supposed to go for the jugular since the opening tip.

[kingsfan]

This is a great game.

[Amare_32]

The Celts are winning this one. Pierce in foul trouble, KG in foul trouble as well as Rondo and all the Hawks have going to halftime is a 3 point lead.

[bostonguy]

As shitty as the Celtics have played with foul trouble to key players, loss of composure, sloppy offense/defense,etc etc they are only down 3. I will gladly take that.

[ClingingMars]

Eh? Better than a 3-1 defecit.

pwned.

- Mars

[Pero]

Because he's a chump. Just ask Anthony Peeler, Brad Miller and Francisco Elson.

You forgot Rick Rickert.

[bostonguy]

However if we see what we saw through most of this 1st half... it is going to get ugly.

[Amare_32]

You are missing the point, they should be at least down 15 right now. The Celtics were supposed to go for the jugular since the opening tip.



I am not missing the point. Is like the 76ers yesterday. They were up by 10 at the half but you can tell by the way the game was going it was going in Detroit's favor. The Hawks the way they played should be up by more then 3.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

If the Hawks get a legit center so Horford can play the four and replace Mike Woodson, they'll be a contender in the East.

Not sure about replacing the coach but yes to the C, they need a solid one and they are very close to play head to head against the other powers. I can imagine this could happen in a year or so.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

The Celts are winning this one. Pierce in foul trouble, KG in foul trouble as well as Rondo and all the Hawks have going to halftime is a 3 point lead.

they were 16-3 down

[Kriz-Maxima]

I am not missing the point. Is like the 76ers yesterday. They were up by 10 at the half but you can tell by the way the game was going it was going in Detroit's favor. The Hawks the way they played should be up by more then 3.


But Detroit is regarded as a weak minded team in the sense that they dont show up for every game. Call it ego if you will. Boston isnt supposed to suffer from that, They were going to destroy the Hawks tonight, at the half it hasnt happened. Even if they win, the Hawks still have showed a great deal of heart. They are winning a game they are not supposed to be winning. The Hawks are nowhere near the level of the Celtics.

[Amare_32]

they were 16-3 down



Yeah because Pierce and Garnett were in foul trouble.

[balli]

Yeah because Pierce and Garnett were in foul trouble.

The Hawks were 16-3 down. To use the common expression literally- Don't come in at halftime and pretend you know the score.

[Amare_32]

But Detroit is regarded as a weak minded team in the sense that they dont show up for every game. Call it ego if you will. Boston isnt supposed to suffer from that, They were going to destroy the Hawks tonight, at the half it hasnt happened. Even if they win, the Hawks still have showed a great deal of heart. They are winning a game they are not supposed to be winning. The Hawks are nowhere near the level of the Celtics.


Plus the Celts need to learn how to handle adversity. Remember this is only the 2nd road playoff game for that. In that regards Boston gets more of a rope then Detroit. Detroit should have been over and done in 5 with the 76ers.

[endrity]

Yeah because Pierce and Garnett were in foul trouble.

the hawks were 16-3 down!!!

[Magic_Johnson]

the Celtics are so overrated

[Amare_32]

the hawks were 16-3 down!!!



YEAH BECAUSE PIERCE AND GARNETT WERE IN FOUL TROUBLE.

[kingsfan]

Everyone wrote the Hawks off, they'll get swept blah blah blah.
They've won a game and are playing their asses off. I hope this team has finally earned some respect.
The fact that they are in this series shows what they're made of.

[Amare_32]

Everyone wrote the Hawks off, they'll get swept blah blah blah.
They've won a game and are playing their asses off. I hope this team has finally earned some respect.
The fact that they are in this series shows what they're made of.



They are not in this series if they lose tonight. And they still have to go up to Boston and win a game.

[endrity]

YEAH BECAUSE PIERCE AND GARNETT WERE IN FOUL TROUBLE.

how were they down becaue KG and Pierce were in foul trouble. Are the Celts all of a sudden better WITHOUT those two????

[balli]

YEAH BECAUSE PIERCE AND GARNETT WERE IN FOUL TROUBLE.

So the Celtics were kicking ass because Pierce and Garnett had a lot of fouls?

And even if your stupid ideas were sensicle, since when the fuck did fouls become an abberation? That's part of the fucking game.

Dude STFU already and get out of here. If you want to talk about the game in a reasonable way, fine, but if you just want to spew a bunch of your stupid patter about how much the Hawks suck get the fuck out. We're trying to clock this shit and we don't need some idiot, know nothing about basketball fag like you getting us all riled up with your nonsense.

[Amare_32]

Too bad they don't have a live feed of the Celtic's locker room. KG must be going nuts talking to himself.

[Amare_32]

So the Celtics were kicking ass because Pierce and Garnett had a lot of fouls?

And since when the fuck did fouls become an abberation. That's part of the fucking game.

Dude STFU already and get out of here. If you want to talk about the game in a reasonable way, fine, but if you just want to spew a bunch of your stupid patter about how much the Hawks suck get the fuck out. We're trying to clock this shit and we don't need some idiot, know nothing about basketball fag like you getting us all riled up with your nonsense.



Yeah you would now about fouls being a Utah Fan.

[Pero]

Too bad they don't have a live feed of the Celtic's locker room. KG must be going nuts talking to himself.

Why? Was he ejected?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

YEAH BECAUSE PIERCE AND GARNETT WERE IN FOUL TROUBLE.

Just admit you made a mistake, it's ok with us, we love you.

[Amare_32]

Why? Was he ejected?



No he picked up a technical along with Cassell after he went at it with Pachulia and Johnson. He has really been jawing with the Hawks this game.

[balli]

Yeah you would now about fouls being a Utah Fan.

At least I know they don't lead to a team being up 16-3. And have fun watching Utah in round 2, clown.

[Amare_32]

Just admit you made a mistake, it's ok with us, we love you.



Fuck alright I guess I go back to enjoying the rum. :lol

[TampaDude]

Yeah you would now about fouls being a Utah Fan.

Eat a dick.

BTW...Spurs in 5. :lol

[Amare_32]

TNT trying to get Williams and Perkins suspended? LOL

[Allanon]

Oh Damn, that's a possible Perkins suspension, I think Williams is too hard to see.

[Amare_32]

Oh Damn, that's a possible Perkins suspension, I think Williams is too hard to see.



Interesting lets see what happens tomorrow.

[TampaDude]

TNT trying to get Williams and Perkins suspended? LOL

They will both be suspended for Game 5. Book it.

[ShoogarBear]

I missed the first half, what was the confrontation?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Perkins is a goner for game 5, book it

[Kriz-Maxima]

Nicely done TNT, they certainly love drama.

[Amare_32]

Perkins is a goner for game 5, book it



That means more pt for Big Baby

[sa_kid20]

I missed the first half, what was the confrontation?

Garnett and Pachulia were getting into each others face. Started because Garnett pushed Pachulia and then he got in Garentts face about it.

[Amare_32]

The announcement will go something like this,

Stu Jackson - Before I announce the suspensions I want to say we never like to be put into the position of affecting the outcome of a series. Kendrick Perkins and Marvin Williams will be suspended for Game 5.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

I missed the first half, what was the confrontation?

KG elbowed Pachulia, he responded going to his face and they both got T'd, the JJ and E.T. got T'd as well.

[Kriz-Maxima]

If players wouldnt leave the bench they wouldnt get suspended.

[ShoogarBear]

Wouldn't it be funny if they suspended Amare?

[endrity]

The announcement will go something like this,

Stu Jackson - Before I announce the suspensions I want to say we never like to be put into the position of affecting the outcome of a series. Kendrick Perkins and Marvin Williams will be suspended for Game 5.

what happened???

[Strike]

Ok. The Celtics have been held to 2 points in 3 AND A HALF MINUTES!!!!!:lmao

Are they going to be this year's Dallas Mavericks?

[Amare_32]

Who would have figured that the Magic will be the 1st team to advance. Up 11 with less then 2 minutes to go.

[Strike]

Wouldn't it be funny if they suspended Amare?

:lmao

[Amare_32]

what happened???



Leaving the bench

[TampaDude]

The announcement will go something like this,

Stu Jackson - Before I announce the suspensions I want to say we never like to be put into the position of affecting the outcome of a series. Amare Stoudemire and Boris Diaw will be suspended for Game 5.

Fixed it for ya... :lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Why will williams and perkins be suspended? I just tuned in

[Kriz-Maxima]

Wouldn't it be funny if they suspended Amare?

LMAO!!!

[Amare_32]

Wouldn't it be funny if they suspended Amare?


Go ahead is not like Phoenix is coming back for Game 6.

[Allanon]

Wouldn't it be funny if they suspended Amare?

Amare got off his couch during the Altercation between KG and Zaza

[Kriz-Maxima]

Why will williams and perkins be suspended? I just tuned in


I dont think they will get suspended they didnt make it too far and they didnt look menacing (unlike amare).

[TampaDude]

Amare got off his couch during the Altercation between KG and Zaza

:lmao

[Kriz-Maxima]

Amare got off his couch during the Altercation between KG and Zaza

Did he do some push ups?

[kingsfan]

Why will williams and perkins be suspended? I just tuned in
Leaving the bench

[TampaDude]

I dont think they will get suspended they didnt make it too far and they didnt look menacing (unlike amare).

Doesn't matter...Barkley got suspended for just one step on the court. Perkins and Williams are both gone for Game 5. Book it.

[balli]

That rule's so lame. I can't believe it didn't get changed this summer.

At the same time, they're idiots for breaking it after what happened last year.

[kingsfan]

Doesn't matter...Barkley got suspended for just one step on the court. Perkins and Williams are both gone for Game 5. Book it.
Marvin wouldn't be much of a loss, he hasn't been effective

[endrity]

Did he do some push ups?

:lmao:lmao:lmao

[Amare_32]

Marvin wouldn't be much of a loss, he hasn't been effective

True but the Hawks bench is thin.

[Amare_32]

Magic advance to semis

[Strike]

That rule's so lame.

Like your weak posts?

[Allanon]

Raptors done? I haven't been paying much attention to that series.

[Amare_32]

Raptors done? I haven't been paying much attention to that series.



Yep gone fishing

[TampaDude]

That rule's so lame. I can't believe it didn't get changed this summer.

Yeah, it kinda sucks, but the rule has to be that strict, because if you start leaving it up to a judgement call by the NBA review officials, you'll inevitably get cries of favoritism and such. Step on the court during an altercation, even one step, and it's a one-game suspension. No ifs, ands, or buts. Stern made that abundantly clear last year after the Horry-Nash incident.

[TampaDude]

Raptors done? I haven't been paying much attention to that series.

Yup...the Magic won, 102-92, to advance to the ECSF.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Raptors done? I haven't been paying much attention to that series.

No one has. Voted for that one as most boring series since the beginning. Proof of that it goes through NBA TV

[Amare_32]

Yeah, it kinda sucks, but the rule has to be that strict, because if you start leaving it up to a judgement call by the NBA review officials, you'll inevitably get cries of favoritism and such. Step on the court during an altercation, even one step, and it's a one-game suspension. No ifs, ands, or buts. Stern made that abundantly clear last year after the Horry-Nash incident.



As much as that rule cost the Suns you have to have it. You have to maintain order in the game. Otherwise you have another palace brawl breaking out.

[Allanon]

Yep gone fishing

Man, after watching Philly and Detroit, I'm starting to wonder if the Pistons will beat the Magic.

[kingsfan]

Yea Magic, I love Dwight.

[Amare_32]

Celts picking up thier game.

[Amare_32]

Man, after watching Philly and Detroit, I'm starting to wonder if the Pistons will beat the Magic.



Howard is going to dominate that series. Given Detroit's flip approach to games I think the Magic can win that series.

[Allanon]

No one has. Voted for that one as most boring series since the beginning. Proof of that it goes through NBA TV

Hahah, no kidding, I think I've watched 5 minutes of that series and it was on accident.

[TampaDude]

Yea Magic, I love Dwight.

Yeah...Howard is a freak...ya gotta love it... :toast

[ShoogarBear]

Magic might end up being favored by most media against Detroit. Which would just piss them off.

[Amare_32]

Hahah, no kidding, I think I've watched 5 minutes of that series and it was on accident.



I would have rather seen Magic/Celts. That would have been a great opening series. Well maybe they meet in the ECF.

[TampaDude]

I would have rather seen Magic/Celts. That would have been a great opening series. Well maybe they meet in the ECF.

Yeah...everyone's thinking Pistons-Celtics, but the way the Pistons have been loafing through the playoffs so far, they might get swallowed up by Orlando.

[Amare_32]

Is funny when I was in Atlanta in December I caught the Raptors/Hawks game you hear a pin drop in the arena. Like Bibby said winning changes everything.

[kingsfan]

Stern talked the refs at halftime and told them to give Celts the calls this half.

[kingsfan]

Is funny when I was in Atlanta in December I caught the Raptors/Hawks game you hear a pin drop in the arena. Like Bibby said winning changes everything.
Bullshit, that was a good game. It was far from quiet, I was there.

[Amare_32]

[QUOTE=TampaDude;2440328]Yeah...everyone's thinking Pistons-Celtics, but the way the Pistons have been loafing through the playoffs so far, they might get swallowed up by Orlando.[/QUOT


And it will be nice change of pace to see another team besides the Pistons in the ECF. KG vs Howard does not get better then that.

[balli]

Yeah, it kinda sucks, but the rule has to be that strict, because if you start leaving it up to a judgement call by the NBA review officials, you'll inevitably get cries of favoritism and such. Step on the court during an altercation, even one step, and it's a one-game suspension. No ifs, ands, or buts. Stern made that abundantly clear last year after the Horry-Nash incident.

Yeah they gotta enforce it. After last year, I'd be pissed if they didn't. I just wish they'd allow like 4-5 steps or something so guys would have time to think and coaches would have time to grab dudes and put their asses back in their seats.

[Amare_32]

Bullshit, that was a good game. It was far from quiet, I was there.



What are you talking about? I was sitting in lower bowl and I heard when TJ Ford fell down after Horford's flagrant foul. Awesome arena though. I was sitting on the opposite side of where the foul took place.

[TampaDude]

Horford for ROY :hungry:

+1 :toast

[kingsfan]

Yeah...everyone's thinking Pistons-Celtics, but the way the Pistons have been loafing through the playoffs so far, they might get swallowed up by Orlando.
I'd love to see 6ers v. Magic, that'd be a fun series but I think Detroit will pull it out.

[Amare_32]

I'd love to see 6ers v. Magic, that'd be a fun series but I think Detroit will pull it out.



Assuming Detroit shows up the next game.

[BonnerDynasty]

Difference between Spurs and Suns fans.

Suns fans wants to see the pretty, exciting, star filled game.

Spurs fans wants to see a team that can beat the Celtics.

[Amare_32]

[QUOTE=Amare_32;2440340]

Difference between Spurs and Suns fans.

Suns fans wants to see the pretty, exciting, star filled game.

Spurs fans wants to see a team that can beat the Celtics.


Orlando beat the Celts 2 of 3 games this year. That will be a great series.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

ATL back to take this game

[kingsfan]

3 point game! :toast

[Strike]

Yeah they gotta enforce it. After last year, I'd be pissed if they didn't. I just wish they'd allow like 4-5 steps or something so guys would have time to think and coaches would have time to grab dudes and put their asses back in their seats.

Ok here's the thing. The rule has been around for over a decade. If you don't have the composure to follow a well known, well publicized rule, you deserve to get suspended.

[Amare_32]

Not Pierce's night at the freethrow line.

[kingsfan]

Damn I hate I'm missing this. I should have gone and threw up on KG :lol

[Amuseddaysleeper]

ugh, come on atlanta

[Amare_32]

Whats with that annoying airhorn?

[SpurOutofTownFan]

1 pt game

[SpurOutofTownFan]

airball boston!

[Amuseddaysleeper]

man, I lived in Atlanta for 5 years, and it's nice to actually see Philips arena have people in the stands

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Whats with that annoying airhorn?

I think they have shot clock buzzer issues (?)

[lefty]

Whats with that annoying airhorn?

" Yeah seriously, what the fuck? "

http://www.oscars.org/events/past/2006/airplane/airplane_still.jpg

[TampaDude]

I think they have shot clock buzzer issues (?)

Yeah, they have been having issues with the shot clock. They had it turned off for about a quarter during Game 3.

[Allanon]

Atlanta make take the lead if they can get this possession.

Who would have thought the Hawks could hang like this with the Celtics.

[lefty]

Atlanta make take the lead if they can get this possession.

Who would have thought the Hawks could hang like this with the Celtics.

Because Celtics are overrated

[Amare_32]

Hawks had to burn a 20 seond timeout.

[lefty]

Kobe is about to rape the Nuggettes in 5,4,3...

[kingsfan]

Tied up again, let's get this!

[kingsfan]

smoove for the lead :toast

[BonnerDynasty]

Warriors 2008.

[T Park]

HAWKS TAKE THE LEAD!!!

This hawks team is so fun to watch!!

[SAtown]

Fuck yeah, Go Hawks!

[SpurOutofTownFan]

Atlanta make take the lead if they can get this possession.

Who would have thought the Hawks could hang like this with the Celtics.

I called they could do it during game 1 which they lost but I saw potential there.

[kingsfan]

JJ is balling

[SpurOutofTownFan]

JJ just took fucking over this game

[BonnerDynasty]

hahhaha nice 3!

[T Park]

Threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeee
Joe Johnson!!!

Time Out Boston!!!!!!!!

[Allanon]

5 point lead Hawks!

I agree, that Laker/Nugget series has been boring as hell, I haven't even been able to enjoy the wins. 1st one was nice, the rest have been whatever.

[ShoogarBear]

Was that Eli Manning I just saw throw in that three?