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

[Fireball]

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

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

[picc84]

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

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

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

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

[alchemist]

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

[Fireball]

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

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

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

[Greg Oden]

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

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

spin it MF'er, spin it!

[siraulo23]

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

[Spur-Addict]

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

[MannyIsGod]

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

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

[Jelloisjigglin]

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

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

[Nathan89]

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

[Bill_Brasky]

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

However, I will never underestimate the Durantula.

[fotan2]

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

we definitely want to get a hard working player like Battier

[MannyIsGod]

spin it MF'er, spin it!

[LnGrrrR]

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

[TampaDude]

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

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

[Nathan89]

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

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

[Jelloisjigglin]

Z-BO still not missin

[Ginobilly]

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

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

[clambake]

rationalize for the cure.

[Pelicans78]

I feel like rootin for Memphis as well.

[Axe Murderer]

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

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

[Frenzy]

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

[Axe Murderer]

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

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

[LnGrrrR]

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

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

[picc84]

Zach's J's never hit rim.