2006 NBA Finals

crazy
crazy Posts: 443
edited April 2 in Clubhouse Archives
The Mavs destroyed the Heat in the 1st games and today's game 3. I'm really excited about this - I would like to see the Mavs take this in 4!!! I'm not really a Mav fan but they're playing awesome basketball and I would like to see them win. Also, since I'm a huge Pistons fan, I would like to see the Heat lose :D

Who is supporting who in these NBA finals???
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Miami Heat --

    If only because I'm of the opinion that one should support the conference/division of their favorite team (in my case, the Atlanta Hawks:o :o )

    I've always done this in every sport.

    That being said, the Heat look outclassed, outmanned, and overwhelmed.
    I know the NBA is streaky, but this is going to take nothing short of a miracle.
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    Got to go with Dirk and the Mavs.

    Mavs and the Stars are the only local teams I have an interest in. I don't follow baseball at all and basketball only on the playoff time if SA or Dallas is playing. I love football but the 'boys are at the bottom of my list of who I want to see succeed in the NFL.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Sami wrote:
    Got to go with Dirk and the Mavs.

    Mavs and the Stars are the only local teams I have an interest in. I don't follow baseball at all and basketball only on the playoff time if SA or Dallas is playing. I love football but the 'boys are at the bottom of my list of who I want to see succeed in the NFL.

    Texan fan?

    or Terrell Owens-hater...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited June 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    If only because I'm of the opinion that one should support the conference/division of their favorite team (in my case, the Atlanta Hawks:o :o )

    I totally support you and have been a strong supporter of the Eastern Conference teams until now - and only because they beat the Pistons. This is revenge time!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited June 2006
    Is it just me, or does noone care about the NBA finals? (unless you live in Miami or Dallas of course)

    Go Mavs.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    RuSsMaN wrote:
    Is it just me, or does noone care about the NBA finals? (unless you live in Miami or Dallas of course)

    Go Mavs.

    You're right...
    it was like the NBA playoffs were enjoying a spike in popularity not seen since the mid-90's, and then hit a brick wall...

    which doesn't make too much sense since both teams come from very large markets and play a flashy, entertaining and accessible brand of basketball
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    The playoffs were great to watch, and I want the Heat to win only because of the hometown connection to Dwayne Wade, but I don't see that happening.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Wade and the Marquette Golden Eagles/Golden Warriors/Golden Shower
    were great in the "old" Conference USA --

    Louisville vs Marquette is always a barnburner
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Wade and the Marquette Golden Eagles/Golden Warriors/Golden Shower
    were great in the "old" Conference USA --

    Louisville vs Marquette is always a barnburner

    We still call them the Warriors here. That's just a clusterfuck not even worth getting into! :)
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    Texan fan?

    or Terrell Owens-hater...
    No, just do not like the Cowboys. Maybe it's because I liked Bruce Smith and co. ;)

    Adding TO in the mix doesn't help. He isn't exactly a charming personality but as long as he doesn't open his mouth he's not that bad.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2006
    Go Mavs!
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited June 2006
    Game 3 is about to start - let's make some NOIZZEEE ... in 24 bits :-)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited June 2006
    Where's the "Who Cares" choice?
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited June 2006
    "Who Cares" NBA basketball is about as exciting as watching grass grow. Shaq couldn't play in his prime and he can't play in his twilight. Since the Jordan era ended basketball has gone down hill as well as most organized sports. The only one left that is even a shadow of itself is Mens and Womens professional tennis and even that is lackluster these days in comparison to the Everet/Navratolova/Graf/ McEnroe/Borg/Connors/Sampras/Agassi era.
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    heiney9 wrote:
    Shaq couldn't play in his prime and he can't play in his twilight.
    But he sure gets a lot of help from the officials.
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited June 2006
    go Miami!
    I've always liked Gary Payton and felt that he deserves something.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    swerve wrote:
    go Miami!
    I've always liked Gary Payton and felt that he deserves something.

    Apparently he has never been on a team you have supported! haha, the guy is a tool of the highest order, but was a good player in his time. :D
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,194
    edited June 2006
    Demiurge wrote:
    Apparently he has never been on a team you have supported! haha, the guy is a tool of the highest order, but was a good player in his time. :D

    Agree Demiurge, he was/is a tool. I remember how many times he trash talked about the Bulls (I understand it's all a part of the game) but not once did he deliver on his talk. Atleast if you are going to talk trash consistently you should back it up once in awhile :D .

    A good player in his time? That's a stretch. He could play periods of good defense, but he will forever be a nameless player among the mediocre when his time in basketball is done.

    H9
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  • jdhdiggs
    jdhdiggs Posts: 4,305
    edited June 2006
    I tried watching last night. I really don't recognize the sport anymore. Apperently D-Wade can run over guys like a RB over a LB in the hole and its a foul on the other guy. THe star treatment is ridicolous.

    Uh, go Mavs?
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    That finish was absolutely fantastic!!!!

    looks live we may have a series now.....
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • crazy
    crazy Posts: 443
    edited June 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    That finish was absolutely fantastic!!!!

    looks live we may have a series now.....

    I think Dallas got too complacent after 13 point lead :mad:
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    I don't know if they got complacent, so much as Wade took over
    and for what its worth, Shaq hitting those free-throws was clutch (at least by his standards)
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    zombie boy 2000 wrote:
    I don't know if they got complacent, so much as Wade took over
    and for what its worth, Shaq hitting those free-throws was clutch (at least by his standards)
    Dallas should have challenged Wade on their offensi drives since he already had 5 fouls. Drive to the basket and force him to take 6th or take the basket because he's scared of fouling out. They didn't, instead they just made stupid turnovers when the win was their to take, easily. Wade did play great though, but that wasn't the main reason Dallas lost.
    jdhdiggs wrote:
    Apperently D-Wade can run over guys like a RB over a LB in the hole and its a foul on the other guy. THe star treatment is ridicolous.

    I didn't notice that but it continues to amaze me with what Shaq gets away with. I rarely follow basketball but ever since his matchup with Mutombo in the finals I have noticed it everytime I see him play. Well, not on game 2 where he was invisible but now that he played a decent game it was obvious again.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited June 2006
    Sami wrote:
    I didn't notice that but it continues to amaze me with what Shaq gets away with.

    It seems like as long as his has his big **** turned towards the defender they let him get away with anything. I can't stand to watch games he plays in. I just don't understand why the officiating is so bad.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited June 2006
    If Dallas can't find a way to stop Wade they won't win this series...
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  • Sami
    Sami Posts: 4,634
    edited June 2006
    Polkmaniac wrote:
    If Dallas can't find a way to stop Wade they won't win this series...
    Wade is not that big of a problem for Dallas even with the game he had yesterday, they just need to stop shooting themselves in the foot.
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    PhantomOG wrote:
    It seems like as long as his has his big **** turned towards the defender they let him get away with anything. I can't stand to watch games he plays in. I just don't understand why the officiating is so bad.


    beware the dreaded Shaq "****-slam":D
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • zombie boy 2000
    zombie boy 2000 Posts: 6,641
    edited June 2006
    Polkmaniac--
    I agree, but then again it took one of the all-time best Final's peformances from Wade to eek out a win

    seems ALOT to ask...
    I never had it like this where I grew up. But I send my kids here because the fact is you go to one of the best schools in the country: Rushmore. Now, for some of you it doesn't matter. You were born rich and you're going to stay rich. But here's my advice to the rest of you: Take dead aim on the rich boys. Get them in the crosshairs and take them down. Just remember, they can buy anything but they can't buy backbone. Don't let them forget it. Thank you.Herman Blume - Rushmore
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited June 2006
    *flex*

    /modesty
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  • ND13
    ND13 Posts: 7,601
    edited June 2006
    I'm glad that Mourning got his ring. I never was a big fan of him or anything, but ya got to respect him for coming back after kidney transplant surgery. I might add that he came back competitively, also.
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