TP and hopefully not the final one given for a game thread FL :(
The refs and NBA will be against us so it's going to take some heroic performances, whatever the case I'm with them till the end
I promise to win this game
Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics! Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics!
Let's go Celtics!
win or lose I'm proud of the team.
Let's go Celtics.
Should be a great game. Looking forward to this.
Should be a great game. Looking forward to this.
The Celtics are 3-0 vs. the Heat when I watch the games and 0-3 when I don't watch. Seriously. I need to watch...Thanks for the congrats ACL... And seriously, you better be watching tonight! We need you!!
TP. Go Celtics!
PS. Congrats on 1600, FL, though it should be more. Way to go!
I think this could be a totally different game than 5. Whereas in that one, they needed to take the body blows and just hang around till they got some momentum going, I think in this one, they need to get ahead early...because doing that will start to put pressure on the Heat. Don't see it affecting LeBron, but I do see it affecting their role guys. If the Celts can get them to tighten up and start playing tentative, they'll win.
Same as last game.If that's the case then I feel pretty good about the game. He'll come to play. Never felt great about Game 6 because they came in having beaten Miami 3 in a row and given their history in this year's playoffs, odds were against a great effort. The other thing that makes me optimistic is Pierce is really due to have a big game...
Though it appeared it was the Celts who came out tight.
for all of attention Pierce got for his poor shooting in game 6. KG was nearly as bad with the outside game. Really need to get KG going. He's the key.
man Joey Crawford reffing tonight smhis he the one who hit us with all those ts in game one? to be fair if I remember a recent game that he reffed for us actually wasn't that bad
man Joey Crawford reffing tonight smhis he the one who hit us with all those ts in game one? to be fair if I remember a recent game that he reffed for us actually wasn't that bad
I'll take it could be worse plus he's Tommy's buddyman Joey Crawford reffing tonight smhis he the one who hit us with all those ts in game one? to be fair if I remember a recent game that he reffed for us actually wasn't that bad
Game 4. Crawford is the only official in league history to call a 6th foul on LeBron in the playoffs ;)
The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...Whatever idiot was the OP of that thread believes that the Miami "bench" of Cole/Miller and whatever other scrubs they have is better than the Thunder's bench of Harden/Cook/Fisher/Collison....WOW talk about delusional.
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...
Well i guess if bosh continues to come off the bench.The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...Whatever idiot was the OP of that thread believes that the Miami "bench" of Cole/Miller and whatever other scrubs they have is better than the Thunder's bench of Harden/Cook/Fisher/Collison....WOW talk about delusional.
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...
The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...Whatever idiot was the OP of that thread believes that the Miami "bench" of Cole/Miller and whatever other scrubs they have is better than the Thunder's bench of Harden/Cook/Fisher/Collison....WOW talk about delusional.
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...
The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...This is my favorite :-\ :-X
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...
miamivice wrote:
hold your **** horses...
Miami316
I understand your initial reaction, we got this brah. I've been to every playoff game down at the AAA this year, the atmosphere is unlike anywhere else in sports. The White Out is on in full effect! I guess we could just agree to call this a Heat "pump up thread"
The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...This is my favorite :-\ :-X
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...Quotemiamivice wrote:
hold your **** horses...
Miami316
I understand your initial reaction, we got this brah. I've been to every playoff game down at the AAA this year, the atmosphere is unlike anywhere else in sports. The White Out is on in full effect! I guess we could just agree to call this a Heat "pump up thread"
The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...
The HEAT's real GM board already has a looking forward to Game 1 thread...
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=1186163
LETS GO CELTICS!!!!
I also want to know how many of their "fans" can name the starting five off their championship team...
lol to be fair the other posters are very mad that he posted that
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Redz, that's truly beautiful!!!
Top marks. Ron-dough is the winner!
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**** this guy
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sorry but i be lost on this one. enlighten me please.
It would be awesome to see KG's career end like Russell's did in 69'
god i'm already sick of the game coverage. ::) why even play, just give lebron the win. hell, give him the finals trophy while you're at it. ::)
god i'm already sick of the game coverage. ::) why even play, just give lebron the win. hell, give him the finals trophy while you're at it. ::)I feel like that sometimes with their adoration for LeBron.
I like listing to Magic Johnson. He is so excited. Genuinely so. You can tell he just loves this moment. Both his memories as a player and to see these new players get to experience that moment.He isn't that bad it's Broussard and mainly the idiot Barry who are clowns
Analysis isn't always so good but always fun to listen him talk about past experiences. Good story-teller.
Yeah, they're dragging down the mood.I like listing to Magic Johnson. He is so excited. Genuinely so. You can tell he just loves this moment. Both his memories as a player and to see these new players get to experience that moment.He isn't bad it's Broussard and mainly the idiot Barry who are clowns
Analysis isn't always so good but always fun to listen him talk about past experiences. Good story-teller.
Game 6 I was nervous as heck but tonight I'm not as nervous. I just want to get this over with and see what happens.
I will say no matter what happens I am truly proud of this team. They've gone through so many obstacles and have defeated the odds against them. I mean besides Celtics fans who really thought they would be playing a game 7 against the Heat.
Winning tonight and going to the finals would be great for them this season after all they've been through.
This.
LET'S GO CELTICS!!!
a walk already by BronBlatant travel
not liking the forcing the O through PP. need to move the ballSeriously me either smh
The Heat cry every play.yup, just proves Rondo's point.
Good call on the O goaltending. Nice D.agreed -- Bass needs to stop with the Perk-style gather before going up and just go up strong.
Bass should have finished that.
The Heat cry every play.yup, just proves Rondo's point.
I think the Celtics have started this game much better than Miami.
The Heat haven't looked good. A few good individual plays at times but not that cohesive a unit.
Sometimes. Not regularly.I think the Celtics have started this game much better than Miami.
The Heat haven't looked good. A few good individual plays at times but not that cohesive a unit.
Are they ever a cohesive unit?
rondo and his missed layups
the one thing i hate about him the most
rondo and his missed layups
the one thing i hate about him the most
Should we trade him?
I swear, Rondo misses more layups than anyone else in the league
Relax peeps! :)rondo and his missed layups
the one thing i hate about him the most
Should we trade him?
give me a break, did i say trade?
BTW, I did not watch Game 3 until the last quarter. I did not watch game 4 until the last quarter. I did not watch game 5 until the last quarter.
I watched games 1,2 and 6 in full.
So I am definitely not watching this right now. All I have is CB refreshes to keep me in the loop. Let's hope my refusal to watch continues in good luck for the Celtics.
Whatever it takes :)
rondo and his missed layups
the one thing i hate about him the most
Should we trade him?
give me a break, did i say trade?
rondo and his missed layupsI hate that too.
the one thing i hate about him the most
greg stiemsma is killing usSo are the refs.
stietsma sucks
Lebron and Wade use that off arm every time they drive.And I thought I was the only one who noticed that.
That wasn't a foul?I guess you missed that it was LeBron who fouled him, so it wasn't called.
I hope LeBron tears his acl.. Yup I said it.
Rondo 2-7Erm... to be honest, I like "bad stats" when we're up. It means we can do better. Even out.
Pierce 2-6
unacceptable
Rondo 2-7
Pierce 2-6
unacceptable
I hope LeBron tears his acl.. Yup I said it.
I hope LeBron tears his acl.. Yup I said it.
I hope LeBron tears his acl.. Yup I said it.
+1
If only pp could hit a shot.....Pierce will be fine.
Rebounding our worse enemy >:(That's what also killed them in the game 7 I want to forget about.
I hope LeBron tears his acl.. Yup I said it.I'm not a fan of LeBron but that's not cool at all. I would hate to see someone injured and I know his true fans would be hurt (like I was with KG).
Boom.If only pp could hit a shot.....Pierce will be fine.
We're up when we should be up 8 and Breen says we should be "thrilled." ::)
ryan hollins and ****sma are going to kill us
Boom.Boom.If only pp could hit a shot.....Pierce will be fine.
Hollins DA MAN tonight!
Chris Bosh makes a three: celebratesthe difference between someone who's been in this spot before and someone who hasn't.
Paul Pierce makes a three: walks back
Maturity?
3 bosh highlites in a row to go to break..C's are up 5 ::)I was arguing the same point with a fair bit more profanity over here ;)
Hollins DA MAN tonight!
Hollins DA MAN tonight!
hes killing us, he cant play defense
Do these announcers realize that we are ahead in the game? They can't stop blabbering about the heat.Haven't you heard? Breen is the Heat's publicity agent
Hollins DA MAN tonight!
hes killing us, he cant play defense
Big board, big screen to set up Pierce, Big put back. Ill take it
Do these announcers realize that we are ahead in the game? They can't stop blabbering about the heat.
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Chris Bosh makes a three: celebratesthe difference between someone who's been in this spot before and someone who hasn't.
Paul Pierce makes a three: walks back
Maturity?
can't blame him for being excited. trying to get his team pumped up from the looks of it. hopefully to no avail
Do these announcers realize that we are ahead in the game? They can't stop blabbering about the heat.
Pietrus has got to give us something on offense besides clanking shots and turnoversI repeat this. can't keep bricking 3's
Chris Bosh makes a three: celebratesthe difference between someone who's been in this spot before and someone who hasn't.
Paul Pierce makes a three: walks back
Maturity?
can't blame him for being excited. trying to get his team pumped up from the looks of it. hopefully to no avail
I also don't like Bosh.. I feel like he is still trying to prove to himself that Miami actually likes him.
Here comes the phantom whistles on KG. **** you NBA.he's been making dumb fouls. C's aren't getting it on the other end though
Are we being screwed? Im not able to watch it right nowHah, that would be putting it mildly.
Are we being screwed? Im not able to watch it right nowHah, that would be putting it mildly.
Are we being screwed? Im not able to watch it right nowHah, that would be putting it mildly.
Have we even shot a ft yet?
Wow. Way to go refs, you're determining the game.no surprise, Miami just picked up their second foul halfway through the quarter
If we got half the calls the Heat got, we'd be up 20. And as I'm typing, Ray gets hit on the arm while shooting.It's just pathetic makes me sick to my stomach
could go up by 8 if that haslem two is taken off :)It was good, they showed the replay.
could go up by 8 if that haslem two is taken off :)replay showed it was good unfortunately
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could go up by 8 if that haslem two is taken off :)It was good, they showed the replay.
ESPN doesn't even try to remain impartial, which is quite disheartening IMO.
ESPN doesn't even try to remain impartial, which is quite disheartening IMO.it's just unabashed Heatles-love tonight. pretty shameful for an 'impartial' media outlet
WHAT?!!! how's that a foul on Bass when Miami's all over the C's backs? and Bass got fouled on that dunk too!! refs suck!!yup, definitely a foul on Wade on that dunk!!
I was waiting for a wade broken arm on bass's dunk.Ahh, that would have been the cherry on top :D
if that's a foul for Wade, then he should have been called for one on BassWHAT?!!! how's that a foul on Bass when Miami's all over the C's backs? and Bass got fouled on that dunk too!! refs suck!!yup, definitely a foul on Wade on that dunk!!
How is that not a foul on Wade?
Bass is Da Man!!
Big baby trade looks great!
Now can we get rid of Jeff Green and get something useful back too? LOL
And now here come the refs inviting the Heat back into the game. How about a call that goes OUR way for once?
And now here come the refs inviting the Heat back into the game. How about a call that goes OUR way for once?
The ref bias was to be expected, luckily it isn't as bad as expected YET. Loving all the forced turnovers that everyone on the Celtics has been forcing without compromising on defense to force them.agreed -- the turnovers the C's are forcing have been absolutely huge. If Miami gets further behind, watch the refs start calling fouls on those
The ref bias was to be expected, luckily it isn't as bad as expected YET. Loving all the forced turnovers that everyone on the Celtics has been forcing without compromising on defense to force them.
I love how this game is unbiased and not rigged. I agree with 95% of the calls.
I love when I see the Heat do things that get us technicals... It could probably be a drinking game.sounded like 'Boston sucks'
Also, are they chanting "these refs suck"? Seriously? They know they're rooting for the Miami Heat right?
And no technical on lebron for throwing a **** fit
Shouldn't that have been a kick ball on Bosh? According to basketball rules?
HOW IS THAT NOT A TECHNICAL?!Cause this league is rigged.
Whys that not a tech on LBJ?Now you know they will not call a tech on LBJ.
Ok, we won the first and the second quarter. Let's win 3rd quarter, and then 4th quarter too.
Let's Go Celtics!
Let's Go Celtics!!
Let's Go Celtics!!!
Ok, we won the first and the second quarter. Let's win 3rd quarter, and then 4th quarter too.
Let's Go Celtics!
Let's Go Celtics!!
Let's Go Celtics!!!
There are shades of that LA game 7 in 2010...
Hopefully this doesn't turn out like that.
-Jamman
+7. I'll take it.
I feel like if Pietrius wasn't playing, we would be up by 50.
I feel like if Pietrius wasn't playing, we would be up by 50.
I still cannot believe no technical foul for LeBron hanging and doing pullups on the rim.
Ok, we won the first and the second quarter. Let's win 3rd quarter, and then 4th quarter too.
Let's Go Celtics!
Let's Go Celtics!!
Let's Go Celtics!!!
There are shades of that LA game 7 in 2010...
Hopefully this doesn't turn out like that.
-Jamman
+7. I'll take it.
If KG can get through his first streetch of the 3rd without fouling, the 3 1st half fouls may be a blessing in disquise. Only 13 minutes of KG's tread used up.
I still cannot believe no technical foul for LeBron hanging and doing pullups on the rim.
At what point do we just accept reality? Lebron is going to be protected. Period.
I still cannot believe no technical foul for LeBron hanging and doing pullups on the rim.
At what point do we just accept reality? Lebron is going to be protected. Period.
Reality is unacceptable then. :P
KG needs to stay foul free the whole 3rd quarter. hollins needs to keep stepping up and get rebounds and play defense.
Ray Ray and Bass having excellent games. Rondo has been serviceable.I am scared as hell of this
Get ready for the whistles C's fans. They're going to flow freely.
I am sorry, I don't care how they have been calling it. LJ hanging on the rim for 4-5 seconds and kicking his legs out at rondo is a *amn T.
We just have to accept that we aren't going to get ANY calls tonight, play through it and be better than the heat and the refs.
We can do it!
I still cannot believe no technical foul for LeBron hanging and doing pullups on the rim.
At what point do we just accept reality? Lebron is going to be protected. Period.
Reality is unacceptable then. :P
+7. I'll take it.
If KG can get through his first streetch of the 3rd without fouling, the 3 1st half fouls may be a blessing in disquise. Only 13 minutes of KG's tread used up.
I was calm before the game. I am shaking now.
24 MINUTES AWAY MEN!
LETS DO THIS !
DEFENSE!!
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Lets shut all these ass clowns up and send Miami fishin!!!!
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LETS GO CELTICS!
I was calm before the game. I am shaking now.
We need to be ready for the heat run sometime in the 3rd. You know it is coming. We need to respond strong like we did in the 1st half. We can hold them off. Gotta play smart.
Get it to the fourth with any kind of lead, and that is all we can ask for. Then let our experience and team play and effort be our edge.
Don't let up C's!
Believed all season in them!Yes they're almost there just keep playing your game and don't let the Heat or sometimes the refs get to you.
It's time to believe it all the way to the Finals!!!!
Come on Celtics!!!
You CAN do this!!!
You CAN make it to the Finals when NO ONE thought you could!!!
I was calm before the game. I am shaking now.
We need to be ready for the heat run
YeaaaaaaaaaaaaGood. Lid's off the bucket. Play your game.
AND ONE
Great Pass by Rondo to Pierce.
Dang Battier.
Someone tell me the refs are not already jobbing us in the third.
Chalmers holding Rondo, just as Pierce did with LeBron.
So Pierce can't guard LBJ or Shane Battier. Shaking my head.
Tie game. Shoulda called timeout after the Battier 3 (who's on fire).Absolutely. Spilt milk, now.
whos guarding shane battier?
why are we getting beat by scrubs
whos guarding shane battier?
No ball movement...and Doc waited a bit long for that timeout.one of Doc's many flaws. doesn't know when to call TO to stem a bad stretch for the C's
I HATE SHANE BATTIER!!!He's a baller. Just happens to be playing with those other people.
No ball movement...and Doc waited a bit long for that timeout.It was stupid on Docs part
Whoever wins the 3rd usually wins the game looking awful right now
And what was Rondo thinking with that pass to the corner where James was all over Pierce
Ugh
Ray's just so bad on the move. just amazing how many bad passes/plays he makesHe's good without the ball though.
Stop with th hero ball, pierce. So frustrating.I wish he could understand that especially since he's not playing well this series.
C's having a total meltdown this quarter. freaking nightmare quarter again3rd quarter is our Achilles.
Shame we don't have a bench to help.Got one, just underutilized.
What bad offense.
Nice drive by Pierce. Got to take it to the hole.Or we lose simple as that. You can't live by that jumper in a game 7 if it's off ball movement or a set fine, but got to attack.
C's having a total meltdown this quarter. freaking nightmare quarter again3rd quarter is our Achilles.
Not Rondo's best game.
This is true.Shame we don't have a bench to help.Got one, just underutilized.
Shame we don't have a bench to help.
I would like to see a lot more effort to establish KG in the post. If he can fit a few shots then it should open up everything else for the rest of the offense.
Its a simple game. Shoot the ball through the hoop.Our guys want to make it as complex as possible though. Why take it to the hoop if we could shoot fadeaway jumpers.
Wade and Lebron, once again, just aloud to scream at the refs.Rondo needed to score with Wade wasting time yelling at the ref.
Shane Battier is killing us at the moment. He's a pest.so Chalmers. sadly, Miami is playing a lot harder than the C's right now
Why are guys for the Heat getting to the rim so easily this quarter? Why?
KG is playing awful tonight
Rondo's passes just don't seem crisp tonight, and he's not getting into the paint much...
... but, he's hitting his shots now, so kudos to him.
James takes a step then dribbles.
I like this lineupAaaaand, eliminates Ray Allen TO's and Paul Pierce hero-ball!
Rondo - Dooling - Pietrus - Bass - Garnett = quickness and defensive energy
Lebron crying. Game on!
Ok look... Ultimately we are going to lose this game by 8-15 points... But there is absolutely no shame in the effort we have had ... We overachieved... We pushed them to 7 games... And we are going down swinging. Just be proud. No tears tonight from me. Hats off to everyone on the Celtics for getting further than they had any business going.
Also I find it amazing how Ray can get a tech for something liek walking away yet Wade and Bron Bron can yell and whine all they want but will not receive a tech.
Ok look... Ultimately we are going to lose this game by 8-15 points... But there is absolutely no shame in the effort we have had ... We overachieved... We pushed them to 7 games... And we are going down swinging. Just be proud. No tears tonight from me. Hats off to everyone on the Celtics for getting further than they had any business going.
I knew coming into it KG wouldn't dominate or Pierce go mano y mano with James, if we are to win its going to have to be a heroic effort from RondoKG is playing awful tonight
Agreed. Looks his age tonight. Really poor game for KG.
Alright, time to win a quarter. LOCKDOWN D, establish KG and SET SCREENS.
Tied at the end of the 3rd. This is all we could have asked for. The 4th is going to be about execution and def effort. We can do those two things. We can win, just have to play smart, and don't gift them easy points.or refereeing
Ok look... Ultimately we are going to lose this game by 8-15 points... But there is absolutely no shame in the effort we have had ... We overachieved... We pushed them to 7 games... And we are going down swinging. Just be proud. No tears tonight from me. Hats off to everyone on the Celtics for getting further than they had any business going.
Ok look... Ultimately we are going to lose this game by 8-15 points... But there is absolutely no shame in the effort we have had ... We overachieved... We pushed them to 7 games... And we are going down swinging. Just be proud. No tears tonight from me. Hats off to everyone on the Celtics for getting further than they had any business going.You might, but I'm not giving up on this team.
KG is playing awful tonight
Agreed. Looks his age tonight. Really poor game for KG.
Ok look... Ultimately we are going to lose this game by 8-15 points... But there is absolutely no shame in the effort we have had ... We overachieved... We pushed them to 7 games... And we are going down swinging. Just be proud. No tears tonight from me. Hats off to everyone on the Celtics for getting further than they had any business going.Tears of pride from me... this Celtics team... oh boy...
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I like this lineupAaaaand, eliminates Ray Allen TO's and Paul Pierce hero-ball!
Rondo - Dooling - Pietrus - Bass - Garnett = quickness and defensive energy
If we attack the rim this quarter, we win.
Bosh showing up big time. Gotta give him creditYup
Why does Pietrus not try to finish?
Haslem is pushing Garnett all over the paint... every play. At what point is that a call?
I don't care what happens. I love these guys and this team so much it hurts.
Balanced scoring tonight.This offseason they need to get a better bench because they've barely shown up.
Pierce - 19
Rondo - 18
Ray - 15
KG - 14
Bass - 14
Bench... um, 2.
Yeah, we need a better bench.
Balanced scoring tonight.
Pierce - 19
Rondo - 18
Ray - 15
KG - 14
Bass - 14
Bench... um, 2.
Yeah, we need a better bench.
Travel on LeBron.
i am starting to feel sickMy hearts starting to beat fast. I can't take these games at all.
Balanced scoring tonight.
Pierce - 19
Rondo - 18
Ray - 15
KG - 14
Bass - 14
Bench... um, 2.
Yeah, we need a better bench.
Pietrus will hit a big 3
Guess how many fouls Lebron has?
Double LeBron if we have to don't let him kill usall of the Heat players are stepping up this game. not so much for the C's
Come on, guys. Dig deep. It's not over.
Doc ha totally screwed up with this defense.
Someone shut that crazy screaming woman up.
It's Bass on Lebron because Pierce has fouls, right? And I know at least 1 of those fouls was idiotic by pierce.Pierce has 4 fouls. I'd put him on LeBron.
C's can't get a whistle to save their livesor even a freaking rebound!!!
Only a five point game ... very much still in this.
We haven't even shot a free throw in this quarter.
Only a five point game ... very much still in this.
Nice rebounding. Sam old story. Just like 2010. Sad end to a great season.feeling very much like 2010 all over again.
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Spoelstra walks onto the floor a lot.
0. Count em, 0 FTs this quarter.
We haven't even shot a free throw in this quarter.This reminds me of 2010 all over again. Everything about this game has 2010 in this.
We haven't even shot a free throw in this quarter.
When was the last time we even shot one? First half?
ha, my wife said almost the same things word for word. She also pointed out that Lebron gets away with a lot of travels.Spoelstra walks onto the floor a lot.
My wife's two observations this game:
1. "Is the Heat coach allowed to stand on the floor like that?"; and
2. "The announcers are Heat fans, huh?"
It was a good season guys... Sad to say that we can beat the Heat when the officials call a fair game, otherwise... our seasons end short. I love this team with a passion and it sickens me that we lose because the league loves their superstars.
All I can say is that I hope Durant and the Thunder absolutely destroy the Heat.
Sad to say that we can beat the Heat when the officials call a fair game
Um... Go, OKC! Beat the Heat!
And Rondo scared to go to the basket... this is just pathetic.
This is definitely Rondo's wort triple double ever. Going to end up looking like a Blowout. Celts played zero defense in the second half. Thanks for everything big three. It won't be the same next year.
This is definitely Rondo's wort triple double ever. Going to end up looking like a Blowout. Celts played zero defense in the second half. Thanks for everything big three. It won't be the same next year.
lol here we go already. We should probably just trade him.
He was the best player on the court in the first half.
Congrats Refs and the Hype...Wasn't the officials, buddy
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
Congrats Refs and the Hype...
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
Congrats Refs and the Hype...Wasn't the officials, buddy
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
This feels so much like 2010... At least this isn't the Lakers, and at least we still have the Thunder to knock these jerks off.absolutely -- GO PERK!!
GO, PERKULES!
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.If you watched the entire series you know nothing about the officiating has been "fair".
Congrats Refs and the Hype...Wasn't the officials, buddy
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
Battier was worth the money.He was a bargain at $3mil
There will be time to re-play the scenarios later, butmnot thrilled with the game management of 6 and 7. After Quis comes up big earlier in the series, why does he disappear to the pine? Why Keyon's minutes so random. And why not a TO to choke off a run Battier heated up?
LosingBeing robbed in game two was the dagger
17-4 run by Miami in the last 6 minutes. Wow. Just out of gasHappens when you dont use your bench. For futher elaboration, see 2010 finals, game 7.
LosingBeing robbed in game two was the dagger
Congrats Refs and the Hype...
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
This game does not even take place if Game 2 is called correctly. I am so mad at the refs. I can accept losing when things are called fairly on both ends in all games. Did not happen in game 2!
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
I swear this whole thing was rigged.
How does a veteran team with so much talent not even show up AT HOME in game 6?
And in game 7, the officiating majorly one-sided, combined with the fact that the Celtics showed absolutely NO FIGHT after they went down 5 with four minutes left.
Is it classless to hope that somebody dislocates Wade's elbow in the last 28 seconds?
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
This is hardly fair. Heat played well but not that well
Is it classless to hope that somebody dislocates Wade's elbow in the last 28 seconds?I was thinking the same thing. such a jerk
Yup, I mean our bench is absolutely fantastic... ::)17-4 run by Miami in the last 6 minutes. Wow. Just out of gasHappens when you dont use your bench. For futher elaboration, see 2010 finals, game 7.
Is it classless to hope that somebody dislocates Wade's elbow in the last 28 seconds?
Is it classless to hope that somebody dislocates Wade's elbow in the last 28 seconds?God no. Listen to yourself. Was it classless to hope Hitler choked on souerkraut?
Yup, I mean our bench is absolutely fantastic... ::)17-4 run by Miami in the last 6 minutes. Wow. Just out of gasHappens when you dont use your bench. For futher elaboration, see 2010 finals, game 7.
Congrats Refs and the Hype...
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
This game does not even take place if Game 2 is called correctly. I am so mad at the refs. I can accept losing when things are called fairly on both ends in all games. Did not happen in game 2!
Agreed, you can't blame the refs for this specific game. But you really gotta wonder if this game is even being played because of game 2
Yup, I mean our bench is absolutely fantastic... ::)17-4 run by Miami in the last 6 minutes. Wow. Just out of gasHappens when you dont use your bench. For futher elaboration, see 2010 finals, game 7.
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitable
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitableYeah, I'd rather see Miami win than OKC too.
Congrats Refs and the Hype...
We lost this 2nd half. They Refs brought the CHeat here and they've finished the job.
You know it shouldn't have come to this point, but sadly that's how this season will end.
Go Celtics!!!
This game does not even take place if Game 2 is called correctly. I am so mad at the refs. I can accept losing when things are called fairly on both ends in all games. Did not happen in game 2!
Agreed, you can't blame the refs for this specific game. But you really gotta wonder if this game is even being played because of game 2
I can definitely give blame to the refs for this game. They made [dang]ed sure Boston had to play absolutely perfect, lights-out basketball to win this. Meanwhile, the Heat could foul, travel and scream at the refs all night without incident. A game 7 and Miami as a team has no fouls called on them until the game is clearly over?
Don't tell me the refs were not involved in ensuring victory.
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitableYeah, I'd rather see Miami win than OKC too.
I don't think they will do. OKC should be the favourite. More talent/balance on their team.
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
I swear this whole thing was rigged.
How does a veteran team with so much talent not even show up AT HOME in game 6?
And in game 7, the officiating majorly one-sided, combined with the fact that the Celtics showed absolutely NO FIGHT after they went down 5 with four minutes left.
You are suggesting the Celtics tanked on purpose in game 6?
kinda choked up :/
No matter how disappointed I am....nothing will top the hurt from game seven in la
Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
Quis was a starter in his prime. He was a key in one of our wins (3/4?) when he got a shot.Yup, I mean our bench is absolutely fantastic... ::)17-4 run by Miami in the last 6 minutes. Wow. Just out of gasHappens when you dont use your bench. For futher elaboration, see 2010 finals, game 7.
The Heat got called for their FIRST fourth quarter foul with 1:48 left to play. Is this a joke? I can't believe this is being called "fair" basketball.
I swear this whole thing was rigged.
How does a veteran team with so much talent not even show up AT HOME in game 6?
And in game 7, the officiating majorly one-sided, combined with the fact that the Celtics showed absolutely NO FIGHT after they went down 5 with four minutes left.
You are suggesting the Celtics tanked on purpose in game 6?
I'll tell you what, I sure was skeptical.
Is it classless to hope that somebody dislocates Wade's elbow in the last 28 seconds?God no. Listen to yourself. Was it classless to hope Hitler choked on souerkraut?
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitable
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitableYeah, I'd rather see Miami win than OKC too.
I don't think they will do. OKC should be the favourite. More talent/balance on their team.
Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
Anyone who can't see reality should also be embarrassed. The Celtics needed to play better, there is no doubt. But with the refs engineering things, it forces the Celtics to play [dang]ed near perfect basketball. Meanwhile, the Heat do whatever they want. Travel, hang on the rim, mug our guys and no they can take any shot they want because more than likely they will get free throws.
You have to stop assuming when I or anyone else calls the refs out that we are saying it is ONLY because of the refs. THAT would be stupid to say. But if you believe this game was called fairly and the Celtics just lost on their own, then we will have to disagree. I did not see that. The fourth quarter was a joke when it came to the officiating.
Lebron had 0 fouls? Tell me, in all honesty, how? I can point to five fouls I saw alone. Take away any bias I may have influencing me and he had at least two. But, zero. The Heat as a team did not commit a foul until the game was already won. That is somehow believable?
The NBA is a crock. This is the last series I am watching. I stuck it out because of my love for these Celtics, but this is just not the league it used to be. The sport is ruined and the front office is not much more than a conglomeration of agents making sure their superstars stay in the limelight and get sneaker deals.
The NBA is the worst run league in professional sports and more and more people are now realizing that. When Laker fans are telling me Boston is getting jobbed, you know something is up. When Heat fans (3 of them tonight alone) tell me the same thing...it is obvious.
Love the Celtics. Absolutely love them. I wish they played in a league that let them win or lose on their own, that's all. That goes for every team in the league, including the Heat.
Best thing about this loss....I won't be forced to watch abc/espn programming for three straight hours or look at the Heat's insufferable fans acting like toolboxes. ;D
Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
Anyone who can't see reality should also be embarrassed. The Celtics needed to play better, there is no doubt. But with the refs engineering things, it forces the Celtics to play [dang]ed near perfect basketball. Meanwhile, the Heat do whatever they want. Travel, hang on the rim, mug our guys and no they can take any shot they want because more than likely they will get free throws.
You have to stop assuming when I or anyone else calls the refs out that we are saying it is ONLY because of the refs. THAT would be stupid to say. But if you believe this game was called fairly and the Celtics just lost on their own, then we will have to disagree. I did not see that. The fourth quarter was a joke when it came to the officiating.
Lebron had 0 fouls? Tell me, in all honesty, how? I can point to five fouls I saw alone. Take away any bias I may have influencing me and he had at least two. But, zero. The Heat as a team did not commit a foul until the game was already won. That is somehow believable?
The NBA is a crock. This is the last series I am watching. I stuck it out because of my love for these Celtics, but this is just not the league it used to be. The sport is ruined and the front office is not much more than a conglomeration of agents making sure their superstars stay in the limelight and get sneaker deals.
The NBA is the worst run league in professional sports and more and more people are now realizing that. When Laker fans are telling me Boston is getting jobbed, you know something is up. When Heat fans (3 of them tonight alone) tell me the same thing...it is obvious.
Love the Celtics. Absolutely love them. I wish they played in a league that let them win or lose on their own, that's all. That goes for every team in the league, including the Heat.
I didn't see it. This was the best reffed game of the series.
Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
Anyone who can't see reality should also be embarrassed. The Celtics needed to play better, there is no doubt. But with the refs engineering things, it forces the Celtics to play [dang]ed near perfect basketball. Meanwhile, the Heat do whatever they want. Travel, hang on the rim, mug our guys and know they can take any shot they want because more than likely they will get free throws.
You have to stop assuming when I or anyone else calls the refs out that we are saying it is ONLY because of the refs. THAT would be stupid to say. But if you believe this game was called fairly and the Celtics just lost on their own, then we will have to disagree. I did not see that. The fourth quarter was a joke when it came to the officiating.
Lebron had 0 fouls? Tell me, in all honesty, how? I can point to five fouls I saw alone. Take away any bias I may have influencing me and he had at least two. But, zero. The Heat as a team did not commit a foul until the game was already won. That is somehow believable?
The NBA is a crock. This is the last series I am watching. I stuck it out because of my love for these Celtics, but this is just not the league it used to be. The sport is ruined and the front office is not much more than a conglomeration of agents making sure their superstars stay in the limelight and get sneaker deals.
The NBA is the worst run league in professional sports and more and more people are now realizing that. When Laker fans are telling me Boston is getting jobbed, you know something is up. When Heat fans (3 of them tonight alone) tell me the same thing...it is obvious.
Love the Celtics. Absolutely love them. I wish they played in a league that let them win or lose on their own, that's all. That goes for every team in the league, including the Heat.
I know this won't be a popular thing to say, but I am disappointed that KG and Rondo just take off for the locker room without shaking hands with the Heat. I know we hate them, I know the refs were against us, I know that we probably didn't get a fair shake in game 2, but cmon guys, give props to the team that won.
Have some class, and do the right thing. As far as I was concerned, walking away wasn't the right thing.
That said, I hate to see our team go down. We have the most heart of any team I have ever seen. I am PROUD to say I am a CELTIC Fan.
congrats heat. Now come on Thunder, take em out.
Just never thought we were gonna lose tonite.
Wade has turned into a real jerkI know people who used to like Wade who can't stand him now and I'm included in that.
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitable
I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitable
How about his ability to travel, argue with refs, commit fouls, ram the lane like a bull in heat and getting away with it? It's not irrational. You on the other hand, lack perception and knowledge of basketball.
Thunder in six. Anything but a title for Miami is a total failureThey'll probably make excuses for them like last season. They made the excuse like they needed another year to gel and it was an accomplishment to even make the Finals.
Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
I know you're emotional right now so I'm not going to take that personally,I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitable
How about his ability to travel, argue with refs, commit fouls, ram the lane like a bull in heat and getting away with it? It's not irrational. You on the other hand, lack perception and knowledge of basketball.
We'll more than likely go down fighting in Game 7. Probably lose by 8-15 points, but you'll get the sense that everyone on the team gave it their all... they just fell short. And I'm ok with that. The Oklahoma City Thunder are a different breed of team and I want no part in playing them. Let the Miami Heat deal with them. We'll have our graceful exit Saturday and nobody should hold it against Boston's overachievers for the loss... they will just commend them for pushing a better team further than they should have.
but that's like saying, 'my pet has great breath, for a dog'Anyone who blames the ref ps tonight is embarrassing themselves
Anyone who can't see reality should also be embarrassed. The Celtics needed to play better, there is no doubt. But with the refs engineering things, it forces the Celtics to play [dang]ed near perfect basketball. Meanwhile, the Heat do whatever they want. Travel, hang on the rim, mug our guys and no they can take any shot they want because more than likely they will get free throws.
You have to stop assuming when I or anyone else calls the refs out that we are saying it is ONLY because of the refs. THAT would be stupid to say. But if you believe this game was called fairly and the Celtics just lost on their own, then we will have to disagree. I did not see that. The fourth quarter was a joke when it came to the officiating.
Lebron had 0 fouls? Tell me, in all honesty, how? I can point to five fouls I saw alone. Take away any bias I may have influencing me and he had at least two. But, zero. The Heat as a team did not commit a foul until the game was already won. That is somehow believable?
The NBA is a crock. This is the last series I am watching. I stuck it out because of my love for these Celtics, but this is just not the league it used to be. The sport is ruined and the front office is not much more than a conglomeration of agents making sure their superstars stay in the limelight and get sneaker deals.
The NBA is the worst run league in professional sports and more and more people are now realizing that. When Laker fans are telling me Boston is getting jobbed, you know something is up. When Heat fans (3 of them tonight alone) tell me the same thing...it is obvious.
Love the Celtics. Absolutely love them. I wish they played in a league that let them win or lose on their own, that's all. That goes for every team in the league, including the Heat.
I didn't see it. This was the best reffed game of the series.
I know this won't be a popular thing to say, but I am disappointed that KG and Rondo just take off for the locker room without shaking hands with the Heat. I know we hate them, I know the refs were against us, I know that we probably didn't get a fair shake in game 2, but cmon guys, give props to the team that won.
Have some class, and do the right thing. As far as I was concerned, walking away wasn't the right thing.
That said, I hate to see our team go down. We have the most heart of any team I have ever seen. I am PROUD to say I am a CELTIC Fan.
congrats heat. Now come on Thunder, take em out.
what????????? you are lucky someone did not punch lebron in his [dang] face because he asks for it all the time with his antics.
I know you're emotional right now so I'm not going to take that personally,I feel bad for you guys because I know how many of you irrationally hate lebron James. I sympathize with you guys but I'm genuinely rooting for the heat in the finals. For Seattle and because I truly appreciate lebrons ability ... Boston gave it their all. Proud of my boys but this was inevitable
How about his ability to travel, argue with refs, commit fouls, ram the lane like a bull in heat and getting away with it? It's not irrational. You on the other hand, lack perception and knowledge of basketball.
Boston went much further than anyone really should have expected them to go. Had Rose avoided injury, we probably wouldn't have made it out of the 2nd round. Fact is, we pushed a great team to 7 games... and the key to that great team is the greatest basketball player currently alive. LeBron brought it every night like no other player in this league can bring it. For the series he averaged 33.6 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists ... He earned this victory. He should have earned your respect. And he's been busting his ass in this league for 9 brilliant seasons... he's paid his dues... it's time for him to win a championship and I'll be rooting for him to get it. Enough of the petty hate... nobody is perfect... but on a basketball court, LeBron James comes as close as one can get to perfection and I appreciate the heck out of that.
This was never Boston's year. I love my team. I love the effort they gave. Yesterday I said this:QuoteWe'll more than likely go down fighting in Game 7. Probably lose by 8-15 points, but you'll get the sense that everyone on the team gave it their all... they just fell short. And I'm ok with that. The Oklahoma City Thunder are a different breed of team and I want no part in playing them. Let the Miami Heat deal with them. We'll have our graceful exit Saturday and nobody should hold it against Boston's overachievers for the loss... they will just commend them for pushing a better team further than they should have.
They gave me exactly what I hoped... a graceful exit... an 12 point loss and a sense that everyone gave it their all and just fell short. I commend them for that. I'm extremely happy with how these playoffs went considering the disaster our regular season was looking like early.
yes angryguy... LeBron would put up those numbers more-or-less. The refs don't turn a person into a 6'9 250 pound highly skilled athletic supernova will otherworldly basketball ability. The refs didn't make LeBron James shoot 19-26 in Game 6. You can nitpick anything and anyone... Bron just has a spotlight. Maybe there are a few bad calls here or there, but the I personally believe this idea that the NBA is fixed and LeBron gets away with murder is mostly nonsense. He's a great player. At this point with all of these poor sport crybabies nitpicking every aspect of his game... it's almost fair to say he's UNDERRATED now (if that's even possible for a 3 time MVP in the prime of his career)
My problem with that logic is that it hinges on the improbable idea that the NBA favors LeBron, looks after him, coddles him and gives him the benefit of the doubt because they have some kind of vested interest in seeing him succeed. And if you're willing to make that crazy conspiracy theory leap... you almost must accept that our 2008 title is tarnished. Where does it end, angryguy? Where does Stern's evil influence start and end? Did he not give star treatment to Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen?... three franchise players... one an MVP. In 2008, Kevin Garnett was as much a face of the NBA as LeBron. Was he getting the benefit of the doubt too? This idea that Stern only fixes it for "other" teams and not the Boston Celtics is kind of stupid, if you ask me. It's a slippery slope. If it's fixed, it's fixed... and Stern forced Memphis to trade Pau to LA, forced Minny to trade KG to Boston... and used his minion refs to assure a Celtics/Lakers final with a Boston victory, because it was "in the best interest of the league".yes angryguy... LeBron would put up those numbers more-or-less. The refs don't turn a person into a 6'9 250 pound highly skilled athletic supernova will otherworldly basketball ability. The refs didn't make LeBron James shoot 19-26 in Game 6. You can nitpick anything and anyone... Bron just has a spotlight. Maybe there are a few bad calls here or there, but the I personally believe this idea that the NBA is fixed and LeBron gets away with murder is mostly nonsense. He's a great player. At this point with all of these poor sport crybabies nitpicking every aspect of his game... it's almost fair to say he's UNDERRATED now (if that's even possible for a 3 time MVP in the prime of his career)
Nobody is saying he isn't a talented player, but to say that he doesn't benefit from super treatment is laughable. I know this may deconstruct your view of yourself, but you are just as biased as those who you claim have an irrational hate for lebron.
My problem with that logic is that it hinges on the improbable idea that the NBA favors LeBron, looks after him, coddles him and gives him the benefit of the doubt because they have some kind of vested interest in seeing him succeed. And if you're willing to make that crazy conspiracy theory leap... you almost must accept that our 2008 title is tarnished. Where does it end, angryguy? Where does Stern's evil influence start and end? Did he not give star treatment to Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen?... three franchise players... one an MVP. In 2008, Kevin Garnett was as much a face of the NBA as LeBron. Was he getting the benefit of the doubt too? This idea that Stern only fixes it for "other" teams and not the Boston Celtics is kind of stupid, if you ask me. It's a slippery slope. If it's fixed, it's fixed... and Stern forced Memphis to trade Pau to LA, forced Minny to trade KG to Boston... and used his minion refs to assure a Celtics/Lakers final with a Boston victory, because it was "in the best interest of the league".yes angryguy... LeBron would put up those numbers more-or-less. The refs don't turn a person into a 6'9 250 pound highly skilled athletic supernova will otherworldly basketball ability. The refs didn't make LeBron James shoot 19-26 in Game 6. You can nitpick anything and anyone... Bron just has a spotlight. Maybe there are a few bad calls here or there, but the I personally believe this idea that the NBA is fixed and LeBron gets away with murder is mostly nonsense. He's a great player. At this point with all of these poor sport crybabies nitpicking every aspect of his game... it's almost fair to say he's UNDERRATED now (if that's even possible for a 3 time MVP in the prime of his career)
Nobody is saying he isn't a talented player, but to say that he doesn't benefit from super treatment is laughable. I know this may deconstruct your view of yourself, but you are just as biased as those who you claim have an irrational hate for lebron.
It's nonsense. LeBron's a beast. There's no fix. We lost. Our 2008 title was legit.
yes angryguy... LeBron would put up those numbers more-or-less. The refs don't turn a person into a 6'9 250 pound highly skilled athletic supernova will otherworldly basketball ability. The refs didn't make LeBron James shoot 19-26 in Game 6. You can nitpick anything and anyone... Bron just has a spotlight. Maybe there are a few bad calls here or there, but the I personally believe this idea that the NBA is fixed and LeBron gets away with murder is mostly nonsense. He's a great player. At this point with all of these poor sport crybabies nitpicking every aspect of his game... it's almost fair to say he's UNDERRATED now (if that's even possible for a 3 time MVP in the prime of his career)