2015 NBA Playoffs

Paully D

Only 8 teams in playoff history have come back from 3-1 down, stat just flashed up now.

Itssoeasy

Paully D wrote: »

Only 8 teams in playoff history have come back from 3-1 down, stat just flashed up now.

It's not that easy to do clearly. The back to back NBA titles hasn't been done that much as well.

That_Guy

LA look all over the place.

Itssoeasy

That_Guy wrote: »

LA look all over the place.

This is my opinion but if la lose this game it will have a huge impact physiologically of the clippers. Down through the years they have won **** all and LA was always a laker town and until the clippers win something that won't change. It will reinforce the image of the clippers not being good enough.

Paully D

Clippers will be happy to only be down 10 at the half. Game looked to be really getting away from them a few times.

That_Guy

Clippers doing well to close that deficit. Big momentum shift.

That_Guy

Prigioni is having an outstanding game for the Rockets.

Paully D

Lead out to 17 now and that will likely be that.

Heck of an achievement for the Rockets presuming they reach the conference finals considering they were 3-1 down this series and are missing 2 starters in Patrick Beverley and Donatas Motiejunas, which doesn't seem to have been mentioned near enough.

Itssoeasy

Bye bye clippers.

PizzamanIRL

My bracket going "strong" with the Rockets advancing, even though I picked a Cavs/Raps East final

D2D

Schedule for the Conference Finals (ALL GAMES ON BT SPORT)

Western Conference Finals

(1) Golden State vs. (2)Houston

Game 1 -- Wed. May 20, Houston at Golden State, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)
Game 2 -- Fri. May 22, Houston at Golden State, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)
Game 3 -- Sun. May 24, Golden State at Houston, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)
Game 4 -- Tue. May 26, Golden State at Houston, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)
Game 5 * -- Thu. May 28, Houston at Golden State, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)
Game 6 * -- Sat. May 30, Golden State at Houston, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)
Game 7 * -- Mon. June 1, Houston at Golden State, 2 a.m (9 p.m EST)


Eastern Conference Finals:

(1) Atlanta vs. (2) Cleveland

Game 1 -- Thu. May 21, Cleveland at Atlanta, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)
Game 2 -- Sat. May 23, Cleveland at Atlanta, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)
Game 3 -- Mon. May 25, Atlanta at Cleveland, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)
Game 4 -- Wed. May 27, Atlanta at Cleveland, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)
Game 5 * -- Fri. May 29, Cleveland at Atlanta, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)
Game 6 * -- Sun. May 31, Atlanta at Cleveland, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)
Game 7 * -- Tue. June 2, Cleveland at Atlanta, 1.30 a.m (8:30 p.m EST)

ButtersSuki

Ah FFS! I just got up to watch the game which I thought was on now for some reason.

Big Time Choke from the Clippers in the last 3 games. Just not good enough.

Lt J.R. Bell

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Ah FFS! I just got up to watch the game which I thought was on now for some reason.

Big Time Choke from the Clippers in the last 3 games. Just not good enough.

Doesn't help that Doc failed, as Gm, to recruit a better bench. Seems to be only guys,old guys, he once coached, or his son. Surely, it can't be that hard to attract decent players to LA?

padraig_f

Watched a bit of the 2nd half of Clippers-Rockets, result looked rarely in doubt. Pretty crushing blow for the Clippers, who are really built to win now. Looks like a big mistake giving Rivers the GM responsiblity. Seems to be a bit in vogue lately, with Stan van Gundy getting it in Detroit, and I hear reports saying Thibs might want it with a new team. Modern GM is too big a job to do part-time, you need a knowledge of scouting, stats, and a good understanding of the complex cap & contract rules. It's pretty specialised stuff, not something you can expect the average coach to do to a high level.

I think the Clippers failure might be a warning to owners about giving this responsibility in future.

stuba

Paully D wrote: »

Only 8 teams in playoff history have come back from 3-1 down, stat just flashed up now.

They even gave Mario Elie a few shout outs

Just watched the Clippers game there.

Just pure typical.
Can't believe I saw the lads on 'the starters' generally tipping them for game 7 when they had just lost momentum and were playing away.

For me they were only a marginal favourite at 3-2 never mind at 3-3.

Need to get rid of half that team... Just utter trash.

Barnes isn't a championship starter... Not when you've a below par bench.

Rivers... 11th/12th man

Crawford I've never had time for, just takes muck shots.
Trade him to some team who want to entertain fans during the regular season as his style of play isn't indicative to winning.

JJ can work but you need good penetration to get him good looks.
Would have been a good fit on the Heat team or current Cavs.

Only one quality rebounder, who is too much of a luxury unless they change the hack rule.

NufcNavan

NBA Lottery Night. Looking forward to the Cavs getting the first pick.

nerd69

NufcNavan wrote: »

NBA Lottery Night. Looking forward to the Cavs getting the first pick.

i can see it now a trade for the thunder or suns picks and it will end up being the number one overall :mad:

nerd69

what time is the lottery on actually

NufcNavan

nerd69 wrote: »

what time is the lottery on actually

1:30 AM I think

nerd69

good god i hope the lakers lost there pick after all that tanking

NufcNavan

I don't think it is much of a stretch to have NY or LA or even both in the top 3. They legitimately sucked this year, and no conspiracy is needed for it to happen.

It will be a steaming pile of dog **** when it happens, but it will be due to sh**ty luck and not Teh Fix.

All I care about tonight is that someone below the Pacers don't get in the top 3, so it bumps the Pacers down. I think at 11 they'll get a very good player.

Also, if you get to 11 and theres not a player you like, it's a great place to be where someone will maybe overpay to move up for someone they fell in love with.

nerd69

NufcNavan wrote: »

I don't think it is much of a stretch to have NY or LA or even both in the top 3. They legitimately sucked this year, and no conspiracy is needed for it to happen.

It will be a steaming pile of dog **** when it happens, but it will be due to sh**ty luck and not Teh Fix.

All I care about tonight is that someone below the Pacers don't get in the top 3, so it bumps the Pacers down. I think at 11 they'll get a very good player.

Also, if you get to 11 and theres not a player you like, it's a great place to be where someone will maybe overpay to move up for someone they fell in love with.

i agree to be honest if either gets the number one its pretty realistic but people will still shout conspiracy . interestingly the nba have invited a lot of members of the media along tonight to show them it is impossible to fix it.

if the lakers drop three spots there pick goes to the 76ers which would likely give the hers three top 11 picks likely freeing up nerlens noel

NufcNavan

nerd69

unlucky mate

nerd69

****ing lakers :eek: its a fix

astonaidan

nerd69 wrote: »

good god i hope the lakers lost there pick after all that tanking

Lol

NufcNavan

Happy with that. Glad for the TWolves. Another stud to add to their young talent.

nerd69

astonaidan wrote: »

Lol

I know right

Carcharodon

Someone has to tell the Warriors that they are in the western finals, playing very poorly