2015 NBA Playoffs

padraig_f

Quality.

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SantryRed

Absolute bull calls going against the Bulls tonight. It seems like all the small ones but it's been worth 4-5 points at least. Could end up costing the game and I don't see them recovering if they don't win this one.

EDIT: There we go again. 3 seconds left. An unbelievably obvious foul on Rose by Lebron.

Carcharodon

Did butler not clearly travel on his last basket ??? I thought it looked clear
Plus le bron fouled rose

And Rose does that !!!!!! Nice !!
Delighted for Rose, if anyone deserves it, he does.

Hulk Hands

That was amazing. Everything there, the storyline, setting, situation...wow

SantryRed

That was an unbelievable finish to that game! Bulls needed that. Delighted for Rose too. Such a huge psychological second win over a Lebron led team after some of the other play off losses in previous years. Already looking forward to the next game Sunday back in Chi!

Carcharodon

The Bulls must be feeling pretty good now, Cavs threw a lot at them, it was physical, intense, Lebron played well but they got the win.

Paully D

Anywhere I can download/stream last nights game lads? I fell asleep pre-tip off and woke up with the Rockets @ Clippers game in full flow :rolleyes:

EDIT - Saw Pau did his hamstring. That's a series changer if he's out. Is it possible for us to have one playoff run where we can catch a break with injury? Jesus wept.

padraig_f

Cavs 96 - Bulls 99

I was actually pretty unhappy with Rose in the 4th quarter here, too much hero-ball. They run the offense for 3 quarters, and I don't get why it turns into Rose iso's in the 4th, they're just bad quality shots for the most part. The last one I don't have a problem with, there was 3 seconds on the clock, not many options there. But this business of running off 16 seconds of the shot-clock, then doing a pull-up jumper with Lebron in your face, I'm not in favour of.

He hit the last shot - great - but I think if you run the regular offense, you close the game out without needing a crazy shot like that. This is on Thibs as well, I hope they look at the 4th quarter on tape, and do something about it.

While Rose hit the last shot, the real hero of the game was Jimmy Butler with his fantastic defense on Lebron. Held him to 8-25 with 7 turnovers (Jimmy had 5 steals, nearly all on Lebron). Also he had to guard him with 5 fouls at the end (Lebron knew it, and went at him), and managed to do so successfully.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuCNgN16qO0

Rose played pretty good defense on Irving, who had an off night (tweaked his ankle early, which might have been a factor).

The fans have been puzzled by Mirotic sitting out most of the first two games. He got on here in the 2nd quarter and delivered. I think this is quite difficult to do....after sitting out the previous two games, and coming in cold in the 2nd quarter to a playoff game. So great credit to him here. I expect we'll see more of him now in the series.

The Gasol injury....I think this is one the team can cope with, with their front-court depth. Gibson will start at the 4. Gasol gives at the offensive end, and takes away at the defensive end. But after a great game 1 from Gasol, Mozgov got the defensive upper hand on him defensively. The team will improve defensively with Gibson coming in, and I don't think, in this matchup, will miss his offense that much.

Paully D

17-0 run with 7 minutes to go is too little, too late as the Hawks lose to the Wizards even without John Wall. Wizards were up by 21 in the 4th. Heck of a finish with Paul Pierce rolling back the years to hit the buzzer beater, 103-101.

LuckyGent88

Paully D wrote: »

17-0 run with 7 minutes to go is too little, too late as the Hawks lose to the Wizards even without John Wall. Wizards were up by 21 in the 4th. Heck of a finish with Paul Pierce rolling back the years to hit the buzzer beater, 103-101.

Cracking final quarter alright. Wizards had to win that game to have a chance to win the series.

Soby

"Did you call bank?" - Brussard
"I called game." - Truth

Then just leaves Broussard in the dust as he's trying to ask more questions :pac:

Carcharodon

This is the first time this warriors team has face real adversity, lets see how they deal with it. Grizzlies might have too much momentum, curry had got the mvp curse

Paully D

Really nervous about the game tonight. Such a huge chance but I have a feeling LeBron is going to take over.

ButtersSuki

Carcharodon wrote: »

This is the first time this warriors team has face real adversity, lets see how they deal with it. Grizzlies might have too much momentum, curry had got the mvp curse

Curry's playing well, it's not on him. It's really on the bigs - Bogut, Lee, Speights and co need to step up at both ends of the court or else Gasol and Randolph will continue to coast.

In fairness to GSW Memphis hit a few bricks last night at the end of shot clocks, they don't go in and they're huge momentum swingers.

Carcharodon

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Curry's playing well, it's not on him. It's really on the bigs - Bogut, Lee, Speights and co need to step up at both ends of the court or else Gasol and Randolph will continue to coast.

In fairness to GSW Memphis hit a few bricks last night at the end of shot clocks, they don't go in and they're huge momentum swingers.

Warriors bigs were always going to struggle against Memphis bigs, its pretty much a miss match inside. Warriors rely on their shooting, especially the 3, it just ain't there, curry hasn't shot as well, he is way off rthym the last 2 games

SantryRed

Paully D wrote: »

Really nervous about the game tonight. Such a huge chance but I have a feeling LeBron is going to take over.

I'm already sure it's going all the way to game 7. This is a massive game tonight. IF the Bulls can roll on from Friday and take the W here, it'll be huge for them. But like you, I can see Lebron taking over.

GoldFour4

The Bulls - Cavs is on at a perfect time for us tonight too so I'm hoping its a classic! Can see LeBron taking over like he did a few years ago in Boston in the playoffs though.

Paully D

No Pau. Damn.

Itssoeasy

The Bulls look up for this game.

That_Guy

I may not know much about this basketball lark but Derrick Rose is quite good at this basketball game. :pac:

Paully D

Itssoeasy wrote: »

The Bulls look up for this game.

Awful few minutes there. Mirotic and Dunleavy missing wide open 3's, couple of little bounces just not going our way, a couple of bad calls from the officials. Back level now after 9 misses in a row.

On another note it's so good to see D Rose just attacking the rim. Vintage.

Itssoeasy

The Bulls not hitting much now.

Itssoeasy

13 consecutive misses for the Bulls 😔

Paully D

13 missed FG's in a row and Kyrie can barely move. Cavs are essentially playing with 4 and a half players. If we don't win this we're in serious trouble. It's in danger of getting away from us now.

Itssoeasy

There you go paully. A basket for the Bulls.

Paully D

Itssoeasy wrote: »

There you go paully. A basket for the Bulls.

Thought I was seeing things there for a minute :pac:

Extremely lucky to only be down 4 at the half after that pathetic run. As I mentioned before, Kyrie can't move properly so this really is a huge, huge chance that needs to be taken.

Pau is a big miss in terms of his offensive output.

D2D

Cavs up 49-45 at the half. Bulls shooting was pretty dreadful (13 straight misses as Paully said) & Kyrie limping again Could mean more Delly more in the second half

For Forks Sake

D2D wrote: »

Cavs up 49-45 at the half. Bulls shooting was pretty dreadful (13 straight misses as Paully said) & Kyrie limping again Could mean more Delly more in the second half

Starting the second half on a mission. Threes actually dropping, getting the tight calls....we have a game on our hands.

Paully D

Dunleavy as effective as a chocolate teapot. 4 fouls and ice cold. Either him or Mirotic is going to have to give us something offensively if we are to win this.

D2D

Shump definitely is injured again, can't move freely. Bulls making shots just as we can't....

For Forks Sake

Paully D wrote: »

Dunleavy as effective as a chocolate teapot. 4 fouls and ice cold. Either him or Mirotic is going to have to give us something offensively if we are to win this.

Snell at least has a bit of spark to him.

Itssoeasy

Lebron slow to get up.

That_Guy

Lebron looks fooooked.

Paully D

It just feels weird seeing LeBron go down. So used to him being bulletproof in terms of injuries. I'm sure he'll be fine.

D2D

Jesus, just what is with this Playoffs and injuries???? Every other player is going down injured:mad::mad::(

For Forks Sake

D2D wrote: »

Jesus, just what is with this Playoffs and injuries???? Every other player is going down injured:mad::mad::(

Except D.Rose. Strange times.

Paully D

Only up by 7 despite the Cavs horrendous scoring drought in that quarter. I'm not confident.

Paully D

Rose needs to start attacking the rim again.

Paully D

How do you not call that foul on Mozgov? ****ing hell.

D2D

Paully D wrote: »

How do you not call that foul on Mozgov? ****ing hell.

There's been more than a few fouls that should've been called, some awful officiating

GoldFour4

Thibs with a good TO there, JR heating up big time and LBJ just entered.

For Forks Sake

Must. Download. Game Of War.

GoldFour4

Mozgov so valuable. Such a good free throw shooter for a big too. He's got a lovely motion.

Itssoeasy

Gibson in a bit of bother.

Itssoeasy

3-1 and 2-2 the next two minutes will be huge in this series.

Itssoeasy

Oh Jesus an offensive foul on lebron.

That_Guy

What a crazy game.

Itssoeasy

What are they reviewing ?

Paully D

Clear foul there IMO. LeBron should be shooting FT's for the win.

That_Guy

Wow!!