NBA: *** NBA Playoffs Thread V2.0 ***
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George Hill and Lance Stephenson are going to cost the Pacers this game. Especially George Hill. The guy cannot play defense. Frustrating as hell.
I think this game is on the verge of ending. Pacers cannot find any offense. I think they have to play Paul George as a point forward. Augustin can't handle the pressure and George Hill is ******* useless tonight.
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CycloneErik
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Heat are fun to watch when they're like this.
And seeing LeBron hit that zone is special. That's just a crazy amount of skill.
And seeing LeBron hit that zone is special. That's just a crazy amount of skill.
As a Pacers fan, I hate it. As a basketball fan with no bias, it's an opportunity to watch a once in a lifetime artistdo his thing. He's great, and it pisses me off.
Honestly Bosh may be an improved Varejo but this Heat team isn't better than the Cavs. What the hell is Wade doing? Allen was a waste of money. Chalmers is essentially Mo Williams.
The difference is Lebron. He's a much better and more complete player than he ever was five years ago. But you're right; with Wade rapidly falling apart Lebron's supporting cast is as lackluster as it was in Cleveland.
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Agreed...I'm glad LeBron went full ludicrous speed mode so I can't worry about the game being affected by stuff like Heat flopping and a few blown calls. He was on a different planet than the rest of the players for the third quarter.
Not saying the Heat supporting cast sucks...but three near max contracts limits them. They may have to rely on vets willing to play for a bargain to get a ring. Miami has been an efficiently run franchise for some time, I'm guessing they'll be inventive about rosters.
CycloneErik
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My non-expert analysis: At their very best, Indiana can compete and beat the Heat.
When the Heat are on, though, Indiana doesn't have the offense to compete with Miami, and not really the defense, either.
When the Heat are on, though, Indiana doesn't have the offense to compete with Miami, and not really the defense, either.
Stephenson might be the dumbest player in the NBA. You are on the brink of being ended and you are daring Lebron to finish you.
Pacers lost this game with sloppy play in the first half, played great D but just too nonchalant with the ball. The played good enough defense to bury them early but couldn't. I'm actually excited for the finals, you a great dynasty with 3 hof's and a hof coach against the best player in the game, who is currently establishing his own dynasty. Can't wait to see what Pop and SA have up their sleeve to shut down Lebron. Should be a great series.
