NBA 2013-2014 Season Thread

[Murax]

The funny thing is I think BOTH teams are better this year than last year. For the Heat, Dwayne Wade looks really good. For the Spurs, they are a lot deeper with Bellineli, Corey Joseph, etc. I'm with FAH I got Spurs in 6 PROVIDED Tony Parker is 100%. If He isn't the Spurs are toast.

Yeah, D-Wade being healthy makes the Heat better. I think their depth isn't as good as last year. But Cole, Birdman, Ray Allen, Rashard Lewis all played well the last few games. Birdman and Cole disappeared in the Finals last year though.

I think Parker isn't 100% and hasn't been the whole postseason since he sprained his ankle vs. the Mavericks. With that said, he had some monster games against DAL, PDX, and OKC regardless. He's going to have to take a shot or something and play with the pain. I don't think the ankle is as much of an issue as the hamstring he had in the Finals. But we'll see. Ginobili may have to play more PG and limit the turnovers.

Patty Mills and Corey Joseph are more than capable of doing different things to keep the Spurs in it but they need Parker because this is a series like the Dallas and Portland ones where he can go off as Chalmers can't guard him and if LeBron is put on him, Kawhi Leonard has developed his game to be more aggressive and get some buckets.

Yea, although the Heat Depth with the departure of Mike Miller hurts I think D Wade being healthy makes the Heat MUCH scarier. With Parker though I agree He just Has to dominate that matchup with Chalmers. Norris Cole concerns Me because He's a excellent defender and He might be able to get into Parker and slow Him down. Another EQUALLY important player is Tiago Splitter. He cannot play soft and ineffective, He has to dominate Haslem or whatever small Center the Heat put out on the boards. The Heat are vulnerable at PG and Center and if You could dominate those 2 areas You'll be in good shape. Diaw has to dominate When He's guarded by anyone not named Lebron. Danny Green also has to be ready to play, not just the home games but every game. I'm rooting for the Spurs Man I wanna see Ducan go out like a champ.


However what concerns Me is

[FAH1223]

Yea, although the Heat Depth with the departure of Mike Miller hurts I think D Wade being healthy makes the Heat MUCH scarier. With Parker though I agree He just Has to dominate that matchup with Chalmers. Norris Cole concerns Me because He's a excellent defender and He might be able to get into Parker and slow Him down. Another EQUALLY important player is Tiago Splitter. He cannot play soft and ineffective, He has to dominate Haslem or whatever small Center the Heat put out on the boards. The Heat are vulnerable at PG and Center and if You could dominate those 2 areas You'll be in good shape. Diaw has to dominate When He's guarded by anyone not named Lebron. Danny Green also has to be ready to play, not just the home games but every game. I'm rooting for the Spurs Man I wanna see Ducan go out like a champ.

Splitter won't be starting. I think Pop will start Diaw at PF and Timmy at C.

Splitter will come off the bench and anchor the defense vs. the Heat's 2nd unit and he needs to win his matchup vs. Birdman or Haslem. He's a good defender and will definitely also be put on Bosh too.

[Murax]

Yea, although the Heat Depth with the departure of Mike Miller hurts I think D Wade being healthy makes the Heat MUCH scarier. With Parker though I agree He just Has to dominate that matchup with Chalmers. Norris Cole concerns Me because He's a excellent defender and He might be able to get into Parker and slow Him down. Another EQUALLY important player is Tiago Splitter. He cannot play soft and ineffective, He has to dominate Haslem or whatever small Center the Heat put out on the boards. The Heat are vulnerable at PG and Center and if You could dominate those 2 areas You'll be in good shape. Diaw has to dominate When He's guarded by anyone not named Lebron. Danny Green also has to be ready to play, not just the home games but every game. I'm rooting for the Spurs Man I wanna see Ducan go out like a champ.

Splitter won't be starting. I think Pop will start Diaw at PF and Timmy at C.

Splitter will come off the bench and anchor the defense vs. the Heat's 2nd unit and he needs to win his matchup vs. Birdman or Haslem. He's a good defender and will definitely also be put on Bosh too.

That might actually be a great lineup. Only problem is You cannot leave all the rim protection to Tim Duncan When Lebron, Wade are swooping in all night for hoops. Duncan would get in foul trouble every game. I LOVE Diaw in the game though When Wade or Lebron is off the floor.

[FAH1223]

TONIGHT THE NBA FINALS BEGIN

[garoweboy]

Go Spurs go.

[Murax]

My gut says the Spurs but, I just think Miami is on a different level now. Lebron has seen every sort of mental trick You can do to Him (trash talking, playing off of him forcing him to shoot, etc.) and He overcame that. Last year game 7, He was destroying the Spurs by just shooting. When You factor that in with Wade healthy now it creates a lot of problems. I think Spurs will have to dominate at PG and destroy Miami on the interior to win.

[garoweboy]

Not this time friend. Spurs will take it because the will work as a team. Lebron will struggle in couple of game and his teammates won't help rescue him. If somehow the Heat win which I doubt they will, the MVP should go to Wade. He has been more valuable to the Heat in the playoffs than Lebron has especially in the Indiana series. The guy is a warrior and I have a lot of respect for him. The amount of times he the Heat on his shoulder is amazing Walahi. He made difficult shots when they needed him to while Lebron was shying away from it when it mattered.

This series will go to game 7. And if Miami wins it will be because of Wade not LJ.

[quark]

lets go heat

[Murax]

Not this time friend. Spurs will take it because the will work as a team. Lebron will struggle in couple of game and his teammates won't help rescue him. If somehow the Heat win which I doubt they will, the MVP should go to Wade. He has been more valuable to the Heat in the playoffs than Lebron has especially in the Indiana series. The guy is a warrior and I have a lot of respect for him. The amount of times he the Heat on his shoulder is amazing Walahi. He made difficult shots when they needed him to while Lebron was shying away from it when it mattered.

This series will go to game 7. And if Miami wins it will be because of Wade not LJ.

Come on man, that is just crazy. Just beause Wade FINALLY showed up for a playoffs doesn't mean He usurps the King. Lebron carried them the past 2 years, and this year sure Wade has showed up so far but thats what He's supposed to do He's Dwayne Wade. Remember it is Lebron who plays PG for the Heat, gets Ray Allen, Norris Cole, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers shots while guarding the toughest perimeter threat, grabbing most of the boards for the undersized Heat while at the same time somehow scoring over 30.


D Wade dominates His matchup
Lebron dominates the game

[FAH1223]

LeBron will score his points tonight, they will sag off him... and they will play some zone like last year.

D-Wade will also score 20 points

Question is, what will Bosh do?

[Murax]

LeBron will score his points tonight, they will sag off him... and they will play some zone like last year.

D-Wade will also score 20 points

Question is, what will Bosh do?

Bosh probably won't do much. He's very easy to guard now. The question is what will Tony Parker and Tiago Splitter do?

[FAH1223]

LeBron will score his points tonight, they will sag off him... and they will play some zone like last year.

D-Wade will also score 20 points

Question is, what will Bosh do?

Bosh probably won't do much. He's very easy to guard now. The question is what will Tony Parker and Tiago Splitter do?

Parker will struggle

Splitter will do what he's done all postseason... play good defense and make a couple baskets and free throws

[garoweboy]

Not this time friend. Spurs will take it because the will work as a team. Lebron will struggle in couple of game and his teammates won't help rescue him. If somehow the Heat win which I doubt they will, the MVP should go to Wade. He has been more valuable to the Heat in the playoffs than Lebron has especially in the Indiana series. The guy is a warrior and I have a lot of respect for him. The amount of times he the Heat on his shoulder is amazing Walahi. He made difficult shots when they needed him to while Lebron was shying away from it when it mattered.

This series will go to game 7. And if Miami wins it will be because of Wade not LJ.

Come on man, that is just crazy. Just beause Wade FINALLY showed up for a playoffs doesn't mean He usurps the King. Lebron carried them the past 2 years, and this year sure Wade has showed up so far but thats what He's supposed to do He's Dwayne Wade. Remember it is Lebron who plays PG for the Heat, gets Ray Allen, Norris Cole, Shane Battier, Mario Chalmers shots while guarding the toughest perimeter threat, grabbing most of the boards for the undersized Heat while at the same time somehow scoring over 30.


D Wade dominates His matchup
Lebron dominates the game

Wade doesn't get a lot of credits but without him the Heat wouldn't be where there at. I know Wade has been Mia here and there but he's reliable. He's the backbone of this team and it's time he gets what he deserves if they win the championship. LJ facilitates the floor but it's Wade who makes the big shots when it's needed. Bosh is non existence and only scores ones in a while when they need him the most. Wade does his job on offense and defense Sxb. He might not be at the level of Lebron but I'm just saying if they do win the MVP should go to him.

[FAH1223]

Garoweboy

When LeBron turned into a lil bytch vs. the Mavs, he cost Wade Finals MVP

Wade in 2011 was playing much better than LeBron in that series

[garoweboy]

Fah
I know sxb dude played his heart out but LJ, Bosh and co didn't and costed him and the team to lose the championship and Wade's second MVP trophy.