This is the first year that I'm psyched about the entire NBA playoffs

[JaYnYcE]

Chandler isn't injured he has the flu,and Amar'e didn't looked injured yesterday. He just doesn't have the same hops he had year ago. It's sad, he's not even 30 yet.

On the topic of injuries, Lin has been practicing one on one with one of the assistant coaches and has been doing well on his recovery. For the sake of the future of this franchise I hope the staff doesn't rush him back for the playoffs.

 

[aceboon]

I wouldn't call him a waste, but I have always wondered why he isn't called out like Lebron James is. Anthony bullied his way off of his team and has never brought his teams anywhere. I guess he is getting a lot of leeway for winning that title at Syracuse.

What bubble do you live in? Up until he finally started getting his game going once he moved to the 4 when Amare went out, he was getting tted on by the media and fans alike and had people comparing his NYK tenure to Marbury's.

 

[JaYnYcE]

Whoever compared him to Marbury should be punched in the face. Marbury had a terrible reputation as someone who wasn't a team player and hadn't won anything until this year in the China league. With all of Melo's faults, he won in college and also received high praise for his play in the Olympics.

If anything, most Knick fans were disappointed with Melo's play before Woodson took over.

 

[traitor71]

What bubble do you live in? Up until he finally started getting his game going once he moved to the 4 when Amare went out, he was getting tted on by the media and fans alike and had people comparing his NYK tenure to Marbury's.

Maybe he is getting killed in NY, but everyone else just seems to not make a big deal of it. I would think that the guy would be ripped on nationally for not delivering anything.

 

[superjohn]

I know Chandler has the flue but he also has a bunch of other injuries that are hampering him, he would never tell the media that because that's not the type of guy Chandler is but if you watch closely you can tell he's not close to 100%.

 

[UConn Hoops1]

After starting this thread, I have to followup by saying I hope the 2nd game in each series is more in line with the competitive match-ups I expected. Other than the Orlando-Indiana game, they have all been pretty much walkovers. And I have to say, as a fan, how disappointed I was with how flat the Celtics were. And Rondo gets ejected. Unbelievable. They did well to make the final score respectable; but they were out of it for most of the game. Also does anybody know what A.J.'s status in Indiana is. He was a DNP-Coach's decision for the first game, and I don't recall even seeing him on the bench.

GO HUSKIES!!!

 

[traitor71]

The Knicks may be one of the most over matched teams I have ever seen in a playoff series. Also, very impressive win by OKC after the two close victories.

 

[tzznandrew]

The Knicks may be one of the most over matched teams I have ever seen in a playoff series. Also, very impressive win by OKC after the two close victories.

Yeah. Wow...anyone suggesting that that series would have been tight must be feeling really stupid right about now....

 

[traitor71]

Yeah. Wow...anyone suggesting that that series would have been tight must be feeling really stupid right about now....

I almost feel bad for the Knicks. They have a mess on their hands going forward and I am not sure how they fix it. Stoudamire is turning into a huge boat anchor that is going to hold them back.

 

[aceboon]

Even with a full squad the Knicks still wouldn't beat the Heat but that team has had way too many injuries at this point to compete. Would've liked to have seen a full squad with Lin & Shump in the backcourt, Shump wouldn't stop Wade but he would provide more resistance than what Fields & Smith have shown.

As for the playoffs themselves, the 1st round has been pretty disappointing, I was hoping the Mavs would protect their homecourt to make that a series but they're done now. Its almost a reversal of their series against the Lakers last year, Lakers looked like they would win the 1st 2 games(although they were at home), dropped them then got dominated games 3 & 4. Mavs could've easily won the 1st 2 games against the Thunder and now it looks like they've given up. Grizz/Clippers & Hawks/Cs are really the only 1st round series that interest me now.

 

[UConn990411]

I almost feel bad for the Knicks. They have a mess on their hands going forward and I am not sure how they fix it. Stoudamire is turning into a huge boat anchor that is going to hold them back.

Nice one!

 

[UConn Hoops1]

Even with a full squad the Knicks still wouldn't beat the Heat but that team has had way too many injuries at this point to compete. Would've liked to have seen a full squad with Lin & Shump in the backcourt, Shump wouldn't stop Wade but he would provide more resistance than what Fields & Smith have shown.

As for the playoffs themselves, the 1st round has been pretty disappointing, I was hoping the Mavs would protect their homecourt to make that a series but they're done now. Its almost a reversal of their series against the Lakers last year, Lakers looked like they would win the 1st 2 games(although they were at home), dropped them then got dominated games 3 & 4. Mavs could've easily won the 1st 2 games against the Thunder and now it looks like they've given up. Grizz/Clippers & Hawks/Cs are really the only 1st round series that interest me now.

You have to admit the Thunder are fun to watch. Durant,Westbrook,Harden, and Serge "Get That Shot Outta Here!!!" Ibaka and a cast of thousands really bring a high energy game. I hope they go far. I thought one of the commentators comparing their game and home arena to Sacramento back in the day when the Kings were a load was right on the money. And seeing Mark Cuban sitting there with a mopey frown on his face is worth the price of admission anyday.

GO HUSKIES!!!