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iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-29 02:57:29
April 29 2009 02:56 GMT
#561
On April 29 2009 11:38 Xeris wrote:
GOD DAMN that was such a great fucking display of coaching ability (minus the running out of time outs once again)... that was a BRILLIANT play, nobody would have expected the play for Brad Miller to have a wide open midrange jumper designed for him.

Honestly though, I think Brad Miller succumbed to nerves, he should have taken the wide open jumper, his shot is more reliable than his ability to drive to the basket IMO, and plus a jumper is probably more reliable than being forced to hit 2 clutch free throws.

Otherwise, it was a great play, just botched the execution a bit.

GREATEST FIRST ROUND SERIES.... EVER

yeah it would probably have been better if he took the jumpshot instead.

On April 29 2009 11:46 sixghost wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 29 2009 11:25 iLoveKTF wrote:
Wait let me explain it clearly because people seems to have low understanding skills. Did you see the last play? It was beautiful, designed so that the middle will be wide open for MILLER. The only reason why the celtic defenders and Rondo (who just got him in the face) came back defensively was because MILLER WAS TOO SLOW DRIVING TO THE LANE. And you are talking about tyrus' jumpshot??? Who needs a jumpshot when you have a wide open lane. With tyrus' speed and athleticism i think he wouldve done a better job than miller.

It wasn't a designed play. You seriously think they would design a play for Brad Miller with the game on the line? Who are you kidding. They were looking for Gordon first, then Rose/Salmons as a 2nd chance. The only reason Miller was open was because of a miscommunication, I don't give a shit how bad a guy is, or how well a play was designed(which is a joke by the way because Del Negro is a shit coach) no one is going to be that wide open. Miller had a layup and got fucking mugged.

What are talking about dude

you think that the coaches only give out 1 play and say run that play no matter what. gordon was probably the first option but that play led to the middle opening up and miller being open. It was probably "if gordon is open pass to him but if everyone collapses to the right side of the floor (which is what happened) miller will be open in the middle". Though vinny sucks, he has 2 great assistant coaches, you have to remember that.
Woo Jung Ho
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
April 29 2009 03:01 GMT
#562
I don't think 100% that the set play wasn't for Miller. He's a great free throw shooter (not against pressure though) and Boston probably least expected it. I think Perkins was chasing Rose or Gordon with Rondo and that gave an opening for Miller.
sixghost
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States2096 Posts
April 29 2009 03:06 GMT
#563
On April 29 2009 11:56 iLoveKTF wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 29 2009 11:38 Xeris wrote:
GOD DAMN that was such a great fucking display of coaching ability (minus the running out of time outs once again)... that was a BRILLIANT play, nobody would have expected the play for Brad Miller to have a wide open midrange jumper designed for him.

Honestly though, I think Brad Miller succumbed to nerves, he should have taken the wide open jumper, his shot is more reliable than his ability to drive to the basket IMO, and plus a jumper is probably more reliable than being forced to hit 2 clutch free throws.

Otherwise, it was a great play, just botched the execution a bit.

GREATEST FIRST ROUND SERIES.... EVER

yeah it would probably have been better if he took the jumpshot instead.

Show nested quote +
On April 29 2009 11:46 sixghost wrote:
On April 29 2009 11:25 iLoveKTF wrote:
Wait let me explain it clearly because people seems to have low understanding skills. Did you see the last play? It was beautiful, designed so that the middle will be wide open for MILLER. The only reason why the celtic defenders and Rondo (who just got him in the face) came back defensively was because MILLER WAS TOO SLOW DRIVING TO THE LANE. And you are talking about tyrus' jumpshot??? Who needs a jumpshot when you have a wide open lane. With tyrus' speed and athleticism i think he wouldve done a better job than miller.

It wasn't a designed play. You seriously think they would design a play for Brad Miller with the game on the line? Who are you kidding. They were looking for Gordon first, then Rose/Salmons as a 2nd chance. The only reason Miller was open was because of a miscommunication, I don't give a shit how bad a guy is, or how well a play was designed(which is a joke by the way because Del Negro is a shit coach) no one is going to be that wide open. Miller had a layup and got fucking mugged.

What are talking about dude

you think that the coaches only give out 1 play and say run that play no matter what. gordon was probably the first option but that play led to the middle opening up and miller being open. It was probably "if gordon is open pass to him but if everyone collapses to the right side of the floor (which is what happened) miller will be open in the middle". Though vinny sucks, he has 2 great assistant coaches, you have to remember that.

What do you mean he doesn't only give out 1 play? Of course he does. They have 5 seconds to get the ball in, you don't have time for more than 1 play. The play they ran fucking sucked. Gordon/Rose/Salmons were so unopen they couldnt even inbound the ball to them. They should be thanking their stars that Miller was even open. The guy was just standing there hoping to draw 1 guy away from the other 3, and they left him completely open.

And furthermore, no way he settles for that jumpshot. That lane was so god damn open, if he didn't get mugged he either makes that layup or gets 2 and 1.
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iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
April 29 2009 03:07 GMT
#564
On April 29 2009 12:01 il0seonpurpose wrote:
I don't think 100% that the set play wasn't for Miller. He's a great free throw shooter (not against pressure though) and Boston probably least expected it. I think Perkins was chasing Rose or Gordon with Rondo and that gave an opening for Miller.

basically this. mind games yo. but failed.
Woo Jung Ho
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
April 29 2009 03:26 GMT
#565
Mind games?
Kennelie
Profile Joined December 2007
United States2296 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-29 03:42:36
April 29 2009 03:41 GMT
#566
well right now san antonio is getting there ass handed to them. I might call it quits on watching the rest of the game soon if san antonio dont come back. Plus i've noticed that sa's crowd is so weak. I can't believe i lived in that city for 2 years. I can only hope the mavs can play this well through the rest of the po's. 82-71 into 4th with 10 mins left...the jet just scored 3. 85-71.9;45 remaining. I had to edit to revise my post and the jet scored another 3. 88-73 with 9:08 to go on the quarter.
ya had ya shot kid!
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
April 29 2009 03:46 GMT
#567
Why can't you believe you lived in the city for two years? Man I feel bad for San Antonio; now is their rebuilding years.
Slaughter
Profile Blog Joined November 2003
United States20254 Posts
April 29 2009 04:00 GMT
#568
For some reason I really want Dallas to go deep, I just feel sorry for them kinda falling off after having some strong years heh.
Never Knows Best.
iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-29 04:02:00
April 29 2009 04:01 GMT
#569
yeah, it couldve been better if manu was healthy.

at the meantime: rockets and blazers looking to be another really good game. 68-71 for the blazers halfway into the 4th.
Woo Jung Ho
Slaughter
Profile Blog Joined November 2003
United States20254 Posts
April 29 2009 04:06 GMT
#570
Man Rondo shows how much I know about Basketball.....I saw him and college an everyone was so high on him and when I saw him play I wasn't that impressed. Now hes developing into a great player for the Celtics.
Never Knows Best.
smurfingchobo
Profile Joined April 2004
833 Posts
April 29 2009 04:11 GMT
#571
It feels weird watching the Spurs out on the first round. Is this the end of the Spurs Era?
Teach me PvZ~
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
April 29 2009 04:13 GMT
#572
Yeah he wasn't that great at Kentucky but now he's an All-Star.
il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
April 29 2009 04:26 GMT
#573
Portland just beat Houston, ouch.
Kennelie
Profile Joined December 2007
United States2296 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-29 05:10:35
April 29 2009 05:09 GMT
#574
On April 29 2009 12:46 il0seonpurpose wrote:
Why can't you believe you lived in the city for two years? Man I feel bad for San Antonio; now is their rebuilding years.


b/c it seemed as no fans was out there until the end of the games. It felt as they had to pay people to go seat in the seats. I love san antonio and all but the fans are just not into it. Then they have those annoying ass streamers. Bad mannered shit.

Edit: P.S. GO MAVS!!
ya had ya shot kid!
Xeris
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
Iran17695 Posts
April 29 2009 05:44 GMT
#575
poor Spurs. I hope Portland/Houston goes to 7 and Houston wins... that way Yao Ming will be too worn out to be effective
twitter.com/xerislight -- follow me~~
BroOd
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
Austin10833 Posts
April 29 2009 05:51 GMT
#576
Think Howard loses a game for that elbow?
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unknown.sam
Profile Joined May 2007
Philippines2701 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-29 08:14:34
April 29 2009 06:45 GMT
#577
BOS CHI: not sure about the stats but games always seem to go into OT...crazy, crazy series

POR HOU: another game to play for b roy and the blazers. bench players need to pick up the slack...history says houston has the better chances of winning the series regardless of whether it goes 7 games, although blazers still have a glimmer of hope :D

ORL PHI: philly seemed out of it right from the get go...hope this goes 7 games with philly pulling off an upset

DAL SAS: as expected...time to start rebuilding eh??
"Thanks for the kind words, but if SS is the most interesting book you've ever read, you must have just started reading a couple of weeks ago." - Mark Rippetoe
RowdierBob
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
Australia13358 Posts
April 29 2009 14:04 GMT
#578
Just watched replay of the Celts and Bulls. Surprised more wasn't made of Rondo's last foul. I've seen them call softer flagrants earlier in the season. Bulls really choked though. With Allen out of the game for so long and up by 10 in the last quarter, they really showed their inexperience.
"Terrans are pretty much space-Australians" - H
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14910 Posts
April 29 2009 14:10 GMT
#579
Time for duncan to injure his leg, miss most the season, the spurs luck into the #1 draft pick again, and then they rebound strong and win a few more titles
Xeris
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
Iran17695 Posts
April 29 2009 17:13 GMT
#580
On April 29 2009 14:51 BroOd wrote:
Think Howard loses a game for that elbow?


he should
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