Heat vs Pacers! The official ECF series thread!

[donkiez]

Rewatched the last play a few times. I take back my Vogel bashing for not having Hibbert in there. They were probably expecting a jumper, and Hibbert can't closeout, so it makes sense to not have him in there. The play before, though, he shoulda been there.

That's one way to take away the jumper I guess.

 

[craigehlo]

That last play was eerily similar to a Cavs game 5-6 years ago where LeBron beat the Blazers at the RG with a last second drive to the hoop for the layup. You have to make him shoot or pass.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Pacers lead Heat 53-47 at halftime

 

[MickZagger]

I really, really wish we would have got Hibbert.

 

[illmatic99]

DUNK OF THE PLAYOFFS

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Hibbert is a monster.

 

[RoyToy]

All the way back in December I said Paul George was going to emerge as the next stat in the NBA. I'm glad to see the rest of the NBA finally catching.

Don't doubt me

 

[SlyPokerDog]

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[illmatic99]

All the way back in December I said Paul George was going to emerge as the next stat in the NBA. I'm glad to see the rest of the NBA finally catching.

Don't doubt me

He was nowhere near as aggressive in December. Hell, he fell asleep in a few of those games vs NYK in the last series. Consistent aggression and focus is his problem. But WOW he has stepped up this series so far.

 

[illmatic99]

Video Game James.

 

[Rhal]

James is showing why he is a 4 time MVP this game.

 

[illmatic99]

This is one exciting game. God damnit Blazers. Get in the fuckin playoffs already.

 

[Rhal]

This is one exciting game. God damnit Blazers. Get in the fuckin playoffs already.

We gotta make some moves before we can compete with these teams. I can't help but think of how outmatched we would be in a 7 game series vs any of the teams left.

 

[illmatic99]

Why the fuck is George stuck in that corner on three straight possessions?

 

[Rhal]

Wade has made a LOT of plays that could be seen as dirty these two games. Not sure if I would have called him elbowing stevenson in the head as dirty or just unintentional

 

[Rhal]

Why the fuck is George stuck in that corner on three straight possessions?

He looks exhausted, I think thats gotta be the reason for his lack of movement on offense the last few possessions.

 

[julius]

Wade has made a LOT of plays that could be seen as dirty these two games. Not sure if I would have called him elbowing stevenson in the head as dirty or just unintentional

It's funny how super athletic players can all the sudden become clumsy.

 

[illmatic99]

We gotta make some moves before we can compete with these teams. I can't help but think of how outmatched we would be in a 7 game series vs any of the teams left.

Gotta start somewhere. And Houston and Indiana are showing so far that you don't need to build down first before building up.

 

[illmatic99]

He looks exhausted, I think thats gotta be the reason for his lack of movement on offense the last few possessions.

Possibly. But he does this a lot. So frustrating. The kid has TMac level talent but he just takes possessions off. And it forces Lance Stephenson to pull off a JJack/Trout combo impression.

 

[Rhal]

Possibly. But he does this a lot. So frustrating. The kid has TMac level talent but he just takes possessions off. And it forces Lance Stephenson to pull off a JJack/Trout combo impression.

Paul George is good and turning into a superstar but his talent level on the offense end isn't near TMac's but he is better defensively.

 

[julius]

There have been a couple offensive plays for Indiana that I swear that Jarrett Jack was playing for Indiana...and that's not a compliment.

 

[Rhal]

Indiana is DAMN good. I think they have a legit shot to knock off the heat if they can win this game.

 

[illmatic99]

Take a shot, PG.

 

[Run BJM]

Moar Lance Stevenson, Vogel.

 

[illmatic99]

Amazing D by DWade

 

[julius]

nice sequence Indiana...ever play basketball together?

 

[Rhal]

Had to refresh my browser missed the steal. Did the pacers not even get a shot off that possession?

 

[illmatic99]

Had to refresh my browser missed the steal. Did the pacers not even get a shot off that possession?

Wade's ball denial on George was crazy. And forced a 24sec violation

 

[MickZagger]

Stephenson plays like an idiot. He's like JR Smith. Hurts just as much as he helps.

 

[illmatic99]

Wow. Another TO