Spurs (1) vs. Grizzlies (8) Western Conference Playoffs Rd 1

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:06 pm

Man, Memphis is just outclassing these guys on every level.

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:09 pm

schmitty1121 wrote:

Looks like Bernsie is going to be wrong on another one of his great thoughts, saying the higher seeds don't lose to the lower seeds in the NBA.

Imaginary radio. That was never said.

The adage is that the higher seeds in the NBA are more likely to be rewarded through their higher seed.

The fact is in a 7 game series, regardless of seeding, the better team will win. It's clearly Memphis.

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:16 pm

Jesus.

Someone tell Memphis they're not supposed to play like this.

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:34 pm

Memphis won't get past the next round, but it's damn fun to watch a young, motivated, hungry team knock off an old, grizzled, formerly dominant team who's in its twilight years.

This is how the Bulls would've looked in the '99 playoffs had that team been kept together one more year.

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:36 pm

This is definitely a something... So the only #1 seeds to be bounced in the 1st round have been Seattle (94), Dallas (06), and unless a miracle happens San Antonio (11)...

It's peculiar an Eastern Conference #1 has never lost in the 1st round.

RFDC · **Joined:** Sun May 11, 2008 4:11 pm **Posts:** 57618

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

This is how the Bulls would've looked in the '99 playoffs had that team been kept together one more year.

Let's not get carried away Kid.

I am enjoying the Memphis win as well. Nice to see the Spur get kicked.

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:39 pm

Jbi11s wrote:

This is definitely a something... So the only #1 seeds to be bounced in the 1st round have been Seattle (94), Dallas (06), and unless a miracle happens San Antonio (11)...

It's peculiar an Eastern Conference #1 has never lost in the 1st round.

It actually did, in '99 (the lockout season). The #8 Knicks beat the #1 Heat in the first round. There's an obvious asterisk over that one though.

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:40 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Jbi11s wrote:

This is definitely a something... So the only #1 seeds to be bounced in the 1st round have been Seattle (94), Dallas (06), and unless a miracle happens San Antonio (11)...

It's peculiar an Eastern Conference #1 has never lost in the 1st round.

It actually did, in '99 (the lockout season). The #8 Knicks beat the #1 Heat in the first round. There's an obvious asterisk over that one though.

Yeah that totally slipped my mind. That season was such a blur. Good memory OKC.

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:43 pm

Jbi11s wrote:

Yeah that totally slipped my mind. That season was such a blur. Good memory OKC.

I don't fault you for not remembering '99. Most people don't. I really wish I didn't...that was some of the worst NBA ball I've ever seen (even from the good teams). No training camp meant everybody was out of shape and not ready to play.

I actually try to block out 1999 through 2003. That was easily the lowest period in the history of the league. Yet, for some reason I still watched.

Terry's Peeps · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:49 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Jbi11s wrote:

Yeah that totally slipped my mind. That season was such a blur. Good memory OKC.

I don't fault you for not remembering '99. Most people don't. I really wish I didn't...that was some of the worst NBA ball I've ever seen (even from the good teams). No training camp meant everybody was out of shape and not ready to play.

I actually try to block out 1999 through 2003. That was easily the lowest period in the history of the league. Yet, for some reason I still watched.

You bail on baseball after a month, but you watched that garbage?

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:50 pm

Yeah, I'm weird.

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:51 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Jbi11s wrote:

Yeah that totally slipped my mind. That season was such a blur. Good memory OKC.

I don't fault you for not remembering '99. Most people don't. I really wish I didn't...that was some of the worst NBA ball I've ever seen (even from the good teams). No training camp meant everybody was out of shape and not ready to play.

I actually try to block out 1999 through 2003. That was easily the lowest period in the history of the league. Yet, for some reason I still watched.

+1

I still dislike Larry Brown to this day. 1999 through early 2003 was total identity crisis time for the league. It was clear where the league was headed once the draft of LBJ, Melo, and Wade happened. There were some fun memories though if you were a true NBA junkie. Shaq in his prime. 2-3 years of a relevant and exciting Jason Williams. Vince Carter non stop high lights. Tim Duncan's ascension. Tracy McGrady in the MVP debate. Nash and Dirk. I'm sure I'm forgetting things.

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:52 pm

Chris Webber the best PF in the league during that stretch?

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 9:59 pm

Jbi11s wrote:

Chris Webber the best PF in the league during that stretch?

I'd say yes. I forgot about those Sacramento teams. Those Western Conference playoff series were awesome. That was back when the West was unfairly superior to the East.

One topic that always comes up when I'm talking to my brother about that era is, "Remember Steve Francis?"

conns7901 · **Joined:** Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:36 pm **Posts:** 19568

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

This is how the Bulls would've looked in the '99 playoffs had that team been kept together one more year.

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:09 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

One topic that always comes up when I'm talking to my brother about that era is, "Remember Steve Francis?"

I just looked at the stats. He put up a steady 20,6,6 as a PG from 1999 through 2003. Averaged 7rpg in 01-02 season. I remember him at Maryland. In one season he went from out of nowhere to top 5 pick quicker than any college player I've seen.

conns7901 · **Joined:** Wed Nov 30, 2005 11:36 pm **Posts:** 19568

Foot was on the line.

Douchebag · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:03 pm **Posts:** 43790

Fuck.

NearWessSideHussra · **Posted:** Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:29 pm

unbelievable finish. memphis needs to close it out at home. they have little chance in a game 7 @ the alamo.

NearWessSideHussra · **Posted:** Wed Apr 27, 2011 10:32 pm

looked like ginobli was clutching his arm/shoulder in pain after that final play.

RFDC · **Joined:** Sun May 11, 2008 4:11 pm **Posts:** 57618

Memphis better finish this thing in game 6, they will not win a game 7.

Douchebag · **Joined:** Tue Aug 19, 2008 3:03 pm **Posts:** 43790

NearWessSideHussra wrote:

looked like ginobli was clutching his arm/shoulder in pain after that final play.

He's full of shit. Just trying to make himself look gritty and tough for the cameras.

schmitty1121 · **Joined:** Tue Dec 05, 2006 3:10 pm **Posts:** 6774

Hopefully Duncan retires after this season because this is brutal. In a must win game for the Spurs, he scores 13 points, all coming in the first half.

Brick · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 8:08 am

Keeping Score wrote:

I gotta say, this really does suck compared to that college ball.

Talk to me when you get a game like that during a game 7.

SHARK · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 1:04 pm

RFDC wrote:

Memphis better finish this thing in game 6, they will not win a game 7.

I agree. As Elvis Presley once sang, "It's Now or Never..."

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:31 pm

I just want to remind everyone who was on the Memphis bandwagon before anyone this year...

viewtopic.php?f=91&t=51668&p=917372&hilit=Jbills#p917372

8. Memphis
Look for Memphis to make a small leap this year to a consistent playoff participant.
Team MVP- Rudy burrito

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:36 pm

Roll call...

Who's here?

Free Ajent · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:39 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Roll call...

Who's here?

I'm doing this to you at hoops

Jbi11s · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:40 pm

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Roll call...

Who's here?

The Original Kid Cairo · **Posted:** Fri Apr 29, 2011 6:41 pm

Free Ajent wrote:

The Original Kid Cairo wrote:

Roll call...

Who's here?

I'm doing this to you at hoops

Yeah, I'm gonna go ahead and wager that probably won't happen.

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