NBA 2012-2013

[smokymountainrain]

Rockets on a big run to end the 3rd - things getting interesting in Houston.

[Pheidippides]

Rockets on a big run to end the 3rd - things getting interesting in Houston.

That was an incredible game to be at, especially when we came back. Stupid lucky Durant shot. I had tix at about mid court, 10th row, so we saw it all up close. A few thoughts:

I've seen a number of games in person this year. Playoffs are way different.

Harden is amazing.

Durant is a freak of nature. Skinny as all get out but it doesn't matter.

The thunder's bigs are huge. Not skinny.

Melissa Stark is a beanpole. Think Mirage from The Incredibles.

NBA games are super physical as it is, but the playoffs are a different beast altogether.

Joey Crawford is the worst ref in the history of history, and he was lucky to go home in one piece last night. The fans wanted his blood.

[FN Phat]

Pierce is a wuss. He flops on a drive every single time.

[FN Phat]

That was an incredible game to be at, especially when we came back. Stupid lucky Durant shot. I had tix at about mid court, 10th row, so we saw it all up close. .

Yeah. Ridiculous seats, let alone for the playoffs. Jerk.

[smokymountainrain]

That was an incredible game to be at, especially when we came back. Stupid lucky Durant shot. I had tix at about mid court, 10th row, so we saw it all up close. A few thoughts:

I've seen a number of games in person this year. Playoffs are way different.

Harden is amazing.

Durant is a freak of nature. Skinny as all get out but it doesn't matter.

The thunder's bigs are huge. Not skinny.

Melissa Stark is a beanpole. Think Mirage from The Incredibles.

NBA games are super physical as it is, but the playoffs are a different beast altogether.

Joey Crawford is the worst ref in the history of history, and he was lucky to go home in one piece last night. The fans wanted his blood.

Good thoughts. Thanks for sharing. I always amazed at the skill level, size, and athleticism of todays NBA players, but the playoffs really do bring out the best in them. I also don't think anybody can appreciate the physicality of the game unless it's seen it up close as you had the opportunity to do.

One other thing - I continue to be impressed with the resilience of these guys. Houston was out of it yesterday and had opportunities to win a close one. Boston had controlled this game today and here the Knicks are within two in the 4th as I type this post.

[Pheidippides]

Yeah. Ridiculous seats, let alone for the playoffs. Jerk.

Sometimes you just know the right people, and it helps if those people owe you a favor and have good tickets.

[Donuthole]

Harden is amazing.

9/22 from the field, 10/15 from the FT line, and 2/8 3pt. Consider me underwhelmed. But then, I've never felt he's good enough to be the best player on a championship team. Not a very popular opinion in NBA circles, but I stand by it.

[HuskyFreeNorthwest]

9/22 from the field, 10/15 from the FT line, and 2/8 3pt. Consider me underwhelmed. But then, I've never felt he's good enough to be the best player on a championship team. Not a very popular opinion in NBA circles, but I stand by it.

You anti-beardite!

[Pheidippides]

9/22 from the field, 10/15 from the FT line, and 2/8 3pt. Consider me underwhelmed. But then, I've never felt he's good enough to be the best player on a championship team. Not a very popular opinion in NBA circles, but I stand by it.

That's not what I meant. What I meant is watching his ridiculous control and athleticism going to the hole. I don't think he's a guy you can build a championship team around, but if you can add one more elite player....

[smokymountainrain]

Steph Curry is so damn fun to watch. Such a pure shooter with the quick release.

[Surfah]

That's not what I meant. What I meant is watching his ridiculous control and athleticism going to the hole. I don't think he's a guy you can build a championship team around, but if you can add one more elite player....

Like Westbrook and Durant? That still wasn't enough.

[MarkGrace]

McGrady wins his first playoffs series.

[Pheidippides]

Like Westbrook and Durant? That still wasn't enough.

It hasn't been enough - yet. Harden is (IMO) a Westbrook type second fiddle, not a Durant type superman (this despite his PPG average this year and the fact that he receives an MVP chant every time he shoots free throws at home).

Durant was the real deal yesterday. At halftime I think most of Houston was asking "Russell who?"

[The_Douger]

It's just laughable to me how much Westbrook dominates the ball on a team that has Durant on it.

Westbrook is like a better version of Stephon Marbury.

[Indy Coug]

Jason Collins comes out

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