Why is everyone saying the series is over?

[6 for 24]

Greetings, friends of ISH!

I have been enjoying these Finals between the Heat of Miami and the Spurs of San Antonio. Although there are no real stars on either team, the basketball is still most exciting.

One thing confuses me though: people are already declaring the series as over despite it being a 2-1 tally. I would hate for these fans to stop watching the contest on account of this, because my many years as a basketball aficionado have taught me that it is possible to overcome this deficit. And example, if I may.

In 2002, my Los Angeles Lakers were in a similar predicament, down 2-1 to the Kings of Sacramento. They had just lost game #3 at the Staples Center by a large margin. Worse yet, they were down 20 points in the first quarter of game #4! They had to claw their way back. In the end, it came down to a now famous play by Kobe Bryant:

http://mkerala.com/u/di/C6I7/kobe_gamewinner.gif

And just like that, the Lakers were back in it! As we know, the Lakers overcame some rough officiating to take that series in 7, and ultimately won the NBA title that year. This, despite being down 2-1.. and a Kobe miracle away from 3-1!

So I am just telling you guys, don't be so premature in your prognosis. In this league, anything can happen!

Warmest regards,

Ayotunde Ndiaye

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

ish, the home of over-reaction.

[unbreakable]

refs gave the lakers that series..

only way HEAT win is if the refs give it to them. period.

[moe94]

Because we live in the moment. Sugar K is the best player in the world right now.

[Fudge]

http://insidehoops.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341355

Look around before posting, goofball. 'Fore I smack a bish.

[rhowen4]

lmao that gif

[iTare]

miami will win this series. the spurs' role players are going to disappear and duncan and ginobili will tire out. dwyane will re appear with an aggressive lebron. role players will step up. miami in 6. it will be crazy though. there will be a lot of memorable moments on the court and in these forums. people will be calling lebron the goat and some known bran haters will be having some of the most insane and quite disturbing meltdowns. this shit is gonna be hilarious :lol

Respectfully yours,

Ahmud Pakeestun

[ILLsmak]

Greetings, friends of ISH!

I have been enjoying these Finals between the Heat of Miami and the Spurs of San Antonio. Although there are no real stars on either team, the basketball is still most exciting.

One thing confuses me though: people are already declaring the series as over despite it being a 2-1 tally. I would hate for these fans to stop watching the contest on account of this, because my many years as a basketball aficionado have taught me that it is possible to overcome this deficit. And example, if I may.

In 2002, my Los Angeles Lakers were in a similar predicament, down 2-1 to the Kings of Sacramento. They had just lost game #3 at the Staples Center by a large margin. Worse yet, they were down 20 points in the first quarter of game #4! They had to claw their way back. In the end, it came down to a now famous play by Kobe Bryant:

http://mkerala.com/u/di/C6I7/kobe_gamewinner.gif

And just like that, the Lakers were back in it! As we know, the Lakers overcame some rough officiating to take that series in 7, and ultimately won the NBA title that year. This, despite being down 2-1.. and a Kobe miracle away from 3-1!

So I am just telling you guys, don't be so premature in your prognosis. In this league, anything can happen!

Warmest regards,

Ayotunde Ndiaye

I support ur comedy tour.

-Smak

[Warfan]

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But yes, the heat can easily tie it up tomorrow and then it's anyone's series. The heat aren't just gonna lay down...

[Jameerthefear]

OP is the GOAT gimmick.

[hahaitme]

Looked like a travel lol

[jrong]

The Heat could still win. But, the Spurs are +32 in the series. They choked almost as badly in Game 2 as they did in Game 6 last year. Parker and Duncan missed 4 FTs in a row that would have prevented them from stretching a 5 pt. lead at the time.

When the all of the Spurs' weapons are firing on all cylinders, they're simply a better team.

[6 for 24]

The Heat could still win. But, the Spurs are +32 in the series. They choked almost as badly in Game 2 as they did in Game 6 last year. Parker and Duncan missed 4 FTs in a row that would have prevented them from stretching a 5 pt. lead at the time.

When the all of the Spurs' weapons are firing on all cylinders, they're simply a better team.

I agree that the Spurs play better "team" basketball but, as we all know, basketball isn't a team sport. Those 2002 Lakers were pretty much Kobe + a scrubby supporting cast, and they overcame the great ball movement and coaching of the Kings. It was truly 8 on 5 basketball, with #8 dominating the Kings 5.

This year is somewhat similar-- the Heat don't have anyone anywhere near Kobe's level, but they probably have more "superstar" talent than the free-flowing Spurs. And they are in the same position as the Lakers were back then. The question is, can the "King" step up his game and make the big time play like Kobe did in game #4? In my most humble opinion, that will decide the series.

Warmest regards,

Ayotunde Ndiaye

[CelticBaller]

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[AboutBuckets]

Greetings, friends of ISH!

I have been enjoying these Finals between the Heat of Miami and the Spurs of San Antonio. Although there are no real stars on either team, the basketball is still most exciting.




It was truly 8 on 5 basketball, with #8 dominating the Kings 5.



:roll: :roll: :roll: Tied with Theoo for favorite troll/gimmick here

[Solefade]

:roll: :roll: :roll: Tied with Theoo for favorite troll/gimmick here


6 for 24 shits on theoo easily

[GimmeThat]

Because I like Lebron on one leg over Tim Duncan with one leg
or whoever you think their FMVP favorite should be on one leg.

It hurts the Spurs far more than the Heat because of Dwayne Wade, Chris Bosh's ability to run the floor better than Leonard/Ginobili


Unless Diaw/Splitter are the cure, if they are just the anti-biotics, they get immuned sometime down a "series"

[the mesiah]

Greetings, friends of ISH!

I have been enjoying these Finals between the Heat of Miami and the Spurs of San Antonio. Although there are no real stars on either team, the basketball is still most exciting.



Ayotunde Ndiaye there must be a million ndiayes..:biggums:

[Eye Test]

ive always found this guys gimmick acct forced/boring as fk**, jameer supporting him is just the cherry on top. doesnt hold a candle to kobe haters like silkk and many others

[Rodmantheman]

ive always found this guys gimmick acct forced/boring as fk**, jameer supporting him is just the cherry on top. doesnt hold a candle to kobe haters like silkk and many others

:coleman:

[Magic 32]

Showing up when Lebron's legacy is in great peril.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZbgoC6MiSM

1600 views ?

Hardly making a dent.

[Eye Test]

Showing up when Lebron's legacy is in great peril.

6 for 24?

Could end up being Lebron's winning pr% in the finals.

lol

pretty much each and everyone of his posts are damage control, kobe has mind raped this one

[JT123]

ive always found this guys gimmick acct forced/boring as fk**, jameer supporting him is just the cherry on top. doesnt hold a candle to kobe haters like silkk and many others
Somebody is clearly very insecure about the fact that they have been surpassed as the funniest troll on the forum. :lol
Dude isn't even in his prime yet and is already funnier than you ever were. :pimp:

[Milbuck]

Somebody is clearly very insecure about the fact that they have been surpassed as the funniest troll on the forum. :lol
Dude isn't even in his prime yet and is already funnier than you ever were. :pimp:
It really bothers me that you don't have an avatar. Any picture. Just pick one, please.

[J Shuttlesworth]

That gif is underrated :roll: did he make that?

[JT123]

It really bothers me that you don't have an avatar. Any picture. Just pick one, please.
I prefer to remain anonymous. :pimp:

[Eye Test]

Somebody is clearly very insecure about the fact that they have been surpassed as the funniest troll on the forum. :lol
Dude isn't even in his prime yet and is already funnier than you ever were. :pimp:

dude cherry picks his threads, you can tell by his post count and every one is damage control/butthurt disguised, efficient? maybe, even with his cherry picking he is more miss than hit. dont make this thread about me now..

[All Net]

Because people love to overreact anytime somebody wins...

Will happen if Miami wins game 4

[Rodmantheman]

dude cherry picks his threads, you can tell by his post count and every one is damage control/butthurt disguised, efficient? maybe, even with his cherry picking he is more miss than hit. dont make this thread about me now..

He isn't a volume poster he picks and chooses his posts and usually delvers very efficient :bowdown:

[Eye Test]

He isn't a volume poster he picks and chooses his posts and usually delvers very efficient :bowdown:

if hes gonna come up with something once a month i would expect something better, would be average quality for a volume poster. cherry picking is for betas

[6 for 24]

The truth is, this post IS damage control. And it may well be my insecurity speaking, but I feel I have made a good argument. Let me explain.

Like my fellow Kobe stans, I am terrified that the Heat will come back and win this. Why? Because I saw almost the exact same thing happen in the 2002 WCF (which everyone knows was the true championship). The Lakers were tired, coming off back-to-back titles, had defeated the Kings the prior year, and were now facing a hungry, well-coached team. The Kings outplayed the Lakers and blew them out at Staples in game 3. I remember all of my Laker hater friends celebrating. It hurt, man, it hurt.

But game #4 changed everything. Thanks to Kobe's 25 points (on an efficient 26 shots) and game-winning play (http://mkerala.com/u/di/C6I7/kobe_gamewinner.gif), the Lakers tied things up and the rest is history. Surely it was not easy from then-- there was a controversial game 6 that they had to overcome-- but champions find a way to win.

Now the question is, should I be worried? Even if the Heat win, the truth is that LeBron will only have 3 titles and 3 FMVPs. He has a ways to go to reach Kobe's 5 titles and 5 FMVPs. I have even told the wise poster kennethgriffin the same-- this is no threat. But as I read the posts here, I see a lot of people are already starting to put LeBron on Kobe's level, and that is just not right.

So call it damage control if you want.

Warmest regards,

Ayotunde Ndiaye

[Eye Test]

The truth is, this post IS damage control. And it may well be my insecurity speaking, but I feel I have made a good argument. Let me explain.

Like my fellow Kobe stans, I am terrified that the Heat will come back and win this. Why? Because I saw almost the exact same thing happen in the 2002 WCF (which everyone knows was the true championship). The Lakers were tired, coming off back-to-back titles, had defeated the Kings the prior year, and were now facing a hungry, well-coached team. The Kings outplayed the Lakers and blew them out at Staples in game 3. I remember all of my Laker hater friends celebrating. It hurt, man, it hurt.

But game #4 changed everything. Thanks to Kobe's 25 points (on an efficient 26 shots) and game-winning play, the Lakers tied things up and the rest is history. Surely it was not easy from then-- there was a controversial game 6 that they had to overcome-- but champions find a way to win.

Now the question is, should I be worried? Even if the Heat win, the truth is that LeBron will only have 3 titles and 3 FMVPs. He has a ways to go to reach Kobe's 5 titles and 5 FMVPs. I have even told the wise poster kennethgriffin the same-- this is no threat. But as I read the posts here, I see a lot of people are already starting to put LeBron on Kobe's level, and that is just not right.

So call it damage control if you want.

Warmest regards,

Ayotunde Ndiaye

shook :facepalm

[AirFederer]

Lol :lol

[Rodmantheman]

The truth is, this post IS damage control. And it may well be my insecurity speaking, but I feel I have made a good argument. Let me explain.

Like my fellow Kobe stans, I am terrified that the Heat will come back and win this. Why? Because I saw almost the exact same thing happen in the 2002 WCF (which everyone knows was the true championship). The Lakers were tired, coming off back-to-back titles, had defeated the Kings the prior year, and were now facing a hungry, well-coached team. The Kings outplayed the Lakers and blew them out at Staples in game 3. I remember all of my Laker hater friends celebrating. It hurt, man, it hurt.

But game #4 changed everything. Thanks to Kobe's 25 points (on an efficient 26 shots) and game-winning play, the Lakers tied things up and the rest is history. Surely it was not easy from then-- there was a controversial game 6 that they had to overcome-- but champions find a way to win.

Now the question is, should I be worried? Even if the Heat win, the truth is that LeBron will only have 3 titles and 3 FMVPs. He has a ways to go to reach Kobe's 5 titles and 5 FMVPs. I have even told the wise poster kennethgriffin the same-- this is no threat. But as I read the posts here, I see a lot of people are already starting to put LeBron on Kobe's level, and that is just not right.

So call it damage control if you want.

Warmest regards,

Ayotunde Ndiaye


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