2nd Round NBA Playoff Talk/In Game Thread!!!

[ToDaClub]

I like Boston, Chicago, Memphis and Lakers.

[garth]

So much of the regular season series with Memphis was just timing of the schedule imo. I remember a long road trip for OKC and first game back home was Memphis and so on. I don't think they have an advantage anywhere in matchups. Maybe I'm wrong, but it has just been lackluster effort which has led to the defeats. Hopefully today woke them the f up!!!

it was definitely a lackluster effort in OKC yesterday. Memphis is playing at a high level across their roster. OKC didn't get anything from their bench yesterday. Harden needs to step the f*&k up. they also don't seem to have any answers for Randolph....or Mark Gasol for that matter. Since when did he become a dominant 5 man?

[garth]

Harden needs to step the f*&k up.

Harden and Maynor stepped up on offense and Collison on defense. Much better play last night from the OKC bench. Thunder came out of the gate with a lot of defensive intensity last night. I'm still not much liking their offense right now. They need to move the ball more, I think, but Scott Brooks didn't ask me.

I think the LA/Dallas series is going to be really good. I'm kind of impressed with the old man, Jason Kidd. for a 38 y/o, 16-year NBA vet, he's playing at a pretty high level.

[kbsooner21]

My game ball last night definitely goes to Collison. Dude brings his hard hat and lunch pail every damn day and doesn't look for the glory. He had Z Bo flat out frustrated last night. NC was so active and physical under the basket. Definitely think they found a new wrinkle to the defense last night.

Maynor and Harden played fantastic off the bench as well. Russell played the best he's played since the playoffs started. Making much better decisions, not forcing things too much. KD was well, KD.

Hope Ibaka isn't hurt too bad. Might be a good thing for us with the 3 full days off to let him get healed up a bit. Perkins played pretty good. Needs to show a little more effort to get the ball when it's in his area, i.e. loose balls and rebounds. Sometimes he's a little slow to react for my liking, but he's a bruiser and I love that

[garth]

Lakers are in a hole.

[bryce]

Artest is an a hole.

Yes he is
Unreal how these guys can't control their temper knowing the ramifications of their actions. If the mavs win game three look for a big fight to break out in game 4 or if and when the lakers get eliminated.

[kbsooner21]

Perk seemed to be a non factor again today garth.

I know many thought the Spurs were simply old but they had the best record in the league all year because they were damn good. I don't think Memphis got near the respect they deserved for beating the Spurs and in only 6 games. They are playing out of their mind ball right now and Randolph has been doing this since he got to Memphis. What is even more impressive is watching them do this w/out one of their best players (Rudy Gay). They are for real and OKC may be in trouble (Just like my C's)!

Perk told KD to hold a player's only team meeting at KD's house after game 1. I love his toughness and experience he brings to this team. The intangibles if you will

[bryce]

Yes he is
Unreal how these guys can't control their temper knowing the ramifications of their actions. If the mavs win game three look for a big fight to break out in game 4 or if and when the lakers get eliminated.

Not a fight but a classless act by the lakers. No wonder people hate that team.

[garth]

Thunder are back! Looks like this one's going 7. After shitting the bed like they did in game 3 I didn't think there was any way the Thunder could come back and win game 4.

Still hope Brooks can figure out a way for Durant to get more touches, though....and get more ball movement on offense consistently.