MuthaFunka said:

That was a hell of an effort by the Rockets though, you've got to say that. Without 2 all-stars? Never should've gone to a game 7, but it did. How do you feel about the Nuggets?

16 games to the title for Lebron's Cavs?

Fauxie said:

Oh yeah, I will give the Rockets their props, they took my boyz to 7 games. As for the Nuggets, in a 7-game set, I am still taking my boyz (Lakers) to win in 5 games. Now I can't wait to see and hear from all of the Nuggets fans.

Lakers will win in 5 games.

JellyBean said:

I wouldn't argue with that. Lakers in 5 or 6.

Fauxie said:

I wouldn't bet $ on that. I'll take the nuggets in an upset.

Fauxie said:

Yeah, those scrubs manned-up. Gotta give 'em credit for not folding. The Nugs series will be tough but they don't have any speedy PGs, which usually give the Lakers problem. The only matchup that conerns me is K-Mart vs Pau GaSoft.

Graycap23 said:

Ah, good to see you finally showed up, dawg.

MuthaFunka said:

The Nuggets are going 2 knock off Phil and company.

MuthaFunka said:

I love so much about Pau's game, but sometimes I find myself shouting at the TV "Fucking dunk that ball!!!"

Fauxie said:

I don't that that is natural 4 European players.

Graycap23 said:

If so, you'll be torn:

- Your hatred for Kobe vs your undying love for Phillip

Fauxie said:

Dude needs to seriously add about 10lbs. of muscle. He's WAY too light in the ass.

MuthaFunka said:

I want 2 see Phil get 10!

Graycap23 said:

Graycap23 said:

What is he, 7ft? It's harder to NOT dunk the ball at that height.

Fauxie said:

They STRESS fundamentals.....ie layups.

Graycap23 said:

I know, and it's ultimately beneficial to European big men in other areas of their game. Still, it can't be added to their game once they're in the NBA? I don't see any detriment to a big man's game by encouraging him to throw it down when he has the chance, but see a whole lot of positives as far as reputation, intimidation etc., drawing fouls and of course field goal percentage. Pau couldn't get a zillion dunks a night like Howard but he could get a handful. I really don't get it. Grab the rebound and stuff it the fuck in there. Please Pau!

Fauxie said:

You can't put up that weak shit in the NBA. Throw that shit down like Barkley! Damn, Pau's as soft as Eddie Curry.

For the nuggets to have a shot, chauncey must continue to
play well like he has during the playoffs and carmelo
must continue to play lights out. I'm interested to see
if Kobe going to defend chauncey or will they switch and
put him on Carmelo some. Kobe seems to play his best when
challenged. I think the nuggets have an edge on the bench.
I'm actually looking forward to this series more so
than the cavs-magic.

RodeoSchro said:

Son of a !!!!!

Graycap23 said:

10 is within reach.

Dang. Kobe is getting mugged and can't get a call.

JellyBean said:

I hope you're not talking about those 2 times he had the chair pulled out from under him and he complained to the refs. He was leaning in, looking for contact and the defender played him perfectly. That was the right (no) call both times. I've been impressed with Denver's tough defense.

Such a difference between the Nuggets with AI and the Nuggets with Billups, as big as the difference between winning and losing.

I'm going for Coach George Karl. So that means Denver.

july said:

Fair dues though, I don't think LA have played well, but it looks like they're going to steal this one back from the jaws of the Nuggets.

Fauxie said:

It was early in the game when Kobe was posting up in the paint. Ever Nugget player that was guarding Kobe, either held, pulled, or mugged Kobe.

Tough defense?? More like a hackathon from the Nuggets. But that is the only thing the Nuggets can do is mug players.

1-0

Lakers.

JellyBean said:

Son of a !!!!!

july said:

Come on now, it aint that bad

I will give the Nuggets their props, their post players played a great game. Even freaking Kenyon Martin was knocking down jumpers. With that ugly, no rotation, line drive jumper. Dude where was the arc in his jump shot? But this will be a nice test for the Lakers.

The conference finals are off to a great start!