The 2005-2006 NBA Season Discussion Thread

Originally Posted by Timberwolf

I think Kobe was trying to do his Steve Nash impression, by passing a lot. Too bad he failed miserably in Game 1.

You really don't know much about Kobe's game, or the Lakers for that matter, do you? He was playing according Phil's game plan, and it almost worked. KB gets railed for 'allegedly' playing selfish ball. I swear he's damned if he does, and he's damned if he doesn't. BTW, how well is KG and the T-Pups doing in the playoffs? Oh snap, that's right.... hahahaha.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Timberwolf

Kobe suddenly playing according to "Phil's game plan" after 80 games of jacking up 27.16 shots per game? It almost worked?

If it weren't for that, we probably would not even be in the playoffs. Kobe had to take most of the offensive load because Kwame and Lamar were too passive for most of the season because they just didn't understand the triangle offense.

So it's Phil Jackson's idea for Kobe to shoot 7-21, right.

[QUOTE=Timberwolf]Here's Phil Jackson's quote after the game:

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Our game plan was to exploit the middle and do the things we wanted to, but he [Bryant] was still supposed to be a force over on that side of the offense. I just felt he never really got in rhythm until the end, and we said 'Just go after it'

That's precisely what they did. What's your fucking point? Kobe did facilitate the lane by drawing double teams, unfortunately we missed many easy lay-ups that could have won us the game. He tried to take over during the fourth quarter, but he couldn't get his rythm going because of the facilitator role he was playing. Sometimes when you exert yourself too much on one end, you can't get it going on the other. It happens to all greats.

Originally Posted by Timberwolf

Oops.

Kobe's game is no mystery. With all that talent, he still has trouble being an effective playmaker and a dominator at the same time. He doesn't know how.

You have got to be bullshitting me. You lost all credibility there. I'll admit, that Kobe doesn't have good court vision like Bron, but that's what Lamar's for.

How ya doing, buddy?

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Kwame and Lamar were too passive for most of the season because they played with a ball dominator who didn't know how to involve them in the offense.

And I heard a rumor that Lamar Odom is a pretty good player. He even makes good decisions when the basketball is in his hands.

Too bad he only sees the ball when Kobe kicks it out.

I like how you completely overlooked the part about them NOT understanding the triangle offense. Also, did you catch Lamar's recent comment where he states that he is just starting to get comfortable running the triangle? Of course not, you're just a blind hater who hasn't seen many Laker games this season.

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We're talking about offense. Being a facilitator on offense can exert yourself so much that you can't get your own offensive game going?

Are you even serious.

I guess I should have been more specific.... Did you see Kobe on the defensive end helping against the pick and roll? And at times, he was even guarding Nash. You gotta take in to consideration that KB averaged 42 minutes a game this season, and he DID carry the team for the most part. He can only do so much. You can't expect miracles from him every time.

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Originally Posted by bishop743

It's not even about a foul or traveling. Nash was calling for a timeout.

Nash ADMITTED to not calling a time-out after the game. Diaw was the one calling for a time out - he was supposed to run over to the official and call it, instead he called it from across the court with all the noise and shit going on. Clearly, a straight-up rookie mistake. Props to my Lakers for beating the Suns twice in one game, lol.

How ya doing, buddy?

Lots of boring basketball. It just ain't the same without the lakers in the mix. I just hope to GAWD that we dont get the Spurs and Pistons in the finals again where the outcome of the series will be determined by freethrow desperaty. Tomorrow's game 7 will be much better, though. fo suuure.

I was speaking idiomatically.

David Hasselhoff should be banned from all sporting events.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Mavs in 6.

The Heat have had trouble with perimeter-oriented teams. Especially long, athletic teams with perimeter speed. That's Dallas to a T. They're an absolute matchup nightmare for the Heat.

They're quick, versatile, get up and down quickly, and play some of the most underrated defense. They rotate quickly, have good post defenders and shot-blockers, good guard play, and are just an overall matchup nightmare in the playoffs.

FELIPE NO

All those years of stuffing his grill with Krispy Kreme donuts is starting to show on fatty's knees. And you guys aren't allowed to hope - this one's pretty much over now. Anyone with any bball IQ can see that. Dr. buss is looking like a friggin' genius, now. Hahaha. But mad props to Slick for getting Wade and the rest of those nut-riders this far.

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Originally Posted by bishop743

No team has ever won all 3 of those middle games at home since they went to the 2-3-2 format..

04' Pistons would like a word with you.

Jam it back in, in the dark.