Real Deal

Nah, that was definitely a foul. There was a play where someone (I think it was Rose) tried to get a ball that LeBron was fumbling, and it looked like the ball almost hit LeBron in the face when he tried to pull it up quickly. Rose's hand was on the other side of the ball, and I don't think he even hit it, let alone LeBron's face. Then LeBron gave him the same delay and flop that Bosh gave Boozer earlier in the season. But yeah, it didn't lose the game for Chicago.

I never really considered Bosh a horrible defensive player. I just think Toronto used him improperly, played him out of position quite a bit, and wanted him to be some kind of defensive anchor. The gap between the two (having to defend your man, at your natural position, and being a defensive anchor and in the wrong position) is far, far too wide for someone like Bosh. LeBron, Wade, Anthony and even Haslem (now) are great guys to have by your side on the defensive end. They are definitely making life easier for Bosh. It's one thing to defend Boozer with Derrick Rose attacking the rim, but when you have athletic freaks flying into the lane and contesting everything, you can stick with your own assignment, and that's why the Heat can get away with playing somewhat small.

He finally reached it, and I'm not sure if anyone else around is good enough to eventually take it from him (not yet, at least). Durant is still having a LOT of trouble. Dwight decided to prove he can take over games, though, and there's no single player in the NBA that changes an offensive strategy better than him...easily the best defensive player in the NBA, and his offensive presence is still very, very effective (saying "presence" as it includes his actual production + presence on the court).

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Rose took 120 shots to get 117 points in the series.

I wanted Thunder/Bulls, I get Mavs/Heat. Cuban/LeBron. UGH.

Rose choked with the FT miss, just like he did in Memphis. Jaw is not dropped.

Rose went at James, and he got the foul. LEARN FROM IT. He should've done that shit in Game 4.

Rose is so overrated.

OH MY GOD.

Here we go.

http://www.otrbasketball.com/forums/forum/115-2011-mock-drafts/ There's a subforum inside of the draft section, to post all mock drafts.

Absolutely love this crowd.

And a technical...lol.

Aaaaand Korver called for a travel. I'm not surprised. That was definitely not a travel. EDIT: ANOTHER FOUL. I can't believe this shit.

LOL, how is that a foul on Deng?

Bosh gives Boozer one of the most obvious flops in NBA history earlier in the season, and now LeBron wants to contribute with another sissy flop. Boring game. I can't believe one of these teams will be in the Finals.

TIME: 8:30 PM ET TV: TNT

I wouldn't call it a disaster, but I really don't consider anyone on the cast funny. I mean, some people love George Lopez. I think he's one of the worst late-night hosts I've ever seen. Just a personal preference.

A couple of pictures from Joplin... http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/254594_10150189694986759_509561758_7301199_5214225_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250930_10150189689191759_509561758_7301157_1994557_n.jpg

Prediction ruined. Sorry, had to do it.

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A tornado has been spotted near Sacramento. What the hell?

Bump. I figured I'd give a little more time to get these cleaned up (no, I did not forget this time). I want to get this done soon. I'll be deleting all PM's that are older than 30 days, and I'll let you guys know one day ahead of time.

Asik gets props for playing very good defense. He was always there, helping out on penetrations, and he contested well. I criticized him in the past, but he stepped up to the plate and hit a home run. It's unfortunate that he's out, but Chicago is toast anyway.