I got back into the NBA about 2 months before the playoffs started, I used to go for the Bulls back in the day so of course that was the only team I was going to support.
Could I have picked a more perfect time to get back on the bandwagon? An amazing series so far and today was almost the most incredible of the 6 games played so far, triple OT, amazing finish.. Rose the ROTY with a superb block at the death. He missed the FTs but that block pretty much sealed the game.
I can't wait until Game 7 and really hope we can knock them off in Boston again as I want this run to continue.
What great game what a great series ray allen 51 huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The mighty rockets wrapped up their 1st round today artest a gun! Orlando won without D12 huge win!
Game 1: HOU 108 - POR 81 Game 2: POR 107 - HOU 103 Game 3: HOU 86 - POR 83 Game 4: HOU 89 - POR 88 Game 5: POR 88 - HOU 77 Game 6: HOU 92 - POR 77
Not going to be remembered for any high scoring exploits, as both team couldnt make 93 after Game 2, but for the return of the Rockets to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 1997, after losing seven first round encounters. Game six reminded us of how much Roy (22pts) and Aldridge (26pts) were doing for this team on the offensive end, with no other Blazer reaching double figures, as they lost in Houston for the 13th of the last 14 games.
Game 1: PHI 100 - ORL 98 Game 2: ORL 96 - PHI 96 Game 3: PHI 96 - ORL 94 Game 4: ORL 84 - PHI 81 Game 5: ORL 91 - PHI 78 Game 6: ORL 114 - PHI 89
The huge effort of the Magic to win in Philly Game 6, without Howard and Lee, will help them believe, so will 54% shooting and connecting with 12 of 26 three point attempts. Howard will be back for which ever weary side makes it through..and look out he's ANGRY
That leaves us with 6 first round series decided, all four in the West, while two in the East will go to a decisive Game 7.
(2) Boston vs (7) Chicago
Game 1: CHI 105 - BOS 103 (ot) Game 2: BOS 118 - CHI 115 Game 3: BOS 107 -CHI 86 Game 4: CHI 121 - BOS 118 (2ot) Game 5: BOS 106 - CHI 104 (ot) Game 6: CHI 128 - BOS 127 (3ot) Game 7: Chicago @ Boston
(4) Atlanta vs (5) Miami
Game 1: ATL 90 - MIA 64 Game 2: MIA 108 - ATL 93 Game 3: MIA 107 - ATL 78 Game 4: ATL 81 - MIA 71 Game 5: ATL 106 - MIA 91 Game 6: MIA 98 - ATL 72 Game 7: Miami @ Atlanta
Two massive things stand out, the Bulls were beaten soundly inside and in transition - Points in the Paint (Boston 44, Chicago 18) - Fast Break Points (Boston 14, Chicago 5) ..they also managed to get so cold they scored only 11 points in the seccond quarter (while the Celtics scored 29). The Bulls lead 36-30 with 8 minutes left in the half, before Boston scored the next 11 and 20 of the next 22, as Chicago commited eight turnovers and missed four free throws.
STAND OUT STATS - Celtics made their last 11 free throws - Perkins scored 14 points (6/8FG) to go with his 13 rebounds (5 offensive) - Ray Allen only got 14 FGA (6/14FG), but still scored 23 points going 9/9 at the line - Ben Gordon went 7/23 FG (4/12 3PFG) but was 15/15 from the line to score a game high 33 points - Salmons had a bad shooting night 3/12 FG (1/5 3PFG) for 12 points
Two massive things stand out, the Bulls were beaten soundly inside and in transition - Points in the Paint (Boston 44, Chicago 18) - Fast Break Points (Boston 14, Chicago 5) ..they also managed to get so cold they scored only 11 points in the seccond quarter (while the Celtics scored 29). The Bulls lead 36-30 with 8 minutes left in the half, before Boston scored the next 11 and 20 of the next 22, as Chicago commited eight turnovers and missed four free throws.
STAND OUT STATS - Celtics made their last 11 free throws - Perkins scored 14 points (6/8FG) to go with his 13 rebounds (5 offensive) - Ray Allen only got 14 FGA (6/14FG), but still scored 23 points going 9/9 at the line - Ben Gordon went 7/23 FG (4/12 3PFG) but was 15/15 from the line to score a game high 33 points - Salmons had a bad shooting night 3/12 FG (1/5 3PFG) for 12 points
2 bad shooting games in a row from Gordon and Salmons could not continue what he started in game 6 where he was massive.
Terrific series, Bit disappointing to lose and i personally think Rondo should have missed game 7 but celtic certainly deserved the win. Best First Round series ever Brod?
Pup wrote:2 bad shooting games in a row from Gordon and Salmons could not continue what he started in game 6 where he was massive.
Terrific series, Bit disappointing to lose and i personally think Rondo should have missed game 7 but celtic certainly deserved the win. Best First Round series ever Brod?
Personally thought Rondo was huge for Celtics, wasn't far off averaging a triple double for the series - 9 rebounds a game (for the series) is an amazing stat for a 6-1 guard. Also thought Kendrick Perkins stepped up as well in the absence of Garnett.
Pup wrote:2 bad shooting games in a row from Gordon and Salmons could not continue what he started in game 6 where he was massive.
Terrific series, Bit disappointing to lose and i personally think Rondo should have missed game 7 but celtic certainly deserved the win. Best First Round series ever Brod?
Personally thought Rondo was huge for Celtics, wasn't far off averaging a triple double for the series - 9 rebounds a game (for the series) is an amazing stat for a 6-1 guard. Also thought Kendrick Perkins stepped up as well in the absence of Garnett.
No doubt.
Was player of the series for mine. No Rondo and i would have been confident the Bulls could have won in Boston (Game 7)
i started watching game 6 live on onehd.. i thought it was a reply of previous game so changed channel... then turned back and it was in overtime so still thought it was reply... didnt realise till 2nd overtime it was game 6. was spewin.
