See Red

I've got to admit -- I loved seeing the Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies get the shaft. More-so the Celtics for the fans that were hoping that their team would lose so they had a better shot at getting one of the two. I feel bad for the ones that continued to cheer for their team to win, though. One of the deepest drafts ever and my Nuggets don't even have a pick, though. Oh well.

And the Yankees go back to the cellar!

... jesus christ, wagner! Why go home, there?! Why?!

This seems like the type of win that can build some momentum and start a run for the Yankees... hopefully the Mets BP can hold 'em off.

Sabres are gone. In my opinion, the better team prevailed. I was suprised how easily they did, though.

ORS has it right, Phoenix was absolutely gassed at the end of that game. And when they lose their horse down low, they become even more of a jump shooting team and it's not easy to drain threes on tired legs, and it sure as hell ain't easy to defend when you're gassed. They already have something of a short bench, I've always thought, it gets a hell of a lot shorter when you lose two guys like Amare and Diaw. It'll be tough to go and win in San Antonio but they've done it before. I think the Spurs take this game 6, though.

I wasn't sure about the Rocky mojo considering that Stallone was caught with steroids not too long ago but I was wrong and I couldn't be more happy to admit it. edit: by the way, i just now saw the Hinske play... Unreal. Un-f***ing-real.

I've got to be honest... I'm not sure how that can be construed as a flop on Steve Nash's part. I've watched the video a few times just now and I don't see how anyone could see it that way, and I'm more critical of flopping in the NBA than anybody on this forum. It wasn't an attempt at a foul, it was throwing a shoulder into somebody that's running full speed towards you.

I agree completely. The rule needs to be revised for sure. I think it's insane to think that Horry took a cheap shot, and without Stoudemire or Diaw throwing a punch, the ensuing suspensions result as an advantage for the Spurs... lose a bench player who's really only known because he doesn't succumb to pressure on clutch shots for an All-NBA first teamer? Not even fair. And just because they left the bench, no less. According to the NBA, here's things that they think are okay: intentionally kneeing another man in the crouch, intentionally stepping on the back of somebody's heel, a flagrant elbow to the face, or taking somebody head off on a hard flagrant... but don't dare leave the bench because that's a game suspension. That's insane to me -- I understand it's impossible to determine intent on the first two, but they've suspended based on reputation in the past and several star players have pinned Bowen as a dirty player and he's been suspended for such things in the past. f*** this League and it's terrible commissioner.

I would disagree with Stoudemire, actually, in regards to the Spurs being a dirty team -- well, aside from Bowen. Bowen is a dirty player. As dirty as you'll find in the NBA today. There's no doubt in my mind that stepping on or kicking the back of Amare's heel was intentional, just as he likes to stick his foot out underneath jump shooters when they're landing on a shot attempt, as Ray Allen, Vince Carter and Steve Francis have accused him of doing. And then there was the knee in the crotch on Steve Nash. And Manu Ginobli flops constantly. Same with Oberto, actually. But other than that, I think the Spurs team is best described as "tough" -- it's like all of their playoff experience has kind of taught them what refs will and won't call, and how the officials swallow their whistles late in games, and they take full advantage. On another note... I never realized how tough Steve Nash is. Guy's had his nose gashed open, been kneed in the junk, checked into the announcers table... and he just keeps getting up. Much respect goes to him.

Stoudemire and Diaw got a game suspension, Horry got two.

Jason Terry was suspended for a groin shot on Michael Finley last year. Robert Horry sure is an idiot, though. All of this talk about the Spurs being a dirty team and he goes and does something like this.

Can't argue with a guy who won 175 fights in his career, even with his 19 losses. A lot of the losses came towards the end of his career, if I recall correctly from reading about him in the past. Sugar Ray Robinson is a good choice for number one. Probably could've gone to him or Ali. I, too, think Marciano should be higher.

Very cool. I loved reading that book. It's so cool to read the book and see the reactions to all the things that happen over the course of the season, all the while knowing what the end result was.

Nuggets don't even have a pick so... eh. Draft day does nothing for me.

:lol: Ahhh Mr. Blows.. you're brilliant. Funniest thing I've read on this forum.

Not really. Hell, the "greatest" or most well known coach that Lebron James has ever had at the pro level was Paul Silas, and he's a sub-.500 coach. And Lebron was a much more touted player than Oden is.

And then Crisp doubles! Hot damn!

I think Gamecast is messing up on me... It says Wake is actually getting some run support... on Halladay, none the less.

YOOOOOOUKKKKK!!!! 2-0!!!

Fascinating. ... Why, though?

Thanks! I was just happy to get the first K, and then the advertisement came up signaling it was between innings!