Oklahoma City thoughts

[Smitty77]

First, I do NOT understand Scott Brooks playing washed up Derek Fisher so much.  His efficiency rating average is a 3.75.  Horrible.  And please don't tell me that his defense is all that.

Second, many are whining about Perk, but he hasn't played much and still has a 9.75 avg. efficiency rating in the Finals.

Third, Harden and Ibaka are NOW affordable to re-sign!!  Harden has a poor 10.5 efficiency average in the Finals and Ibaka has really been a non-factor as a shot-blocker and has an 11.25 efficiency rating average for the Finals.

Fourth, don't be surprised to see Brooks and OKC NOT reach an agreement and Phil Jackson come riding in on his high ZEN horse and once again coach (or whatever he does) a LOADED team to a championship or two or three and then be called the greatest coach ever.

Smitty77

[j804]

I feel you on some of these points boy did Harden stink up the game he's been hurting his team. Durant can share some of the blame as well he hasn't been great. Westbrook was amazing couldn't get a fricken call all night though just ridiculous as you expect.

So yeah after tonight I'm done with the NBA until Celtics summer games, bring on some football.

[Smitty77]

KD is averaging a 26 efficiency rating in the Finals, making it really hard for me to fault him.  Also, he should be at the foul line a LOT more.

Smitty77

[Change]

Excellent points, TP

Eric Spoelstra is coaching circles around Scott Brooks. Thunder offense needs a major overhaul. They don't run any, any, any sets.

Overall Perk is having a good finals. Game 4 is his worst performance by far.

Harden has been a huge disappointments. Here I was thinking he was a near max player. Ibaka is noob to the game. I'll give him a pass.

Last I heard of Phil Jackson he was having a hard time walking. If his body holds up, he is exactly what this young team needs.

[soap07]

Second, many are whining about Perk, but he hasn't played much and still has a 9.75 avg. efficiency rating in the Finals.

That's part of the problem. Perkins can't be on the court very long - the Heat can run circles around him and he's not great offensively. 9.75 efficiency rating is nothing to crow about, by the way. He should be benched.

[KGs Knee]

Eric Spoelstra is coaching circles around Scott Brooks. Thunder offense needs a major overall. They don't run any, any, any sets.

Now that's scary!  I know High School coaches who are better than Spoelstra.  Doesn't say too much for Brooks.

Really makes you have to appreciate Doc that much more.

[Change]

KD is averaging a 26 efficiency rating in the Finals, making it really hard for me to fault him.  Also, he should be at the foul line a LOT more.

Smitty77

But he can't shake off defenders. Credit Miami Heat defense putting the clamps on Durant. Lebron finally using 260 pound body to good use.

[Smitty77]

Amazing what human growth hormones can do for an athlete, huh Change??

Amazing how a 260 pound beast is only averaging 2 fouls per game despite averaging slightly over 44 minutes per game in the Finals.

It is easy to shake (or rather push and shove) off defenders when you KNOW that you will RARELY IF EVER be called for a foul.  That is a pretty nice advantage to have, huh Change??

Smitty77

[Change]

Amazing what human growth hormones can do for an athlete, huh Change??

Amazing how a 260 pound beast is only averaging 2 fouls per game despite averaging slightly over 44 minutes per game in the Finals.

It is easy to shake (or rather push and shove) off defenders when you KNOW that you will RARELY IF EVER be called for a foul.  That is a pretty nice advantage to have, huh Change??

Smitty77

Lebron doesn't hack, grab, pull.... He is really good at getting good position on Durant usually by fronting him. And he's an immovable object once he gets that position.

I would love to see thunder try to lob ball over Lebron. If Durant catches the ball, he has the whole baseline to himself.

[ImShakHeIsShaq]

Amazing what human growth hormones can do for an athlete, huh Change??

Amazing how a 260 pound beast is only averaging 2 fouls per game despite averaging slightly over 44 minutes per game in the Finals.

It is easy to shake (or rather push and shove) off defenders when you KNOW that you will RARELY IF EVER be called for a foul.  That is a pretty nice advantage to have, huh Change??

Smitty77

Lebron doesn't hack, grab, pull.... He is really good at getting good position on Durant usually by fronting him. And he's an immovable object once he gets that position.

I would love to see thunder try to lob ball over Lebron. If Durant catches the ball, he has the whole baseline to himself.

I must be watching a different player because I see him foul just as much as the next guy and get away with it! He travels a lot. Charges! Dude is just "the chosen one" so they let him do it!

[Kathleen5]

it is amazing!

[Who]

I don't think Oklahoma are a Phil Jackson type of team because of Russell Westbrook. I expect Phil would like them to trade Westbrook for improved team chemistry but Presti wouldn't consent to that. So I can't see them working together.

It's a shame Harden is shooting the ball so poorly because he is giving his team some good play in other areas. He had 10 boards last night. The game before he had 6 boards and 6 assists and looked so much better (decision making) on the ball than Russell Westbrook was. He just can't seem to buy a basket at the moment. Very bad timing.

I don't like Fisher playing so much either. I'd keep him to a 5-10 minute role. I understand Brooks wants more jump-shooting out there but I think he is over-valuing what Fisher is bringing to the table and/or under-valuing what his bigger wings and Ibaka are offering.

I'd also agree that Scotty Brooks is being out-coached badly in this series.