2013 NBA Playoffs

[PhoSita]

West and Hibbert are just beating the Heat up inside the paint.  They're like a couple of bullies inside there, it's almost comical.

Ray Allen is a liability.  Really not feeling bad about the Celtics not having him this year.

The Heat need to get really hot from outside to beat the Pacers, it seems.

[bfrombleacher]

LeBron is just shooting jump shots now. Here's how you play D.

[JoT]

I know it's a bit late, but Birdman should've been ejected just like Nazr.
I'm glad Reggie and the announcers called it and other analysts and even players are saying the same thing.

Birdman will be suspended for Game 6.

Wade should have been suspended for Game 3 after what he did to Stephenson.

TP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll vomit if Birdman is allowed to suit up for G6.

He shouldn't even be in there right now. If they kept it consistent then he would've been tossed out like Nazr did.

[Who]

Spoelstra did a bad job preparing this team to defend and rebound against big frontlines.

[CelticsFan9]

Miami always comes out of the half with a torrential run.  Hopefully Indiana can withstand it and keep doing what's been working.

[CelticG1]

The message the NBA just sent... you'd better flop, or else.

Except he didn't flop when he got blind sided and checked. Fell on his face.

Aren't there new rules in hockey hittig someone in a defensless position? Wasn't that what this was except this is basketball haha

[PhoSita]

Spoelstra did a bad job preparing this team to defend and rebound against big frontlines.

Not sure how he can combat that really, given his personnel.  Bosh is a poor rebounder and Andersen is an "energy" rebounder, not a guy who get position inside and does work in the paint.  They really don't have a player like that on their roster.

[Fafnir]

Spoelstra did a bad job preparing this team to defend and rebound against big frontlines.

relied on Battier to guard PFs and team rebound too much. Now Battier can't do either and is also cold from deep.

[CelticsFan9]

Major red flag: Spoelstra going big a ton that half.  Shows that Miami isn't trusting what's worked all year (and last year).

[CelticConcourse]

Pacers... small lead. -.-

[eugen]

This fuc... junky Birdman has to be suspended for at least 3 games, beacuse he did 2 brutal flagrant fauls in 2 seconds

[Who]

Spoelstra did a bad job preparing this team to defend and rebound against big frontlines.

Not sure how he can combat that really, given his personnel.  Bosh is a poor rebounder and Andersen is an "energy" rebounder, not a guy who get position inside and does work in the paint.  They really don't have a player like that on their roster.

I don't think Bosh is a bad rebounder. I think he is a talented rebounder. A good defensive rebounder and an excellent offensive rebounder. I don't think Spoelstra pushes Bosh hard enough either as a defender or as a rebounder. To fulfill Bosh's potential and become more consistent in both areas.

Ditto with LeBron. Spoelstra lets him off the hook. Doesn't challenge him to become a top defensive PF which LeBron is fully capable of being. Forces the smaller and less talented defender/rebounder in Shane Battier to handle those duties.

Spoelstra doesn't challenge his star players enough. To improve. Lets them skate by.

[SHAQATTACK]

go psycho tee

[CelticConcourse]

Spoelstra did a bad job preparing this team to defend and rebound against big frontlines.

Not sure how he can combat that really, given his personnel.  Bosh is a poor rebounder and Andersen is an "energy" rebounder, not a guy who get position inside and does work in the paint.  They really don't have a player like that on their roster.

I don't think Bosh is a bad rebounder. I think he is a talented rebounder. A good defensive rebounder and an excellent offensive rebounder. I don't think Spoelstra pushes Bosh hard enough either as a defender or as a rebounder. To fulfill Bosh's potential and become more consistent in both areas.

Ditto with LeBron. Spoelstra lets him off the hook. Doesn't challenge him to become a top defensive PF which LeBron is fully capable of being. Forces the smaller and less talented defender/rebounder in Shane Battier to handle those duties.

Spoelstra doesn't challenge his star players enough. To improve. Lets them skate by.

Wasn't HOFer big man Bosh averaging.. 2rpg at some point? LOL

[CelticsFan9]

LeBron's shoes are what's been holding him back?

RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHT.