Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 17, 2018, 06:19:10 PM
The C’s first win was hard-fought. The Greek Freak is fun to watch, so I won’t be upset if Milwaukee wins the series, though...
Is Embiid playing yet, with his phantom of the opera mask? :D
Post by: siamesedream on April 17, 2018, 06:28:01 PM
C’mon, siamesedream! You and I are about the only bouncy-sportsball fans, so I posted here in the Empty Pub.
The C’s first win was hard-fought. The Greek Freak is fun to watch, so I won’t be upset if Milwaukee wins the series, though...
Is Embiid playing yet, with his phantom of the opera mask? :D
The mask is awesome, and Embiid needs to play. Feck this Miami team up.
Also, Ronda Rousey went from being MMA champion to professional wrestling, which is the equivalent of Jim Thorpe arm wrestling guys in bars for drinks in his final days.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 17, 2018, 06:30:52 PM
But I prefer your guys. That Ben Simmons pup...
Post by: siamesedream on April 17, 2018, 06:32:22 PM
Yeah, I think they’re 1-1, so we’ll see who does the fecking. ;)
But I prefer your guys. That Ben Simmons pup...
Time to retire old man Wade!
Ben Simmons over Donovan Mitchell for ROTY!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 17, 2018, 06:43:06 PM
Time to retire old man Wade!Jayson Tatum? ;)
Ben Simmons over Donovan Mitchell for ROTY!
Post by: siamesedream on April 17, 2018, 06:48:28 PM
Jayson Tatum? ;)Prolly third.
https://twitter.com/TheRenderNBA/status/976630171129311233?tfw_creator=ForTheWin&tfw_site=forthewin&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fftw.usatoday.com%2F2018%2F03%2Fphiladelphia-76ers-videobomb-reporter-dance-embiid-simmons-fultz-nba-video
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 18, 2018, 08:53:35 PM
If the Cavs get bounced, I foresee Leeebron taking his talents elsewhere, pronto.
Post by: siamesedream on April 20, 2018, 09:55:12 PM
Leebron bringin it. No way the league would let the Cavs get down 2 games anyway. ;)
If the Cavs get bounced, I foresee Leeebron taking his talents to Philly, pronto.
Yessss.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 21, 2018, 05:11:15 PM
Yessss.Eh, better for em to win it without the disruption of a crybaby ball hog.
Post by: siamesedream on April 21, 2018, 07:07:58 PM
Eh, better for em to win it without the disruption of a crybaby ball hog.
I go back and forth on that. He could definitely mess up the chemistry of the current roster, unless he was willing to step back and be an "elder statesman" on the team. I'm not sure he's capable of doing that, he's got quite an ego. At the same time, it would be compelling to see a starting five with Simmons at PG, Lebron at power forward, and Embiid at center!
Post by: siamesedream on April 25, 2018, 02:17:27 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 25, 2018, 05:42:07 PM
:D
Post by: siamesedream on April 25, 2018, 06:04:15 PM
If the C’s move on to round 2 of the playoffs, our fine romance may be over, sweetheart! :skep:
:D
:D
We survived Eagles/Pats, but will this be the straw that breaks the camel's back?
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 25, 2018, 06:42:25 PM
:DWell, I’m always happy to see the smug-ass Pats fans sad. :cloud:
We survived Eagles/Pats, but will this be the straw that breaks the camel's back?
Post by: siamesedream on April 25, 2018, 06:48:43 PM
Well, I’m always happy to see the smug-ass Pats fans sad. :cloud:
Dallas and Giants fans too.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 25, 2018, 06:49:26 PM
Post by: siamesedream on April 25, 2018, 06:59:32 PM
I’m not surrounded by Dallas and Giants fans, so they’re moot. :D
We had Dallas and Giants fans where i grew up. People born in Philly and NJ who were seduced by the America's Team campaign that Dallas ran in the late 70s and early 80s. Or New York transplants.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 27, 2018, 04:07:19 PM
My kid asked me to order a couple Basketball Superstars books the other day. I said sure, because they were inexpensive. Then he saw a book about Giannis Antetokuonpo and was like, “can I get this one, too?” :D
Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 04:12:25 PM
The point may be moot if the Greek Freak &Co have their way. :panic:
My kid asked me to order a couple Basketball Superstars books the other day. I said sure, because they were inexpensive. Then he saw a book about Giannis Antetokuonpo and was like, “can I get this one, too?” :D
Thank god that Giannis knows the world is round! ;)
Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 04:14:55 PM
So I'm not sure who I should root for.
Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 04:25:41 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 27, 2018, 04:27:53 PM
(I bet Randmart will know if this is accurate)
Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 05:03:56 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 27, 2018, 05:08:34 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/xT9IgCfqoMQEWOUef6/giphy.gif)You’re intellectually flaccid, you know... ;)
Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 05:10:52 PM
You’re intellectually flaccid, you know... ;)
You might be right. I had trouble remembering how to post a gif. :D
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 27, 2018, 05:13:02 PM
Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 05:16:46 PM
As long as it’s only yer intellect. :wink::D
There's only so much blood flow to go around!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 27, 2018, 05:24:55 PM
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Post by: siamesedream on April 27, 2018, 10:16:31 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 29, 2018, 03:08:07 PM
Looks like it’s C’s vs Sixers! Will I still lurve you tomorrow? :skep: :D
Post by: siamesedream on April 29, 2018, 03:18:23 PM
I guess the ultimate question is, do the Sixers or C's have a reasonable chance of winning the championship this year? Who(m)ever emerges from the west is going to be tough to beat.
We have to achieve detente, you and I. ;)
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 29, 2018, 03:47:55 PM
Post by: siamesedream on April 29, 2018, 03:50:46 PM
Wait...is my head bleeding?? Oh no! I have an ouchie!!
Put a diaper on that crybaby!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 29, 2018, 03:53:20 PM
Post by: siamesedream on April 29, 2018, 03:59:14 PM
Watch me while I tap dance...er, Eurostep...down the court! [video of Zyggi shuffling off to Buffalo] :D:roll:
The Eurostep is a great move, when done legally. Embiid has a devastating Eurostep.
LeBron tucks the ball and runs down the floor like a running back.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 29, 2018, 04:05:12 PM
Post by: siamesedream on April 29, 2018, 04:11:55 PM
I admit, I’m too casual a fan to distinguish the fine distinctions between crab dribble, eurostep, whatever is the trendy term for walking with the ball... :D
They only call traveling if it's super flagrant.
The is a 10 second video of Embiid Eurostepping, I know you won't watch it. ;)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1vf3P8QoqY (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1vf3P8QoqY)
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 29, 2018, 04:13:44 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on April 29, 2018, 04:14:31 PM
Post by: siamesedream on April 29, 2018, 04:15:30 PM
It’s always beautiful when it’s yer own player:D
:D
Exactly!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 01, 2018, 06:32:36 PM
:D
Post by: siamesedream on May 02, 2018, 12:06:46 PM
[whistling nonchalantly]
:D
Incazzato, Lady Z!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 03, 2018, 06:14:53 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 03, 2018, 06:39:22 PM
LeBronatics ACTIVATE!
Most of these games are close, makes for suspenseful viewing!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 03, 2018, 07:43:59 PM
But, the Cavs have the advantage of an 8-man team on the floor. ;)
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 03, 2018, 07:44:44 PM
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Post by: siamesedream on May 03, 2018, 07:49:01 PM
I lurves you madly, siamesedream, but I’d totally wear this shirt:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180503/68d8d6d8df95934565d6c3b659283d0a.jpg)
Noo!
Still a lot of time in the Cavs game though.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 03, 2018, 07:49:58 PM
Noo!You don’t lurves me madly? :(
:D
Post by: siamesedream on May 03, 2018, 07:53:00 PM
You don’t lurves me madly? :(
:D
You know i do, dahling.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 03, 2018, 07:55:14 PM
You know i do, dahling.Good. Cuz I don’t want any attytood when the C’s sweep the Sixers! ;)
Nah. I’m sure Phila will take game 3, at home.
Post by: siamesedream on May 03, 2018, 08:06:33 PM
Good. Cuz I don’t want any attytood when the C’s sweep the Sixers! ;)
Nah. I’m sure Phila will take game 3, at home.
We'll see. It might serve them better, in the long run, to lose this series. If they get to the eastern conference finals, sixers management will think that the team has arrived and maybe not spend to bring in a good free agent during the off-season.
The problem is that neither team has a realistic chance of winning a championship this year, it's all about the next two years.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 03, 2018, 08:11:36 PM
Plus, you know who has two good knees and knows the earth is round? Terry Rozier. :D
Post by: siamesedream on May 03, 2018, 08:19:41 PM
True, but the Celtics have outperformed expectations given the injuries this year. It’s fun to see how far they can go.:D
Plus, you know who has two good knees and knows the earth is round? Terry Rozier. :D
They like the Eagles, tons of injuries, but they keep rolling.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 04, 2018, 05:52:46 AM
Post by: siamesedream on May 04, 2018, 12:49:52 PM
And rolling... Quite a game!
Brett Brown was completely outcoached, and Ben Simmons was horrible.
Fire Brett Brown!! :D
Post by: buzzy on May 04, 2018, 12:58:19 PM
Brett Brown was completely outcoached, and Ben Simmons was horrible.
Fire Brett Brown!! :D
What, you don't like the fact that he didn't call time out with the Celtics cutting a 22 point lead down to 4 before half? And still somehow ran out of timeouts? Or had Embiid playing defense with 5 fouls so that the Cs were able to waltz to the basket during crunch time?
I can't imagine what the issue is.
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 04, 2018, 01:08:51 PM
What, you don't like the fact that he didn't call time out with the Celtics cutting a 22 point lead down two 4 before half? And still somehow ran out of timeouts? Or had Embiid playing defense with 5 fouls so that the Cs were able to waltz to the basket during crunch time?
I can't imagine what the issue is.
--buzz
He does give great press conferences though.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 04, 2018, 06:14:14 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 05, 2018, 05:03:09 PM
I wouldn’t be surprised by a Phila win tonight.
Post by: siamesedream on May 05, 2018, 05:05:59 PM
Do you trust the process tonight?
I wouldn’t be surprised by a Phila win tonight.
You know what? I have no idea of what to expect. Brett Brown has to do a better job of coaching though.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 05, 2018, 05:10:35 PM
You know what? I have no idea of what to expect. Brett Brown has to do a better job of coaching though.Oooh...dreamie gettin tense!
Post by: siamesedream on May 05, 2018, 05:21:50 PM
Oooh...dreamie gettin tense!
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:fist: ;)
Even if they somehow found a way to win this series, I can't see them getting by Cleveland, and then getting by the Rockets or the GSW. Not this year.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 05, 2018, 06:30:57 PM
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Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 05, 2018, 08:47:49 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 05, 2018, 08:51:14 PM
Insert Internet Outrage Totem here.
Angry sportsball fans.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 05, 2018, 08:55:46 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 07, 2018, 01:46:06 PM
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:D
I still think basketball has less parity than the other three major sports. It's probably going to be GSW in the west.
Post by: siamesedream on May 08, 2018, 12:10:35 AM
McConnell looks like he belongs in the jersey shore reboot. :D
He was small, but he was slow.
Post by: buzzy on May 09, 2018, 02:17:42 PM
How injured are the Celtics when you have a problem with Shane Larkin being out.
This would be the year that a team can come back from 3-0. Celtics have been underdogs for every game. Including tonight.
Also keep in mind that Jaylen Brown is probably 60%. Anyone watching can see that.
So looks like our rotation is down to 7.
Horford, Tatum, Rozier, Smart, 60% of Brown, Baynes, Morris.
Monroe got some minutes last game (an old school center with some low post moves, not very quick)...
There is a very real path for a comeback. They win tonight, then it's back to Philly. Game 7 looks very real.
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 09, 2018, 02:43:12 PM
Now Larkin is out.
How injured are the Celtics when you have a problem with Shane Larkin being out.
This would be the year that a team can come back from 3-0. Celtics have been underdogs for every game. Including tonight.
Also keep in mind that Jaylen Brown is probably 60%. Anyone watching can see that.
So looks like our rotation is down to 7.
Horford, Tatum, Rozier, Smart, 60% of Brown, Baynes, Morris.
Monroe got some minutes last game (an old school center with some low post moves, not very quick)...
There is a very real path for a comeback. They win tonight, then it's back to Philly. Game 7 looks very real.
--buzz
Barry Larkin? I didn't know he could hoop.
Post by: buzzy on May 09, 2018, 02:50:46 PM
Barry Larkin? I didn't know he could hoop.
Celts will take anyone. Been hoisting up J's at the local playground just in case...
Though this is Shane Larkin. Lesser Larkin??
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 09, 2018, 03:00:01 PM
Celts will take anyone. Been hoisting up J's at the local playground just in case...
Though this is Shane Larkin. Lesser Larkin??
--buzz
At this point, I don't want the Sixers to win, I want them to get the message that they need to get better, and a 5 game defeat will send that message. The Celtics will only get better when they get Kyrie and Hayward back. The Sixers need to make a good draft pick at 10 and get a good free agent. They need to get Markelle serious minutes next season.
A trip to the ECF would only muddy the waters and cloud the message.
Post by: buzzy on May 09, 2018, 03:13:19 PM
At this point, I don't want the Sixers to win, I want them to get the message that they need to get better, and a 5 game defeat will send that message. The Celtics will only get better when they get Kyrie and Hayward back. The Sixers need to make a good draft pick at 10 and get a good free agent. They need to get Markelle serious minutes next season.
A trip to the ECF would only muddy the waters and cloud the message.
I get this. You may still have your cake and eat it too.
As in...
"How could a Celtics team this beat up give us so much trouble. We were lucky to win."
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 09, 2018, 07:00:34 PM
I get this. You may still have your cake and eat it too.
As in...
"How could a Celtics team this beat up give us so much trouble. We were lucky to win."
--buzz
I'd like that, but I don't see it happening.
Post by: siamesedream on May 09, 2018, 07:01:23 PM
Are you ready?
Post by: buzzy on May 10, 2018, 09:49:15 AM
Both teams played like it was a game 7. Sixers because it was an elimination game. Celts because they could see the writing on the wall. Lose this one, then back to Philly where they have had trouble winning on the road in the playoffs. Then game 7 where anything can happen (like we just saw in 5).
Cleveland next. Actually a reasonably good match-up for the Celtics considering, except for that pesky LeBron guy. It really is all him. Unfortunately the Celtics aren't any more healthy. I did notice Jaylen Brown walking gingerly off the court in the 4th. I suspect he would be the first guy tasked with guarding LeBron. Wondered why the announcers didn't say anything.
Actually in the grand scheme of things, still is Golden State's to lose.
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 10, 2018, 11:25:00 AM
Intense game. Embiid is an incredible player. Hope he stays healthy for a long career as he is a shoo-in for the HOF if he does. Game could have gone either way. No real big leads, just close the whole way.
Both teams played like it was a game 7. Sixers because it was an elimination game. Celts because they could see the writing on the wall. Lose this one, then back to Philly where they have had trouble winning on the road in the playoffs. Then game 7 where anything can happen (like we just saw in 5).
Cleveland next. Actually a reasonably good match-up for the Celtics considering, except for that pesky LeBron guy. It really is all him. Unfortunately the Celtics aren't any more healthy. I did notice Jaylen Brown walking gingerly off the court in the 4th. I suspect he would be the first guy tasked with guarding LeBron. Wondered why the announcers didn't say anything.
Actually in the grand scheme of things, still is Golden State's to lose.
--buzz
Rockets and Golden State looks like a good series, on paper.
More [most] importantly: did LeBron watch the Sixers last night and say "Yeah. I could play with these guys" or "Nope. Nothing there for me. Pass"
I'm getting the feeling he stays in Cleveland, but who knows?
Post by: buzzy on May 10, 2018, 12:10:01 PM
Interesting that Fultz didn't leave the bench the whole series. Believe he was the only one. I think every other player on both teams got some garbage time minutes. I knew he wasn't in the rotation, and maybe McConnell took away his potential minutes, but he is a talent. We'll see if his shoulder is good, and he is out of his head.
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 10, 2018, 01:40:41 PM
His shoulder is fine, but he's shooting problems are still in his head
We need to get Fultz the same kind of mental training that Nelson Agholor received
He can get to the basket, has a good spin move, decent handle, good leaping ability and speed. He had a triple double in the last game of the regular season. He's only 19, so i'm not surprised he was a little overwhelmed in his first NBA season.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 11, 2018, 06:56:25 PM
Where Zig?Oh, I was ready. But tired. So I watched the highlights next day.
Are you ready?
I’m a serious casual fan.
Hoping they can give the LeBronatics a run for their money, or at least a 5-game series.
My husband is convinced he’s seen Brad Stevens driving around in this general area. I think he’s mistaken, but C’s players do often live in the nice burbs around here... :D
Post by: siamesedream on May 12, 2018, 12:42:41 PM
Oh, I was ready. But tired. So I watched the highlights next day.
I’m a serious casual fan.
Hoping they can give the LeBronatics a run for their money, or at least a 5-game series.
My husband is convinced he’s seen Brad Stevens driving around in this general area. I think he’s mistaken, but C’s players do often live in the nice burbs around here... :D
Brad coached circles around Brett Brown.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 13, 2018, 03:50:04 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 13, 2018, 04:28:37 PM
I like how LeBron turns around with a look at the officials every time he doesn’t get a basket. :DPut a diaper on that crybaby.
So far, holding it down, are the C's.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 13, 2018, 05:22:22 PM
Put a diaper on that crybaby.I been cookin dinner. Looks like the Brons have tightened it up!
So far, holding it down, are the C's.
Post by: siamesedream on May 13, 2018, 05:31:10 PM
I been cookin dinner. Looks like the Brons have tightened it up!
The Brons better hope they win the next game.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 13, 2018, 05:47:29 PM
The Brons better hope they win the next game.Stick a fork in em this game.
Post by: siamesedream on May 13, 2018, 06:53:35 PM
Stick a fork in em this game.
This team is the hoops equivalent of the Eagles, they almost seem better without Kyrie.
Post by: buzzy on May 13, 2018, 10:29:32 PM
This team is the hoops equivalent of the Eagles, they almost seem better without Kyrie.
I see where you might think that, but as I watched many Celtics games this year Kyrie surprised me with his ability to see the court , and make what I would call the correct "basketball play". Sure there was a times where he would take over a game, but generally it would be the right thing to do. Don't know if it's playing under Stevens or not playing with LeBron. He seems happier running his own show.
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 14, 2018, 02:21:56 PM
I see where you might think that, but as I watched many Celtics games this year Kyrie surprised me with his ability to see the court , and make what I would call the correct "basketball play". Sure there was a times where he would take over a game, but generally it would be the right thing to do. Don't know if it's playing under Stevens or not playing with LeBron. He seems happier running his own show.
--buzz
That's why i don't think Russell Westbrook is a great player. Too much of a ball hog, he puts up great stats, but he'll shoot the ball 30 times a game.
Same reason why i don't think Donavon Mitchell is great, he scores a lot of points, but doesn't have a great field goal percentage.
The Celtics have definitely picked up their defensive intensity since the playoffs started, maybe that's Brad Steven's influence, but they are a totally different team from the one that the Sixers played late in the regular season. I also think Horford and Brown are underrated. Playoff games are tighter than regular season games anyway, but the Celts have gone to another level defensively.
Post by: siamesedream on May 14, 2018, 04:11:07 PM
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Post by: buzzy on May 15, 2018, 11:10:15 PM
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 16, 2018, 04:16:35 PM
LeBron wasn't the same once he got a concussion. Of course LeBron doesn't get concussions he just gets fouled a lot. At least that's what he would tell you, or cry about.
--buzz
He is a great player though. Celts beat Xleveland and he's much more likely to go to Los Angeles or Philly.
Post by: buzzy on May 16, 2018, 04:23:41 PM
He is a great player though. Celts beat Xleveland and he's much more likely to go to Los Angeles or Philly.
Yes. He is one of the greatest. Interesting to see how the series plays out. If he mails in the last games or not (2010?).
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 16, 2018, 04:27:54 PM
Post by: buzzy on May 23, 2018, 11:52:39 PM
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 24, 2018, 12:36:36 PM
Was it me, or did LeBron look ill tonight? I mean the broadcasters were saying he looked tired. To me he looked sick. Physically sick.
--buzz
He's probably playing too many minutes and starting to wear down.
He mentioned something after the game about being tired.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 24, 2018, 06:42:29 PM
The game wasn’t going well, so his exhaustion malady amped up. Meanwhile, next game, in Cleveland, when the C’s forget how to play and the Bronatics come out swinging, the narrative becomes, “LeBron fights through exhaustion to be the hero that Cleveland needs!”
;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 24, 2018, 06:59:19 PM
All an act. Like if I’m hankering for a mental health day tomorrow and I start acting all, “*cough* I’m feeling worn out! Must be coming down with something! *swoon*”
The game wasn’t going well, so his exhaustion malady amped up. Meanwhile, next game, in Cleveland, when the C’s forget how to play and the Bronatics come out swinging, the narrative becomes, “LeBron fights through exhaustion to be the hero that Cleveland needs!”
;)
Reminds me of when Daryl Strawberry wanted a day off because he "slept on his eye wrong."
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 25, 2018, 09:22:59 PM
Smart and Crocodile Baynes-dee attempting deep shots?
Puh-leeze, C’s!
Post by: siamesedream on May 25, 2018, 11:05:41 PM
Rozier on LeBron?
Smart and Crocodile Baynes-dee attempting deep shots?
Puh-leeze, C’s!
They'll win in 7, unless they don't win in 7.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 26, 2018, 04:14:13 PM
(B) I’ve said all along, after Gordon Hayward got injured, then Kyrie, I didn’t expect them to go far.
It’s been a fun ride, however long it lasts.
Post by: siamesedream on May 26, 2018, 04:16:49 PM
(A) I’m happy buzzy also posts in this thread amidst the nonsense :)
(B) I’ve said all along, after Gordon Hayward got injured, then Kyrie, I didn’t expect them to go far.
It’s been a fun ride, however long it lasts.
See, I was like that about the 76ers, right up until they beat Miami, then my expectations got ridiculously high and it was disappointing when they lost to the Celtics.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 26, 2018, 04:28:38 PM
See, I was like that about the 76ers, right up until they beat Miami, then my expectations got ridiculously high and it was disappointing when they lost to the Celtics.You’re too invested, dude.
Or maybe I’m not invested enough in sportsball concerns.
Post by: siamesedream on May 26, 2018, 04:45:20 PM
You’re too invested, dude.
Or maybe I’m not invested enough in sportsball concerns.
I usually keep my expectations low with philly teams, but i think the super bowl kind of messed me up. :D
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 02:47:42 PM
I find Celtics fans generally less obnoxious than fans of the other major sports teams.
My husband DVR’d last night’s Rockets vs GSW game. What a game! Klay Thompson is a 3-point beast. Two Game 7s coming up!!
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 02:53:30 PM
And I never want Boston fans to be *too* happy! ;)
I find Celtics fans generally less obnoxious than fans of the other major sports teams.
My husband DVR’d last night’s Rockets vs GSW game. What a game! Klay Thompson is a 3-point beast. Two Game 7s coming up!!
It was amazeballs. I though GSW would win this series easily, but it's been competitive.
Any predictions?
Celts and Rockets in the finals!
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 03:07:41 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 03:11:55 PM
I predict another Bron vs GSW finals matchup.
Bron is historically good in game 7, but the Celts will smother the Cavs with defense.
Post by: buzzy on May 27, 2018, 03:39:03 PM
(A) I’m happy buzzy also posts in this thread amidst the nonsense :)
:heartbeat:
(B) I’ve said all along, after Gordon Hayward got injured, then Kyrie, I didn’t expect them to go far.
It’s been a fun ride, however long it lasts.
I was texting with a friend after the Philly series. I texted that it looks like the house is giving us more money. My buddy texted back that he is going to have a heart attack with all the gravy he's had.
--buzz
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 03:50:08 PM
:heartbeat::)
I was texting with a friend after the Philly series. I texted that it looks like the house is giving us more money. My buddy texted back that he is going to have a heart attack with all the gravy he's had.
--buzz
Do you have a prediction for tonight?
Seems like every game I can stay up for is one they lose, so maybe I’ll just go to bed at 8:30 out of principle! :D
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 05:02:59 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 05:20:11 PM
Prepare for basketball excitement.I have a bad feeling about this.
Wait, does this belong in the Solo thread???? ;)
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 05:22:40 PM
;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 05:44:40 PM
Is your kid amped up for the game?
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 05:51:40 PM
But I learned from another online forum that Trumpies are degenerates and I should fear posting pix o my kid.
I also won’t post pix o’ me (unless filter-obscured!).
Nor will I offer assistance to any male or accept help from any male. Dudes seek to lure females to “the lake.”
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 05:57:51 PM
He’s excited.
But I learned from another online forum that Trumpies are degenerates and I should fear posting pix o my kid.
I also won’t post pix o’ me (unless filter-obscured!).
Nor will I offer assistance to any male or accept help from any male. Dudes seek to lure females to “the lake.”
Lake?
The ocean is better, me thinks. Maybe not, but i prefer the aesthetics of the ocean.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 06:31:34 PM
Lake?Is that an invitation? :purr:
The ocean is better, me thinks. Maybe not, but i prefer the aesthetics of the ocean.
Up here, I’d take freshwater any day. In FL, any freshwater is a gator gulch! :panic:
:D
But I’d split the diff and take you to the ChinRub and then be willing to go to the cold-ass ocean. Because I’m a giver. :D
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 06:44:45 PM
But the water is too cold up in Mass. Anything below 78 is uncivilized :snowball:
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 06:47:20 PM
:purr: I like that.You’d experience shrinkage, without a doubt. And hypothermia.
But the water is too cold up in Mass. Anything below 78 is uncivilized :snowball:
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 06:52:23 PM
You’d experience shrinkage, without a doubt. And hypothermia.
:yikes: :D
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 06:54:45 PM
:yikes: :DI’d keep ye warm!
I have a bunch o plush, fuzzy towels.
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 06:56:56 PM
I’d keep ye warm!
I have a bunch o plush, fuzzy towels.
:groucho:
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 07:03:38 PM
:groucho:They *are* nice towels! I might not care about dinnerware, but no one wants to dry their freshly-showered ass on sandpaper. :D
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 07:08:20 PM
They *are* nice towels! I might not care about dinnerware, but no one wants to dry their freshly-showered ass on sandpaper. :D
I have a sensitive ass, so this is a good thing.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 07:10:38 PM
I have a sensitive ass, so this is a good thing.Never fear! My towels would lovingly caress your ass. :D
The food from ChinRub might treat yo’ ass differently, tho.
I’m just sayin.
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Never fear! My towels would lovingly caress your ass. :D
The food from ChinRub might treat yo’ ass differently, tho.
I’m just sayin.
Soft TP then, but maybe a different restaurant. :D
Let's go P.F. or Pei Wei.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 07:23:59 PM
Soft TP then, but maybe a different restaurant. :DNo such thing here. :D
Let's go P.F. or Pei Wei.
We can order in from Red Ginger in Stow! :D
I also spare no expense on TP, just FYI.
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 07:33:57 PM
No such thing here. :D
We can order in from Red Ginger in Stow! :D
I also spare no expense on TP, just FYI.
P.F. is fine chain food, good lettuce wraps and fried rice. There's gotta be one close to you.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 07:37:21 PM
Maybe by one of the malls, but at that point you might as well go to an Olive Garden as “fine chain Italian.” :D
P.F. is fine chain food, good lettuce wraps and fried rice. There's gotta be one close to you.
My neck o the woods is very different from Florida. ;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 07:44:21 PM
Maybe by one of the malls, but at that point you might as well go to an Olive Garden as “fine chain Italian.” :D
My neck o the woods is very different from Florida. ;)
I like P.F. Changs and there's no comparison to Changs and Olive Garden, Olive Garden is awful. P.F. is better than 98 percent of all Chinese restaurants. You be loving it.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 07:55:19 PM
I like P.F. Changs and there's no comparison to Changs and Olive Garden, Olive Garden is awful. P.F. is better than 98 percent of all Chinese restaurants. You be loving it.Chains aren’t the way of life here that they are in FL. I guarantee I could find you a better independently-owned place, more convenient than driving to shopping mall hell.
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 07:57:15 PM
Chains aren’t the way of life here that they are in FL. I guarantee I could find you a better independently-owned place, more convenient than driving to shopping mall hell.
Not for Chinese, I know the NE, I still want Changs.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:01:55 PM
Not for Chinese, I know the NE, I still want Changs.I’m sure there’s better for Chinese! You eat McDiggity’s, I don’t really trust your food judgment... ;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 08:04:14 PM
I’m sure there’s better for Chinese! You eat McDiggity’s, I don’t really trust your food judgment... ;)
My food judgement is outstanding, although I probably go for spicier than you normally do.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:18:32 PM
My food judgement is outstanding, although I probably go for spicier than you normally do.I doubt it. You eat fast food crap that deadens yer tastebuds to anything but salt., salt, and more salt.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:20:06 PM
;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 08:24:08 PM
I doubt it. You eat fast food crap that deadens yer tastebuds to anything but salt., salt, and more salt.
Do you know how many times I eat fast food?
Maybe three times a month. The rest is pub grub with an odd foray to a diner, Outback.
If you consider pub grub fast food, well, then we're both fast food eaters.
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 08:24:58 PM
Good thing the game’s starting soon...I wouldn’t wanna come to blows wit youse!
;)
Maybe pistols at dawn. ;)
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:26:26 PM
Do you know how many times I eat fast food?Steakback Outhouse, los pollos hermanos, Wendy’s, Arby’s, McDiggity’s... know how often I’ve been to any of those places in the last year! Zippola. :D
Maybe three times a month. The rest is pub grub with an odd foray to a diner, Outback.
If you consider pub grub fast food, well, then we're both fast food eaters.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:28:15 PM
I’d have da edge there! The sun rises earlier here than it does down your way. ;)
Maybe pistols at dawn. ;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 08:29:00 PM
Steakback Outhouse, los pollos hermanos, Wendy’s, Arby’s, McDiggity’s... know how often I’ve been to any of those places in the last year! Zippola. :D
Pollo Tropical. And you're good there, unless someone drives thru the plate glass windows.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:29:28 PM
Pollo Tropical. And you're good there, unless someone drives thru the plate glass windows.:panic:
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 08:31:13 PM
:panic:
The trick is in the timing. Don't be there when it happens.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on May 27, 2018, 08:32:12 PM
The trick is in the timing. Don't be there when it happens.I’ll visit, and you can teach me your mystical ways! ;)
Post by: siamesedream on May 27, 2018, 10:56:42 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 28, 2018, 01:40:38 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 28, 2018, 11:35:00 PM
Post by: siamesedream on May 28, 2018, 11:51:35 PM
CP30 wasn't at his post.
http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23634322/chris-paul-houston-rockets-game-7-hamstring-injury (http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/23634322/chris-paul-houston-rockets-game-7-hamstring-injury)
Post by: siamesedream on May 29, 2018, 02:17:48 PM
The salt hides the sugar & fat
Take this shit to slowtwitch.
I actually visited there, it's not terrible.
Post by: buzzy on May 29, 2018, 02:39:36 PM
:confused:
:skeered:
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 29, 2018, 02:49:19 PM
I've been away. Is this the basketball thread??
:confused:
:skeered:
--buzz
Basketball, diet, fast food.
Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this thread.
Post by: buzzy on May 29, 2018, 02:54:53 PM
Basketball, diet, fast food.
Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this thread.
I didn't want to seem the troll if I brought up how the Celtics seemed to be too young for the situation. So many wide open threes that didn't fall. And how the Cav's perimeter defense is really bad, and the Golden State will hit those threes that the young guys the C's had didn't hit.
Also...
I have never eaten at a PF Changs. There is a local Chinese restaurant around the corner that I usually get my Chinese food from.
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on May 29, 2018, 03:21:43 PM
I didn't want to seem the troll if I brought up how the Celtics seemed to be too young for the situation. So many wide open threes that didn't fall. And how the Cav's perimeter defense is really bad, and the Golden State will hit those threes that the young guys the C's had didn't hit.
Also...
I have never eaten at a PF Changs. There is a local Chinese restaurant around the corner that I usually get my Chinese food from.
--buzz
I thought the C's would win, they played great defense throughout the playoffs, although it's not an exciting brand of basketball, it's effective.
Try Chang's sometime. It's awsome, I'll even tell you what to order, because I'm a svengali:
Orange flavored chicken and any kind of fried rice.
Post by: siamesedream on May 29, 2018, 03:29:48 PM
https://deadspin.com/joel-embiid-keeps-showing-up-at-my-neighborhood-playgro-1826386897
10th & Lombard!!! That's my old neighborhood!!
I think i can post up Joel, I think I can take him. ;)
Post by: siamesedream on June 01, 2018, 12:56:32 AM
Where is dah ziggy?
Post by: buzzy on June 01, 2018, 03:11:39 PM
Don't know what I'm more aghast at. The overturning of the charging foul, though I believe they got it right. I hate that when a player was into his shot, that a player could just tuck in where the player needs to land and draw a foul. Anyways LeBron was so outside the smiley face, it shouldn't have been reviewed.
The JR Smith forgetting what the score was. After an FT. It's not like it was during the flow of the game. Things were stopped before the FT. Time enough to take stock of the situation.
Unbelievable.
--buzz
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on June 01, 2018, 03:19:06 PM
Post by: buzzy on June 01, 2018, 03:19:50 PM
LeBron’s whole physical expression after the JR Smith debacle!! :rotfl:
:roll:
--buzz
Post by: siamesedream on June 01, 2018, 04:15:19 PM
Post by: siamesedream on June 02, 2018, 08:03:49 PM
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on June 02, 2018, 08:07:02 PM
Post by: siamesedream on June 02, 2018, 08:10:36 PM
And too late for those of us who have to be “on” at 7:15 am.
The interest factor is not as strong for me on this series. I became fascinated with the C's playoff journey, and I was hyped for the rockets/gsw, but I'm not as into this final.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on June 02, 2018, 08:18:28 PM
Once the C’s are out my interest level drops off. I mean, I keep my eyes out for great moments like the JR Smith debacle/LeBron reaction, but my already low personal investment drops to nearly nil.
The interest factor is not as strong for me on this series. I became fascinated with the C's playoff journey, and I was hyped for the rockets/gsw, but I'm not as into this final.
Post by: siamesedream on June 02, 2018, 08:24:41 PM
Once the C’s are out my interest level drops off. I mean, I keep my eyes out for great moments like the JR Smith debacle/LeBron reaction, but my already low personal investment drops to nearly nil.
The most relaxing way to watch a game. I refused to watch the iggs/vikes NFC championship game, but I couldn't resist the super bowl, even though it was sort of agonizing.
Post by: ZyggiStarbucks on June 02, 2018, 08:29:02 PM
The most relaxing way to watch a game. I refused to watch the iggs/vikes NFC championship game, but I couldn't resist the super bowl, even though it was sort of agonizing.8-9:00 tip-off isn’t relaxing...my eyes are closing then on a school night. I can’t sleep in and I can’t be on autopilot if I’ve got a class.
My husband and kid are more invested, generally, in sports than I am. I’m take it or leave it 100% of the time.
Post by: siamesedream on June 02, 2018, 08:42:03 PM
8-9:00 tip-off isn’t relaxing...my eyes are closing then on a school night. I can’t sleep in and I can’t be on autopilot if I’ve got a class.
My husband and kid are more invested, generally, in sports than I am. I’m take it or leave it 100% of the time.
GSW in 6.
Post by: buzzy on June 07, 2018, 09:02:04 AM
Steph and Klay are cold. KD lights it up.
Cavs really have one chance to avoid the sweep.
--buzz
Post by: buzzy on June 07, 2018, 10:49:43 AM
ABC needs to step up and let Doris Burke call the play-by-play
Actually I think the play-by-play is ok. Mike Breen does a solid job. I have a tough time with the color commentary. I know Van Gundy knows the game, but it is really hard for me to listen to him. He grates on me. Mark Jackson brings nothing to the table. Let her replace both of the ex-coaches (3 person booths usually don't work for me. Why do the networks cram them down our throat?). She's being wasted on the sideline. Just my opinion.
--buzz
Post by: buzzy on June 07, 2018, 01:52:35 PM
I agree she's being wasted; does she do color or play-by-play for NCAA broadcasts? I can't recall right now, it's been so long since March
I'm not sure either, though as she is a former player, I'd guess color.
--buzz