Heard a couple of things today. I'm not sure if Bill Simmons said both. In 122 playoff games where a team had 5pt lead with 28 seconds left that team was 122-0. He also said the Spurs were 99% to win in that spot. I know I took a bad beat in spot. Probably about the worst beat you could take betting a sporting event.
How can anyone say this wasn't 1 of the biggest chokes in game 6? Stakes matter and it was to win the title, they were on the absolute brink.
They were up 4 with a 88% FT shooter at the line with 28 seconds left to win a title. Of course they choked, you can't get any closer to winning a title and not win it.
Magic Johnson didn't say they choked to be cruel, he said they choked because there is no way anyone could say they didn't. Given the stage I certainly think it was 1 of the biggest chokes ever. You gotta close that out and it is something those players and their fans will remember forever...
Not sure why people feel the need to apologize for them....
They were up 4 with a 88% FT shooter at the line with 28 seconds left to win a title. Of course they choked, you can't get any closer to winning a title and not win it.
Magic Johnson didn't say they choked to be cruel, he said they choked because there is no way anyone could say they didn't. Given the stage I certainly think it was 1 of the biggest chokes ever. You gotta close that out and it is something those players and their fans will remember forever...
Not sure why people feel the need to apologize for them....
People don't consider it one of the biggest chokes because lebron was on the winning side.
can you imagine the comments if lebron played like ginobli last night? But instead of ginobli being called a choker, a lot of people blame pop for keeping him in there or not having parker in.
if lebron does something bad, it's his fault. If someone else does, it's bad luck (duncan missing gimmies) or bad coaching lol
can you imagine the comments if lebron played like ginobli last night? But instead of ginobli being called a choker, a lot of people blame pop for keeping him in there or not having parker in.
if lebron does something bad, it's his fault. If someone else does, it's bad luck (duncan missing gimmies) or bad coaching lol
It could be considered be a choke, or it could be the fact going all the way back to street ball or in the gym, when a guy is knocking down 3pointers, you get your azz out there in his freakin face and say "No More"..... ESPECIALLY when you know good & damn well your opponent NEEDS 3's to stay in the game.
You give up 2 if you have to, but not that 3.
Pay attention and you will notice that this is exactly some coaches & players thinking and at times a team leading will even intentionally foul and take their chance on maintaining that lead by playing the free throw game, rather than allow their opponent to even get off a 3point attempt.
Spurs players or coaches blew that game 6 by allowing Lebron & Ray Allen to even get those shots off...
You give up 2 if you have to, but not that 3.
Pay attention and you will notice that this is exactly some coaches & players thinking and at times a team leading will even intentionally foul and take their chance on maintaining that lead by playing the free throw game, rather than allow their opponent to even get off a 3point attempt.
Spurs players or coaches blew that game 6 by allowing Lebron & Ray Allen to even get those shots off...
Spurs game plan was to dare Lebron to make his jump shot and he did. They also let Shane Battier camp behind the arc with the same approach as he had also been struggling.
Miami's defensive intensity was much better than San Antonio's. Ginobili is getting deservedly ripped but the Heat put him in a lot of those bad spots where he left his feet and they shutdown all passing lanes. They also made great adjustments in making Green a non-factor from deep.
I firmly believe Miami was the better team. Defense over everything.
Miami's defensive intensity was much better than San Antonio's. Ginobili is getting deservedly ripped but the Heat put him in a lot of those bad spots where he left his feet and they shutdown all passing lanes. They also made great adjustments in making Green a non-factor from deep.
I firmly believe Miami was the better team. Defense over everything.
exactly how I would have answered.
Defense wins championship, Miami is by far the better defensive team. Spurs used gimmicks, like attacking in transition, because in a half court, Miami D is too good... Then on Defense, Spurs stacked the lane. They didn't defend the 3 point line at all the last few games, and it was against the best shooting team in the league, and I believe 2nd best 3 pt shooting team... They had to pick their poison and they did.
Yes, Spurs should have won Game 6 but I would of definitely felt they stole the series and the better team lost.
Just heard on local AM sports guy from Don Best said the live betting odds in Vegas on the Heat when they were down 5 with seconds left was 50-1.
Looking at it from that perspective I suppose it was indeed a choke...
Looking at it from that perspective I suppose it was indeed a choke...
I mean nobody is trying to rag on the Spurs but there just isn't any other way to put it. They played a great series and came as close to winning the title as you can come. Green was on fire until Miami made a conscious effort to not let him shoot 3s, Leonard was awesome, Duncan was great at 37 but they choked, not really any other way to put it.
Magic Johnson didn't say it for shock value...for the NBA title you just gotta close that out.
Exactly! (See post #12)
You don't even allow a team to get a 3point look when you already know that's what they need & are looking for...
Not really as clear cut as you guys make it out to be. You don't foul up 5 for sure, that isn't even close % wise.
Up 3 it is very close but they thought they were going for 2 probably and LeBron shot it. When Bosh got the rebound I would've fouled right there, however, he did have the ball for exactly 1 second so it isn't as easy as you think. Keep in mind the possession started up 3 with a full 20 seconds left, it's not like there was 5 seconds left and they should foul.
One point I'll make as well is Leonard and Ginobili missed FTs. Maybe Pop was worried about guys getting tight and missing more FTs and didn't want to extend the game. This is an advantage the coach would have over the rest of us watching on TV
