SBN Traveling Game Thread: OPEN THREAD Mavs/Nuggets Cavs/Hawks

by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 10:08 AM CDT in Live Commenting Comment 63 comments

Hello SBNation, and Welcome to Loud City. If you haven't been here before, well, your missing out on all kinds of great posts about the team that many of you have shunned, wrote off, or completely disregarded this season. The Thunder have been called everything from the "Not the Sonics" to the, well, lets just leave it at that as it only gets worse from there. Anyway, we're here to tell you that we are here to stay, so get used to us, and if you peruse the site and some of the links we'll provide in this post, you'll get the general idea that we believe this team can be competitive and knocking on the playoff door as soon as next season, and the championship door in seasons to come.

But enough about us, let's talk about the "Traveling Game Thread." The idea behind this was to give all 22 teams out of the playoffs, a centralized place to post about the playoff games still going on. After all, at a lot of our sites, if we were putting up game threads to discuss playoff games not involving our teams, all you might hear is crickets, or some lonely blogger commenting to himself over and over and over as he tried to generate some sort of discussion and activity from his members, as this blogger had to do a lot during his short time at SBNation in an effort to inspire others to comment and generate discussion. But if one site was to host said thread each and every day, their site would become horribly cluttered up with game threads and start to take away from their content, so moving this thread from site to site will keep that from happening and also expose you great SBNation loyal followers to some of the other great NBA sites on the network that you may not fully be aware of....and that's why its called the Traveling game Thread, and today its right here, so make the jump finish reading my diatribe, click a few links, read a few articles, and post comment after comment before the games, during the games, and after. Let's be the first to hit 500 comments during the Traveling game thread and be forced to create an overflow!

Who knows, it is Saturday night Basketball, you may even be treated to drunken comments by yours truly as I'm likely to start my Saturday Six Pack just around the time that the first game will tip off. Hey, that's a good idea for a weekly post isn't it? The Saturday Six Pack, from now on, I'll get drunk on Saturday and rant about six things or something while completely intoxicated. And don't even start with the lightweight stuff on drinking only six beers because I can pound 'em back with the best of them, its called restraint fellas, and if it makes you feel better about the drinking abilities of Mister P, he does pound them back rather quickly.

So have fun, and keep those comments coming. I'll be on throughout the day and during the games to interact with all of you guys as well to answer all the "Do you guys have tumbleweeds in Oklahoma" questions that are sure to happen as well. Thanks for stopping by, checking out WTLC, and dropping a few comments. This is the greatest sports network on the planet, and its because of all of you guys, the regular readers and commenters that help make it happen, so thanks so much, and have a good time!

Here are the SBN Teamsites for those still in the playoffs, click and see what it feels like to still be fights for an NBA Championship this late in the season!

Here are a couple of recent posts that we think are worthy of your eyes and comments

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Here at our military base;

I got a $100.oo on the Lakers beating the Cavs in the finals…

The counter is Cavs over Lakers!

I just think the East opponents the Cavs have been playing have????

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on May 9, 2009 10:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I dunno...

The Cavs have looked pretty strong…I think this may be the year of the King.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 10:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

FYI Gametimes....

First game is up at 5pm EST on ESPN (Denver at Dallas Game 3)
Second Game is up at 8:30pm EST on ABC (Cleveland at Atlanta Game 3)

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 11:11 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mr Pappagiorgio!

This page rules man! Good work!! Love this …

I’ll be watching the Nuggets today at a BBQ … can’t wait!

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by Nate Timmons on May 9, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Nate, must be nice to still have your team in the playoffs! Enjoy it!

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't wait until OKC hosts a NBA playoff game...

I can just see it now!!!!

Go Thunder~

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on May 9, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Me too.

Could still be a few years out, but I’m not ruling out next year as quickly as others are.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm definitely picking next year!

DRose is gonna carry us into the playoffs and take it to another level from there...

by simonswiss on May 9, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Love Ok City's future ...

They have a bright one down there … enjoy it when it comes together! It’s been a great ride here in Denver so far!

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by Nate Timmons on May 10, 2009 9:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your site is cool.

Lots of good graphics…good content all the way around.

I'm the only thing I'm afraid of.

by prezofdeath on May 9, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Prez, appreciate the compliments.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 3:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's nicer than a team that doesn't even exist (or at least shall not be named) deserves

Okay, enough zinging for tonight. Go Mavs!

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mavericks/Nuggets about to Tipoff

Let the game comments begin!

I’ll be in and out during the game as I was slacking on some items that I should have gotten done earlier, but will be back periodically to comment as well. Hopefully there will be comments to react to when I pop on :p

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Burke and Shulman announcing. Ouch, this won't be easy.

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

WoW! This announce team is atrocious. You’d think ESPN could do better eh? I’m mostly listening to the game, so it was very apparent.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dirk never ceases to amaze me...

Highly contested shot gets the Mavericks out to the quick lead.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Josh Howard sez "who needs healthy ankles"?

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:16 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Apparently not Josh Howard, dude is killing it early.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Dahntay Jones played in the D-League. Thought you guys should know.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 9, 2009 4:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I actually think I did know….on a subconscious level anyway. I’m sure I’ve read that name somewhere on Ridiculous Upside. lol

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

For some reason (NBA Live?) I always saw him as a three point specialist

Now I have to learn he is a good defender and all-around player.

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

LMAO

I loved Earl Watson from NBA 2k series because of his quick shot and deadly 3 point accuracy I had with him…if only he was half the player he was in NBA 2k6. lol

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoever is in favor of announcers stopping to call Anderson "Bird" short for "Birdman" raises hand

raises hand

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Save the Integrity of the League: Email Stu Jackson!

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Hey, what do you think of the travesty known as “officiating a Celtics game”? This is something that should concern us all as earnest NBA fans. All of us root for teams that we hope will make the playoffs, and whom we hope will get a fair shake from the refs. Even if they’re playing against the league darling Boston Celtics.

Let me explain. First Rondo strikes Miller’s head with a closed fist, from behind, drawing blood and essentially saving a game-losing defensive breakdown. No wind-up or follow-through, so no additional discipline, says the league.

Then Dwight Howard hits Dalembert in the head with an elbow, but stays in the game. Upon further review, the league metes a one-game suspension. Hey, maybe the NBA actually cares to enforce its own rules.

Then Rondo gets tangled up with Hinrich, with the end result being that he throws Kirk Hinrich into the scorer’s table. Hinrich comes back with a two-handed shove into Rondo’s chest, after which Rondo very clearly throws an elbow at Kirk. The play stands as called, says Stu Jackson. No further discipline.

In game 2 of the Magic-Celtics series, Rafer Alston smacks Eddie House on the back of the head, drawing a one-game suspension. The same night, Kobe hits Artest with an elbow to the upper chest, drawing a flagrant-1.

Then Celtics’ C Perkins throws an elbow into the neck of a Magic player, again leading to speculation that there would be some semblance of consistancy, ie, that Perkins would sit out a game. But the league essentially looks the other way.

All of this seems like an elaborate attempt to give the Celtics every benefit of the doubt. Just admit what you’re doing, Stu Jackson. Don’t give us tortured logic about how Rondo lacked the windup and follow-through of Goose Gossage.

Everyone should email Stu Jackson and point out what a hot steaming pile his office is for selective enforcement of the rules.

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by bullhockey on May 9, 2009 4:36 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I can already tell you what e-mail/letter you will get back

Thank you for contacting the National Basketball Association with your concerns regarding officiating. The NBA’s highest priority is to ensure that every game is determined on its merits, thus providing its fans with an honest and truly competitive league.

The NBA has a covenant with its fans. To preserve their trust, we make every effort possible to ensure that league processes and procedures are as thorough and transparent as possible.

We take seriously the actions of our officials. They are the most measured and metricized group of employees in the world. Our officials are held strictly accountable for their actions and we track every call they make to continually develop their abilities, with the understanding that their mistakes only make them human.

Thank you again for your concern. We appreciate your feedback regarding this issue.

Sincerely,

NBA Fan Relations

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I take it we're sending...

A lot of emails around the SBNation. Hilarious. I’m sure everyone gets the exact same email no matter what the complaint.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I sent a mail making suggestions what to do to improve officiating comparing to other sports, without mentioning a single play or even team. Other e-mailed about fouls on Oden, fouls on Yao, whatever. You always get back something very similar to this. But at least I hope the league sees there is an issue.

I especially love the sentence about “most measured an metricized group of employees”. I assume their own players don’t count. Or fighter pilots who get every action recorded and videotaped, too.

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bulls fan writing a letter to the league complaining about the celtics

Yawn. yo bro, grow up.

by ohc on May 12, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, look, and there's a Celtics fan whining about it...

by bullhockey on May 14, 2009 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I just noticed the Mav's Alt Logo

Looks kinda similar to a Star Trek Logo. Wonder if Mark Cuban is a Trekkie?

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 4:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Since Damp can't contain Nene anyway, maybe go small with Dirk at center?

Just a thought

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:55 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Too early to declare Kenyon Martin another success story of microfracture?

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 4:59 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

In terms of scoring, both teams sucked hard to paraphrase Sheed

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 5:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Shooting has been horrible to say the least.

Denver shooting a pualtry 28% against Dallas’ 35%

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gerald Green doesn't get meaningful minutes all season, and now he suddenly is supposed to help

Sometimes I don’t get NBA coaches

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 5:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Ditto with Johan Petro….Former Thunder Benchwarmer. lol

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 5:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can't stop laughing at the moment

A poster on RealGM suggested instead of trying to acquire a player like Bass for our PF backup spot, the Blazers should try to get Sofoklis “Baby Shaq” Shortsanitis, the totally overweight and undersized center from the Greek national team that surprised a badly composed Team USA four years ago at the world championships in Japan.

Talk about creative solutions.

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 5:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Haha

He didn’t even play this season because he was too fat. Poor guy.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 9, 2009 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

What's worse in this game: The announcing or the officiating?

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 6:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Announcing

It sounds so biased toward Dallas, by the way. They’re Andersen haters, which irritates me.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 9, 2009 6:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

52 fouls called is not bad either :)

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 6:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Not worried

Did you ever think that the officiating would be good in this game? Lowered expectations, my friend.

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by Scott Schroeder on May 9, 2009 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like this lineup

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 6:27 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

His Dirkness for the big three

And he is rebounding great tonight

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 6:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Kidd posting up might be a great way to score in that series

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 6:44 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

How unclutch is Dirk?

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by Scott Schroeder on May 9, 2009 6:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Boo

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by Scott Schroeder on May 9, 2009 7:40 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art," Mavs coach Rick Carlisle said.

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 8:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

League admits official missed call. Wow. Are there reports of the devil complaining about low temperatures?

http://www.nba.com/2009/playoffs2009/05/09/mavs.nuggets.foul/index.html

"Officiating has to be a science, not an art" - Rick Carlisle

by Norsktroll on May 9, 2009 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Howdy all!

Great ending to the Mavs and Nuggets!

by Ed (dfjmed) on May 9, 2009 7:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Hawks/Cavs

Getting it on now.

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 9, 2009 7:50 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Mister P?

Tell me a little bit about the OKC Thunder this offseason. What lottery position is their worst case scenario? Who are they targeting in free agency this offseason?

Do you like Coach Brooks?

What positions do the Thunder need, in your opinion?

The more you try to erase me, the more that I appear.

by clarkpojo on May 9, 2009 8:04 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

All of those answers you can find in depth throughout the site ;-)

Super Short answers in order are: 6th, Gortat?, Yes, SG/C

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 10, 2009 8:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow

Zaza just made Ronnie look rational.

Indy Cornrows

by Tom Lewis on May 9, 2009 9:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

…LOVE the new logo! When did you guys get that??

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 10, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for everybody who came out!

I do apologize for not being on hand nearly as much as I’d like to. Real life gets in a bloggers way on occasion :p

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by Mr Pappagiorgio on May 10, 2009 8:31 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Big Baby just grew to "Big Man" Davis...

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on May 11, 2009 9:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I think if Orlando keeps messing around Boston is gonna take the series!

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on May 11, 2009 9:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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