[Ratzz]

Spurs made this very same mistake last year..


going into the playoffs (in any sport) on massive win streaks is
a HUGE mistake, we see it every year. Once people are in the playoffs*
they might be pooped.


losing a bit going in,.. is extremely important imo


Ravens lost 4-of-5 going to Wildcard game
same with NY Giants*year before . the 18-0 Patriots..


Phillies two years ago in MLB... (best record in MLB)...*
...but out in 5 game to Cards (who made playoffs on last day)


if they continue.. i don't know..?


the problem is that they are soooo much better
with Amare.


but can they keep it up? (Even without Stoudamire)






*

[Frisco]

They are playing great basketball right now which is a good thing. They can't just expect to flip a switch in the playoffs like the teams you stated did

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[Ratzz]

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hey PS.. i saw that earlier.. thank you for posting that.
i seriously think he is gone.

there are no psychological rewards there for him, he never sees the ball in the 4th.
and if they win... Kobe gets 100% of the credit.

that is 100% Kobe's team, every else is a role player.*
Why stay.. problem is his stock went down in LA very much.
i wonder who will put up big dollars for him like last year.*

[Ratzz]

They are playing great basketball right now which is a good thing. They can't just expect to flip a switch in the playoffs like the teams you stated did

i know it sounds crazy, Frisco

but we see it every year...
it's a pattern

can't ignore it.

[Frisco]

i know it sounds crazy, Frisco

but we see it every year...
it's a pattern

can't ignore it.

Expecting to flip a switch against the Heat won't bode well for them though.

[upscope]

hey PS.. i saw that earlier.. thank you for posting that.
i seriously think he is gone.

there are no psychological rewards there for him, he never sees the ball in the 4th.
and if they win... Kobe gets 100% of the credit.

that is 100% Kobe's team, every else is a role player.*
Why stay.. problem is his stock went down in LA very much.
i wonder who will put up big dollars for him like last year.*

You still haven't figured out why Howard doesn't see the ball in the 4th??
Do you have one bit of clue about how basketball works?? Just a little??

[bigtymer56]

Spurs made this very same mistake last year...

Really, the spurs? Is that the best example you could find? They were 2 wins away from making the finals last year, before the thunder figured them out. Im sure any knicks fans would love for them to make that same mistake.

[Ratzz]

You still haven't figured out why Howard doesn't see the ball in the 4th??
Do you have one bit of clue about how basketball works?? Just a little??

he does not see the ball in the 4th, (even if wide open)*
because Kobe is addicted to the glory*if he happens to pull out a miracle..

and he will risk everything chasing that high

in several losses, Kobe took the last 6-7 shots.
that is inexcusable basketball.*

[riffraff24]

the psychopath talking about addictions now. this movie keeps getting better.

[Ratzz]

the psychopath talking about addictions now. this movie keeps getting better.

hi Riff, how are you?

[Tomasaurus]

Yea the Spurs is a pretty bad example, they won 10 in a row last playoffs with 2 sweeps and 2-0 vs the Thunder. They didn't win the title but I would consider that a very good playoff performance

Winning is never a bad thing, unless your missing the playoffs and your hurting you draft prospects

[Ratzz]

GUARANTEE: if the Knicks win out the rest of regular season, they won't win go to the Finals,
and probably won't win 2 Rounds/

[NYSportsGuy210]

GUARANTEE: if the Knicks win out the rest of regular season, they won't win go to the Finals,
and probably won't win 2 Rounds/

They won't win out. But should win 2 rounds....Indiana will be tough in the second round though. Heat will take on the Bulls in second round.

[upscope]

he does not see the ball in the 4th, (even if wide open)*
because Kobe is addicted to the glory*if he happens to pull out a miracle..

and he will risk everything chasing that high

in several losses, Kobe took the last 6-7 shots.
that is inexcusable basketball.*

It doesn't surprise me that you yet again prove that u know nothing about how the NBA works. Dwight Howard will NEVER see the ball in crunch time regardless of who he plays for till he learns to make free throws. If Howard even touches the ball late in a close game he is getting fouled. The sooner u figure this out the sooner you can stop embarrassing yourself w/ comments that suggest you don't understand basic fundamental basketball.

[Ratzz]

Spurs made this very same mistake last year..

going into the playoffs (in any sport) on massive win streaks is
a HUGE mistake, we see it every year. Once people are in the playoffs*
they might be pooped.

losing a bit going in,.. is extremely important imo
*

this is EXACTLY what iwas i was talking about.. that big win streak was too close to the end of reg. season
even if they come back and win today.. they still look spent emotionally..

takes time to recharge.

[Ralphie1412]

Amare was an awul pick up. I was so happy when the Bulls passed on him. Hes just not that good, and never healthy.

[Ratzz]

Amare is a mess.. dude is cursed... after the fiasco in PHX when he was suspended 2 games
in a series they were up in to SAS...

leave him alone.. keep him off your team.. ditto for DAntoni, Nash