The Perpetual NBA Thread

**empy** · May 2nd, 2006 10:44 AM

in other news...it's official!! Steve Nash wins his second MVP trophy...

LINK:

2006 MVP TROPHY

**ILuvDetailing** · May 2nd, 2006 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by M54 Powered

hehe...galit na galit yung kapustahan ko sa Lakers-Suns. inaalaska ko kanina akala ko masasapak ako i actually didn't see the game because i was detailing my car on sunday (priorities!) but according to him grabe daw ang panluluto ng mga ref. sourgrapes sa palagay ko

Yup there are questionable calls... the most crucial in OT where Nash dribbled to a double team just after midcourt midcourt (near the sideline), Luke Walton tied him up to force a jumpball. Nash was arguing that he was calling a timeout. Ofcourse Walton won the tip, and another mistake by the Suns, they failed to cover Kobe during the jumpball allowing Kobe a lane for the game winning jumper at the buzzer.

Both sides got calls, so it evens out. Kobe was in foul trouble in the first half but the Suns failed to capitalize. Luke Walton, Kwame Brown, Lamar Odom, and the other role players kept the Lakers close. Lamar Odom almost singlehandledly fouled out Shawn Marion. If the Suns fans want to blame anybody, blame their team for not putting away LA when they had the chance.

BTW, Wizzards coach Eddie Jordan is also complaining about the allegedly travel violation by King James in game 3, ofcourse James hit the game winner. I think its a borderline call, after Lebron came to a jumpstop, he faked Antonio Daniels off and took an "extra" step but hit a tough shot over Ruffin. I don't think the refs will call those in the playoffs if its borderline.

**mazdamazda** · May 2nd, 2006 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by M54 Powered

in other news...it's official!! Steve Nash wins his second MVP trophy...

LINK:

2006 MVP TROPHY

hahaha! that's just funny.... :bwahaha:

**wulf** · May 2nd, 2006 11:15 AM

dallas fans, bring out the BROOM!hehe

can't help but wonder tho, nowitzki made a more difficult shot than kobe's and tied the game and dominated in overtime, yet nobody talks about it. not to take anything away from what kobe did, but what the heck?it's not even on espn's top ten plays!

**luloym** · May 2nd, 2006 11:31 AM

maybe because the mavs are favored? unlike no. 7 lakers taking it to the no. 2 seed suns.

**ILuvDetailing** · May 2nd, 2006 11:32 AM

wulf: Thats because what LA did surprised a lot of people, they didn't expect Kobe to suddenly be a playmaker and share the wealth with his unheralded teammates. Lets face it people don't root for Goliath.

Given, Dallas has been dominating Memphis. Well aside from game 3, the other games have not been close. So I can't blame ESPN on focusing their attention on LA-Phoenix series... after all it is hollywood.

**wulf** · May 2nd, 2006 11:51 AM

iluvdetailing,

hehe,sorry sir, still pissed kasi coz he didn't even get serious mvp votes despite leading his team to 60-wins w/ injuries to key players all season-long and w/out having any all-star support...doesn't have the flair/charisma kasi of a lebron or koME (hehe...just kidding,bryant fans)...guys, you think nash deserves the MVP?marion's numbers have been crazy this season and so has diaw's, so for me, i disagree....para pating he's not on the same level as multiple MVP winners & HOF like jordan,magic,etc

**ILuvDetailing** · May 2nd, 2006 11:59 AM

If you ask me, Kobe deserves the MVP award, he singlehandedly led a team with CBA talent to the playoffs. Granted Dirk had a great season, but Dallas has a deep team, 10-deep, thats why they were able to withstand all the injuries and win 60 games. But hey Avery Johnson won the COY. Thats recognition in my book

**kimpOy** · May 2nd, 2006 12:22 PM

NBA Investigates Kaman Incident
By Jason Reid, Times Staff Writer
May 1, 2006

The NBA is investigating an incident in Saturday's 100-86 victory in Game 4 that led to center Chris Kaman's being assessed a flagrant foul.

The foul was called with 8 minutes 45 seconds remaining in the second quarter when Kaman shoved Denver forward Reggie Evans.

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Kaman said he told referees that Evans grabbed his testicles and "pulled hard," and repeated his account in an interview Sunday with an NBA security official.

TV replays appeared to indicate Evans put his hand under Kaman's shorts as they battled for position near the basket.

"I told [the NBA] in complete detail what happened," Kaman said. "The three refs also knew what happened."

Kaman, who played despite being slowed by a viral illness, said he considered punching Evans.

"With what we're trying to do, I didn't want to get thrown out," he said. "I thought about it, but I knew what would happen.

"One of the refs said he would have knocked [him] out. It was crazy."

The Clippers were surprised by Evans' actions, to say the least.

"When I saw it on TV, it was like, 'Wow,' " 13-year veteran Sam Cassell said. "I asked the referees about it at halftime, and Jess Kersey, who has been in the league for [29] years, said he's never seen anything like it.

"You know what, Reggie is a good guy. I think he just lost it for a minute."

Now that's Harrassing the BALL(S) he..he