See You In The 09 Finals Spurs May 28, 2008
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Sure it might have been a foul, and Duncan might’ve travelled so let’s just say the NBA officiating is what it is. I’ve stopped thinking about how they should change the refs or ways in which they can be more consistent. Fact is, it will never be perfect.
Had the foul been called, the ensuing argument could very well been that Fisher jumped up and actually avoided Barry. Perception is a bitch.
Anyways, I’m just glad the Spurs at least continued their streak of never winning the whole time in an even year. Would’ve messed up my Feng Shui.
TNT Done Blow Things Up May 25, 2008
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I just got home, after doing a bunch of stuff half sober from the previous night’s bbq/Guitar Hero/Rock Band fest and knowing that I don’t have The Score (Canada’s indy sports network) — I felt kinda sad-faced emoticoned.
But what’s this? TNT has a page that rips things up to several degrees? This thing is genius, even though I came into this not knowing the score, and I have no idea who’s winning. It seriously is the best thing ever. It gives you a raw feeling to watching a live broadcast that seems pure (ie. no instant replays, not incessant rambling from Doug Collins about his previous day(s) with Michael Jordan punking him like a bitch.)
Man, I wish everyone did this. Like seriously, what if TV shows had alternate angle feeds as your watching it? SEE TONIGHT’S GHOST WHISPERER WITH THE GOD CAM!!!!!
Great Moments In Lip-Reading History: Chris Paul May 5, 2008
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Now I don’t have the techno-gadgetry of say AA or Odenized, so you’ll just have to believe me. Or, if those two spots have it, believe them when they upload it.
A little under 11mins in the 3rd with the Hornets totally owning the Spurs, David West made an awesome move on Horry and scored down low. Afterwards, there was a little shoving after the fact by West, to which he got T-ed up.
He couldn’t believe it and was spouting unbelievably at the call. Chris Paul was right on him to which (thank the TNT Camera People Gods) we got a clear look at his words:
“Yeah yeah, I know. FUCK. HIM.”
I can’t say anything else other than: Chris Paul, I think I want your babies.
ps: Marv Albert said something to the effect that Paul was trying to calm his teammate down by saying ‘ relax’ and even showed the replay of Paul & West convo… I still think my version is better.
What’d I Give For… The Zards Beheading The King; Rockets To Fly; And Hawks Warrioring The Celtics May 2, 2008
Posted by TheHype in 2008 Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Houston Rockets, TV Shows, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards , 1 comment so far |
Listen kids, back in the year 2008, there were these great Eastern Conference first round match ups that took everyone by surprise. Your uncle Barney made legendary bet that if LeBron James AND Kevin Garnett did not make it to the second round, he would hit on Doris Burke.
Now, believe it or not, back before you kids had the ANBCBSPNNFOX sports network that you have today, there was this amazing network called TNT — where they had crappy original shows but for unexplained reasons, their NBA coverage surpasses every single sports show about any sports.
Let’s bring you up to speed: May 2nd, 2008. The Washington Wizards’ legion of fans versus Cleveland’s royalty. Of course LeBron was the easy choice to plow through a measly opponent like the Wizards… as their key stars are just trying to recover while a great role player is invoking a rap war over the hardwood floor.
But you obviously have not been reading up on their mystique (not the WNBA team). This is a team that will do magnificiant damage in the realms of the unseen. This is a team that shall unequivocally push their limits as a collective onto an undeserving royal. They will rise up and make it game seven…because I’m really needing the points in my playoff point.
Undeniably, I’ve been a T-Mac fan 4 lifez. Part of the enduring love and frustration for rooting a marvel such as he is not seeing his failure in the first round exits. Nay. It is our own unfulfilled expectations of superiority for a beast that cannot be defined—Darwin couldn’t draw shit like this.
If it were up to the 12 Gods of Kobol, T-Mac would’ve been ostracized long ago into Cylon kingdom. He’s not one of the pure NBA great. His storyline never changes. Worst of all, he keeps an arsenal of power that will only come out to attack when you least, and inconsequentially, expected. He is a frakking toaster.
But I still root for the guy. Because through his sideway eyes I see myself. One that was destined for greatness but for some reason our GPS gadget broke. We’re in perpetual lost-hood. Until we crawl ourselves out of the cave, there is but one option: faith in the unknown. That is the legend of the right shoulder vein.
As for the old soul Hawks versus the old old Celtics. It will make my heart warm up like the south if Atlanta maintains their idealism by flipping the script. No one gave them a single game. Yet Joe Johnson came to cross up that delusion (what up Leon Powe) by reminding the world he was once untouchable as an original mover of the ‘05 Phoenix Suns team. Let them pass and the world will be in total order. Chaos will be Boston’s street name.
Goodbye Leggy Bosh April 28, 2008
Posted by TheHype in 2008 Playoffs, Orlando Magic, Toronto Raptors , 3 comments |
Cerebral head bumps to Mr. Kerby for getting this into my head so as a result, the following should be sung whilst listening to FOC (video)
[Stan Van Gundy]
Goodbye, goodbye-ee-eye
Leggy Bosh
Every game I look
across the hardwood floor
There you were
Your shorts down to your legs
And your legs down to the floor.
Leggy Bosh goodbye, goodbye.
Now that you are gone I’ll never see you here on your bench chair
Wish you knew how much I loved your legs and your hair
Leggy Bosh goodbye, goodbye
What’d I Give For… The Phoenix Suns To Win It All
Posted by TheHype in 2008 Playoffs, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs , 5 comments |
Oh hello there friends. It’s me. Hypey. It’s time I write down some words. This timez, it’s about all the what/ifs happening on the playoff battle arena right now.
As a basketball lover, it pains me to admit with deep regret that I haven’t watched much of the Suns/Spurs deathmatch. You know how I feel about this series. Hell, you know how I felt about this series since the beginning of the season.
What can I say, for the (almost) two years I’ve been keeping down this blog-ish, it’s been wonderous—seeing all the different other maniacs (re: bloggers and fans) come out of the woodwork and get “it”. That “it” meaning the Suns really should be in the Finals because of either Steve Nash’s bliss or Mike D’Antoni’s s’tache or even embracing the joy that is having SHAQ of all people on your side.
Alas, things with me are changing, perspectives and directions are going in different paths that I couldn’t have imagined yet at the same time it was predicted (translation: “life”). The same goes for the Phoenix Suns.
You couldn’t have imagined that they’d be down 0-3. But still, it was the Spurs they were facing. Who else would give them the proper pressure? Yeah, they got 1 win now, but who’s to say in the next 24hrs they have an altering experience that renders them completely changed at the molecular level. Hell yeah I’m implying they might turn into the X-Men.
In the spirit of hoping they do something special, this is what I would give for the Suns to win it all, be the first team down three games to none and win the series:
– give up on kicking innocent puppies
– giving up on eating badly and eat more veggies
– give up my mutant first-born
– give up to Prince, completely (I mean, I’m like a whatever music guy, but Prince + Creep? that shit is hot)
– and most importantly: see Iron Man
NBA Blah Day: Be A Spy April 21, 2008
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According to Jeff Wong of THE SCORE dot SEE EH “Blah Day” is the day you realize you wasted your life rooting for millionaires that slack off on defense which then somehow makes you cry like a little girl.
The idea is to do something about it. Stop watching that ugh team and go outside for once. I have found a very good idea as to what to do. Be an undercover spy. Specifically, be Bob Delaney. Yar, many moons ago we already knew Bobby was a snitch, yet it’s always compelling to think that one day, whilst calling a 3 second violation on the LA Clippers, it turns out to be an all out FBI raid signal for a drug bust. We all knew David Stern was a kingpin.
There’s another reason why playing spy is fun: you get to feel sick to your stomach. As Mr. Covert explained in his “phone” interview with CBC Radio’s Sook-Yin (holla!) “Secret Lives” he would want to throw up because it felt like he betrayed his best pals—it’s totally like Super-Soaking your own teammates!
So, instead of throwing up because your team ahem* Raptors *ahem* can’t cover the rotation, you can throw up because you’re in constant fear of your diluted morality. Win win!
“Secret Lives” (mp3) - CBC Radio (starts at 2:00min and is picked back up at 20:00min)
Playoff Predictionales: West Side Story April 18, 2008
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Your trusty all winning, all sexy playoff picks for the 2008 NBA Playoffs, as decided by randomly pitting one team’s merchandise versus another. Marketing peeps, I’m your worst nightmare…
WEST
LAKERS’ Color Schemed Honda Element vs. NUGGETS’ Video Game Chair
First all, the Honda Element is the shittiest looking vehicle to have ever vehicled. But I mean, having it yellow does add a little something to it… like as if they were paying tribute to the Beatles. However, on the flip side, the Nuggets soft XBOX approved video gamey chair is just what’s needed when the team gets swept and homers need something to do. LAKERS IN 4.
MAVERICKS’ Potato Head vs. HORNETS’ TV Monitor
Well, the Mavs have a disadvantage here since Mr. Potato face’s toy is the norm for every all the teams. And yet, I can’t let go of the Hornet’s TV having half a basketball for an ass. But, I do love watching TV. HORNETS IN 6.
SPURS’ watch key vs. SUNS’ Girl Bear Cheerleader
Time… that’s all we’re ever worth. And the Spurs don’t have it anymore. And the girly Suns toy is just “bear-ly” legal. AH AHA HAHA HA. SUNS in 6.
JAZZ’s 80s colored Monster Truck vs. ROCKETS’ Cup
Jazz suck. Go McGrady. ROCKETS in 9.
Playoff Predictionales: East Side April 17, 2008
Posted by TheHype in 2008 Playoffs, Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Toronto Raptors, Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards , 1 comment so far |
Your trusty all winning, all true playoff picks for the 2008 NBA Playoffs, as decided by randomly pitting one team’s cheerlady versus another. You best hope your team’s dancer’s bio ghostwriter was on their A-game…
EAST
CELTICS’s Haley vs. HAWKS’ Briana in Movie Tastes
Haley says she likes Elf and Pride and Prejudice while Bri is all about the Judd Apatow: Knocked Up, Superbad and Wedding Crashers for good measure. Look Haley, you can like Elf, you can like Pride and Prejudice, but you CANNOT have them both on your bio. HAWKS IN 7.
WIZARD’s Briana vs. CAVALIERS’ ?? in Interesting Facts
Briana loves math and the Cavs can’t even get someone to put a name to their dancers = FACT: Zards in 5
RAPTORS’ Nikki vs. MAGIC’s Lacey in Favorite TV Show
Nikki likes The Hills and Now & Then while Lacey likes King of Queens. Oh fuck this series is going to suck. PUSH
PISTONS’ Chelsea vs. SIXERS’ Amber in Quotes
C. is all about “Pick your battles wisely” while Ambz believes “It’s not luck… it’s talent. Luck is when talent meets opportunity.” So, obviously this resonates with their breakthrough team… thus… Sixer in—ah who am I kidding, Pistons in 2 and a half. Yeah, they’ll make the 76ers forfeit.
…and honest to Pope Benedict, yes I feel a bit pervy. But deep down, don’t we all?
Try to explain the West...
