deluca67 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 The Bruins lost a seven game series after being up 3 games to none. The Celtics are half way there. Losing two games after being up 3 games to none. This would be historic if the Magic can come all the way back. They do have game seven at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom webster Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 The Bruins lost a seven game series after being up 3 games to none. The Celtics are half way there. Losing two games after being up 3 games to none. This would be historic if the Magic can come all the way back. They do have game seven at home. Since it has never been done in basketball, it would be historic anyway but happening twice in the same year to this city, that would be something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesportsbuff Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Since it has never been done in basketball, it would be historic anyway but happening twice in the same year to this city, that would be something. that would be awesome, despite the fact that i have 0 interest in the NBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjag Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Since it has never been done in basketball, it would be historic anyway but happening twice in the same year to this city, that would be something Buffalo-esque. Improved it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 To me, it says something about the "Character" of the NBA and its basketball players that a team has never ever come back from 0-3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 To me, it says something about the "Character" of the NBA and its basketball players that a team has never ever come back from 0-3... Yeah, but what does it say? That they don't have enough "character" to come back? Or that they do have the "character" to finish the deal and close the lesser team out EVERY TIME? It's the nature of the sport. The team with the best players wins WAY more often in hoops because the best players are out there almost the entire game and have the ball in their hands almost all the time. The best players in hockey play half the game at best, and how much of that time do they actually have the puck? Also, home-court advantage is a bigger factor because the refs ARE influenced, it's just human nature, and they make 50-60 foul calls a night compared to a handful of penalties in hockey. It's not just a couple 3-0 comebacks, I would bet there are FAR more 3-1 comebacks in the NHL than the NBA. I don't think it has anything to do with "character." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I'm watching this one closely. As a Yankees fan, I was sticking it to some Boston fans after the Bruins choked, but it might hit them even more if the Celtics did the same thing. IF it happens, I still don't think the Bruins and Celtics "combined choke job" would hurt as much as if the Red Sox blew a 3-0 lead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalOhio Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 ###### Boston! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PASabreFan Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 To me, it says something about the "Character" of the NBA and its basketball players that a team has never ever come back from 0-3... Uhhhh... nah, never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 Yeah, but what does it say? That they don't have enough "character" to come back? Or that they do have the "character" to finish the deal and close the lesser team out EVERY TIME? It's the nature of the sport. The team with the best players wins WAY more often in hoops because the best players are out there almost the entire game and have the ball in their hands almost all the time. The best players in hockey play half the game at best, and how much of that time do they actually have the puck? Also, home-court advantage is a bigger factor because the refs ARE influenced, it's just human nature, and they make 50-60 foul calls a night compared to a handful of penalties in hockey. It's not just a couple 3-0 comebacks, I would bet there are FAR more 3-1 comebacks in the NHL than the NBA. I don't think it has anything to do with "character." yeah, a bunch of pituitary cases stuffing a ball in a hoop. what a great sport. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 ###### Boston! If there ever was a city of sports fans who deserve it more it's Boston. These are fans who cry "woe-is-me" after every loss forgetting they have won 6 championships in the last decade. The karma gods will reward them for their gluttony. The only downside is that the Celtics and Bruins are a distant #3 and #4 in their minds. Once it happens they will just forget about it and focus on the Sox. For it to really hurt the Sox need to choke a 3-0 lead to the Yankees, or do that in the World Series. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetweenThePipes00 Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 yeah, a bunch of pituitary cases stuffing a ball in a hoop. what a great sport. Didn't say it was a great sport. I think the NBA is basically unwatchable. But what does that have to do with your assertion that no one coming back from a 3-0 deficit (or blowing a 3-0 lead, depending on how you look at it) in a series a matter of "character?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 If there ever was a city of sports fans who deserve it more it's Boston. These are fans who cry "woe-is-me" after every loss forgetting they have won 6 championships in the last decade. The karma gods will reward them for their gluttony. The only downside is that the Celtics and Bruins are a distant #3 and #4 in their minds. Once it happens they will just forget about it and focus on the Sox. For it to really hurt the Sox need to choke a 3-0 lead to the Yankees, or do that in the World Series. PTR 4 college hockey national championships too. And one slight correction. The Bruins and Celtics are not a distant #3 and #4. The Bruins, Celtics, AND Patriots are a distant 2-4. Only one team matters here regardless of whether they're winning or losing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 4 college hockey national championships too. And one slight correction. The Bruins and Celtics are not a distant #3 and #4. The Bruins, Celtics, AND Patriots are a distant 2-4. Only one team matters here regardless of whether they're winning or losing. You'd know better than me, but the impression I get is that whoever is winning at the time is a clear-cut #1 and everyone else is a distant 2-4. I didn't hear a lot from Sawx fans even when they won the Wild Card last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 You'd know better than me, but the impression I get is that whoever is winning at the time is a clear-cut #1 and everyone else is a distant 2-4. I didn't hear a lot from Sawx fans even when they won the Wild Card last year. Whoever is winning among the lesser 3 will get more attention. Beyond that, it's always Red Sox. Hearing "Yankees Suck" chants at the random concert or other event makes that pretty obvious (and on that note, the inferiority complex of most fans around here is hilarious to watch). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrytown Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 To me, it says something about the "Character" of the NBA and its basketball players that a team has never ever come back from 0-3... That seriously comes across as a racist statement. The nature of the game of basketball has more to do with it (ie: one player has a much larger impact on a team than in any other sport) than the character of the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarrytown Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 yeah, a bunch of pituitary cases stuffing a ball in a hoop. what a great sport. :doh: You really need to go crawl back under your rock... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 The Bruins lost a seven game series after being up 3 games to none. The Celtics are half way there. Losing two games after being up 3 games to none. This would be historic if the Magic can come all the way back. They do have game seven at home. I could not wish a better fate than that upon the fans in the city of Boston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 yeah, a bunch of pituitary cases stuffing a ball in a hoop. what a great sport. :doh: Uh-oh, sounds like someone's out of shape and can't hit the broad side of a barn with a shovel full of BB's... that's too bad. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvelo Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 aren't there any basketball haters out there? hockey fans are supposed to hate basketball. :nana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 FWIW, I get the dislike of their sports teams, but Boston is a really nice city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 FWIW, I get the dislike of their sports teams, but Boston is a really nice city. It's not the teams or the city, it's the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 That seriously comes across as a racist statement. are you insane? :blink: and shrader hit the nail on the head. the city and teams are quite likable, but the typical masshole fan takes all enjoyment out of local sports for the non-natives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfreeman Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 It's not the teams or the city, it's the fans. Well, I've seen plenty of unacceptable behavior at the Ralph over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsrcursed Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 aren't there any basketball haters out there? hockey fans are supposed to hate basketball. :nana: Lol... I actually have always enjoyed Basketball, although the turn of the Century was tough on the League. Maybe it's because I live in an NBA city now, but the Magic truly are enjoyable to watch. They also do TONS of charity work and are very personable and out going. The Magic are lucky to have very high character players on their team I suppose, but they are very easy to route for. My only beef with the game itself is the officiating. The refs tend to like to "be involved" in the game a little too much. Never heard of Hockey fans not liking Basketball, though. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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