Greatest series ever? Yes and No

by Seth Pollack on May 1, 2009 9:53 AM MST

I don't know about all that but it is damn good if last second clutch shots and lots of over time is your thing. Not to be a downer on all the fun...and it is fun....these games wouldn't be this close if either of these teams could close out a period and hold a lead.

This series has seen some amazing plays by individual players but overall, neither of the teams are all that impressive.

Yes, KG is out. Yes, the Bulls to even be playing as well as they are has to be a positive sign for a team full of young players, a new coach and having made some pretty big mid-season trades. Funny how all those excuses aren't being used by their players for why they can't win...I digress

Overall though, this series is more like two cases of who wants it least for 47 minutes followed by the occasional huge shot.

Ray Allen has been fantastic. Unless he's been in hibernation.

Rose was amazing. For one game. Then he's disappeared. Then he makes a huge block to win the game. Then he misses two free throws. Then he gives an interview.

Rondo is all triple-double thug life.

Brad Miller and Paul Pierce alternate bricking free throws and big shots to making them. And yes, you will never see Brad Miller and Paul Pierce compared to one-another again which is yet another sign of how great and horrible this series is.

Regardless, enjoy it. I am and can't wait for game 7 to see who will step up / melt down next.

Poll

Is the 09 Bulls/Celtics match-up the best 7 games series of the last 10 years?

Hell yes!

117 votes

Not even close?

46 votes

Playoffs? When does the Mercury season start?

19 votes

182 votes | Poll has closed

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I agree

It’s a great series, we should all enjoy it. I grew up in Chicago so I’m a little biased on this one, still, I’m all for rooting for the underdog. Can’t wait for game 7.

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on May 1, 2009 10:15 AM MST reply actions

I voted for hell yes because you didn't have an and/or choice.

Aprende epsañol y esto tendra mas sentido para ti.

by Diosnomeama on May 1, 2009 10:21 AM MST reply actions

Hermano, revisa los Fanshots

parece que la fiebre porcina esta transformando a la gente en Zombies. You said it first!

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on May 1, 2009 10:31 AM MST up reply actions

Mierda!

La unica bez que mis predicciones estan correctas y es el fin del mundo. Manten tus armas cerca. :)

Aprende epsañol y esto tendra mas sentido para ti.

by Diosnomeama on May 1, 2009 10:58 AM MST up reply actions

good perspective

it’s funny how the reputation of the team colors how the game is perceived-

Suns trading baskets with another team- horrible defense!!!!!

Celtics trading baskets with Bulls -omg amazing series!!!

Suns can’t make a stop in the last 5 seconds-horrible defense!!!

Bulls can’t make a stop in the last 5 seconds- best series ever!!!!!

nevertheless, entertaining stuff..

oh, and go celtics!!!

by Fritzy on May 1, 2009 10:23 AM MST reply actions 1 recs

lol

word! minus the go celtics part.. haha.

"Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it"

by PanamaSun on May 1, 2009 10:32 AM MST up reply actions

Nice

+1 on that man…

Go read a book!

by N8lol on May 2, 2009 5:51 AM MST up reply actions

It is more that both teams are well suited to play each other.

Given the current situation with KG being out. The teams just seem to match each other well. I would rather watch a series like this rather than the blowouts that have already happend this off season, ie NO/DEN.

And yes I agree, when Suns play it is lack of Defense. When these teams play it is all about greatness. Perhaps if the Suns could win a title in there history we could catch a little bit of a pass.

by Gorilla Game on May 1, 2009 10:38 AM MST reply actions

I don't know..

There was something beautiful about Denver’s 58 point dismantling of the Hornets. Kind of like those documentaries where you see a tiger take down a water buffalo.

Still, I guess someone had the prescience to put the game on NBA TV, so that kids wouldn’t have to see that kind of graphic basketball violence.

"True glory consists of doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read".

by Pliny the Elder on May 1, 2009 10:42 AM MST up reply actions

Kirk

I am happy to watch this series and see Kirk Hinrich actually playing, and playing well. A captain who comes off the bench, and leads by example. Yes he missed a bunny last night, but that happens. I’ve always enjoyed Kirk and his play, and I love seeing him play defense on Pierce.

The rest of the players in the series have been amazing, but I’ve just been pleased to see Hinrich in the playoffs again, and playing well. Probably going to get abused for the Kirk love ;)

by Willman on May 1, 2009 2:03 PM MST reply actions

by Seth Pollack on May 2, 2009 7:45 AM MST up reply actions

I love this series

but I don’t know that it tops GS/Dallas from two years ago. That was and always will be my fave.

Also a shout out (unfortunately) to the Spurs/Pistons finals like four years ago. Hell of a series.

Purchasing my Dragic jersey

by rosewood on May 2, 2009 4:04 PM MST reply actions

its close to the best

I think it is one of the best series ever, but there will always be one better and that will be the suins-lakers series a couple of years ago when we came back from 3-1, that was the best!!

by sunsfan1982 on May 2, 2009 4:05 PM MST reply actions