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Title: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 22, 2012, 10:56:28 PM
looked and didnt see it...
if i'm gonna be around here, its a must.
<<HUGE NBA FAN.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on February 23, 2012, 03:21:39 PM
Thunder Up! Taking on the Lakers tonight, gunna smash them out.

Thunder VS Heat/Bulls nba championship game.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on March 07, 2012, 01:38:18 AM
Wow...

Can't believe nobody likes basketball anymore.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: ytowndan on March 07, 2012, 02:18:28 AM
Quote from: zimbra on March 07, 2012, 01:38:18 AM
Wow...

Can't believe nobody likes basketball anymore.

I think Conan described it best.  "The NBA lockout is finally over, ladies and gentlemen!  Now the nation can go back to not giving a crap about basketball until the finals!"
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 07, 2012, 11:16:57 AM
Quote from: zimbra on March 07, 2012, 01:38:18 AM
Wow...

Can't believe nobody likes basketball anymore.

I like basketball. ACC tournament starts tomorrow. It's a more high-brow version of march madness (fewer one-and-done players, players that actually attend class, etc.).
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on March 12, 2012, 12:18:25 PM
This season doesn't count.

Just ask my fantasy team.   :|
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: JPhishman on March 12, 2012, 02:39:19 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 12, 2012, 12:18:25 PM
This season doesn't count.

Just ask my fantasy team.   :|

and the Blazers.  :shakehead:

Talk about phoning it in. You would think Trey had taken over as head coach.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on March 12, 2012, 02:49:45 PM
Quote from: JPhishman on March 12, 2012, 02:39:19 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 12, 2012, 12:18:25 PM
This season doesn't count.

Just ask my fantasy team.   :|

and the Blazers.  :shakehead:

Talk about phoning it in. You would think Trey had taken over as head coach.

Yeah that too, I haven't seen many games because we axed the cable and I don't feel like I'm missing anything.

We should probably be giving Andre Miller's agent a call right about now.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VA $l!m on March 13, 2012, 07:52:09 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 23, 2012, 03:21:39 PM
Thunder Up! Taking on the Lakers tonight, gunna smash them out.

Thunder VS Heat/Bulls nba championship game.

your a lucky man this year bud.
wow the thunder are ridiculous.
i'm a lifetime eastern conference and knicks fan, but i love KD. i really hope he can get mvp this year.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 13, 2012, 10:12:36 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 13, 2012, 07:52:09 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 23, 2012, 03:21:39 PM
Thunder Up! Taking on the Lakers tonight, gunna smash them out.

Thunder VS Heat/Bulls nba championship game.

your a lucky man this year bud.
wow the thunder are ridiculous.
i'm a lifetime eastern conference and knicks fan, but i love KD. i really hope he can get mvp this year.

KD makes a strong argument but honestly LeBron is on another level than anyone else in the league over the course of the season. The numbers alone are MVP-worthy, and then you go and actually watch a few games...dude simply doesn't seem human with some of the stuff he's able to do
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VA $l!m on March 18, 2012, 03:13:18 AM
shit! wow! --what a week for the NBA!

this shortened season is just ridiculous. i cant believe they squeezed in all the games in 2/3 the time.

a bunch of crazy trades happened this week at the deadline. mostly a ton of small moving parts; mostly for teams clearing cap space.
the new CB agreement and short season has a ton of teams in restructuring mode for the rest of the year.

HICKS!!!---Man! they blew the Blazers to bits! unbelievable. i thought they were doing great early in the year, and now the bottom has fallen out. At least they got rid of Oden's contract, along with the Kitchen sink!!

----and best of all, D'antoni got Fired!! :banana: :banana: i called it last week, ==thank god they pulled trigger.
3 STRaight Wins including Back to Back vs the #5 in the East PAcers! w00t!! GO KNICKS BABY!!
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 18, 2012, 09:14:59 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 18, 2012, 03:13:18 AM
a bunch of crazy trades happened this week at the deadline. mostly a ton of small moving parts; mostly for teams clearing cap space.
the new CB agreement and short season has a ton of teams in restructuring mode for the rest of the year.

It sucked to see Nene leave the Nuggets, but as a Wizards fan I couldn't be happier about having him in dc. It's unfortunate the Nugs have to put up with Javale McGee not playing up to even a quarter of his potential but his contract is up at the end of the year, leaving the nugs room to make a splash in free agency. I just hope they keep up the superstar-less thing they've got going. It's exciting to watch an nba team that actually runs an offense instead of waiting for one or two "superstar" players to get open on every possession (which is imo why the knicks have struggled since melo came back into the lineup)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VA $l!m on March 20, 2012, 01:07:27 AM
Quote from: phil on March 18, 2012, 09:14:59 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 18, 2012, 03:13:18 AM
a bunch of crazy trades happened this week at the deadline. mostly a ton of small moving parts; mostly for teams clearing cap space.
the new CB agreement and short season has a ton of teams in restructuring mode for the rest of the year.

It sucked to see Nene leave the Nuggets, but as a Wizards fan I couldn't be happier about having him in dc. It's unfortunate the Nugs have to put up with Javale McGee not playing up to even a quarter of his potential but his contract is up at the end of the year, leaving the nugs room to make a splash in free agency. I just hope they keep up the superstar-less thing they've got going. It's exciting to watch an nba team that actually runs an offense instead of waiting for one or two "superstar" players to get open on every possession (which is imo why the knicks have struggled since melo came back into the lineup)



total generalization,, though i understand what you mean.
really it has nothing to do with melo though-- IE the last 3 games they dominated. it was ALL the non meshing of D'antoni's outdated offensive schemes and a bunch of players that didnt fit the spec of what would work in his offense.
THANK GOD HE's GONE.
i don't dislike D'antoni, but he was 100% a horrible fit for the roster we have ATM.
trust me, the rest of the season is going to be a complete 180.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 20, 2012, 06:44:26 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 20, 2012, 01:07:27 AM
Quote from: phil on March 18, 2012, 09:14:59 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 18, 2012, 03:13:18 AM
a bunch of crazy trades happened this week at the deadline. mostly a ton of small moving parts; mostly for teams clearing cap space.
the new CB agreement and short season has a ton of teams in restructuring mode for the rest of the year.

It sucked to see Nene leave the Nuggets, but as a Wizards fan I couldn't be happier about having him in dc. It's unfortunate the Nugs have to put up with Javale McGee not playing up to even a quarter of his potential but his contract is up at the end of the year, leaving the nugs room to make a splash in free agency. I just hope they keep up the superstar-less thing they've got going. It's exciting to watch an nba team that actually runs an offense instead of waiting for one or two "superstar" players to get open on every possession (which is imo why the knicks have struggled since melo came back into the lineup)



total generalization,, though i understand what you mean.
really it has nothing to do with melo though-- IE the last 3 games they dominated. it was ALL the non meshing of D'antoni's outdated offensive schemes and a bunch of players that didnt fit the spec of what would work in his offense.
THANK GOD HE's GONE.
i don't dislike D'antoni, but he was 100% a horrible fit for the roster we have ATM.
trust me, the rest of the season is going to be a complete 180.

I definitely agree about d'antoni, but I don't think it's a coincidence that the Nuggets went 18-7 the rest of last season after the melo trade (the knicks are hovering right around .500 since the trade iirc). Not to say he can't get it done (because he is a straight up scoring MACHINE) but I question his decisionmaking/clutchness at times.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 21, 2012, 06:37:18 PM
Nene makes his Wiz debut tonight. I'm pumped about the future of this team. Wall, Nene, and the ownership are all on the same page. Good supporting cast. We need a solid coach (NOT simply a big-name coach) and I think we'll be a force in the east.

I just don't care about the Nuggets anymore without Nene. But at least now I don't have to be ashamed to be a wiz fan.


Edit: Wiz SMACKED the nets. Nene with 22pts 10reb in his wizards debut. Jordan Crawford with 23 points. John Wall with 12 and 8. This team is going places.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on March 28, 2012, 10:42:56 PM
(http://www.thetruthsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Photo-by-Dilip-Vishwanat-Getty-Images.jpg)



That is all.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on March 28, 2012, 11:42:23 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 13, 2012, 07:52:09 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 23, 2012, 03:21:39 PM
Thunder Up! Taking on the Lakers tonight, gunna smash them out.

Thunder VS Heat/Bulls nba championship game.

your a lucky man this year bud.
wow the thunder are ridiculous.
i'm a lifetime eastern conference and knicks fan, but i love KD. i really hope he can get mvp this year.

Ended up getting tickets to the last Lakers vs Thunder game for $25 about 45 minutes before tipoff.  Made it inside the arena with enough time to stop by the bar and catch the national anthem.  Great fucking game.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 29, 2012, 07:55:02 AM
(http://www.nasorb.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Kevin-Durant.jpg)

I thought KD looked cooler in this uniform.


fuck a clay bennett.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on March 29, 2012, 02:57:27 PM
^ I've always loved Seattles uni's. I actually almost bought a Shawn Kemp jersey a few weeks ago in Dallas (it was on sale) but decided to just save my $$.

As a kid, I LOVED Kemp, Schrempf, and Payton. my second favorite trio of all time behind Jordan, Pippen, and Rodman.

(http://damediadesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/gary-payton-nba.jpg)



Also, this was pretty fun to watch. KD on Jimmy Kimmel Live

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMvG1chpOK8&sns=fb (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMvG1chpOK8&sns=fb)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on March 29, 2012, 03:00:28 PM
Quote from: Lifeboy on March 29, 2012, 02:57:27 PM
^ I've always loved Seattles uni's. I actually almost bought a Shawn Kemp jersey a few weeks ago in Dallas (it was on sale) but decided to just save my $$.

As a kid, I LOVED Kemp, Schrempf, and Payton. my second favorite trio of all time behind Jordan, Pippen, and Rodman.

(http://damediadesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/gary-payton-nba.jpg)


Kemp, LOL what a fat piece of shit.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on March 29, 2012, 03:37:46 PM
yeah, he was such a fat, awful player.   :roll:


oh wait, you're a Blazers fan...

:wink:
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on March 29, 2012, 04:21:20 PM
Quote from: Lifeboy on March 29, 2012, 03:37:46 PM
yeah, he was such a fat, awful player.   :roll:


oh wait, you're a Blazers fan...

:wink:

:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on March 29, 2012, 05:51:37 PM
If we're talking about how awesome the old sonics were, we need to give a shoutout to George Karl for keeping those motherfuckers in line. Dude is a straight boss (beat cancer twice) and doesn't take any bullshit from his players, no matter how poorly they behave (remember the kind of production he got out of JR Smith and Kenyon Martin the past few years?)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on March 30, 2012, 02:04:40 PM
(http://cdn.wl.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Shawn-Kemp.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on April 03, 2012, 09:20:48 PM
Huge game for us tomorrow against the Heat at their place.  We beat them pretty bad at home last week but then got schooled by Memphis Monday. 
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VA $l!m on April 05, 2012, 09:55:27 PM
Quote from: zimbra on April 03, 2012, 09:20:48 PM
Huge game for us tomorrow against the Heat at their place.  We beat them pretty bad at home last week but then got schooled by Memphis Monday.
twas a great game.

ton of intense games coming down the stretch of this insane season.

such a shame my knicks lost 2 of our starters just when everything came together perfectly with the D'Antoni firing.

...still, they are playing absolutely great overall and i'm happy.


as things stand today its really looking like the playoffs will come down to the 2 current best teams in the west and the 2 best teams in the east.
Barring any major injuries--which is very possible-- OKC vs. Spurs for the West, and Miami vs. da Bulls for the East.

there's a couple wildcards still out there like the Celts which are playing PHenominal since the break... and really the SPurs are currently playing sick ball, and are even close to knockin OKC outta the top spot.

Such a crazy season, but Very intriguing.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VA $l!m on April 09, 2012, 01:03:54 PM
I hope all the B-Ball fans caught the Knicks-Bulls game yesterday.
EPIC!!!!!!!!

really a fantastic game.
D. Rose's return from injury...first time all year the Bulls had their full starting lineup...Knicks still missing 2 starters to injury, but playing unbelievable since Woodson took over coach.

the Knicks jumped out to a 21 pt. lead in the 1st quarter!-- bulls grinded back with d.Rose getting his groove back in the 2nd half, but MELO drops 43 pts with 2 CLUTCH 3 pointers at the end of regulation and OT to catapult the Knicks to a 100-99 win.

Best game of Melo's time with the Knicks. He actually said post game it was one of the best games of his career.

I am sooo happy with my Knicks after all the ups and downs of the this season. with Lin and Stoudamire both out now we arent really looking at much hope in the playoffs, but i really am proud of how they have come together since Woodson took over.
Vangundy even commentated yesterday that they are playing the best team defense in the league right now, and i have to agree.

If we're lucky we will see this same group back next year with a vengeance, unless the Knicks management F's it up in the off season, which is always possible.
Woodson would be great to be the full time coach, and if the majority of the lineup can stay together we really have something for once that has a future.

Back to back with the Bulls--rematch 2moro in Chi-town, OH BOY!!
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on April 09, 2012, 01:26:07 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 09, 2012, 01:03:54 PM
playing unbelievable since Woodson took over coach

Slim, what's your take on the likelihood of him getting the full-time job next season? Seems like a no-brainer to me, but I with Isaiah Thomas back on the market, you never know  :wink:
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on April 09, 2012, 04:44:42 PM
Tough losses last few weeks but still clinched NW division (to no surprise).  I don't think the Spurs will catch us for the #1 spot in the West but we never know.  Last two years we have seen improvement in our franchise but not enough.  This will be our year.  Thunder up!
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Multibeast12 on April 10, 2012, 10:44:07 AM
Pumped for the Bulls Knicks rematch. To bad i got class till 830. But either way, Should be a great game. Lets Go BULLS!!!!
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on April 23, 2012, 06:59:23 PM
Quote from: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.

True dat, I was stunned when they let him come back after the Pistons/Pacers clusterfuck.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: MiamiPhish on April 23, 2012, 07:33:32 PM
He seems like a kind, gentle soul.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on April 25, 2012, 09:11:18 PM
Quote from: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.

Why the hate on James?
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: runawayjimbo on April 25, 2012, 09:41:27 PM
Quote from: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.

I still can't believe he only got 7 games. A repeat offender with a long history of violence? I figured he'd be gone for at least the rest of the year. But I guess that's what happens when you play for one of the league's flagship franchises.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on April 25, 2012, 10:08:56 PM
Quote from: runawayjimbo on April 25, 2012, 09:41:27 PM
Quote from: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.

I still can't believe he only got 7 games. A repeat offender with a long history of violence? I figured he'd be gone for at least the rest of the year. But I guess that's what happens when you play for one of the league's flagship franchises.

Dude needs to be banned for life.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on April 26, 2012, 12:23:40 AM
Quote from: zimbra on April 25, 2012, 09:11:18 PM
Quote from: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.

Why the hate on James?

Because he's a douchenozzle. I'll be a thunder hater forever because of the sketchy way in which clay bennett used his connections to move the team from seattle. No offense to oklahoma city (i'm sure it's a wonderful place) but fuck clay bennett and the thunder.


Quote from: Hicks on April 25, 2012, 10:08:56 PM
Dude needs to be banned for life.

for realz. malice in the palace and now this?
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Casey Lenahan on April 28, 2012, 07:41:45 PM
anyone see the Heat Knicks game? LeBron tore it up 32 pts. 23 at half. and knicks gave up like 20 something turnovers.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: anthrax on April 28, 2012, 08:41:21 PM
tough day for the bulls  :frustrated:

after watching the game today and the bulls bench kicking some serious ass, i thought to myself maybe they can go all the way.  and then rose went out!

funny, i thought the very same thing about the bears with about 6 weeks to go in the season last year.

damn injuries

:frustrated:   :frustrated:   :frustrated:
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Casey Lenahan on April 28, 2012, 09:43:43 PM
i think they will be alright they have a great defense and he was hurt all year
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on April 29, 2012, 01:40:13 AM
Wow, crazy game in OKC tonight.

mavs, lol
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Multibeast12 on April 29, 2012, 10:31:01 AM
Wow, Sorry knicks fans. That was just tough.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: anthrax on April 29, 2012, 11:39:45 AM
Quote from: tehdead on April 28, 2012, 09:43:43 PM
i think they will be alright they have a great defense and he was hurt all year

sure they still might win a couple of rounds in the playoffs, but they did that last year.  there's no way they win the title without rose...no way.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: ytowndan on April 29, 2012, 11:13:07 PM
Wonder what's gonna happen to Rondo. Stupid move, Rajon, stupid move.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on May 01, 2012, 04:00:17 AM
Well today I got offered some free playoff tickets only to find out 2 hours before game time I was no longer getting them.  I immediately got on craigslist and called a guy with 2 tickets for $120(for the pair).  One of my best friends Hudson and I drove downtown,  picked them up, and pulled in about 10 minutes before game time.  We were kind of sketched out since they were paper tickets but the guy seemed alright and gave us the receipt as well.  As we were walking in I looked over and the guy we got the tickets off of was standing in line next to us!  This settled our nerves a bit and we ended up not having a problem at all.   Snagged a few bourbon and waters then wandered up to our seats.  Ended up being seats on the end of the isle  behind our team's bench up towards the top of the arena.  What was about to happen ended up being one of, if not the, best sporting event I've ever been apart of.  Phillip Bailey(Earth, Wind, & Fire) sang the National Anthem and then immediately the lights fell.   The pre-game video and team introductions brought chills to everyone inside that arena.  It was a moment that made me proud as ever to be a born and raised Oklahoman. 

That first quarter of basketball set the tone for what was going to be a physical basketball game.  The Perkins/Dirk altercation with ~5 minutes left in the first quarter got both teams fired up.  What really pissed the crowd off was the loose ball foul that wasn't overturned after a referee review and a DOUBLE TECHINICAL!  WTF is this!?   This resulted in a crowd wide chant of "Dirk Sucks" for a few minutes until KD was fouled, it was fucking hilarious...KD approaches the line to nothing but "M. V. P. !!!!" being chanted in unison by every white shirt wearing person in the building. 

Ran outside during half time to the car, smoked a bowl, and chugged a beer.  Those first few minutes into the second half we just got slammed with fouls putting Collison in huge foul trouble with 5 early in the 3rd.  Coach Brooks didn't let go though and kept playing our big men, even facing foul trouble early in the half.  Brooks and Carlisle were both so fired up, it was great.  The refs were struggling with keeping the two coaches off each other as they were with Perkins and Dirk in the second half.  (The two coaches used to be roommates years back in their Continental Basketball Association days).

Derek Fisher comes off the bench to shoot 5-6, bringing in 8 of his 11 points on a 11-0 Thunder run late in the second half.  As much as I hate to say it, we would not have one that game without him tonight.  Fisher only had 11 points but on the extra pass from Harden to set up the 3 pointer put Fisher up on a scoring run that changed the tone for us.  Kevin Durant makes 2 free throws with less than a minute left to put us up ahead.  James Harden hits 2 clutch free throws then Jason Terry misses two 3pt chances within the last 5 seconds to tie it up.  Inbounded to Harden, he's fouled and makes both sealing the win. 

It was one of the best sports moments I've ever witnessed personally.  Downtown OKC was getting pelted with rain and thunderstorms when the game was out but people were still going nuts in the streets!  People were running through the streets chanting, the parking garages were echoing with Thunder fans celebrating, and people dancing and singing under the bridges across from the arena.  Cops just stopped traffic and let us all party while cars were driving around in the middle of the street with everyone high-fiving and shaking their fists out of the windows.  It was a damn good night to be an OKC Thunder fan in the middle of downtown.

:beers:


I forgot to tell you one of the best parts.  I have a cumulative final at 9 A.M. tomorrow morning and haven't even cracked a book to start studying.  Dropped $60 on a ticket then went and slammed makers mark&waters all game instead.  Just took some addy and brewed a cup of coffee after a little  :smoke:, pulling an all nighter in my playoff tee.  Proudly chose that game over studying and sleep.  It's all about priorities. 


NBA PLAYOFFS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on May 01, 2012, 04:03:06 PM
My godmother used to date Rick Carlisle when they were at UVa.

But fuck all things Dallas. I'll pull for the thunder in this one.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on May 01, 2012, 04:20:34 PM
I'll only root for a team with Derek Fisher on it if he is playing against Kobe and Co.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: JPhishman on May 01, 2012, 04:25:02 PM
Amare Stoudamire - uber jackass extraordinaire
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on May 01, 2012, 06:45:54 PM
Holy shit, vaguely remember typing this in my drunken/adderoll haze last night.  Think I made an A on that final though.

Quote from: Hicks on May 01, 2012, 04:20:34 PM
I'll only root for a team with Derek Fisher on it if he is playing against Kobe and Co.

This is how I've always felt about Derek Fisher.  Sort of got forced into it this season but after last night I'll let em wear blue for a few more weeks.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on May 03, 2012, 08:40:37 PM
Thunder up mothafuckas!!   :rawk: :rawk: :rawk: :beerbang: :beerbang: :beerbang: :crazy: :crazy: :crazy:



(http://api.ning.com/files/ML7g*oE4l-QDGKjZ3r6H7wvVLO5MQDgOryyY47zLSqLpljBvtTyYOERRu5SlDoVbiG7L37mt2tMqd82LL-xd7e93E3nCtgRD/Kevin_Durant_Dunk_Autograph.JPG?width=600&height=485)


(http://nationalpostsports.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/thunder.jpg?w=620)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on May 04, 2012, 12:00:39 AM
Did these guys really win the NBA championship last year? :?
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: ytowndan on May 04, 2012, 12:05:29 AM
Quote from: Lifeboy on May 04, 2012, 12:00:39 AM
Did these guys really win the NBA championship last year? :?

Seriously. 

I was cracking up early in the 4th quarter when the camera caught Mark Cuban looking like this guy:   :shakehead:
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on May 04, 2012, 12:28:14 AM
Quote from: Lifeboy on May 04, 2012, 12:00:39 AM
Did these guys really win the NBA championship last year? :?

Not exactly, they did get rid of Chandler and Barea in the offseason, both dumb moves.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on May 04, 2012, 05:04:03 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 04, 2012, 12:28:14 AM
Quote from: Lifeboy on May 04, 2012, 12:00:39 AM
Did these guys really win the NBA championship last year? :?

Not exactly, they did get rid of Chandler and Barea in the offseason, both dumb moves.

Yeah, I came back here to say that I didn't even think about the Chandler trade.

I'm sure Cuban is kicking himself, and has been for a while now. Still though, those two guys aren't the sole reason they went from being a championship caliber team to being down 3 games to none in the first round.



eta - actually, I'm not sure they were ever an actual full blown, championship-caliber team.

They had a good run...





Quote from: phil on April 26, 2012, 12:23:40 AM
Quote from: zimbra on April 25, 2012, 09:11:18 PM
Quote from: phil on April 23, 2012, 06:03:24 PM
I'm a certified James Harden hater, but what Ron Artest did was fucking unacceptable. Confirms everything I've ever thought about him: he's a dimwitted/feeble-minded goon who doesn't belong in pro sports.

Why the hate on James?

Because he's a douchenozzle. I'll be a thunder hater forever because of the sketchy way in which clay bennett used his connections to move the team from seattle. No offense to oklahoma city (i'm sure it's a wonderful place) but fuck clay bennett and the thunder.

LOL




Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on May 04, 2012, 04:32:41 PM
I fucking love the NBA playoffs.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on May 04, 2012, 05:58:25 PM
Quote from: zimbra on May 04, 2012, 04:32:41 PM
I fucking love the NBA playoffs.

They've been pretty goddamn boring so far... :|



at least the NHL has made up for them
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on May 05, 2012, 10:22:11 PM
Sweep!!!!!
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Lifeboy on May 06, 2012, 12:07:52 AM
Quote from: zimbra on May 05, 2012, 10:22:11 PM
Sweep!!!!!

:rawk:

:beers:


mavs, lol
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on May 17, 2012, 04:24:59 PM
(http://0.media.sportspickle.cvcdn.com/70/57/6fa2858f1a48d2c893910db1fe8efb6f-metta-world-peace-finally-gets-the-perfect-name.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Superfreakie on May 19, 2012, 02:00:03 AM
(http://l.yimg.com/j/assets/ipt/lakers-mod-getty-5-19.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: antelope19 on June 04, 2012, 12:29:57 PM
Hilarious video! Kyrie Irving schooling kids on the playground dressed up like an old man!

http://devour.com/video/uncle-drew/
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: mehead on June 04, 2012, 12:39:06 PM
Awesome!

Hospital shoes   :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: ytowndan on June 04, 2012, 06:59:54 PM
Hilarious!  :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 06, 2012, 12:26:42 PM
http://www.bloggerstobenamedlater.com/2012/02/01/dead-to-me-list-1-the-nba/

http://www.bloggerstobenamedlater.com/2012/06/06/teamless-in-seattle/#more-4366

two great articles about the travesty of the supersonics leaving seattle


eta: great headline from the washington post

(http://0.media.sportspickle.cvcdn.com/32/63/e52550eef7506dced4b8880fa98003fa-washington-newspaper-is-delightfully-smarmy-about-okc-thunder.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on June 09, 2012, 08:02:53 PM
After clawing through the Mavs, Lakers, and Spurs we have beaten the three teams that combine for the last 10 of 13 NBA championships.  I think we match up better against the Celtics than the Heat but I'd love to beat the Heat in the NBA Finals and rub Phil's face in it.   THUNDER UP!


I just love how you hate Clay Bennett so much, check out this picture.  I bet it makes your blood boil.

(http://www.bloomberg.com/image/iRTs1i3vGXKg.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 10, 2012, 10:23:39 AM
He has a look on his face that says "I wonder what David Stern and I can collude over next"


Remember when Kevin Durant was cool?
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RYn6u_9Lq74/TGxvGpgjyxI/AAAAAAAAAss/XwEY32eXkiw/s1600/durant.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: mattstick on June 10, 2012, 10:55:32 AM

Imagine how the people of Quebec feel...

Montreal Expos get jerked around by MLB then move to Washington where they don't even recognize their retired numbers... Now their retired numbers are honoured by the Montreal Canadiens

(http://cdn.nhl.com/canadiens/bc/images/_static/webupload/news/4442_3.jpg)

Quebec Nordiques move to Colorado then win the Stanley Cup the next year.

(http://supermatozoides.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/nordiques.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 11, 2012, 12:04:26 PM
I expect this to be a great series. Miami will lose game 1 because they'll be adjusting to OKC (very different style of play than Boston). After that it's a crap-shoot, imo. The Heat in game 7 against Boston showed a side of themselves that we haven't seen before; they didn't just close out that game, they fucking slammed the door in Boston's face.

Either way, the seven game series concept in pro basketball is kind of whack, imo. It's not like baseball where you have a different starting pitcher each night. With basketball the teams are largely the same night-to-night (barring serious injury to a key player), so the only things that change are the gameplans and random chance. It would be awesome if we had normal playoffs instead of this series business (it works in college), but then David $tern wouldn't be able to sell seven games worth of tv ads. I don't want to potentially have to wait through seven games to see who the champion is, I want to know tomorrow night.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 12, 2012, 11:43:17 AM
http://blogs.thescore.com/tbj/2012/06/11/ep-840-nba-finals-preview/

Finals preview from one of my favorite basketball blogs, The Basketball Jones. If you've got thirty minutes, it's a good video.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 13, 2012, 12:32:24 AM
Quote from: phil on June 11, 2012, 12:04:26 PM
Miami will lose game 1

Great game 1 even though it didn't feature the team I like winning. Sort of starting to feel like I'm talking to myself in here, though.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Hicks on June 13, 2012, 01:06:25 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 12, 2012, 12:18:25 PM
This season doesn't count.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 13, 2012, 02:27:11 PM
Thomas Robinson working out for the Wiz right now. He's a hometown cat and I'd be stoked to land him with the #3 pick. Would definitely increase our presence down low, him and Nene could be scary good together imo.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 19, 2012, 11:33:04 PM
This year's finals have been fun basketball to watch, I don't care who you are.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: emay on June 21, 2012, 05:11:40 PM
(http://s10.postimage.org/ymrcvvqwp/196081_434706149895275_1030226915_n.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on June 21, 2012, 06:50:09 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on June 21, 2012, 05:11:40 PM
(http://s10.postimage.org/ymrcvvqwp/196081_434706149895275_1030226915_n.jpg)

This is America. I can't take a sport seriously that isn't dominated by black players.

::goes back to only caring about football and basketball::
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: tet on June 21, 2012, 07:53:37 PM
fuck Lebron.


that is all.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: kellerb on June 21, 2012, 09:59:38 PM
Quote from: phil on June 21, 2012, 06:50:09 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on June 21, 2012, 05:11:40 PM
(http://s10.postimage.org/ymrcvvqwp/196081_434706149895275_1030226915_n.jpg)

This is America. I can't take a sport seriously that isn't dominated by black players.

::goes back to only caring about football and basketball::

While I agree in reality, all I have to do is explain to black people the amount of money and tail they'd get in "disney on ice" (which I assume is plan b for shitty hockey players) and your argument would be moot.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on August 02, 2012, 10:29:44 AM
I'm not sure where to put this, but here's a direct quote from Metta World Peace regarding cheese:

QuoteSome cheeses you eat don’t process at all. Research it. Some cheeses can sit out over night and become razor sharp.

Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: Superfreakie on August 10, 2012, 11:53:18 PM
Dwight a Laker
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VA $l!m on August 12, 2012, 06:20:14 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on August 10, 2012, 11:53:18 PM
Dwight a Laker

yeah i heard somethin happened second hand today.
too lazy to find out the details.
who did they trade?
i'm assuming gasol or bynum is gone.

regardless, should be interesting to see if Dwight can check his ego enough to play with KObe.
Might be worth a few laughs.
honestly Dwight has pretty much ruined his rep over the last few years in orlando.
can't beleive he acted like such a baby and destroyed that franchise and then bailed.
what a douche.


also, i know hicks is a blazers fan. i was thrilled to hear B ROy was going to try and make a comeback.
too bad he's not allowed to rejoin the same team. maybe he'll make it back there one day.
man, portland def. has some of the worst luck in the nba. shame it has to happen to one of the best franchises.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on August 16, 2012, 10:16:35 AM
(http://1.media.sportspickle.cvcdn.com/24/89/99371b2fba25ad62be9c209469d4f3b1-london-2012-olympians-where-are-they-now.jpg)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: VDB on August 17, 2012, 09:43:13 AM
Kobe Bryant's wife:

QuoteI certainly would not want to be married to somebody that can't win championships. If you're sacrificing time away from my family and myself for the benefit of winning championships, then winning a championship should happen every single year.


Uh... what the fuck?


/via (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/vanessa-bryant-does-not-want-married-somebody-t-145906045--nba.html)
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on August 17, 2012, 10:42:28 AM
Quote from: V00D00BR3W on August 17, 2012, 09:43:13 AM
Kobe Bryant's wife:

QuoteI certainly would not want to be married to somebody that can't win championships. If you're sacrificing time away from my family and myself for the benefit of winning championships, then winning a championship should happen every single year.


Uh... what the fuck?


/via (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ball-dont-lie/vanessa-bryant-does-not-want-married-somebody-t-145906045--nba.html)

This is the same woman who stayed with her husband after he raped a hotel maid simply because he bought her a mondo diamond ring. I'd say Los Angeles suits her particularly well. Also, Kobe probably was smart enough to get a pre-nup and Vanessa Bryant doesn't seem like the kind of girl that could handle not being retardedly wealthy. She threw out the possibility of divorce as the proverbial nuclear threat.

What a gold-digging bitch.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: zimbra on August 18, 2012, 04:44:30 PM
"Cheaper to keep her"
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: rowjimmy on August 23, 2012, 03:11:02 PM
http://insidebiz.com/news/sources-sacramento-kings-may-move-virginia-beach-arena-deal-works

The owners of the Sacramento Kings, an NBA franchise, and officials from Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor are expected to be in Virginia Beach Tuesday to propose moving the team to the resort city and for Comcast to help build and lease a new pro sports arena.

A deal between the Maloof family, which owns the Sacramento Kings, and the city of Sacramento for a $391 million entertainment complex fell apart three months ago and it has been reported that the owners are looking for a city for their franchise.

Media giant Comcast will guarantee a 25-year lease on a new arena, supposedly for naming rights and for broadcasting the games, sources said. Comcast owns NBC and Global Spectrum, which operates arenas and stadiums across the country including the Ted Constant Convocation Center at Old Dominion University.

City officials and the Maloof family are expected to announce Wednesday that the Kings will land in Virginia Beach, sources said. 
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on August 23, 2012, 04:46:47 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on August 23, 2012, 03:11:02 PM
http://insidebiz.com/news/sources-sacramento-kings-may-move-virginia-beach-arena-deal-works

The owners of the Sacramento Kings, an NBA franchise, and officials from Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor are expected to be in Virginia Beach Tuesday to propose moving the team to the resort city and for Comcast to help build and lease a new pro sports arena.

A deal between the Maloof family, which owns the Sacramento Kings, and the city of Sacramento for a $391 million entertainment complex fell apart three months ago and it has been reported that the owners are looking for a city for their franchise.

Media giant Comcast will guarantee a 25-year lease on a new arena, supposedly for naming rights and for broadcasting the games, sources said. Comcast owns NBC and Global Spectrum, which operates arenas and stadiums across the country including the Ted Constant Convocation Center at Old Dominion University.

City officials and the Maloof family are expected to announce Wednesday that the Kings will land in Virginia Beach, sources said.

Fuck that.


The Maloofs are the most comically terrible owners in the history of professional sports.

I'm still a Wizards fan.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: UncleEbinezer on August 23, 2012, 09:24:19 PM
I'm not a big NBA fan, but very excited about this.  I was talking to my wife about this and we can't quite figure where they would locate the arena.  My gut tells me the ocean front which would suck.  I'm hoping for this big spot about 2 miles from my house.  Its central to the city, near what should be a light rail line, the interstate, etc. 
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: rowjimmy on August 23, 2012, 10:29:01 PM
Quote from: phil on August 23, 2012, 04:46:47 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on August 23, 2012, 03:11:02 PM
http://insidebiz.com/news/sources-sacramento-kings-may-move-virginia-beach-arena-deal-works

The owners of the Sacramento Kings, an NBA franchise, and officials from Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor are expected to be in Virginia Beach Tuesday to propose moving the team to the resort city and for Comcast to help build and lease a new pro sports arena.

A deal between the Maloof family, which owns the Sacramento Kings, and the city of Sacramento for a $391 million entertainment complex fell apart three months ago and it has been reported that the owners are looking for a city for their franchise.

Media giant Comcast will guarantee a 25-year lease on a new arena, supposedly for naming rights and for broadcasting the games, sources said. Comcast owns NBC and Global Spectrum, which operates arenas and stadiums across the country including the Ted Constant Convocation Center at Old Dominion University.

City officials and the Maloof family are expected to announce Wednesday that the Kings will land in Virginia Beach, sources said.

Fuck that.


The Maloofs are the most comically terrible owners in the history of professional sports.

I'm still a Wizards fan.

FYI - The Bullets blow and almost always have...

Enjoy.
Title: Re: NBA 2011-12
Post by: phil on August 24, 2012, 11:21:18 AM
Quote from: rowjimmy on August 23, 2012, 10:29:01 PM
Quote from: phil on August 23, 2012, 04:46:47 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on August 23, 2012, 03:11:02 PM
http://insidebiz.com/news/sources-sacramento-kings-may-move-virginia-beach-arena-deal-works

The owners of the Sacramento Kings, an NBA franchise, and officials from Philadelphia-based Comcast-Spectacor are expected to be in Virginia Beach Tuesday to propose moving the team to the resort city and for Comcast to help build and lease a new pro sports arena.

A deal between the Maloof family, which owns the Sacramento Kings, and the city of Sacramento for a $391 million entertainment complex fell apart three months ago and it has been reported that the owners are looking for a city for their franchise.

Media giant Comcast will guarantee a 25-year lease on a new arena, supposedly for naming rights and for broadcasting the games, sources said. Comcast owns NBC and Global Spectrum, which operates arenas and stadiums across the country including the Ted Constant Convocation Center at Old Dominion University.

City officials and the Maloof family are expected to announce Wednesday that the Kings will land in Virginia Beach, sources said.

Fuck that.


The Maloofs are the most comically terrible owners in the history of professional sports.

I'm still a Wizards fan.

FYI - The Bullets blow and almost always have...

Enjoy.

I have a thing for crappy teams (keep in mind I'm both a Redskins fan and a UVa. fan)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 06, 2012, 11:39:54 AM
:bump d ole thread:


I'm super excited as always for NBA this year!

Some fantastic storylines already in the young season.

- Dwight and Nash head to L.A. and start 0-3.
- Brooklyn sees its first major sports team in over 50 years. Go Nets!
- OKC trades Harden to Houston. He teams up with Jeremy Lin and goes Bonkers his first two games.
- Ray Allen sells out and moves to the Miami machine.
- D. Rose still out with major injury to start the season, along with many other key players around the league. Andrew Bynum in particular after being moved to Philly from the Lakers.

-- & MY KNICKS!!!
i'm very excited after a great 3-0 start and the opening night win vs. the defending champs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 11, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
...trouble in LALA land! lol. poor mike brown i guess, lol Dwight FTL.


mainly jus stoked--- KNICKS 4-0!!! holla.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on November 12, 2012, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 11, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
...trouble in LALA land! lol. poor mike brown i guess, lol Dwight FTL.


mainly jus stoked--- KNICKS 4-0!!! holla.

Interesting to see if ya boy dantoni can re-create some of his phoenix magic with nash or if it'll be a repeat of his time in N.Y.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 12, 2012, 11:47:03 AM
Quote from: phil on November 12, 2012, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 11, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
...trouble in LALA land! lol. poor mike brown i guess, lol Dwight FTL.


mainly jus stoked--- KNICKS 4-0!!! holla.

Interesting to see if ya boy dantoni can re-create some of his phoenix magic with nash or if it'll be a repeat of his time in N.Y.

d'antoni def aint my boy, lol

hesabum
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on November 12, 2012, 12:15:37 PM
Quote from: phil on November 12, 2012, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 11, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
...trouble in LALA land! lol. poor mike brown i guess, lol Dwight FTL.


mainly jus stoked--- KNICKS 4-0!!! holla.

Interesting to see if ya boy dantoni can re-create some of his phoenix magic with nash or if it'll be a repeat of his time in N.Y.

Hopefully he can indeed create the same kind of "Phoenix magic" where the Lakers never reach the Finals.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 12, 2012, 01:22:37 PM
Quote from: Hicks on November 12, 2012, 12:15:37 PM
Quote from: phil on November 12, 2012, 09:45:03 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 11, 2012, 05:02:36 PM
...trouble in LALA land! lol. poor mike brown i guess, lol Dwight FTL.


mainly jus stoked--- KNICKS 4-0!!! holla.

Interesting to see if ya boy dantoni can re-create some of his phoenix magic with nash or if it'll be a repeat of his time in N.Y.

Hopefully he can indeed create the same kind of "Phoenix magic" where the Lakers never reach the Finals.

lol, ser.
Honestly i think LA better figure somethin out real quick.
its cliche to say so, but their "window" for making this lineup work is pretty slim.
i've been watching alot of them since pre-season, and they are far from ready  even with the right coach.

anyway, enough talk about those idiots, lol...

HicKs: so alot of stuff goin on with the Blazers as usual.
it was good to see Roy tryin to come back with the Wolves... wish it could have been the Blazers tho.
also, Lillard looks fantastic, and Batum is really shining. Unfortunately there is alot of pressure being put on ALdridge and he doesnt seem to be off to good start this year.
Still, i like their team as always and maybe they can get something going. we'll see.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on November 12, 2012, 02:01:44 PM
The Lakers just shot themselves in the foot.  I think not picking up  Phil was acceptable because he wouldn't travel to away games.  That's just stupid but more negotiation should have occurred.  I bet Kobe's wife is pissed she won't get any more championship rings.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on November 29, 2012, 04:34:20 PM
Where you at hicks and caravan? Trailblazers, lol. Lost to the lowly Wizards!  :wink:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 29, 2012, 05:04:51 PM
the day has finally arrived!!

my two fav teams #1 and #2 in the Atlantic!
between the two of them hopefully the Heat will meet some resistence this year.

of course it will always come down to injuries though... c'mon J Kidd stay healthy my bro!!

NYC B-BALL's best year in a decade!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 12, 2013, 01:16:09 PM
Looking like the Kings are going to be moved to SEATTLE and renamed the Sonics.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on January 14, 2013, 03:49:16 PM
Shouldn't we start a new thread?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 14, 2013, 06:59:40 PM
Quote from: zimbra on January 14, 2013, 03:49:16 PM
Shouldn't we start a new thread?
?
huh?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on January 15, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 14, 2013, 06:59:40 PM
Quote from: zimbra on January 14, 2013, 03:49:16 PM
Shouldn't we start a new thread?
?
huh?

For individual seasons, like the NFL.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: kellerb on January 15, 2013, 06:43:01 PM
Quote from: zimbra on January 15, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 14, 2013, 06:59:40 PM
Quote from: zimbra on January 14, 2013, 03:49:16 PM
Shouldn't we start a new thread?
?
huh?

For individual seasons, like the NFL.



2012
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2013



I drew a line.  Good enough?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 15, 2013, 06:54:29 PM
Quote from: zimbra on January 15, 2013, 04:57:56 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 14, 2013, 06:59:40 PM
Quote from: zimbra on January 14, 2013, 03:49:16 PM
Shouldn't we start a new thread?
?
huh?

For individual seasons, like the NFL.

heh, don't matter to me.  8-)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 06, 2013, 02:28:12 PM
KN!CKS ALL DAY MUTHFUCKAHS
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 06, 2013, 03:11:42 PM
NUggets have been killin it too! Ty Lawson is beast!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 20, 2013, 05:50:11 PM
playoffs off to a great start.
KNICKS win!

this year might have the best 1st round matchups across the board i've ever seen in a playoffs.
7/8 series could really go either way and have great chances to go the distance.

going to be a nice escape for me for the next few months.
game on.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 22, 2013, 03:38:29 PM
domination
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Lifeboy on April 23, 2013, 03:12:54 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 20, 2013, 05:50:11 PM
this year might have the best 1st round matchups across the board i've ever seen in a playoffs.

lol, every single announcer agreed with Barkley when he said this is currently and is going to be the worst first round in a long, long time.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 23, 2013, 12:08:35 PM
Quote from: Lifeboy on April 23, 2013, 03:12:54 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 20, 2013, 05:50:11 PM
this year might have the best 1st round matchups across the board i've ever seen in a playoffs.

lol, every single announcer agreed with Barkley when he said this is currently and is going to be the worst first round in a long, long time.

yeah i saw that.
funny thing is they all changed their tune last night.
and actually if you watch nba tv every night like i do then you would have heard every announcer state what i said for the week leading up to the start of the playoffs.

the point i was trying to convey wasnt that the series will necessarily be highly contested, but that the matchups were perfect.
there is a  distinct difference.
every single matchup has either a history between the teams in recent or past years, or a drastically differing OR similar play style, or a sensational aspect, etc etc.
the teams just seemingly alined perfectly for great drama, albeit  possibly short lived.




the only BIG disappointment so far would be the HUGE loss of David Lee going down in game one of the Warriors-Nuggets series.
though Andre Miller was fantastic and provided some great mojo for at least the Nugs moving forward with their own injuries.

Sadly it is yet another NBA season plagued by major injuries.
I am convinced after the last few years that it is no coincedence that the NBAs present  style of play emphasizing athleticism has played a major role in how bad the big injury bug has become.
ITs a real shame, but even the best conditioned players are just pushing themselves to the limit and really decemating the depth of the league.

anyway... yeah, killer matchups though if youve been keeping up with the entire season and know the teams.
LA- SA check.
LA-Mem- check.
BOs-NY -check.
BK- Chicago- check.
denver- GS -check.

even:
okc- houston is  good matchup, 2 fast teams, Harden storyline, etc. of course okc will win, but the drama is there in spades.
IND- ATL-- both teams MAjorly struggling down the stretch, so which 1 woulds wake up in the 1st rnd? looks like INdy.
& MIA- MIL, about as good of a 1st round matchup as there could be for MIA who's chances of winning it all are +80% i would say.
at least jennings gave us moronic prediction to have fun with and honestly their team matchups up perfectly to beast MIA, they just dont have enough depth to even come close.

oh yeah... on that note--FUCK MIAMI, and goodnight.

GO KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Lifeboy on April 23, 2013, 04:00:55 PM
Just got my ticket for tomorrow nights game!  :crazy: :rawk: :crazy: :rawk:

PSYCHED!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 23, 2013, 04:48:30 PM
Quote from: Lifeboy on April 23, 2013, 04:00:55 PM
Just got my ticket for tomorrow nights game!  :crazy: :rawk: :crazy: :rawk:

PSYCHED!

Nice!  I have a final at 6 or I was going to go.  Stop by the crib in Norman after the game cuz.  :beerbang:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on April 23, 2013, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 23, 2013, 12:08:35 PM
Quote from: Lifeboy on April 23, 2013, 03:12:54 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 20, 2013, 05:50:11 PM
this year might have the best 1st round matchups across the board i've ever seen in a playoffs.

lol, every single announcer agreed with Barkley when he said this is currently and is going to be the worst first round in a long, long time.

yeah i saw that.
funny thing is they all changed their tune last night.
and actually if you watch nba tv every night like i do then you would have heard every announcer state what i said for the week leading up to the start of the playoffs.

the point i was trying to convey wasnt that the series will necessarily be highly contested, but that the matchups were perfect.
there is a  distinct difference.
every single matchup has either a history between the teams in recent or past years, or a drastically differing OR similar play style, or a sensational aspect, etc etc.
the teams just seemingly alined perfectly for great drama, albeit  possibly short lived.




the only BIG disappointment so far would be the HUGE loss of David Lee going down in game one of the Warriors-Nuggets series.
though Andre Miller was fantastic and provided some great mojo for at least the Nugs moving forward with their own injuries.

Sadly it is yet another NBA season plagued by major injuries.
I am convinced after the last few years that it is no coincedence that the NBAs present  style of play emphasizing athleticism has played a major role in how bad the big injury bug has become.
ITs a real shame, but even the best conditioned players are just pushing themselves to the limit and really decemating the depth of the league.

anyway... yeah, killer matchups though if youve been keeping up with the entire season and know the teams.
LA- SA check.
LA-Mem- check.
BOs-NY -check.
BK- Chicago- check.
denver- GS -check.

even:
okc- houston is  good matchup, 2 fast teams, Harden storyline, etc. of course okc will win, but the drama is there in spades.
IND- ATL-- both teams MAjorly struggling down the stretch, so which 1 woulds wake up in the 1st rnd? looks like INdy.
& MIA- MIL, about as good of a 1st round matchup as there could be for MIA who's chances of winning it all are +80% i would say.
at least jennings gave us moronic prediction to have fun with and honestly their team matchups up perfectly to beast MIA, they just dont have enough depth to even come close.

oh yeah... on that note--FUCK MIAMI, and goodnight.

GO KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heat vs Bucks? Riveting!   :roll:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 27, 2013, 03:32:36 PM
Quote from: mehead on April 23, 2013, 11:07:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 23, 2013, 12:08:35 PM
Quote from: Lifeboy on April 23, 2013, 03:12:54 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 20, 2013, 05:50:11 PM
this year might have the best 1st round matchups across the board i've ever seen in a playoffs.

lol, every single announcer agreed with Barkley when he said this is currently and is going to be the worst first round in a long, long time.

yeah i saw that.
funny thing is they all changed their tune last night.
and actually if you watch nba tv every night like i do then you would have heard every announcer state what i said for the week leading up to the start of the playoffs.

the point i was trying to convey wasnt that the series will necessarily be highly contested, but that the matchups were perfect.
there is a  distinct difference.
every single matchup has either a history between the teams in recent or past years, or a drastically differing OR similar play style, or a sensational aspect, etc etc.
the teams just seemingly alined perfectly for great drama, albeit  possibly short lived.




the only BIG disappointment so far would be the HUGE loss of David Lee going down in game one of the Warriors-Nuggets series.
though Andre Miller was fantastic and provided some great mojo for at least the Nugs moving forward with their own injuries.

Sadly it is yet another NBA season plagued by major injuries.
I am convinced after the last few years that it is no coincedence that the NBAs present  style of play emphasizing athleticism has played a major role in how bad the big injury bug has become.
ITs a real shame, but even the best conditioned players are just pushing themselves to the limit and really decemating the depth of the league.

anyway... yeah, killer matchups though if youve been keeping up with the entire season and know the teams.
LA- SA check.
LA-Mem- check.
BOs-NY -check.
BK- Chicago- check.
denver- GS -check.

even:
okc- houston is  good matchup, 2 fast teams, Harden storyline, etc. of course okc will win, but the drama is there in spades.
IND- ATL-- both teams MAjorly struggling down the stretch, so which 1 woulds wake up in the 1st rnd? looks like INdy.
& MIA- MIL, about as good of a 1st round matchup as there could be for MIA who's chances of winning it all are +80% i would say.
at least jennings gave us moronic prediction to have fun with and honestly their team matchups up perfectly to beast MIA, they just dont have enough depth to even come close.

oh yeah... on that note--FUCK MIAMI, and goodnight.

GO KNICKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heat vs Bucks? Riveting!   :roll:

your post? Riveting!  :roll:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 27, 2013, 05:27:52 PM
instant classic happening right now-

bulls/bK game 4. insanity. double ot so far.

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2013, 09:16:43 PM
6 killer game 6s and possible 7s on tap for the 1st rnd.!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 02, 2013, 09:32:42 PM
go nuggets!


even though I do like stephen curry on the warriors, rootin for the nugs on this series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 04, 2013, 04:19:19 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 02, 2013, 09:32:42 PM
go nuggets!


even though I do like stephen curry on the warriors, rootin for the nugs on this series.

was a great series.
so were all the 6 of the series that went at least 6 games.

i really liked both teams... unfortunately the nugs really ran into some problems towards teh end of the season. as a team without an allstar they relied heavily on every piece being there. once GALO went down and faried got hobbled they never really got their mojo back.
on the other hand GS really stepped up when D LEE, their only A star,  got sidelined.

anyway, S CURRY is probably my fav player in teh league outside the Knicks right now. i really hope his ankles can be strengthened in years to come so his career doesnt end too soon. and seeing D Leee step on the court... who knows, if somehow he can play they might be able to carry some momentum over  vs SA.

BK-CHI game 7 tonight and then its on to round 2.

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on May 07, 2013, 05:45:59 PM
The game Sunday was crazy, can't believe we pulled out the win after playing catch-up all game.  Also, maybe people will stop complaining about Westbrook taking too many shots and not playing the postion as a pure "point guard."  Dude is a monster, top point guards in the league.  This Memphis series is going to be tough... just hoping to make it back to the finals at this point.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 07, 2013, 08:15:01 PM
2 absolutely RIVETING games last night.
this year is truely heady stuff.

the decimated bulls come off a game 7 win v BK and go into s beach to whoop the heat  without 3 of their starters+ more.
pure heart.
Nate Robinson  :samurai:

the Spurs, like the Heat, came out rusty and were waaaay down to GSW with a super hot Curry ( LOVE HIM)...
up 18 with 4 min left and the inexperienced Warriors completely collapse for the 2nd game in a row.
they pulled it out v the Nugs, but this one slipped away in double OT.

INstant classics.

also:
--bummed my knicks are slumpin ATM,  and in deep v the pacers...

--gonna be another killer "Memphis vs the world series". Grizz are fun to watch if you dig old school ball.

-- i think i'm developing a 'bro crush' on S curry. dude is  so sick.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on June 19, 2013, 12:15:38 AM
Not an nba guy at all, but I watched a fair amount of tonight's game and wow.  What a game!

Game 7 here we come!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 19, 2013, 08:35:01 AM
yeah that game was so frantic! Cant believe miami pulled that off. Spurs missed a lot of opportunities in the last half and OT.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on June 20, 2013, 11:50:58 PM
Fuck the Heat

:frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 21, 2013, 01:25:25 AM
Quote from: mehead on June 20, 2013, 11:50:58 PM
Fuck the Heat

:frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated: :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Lifeboy on June 23, 2013, 07:21:25 PM
 :hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oBWW3V8ETE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oBWW3V8ETE)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 01, 2013, 12:58:45 PM
sad to see the Celtics ship everyone off.
though i guess really the sad part was that they only beat LA once with the big 3.
gonna be real weird seeing KG and Pierce in BK.
honestly i really lost alot of love for the Nets since they moved to BK.
i dont think im a big fan of the Russian.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VDB on July 03, 2013, 08:25:23 PM
Celtics hire Butler coach Brad Stevens (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/celtics-hire-butlers-brad-stevens-214920825--nba.html)

Bit of a surprise hire.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 03, 2013, 08:29:49 PM
craaaazy off season for coach and player hires/ trades
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on October 11, 2013, 01:20:26 PM
(http://zeqps2k4t563atbs730zvzq12aw.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/LeBronLittleMan_original.gif)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 13, 2013, 01:26:46 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on October 11, 2013, 01:20:26 PM
(http://zeqps2k4t563atbs730zvzq12aw.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/LeBronLittleMan_original.gif)
lulz ,nice
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 18, 2013, 08:44:42 PM
so ive been getting VERY excited for the upcoming season.
ive been watching a ton of preseason and stuff.

alot of big changes around the league to get excited for.
the EAST especially is shaping up to be super competitive with the HEAT trying to make it to the finals Again.

the Bulls, Pacers, and most notably the Nets are all totally stacked to begin the season.

cant wait for opening night!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 28, 2013, 07:22:58 PM
Openin night 2moro!!! :rockout:


Bulls v. Heat is gonna be sick.
im super excited to watch the Bulls this year with D Rose back. they're looking super tough in pre season.
really the top teams in the East  are going to be the most competitive theyve been in years.
the Heat, bulls, Nets, pacers... knicks...

LEt sGO!!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on October 28, 2013, 08:56:10 PM
We going to get another Heat vs Thunder finals?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 29, 2013, 01:43:07 PM
Quote from: zimbra on October 28, 2013, 08:56:10 PM
We going to get another Heat vs Thunder finals?
maybe.
Thunder look slightly favored to come out of the West as long as Westbrook comes back strong and they havent lost home court for the playoffs while waiting for him the 1st few months. Don't count out one more run for the Spurs, but they are so dependent on remaining healthy.

I think the potential for the HEAT to NOT come out of  the East is pretty high though.
Everything really comes down to injuries, but hypothetically if every team retained perfect health i would personally pick the Bulls out of the East. Both Indiana and Brooklyn have some serious potential as well, but if the Bulls can stay healthy they are my pick right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on October 29, 2013, 05:34:45 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 29, 2013, 01:43:07 PM
Quote from: zimbra on October 28, 2013, 08:56:10 PM
We going to get another Heat vs Thunder finals?
maybe.
Thunder look slightly favored to come out of the West as long as Westbrook comes back strong and they havent lost home court for the playoffs while waiting for him the 1st few months. Don't count out one more run for the Spurs, but they are so dependent on remaining healthy.

I think the potential for the HEAT to NOT come out of  the East is pretty high though.
Everything really comes down to injuries, but hypothetically if every team retained perfect health i would personally pick the Bulls out of the East. Both Indiana and Brooklyn have some serious potential as well, but if the Bulls can stay healthy they are my pick right now.

I'm losing more faith in my automatic bid for the Thunder as well.  We let Kevin Martin go in free agency this year and are battling a salary cap issue.  That's one shooter down and not much space freed towards our salary cap.  I just hope our management isn't doing what the Dallas Cowboys do.. Let a bunch of oil wildcatters run a sports team and you stop winning playoff games pretty quick.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 02, 2013, 09:47:08 PM
damn Michael Carter-Williams & the Sixers are hawt!!

3-0
3 straight comebacks vs the top teams in the East.  :-o



-Brooklyn looked real nice vs the Heat the other day too.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 03, 2013, 08:49:28 PM
wow, Westbrook back already?! :-o
good news for the Thunder.


been digging the healthy T Wolves this year so far... K Love is such a beast.
theyre murdering my Knicks right now.
we gave up 40+ in the 1st quarter. :frustrated:

Knicks are strugling pretty bad to start the season.
the JR smith 5 game suspension isnt helping, but really its all the new additions.
im not sold on Bargnarnini or Artest living up to any expectations yet. time will tell.
TBH they have a pretty nice lineup if they can get everyone playing well.

Just like last year my main gripe with the Knicks still comes down to Felton though. i like the guy but i think we need a better starting PG to get anywhere in the playoffs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Lifeboy on November 03, 2013, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 03, 2013, 08:49:28 PM
wow, Westbrook back already?! :-o
good news for the Thunder.

Came here to post this.

So glad he's back!


btw, I'm embarrassed for OKC after that game against Minnesota... :shakehead:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on November 05, 2013, 02:12:03 AM
Quote from: Lifeboy on November 03, 2013, 09:04:11 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 03, 2013, 08:49:28 PM
wow, Westbrook back already?! :-o
good news for the Thunder.

Came here to post this.

So glad he's back!


btw, I'm embarrassed for OKC after that game against Minnesota... :shakehead:

Leave him out to heal... Another two weeks of him resting is a lot more beneficial than the 6-7 games we better our chance at winning by putting him in.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VDB on November 20, 2013, 12:10:00 PM
(http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/196xwc1kutkiupng/ku-xlarge.png)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on January 22, 2014, 04:38:01 PM
Holy Smokes!! Has anybody been keeping up with this hot-streak KD is on?!?! He straight dumped on Portland last night.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 20, 2014, 03:00:09 PM
trade deadline in 3 minutes.
no "major" moves really.
been a crazy half of a season though, and one i've really enjoyed.
besides the whole west-east disparity and yet another key player -injury riddled season, the one thing that stands out the most for me has been the emergence of the 'next-gen' of superstars and the passing of the old guard that we've been working towards the last few years.


OKC--MIA 2nite... Westbrook returning(?)

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 20, 2014, 03:01:33 PM
saw nuggets are prob gonna trade andre miller for jan velsey on the wizards.
dude had so much hype around him. all he does is foul.
maybe the nuggets will make something of him.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 21, 2014, 01:56:13 PM
well okc- heat ended up being a post all star dud of a game really, but the late game between GSW and the rockets was fantastic.


oh, and BTW the biggest trade of the day came down late yesterday.
Granger moved to Philly for Evan Turner and... dam i forgot his name, lol.
anyway, HUGE implications outta this one.
Larry BIrd is going for miami's jugular.
i mostly agree with the Chucksters comments last night that this along with taking Bynum off the market last month have solidified INDY coming out of the east.
turner, philly's leading scorer... such a great pickup.
its ridiculous how deep (and healthy) the pacers are  right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 22, 2014, 08:15:48 PM
watchin a bit of the WIZ-Pelicans tonite.
great to see Wash. finally get on the right track this year.
really excited about the A Miller pickup as well which i think will pay great dividends down the stretch and into the playoffs.
also, J Walls evolution has been very promising this year. definitely in my top 10 up and comers.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 23, 2014, 02:29:48 PM
fun noon game today-- CLipps v. OKC.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 24, 2014, 12:24:28 PM
got tickes to nuggets vs nets on thursday. psyched
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on February 24, 2014, 12:40:06 PM

How 'bout the Raptors?

Their schedule for the rest of the year is a joke with almost no tough games from now til Playoffs.

We should cruise to that 3 seed, and have home court in the first round... and then play the Pacers or Heat... then go home.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 24, 2014, 01:20:51 PM
Quote from: mattstick on February 24, 2014, 12:40:06 PM

How 'bout the Raptors?

Their schedule for the rest of the year is a joke with almost no tough games from now til Playoffs.

We should cruise to that 3 seed, and have home court in the first round... and then play the Pacers or Heat... then go home.

yeah id been watin for you to post matt, lol.

Raptor been completely on point since the R Gay trade.

i love Amir jonhson
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 02, 2014, 02:47:00 PM
SLim's  power rankings as of March 3

West
1. Clippers
2. San Antonio
3. OKC
4. Portland
5. Houston

East
1. Miami
2. Indiana
3. Chicago
4. Toronto
5. Brooklyn
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 04, 2014, 09:05:01 PM
1st half barnburner in houston tonight so far!
miami v rockets day after lebron goes for 61
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 04, 2014, 10:26:57 PM
rockets with best record in the league since the new year i believe.
they are lookin very tight tonight. finally got all the  pieces on the same page.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 05, 2014, 09:21:54 PM
don't look now but the Nets are surging--

up 30 points on a good Memphis team tonight.
M Thorton pickup from SAC showing major dividends.

even without Lopez i feel Brooklyn will make it to the 2nd round if they can stay healthy.
if Brook hadnt gone down for the season i would have them as high as 2 or 3 in the east.

regardless, im so happy for J KIdds success so far, and even happier i have an option to the knicks this year, lol  :roll:

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 06, 2014, 10:06:26 PM
legit finals rematch tonight in SA!
both teams mostly healthy and headed down th stretch.


looks like SA FTW!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on March 09, 2014, 08:12:03 PM
I hate the Lakers.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 10, 2014, 04:07:11 PM
Houston is becoming very dangerous.'
not a team you want to see in the first round.
about the hottest team in the west.
their secret weapon= Kevin Mchale, ==dont underestimate that guy.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on March 10, 2014, 04:08:24 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 10, 2014, 04:07:11 PM
Houston is becoming very dangerous.'
not a team you want to see in the first round.
about the hottest team in the west.
their secret weapon= Kevin Mchale, ==dont underestimate that guy.

I agree with Houston becoming very dangerous... The team I don't want to see in the first round is the spurs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 11, 2014, 08:36:08 PM
Houston v OKC tonight.
also spurs chicago.
2 good games.

holy shit tho, after watchin the last few Clippers games---wow are they stacked now and Doc Rivers is on fire.
i cant believe how fast they became one of the elite defensive teams.
anyway, both Granger and big Baby pickups are working out great. theyre so deep, omg... and Blake is having a MvP season.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 12, 2014, 08:17:42 PM
hell yeah, Zen Master to the rescue!
:mrgreen:
he's got his work cut out for him, but i'm glad he ended up in the right city.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 16, 2014, 04:40:26 PM
great aftternoon game today- HOU v MIA in miami.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 17, 2014, 09:27:38 PM
Brooklyn takin to the suns tonite.
D Will looks like he's finally getting back to close to 100%. looks the best ive seen him in last 2 years.
Brooklyn could be a legitimate spoiler in the playoffs,
they still have the best record in the league since Jan 1.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VDB on March 19, 2014, 08:40:04 AM
Pretty neat:

http://vimeo.com/88549122 (http://vimeo.com/88549122)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 19, 2014, 11:24:37 AM
wow.
if that had somehow randomly been done at a game 20 years ago, people would have lost their shit.
freaking futuristic shit,  :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 22, 2014, 09:21:57 PM
dam the BLazers be strugglin. esp with the LA injury issues.
was sorta countin on them to help the knicks by beatin charlotte tonitE! :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 23, 2014, 01:54:02 AM
well KD pretty much locked up the MVP race, but Westbrook still havin knee issues is a big concern for OKC...

such a crazy year all around...

Philly set to break the record for consecutive losses. 2 more til 26.

boston set a record for not winning a single game vs the western conference... on the road ? or also home? cant recall right now.

NY had nightmare year but making crazy run with 8-9 straight wins atm. onyl like 2 and half out of 8th now after being 21-40 before the run, lol
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on March 23, 2014, 06:51:07 PM
I don't know how I feel about Russ's knee. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Lifeboy on March 23, 2014, 09:37:42 PM
I've been on the fence for a while, but I think I am fully on the 'trade Russ' wagon. We could benefit greatly from trading him for a true PG with some defensive skill. Someone like Rondo, or Dragic and a pick; something like that.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VDB on March 24, 2014, 09:37:22 AM
NBA commish: Ad on jerseys "inevitable" (http://adage.com/article/news/nba-commissioner-ads-player-jerseys-inevitable/292229/?utm_source=daily_email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=adage&ttl=1396042121)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 24, 2014, 12:57:28 PM
didnt hit ur link but i heard about it on nba tv the other night.
not a surprise considering how the internet economy and cross marketing is these days, but its pretty lame tbh.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 26, 2014, 09:43:02 PM
knicks lakers game last night has to be the worst game ive seen my team play in 30 years. :shakehead:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 10, 2014, 03:57:31 PM
last week and the west is still crazytown from 3-9.
seriously awesome season.

--hope you okc guys saw them whoop up on LC last night. that was a good showing.
thunder are looking a bit better than a few weeks ago.
i still probably have SA coming out of the west, but IDK cause they do have trouble with OKC and some of the other 'younger' teams.

so much is going to be dependent on matchups this year.
i actually think a team like Brooklyn could take out MIA or INDY, but unfortunately they are getting CHI or TOR in the 1st round which is a bad matchup for them.

really though i just hope MIA and IND keep playing aas bad as they have this last month, lol.
theyve both been pitiful and that makes me  :-D
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: kellerb on April 10, 2014, 07:20:11 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 10, 2014, 03:57:31 PM

really though i just hope MIA and IND keep playing aas bad as they have this last month, lol.
theyve both been pitiful and that makes me  :-D

Lol Indy sat their starters last game to "rest".  Bench won the game.

Seems like when the highschool team gets caught drinkin' and has to sit out as punishment.  Only the Pacers starters got caught sucking ass.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 11, 2014, 09:13:00 PM
...watching indy- heat.
heat open 3rd quarter on 16-0 run.

man, ive watched indy alot this year and its insane how fucked up theyve been since teh Granger trade.
who knows what triggered the change since the starters didnt change and they're the ones sucking, but im guessing maybe some of them werent happy about Granger leaving and somehow it messed up the lockerroom chemistry.
hibbert so struggling after a great first half of the year, and George fell off too.
they're in serious trouble heading to the playoffs, and its looking like they are gonna lose the #1 seed after tonight.
serious collapse, but they still have a week... but wow has teh last month been a disaster.

as for the rest of the East behind MIA and IND-- all 3 teams: TOR, CHI, and BKN have been really gaining steam.
should end up being a really good playoffs for the East despite the horrible first half of the season for most of the teams.

all in all this last week is really exciting with multiple teams going down to the last game for positioning.
the 7-9 race in the west is awesome.
i really hope PHX makes it. theyve been incredible.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 12, 2014, 08:56:19 PM
big games, basically playoffs, with mavs vs phx, and vs  memphis starting tonight
love this time of year :beerbang:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 13, 2014, 03:30:22 PM
pacers okc great game, pacers are back in form for the most part today...

watchin  bball all day today w00t
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 13, 2014, 07:36:02 PM
friend sent me one of the 'nickname' swingman's this week. :mrgreen:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 14, 2014, 12:57:08 AM
1st time in NBA history that the Knicks, Lakers, and Celtics ALL missed the playoffs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 14, 2014, 01:59:18 AM
I'm not feeling too hot about these playoffs... Starting to have my doubts.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 14, 2014, 01:07:54 PM
Quote from: zimbra on April 14, 2014, 01:59:18 AM
I'm not feeling too hot about these playoffs... Starting to have my doubts.
are u talking about okc?

they actually have been looking a bit stronger the last week, but yeah with the way the west is set up its pretty dangerous for almost any team.
ibaka really is 'surging' tho. hes expanded his game and really is taken up some of the westbrook recovery slack.
they just dont seem at full strength tho i agree with the naggin injuries and lineup changes.
still... every team out west seems to have some sort of weakness right now that means things are going to come down to matchups and random factors like how healthy certain people are or how tight the rotations with the benches are going to be.

its definitely not going to be easy to predict anything this year, esp in the west but also in the east.
so much in flux coming down teh stretch, but OKC has stabilized a bit id say...
if they get the MAvs in the first round id say they're gonna be ok.
not 100% sure about the rankings yet, but i think thats who theyll play

cant wait for next week. been the one thing i really have been trying to keep out of the hospital for, lol
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on April 14, 2014, 01:10:04 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!

That's all I have to offer to an NBA thread. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on April 14, 2014, 07:44:14 PM
Wow! Now I know why I don't watch the NBA anymore.  I watched half of the first quarter of the Celtics and Sixers.  In that span I saw 2 missed dunks, a 5 second violation, and Boston was 3 for 9 from the free throw line. Granted both of these teams blow but still.....

NBA action - it sucks ass!

Update 5 minutes later- airball from 3 and the guy was wide open.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 14, 2014, 10:19:28 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 14, 2014, 01:07:54 PM
Quote from: zimbra on April 14, 2014, 01:59:18 AM
I'm not feeling too hot about these playoffs... Starting to have my doubts.
are u talking about okc?

they actually have been looking a bit stronger the last week, but yeah with the way the west is set up its pretty dangerous for almost any team.
ibaka really is 'surging' tho. hes expanded his game and really is taken up some of the westbrook recovery slack.
they just dont seem at full strength tho i agree with the naggin injuries and lineup changes.
still... every team out west seems to have some sort of weakness right now that means things are going to come down to matchups and random factors like how healthy certain people are or how tight the rotations with the benches are going to be.

its definitely not going to be easy to predict anything this year, esp in the west but also in the east.
so much in flux coming down teh stretch, but OKC has stabilized a bit id say...
if they get the MAvs in the first round id say they're gonna be ok.
not 100% sure about the rankings yet, but i think thats who theyll play

cant wait for next week. been the one thing i really have been trying to keep out of the hospital for, lol

Correct, we've played very little since the all star break with a full line up.  Sefolosha is the man who doesn't give enough credit.  I think we're like 17-2 with him on the court.  I think we can crush the Spurs in a 7 game series and probably the Mavs too.... It's the California teams I'm worried about. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 15, 2014, 12:30:44 PM
Quote from: mehead on April 14, 2014, 07:44:14 PM
Wow! Now I know why I don't watch the NBA anymore.  I watched half of the first quarter of the Celtics and Sixers.  In that span I saw 2 missed dunks, a 5 second violation, and Boston was 3 for 9 from the free throw line. Granted both of these teams blow but still.....

NBA action - it sucks ass!

Update 5 minutes later- airball from 3 and the guy was wide open.

You picked a helluva game to rekindle the interest.  Both teams have been in tanking mode all season.  Philly is historically bad this year, and the Celtics are losing at least one season ticket holder as of tomorrow night.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on April 15, 2014, 03:24:10 PM

One of those teams will really deserve Andrew Wiggins....
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 15, 2014, 04:04:57 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 15, 2014, 12:30:44 PM
Quote from: mehead on April 14, 2014, 07:44:14 PM
Wow! Now I know why I don't watch the NBA anymore.  I watched half of the first quarter of the Celtics and Sixers.  In that span I saw 2 missed dunks, a 5 second violation, and Boston was 3 for 9 from the free throw line. Granted both of these teams blow but still.....

NBA action - it sucks ass!

Update 5 minutes later- airball from 3 and the guy was wide open.

You picked a helluva game to rekindle the interest.  Both teams have been in tanking mode all season.  Philly is historically bad this year, and the Celtics are losing at least one season ticket holder as of tomorrow night.

yeah. seriously. that game consisted to 2 teams having 2 of their worst seasons in 50 years and at the end of the season.
there shouldnt have been anything 'good' coming from that game except the fact that it meant they were both 1 game closer to ending their nightmare seasons. plus both are most likely trying to lose on purpose b/c of the good draft class coming this year.

this years nba has actually  been the most exciting and incredibly intense, skilled peaks of many teams and players from the last decade.

try watching a real game with the teams that are actually competing this year and then say you hate the nba...  if you still do then you really  just dont appreciate good  basketball or you have some unrelated to b ball discriminatory issues.
either way, your loss.  :roll:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on April 23, 2014, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2014, 01:10:04 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!

That's all I have to offer to an NBA thread.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on April 23, 2014, 11:17:05 AM

F--Brooklyn.

Go Raptors.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on April 23, 2014, 12:42:08 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 15, 2014, 04:04:57 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 15, 2014, 12:30:44 PM
Quote from: mehead on April 14, 2014, 07:44:14 PM
Wow! Now I know why I don't watch the NBA anymore.  I watched half of the first quarter of the Celtics and Sixers.  In that span I saw 2 missed dunks, a 5 second violation, and Boston was 3 for 9 from the free throw line. Granted both of these teams blow but still.....

NBA action - it sucks ass!

Update 5 minutes later- airball from 3 and the guy was wide open.

You picked a helluva game to rekindle the interest.  Both teams have been in tanking mode all season.  Philly is historically bad this year, and the Celtics are losing at least one season ticket holder as of tomorrow night.

yeah. seriously. that game consisted to 2 teams having 2 of their worst seasons in 50 years and at the end of the season.
there shouldnt have been anything 'good' coming from that game except the fact that it meant they were both 1 game closer to ending their nightmare seasons. plus both are most likely trying to lose on purpose b/c of the good draft class coming this year.

this years nba has actually  been the most exciting and incredibly intense, skilled peaks of many teams and players from the last decade.

try watching a real game with the teams that are actually competing this year and then say you hate the nba...  if you still do then you really  just dont appreciate good  basketball or you have some unrelated to b ball discriminatory issues.
either way, your loss.  :roll:

The reason that game was all I watched all year was because I do hate the NBA, like I said at the beginning of my post.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: anthrax on April 23, 2014, 09:02:21 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 23, 2014, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2014, 01:10:04 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!

That's all I have to offer to an NBA thread.

the bulls are in shock here!  what a disappointment!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 23, 2014, 09:20:03 PM
Quote from: anthrax on April 23, 2014, 09:02:21 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 23, 2014, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2014, 01:10:04 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!

That's all I have to offer to an NBA thread.

the bulls are in shock here!  what a disappointment!!

In all seriousness, what's so shocking? Seems like the Bulls are who they are..

(No offense)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: anthrax on April 25, 2014, 08:49:53 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 23, 2014, 09:20:03 PM
Quote from: anthrax on April 23, 2014, 09:02:21 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 23, 2014, 11:11:41 AM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2014, 01:10:04 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!

That's all I have to offer to an NBA thread.

the bulls are in shock here!  what a disappointment!!

In all seriousness, what's so shocking? Seems like the Bulls are who they are..

(No offense)

but defense wins championships!   :evil:

bulls have been playing well down the stretch.  nearly all the chicago media and a lot of the national media thought the bulls would take this one.  losing the first 2 at home was the shocking part.  this isn't even going to be a close series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 27, 2014, 10:10:42 PM
I hate this series.  I didn't expect a sweep or anything but damn.  Game 5 should be interesting.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on April 29, 2014, 02:26:44 PM
Donald Sterling Banned for life and fined $2.5 million.  Dayum!  Strongest sports penalty ever?  I'm not saying he didn't deserve it, because he did, but damn!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 29, 2014, 03:52:21 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 29, 2014, 02:26:44 PM
Donald Sterling Banned for life and fined $2.5 million.  Dayum!  Strongest sports penalty ever?  I'm not saying he didn't deserve it, because he did, but damn!

I'm just a bit unclear on the whole "forcing someone to sell something they own" part of this.  I am not, by any means condoning what he said, but his all-out bigotry and manipulation of people is not news.  Stern should have addressed this years ago instead of letting it fester...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: DoW on April 29, 2014, 04:00:56 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 29, 2014, 03:52:21 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 29, 2014, 02:26:44 PM
Donald Sterling Banned for life and fined $2.5 million.  Dayum!  Strongest sports penalty ever?  I'm not saying he didn't deserve it, because he did, but damn!

I'm just a bit unclear on the whole "forcing someone to sell something they own" part of this.  I am not, by any means condoning what he said, but his all-out bigotry and manipulation of people is not news.  Stern should have addressed this years ago instead of letting it fester...
Paul, it hasn't been determined whether they will or can force him to sell the team.  he is now banned from all operations of the team and supposedly his wife is taking over at this time (that will be interesting since he is not her favorite person either).
they will be looking into a movement by the NBA Board of Directors to force him to sell the team, but there is no clear answer of whether that can be done.  I am sure no one even knows what is in those documents.

seems comparable to when Big George was banned by MLB in the 90s (or was it the 80s?).  he wa slater reinstated and that will not happen in this case.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 29, 2014, 05:04:45 PM
Quote from: DoW on April 29, 2014, 04:00:56 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 29, 2014, 03:52:21 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 29, 2014, 02:26:44 PM
Donald Sterling Banned for life and fined $2.5 million.  Dayum!  Strongest sports penalty ever?  I'm not saying he didn't deserve it, because he did, but damn!

I'm just a bit unclear on the whole "forcing someone to sell something they own" part of this.  I am not, by any means condoning what he said, but his all-out bigotry and manipulation of people is not news.  Stern should have addressed this years ago instead of letting it fester...
Paul, it hasn't been determined whether they will or can force him to sell the team.  he is now banned from all operations of the team and supposedly his wife is taking over at this time (that will be interesting since he is not her favorite person either).
they will be looking into a movement by the NBA Board of Directors to force him to sell the team, but there is no clear answer of whether that can be done.  I am sure no one even knows what is in those documents.

seems comparable to when Big George was banned by MLB in the 90s (or was it the 80s?).  he wa slater reinstated and that will not happen in this case.

I'm guessing Adam Silver, in his first major press conference, would mention that he is working with the Board of Governors to force a sale, if he didn't think it was possible.  Also, Wojnarowski is indicating it is supported.

https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: DoW on April 29, 2014, 05:19:44 PM
right, working with BoD to force a sale and imposing it are different as of now.
he may or may not put up more of a legal battle if that was actually imposed.
I don't want it to seem like I am defending him because I am not.  I would just expect more of a legal battle if he was ordered to sell the team, which is partially what your original point was about.
it is going to turn into an ethical/moral issue vs. a legal issue.  I have no idea what the NBA documents say but I am sure his highly paid legal team will argue they say something different.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 29, 2014, 05:30:38 PM
I hear ya. I guess that's why I'm so intrigued by what Silver said and what Woj is reporting.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: DoW on April 29, 2014, 05:39:38 PM
strike my comments.
I don't think he can legally challenge it
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10852199/challenge-donald-sterling

interesting.

it is also encouraging to see that Silver handed out the maximum penalty possible.

eta:  I tried using business logic to form my opinion but forgot to consider there was a Constitution involved (NBA Constitution) and I should know that anything goes.
looks liek the end result will be what 99% of the people in the world want so no tears shed.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 29, 2014, 06:19:12 PM
Quote from: DoW on April 29, 2014, 05:39:38 PM
strike my comments.
I don't think he can legally challenge it
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10852199/challenge-donald-sterling

interesting.

it is also encouraging to see that Silver handed out the maximum penalty possible.

eta:  I tried using business logic to form my opinion but forgot to consider there was a Constitution involved (NBA Constitution) and I should know that anything goes.
looks liek the end result will be what 99% of the people in the world want so no tears shed.

That's just awesome.  Ya gotta love it when a rich guy's dumbass views screws up his fortune.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on April 29, 2014, 07:21:06 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on April 29, 2014, 06:19:12 PM
Quote from: DoW on April 29, 2014, 05:39:38 PM
strike my comments.
I don't think he can legally challenge it
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10852199/challenge-donald-sterling

interesting.

it is also encouraging to see that Silver handed out the maximum penalty possible.

eta:  I tried using business logic to form my opinion but forgot to consider there was a Constitution involved (NBA Constitution) and I should know that anything goes.
looks liek the end result will be what 99% of the people in the world want so no tears shed.

That's just awesome.  Ya gotta love it when a rich guy's dumbass views screws up his fortune.

It really won't screw up his fortune. He bought the team for 12 million dollars in '81 or '82. Spent very little on running it until just recently. If sold it will be worth upwards 800 million. Not a bad payday. He'll be dead soon anyway. He's 80.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 29, 2014, 10:19:18 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on April 29, 2014, 07:21:06 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on April 29, 2014, 06:19:12 PM
Quote from: DoW on April 29, 2014, 05:39:38 PM
strike my comments.
I don't think he can legally challenge it
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/10852199/challenge-donald-sterling

interesting.

it is also encouraging to see that Silver handed out the maximum penalty possible.

eta:  I tried using business logic to form my opinion but forgot to consider there was a Constitution involved (NBA Constitution) and I should know that anything goes.
looks liek the end result will be what 99% of the people in the world want so no tears shed.

That's just awesome.  Ya gotta love it when a rich guy's dumbass views screws up his fortune.

It really won't screw up his fortune. He bought the team for 12 million dollars in '81 or '82. Spent very little on running it until just recently. If sold it will be worth upwards 800 million. Not a bad payday. He'll be dead soon anyway. He's 80.

Way to burst my bubble.  :shakehead:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on May 05, 2014, 02:40:28 AM
Crazy first round of the playoffs.  Ready for round 2!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on May 05, 2014, 08:18:34 AM

Quote from: antelope19 on April 14, 2014, 01:10:04 PM
WIZARDS!!!!!

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 15, 2014, 04:25:34 PM
very rarely do I cheer on DC teams, but wizards are makin a good run
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on May 15, 2014, 04:30:42 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 15, 2014, 04:25:34 PM
very rarely do I cheer on DC teams, but wizards bullets are makin a good run

FYP.

Would love to see a game 7. The bullets have sucked my entire life despite some pretty awesome-on-paper lineups...it's awesome to see them actually put all the pieces together.

That and Nene is my favorite player EVAR and it was really awesome to watch him & Gortat crush the pacers on the boards the other night (outrebounded by 40+ at home  :-o )
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 15, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
will always be the

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/BaltimoreBullets.png)

to me
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 15, 2014, 04:38:25 PM
john wall gotta step it up tonight.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on May 15, 2014, 04:54:55 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 15, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
will always be the

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/BaltimoreBullets.png)

to me

you realize they left Baltimore 30 years before you were born right?  :wink:

that's like someone from Boston claiming the Redskins because the played there in the 30's
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 15, 2014, 04:58:39 PM
Quote from: phil on May 15, 2014, 04:54:55 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 15, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
will always be the

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/BaltimoreBullets.png)

to me

you realize they left Baltimore 30 years before you were born right?  :wink:

that's like someone from Boston claiming the Redskins because the played there in the 30's

Dude, those 'Skins are ow-ahhhhhhs.  And true fans still call 'em the Braves.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 15, 2014, 05:21:19 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 15, 2014, 04:58:39 PM
Quote from: phil on May 15, 2014, 04:54:55 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 15, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
will always be the

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/BaltimoreBullets.png)

to me

you realize they left Baltimore 30 years before you were born right?  :wink:

that's like someone from Boston claiming the Redskins because the played there in the 30's

Dude, those 'Skins are ow-ahhhhhhs.  And true fans still call 'em the Braves.


yeah but calling the wizards the bullets is almost like being a NOLA fan and still rooting for the hornets....
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on May 15, 2014, 05:36:35 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 15, 2014, 05:21:19 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 15, 2014, 04:58:39 PM
Quote from: phil on May 15, 2014, 04:54:55 PM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on May 15, 2014, 04:33:36 PM
will always be the

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9a/BaltimoreBullets.png)

to me

you realize they left Baltimore 30 years before you were born right?  :wink:

that's like someone from Boston claiming the Redskins because the played there in the 30's

Dude, those 'Skins are ow-ahhhhhhs.  And true fans still call 'em the Braves.


yeah but calling the wizards the bullets is almost like being a NOLA fan and still rooting for the hornets....

Kinda, but the bullets were in DC for 50+ years before the (unnecessary) name change, as apposed to 12 years


sorta like how when the Redskins change their name I'll still call them the Redskins. That or just jump ship and become a Panthers fan.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on June 06, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
Well played, Gatorade.

http://nba.si.com/2014/06/06/lebron-james-gatorade-cramps-twitter-nba-finals-heat/
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VDB on June 06, 2014, 10:21:59 AM
I actually tuned in for a portion of the second quarter last night. First NBA action I've watched all season...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 06, 2014, 10:42:49 AM

I watched the first half, I thought it was good basketball. 

Too bad every kid in the eastern time zone was asleep before the game started, and most working adults in the east wouldn't stay up to watch past the first half...

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VDB on June 06, 2014, 06:35:48 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on June 06, 2014, 10:16:19 AM
Well played, Gatorade.

http://nba.si.com/2014/06/06/lebron-james-gatorade-cramps-twitter-nba-finals-heat/

And just like that, Gatorade has apologized (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gatorade-apologizes-over-lebron-related-154007557--nba.html).

Lame.

The guy endorses their rival. They were having fun engaging with fans on social media -- the exact reason brands join social media in the first place. It really wasn't that mean spirited; it was all in good fun. Gatorade shoulda just said as much and told those "offended" to move on with their lives.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Bobafett on June 06, 2014, 06:41:55 PM
Watched the second half.  Was a good game.  I'm pulling for the old men who can stand the heat. ( this time)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: runawayjimbo on June 19, 2014, 05:24:06 PM
Lulz

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nba-steve-ballmer-clippers-email-hacked/

(https://espngrantland.files.wordpress.com/2014/06/grant_halpern_steveballmer.jpg)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: runawayjimbo on July 11, 2014, 12:38:02 PM
LeBron going back to Cleveland. Huh.

http://www.si.com/nba/2014/07/11/lebron-james-cleveland-cavaliers

Quote
LeBron: I'm coming back to Cleveland

Before anyone ever cared where I would play basketball, I was a kid from Northeast Ohio. It's where I walked. It's where I ran. It's where I cried. It's where I bled. It holds a special place in my heart. People there have seen me grow up. I sometimes feel like I'm their son. Their passion can be overwhelming. But it drives me. I want to give them hope when I can. I want to inspire them when I can. My relationship with Northeast Ohio is bigger than basketball. I didn't realize that four years ago. I do now.

Remember when I was sitting up there at the Boys & Girls Club in 2010? I was thinking, This is really tough. I could feel it. I was leaving something I had spent a long time creating. If I had to do it all over again, I'd obviously do things differently, but I'd still have left. Miami, for me, has been almost like college for other kids. These past four years helped raise me into who I am. I became a better player and a better man. I learned from a franchise that had been where I wanted to go. I will always think of Miami as my second home. Without the experiences I had there, I wouldn't be able to do what I'm doing today.

I went to Miami because of D-Wade and CB. We made sacrifices to keep UD. I loved becoming a big bro to Rio. I believed we could do something magical if we came together. And that's exactly what we did! The hardest thing to leave is what I built with those guys. I've talked to some of them and will talk to others. Nothing will ever change what we accomplished. We are brothers for life.  I also want to thank Micky Arison and Pat Riley for giving me an amazing four years.

I'm doing this essay because I want an opportunity to explain myself uninterrupted. I don't want anyone thinking: He and Erik Spoelstra didn't get along. ... He and Riles didn't get along. ... The Heat couldn't put the right team together. That's absolutely not true.

I'm not having a press conference or a party. After this, it's time to get to work.

When I left Cleveland, I was on a mission. I was seeking championships, and we won two. But Miami already knew that feeling. Our city hasn't had that feeling in a long, long, long time. My goal is still to win as many titles as possible, no question. But what's most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio.

I always believed that I'd return to Cleveland and finish my career there. I just didn't know when. After the season, free agency wasn't even a thought. But I have two boys and my wife, Savannah, is pregnant with a girl. I started thinking about what it would be like to raise my family in my hometown. I looked at other teams, but I wasn't going to leave Miami for anywhere except Cleveland. The more time passed, the more it felt right. This is what makes me happy.

To make the move I needed the support of my wife and my mom, who can be very tough. The letter from Dan Gilbert, the booing of the Cleveland fans, the jerseys being burned -- seeing all that was hard for them. My emotions were more mixed. It was easy to say, "OK, I don't want to deal with these people ever again." But then you think about the other side. What if I were a kid who looked up to an athlete, and that athlete made me want to do better in my own life, and then he left? How would I react? I've met with Dan, face-to-face, man-to-man. We've talked it out. Everybody makes mistakes. I've made mistakes as well. Who am I to hold a grudge?

I'm not promising a championship. I know how hard that is to deliver. We're not ready right now. No way. Of course, I want to win next year, but I'm realistic. It will be a long process, much longer than it was in 2010. My patience will get tested. I know that. I'm going into a situation with a young team and a new coach. I will be the old head. But I get a thrill out of bringing a group together and helping them reach a place they didn't know they could go. I see myself as a mentor now and I'm excited to lead some of these talented young guys. I think I can help Kyrie Irving become one of the best point guards in our league. I think I can help elevate Tristan Thompson and Dion Waiters. And I can't wait to reunite with Anderson Varejao, one of my favorite teammates.

But this is not about the roster or the organization. I feel my calling here goes above basketball. I have a responsibility to lead, in more ways than one, and I take that very seriously. My presence can make a difference in Miami, but I think it can mean more where I'm from. I want kids in Northeast Ohio, like the hundreds of Akron third-graders I sponsor through my foundation, to realize that there's no better place to grow up. Maybe some of them will come home after college and start a family or open a business. That would make me smile. Our community, which has struggled so much, needs all the talent it can get.

In Northeast Ohio, nothing is given. Everything is earned. You work for what you have.

I'm ready to accept the challenge. I'm coming home.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on July 11, 2014, 04:18:27 PM
Guess I hate Lebron again.

It was fun rooting for him for four years, now that guy can go eat all the dicks.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: PIE-GUY on July 11, 2014, 04:21:25 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Snp4Izm.jpg)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on July 11, 2014, 04:22:17 PM
(https://scontent-a-pao.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10540404_10101226189518468_5771297003978691237_n.jpg?oh=cad1474209ddd4407a40662a470cae22&oe=5457D3D4)

(http://instagram.com/p/qUZnsmRn1O/?modal=true)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on July 11, 2014, 05:41:06 PM
He'll still lose to the Wizards a few times each season regardless of whether he's in Miami or Cleveland so I'm ultimately happy
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: runawayjimbo on August 01, 2014, 11:34:18 PM
I'm not gonna post it, because you're really gonna have to think long and hard before watching the Paul George injury.

Ouch
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on August 02, 2014, 08:24:14 PM
Quote from: runawayjimbo on August 01, 2014, 11:34:18 PM
I'm not gonna post it, because you're really gonna have to think long and hard before watching the Paul George injury.

Ouch

nasty shit
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on August 03, 2014, 11:14:40 AM
Im excited to attend more nuggets games this season
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: runawayjimbo on August 05, 2014, 09:07:56 AM
Not really NBA but DAAAAAAAAMN

http://youtu.be/MfcGbHwXw2c
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on August 05, 2014, 09:19:41 AM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on August 03, 2014, 11:14:40 AM
Im excited to attend more nuggets games this season

Watching the Manimal throw down in person is pretty awesome. Enjoy.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on August 05, 2014, 09:29:07 AM
Quote from: runawayjimbo on August 05, 2014, 09:07:56 AM
Not really NBA but DAAAAAAAAMN

http://youtu.be/MfcGbHwXw2c

Dude has some ups
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on October 14, 2014, 04:57:43 PM
Durant out with foot injury  :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on October 14, 2014, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: zimbra on October 14, 2014, 04:57:43 PM
Durant out with foot injury  :frustrated:

He'll be fine by the time he signs with Washington  :evil:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on October 14, 2014, 10:16:13 PM
Quote from: phil on October 14, 2014, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: zimbra on October 14, 2014, 04:57:43 PM
Durant out with foot injury  :frustrated:

He'll be fine by the time he signs with Washington  :evil:

While I believe this is highly, highly possible.... YOU HUSH YOUR MOUTH!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 28, 2014, 08:18:38 PM
Opening Night!!

great game: Spurs--Mavs

Dallas is going to be a beast this year.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 18, 2014, 09:40:39 PM
Exciting season so far.
Many great storylines.

-but damn! Dallas just scored ROndo!  :-o
Cuban is all in.

great game later tonight-
OKC/ GSW.
Westbrook has been amazing this year.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 07, 2015, 12:21:11 AM
man, so many amazing games this year.
how about ATL?! wow. they just topped the Warriors for #1.


and did anyone just see that 3 pointer AD made to beat OKC?!  :-o
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 14, 2015, 09:33:03 PM
3 point contest about to start @ All star weekend.
highlight of the weekend for sure with the 8 shooters they have lined up.
going to be the best one ever. can't wait!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 19, 2015, 08:28:27 PM
11 trades involving 37 players today @ deadline.
most ever.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 20, 2015, 04:46:25 PM
A lot of people really started losing faith in Presti after the Harden trade a few years back and the failure of trying to lean a team on Lamb/Dfish... I think that faith got restored yesterday with that trade.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 21, 2015, 01:07:41 AM
Quote from: zimbra on February 20, 2015, 04:46:25 PM
A lot of people really started losing faith in Presti after the Harden trade a few years back and the failure of trying to lean a team on Lamb/Dfish... I think that faith got restored yesterday with that trade.

hell yeah, okc is set.
they just gotta stay healthy.
KD agravatin that injury again last night.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 21, 2015, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 21, 2015, 01:07:41 AM
Quote from: zimbra on February 20, 2015, 04:46:25 PM
A lot of people really started losing faith in Presti after the Harden trade a few years back and the failure of trying to lean a team on Lamb/Dfish... I think that faith got restored yesterday with that trade.

hell yeah, okc is set.
they just gotta stay healthy.
KD agravatin that injury again last night.

I hope that I'm completely wrong but I think KD might be nursing things a bit to play less minutes until he moves to DC. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 23, 2015, 03:20:16 PM
so, i get most of the OKC games own FSN, along with Minnesota, lol, and i caught some of  the last 2 games since the trade.
--WOW.

if they can be healthy for the playoffs they have created a serious monster of a team with these trades.
Its funny too, because just a week ago i agreed with most of the analysts that they had some major holes in their lineup.

Kanter is bursting at the seams the last 2 nites.  he's almost giddy with the energy of being on real team.
his addition to IBaka changes everything down low for them on both sides of the ball.
singler gives okc a perfect spot up shooter, and I LOVE DJ augistine. he's one of my top back up PGs for sure over the last few seasons.

But, what really is amazing is the level Westbrook is playing at.
He's hands down my MVP up to this point (despite OKcs record, which gets better every day.
Curry's  in second  fand HArden in 3rd... Lebron? 4th?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 23, 2015, 09:17:40 PM
I agree, the moves that Presti made were crazy.  I miss seeing big Perk out there but he needed to go.  Russell is a MVP caliber athlete, no doubt.  He's got my vote. 

I hope we can keep rolling and give KD some time to rest before the playoffs. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on February 24, 2015, 04:50:39 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 21, 2015, 11:43:38 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 21, 2015, 01:07:41 AM
Quote from: zimbra on February 20, 2015, 04:46:25 PM
A lot of people really started losing faith in Presti after the Harden trade a few years back and the failure of trying to lean a team on Lamb/Dfish... I think that faith got restored yesterday with that trade.

hell yeah, okc is set.
they just gotta stay healthy.
KD agravatin that injury again last night.

I hope that I'm completely wrong but I think KD might be nursing things a bit to play less minutes until he moves to DC.

or maybe he is just a pussy

:wink:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 05, 2015, 02:11:01 AM
Holy Shit Westbrook! :-o

surgery on face 24 hours ago- no problem.
career high 49 pts, 16 reb.
4th straight triple double. 1st player since MJ in 89 with 4+ in a row.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on March 05, 2015, 08:23:57 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 05, 2015, 02:11:01 AM
Holy Shit Westbrook! :-o

surgery on face 24 hours ago- no problem.
career high 49 pts, 16 reb.
4th straight triple double. 1st player since MJ in 89 with 4+ in a row.

And to think at the beginning of the season I was on the fence whether to draft this guy to my fantasy team or not...looks like smart me won, he's been killing it for me this year
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on March 05, 2015, 08:12:18 PM
Quote from: phil on March 05, 2015, 08:23:57 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 05, 2015, 02:11:01 AM
Holy Shit Westbrook! :-o

surgery on face 24 hours ago- no problem.
career high 49 pts, 16 reb.
4th straight triple double. 1st player since MJ in 89 with 4+ in a row.

And to think at the beginning of the season I was on the fence whether to draft this guy to my fantasy team or not...looks like smart me won, he's been killing it for me this year

Dude has been an animal for years... I can't believe its taken this long for the league to catch on. Go peep that Simmons interview with Kobe from last week or the week before.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on March 16, 2015, 11:48:16 PM
Trailblazers, LOL
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on March 16, 2015, 11:52:38 PM
I am sort of secretly in love with this Celtics team and Brad Stevens. Isaiah Thomas is so fun to watch.  Never thought I'd be able to say that.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on March 16, 2015, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 16, 2015, 11:48:16 PM
Trailblazers, LOL

Yeah Blazers aint gonna win when Batum and Lillard combine for 9-30. 

Fucking Batum, what a disappointment.  Lillard will turn it around though. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on March 17, 2015, 12:05:52 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 16, 2015, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 16, 2015, 11:48:16 PM
Trailblazers, LOL

Yeah Blazers aint gonna win when Batum and Lillard combine for 9-30. 

Fucking Batum, what a disappointment.  Lillard will turn it around though.

Hahahaha......I have no idea what any of that means, but I know they lost to "my" wizards!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 17, 2015, 09:51:28 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 17, 2015, 12:05:52 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 16, 2015, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 16, 2015, 11:48:16 PM
Trailblazers, LOL

Yeah Blazers aint gonna win when Batum and Lillard combine for 9-30. 

Fucking Batum, what a disappointment.  Lillard will turn it around though.

Hahahaha......I have no idea what any of that means, but I know they lost to "my" wizards!
wizards are on a roll the last few games but before that they dropped from 2nd to 6th place in the east while on a 2-10 stretch or something like that.
hopefully John wall really is feeling healthier and not just pushing through it.
their success in teh postseason compeltely hinges on his play after the overal team's health of course.

portland actually was quitely murdering the west all year right behind GSW until wesley Matthews got hurt a week or two ago.
its unfortunate mostly because they have such a fragile mentality when it comes to iunjuries b/c of the team's history.
the good news is afflalo was about the perfect pickup for them with or without matthews in teh lineup.
if the rest of the team can stay healthy they actually still have a real good shot this year.
and Batum was struggling til recently b/c of his injuries but actually the last few games he's really picked it up.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on March 18, 2015, 09:36:04 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 17, 2015, 09:51:28 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 17, 2015, 12:05:52 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 16, 2015, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 16, 2015, 11:48:16 PM
Trailblazers, LOL

Yeah Blazers aint gonna win when Batum and Lillard combine for 9-30. 

Fucking Batum, what a disappointment.  Lillard will turn it around though.

Hahahaha......I have no idea what any of that means, but I know they lost to "my" wizards!
wizards are on a roll the last few games but before that they dropped from 2nd to 6th place in the east while on a 2-10 stretch or something like that.
hopefully John wall really is feeling healthier and not just pushing through it.
their success in teh postseason compeltely hinges on his play after the overal team's health of course.

portland actually was quitely murdering the west all year right behind GSW until wesley Matthews got hurt a week or two ago.
its unfortunate mostly because they have such a fragile mentality when it comes to iunjuries b/c of the team's history.
the good news is afflalo was about the perfect pickup for them with or without matthews in teh lineup.
if the rest of the team can stay healthy they actually still have a real good shot this year.
and Batum was struggling til recently b/c of his injuries but actually the last few games he's really picked it up.

Having Bradley Beale back has made a big difference too
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 19, 2015, 03:20:38 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 18, 2015, 09:36:04 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 17, 2015, 09:51:28 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 17, 2015, 12:05:52 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 16, 2015, 11:57:13 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on March 16, 2015, 11:48:16 PM
Trailblazers, LOL

Yeah Blazers aint gonna win when Batum and Lillard combine for 9-30. 

Fucking Batum, what a disappointment.  Lillard will turn it around though.

Hahahaha......I have no idea what any of that means, but I know they lost to "my" wizards!
wizards are on a roll the last few games but before that they dropped from 2nd to 6th place in the east while on a 2-10 stretch or something like that.
hopefully John wall really is feeling healthier and not just pushing through it.
their success in teh postseason compeltely hinges on his play after the overal team's health of course.

portland actually was quitely murdering the west all year right behind GSW until wesley Matthews got hurt a week or two ago.
its unfortunate mostly because they have such a fragile mentality when it comes to iunjuries b/c of the team's history.
the good news is afflalo was about the perfect pickup for them with or without matthews in teh lineup.
if the rest of the team can stay healthy they actually still have a real good shot this year.
and Batum was struggling til recently b/c of his injuries but actually the last few games he's really picked it up.

Having Bradley Beale back has made a big difference too
yeah hopefully he'll be back close to 100% by the playoffs.
i'm seriously worried about j wall though. he's got a ton of minor injuries that could really catch up to him in the playoffs.

besides injuries though, the wizards has an amazing team this year.
the could easily get lucky and  beat everyone in the east.
they have the talent and experience now.


on another note, i can't believe OKC could possibly miss the playoffs after the MVP type year westbrook is having.
the 8th  spot in the west is basically down to them and new orleans, but with Ibaka going out and KD still out, and the pelicans playing very good... yikes.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 29, 2015, 08:08:55 PM
Kd out for the season. what a bummer for okc fans and fans of the sport in general.

this season has been horrible for the entire league injury wise.
i thought the last 2 years since the shortened season were all bad, but this year its been across the board, almost every team, and multiple major players per team in many cases.

I wish to god they would spread the schedule out.
not just to keep the players alive, but also its amazing how many wins/losses are determined by schedule.
anyway,  :-P to injuries in basketball. so annoying.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on March 29, 2015, 09:05:26 PM
KD is going to ride that injury reserve all the way to Washington.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 05, 2015, 05:24:51 PM
Quote from: zimbra on March 29, 2015, 09:05:26 PM
KD is going to ride that injury reserve all the way to Washington.
not sure if you saw it. KD came out and said he wants to stay.


After watching todays bulls cavs game i think im ready to make playoff predictions.
Barring any major injuries on either team i'm betting on a Warriors v. Cavs final.

wildcards might be the Spurs and the Bulls... or hawks.
-the Spurs had an incredible month last month and were steamrolling momentum wise until Splitter got hurt this week. I havent heard the prognosis on him yet.
-the Bulls are great and i love tibado in the playoffs, but i dont see them getting past the Cavs without a 50+% d rose...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 05, 2015, 11:17:41 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 05, 2015, 05:24:51 PM
Quote from: zimbra on March 29, 2015, 09:05:26 PM
KD is going to ride that injury reserve all the way to Washington.
not sure if you saw it. KD came out and said he wants to stay.


Yeah, I saw it.  Here's the deal...I love KD, I think he's got a great attitude and plays hard.  I hope he plays every professional game of his career in OKC.  It just makes no sense to me to stay in OKC if I'm him.  Washington will offer him more money than OKC can with Westbrook on the roster as well.  Plus, Ibaka's salary doesn't help the case for OKC either.  Washington is where he is from & is way more of a happening place than OKC.  Fact. 

That being said...Whats a few more million when you are already raking it in with endorsements and salary?  Things in the corporate world do a lot dumber things for a few hundred grand than move from OKC to Washington.  Money changes people.  However, if he stays in OKC he goes down as a legend and hopefully builds a dynasty.  I mean if Westbrook and KD win 3-4 Championships they go down in NBA history to never be forgotten. 

I can see both sides of the argument and obviously you know what I hope happens but do you see what I'm saying?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on April 06, 2015, 10:44:50 AM
Quote from: zimbra on April 05, 2015, 11:17:41 PM
I hope he plays every professional game of his career in OKC.

You realize he spent his rookie season in seattle right?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 06, 2015, 01:18:29 PM
Quote from: phil on April 06, 2015, 10:44:50 AM
Quote from: zimbra on April 05, 2015, 11:17:41 PM
I hope he plays every professional game of his career in OKC.

You realize he spent his rookie season in seattle right?

Which is now located where?  There's also only half the regular season played in OKC and then they travel for the playoffs if you want to be literal.  You know what I meant.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 06, 2015, 06:16:27 PM
so, GREAT year in the NBA!

only real downside has been the continuation of the injury bug from the last 2 seasons.  This year it is interesting b/c almost every team in the playoff chase has dealt with at least 1 major injury except the 2 conference leaders.
GSW and ATL both have 10+ game leads on the 2nd place teams, and both have had the best luck avoiding any major injuries.

the overall parody that has been achieved over the last few years since the CBA has given some of the tightest playoff chases ever.
2-6 in the west are currently seperated by only 2 games! 7-8 are in a virtual tie.
then in the east you have 7-11 that have all basically been tied for the last month.

i'm still pulling for Brooklyn, theyve beenreally playin good since getting thad young... & thanks NYK for the worst season in franchise history, lol  :shakehead:
can't wait for the playoffs!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 22, 2015, 03:02:16 PM
Scott Brooks fired from OKC. Finally.
i've thought he should have been let go for over a year now.




Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 24, 2015, 07:51:41 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 22, 2015, 03:02:16 PM
Scott Brooks fired from OKC. Finally.
i've thought he should have been let go for over a year now.

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on April 25, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Wiz!!!!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 25, 2015, 07:35:45 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 25, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Wiz!!!!!


(http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/BooThisMan.gif)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on April 26, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 25, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Wiz!!!!!

:banana:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: antelope19 on April 26, 2015, 09:11:55 PM
Quote from: phil on April 26, 2015, 02:16:49 PM
Quote from: antelope19 on April 25, 2015, 05:26:42 PM
Wiz!!!!!

:banana:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on April 28, 2015, 12:27:06 AM
Coach K was in OKC today...




























Supposedly he was brought in as a consultant to help Presti pick a new coach but still..
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 29, 2015, 05:20:03 PM
1st round, Spurs-Clippers has been amazing.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on April 29, 2015, 07:19:12 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 29, 2015, 05:20:03 PM
1st round, Spurs-Clippers has been amazing.

Definitely. Watching the spurs is like watching a clinic. And watching the clips is just downright exciting. Gotta say, I'm pulling for the spurs in this one
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 28, 2015, 08:32:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 05, 2015, 05:24:51 PM
i'm betting on a Warriors v. Cavs final.


SLimstradamus FTW
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 28, 2015, 10:04:43 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2015, 08:32:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 05, 2015, 05:24:51 PM
i'm betting on a Warriors v. Cavs final.


SLimstradamus FTW

Nice one, Go Warriors!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: susep on May 29, 2015, 08:04:34 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 28, 2015, 10:04:43 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2015, 08:32:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 05, 2015, 05:24:51 PM
i'm betting on a Warriors v. Cavs final.


SLimstradamus FTW

Nice one, Go Warriors!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on May 29, 2015, 08:05:19 AM
I love the NBA, but the cavs making it to this finals series stinks of a WWE-level of scripting. If it were not for Steph Curry, I'd probably skip watching this series altogether (after having followed almost the entire rest of the playoffs)








and to be fair, I LOVE Lebron, I just fucking hate Cleveland and the boner the NBA has for that team the past 10 years
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 29, 2015, 08:08:25 AM
Quote from: phil on May 29, 2015, 08:05:19 AM
I love the NBA, but the cavs making it to this finals series stinks of a WWE-level of scripting. If it were not for Steph Curry, I'd probably skip watching this series altogether (after having followed almost the entire rest of the playoffs)


One of the most exciting ball players I've seen in a long time.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 29, 2015, 12:56:02 PM
i hate bron bron with a passion.

i could go on for weeks about why and how, but as i told my mother the other day he really is just the culmulation ( -cant spell that  :frustrated: ) of modern athletics ridiculous precedence in American society.

  I mean,  the guy had his high school games broadcast on espn for cryin out loud... it's not like he ever had the chance to mature past 14 years old without thinking he was the next coming of all that matters in this country.
  Not that it gives him a total pass to be a douchebag, but at the same time i could see him not ever knowing how to cope without the game. I can envision him  playing well into his 40s, or even 50s if some experimental technology or whatever comes along, reminiscent of Kobe these last few years.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on May 30, 2015, 10:34:22 PM
Go Thunder
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 05, 2015, 12:37:55 AM
Only caught bits and pieces of the game tonight, but what I saw was some damn fine basketball. 

Bummer about Irving, but pretty impressed with the way the Warriors shut down BronBron in OT. 

Stoked for the rest of the series!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on June 05, 2015, 10:09:05 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 05, 2015, 12:37:55 AM
Only caught bits and pieces of the game tonight, but what I saw was some damn fine basketball. 

Bummer about Irving, but pretty impressed with the way the Warriors shut down BronBron in OT. 

Stoked for the rest of the series!

Despite my initial doubts: This.

I caught the last bit of the fourth quarter and most of overtime...I can see this one going seven games for sure
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 14, 2015, 09:21:12 PM
Excellent first half just now, looking like this one is going down to the wire. 
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Post by: susep on June 15, 2015, 10:15:46 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 14, 2015, 09:21:12 PM
Excellent first half just now, looking like this one is going down to the wire.

I called GS in 6.  looking good for Kerr and Co. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 17, 2015, 09:40:09 AM
Congrats to the Warriors, Cavs made it interesting down the stretch, great series!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 17, 2015, 10:28:03 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 17, 2015, 09:40:09 AM
Congrats to the Warriors, Cavs made it interesting down the stretch, great series!

Yeah good series all around, Lebron couldnt do it all himself though.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 17, 2015, 01:17:36 PM
Fuck bron bron

And fuck Shumpert and his kid n play hair

And fuck JR Smith and his nonexistent IQ, basketball and otherwise

And fuck the city of Cleveland and its fans who stuck around to boo the awards ceremony.   
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: susep on June 17, 2015, 01:51:35 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 17, 2015, 01:17:36 PM
Fuck bron bron

And fuck Shumpert and his kid n play hair

And fuck JR Smith and his nonexistent IQ, basketball and otherwise

And fuck the city of Cleveland and its fans who stuck around to boo the awards ceremony.

great minds, well said man. :smoke:
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 17, 2015, 03:27:42 PM
w00t Warriors!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: phil on June 17, 2015, 08:27:46 PM
really stoked to see Iguodala get finals MVP
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on November 10, 2015, 10:03:58 PM
Watching the Raptors - Knicks and a blatant no call by the officials on an out of bounds call that could have changed the outcome of the game.
I'm obviously clueless when it comes to basketball to have to ask this but there isn't a challenge to go upstairs or anything in a line violation?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on November 10, 2015, 10:33:06 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on November 10, 2015, 10:03:58 PM
Watching the Raptors - Knicks and a blatant no call by the officials on an out of bounds call that could have changed the outcome of the game.
I'm obviously clueless when it comes to basketball to have to ask this but there isn't a challenge to go upstairs or anything in a line violation?

Only in the last two minutes of the 4th quarter or in overtime.   
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 05, 2016, 10:13:28 PM
Celtics just stole a crazy win tonight from the Cavs.
Been watching more and more basketball these days, mostly Raptors who've really turned it up as of late.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 06, 2016, 05:17:43 PM
Raps been killin it for sure. They got a really good shot at the east this year if they can stay healthy and get some production out of their bigs.

Big game tonight- Warriors OKC's 1st matchup.
of course both the Cavs and Spurs supposed big games vs GSW turned into routes. 
Steph is just on a whole nother level right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 06, 2016, 05:52:08 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 06, 2016, 05:17:43 PM
Raps been killin it for sure. They got a really good shot at the east this year if they can stay healthy and get some production out of their bigs.

Big game tonight- Warriors OKC's 1st matchup.
of course both the Cavs and Spurs supposed big games vs GSW turned into routes. 
Steph is just on a whole nother level right now.

Understatement.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 07, 2016, 01:01:57 AM
Is it bad to be pumped about only being beat by 8? Spurs and Cavs both got stomped by the Warriors. They are insane.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 07, 2016, 08:53:09 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 07, 2016, 01:01:57 AM
Is it bad to be pumped about only being beat by 8? Spurs and Cavs both got stomped by the Warriors. They are insane.
okc looked great overall. def. one of the best teams to paly GSW matchup wise.
i was really impressed hwo well they kept them off the 3 pt line and made them a driving 2 pt team. its about al lyou can try and do.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 13, 2016, 10:59:01 PM
epic dunk contest  :crazy:
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 14, 2016, 02:53:58 PM
easily best contest since Vince Carter.
probably top 2  1v1 battles in contest history.
perfect dunk after perfect dunk on 1st tries  no misses!
Wish they woulda stopped it before the lasst dunk and let them share trophy.
Gordon's side saddle over the mascot was top dunk of the night, but Lavine's consistency won it i guess...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7VgkfcSYz0
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 21, 2016, 11:54:10 AM
Enjoyed seeing all the Duncan/Kobe features this past week.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 26, 2016, 10:07:20 PM
Unbelievable performance by Lowry tonight against the Cavs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 26, 2016, 10:18:40 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on February 26, 2016, 10:07:20 PM
Unbelievable performance by Lowry tonight against the Cavs.

DeRozan is on my fantasy team and his performance tonight was unbelievable too.

Unbelievably crappy that is. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 26, 2016, 10:25:02 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on February 26, 2016, 10:07:20 PM
Unbelievable performance by Lowry tonight against the Cavs.
yeah big game. raps lookin great.
gonna be interesting to see how they do incorporating CArrol whenever hes supposed to be back.
was their big off season pickup, but id almost be worried he'd upset their chemistry right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 26, 2016, 11:15:42 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 26, 2016, 10:25:02 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on February 26, 2016, 10:07:20 PM
Unbelievable performance by Lowry tonight against the Cavs.
yeah big game. raps lookin great.
gonna be interesting to see how they do incorporating CArrol whenever hes supposed to be back.
was their big off season pickup, but id almost be worried he'd upset their chemistry right now.

I'm thinking they're a little worried about the Cavs picking up Johnson.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 27, 2016, 11:53:06 PM
GSW v OKC- game of the year.

OMFG STEPH. HOLY FUCK.
:-o
i'm still high from that game winner. dude is surreal.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 28, 2016, 02:31:54 PM
in case you missed it. .. damn that game winnin shot- unreal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ0n-V-2u24
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Post by: emay on February 28, 2016, 02:35:12 PM
Yeah that was wild.
What an athlete
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 28, 2016, 03:05:07 PM
He's pretty exciting to watch, to say the least.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 28, 2016, 08:04:01 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 27, 2016, 11:53:06 PM
GSW v OKC- game of the year.

OMFG STEPH. HOLY FUCK.
:-o
i'm still high from that game winner. dude is surreal.

That was insane.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: fastfingers12 on February 28, 2016, 10:14:10 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 28, 2016, 08:04:01 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 27, 2016, 11:53:06 PM
GSW v OKC- game of the year.

OMFG STEPH. HOLY FUCK.
:-o
i'm still high from that game winner. dude is surreal.

That was insane.
I was on the edge of my seat the whole second half.
Me in the last 5 seconds  :-o :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on February 29, 2016, 07:08:16 AM
Lillard is going off. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 29, 2016, 09:14:44 PM
Kobe last game is here in Denver On Wednesday. Tickets are going for 150 for nose bleeds
Isn't he still injured?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on February 29, 2016, 09:38:00 PM
Quote from: zimbra on February 29, 2016, 07:08:16 AM
Lillard is going off.

Killing it this month
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on March 02, 2016, 08:21:22 AM
For a cool breakdown of the season Curry is having, check this out - https://www.facebook.com/Glory4You/videos/1074649539251863/

The part about his 3 pointer numbers compared to Larry Bird's blows my mind.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: fastfingers12 on March 02, 2016, 09:26:45 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on March 02, 2016, 08:21:22 AM
For a cool breakdown of the season Curry is having, check this out - https://www.facebook.com/Glory4You/videos/1074649539251863/

The part about his 3 pointer numbers compared to Larry Bird's blows my mind.

The dude is an absolute freak. 68% from 28+ feet is unreal.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 03, 2016, 03:32:38 PM
should be an interesting okc gsw rematch tonite. okc coming off a tough back to back. lost a big lead to the clips last night. curry and igodala sat out vs ATL the othe night. curry's supposed to play tonite tho.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: fastfingers12 on March 10, 2016, 03:42:33 PM
Everyones favorite ref to love/hate Joey Crawford is retiring.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/14943224/long-nba-referee-joey-crawford-final-season-cut-short-injury
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 04, 2016, 09:45:53 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeyxJRyFN6A (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeyxJRyFN6A)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on May 17, 2016, 10:56:07 PM
Let's go Thunder!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 18, 2016, 09:38:52 AM

Happy for The Raptors just to be in the conference finals, but... ouch.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 18, 2016, 11:10:21 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 18, 2016, 09:38:52 AM

Happy for The Raptors just to be in the conference finals, but... ouch.

That was embarrassing from the 2nd qtr onward.
Hopefully they can rally.

ETA.  What's with the quick start after these game 7s? Seems ridic that they get 2 day breaks during the opening series but not after a game 7.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: fastfingers12 on May 18, 2016, 06:20:55 PM
Quote from: zimbra on May 17, 2016, 10:56:07 PM
Let's go Thunder!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 23, 2016, 11:27:36 PM
Raptors what!?!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 23, 2016, 11:57:02 PM
Quote from: mattstick on May 23, 2016, 11:27:36 PM
Raptors what!?!

Hell yeah!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 24, 2016, 10:10:22 AM

I'm almost mad at them for getting my hopes so high...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 24, 2016, 10:56:12 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 24, 2016, 10:10:22 AM

I'm almost mad at them for getting my hopes so high...


Keep the dream alive!!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 24, 2016, 10:59:23 AM

Is it really that hard to believe that they can steal a single game in Cleveland?  The dream is alive!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 26, 2016, 10:38:46 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 24, 2016, 10:10:22 AM

I'm almost mad at them for getting my hopes so high...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 26, 2016, 03:41:28 PM
I am too now!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: zimbra on May 26, 2016, 06:56:59 PM
Big game for OKC tonight - hope we close it out on their court!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 20, 2016, 02:49:30 PM

Classic Game 7. Happy for Cleveland, impressed by LeBron, and Golden State is obviously a very good team.  Looking forward to seeing how things get shaken up in the off-season...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 20, 2016, 03:03:58 PM
I hate BronBron, but the guy played like a beast and it was hard not to feel for him when he broke down after winning.  I'm sure it meant a lot to him and the people of Ohio and it is good to see their "curse" has been broken. 

Man, Golden State though, what happened?  Seems like Curry was never really himself after he got injured during the series with Houston.  I hope he isn't hiding a more serious injury. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: alcoholandcoffeebeans on June 20, 2016, 03:08:49 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 20, 2016, 03:03:58 PM
I'm sure it meant a lot to him and the people of Ohio and it is good to see their "curse" has been broken. 

there are a lot of people here in Ohio that will tell you 'fuck Cleveland' and they wish the curse was still on them.
fascinating to me that these people won't support their home in stuffs like this.

I still can't call myself an Ohioan; it's just something in me... I bleed Blue.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 20, 2016, 03:10:20 PM
Granted I only watched a handful of GSW games this season, but it was strange not to see those long jumpers from Curry going in throughout the series.  His defence seemed like a liability at times too, maybe a result of all the stupid touch fouls?

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 20, 2016, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: alcoholandcoffeebeans on June 20, 2016, 03:08:49 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 20, 2016, 03:03:58 PM
I'm sure it meant a lot to him and the people of Northern Ohio and it is good to see their "curse" has been broken. 

there are a lot of people here in Ohio that will tell you 'fuck Cleveland' and they wish the curse was still on them.
fascinating to me that these people won't support their home in stuffs like this.

I still can't call myself an Ohioan; it's just something in me... I bleed Blue.

Fixed my post I guess?

Things are different in Oregon, the whole state roots for the Blazers.  But then again it's the only professional sports team the entire state has unless you count soccer, which I don't. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: alcoholandcoffeebeans on June 20, 2016, 04:35:55 PM
no need to fix it, just making a comment on observations here as of late...
Lots of Kentucky people cheer on Cincinnati in professional sports seeing as the
only important thing in sports in the state is Kentucky Basketball  :evil:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: ytowndan on June 20, 2016, 05:44:08 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 20, 2016, 04:33:57 PM
Quote from: alcoholandcoffeebeans on June 20, 2016, 03:08:49 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 20, 2016, 03:03:58 PM
I'm sure it meant a lot to him and the people of Northern Ohio and it is good to see their "curse" has been broken. 

there are a lot of people here in Ohio that will tell you 'fuck Cleveland' and they wish the curse was still on them.
fascinating to me that these people won't support their home in stuffs like this.

I still can't call myself an Ohioan; it's just something in me... I bleed Blue.

Fixed my post I guess?

Things are different in Oregon, the whole state roots for the Blazers.  But then again it's the only professional sports team the entire state has unless you count soccer, which I don't.

Personally, I really couldn't care less.  I've never really felt any sense of loyalty to any team(s) in particular.  I just want to see a good game/series.  It was pretty awesome because of the history that was made, but I'd honestly be saying that about any team which pulled off a 3-1 comeback in the finals. 

As for NE Ohio as a whole, out of those who actually care one way or the other, I'd guess it's about 50/50 haters and fans.  That's entirely anecdotal -- so take it with a grain of salt.  But, for the fans, it's the best thing ever.  Understandably so. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 03, 2017, 10:05:16 PM
Raptors look to be in serious trouble, Cavs are playing in a whole other league.
In other news, has anyone seen this HS kid named Zion Williamson?


https://www.facebook.com/basketballnetwork.net/videos/777581569072821/ (https://www.facebook.com/basketballnetwork.net/videos/777581569072821/)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 12, 2017, 11:49:10 PM
Happy for KD, Curry and the rest of the Dubs. One of the most fun teams I've ever watched.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 12:02:34 AM
It's settled once and for all, Jordan > LeBron
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 13, 2017, 07:22:58 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 12:02:34 AM
It's settled once and for all, Jordan > LeBron

Not that I doubt your statement, Lebron ain't done yet.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on June 13, 2017, 09:09:49 AM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on June 13, 2017, 07:22:58 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 12:02:34 AM
It's settled once and for all, Jordan > LeBron

Not that I doubt your statement, Lebron ain't done yet.

He's past 40,000 career minutes played and is approaching the cliff.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 13, 2017, 09:59:14 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on June 13, 2017, 09:09:49 AM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on June 13, 2017, 07:22:58 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 12:02:34 AM
It's settled once and for all, Jordan > LeBron

Not that I doubt your statement, Lebron ain't done yet.

He's past 40,000 career minutes played and is approaching the cliff.

Lebron annoys the hell out of me with his whiny schtick with the refs but did you see him dunk over Durant last night. Total arm in his face and still manages to dunk over a 7 ft player. That guy is a freak of nature. I give him another 2 years of dominance in this league.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 10:15:15 AM
Durant's not 7 ft, he's only an inch taller than LeBron. 

Regardless what BronBron does from here on out, Jordan never would have gone out 4-1 in his prime. 

LeBron officially exited the GOAT conversation last night.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 13, 2017, 11:02:53 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 10:15:15 AM
Durant's not 7 ft, he's only an inch taller than LeBron. 

Regardless what BronBron does from here on out, Jordan never would have gone out 4-1 in his prime. 

LeBron officially exited the GOAT conversation last night.

Ok, 6'9.
And as to your other claim, I guess we will see.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: JPhishman on June 13, 2017, 07:10:20 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 13, 2017, 10:15:15 AM
Jordan never would have gone out 4-1 in his prime. 

Jordan never played a team on the level of this Warriors team in the finals. I don't think anyone has.

73 win team + KD is cray. Curry and KD are surefire hall of famers with a combined 5 scoring titles and 3 MVPs. Klay and Draymond and possibly Iguodala will make it too if they stay together and win a couple more titles, which is looking pretty likely at this point.

To be clear, none of this pleases me. As a Blazer fan, I'm horrified.

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 14, 2017, 02:17:03 AM
Eh, I'm not too worried, once they give Curry the max contract he deserves they'll be pretty limited in what they can offer KD and Thompson to stay with them after next season. 

I bet their roster looks pretty different come 2018-19. 

Maybe we can snag Love once King James demands his head? 

A power forward is the piece we desperately need now. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 08, 2018, 04:32:41 PM
craziest trade deadline i can recall.
Cavs completely gutting their roster, lol.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 08, 2018, 05:17:40 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 08, 2018, 04:32:41 PM
craziest trade deadline i can recall.
Cavs completely gutting their roster, lol.

Yeah NBA went nuts! 

As for the cavs, they are in straight desperation mode, LOLeBron. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 08, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
Crazy trade deadline indeed.

Wade going back to Miami

I didnt think they would keep Thomas. LA will be a good fit for him.

Lebron snub from last night
https://twitter.com/redapples/status/961448440369618945
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on February 08, 2018, 06:01:14 PM
Quote from: emay on February 08, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
I didnt think they would keep Thomas. LA will be a good fit for him.

Lol. If he isn't bought out, he'll be backing up Ball. I'm sure he'll be pumped about that right before he hits free agency for the first time.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 08, 2018, 06:10:45 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on February 08, 2018, 06:01:14 PM
Quote from: emay on February 08, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
I didnt think they would keep Thomas. LA will be a good fit for him.

Lol. If he isn't bought out, he'll be backing up Ball. I'm sure he'll be pumped about that right before he hits free agency for the first time.

Pretty much, lol. Lakers have been struggling this season anyways so seems like a good spot for him to either gain momentum and make a come back or just wait it out for free agency. Not a bad franchise to be on either way.

QuoteLakers coach Luke Walton said Thursday he plans to play Thomas and rookie Lonzo Ball in the backcourt together

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on February 08, 2018, 06:15:58 PM
Quote from: emay on February 08, 2018, 06:10:45 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on February 08, 2018, 06:01:14 PM
Quote from: emay on February 08, 2018, 05:32:33 PM
I didnt think they would keep Thomas. LA will be a good fit for him.

Lol. If he isn't bought out, he'll be backing up Ball. I'm sure he'll be pumped about that right before he hits free agency for the first time.

Pretty much, lol. Lakers have been struggling this season anyways so seems like a good spot for him to either gain momentum and make a come back or just wait it out for free agency. Not a bad franchise to be on either way.

QuoteLakers coach Luke Walton said Thursday he plans to play Thomas and rookie Lonzo Ball in the backcourt together

I'm afraid the last month has ruined any chances of the Brinks truck backing up to him this summer.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 08, 2018, 10:39:57 PM
I feel more confident in the Raps this year than ever.
The Cavs just went for it, knowing Lebron is winding down.
They have to sync up now while TO is firing on all cylinders.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 11, 2018, 04:48:26 PM
as much as i believe LBJ is cancerous at times, the Cavs made great moves with this deal IMHO.
They unloaded a bunch of dead weight and got back 4 very solid players with the ability to pick up 2 more through buyouts.

a consumate vet in G hill who pairs well James when LEbron plays point. also a great 2 way player and atop the league in 3point %...and he has a ton of playoff experience.
then 3 young guns, ALL athletic and smart and good scorers.
Hood is amazing if healthy, NAnce is underated and a great roleplayer, and CLarkson has huge potential.

I'm tellin' ya, watch out if K Love comes back at full strength, This team got much more dangerous.
Now, will that translate to playoff success especially considering the young guys lack of experience? Hard to tell as of yet.
It wouldnt surprise me at all though if they still make it out of the EAST...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on February 11, 2018, 06:49:32 PM

This is the year the Raptors beat the Cavs in the playoffs.  Raps bench depth is young, hungry and dangerous.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 19, 2018, 02:03:46 AM
Wow, Fergie's national anthem at the all star game tonight, just  :shakehead:

Thanks Trump!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: susep on February 19, 2018, 08:50:43 AM
Quote from: Hicks on February 19, 2018, 02:03:46 AM
Wow, Fergie's national anthem at the all star game tonight, just  :shakehead:

Horrible!  Artists should just sing the NA straight up, sing it like it was written.  Conversely, the Barenaked Ladies sang Canada's beautifully. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 21, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
Raptors just put 79 on the Cavs in teh first half, lol.

The Raps and Rockets both rolling and favs to win their respective conferences right now.
Going to be a fun playoffs, but still hard to predict with so many key injuries at this point.
Both 2nd place teams still dangerous but the Celts and Warriors both heavily banged up.
then J butler for Minn, J wall for Wash, Kawhai (?) for SA, etc...

btw, even tho portland lost last night to Houston they look amazing.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on March 21, 2018, 10:23:11 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 21, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
Raptors just put 79 on the Cavs in teh first half, lol.


:|
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on March 22, 2018, 09:11:20 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 21, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
Raptors just put 79 on the Cavs in teh first half, lol.

The Raps and Rockets both rolling and favs to win their respective conferences right now.
Going to be a fun playoffs, but still hard to predict with so many key injuries at this point.
Both 2nd place teams still dangerous but the Celts and Warriors both heavily banged up.
then J butler for Minn, J wall for Wash, Kawhai (?) for SA, etc...

btw, even tho portland lost last night to Houston they look amazing.

And lost
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 22, 2018, 01:47:35 PM
Quote from: mehead on March 22, 2018, 09:11:20 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 21, 2018, 08:11:16 PM
Raptors just put 79 on the Cavs in teh first half, lol.

The Raps and Rockets both rolling and favs to win their respective conferences right now.
Going to be a fun playoffs, but still hard to predict with so many key injuries at this point.
Both 2nd place teams still dangerous but the Celts and Warriors both heavily banged up.
then J butler for Minn, J wall for Wash, Kawhai (?) for SA, etc...

btw, even tho portland lost last night to Houston they look amazing.

And lost
yup, lol
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on March 22, 2018, 02:17:40 PM
I was so pissed!!!!
Makes me a little concerned for the playoffs.
Best case scenario is the Celtics battle it out with them for 7 games and Raps meet em in the semis. Lebron is on a tear right now.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 25, 2018, 09:33:28 PM
Blazers might be my team for this years playoffs.
Though i'm mostly rooting for anyone but the Cavs and Rockets.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on March 25, 2018, 11:27:16 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 25, 2018, 09:33:28 PM
Blazers might be my team for this years playoffs.
Though i'm mostly rooting for anyone but the Cavs and Rockets.

You should probably put a plan B in place for when we flame out in the second round as usual. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 09, 2018, 03:48:22 AM
only a few games left and the western conference standings from 3-9 in completel flux. its crazy town out there.  :crazy:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 29, 2018, 03:57:44 PM
K, Cavs escape 1st round.
Indy had multiple opportunities in the series but lack of experience keeps them from pulling out game 7.
--this Cavs team is garbage though. Bron has to score 45 a game for them to win.
the Raps should absolutely decimate this team. Like 5 games tops.
If they cant take care of business this year they need to fire everyone from the top down.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 29, 2018, 07:40:05 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 29, 2018, 03:57:44 PM
K, Cavs escape 1st round.
Indy had multiple opportunities in the series but lack of experience keeps them from pulling out game 7.
--this Cavs team is garbage though. Bron has to score 45 a game for them to win.
the Raps should absolutely decimate this team. Like 5 games tops.
If they cant take care of business this year they need to fire everyone from the top down.

I hate to say it but you may be right.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on April 30, 2018, 10:42:34 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 29, 2018, 03:57:44 PM
K, Cavs escape 1st round.
Indy had multiple opportunities in the series but lack of experience keeps them from pulling out game 7.
--this Cavs team is garbage though. Bron has to score 45 a game for them to win.
the Raps should absolutely decimate this team. Like 5 games tops.
If they cant take care of business this year they need to fire everyone from the top down.

yeah its tough watching this cavs team, they are barely pulling through. Lebron literally needs to play the whole game for them to get the W.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on April 30, 2018, 10:57:52 AM

#BenchMob time

(https://www.raptorsrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/the-raptors-bench-is-destroying-the-nba-678x381.jpg)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 30, 2018, 03:06:10 PM
id really like to see Raps-Sixers & GSW-Rockets in the Conference finals. I think both would be epic series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 30, 2018, 03:23:10 PM
Yeah GS/Houston is gonna be a great series, unfortunately looks like the West Semis will be pretty much snoozeville with both GS and Houston coasting.  But in the East Philly/Boston has the potential to be entertaining.

Also,
Quote from: Hicks on February 08, 2018, 05:17:40 PM
As for the cavs, they are in straight desperation mode, LOLeBron.

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 01, 2018, 08:24:51 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/a9H3z1d.gif)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 01, 2018, 11:12:17 PM
smfh, Raptors are cursed.
fucking ridiculous that game 1.
they got so fucking tight as the game went on.
misssed like 14/15 shots at end of 4th into overtime. bunch of bunnies too.
IDK, CLeveland is so bummy right now, i still give the Raps a chance, but i've said it every year for the last 3 years that they need to fire Casey. I think he's a really nice guy but its just painfully obvious he cant get this teams heads in the right space to beat LEbron.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 02, 2018, 07:13:14 AM
Absolutely painful to watch, total choke fest.  :shakehead:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 02, 2018, 08:14:38 AM

So many missed shots down the stretch, so many.

Turns out relying on Valencunias and Van Fleet to hit game winning shots just isn't a sound strategy.

Some of the offensive sets were brutal, come out of a time out and DeRozan just tries to dribble with no help into the paint?  I don't usually agree with blaming Casey but that's always been one area of weakness, late in the game there is no offensive imagination.

Raptors will adjust the defence and win Game 2 but the games in Cleveland will be really tough.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 03, 2018, 02:10:01 AM
Damn, huge win by the Jazz, we got a series on our hands! 

Mitchell is the man, hope he wins ROY as he deserves it.  But man Ingles, Crowder and Gobert all bringin it too!

Ingles especially has been really impressive in his improvement this year, dude is emerging as a serious offensive threat. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 03, 2018, 08:09:22 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 03, 2018, 02:10:01 AM
Damn, huge win by the Jazz, we got a series on our hands! 

Mitchell is the man, hope he wins ROY as he deserves it.  But man Ingles, Crowder and Gobert all bringin it too!

Ingles especially has been really impressive in his improvement this year, dude is emerging as a serious offensive threat.

Mitchell grabbing his own rebound and slamming was bad ass.
He's gonna have a bright future in the league.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 03, 2018, 12:54:49 PM
i really like this Jazz team. Real shame Rubio had to go out right before this series.
Unbelievable job by Mitchell adjusting to a completely different role on the fly as a rookie after that  injury.
Pretty aweome watching them run the Rockets own offense against them last night. Basically running Mitchell in the Harden role.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 03, 2018, 08:06:56 PM
2 min into the 4th quarter of this Cavs Raps game... i dont think i can go any further. yikes.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 03, 2018, 08:08:46 PM
Series was over 1 minute into the 3rd quarter.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 03, 2018, 08:11:17 PM
FWIW i'd fire Casey simply for the thought of thinking Siakum gaurding James 1v1 would work.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 03, 2018, 08:33:43 PM
I just can't believe how uninspired the offensive sets are.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 04, 2018, 06:46:02 AM
So frustrated with this team (and Lebron).
That was a wild performance from him last night, he really couldn't miss.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 04, 2018, 02:33:19 PM
Celtics looking good, slight chance Philly comes back, but man what an epic fail by Simmons with one point.

Rozier killing it isn't news anymore but wow Tatum, kid was blowing it up last night!

As for Cavs, you gotta wonder if fatigue is gonna be a factor for Bron at some point. Can he keep playing 40+ minutes every night without running out of gas eventually?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 08, 2018, 10:12:30 PM
i gotta laugh alittle @ rockets tonite.
they are so overconfident. Utah lost Rubio, Exum and now Mitchell to injury in this series and still gave them a coupel good games.
i seriously think they are in for a shock next round.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 09, 2018, 11:15:17 PM
fantastic philly boston series. great game to finish it off tonite for boston.
boston has been my favorite team most of the year. shame kyrie had to go down. hopefully they can still make a good go of it with cleveland.
ingeneral though boston has been my fav organization the last few years. D Ainge has consistantly made great decisions and B Stevens is hands down my fav coach in the league right now. dude's a genius.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 02:49:04 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 09, 2018, 11:15:17 PM
fantastic philly boston series. great game to finish it off tonite for boston.
boston has been my favorite team most of the year. shame kyrie had to go down. hopefully they can still make a good go of it with cleveland.
ingeneral though boston has been my fav organization the last few years. D Ainge has consistantly made great decisions and B Stevens is hands down my fav coach in the league right now. dude's a genius.

Agreed, as fantastic as Rozier and Tatum have been, Stevens hands down out coached Brown. 

Great game tonight, went right down to the wire but in the end Embiid couldn't deliver when they needed a basket. 

Hope the Celtics can take out BronBron. 

But man, super stoked for GS/Houston, that should be epic. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 10, 2018, 09:20:58 AM
With all of the injuries, I thought it would be Philly in 5, maybe 6.  I mean, the NBA is about stars, especially in the playoffs, and we had none.

And now it looks like we may have 2 stars for the next few years in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.  Oh, and Coach Brad.  :crazy:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 12:06:43 PM
Well you guys do have Big Al, he's only a five time All Star.   :wink:

Some big decisions for the Celtics once they get healthy, Rozier is clearly a starting quality PG and where does Hayward fit in now?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 10, 2018, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 12:06:43 PM
Well you guys do have Big Al, he's only a five time All Star.   :wink:

Some big decisions for the Celtics once they get healthy, Rozier is clearly a starting quality PG and where does Hayward fit in now?

Yeah, he's a great player and an all-star, but not a ***STAR***

Smart is a RFA, Baynes is gone next year, and Danny has to decide whether to hold on to Rozier for another year before he is RFA (and likely gone) or to trade him and get something of value back.  I hope they can resign Smart to a relatively cheap deal and hold on to Rozier as insurance.  Assuming good health, that team can legitimately contend for the title.

As for Hayward, he fits in perfectly still.  The emergence of of Brown and Tatum just means that a starting 5 of Kyrie/Brown/Tatum/Hayward/Horford is essentially impossible to stop (and is also VERY strong defensively), and gives Brad infinite ways to create matchup problems for any team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 10, 2018, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 12:06:43 PM
Well you guys do have Big Al, he's only a five time All Star.   :wink:

Some big decisions for the Celtics once they get healthy, Rozier is clearly a starting quality PG and where does Hayward fit in now?

Yeah, he's a great player and an all-star, but not a ***STAR***

Smart is a RFA, Baynes is gone next year, and Danny has to decide whether to hold on to Rozier for another year before he is RFA (and likely gone) or to trade him and get something of value back.  I hope they can resign Smart to a relatively cheap deal and hold on to Rozier as insurance.  Assuming good health, that team can legitimately contend for the title.

As for Hayward, he fits in perfectly still.  The emergence of of Brown and Tatum just means that a starting 5 of Kyrie/Brown/Tatum/Hayward/Horford is essentially impossible to stop (and is also VERY strong defensively), and gives Brad infinite ways to create matchup problems for any team.

Rozier is way better than Smart though. I just don't see him being happy only getting minutes in the low 20s off the bench. 

As for a starting 5 of Kyrie/Brown/Tatum/Hayward/Horford, I think you're gonna have some matchup problems playing Hayward at PF, dude is only 6'8". 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 10, 2018, 02:28:54 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 02:09:40 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 10, 2018, 12:37:17 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 12:06:43 PM
Well you guys do have Big Al, he's only a five time All Star.   :wink:

Some big decisions for the Celtics once they get healthy, Rozier is clearly a starting quality PG and where does Hayward fit in now?

Yeah, he's a great player and an all-star, but not a ***STAR***

Smart is a RFA, Baynes is gone next year, and Danny has to decide whether to hold on to Rozier for another year before he is RFA (and likely gone) or to trade him and get something of value back.  I hope they can resign Smart to a relatively cheap deal and hold on to Rozier as insurance.  Assuming good health, that team can legitimately contend for the title.

As for Hayward, he fits in perfectly still.  The emergence of of Brown and Tatum just means that a starting 5 of Kyrie/Brown/Tatum/Hayward/Horford is essentially impossible to stop (and is also VERY strong defensively), and gives Brad infinite ways to create matchup problems for any team.

Rozier is way better than Smart though. I just don't see him being happy only getting minutes in the low 20s off the bench. 

As for a starting 5 of Kyrie/Brown/Tatum/Hayward/Horford, I think you're gonna have some matchup problems playing Hayward at PF, dude is only 6'8".

Of course Rozier is better than Smart.  But he's going to command >$15M per season when he hits RFA, and if we decide to give Kyrie a max contract after next season, that would be a foolish use of $ under the cap.  I think we might be able to get Marcus to resign for around $8M per season, and he is not under any delusions that he is a "starter".  He knows his role and he plays it perfectly.

Regarding Hayward and PF, what does that even mean any more?  There are no longer PG, SG, SF, PF, C lineups in the NBA.  It's primary ball-handlers, wings, and bigs (ideally floor-stretching like Horford).  Each member of that starting 5 is versatile and can cover many positions, so they can switch all day on D.  And no team can adequately cover those 5 with their skills sets.  Lastly, that lineup has plenty of height:

Kyrie- 6'3"
Brown- 6'7"
Heyward- 6'8"
Tatum- 6'8"
Horford- 6'10"

Smart- 6'4" (but can cover anyone on the court)
Rozier- 6'2" (with incredible wingspan and ups)
Morris- 6'9"
Theis- 6'9"
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 10, 2018, 07:35:10 PM
Sure coaches mix up the line ups more now, but it's pretty tough to win a championship with only one guy over 6'9" and no guys that are 6'11" or seven feet in your rotation.

Even the Warriors have Pachulia and McGee and before that Bogut and Mo Buckets.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 13, 2018, 05:56:13 PM
go cetls! w00t!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 13, 2018, 06:27:06 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 13, 2018, 05:56:13 PM
go cetls! w00t!

Yeah for reals !
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 14, 2018, 12:50:37 AM
LOLEBRON
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 15, 2018, 11:05:36 PM
ooh yeah, Lebron with the 40+pt triple double in the loss baby :)
Celts so tough. love this team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 16, 2018, 01:34:04 AM
Absolutely loving what the Celtics are doing and super stoked Horford is finally getting the props he deserves on the big stage. 

Gotta figure the Cavs win game 3 but won't be surprised if that's all she wrote and they go down 4-1. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 16, 2018, 07:30:19 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 14, 2018, 12:50:37 AM
LOLEBRON

Celts are too strong.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 16, 2018, 12:42:52 PM
best part of last night's broadcast was Van gundy's comment somethign to the effect of the Cavs roll their eyes at each other more than a disfunctional married couple, lol.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on May 16, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...

It will be needed. Boston is 1-4 on the road in the playoffs and I don't see them beating Lebron 2 in a row in Cleveland.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 17, 2018, 12:41:03 AM
Quote from: mehead on May 16, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...

It will be needed. Boston is 1-4 on the road in the playoffs and I don't see them beating Lebron 2 in a row in Cleveland.

Fully aware of the record and the fact that Lebron is still the best player on the planet. Just being optimistic about this team. I'll be honest, about 5 minutes into the season, I thought the season was done. Then Kyrie. Then Theis. Then Smart, whose return was critical in squeaking by the Bucks in the first round. Then Jaylen, who seems to have recovered quickly but missed critical time in the playoffs. We have been playing with house money since the first game, and I prepared for the end right from the start. It's nice to finally feel optimistic about this team. Maybe it's still cautiously optimistic, but I'm getting there...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 21, 2018, 01:18:44 PM
Going to be a tough one tonight. Hope the Celtics can pull it off so it will be easier to finish off LeBron in Boston.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 22, 2018, 12:56:46 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 17, 2018, 12:41:03 AM
Quote from: mehead on May 16, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...

It will be needed. Boston is 1-4 on the road in the playoffs and I don't see them beating Lebron 2 in a row in Cleveland.

Fully aware of the record and the fact that Lebron is still the best player on the planet. Just being optimistic about this team. I'll be honest, about 5 minutes into the season, I thought the season was done. Then Kyrie. Then Theis. Then Smart, whose return was critical in squeaking by the Bucks in the first round. Then Jaylen, who seems to have recovered quickly but missed critical time in the playoffs. We have been playing with house money since the first game, and I prepared for the end right from the start. It's nice to finally feel optimistic about this team. Maybe it's still cautiously optimistic, but I'm getting there...

Welp, you got your wish.

Have fun, Celtics are gonna need your support to turn things back around. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 24, 2018, 07:14:58 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 22, 2018, 12:56:46 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 17, 2018, 12:41:03 AM
Quote from: mehead on May 16, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...

It will be needed. Boston is 1-4 on the road in the playoffs and I don't see them beating Lebron 2 in a row in Cleveland.

Fully aware of the record and the fact that Lebron is still the best player on the planet. Just being optimistic about this team. I'll be honest, about 5 minutes into the season, I thought the season was done. Then Kyrie. Then Theis. Then Smart, whose return was critical in squeaking by the Bucks in the first round. Then Jaylen, who seems to have recovered quickly but missed critical time in the playoffs. We have been playing with house money since the first game, and I prepared for the end right from the start. It's nice to finally feel optimistic about this team. Maybe it's still cautiously optimistic, but I'm getting there...

Welp, you got your wish.

Have fun, Celtics are gonna need your support to turn things back around.

Hope you made it to the game last night, Celtics are crushing and BronBron looks spent! 

One more win!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 25, 2018, 12:15:47 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 24, 2018, 07:14:58 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 22, 2018, 12:56:46 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 17, 2018, 12:41:03 AM
Quote from: mehead on May 16, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...

It will be needed. Boston is 1-4 on the road in the playoffs and I don't see them beating Lebron 2 in a row in Cleveland.

Fully aware of the record and the fact that Lebron is still the best player on the planet. Just being optimistic about this team. I'll be honest, about 5 minutes into the season, I thought the season was done. Then Kyrie. Then Theis. Then Smart, whose return was critical in squeaking by the Bucks in the first round. Then Jaylen, who seems to have recovered quickly but missed critical time in the playoffs. We have been playing with house money since the first game, and I prepared for the end right from the start. It's nice to finally feel optimistic about this team. Maybe it's still cautiously optimistic, but I'm getting there...

Welp, you got your wish.

Have fun, Celtics are gonna need your support to turn things back around.

Hope you made it to the game last night, Celtics are crushing and BronBron looks spent! 

One more win!

Family/life stuff got in the way, so I couldn't go.  But it was awesome, and I will certainly put in an effort to get a Finals ticket if it comes to that...

I talked to my wife about it today, and we're gonna let our 9 year old son stay up for the whole game tonight.  It might not sound like much, but we're really strict about bedtimes.

Either Lebron is totally gassed at this point, or he took the last game off.  I'm not sure which is worse.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 25, 2018, 12:39:28 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 25, 2018, 12:15:47 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 24, 2018, 07:14:58 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 22, 2018, 12:56:46 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 17, 2018, 12:41:03 AM
Quote from: mehead on May 16, 2018, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 16, 2018, 12:57:08 PM
Pretty happy about how the series has gone so far.  I'm also hoping the Celtics split the two games in Cleveland, as I believe I will be going to a Game 5 if it is needed...

It will be needed. Boston is 1-4 on the road in the playoffs and I don't see them beating Lebron 2 in a row in Cleveland.

Fully aware of the record and the fact that Lebron is still the best player on the planet. Just being optimistic about this team. I'll be honest, about 5 minutes into the season, I thought the season was done. Then Kyrie. Then Theis. Then Smart, whose return was critical in squeaking by the Bucks in the first round. Then Jaylen, who seems to have recovered quickly but missed critical time in the playoffs. We have been playing with house money since the first game, and I prepared for the end right from the start. It's nice to finally feel optimistic about this team. Maybe it's still cautiously optimistic, but I'm getting there...

Welp, you got your wish.

Have fun, Celtics are gonna need your support to turn things back around.

Hope you made it to the game last night, Celtics are crushing and BronBron looks spent! 

One more win!

Family/life stuff got in the way, so I couldn't go.  But it was awesome, and I will certainly put in an effort to get a Finals ticket if it comes to that...

I talked to my wife about it today, and we're gonna let our 9 year old son stay up for the whole game tonight.  It might not sound like much, but we're really strict about bedtimes.

Either Lebron is totally gassed at this point, or he took the last game off.  I'm not sure which is worse.

He straight up admitted that he's tired, which of course he is, dude can't be expected to play 40+ minutes every night for months on end. 

As much as I love to hate on LeBron, he's only human and I actually think he has a lot of heart and is probably a pretty good guy IRL. When he finally brought the championship home to Cleveland in 2016, it was definitely an emotional moment that I won't forget. 

Having said that, Go Celts!   
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 25, 2018, 11:02:23 PM
LeBron is a best, the GOAT. What a game, those b2b 3s with 3 minutes left, jesus.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 27, 2018, 05:02:08 PM
1st time in 39 years with both conference finals going to 7.

Both games should be real interesting too, especially with the injuries.
I give the Celts/Cavs game almost a 50/50 chance of either winning with Love out.
& the The Warriors/Rockes is a complete toss up at this point without knowing whether Igoudala or Paul will play. Though i have a feeling neither will, which again feels almost like a 50/50 chance for both.

On a side note Mad Props to D. Lillard for making 1st team all NBA along side the likes of HArden, Lebron, durrant and a Davis. wow.
Really impressive considering how many dominate PGs there are in the league.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 27, 2018, 11:05:11 PM
LeBron just so impressive. Another GSW/Cavs Final is cool with me.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 08:07:36 PM
Fuck LEbron.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 28, 2018, 08:28:39 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 08:07:36 PM
Fuck LEbron.

Freal, so bored with him.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 28, 2018, 11:09:32 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 28, 2018, 08:28:39 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 08:07:36 PM
Fuck LEbron.

Freal, so bored with him.

Really wanted the win last night. Great learning experience for the young Celtics, and that will serve them well next year when they hopefully have better health.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 11:53:03 PM
HOuston, lol. 7-44 from 3.  37 missed 3 pointers most ever in a nba game. i think it was 27 straight missed 3s at one point. GG.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 28, 2018, 11:55:57 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 11:53:03 PM
HOuston, lol. 7-44 from 3.  37 missed 3 pointers most ever in a nba game. i think it was 27 straight missed 3s at one point. GG.

Yeah. That was gross to watch. Only chance Cavs have is if JR Smith pulls a JR Smith move and injures one of GSW's top 3 for the series. So, it could happen.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 01, 2018, 12:13:02 AM
Crazy game. Warriors dodged a major bullet
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 03, 2018, 01:58:20 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 28, 2018, 11:55:57 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 11:53:03 PM
HOuston, lol. 7-44 from 3.  37 missed 3 pointers most ever in a nba game. i think it was 27 straight missed 3s at one point. GG.

Yeah. That was gross to watch. Only chance Cavs have is if JR Smith pulls a JR Smith move and injures one of GSW's top 3 for the series. So, it could happen.
lol, didnt even catch it originally but JR DID injure klay thompson's ankle with a dirty play. nice call.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 04, 2018, 01:57:21 AM
Damn, Warriors really clicking now, insane 3 balls from Curry tonight.

But when they're getting those kind of contributions from guys like McGee and Livingston, no way anybody can stop them. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 04, 2018, 09:37:50 AM

Yeah, KD has looked kinda average and they still look unstoppable.

It's so fun to watch Golden State when they're shooting well, Klay and Stef pulling up and shooting 3s on fast breaks with clear lanes to the basket.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on June 04, 2018, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 03, 2018, 01:58:20 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 28, 2018, 11:55:57 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2018, 11:53:03 PM
HOuston, lol. 7-44 from 3.  37 missed 3 pointers most ever in a nba game. i think it was 27 straight missed 3s at one point. GG.

Yeah. That was gross to watch. Only chance Cavs have is if JR Smith pulls a JR Smith move and injures one of GSW's top 3 for the series. So, it could happen.
lol, didnt even catch it originally but JR DID injure klay thompson's ankle with a dirty play. nice call.

If there's one thing we know, it's that JR is gonna JR.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 06, 2018, 11:34:33 PM
that KD is a baaad man.  :mrgreen:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 07, 2018, 10:20:04 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 06, 2018, 11:34:33 PM
that KD is a baaad man.  :mrgreen:

https://twitter.com/sportingnews/status/1004565810625503234
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 21, 2018, 02:22:06 PM
https://www.facebook.com/miszmirage/videos/10156106583436187/ (https://www.facebook.com/miszmirage/videos/10156106583436187/)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 01, 2018, 11:25:13 PM
LOLebron goin to La LA land, lmao.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 03, 2018, 12:53:04 PM
Wow, didn't see that coming.
Golden State swipes up Boogie for just 5mil, lol.
If he comes back healthy thats the strongest starting 5 in the history of the game. wow.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 01:51:37 PM
It's beyond ridiculous at this point. 

If Boogie is good to go they might as well just skip the season and give the Warriors rings.

Meanwhile Blazers can't even hold onto to role players like Ed Davis.  :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: tet on July 03, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
i really thought Lebron might come to NYC finally...  though with Allan Houston still on the payroll probably, I guess that's always a tougher reality to make happen. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 03, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: tet on July 03, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
i really thought Lebron might come to NYC finally...  though with Allan Houston still on the payroll probably, I guess that's always a tougher reality to make happen.
TBH this is the best part about Lebron going to LA. I mighta had to turn in my lifetime knicks fan card if it ever happened.
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 01:51:37 PM
It's beyond ridiculous at this point. 

If Boogie is good to go they might as well just skip the season and give the Warriors rings.

Meanwhile Blazers can't even hold onto to role players like Ed Davis.  :frustrated:
Yeah but yall signed S. Curry today!  (.......Seth)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 06:05:52 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on July 03, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: tet on July 03, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
i really thought Lebron might come to NYC finally...  though with Allan Houston still on the payroll probably, I guess that's always a tougher reality to make happen.
TBH this is the best part about Lebron going to LA. I mighta had to turn in my lifetime knicks fan card if it ever happened.
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 01:51:37 PM
It's beyond ridiculous at this point. 

If Boogie is good to go they might as well just skip the season and give the Warriors rings.

Meanwhile Blazers can't even hold onto to role players like Ed Davis.  :frustrated:
Yeah but yall signed S. Curry today!  (.......Seth)

Yeah just what we need, another guard. 

I hope they get somebody good for CJ, but they will probably fuck that up too.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 04, 2018, 12:04:03 AM
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 06:05:52 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on July 03, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: tet on July 03, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
i really thought Lebron might come to NYC finally...  though with Allan Houston still on the payroll probably, I guess that's always a tougher reality to make happen.
TBH this is the best part about Lebron going to LA. I mighta had to turn in my lifetime knicks fan card if it ever happened.
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 01:51:37 PM
It's beyond ridiculous at this point. 

If Boogie is good to go they might as well just skip the season and give the Warriors rings.

Meanwhile Blazers can't even hold onto to role players like Ed Davis.  :frustrated:
Yeah but yall signed S. Curry today!  (.......Seth)

Yeah just what we need, another guard. 

I hope they get somebody good for CJ, but they will probably fuck that up too.
heh i wa sjoking about curry, but yeah the blazers just seem stuck getting over the hump the last few years. I forgot about CJ, are they moving him ?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on July 06, 2018, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on July 04, 2018, 12:04:03 AM
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 06:05:52 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on July 03, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: tet on July 03, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
i really thought Lebron might come to NYC finally...  though with Allan Houston still on the payroll probably, I guess that's always a tougher reality to make happen.
TBH this is the best part about Lebron going to LA. I mighta had to turn in my lifetime knicks fan card if it ever happened.
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 01:51:37 PM
It's beyond ridiculous at this point. 

If Boogie is good to go they might as well just skip the season and give the Warriors rings.

Meanwhile Blazers can't even hold onto to role players like Ed Davis.  :frustrated:
Yeah but yall signed S. Curry today!  (.......Seth)

Yeah just what we need, another guard. 

I hope they get somebody good for CJ, but they will probably fuck that up too.
heh i wa sjoking about curry, but yeah the blazers just seem stuck getting over the hump the last few years. I forgot about CJ, are they moving him ?

We just picked up like 50 guards so it looks like he might be on the block, but who knows.  I hope he stays.  Just not sure why we didn't get a sick forward.  We are still crushed by the Meyers Leonard contract too.  Worst contract in the league :-(.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on July 06, 2018, 01:17:05 AM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on July 06, 2018, 12:06:05 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on July 04, 2018, 12:04:03 AM
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 06:05:52 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on July 03, 2018, 04:41:13 PM
Quote from: tet on July 03, 2018, 02:47:35 PM
i really thought Lebron might come to NYC finally...  though with Allan Houston still on the payroll probably, I guess that's always a tougher reality to make happen.
TBH this is the best part about Lebron going to LA. I mighta had to turn in my lifetime knicks fan card if it ever happened.
Quote from: Hicks on July 03, 2018, 01:51:37 PM
It's beyond ridiculous at this point. 

If Boogie is good to go they might as well just skip the season and give the Warriors rings.

Meanwhile Blazers can't even hold onto to role players like Ed Davis.  :frustrated:
Yeah but yall signed S. Curry today!  (.......Seth)

Yeah just what we need, another guard. 

I hope they get somebody good for CJ, but they will probably fuck that up too.
heh i wa sjoking about curry, but yeah the blazers just seem stuck getting over the hump the last few years. I forgot about CJ, are they moving him ?

We just picked up like 50 guards so it looks like he might be on the block, but who knows.  I hope he stays.  Just not sure why we didn't get a sick forward.  We are still crushed by the Meyers Leonard contract too.  Worst contract in the league :-(.

Blows my mind we are paying Leonard all that cash and then we couldn't cough up 4 million for Ed Davis. Such ineptitude. 

But yeah with the amount of guards we now have, you gotta figure they are looking to move CJ. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on October 17, 2018, 07:43:55 PM
New season, new lineup, go Raps!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on October 17, 2018, 08:20:53 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on October 17, 2018, 07:43:55 PM
New season, new lineup, go Raps!

Pretty big question mark hanging over Kawhi this year, I hope he's back to his old self, I really do.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 19, 2018, 07:37:02 PM
Nice opener from the Blazers last night taking down Bronbron in his debut :)
Stauskas was on fire.
RIP Paul Allen btw, Def. one of the NBA's greatest all time owners. He will be missed.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 29, 2018, 10:49:56 PM
Knew there was a reason i loved Klay Thompson.
Caught him sporting a Steal your face hoodie in post game interview tonight after he broke the 3 point record. 14 threes in 2 and half quarters btw, lol.
:syf:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 03, 2018, 04:26:56 PM
Toronto's killlin it MAtt.
Lovin' everything about  their revamp this year.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on December 03, 2018, 04:29:57 PM
great season so far for the Nuggets too. tied for first in the West. Cant wait for Will Barton to come back and Isaiah Thomas, even though Monte Morris has been handling PG pretty well.


Stoked!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on December 03, 2018, 10:20:42 PM
Good W tonight
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on December 04, 2018, 08:52:13 AM
Thank the refs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on December 04, 2018, 09:36:24 AM
Quote from: mattstick on December 04, 2018, 08:52:13 AM
Thank the refs.

And our guys for losing their 3 pt mojo.
WTF was that?!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on December 04, 2018, 10:53:40 AM

Yeah, it's a good sign when we can get jobbed by the refs, miss a shitload of 3s and still have a good chance to win.

It's a bad sign that we had no answer for Jokic.  Not that there are too many big men with that skill set but he seemed un-defendable.

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 08, 2018, 03:40:23 PM
Denver was sef lookin nice. -- Milsap broke his toe last night appparently though. tough loss if so.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on December 13, 2018, 11:29:51 AM

Raptors taking it to the west coast teams right now, crushed LAC and GSW on a b2b? What is even happening?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on December 13, 2018, 12:26:54 PM
They on fire.


Denver barely back at #1 for the West
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on December 17, 2018, 07:50:31 AM
Quote from: mattstick on December 13, 2018, 11:29:51 AM

Raptors taking it to the west coast teams right now, crushed LAC and GSW on a b2b? What is even happening?

Don't jinx it!  :wink:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on December 17, 2018, 09:38:09 AM

The refs love Denver.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 08, 2019, 11:50:52 AM
That Lakers come back was wild last night. Rondo with the buzzer beater against the Celtics!


Nuggets got a tough one tonight in Philly. Beat the 76ers last time at home but now with Tobias Harris and pretty sure Redick or Simmons was out last time we matched up.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 09, 2019, 12:32:20 AM
trade deadline was crazy this year.
big time pick ups for 3 of the top teams in the east.
philly with tobias is hardcore and gasol with toronto could be insane as well.
milwakee getting mirotic too...
with the Olodipo injury now just those teams and celts gonna make a harcore eastern playoffs between 4 teams.

sorta messed up anthony davis is gonna prob sit the rest of the year out too.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 13, 2019, 10:58:58 AM
Isaiah Thomas might play tonight. Got tickets for the game, lets go!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mehead on February 13, 2019, 11:05:22 AM
Quote from: emay on February 13, 2019, 10:58:58 AM
Isaiah Thomas might play tonight. Got tickets for the game, lets go!

I forgot he was still in the league
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 13, 2019, 05:18:07 PM
Stoked we signed Kantner, he's a bit of a headcase but it could be just what we need to level up. Especially if Layman keeps tearing it up like he has been over the last month. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 13, 2019, 06:58:05 PM
Quote from: mehead on February 13, 2019, 11:05:22 AM
Quote from: emay on February 13, 2019, 10:58:58 AM
Isaiah Thomas might play tonight. Got tickets for the game, lets go!

I forgot he was still in the league
IKR, but i honestly think he got shafted by BOston even tho he was injured.
ironically i think they'd have a better team with him instead of Kyrie right now.
Kyrie seems to have som eo f the same cancerous attitude he learned from LEbron...
last night when Kyrie sat out with injury was the most the Celts looked like a 'team' all year.
i hope they trade him for AD, lol.

but yeah, if somehow IT can come back in shape i think he could really put the Nuggets over the top.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 13, 2019, 09:00:58 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 09, 2019, 12:32:20 AM
trade deadline was crazy this year.
big time pick ups for 3 of the top teams in the east.
philly with tobias is hardcore and gasol with toronto could be insane as well.
milwakee getting mirotic too...
with the Olodipo injury now just those teams and celts gonna make a harcore eastern playoffs between 4 teams.

sorta messed up anthony davis is gonna prob sit the rest of the year out too.

I wasn't totally sure about this move but he convinced me in the second half of his first game in TO
McCaw meshes well with him as well..
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on February 14, 2019, 11:59:48 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 13, 2019, 06:58:05 PM
Quote from: mehead on February 13, 2019, 11:05:22 AM
Quote from: emay on February 13, 2019, 10:58:58 AM
Isaiah Thomas might play tonight. Got tickets for the game, lets go!

I forgot he was still in the league
IKR, but i honestly think he got shafted by BOston even tho he was injured.
ironically i think they'd have a better team with him instead of Kyrie right now.
Kyrie seems to have som eo f the same cancerous attitude he learned from LEbron...
last night when Kyrie sat out with injury was the most the Celts looked like a 'team' all year.
i hope they trade him for AD, lol.

but yeah, if somehow IT can come back in shape i think he could really put the Nuggets over the top.

Yeah...no.  I loved IT when he was in Boston, but resigning him would have been the worst idea ever.  He was expecting max money, but the problem was that whatever gains were made with him on offense were quickly eliminated once he had to play defense.  And his hip was deteriorating.  Celtics made the right decision.  And "shafted"?  We traded him to Lebron's team.  It's not like we sent him to Atlanta or something.  Another case of Brad Stevens getting the most out of a flawed player who does not produce at the same level after leaving Boston.

The jury's still out on Kyrie, but I will say that the Celtics defense looked great against the Sixers without him in there.  Hopefully he can get healthy and turn it up on the defensive end for the playoffs, like he usually does.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 14, 2019, 12:14:39 PM
what a game. NBA has been pretty exciting lately.
Mike Malone get ejected in the second quarter, yelled some words of encouragement as he walked back into the locker room. Beasley ended up getting ejected too.

IT came through when we really needed it with some big threes and put us in the lead for the first time in the 4th. He was a little timid during the first half but started to flow and got in a groove in the 4th. I think he still has some gas in the tank.
Great win.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 14, 2019, 12:48:52 PM
Loved watching the Blazers crush the Warriors last night, also a pretty chippy game with Kerr getting booted and Collins getting into it with Thompson and Green.

Layman continues to deliver, this kid is for real! 

Haven't been this excited about the Blazers in a minute, hoping Kanter meshes and kicks the team into a new gear.   :rockout:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on February 14, 2019, 01:36:37 PM

Raptors/Wizards was popping last night too with Pascal Siakam putting up 44 and playing crazy D.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 16, 2019, 04:48:44 PM
Quote from: mattstick on February 14, 2019, 01:36:37 PM

Raptors/Wizards was popping last night too with Pascal Siakam putting up 44 and playing crazy D.

Crazy game, love seeing Siakam step up like that.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on February 16, 2019, 05:33:16 PM
Siakam reminds me of early 2000s Shawn Marion.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on February 16, 2019, 11:18:47 PM
Quote from: mattstick on February 16, 2019, 05:33:16 PM
Siakam reminds me of early 2000s Shawn Marion.

We can only hope that this is the case.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 26, 2019, 01:45:05 PM
First Mcollum, now Nurkic... Blazers are cursed.
They were looking so good this year too...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on March 26, 2019, 03:36:33 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 26, 2019, 01:45:05 PM
First Mcollum, now Nurkic... Blazers are cursed.
They were looking so good this year too...

CJ will be back for the playoffs but Nurk last night was brutal. 

At least we got Kanter, but man Nurk was really starting to take off there. 

Such a flukey thing too during a 2OT of all things, le sigh. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on April 02, 2019, 01:25:25 PM
playoff tix secured! been a hell of a season!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 10, 2019, 01:23:24 AM
Welp curse or not at least the Blazers can still clinch home court for the playoffs while hitting a buzzer beater on the Lakers' own floor on the day Magic bitches out and quits.

Fuck the Lakers and fuck BronBron, they gonna be a mess for a long time.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 10, 2019, 12:47:40 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 10, 2019, 01:23:24 AM
Welp curse or not at least the Blazers can still clinch home court for the playoffs while hitting a buzzer beater on the Lakers' own floor on the day Magic bitches out and quits.

Fuck the Lakers and fuck BronBron, they gonna be a mess for a long time.

Yeah, Lakers are a dumpster fire.  Pumped for the Blazers getting home court as  I am going on Saturday now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 11, 2019, 08:03:19 PM
so excited for a Lebronless playoffs.  SO many great teams this year. gonna be epic!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 11, 2019, 09:16:01 PM
Last nights Blazer game vs the Kings was one of the most unique games I've ever seen. Insane that Simons played all 48 minutes and dropped 37! He's barely played this year and just came up huge. Also can't say I can recall ever seeing a game with a six man rotation. Massive comeback after the Kings put 87 on us in the first half! Just an all around awesome night and stoked I got to bring my daughter as a bday present. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 12, 2019, 01:00:38 AM
Quote from: Hicks on April 11, 2019, 09:16:01 PM
Last nights Blazer game vs the Kings was one of the most unique games I've ever seen. Insane that Simons played all 48 minutes and dropped 37! He's barely played this year and just came up huge. Also can't say I can recall ever seeing a game with a six man rotation. Massive comeback after the Kings put 87 on us in the first half! Just an all around awesome night and stoked I got to bring my daughter as a bday present.

Gotta give this some love. Nice work man.

This was the first season in a while I didn't take my son to a Celtics game. Alot of reasons, one of them being I don't like this team this season. Good luck to all y'all's teams. We are not a threat...but I'll probably still watch a few dozen hours of playoff ball.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 12, 2019, 05:58:20 AM
Hicks, that's awesome.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 13, 2019, 05:09:54 PM
Lol @ the Philly fans booing the Sixers right now.
My Nets givin them the bizness,.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 14, 2019, 06:08:07 PM
GG Blazers!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 14, 2019, 07:52:03 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 14, 2019, 06:08:07 PM
GG Blazers!

Heck yeah!  One down!  I was supposed to go to this game when it was scheduled for Saturday but had to trade them for Game 2 tickets when it got switched to today.  Pumped for Tuesday!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on April 17, 2019, 10:46:19 AM
good win for the nuggets yesterday, going to be tough in SA
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 18, 2019, 12:09:47 AM
Went to the Blazer game last night.  The arena was lit.  First half was one of the most physical games I have ever attended.  We came out fo the second half and dominated.  Happy to be going back to OKC 2-0.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 18, 2019, 12:32:28 AM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 18, 2019, 12:09:47 AM
Went to the Blazer game last night.  The arena was lit.  First half was one of the most physical games I have ever attended.  We came out fo the second half and dominated.  Happy to be going back to OKC 2-0.
was a sick game. glad you made it.
definitely the most intense series of the playoffs so far.
Dame and CJ were on fire.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 22, 2019, 12:03:09 AM
W00t! Big road win for Blazers !
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 22, 2019, 11:37:57 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 22, 2019, 12:03:09 AM
W00t! Big road win for Blazers !

Huge!  3-1 is a big difference from 2-2 coming back to Portland.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 24, 2019, 01:35:34 AM
muthafuckin DAME TIME!!!!
goddam what a game!
still can't believe half of what i saw. just incredible roller coaster of a game.
OKC played  great, just too much Dame.
what a comeback, and that buzzer beater, wow. :crazy:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 24, 2019, 02:11:50 AM
How you goin to defend a mofo that can hit from the logo on the reg?

The answer is you don't!!!   

Spurs, Nuggets, don't matter, bring it. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 24, 2019, 07:30:35 AM
Another major whompin' by the Raptors last night.
Team looked very polished, great play making.
Bring on the 6ers.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 24, 2019, 01:51:48 PM
should be an amazing 2nd round now that all the scrub teams are out pending Denverand GSW taking care of biz.
love all the matchups.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 02:13:20 PM
So pumped for Round 2!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 24, 2019, 02:17:01 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 02:13:20 PM
So pumped for Round 2!

:beerbang:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 04:01:49 PM
Let's go Clippers!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 24, 2019, 06:37:43 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 04:01:49 PM
Let's go Clippers!!

Lulz, you, Billy Crystal and Balmer can all go get a drink after the Warriors smash them. 

Definitely make sure Balmer pays.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 25, 2019, 01:13:10 AM
Quote from: Hicks on April 24, 2019, 06:37:43 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 04:01:49 PM
Let's go Clippers!!

Lulz, you, Billy Crystal and Balmer can all go get a drink after the Warriors smash them. 

Definitely make sure Balmer pays.
....... CLipps- 2 straight wins in Oracle.

lol, seriously tho, even tho GSW will still win the series...most likely, they definitely are the most vunerable theve been in the last 5 years.
title is up for grabs this year kids. believe it.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 25, 2019, 03:09:21 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 25, 2019, 01:13:10 AM
Quote from: Hicks on April 24, 2019, 06:37:43 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 04:01:49 PM
Let's go Clippers!!

Lulz, you, Billy Crystal and Balmer can all go get a drink after the Warriors smash them. 

Definitely make sure Balmer pays.
....... CLipps- 2 straight wins in Oracle.

lol, seriously tho, even tho GSW will still win the series...most likely, they definitely are the most vunerable theve been in the last 5 years.
title is up for grabs this year kids. believe it.

Yeah pretty impressive that they forced a game 6, wish I had watched tonight's game, looks like it was a "barnbarner" as Chuck would say.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 25, 2019, 03:35:26 AM
Quote from: Hicks on April 25, 2019, 03:09:21 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 25, 2019, 01:13:10 AM
Quote from: Hicks on April 24, 2019, 06:37:43 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 24, 2019, 04:01:49 PM
Let's go Clippers!!

Lulz, you, Billy Crystal and Balmer can all go get a drink after the Warriors smash them. 

Definitely make sure Balmer pays.
....... CLipps- 2 straight wins in Oracle.

lol, seriously tho, even tho GSW will still win the series...most likely, they definitely are the most vunerable theve been in the last 5 years.
title is up for grabs this year kids. believe it.

Yeah pretty impressive that they forced a game 6, wish I had watched tonight's game, looks like it was a "barnbarner" as Chuck would say.
i watched a good part of it. MOstly just weak Warriors defense, ,which is why they arent quite as dominant as theyve been the last few years.
Off the top of my head i think they were only like 16th or something defensive rating this year.
On top of that they arent as deep bench wise.

i'd still say theyre the favorite to win it all, but i'd also say pretty much any team left can beat them in a series.
Next round vs Rockets will be crazy considering how Houston and pretty much everyone thinks they would have won last year if Chris Paul hadnt gotten injured.
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 25, 2019, 10:41:38 PM
Ooff, tough series for Denver.
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 27, 2019, 09:41:54 PM
Khwai killin it tonight. Love this Raptor team this year. they got everything needed for a big run.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 27, 2019, 10:00:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 27, 2019, 09:41:54 PM
Khwai killin it tonight. Love this Raptor team this year. they got everything needed for a big run.

Huge performance.
Siakam was looking good as well.
Defense was solid, Ibaka was swatting everything away.
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Post by: Hicks on April 27, 2019, 10:25:10 PM
76ers, lol

Rooting for the Spurs tonight, but they're looking terrible in the early going. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 28, 2019, 03:05:39 PM
Celts look amazing today. Welcome to the playoffs Milwaukee.
Bucksk had it too easy in the 1st rnd. I'm sure theyll wake up now and bounce back.
However Boston is really hitting a stride over the last few weeks. Hayward is even looking like he's finally getting back in shape.
Both these teams along with Toronto are serious contenders coming out of the east.
By the time the teams in the west beat each other up I think the finals is seriously up for grabs this year.
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 28, 2019, 06:15:08 PM
wild and wooley in OAkland for game 1 as expected.
& GJ ESPN with the TOuch of Gray outro to comercial music in the 3rd. :syf:
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Post by: emay on April 29, 2019, 11:05:26 AM
good to see the paug fam in the playoffs!
cant wait to shut down Lillard tonight!
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Post by: Hicks on April 29, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: emay on April 29, 2019, 11:05:26 AM
good to see the paug fam in the playoffs!
cant wait to shut down Lillard tonight!

Lulz, who you got that's going to shut down Lillard, Murray? Morris?

I don't think so.

Best chance would be Barton but his offense has been so suspect I dunno if they want him on the floor for big minutes. 

Just hoping we have Kanter, or else Jokic is gonna go nuts. Well, he'll probably go nuts either way.

But yeah, stoked for this series, really don't know what's going to happen!
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 29, 2019, 03:38:37 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 29, 2019, 01:27:14 PM
Quote from: emay on April 29, 2019, 11:05:26 AM
good to see the paug fam in the playoffs!
cant wait to shut down Lillard tonight!

Lulz, who you got that's going to shut down Lillard, Murray? Morris?

I don't think so.

Best chance would be Barton but his offense has been so suspect I dunno if they want him on the floor for big minutes. 

Just hoping we have Kanter, or else Jokic is gonna go nuts. Well, he'll probably go nuts either way.

But yeah, stoked for this series, really don't know what's going to happen!
yeah, at first glance this series is gonna be all offense  cause both thems have different offensive strengths.
However something interesting i learned  was that Denver had the #1 3 pt defense in the league this year... and thats after being 30th in 3 pt D last year!  :-o

that being said both Lillard and Jokic are in great places ... Denver with home court, Portland with more playoff exp...  yeah who the fuck knows hwo this is gonna play out.
defnitely two strong teams with different things really going for them right now.
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 30, 2019, 01:00:54 AM
great effort by Denver tonite.
Portlands got alot of adjusting to do with their interior defense.
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Post by: Hicks on April 30, 2019, 01:49:56 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 30, 2019, 01:00:54 AM
great effort by Denver tonite.
Portlands got alot of adjusting to do with their interior defense.

Not sure what can be done about that when we only have half a center.

I appreciate Kanter giving it a go and it was impressive that the scoring was there for him, but seven rebounds from our starting big is not going to get it done. 

Also 18 turnovers was brutal, things just seemed kind of off for us all night, culminating in Curry making 1 of 3 at the line to completely dash any hopes.

I dunno, maybe sit Kanter the next game to get him feeling better for game 3. He definitely looked like he was in pain for the majority of the night and was very timid on defense.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on April 30, 2019, 07:19:21 AM
Raptors looked like a different team last night from game 1.
Kawhi was still pretty hot but they need more from the others.
Almost mounted a comeback but it was too little too late.
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Post by: mattstick on April 30, 2019, 08:06:56 AM
Refs were shit, 76ers bench somehow killed us. Raptors in 5.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 01, 2019, 11:41:07 PM
super physical gritty Blazers/Nuggets game tonite.  Portland giving up like 10000 offenseive rebounds in the 4th somehow manages to get the win. Better pray Harkless is good for game 3.
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Post by: Hicks on May 01, 2019, 11:52:19 PM
RIIIIIIP CIIIITTTTYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:
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Post by: Caravan2001 on May 02, 2019, 01:11:01 AM
Nice to see the other guys step up when Dame is off his game
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Post by: emay on May 02, 2019, 10:42:42 AM
glad to know all my Oregon friends still have my cell number
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2019, 02:59:54 PM
Quote from: emay on May 02, 2019, 10:42:42 AM
glad to know all my Oregon friends still have my cell number
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
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Post by: pcr3 on May 03, 2019, 06:26:09 PM
At a bar outside the Garden getting lubed up before heading in for Game 3 Celtics/Bucks.  :beers:
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 04, 2019, 02:16:21 AM
Holy fuck that portland denver game. EPIC.
Hood in the clutch. Seemed like only him and Barton for Denver could move by the 4th OT.
i feel bad for Kanter. dude is so hurtin and still played like 50 min.
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Post by: Hicks on May 04, 2019, 04:09:43 AM
Dudes. 
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Post by: Caravan2001 on May 04, 2019, 12:29:17 PM
Epic game!  I felt like I had aged 2 years by the time it was over.
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Post by: emay on May 04, 2019, 03:11:12 PM
Wild game. Not sure if I've seen an nba game that long.
Glad I went with the all you can drink special for 20$ at the bar  :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 09, 2019, 01:05:12 AM
Bobby in the front row @ the Warriors game
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Post by: Hicks on May 09, 2019, 01:39:03 AM
Impressive that the Warriors pulled off a win without KD in the 4th, but they're going to need him.

Hopefully it's just a calf strain like they are saying, but it didn't look like it. Sucks to see a guy playing at such a high level go down like that.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 10, 2019, 11:34:19 PM
Suck it Houston. SPlash Bros OP.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 11, 2019, 08:27:43 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 10, 2019, 11:34:19 PM
Suck it Houston. SPlash Bros OP.

Close game throughout, fun to watch.
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Post by: Hicks on May 11, 2019, 11:18:41 AM
Fucking Warriors.    :tte: :tte: :tte:
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 11, 2019, 06:53:32 PM
Houston/D'Antoni completely blew that shit though.
They acted like they got robbed last year when CP went down... but had everything fall in their favor this year.
they're my least fav. team in the league next to wherever LBJ is.
CP and Hardon both act like bitches but cant get the job done when it matters.
D'Antoni taking alot of heat for his lack of adjustments too. Good chance he could be gone since they are comitted to the players contracts.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 12, 2019, 06:39:08 PM
wow, can't believe the Blazers pulled that off.
on the road game 7, Hood gets injured, Dame has an off game, Kanter is fasting...
Glad Portland got it, but Denver is a young team, they have a very bright future.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 12, 2019, 09:57:14 PM
Damn Kawhi! What an amazing shot. I don't think i've ever seen a buzzer beater sit on the rim like that. dude is LEGIT.
Unbelievable day of hoops!
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Post by: mattstick on May 12, 2019, 09:58:01 PM
Bring on the Bucks! Kawahi and Kyle got it done tonight.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 12, 2019, 10:01:31 PM
Craziest end to a series I've ever watched.

Quote from: mattstick on May 12, 2019, 09:58:01 PM
Bring on the Bucks!
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Post by: mattstick on May 12, 2019, 10:54:09 PM
First Game 7 buzzer beater in NBA Playoffs history
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Post by: Hicks on May 13, 2019, 04:11:24 AM
Best day in the history of the NBA. 

j/k 

Kinda. 

Wow.

Congrats to you Raptor fans, Kawhi finally came alive and looked like his old self in the second half. He'll need to keep his foot on the gas to have a chance against the Bucks.  Did not think that last shot was going in, those bounces were crazy! 

Also, RIP CITY BABY!!!!
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 16, 2019, 11:38:08 PM
Man the Blazers coulda stole one of these games v. GSW but their defense is a mess.
Just painful to watch when the warriors got easy 3s that 1st game,  and layups none stop the 2nd game.
They gotta figure something out that isnt leaving them completely exposed up top or down low.
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Post by: Hicks on May 17, 2019, 01:06:30 AM
Definitely a heartbreaker tonight, really unfortunate that CJ went so cold down the stretch.

Also some questionable rotations by Stotts IMO by going with Leonard over Kanter and Turner over Hood. 

Looked to me like Iggy hacked Dame on that last play, but it was already too late by then.

Oh well, I expect we can at least eek out a win in PDX on Saturday. 
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Post by: Caravan2001 on May 17, 2019, 04:29:47 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 17, 2019, 01:06:30 AM
Definitely a heartbreaker tonight, really unfortunate that CJ went so cold down the stretch.

Also some questionable rotations by Stotts IMO by going with Leonard over Kanter and Turner over Hood. 

Looked to me like Iggy hacked Dame on that last play, but it was already too late by then.

Oh well, I expect we can at least eek out a win in PDX on Saturday.

I was surprised by Leonard's play though.  He put in some decent minutes.  Really needed CJ to hit some of those 3s there at the end.  It's so tough when they need to be all over Steph, which leaves someone open.  We had that game sewn up man.  That 17 point lead just evaporated.  But it shows we can hang.  That was a tough loss.  Good news for us that Durant is out for our home stand.  Go Blazers!
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 19, 2019, 10:50:40 PM
That game tonight was a little too close for comfort in my opinion.
Thank goodness for Powell and Siakam.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 20, 2019, 07:00:58 PM
honestly most of the Portland series so far i chalk up to GSW just being conditioined to playing til june every year, including restin players thoughout the season.

portland jsut looks beat fro mteh 1st two rounds, - slow transition d, turnovers, cj/dame sorta tapped out, i mean cj missed like 5/6 FTs in a row the other night.
Considering the # of games theyve been used to playing over the lst few years i think they just reached the end of their rope.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 25, 2019, 08:03:17 PM
Big game 2nite
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Post by: Hicks on May 25, 2019, 11:21:33 PM
Congrats to the Raptors! 

Epic comeback tonight and in the series! Hoping they can give GSW a run for the money. 
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Post by: Caravan2001 on May 26, 2019, 12:07:41 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 25, 2019, 11:21:33 PM
Congrats to the Raptors! 

Epic comeback tonight and in the series! Hoping they can give GSW a run for the money.

Stoked!!
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 26, 2019, 01:01:54 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on May 26, 2019, 12:07:41 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 25, 2019, 11:21:33 PM
Congrats to the Raptors! 

Epic comeback tonight and in the series! Hoping they can give GSW a run for the money.

Stoked!!


Big time!!!!
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Post by: mattstick on May 26, 2019, 01:04:02 PM
Was really worried about Game 7 and Phish being on the same night. Probably would have had to skip Phish...
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Post by: Hicks on May 26, 2019, 01:18:56 PM
Quote from: mattstick on May 26, 2019, 01:04:02 PM
Was really worried about Game 7 and Phish being on the same night. Probably would have had to skip Phish...

Phish is playing tomorrow?
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Post by: mattstick on May 26, 2019, 01:32:38 PM
Sorry, NBA Finals Game 7.
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Post by: Hicks on May 26, 2019, 05:23:23 PM
Quote from: mattstick on May 26, 2019, 01:32:38 PM
Sorry, NBA Finals Game 7.

Ah, got it.

Man, Leonard though, looks like he's playing his best ball at exactly the right time. 

I've always been a fan of him but he's really taking his game to a new level now. 
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Post by: mattstick on May 26, 2019, 06:42:08 PM

It's crazy how good he is, MJ/LeBron level of reading the game and asserting himself when required. Down 15? No problem for Kawahi.
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Post by: Caravan2001 on May 26, 2019, 10:49:19 PM
Quote from: mattstick on May 26, 2019, 01:04:02 PM
Was really worried about Game 7 and Phish being on the same night. Probably would have had to skip Phish...

I could see that if you had good tickets.  I wouldn't miss Phish to watch it on TV.
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Post by: pcr3 on May 31, 2019, 12:30:45 AM
Is anyone not rooting for the Raptors?
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Post by: Hicks on May 31, 2019, 01:50:00 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 31, 2019, 12:30:45 AM
Is anyone not rooting for the Raptors?

MC Hammer maybe. 

Incredible that the Raptors were able to beat the Warriors with such ho hum performances, offensively at least, from Leonard and Lowry.

Siakam was brilliant though, so many confident and patient finishes down by the hoop. I can't quite put my finger on who his game resembles most, but some of his moves and the way he uses the glass actually reminds me of a more explosive version of Duncan.

Cousins plays again and was pretty much a non-factor, doubt we see him play many minutes in game 2. 

If Leonard gets going though, I'm thinking the dubs are toast. At least unless KD comes back. So many storylines in this series, loving it!

Go Raps!   
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Post by: mattstick on May 31, 2019, 07:03:49 AM
RAAAAPPPPPP TORRRRRRSSSS

3 MORE WINS
3 MORE WINS
3 MORE WINS
3 MORE WINS
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Post by: mattstick on May 31, 2019, 07:05:16 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 31, 2019, 01:50:00 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 31, 2019, 12:30:45 AM
Is anyone not rooting for the Raptors?

Siakam was brilliant though, so many confident and patient finishes down by the hoop. I can't quite put my finger on who his game resembles most, but some of his moves and the way he uses the glass actually reminds me of a more explosive version of Duncan.


Prime Shawn Marion is my fave comp.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 31, 2019, 07:51:32 AM
Phenomenal game from Siakam.
I was hoping he'd step up big in this series.
3 to go!!!  :rawk:
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Post by: emay on May 31, 2019, 10:52:43 AM
great first win!
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 31, 2019, 11:35:31 AM
nice win especially considering i dont thinkKAwhi is anywhere near 100%. Im really hoping his leg can hold out for the series.

Oh, and btw i think they arent getting enough credit for how good this team is. Seemed like the majorit of the media was picking GSW before the series, espcially if Durrant were to play.

Even with Durrant i think they match up well and with home court i personally give them the advantage.
TOR is waaay deeper, matches up perfectly vs GSW, has serious vets, but not passed their prime vets. 3 guys that have been in finals and throw in Gasol/Lowry with tons of playoff experience. Throw in Siakum/vanfleet for youthful energy... i mean, its a beast makeup of a team.

Gasol is vastly underated component in all this as well IMO. Dude has massive basketball IQ and is just starting to really gel with the squad. He's got yrs of pent up playoff frustration and desire. DOnt underestimate his impact.
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Post by: mattstick on June 03, 2019, 09:39:41 AM

Feels like a missed opportunity last night but all the early bullshit fouls really set the Dubs up for a big 3Q.  Raps still hung in there and were 1/8" away from Kawahi tying the game with 10 seconds left.

Got a good feeling about stealing a game in Oracle and making this a series.

If the Raptors can win in Game 7 Toronto might get the "best day ever" combo of NBA Champions parade > Phish.
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Post by: Bobafett on June 03, 2019, 10:37:56 AM
Yeah Toronto should have won that game.  Some really bad shooting by both teams, especially in the 4th qtr.   I pulling for my northern brothers.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 05, 2019, 03:18:10 PM
KD out for game 3, Looney out for playoffs, Thompson quesitonable for tonight- hanstring strain.... Wake up Raptors, god is trying to give you a championship.
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Post by: mattstick on June 05, 2019, 06:20:47 PM

I want to see Siakam and Leonard attack Cousins/Bogut all night.
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Post by: mattstick on June 07, 2019, 11:46:24 PM
RAPTORS!
Serge Ibaka! Wow
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 07, 2019, 11:53:36 PM
Quote from: mattstick on June 07, 2019, 11:46:24 PM
RAPTORS!
Serge Ibaka! Wow

There's a couple names you could slide in there.
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Post by: Hicks on June 08, 2019, 02:53:26 AM
Ha ha, Warriors are only 2nd best without KD.

Thank you, next and buh bye.   
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Post by: anthrax on June 08, 2019, 09:20:44 AM
maybe the raptors can pull this off!  could there possibly be a ticker tape parade the day of the toronto phish show!?
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Post by: Hicks on June 08, 2019, 11:39:39 AM
Quote from: anthrax on June 08, 2019, 09:20:44 AM
maybe the raptors can pull this off!  could there possibly be a ticker tape parade the day of the toronto phish show!?

Only way this goes to game 7 is if KD comes back. 
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 08, 2019, 09:42:28 PM
Quote from: Hicks on June 08, 2019, 11:39:39 AM
Quote from: anthrax on June 08, 2019, 09:20:44 AM
maybe the raptors can pull this off!  could there possibly be a ticker tape parade the day of the toronto phish show!?

Only way this goes to game 7 is if KD comes back.

I can't argue with this.
I will legit be concerned if they lose game 5.
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Post by: mattstick on June 10, 2019, 02:54:12 PM

KD cleared to play? Bluff or no?

I'm a mess of nerves today, but pumped - go Raptors!
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Post by: Hicks on June 10, 2019, 03:42:09 PM
To KD or not to KD, that is the question.

Either way, should be a crazy game tonight, stoked!
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Post by: emay on June 10, 2019, 03:44:05 PM
Quote from: mattstick on June 10, 2019, 02:54:12 PM

KD cleared to play? Bluff or no?

I'm a mess of nerves today, but pumped - go Raptors!


Im curious to see how much court time KD gets. He will def be rusty the time he does get out there. He barely practiced yesterday, read he was the first one to go back into the locker rooms.
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Post by: Hicks on June 11, 2019, 01:15:22 AM
Well that sucked on multiple levels, both with Durant going down and the Raptors losing. 

Pretty irresponsible for the Warriors to let him play when he wasn't ready.

I hope he's able to recover fully, but fuck GSW, they totally deserve to lose now that they just let Durant risk his career in order to try to win a game.

Get well soon KD and go Raptors. 
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 11, 2019, 07:43:49 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 11, 2019, 01:15:22 AM

Get well soon KD and go Raptors.

Totally this.
I'm still feeling good with 2 chances left.
They played a pretty decent 2nd half, nothing to hang their heads about.
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Post by: mattstick on June 11, 2019, 09:20:21 AM

Lowry, with a bad thumb, in the corner to take a 3 was really the play you want to run to win the season?  Classic Raptors.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 11, 2019, 10:23:10 AM
Quote from: mattstick on June 11, 2019, 09:20:21 AM

Lowry, with a bad thumb, in the corner to take a 3 was really the play you want to run to win the season?  Classic Raptors.

Kawhi should have taken that to the rim, probably make it or get fouled.
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Post by: mattstick on June 14, 2019, 12:25:13 AM
CHAMPS!
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 14, 2019, 12:44:07 AM
Quote from: mattstick on June 14, 2019, 12:25:13 AM
CHAMPS!

Hellzyeah!!!!
I'd say this may be my favourite sport event witnessed as an adult.
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Post by: Caravan2001 on June 14, 2019, 01:32:43 AM
Congrats Canucks!
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Post by: Hicks on June 14, 2019, 03:20:03 AM
Congrats to our Canadian brethren!

Awesome game, shame about Klay, but whatever I was ready for the Warriors dynasty to be over.

VanVleet reminding me of Damon Stoudamire out there, dude was off the hook! Such an overall balanced team with so many options in addition to Leonard. Them winning with him only scoring 22 really attests to their depth.

Killer playoffs this year, pretty much loved the whole thing even if my Blazers got swept in the WFC. Can't wait for next season!   
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Post by: mattstick on June 14, 2019, 09:30:47 AM

So surreal, I honestly never thought the Raptors would win a championship.
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Post by: emay on June 14, 2019, 10:19:03 AM
awesome game congrats!
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Post by: mattstick on July 06, 2019, 10:36:20 AM
Thanks Kawhi, good times.

This Thunder/Raptors trade that didn't happen would have been bananas.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 02, 2020, 12:51:14 AM
Dame on a roll
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 16, 2020, 06:47:02 PM
pretty crazy dunk contest.
they seriously need a better format, or at least more serious judges, though.
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Post by: Multibeast12 on February 24, 2020, 08:29:09 PM
I started to get into the NBA this year. Zion is an absolute beast. If he stays healthy and his knees don't explode, I think he will be a top NBA player his whole career. The kid is very exciting to watch.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 11, 2020, 10:50:36 PM
center for the Jazz has corona virus.
game cancelled tonite and season is being put on hiatus.

this shit is getting crazy...
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Post by: pcr3 on March 11, 2020, 11:21:04 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 11, 2020, 10:50:36 PM
center for the Jazz has corona virus.
game cancelled tonite and season is being put on hiatus.

this shit is getting crazy...

and this is just the tip of the iceberg.  sadly, i think suspending the NBA season will be what makes this pandemic real to many people in this country.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 11, 2020, 11:49:46 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on March 11, 2020, 11:21:04 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 11, 2020, 10:50:36 PM
center for the Jazz has corona virus.
game cancelled tonite and season is being put on hiatus.

this shit is getting crazy...

and this is just the tip of the iceberg.  sadly, i think suspending the NBA season will be what makes this pandemic real to many people in this country.
yeah...
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Post by: emay on March 20, 2020, 01:11:18 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSEZ4uVilk0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSEZ4uVilk0)
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Post by: emay on April 20, 2020, 10:14:49 AM
Anyone watch the new MJ documentary last night on ESPN?

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Post by: Caravan2001 on April 20, 2020, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: emay on April 20, 2020, 10:14:49 AM
Anyone watch the new MJ documentary last night on ESPN?

Yep, so sick. Can't wait for the next two.
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Post by: emay on April 20, 2020, 06:26:29 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 20, 2020, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: emay on April 20, 2020, 10:14:49 AM
Anyone watch the new MJ documentary last night on ESPN?

Yep, so sick. Can't wait for the next two.


Yeah just finished the 2nd episode. So good. Glad they released this early.
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Post by: anthrax on April 26, 2020, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: emay on April 20, 2020, 06:26:29 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 20, 2020, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: emay on April 20, 2020, 10:14:49 AM
Anyone watch the new MJ documentary last night on ESPN?

Yep, so sick. Can't wait for the next two.


Yeah just finished the 2nd episode. So good. Glad they released this early.

loving this!!
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Post by: Caravan2001 on April 26, 2020, 02:02:22 PM
Quote from: anthrax on April 26, 2020, 08:52:58 AM
Quote from: emay on April 20, 2020, 06:26:29 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on April 20, 2020, 05:21:48 PM
Quote from: emay on April 20, 2020, 10:14:49 AM
Anyone watch the new MJ documentary last night on ESPN?

Yep, so sick. Can't wait for the next two.


Yeah just finished the 2nd episode. So good. Glad they released this early.

loving this!!

I forgot it was on again tonight!
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Post by: emay on April 26, 2020, 11:20:11 PM
Whew! Just as good. I love going over the championships and jumping back to 98 when they were getting rocky too. Michaels reactions to IT explanation of the 91 championship was awesome lol.
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Post by: emay on June 04, 2020, 10:52:21 AM
22 teams, 8 regular season games then the playoffs. July 31rst-Oct 12th. Not sure when they will start next season now but NBA is (hopefully) back!!!


ETA: Dec 1rst would be the start of 2020 season.
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Post by: mattstick on June 04, 2020, 02:52:23 PM

The NBA campus/bubble is perfect for The Raptors and the best coach in the league Nick Nurse.

Nurse is going to drop some crazy defensive schemes, Kyle Lowry has had a ton of downtime and he's gonna kill himself to win another title, I love our team guys.
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Post by: emay on July 30, 2020, 04:41:08 PM
nba back tonight!  :rawk: :banana: :rawk:
watched a couple scrimmage games and it kind of reminds me of watching the Olympics or something. Bol Bol is looking great, hope to see him get a lot of court time.
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on July 31, 2020, 11:38:53 PM
Quote from: mattstick on June 04, 2020, 02:52:23 PM

The NBA campus/bubble is perfect for The Raptors and the best coach in the league Nick Nurse.

Nurse is going to drop some crazy defensive schemes, Kyle Lowry has had a ton of downtime and he's gonna kill himself to win another title, I love our team guys.

Interesting, I haven't felt that confident this season.
If we're lucky and they all stay healthy, they will make a run but I can help but think they need another heavy hitter to take them all the way.
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Post by: mattstick on August 02, 2020, 05:21:28 PM
OG is Kawahi this year.

See that 4th quarter defense last night?
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Post by: VA $l!m on August 19, 2020, 07:42:44 PM
go blazers
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Post by: emay on August 20, 2020, 10:46:58 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on August 19, 2020, 07:42:44 PM
go blazers


would be awesome to see them take out the Lakers
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Post by: VA $l!m on August 23, 2020, 06:28:16 PM
lovin the MAvs clips series
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Post by: VA $l!m on August 23, 2020, 06:37:37 PM
DONCIC FIRE!
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Post by: emay on August 23, 2020, 10:08:00 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on August 23, 2020, 06:37:37 PM
DONCIC FIRE!


crazy buzzer beater. Doncic is crushin!
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Post by: mattstick on August 27, 2020, 02:03:28 AM
Welp, that was fun while it lasted.
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 01, 2020, 01:54:03 AM
murray on a roll, game 7 den utah gonan be good

mia looked nice tonite vs bucks too
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Post by: emay on September 01, 2020, 10:32:10 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on September 01, 2020, 01:54:03 AM
murray on a roll, game 7 den utah gonan be good

mia looked nice tonite vs bucks too


OKC Houston game was wild too.
Would be a game 7 at Pepsi Center tonight, but stoked to watch either way. Jamal is on fire.
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 01, 2020, 10:52:11 PM
this game 7 comin down to wire! what a great matchup
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 01, 2020, 11:04:05 PM
denver eeeks it out lol  :crazy:
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Post by: Hicks on September 02, 2020, 01:45:18 AM
Haven't seen a grind it out ugly game like that in a while, was rooting for the Jazz because fuck Denver (  :samurai:) but it was kind of fitting that Conley misses at the end after being such a bust this year.

Anyway, great game and series, pretty excited to watch Murray and Mitchell going forward, they both seem to be the elite guards of the future. 
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Post by: emay on September 02, 2020, 10:42:01 AM
Mitchell was wide open too, ha. Was great to see a comeback from 3-1 series. Stoked to make it to round 2 even though it will probably be a short series.
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 02, 2020, 09:04:43 PM
mia got bucks # this series
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on September 03, 2020, 10:10:18 PM
Well that was pretty amazing tonight.
Anunoby for the clutch.
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 06, 2020, 05:47:48 PM
Toronto back from the dead and  MIA tryin to jack bucks for a sweep, pretty great playoffs so far imo.
...and how about houston with the best defense in playoffs lol
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Post by: Hicks on September 06, 2020, 09:51:49 PM
LeBron coming into the arena rocking the Jer Bears.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EhQ9-0WWkAMof05?format=jpg&name=small)
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 08, 2020, 08:31:42 PM
Quote from: Hicks on September 06, 2020, 09:51:49 PM
LeBron coming into the arena rocking the Jer Bears.

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EhQ9-0WWkAMof05?format=jpg&name=small)
ugh kms
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 09, 2020, 09:41:04 PM
crazy bos- tor game tonite
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Post by: Buffalo Budd on September 09, 2020, 11:05:19 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on September 09, 2020, 09:41:04 PM
crazy bos- tor game tonite

Hell yeah!!
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 13, 2020, 03:37:52 PM
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Joker and Nuggets with the juice today boys!  :crazy:
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Post by: Hicks on September 13, 2020, 04:45:37 PM
Pretty incredible what the Nuggets have done forcing two game sevens in a row.   

I still wouldn't bet on them to win the series, but it seems like anything is possible for them now. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 14, 2020, 09:17:53 PM
is denver clipps on tonite? all my tv schedules are failing me

hm... looks like its tomoro, monday nite football musta pushed it back
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Post by: Hicks on September 14, 2020, 10:03:55 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on September 14, 2020, 09:17:53 PM
is denver clipps on tonite? all my tv schedules are failing me

hm... looks like its tomoro, monday nite football musta pushed it back

Lulz they just played yesterday morning man.

The bubble schedule has been brutal, but not that brutal. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 15, 2020, 11:02:58 PM
Murray & Joker  beast tonite... nugs gettin it done thru 3, lets gooooo!!!
:rawk:
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Post by: Hicks on September 15, 2020, 11:47:22 PM
A historic win by the Nuggs and epic meltdown by the Clips, just incredible!

I'm all in, let's go Nuggets!
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Post by: emay on September 16, 2020, 10:19:25 AM
so hyped!! last night was amazing.  :rawk:
Lets gooooo!
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Post by: VA $l!m on September 22, 2020, 09:54:06 PM
i hate lebron and his stacked ass teams.
what a bum.
jokic havin to go against liek 20 7 footers the lakers throw at him adn he still best player on the court.
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Post by: VA $l!m on January 27, 2021, 08:14:24 PM
i honestly dont think ive ever been as pissed at a team for being stacked as this years lakers.
picking up shroeder, gaso,l harrel, etc  ... i swear.
lebron will always be  a bum in my book for having to buy teams to win.
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Post by: emay on January 27, 2021, 09:14:13 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 27, 2021, 08:14:24 PM
i honestly dont think ive ever been as pissed at a team for being stacked as this years lakers.
picking up shroeder, gaso,l harrel, etc  ... i swear.
lebron will always be  a bum in my book for having to buy teams to win.


I enjoyed watching them lose to golden state a couple weeks ago and hope the Sixers take them tonight. They are a hot team as well. Maybe a finals preview right here.
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Post by: Hicks on January 27, 2021, 09:57:20 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 10, 2019, 01:23:24 AM
Fuck the Lakers and fuck BronBron. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on January 28, 2021, 02:15:22 PM
as much as im not a huge fan of stacked teams, or kyrie or harden or durrant... well , theyre the nets and they got the firepower. im prob pulling for them this year as best option to deny lebron.
Some great teams though all around the league this year tho.
Really like how Jokic is playing in Denver. Boston looks pretty good.
Knicks arnt even doing half bad.
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Post by: Hicks on January 28, 2021, 02:19:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 28, 2021, 02:15:22 PM
as much as im not a huge fan of stacked teams, or kyrie or harden or durrant... well , theyre the nets and they got the firepower. im prob pulling for them this year as best option to deny lebron.
Some great teams though all around the league this year tho.
Really like how Jokic is playing in Denver. Boston looks pretty good.
Knicks arnt even doing half bad.
76ers dude?

Definitely not rooting for the Nets in the East, can?t stand Kyrie and his headcase bullshit. 
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Post by: mattstick on January 28, 2021, 05:25:39 PM
Maybe the Raptors can trade for a superstar and win the title again?
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Post by: Hicks on January 28, 2021, 09:23:40 PM
Quote from: mattstick on January 28, 2021, 05:25:39 PM
Maybe the Raptors can trade for a superstar and win the title again?

Lol, now that?s funny. 
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Post by: mattstick on January 28, 2021, 10:16:20 PM

They?ve struggled a bit but they?ll be in the playoff picture at the end when it all shakes out.
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Post by: VA $l!m on January 28, 2021, 11:23:36 PM
Quote from: Hicks link=topic=19329.msg855540#msg855540 date=16118https://week4paug.net/Themes/default/images/bbc/toggle.gif61593
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 28, 2021, 02:15:22 PM
as much as im not a huge fan of stacked teams, or kyrie or harden or durrant... well , theyre the nets and they got the firepower. im prob pulling for them this year as best option to deny lebron.
Some great teams though all around the league this year tho.
Really like how Jokic is playing in Denver. Boston looks pretty good.
Knicks arnt even doing half bad.
76ers dude?

Definitely not rooting for the Nets in the East, can?t stand Kyrie and his headcase bullshit.
sixers do look alot better now that doc rivers is in charge.
they finally got embid playing up to his potential... as long as he can stay healthy, and i def like how they have the offense more focused around him being in the paint.
still... dont like ben simmons or his limitations as a player. they shulda tried harder to trade him for harden.
but yeah their team is structered alot better this year.
better shooters around embid and simmons.
they have a real good shot if they stay healthy for sure.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 01, 2021, 11:00:51 PM
Joker's on another level this year.
my early choice for mvp
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Post by: emay on February 02, 2021, 12:12:04 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 01, 2021, 11:00:51 PM
Joker's on another level this year.
my early choice for mvp


that game against the Jazz was wild. Good to have MPJ back too.
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Post by: Caravan2001 on February 02, 2021, 06:24:56 PM
Haven't been following too much around the league but Dame has been tearing it the fuck up.  The back to back 3s to deny Chicago was unreal, especially the buzzer beater.  What a finish.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 02, 2021, 08:58:20 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on February 02, 2021, 06:24:56 PM
Haven't been following too much around the league but Dame has been tearing it the fuck up.  The back to back 3s to deny Chicago was unreal, especially the buzzer beater.  What a finish.
yeah i was watching that one. so good.
really hope he gets some of his teammates back soon.
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Post by: Multibeast12 on February 09, 2021, 03:37:51 PM
This season has been an enjoyable watch as a Knicks fan. We aren't terrible and the Mavs just can't seem to get going. KP still helping the Knicks.
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Post by: emay on February 09, 2021, 08:27:43 PM
Picking up Derrick rose isn?t too bad either.
Pistons are looking fire tonight too!
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 12, 2021, 12:25:24 AM
Quote from: Multibeast12 on February 09, 2021, 03:37:51 PM
This season has been an enjoyable watch as a Knicks fan. We aren't terrible and the Mavs just can't seem to get going. KP still helping the Knicks.
persoanlly im a thibedo fan... hes great for a young team. he might wear them down eventually but he definitely got them fired up this year. hopefully the front office can eventually get their head out of their asses and make a good move someday to get some real talent now that the nets are making the knicks look like a g league roster.
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Post by: Hicks on February 13, 2021, 02:57:55 AM
Blazers at 15-10 with two starters out is pretty impressive.

Hopefully we get CJ back in about two weeks. 
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Post by: emay on February 15, 2021, 12:10:57 PM
always good to beat the Lakers even though AD was out half the game.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 15, 2021, 06:13:10 PM
Quote from: emay on February 15, 2021, 12:10:57 PM
always good to beat the Lakers even though AD was out half the game.
mile high the great equalizer.
go nuggets.
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Post by: emay on February 15, 2021, 06:35:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 15, 2021, 06:13:10 PM
Quote from: emay on February 15, 2021, 12:10:57 PM
always good to beat the Lakers even though AD was out half the game.
mile high the great equalizer.
go nuggets.


LETS GOOOO!  :rawk:


John Wall returns to DC tonight. Should be interesting game
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Post by: Multibeast12 on February 16, 2021, 02:30:17 PM
Really enjoying this Knicks team. Would be cool to see them make that play-in round.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 19, 2021, 06:18:38 PM
Quote from: Multibeast12 on February 16, 2021, 02:30:17 PM
Really enjoying this Knicks team. Would be cool to see them make that play-in round.
i'm curious what the deal is with the Knicks financials... it seems like its been a real long time since they were in that huge hole where they had all those bad contracts.
i would think they have to have some draft picks and cap room these days.
Not that i really trust them to make any good moves, but it'd be nice if they could add at least 1 all star level player by next year or something.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 23, 2021, 10:56:36 PM
great games tonite!

Celts/Dallas was incrredible with Doncic clutch 3 ftw.

Portland/Denver, aka the paug showdown, jus starting. Melo going off in the 2nd! FLASHBACK alert!  :crazy:
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Post by: Multibeast12 on February 24, 2021, 09:23:30 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 19, 2021, 06:18:38 PM
Quote from: Multibeast12 on February 16, 2021, 02:30:17 PM
Really enjoying this Knicks team. Would be cool to see them make that play-in round.
i'm curious what the deal is with the Knicks financials... it seems like its been a real long time since they were in that huge hole where they had all those bad contracts.
i would think they have to have some draft picks and cap room these days.
Not that i really trust them to make any good moves, but it'd be nice if they could add at least 1 all star level player by next year or something.
With Randle really finding his game, and if Barrett can find some consistency they have some solid pieces moving forward. They still desperately need a ball-handler and somebody who can shoot.
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Post by: emay on February 24, 2021, 10:14:46 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 23, 2021, 10:56:36 PM
great games tonite!

Celts/Dallas was incrredible with Doncic clutch 3 ftw.

Portland/Denver, aka the paug showdown, jus starting. Melo going off in the 2nd! FLASHBACK alert!  :crazy:


Nuggets game was wild, Joker went off again, ftw!
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Post by: emay on February 25, 2021, 11:48:37 PM
Well that was a dagger.
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Post by: Hicks on March 08, 2021, 10:35:08 PM
Dame robbed of the MVP trophy last night, how you not gonna give the guy who hit the last 11 points and two half court shots the MVP? That's just absurd.

Welp, I guess we'll take the slam dunk champ for Simons, he deserved it with the T-Mac tribute and the "kiss" dunk.

Enjoyed the condensed schedule to be honest and really loved the Inside doc about Shaq afterwards.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 13, 2021, 07:55:57 PM
BLake Griffin traded to nets?
lob city 2.0
ser tho i bet hes outta shape as fuck.
still, they needed a big man... could be interesting.
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Post by: Hicks on March 13, 2021, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 13, 2021, 07:55:57 PM
BLake Griffin traded to nets?
lob city 2.0
ser tho i bet hes outta shape as fuck.
still, they needed a big man... could be interesting.
He hasn?t dunked in over a year. 

Hoping the Spurs buy out Aldridge and we can bring him back. We could use an experienced big man and this is basically his last chance to win a ring.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 13, 2021, 09:02:55 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 13, 2021, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 13, 2021, 07:55:57 PM
BLake Griffin traded to nets?
lob city 2.0
ser tho i bet hes outta shape as fuck.
still, they needed a big man... could be interesting.
He hasn?t dunked in over a year. 

Hoping the Spurs buy out Aldridge and we can bring him back. We could use an experienced big man and this is basically his last chance to win a ring.
wats th edeal wit aldridge? i was wondering why he wasnt playing with sa
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Post by: Hicks on March 13, 2021, 10:01:09 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 13, 2021, 09:02:55 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 13, 2021, 08:08:09 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 13, 2021, 07:55:57 PM
BLake Griffin traded to nets?
lob city 2.0
ser tho i bet hes outta shape as fuck.
still, they needed a big man... could be interesting.
He hasn?t dunked in over a year. 

Hoping the Spurs buy out Aldridge and we can bring him back. We could use an experienced big man and this is basically his last chance to win a ring.
wats th edeal wit aldridge? i was wondering why he wasnt playing with sa
They have decided to part ways, still tbd whether he will be bought out or traded. 

Blazers can only afford to pay him vet minimum if he?s bought out. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 21, 2021, 01:16:16 AM
CJ back with a vengeance
:rawk:
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Post by: Hicks on March 22, 2021, 12:10:23 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 21, 2021, 01:16:16 AM
CJ back with a vengeance
:rawk:

Thanks for jinxing us, worst loss of the season tonight!   :tte:
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 26, 2021, 02:43:51 PM
trade deadline fire sale in Orlando and Toronto, but no Kyle Lowry move...

Denver getting Aaron Gordon and Portland getting Powell both should be nice.
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Post by: mattstick on March 26, 2021, 03:00:47 PM

I guess there's no point in giving Lowry away for lottery tickets, I haven't read any analysis but I'm guessing Masai was holding out for a legit player.

Thinking of getting a Blazers Powell jersey.
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Post by: Hicks on March 26, 2021, 11:08:17 PM
Powell with 22 points, highest scoring debut in franchise history.

Still not sure I like giving up Gary Trent for him, but if we can keep Powell by using his Bird rights then it will have been worth it. 

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Post by: Buffalo Budd on March 27, 2021, 07:49:39 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 26, 2021, 11:08:17 PM
Powell with 22 points, highest scoring debut in franchise history.

Still not sure I like giving up Gary Trent for him, but if we can keep Powell by using his Bird rights then it will have been worth it.

Powell is a beast when he's on. I hope he can find his place in the Blazers roster.
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Post by: mattstick on March 27, 2021, 12:23:15 PM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on March 27, 2021, 07:49:39 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 26, 2021, 11:08:17 PM
Powell with 22 points, highest scoring debut in franchise history.

Still not sure I like giving up Gary Trent for him, but if we can keep Powell by using his Bird rights then it will have been worth it.

Powell is a beast when he's on. I hope he can find his place in the Blazers roster.

There are some teams and matchups where he really excels, other nights you don't notice him at all.  But I love Norm.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 27, 2021, 05:38:12 PM
whats the word on nurkic?
i feel like im wondring this every year smh
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...
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Post by: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 12:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic.
Griffin has actually looked decent since he showed up.
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Post by: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 04:27:17 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 12:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic.
Griffin has actually looked decent since he showed up.

Which is why even he will probably get more minutes than LA.
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Post by: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 02:57:46 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 04:27:17 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 12:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic.
Griffin has actually looked decent since he showed up.

Which is why even he will probably get more minutes than LA.
also his prebuilt chemistry with Jordan.
Though i can't necessarily say picking up Aldrige 'hurts' the Nets overall.
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Post by: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 11:45:47 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 02:57:46 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 04:27:17 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 12:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic.
Griffin has actually looked decent since he showed up.

Which is why even he will probably get more minutes than LA.
also his prebuilt chemistry with Jordan.
Though i can't necessarily say picking up Aldrige 'hurts' the Nets overall.

The only thing that went down a peg when they signed him was LAs legacy. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 01, 2021, 04:45:42 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 11:45:47 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 02:57:46 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 04:27:17 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 12:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic.
Griffin has actually looked decent since he showed up.

Which is why even he will probably get more minutes than LA.
also his prebuilt chemistry with Jordan.
Though i can't necessarily say picking up Aldrige 'hurts' the Nets overall.

The only thing that went down a peg when they signed him was LAs legacy.
idk... i dont have any reason to hate aldridge personally but maybe im missing some info.

though one thing i do hate is how contract buyouts and salary caps work these days where vets/former all pro/all stars can just stack up on already strong teams.
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Post by: Hicks on April 01, 2021, 05:29:22 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 01, 2021, 04:45:42 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 11:45:47 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 02:57:46 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 31, 2021, 04:27:17 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 31, 2021, 12:23:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on March 30, 2021, 08:12:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on March 30, 2021, 07:28:43 PM
aldridge to Brooklyn...

Breaking news! Lulz, fuck LA, he leaves SA because of lack of playing time and then joins a team with Jordan, Claxon, Durant, Griffin and Green up front. No way dude gets any significant minutes with those guys on the roster.

I guess he doesn?t care how he gets his ring now, even if he rides the pine the rest of the way.

Pathetic.
Griffin has actually looked decent since he showed up.

Which is why even he will probably get more minutes than LA.
also his prebuilt chemistry with Jordan.
Though i can't necessarily say picking up Aldrige 'hurts' the Nets overall.

The only thing that went down a peg when they signed him was LAs legacy.
idk... i dont have any reason to hate aldridge personally but maybe im missing some info.

though one thing i do hate is how contract buyouts and salary caps work these days where vets/former all pro/all stars can just stack up on already strong teams.

Maybe I am wrong and he ends up contributing meaningfully, but it looks to me like he is trying to ride the bench to a championship, so yeah, that?s super lame. 
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Post by: emay on April 01, 2021, 11:06:23 PM
Aaron Gordon has been a solid pick up.
Finally some defense on the perimeter. Him and Yokic are fun to watch.
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 13, 2021, 12:34:47 AM
shit, Murray injury didnt look good tonite  :-(
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Post by: emay on April 13, 2021, 11:15:20 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 13, 2021, 12:34:47 AM
shit, Murray injury didnt look good tonite  :(


torn ACL. out for the rest of the season  :'(  His first game back in like 5 games after resting his knee.
This condensed schedule is really hurting some players/teams. Going to be an interesting post season. 
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Post by: Hicks on April 13, 2021, 11:26:42 AM
Quote from: emay on April 13, 2021, 11:15:20 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 13, 2021, 12:34:47 AM
shit, Murray injury didnt look good tonite  :(


torn ACL. out for the rest of the season  :'(  His first game back in like 5 games after resting his knee.
This condensed schedule is really hurting some players/teams. Going to be an interesting post season.

Sorry dude, really sucks.

Obvs you guys aren?t going to the Finals now, but Morris is solid, may not be as bad as everyone thinks. 
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Post by: emay on April 15, 2021, 11:27:40 AM
Yeah monte is solid for sure but definitely can?t fill the shoes of Murray. Too bad Harris and grant are gone too. Hopefully Murray can recover over the offseason.
In other news Aldridge retired now. Crazy season.
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Post by: Hicks on April 15, 2021, 12:04:05 PM
Sucks about LA, I never held any grudges towards him for going back to his home state to try and win a ring. 

He was a top ten Blazer and if things had gone differently with Roy and Oden he probably would have helped us win a championship. 
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Post by: mattstick on April 15, 2021, 07:35:57 PM
Aldrigde should have been a Raptor.  We drafted Andrea Bargnani #1 instead.  :roll:

Was there a worse year in NBA history to have the #1 pick?
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 16, 2021, 04:53:31 PM
retired? weird turn of events.
thought he looked decent in the games he played.
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Post by: Hicks on April 16, 2021, 05:42:51 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 16, 2021, 04:53:31 PM
retired? weird turn of events.
thought he looked decent in the games he played.

Yeah, he has been having issues with an irregular heartbeat, happened before in his rookie season. 

He had a procedure that was supposed to take care of it, but something seems to have popped back up. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 16, 2021, 07:56:45 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 16, 2021, 05:42:51 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 16, 2021, 04:53:31 PM
retired? weird turn of events.
thought he looked decent in the games he played.

Yeah, he has been having issues with an irregular heartbeat, happened before in his rookie season. 

He had a procedure that was supposed to take care of it, but something seems to have popped back up.
dam
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 22, 2021, 02:40:04 AM
dont look now but my Knicks are in 4th place  :-o
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Post by: GBL on April 22, 2021, 10:13:49 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 22, 2021, 02:40:04 AM
dont look now but my Knicks are in 4th place  :-o

On this note, I renounced my allegiance to the Timberwolves and I am now officially a Knicks fan (This happened a few months back).

Go Knicks!
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 22, 2021, 06:34:39 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 22, 2021, 10:13:49 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 22, 2021, 02:40:04 AM
dont look now but my Knicks are in 4th place  :-o

On this note, I renounced my allegiance to the Timberwolves and I am now officially a Knicks fan (This happened a few months back).

Go Knicks!
Thibedo for coach of the year.
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Post by: Multibeast12 on April 25, 2021, 10:20:29 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 22, 2021, 06:34:39 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 22, 2021, 10:13:49 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 22, 2021, 02:40:04 AM
dont look now but my Knicks are in 4th place  :-o

On this note, I renounced my allegiance to the Timberwolves and I am now officially a Knicks fan (This happened a few months back).

Go Knicks!
Thibedo for coach of the year.
This season has been a joy to watch. Randle has been unreal. The way RJ can get it done in crunch time. All of this is without our starting center.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2021, 12:21:52 AM
gettin excited.
this season is rounding to be a good one.
playoffs only 10ish games away.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 04, 2021, 09:10:00 PM
Westbrook other night with 14- 21- 24 triple double,  whoa.


...and Knicks still on a roll winning 12 of last 13!
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Post by: emay on May 06, 2021, 10:58:10 AM
Went to the Nuggets/Knicks game last night, good win for the Nuggets. nice to see Bol Bol get some minutes!
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 09, 2021, 06:09:57 PM
Knicks over the Clippers today.
damn they solid.
:mrgreen:
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Post by: emay on May 09, 2021, 06:47:15 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 09, 2021, 06:09:57 PM
Knicks over the Clippers today.
damn they solid.
O0


D rose was on fire
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 16, 2021, 11:29:03 PM
Playoff time lets go!

excited to see Steph and Warriors with nothing to lose try to take out LEbron in the play in game.
He's been on fire.
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Post by: Hicks on May 17, 2021, 12:26:26 AM
Blazers gonna smoke the Nuggets!
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Post by: Caravan2001 on May 18, 2021, 10:33:43 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 17, 2021, 12:26:26 AM
Blazers gonna smoke the Nuggets!

:beers:
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Post by: pcr3 on May 18, 2021, 11:56:07 PM
Despite the loss of my favorite player about a week ago (Jaylen Brown), the Celtics looked good tonight and I?m pumped they?re now officially ?in?.  :banana:
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 19, 2021, 03:08:32 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 17, 2021, 12:26:26 AM
Blazers gonna smoke the Nuggets!
another week4paug series. let's go!!
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 20, 2021, 12:19:02 AM
Warriors LAkers game got me sweatin.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 20, 2021, 12:39:49 AM
fuck lebron
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Post by: Hicks on May 20, 2021, 01:21:23 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 20, 2021, 12:39:49 AM
fuck lebron

Pure luck that he made that three.

Same as it ever was I guess. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 20, 2021, 01:47:37 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 20, 2021, 01:21:23 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 20, 2021, 12:39:49 AM
fuck lebron

Pure luck that he made that three.

Same as it ever was I guess.
him flopping all game had me about to smash the tv
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 23, 2021, 12:46:00 AM
Portland v Denver living up to expectations.


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Post by: Hicks on May 23, 2021, 01:13:10 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E2DETcAVgAQKwty?format=jpg&name=small)

Blazers were firing on all cylinders at the end of the game there, hope they can keep it up.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 23, 2021, 03:13:37 PM
*knock on wood* but its actually nice to see them healthy going tin to a playoffs FOR ONCE
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 23, 2021, 04:20:11 PM
oof, Suns were lookin good v Lakers early then Chris Paul goin out with nasty lookin neck snap... would really hate to see him out after all he did for the Suns this year.
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Post by: Hicks on May 23, 2021, 06:15:11 PM
CP3 literally just beat the Lakers with one arm!

But yeah, he might miss time, he couldn?t shoot at all. 

The good news is the Lakers look terrible, Ayton completely dominated inside and Booker went off.

Even if they can beat the Suns I don?t see them getting much further while playing like this. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 23, 2021, 07:38:12 PM
Damn the GArden is absolutely Buzzing!
1st playoff game in 9 years and really the first big crowd of the season!
i got chills!!
GO KNICKS!!
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Post by: GBL on May 23, 2021, 09:22:23 PM
 :tte:
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 26, 2021, 08:39:43 PM
man i think Randle got shook in this series from the fans being back.
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 28, 2021, 08:53:53 PM
3rd straight game with Randle completely dead. killin me.
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Post by: GBL on May 28, 2021, 09:11:27 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 28, 2021, 08:53:53 PM
3rd straight game with Randle completely dead. killin me.

Agreed  :frustrated:
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 03, 2021, 08:20:57 PM
big game tonite boys  :mrgreen:
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 03, 2021, 10:33:08 PM
ugh.
congrats to the nuggets.
tough series. Dame looked sorta gassed after last game.
refs sorta sucked  but Nuggets def earned that one.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 05, 2021, 08:17:34 PM
Harden going out with injury tonite.
There's  been alot of key players with nagging injuries throughout  playoffs this year.
Doncic, Embid, C. Paul, Harden, D Mitchell, A. Davis
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 06, 2021, 03:34:19 PM
ATL tryin to pull off the biggest playoff collapse in recent memory today
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 07, 2021, 10:47:39 PM
sorta shocked how badly Brooklyn is beating up on Milwakee even without Harden
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Post by: mattstick on June 08, 2021, 11:32:33 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 07, 2021, 10:47:39 PM
sorta shocked how badly Brooklyn is beating up on Milwakee even without Harden

KD routinely blowing by Lopez and Giannis like it was nothing, unbelievable.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 08, 2021, 07:43:02 PM
CONGRATS to the JOKER!!
first big man mvp in long time.
totally deserved.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 13, 2021, 11:40:52 PM
Joker ejection .... idk man
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Post by: Hicks on June 14, 2021, 12:58:55 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 13, 2021, 11:40:52 PM
Joker ejection .... idk man

Thought that was lame, flagrant 1 for sure, but looked like Payne was doing some acting so it looked worse than it really was. 

But congrats to CP3 and The Suns, they are playing at a high level and getting it done through team ball.  Ayton dominating inside and so many guys like Bridges, Crowder and Craig contributing that Booker hasn?t really had to go off for them to win, although he had a pretty big game tonight. 

Now to see who comes out on top from Jazz/Clips, kinda looking like a 7 game series now. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 14, 2021, 04:23:35 PM
yeah i've lo key been rooting for the Suns.
i like their team.


big shakeup with Kyrie goign out in Mil series too...  my how things can change, i thought the bucks were toast.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 16, 2021, 10:27:51 PM
i can't believe ATL came back in this game 5.
thought this shit was over in the first half.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 19, 2021, 11:24:04 PM
helluva game 7 tonite in brooklyn
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Post by: Hicks on June 19, 2021, 11:32:08 PM
Yes!

Very happy to see the evil empire that is the Nets crumble! 

Lol Harden, guy is such a flopper, I hope he never gets a ring. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 20, 2021, 05:25:57 PM
Booker on fire today.
les go Suns.
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 20, 2021, 10:36:33 PM
ATL stand up!  :mrgreen: :banana: :mrgreen:
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 23, 2021, 12:02:37 AM
epic finish in PHX tonite.
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Post by: emay on October 19, 2021, 02:43:03 PM
NBA back tonight. Nice double header on TNT
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Post by: VA $l!m on October 28, 2021, 08:55:55 PM
Liking how my Knicks look so far
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Post by: emay on November 02, 2021, 12:08:43 PM
Knicks and the Bulls looking very nice this season 
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Post by: emay on November 15, 2021, 12:53:08 PM
The warriors look pretty freakin good. The Bulls and Wizards are lookin nice in the Eastern Conference too. 
Nuggets need Murray back, he was out shooting around with the team before the game yesterday. MPJ needs to get back on track too. Him and Barton weren't even on the bench yesterday. 
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Post by: emay on November 16, 2021, 10:32:24 PM
Damn warriors looked amazing again tonight.
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Post by: emay on November 22, 2021, 11:34:45 AM
Ugh Jokic out with the wrist sprain has been killing us. 

Isaiah Stewart getting in that crazy brawl with Lebron last night was insane though. wonder how many games he will get suspended  :o
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Post by: emay on January 07, 2022, 01:17:22 PM
QuoteLiking how my Knicks look so far
Its funny how phans are rooting against the Knicks now so there isn't a conflict with NBA playoff game/Phish concert. Its definitely possible but pretty thin. They would make the "play-in" tournament as it stands today but would need to win 2 games in a row to make it to the playoffs. Even then there would only be a threat of 1 game on a Phish show night (4/20). I know they do NBA/NHL games same day at the Garden but a afternoon NBA/night Concert would be pretty hard to pull off.
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Post by: VA $l!m on January 07, 2022, 08:14:48 PM
Quote from: emay on January 07, 2022, 01:17:22 PM
QuoteLiking how my Knicks look so far
Its funny how phans are rooting against the Knicks now so there isn't a conflict with NBA playoff game/Phish concert. Its definitely possible but pretty thin. They would make the "play-in" tournament as it stands today but would need to win 2 games in a row to make it to the playoffs. Even then there would only be a threat of 1 game on a Phish show night (4/20). I know they do NBA/NHL games same day at the Garden but a afternoon NBA/night Concert would be pretty hard to pull off.

o theres a spring tour?
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Post by: Hicks on January 07, 2022, 09:18:57 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 07, 2022, 08:14:48 PM
Quote from: emay on January 07, 2022, 01:17:22 PM
QuoteLiking how my Knicks look so far
Its funny how phans are rooting against the Knicks now so there isn't a conflict with NBA playoff game/Phish concert. Its definitely possible but pretty thin. They would make the "play-in" tournament as it stands today but would need to win 2 games in a row to make it to the playoffs. Even then there would only be a threat of 1 game on a Phish show night (4/20). I know they do NBA/NHL games same day at the Garden but a afternoon NBA/night Concert would be pretty hard to pull off.

o theres a spring tour?

Lulz, try to keep up bro.
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Post by: VA $l!m on January 10, 2022, 09:29:57 PM
Quote from: Hicks on January 07, 2022, 09:18:57 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 07, 2022, 08:14:48 PM
Quote from: emay on January 07, 2022, 01:17:22 PM
QuoteLiking how my Knicks look so far
Its funny how phans are rooting against the Knicks now so there isn't a conflict with NBA playoff game/Phish concert. Its definitely possible but pretty thin. They would make the "play-in" tournament as it stands today but would need to win 2 games in a row to make it to the playoffs. Even then there would only be a threat of 1 game on a Phish show night (4/20). I know they do NBA/NHL games same day at the Garden but a afternoon NBA/night Concert would be pretty hard to pull off.

o theres a spring tour?

Lulz, try to keep up bro.
:)
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Post by: Multibeast12 on January 19, 2022, 11:59:06 AM
This Phish Knicks rivalry is fun. Either way is a win for me. So I'm enjoying this.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 11, 2022, 10:56:51 PM
end of the CJ and Dame era in portland.
big trade deadline in general.
not sure how i feel about the whole harden for ben simmons thing.
i still think simmons is shit, but harden mostly is injured half the time anyway it seems.
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Post by: VA $l!m on April 23, 2022, 10:28:24 PM
best time of year!
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Post by: Hicks on May 05, 2022, 12:42:09 AM
Hoooo-weeee! The Suns are heating up! CP3 playing like a Jedi master and they straight bitch slapped the Mavs tonight.

Can't wait to see them play the Warriors, that's gonna be an epic series!
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Post by: emay on May 05, 2022, 12:36:47 PM
Yeah suns are on fire. Warriors/Memphis is looking like a good series too. 
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 10, 2022, 11:21:27 AM
im sorta pulling for the warriors, but shame to see Ja go out... wonder if he'll be back for game 5.
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Post by: emay on May 10, 2022, 01:39:08 PM
Yeah sucks he was out last night, prob would have won it if he was in. Warriors we're playing like trash. 
Big tie breaker games tonight. 
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Post by: emay on May 13, 2022, 03:19:14 PM
Damn suns/mavs game 7 going to wild! 
Honestly don't really care who wins but seeing the mavs take down the suns would be cool
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Post by: emay on May 16, 2022, 09:31:18 AM
Suns really blew that one ha
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 16, 2022, 10:16:32 PM
so annoyed rn. local news preempts game 6 of finals for a half hour to tell me theres a thunderstorm in summer in the midwest. o really.
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Post by: Hicks on June 16, 2022, 10:21:17 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 16, 2022, 10:16:32 PMso annoyed rn. local news preempts game 6 of finals for a half hour to tell me theres a thunderstorm in summer in the midwest. o really.
That is some bullshit!

But, not much of a game, Celts getting destroyed. 
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Post by: pcr3 on June 17, 2022, 12:25:26 AM
Oh well. I feel like this Celtics core can win one, but they're just not ready yet. We're on to next year...
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Post by: jedifunk on June 17, 2022, 02:47:37 AM
oh, wait, did the timberwolves win it??  :willynilly:
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Post by: VA $l!m on June 19, 2022, 10:16:15 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on June 17, 2022, 12:25:26 AMOh well. I feel like this Celtics core can win one, but they're just not ready yet. We're on to next year...
yeah i really hope they can build on this year and get back.
woulda liked to see Horford win it since he's gettin up there, but at same time it was nice seeing the Warriors redeemed after all they went thru last few years.
-Also, Steve Kerr... is amazing coach i think.
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Post by: VA $l!m on August 02, 2022, 03:43:10 PM
Rest in peace Bill Russel 
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Post by: VA $l!m on October 21, 2022, 08:17:43 PM
watching Jazz-Wolves tonite

Timberwolves starting lineup adding GObert lookin pretty stacked.

conversely wow Utah gutted their team in the offseason.
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Post by: emay on October 21, 2022, 08:42:20 PM
Yeah don't even recognize the jazz team anymore.
Lakers clippers was wild good to see John wall back but the AD fall was stressful.
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Post by: mattstick on October 21, 2022, 08:47:54 PM
Raptors are all 6'8" and fun as hell to watch every night.
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Post by: GBL on October 22, 2022, 11:56:40 AM
our boys looking good this year, that Brunson signing was exactly what the doctor ordered

and Hartenstein>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Noel

Getting high hopes this year
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Post by: Hicks on October 22, 2022, 07:28:20 PM
Massive OT win by the Blazers last night over the Suns!

Obviously it's only been two games, but maybe we are going to be better than expected?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 23, 2022, 04:41:08 PM
Quote from: Hicks on October 22, 2022, 07:28:20 PMMassive OT win by the Blazers last night over the Suns!

Obviously it's only been two games, but maybe we are going to be better than expected?
i havent been able to catch a blazer game or highlight yet but for some reason i heard one analyst saying they looked real good this year?
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Post by: VA $l!m on October 23, 2022, 10:26:50 PM
always love seeing LEbron and lakers go 0-3 to start the season   ;D
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on October 24, 2022, 12:59:51 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 23, 2022, 04:41:08 PM
Quote from: Hicks on October 22, 2022, 07:28:20 PMMassive OT win by the Blazers last night over the Suns!

Obviously it's only been two games, but maybe we are going to be better than expected?
i havent been able to catch a blazer game or highlight yet but for some reason i heard one analyst saying they looked real good this year?

Dame just dropped back to back 41 point games, so I think it's safe to say he's back at full strength.

We added Jerami Grant and Josh Hart and Justis Winslow are contributing so we are actually looking competitive in the forward department for the first time in years.
 
Simons hasn't been amazing but I have no doubt he'll build on his breakout year and he has hit some key shots. Our rookie Sheldon Sharpe is NBA ready and has a high ceiling.

All that and we have GP2 who hasn't played a game for us yet.

However, the center position is a problem, Nurk is still frustratingly inconsistent and we don't have any real talent behind him. If we can somehow move Nurk for an upgrade, maybe if we package him with one of our guards, then we could be for real. Until that weak link is addressed, I think we'll only be so good.

Having said all that, we're off to a hot start and I'm looking forward to an entertaining season!

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Post by: VA $l!m on October 24, 2022, 02:19:52 PM
Quote from: Hicks on October 24, 2022, 12:59:51 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 23, 2022, 04:41:08 PM
Quote from: Hicks on October 22, 2022, 07:28:20 PMMassive OT win by the Blazers last night over the Suns!

Obviously it's only been two games, but maybe we are going to be better than expected?
i havent been able to catch a blazer game or highlight yet but for some reason i heard one analyst saying they looked real good this year?

Dame just dropped back to back 41 point games, so I think it's safe to say he's back at full strength.

We added Jerami Grant and Josh Hart and Justis Winslow are contributing so we are actually looking competitive in the forward department for the first time in years.
 
Simons hasn't been amazing but I have no doubt he'll build on his breakout year and he has hit some key shots. Our rookie Sheldon Sharpe is NBA ready and has a high ceiling.

All that and we have GP2 who hasn't played a game for us yet.

However, the center position is a problem, Nurk is still frustratingly inconsistent and we don't have any real talent behind him. If we can somehow move Nurk for an upgrade, maybe if we package him with one of our guards, then we could be for real. Until that weak link is addressed, I think we'll only be so good.

Having said all that, we're off to a hot start and I'm looking forward to an entertaining season!


yeah its a shame how Nurk's career has played out TBH and how its been tied to the teams success or lack there of over the last few years... imagine the last 5 years of Dame (and Mcculough) with JOkic instead  :o
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Post by: VA $l!m on October 24, 2022, 07:58:01 PM
Knicks almost have a functional roster this year with an actual starting point guard with experience.
hope they all can stay healthy.
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Post by: Hicks on October 25, 2022, 12:30:27 AM
Well Simons came alive with a 22 point 3rd quarter and 7-12 3 pointers for the game. Blazers gonna be tough on nights when Ant and Dame are both firing.

4-0, onto the next!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 25, 2022, 02:17:58 PM
yeah i got cock blocked from watching that game on nba tv bc of dumb denver "regional" blackout smh.
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Post by: pcr3 on October 26, 2022, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 23, 2022, 10:26:50 PMalways love seeing LEbron and lakers go 0-3 to start the season   ;D

As a lifelong Celtics fan, I could not agree with this statement any more.

I think our signing of Malcolm Brogdon was huge.  He is the missing piece.  Now if we can only get Time Lord healthy and keep the rest of the team relatively healthy...fingers crossed...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 26, 2022, 11:33:33 AM
Quote from: pcr3 on October 26, 2022, 10:39:52 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 23, 2022, 10:26:50 PMalways love seeing LEbron and lakers go 0-3 to start the season   ;D

As a lifelong Celtics fan, I could not agree with this statement any more.

I think our signing of Malcolm Brogdon was huge.  He is the missing piece.  Now if we can only get Time Lord healthy and keep the rest of the team relatively healthy...fingers crossed...
yeah BRogdan was exactly what they needed. Great balance with what Smart brings.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 28, 2022, 10:21:42 PM
i really like this Wolves lineup with GObert.
Takes alot of pressure of Towns.
 
and its lookin like they about to hand the Lakers their 5th straight loss to start the season.
I love this game.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 01, 2022, 08:35:33 PM
Steve NAsh out in Brooklyn.
called it.
that organization is cancer.
ownership is clueless.
Kyrie is a shithead.
Ben simmons is worst player ever to get paid to play the game.
GO KNICKS.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on November 02, 2022, 02:43:06 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 01, 2022, 08:35:33 PMSteve NAsh out in Brooklyn.
called it.
that organization is cancer.
ownership is clueless.
Kyrie is a shithead.
Ben simmons is worst player ever to get paid to play the game.
GO KNICKS.

And now they're gonna replace Nash with the guy that was suspended for a year by the Celtics due to what appears to be sexual harassment in the workplace?

Tire fire.

And fuck Kyrie and his antisemitism.
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Post by: emay on November 02, 2022, 02:50:59 PM
Yeah replacing with Udoka is a big wtf, I guess he's just suspended by the Celtics and not nba overall so they can hire him? Seems weird. Adam silver should have suspended Kyrie for a couple games too. 
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Post by: GBL on November 02, 2022, 06:55:48 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 01, 2022, 08:35:33 PMGO KNICKS
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Post by: emay on November 03, 2022, 02:32:14 PM
Hitting knicks nuggets in a couple weeks 
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Post by: GBL on November 03, 2022, 06:18:02 PM
Quote from: emay on November 03, 2022, 02:32:14 PMHitting knicks nuggets in a couple weeks

nice, I'm heading up to Minneapolis this weekend to go to the Knicks v. Wolves game on Monday
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 04, 2022, 10:18:54 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on November 02, 2022, 02:43:06 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 01, 2022, 08:35:33 PMSteve NAsh out in Brooklyn.
called it.
that organization is cancer.
ownership is clueless.
Kyrie is a shithead.
Ben simmons is worst player ever to get paid to play the game.
GO KNICKS.

And now they're gonna replace Nash with the guy that was suspended for a year by the Celtics due to what appears to be sexual harassment in the workplace?

Tire fire.

And fuck Kyrie and his antisemitism.
i had no idea he was on that shit... big suprise, that guy is an idiot.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 05, 2022, 03:50:56 PM
how bout that Blazers win over the Suns last nite?

no lillard or simmons. win by one on some bs with no time left lol.
 love it.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 07, 2022, 10:09:51 PM
Knicks comin out real strong tonite vs the Wolves
10 3 pointers in first quarter :o
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on November 08, 2022, 01:04:09 AM
Yeah good knicks win 
Nuggets win 
Crazy clippers win. Good night for bball. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on November 08, 2022, 01:42:50 AM
Blazers win with another buzzer beater!

This team is so much fun to watch and now they've beaten the Suns, Heat and Nuggets, hopefully we can keep it rolling!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on November 08, 2022, 02:29:07 PM
Knicks game last night was awesome, Julius was 🔥🔥🔥 in the first half, great game to go to!

Go Knicks!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 08, 2022, 07:38:49 PM
Quote from: Hicks on November 08, 2022, 01:42:50 AMBlazers win with another buzzer beater!

This team is so much fun to watch and now they've beaten the Suns, Heat and Nuggets, hopefully we can keep it rolling!
yeah wtf they puttin in the water in Portland these days.
i never expected this team to pop off like this.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 11, 2022, 03:13:57 PM
watched Celtics Warriors las night.

golden State is looking a tad better.
Their bench is sorta sus though imo.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on December 12, 2022, 12:26:22 PM
That's the first bad game the Celtics have played in weeks.  I think their depth and overall play is better than the Dubs, let alone any other team in the league.  Time Lord comes back tonight, supposedly.  IF (yes, that is a "big if") he stays healthy, no team will be able to compete with the Celtics in the playoffs.  Fingers crossed...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 15, 2022, 10:58:22 PM
GSW 2-14 on the road.
there's definitely something not right with that team.

Knicks looking pretty nice though last night.
Would be nice if somehow they could manage a trade and get one more big name player this year or the next.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on December 18, 2022, 12:46:22 AM
yeah we gotta get something in place of Rose and Fournier, hopefully

Brunson has been 🔥 and the Defense has really came together
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Post by: VA $l!m on December 20, 2022, 04:49:08 PM
knicks on 7 win streak. :pbjtime:
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Post by: GBL on December 20, 2022, 10:22:52 PM
make that 8, defense has been 🔥 and JB is looking 🔥🔥🔥
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Post by: jedifunk on December 21, 2022, 12:41:54 PM
this "feels" like the most meh/blah season.

every team is mediocre. no elite teams. maybe that sounds good to some people, but idk, seems off to me.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 21, 2022, 02:27:42 PM
Quote from: jedifunk on December 21, 2022, 12:41:54 PMthis "feels" like the most meh/blah season.

every team is mediocre. no elite teams. maybe that sounds good to some people, but idk, seems off to me.
its called parity.
but yeah its great imo.
the last few years of the league, espcially since the addition of the wildcard teams has really balanced talent across the league.
makes watching pretty much any game a good game.
way more competitive.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 21, 2022, 02:28:36 PM
Quote from: GBL on December 20, 2022, 10:22:52 PMmake that 8, defense has been 🔥 and JB is looking 🔥🔥🔥
yeah i really like their team rn since they shortened the rotation.
grimes lookin like a nice player too.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 22, 2022, 11:11:49 PM
There's actually alot of cool stories in the league so far this year.

-Donavan Mitchell and Cleveland.
-Zion finally healthy and fulfilling potential w/ the Pels.
-Jokic just playing out of his mind for the 3rd straight year.
-Portland exceeding expectations.
-Knicks finally having a legit PG in Brunson making their roster work.
-the rookie Banchero in Orlando is a beast.
-Boston overcoming the loss of their coach and leading the East.
 
...just to name a few.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 25, 2022, 12:39:08 PM
5 40pt scorers in one day for the first time ever the other night.
and its mostly the young kids.
This year definitely feels like a generational shift more than anything.
The Lebron/ Steff era is on the way out.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 26, 2022, 01:41:07 AM
tell me ya'll were watching denver v suns OT when Gordon hit that dunk  :willynilly:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on December 26, 2022, 12:54:36 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on December 26, 2022, 01:41:07 AMtell me ya'll were watching denver v suns OT when Gordon hit that dunk  :willynilly:
I was there. It was glorious. One of the best games I've seen. Brought my mom to her first game.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 26, 2022, 02:42:08 PM
Quote from: emay on December 26, 2022, 12:54:36 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on December 26, 2022, 01:41:07 AMtell me ya'll were watching denver v suns OT when Gordon hit that dunk  :willynilly:
I was there. It was glorious. One of the best games I've seen. Brought my mom to her first game.
that dunk was LEGIT.
great game overall.
i don't get to see alot of Denver games b/c most of them get blacked out here unless you mountain sports or w/e
Was nice to see Murray looking like he's back in form.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 27, 2022, 09:08:38 PM
tough breaks for the Knicks.
-Brunson injured christmas day, then Barret hurt in tonites game.
:(
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Post by: emay on December 27, 2022, 09:13:46 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on December 26, 2022, 02:42:08 PM
Quote from: emay on December 26, 2022, 12:54:36 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on December 26, 2022, 01:41:07 AMtell me ya'll were watching denver v suns OT when Gordon hit that dunk  :willynilly:
I was there. It was glorious. One of the best games I've seen. Brought my mom to her first game.
that dunk was LEGIT.
great game overall.
i don't get to see alot of Denver games b/c most of them get blacked out here unless you mountain sports or w/e
Was nice to see Murray looking like he's back in form.

Yeah the altitude channel blackout is complete BS. Need to get like the premium cable package just to see your local sports teams. 
I use nbabite or streameast to watch most the time. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 28, 2022, 12:27:08 PM
well things went sideways for the Knicks without Brunson and Barret last night as expected.
9 point lead with 30 seconds blown.
Luka intentional miss FT and put back at the end of regulation to put it to overtime.
first ever 60-20+ triple double by Luka though. total stud.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on December 28, 2022, 02:12:49 PM
Yeah luka stats looked insane. Too bad for the Knicks, still hope they can pull off a playoff appearance though. 
Nuggets pulled through last night with a 20 pt comeback. Playing the Kings again tonight little 2 night run haha. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 03, 2023, 02:27:19 PM
knicks back in stride with Brunson return.

donavan mitchell with 71 last night. most since Kobes 81 in 2006.

Klay Thompson with 54 last night too. Dubs with best home record in nba lol... maybe they can hold on til steph and wiggins get back and make a run.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on January 03, 2023, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: jedifunk on December 21, 2022, 12:41:54 PMthis "feels" like the most meh/blah season.

every team is mediocre. no elite teams. maybe that sounds good to some people, but idk, seems off to me.

Jokic with 40 27 and 10, Doncic with 60 21 and 10 and now Mitchell with 71 8 and 11, not to mention two of the games went OT and the other one was a close game too.

Post has not aged well!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on January 03, 2023, 02:59:32 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 03, 2023, 02:27:19 PMknicks back in stride with Brunson return.

donavan mitchell with 71 last night. most since Kobes 81 in 2006.

Klay Thompson with 54 last night too. Dubs with best home record in nba lol... maybe they can hold on til steph and wiggins get back and make a run.

I would absolutely not count the Warriors out for making another run, older experienced teams usually take a while to get things cooking.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: jedifunk on January 04, 2023, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: Hicks on January 03, 2023, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: jedifunk on December 21, 2022, 12:41:54 PMthis "feels" like the most meh/blah season.

every team is mediocre. no elite teams. maybe that sounds good to some people, but idk, seems off to me.

Jokic with 40 27 and 10, Doncic with 60 21 and 10 and now Mitchell with 71 8 and 11, not to mention two of the games went OT and the other one was a close game too.

Post has not aged well!

the post has aged exactly as I perceive it to. tbf, I don't actually get to watch a ton of games, so I'm mostly stat/record following ... I will concede that.

but still feels like there is a dearth of shitty teams this year.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 04, 2023, 02:08:35 PM
Quote from: jedifunk on January 04, 2023, 01:12:34 PM
Quote from: Hicks on January 03, 2023, 02:57:42 PM
Quote from: jedifunk on December 21, 2022, 12:41:54 PMthis "feels" like the most meh/blah season.

every team is mediocre. no elite teams. maybe that sounds good to some people, but idk, seems off to me.

Jokic with 40 27 and 10, Doncic with 60 21 and 10 and now Mitchell with 71 8 and 11, not to mention two of the games went OT and the other one was a close game too.

Post has not aged well!

the post has aged exactly as I perceive it to. tbf, I don't actually get to watch a ton of games, so I'm mostly stat/record following ... I will concede that.

but still feels like there is a dearth of shitty teams this year.
idk man. maybe its b/c your wolves are a mess ;)
seriously though, the league is very interesting this year imo.
alot of change.
and tons of parity.
maybe that means less stand out dominate teams, but that's a good thing imo.
the all star caliber play is definitely there.
in fact theres probably more standout performers this year then in a long time.
theres a huge chunk of players having absolutely crazy seasons so far.
Gianis, Luka, D. Mitchell, Embid, Durant/Kyrie, Jokic, SGA, Tatum/Brown just to name a few.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on January 05, 2023, 10:48:33 AM
Wow the bucks/raptors went into OT with a game winner 3 & pistons/warriors was wild with two last second 3 pointers by each team but pistons was the later so ended up taking it 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 05, 2023, 10:54:10 AM
i will say one thing making the season sorta meh ish so far is a ton of injuries to key players.
hopefully with some health things in the 2nd half of season will pick up.
 Booker in Phx
 Steph and Wiggins in GS
 Middleton in Mil
 AD in LA
 Ingram and now Zion in NO.
 KAt in Min.


also, i forgot to mention before Mccullom in NO having insane season. both zion and ingram out for them now and hes got them atop the west basically.
Dont ignore JA morant and the grizz either.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 19, 2023, 09:54:09 PM
great rematch of finals tonite.
headed to OVERTIIIME
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on January 20, 2023, 09:46:41 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 19, 2023, 09:54:09 PMgreat rematch of finals tonite.
headed to OVERTIIIME

Good comeback win for the Celtics.  8 in a row baby!!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on January 20, 2023, 12:33:56 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on January 20, 2023, 09:46:41 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 19, 2023, 09:54:09 PMgreat rematch of finals tonite.
headed to OVERTIIIME

Good comeback win for the Celtics.  8 in a row baby!!!

That was an ugly panicked 4 minutes to end regulation. Yikes.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 24, 2023, 07:29:13 PM
knicks so streaky this year.
win 5 lose 5 win 5 lose 5
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 26, 2023, 12:21:26 AM
Dame with a cool 60 tonite.
hope the BLazers can turn things around a bit.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 26, 2023, 10:22:14 PM
Knicks looking good with OT win in Boston
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 28, 2023, 11:11:17 PM
good games today.
Boston not about to lose in OT on national TV twice in one week.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 30, 2023, 06:35:51 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 26, 2023, 10:22:14 PMKnicks looking good with OT win in Boston

 :beerbang:
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 04, 2023, 08:38:23 PM
Kyrie asking to be traded LOL
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 05, 2023, 04:13:06 PM
Kyrie to the Mavs for Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and picks.

Pretty good return for the Nets, Dinwiddie has the opportunity to be the #2 option and I think he's up to the task.

As for Irving working out for Dallas, who knows, dude is such a head case. Also, not sure how they will divvy up the PG minutes between him and Doncic.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 05, 2023, 06:31:11 PM
Quote from: Hicks on February 05, 2023, 04:13:06 PMKyrie to the Mavs for Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and picks.

Pretty good return for the Nets, Dinwiddie has the opportunity to be the #2 option and I think he's up to the task.

As for Irving working out for Dallas, who knows, dude is such a head case. Also, not sure how they will divvy up the PG minutes between him and Doncic.
fuck... i liked Doncic. now he's ruined.

Seriously though i can't see them working well together even if Kyrie wasn't Kyrie.
Both need to be ball dominate to excel.

I wonder can they move Kyrie at end of season if it doesn't gel.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 05, 2023, 06:39:32 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 05, 2023, 06:31:11 PM
Quote from: Hicks on February 05, 2023, 04:13:06 PMKyrie to the Mavs for Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and picks.

Pretty good return for the Nets, Dinwiddie has the opportunity to be the #2 option and I think he's up to the task.

As for Irving working out for Dallas, who knows, dude is such a head case. Also, not sure how they will divvy up the PG minutes between him and Doncic.
fuck... i liked Doncic. now he's ruined.

Seriously though i can't see them working well together even if Kyrie wasn't Kyrie.
Both need to be ball dominate to excel.

I wonder can they move Kyrie at end of season if it doesn't gel.
He's a free agent this summer, so that's a big plus for the Mavs, they'll have the cap space to sign someone elite.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 09, 2023, 03:17:42 PM
dam, Suns looking pretty tough with Durrant if they healthy.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 10, 2023, 10:20:51 PM
i feel bad for denver, lol.
i thought it was going to be their year finally to get out of the west :(
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 11, 2023, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 10, 2023, 10:20:51 PMi feel bad for denver, lol.
i thought it was going to be their year finally to get out of the west :(
Just because of the Bones Hyland thing?

They'll be fine, Murray will be back in a couple games and they very much will still be a contender. 

Blazers as usual completely flubbed the tradeline and got much worse trading a very capable Josh Hart for a very iffy Cam Reddish and added yet another undersized wing in Thybulle.

And then we tried to deal GP2 for basically nothing but now it turns out that he's actually still not recovered from his surgery last year and Blazers management was making him play through the injury. What a mess, almost makes me want to give up on this team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 11, 2023, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: Hicks on February 11, 2023, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 10, 2023, 10:20:51 PMi feel bad for denver, lol.
i thought it was going to be their year finally to get out of the west :(
Just because of the Bones Hyland thing? 
nah i just meant they were my heavy favorites in the west until the Suns got KD.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 11, 2023, 08:43:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 11, 2023, 03:50:03 PM
Quote from: Hicks on February 11, 2023, 12:08:22 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on February 10, 2023, 10:20:51 PMi feel bad for denver, lol.
i thought it was going to be their year finally to get out of the west :(
Just because of the Bones Hyland thing? 
nah i just meant they were my heavy favorites in the west until the Suns got KD.


Obviously the Suns are the favorites now, but CP3 is old and injury prone and they don't have much of a bench.  Fat lady won't be singing for a while. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on February 12, 2023, 09:39:12 AM
Looks like Reggie Jackson's coming over so we got another PG.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 12, 2023, 10:19:48 AM
Quote from: emay on February 12, 2023, 09:39:12 AMLooks like Reggie Jackson's coming over so we got another PG.
Huge upgrade over Hyland, always thought Reggie was underrated.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 13, 2023, 12:48:11 AM
i think i like the Hart pickup for the knicks.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 13, 2023, 10:56:48 PM
great game between the Wolves and the new look MAvs tonite.

id really like to see the Wolves now with KAT.
i like the addition of Conley if he can stay healthy.
I think KAT being out has really helped Anthony Edwards grow this year.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 14, 2023, 09:28:25 PM
Boston playing w/out most of their starters tonight and still sluggin it out with the Bucks.
Celtics are so solid.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 19, 2023, 12:57:43 AM
Dame with the three point shootout win!!! Great moment for him and Blazer fans, great to see him add that to his list of achievements. He was cold as ice out there, just doing his thing and knocking them down.

And then MacClung lighting the dunk competition on fire! That was the best dunk competition in years and it was almost all due to him, the backboard tap, the double pump and then the over 360, dude did a near 580 on that last one, amazing! 

What a great story for a guy who has been in the G League until a few days ago to win the competition, that's what it's all about. Really hope he's able to turn this into a long term contract.
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Post by: VA $l!m on February 19, 2023, 06:34:24 PM
my boy from VA Mack McClung sorta killin it last nite
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on February 19, 2023, 07:47:49 PM
They should let the Raptor in the dunk contest next year.

(https://www.macleans.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/13639244001_4306770243001_FINAL-TheRaptor-1920x1080.jpg)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 19, 2023, 11:52:01 PM
Dame with the half court shot and then the game winner!

Really proud of my dude this weekend, lol at anyone who doubted his spot in the NBA top 75.

Next up he's going to try to beat Clyde for the single season franchise scoring record, let's keep it rolling!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 25, 2023, 08:53:20 PM
celtics - sixers tonite looking like a good one.

nice to see alot of  these teams healthy for the stretch run.


ETA: well that was easily game of the year.
crazy end to game. can't believe that full court shot Embid made after time expired.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 27, 2023, 03:03:57 AM
Dame 71 points off 22-38 shooting with 13 threes, amazing!

Dude just keeps leveling up, wow! Wish I could say the same for the Blazers. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 03, 2023, 10:54:08 PM
HOW'BOUT THEM KNICKS!!

Randle with crazy buzzer beater over the Heat.
8 straight wins.
creepin up on the Cavs for 4th.
undefeated since picking up Hart.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 05, 2023, 07:46:02 PM
damn, was gettin psyched for Knicks Celtics tonight, but Brunson is out :(
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 05, 2023, 10:53:52 PM
Woooo!  :willynilly:
Quickley with 38 and Knicks win in double OT!
9 straight wins.
sorry Boston Knicks on a ROLL  O0
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on March 05, 2023, 11:08:41 PM
Very impressive for them to pull out the win without Brunson on the road against Boston, looks like they are for real.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on March 06, 2023, 01:34:02 PM
I think the Knicks have a really good shot against anyone but Philly and Milwaukee, I'd rather not see them til later in playoffs if possible

Philly always has our number and the Bucks are a different level in the East
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on March 07, 2023, 02:02:01 PM
Yeah knicks have been looking great. It'll be tough to make it to the finals but hopefully they'll get through first round, much needed boost of confidence for that team and fanbase.  
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 09, 2023, 01:53:59 PM
Welp, JA Morant done gone and F-ed up  :frustrated:

Grizz down bad.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on March 09, 2023, 02:09:36 PM
KD possibly out 4-6 weeks from injury during warmups yesterday.

Yikes.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 09, 2023, 10:40:38 PM
Quote from: Hicks on March 09, 2023, 02:09:36 PMKD possibly out 4-6 weeks from injury during warmups yesterday.

Yikes.
yeah...


also, i'm going to admit i had no idea Josh Hart would have such an instant impact on the Knicks.  :clap:


ETA: tough one for the Knicks tonite vs. the Kings.
Brunson injury, didnt play 2nd half. :(
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 26, 2023, 09:23:43 PM
getting worried about the Knicks barely holding onto 5th.
Brunson being in and out with injury has really thrown us off.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 01, 2023, 01:09:38 AM
welp. Randle out 2 weeks at least with ankle injury :(

 at least Brunson came out tonite with 48 vs Cleveland who we are almost certain to see in the first round.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 01, 2023, 02:36:47 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 01, 2023, 01:09:38 AMwelp. Randle out 2 weeks at least with ankle injury :(

 at least Brunson came out tonite with 48 vs Cleveland who we are almost certain to see in the first round.

The couple extra days for the play in is working in your favor, good chance he's ready for game 1.

48 from Brunson is insane! Mavs really blew it by not paying him.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 01, 2023, 02:48:31 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 01, 2023, 02:36:47 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 01, 2023, 01:09:38 AMwelp. Randle out 2 weeks at least with ankle injury :(

 at least Brunson came out tonite with 48 vs Cleveland who we are almost certain to see in the first round.

The couple extra days for the play in is working in your favor, good chance he's ready for game 1.

48 from Brunson is insane! Mavs really blew it by not paying him.
for real...

crazy to think with Doncic and Irving they are in 11th place and not even in the play in ATM.
losing Finney Smith really hurt them i think.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 01, 2023, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 01, 2023, 01:09:38 AMwelp. Randle out 2 weeks at least with ankle injury :(

 at least Brunson came out tonite with 48 vs Cleveland who we are almost certain to see in the first round.

having him out right now is good for everyone, imo
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 02, 2023, 02:32:50 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 01, 2023, 05:15:52 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 01, 2023, 01:09:38 AMwelp. Randle out 2 weeks at least with ankle injury :(

 at least Brunson came out tonite with 48 vs Cleveland who we are almost certain to see in the first round.

having him out right now is good for everyone, imo
yeah, i can see that, but we 100% need him for playoffs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 09, 2023, 06:37:44 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrmi1D6qTvU
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: jedifunk on April 09, 2023, 10:48:48 PM
go wolves!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 10, 2023, 03:15:20 AM
Quote from: jedifunk on April 09, 2023, 10:48:48 PMgo wolves!

:hereyougoyousentimentalbastar  :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar  :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 10, 2023, 01:33:58 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 10, 2023, 03:15:20 AM
Quote from: jedifunk on April 09, 2023, 10:48:48 PMgo wolves!

:hereyougoyousentimentalbastar  :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar  :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 10, 2023, 06:28:22 PM
I'm honestly dissapointed.
The Wolves were the team i was most excited about besides the Knicks.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on April 10, 2023, 09:53:40 PM
Gobert is such a pussy and that is an embarrassing punch.  What a loser.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 11, 2023, 08:26:07 PM
Jaden Mcdanial fracturing his hand punching the wall in the tunnel wasnt genius either  :clap:


--on a side note, looks like Randal might be out for the beginning of the Cavs series :(
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 15, 2023, 06:09:59 PM
LET'S GO KNICKS!
 :pbjtime:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 16, 2023, 07:49:18 PM
crazy day 2.
Morant and Giannis both injured.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on April 17, 2023, 01:04:00 AM
Herro with broken hand too. 
Nuggets crushing timberwolves rn. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 17, 2023, 03:53:48 PM
sounding like a better outlook for Giannis than Morant as of today.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 17, 2023, 04:04:11 PM
Yeah would be very surprised if Giannis doesn't play through a minor injury like that.

I hate the Grizz and Ja so not much sympathy there, but I hate the Lakers even more lol. Whateves, not bothering watching that series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 17, 2023, 08:13:40 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 17, 2023, 04:04:11 PMYeah would be very surprised if Giannis doesn't play through a minor injury like that.

I hate the Grizz and Ja so not much sympathy there, but I hate the Lakers even more lol. Whateves, not bothering watching that series.
hm yeah ... i mean ja is pretty entertaining player but the team as a whole has major attitude issues.
and i 100% want lebron to get pummeled whenever possible lol.
tbh pretty was a pretty interesting series to me before the Ja injury.
I was looking forward to Memphis stomping them considering how much dumb hype people are giving the LAkers right now.
ITs sorta funny seeing Hachimura and Reeves carry them though.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 18, 2023, 12:38:01 AM
i think Celtics and Nuggets are my favorites to reach the Finals as of now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 18, 2023, 01:22:20 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 18, 2023, 12:38:01 AMi think Celtics and Nuggets are my favorites to reach the Finals as of now.

I like this statement a lot, though the Kings look really tough.

In related news, I think Draymond needs to be suspended, perhaps for the rest of the playoffs. He is going to seriously hurt someone with his bs play.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 18, 2023, 10:56:01 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 18, 2023, 01:22:20 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 18, 2023, 12:38:01 AMi think Celtics and Nuggets are my favorites to reach the Finals as of now.

I like this statement a lot, though the Kings look really tough.

In related news, I think Draymond needs to be suspended, perhaps for the rest of the playoffs. He is going to seriously hurt someone with his bs play.

Warriors shoulda looked to get rid of him after he hit Poole in pre season. They haven't looked like a team all year.


-Watching Clippers Suns RN.
I can't believe Clips w/out P. George are giving the Suns so much trouble.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 21, 2023, 10:38:30 PM
MSG ROCKING TONITE BOYS!
 :pbjtime:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 22, 2023, 01:04:28 AM
Cavs with 32 points in the first half, what an epic collapse. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 23, 2023, 03:50:59 PM
I heckin' love the makeup of this Knicks team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 24, 2023, 12:03:19 AM
epic 4th quarter collapse by Minnesota tonite.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 24, 2023, 10:01:22 PM
Jimmy Butler with a performance for the ages.
Miami up 3-1.
Wow.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 24, 2023, 10:43:06 PM
Jimmy Buckets! That shit was legendary!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 26, 2023, 09:28:00 PM
Randall goes down w/ injury in the 2nd.
Knicks stiffle Cavs for first series win in 10 years!
 :beerbang:


--the crazy thing is  i was just hoping for a 1st round series win, but now the Bucks down 3-1... either way Knicks have a shot.
Mil wins in 7 with Giannis beat up, or Mia wins and we get home court (and don't have to play Mil).
Sorta hoping it goes 6 or 7 for rest. Hopefully Randall didn't completely re injure his ankle.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 27, 2023, 12:36:22 AM
Holy Shit that Miami Mil game
.
Jimmy with the crazy bucket to go to OT.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:13:10 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 27, 2023, 12:36:22 AMHoly Shit that Miami Mil game
.
Jimmy with the crazy bucket to go to OT.

Freal! That shit was off the hook. Has to be one of the biggest upsets of all time, especially since the Heat lost Herro and Oladipo and still won in 5!

Knicks/Heat should be a great series, and you have to be happy with that match up over the Bucks.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 27, 2023, 11:13:43 AM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:13:10 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 27, 2023, 12:36:22 AMHoly Shit that Miami Mil game
.
Jimmy with the crazy bucket to go to OT.

Freal! That shit was off the hook. Has to be one of the biggest upsets of all time, especially since the Heat lost Herro and Oladipo and still won in 5!

Knicks/Heat should be a great series, and you have to be happy with that match up over the Bucks.
yeah 100%.
it'll be nice to start the series in NY as long as Randall is available..
Early reports suggesting it isn't as bad as the previous injury which took 2 weeks.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 27, 2023, 07:31:47 PM
I personally do not think Randle is as important as people make him out to be, we can win without him
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 27, 2023, 09:18:21 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 27, 2023, 07:31:47 PMI personally do not think Randle is as important as people make him out to be, we can win without him
yeah i can't really agree with that personally.
His size and physicality alone are something that goes very noticed when he's gone.
But, moreso he's really the only person on the team besides Brunson that can consistently create for himself and others.
Without Randle its pretty easy to hone in on Brunson and shutdown the entire offense.
Can the Knicks win without him? OFC anything is possible.
Are we better with him? absolutely.
I mean there's a reason he's our leading scorer and an all star.

...Also, wtf is Boston doing?
They need to shutdown ATL already.
can't believe they let 2 games slip and are in a tight game 6 atm.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PM
Boston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 28, 2023, 07:55:32 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 27, 2023, 09:18:21 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 27, 2023, 07:31:47 PMI personally do not think Randle is as important as people make him out to be, we can win without him
yeah i can't really agree with that personally.
His size and physicality alone are something that goes very noticed when he's gone.
But, moreso he's really the only person on the team besides Brunson that can consistently create for himself and others.
Without Randle its pretty easy to hone in on Brunson and shutdown the entire offense.
Can the Knicks win without him? OFC anything is possible.
Are we better with him? absolutely.
I mean there's a reason he's our leading scorer and an all star.

...Also, wtf is Boston doing?
They need to shutdown ATL already.
can't believe they let 2 games slip and are in a tight game 6 atm.

There is a small sample size, but how have things looked like this year without Randle?  Pretty good, imo

https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-knicks/knicks-without-julius-randle-2/

Randle will be the person who loses us games in this year's playoffs, not saying he won't have an impact on winning, but he makes terrible decisions too often (especially when double or triple teamed) and is prone to freak outs
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PMBoston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 

Atlanta was a tough matchup for the Celtics, and we gave away game 5 by grinding our own offense to a standstill.  Closing out on the road against a team that shot lights out in the series is pretty impressive, though.

Embiid, if healthy, will get his against the Celtics, as he has always done.  That historically has meant nothing, as the matchups overall favor the Celtics.  I think Celtics in 5, assuming we play with consistent pace and don't go into prevent offense mode in the 4th quarter.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 28, 2023, 03:36:10 PM
Regardless of predictions i think this second round is looking epic as far as rivalry goes.
Should be some intense series.

Boston- Philly definitely has some recent history.
MIA- NY always gets the old fans hyped.
Den- Phx basically the 2 teams in the west people are betting on to make the finals.
then
GSW/Sac -Mem/LAL whichever it comes down to has some great storylines.

mark me excited.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 29, 2023, 05:55:17 PM
Really hoping Sac pulls it off tomorrow, would love to see Sac/Lakers rematch from the old early 2000s rivalry.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 29, 2023, 10:35:06 PM

Every time i watch Denver lately i come away thinking they are the best team in the league.

They are really clicking right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on April 29, 2023, 10:38:18 PM
So wild working the suns rn. 
Going to the game Monday. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 30, 2023, 01:20:51 PM
Quote from: emay on April 29, 2023, 10:38:18 PMSo wild working the suns rn.
Going to the game Monday.
sick bro.
good luck!
 :beerbang:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 30, 2023, 01:48:05 PM
LETS GO KNICKS!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 30, 2023, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 30, 2023, 01:48:05 PMLETS GO KNICKS!
offense was shit w/out Randle bro.
like i said they just keyed in on Brunson and noone else on the team could break down Miami's defense.
Especially against a physical team like Miami we really need that bully ball Randle brings.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on April 30, 2023, 04:45:10 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 30, 2023, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 30, 2023, 01:48:05 PMLETS GO KNICKS!
offense was shit w/out Randle bro.
like i said they just keyed in on Brunson and noone else on the team could break down Miami's defense.
Especially against a physical team like Miami we really need that bully ball Randle brings.
Barrett had it going for a while, but yeah they totally fell apart in the second half.

Hopefully Randle is back for Game 2.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 30, 2023, 05:38:30 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 30, 2023, 04:45:10 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 30, 2023, 03:25:00 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 30, 2023, 01:48:05 PMLETS GO KNICKS!
offense was shit w/out Randle bro.
like i said they just keyed in on Brunson and noone else on the team could break down Miami's defense.
Especially against a physical team like Miami we really need that bully ball Randle brings.
Barrett had it going for a while, but yeah they totally fell apart in the second half.

Hopefully Randle is back for Game 2.
Barret, Topin.. they are all doing great this playoffs, but they are not 1 on 1 ISO players.
Teams in the playoffs with only 1 player that can create never do well.
The Knicks are just have a perfect compliment of players when they are all healthy.
but the 1, 2 threat of having both Brunson and Randle who can get their own shot at any time makes all the difference.


-Also speaking of injuries word is EMBID is out for possibly games 1 and 2.
big oof for Philly.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on April 30, 2023, 06:03:22 PM
Waaariiorrss

Steph da God.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on April 30, 2023, 07:47:27 PM
(https://media.tenor.com/_XLEzC52ATQAAAAM/sad-walk.gif)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 01, 2023, 09:49:05 PM
o shit James Harden
 :o
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 01, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PMBoston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 

Atlanta was a tough matchup for the Celtics, and we gave away game 5 by grinding our own offense to a standstill.  Closing out on the road against a team that shot lights out in the series is pretty impressive, though.

Embiid, if healthy, will get his against the Celtics, as he has always done.  That historically has meant nothing, as the matchups overall favor the Celtics.  I think Celtics in 5, assuming we play with consistent pace and don't go into prevent offense mode in the 4th quarter.

Still gonna be Boston in 5 or no? 

 :samurai:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 02, 2023, 01:29:39 AM
Nugs up 2-0 let's keep it going  :pbjtime:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2023, 11:39:11 AM
Quote from: emay on May 02, 2023, 01:29:39 AMNugs up 2-0 let's keep it going  :pbjtime:
great game.
jokic is a juggernaut right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 02, 2023, 12:27:21 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 01, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PMBoston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 

Atlanta was a tough matchup for the Celtics, and we gave away game 5 by grinding our own offense to a standstill.  Closing out on the road against a team that shot lights out in the series is pretty impressive, though.

Embiid, if healthy, will get his against the Celtics, as he has always done.  That historically has meant nothing, as the matchups overall favor the Celtics.  I think Celtics in 5, assuming we play with consistent pace and don't go into prevent offense mode in the 4th quarter.

Still gonna be Boston in 5 or no? 

 :samurai:

Could be.  Or 6.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 02, 2023, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 02, 2023, 12:27:21 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 01, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PMBoston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 

Atlanta was a tough matchup for the Celtics, and we gave away game 5 by grinding our own offense to a standstill.  Closing out on the road against a team that shot lights out in the series is pretty impressive, though.

Embiid, if healthy, will get his against the Celtics, as he has always done.  That historically has meant nothing, as the matchups overall favor the Celtics.  I think Celtics in 5, assuming we play with consistent pace and don't go into prevent offense mode in the 4th quarter.

Still gonna be Boston in 5 or no? 

 :samurai:

Could be.  Or 6.

Lol, Celtics are in trouble bro.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 02, 2023, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 02, 2023, 12:27:21 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 01, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PMBoston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 

Atlanta was a tough matchup for the Celtics, and we gave away game 5 by grinding our own offense to a standstill.  Closing out on the road against a team that shot lights out in the series is pretty impressive, though.

Embiid, if healthy, will get his against the Celtics, as he has always done.  That historically has meant nothing, as the matchups overall favor the Celtics.  I think Celtics in 5, assuming we play with consistent pace and don't go into prevent offense mode in the 4th quarter.

Still gonna be Boston in 5 or no? 

 :samurai:

Could be.  Or 6.

Lol, Celtics are in trouble bro.
yeah...
idk what the deal is with them right now, but only thing i keep thinking is the lack of playoff  head coaching experience.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 02, 2023, 03:01:32 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 02, 2023, 02:08:06 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 02, 2023, 12:58:30 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 02, 2023, 12:27:21 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 01, 2023, 10:20:11 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:18 PM
Quote from: Hicks on April 27, 2023, 10:23:54 PMBoston giving up so many easy buckets in the paint.

Even if they can beat the Hawks, Embiid gonna eat them alive. 

Atlanta was a tough matchup for the Celtics, and we gave away game 5 by grinding our own offense to a standstill.  Closing out on the road against a team that shot lights out in the series is pretty impressive, though.

Embiid, if healthy, will get his against the Celtics, as he has always done.  That historically has meant nothing, as the matchups overall favor the Celtics.  I think Celtics in 5, assuming we play with consistent pace and don't go into prevent offense mode in the 4th quarter.

Still gonna be Boston in 5 or no? 

 :samurai:

Could be.  Or 6.

Lol, Celtics are in trouble bro.
yeah...
idk what the deal is with them right now, but only thing i keep thinking is the lack of playoff  head coaching experience.

Their defense is just abysmal, the Hawks were getting pretty much anything they wanted and now the same thing with Philly, obviously Harden went off but Sixers had five players in double figures and they shot 50% from the field, too many easy buckets.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2023, 07:28:38 PM
so jimmy butler is out tonite.
knicks win or riot.

also, apparently Brunson injured his ankle in game 1 and noone knew he was dealing with a ton of pain in the second half.
sorta explains why he looked tenative.


ETA: this first half got me stressed.
Brunson definitely not looking well.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 02, 2023, 10:15:10 PM
well..
about gave me a heart attack, but a win is a win lol.
3 days off before game 3.
series starts for real in Miami.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 02, 2023, 10:17:31 PM
 :tte:  :wtu:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 04, 2023, 04:41:30 PM
weird Celtics Sixers game last night...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PM
From the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 04, 2023, 09:26:03 PM
Bucks fired coach Bud.
Can't say i'm suprised, but man, dude got them to a championship 2 years ago, they had the best record in the East, and Giannis' injury basically screwed them vs Miami.

also, Looney w/ illness tonight vs LA.
Should be interesting.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 05, 2023, 02:30:57 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.

Did you watch the game or are you basing this on the box score (or the stupid column by the worst writer on the planet, Dan Shaughnessy)?  I ask because while he didn't score and his shot wasn't falling, he ran that offense that beat the absolute shit out of the Sixers, and his presence and "gravity" is what led to his teammates all going off.  It's not all just pointzzz...

The dude is 25 and he has led the team to the EC Finals 3 times and the Finals once.  He's averaging 29/10/5 so far this playoffs. None of Jordan, Lebron, Steph, Durant, Giannis won a title before the age of 26.  I'd say he's on a normal development path, and would look superhuman if he ever got the whistle that guys like Giannis and Embiid get.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 05, 2023, 03:08:20 PM
for the record i think Tatum's a stud.
He was like 5th in mvp voting this year if i recall. Well deserved.
 If there's any issue with Tatum i see it more from being paired with Brown and the struggle of trying to develop two stars that basically share the same position.
That being said, I think they've done pretty fucking good all things considered.

AS far as leadership goes... i mean the team has some serious vets already.
Smart is definitely the charismatic/vocal leader.
Horford is the lead by example 'effort' leader.
 just my 2 cents.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 05, 2023, 05:13:16 PM
Tatum is a bum, along with the entire Celtics roster

LETS GO KNICKS!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 05, 2023, 05:45:54 PM
I hope y'all are right.  :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar

Tonight is going to be interesting.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 05, 2023, 10:06:28 PM
Hope Robert Williams didn't just get injured trying to save a ball out of bounds...

and OMG did Embid's foot just land on  Grant William's head and break all his teeth?!?! :o
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 06, 2023, 04:24:26 PM
Knicks inexperience really showing in this first half today.
Starting to feel like winning in the first round was their ceiling.
Not surprising considering the massive playoff experience for the heat comparatively.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 06, 2023, 07:12:27 PM
this game falls on Randle, imo

right from the get go he was pouting and complaining, which set the tone for the team.

Add to that he didn't play defense 75% of time, took wild shots, and turned the ball over all the time, recipe for disaster

guy isn't worth the chaos he brings to the team, he's thinks/demands that he's the #1, but acts like a zero
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 06, 2023, 08:10:04 PM
Making it to the second round for the first time in 10 years is a pretty good outcome Knicks I'd say. 

I think Brunson is still improving and the overall outlook for the team looks promising. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 06, 2023, 09:04:06 PM
Quote from: GBL on May 06, 2023, 07:12:27 PMthis game falls on Randle, imo

right from the get go he was pouting and complaining, which set the tone for the team.

Add to that he didn't play defense 75% of time, took wild shots, and turned the ball over all the time, recipe for disaster

guy isn't worth the chaos he brings to the team, he's thinks/demands that he's the #1, but acts like a zero
He was bad today but in no way was the entire game on him.
the whole team came out flat and not ready to play.
which is why i was saying it was due to playoff inexperience.
AFAIK we don't have a single player on the team that has ever been in the 2nd round of the playoffs before. (not counting D Rose)
The series is far from over though.

I think you're overreacting a bit when you say he brings chaos to the team.
IF you ask anyone on that team including Tibadeau they say he's a huge team player and key to their success.
Randall looked like shit today,  but he's injured as fuck dude.
he's playing through a ton of pain.
You can tell his mobility is about 50% atm.
I wish they could go without him but we already tried that game 1.
Taking him out screws our rotations.
there isnt a good alternative.

Don't get me wrong.
i'd trade Randall in a heartbeat if we could get an all star in return, or at least try to push him into the #3 option slot.
but considering where the team was 4 years ago i can't complain at all.
We've come a long way and Randall has helped us rebuild.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 07, 2023, 05:59:19 PM
nice Celts Sixers game rn
love Horford in the 4th
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 07, 2023, 08:00:37 PM
And we have a series now  :frustrated:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 07, 2023, 08:23:11 PM
That back to back 3s to end Celtics 76ers was wild. Smart was so close to getting it off on time 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 07, 2023, 08:44:56 PM
We have a legitimate chance to get 4 Game 7s this year in the semis.
NBA is so balanced this year.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 07, 2023, 10:22:35 PM
Denver might lose this game tonight, but just sayin' Jokic is the best player in the league right now and it's not even close.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 08, 2023, 08:11:53 PM
damn, no Quickley tonight.
been hoping he could get going one of these games.
we've really been missing his contribution in the playoffs.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 08, 2023, 09:21:51 PM
Honestly this series comes down to home court.

Miami with all their 3 point shooters getting the crowd going plays alot better at home, and
the Knicks being such a young team feels way more confident at home.

Losing game 1 at home w/out Randle really put us behind the eight ball this series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 09, 2023, 08:32:57 PM
im starting to get worried all my favorites in these series are in trouble lol.  :willynilly:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 09, 2023, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 09, 2023, 08:32:57 PMim starting to get worried all my favorites in these series are in trouble lol.  :willynilly:

Talk to me when your favorite team plays well below their talent level and has to win one on the road to force a game 7.   
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 09, 2023, 11:13:13 PM
Paging Ime......
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 09, 2023, 11:24:28 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 09, 2023, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 09, 2023, 08:32:57 PMim starting to get worried all my favorites in these series are in trouble lol.  :willynilly:

Talk to me when your favorite team plays well below their talent level and has to win one on the road to force a game 7.   

Still Boston in 6 or nah?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 10, 2023, 10:50:03 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 09, 2023, 11:24:28 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 09, 2023, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 09, 2023, 08:32:57 PMim starting to get worried all my favorites in these series are in trouble lol.  :willynilly:

Talk to me when your favorite team plays well below their talent level and has to win one on the road to force a game 7.   

Still Boston in 6 or nah?

If they hadn't given away game 4 and not shown up for game 5, I still thought we could do it in 5 or 6.  Now, obviously not, but thanks for asking.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 10, 2023, 12:31:33 PM
Man wish we could play like that every game.
Came out in the beginning of the game pretty hot. Hopefully can close it out in PHX.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 10, 2023, 01:46:17 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 09, 2023, 10:25:26 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 09, 2023, 08:32:57 PMim starting to get worried all my favorites in these series are in trouble lol.  :willynilly:

Talk to me when your favorite team plays well below their talent level and has to win one on the road to force a game 7.   
yeah i'm pulling for Boston, Denver, GSW, and NY...
Thank god Denver won last night or it would have been 4 straight losses.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on May 10, 2023, 09:51:59 PM
I would like to personally say FU to the Blazers idea of eyeballing Siakam.
One of my absolute favourites to don a Raps jersey.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 10, 2023, 10:07:19 PM
watching an inexperienced playoff team like the Knicks is a recipe for a heart attack sometimes...
but we goin to back to Miami :D
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 10:06:18 AM
4 game sixes  :clap:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 11, 2023, 11:52:53 AM
Man, quarters 2-4 last night was the exact opposite of how this series had been going

Happy that we FINALLY didn't look like a JV team (or the Celtics)

Still not convinced that we'll win the series, but happy we at least won't get bounced in 5 playing as bad as we had been
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 02:37:01 PM
Quote from: GBL on May 11, 2023, 11:52:53 AMMan, quarters 2-4 last night was the exact opposite of how this series had been going

Happy that we FINALLY didn't look like a JV team (or the Celtics)

Still not convinced that we'll win the series, but happy we at least won't get bounced in 5 playing as bad as we had been
idk, personally im extremely happy with how the Knicks have played this postseason.
Huge steps for a very young team.
Barret, Brunson, Robinson have all had major growth imo.
vastly exceeded my expectations for this season.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 11, 2023, 03:16:43 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 02:37:01 PM
Quote from: GBL on May 11, 2023, 11:52:53 AMMan, quarters 2-4 last night was the exact opposite of how this series had been going

Happy that we FINALLY didn't look like a JV team (or the Celtics)

Still not convinced that we'll win the series, but happy we at least won't get bounced in 5 playing as bad as we had been
idk, personally im extremely happy with how the Knicks have played this postseason.
Huge steps for a very young team.
Barret, Brunson, Robinson have all had major growth imo.
vastly exceeded my expectations for this season.


Exactly, Knicks are 100% not moving on but have played well and it's an impressive showing considering it's Brunson's first season with the team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PM
i like this move putting RObert Williams in the starting lineup.
good luck Boston!

ETA:

Yikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...
i suspect lack of head coach playoff experience though.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 11, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PMYikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...

Cough Cough...........

Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 11, 2023, 10:18:16 PM
Damn Game 7 bb
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 11, 2023, 11:21:55 PM
Wowww 30 pt lead at halftime let's goooo!
Hoping for a Western conference finals in Denver!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 12, 2023, 01:30:54 AM
Pretty impressive for Tatum to redeem himself like that at the end of the game and completely take over. I don't know though, both Boston and Philly seem kind of lost and weak. Game 7 is very much up in the air with these two inconsistent teams.

Over in the West, Denver, wow! I knew Phoenix was in big trouble without Ayton. They had nobody to stop Jokic from doing whatever he wanted and even though Ayton wasn't having a great series, after losing him and Paul the Nuggz were free to throw everything they had defensively at KD and Booker. Looking like Denver is cleared for take off and could very well be cruising to their first Finals appearance. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 10:18:28 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 11, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PMYikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...

Cough Cough...........

Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
tbh i still think its more a rookie head coach putting him in the right spots.
you gotta realize who's on the other side of the ball- a coach with more playoff experience than any other coach in the league AFAIK.
Though tbh i have only been passively watching Boston this post season b/c i THOUGHT they would glide through these first few rounds lol.


also, Denver with that record 81 points in a playoff half, goddam  :beerbang:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 12, 2023, 12:48:54 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 10:18:28 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 11, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PMYikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...

Cough Cough...........

Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
tbh i still think its more a rookie head coach putting him in the right spots.
you gotta realize who's on the other side of the ball- a coach with more playoff experience than any other coach in the league AFAIK.
Though tbh i have only been passively watching Boston this post season b/c i THOUGHT they would glide through these first few rounds lol.


also, Denver with that record 81 points in a playoff half, goddam  :beerbang:

He wilts and he's a head case. This is nothing new. This a rinse repeat of last year. Not everyone is a Jordan or Kobe etc..... Not everyone relishes pressure.

That said, Mazulla is most definitely making rookie mistakes. Game management has been questionable on more than a few occasions. But can't cry over spilt Ime now. Play the hand we have been dealt.   
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 12, 2023, 02:53:24 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 12, 2023, 12:48:54 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 10:18:28 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 11, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PMYikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...

Cough Cough...........

Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
tbh i still think its more a rookie head coach putting him in the right spots.
you gotta realize who's on the other side of the ball- a coach with more playoff experience than any other coach in the league AFAIK.
Though tbh i have only been passively watching Boston this post season b/c i THOUGHT they would glide through these first few rounds lol.


also, Denver with that record 81 points in a playoff half, goddam  :beerbang:

He wilts and he's a head case. This is nothing new. This a rinse repeat of last year. Not everyone is a Jordan or Kobe etc..... Not everyone relishes pressure.

That said, Mazulla is most definitely making rookie mistakes. Game management has been questionable on more than a few occasions. But can't cry over spilt Ime now. Play the hand we have been dealt.   

But he had "The Courage" to keep shooting and work his way out of his slump to ice the game in the 4th quarter.  I nearly vomited when Doris said that on the broadcast, but the simple fact is that he managed to win that game in the final 4 minutes.  Of course, if he had hit maybe a few shots prior to the 4th quarter it may not have been all that close at the end, but at least he didn't give up and wilt (as a Celtics fan, I love the double entendre of "wilt" in this context).

Courage.

As for Mazzulla, he lost three assistants during the season, the big one being Stoudamire in like March.  For a guy that was not head coach about 2 weeks before the season started and is only 34, I think he's doing OK considering that he does not have a seasoned staff to help with some of the in-game stuff.  I didn't have a problem with the not calling timeout at the end of game 4.  Tatum just needed to start the action about 3 seconds earlier on the last OT possession.  I suppose when he didn't, Mazzulla could have called a timeout and drawn up a play, but whatever...

Now just win on Sunday.  I fucking hate the sixers, just slightly less than I hate the lakers.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 12, 2023, 02:53:24 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 12, 2023, 12:48:54 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 10:18:28 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 11, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PMYikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...

Cough Cough...........

Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
tbh i still think its more a rookie head coach putting him in the right spots.
you gotta realize who's on the other side of the ball- a coach with more playoff experience than any other coach in the league AFAIK.
Though tbh i have only been passively watching Boston this post season b/c i THOUGHT they would glide through these first few rounds lol.


also, Denver with that record 81 points in a playoff half, goddam  :beerbang:

He wilts and he's a head case. This is nothing new. This a rinse repeat of last year. Not everyone is a Jordan or Kobe etc..... Not everyone relishes pressure.

That said, Mazulla is most definitely making rookie mistakes. Game management has been questionable on more than a few occasions. But can't cry over spilt Ime now. Play the hand we have been dealt.   

But he had "The Courage" to keep shooting and work his way out of his slump to ice the game in the 4th quarter.  I nearly vomited when Doris said that on the broadcast, but the simple fact is that he managed to win that game in the final 4 minutes.  Of course, if he had hit maybe a few shots prior to the 4th quarter it may not have been all that close at the end, but at least he didn't give up and wilt (as a Celtics fan, I love the double entendre of "wilt" in this context).

Courage.

As for Mazzulla, he lost three assistants during the season, the big one being Stoudamire in like March.  For a guy that was not head coach about 2 weeks before the season started and is only 34, I think he's doing OK considering that he does not have a seasoned staff to help with some of the in-game stuff.  I didn't have a problem with the not calling timeout at the end of game 4.  Tatum just needed to start the action about 3 seconds earlier on the last OT possession.  I suppose when he didn't, Mazzulla could have called a timeout and drawn up a play, but whatever...

Now just win on Sunday.  I fucking hate the sixers, just slightly less than I hate the lakers.
damn, didnt know that about the assistants, that sucks.
and yeah he's doing fine.
something everyone needs to remember about all players and coaches is the NBA is a league of the best coaches and players in the world.
the playoffs arent easy for ANY team or player.
Some of the best of all time failed to get to the finals.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 12, 2023, 05:25:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 03:50:16 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 12, 2023, 02:53:24 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 12, 2023, 12:48:54 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 10:18:28 AM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 11, 2023, 10:08:14 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 11, 2023, 08:22:18 PMYikes Tatum so far in this game.
IDK what's going on in these playoffs with Boston tbh...

Cough Cough...........

Quote from: Superfreakie on May 04, 2023, 05:27:47 PMFrom the get, I have never believed Tatum has the mettle needed to be a leader. He wilts under pressure. Great reg season guy, monster numbers, but when crunch time hits he falls apart. Last night was a hugely important game to not go down 2 in the series, at home nonetheless. And he played his worst game of the entire year??? Single digits. On the day Embiid is awarded MVP?? Coincidence? Dude is a head case.
tbh i still think its more a rookie head coach putting him in the right spots.
you gotta realize who's on the other side of the ball- a coach with more playoff experience than any other coach in the league AFAIK.
Though tbh i have only been passively watching Boston this post season b/c i THOUGHT they would glide through these first few rounds lol.


also, Denver with that record 81 points in a playoff half, goddam  :beerbang:

He wilts and he's a head case. This is nothing new. This a rinse repeat of last year. Not everyone is a Jordan or Kobe etc..... Not everyone relishes pressure.

That said, Mazulla is most definitely making rookie mistakes. Game management has been questionable on more than a few occasions. But can't cry over spilt Ime now. Play the hand we have been dealt.   

But he had "The Courage" to keep shooting and work his way out of his slump to ice the game in the 4th quarter.  I nearly vomited when Doris said that on the broadcast, but the simple fact is that he managed to win that game in the final 4 minutes.  Of course, if he had hit maybe a few shots prior to the 4th quarter it may not have been all that close at the end, but at least he didn't give up and wilt (as a Celtics fan, I love the double entendre of "wilt" in this context).

Courage.

As for Mazzulla, he lost three assistants during the season, the big one being Stoudamire in like March.  For a guy that was not head coach about 2 weeks before the season started and is only 34, I think he's doing OK considering that he does not have a seasoned staff to help with some of the in-game stuff.  I didn't have a problem with the not calling timeout at the end of game 4.  Tatum just needed to start the action about 3 seconds earlier on the last OT possession.  I suppose when he didn't, Mazzulla could have called a timeout and drawn up a play, but whatever...

Now just win on Sunday.  I fucking hate the sixers, just slightly less than I hate the lakers.
damn, didnt know that about the assistants, that sucks.
and yeah he's doing fine.
something everyone needs to remember about all players and coaches is the NBA is a league of the best coaches and players in the world.
the playoffs arent easy for ANY team or player.
Some of the best of all time failed to get to the finals.

Have you heard the post-game interview with Marcus Smart?? Listen to the beginning of this Felger and Mazz radio show opening (here is the podcast link). Unfreakingbelievable.

https://985thesportshub.com/episodes/celtics-win-game-6-over-76ers-oh-schedule-day-marcus-smart-postgame-comments-5-12-hour-1/
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Post by: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 09:19:03 PM
As much as i am a sworn Heat hater as a Knicks fan, i have to admit they have the best looking fans in the league by a mile lol
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 12, 2023, 10:18:50 PM
great game.
great defense from both teams.
had a chance down the stretch with that flagrant call and then the Brunson turnover.
The game might have been lost by the knicks when Tibs benched Brunson after 2 fouls and Heat went on a 8-0 run.
Sorta wish he had cut Randle's rest short and brought him in instead of Mcbride so we had a ball handler on the court.

great season.
hyped for season 2 of Brunson at the helm.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 13, 2023, 02:27:03 PM
thibs effectively lost that game with his subs in the early 2nd quarter, seeing deuce in there for how many minutes in the 2nd quarter was mind boggling

also, another trash game by our all star forward, dood should be added to the facial recognition ban list at msg

https://twitter.com/SBondyNYDN/status/1657354790735695879?s=20
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 14, 2023, 05:49:00 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on April 18, 2023, 12:38:01 AMi think Celtics and Nuggets are my favorites to reach the Finals as of now.
feeling pretty good about this prediction headed into the conference finals.
Now we just gotta see which team can sweep and get some rest :)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 14, 2023, 09:36:31 PM
Crazy we got a repeat of the 2020 Bubble Conference Finals

Heats v. C's
Lakers v. Nuggets

Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 16, 2023, 08:59:31 PM
Let's go Nuggets!

time to whoop some old man Lebron
 :samurai:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 16, 2023, 09:25:46 PM
I'm
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 16, 2023, 08:59:31 PMLet's go Nuggets!

time to whoop some old man Lebron
 :samurai:

Not gonna lie, would like to see a Celtics Lakers final. But the Lakers are gonna get thrashed.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 16, 2023, 11:30:07 PM
tbh, my biggest surprise of the playoffs is Austin Reeves.
I never heard of this kid before this post season, but he's pretty solid.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 17, 2023, 12:40:37 AM
Well that ended up being a lot closer than I thought it would be, but a W is a W.

It is encouraging that AD had a great game and they still lost, because fuck LA.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 17, 2023, 11:16:05 PM
Wow playoff Jimmy is in full force. Bam put up some points tonight too. Going to be a good series. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 18, 2023, 02:51:57 AM
Sooooooo, Boston in 5?    >:D
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 18, 2023, 02:58:55 PM
Miami with THREE STRAIGHT GAME 1 WINS ON THE ROAD this post season.
goddam.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 19, 2023, 11:05:35 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 18, 2023, 02:51:57 AMSooooooo, Boston in 5?    >:D

Prob more like 6.  Celtics have won 3 straight series when they've lost game 1.  No need for panic.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 19, 2023, 10:49:39 PM
boston in 7  :tte:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 20, 2023, 12:59:00 AM
Boston in 3!!!!

But seriously, the Heat are just rolling and when they're getting 25 from guys like Martin with Jimmy doing his thing they are pretty much unstoppable. 

Pulling for a Heat/Nuggets Finals and would be good with either team winning the chip.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 20, 2023, 03:10:44 PM
Miami w/ Spoelstra is like the old Popovich Spurs.

They are play a very disciplined system and don't make mistakes.
So if the game's close in the 4th they will let you beat yourself if you make mistakes.

Also the Celts need to figure out the Robert Williams/Horford - Bam matchup.
There is no excuse for losing the rebound battle if your the Celts imo.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 20, 2023, 04:57:52 PM
Coaching doesn't mean anything in basketball, it's all about your stars.

Oh wait......

Mazulla is getting pants'd.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 20, 2023, 06:08:53 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 20, 2023, 03:10:44 PMMiami w/ Spoelstra is like the old Popovich Spurs.

They are play a very disciplined system and don't make mistakes.
So if the game's close in the 4th they will let you beat yourself if you make mistakes.

Also the Celts need to figure out the Robert Williams/Horford - Bam matchup.
There is no excuse for losing the rebound battle if your the Celts imo.

Yeah does feel like Spo could be plugging in just about anyone into the system around Butler and have success if everyone buys in. 

Bam may be only 6"9' but he plays a lot bigger and will continue to be a big problem for Boston on the glass and in the lane. He was also pretty effective next to Love in Game 1. We didn't see much of Love in Game 2, but I think he's given the team depth at PF and contributed just enough to make a difference. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 20, 2023, 10:56:48 PM
LETS GO NUGGETS!  :pbjtime:

was worried with Joker in foul trouble.
That one call they reviewed i thought was BS when he picked up his 4th i think.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 21, 2023, 01:02:09 AM
LoLakers, garbage team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 21, 2023, 10:53:17 PM
This is what happens when Boston runs into a real opponent.

Better luck next year.

Stoked for Heat/Nuggz! I think the Nuggz will take it, but this Heat team continues to outplay everyone that comes their way. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 23, 2023, 12:43:10 PM
Nugz definitely win in 5

The only team(s) that could have matched up with them were PHL or MIL
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 23, 2023, 05:32:43 PM
Quote from: GBL on May 23, 2023, 12:43:10 PMNugz definitely win in 5

The only team(s) that could have matched up with them were PHL or MIL

Miami will hang with Denver, should go 6 or 7.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 25, 2023, 02:33:58 PM
The plot thickens.
Gabe Vincent out with ankle.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 25, 2023, 04:47:49 PM
Has just been disclosed that Brogdon is playing with a serious injury (torn tendon in shooting arm) hence the non-production. So why are we playing him?? Any one from the bench could have gotten us his two points of production through 4 games of this series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: sls.stormyrider on May 26, 2023, 08:52:19 AM
was at the game last night
Celts were on fire.
This one is not over
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 26, 2023, 01:12:54 PM
Man series is getting good but idk if they can keep it going 2 more. I think it'll end in Miami. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 26, 2023, 01:46:03 PM
I'll bet anyone $50 that Miami wins the next game

by at least 20

 >:D
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: sls.stormyrider on May 26, 2023, 04:00:12 PM
Quote from: GBL on May 26, 2023, 01:46:03 PMI'll bet anyone $50 that Miami wins the next game

by at least 20

 >:D

If anyone needed proof that drugs cause brain damage...

 :P
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 26, 2023, 08:13:20 PM
Quote from: sls.stormyrider on May 26, 2023, 04:00:12 PM
Quote from: GBL on May 26, 2023, 01:46:03 PMI'll bet anyone $50 that Miami wins the next game

by at least 20

 >:D

If anyone needed proof that drugs cause brain damage...

 :P

 :hereyougoyousentimentalbastar
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 27, 2023, 12:05:42 AM
If Vincent remains out the Heat are going to need a huge game from Butler to close this out. Would also be helpful if they get some 3s from Strus and Love and Lowry stops sucking. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 27, 2023, 03:42:35 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 27, 2023, 12:05:42 AMIf Vincent remains out the Heat are going to need a huge game from Butler to close this out. Would also be helpful if they get some 3s from Strus and Love and Lowry stops sucking. 

Asking Love and Lowry to stop sucking is a tall order at this point.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 27, 2023, 03:49:33 PM
Quote from: mattstick on May 27, 2023, 03:42:35 PM
Quote from: Hicks on May 27, 2023, 12:05:42 AMIf Vincent remains out the Heat are going to need a huge game from Butler to close this out. Would also be helpful if they get some 3s from Strus and Love and Lowry stops sucking. 

Asking Love and Lowry to stop sucking is a tall order at this point.

Lowry yes, but Love was actually key in the massive Heat 3rd Quarter in Game 1. Might not show in the box score but he grabbed some key rebounds and his presence in the post opened up some good looks for Strus and Vincent.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 27, 2023, 11:16:17 PM
WOW
just WOW
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 27, 2023, 11:30:54 PM
Literally speechless.

Insane.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: sls.stormyrider on May 28, 2023, 07:11:11 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 27, 2023, 11:16:17 PMWOW
just WOW
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 29, 2023, 10:27:57 PM
Felt like Boston had all the juice going for them, and then Tatum rolled his ankle on the first play of the game.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 29, 2023, 10:45:19 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 29, 2023, 10:27:57 PMFelt like Boston had all the juice going for them, and then Tatum rolled his ankle on the first play of the game.

Should have pulled him after the ankle and played small ball with the Heat. That's what an experienced coach would have done.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 29, 2023, 11:34:32 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie :o on May 29, 2023, 10:45:19 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 29, 2023, 10:27:57 PMFelt like Boston had all the juice going for them, and then Tatum rolled his ankle on the first play of the game.

Should have pulled him after the ankle and played small ball with the Heat. That's what an experienced coach would have done.

Wouldn't have mattered with Brown shooting 35% and 8 turnovers. The Tatum excuse doesn't fly, Derrick White was the only Celtic that played really well tonight.

Stoked to see the Nuggets make the Finals for the first time and for the Heat to get a shot at redemption for losing in the Finals in the bubble.

But I just heard that the Heat haven't won in Denver since 2016!!!  :o

Obviously Denver is the heavy favorite here, but I think the Heat have enough mojo to make things interesting and give us some good games.

And one other thing, let's not forget that the Lakers got swept the fuck out, yes!!!!!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on May 30, 2023, 03:05:30 AM
Crazy game. I mean their shooting was pretty bad and minus Tatum is was over.
Denver is gonna be insane for the finals. Need to make it to one game.
One of the last games against the heat was that butler Jokic fight where the heat waited outside the locker room so I imagine it's going to be intense.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: sls.stormyrider on May 30, 2023, 06:23:18 AM
Tatum's ankle didn't cause the Celtics to not sink a 3 the entire 1st quarter
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on May 30, 2023, 06:52:16 AM
I didn't expect to be bored for most of the second half...

Does Boston have a playbook or is their offense just random? Crazy how Brown can be All-NBA and then be exposed as someone who can't actually dribble in crunch time.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 30, 2023, 08:05:14 AM
Quote from: GBL on May 26, 2023, 01:46:03 PMI'll bet anyone $50 that Miami wins the next game

by at least 20

 >:D

A game late and a point short

:P
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 30, 2023, 08:56:02 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 30, 2023, 06:52:16 AMI didn't expect to be bored for most of the second half...

Does Boston have a playbook or is their offense just random?

When this team panics, it is spectacular how badly they fall apart. Sadly, there is no steadying force to right the ship when it happens. 

QuoteCrazy how Brown can be All-NBA and then be exposed as someone who can't actually dribble in crunch time.

Right? Qualified for super max contract with the all-NBA moniker. Not sure who would touch him. I think a trade for a serious A-type leader is desperately/evidently needed at this point. Quite a few pieces on this team won't be back.   
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on May 30, 2023, 07:59:25 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 30, 2023, 08:56:02 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 30, 2023, 06:52:16 AMI didn't expect to be bored for most of the second half...

Does Boston have a playbook or is their offense just random?

When this team panics, it is spectacular how badly they fall apart. Sadly, there is no steadying force to right the ship when it happens. 

QuoteCrazy how Brown can be All-NBA and then be exposed as someone who can't actually dribble in crunch time.

Right? Qualified for super max contract with the all-NBA moniker. Not sure who would touch him. I think a trade for a serious A-type leader is desperately/evidently needed at this point. Quite a few pieces on this team won't be back.   
ill give you one Julius Randle for one Jalen Brown :)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on May 30, 2023, 08:53:57 PM
Jaylen Brown just shot 16% from 3 in the ECF.

Woof, dunno why anyone would be targeting him in a trade.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 30, 2023, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 30, 2023, 07:59:25 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 30, 2023, 08:56:02 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 30, 2023, 06:52:16 AMI didn't expect to be bored for most of the second half...

Does Boston have a playbook or is their offense just random?

When this team panics, it is spectacular how badly they fall apart. Sadly, there is no steadying force to right the ship when it happens. 

QuoteCrazy how Brown can be All-NBA and then be exposed as someone who can't actually dribble in crunch time.

Right? Qualified for super max contract with the all-NBA moniker. Not sure who would touch him. I think a trade for a serious A-type leader is desperately/evidently needed at this point. Quite a few pieces on this team won't be back.   
ill give you one Julius Randle for one Jalen Brown :)

Sorry, but I'll take Brunson.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 30, 2023, 09:05:57 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 30, 2023, 09:00:07 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on May 30, 2023, 07:59:25 PM
Quote from: Superfreakie on May 30, 2023, 08:56:02 AM
Quote from: mattstick on May 30, 2023, 06:52:16 AMI didn't expect to be bored for most of the second half...

Does Boston have a playbook or is their offense just random?

When this team panics, it is spectacular how badly they fall apart. Sadly, there is no steadying force to right the ship when it happens. 

QuoteCrazy how Brown can be All-NBA and then be exposed as someone who can't actually dribble in crunch time.

Right? Qualified for super max contract with the all-NBA moniker. Not sure who would touch him. I think a trade for a serious A-type leader is desperately/evidently needed at this point. Quite a few pieces on this team won't be back.   
ill give you one Julius Randle for one Jalen Brown :)

Sorry, but I'll take Brunson.

hell to the nah
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on May 31, 2023, 09:49:58 AM
Quote from: Hicks on May 30, 2023, 08:53:57 PMJaylen Brown just shot 16% from 3 in the ECF.

Woof, dunno why anyone would be targeting him in a trade.

Jeez...one bad series and now we're gonna forget 7 seasons of steadily improving performance?

He's entering his prime and there's no fucking way you let him get away.  He's not an alpha, more of a 1B to Tatum's 1, which most teams would be dying for.  They have the next 5-6 years to play out their prime (Brown is 26, Tatum 25).  I believe that Joe Mazzulla will have some veteran assistants added to the staff, which should help with the Xs and Os and ideally put the Jays in better position to win.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on May 31, 2023, 01:17:04 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on May 31, 2023, 09:49:58 AMmore of a 1C to Tatum's 1B,

FTFY
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on May 31, 2023, 01:23:23 PM
nobody hates the celtics more than superfreakie
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 01, 2023, 02:45:05 PM
Klay Thompson to Lakers?
F
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 05, 2023, 11:34:22 AM
Fun game last night. Does any team get more open 3s than Miami?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 05, 2023, 01:44:50 PM
yet another example of Miami letting teams beat themselves.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 05, 2023, 02:31:22 PM
Nuggz are going to need MPJ to show up or they're going to be in trouble. 

Vincent is balling, you almost worry about Herro coming back and taking minutes from him.

Pretty crazy that the Heat pulled it off last night with only 3 from Martin because he was sick and a pretty pedestrian 21 points from Butler. But how about Duncan Robinson in the fourth? Dude took over the game there for a minute. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 05, 2023, 08:31:32 PM
Hard to imagine bringing Herro back into the series at this point, maybe you bring him in for a few minutes and see if he's got his shot, but the Heat rotation is pretty full right now.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 05, 2023, 09:50:32 PM
Quote from: mattstick on June 05, 2023, 08:31:32 PMHard to imagine bringing Herro back into the series at this point, maybe you bring him in for a few minutes and see if he's got his shot, but the Heat rotation is pretty full right now.

Actually Spo should give him Lowry's minutes.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: mattstick on June 06, 2023, 06:44:41 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 05, 2023, 09:50:32 PM
Quote from: mattstick on June 05, 2023, 08:31:32 PMHard to imagine bringing Herro back into the series at this point, maybe you bring him in for a few minutes and see if he's got his shot, but the Heat rotation is pretty full right now.

Actually Spo should give him Lowry's minutes.

Maybe I have a blind spot for him, but Lowry has played OK in that "bench boss" role, hitting a few threes and playing his "old guy drawing stupid fouls" game.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 07, 2023, 12:01:14 AM
Quote from: mattstick on June 06, 2023, 06:44:41 AM
Quote from: Hicks on June 05, 2023, 09:50:32 PM
Quote from: mattstick on June 05, 2023, 08:31:32 PMHard to imagine bringing Herro back into the series at this point, maybe you bring him in for a few minutes and see if he's got his shot, but the Heat rotation is pretty full right now.

Actually Spo should give him Lowry's minutes.

Maybe I have a blind spot for him, but Lowry has played OK in that "bench boss" role, hitting a few threes and playing his "old guy drawing stupid fouls" game.

Welp, point is moot because no Herro for Game 3. Hopefully Lowry won't have 3 turnovers in 23 minutes again.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 07, 2023, 02:38:13 PM
i gotta admit i'm a tad concerned for the Nuggets.
Tonight's game could really determine the series it feels like.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 07, 2023, 03:26:22 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 07, 2023, 02:38:13 PMi gotta admit i'm a tad concerned for the Nuggets.
Tonight's game could really determine the series it feels like.

Agreed, it's pivotal!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 07, 2023, 10:09:26 PM
The amount of missed FG attempts by the Heat is pitiful for a team in the NBA finals.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 07, 2023, 10:48:46 PM
Nothing working for Miami tonight.

Put Haslem in I guess.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 12, 2023, 11:12:20 PM
Congrats Nuggz and Denver peeps!

Cinderella story! Nice to see a new team win the chip, good for the league and the game!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on June 12, 2023, 11:31:27 PM
Quoting  :sbw:

Meh


Also, Jokic is amazing, happy for him.

Celtics in '24 baby!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on June 13, 2023, 07:28:50 AM
Quote from: GBL on May 23, 2023, 12:43:10 PMNugz definitely win in 5

also, Cs won't even be in the conference championship next season
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 13, 2023, 08:56:03 PM
glad Denver got one.
great team.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 14, 2023, 04:38:45 PM
Truly amazing. Parade tomorrow.  :pbjtime:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on June 14, 2023, 04:48:33 PM
Quote from: emay on June 14, 2023, 04:38:45 PMTruly amazing. Parade tomorrow.  :pbjtime:
Careful out there.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 18, 2023, 06:51:42 PM
the pics of the nuggets coach at the parade were sorta funny.
looked like he was in some gangsta getup with the gold chains.

-also just saw suns trading chris paul for bradley beal... interesting?
i mean, Beal and Booker are basically same position.
getting rid of Paul is a good move, but hmm...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 22, 2023, 12:32:47 AM
Wow crazy to trade Marcus Smart. Pretty sad to see Celtics trade him after he really put in a lot of work with that franchise since 2014. Guess he wasn't performing the best. Oh well. Porzingas will add a layer of defense.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 22, 2023, 10:24:45 AM
Quote from: emay on June 22, 2023, 12:32:47 AMWow crazy to trade Marcus Smart. Pretty sad to see Celtics trade him after he really put in a lot of work with that franchise since 2014. Guess he wasn't performing the best. Oh well. Porzingas will add a layer of defense.
yeah.. i think the entire league is rethinking what theyve been doing after Miami and Denver rolled through teams that thought they were the strongest teams.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on June 22, 2023, 11:39:18 AM
I think the nuggets did a good job in exposing talents and skills of their young players. Jokic was like 40th draft pick and took a while before he blossomed into what he is today. Christian Braun is going to be great. Calvin Booth is making moves for #29/32 draft picks on Thursday to grab more young talent he has his eye on. He's building the team rather than trading around all star players to see what fits.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 22, 2023, 06:52:31 PM
i wonder if Popovich is gonna stick around to mold this phenom #1 pick
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on June 22, 2023, 07:29:52 PM
he'll be out of the league within 5 years after multiple knee/ankle/foot surgeries

#bowie'd
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 22, 2023, 10:18:30 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 22, 2023, 06:52:31 PMi wonder if Popovich is gonna stick around to mold this phenom #1 pick

He kinda has to IMO.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on June 22, 2023, 10:23:50 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 22, 2023, 06:52:31 PMi wonder if Popovich is gonna stick around to mold this phenom #1 pick
He kinda has to IMO.
Quote from: GBL on June 22, 2023, 07:29:52 PMhe'll be out of the league within 5 years after multiple knee/ankle/foot surgeries

#bowie'd

Eh, Bowie sat out two whole years in college, should've been a red flag. Wemby's had injuries, but nothing nearly as serious. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 24, 2023, 11:53:49 AM
smart moves by the Warriors i think...
getting rid of Jordan Poole.


also, Porzingas to Boston.. not sure about this one, but maybe good?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: pcr3 on June 25, 2023, 12:19:52 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 24, 2023, 11:53:49 AMsmart moves by the Warriors i think...
getting rid of Jordan Poole.


also, Porzingas to Boston.. not sure about this one, but maybe good?


Not unhappy about the Smart trade over here.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on June 25, 2023, 02:19:43 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on June 25, 2023, 12:19:52 AM
Quote from: VA $l!m on June 24, 2023, 11:53:49 AMsmart moves by the Warriors i think...
getting rid of Jordan Poole.


also, Porzingas to Boston.. not sure about this one, but maybe good?


Not unhappy about the Smart trade over here.
yeah, they are trying to get younger to match tatum/brown.
porzingis sorta slots in the al horford role.
i can actually see him being solid as a stretch 4 next to the big man in the middle.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 01, 2023, 09:42:20 PM
Dame wants to go to Miami.

as much as i love Portland and love Dame, i think it might be best for both to start over.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on July 02, 2023, 04:23:18 AM
It's a mess, Blazers will suck for years now. They need to bring in competent management. We're in a rebuild but just let our backup center sign a two year contract with the Suns for only 5 million. We literally have one player over 6'9" that can play minutes and Nurk has been pretty disappointing. 

Team is an absolute shitshow and I don't fault Dame one bit for wanting out. He gave it maximum effort every time he stepped on the floor, unfortunately the same can't be said of the Blazer organization. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on July 02, 2023, 01:31:14 PM
Quote from: Hicks on July 02, 2023, 04:23:18 AMIt's a mess, Blazers will suck for years now. They need to bring in competent management. We're in a rebuild but just let our backup center sign a two year contract with the Suns for only 5 million. We literally have one player over 6'9" that can play minutes and Nurk has been pretty disappointing. 

Team is an absolute shitshow and I don't fault Dame one bit for wanting out. He gave it maximum effort every time he stepped on the floor, unfortunately the same can't be said of the Blazer organization. 
spittin facts
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on July 03, 2023, 01:27:39 PM
Blazers will be better off in the end I think.  Just depends who they get for Dame.  It was handled so poorly.  Should have traded him two seasons ago instead of wasting all this time, and also doubling down on the contract extension.  Between Sharpe, Scoot and Simons we have the basis for a good rebuild but we really need to ditch Nurk.  Grant will be a decent vet presence but he might be gone in January.  The management and ownership sucks. The moment we drafted another guard, the writing was on the wall.  I love Dame, I think the whole thing was handled poorly.  Olshey fucked it up and Cronin is no better.  They were never going to spend the money to bring in someone who would make a difference.  It will be interesting to see who we get for Dame. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on September 08, 2023, 07:01:02 PM
Still nothing doing in Portland...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on September 27, 2023, 02:48:33 PM
Damn Lillard gone after 11 seasons to the bucks too which is wild. Giannis demanded more talent.
Portland picked up Deandre Ayton and jrue holiday, and lost nurkic and Grayson Allen to suns.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on September 28, 2023, 08:54:47 AM
not good for the Knicks, but glad he didn't go to miami

because fuck the heat
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on September 28, 2023, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: emay on September 27, 2023, 02:48:33 PMDamn Lillard gone after 11 seasons to the bucks too which is wild. Giannis demanded more talent.
Portland picked up Deandre Ayton and jrue holiday, and lost nurkic and Grayson Allen to suns.
Allen came from the Bucks.

I think the Blazers did pretty well all things considered, Ayton is an upgrade and hopefully we can get the SF we need for Holliday.

Wish Dame the best, dude will always be in the best Blazer ever conversation with Clyde and Walton.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on September 28, 2023, 03:39:34 PM
Quote from: Hicks on September 28, 2023, 03:14:32 PM
Quote from: emay on September 27, 2023, 02:48:33 PMDamn Lillard gone after 11 seasons to the bucks too which is wild. Giannis demanded more talent. Grayson allen to the suns.
Portland picked up Deandre Ayton and jrue holiday, and lost nurkic. 
Allen came from the Bucks.
Yeah I know, fixed it little for ya. Three way trades...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 01, 2023, 09:10:31 PM
honestly i feel like Portland did pretty good.
Jrue is worth something if they move him, and personally i think Ayton has alot of talent and maybe just needed a change of scenery.

Milwakee made out i think...
Really depends on Dame as he shifts into later part of his career.
i think with Dame they can more afford to move Middleton if they want.
Dame and Giannis if healthy is all the inside out punch you need.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on October 01, 2023, 10:45:39 PM
Holiday already gone to the Celtics for Williams, Brogdan and picks. Which is an awesome trade for us.

Blazers have done quite well, getting Time Lord will be huge if he can stay healthy, a defensive big is exactly what we needed.

Actually getting excited about this roster now, if we can flip Brogdon for a legit forward this team should be very fun to watch. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 02, 2023, 03:20:10 PM
Quote from: Hicks on October 01, 2023, 10:45:39 PMHoliday already gone to the Celtics for Williams, Brogdan and picks. Which is an awesome trade for us.

Blazers have done quite well, getting Time Lord will be huge if he can stay healthy, a defensive big is exactly what we needed.

Actually getting excited about this roster now, if we can flip Brogdon for a legit forward this team should be very fun to watch. 
yeah im impressed... and tbh i think both the team and Dame won so yay!  8)

but wait, does Boston need a big now??
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on October 02, 2023, 04:04:09 PM
Agree that it was a win for Dame and for Blazers.  Dame will get a chance at a chip finally, Bucks are going to be contenders and Blazers get what we need.  Camara might end up filling the wing spot and I think they are going to move Sharpe from G to SF so tha could interesting.  Not to mention we got a grip of first round picks!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 07, 2023, 09:09:11 PM
Can anyone tell me why this in game season tournament isn't going to be a horrible idea?
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 14, 2023, 08:40:28 PM
knicks wolves game tonight really good.

very hyped about the knicks right now.
Alot of continuity, and the addition Divencenzo is nice.

totally forgot Gobert punched Ryan Anderson and messed up the Wolves playoffs lol.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 25, 2023, 07:35:17 PM
Porzingas looking real good in Celtics uniform.
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Post by: pcr3 on October 26, 2023, 12:49:18 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 25, 2023, 07:35:17 PMPorzingas looking real good in Celtics uniform.

REALLY good.  30 points stands out, of course, but he also had 4 blocks and multiple other shots altered.  Celtics team defense looked incredible for very long stretches yesterday, and I think they will only get better as they get accustomed to playing together.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on October 26, 2023, 07:36:40 PM
Quote from: pcr3 on October 26, 2023, 12:49:18 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on October 25, 2023, 07:35:17 PMPorzingas looking real good in Celtics uniform.

REALLY good.  30 points stands out, of course, but he also had 4 blocks and multiple other shots altered.  Celtics team defense looked incredible for very long stretches yesterday, and I think they will only get better as they get accustomed to playing together.
just so many players in their prime on that team now.
Jrue is a fucking game changer.
They need a tad more quality on the bench.. but damn that starting lineup if healthy could be scary.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on November 08, 2023, 07:46:49 PM
WEMBY debut @ MSG
 :samurai:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on November 10, 2023, 04:19:36 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on November 08, 2023, 07:46:49 PMWEMBY debut @ MSG
 :samurai:
Overrated chant was classic msg welcome. 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on December 08, 2023, 12:14:40 AM
Wasn't all that excited for the IST but it's actually gotten pretty exciting.  And yeah, Porzingas crushing it for the Celts- awesome pick up for them.  Been to a bunch of games this year already, went to the Lakers with Hicks a couple of weeks ago and it's always get to see Lebron. He is defying all odds this year, great showdown last night with KD and the Suns.  Hitting the Mavericks game tomorrow and Golden State next week.  Pumped.  The Blazers fucked up and gave away the season tickets we have had for 20 years so they offered us shittier seats and free popcorn to make up for it. Called bullshit on that and they ended us giving us second row for the whole season for the same price.  So stoked, they rule. Got some great snaps of King James.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 08, 2023, 08:37:47 PM
watchin knicks celts

Porzingas looks like an all star for first time in his career i think.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Buffalo Budd on December 09, 2023, 02:46:13 AM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on December 08, 2023, 12:14:40 AMWasn't all that excited for the IST but it's actually gotten pretty exciting.  And yeah, Porzingas crushing it for the Celts- awesome pick up for them.  Been to a bunch of games this year already, went to the Lakers with Hicks a couple of weeks ago and it's always get to see Lebron. He is defying all odds this year, great showdown last night with KD and the Suns.  Hitting the Mavericks game tomorrow and Golden State next week.  Pumped.  The Blazers fucked up and gave away the season tickets we have had for 20 years so they offered us shittier seats and free popcorn to make up for it. Called bullshit on that and they ended us giving us second row for the whole season for the same price.  So stoked, they rule. Got some great snaps of King James.

Yeah this would be a dream come true, F'in A dude.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on December 20, 2023, 09:04:43 PM
so about the WOLVES..

hmm.. yeah best record in league. They always have had the talent.
Let's see if they matured at all this year and can sustain this.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Superfreakie on December 21, 2023, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on December 09, 2023, 02:46:13 AM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on December 08, 2023, 12:14:40 AMWasn't all that excited for the IST but it's actually gotten pretty exciting.  And yeah, Porzingas crushing it for the Celts- awesome pick up for them.  Been to a bunch of games this year already, went to the Lakers with Hicks a couple of weeks ago and it's always get to see Lebron. He is defying all odds this year, great showdown last night with KD and the Suns.  Hitting the Mavericks game tomorrow and Golden State next week.  Pumped.  The Blazers fucked up and gave away the season tickets we have had for 20 years so they offered us shittier seats and free popcorn to make up for it. Called bullshit on that and they ended us giving us second row for the whole season for the same price.  So stoked, they rule. Got some great snaps of King James.

Yeah this would be a dream come true, F'in A dude.

Wow, what a score.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 01, 2024, 03:25:35 PM
interesting
Knicks Raptors trade...

i think? i like it... depends how much or if we end up wanting to pay Ananoby this summer.

Mitchell Robinson out for the year really sucks.. Knicks in bad need of a big man.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 01, 2024, 06:39:16 PM
Phish NYE > My first Knicks home game

what a trip, so amazing
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 01, 2024, 10:13:49 PM
Quote from: GBL on January 01, 2024, 06:39:16 PMPhish NYE > My first Knicks home game

what a trip, so amazing
winning!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: kellerb on January 02, 2024, 01:32:46 AM
Quote from: GBL on January 01, 2024, 06:39:16 PMPhish NYE > My first Knicks home game

what a trip, so amazing
Did you hide out in an msg ceiling between nye and the game
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 02, 2024, 10:18:42 AM
Quote from: kellerb on January 02, 2024, 01:32:46 AM
Quote from: GBL on January 01, 2024, 06:39:16 PMPhish NYE > My first Knicks home game

what a trip, so amazing
Did you hide out in an msg ceiling between nye and the game
would be an awesome documentary. especially if you were tripping balls.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 02, 2024, 09:21:40 PM
I can assure you, no one can handle a day Knicks home game on strong acid
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 10, 2024, 01:15:33 PM
How 'bout that Knicks game last night?  I thought there was a chance they would win by 50

 :wtu:
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on January 10, 2024, 04:56:15 PM
Knicks are def heating up
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on January 11, 2024, 02:45:56 PM
Celts are crushing too.  Good game last night.  Want to watch the Celts/Bucks tonight.  Watched the Jazz send the Nuggets packing last night which I was not expecting.  But wtf is up with GS? They got destroyed by the Pels, worse home game loss since Curry was drafted and also worse home loss Kerr has had.  They are dunzo.  Hate to say it but without Green they can't compete even though some of the bench players have really stepped up.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 18, 2024, 03:26:11 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on January 11, 2024, 02:45:56 PMCelts are crushing too.  Good game last night.  Want to watch the Celts/Bucks tonight.  Watched the Jazz send the Nuggets packing last night which I was not expecting.  But wtf is up with GS? They got destroyed by the Pels, worse home game loss since Curry was drafted and also worse home loss Kerr has had.  They are dunzo.  Hate to say it but without Green they can't compete even though some of the bench players have really stepped up.
tbh i wish theyd tried dumping Green, but i have a feeling they couldn't have replaced all the things he still can do.  IT really is looking like the end of an era, which is mostly sad b/c i feel like Steff is still top tier. I'd hate to watch his last few prime years go to waste.


also, Toronto total rebuild.
Seeing quickly and Barret do good last nite made me smile.
Siakum to Indiana though... nice move for the PAcers i think.
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Post by: VA $l!m on January 19, 2024, 08:10:17 PM
Celts Nugs tonite.
big game!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on January 19, 2024, 10:01:33 PM
Crazy ending and win 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on January 21, 2024, 01:10:37 PM
Quote from: VA $l!m on January 18, 2024, 03:26:11 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on January 11, 2024, 02:45:56 PMCelts are crushing too.  Good game last night.  Want to watch the Celts/Bucks tonight.  Watched the Jazz send the Nuggets packing last night which I was not expecting.  But wtf is up with GS? They got destroyed by the Pels, worse home game loss since Curry was drafted and also worse home loss Kerr has had.  They are dunzo.  Hate to say it but without Green they can't compete even though some of the bench players have really stepped up.
tbh i wish theyd tried dumping Green, but i have a feeling they couldn't have replaced all the things he still can do.  IT really is looking like the end of an era, which is mostly sad b/c i feel like Steff is still top tier. I'd hate to watch his last few prime years go to waste.


also, Toronto total rebuild.
Seeing quickly and Barret do good last nite made me smile.
Siakum to Indiana though... nice move for the PAcers i think.

I went to Blazers Pacers on Friday.  It was a big win for us, especially without Simons and Sharpe.  Halliburton was mostly cold which helped us but I think Siakam is a huge pickup for them.  The Knicks are on fire, love to see it.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 21, 2024, 07:56:45 PM
Went to the Knicks game last night against the Raptors

Was really awesome that RJ and IQ got the love that they deserved, and the Knicks putting the hammer down in the second half

let's go Knicks!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 27, 2024, 04:38:40 PM
knicks best record in league since trade.
Shame we couldnt see Robinson with this lineup.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on January 27, 2024, 07:54:09 PM
Nuggets barely winning against 76ers without  embiid haha 
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 27, 2024, 09:10:05 PM
Quote from: emay on January 27, 2024, 07:54:09 PMNuggets barely winning against 76ers without  embiid haha
yeah or maxie lol...

right after i was gettin all hyped for th Knicks, Randle dislocated his shoulder.
hopefully not bad...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 29, 2024, 07:52:12 PM
big game tonite
#1 and 2 in west
OKC MIN
who woulda thunk it lol.

its funny b/c those are the 2 teams i get locally on bally and for the last few years its been pretty meh
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 30, 2024, 07:34:59 AM
tonight will be tougher, but Knicks closing out January 14-2 would yuuuge, OG trade has been fire

February gonna be a lot harder with multiple games against Pacers, then also Dallas, Philly, Boston, and all most probably without JR (who I'm all in with again, even though he gonna crush me at some point)
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on January 30, 2024, 01:13:26 PM
Can't believe the Blazers crushed the shorthanded 76ers last night.  Big win.  Bucks tomorrow, I am psyched to see Dame back in the building. Didn't have my seats but just got invited by a friend.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: GBL on January 30, 2024, 01:19:28 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on January 30, 2024, 01:13:26 PMCan't believe the Blazers crushed the shorthanded 76ers last night.  Big win.  Bucks tomorrow, I am psyched to see Dame back in the building. Didn't have my seats but just got invited by a friend.

homecomings are a lot of fun, had a blast when RJ and IQ came back to MSG, enjoy!
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on January 30, 2024, 01:44:58 PM
Randle out a month ish... guess post all star.
really curious what knicks gonna do at the trade deadline now.
they got that injury exception for Robinson.. now Randle questionable...
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 03, 2024, 08:58:34 PM
knicks got 4 of our best players out with injury... still winning :D

i guess we got denied injury exception for RObinson though b/c there's hope he might return for playoffs
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on February 04, 2024, 12:54:08 PM
Good game last night vs the Lakers. Knicks lost but it was a good game
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 06, 2024, 01:13:36 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on February 04, 2024, 12:54:08 PMGood game last night vs the Lakers. Knicks lost but it was a good game
yeah lebron and AD had to really work to outlast basically our shorthanded bench playin tough defense the whole way, just ran out of scoring.

knicks should be real happy to get all star break.
hopefully we recover a bit from some injuries pilling up
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 20, 2024, 01:24:07 PM
Doncic averaging 34+ pts per game rn :O (1st in league)
also, 3rd in leage in assists @ 9+
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 24, 2024, 08:43:17 PM
knick celts tonite.
i was hoping if i didnt see the knicks for a few weeks theyd be healed, but...

Ananoby out another week or 2
randle out til mid march IF he doesnt have surgery...
robinson out til playoffs maybe..

sorta worried about the knicks chances this year tbh
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on February 26, 2024, 10:03:27 PM
Knicks will be here in a couple weeks and I am excited to see them but yeah, plagued by injuries.  Hicks and I went to the Twolves game the night before the All Star break and they are a fun squad to watch.  Blazers really having trouble making anything click.  This season is dunzo.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Hicks on February 27, 2024, 03:34:47 AM
I hate to break it to you guys but the Knicks aren't making it out of the second round even if John Starks himself comes out of retirement. 

ECF gonna be Celtics vs Bucks or maybe Sixers if Embiid comes back or Pacers for the dark horse candidate. Won't be anyone outside those four teams.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 29, 2024, 07:40:46 PM
Quote from: Hicks on February 27, 2024, 03:34:47 AMI hate to break it to you guys but the Knicks aren't making it out of the second round even if John Starks himself comes out of retirement. 

ECF gonna be Celtics vs Bucks or maybe Sixers if Embiid comes back or Pacers for the dark horse candidate. Won't be anyone outside those four teams.
idk man, i might take cavs or knicks over indy. if the knicks are healthy.. which isnt so far fetched, considering Ananoby can hold down Randles spot, if not better.
we also might get Robinson back.
or Randle
and we also picked up Bogdonovich and Burks , both having great shooting seasons from 3 i think...

its alot of IFs, lol, but... definitely possible.
i mean, i'd give the knicks being healthy about the same chance as EMbid.

that being said, the Celts are on a different level, and the Bucks should be too.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on February 29, 2024, 07:58:23 PM
actually they just said both Randle and Ananoby are 7-10 days away from returning, and more importantly Robonson is ahead of schedule and should be back by the end of March.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on March 05, 2024, 11:03:39 PM
Watched the Knicks Cavs on Sunday.  Knicks look decent and will only improve with peeps coming off the IR.  I'm going to the Thunder game tomorrow.  Blazers don't have a chance but I am excited to see OKC.  Youngest team in the league and they are kicking ass.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 06, 2024, 09:29:41 PM
Quote from: Caravan2001 on March 05, 2024, 11:03:39 PMWatched the Knicks Cavs on Sunday.  Knicks look decent and will only improve with peeps coming off the IR.  I'm going to the Thunder game tomorrow.  Blazers don't have a chance but I am excited to see OKC.  Youngest team in the league and they are kicking ass.
i can't believe OKC is in first... it just doesnt register.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: Caravan2001 on March 07, 2024, 12:18:20 PM
They were fun to see last night.  SGA is really fun to watch. He put up 35 and it was effortless. Didn't even really notice and Holmgren is a pretty interesting player to watch. I think if they get another big that can bang with the big dudes, they are going to be the team to watch in the next couple of years.Same with Twolves.  Times are changing, it's crazy to think that it's pretty likely that neither Curry, Lebron or KDs teams will make it past the first round.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 08, 2024, 09:16:54 AM
Denver Boston last nite...

whoa!

season has officially begun.
Serious play off energy.
jokic, Gordan with the alley oops aaa.. that one from muray off the backboard , and the jokic hook pass one.. goddam. :pbjtime:
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Post by: Caravan2001 on March 08, 2024, 01:47:06 PM
Wish I had a chance to watch that.
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Post by: Caravan2001 on March 08, 2024, 01:52:47 PM
Just watched the highlights.  Pretty sick. When Joker just drops porzingis on the way to a dunk.  He's unreal.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: emay on March 08, 2024, 10:39:25 PM
Was at the game last night against Celtics. Lots of Boston fans.
Def playoff energy in there last night.
The AG dunks are insane. Crowd goes insane.
Last night brought back some hope for a finals run. Would be an intense series.
Title: Re: !!!NBA!!!
Post by: VA $l!m on March 09, 2024, 11:33:12 AM
Quote from: emay on March 08, 2024, 10:39:25 PMWas at the game last night against Celtics. Lots of Boston fans.
Def playoff energy in there last night.
The AG dunks are insane. Crowd goes insane.
Last night brought back some hope for a finals run. Would be an intense series.
nice! was hoping you were in for that one!