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Well ESPN is shoving Bulls/pacers/Nets down everyones throat over Miami but we shall see. I expect Lebron to have his best season after finally having a summer off.
Predictable opening back to back for Heat. Demolish Bulls after banner, then brutal flight to Sixers where they lay an egg as Wade rests.
Rockets/Spurs/Grizz should be great tv.
How about the Magic? Bit suspicious benching Nicholson so early, how dare he get hot, it's Wiggins time!
Predictable opening back to back for Heat. Demolish Bulls after banner, then brutal flight to Sixers where they lay an egg as Wade rests.
Rockets/Spurs/Grizz should be great tv.
How about the Magic? Bit suspicious benching Nicholson so early, how dare he get hot, it's Wiggins time!
At least Dallas started off on a winning note. Now if only Monte Ellis can play like that the entire season.
it's early but i am surprised the Pacers look consistent. They've never been consistent in regular season before. We'll see where they are in January but maybe they do stand a shot to win 60 games, only 5 in though we'll see.
kind of odd seeing the Knicks, bulls, Celtics and Lakers all playing poorly. Just unusual historically, can't imagine Bulls won't figure it out and get that rotation set. They may like the idea of Deng/Butler together but it may not work.
Interesting how so many media were worried about Rose's offensive lift, and never mentioned his defense, he's an atrocious defender right now teams are isolating against.
Nuggets 0-3.
kind of odd seeing the Knicks, bulls, Celtics and Lakers all playing poorly. Just unusual historically, can't imagine Bulls won't figure it out and get that rotation set. They may like the idea of Deng/Butler together but it may not work.
Interesting how so many media were worried about Rose's offensive lift, and never mentioned his defense, he's an atrocious defender right now teams are isolating against.
Nuggets 0-3.
The Heat are really playing poorly. At some point I imagine they'll go on a big run of runs but right now they are not into this season. D Wade wow.
Pacers continue to impress.
Utah 0-7.
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Pacers continue to impress.
Utah 0-7.
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Yeah, They're gonna have an even harder time losing once Rondo gets back, lol. Nice little three game win streak after losing their first four.
The C's are up 59-50 at halftime over Orlando. Jordan Crawford is having another solid game with 12 points at the half.
I didn't realize that Crawford was the kid who dunked over Lebron at LJ's camp, the dunk that ESPN showed and then the video disappeared.
Crawford is a decent player, and with a supporting cast, I think he can be a very good player.
Kelly Olynyk is also having a decent start to his first year and Avery Bradley is shooting well (no assists tonight for the PG and Crawford has 9 helpers). Sullinger also plays well. when healthy.
The C's have decent young talent, and with a decent draft pick and maybe a vet or two, the could be good down the road.
If they continue to play well, I would think that Rondo could be gone for decent picks and/or players. I believe the C's record without Rondo is considerably better.
Of course, everyone had the C's as a bottom 3 team that would do it's best to finish near the top of the lottery. Brad Stevens has done a decent job so far and has everyone playing hard. Heck, even Gerard Wallace, who has been known to be selfish and carry a lousy attitude, is playing hard and thinking pass first and not shoot first.
I didn't realize that Crawford was the kid who dunked over Lebron at LJ's camp, the dunk that ESPN showed and then the video disappeared.
Crawford is a decent player, and with a supporting cast, I think he can be a very good player.
Kelly Olynyk is also having a decent start to his first year and Avery Bradley is shooting well (no assists tonight for the PG and Crawford has 9 helpers). Sullinger also plays well. when healthy.
The C's have decent young talent, and with a decent draft pick and maybe a vet or two, the could be good down the road.
If they continue to play well, I would think that Rondo could be gone for decent picks and/or players. I believe the C's record without Rondo is considerably better.
Of course, everyone had the C's as a bottom 3 team that would do it's best to finish near the top of the lottery. Brad Stevens has done a decent job so far and has everyone playing hard. Heck, even Gerard Wallace, who has been known to be selfish and carry a lousy attitude, is playing hard and thinking pass first and not shoot first.
Brad Stevens off to a great start IMHO. He stays in playoff hunt until like February he's had a great first season.
Would like to see Kevin Love play a full season, tired of hearing how they'd always be a playoff team with him healthy. Huge season for him i think he's a free agent. Regardless someone will give him a max next season, unless TWolves I don't think they have a prayer to keep from the lakers.
Suns 5-2 pretty shocking.
Is Kyrie Ivring really a superstar? For every big game he seems to lay an egg next time out. time for him to get Cavs to playoffs.
Would like to see Kevin Love play a full season, tired of hearing how they'd always be a playoff team with him healthy. Huge season for him i think he's a free agent. Regardless someone will give him a max next season, unless TWolves I don't think they have a prayer to keep from the lakers.
Suns 5-2 pretty shocking.
Is Kyrie Ivring really a superstar? For every big game he seems to lay an egg next time out. time for him to get Cavs to playoffs.
Why are some acting like Bryant's new deal of 48 mill 2 years is great for Lakers? It means they'll stink 3 more years can't afford to bring much else in now. Did I miss something?
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He's not worth that on the court, can they actually think he can make it up in tickets and television? Watched the Celtic's big win last night, lol. Wallace actually showed up for once. That division really sucks so far this year.
Amazingly, Lakers seem to be admitting it's purely to fill seats and help their massive TV deal, basically a thanks career achievement to Kobe that is purely financial to make money for Lakers next few years, NOT to win games. Crazy.
Wonder who Bulls will move, I guess Deng but the west is already loaded and I'm sure they don't want to send him to an East team.
Hope Knicks keep losing, would love to see them move Carmelo to kill another team.
Wonder who Bulls will move, I guess Deng but the west is already loaded and I'm sure they don't want to send him to an East team.
Hope Knicks keep losing, would love to see them move Carmelo to kill another team.
Kobe moved ok but clearly out of game shape I'm surprised they're not easing him in more. 10 minutes then 15 etc...
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Pacers beat Heat, pretty much what was expected the other night but how it happened i did not expect. First half Heat dominated, should have been up by 20 but couldn't hit open 3's. Best Heat looked in weeks that 1st half. Lebron shut down George. Second half Pacers made Heat look like a high school team. Bricked layups, 3's, turnovers. Lebron ran himself into the ground and couldn't hit point blank shots and got little help.
Obviously the Pacers are going to get the 1 seed in the East and probably overall since East is so bad, the Heat start a new lineup each night and Wade is only playing 50 games this year. Pacers will be tough to beat at home for Heat in Conference Finals but that's a long way off.
One problem for the Heat is the usual, they can't get a rebound or bother a big Center at the rim, unless Oden ever suits up. The new problem for the HEat is they have zero chemistry. Starting new rotations each night will do that. Even when they win Heat aren't playing great ball movement basketball, they look bored with the regular season at times. Shots are inconsistent and defense is a mess at times. At some point the Heat have got to either sit Wade for a month and let him actually play all the games this spring, or make a trade. Get rid of Anthony who expires and get a guard who can run and jump with the young guys. Lebron has expressed frustration over the delicate Wade treatment and I don't blame him, Lebron never rests, Wade is a fragile as a flower. Heat have a LOONG way to go to get to an unusual 4th straight final but right now it seems unlikely unless Oden or a trade ensues.
Obviously the Pacers are going to get the 1 seed in the East and probably overall since East is so bad, the Heat start a new lineup each night and Wade is only playing 50 games this year. Pacers will be tough to beat at home for Heat in Conference Finals but that's a long way off.
One problem for the Heat is the usual, they can't get a rebound or bother a big Center at the rim, unless Oden ever suits up. The new problem for the HEat is they have zero chemistry. Starting new rotations each night will do that. Even when they win Heat aren't playing great ball movement basketball, they look bored with the regular season at times. Shots are inconsistent and defense is a mess at times. At some point the Heat have got to either sit Wade for a month and let him actually play all the games this spring, or make a trade. Get rid of Anthony who expires and get a guard who can run and jump with the young guys. Lebron has expressed frustration over the delicate Wade treatment and I don't blame him, Lebron never rests, Wade is a fragile as a flower. Heat have a LOONG way to go to get to an unusual 4th straight final but right now it seems unlikely unless Oden or a trade ensues.
This was pointed out by one of the NBA guys the other day, but Lebron looked more gassed after the first quarter than many had ever seen. When the Heat came out and had Lebron trying to deny PG the ball, PG decided that he was going to channel his inner-Reggie Miller and run Lebron to death. PG wasn't able to get any points out of it, but it was pretty obvious that Lebron was incredibly tired after that quarter. This is something they will have to figure out. Lebron is a freak of nature, but it seems that PG's younger legs might be too much for Lebron. If PG can manage to do that again, no way Miami can allow Lebron to waste all his energy on the defensive end.
Yeah. I can't disagree with any of that. West and Hibbert are going to cause a lot of issues for Miami. I don't know that relying on Greg Oden is the best idea. I think, as opposed to trading for another guard, Miami needs to find another big. They need a center with bulk that can push Hibbert away from the basket. I don't think the Heat want to rely on Bosh to draw Hibbert out of the paint as their solution to getting to the rim. They need someone who is going to wear Hibbert down. He still has conditioning issues. So if you have somebody that can make him work, he will be limited in his minutes and that could make a huge difference for Miami.
Your probably right but when I hear Spoelstra and Riley say they have too many bigs I about swerve off the road. Anthony, Haslem, Bosh, and Anderson are NOT bigs!
George and Hibbert are playing sensationally and West just does his thing.
I have a really bad feeling the insanely talented Nets will get on a run, finish strong and get Heat in round 1.
East needs someone else to get hot.
I'm sure it won't happen but id too see Gasols together for a few years.
Kobe gets a W. Only 25 turnovers in 4 games. Well worth the 500k per game.
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George and Hibbert are playing sensationally and West just does his thing.
I have a really bad feeling the insanely talented Nets will get on a run, finish strong and get Heat in round 1.
East needs someone else to get hot.
I'm sure it won't happen but id too see Gasols together for a few years.
Kobe gets a W. Only 25 turnovers in 4 games. Well worth the 500k per game.
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Yeah pretty good December game last night. Pacers dominated again but Heat finally hit 2 open 3's late to steal it. Pacers still look much better but I wonder how they'll respond to dropping 2 straight.
Blazers continue to amaze when were hey last in playoffs?
Grizz shopping everyone sad how that turned out.
Bulls aside, feels like the East is playing for lotto balls, dangerous this early. Attendance and ratings are crumbling in East ands it's far from all star break. Why wouldn't a Washington or Charlotte bring in an expiring good player to climb table and reward fans with playoff run?
Blazers continue to amaze when were hey last in playoffs?
Grizz shopping everyone sad how that turned out.
Bulls aside, feels like the East is playing for lotto balls, dangerous this early. Attendance and ratings are crumbling in East ands it's far from all star break. Why wouldn't a Washington or Charlotte bring in an expiring good player to climb table and reward fans with playoff run?
Three teams in the Eastern Conference with a winning record. Just three teams. That is pathetic.
2010-11 was their last appearance. That was the year where Brandon Roy led that crazy 4th quarter comeback to beat Dallas in Game 4. Still one of the coolest playoff moments in recent memory.
BFT, yeah it's ridiculous. Really the East right now is unlike anything I've ever seen in sports. A complete joke.
I thought it was a decade ago those late west coast playoff games escaped me.
Wizards trying get to .500. Otherwise the expensive nets , Knicks , and bulls keep sucking
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They were terrible and I don't think I saw one positive thing about them on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Also, it was nice watching Houston go into San Antonio and beat them soundly especially after that terrible game they played in Indiana last week.
Spurs scare me I thought they'd take an age driven step back finally. Nope.
Curious how Heat do at Knicks and Nets next two nights. I've noticed a trend lately that when Pacers lose the next night Heat bring D game.
Also curious if Heat grab Bynum since they have mid level and playing time to offer. Mavs and Clips can't offer as much.
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Curious how Heat do at Knicks and Nets next two nights. I've noticed a trend lately that when Pacers lose the next night Heat bring D game.
Also curious if Heat grab Bynum since they have mid level and playing time to offer. Mavs and Clips can't offer as much.
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Celtics are finally playing like we thought they could, they're on a 9 game streak, lol. I think their early success can be attributed to their opponent's unfamiliarity with both players and coaches. Looks like I now need to get on my second favorite team's bandwagon, the Rockets.
weird nba trade today with Warriors, Heat, Celts i think it was. Too lazy to link i heard it on the radio, but basically Heat rid Joel Anthony and his awful play and contract, plus two draft picks, for Toney DOuglas, and Warriors got Crawford and i forget who else. Unsure Boston?
Paul George FG % this season.
Oct: .486
Nov: .472
Dec: .468
Jan: .410
Feb: .401
Mar: .338
Heat have most back to backs left in NBA but the Pacers have more road games left and see intent on putting 1 seed up for grabs.
Oct: .486
Nov: .472
Dec: .468
Jan: .410
Feb: .401
Mar: .338
Heat have most back to backs left in NBA but the Pacers have more road games left and see intent on putting 1 seed up for grabs.
no one prob cares but I find it astounding Lebron hasn't taken a foul shot in his last two games. If he had the Durant/Kobe/mJ treatment this would never happen so when I hear fans say he gets all the calls it makes me laugh at this point. You can't take it seriously.
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MVP race?
I'd actually go
1. Durant
2. Noah
Feels like someone from Raptors or Blazers should be in discussion but neither team is really run by one guy.
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I'd actually go
1. Durant
2. Noah
Feels like someone from Raptors or Blazers should be in discussion but neither team is really run by one guy.
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So after the Pacers statement win against the Heat, they proceed to lose their next two to fall back into a tie in the loss column. Miami is far from dead in the East.
Pacers lose again so Heat take a commanding two game lead....oh wait Chalmers misses winning free throw, twice! Choking the East #1 away back and forth. Ugly
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