OFFICIAL NBA 2010-2011 THREAD

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:40 am

btw, LOL @ wizards being 0-19 on the road this year

Tired & Broke · Post by **Tired & Broke** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 5:49 pm

Reason wrote:BOBCATS 7-5 since silas took over.

yeah times been good, we've lost some close ones lately but we aint layin down anymore, feels kinda good man. especially owning the Bulls twice in a week's span.

Gregg Popabitch · Post by **Gregg Popabitch** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:14 pm

Portland centers will always be cursed

keepitreal95 · Post by **keepitreal95** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:04 pm

VideoKilledThe wrote:That's the second time the Bulls have lost to the Bobcats this week, and the first loss was w/Boozer.

The Bulls are still too inconsistent, and despite the addition of Boozer there's no way they can beat the top teams w/ size (LA, BOS). Boozer traditionally struggled against Gasol/Odom/Bynum in Utah, and even with Noah back I still think Chicago's is headed for a 2nd round exit.

Joe Pesci · Post by **Joe Pesci** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:15 pm

Proky tells Denver to fuck off. Melo to the Nets dead once and for all.

On one hand, i'm happy they finally stopped being Denver's bitch in these negotiations, but I would have loved to have a game changer like Melo as the centerpiece of this team. They would have mortgaged the whole future to become a 5 or 6 seed in the east so I guess in the long run better off having the flexibility and being terrible so you get better draft picks.

Not really sure where the team goes from here besides praying you land the first overall pick and draft a franchise player. I'm happy to hold on to Favors but Harris needs to go and I'm losing hope in Lopez and his poor rebounding.

Gregg Popabitch · Post by **Gregg Popabitch** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:20 pm

Joe Pesci wrote:Proky tells Denver to fuck off. Melo to the Nets dead once and for all.

On one hand, i'm happy they finally stopped being Denver's bitch in these negotiations, but I would have loved to have a game changer like Melo as the centerpiece of this team. They would have mortgaged the whole future to become a 5 or 6 seed in the east so I guess in the long run better off having the flexibility and being terrible so you get better draft picks.

Not really sure where the team goes from here besides praying you land the first overall pick and draft a franchise player. I'm happy to hold on to Favors but Harris needs to go and I'm losing hope in Lopez and his poor rebounding.

Lopez playing better in the past couple weeks gives credence to my theory that Brook was still recovering from Mono. Even after you get rid of Mono, it takes a looooong time to fully recover.

Joe Pesci · Post by **Joe Pesci** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 7:28 pm

I certainly wouldn't trade the guy for peanuts after one down year, but he's not untouchable if the opportunity presents itself.

Harris is a different story. He represents everything that has gone wrong with this team since the Kidd era. He tries to play through injuries and I respect him for that, but he really is not a very smart player and plays poor defense.

I'd love to see the Nets get involved in a deal for OJ Mayo. Not sure what Memphis wants for him but the Nets do have 5 first rounders the next 2 years and a couple expiring contracts in Troy Murphy and Kris Humphries (one of thew few guys on the team I hope they keep around - at the right price). Vujacic is expiring too but I don't think they can trade him.

Roy Johnson · Post by **Roy Johnson** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:01 pm

keepitreal95 wrote:
VideoKilledThe wrote:That's the second time the Bulls have lost to the Bobcats this week, and the first loss was w/Boozer.
The Bulls are still too inconsistent, and despite the addition of Boozer there's no way they can beat the top teams w/ size (LA, BOS). Boozer traditionally struggled against Gasol/Odom/Bynum in Utah, and even with Noah back I still think Chicago's is headed for a 2nd round exit.

Boozer/Noah is one of the best 4-5 combos in the league. Taj Gibson is an elite-level backup PF. Asik is developing at a rapid pace. Kurt Thomas can still provide some decent minutes, as he's proven since Noah got injured. You really think we're gonna lose because our big men can't match up with that of the Lakers and Celtics?

I don't know how you can say that the Bulls are "still too inconsistent" when we haven't had Noah and Boozer together for the majority of the season.

New coach, new players in Boozer, Brewer, Korver, Thomas, Watson, Asik, etc. Terrible injuries to Noah and Boozer, who are both all star caliber players. Despite all of that, we're still winning at a 67% clip. I'm happy.

Tired & Broke · Post by **Tired & Broke** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:24 pm

Roy Johnson wrote:
keepitreal95 wrote:
VideoKilledThe wrote:That's the second time the Bulls have lost to the Bobcats this week, and the first loss was w/Boozer.
The Bulls are still too inconsistent, and despite the addition of Boozer there's no way they can beat the top teams w/ size (LA, BOS). Boozer traditionally struggled against Gasol/Odom/Bynum in Utah, and even with Noah back I still think Chicago's is headed for a 2nd round exit.
Boozer/Noah is one of the best 4-5 combos in the league. Taj Gibson is an elite-level backup PF. Asik is developing at a rapid pace. Kurt Thomas can still provide some decent minutes, as he's proven since Noah got injured. You really think we're gonna lose because our big men can't match up with that of the Lakers and Celtics?

I don't know how you can say that the Bulls are "still too inconsistent" when we haven't had Noah and Boozer together for the majority of the season.

New coach, new players in Boozer, Brewer, Korver, Thomas, Watson, Asik, etc. Terrible injuries to Noah and Boozer, who are both all star caliber players. Despite all of that, we're still winning at a 67% clip. I'm happy.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:26 pm

Roy Johnson wrote:
keepitreal95 wrote:
VideoKilledThe wrote:That's the second time the Bulls have lost to the Bobcats this week, and the first loss was w/Boozer.
The Bulls are still too inconsistent, and despite the addition of Boozer there's no way they can beat the top teams w/ size (LA, BOS). Boozer traditionally struggled against Gasol/Odom/Bynum in Utah, and even with Noah back I still think Chicago's is headed for a 2nd round exit.
Boozer/Noah is one of the best 4-5 combos in the league. Taj Gibson is an elite-level backup PF. Asik is developing at a rapid pace. Kurt Thomas can still provide some decent minutes, as he's proven since Noah got injured. You really think we're gonna lose because our big men can't match up with that of the Lakers and Celtics?

I don't know how you can say that the Bulls are "still too inconsistent" when we haven't had Noah and Boozer together for the majority of the season.

New coach, new players in Boozer, Brewer, Korver, Thomas, Watson, Asik, etc. Terrible injuries to Noah and Boozer, who are both all star caliber players. Despite all of that, we're still winning at a 67% clip. I'm happy.

UNTIL the playoffs prove otherwise or prove bulls fans correct, i'm gonna have to agree with roy here. no noah is huge. no boozer last night AND no noah means you lose to the bobcats and score 82 points. not fair to judge the bulls unless you judge them WITH noah and boozer, which has yet to be seen really yet

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:26 pm

Gregg Popabitch wrote:Portland centers will always be cursed

startin to think the whole franchise is cursed. brandon roy too.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:45 pm

i don't know if anyone has been paying attention but doug collins has allowed evan to handle the ball more when he plays and it's paying off. evan's passing skills are very very good and his 1 on 1 game is underrated once he gets past the three point line

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:49 pm

it's actually amazing what philly's perimeter defense does. lou williams just blocked a gilbert arenas lay-up, then two plays later sticks his hand out in the passing lane deflecting it to a teammate, beside lou, thaddeus and iggy are tremendously long and quick, respectively, and jrue is a relatively big pg who is a really slick defender.

magic have 24 points with 8 left in 2nd quarter. all their passes and dribbling get contested. some shots do too.

Blockhead · Post by **Blockhead** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:57 pm

I'm watching this "midseason report card" show on NBA Tv and ALL the experts have people not named Blake Griffin picked as rookie of the year. That's 4 different dudes complete over looking BG.
What complete and utter faggots.

Hayzoos · Post by **Hayzoos** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:58 pm

Tired & Broke wrote:
Roy Johnson wrote:
keepitreal95 wrote:
VideoKilledThe wrote:That's the second time the Bulls have lost to the Bobcats this week, and the first loss was w/Boozer.
The Bulls are still too inconsistent, and despite the addition of Boozer there's no way they can beat the top teams w/ size (LA, BOS). Boozer traditionally struggled against Gasol/Odom/Bynum in Utah, and even with Noah back I still think Chicago's is headed for a 2nd round exit.
Boozer/Noah is one of the best 4-5 combos in the league. Taj Gibson is an elite-level backup PF. Asik is developing at a rapid pace. Kurt Thomas can still provide some decent minutes, as he's proven since Noah got injured. You really think we're gonna lose because our big men can't match up with that of the Lakers and Celtics?

I don't know how you can say that the Bulls are "still too inconsistent" when we haven't had Noah and Boozer together for the majority of the season.

New coach, new players in Boozer, Brewer, Korver, Thomas, Watson, Asik, etc. Terrible injuries to Noah and Boozer, who are both all star caliber players. Despite all of that, we're still winning at a 67% clip. I'm happy.

Right back at ya. I can't think of a better back up PF in the league right now than Taj Gibson. I was gonna post that in here last night but it slipped my mind.

Tired & Broke · Post by **Tired & Broke** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:03 pm

never said Taj wasn't good, I like his game also. But "Elite" and "Back-Up" should never be used in the same term.

Hayzoos · Post by **Hayzoos** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:14 pm

Tired & Broke wrote:never said Taj wasn't good, I like his game also. But "Elite" and "Back-Up" should never be used in the same term.

Why not? There are bad back ups, there are good back ups, and there are elite back ups. Taj is an elite back up.

Big Breeze · Post by **Big Breeze** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:15 pm

jredd109 wrote:
Big Breeze wrote:BG second game of a back-to-back and he gets 47 and 14.

That is the most points scored so far this year.

He was effecient too because he did it on 24 shots.

This was an all-star spot clinching game.

It truly is a wrap.

can the clips make the playoffs this year? they're 6 wins out of 8th with 42 games left. they seem to have found some confidence.

They are going to have to pick it up on the road because they are not a good road team. They are going to have to play lights out at home too. If they can get over the Clipper trademark of losing leads in the 4th, then they could possibly make the playoffs. If BD can continue to play at the level he's been playing at lately and above, they have a shot. If he gets hurt (which is highly likely considering his injury history), they will be toast. BD is the key. BG and EG are factors, but BD is the engine that stirs the drink.

I'm going to say that they won't make it though. Something weird will happen in terms of bad luck or a key injury. It's the Clipper way.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:22 pm

Big Breeze wrote: I'm going to say that they won't make it though. Something weird will happen in terms of bad luck or a key injury. It's the Clipper way.

reallyreallyreally hope it doesn't happen to bg or eg though

Hayzoos · Post by **Hayzoos** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:13 pm

Lil Wayne on the Miami Heat:

When Wayne sat court-side at a recent Miami Heat/New Orleans Hornets game he was upset that Lebron James and Dwayne Wade never came over to talk to him.

"Them niggas never speak to a nigga," he says. "They don't chuck me the deuce or nothing. Nigga spent all that money on them fucking tickets ... Come holla at me. We sit right by them little bitch-ass niggas. At least come ask me why I'm not rooting for you."

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 10:40 pm

HEY ANDRE IGUODALA

WHEN YOU'RE TEAM IS WINNING 90-86, IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA NOT TO FOUL A THREE POINT SHOOTER, CUZ, YOU KNOW, HE MIGHT MAKE IT AND THEN MAKE THE FREE THROW AND TIE THE GAME

YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE

Tired & Broke · Post by **Tired & Broke** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:04 pm

Reason wrote:HEY ANDRE IGUODALA

WHEN YOU'RE TEAM IS WINNING 90-86, IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA NOT TO FOUL A THREE POINT SHOOTER, CUZ, YOU KNOW, HE MIGHT MAKE IT AND THEN MAKE THE FREE THROW AND TIE THE GAME

YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE

yea Philly blew that game.

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:11 pm

Tired & Broke wrote:
Reason wrote:HEY ANDRE IGUODALA

WHEN YOU'RE TEAM IS WINNING 90-86, IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA NOT TO FOUL A THREE POINT SHOOTER, CUZ, YOU KNOW, HE MIGHT MAKE IT AND THEN MAKE THE FREE THROW AND TIE THE GAME

YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE
yea Philly blew that game.

i wigged the fuck out because i picked the under of the game, panicked when the score was 3 points away from the over with over a minute and half left in ot, and somehow (well not somehow, becuase of a ton of shitty shooting and ton of offensive rebounds) it fucking ended that way at 99-98 (complete with iggy missing an easy lay-up by the way with five or six seconds left, wouldn't have affected my shit but he coulda, you know, won the fucking game)

but i panicked in that i bet on the indy/gsw over like a degenerate lolz. fuck.

Big Breeze · Post by **Big Breeze** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 12:56 am

Reason wrote:
Big Breeze wrote: I'm going to say that they won't make it though. Something weird will happen in terms of bad luck or a key injury. It's the Clipper way.
reallyreallyreally hope it doesn't happen to bg or eg though

EG just tore ligaments in his right ring tonight. He's gonna give it a go after the half, but he's already saying it is painful in an interview before the halftime break.

an-also · Post by **an-also** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:08 am

Hayzoos wrote:Lil Wayne on the Miami Heat:

When Wayne sat court-side at a recent Miami Heat/New Orleans Hornets game he was upset that Lebron James and Dwayne Wade never came over to talk to him.
"Them niggas never speak to a nigga," he says. "They don't chuck me the deuce or nothing. Nigga spent all that money on them fucking tickets ... Come holla at me. We sit right by them little bitch-ass niggas. At least come ask me why I'm not rooting for you."

x 100

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:15 am

Big Breeze wrote:
Reason wrote:
Big Breeze wrote: I'm going to say that they won't make it though. Something weird will happen in terms of bad luck or a key injury. It's the Clipper way.
reallyreallyreally hope it doesn't happen to bg or eg though
EG just tore ligaments in his right ring tonight. He's gonna give it a go after the half, but he's already saying it is painful in an interview before the halftime break.

yea i've been watching the game...notice how in the 2nd half he's been attacking the basket like crazy? wonder if he can't shoot for range right now

i love eg. this hurts my heart.

eg just hit another three. guess his finger will be okay on some kobe shit?

the other game i'm watching is obv. the pacers one...shout out to aj price getting some good burn and playing well...and i LOVE LOVE LOVE paul george

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:30 am

with 3 seconds left in 3 rd quarter, acie law dribbles to about 40 feet from the hoop and puts up a running jumper and it bounces in, around, out, off the backboard, and back in!...sickness

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83-83 blazers-kings. let's see what kind of shenanigans they're up to

48.5 seconds left.

batum inbounds to andre. andre gets it to batum on the wing who passes to lamarcus. lamarcus gets doubled in the post and he kicks it out to a wide open wes matthews on the opposite wing who swing passes beautifully to andre miller in the corner who takes the pass and quickly dribbles two steps closer before nailing a baseline jumper.

85-83 blazers. timeout kings.

33.0 seconds left.

evans inbounds to landry who kicks it back out to evans. evans IMMEDIATELY splits two defenders and gets in the paint to quick it out to a WIDE OPEN landry. instead of taking a wide open 18 foot baseline jumper, landry hesitates, then pulls back his arms as if to pass only to get BARELY TOUCHED on his arm by a closing-in lamarcus. foul. two free throws. he calmly hits both.

85-85 tie. timeout blazers.

26.2 seconds left.

wes matthews inbounds to andre miller. the clock ticks away as andre stands hunched over with his hands on his knees with the ball by his belly. there is a 1.7 second difference between the shot clock and the game clock. while andre waits near halfcourt, here is the set-up. batum is in the far opposite baseline 3pter, rudy is in the far opposite corner 3pter, lamarcus is patiently waiting exactly at the middle of the free throw line as dalembert is slightly hugging him, and wes is on andre's near corner but 18 feet from the hoop, not at the 3pter

andre starts moving with 12 seconds left to the near corner 3pter as wes also converges to set a pick for him, wes quick pops out behind the 3pt line while andre works his man and gets a pass into lamarcus in the side post. dalembert slickly and smartly switches off andre and back on to lamarcus quick enough to make lamarcus take a half fadeaway baseline 15 footer which misses.

overtime

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:48 am

godfuckingdamnit. down by one, danny gets triple-teamed in the corner and he throws a god-awful pass to a cutting foster. fuck. that's the fucking play you drew up, o'brien?

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:52 am

HAHAHAHAHAH AFTER STEPH CURRY HITS A TOUGH BANKER TO PUT THEM UP BY 3, HE FUCKING FOULS A DRIVING COLLISON ON A LAY-UP WHICH HE MAKES GIVING HIM A 3 POINT PLAY. THIS IS WHY YOUR COACH BENCHES YOU FOR STRETCHES, BECAUSE YOUR DEFENSE IS GOD AWFUL BRO

Reason · Post by **Reason** » Thu Jan 20, 2011 1:54 am

monta with the ice cold game winning elbow jumper off a simple crossover. peace to peanut butter