ahchoomattchu
Smash Ace
Yeah, I've been wondering why you guys haven't made any moves for so long. lol
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Basketball Thread
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theeboredone
Smash Legend
I've given up on the Lakers. Gonna just root for another team this season...
Let's go with the Warriors. I like the Pacers too.
Let's go with the Warriors. I like the Pacers too.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Halfway into the season... I'm calling it now: Heat vs. Thunder NBA Finals rematch.
Kevin Durant wins MVP.
NBA Finals goes 7 games... Both teams with an equal chance to win. Heat barely squeak out the win and repeat.
Perkins cries.
Top 5 teams as of now
1) Thunder
2) Clippers
3) Heat
4) Spurs
5) Grizzlies
Knicks have dropped off just as how I predicted despite the fact that I was seen as a "hater." I didn't have them as a top 5 team then and I don't now. GG Knicks fans.
Kevin Durant wins MVP.
NBA Finals goes 7 games... Both teams with an equal chance to win. Heat barely squeak out the win and repeat.
Perkins cries.
Top 5 teams as of now
1) Thunder
2) Clippers
3) Heat
4) Spurs
5) Grizzlies
Knicks have dropped off just as how I predicted despite the fact that I was seen as a "hater." I didn't have them as a top 5 team then and I don't now. GG Knicks fans.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Grizzlies have been struggling of late. I'd replace them with the Pacers in my PR.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Their recent trade was questionable and have definitely dropped out of my top 5 as of now.
In the meantime the Heat are currently losing to the Raptors after having a 5 day break. The Heat ALWAYS play terrible after a long break... It's mind boggling.
In the meantime the Heat are currently losing to the Raptors after having a 5 day break. The Heat ALWAYS play terrible after a long break... It's mind boggling.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Jane
Smash Hero
so im sitting here reading my chemistry textbook when suddenly, it hits me: "what if i accidentally unsubscribed myself from the basketball thread? maybe it didnt mysteriously die after all..."
lo and behold, it was true. looks like i didnt miss too much though.
anyone else catch javale's backboard-pass-alleyoop to himself? i dont even remember who they were playing, i just caught it on SC last night.
also, as much as i want to clips to battle the heat, its looking like okc don't give a damn about no 2 seed in the west. so unfortunately, thunder heat rematch. hopefully the thunder come correct this time.
lo and behold, it was true. looks like i didnt miss too much though.
anyone else catch javale's backboard-pass-alleyoop to himself? i dont even remember who they were playing, i just caught it on SC last night.
also, as much as i want to clips to battle the heat, its looking like okc don't give a damn about no 2 seed in the west. so unfortunately, thunder heat rematch. hopefully the thunder come correct this time.
127crazie
Smash Journeyman
I'm basically throwing away any hopes for my Timberwolves this season, so... sigh. But I'm very excited about a couple teams' potential, like the Clippers and Warriors. I would love the Warriors to break through to the WCF. Not that it's going to happen, but still.
Jane
Smash Hero
much prefer the current colors but thats beside the point -- these new logos are cool.
also, i see u xsyven
also, i see u xsyven
theeboredone
Smash Legend
So I live in this world where Smush Parker and Kwame Brown made it to the playoffs with Kobe. But Steve Nash and Dwight Howard couldn't.
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
It's all about how well the pieces fit... Total lack of chemistry, youth, good health, and having a stubborn coach with a gimmicky system will make those pieces a little hard to fit. XD
I'm not even sure what the Lakers should do at this point. Even if they do manage to make the playoffs it's not like they're gonna do anything. They get no good draft pick since they traded it to PHX. Nash and Kobe aren't getting any younger. It's a really awkward situation.
I'm happy as hell all of this is happening to Dwight though. He's such a diva and he deserves all of this for that stunt he pulled in ORL.
Oh and I like the Pelican's new logo.
On another note everyone's been complaining about All Star snubs and whatnot but I don't even care tbh... It's nothing but a popularity contest.
I'm not even sure what the Lakers should do at this point. Even if they do manage to make the playoffs it's not like they're gonna do anything. They get no good draft pick since they traded it to PHX. Nash and Kobe aren't getting any younger. It's a really awkward situation.
I'm happy as hell all of this is happening to Dwight though. He's such a diva and he deserves all of this for that stunt he pulled in ORL.
Oh and I like the Pelican's new logo.
On another note everyone's been complaining about All Star snubs and whatnot but I don't even care tbh... It's nothing but a popularity contest.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Technically, if the Lakers made the playoffs, I'd give them a shot. To get in the playoffs, they'd have to play .75 ball essentially to grab the 7th or 8th seed. But yeah, not gonna happen.
iankobe
Smash Lord
The question right now is CAN they even make it?
I actually have not doubt that they'll fight harder in the post season than how they've been performing during the season.
tko112
Smash Lord
http://www.nba.com/2013/news/01/24/all-star-reserves-2013/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts
and here are the 2013 NBA All-Star game reserves
and here are the 2013 NBA All-Star game reserves
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
But even if they do barely scrape out an 8 seed do you really see them beating the Thunder?
Not a knock against the Lakers but the Thunder are just on another level right now. The Lakers would need a 7th seed at least.
mood4food77
Smash Hero
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brook lopez didn't make the all star game.......
as a knicks fan, this even brings tears to my eyes
as a knicks fan, this even brings tears to my eyes
Jane
Smash Hero
it should be a knock against the lakers, those dudes are garbage lmao
N.A.G.A.C.E
Smash Champion
Dont count the knicks out, they are missing their PG, which is a big deal.Halfway into the season... I'm calling it now: Heat vs. Thunder NBA Finals rematch.
Kevin Durant wins MVP.
NBA Finals goes 7 games... Both teams with an equal chance to win. Heat barely squeak out the win and repeat.
Perkins cries.
Top 5 teams as of now
1) Thunder
2) Clippers
3) Heat
4) Spurs
5) Grizzlies
Knicks have dropped off just as how I predicted despite the fact that I was seen as a "hater." I didn't have them as a top 5 team then and I don't now. GG Knicks fans.
iankobe
Smash Lord
Well. IF the Lakers get the 8th seed then they won't stand a chance at all. Thunder-Lakers is just a matchup for the Lakers. I'd say 4-1.Dont count the knicks out, they are missing their PG, which is a big deal.
The Knicks are no joke. I honestly think this year's dark horses are the Clippers and the Knicks. A Knicks-Clippers Final would be epic IMO
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
I'm not counting them out I was just making my point that they aren't nearly as good as their early season record indicated (with or without Felton).Dont count the knicks out, they are missing their PG, which is a big deal.
Nets and Pacers have been playing better basketball as of late. Plus the Bulls are still kicking *** without Rose. As a Heat fan I don't see the Knicks as anymore of a threat than the aforementioned 3 especially if Rose gets back soon.
Jane
Smash Hero
what happened? did he make a half court shot or something?
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Lol I saw that during the Heat stream. Yeah the dude made a half court shot and won something like $75,000. The arena went nuts.
Lets lay off the Lakers for a bit... WTF Celtics? Blowing a 27 point lead to Atlanta? 6 game losing streak with Miami coming up on Sunday? This team is beyond screwed if they don't turn things around soon. They wouldn't even be in the playoff picture if the 76'ers had Bynum back.
Lets lay off the Lakers for a bit... WTF Celtics? Blowing a 27 point lead to Atlanta? 6 game losing streak with Miami coming up on Sunday? This team is beyond screwed if they don't turn things around soon. They wouldn't even be in the playoff picture if the 76'ers had Bynum back.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
I consider myself good in basketball, but playing against some D2 players left me embarrassed. Don't know how many times I was left standing while they ended up throwing alley oops and dunks.
Plus it felt like they were hitting every single shot.
Plus it felt like they were hitting every single shot.
tko112
Smash Lord
Hot_ArmS
Smash Hero
wow gg celtics
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Key to beating the Heat: Lose your star player. First they lose to the Melo-less Knicks, then they nearly lose to the Spurs without Duncan and company, and now this. But they look like world beaters against teams like the Lakers and Thunder. What a weird team man. lol
That really sucks for the C's though... Does this mark the end for the KG/PP era?
That really sucks for the C's though... Does this mark the end for the KG/PP era?
Hot_ArmS
Smash Hero
theeboredone
Smash Legend
I don't even know where to post this, given it's not bball related. Talk about a coach raging. 1:30
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6l3V-zdPBw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6l3V-zdPBw
tko112
Smash Lord
possibly, but right now we're living in a world where Kobe passes the ball and Steve Nash is shooting it
EDIT: http://www.nba.com/2013/news/01/30/aldridge-gaye-raptors-trade/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt6c
a shocking trade, to say the least
theeboredone
Smash Legend
And just when things were looking up...
Hot_ArmS
Smash Hero
the prince of the palace is gone =(
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Yup gonna be hella weird to see Prince in a Grizzlies jersey.
I'm interested in how Memphis will look now though.
Rudy Gay is a complete non-factor to me. Could care less about him and the Raptors... I guess now the Raps can make a push for the 9th seed? lol
Oh and this now officially ends the Bad Boys Pistons era... Big Ben, Sheed, Prince, Rip Hamilton, and Billups. Last team that won a championship without a true superstar player. That team was god-like.
I'm interested in how Memphis will look now though.
Rudy Gay is a complete non-factor to me. Could care less about him and the Raptors... I guess now the Raps can make a push for the 9th seed? lol
Oh and this now officially ends the Bad Boys Pistons era... Big Ben, Sheed, Prince, Rip Hamilton, and Billups. Last team that won a championship without a true superstar player. That team was god-like.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Sad part is. I see Rudy Gay walking away after his contract is up. Basically, "eff this ****. Like a Bosh."
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
No! The last player of the 2004 Pistons has been traded. Good luck to Tayshawn Prince in Memphis. I'll never forget his block on Reggie Miller during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals during that championship run.
It's not like Detroit was going anywhere anyways this season. Hopefully that salary free up will get them a star or two, but ehh........the Pistons are going to be at the bottom of the league for a long time it seems.
Heero Yuy
#sweg
Just felt like posting my thoughts about Phoenix's triumph over LA last night, hence my friend stole the words out of my mouth from Facebook:
"With this win, Phoenix ended the Lakers season. Fitting that Nash's first season in LA ends where his last journey ended."
"With this win, Phoenix ended the Lakers season. Fitting that Nash's first season in LA ends where his last journey ended."
The Real Gamer
Smash Hero
Lol they aren't done quite yet but they're definitely treading water.
They NEED to start playing at least .650 basketball.
They NEED to start playing at least .650 basketball.
Jane
Smash Hero
i mean, theyre not done yet in the sense that, yeah, its still within the realm of reality for them to rally a comeback post-allstar break.
but, when you think about it in terms of statistics, if you were to bet money against the lakers making the playoffs, the odds would be healthily in your favor.
but, when you think about it in terms of statistics, if you were to bet money against the lakers making the playoffs, the odds would be healthily in your favor.
Heero Yuy
#sweg
Couldn't have been said any better by anyone else. Not to mention, it's gonna be sad if this is Nash's last season (which I don't really think it'll be).
