2012-13 NBA Regular Season Thread, Feel the Heat - Page 23

RainMaker · 04-17-2013, 09:42 PM

Derrick Rose is an unbelievable coward.

Neon_Chaos · 04-17-2013, 09:44 PM

Jazz lose to Memphis, Lakers are in the playoffs.

If the Lakers win against Houston, they are #7 and get the Spurs.

If the Lakers lose, they are #8 and get OKC.

Hope the Lakers win.

An OKC-Hou first round match up has so much potential for an FU series from James Harden.

bhlloy · 04-17-2013, 09:50 PM

The NBA needs to contract some teams if that's a team fighting for a playoff spot. The Jazz were fucking terrible and didn't even look like they wanted to be in.

MrBug708 · 04-17-2013, 09:58 PM

Lakers and Rockets probably both want the Lakers to win

JonInMiddleGA · 04-17-2013, 11:06 PM

If ESPN has the info right, all 8 first round series matchups had regular season splits of 2-2.

miami_fan · 04-17-2013, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Derrick Rose is an unbelievable coward.

How much of the Bulls fanbase feels the same as you do? Not judging, it is just very surprising to me how different some Bulls fans view their favorite son in less than a year.

RainMaker · 04-18-2013, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

How much of the Bulls fanbase feels the same as you do? Not judging, it is just very surprising to me how different some Bulls fans view their favorite son in less than a year.

Probably 50/50. Starting to shift more and more against Rose though. Lot of people just stopped giving a crap. Probably wouldn't be taking heat if his brother didn't open his mouth.

Neon_Chaos · 04-18-2013, 01:00 AM

Lakers win in OT. Great game.

HOU and Harden to face OKC.

Lakers to face Spurs.

MrBug708 · 04-18-2013, 01:10 AM

Can we still fire Mike D?

chadritt · 04-18-2013, 01:12 AM

Nah, I'd think they dont want to bring in a new coach when Kobes out. Thats setting him up to look bad

whomario · 04-18-2013, 03:23 AM

Gasol with a 17/20/11, wowza. 15/10/5.5 since he´s back from that injury.

Curry breaks the record, 272 for the season on 45.3% from deep.

rjolley · 04-18-2013, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by miami_fan

How much of the Bulls fanbase feels the same as you do? Not judging, it is just very surprising to me how different some Bulls fans view their favorite son in less than a year.

I don't think he should be out there if he isn't mentally ready to play, which was obvious from his comments once he was physically cleared. I have no issue with him being out this year and starting with training camp next season.

sterlingice · 04-18-2013, 09:07 AM

Dumb, dumb, dumb. I had a chance to get Rockets playoff tickets yesterday as part of a limited presale but they didn't have date information so I didn't want to jump at it. Now, it's going to be a scramble at noon for next Saturday's Game 3

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korme · 04-18-2013, 10:42 AM

Quick playoff setup for reference here guys:

EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Miami Heat (66-16)
8. Milwaukee Bucks (38-44)

4. Brooklyn Nets (49-33)
5. Chicago Bulls (45-37)

3. Indiana Pacers (49-32)
6. Atlanta Hawks (44-38)

2. New York Knicks (54-28)
7. Boston Celtics (41-40)

WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Oklahoma City Thunder (60-22)
8. Houston Rockets (45-37)

4. Los Angeles Clippers (56-26)
5. Memphis Grizzlies (56-26)

3. Denver Nuggets (57-25)
6. Golden State (47-35)

2. San Antonio Spurs (58-24)
7. Los Angeles Lakers (45-37)

korme · 04-18-2013, 10:43 AM

All of those West series games are compelling. I think Simmons said this to Lowe on his podcast, but Doug Moe really should throw out the ceremonial jump ball for that Denver/GS series. Looking forward to high scoring affairs.

heybrad · 04-18-2013, 10:59 AM

Does anybody have a realistic shot at beating Miami? Short of injuries, I just don't see it.

sterlingice · 04-18-2013, 12:24 PM

I don't have any illusions of the Rockets beating Oklahoma City but just picked up a pair of tickets for me and my wife for game 3 in Houston.

I've seen quite a few sporting events in the last couple of years: Rockets playoffs, Kansas in the tournament, NBA All Star weekend (Rising Stars game), a pair of Astros Opening Days, Olympic Swim trials, Super Bowl Media Day, Big Ten Tournament, and the Indianapolis 500.

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Matthean · 04-18-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Can we still fire Mike D?

I think the Lakers biggest issue was injuries. The fact that they kept getting better despite the mass of injuries speaks well for next year.

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Originally Posted by heybrad

Does anybody have a realistic shot at beating Miami? Short of injuries, I just don't see it.

I don't see it either. We may very well be in a Jordan like phase where Miami is the default pick unless something happens.

cmp · 04-18-2013, 12:40 PM

Man, those days of getting to watch the Pistons get to the Eastern Conference Finals every year feel like forever ago.

mckerney · 04-18-2013, 11:20 PM

David Kahn has to be fired after this season, right? I can't see how any competent owner would bring him back, though sadly Glen Taylor is far from competent.

albionmoonlight · 04-19-2013, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by heybrad

Does anybody have a realistic shot at beating Miami? Short of injuries, I just don't see it.

I agree. I'm guessing that they lose four playoff games total on their way to the title.

korme · 04-19-2013, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

David Kahn has to be fired after this season, right? I can't see how any competent owner would bring him back, though sadly Glen Taylor is far from competent.

Jokes aside, he hasn't been completely awful. I mean, aside from Wes J/Flynn/DWill, Pekovic has been a great asset and of course Rubio.

But I guess even a blind squirrel can find a nut.

korme · 04-19-2013, 11:58 AM

The easiest way to beat the Pacers is to attack Hibbert with a high screen, he's so bad at defending it, it's a liability. They'll be exposed by NYK in round 2, methinks.

mckerney · 04-19-2013, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by korme

Jokes aside, he hasn't been completely awful. I mean, aside from Wes J/Flynn/DWill, Pekovic has been a great asset and of course Rubio.

But I guess even a blind squirrel can find a nut.

Pekovic was drafted by McHale, and if drafting Rubio is the only the best move a GM has made is 4 seasons they certainly don't deserve a 5th.

I'm hoping someone new comes in and blows up the whole roster.

mckerney · 04-19-2013, 12:12 PM

Or at least get rid of Rubio and Love if they're going to be terrible anyway. May as well do it with players I could actually cheer for.

mckerney · 04-19-2013, 12:18 PM

Ty Lawson and Chandler Parsons would be pretty great to have though.

JeeberD · 04-19-2013, 12:30 PM

Stay the fuck away from Chandler Parsons, thank you very much.

mckerney · 04-19-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Stay the fuck away from Chandler Parsons, thank you very much.

Was talking about how the Wolves already gave him away to you guys for cash.

sterlingice · 04-19-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Stay the fuck away from Chandler Parsons, thank you very much.

That's gotta be one of the nicest contracts in the NBA

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JeeberD · 04-19-2013, 12:39 PM

Ah, ok. I thought you were suggesting we trade him for Love or something.

mckerney · 04-19-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Ah, ok. I thought you were suggesting we trade him for Love or something.

No, just dreaming of an alternate timeline where the Timberwolves didn't trade away the good players they could have had. Instead we have this, the darkest timeline.

sterlingice · 04-19-2013, 12:44 PM

Love would be a nice fit in Houston...

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mckerney · 04-19-2013, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sterlingice

Love would be a nice fit in Houston...

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Sure, until someone falls down in practice.

mckerney · 04-27-2013, 06:28 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves to reportedly replace David Kahn with Flip Saunders | The Point Forward - SI.com

We'll always remember the good times...

You Realize How Badly the T-Wolves Screwed Up the 2009 Draft, Right? - The Triangle Blog - Grantland

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So if you're scoring at home …

The Timberwolves turned a potential Rubio/Curry/Lawson windfall into just Rubio (who didn't come to Minnesota for two extra years); two years of Flynn (played in Australia last year); backup guard Malcolm Lee; three injury-plagued years and more than $15 million of damaged goods (Webster and Roy); and nearly $6 million of Webster/Milicic buyouts. They also briefly had and lost Motiejunas (a promising rotation guy for Houston), Parsons (no. 48 on the trade value list), Mirotic (Chicago's best prospect overseas) and Cole (a rotation guy for a 66-win team); and they have Memphis's 2013 first-rounder (near the bottom of a dreadful draft) and Brooklyn's 2013 second-rounder to show for their troubles.

dawgfan · 04-29-2013, 04:24 PM

Fuck the NBA, now and forever. May David Stern rot in hell.

Bigsmooth · 04-29-2013, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Fuck the NBA, now and forever. May David Stern rot in hell.

Brutal gut punch. Damn.

path12 · 04-29-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dawgfan

Fuck the NBA, now and forever. May David Stern rot in hell.

Plus a billion. I'm out.

bhlloy · 04-29-2013, 05:02 PM

Assuming Seattle gets an expansion team in a year or two, isn't that a solution that means another city doesn't get a team ripped away from them?

I'm no Stern supporter and it may well be that there is no expansion team. But as a neutral I am happy for the diehard Kings fans. God knows there's fuck all else to do in Sacramento

Jon · 04-29-2013, 05:16 PM

I hope the Maloofs decide not to sell.

Bigsmooth · 04-29-2013, 05:16 PM

If the Kings were moved the NBA basically loses it's ability to hold cities hostage in the future. NBA clearly prefers public financing and in the long run, I suppose all owners should. Can't believe I got my hopes up....holy meh.

Vince, Pt. II · 04-29-2013, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Assuming Seattle gets an expansion team in a year or two, isn't that a solution that means another city doesn't get a team ripped away from them?

I'm no Stern supporter and it may well be that there is no expansion team. But as a neutral I am happy for the diehard Kings fans. God knows there's fuck all else to do in Sacramento

I'm in this line. While it must suck to have to wait, especially after the deal looked set in stone, isn't it better to not uproot a team from another fan base? Has the NBA said definitively when they're going to get back to Seattle?

HeavyReign · 04-29-2013, 05:35 PM

IF expansion is in play then sure that is better. Everything out there indicates the NBA has zero desire to expand however. Some lawyers are gonna make money on the lawsuits that come out of this.

HeavyReign · 04-29-2013, 05:42 PM

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Assuming that relocation is rejected by the full BOG, Ballmer said that our group has the right to ask for the NBA to go ahead with the purchase vote.… mitch levy ‏@kjrmitch 1m

That could get interesting.

MrBug708 · 04-29-2013, 06:39 PM

You can have the Clippers?

bulletsponge · 04-29-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

You can have the Clippers?

do they come with that grade a caliber ass-hat Sterling?

Jon · 04-29-2013, 07:09 PM

Stern's involvement this time may be making up for fixing the Western Conference finals years ago.

JonInMiddleGA · 04-29-2013, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jon

I hope the Maloofs decide not to sell.

This.

Young Drachma · 04-29-2013, 07:39 PM

Yeah, a bullshit move but not surprising from Stern's NBA.

dawgfan · 04-29-2013, 08:10 PM

I would rescind my "Fuck the NBA" comment if they decided to expand and allow the Hansen/Ballmer group to get a fresh team. We'll see if that happens, as it goes against their meta strategy of having an open market they can use as relocation blackmail.

Young Drachma · 04-29-2013, 08:12 PM

Stern would still be the devil, but it's the only realistic solution in this instance. Leave it up to Stern and his asshat minions to reject logic under the guise of believing the stupid decision they allowed years ago to be prudent.

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04-17-2013, 09:44 PM	#1102
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Jazz lose to Memphis, Lakers are in the playoffs. If the Lakers win against Houston, they are #7 and get the Spurs. If the Lakers lose, they are #8 and get OKC. Hope the Lakers win. An OKC-Hou first round match up has so much potential for an FU series from James Harden. __________________ Come and see.

04-17-2013, 11:06 PM	#1105
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	If ESPN has the info right, all 8 first round series matchups had regular season splits of 2-2. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

04-18-2013, 01:00 AM	#1108
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Lakers win in OT. Great game. HOU and Harden to face OKC. Lakers to face Spurs. __________________ Come and see.

04-18-2013, 03:23 AM	#1111
whomario Pro Starter Join Date: Jul 2007	Gasol with a 17/20/11, wowza. 15/10/5.5 since he´s back from that injury. Curry breaks the record, 272 for the season on 45.3% from deep. __________________ “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes "Awww!”

04-17-2013, 09:42 PM	#1101
RainMaker Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Derrick Rose is an unbelievable coward.

04-17-2013, 09:50 PM	#1103
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	The NBA needs to contract some teams if that's a team fighting for a playoff spot. The Jazz were fucking terrible and didn't even look like they wanted to be in.

04-17-2013, 09:58 PM	#1104
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Lakers and Rockets probably both want the Lakers to win

04-18-2013, 01:10 AM	#1109
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Can we still fire Mike D?

04-18-2013, 01:12 AM	#1110
chadritt High School Varsity Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Nah, I'd think they dont want to bring in a new coach when Kobes out. Thats setting him up to look bad

04-18-2013, 09:07 AM	#1113
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Dumb, dumb, dumb. I had a chance to get Rockets playoff tickets yesterday as part of a limited presale but they didn't have date information so I didn't want to jump at it. Now, it's going to be a scramble at noon for next Saturday's Game 3 SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-18-2013 at 09:07 AM.

04-18-2013, 10:42 AM	#1114
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	Quick playoff setup for reference here guys: EASTERN CONFERENCE 1. Miami Heat (66-16) 8. Milwaukee Bucks (38-44) 4. Brooklyn Nets (49-33) 5. Chicago Bulls (45-37) 3. Indiana Pacers (49-32) 6. Atlanta Hawks (44-38) 2. New York Knicks (54-28) 7. Boston Celtics (41-40) WESTERN CONFERENCE 1. Oklahoma City Thunder (60-22) 8. Houston Rockets (45-37) 4. Los Angeles Clippers (56-26) 5. Memphis Grizzlies (56-26) 3. Denver Nuggets (57-25) 6. Golden State (47-35) 2. San Antonio Spurs (58-24) 7. Los Angeles Lakers (45-37)

04-18-2013, 10:43 AM	#1115
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	All of those West series games are compelling. I think Simmons said this to Lowe on his podcast, but Doug Moe really should throw out the ceremonial jump ball for that Denver/GS series. Looking forward to high scoring affairs.

04-18-2013, 10:59 AM	#1116
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	Does anybody have a realistic shot at beating Miami? Short of injuries, I just don't see it.

04-18-2013, 12:24 PM	#1117
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	I don't have any illusions of the Rockets beating Oklahoma City but just picked up a pair of tickets for me and my wife for game 3 in Houston. I've seen quite a few sporting events in the last couple of years: Rockets playoffs, Kansas in the tournament, NBA All Star weekend (Rising Stars game), a pair of Astros Opening Days, Olympic Swim trials, Super Bowl Media Day, Big Ten Tournament, and the Indianapolis 500. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!" Last edited by sterlingice : 04-18-2013 at 12:24 PM.

04-18-2013, 12:40 PM	#1119
cmp Pro Rookie Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	Man, those days of getting to watch the Pistons get to the Eastern Conference Finals every year feel like forever ago.

04-18-2013, 11:20 PM	#1120
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	David Kahn has to be fired after this season, right? I can't see how any competent owner would bring him back, though sadly Glen Taylor is far from competent.

04-19-2013, 11:58 AM	#1123
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	The easiest way to beat the Pacers is to attack Hibbert with a high screen, he's so bad at defending it, it's a liability. They'll be exposed by NYK in round 2, methinks.

04-19-2013, 12:12 PM	#1125
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Or at least get rid of Rubio and Love if they're going to be terrible anyway. May as well do it with players I could actually cheer for.

04-19-2013, 12:18 PM	#1126
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Ty Lawson and Chandler Parsons would be pretty great to have though.

04-19-2013, 12:30 PM	#1127
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Stay the fuck away from Chandler Parsons, thank you very much. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-19-2013, 12:39 PM	#1130
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Ah, ok. I thought you were suggesting we trade him for Love or something. __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-19-2013, 12:44 PM	#1132
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Love would be a nice fit in Houston... SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-29-2013, 04:24 PM	#1135
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	Fuck the NBA, now and forever. May David Stern rot in hell.

04-29-2013, 05:02 PM	#1138
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Assuming Seattle gets an expansion team in a year or two, isn't that a solution that means another city doesn't get a team ripped away from them? I'm no Stern supporter and it may well be that there is no expansion team. But as a neutral I am happy for the diehard Kings fans. God knows there's fuck all else to do in Sacramento

04-29-2013, 05:16 PM	#1139
Jon High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	I hope the Maloofs decide not to sell.

04-29-2013, 05:16 PM	#1140
Bigsmooth College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006	If the Kings were moved the NBA basically loses it's ability to hold cities hostage in the future. NBA clearly prefers public financing and in the long run, I suppose all owners should. Can't believe I got my hopes up....holy meh.

04-29-2013, 05:35 PM	#1142
HeavyReign Fast Break Basketball Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Spokane, WA	IF expansion is in play then sure that is better. Everything out there indicates the NBA has zero desire to expand however. Some lawyers are gonna make money on the lawsuits that come out of this.

04-29-2013, 06:39 PM	#1144
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	You can have the Clippers?

04-29-2013, 07:09 PM	#1146
Jon High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000	Stern's involvement this time may be making up for fixing the Western Conference finals years ago.

04-29-2013, 07:39 PM	#1148
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Yeah, a bullshit move but not surprising from Stern's NBA. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

04-29-2013, 08:10 PM	#1149
dawgfan Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Seattle	I would rescind my "Fuck the NBA" comment if they decided to expand and allow the Hansen/Ballmer group to get a fresh team. We'll see if that happens, as it goes against their meta strategy of having an open market they can use as relocation blackmail.

04-29-2013, 08:12 PM	#1150
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	Stern would still be the devil, but it's the only realistic solution in this instance. Leave it up to Stern and his asshat minions to reject logic under the guise of believing the stupid decision they allowed years ago to be prudent. __________________ FBCB / FPB3 Mods

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