2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

[roadman]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

Are you sure that it was the Bucks that played great? Or is it that the Pacers defense is absolutely dreadful? I'll go with the Pacers defense being straight terrible....

How about both?

When you play the Pacers, you are in a track meet with them. The Pacers give up 107 ppg and score 104 ppg.

So, in order for a team to beat the Pacers, you must outscore them.

The opposing teams shots need to drop. I'm sure the Pacers anemic defense contributes to it.

Also, I doubt your three injured players add up to more than 40ppg like the Bucks injured starters do.

Edit- I just looked it up. 43ppg for the Bucks, 35ppg for the Pacers. Still, an 8 pt. differential.

Skiles is on record for saying no one cares if we are injured. There are no excuses.

Still, I'm surprised at how the Bucks are playing without their three starters.

[tehova]

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does it make me a bad nba fan when i'm frustrated that they aren't letting Mayo get away with traveling. He got called 3 times last night, but we all know next season he'll get away with it. why not just let it go from the start

[Bornindamecca]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

does it make me a bad nba fan when i'm frustrated that they aren't letting Mayo get away with traveling. He got called 3 times last night, but we all know next season he'll get away with it. why not just let it go from the start

Don't compromise your bball values for homerism.

[GSW]

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Oventon J'Anthony is a beast...

I was sad they lost that game, Sammy D came thru with the good D at the end of that game.

When i was wtaching Oventon, i started to wonder why all these people started hating on him leading up to the draft... then i thouoght about how sad all the Twolves fans must be.

[DTX3]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

Oventon J'Anthony.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Oventon J'Anthony is a beast...

I was sad they lost that game, Sammy D came thru with the good D at the end of that game.

When i was wtaching Oventon, i started to wonder why all these people started hating on him leading up to the draft... then i thouoght about how sad all the Twolves fans must be.

Simple.. Tim Floyd's offense didn't allow Mayo to display his full repetoire. It wasn't as calculated as Ben Howland's, but it was very structured. That is why Nick Young was somewhat held down in the system, and now we are seeing it with DeRozan.

I for one didn't think Mayo's game would be anywhere near he is right now. Good for him though, he garnered MUCH hate in the college bball forum last year.

[Bornindamecca]

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Is it really "hate" when you play bad games? I watched several of OJ's college games and he showed no signs of being a special player. Took bad shots, missed them. Didn't do the other things to help his team win.

Now, just before the draft this year, I did very thorough research and decided, "ok, I see how he can be special", but there was plenty of evidence to the contrary. He's still a 6'4 shooting guard with a handle and first step that are nothing to brag about. Not like he was just beasting left and right and people still decided he was only "alright".

That would be what's happening to Kevin Durant right now

[Altimus]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

Big game for the Bulls tonight. A win here would be big before the break.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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I think not having JET could hurt significantly against Boston tonight.

[Chaos81]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

Crazy ending to the Heat/Bulls game.

[Tha_Kid]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

Wow @ the Bulls defense & both teams turning it over before that last play.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Good finish to the Heat-Bulls game. Shawn Marion inbounds the pass to Wade and then Wade gives it back to Marion who drives to the hole for the GW Pipe on Thabo Selfolsha.

This was AFTER the D-Wade stole the inboudn pass from Thabo which was right AFTER Kirk Hinrich stole the inbound pass from D-Wade. All in a span of about 3-4 seconds.

Time for Mavs-Celtics.

EDIT: Looks like Ray Allen is playing tonight too.

[DIESEL]

Re: 2/9-2/15 NBA Discussion

Wow @ the Bulls defense & both teams turning it over before that last play.

Horrible Bulls defense. Nice win for the Heat.

[DTX3]

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Tough loss for the baby Bulls.

[ProfessaPackMan]

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Dallas getting off to a quick start against the C's.

Looks like the fatigue from last night's game against the Hornets is starting to set it.