Game Discussion Thread 12/25/11-1/1/12

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

When the playoffs start, I can't wait to come back to this thread an see my predictions turn out to be true.

Do you really think it would be impossible for a team to win every game ? Just because it's never happened doesn't mean it never will.

I can't wait to go back and quote that post within the next week when the Heat lose.

[Dice]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

LOL @ the Heat going on a 66 game winning streak!

Listen, I'm a huge Bulls fan and I do think the Heat is a better team talent-wise BUT if the 96 Bulls couldn't go on a 66-game winning streak THEN there is no way possible that the Heat will do that.

With this killer schedule of back-to-back(and sometimes back-to-back-to-back) games, you really think they'll keep this pace? If anything, the condensed schedule will cost Miami some losses. As great as LeBron and Wade are, they are human and they will be tired on some nights.

[cubsball899]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

the boozer hate already. lmao. didn't he have a pretty good game against LAL? and can we not single him out when everybody was turning the ball over against GSW? Rose had i think 9 turnovers... It's not like boozer has a history of not being able to seal his man in the post. not to mention Thibs didn't even play him most of the second half. I don't understand Thibodeau sometimes, why was Rip not playing? sure Korver can hit 3's, and finally hit a couple when the game was over, but with his lack of defense he needs to shoot like 60 percent for it to be of any use... and Rip was playing well, he was giving us offense! he was able to post up Monta Ellis at will. also, not sure why Rose wasn't posting up Steph Curry as they keep talking about how Rose worked on his post game in the offseason to post up smaller guards. oh well, that was an extremely frustrating game to watch

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

I know they are without Bynum but I think the Lakers really miss Odom.

Just seeing how LA looks even in two losses, it makes the loss of Lamar that much more bitter. They look pretty good.

The team was ready to compete, and then they decide to just say f this and screw up the chemistry.. trying to trade for the best PG and C in the league.

The only thing I can take solace in is that everyone else doesn't look like world beaters anyway. Lakers had some awesome ball movement, Metta actually had a decent game, Blake/Murphy doing their thing off the bench, Pau looks decent.. Andrew isn't even playing..

So bitter that Lamar isn't here..

Rubio has that golden touch it seems. It's like Jason Williams all over again.

[The 24th Letter]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

I've been meaning to ask: Weren't the Hornets in the hunt for a SG for the longest? Why did they let Thornton go?

[BlueNGold]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

I've been meaning to ask: Weren't the Hornets in the hunt for a SG for the longest? Why did they let Thornton go?

Pretty sure they traded him at the deadline for Landry. Can't remember if there was a specific reasoning, but I think he was in Monty's doghouse at times and they wanted a guy like Landry for a playoff push.

[jmood88]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

He wasn't playing defense like Monty wanted and it ended up working out last year since David West got injured. I'm still mad that they traded him though but at least they got a good player out of it.

[DukeC]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

Yep. Thornton plays absolutely zero defense. He's also an enormous cherry picker.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

Yep. Thornton plays absolutely zero defense. He's also an enormous cherry picker.

I still have absolutely no idea why you guys picked up Outlaw. As if Thornton/Salmons weren't enough they had to add a third guy who isn't as good but is the same exact type player? It's almost comical.

Edit: Forget what I said, I guess you guys don't have any bench wings outside of Green.

[702]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

Excited to see the Hawks. I hear Josh slimmed down a bunch, is he going to start at the 3 now? If he really dropped 25 pounds him and Horford doesnt sound like a very solid 4/5.

[DutchMastah7]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

Well they also have Francisco Garcia. So...

[OSUFan_88]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

A day later and...

**** YOU ANTAWN JAMISON

[Rockie_Fresh88]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

A day later and...

**** YOU PAU GASOL

Fixed for ya

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

A day later and...

**** YOU ANTAWN JAMISON

I didn't see the game and I never really saw a good explanation? What did he do so badly?

[WTF]

Re: Game Discussion 12/25/11-1/1/12

I didn't see the game and I never really saw a good explanation? What did he do so badly?

The only thing he did good, is successfully suck. Dude brings nothing to the team, and is drawing a check for chucking poor shots.