Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

[Altimus]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

NBA seems to be wide open man....exciting stuff..

There are a couple of teams out there capable of winning it...should be interesting down the stretch...

MIA, CHI and OKC would be my favorites for now...I'm having a hard time buying into DAL as of yet...

A lot of sleepers out there that are a player/trade away too..

Very true.

Curious to see what becomes of Boston. Will they burn it down or will they hobble into the Playoffs and turn it on then. NY is another team.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Lakers aren't a threat until they get another scoring option. After Kobe, the guard position is beyond weak. I know Brown got a lot of hate on here from Laker fans but he did bring a scoring punch and a ton of energy. I just don't see it this year. Especially with MB running the offense. You have a new system, lack of scorers and the main scorer rather put it up than facilitate.

Alt, Brown wouldn't make an ounce of a difference if he were still here. Energy or not.

They don't need scoring so much as a guy who can get easier shots for others.

[wizzleman]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

And the Jennings and Ilyasova parts too...

Jennings 5-20 and EI 5-8...if that's goin off then I guess your right

[Altimus]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Alt, Brown wouldn't make an ounce of a difference if he were still here. Energy or not.

They don't need scoring so much as a guy who can get easier shots for others.

Others like who though? Other than Blake I don't see who can score from jump shots. Kapono has been on the decline for years and he's had good looks most of the season. Kobe can play the 1/2 with Bynum/Gasol now. IMO Lakers need a scorer that can take that pressure off.

Brown wouldn't make a drastic difference but there would be a difference. Darius Morris running around is not going to get it done in the Playoffs.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Jennings 5-20 and EI 5-8...if that's goin off then I guess your right

For the Bucks playing against the team that's supposed to be the best in the NBA, 23 points and 16 from a bench guy is going off.

Jennings matched your boy Bosh's total and Ilyasova by himself outscored your entire bench.

Ilyasova also pulled down the same number of rebounds as Bosh in 16 less minutes and your team which still had two superstars on it, got completely outplayed in every facet by a 6-win team who's best player went 5-20.

[ex carrabba fan]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Others like who though? Other than Blake I don't see who can score from jump shots. Kapono has been on the decline for years and he's had good looks most of the season. Kobe can play the 1/2 with Bynum/Gasol now. IMO Lakers need a scorer that can take that pressure off.

Brown wouldn't make a drastic difference but there would be a difference. Darius Morris running around is not going to get it done in the Playoffs.

Others= Pau and Drew and even Kobe.

They have a number of things to worry about, but those three guys are good enough for your scoring punch. Jump shooting is a worry for sure though.

Brown's inconsistency and apparent lack of IQ in terms of knowing his role would bring more bad than good.

[Altimus]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Others= Pau and Drew and even Kobe.

They have a number of things to worry about, but those three guys are good enough for your scoring punch. Jump shooting is a worry for sure though.

Brown's inconsistency and apparent lack of IQ in terms of knowing his role would bring more bad than good.

The bad with the good with Brown.

Need something out there and there really is no one. Devin Harris like you said would be a dream but no pieces to trade for him. Maybe someone gets waived after the trade deadline.

Should have gotten Mike James before the Bulls did...

[AnnihilusLivius]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Oh man just woke up to see that the Lakers once again lost with the Pacers. Terrific, no doubt about it. One question though.

Are they going to make any changes in the future ?! For god's sake. Gasol with 8pts, are you kidding me.

[The 24th Letter]

For the Bucks playing against the team that's supposed to be the best in the NBA, 23 points and 16 from a bench guy is going off.

Jennings matched your boy Bosh's total and Ilyasova by himself outscored your entire bench.

Ilyasova also pulled down the same number of rebounds as Bosh in 16 less minutes and your team which still had two superstars on it, got completely outplayed in every facet by a 6-win team who's best player went 5-20.

Come on man, you can't play this game in basketball lol

It's like talking about how Finals MVP Dirk got out scored by Marcin Gortat or DeAndre Jordan...We can do that every night.

I know every Heat loss is "told you so wizzleman night" but we don't want to start doing this...lol

[roadman]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Come on man, you can't play this game in basketball lol

It's like talking about how Finals MVP Dirk got out scored by Marcin Gortat or DeAndre Jordan...We can do that every night.

I know every Heat loss is "told you so wizzleman night" but we don't want to start doing this...lol

I know what you are saying, but still, you need to give credit to a team nobody expects to win on paper. Before the game, I looked at my son and said, oh, good, another road loss.

The Heat avg 107pts per game, but the Bucks D held them to 82 pts and 25 baskets and forced 22 To's. That is the stuff that is worthy of mentioning.

[The 24th Letter]

I know what you are saying, but still, you need to give credit to a team nobody expects to win on paper. Before the game, I looked at my son and said, oh, good, another road loss.

The Heat avg 107pts per game, but the Bucks D held them to 82 pts and 25 baskets and forced 22 To's. That is the stuff that is worthy of mentioning.

Oh, naw man, much props to your Bucks....they handled business and should be proud of their victory. I'm never one to downplay a win or loss....I was just speaking to breaking down stats like that...

The Bucks seem miserable on offense, but their D is always solid.

[roadman]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Oh, naw man, much props to your Bucks....they handled business and should be proud of their victory. I'm never one to downplay a win or loss....I was just speaking to breaking down stats like that...

The Bucks seem miserable on offense, but their D is always solid.

I know you weren't talking down on the Bucks, just wanted to point out the obvious, holding the Heat to 82 pts. Not many teams do that.

Jennings usually brings the shooting percentages down, along with Sjax, now.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Come on man, you can't play this game in basketball lol

It's like talking about how Finals MVP Dirk got out scored by Marcin Gortat or DeAndre Jordan...We can do that every night.

I know every Heat loss is "told you so wizzleman night" but we don't want to start doing this...lol

lol I only did it because the prediction that Ilyasova was gonna have a good night was so silly. And wizzleman thought it was so outrageous.

[jeebs9]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Brandon Jennings is on roll.

And why does it seem like the when people vist the Staples. The team seems to findi it's groove. Or players going into careern highlight mode.

[SteelersFreak]

Re: Game Discussion Thread 1/16/12 - 1/22/12

Brandon Jennings is on roll.

And why does it seem like the when people vist the Staples. The team seems to findi it's groove. Or players going into careern highlight mode.

I guess the Mavs missed the memo.