General NBA watching thread 2007/2008

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by Dirkenstien

Yeah I was rooting for Atlanta to get in the playoffs for this very reason.

Pheonix was sooo close to landing that early lottery pick last year but Atlanta was top three protected and ended up with the 3rd. Now the Suns won't event get a lottery pick out of it and essentially traded all-star shooting guard Joe Johnson for Boris Diaw and a late first round pick.

Ugly scenario for the Suns

Yea. The move was done for salary cap reasons though. I think they just wanted anything in return for him. But like you said they were so close to getting a top pick. Didn't they get the 3rd pick in the draft? Like one off of almost giving the Suns their 4th pick in the draft. Crazy how things happen. Suns probably will end up trading the pick anyway though.

[DirkFTW]

Originally Posted by Underdog

I know it's been mentioned, but how 'bout them Dubs???


April 2 - Dirk unexpectedly comes back from an high ankle sprain to pummel the Warriors 111-86...

April 14 - with the season on the line, the Great Baron Davis sits on the sideline with a COLD and watches his team get eliminated from contention by the Suns 122-116...


Justice can be so poetic sometimes...

He had a cold??? Should have worn a shawl over his spaghetti strap when he went outside. The cooling effect of the Bay will sneak up on ya.

[nikeball]

Originally Posted by Flacolaco

42 Wins last year.

48 Wins this year.

Clearly, Nellie deserves another raise.

AND he did it without his team captain for the first 7 games.

it wouldve been 56 Wins and tops in the Western Conference.

Coach of the Year Nellie!

[Windmill360]

and no JRich!

[LonghornDub]

Clippers up on the Hornets 49-46....

[ghazi]

I hope the Hornets win tonight... them losing leaves the door open for the possibility of the Jazz as the #2 seed... but its good that the Clippers are making them sweat, I feel pretty good about our chances tommorow.

[GermanDunk]

Hey Devin !

[LonghornDub]

Originally Posted by ghazi

I hope the Hornets win tonight... them losing leaves the door open for the possibility of the Jazz as the #2 seed... but its good that the Clippers are making them sweat, I feel pretty good about our chances tommorow.

Yeah, about that "Clippers making them sweat" thing....

[dude1394]

Originally Posted by ProdigyDub

Yeah, about that "Clippers making them sweat" thing....

Holy crap...Peja too 11 3ptrs!!! Damn...talk about a license to shoot. Made 2.

[Dim499]

NBA refs are so silly. No spine, every time Kobe looks at them angrily the next possession he gets the free throws.

How did the NBA let this happen that their league has turned into this randomness, where the play that happens doesn't matter, it's all about the vibe the ref feels from possession to
possession.

And every single drive Kobe is screaming now. EEEEEEYYYYYYYYY, AHHHHHH, UHHHHAAA
Every time he goes to the paint... This should be a technical every time.

How is this still a sport? Of course Kobe can find a way to dribble somewhat close to the rim and throw something up there. Should he be rewarded for that every time?

I don't think that's what this guy had in mind.

[GuerillaBlack]

Anyone see this video?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT8QNk9RKgM&eurl=

[twistaeffect2004]

Oh man, that kid is awesome!

I cracked up when T-Mac put the towel over him. Priceless stuff.

[GuerillaBlack]

Yep. The kid found the softest person in the room...T-Mac.

[Flacolaco]

The Jazz are not getting off to the start I would've liked.

[GuerillaBlack]

I'm thinking it will be Phoenix vs. Houston and San Antonio vs. Utah.

[DOMINATOR]

Originally Posted by GuerillaBlack

I'm thinking it will be Phoenix vs. Houston and San Antonio vs. Utah.

doubt it... i hope spurs win tonight. Rox with HC vs. jazz.

[GuerillaBlack]

Originally Posted by DOMINATOR

doubt it... i hope spurs win tonight. Rox with HC vs. jazz.

Got it wrong. Spurs win and it is Houston vs. Utah.

[BGMaverick9]

Spurs and Suns in the 1st round is going to be pretty tasty.

[dirno2000]

I wonder if the Jazz are throwing this game. If they win they get the Spurs, if they lose they get the Rockets. Honestly I couldn't blame them if they were

[GuerillaBlack]

Hell yeah they are. They aren't disguising it well.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by dirno2000

I wonder if the Jazz are throwing this game. If they win they get the Spurs, if they lose they get the Rockets. Honestly I couldn't blame them if they were

I'd like to think they are but don't they get home court if they win this game? Best home team in the league doesn't want homecourt advantage?

[dirno2000]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

I'd like to think they are but don't they get home court if they win this game? Best home team in the league doesn't want homecourt advantage?

Not if they get to play the Rockets.

[GuerillaBlack]

Originally Posted by dirno2000

Not if they get to play the Rockets.

I can't wait until Saturday.

[MavsFanFinley]

I don't believe the Jazz tanked the game tonight. The Spurs just came out ready and thumped them.

The Jazz have a crappy road record compared to at home. I can see Houston surprising the Jazz.

[Dirkadirkastan]

Originally Posted by MavsFanFinley

I don't believe the Jazz tanked the game tonight. The Spurs just came out ready and thumped them.

Spoken like any good Spurs fan.

The Jazz wanted to play Houston and not San Antonio. It's obvious.

[Windmill360]

Deron played only 18 minutes?

tank

[BGMaverick9]

who would really want to pick the spurs over the rockets? I think Dallas is the only team who might sign on the dotted line for that one.

[Dave McNulla]

Originally Posted by dirno2000

Not if they get to play the Rockets.

no, rockets get HCA because they have a better record (just like last season).

[Dirkadirkastan]

Dirno is saying to forget HCA when you can play the Rockets instead of the Spurs. It's an easy call, really.

[bernardos70]

Originally Posted by BGMaverick9

who would really want to pick the spurs over the rockets? I think Dallas is the only team who might sign on the dotted line for that one.

Statistically, in the last 10 years or so, every team who has played the Rockets in the first round went on to the second round. The choice is clear. Clear Eyes.

[BGMaverick9]

It sucks to be T-Mac. He can't lose AGAIN in the 1st round.

[LonghornDub]

I was at the Jazz-Spurs game tonight in the greatest NBA seats I've ever sat in. I was literally right on the center court line, home side, about 20 rows up. Basically the TV view.

And let me just say--the Spurs looked like they were on a mission. Good lord, the Jazz were absolutely dismantled in the first half.

Oh, and even though I hate him (and every Spurs player), I have a new found appreciation for Tony Parker's speed. It is absolutely insane to see him up close like that.

[Dtownsfinest]

Originally Posted by bernardos70

Statistically, in the last 10 years or so, every team who has played the Rockets in the first round went on to the second round. The choice is clear. Clear Eyes.

Yea but how many times have the Rockets been at home in those series they lost? I just don't get the logic regardless of the opponent. You just dismantled the Spurs a couple of weeks ago at your own homecourt yet you'd rather go through the Rockets and play them at home? Jazz will go home in the 1st round. Rockets are going to beat them probably in 6. The best home team in the league doesn't want home court. I could understand if they were a great road team but they're not.

[ghazi]

The Jazz are a scary good team. Going home in the first roudn? against mclady and skip to my loser? I highly doubt it.

considering how GREAT they play at home, ALL they have to do really is go 1-3 on the road... they're definitely capable... especially since T VAG apparently doesn't like the scenery at the toyota center :P.

Jazz are a great team... and my homerism leads me to believe we will meet THEM in the western conference finals... shall be tough

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Good lord, does anyone else think Ramon Sessions was a huge steal at #56? I know Milwauke has nothing to play for, but this kid is playing on cloud 9 right now. 25 points and 14 assists last night....

[dude1394]

Pretty funny the way the playoffs are shaping up in some respects. The bracket we DID want to be in has dallas, spurs, phoenix, hornets. Weird... Last year we'd be crying about that but this year you want to avoid lakers, utah.

Weird.

[Flacolaco]

Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

Jazz will go home in the 1st round. Rockets are going to beat them probably in 6.

In the face of all their history in recent years, the lack of Yao, and the lack of Alston for the first 2 or 3 games, you say this?

I don't know man. I don't know about that.

[DelNegro]

Originally Posted by Flacolaco

In the face of all their history in recent years, the lack of Yao, and the lack of Alston for the first 2 or 3 games, you say this?

I don't know man. I don't know about that.

Agreed. I think Utah makes pretty quick work of Houston.

[dude1394]

Originally Posted by DelNegro

Agreed. I think Utah makes pretty quick work of Houston.

toast

[MavsFanFinley]

I just don't believe the Jazz tanked the game and gave up home court just to face the Rockets in the first round. Not with there road record.

Also pretty stupid move by Okur to issue a flagrant two (though the refs called a flagrant 1) on Oberto in a game they were supposedly tanking. I'll be shocked if he's not suspended a game.