NBA Playoffs, 2009-2010

[AwakenTheDemon]

So I was checking NBA.com today and came across this article:
[url="http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/smith_091102.html"]LeBron to the Lakers[/url]

My first thought is... seriously? How is that even fair, to be honest? I'm going to speak without my hatred and bias towards James.

The Lakers... would have: Gasol, James, Artest, Bryant, and then there's the bench. Honestly, how is that truly fair? I mean, what teams could truly compete with the front load of talent on the Lakers, in such a situarion. However, can you imagine how expensive that would be?

[FlaccoFlicker]

i haven't heard anything abouot this is this seriously a possibility I hope not lol

[AwakenTheDemon]

There's no talks. It's just a guy stating what he thinks is "best" for LeBron. If there were seriously a possibility or "talks", then it'd be everywhere. I just thought it was an interesting read.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='AwakenTheDemon' date='05 November 2009 - 06:49 PM' timestamp='1257461350' post='273895']
So I was checking NBA.com today and came across this article:
[url="http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/smith_091102.html"]LeBron to the Lakers[/url]

My first thought is... seriously? How is that even fair, to be honest? I'm going to speak without my hatred and bias towards James.

The Lakers... would have: Gasol, James, Artest, Bryant, and then there's the bench. Honestly, how is that truly fair? I mean, what teams could truly compete with the front load of talent on the Lakers, in such a situarion. However, can you imagine how expensive that would be?
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I love Kobe, LeBron and am also a Lakers fan, so obviously I would looooooove to see this happen.

[FerrariFan87]

Is it just me or has LeBron finally figured out how to shoot a mid-to-long range jumper? If so, the rest of the NBA should be terrified.

[Sub-Zero]

im glad the Celtics finally lost. im really hoping they dont win 70+ games....

[AwakenTheDemon]

Yeah, I'm glad they didn't get off to the win streak they opened last year up with.

[FlaccoFlicker]

2 good games tonight cleveland vs. miami and phoenix vs lakers.........man what is up with phoenix they got over 100 3pt. baskets made in the first 9 games.And why couldn't Cleveland play the Magic last year the way they did last night?

also Dwight Howard is getting shafted by the refs....and since he spoke out on it they going to call more against him.

[Sub-Zero]

 3-0 with J.J Hickson as a starter. I like him starting, makes them more athletic and the scoring has taken off since. No way Varejao should be starting anyways, his strengths are best suited for coming off the bench.  

[FerrariFan87]

[url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4650907"]LeBron to Change to No. 6 Next Season[/url]

[FlaccoFlicker]

I have enjoyed the basketball I have seen this week My Cavs have picked up 2 huge wins,Boston and Chicago had another good game,and I fell asleep at half time but woke up to find that Denver beat the Lakers by 26.Any one see this whole game?What happened? Not a Laker fan(or hater),I like the nuggets better but I didn't see this to be a blowout game.

[FlaccoFlicker]

Hornets are losing Chris Paul (sprained left ankle) for 1-2 weeks.That's a hard blow to the Hornets.

[AwakenTheDemon]

Hornets are definitely in for a long, rough season. Although, I don't think it was quite just to Byron Scott for him to bite the bullet for the team's struggles, but hey. I felt the same way when Dallas canned Avery Johnson (I loved Avery =\). But after firing Scott and with Paul going down, the Hornets are probably looking into a downward spiral over the next few weeks. Most likely, it's going to be too deep for them to recover.

[Sub-Zero]

don't you love it when Boston loses? 

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='Sub-Zero' date='14 November 2009 - 01:19 PM' timestamp='1258222797' post='281552']
don't you love it when Boston loses? 
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Boston is going to be a tough team in the East this year again,with Garnett being injured last year that hurt them,but with Atlanta pulling out a good win last night it showed they are not the Juggernaut people believe.Just hope the Cavaliers or Magic can beat them in the playoffs

[BrownsFan]

There isn't much better than watching the Lakers get booed off of their home court. Priceless.

In other news the Cavs have found their swagger; this makes me happy.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='BrownsFan' date='16 November 2009 - 10:03 AM' timestamp='1258380214' post='282346']
There isn't much better than watching the Lakers get booed off of their home court. Priceless.

In other news the Cavs have found their swagger; this makes me happy.
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I love the LeBron, but until he gets more talent around him, he won't win a ring...

[AwakenTheDemon]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='16 November 2009 - 11:26 AM' timestamp='1258388815' post='282392']
I love the LeBron, but until he gets more talent around him, he won't win a ring...
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I agree completely. The Cavs are too one sided (personnel wise) right now to really be a contender to win it all. If LeBron wants to win a ring, most likely he'll have to leave Cleveland.

In other news, Iverson is without a team, apparently his "personal leave" from the team, ended up with him getting cut. Hate to say it, but I think Iverson is done in the NBA. In my opinion, he should have stayed in Philadelphia.

[url="http://www.nba.com/2009/news/11/16/iverson.cut.ap/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpt1"]Iverson Cut After Three Games[/url]

[FlaccoFlicker]

they talking boout during the cavs heat game last week that it may happen wade and lebron wind up on same team,mo williams is inconsistent but when he does contribute the cavs win,he just needs to do it more

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='16 November 2009 - 07:49 PM' timestamp='1258415375' post='282666']
they talking boout during the cavs heat game last week that it may happen [b]wade and lebron wind up on same team[/b],mo williams is inconsistent but when he does contribute the cavs win,he just needs to do it more
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Can you say dynasty?

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='13 November 2009 - 12:32 PM' timestamp='1258072379' post='280897']
2 good games tonight cleveland vs. miami and phoenix vs lakers.........man what is up with phoenix they got over 100 3pt. baskets made in the first 9 games.[b]And why couldn't Cleveland play the Magic last year the way they did last night?[/b]

also [b]Dwight Howard is getting shafted by the refs.[/b]...and since he spoke out on it they going to call more against him.
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Far different match ups, the size advantage Orlando had killed Cleveland. By the way, Howard got away with murder in several games in that series, I don't feel sorry for him at all.

[quote name='Sub-Zero' date='14 November 2009 - 08:12 AM' timestamp='1258143129' post='281273']
 [b]3-0 with J.J Hickson as a starter.[/b] I like him starting, makes them more athletic and the scoring has taken off since. No way Varejao should be starting anyways, his strengths are best suited for coming off the bench.  
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J.J. Hickson is a balla, love what I'm seeing from him.

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='15 November 2009 - 02:23 AM' timestamp='1258208626' post='281495']
I have enjoyed the basketball I have seen this week My Cavs have picked up 2 huge wins,Boston and Chicago had another good game,and I fell asleep at half time but woke up to find that Denver beat the Lakers by 26.[b]Any one see this whole game?What happened? Not a Laker fan(or hater)[/b],I like the nuggets better but I didn't see this to be a blowout game.
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Denver put together one of the most dominant 3rd quarters I've ever seen played.

[quote name='FlaccoFlicker' date='15 November 2009 - 02:44 AM' timestamp='1258209842' post='281499']
Hornets are losing Chris Paul (sprained left ankle) for 1-2 weeks.That's a hard blow to the Hornets.
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That stinks, I love watching CP3 and he's on my fantasy team lol.

[quote name='Sub-Zero' date='15 November 2009 - 06:19 AM' timestamp='1258222797' post='281552']
don't you love it when Boston loses? 
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YES!!!!

[quote name='BrownsFan' date='17 November 2009 - 02:03 AM' timestamp='1258380214' post='282346']
[b]There isn't much better than watching the Lakers get booed off of their home court. Priceless.

In other news the Cavs have found their swagger; this makes me happy.[/b]
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[FerrariFan87]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMndp_0mbuM[/media]

LeBron is ridiculous

[Sub-Zero]

ok so the Nets have set the NBA record by dropping 18 straight to start the season. Will they ever win a game? 0-82? I'd like to see 0-82 because I enjoy laughing at other teams losing to an extreme

[Sub-Zero]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='02 December 2009 - 07:02 PM' timestamp='1259809324' post='301170']
[media][url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMndp_0mbuM"]http://www.youtube.c...h?v=jMndp_0mbuM[/url][/media]

LeBron is ridiculous
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I like how he just flicks his wrists like it was nothing.....damn!

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='Sub-Zero' date='03 December 2009 - 01:35 PM' timestamp='1259865347' post='301373']
I like how he just flicks his wrists like it was nothing.....damn!
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Yeah, and I'm surprised the fans in Cleveland aren't starting a QB controversy, calling for Bron Bron instead of Quinn!

[FlaccoFlicker]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' date='04 December 2009 - 08:56 AM' timestamp='1259935012' post='301760']
Yeah, and I'm surprised the fans in Cleveland aren't starting a QB controversy, calling for Bron Bron instead of Quinn!
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At least they'd have a decent QB lol He can stay in Basketball tho till he gets a ring.

[FlaccoFlicker]

Man was LeBron on drugs or something last night,dude was way to giddy during the games last night.Dancing,smiling itno the camera.Yeah man you were winning big but damn dancing.It wasn't even good dancing it was funny as hell tho.
And what a game between Lakers and Heat.Black Mamba sinks a three at the buzzer for the win great game.

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

that lakers heat game was amazing, kobe with the buzer beater!!

[The Brim Reaper]

This topic needs more activity.

Anyway..

As disappointing as the departure of Butler, Jamison, Haywood, and company is, I'm really excited about the additions that the Wizards have made. Al Thorton is an up-and-coming player in this league, and he can lead a team. Josh Howard seems very positive, and he really wants this team to succeed. This Wizards are looking to win their third straight for the first time in over two years. They beat Minnesota and Denver (a game in which they greatly outscored Denver in the 4th to win), and they're facing Toronto tonight.

[FlaccoFlicker]

ok time to dig this thread up its playoff time
[indent][b]East[/b][/indent]
(1)Cleveland vs. (8)Chicago
(2)Orlando vs. (7)Charlotte
(3)Atlanta vs. (6)Milwaukee
(4)Boston vs. (5)Miami

[indent][b]West[/b][/indent]
(1)L.A.Lakers vs. (8)Oklahoma City
(2)Dallas vs. (7)San Antonio
(3)Phoenix vs. (6)Portland
(4)Denver vs. (5)Utah

I have
Cleveland over Chicago(5)
Orlando over Charlotte(5)
Atlanta in 6
Miami in 7

Lakers in 6
San Antonio in 7
Phoenix in 5
Denver in 6