Mega Playoff Game Thread
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 12:27 PM CDT
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I am also making this the game thread for the second round. Since there isnt much activity, Im just going to put the info on all the games as opposed to updating it every day. Feel free to post if there is a game. Enjoy! _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Memphis vs OKC
Prediction: OKC in 7, Memphis could pull an upset though.
Line
Oklahoma City by 6.0, O/U: 195.0
Gameday Matchup
| Memphis | Oklahoma City | |
|---|---|---|
| W-L | 46-36 | 55-27 |
| Avg Points | 99.9 | 104.8 |
| Avg Points Allowed | 97.6 | 101.0 |
| Home Record | 30-11 | 30-11 |
| Road Record | 16-25 | 25-16 |
| Current Streak | L2 | L1 |
| Last 10 | 4-2 | 4-1 |
| Team Stats: Memphis | Oklahoma City | ||
Injury Report
| Memphis | ||
|---|---|---|
| No significant injuries | ||
| Oklahoma City | ||
| No significant injuries | ||
Fantasy Injury News  | View NBA injury report |
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Starting Lineup
| Memphis (PPG) | Oklahoma City (PPG) |
|---|---|
| PG M. Conley 14.3 | PG R. Westbrook 23.8 |
| SG T. Allen 9.0 | SG T. Sefolosha 5.0 |
| PF Z. Randolph 21.5 | SF K. Durant 32.4 |
| SG S. Young 9.8 | PF S. Ibaka 10.2 |
| C M. Gasol 14.2 | C K. Perkins 5.4 |
| View full depth chart: Memphis | Oklahoma City | |
Team Stat Leaders
| Memphis | Oklahoma City | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | Z. Randolph 21.5 | K. Durant 32.4 |
| Rebounds | M. Gasol 12.3 | S. Ibaka 11.0 |
| Assists | M. Conley 6.2 | R. Westbrook 6.2 |
| Steals | T. Allen 2.3 | J. Harden 1.2 |
| Blocks | M. Gasol 1.5 | S. Ibaka 4.8 |
| Team rosters: Memphis | Oklahoma City | ||
Boston vs Miami
Prediction: I like Boston in 6 if fully healthy.
Line
Miami by 4.5, O/U: 181.0
Gameday Matchup
| Boston | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| W-L | 56-26 | 58-24 |
| Avg Points | 96.5 | 102.1 |
| Avg Points Allowed | 91.1 | 94.6 |
| Home Record | 33-8 | 30-11 |
| Road Record | 23-18 | 28-13 |
| Current Streak | W1 | W4 |
| Last 10 | 4-0 | 4-1 |
| Team Stats: Boston | Miami | ||
Injury Report
| Boston | ||
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| Miami | ||
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| Fantasy Injury News | View NBA injury report |
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Depth Chart
| Boston (PPG) | Miami (PPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| PG | R. Rondo 19.0 | M. Bibby 3.2 |
| SG | R. Allen 22.0 | D. Wade 22.2 |
| SF | P. Pierce 22.3 | L. James 24.2 |
| PF | K. Garnett 15.5 | C. Bosh 19.8 |
| C | J. O'Neal 5.5 | Z. Ilgauskas 5.2 |
| View full depth chart: Boston | Miami | ||
Team Stat Leaders
| Boston | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | P. Pierce 22.3 | L. James 24.2 |
| Rebounds | K. Garnett 11.3 | L. James 10.6 |
| Assists | R. Rondo 12.0 | L. James 6.2 |
| Steals | K. Garnett 2.0 | D. Wade 1.4 |
| Blocks | J. O'Neal 2.5 | D. Wade 2.0 |
| Team rosters: Boston | Miami | ||
Atlanta vs Chicago
Prediction: Chicago wins in 6.
Line
Chicago by 8.5, O/U: 178.0
Gameday Matchup
| Atlanta | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| W-L | 44-38 | 62-20 |
| Avg Points | 95.0 | 98.6 |
| Avg Points Allowed | 95.8 | 91.3 |
| Home Record | 24-17 | 36-5 |
| Road Record | 20-21 | 26-15 |
| Current Streak | L6 | W9 |
| Last 10 | 4-2 | 4-1 |
| Team Stats: Atlanta | Chicago | ||
Injury Report
| Atlanta | ||
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| Chicago | ||
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| Fantasy Injury News | View NBA injury report |
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Depth Chart
| Atlanta (PPG) | Chicago (PPG) | |
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| PG | K. Hinrich 10.2 | D. Rose 27.6 |
| SG | J. Johnson 18.0 | K. Bogans 5.4 |
| SF | J. Smith 14.3 | L. Deng 18.6 |
| PF | A. Horford 12.0 | C. Boozer 10.0 |
| C | J. Collins 1.3 | J. Noah 12.0 |
| View full depth chart: Atlanta | Chicago | ||
Team Stat Leaders
| Atlanta | Chicago | |
|---|---|---|
| Points | J. Crawford 20.5 | D. Rose 27.6 |
| Rebounds | A. Horford 10.2 | J. Noah 10.6 |
| Assists | A. Horford 3.7 | D. Rose 6.2 |
| Steals | K. Hinrich 1.2 | D. Rose 2.6 |
| Blocks | J. Smith 1.0 | J. Noah 2.6 |
| Team rosters: Atlanta | Chicago | ||
Dallas vs. LA
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i'm rooting for memphis as well
mainly because they are playing against the spurs, but also because they have battier and ish
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I'm rooting for New York
because they have Jared Jeffries
All right, later dudes. S you in your A’s, don’t wear a C, and J all over your B’s.
by hornedfrogrocket on Apr 17, 2011 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He was a good guy
I just cant root for the Knicks I dont know why.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Sorry
My sarcasm was lost in that post.
All right, later dudes. S you in your A’s, don’t wear a C, and J all over your B’s.
by hornedfrogrocket on Apr 17, 2011 9:15 PM CDT up reply actions
also, anyone annoyed at all the foul calls so far?
i thought playoff fouls were supposed to be slightly less than little touches here and there. no surprise that most of them seem to be going in favor of the bandwagon teams, as well.
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The "big" teams will get favorable calls
Kind of like Dallas yesterday
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 12:48 PM CDT up reply actions
Hahaha should I get on my knee like the English do
Actually dice I’m Arab I’ll be Sheikh of the game threads haha
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually since* I’m Arab I’ll be Skeikh of the game threads
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 2:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Today I'll be cheering for:
Memphis, NO, Boston, and Denver. Let’s get it done
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 1:37 PM CDT reply actions
Im with you
I just want OKC to win against Denver I want to see a lot of Durant in the playoffs
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Grizz are getting all sorts of messy.
As soon as the Spurs went on a run you can tell they started to get concerned and it’s shaking the young team.
TDS's resident dickhead.
doesn't help that the spurs are basically in this game because of FT shooting
grizz have played good D but the spurs keep getting bailed out—both teams are taking it hard into the paint
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The Grizz are blowing plenty of free throws
and are turning the ball over at an alarming rate, for a good part of the game. Though the score right now, 94-88, they got their shit back together.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Im so pissed I can't find the game on tv
I hope Memphis pulls this one out
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
haha that's funny
it’s on three channels for me: TNTHD, TNTHDW, FSSAHD
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You count the HD channel of a station as separate?
I just ignore the regular definition for the high def.
TDS's resident dickhead.
they are two different channels
TNT and TNTW
if i counted the non HD channels there’d be three more – TNT, TNTW and FSSA
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Yea it's pissing me off
All wemhave is the Lakers game, I guess even in the middle east Memphis doesn’t matter
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 2:48 PM CDT up reply actions
if tony allen's last name had been parker
he’d be going to the line for 2 free throws there
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BATTIER!
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BATTIER! Oh my god
Love it
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
feel like spurs will take it to OT
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YES!!!!!!
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Grizzlies with the first playoff win of their franchise!
Great job! Go Memphis!
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
Have to choose between the Knicks - Celtics game and the Canucks - Blackhawks game later
I’m most likely going with the Canucks game, but the Knicks – Celtics is going to be good.
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Chris Paul is controlling this Lakers - Hornets game
If you're a fan of basketball, watch a movie called Sonicsgate. It's free, just google it.
landry playing pretty well
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He's always been a good scorer.
It’s his rebounding numbers that were suspect, his current play really only reinforces that.
TDS's resident dickhead.
When did you get your own website?
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Apr 17, 2011 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
february 2006
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Someday, I'll bandwagon a team,
And that team will win.
I’m sure it will happen someday.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
These games so far
have shown just how important it is to have size. Size in the starting lineup, and more on the bench. Some of these bigs don’t have All Star talent, but their size makes them better and more tough. Maybe I’m just stating the obvious, but that’s what I keep thinking while watching these games.
by twinkilling0303 on Apr 17, 2011 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
7 seed and the 8 seed in the West start with Game 1 road wins
too bad, could’ve easily been the Rockets.
Really Morey, did you have to trade Battier to the Grizzlies of all teams?
by goingforthecorner on Apr 17, 2011 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
its okay... at least we get to watch him beat the spurs
probably wouldn’t have happened in houston
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I find myself screaming at the New Orleans and Memphis games
“TROLL HARDER GOD DAMN IT!”
TDS's resident dickhead.
The teams ahead of us beat the number 1 and 2 seeds away
Kind of makes you think how we would have done since we were playing really well. NO is done though, their C got injured, coupled with the West injury, they got problems.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 5:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Doesn't make me wonder how we would have done.
Memphis is able to beat San Antonio because they can’t be matched on the inside with their bigs, we don’t have that advantage.
New Orleans is doing well but they won’t keep it up. There’s only so much an incredible point guard can carry a team. We’d have a shot with LA.
Is there a conclusive statement on Gray or is it still speculation? He rolled his ankle something bad.
TDS's resident dickhead.
I dont know about Gray
I saw the replay of the injury, the Pau landed on his ankle and it rolled pretty bad. I think we would have done well against SA though if Lowry was playing, one of the main reasons that SA lost is because Ginobli wasnt playing.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
I can't bring myself to agree with that.
Memphis has a beefier front line and they exploited that. We don’t and their playoff defense is to stifle guards and small forwards, not so much dominant centers and PFs.
TDS's resident dickhead.
If we were to win
We basically would have to have great shooting to win that game, we wouldnt be able to win it if we tried to pound it inside. Mind you I didnt say we would win the series but I think the games would be competitive and fun for the most part, maybe a heavy loss in or or 2 games. I still tink with the way we have been playing we would have been able to take 1 or 2 games on our own.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 6:49 PM CDT up reply actions
also
Scola usually plays well vs San Antonio
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Lakers and Spurs lose on the same day
My life is complete. I can die happy now.
Me against the world is a mismatch in my favor.
Now all we need is NYC to lose
Id rather they lose than boston
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 5:36 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm in a toss up on this.
Mostly because I have two classmates who are Knicks and Celtics fans and I can’t figure out who I want to troll more.
TDS's resident dickhead.
NYC vs Boston game is a blast so far
I think NYC could pull an upset in the first game, you never know, today could be the day of upsets…
I'm watching it. It's just in the background, and I've got a lot of homework
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 7:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh man good luck with that
I hope it isnt too hard
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 7:37 PM CDT up reply actions
I swapped over to cartoons, thinking of just putting on music.
I have an 8-10 page motion to deny preliminary injunction due tomorrow that’s 30% of my grade… and I could really care less about it, hah.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Put on some Rebeca Black
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
I am usually a crammer so If I had to do anything tomorrow, I would be cramming now for sure lol
I think you just might be confident enough with your material that you will do just fine :)
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 7:43 PM CDT up reply actions
It's all outlined too, I'm staring at it, just gotta put it to paper and bring up the citations.
But here I sit, bass on my knee, family guy on the tele.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Its great that you have an outline
Im usually comfortable when I have one.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:09 PM CDT up reply actions
I have like 8-10 quality cites staring me in the face.
I just don’t care for some reason.
TDS's resident dickhead.
It's all gravy.
Got finals coming soon..gotta start preparing
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 7:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Thank you, sir
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 7:45 PM CDT up reply actions
No worries
After enduring the season and many heart aches this year, I think we all deserve some good luck lol
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 7:52 PM CDT up reply actions
I still enjoyed the season.
Not much heartbreak.
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 7:55 PM CDT up reply actions
I did too
But for me there was some heart ache especially at the beginning to middle of the season. We lost so many close games and throughout the year we lost games we shouldnt have lost like against the TWolves and Cliipers.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions
What I mean by the beginning to middle of the season is all the 4th q collapses.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:01 PM CDT up reply actions
It was quite frustrating
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
What finals ya got coming up?
Mine are done by May 4th with summer classes by like, the 23rd or so.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Calculus III, Calc-based Physics, Community Planning. All right around the beginning of May
Then I get to start summer school. hooray…
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
We'll be going through the grind together.
I’ve got Torts, Contracts, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Procedure.
TDS's resident dickhead.
I almost know what those mean
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 8:11 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
further ahead than I am
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I"m currently being sued, so I gotta know some stuff
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Yeah I dont even think ive heard of a toart or even seen the word.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
It sounds like an embarrassing disease.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:13 PM CDT up reply actions
Torts = I hurt you, not enough to be a crime, you want some money.
Contracts – You know
Criminal Procedure – How I take you into court and prosecute or defend you when you’re charged with a crime.
Civil Procedure – How I take you into court for any non-criminal offense.
TDS's resident dickhead.
It's TDS!
we’ll pump you full of pointless, weird, and perverted information all day.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Also, you get this information until I inevitably get banned
Unless the admins find it funny that I tell people to f*ck themselves with a cactus.
TDS's resident dickhead.
I think you have carved out a home here
you by yourself generate some traffic on this site lol
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
Like having an animal at the zoo that assaults people?
Worth checking out even if it’s just for the horror show?
TDS's resident dickhead.
I've vaguely wondered about being a lawyer.
Don’t have finals.
Just have three research papers of 20 pages apiece. One over the Soviet-Afghan War, one over the process of centralization in the Kievan Rus, and another over how we killed all the buffalo when we were settling the West.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
Are you a graduate student or undergrad?
Those topics seem like a 300 level history course set up or graduate work. My undergraduate seminar paper was a 25 page piece on Modern day Iran and US relations and the growing Pro-Western sentiment in the youth of the country.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Undergrad- junior , to be specific.
The Russian ones are 300, the other is just from a crazy professor whose course I hate because I don’t really care about American history.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
I never really got in to American History either.
If you’re interested in law school I can field some questions on the LSAT for ya.
TDS's resident dickhead.
The O in this game
is less than desirable. I forget how spoiled we were with the Rocket’s O. I mean 62 points in the 4th? Did that ever happen the entire 82 games?
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
I know what you mean
I like seeing good D though. I think we might have had one or 2 games where we didnt score much in the first 3 Qs only in the whole year.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:05 PM CDT up reply actions
You would just think
that Boston would be able to carve up the Knicks pretty easily. They’re not exactly defensive stalwarts.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I just think them not having a decent C is just hurting them a lot right now
Shaq isnt reliable like before and the Perk trade was a good idea but they should have tried to get more for him, and might have been able to. Im not sure though if they have a Clippers pick or not, but that is a nice piece right there if they do.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:12 PM CDT up reply actions
I still hate the trade
I think it mess up the off court chemistry more than the on court.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I think its was a good idea since they were not going to be able to resign him and needed to adjust to having LBJ with the Heat and Carmello with NY
The problem I have is with the pieces they got. I think that they could have gotten better peices. From what I understand, it was a surprise to most teams, it was very hush hush up until the very end.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I've just got it on regular TV. Sorry, dude
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions
Hate it
every time they call Billups “Mr. Big Shot” that nickname is patented by Sir Robert Horry, please stop using it!
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
Now why can't Rick figure out
how to draw up that out of bounds ally op? So many times we could have used it at the end of games.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
All the height we have is usually on the bench
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions
We got a few leapers
on the starters. OK, one leaper, sort of. I think Martin could have handled it.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Bud, Patterson, and Lee can also leap
Hill is usually on the bench
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:38 PM CDT up reply actions
We've got a pretty good inbounds play where Martin gets it on that side screen and hits an open shot.
I was impressed with how money that play was all season.
TDS's resident dickhead.
So much for Anthony being clutch when it counts
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Oops
"You know how Einstein got bad grades as a kid? Well, mine are
even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 17, 2011 8:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I bet the Denver fans are just so happy about Anthonys missed shot
Even if they lose tonight they are probably happy
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:44 PM CDT up reply actions
This is TDS, when Anthony was available he was clutch, cured cancer, leapt tall buildings,
played lockdown defense when he wanted to, and his girth left no woman dry!
TDS's resident dickhead.
lol
im not saying I wouldnt want him, but you are right, his play was way over blown
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
George Karl said after the trade that the Nuggets are better...
What seemed to be a simple reassurance to the fans, proved to be the truth. As much as I hated him and those SuperSonic teams, I have a lot of respect for him, what he’s overcome. He’s a hell of a coach and I will be rooting for him.
Funny how Memphis' ****-up has become Houston's obsession
I dont think they are better now than with him
I think they can build a very good future with what they got from the trade however. A coach isnt going to say they are worse now, that would be a huge moral downer on the players coming in. Thats part of being a good coach though.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 9:34 PM CDT up reply actions
This was something I had brought up before that the Nuggets are proving true.
The Nuggets are a better team now because of how they had to build around Anthony. The Denver front office was brilliant. They recognized Anthony was a horribly inefficient scorer but was able to score in a lot of ways. The way to build around this is to surround him with hyper efficient players who maximize their possessions since Anthony will not take 100% of your shots. In doing so, once they jettisoned Anthony they retained all that efficiency, removed the inefficiency, and kept their tough defense and subtracted their weakest defender. So if we look at what the Anthony trade did we see:
1.) Removed an inefficient volume shooter with high usage.
2.) Retained a high efficiency team.
3.) Removed a poor defender at the small forward position.
4.) Imported players who are considered weak defenders but willing to scrap and play defense rather than conserve all of their energy on offense.
5.) Retained rim protectors and big men in general.
Basically, Denver got rid of their black hole superstar and filled that void with more team play. There is also a bit of a prolonged Ewing Effect involved but I think it’s for the better. I’ve always liked me some Danillo Gallinari and I think the Nuggets do as well.
As I say that the announcer shouts “A FOREIGN FACIAL” and I’m convinced it’s no longer basketball on tv but Euro Porn.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Definitely some Ewing effect
and agree with everything you say. A close friend of mine who follows them and lives near Denver has told me that “big shot Chauncey” is not missed either. While he’s a seasoned veteran who’s played in big games, he stagnated their offense. Ty Lawson and Raymond Felton have been remarkable, their spacing is just so much better with more weapons.
Funny how Memphis' ****-up has become Houston's obsession
I agree and disagree, mainly I think that they did the trade because they knew Anthony wanted out, not that he was an ok player
I agree that they did the right move because Anthony wasnt going to stay there. They still could have built a team around him if he chose to stay and I think if he would have wanted to stay, Denver wouldnt even consider the trade they were getting from NY. Denver was still trying very hard to get him to stay even when they knew they had a slim shot or almost none at all and that says a lot as well since they own the team. His star power could have been useful for ticket sales and marketing, but I think they recognized that a player with his quality is extremely hard to get. We’ve been trying to get one and it is near impossible if you dont draft one.
For the future, I think they did a great move and agree with your points but disagree with them in the sense that my personal opinion is that the Denver team with Anothny would have beat the Denver team right now at this minute. But the Denver office did what it could now with the limitations it had (ie Anthony only wanting to go to NY and making it well known) and did a great job with that.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 9:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Denver got a king's ransom for Anthony thanks to Prokhorov.
New Jersey kept driving the price up and then New York had to unload about half of its roster for Anthony and Billups. In my opinion, New York raked Denver over the coals. The only thing they lost was some star power but they padded their future and improved on their present. I think if Denver were the pre-trade team in the post season they wouldn’t be as good, the ball movement and cohesion leaves when you have a rock pounder like Anthony.
I agree Denver mostly did it to not lose him for nothing but I also don’t think the front office was doing more than paying lip service when they said they wanted him around. He held the team hostage then pat himself on the back for his behavior. Denver is in a better spot currently and long term because of the deal they did.
TDS's resident dickhead.
If NY won, I would have said Denver is winning today as well for sure
OKC is going to beat Denver tonight pretty well I think
OKC has one hell of a crowd.
So jealous.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
The Rockets have a good crowd
Only in the playoffs though unfortunately. Portland has a great crowd too.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 17, 2011 8:43 PM CDT up reply actions
I miss the playoffs.
I miss even one Houston team being more than mediocre! Houston gets into their teams when they’re not completely embarrassing.
"Sometimes the things that make you great, also make you an asshole."
by ressaliance_00 on Apr 17, 2011 8:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Come on Sonics you can win
I cant believe I said that as a Rockets fan but I just feel so bad for Seattle
wow, today has been an awesome day so far
spurs lost, lakers lost, knicks lost
i really want the knicks to lose their series and for the nuggets to win theirs.
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Can we rec this post so it's here throughout the first round?
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Mia-Phi and Ind-Chi today?
Make a crappy Monday even crappier, why don’t you?
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I know
Tomorrow and after tomorrow are better.
Tomorrow its NY vs Boston, Atlanta vs Chicago, and Portland vs Dallas
After tomorrow its Denver vs OKC, Memphis vs San Antonio, and NO vs LA
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 18, 2011 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
can't wait
i’m going to bed early today
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Wow I cant say the Adelman news is a shocker but I was very surprised.
I think he will get hired by a good team, maybe Miami, Boston, or LA, maybe even NY (not a great team) if they fire D’Antoni. I hope he wins a ring because he deserves it.
Heat are killing it. This is highly depressing
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by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 18, 2011 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
Man I totally missed that game. Fast asleep during the fourth quarter. Oh well
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even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 19, 2011 1:32 PM CDT up reply actions
Go Boston and Orlando. I think. Not too picky.
And mos def…Go Portland!
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by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 19, 2011 1:33 PM CDT reply actions
I want Atlanta to win
Only because SVG could leave and there would be more drama about Howard leaving.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 19, 2011 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
______________________________Start of Fifth Day of Games_______________________________
Wednesday April 20, 2011
Exciting day of games
All three are intriguing. I expect SA and LA to bounce back in a big way, and Denver to grab a split.
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
Im with you
I think OKC wins their game though. I really want Memphis to pull this one out, hopefully Battier will have some added fuel because of his kid being born a few days ago. Manu is playing though so I wont count on Memphis beating SA.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 20, 2011 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions
Manu will get hurt again!
Someone needs to teach him a lesson.
Me against the world is a mismatch in my favor.
thunder really looking in control right now. Interesting
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by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 20, 2011 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
The Memphis San Antonio game is pretty close
I wouldnt put it past Memphis to win this one too
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 20, 2011 8:29 PM CDT up reply actions
San Antonio is really having trouble with Memphis inside
Tony Allen is playing really well. Memphis up by 5.
Are these spurs announcers or neutral ones? They are awful.
“If you don’t like Ginobili’s game, you don’t like basketball!” Apparently I’m not a fan of basketball anymore.
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the announcers are from the spurs
keeps referring to the team as “we”.
Heard that too
I want to hear Bill Worrell commentate a Rockets playoff game, but I’d most likely be at the stadium so I guess I’d never have the oppertunity
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In due time
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Tony Allen with a nice shot
I like him
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Easy call? Fuck you.
Fuck flopping
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MANU FLOP
“easy call” damn these announcers.
George Hill
he reminds me a lot of Courtney Lee.
Trevor's not being completely worthless on offense!
Who knew it was possible.
Minnesotan Rockets fan
Rockets4LIFE
this has been great, and it’s awesome that you change the preview by day. I wish I could be more involved but school is intervening. I’ll try to get in here some more in the coming days.
How many Biletnikoffs does he have? NOT TWO!
Thanks a lot man, much appreciated
Dont worry about it, you guys come up with all the interesting pieces that make this blog great. All I am doing is just grunt work so you guys can focus on the more pressing matters for the Rockets. I am more than happy to make the game threads, its been pretty fun for me :) Also life always intervenes at some point, I just havent had too hectic of a schedule these last few weeks.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 21, 2011 6:01 AM CDT up reply actions
______________________________Start of Sixth Day of Games_______________________________
Thursday April 21, 2011
I like Indiana to win this one tonight
and Philly as well. Call me crazy, but I say all three home teams win. But like drsnay76 I don’t have Portland covering (but still winning). And I guess since I’m picking Indy I don’t have the Bulls covering either.
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I can't believe the amount of interest I've lost in the NBA since the Rockets ended their regular season
It’s somewhat concerning
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Its normal
Im just watching more basketball because im concerned I might not see anymore for a while
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 21, 2011 9:32 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm watching baseball
I don’t know why, literally nobody I know really follows baseball
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Jamaal Crawford is a stone cold asshole.
Can’t wait to see how fast SVG is out the door because of this shitty Orlando team’s inability to compete.
TDS's resident dickhead.
That is just one reason why the Orlando series is so interesting for us looking for a new coach
i actually think he is good, it’s not his fault the Orlando GM couldn’t build a solid team around Howard, I would like to see what he does with Morey’s players if he gets another shot at a good team with a good player if we manage to get one.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 24, 2011 7:31 PM CDT up reply actions
Did not think that the NY - Bos was going to end in a sweep
Woah
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Major roster overhaul to Orlando and plenty of internal problems with no defensive solutions on the wings and at the guard
it was really only a matter of time until an ultra athletic team like the Hawks came in and punished them.
TDS's resident dickhead.
Me. I did.
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Ya...
I was being sarcastic, which does not travel well on the internet at all.
by Patrick Harrel on Apr 24, 2011 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions
This Lakers - Hornets is a great game
I am depressed from the Canucks game though
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i did not expect boston to sweep NY
nuggets beating OKC would be icing on the cake for me with the whole melo situation. :D
also, loving the grizzlies at the moment. here’s hoping they win tonight and go up 3-1.
i expected these playoffs to be exciting, but i didn’t expect these many upsets from the west. also that atlanta series has me confused. only prediction of mine that’s in danger of being wrong.
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What a run by Memphis, leading by 13 going into the 4th
Keep it up Memphis. Also its kind of weird to see so many empty seats at the dallas game. Thats a good thing though :D
Wow what a 3333 BATTIER
20 point lead by Memphis with over 6 minutes to go, it is over, Memphis should be up 3-1 when this game finishes up, what a thrashing.
Ish Smith in the game!!!
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Ish in there breaking it down!
4 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound in just 3 minutes.
Greivis Vasquez and Hamed Haddadi looked like they didn’t want to take orders from Ish.
Fuck those guys, Ish is the Ish! Randolph looked like Ish’s biggest fan on the bench.
I bet Memphis fans were like, “yo! Houston gave us Shane Aaaand this dude!? God Bless Houston!” haha
by Nobody is Better Than Jordan on Apr 25, 2011 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I didn't expect this much of a fight from Memphis.
I’m not saying I thought they sucked, but come on they’re facing the best team in the West (according to record), and I just figured the Griz inexperience would be exploited by the Spurs.
Fortunately, karma bit Ginobli in the arm, (Aaron Brooks is laughing this entire series) and the Griz are taking advantage and playing much more stronger.
Proud of Memphis in this series.
by Nobody is Better Than Jordan on Apr 25, 2011 9:51 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah,
It’s been kind of awesome to see Z-Bo and Marc Gasol just dominate Duncan and McDyess.
i'm having a hard time deciding
whether i’m enjoying this grizzlies beatdown of the spurs more than i would have enjoyed the rockets losing to the spurs in the first round. currently i’m 50/50 but if the grizz pull through i’ll have to take them.
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Damn
Iggy had some really nice shots down the stretch, except obviously for his last miss.
foul?
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FUCK, overtime
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spurs gonna win this game
let’s hope memphis takes care of business at home
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It would suck if they lose next game
If San Antonio wins next game in Memphis, then SA should take the series.
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 27, 2011 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions
my predictions have been up and down thus far
+1 point for correct result, +1 for correct score
Predicted (Real)
Bulls 4-0 Pacers (4-1) +1
Heat 4-1 Sixers (4-1) +2
Celtics 4-2 Knicks (4-0) +1
Magic 4-1 Hawks (2-3*) (max of +1)
Spurs 4-2 Grizzlies (2-3*) (max of +1)
Lakers 4-1 Hornets (3-2*) (max of +1)
Blazers 4-3 Mavericks (2-3*) (max of +2)
Thunder 4-3 Nuggets (4-1) +1
So I’ve got 5/8 in the completed series’ and can get a max of 5/8 in the remaining ones.
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So far my predictions score is the same as yours
Predicted (Real)
Bulls 4-0 Pacers (4-1) +1
Heat 4-0 Sixers (4-1) +1
Celtics 4-0 Knicks (4-0) +2
Hawks 4-2 Orlando (3-2) (max of +2)
Spurs 4-3 Grizzlies (2-3) (max of +2)
Lakers 4-1 Hornets (3-2) (max of +1)
Blazers 2-4 Mavericks (2-3) (max of +2)
Thunder 4-0 Nuggets (4-1) +1
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 28, 2011 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions
haha, you've taken a lead now over me
Magic 4-1 Hawks (2-4) +0
Lakers 4-1 Hornets (4-2) +1
Blazers 4-3 Mavericks (2-4) +0
—
Spurs 4-2 Grizzlies (2-3*) (max of +1)
so now i have 6/14. but i’ll still be cheering the grizzlies!
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The second round should be more interesting what do you think its going to be?
Hawks 4-2 Orlando (4-2) (2)
Lakers 4-1 Hornets (4-2) (1)
Blazers 2-4 Mavericks (2-4) (+2)
Spurs 4-3 Grizzlies (2-3) (max of +2), but I want Memphis to win too
by Rockets4LIFE on Apr 29, 2011 5:57 PM CDT up reply actions
i'll prob have a blog post up sometime tomorrow
or before whenever the second round begins (monday?)
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That's insane. I was not expecting that.
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even worse! " ~Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
by TheChuckwagonisrolling on Apr 28, 2011 9:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Gasol with the ballerina-esque OH GOD GO IN shot through the lane.
Look how amazing Memphis is all because they traded Hasheem Thabeet! He clearly was keeping em’ down since the Gasol trade!
TDS's resident dickhead.
I actually heard Gasol learnt alot from HT in way of keeping lions from your flock.
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Every time I start believing in the Grizzlies, they give up their lead.
They need to get their shit together.
TDS's resident dickhead.
SA embarassed
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What is wrong with Blair?
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Pop might get an interview with Morey as well.
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