Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Tue May 04, 2010 5:47 pm  

Earl Barron, what a find. We'll add Bosh and Lebron(maybe Wade) then win the lot.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Sat May 08, 2010 7:48 am  

Looking for a 3-0 lead against the Jazz.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Wed May 12, 2010 10:43 pm  

Enjoyed Lebron's disappearing act against the Celtics.

Orlando look the team to beat so far, for me. I think it'll be another Lakers vs Orlando final, with Orlando taking it in 6.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Fri May 21, 2010 8:57 am  

Robbie Rotten wrote:

Enjoyed Lebron's disappearing act against the Celtics.

Orlando look the team to beat so far, for me. I think it'll be another Lakers vs Orlando final, with Orlando taking it in 6.

Never. Howard is ineffective when he has to try and win the game on his own. Lebrons main problem is that he isnt very noticeable at the business end of games. Celtics may trouble the lakers due to their decent defence and the big three. But in the end I think we will have too much size in Pau, Bynum and Odom for the Celtics to deal with.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Fri May 21, 2010 12:39 pm  

Wolly Hood wrote:

Never. Howard is ineffective when he has to try and win the game on his own. Lebrons main problem is that he isnt very noticeable at the business end of games. Celtics may trouble the lakers due to their decent defence and the big three. But in the end I think we will have too much size in Pau, Bynum and Odom for the Celtics to deal with.

Well the Orlando game hasn't gone how I thought it would. The Celtics' defence has been immense, whilst Orlando just haven't got it going. Lewis has been played out of the game by KG, whilst Howard is getting dominated in the paint. Howard needs support from Lewis if they're going to get back into this, I don't think they will, though - a Boston sweep looks likely.

Lakers have looked really good against The Suns, everybody is a threat but it will be interesting to see how they fair when they come up against such a good defensive side like the Celtics. I still think the Lakers will win if they keep everybody fit, the Celtics seem to be relying on one of their big players to have a big game in attack every night. If it's not Rondo, then it's Pierce, of it's not Pierce, it's Garnett, but I don't think they're scoring as freely as a team compared to the Lakers, which I feel will be their downfall.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Fri May 21, 2010 3:53 pm  

If the Lakers outside shooters make their open shots then they will win in 5. Kobe can only do so much. Pierce may be shutdown by Artest leaving Kobe to keep an eye on Rondo or Allen.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Sat May 22, 2010 8:17 am  

The free agency frenzy looks to be getting crazier. Cuban suggesting that hed like to trade for Lebron. John Wall possibly ending up in Washington. The Knicks probably ending up with Carlos Boozer and Joe Johnson.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Sat May 22, 2010 4:54 pm  

Jint wrote:

The free agency frenzy looks to be getting crazier. Cuban suggesting that hed like to trade for Lebron. John Wall possibly ending up in Washington. The Knicks probably ending up with Carlos Boozer and Joe Johnson.

Bit of a come down for you, if true, eh?

Will be interesting to see how Washington fit Wall and Arenas in together. There've been all sorts of rumours, but I'd be amazed if they didn't go for Wall who seems like an exciting prospect.

Is it possible to watch the college basketball in England? I remember it back on NASN, but I don't think I've seen any of it on ESPN. Admittedly, I haven't followed much basketball for years, but I'm hoping to get back into it.

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Sun May 23, 2010 10:41 am  

There is loads on espn america Rob, including the final four. The Wizards will take Wall and move Arenas to shooting guard. They have quite a good young nucleus, especially in the talented but moody Andre Blatche who averaged around 20 and 11 since the trade deadline. They have room for one max free agent..Bosh? there 5 may look like this?

C-Bosh
PF-Blatche
SF-Thornton
SG-Arenas
PG-Wall

Re: NBA Thread 2009 : Sun May 23, 2010 2:30 pm  

Jint wrote:

There is loads on espn america Rob, including the final four. The Wizards will take Wall and move Arenas to shooting guard. They have quite a good young nucleus, especially in the talented but moody Andre Blatche who averaged around 20 and 11 since the trade deadline. They have room for one max free agent..Bosh? there 5 may look like this?

C-Bosh
PF-Blatche
SF-Thornton
SG-Arenas
PG-Wall

I was watching Fastbreak last night, and they mentioned Bosh listing his preferred '5', not sure if the Wizards were in there.

I know they can move Arenas to SG, but I was wondering if they'd want to fit them in. Arenas has been a massive problem this year for them, with them getting the number 1 pick and most likely picking Wall, some have speculated they may try and trade Arenas, although I'm pretty sure his salary was a stumbling block.

I'm really rusty with regards to player form and value now, I've not watched the NBA regularly for over 5 years, so hearing about all the possible free agents and possible sign and trades, it seems like this summer will be massive, despite the draft not being the most mouth watering in history.

Some fella was trying to say the Lakers might try for Lebron on a possible sign and trade. I didn't think he was being serious as the Lakers seem to have a really good 'team' vibe working, but he seemed to think it was a realistic prospect if the Lakers would offer Bynum and Artest and/or Gasol.


With regards to last night's game: how good is Rondo?! Orlando have been completely outplayed in all areas. I don't think they had enough from everybody, they've put far too much pressure on Howard and some of their other players have gone missing, especially Lewis.