***Offical 08/09 NBA thread!***

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

We have some tuff games coming up though, so we could easily lose the #1 overall spot. I mean don't get me wrong, I hope we hold on to it, but we still have Dallas and Detriot at home thank god, then play you guys at your place again and have a home game against Boston and two games against Washington.........who we always struggle with.

No doubt we have a lock on the East......but overall, the Lakers have a really good shot to come away with that as well. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Man, last two games have kicked our *****! Washington I swear always plays us tough, but we should have been able to win that one, the Magic game was a big loss! We got curbed stopmed in that matchup. Bron saying it was his most embarrassing game ever, lol! Oh well, we better win today at home against SA, if not we might not keep the #1 spot for long. LA is on our coat tails for #1 overall with an eaiser schedule remaining. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

Go SA today, then Boston............two huge games for us. Hope we take them both, but need at least one of those and god dammit, we better beat Washington at home.

They looked tired........//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Yup, Cavs definitely look tired. Their record against the big teams is something for concern, but I'm sure they'll take it to another level in the playoffs as long as they can get focused in time for the first round.

The Wizards game I saw coming, because I figured that Arenas and others would be wanting to prove that they're a good team when they're healthy against LBJ. The game against the Magic, though, I expected the Cavs to bounce back and they looked gassed.

Big games tonight: Portland vs Houston, Utah vs New Orleans, and I look forward to the Bobcats beating up the Pistons.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Well Bron seemed to get some energy vs the Spurs as we crushed them. Last two games have really irked Bron and others and looks like they won a big game, however it was at home and we are hard to beat there.

We have Boston coming up soon at their place. Would really be nice to come out with a win there, but they are hurting a ton with Garnett out, and I read Rondo turned his anlke. He is the key to that team IMO. Very good point guard and will be one of the better ones when it is all said and done with him.

Also about Washington, they can be deadly when all their stars in Jaminson, Butler and Arenas are on the floor. Playoff caliber team they could do damage, just they have horrible luck with injuries, especially Arenas.

 

[quest51210 10+ year member]

well guys, with manu out the rest of the season including the playoffs...we stand no chance going deep. depending who we see in the first round, i dont expect too much

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Yup, I was sorry to hear that this morning. That effectively kills the Spurs' chance in the playoffs. Not sure who I like in the West now to give the Lakers a run for their money.

 

[newusername 10+ year member]

Also, I wouldn't get too enthusiastic about Rondo's skills. He looks very good playing on a team where he doesn't have to score. If he could get a midrange game going and slightly improve his shot from 20+ feet, he would be a real talent, but I think his limitations would be quite apparent on another team.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

well guys, with manu out the rest of the season including the playoffs...we stand no chance going deep. depending who we see in the first round, i dont expect too much

Shit happens.

I don't think they had what it took to beat the Lakers even healthy. Lakers are just too good this year.

Also, I wouldn't get too enthusiastic about Rondo's skills. He looks very good playing on a team where he doesn't have to score. If he could get a midrange game going and slightly improve his shot from 20+ feet, he would be a real talent, but I think his limitations would be quite apparent on another team.

Do you watch this kid ball? He might not be the best shooter out there, but he has some uber talent and nothing but an upside to him. He slashes really well and can stop on a dime for a jumper and makes his fair shots count.

He can rebound, awesome passer and a very solid piece to their team. Most anyone who watches them, or reads about him know he is a huge part in making that team do well. Yeah they still have Pierce, Allen and Garnett, but he makes the team that much better.

And I am not even a Celtics fan, just respect players that can ball and he impresses me. He will eventually be an all star and a very good point guard when it is all said and done. Mark it down if you will.

 

[audiolife 5,000+ posts]

when the big 3 of the spurs are healthy they can play against anyone ..their last championship they were even beat up but now they are hampered with chronic injuries. Thats why Timmy doesn't play every game anymore

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Cavs got another tuff game tonight with all the Wizard players being healthy. Scared shitless of this game too........Then to philly and home against Boston. Some big games for us as we are barely ahead of the Lakers.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Phew, good thing the game ended, the Wiz were catching up quick and without Arenas again. I guess he will be game time decision in the remaining year because he gets sore easily.

Woot for win #63!

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Woot, Cleveland clinches the #1 seed in the east, with 3 more games to go and Lakers are 1.5 games back now. Need a big win against Boston and I think we will have the #1 spot in the league.

Fantastic to be a cavs fan this year................but.......it will fail beyond fail if we don't go to the championship game and be competitive in my eyes. I know in their eyes, the team that is, it would be fail without a championship.

I feel we have had the best year ever in our franchise history irregardless. Amazing year for sure!

Go Cavs!

 

[hornedfrog1985 5,000+ posts]

I likes cavaliers. Plus Lebron likes my baseball team too.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Yankees fans no need post in this thread anymore...............

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Boston lost to the Bulls in game #1, how sweet is that. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Pistons fall again to the Cavs!

Spurs got spanked by the Mavs.

Rockets beat the Blazers! Couldn't have went any better thus far, although wish the Blazers would have beaten the Rockets.

Nobody else watching the playoffs? I will miss most of the 1st round, as I will be on a cruise ship tomorrow through Friday. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif