NBA Regular Season 2008-09 Thread

[Butterscup1679666578]

Wow the Mavs are already blowing double-digit 4th quarter leagues. What a joke team.

[Warpticon]

Today's been a fun day.

 

The Knicks continue to show how bad Isaiah was (and on the other side of that game, Boozer had 19 and 17, and Ronnie Brewer put up 7 assists and 7 steals).

 

OJ Mayo scored 20 in the first quarter against Denver, while Billups had 11 and 4. Bizarrely, Gasol didn't take a shot in the whole first half. Darko played 6 minutes and got 3 fouls. :lol: Nene has 8 and 8 and could be poised for a career year, though I bet they wish they still had Camby defensively. The Grizzlies have one of the best young cores in basketball.

 

The Raptors knocked off the Bobcats in another ridiculous game for Chris Bosh. 30 points, 15 boards, 3 assists and 2 blocks in the game with pretty much no help from O'Neal, who went 0 for 5 from the floor. Calderon with 13 and 7 and 0 turnovers. He might be the best passer in the league. Augustin had 14 and 4 off the bench for the Bobcats.

 

And the big event is tonight. Lakers v. Rockets, just starting now. Don't think it's on national TV, but NBA.com has a free trial of League Pass going on through the 11th, so you can catch it online. Both teams are looking to make a statement in this game.

[Warpticon]

Yeah, I think the Lakers made the statment.

[imb]

Yeah, I think the Lakers made the statment.

 

 

i'd say so

[Warpticon]

Yeah, I think the Lakers made the statment.

 

 

i'd say so

 

I really expected this to be a tough fought defensive game. And it was, for a half. When Houston took that 16 point lead, I figured the Lakers would eventually bounce back, but I didn't think it would be a 45 point difference. Crazy.

[Guest]

Two unbeaten teams left in the NBA after Utah's loss tonight.

 

One of them is the Lakers.

 

The other? The Atlanta Hawks.

[sneakypower]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

[imb]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

 

*offers u kevin love*

[Transmogrified Tiger]

http://sports.todaysbigthing.com/2008/11/11

[Warpticon]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

[Butterscup1679666578]

The Mavericks should be contracted.

[illiniguy]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

I can't believe Eric Gordon isn't doing anything.

[Warpticon]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

I can't believe Eric Gordon isn't doing anything.

 

I can...I expected him to take a little while to be ready to make much of a contribution.

[wolf stansson]

This is a sexy rookie class. Stars like Mayo, Rose and Beasley and a ton of potential stars like the Lopezes (Lopezi?), Love, Westbrook, Chalmers, etc.

[sneakypower]

and there's much more beyond that

 

i still love Deandre Jordan long-term, and there are many starter-caliber players who were picked outside of the lottery; Mbah a Moute, Douglas-Roberts and Courtney Lee to name a few who aren't there yet

[Guest]

This is a sexy rookie class. Stars like Mayo, Rose and Beasley and a ton of potential stars like the Lopezes (Lopezi?), Love, Westbrook, Chalmers, etc.

 

The Lopi!

[illiniguy]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

I can't believe Eric Gordon isn't doing anything.

 

I can...I expected him to take a little while to be ready to make much of a contribution.

I figured Kelvin Sampson would have had him ready to contribute from day one. Seriously though, the Clippers are stupid. I have no doubt he is better than Cuttino Mobely right now.

[imb]

well, im about to head out to okc to watch dwight howard pull down 25 rebounds against our miserable front line

[Warpticon]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

I can't believe Eric Gordon isn't doing anything.

 

I can...I expected him to take a little while to be ready to make much of a contribution.

I figured Kelvin Sampson would have had him ready to contribute from day one. Seriously though, the Clippers are stupid. I have no doubt he is better than Cuttino Mobely right now.

 

It's the old veteran standby. The Clips think they can compete and aren't going to play a 20 year old excessively to start out. I bet Gordon will be playing a ton by the 30 game mark.

 

Augustin is producing more and faster than I expected. He could easily be starting by midseason if he gets his shooting percentage up. Both Lopezes are effective in limited roles already. Kevin Love has been quite productive so far. I see a lot of Al Horford in Darrell Arthur. Chalmers is showing early signs of being a fine player. Beasley is doing well.

 

Taking wagers on how long until Mike Conley Jr. gets benched. He might be the worst player in basketball so far this season. Also, why hasn't Javaris Crittenton played a single minute this year?

[illiniguy]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

I can't believe Eric Gordon isn't doing anything.

 

I can...I expected him to take a little while to be ready to make much of a contribution.

I figured Kelvin Sampson would have had him ready to contribute from day one. Seriously though, the Clippers are stupid. I have no doubt he is better than Cuttino Mobely right now.

 

It's the old veteran standby. The Clips think they can compete and aren't going to play a 20 year old excessively to start out. I bet Gordon will be playing a ton by the 30 game mark.

 

Augustin is producing more and faster than I expected. He could easily be starting by midseason if he gets his shooting percentage up. Both Lopezes are effective in limited roles already. Kevin Love has been quite productive so far. I see a lot of Al Horford in Darrell Arthur. Chalmers is showing early signs of being a fine player. Beasley is doing well.

 

Taking wagers on how long until Mike Conley Jr. gets benched. He might be the worst player in basketball so far this season. Also, why hasn't Javaris Crittenton played a single minute this year?

I cannot believe how well DA has played. I thought that Rush and Chalmers were the only two real pros from that KU team that would really be impact players. DA has looked great though.

 

Augustin is doing well and I wonder if they will try to move Felton?

 

I thought Love would be pretty good. I also think that Tyler Hansbourogh will do ok in the pros. Too many people get caught up thinking that all white big guys are Will Purdue. They aren't.

 

Memphis has a mess on their hands. But, yeah Conley hasn't developed at all. Might just want to let Mayo run the show.

[Warpticon]

i really think Mayo, and not Rose or Beasley, will win the ROY

 

Mayo is clearly at a high level, but I don't see him as above Rose. He'll probably outscore Rose, but not enough to offset everything else Rose does on the basketball court if he simply levels off where he is now. Both will be big time stars in this league.

 

This is looking like an awesome draft year early on. So many youngsters contributing already. Look at Memphis. They're playing competitively, and their starting lineup has nobody with over 1 year of experience coming into this season.

I can't believe Eric Gordon isn't doing anything.

 

I can...I expected him to take a little while to be ready to make much of a contribution.

I figured Kelvin Sampson would have had him ready to contribute from day one. Seriously though, the Clippers are stupid. I have no doubt he is better than Cuttino Mobely right now.

 

It's the old veteran standby. The Clips think they can compete and aren't going to play a 20 year old excessively to start out. I bet Gordon will be playing a ton by the 30 game mark.

 

Augustin is producing more and faster than I expected. He could easily be starting by midseason if he gets his shooting percentage up. Both Lopezes are effective in limited roles already. Kevin Love has been quite productive so far. I see a lot of Al Horford in Darrell Arthur. Chalmers is showing early signs of being a fine player. Beasley is doing well.

 

Taking wagers on how long until Mike Conley Jr. gets benched. He might be the worst player in basketball so far this season. Also, why hasn't Javaris Crittenton played a single minute this year?

I cannot believe how well DA has played. I thought that Rush and Chalmers were the only two real pros from that KU team that would really be impact players. DA has looked great though.

 

Augustin is doing well and I wonder if they will try to move Felton?

 

I thought Love would be pretty good. I also think that Tyler Hansbourogh will do ok in the pros. Too many people get caught up thinking that all white big guys are Will Purdue. They aren't.

 

Memphis has a mess on their hands. But, yeah Conley hasn't developed at all. Might just want to let Mayo run the show.

 

Another reason why I don't get why Crit isn't playing at all. He played pretty wel with Memphis after the trade. (Incidentally, I'd also like him to play and be successful to shut up some of that OMG PAU GASOL FOR KWAME BROWN?!!?!?! nonsense. Marc Gasol was part of that trade and is doing the damn thing. Crit was also in that trade, as well as 2 first rounders. That's no small haul for one dude, even if that one dude is really good.)

[sneakypower]

well, im about to head out to okc to watch dwight howard pull down 25 rebounds against our miserable front line

not quite only a mere 19 reb 10 rejections and 30 pts

[imb]

well, im about to head out to okc to watch dwight howard pull down 25 rebounds against our miserable front line

not quite only a mere 19 reb 10 rejections and 30 pts

 

at one point in the first half he went over another magic defender and swatted a 15-foot jumper

 

i mean, what the hell

[Mike Aller]

The Cavs are off to a great start, and it definitely looks like they'll be a hard team to stop in the East.

[ELCABALLO45]

NBA refs are a joke. Bogut just got smoked in the face and they T-d him up and he got tossed, while KG you could see he was the one starting the fight.

 

And also, im really impessed with the Bucks so far.

 

Im falling in love Ramon Sessions.

 

And Mbah a Moute is playing really good. We are only 5-5 right now, but you can tell we are improving. 10x better already then I thought we would be.