Ridiculously Late Junk Drawer 12/10: Scoreboard Watching Edition
by jksnake99 on Dec 10, 2008 6:34 PM PST
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PrintWell, we're over a quarter into the season and everyone agrees there are 9 teams fighting for 8 spots out west. Well, I guess its really 8 teams fighting for 7 spots unless you think LAL's loss to Sac last night was the beginning of a downward trend.
If you are like me, you are always watching the scoreboad and wondering if one the Blazers' competitors for those spots will ever lose. It seems like they never do, unless of course two of them are playing each other.
Will tonight be more of the same? New Orleans leads Charlotte by 19. San Antonio leads Atlanta by 9. Minnesota leads Denver early but the TWolves have gotten our hopes up before (see last night). The Phoenix-LAL game should be interesting... Phoenix will be playing with a very short bench due to the trade from earlier today.
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Outside the fight for the playoffs out West, ESPN is currently televising Cavs-Sixers. The Cavs are really good. If the Cavs win a title in the next 2 years, does LeBron still leave for NY? Also, Igoudala is a baller.
Toronto interim coach Jay Triano got his first W, at the expense of the Pacer team I've sang the praises of this week. Oops. I blame Jack and McBob.
Also tonight: Thunder coach Scotty Brooks looks to move into sole possession of first place on the all-time Thunder wins list (he's currently tied with PJ Carlisemo). They lead Memphis in the 2nd half.
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Brand hearing some boos from the Philly crowd
Cleveland getting a lot of calls even on the road. That hasn’t been much of a factor, though, as the Cavs are dominating this game.
Boomshakalaka
It was a 2 point game at halftime
With 2 min left in the third its a 17 point cavs lead
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 6:46 PM PST up reply actions
We can't count on help
The game in Utah is important. We need this game more than any other game this year if we want to put space between us.
whoa
Wally Sceroiwerowheowethwetbiak fell and knocked down Delonte West— and both were down for a while, but both appear ok. The Cavs almost lost 2 guys on one play.
Boomshakalaka
do my replies count?
or does the person who posts the junk drawer not get to count his own comments?
Boomshakalaka
Minnesota leads Denver by 15 in Q2
The only question is… “how will the Wolves find a way to blow this one?”
Boomshakalaka
Thaddeus Young struggling
good thing I traded him in fantasy. I got TJ Ford and Rudy Gay for Mayo and Young (I like to sell high on young guys, plus I needed a SF upgrade).
Boomshakalaka
whoever Lebron plays for in 2011 will be the Blazers' main contender
If Lebron resigns with the Cavs he will do so because the Cavs have assembled a championship caliber team around him. If Lebron jumps ship and signs with, say, the Knicks, he will do so because the Knicks will become a championship caliber team once Lebron is added to the roster.
Either way, Lebron and his 2011 teammates will be battling the Blazers in either the WCF or the NBA Finals.
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
Devin Harris had another great game
32 and 7, but the trio of Al Harrington, Wilson Chandler and Tim Thomas had an unreal 89 points as the Knicks won.
Boomshakalaka
I hope they consider giving Shav a chance to play
when they’re in Philly next month….I know he’s itching to go back and torch the old crew :-)
Please,
refrain from discussing LeBron (stupid name), Kobe (stupid name), or
Amare (stupid name) three of the most physically gifted, classless, and vapid men in professional basketball. Listen to them sometime and you will be happy they play somewhere else.
OKC found a way to lose vs. Memphis
Scotty Brooks remains tied with PJ on the all time Thunder win list (at 1).
Denver has tied it vs. Minny by starting the 2nd half on a 16-4 run. C’mon Wolves, help us out.
Atlanta has pulled within 4 of the Spurs. Let’s go Hawks.
Boomshakalaka
Robin Lopez starting in Shaq's place
What a goofy looking dude. Looks skinny next to Bynum.
Boomshakalaka
Doesn't look like we're going to get any help tonight
Wolves and Hawks both trailing now.
Boomshakalaka
I liked watching the lakers
2 or 3 years ago when it was the kobe show and he put up 40 shots a game. He was fun to watch just for the pure selfishness/amazingness. The Blazers sucked and the lakers wernt going to go anywhere in the playoffs so i found myself enjoying them. But now that the Blazers are playing for something and the lakers are too its back to hating them.
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 7:54 PM PST up reply actions
Watching L@kers vs. Suns right now.
Amare has a mow hawk. Who does he think he is? Greg Oden? Also, they are just letting Bynum catch and dunk. Other teams maul Greg on the catch. Suns just watching the show.
My favorite teams are the Blazers and any team that is playing the Lakers.
Spurs win again
I really wish they’d just go away.
40 3rd quarter points for Denver. If Minny blows a double digit lead to a NW division rival for the 2nd straight night, they will be officially dead to me.
Boomshakalaka
Minnesota is down 7 with 5:45 left in the 4th Q. Stick a fork in 'em.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
A phrase I hate saying
First place Denver Nuggets. That home-and-home against them in a few weeks is going to be big.
Boomshakalaka
yeah, last night was the predictable loss for them -- their bench has been sucking with a capital SUCK lately and you could smell that Sacramento crash coming from a mile away...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I've probably seen 10 or 12 Lakers games this year... They're not as fearsome as their record might indicate once you watch them a while...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I'd rank them 3rd in the NBA to Cleveland and Boston at this point.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
He is very smooth. He's not as tough a rebounder as my tastes would ideally determine, but he's SO smooth offensively...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Eh.
I can’t stand his face, persona.. whining. But he is a good player. Especially in that system.
honor rasheed wallace
Yeah.
That’s a good way to describe him… except his beard. Definitely not smooth.
honor rasheed wallace
LeBron is the best player in the NBA right now
I’m not sure who the 2nd is right now— the main candidates are Wade, CP3 and Kobe. Garnett and Duncan are in the mix also.
Boomshakalaka
I don't watch the Lakers much.
But they seem to have a heart issue. It’s like they don’t care…
honor rasheed wallace
They're so far ahead of the rest of the division they assume the win.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
That would be a disaster scenario for the Blazers. Phoenix is a leading candidate for the 9 slot in the West.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
He had 35 last game
but he can only play every other game
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 9:09 PM PST up reply actions
I don't agree. He can still go off and does pretty regularly...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Ha ha, Magic just ASSUMED the Lakers make it to the Championships...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
There are about 6 teams, including the Blazers, who could beat them if certain things go right or wrong...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Everyone thought the Cowboys were a shooin to the Super Bowl last year.
They lost to the Giants. It’s different in the series playoff format, but still.
honor rasheed wallace
Is it bad to admit that I like the Lakers' play by play guy?
No bias. He is the anti-Wheeler.
honor rasheed wallace
That guys is AWESOME. Joel Meyers, I finally figured out his name...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
This junk drawer has WAY too much basketball in it
Wanna talk politics?
OK, OK, I confess. I’m watching the scoreboard too.
Why does Kareem always look half crazy and half angry?
Why does he always have that dark gloomy expression on his face?
I remember a couple years ago he tried a bit of commentating on tv games and that went over like a lead balloon.
I have heard that he is actually a kind, caring person, but it is really hard to get around his crazed, angry facial expressions.
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
I think he's a really smart dude. I don't know why he's wasting his life hanging around basketball...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
good point
maybe he doesn’t feel cmpetent enough in other areas to move away from b’ball. And maybe he’s a bit too fond of the $$ he gets for working for the L*kers.
A few years ago he lived on the Navaho rez and coached a high school b’ball team. It would be nice if he became some sort of b’ball ambassador to underpriveleged peoples.
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
that was a pretty athletic attempt there
His best case scenario is his look alike Varejao.
Boomshakalaka
Oh my, ditch Odom now!
Ariza is sort of like a more mature version of Nic. Stronger. Maybe not quite the defender but I would take him over Nic.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Ariza is better now for sure
I think Nic has more upside. He’s longer, has a better shot and seems just as athletic. Plus he’s 19.
Boomshakalaka
Odom is a sissy
Did you see how he moved over when Lopez came in for that dunk? He had his feet in place and he could easily have taken the charge. But like a sissy he stepped to the side and then fouled Lopez.
Like all bullies he is a weak scaredy cat in his heart.
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
here's my list of superstars:
LeBron
Kobe
Wade
Duncan
Garnett
Paul
Howard
That’s it, IMO.
Boomshakalaka
Hmm, that's a good topic for a thread. WHAT MAKES A SUPERSTAR.
You have a much more restrictive view of it than I do.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I would say that a superstar is a MULTIPLE ALL-STAR...
……………….. Consistently among the best 3 or 4 players at his position in the league.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I think you have to be a guy...
… that could be traded to the Thunder and immediately put them into playoff contention.
Boomshakalaka
I agree.
The OKC franchise is cursed. Not even Wilt, LeBron, MJ, Jabbar, and Stockton could turn that team around.
honor rasheed wallace
I'd say a superstar
is able to carry a team singlehandedly and make it respectable.
E.g. Chris Paul in OKC, Kobe in LA, LeBron in Cleveland, etc. Pau Gasol couldn’t do that in Memphis.
honor rasheed wallace
superstar is a player w/well rounded skill set
who would be a perennial all star in any era…
Roy may qualify soon…now I’d say Bron, Kobe, duncan?(maybe past peak), shaq (way past peak)…
Depends on the night. What do you call a superannuated superstar?
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Roy is somewhere around the 15th best player in the league IMO
In terms of value, perhaps closer to 10th.
Boomshakalaka
What makes Bosh a superstar and Pau not a superstar? Both are or neither is.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Bosh IS Toranto
Pau is not LA
makes sense in my head
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 9:42 PM PST up reply actions
Bosh is a better NBA player than Pau
Pau is a better FIBA player. I’ll keep Bosh off my superstar list.
Boomshakalaka
Nah.
Superstar = Garnett, Duncan, Kobe, Wade, LeBron, Bosh, etc.
Star = Ray Allen, Pau Gasol, etc.
honor rasheed wallace
It was off the top of my head. I like your list... which was very similar to mine.
Paul and Howard are definitely superstars.
honor rasheed wallace
no. not at all
Gerald Wallace is a very handsome man. Your lust is perfectly understandable.
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
maybe a little bit
He’s not a good shooter and he has a history of some pretty bad concussions. He would help our D though. I could see him being a good fit but I’m not sold.
Boomshakalaka
I just want someone who can drive it.
To team up with Brandon. That would make me so happy.
honor rasheed wallace
Give Rudy a year
He will be more comfortable taking it to the hoop.
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 9:25 PM PST up reply actions
Rex can drive the lane. I wish something was resolved PG-wise so he can start getting some burn and learning the league...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
He seems like a kid who will learn very, very quickly.
I want him to play so the coaches have stuff to break down in film over the summer. He needs something to learn from.
honor rasheed wallace
I'm not convinced he can learn to be a PG
He’s a born scorer. I’m not sure he’s right for this team. I like him and I think he can be good, but I’m not sold as a fit for this team.
Boomshakalaka
It reminds me of last night's game. SHOULD be one way, but the other team is red hot and not going away like they're supposed to.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I love watching GS play.
It’s like watching a train wreck. In slow motion. 82 times a year.
honor rasheed wallace
The bad team I really like is Sacramento. They're MUCH better than their record.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Kevin Martin is pretty great.
I also watch Chicago just to see Rose. He is really, really good.
honor rasheed wallace
+1
Martin, Garcia, Salmons are all super underrated.
Miller, Hawes and Moore is a more than respectable big man rotation.
Boomshakalaka
Hawes is fun to watch. I don't have any use for Miller but I guess he puts up numbers.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Great exchange
Laker Announcer 1: Can the Lakers play six minutes of solid defense?
Laker Announcer 2: That’s the key. They have to play good defense.
Laker Announcer 1: Yeah, that’s the key. Defense.
Scintillating.
honor rasheed wallace
The game is on ESPN
if you dont like their announcers.
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 9:43 PM PST up reply actions
Nah, I like to get perspective from hometown announcers.
They know the most about the team.
honor rasheed wallace
I like hearing hometown announcers too
Sometimes just to see how much they suck. I’ve heard others say LA announcers are bad. I now support that conclusion wholeheartedly.
That would be sweet.
I think Oden will get his hops back in a yearish… took Amar’e til this year to get all the way back though. It’s testing my patience.
honor rasheed wallace
Lake Show pulling away.
Good for us… still hate to see Bynum, Sasha, and co. win.
honor rasheed wallace
didn't you already say that?
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
One handed rebound by Pau, pulling it away from Amare while being pulled...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
I like that play right there
Amare has a handful of Gasol’s jersey and Grant Hill raises his hand to show the refs that he did it. Smart veteran play…didnt work but still…
Just figured it out.
This Laker announcer used to be the radio voice for Westwood One Radio’s Monday Night Football coverage.
honor rasheed wallace
That guy is a supermegapro. Best voice on TV, any network, if you ask me...
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
And it didn't feel like the Lakers were ever in danger, including now.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
If we don't win it's not a killer.
I mean, I’d love to have the win. But we are 15-8 already. Dave wanted nine wins by the new year. I think we’ve eclipsed that by quite an impressive margin.
honor rasheed wallace
by Cablinasian on Dec 10, 2008 10:03 PM PST up reply actions
not a killer by any means if we lose
but a big game nonetheless if we want to contend for the division instead of just the playoffs.
Boomshakalaka
If we want to win a series i strongly believe we need to win our division
by Sabonis4Ever on Dec 10, 2008 10:05 PM PST up reply actions
I think we need homecourt
but I think we’d have a decent shot in a 4/5 matchup against, say, Houston if we had homecourt.
Boomshakalaka
He just scored his first points the other night... He's not going to make it in the league, I don't think... A big project, at best.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
hopefully it'll buy them nothing better than a third place finish in the AL East
The Yankees are more detestable than the L*kers.
"I would be in favor of trading LMA and Oden for a reliable starting PF at this point."
MT Suit, 11/25/08
I've seen that game one too many times already.
Good night, all.
"Now with a non-provocative footer!"
Lakers win by 5
Good result for the Blazers— Lakers beat one of the candidates for 9th place without looking unbeatable.
Boomshakalaka
resorting to timboing, are we?
Every night the team scores 100 points is sort of a mini-Hispanic night.........all the fans get free Chalupas. --Bust a Bucket
by prezofdeath on Dec 10, 2008 11:54 PM PST up reply actions
ANNNNNNNND
only 6817 are Bedge comments. the rest are on other blogs that OBVIOUSLY don’t count.
Every night the team scores 100 points is sort of a mini-Hispanic night.........all the fans get free Chalupas. --Bust a Bucket
by prezofdeath on Dec 10, 2008 11:55 PM PST up reply actions
at least you didn't do this....
Every night the team scores 100 points is sort of a mini-Hispanic night.........all the fans get free Chalupas. --Bust a Bucket
by prezofdeath on Dec 10, 2008 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
i yi yi....now who's timboing?
I’ll stop now.
Every night the team scores 100 points is sort of a mini-Hispanic night.........all the fans get free Chalupas. --Bust a Bucket
by prezofdeath on Dec 10, 2008 11:57 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, it woke you all up and gave me somebody to BS with during the second half of the Laker game. Mission Accomplished.
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