NBA Regular Season 2012/13

Paully D · 19-01-2013 2:54pm

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

Wizards are rolling, won 4 out of their last 5 now. Beat Denver... in Denver.

Having Wall back has been such a boost for them and now Beal is performing like a #3 pick should too. Nice touch from the Nuggets with that video for Nene before the game.

Carcharodon · 19-01-2013 5:13pm

malistheman wrote: »

Marco Bellanelli just hit a filthy good game winner in OT for the Bulls. Falling over on to his back. He looked fantastic and Thib has serious confidence in him.

I remember having a discussion with someone on here a few years ago when he was with the Warriors, always said he was a very good player that can shoot the ball really and can also play wh
en given the chance, European players are not given enough respect sometimes.

kmart6 · 20-01-2013 4:55pm

For anyone who doesn't know the Lakers @ Raptors game is on SS3 at 6!

kmart6 · 20-01-2013 7:03pm

Oh FFS Nick Halling is doing the Sky studio coverage.....my head hurts already! Don't really mind Amechi!

Paully D · 20-01-2013 7:20pm

To say the Lakers look disinterested here would be being kind.

kmart6 · 20-01-2013 7:28pm

Pau should not have been starting, Clark is bringing way more right now!

WHIP IT! · 20-01-2013 7:33pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Oh FFS Nick Halling is doing the Sky studio coverage.....my head hurts already! Don't really mind Amechi!

Same! Does my nut in...

Nuri Sahin · 20-01-2013 7:34pm

Lakers got their first rebound of the game with 6:54 left in the 1st Q..

kmart6 · 20-01-2013 8:07pm

That's a pretty bullsh1t double T never mind the ejection!

WHIP IT! · 20-01-2013 9:19pm

Good God is that the worst Laker team you've ever seen?? I'm so tired looking at Pau Gasol, at 7-feet-f*cking-2, getting pushed around inside like a little schoolgirl.

kmart6 · 20-01-2013 9:27pm

Yeah I'm sick of him too now, every possession he's crying and moaning for a foul or decision, a lot of the time not warranted, just fight for the fcuking ball!

Nuri Sahin · 21-01-2013 5:03am

Cracking finish in Denver. OKC pushed all the way late into overtime but the Nuggets just edge them out by actually knocking down tome free throws. Think they are 30th in the league in free throw percentage! Some bizarre calls for both teams at times, both can feel aggrieved had they lost.

Nuri Sahin · 21-01-2013 12:32pm

Forgot to say, highlight was this during the timeout and then Westbrook knocking down a game tying three from deep to take the game into OT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVfdFDt6aF4

ButtersSuki · 21-01-2013 12:43pm

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

Forgot to say, highlight was this during the timeout and then Westbrook knocking down a game tying three from deep to take the game into OT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVfdFDt6aF4

Big 3 from Westbrook alright BUT he was 1-7 from 3 point range during the game. On one hand he's not hot so shouldn't be taking that shot (esp. with one Mr. Durant on the floor), but on the other, big cajones.

He's definitely coping better than he was last year in understanding he is option 2 behind Durant, but occasionally he lets it slide.

ButtersSuki · 21-01-2013 12:52pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Yeah I'm sick of him too now, every possession he's crying and moaning for a foul or decision, a lot of the time not warranted, just fight for the fcuking ball!

Not sure Gasol justifies all of the criticism here. D'Antoni's system and LA's personnel are simply not a good fit. Why is D'Antoni immune from his fair share of the blame here?

The problem for Gasol now is he looks so fragile (physicaly and mentally), I can't imagine anyone coming in for his and his $19m per year contract (which is a major stumbling block in itself). Which is a real shame as he can really play when the system is tailored to him, and could be a big contributor for the right team. You think Thibs couldn't make this guy look like an All Star again?

I've mentioned this before on here but look at how well Gasol played in the Olympic Final against the US when the plays were designed around him. Gasol is a career 18.5 pts and 9 rebounds a game guy. Sure he's not playing at that level now, but he's no chump.

Nuri Sahin · 21-01-2013 1:26pm

ButtersSuki wrote: »

Big 3 from Westbrook alright BUT he was 1-7 from 3 point range during the game. On one hand he's not hot so shouldn't be taking that shot (esp. with one Mr. Durant on the floor), but on the other, big cajones.

He's definitely coping better than he was last year in understanding he is option 2 behind Durant, but occasionally he lets it slide.

Coming from someone who watches pretty much every OKC game, I totally agree 100%.

kmart6 · 21-01-2013 1:54pm

Ah lousy blocking the shot!

Nuri Sahin · 21-01-2013 3:10pm

2 games on ESPN tonight. Pacers - Grizzlies @ 6 and Battle of NY @ 8.30.

ButtersSuki · 21-01-2013 3:12pm

kmart6 wrote: »

Ah lousy blocking the shot!

Westtbrook's impression of KG!:rolleyes:

kmart6 · 21-01-2013 4:02pm

Nuri Sahin wrote: »

2 games on ESPN tonight. Pacers - Grizzlies @ 6 and Battle of NY @ 8.30.

Lakers @ Bulls at 2:30am as well!

kmart6 · 21-01-2013 4:47pm

Turns out he did it twice....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6YXVx9eFEk

stuchyg · 21-01-2013 8:07pm

really looking forward to the nets-knicks tonight. only game shown where i can watch live

buyer95 · 21-01-2013 9:41pm

Incase anyone doesn't know, there is a week free trial for league pass atm. Can't wait to see my Knicks bring tonight

kmart6 · 22-01-2013 3:46am

Great finishes to the Pacers/Grizzles and Net/Knicks games!

Spurs/76ers was a decent watch!

Bow for Lakers/Bulls...delighted Clark got the start!

ButtersSuki · 22-01-2013 10:25am

Big win for Brooklyn, just 1 game behind the Knicks now for Top Spot in the Division. Seems to be straight fight between the two now with Boston 5 games behind. A Playoff series between these two would be awesome. I said it after I saw them live that I thought they had the makings of a good team and when the pieces gel, they do look good.

New York sliding a bit, somewhat worrying for them after the start they had. Still 2nd in the Conf. though.

The joke that is the Lakers just continues to generate laughs. They are now the 4th worst team in the West, yet could have 3 All Stars......:rolleyes:

PizzamanIRL · 22-01-2013 2:44pm

I'm baffled by the Lakers.

I know D'Antoni is getting some stick for them failing but surely he would change his tactics then.

On paper they look like a one way ticket to the Finals.

buyer95 · 22-01-2013 3:59pm

This lakers team is broke. Imo, it should be blown up now, trade Pau. He has been moved to the bench indefinitely, and right now Earl Clark is a better fit for this team. I think LA should look at trying to get something like Derrick Williams and Andrei Kirilenko from the Wolves, which would atleast give them a 3 point presence...