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[The Frankman]

As long as the Heat don't realize Wade should be getting the ball and carving teams up and make Lebron the Robin he is, Knicks can beat the Heat. It boggles my mind how every Knick fan knows Knicks have no answer to guard Wade (Anthony Carter lol) but the ball keeps going to LeBron in those games.

@ Black Mamba - Chicago/NY/Cavs, any of those teams really.

 

[thekad]

Heat would sweep the Knicks. Settle down.

 

[Branduil]

I mean if you can't even beat the Hornets without Chris Paul the odds of the Mavs even winning a single playoff game is next to nothing. I will be shocked if the Mavs play more than 5 playoff games.

 

[Judderman]

Heat would sweep the Knicks. Settle down.

...Is this where I say thekad/10?

 

[Derwind]

As long as the Heat don't realize Wade should be getting the ball and carving teams up and make Lebron the Robin he is, Knicks can beat the Heat. It boggles my mind how every Knick fan knows Knicks have no answer to guard Wade (Anthony Carter lol) but the ball keeps going to LeBron in those games.

@ Black Mamba - Chicago/NY/Cavs, any of those teams really.

Its like the law of verticality, when times get tough, give it to LeBron for the Anti-Clutch...

 

[KingGondo]

You don't actually think he's better than Melo do u??

PS I'm a durant fan. He's still a few years away tho. He shoulda been a terp :-/

Yes I think he's a better overall player. He's not more clutch than Melo, but who is?

34 and 16 was huge tonight. We (obviously) don't win without him.

And I'm glad he went to a Big 12 school, I think it made him more receptive to staying here for the long haul.

 

[Tom Penny]

Did Boozer break something on that fall. It's hard to even look at

 

[etiolate]

Thornton and Cousins look better together than Evans and Cousins did.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

"Earlier in the day Michael Jordan had told reporters that Derrick Rose deserves the MVP this season."

 

[twinturbo2]

I want miami because Lebron is obviously scared of Carmelo.

If that happens, the smug smile on your face will be wiped out so quickly it'll be like the world stopped.

Spoiler

I'm scared shitless of a Knicks/Heat playoff matchup.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Did Boozer break something on that fall. It's hard to even look at

Sprained ankle, X-rays negative.

 

[Branduil]

Terry at the 1, Kidd at the 2, Cardinal at the 3 is such an awesome defensive lineup. I'm shocked they couldn't get stops down the stretch.

 

[Gigglepoo]

I mean if you can't even beat the Hornets without Chris Paul the odds of the Mavs even winning a single playoff game is next to nothing. I will be shocked if the Mavs play more than 5 playoff games.

No one is disagreeing with you. Mavs suck.

 

[xnipx]

Yes I think he's a better overall player. He's not more clutch than Melo, but who is?

34 and 16 was huge tonight. We (obviously) don't win without him.

And I'm glad he went to a Big 12 school, I think it made him more receptive to staying here for the long haul.

What is Durant better at?

 

[The Frankman]

Terry at the 1, Kidd at the 2, Cardinal at the 3 is such an awesome defensive lineup. I'm shocked they couldn't get stops down the stretch.

I'm hoping to see that lineup tomorrow vs. the Knicks, I'd like to see if Amar'e and Carmelo can each get 30+ in the same game again.

 

[Doomsayer]

What is Durant better at?

Defense.

:heatbench

Scoring, that's debatable.

Rebounding? They are both pretty damn good at that.

I'd say Melo is still better then Durant.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Pistons better stay ahead of the Nets and keep the Nets in the 6th worst odds. Season will be a near total failure if the Jazz don't end up with Irving or Valanciunas.


Holy crap, Xenogears' UI is terrible...

 

[KingGondo]

What is Durant better at?

Defensive rebounding, FT%, 3PT%, overall FG%, blocking shots...

 

[Sharp]

Clippers: 108

Celtics: 103

Mo Williams scoring 28 points on efficient shooting and DeAndre Jordan scoring another 20 are not eventualities that should be expected.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

Holy crap, Xenogears' UI is terrible...

It's pretty bad in general.

 

[Branduil]

I'm hoping to see that lineup tomorrow vs. the Knicks, I'd like to see if Amar'e and Carmelo can each get 30+ in the same game again.

Mavs will somehow be winning but will lose in the last minute. Roddy will score 25 points in only 12 minutes and will not play in the entire 4th quarter.

 

[diehard]

Defensive rebounding, FT%, 3PT%, overall FG%, blocking shots...

Melo beats Durant in douche-smirk all day, every day.

 

[CherryWoodFuton]

Such pessimism, the refs are there for a reason. :/


edit; Spurs-age please don't lose, I already lost two unexpected games today, my pick'ems are looking like trash on my debut. Please, please win!!!

Im LTTP but damnit Mavs you too????? Fuck you Carlisle for ruining my pick em

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Melo beats Durant in douche-smirk all day, every day.

 

[Gigglepoo]

What is Durant better at?

Did you just miss the first five months of this season? Melo was a pouting little bitch until he got traded to the team he wanted to be on. I'd much rather have a guy who isn't a bitch.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

I'd take Durant over Carmelo any day. Carmelo is a born and bred loser. You can set your clock by it if you have some sort of clock that needs to keep accurate loser time.

 

[The Frankman]

Melo beats Durant in douche-smirk all day, every day.

I'd take Durant over Carmelo any day. Carmelo is a born and bred loser. You can set your clock by it if you have some sort of clock that needs to keep accurate loser time.

I see Melo's People Of Utah are out tonight!

 

[Sharp]

"Earlier in the day Michael Jordan had told reporters that Derrick Rose deserves the MVP this season."

Michael Jordan has certainly proven himself to be a great evaluator of talent in the past, so I'd say this one pretty much seals it.

 

[GremlinFool]

I don't think there ought to be any dissent in the Melo vs. Durant debate. Melo is clearly the better player.

 

[diehard]

That commercial was hilarious when Denver was down 20.

I don't think there ought to be any dissent in the Melo vs. Durant debate. Melo is clearly the better player.

He's that once in a lifetime "trade me and my team gets better" type of talent.

 

[Branduil]

I don't know why Lakers-age is so worried about the second seed. They're going to have homecourt in the second round regardless.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Michael Jordan has certainly proven himself to be a great evaluator of talent in the past, so I'd say this one pretty much seals it.

Best player ever to play the game recognizes the best player in the game, I say it's credible.

This is not him scouting, it's him recognizing.

According to Jordan then...

Rose>Kobe>>>>>>>LeBron

 

[Gigglepoo]

I'd take Durant over Carmelo any day. Carmelo is a born and bred loser. You can set your clock by it if you have some sort of clock that needs to keep accurate loser time.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

I don't think there ought to be any dissent in the Melo vs. Durant debate. Melo is clearly the better player.

At what, forcing the whistle? Yeah, probably. Durant will always be a much better team player and he's still younger and hasn't even hit his full prime yet. Carmelo is a chucker that gets hot quite often, but he's as doughy as Michael Cera when things get tough.

 

[SoulPlaya]

He shouldn't even be in the league.

The dude backed a Bull down early on and was right near the basket, missed everything like an asshole.

I just hope Boozer can come back soon enough.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I just hope Boozer can come back soon enough.

He came back fast after the first ankle injury this year but this one seems worse, I don't know though.

 

[Sharp]

At what, forcing the whistle? Yeah, probably. Durant will always be a much better team player and he's still younger and hasn't even hit his full prime yet. Carmelo is a chucker that gets hot quite often, but he's as doughy as Michael Cera when things get tough.

Huh? I don't know that I prefer Melo as a player but he's proven himself time and time again in the clutch.

 

[diehard]

I just hope Boozer can come back soon enough.

Look at this sentence you just typed , analyze it. Now smack yourself.

 

[dabig2]

Heh, so the Bulls have not only clinched a playoff spot tonight but have basically clinched the Central already. They can lose out and Indiana can win out and the Bulls will still get in before them due to owning the tiebreaker.

 

[Branduil]

Jarrett Jack with Roddy defending him: 1-6, 2 points.

Jarrett Jack with everyone else defending him: 7-13, 19 points.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Huh? I don't know that I prefer Melo as a player but he's proven himself time and time again in the clutch.

The regular season clutch, sure.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Look at this sentence you just typed , analyze it. Then smack yourself.

He already did this year, much faster than Bosh(though that's not a good reference point).

He'll be fine.

No hurry either, they are stacked with talented big men.

Taj Gibson will more than hold the fort while Boozer is out.

 

[Cloudy]

Yes I think he's a better overall player. He's not more clutch than Melo, but who is?

What does KD actually do better than Melo? Shoot fts and 3s?

Melo has:

- better handles
- better mid-range game
- better post-up game
- better play-making skills
- better defensive skills

The regular season clutch, sure.

How about we let KD get his team to the WCF before comparing him to Melo?

 

[Boombloxer]

Best player ever to play the game recognizes the best player in the game, I say it's credible.

This is not him scouting, it's him recognizing.

According to Jordan for MVP...

Rose>Kobe>>>>>>>LeBron

Fixed that right up. He's said multiple times that Kobe is it for this gen.

Next one? It should belong to Lebron, but instead will belong to Rose/Durant.

Jarrett Jack with Roddy defending him: 1-6, 2 points.

Jarrett Jack with everyone else defending him: 7-13, 19 points.

Stop over analyzing.

 

[GremlinFool]

At what, forcing the whistle? Yeah, probably. Durant will always be a much better team player and he's still younger and hasn't even hit his full prime yet. Carmelo is a chucker that gets hot quite often, but he's as doughy as Michael Cera when things get tough.

Durant is an even worse chucker than Melo is, except he folds more easily than toilet paper. He's also more turnover prone and a substantially worse passer (and in my opinion an inferior rebounder as well).

Game on the line, I would NEVER take Durant over Melo. For individual playoff defense, I wouldn't take Durant over Melo either. Melo also can create his own shot, while Durant more or less has been relegated to the position of a glorified spot-up shooter. Durant cannot dribble or post up.

I'll give Durant free throw shooting though, I guess.

 

[charsace]

I'd take Durant over Carmelo any day. Carmelo is a born and bred loser. You can set your clock by it if you have some sort of clock that needs to keep accurate loser time.

His that why he's been in the playoffs every year? Won that title in his one season at Cuse?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Heh, so the Bulls have not only clinched a playoff spot tonight but have basically clinched the Central already. They can lose out and Indiana can win out and the Bulls will still get in before them due to owning the tiebreaker.

I know it's a terrible dvision but they haven't lost in it and would be the only team ever to finish a year undefeated in their division since such and such(I forget, since they had divisions of that many teams or whatnot).

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Heat would sweep the Knicks. Settle down.

The Heat couldn't sweep a spotless rug(though they'd try).

 

[Jeff-DSA]

His that why he's been in the playoffs every year? Won that title in his one season at Cuse?

He's your problem now. Do you think there's a reason Denver fans have been chanting "who needs Melo?" at games?

He's definitely the more talented player, but he's not a team player. Basketball is a team sport. He's better in more aspects of the game, yes, but Durant is the guy I'd rather build my team with.

If Carmelo leads his team to a championship and he's the recognized leader of the team, I'll eat my hat. It's a nice hat too, but I'm not even worried.

 

[SoulPlaya]

Look at this sentence you just typed , analyze it. Now smack yourself.

He already came back quickly earlier this year when he previously sprained his ankle.