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[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Javal McGee is strange.

 

[Doc Holliday]

If I squint I can pretend Bogans is Ray Allen, Butler is Avery Bradley, Deng is a fat KG, and Scalabrine is Kevin Love.

You sure you didn't just close your eyes? I wish lol

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

"Keith, anyone on this team can step have an amazing game, you proved that tonight." - Chicago Reporter


Since when is 17 points amazing?

Isn't that like 3.5x higher than his average?

 

[SephCast]

Isn't that like 3.5x higher than his average?

True, but he played more minutes. So this is what it feels like to have an above average SG.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

Bogans is not above-average.

Edit: Unless you meant above-average for one game.

 

[SephCast]

Bogans is not above-average.

I meant in this one single game.

 

[The Stealth Fox]

I meant in this one single game.

My bad.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

Tuesday Night Knicks!

Is there a song that goes along with that one?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I love the way Bogans is hitting the open 3, he will be big for them playoff time as he usually gets great looks.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

JaVale McGee with a triple double. Apparently he played like a complete dumbass and played a horrible game (Including celebrating his triple double when his team was down 20 by swinging on the rim and getting a tech), but that's to be expected from McGee. I wonder if the Wizards have a single quality player on their roster other than Westbrook 2.0.


edit: Oh my god, the Wizards really only have one road win on the season. 1-40 on the road, has that ever been done before? Worst team in the NBA.


edit 2: The Wiz's schedule is brutal. They have like three winnable games for the entire rest of the season. They could end up with four wins in the last three months of the season.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

Is there a song that goes along with that one?

It's sung by Rebecca Black.

 

[Tom Penny]

More than their strength of schedule, home games would determine their success the rest of the season better. But yeah, if Boozer comes back around his expected date, I think they could win it. Then again, didn't the Celtics just lose to the Clippers, Sixers, and Nets in 3 of their last 4?

C'z have like 4 back to backs. Shits in the bag for home court. It wouldn't remotely surprise me if the C'z get the 3 seed.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

JaVale McGee with a triple double. Apparently he played like a complete dumbass and played a horrible game (Including celebrating his triple double when his team was down 20 by swinging on the rim and getting a tech), but that's to be expected from McGee. I wonder if the Wizards have a single quality player on their roster other than Westbrook 2.0.

Yi doesn't look that bad but all he can do is hit jumpers.

But yeah, McGee was terrible besides the shotblocking and his screaming into the crowd was at the most unusual of times.

 

[Rodeo Clown]

edit: Oh my god, the Wizards really only have one road win on the season. 1-40 on the road, has that ever been done before? Worst team in the NBA.

There was a Kings team in the 90s that went like 1-40 on the road.

Yup, 91 Kings.

 

[xnipx]

To be fair. The wiz were without their two best players tonight

Spoiler

:-(

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

It's sung by Rebecca Black.

I LOLed.

 

[MorisUkunRasik]

I LOLed.

knicks knicks think about knicks, I got this they got this.

 

[dream]

Melo in the front seat Amare in the back seat no rebounds will they taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaake

 

[giri]

Did he win a championship there too? Andrew Gaze the World Champion(*).

Not sure, i know he went back after another stint in Australia, maybe chasing Dat Ring?

I hated gaze, he seemed to set australian basketball back by hogging the limelight even when he was past it, and never moving on.

 

[Tom Penny]

It's crazy the improvement and shot in the arm Denver got by trading Melo while the Knicks broke even on the court and are going to rape their fans with ridiculously higher ticket prices.

 

[exarkun]

honeymoon over in NY?

While Denver keeps on rollin, rollin, rollin,rolling (insert fred durst)

Edit: I also find it bullshit how some of these franchises are willing to rape their fans in tickets prices. So shortsighted.

 

[Sharp]

JaVale McGee with a triple double. Apparently he played like a complete dumbass and played a horrible game (Including celebrating his triple double when his team was down 20 by swinging on the rim and getting a tech), but that's to be expected from McGee. I wonder if the Wizards have a single quality player on their roster other than Westbrook 2.0.


edit: Oh my god, the Wizards really only have one road win on the season. 1-40 on the road, has that ever been done before? Worst team in the NBA.


edit 2: The Wiz's schedule is brutal. They have like three winnable games for the entire rest of the season. They could end up with four wins in the last three months of the season.

Yes, I know. I saw this coming a mile away when I saw how easy our schedule was during the first half of the season. That's why I didn't give a shit when we had a home record above .500... that home record was based on playing teams like the Sixers (when they were bad early in the year), Nets, Bobcats, Raptors, etc. there. Now they're paying for that. It would be one of the more tragic stories of the season if anyone gave a shit about the mishmash of selfish, talented, low-IQ, unmotivated players that constitute the Wiz, where marginal bench players go because they know they'll get playing time. That's why our second unit is surprisingly decent.

To be fair. The wiz were without their two best players tonight

Spoiler

:-(

Shakur wasn't out... he only played two minutes though, in which he was +4. Just like every other fucking night. I don't care if it's because he's always around in garbage time, if he's that much better than the garbage time players then start playing him more. Christ.

 

[dream]

Raising ticket prices when your club is 2 losses from being a .500 team is ballsy.

 

[exarkun]

Raising ticket prices when your club is 2 losses from being a .500 team is ballsy.

Or just when you have a superstar on a mediocre team. I guess I can understand the New York and LA prices (high concentration of high income individuals) but outside of that they should be reasonable priced for the average person to enjoy the games. But even then, what big names sit court side at NY other than Spike? No reason for crazy prices.

Miami is the worst. They should recognize they have a shitty "rich" fanbase and just lower prices so normals can buy tickets there. Stop the embarrassingly empty arenas please.

 

[Gigglepoo]

True, but he played more minutes. So this is what it feels like to have an above average SG.

Are you fucking kidding me!? You're a Bulls fan! You had the best shooter guard ever!

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Yes, I know. I saw this coming a mile away when I saw how easy our schedule was during the first half of the season. That's why I didn't give a shit when we had a home record above .500... that home record was based on playing teams like the Sixers (when they were bad early in the year), Nets, Bobcats, Raptors, etc. there. Now they're paying for that. It would be one of the more tragic stories of the season if anyone gave a shit about the mishmash of selfish, talented, low-IQ, unmotivated players that constitute the Wiz, where marginal bench players go because they know they'll get playing time. That's why our second unit is surprisingly decent.

Don't worry, once you add Perry Jones (A guy no one other team in the top 8 would touch) with the first pick you'll have even more of the same problems. Wait, I don't think that would make a team better. Hopefully Jazz don't one-up Wiz by taking Jimmer 7th

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

Raising ticket prices when your club is 2 losses from being a .500 team is ballsy.

Are you kidding? That's literally the best record the Knicks have had since 2001. The excitement is back at the Garden, baby!

 

[Sharp]

BTW, for those who think I'm bullshitting about Shakur, he has the highest SRS on the team (by far). I know I was the one who said +/- stats in low playing time can be misleading, and I stand by that, but you don't need statistics to tell that he makes things happen on court. The Wizards clearly know it too because they resigned him for the rest of the year. My question is, why the fuck aren't you playing him? It's worth a shot at least, isn't it? Not like the team is winning with John Wall...

 

[giri]

It's crazy the improvement and shot in the arm Denver got by trading Melo while the Knicks broke even on the court and are going to rape their fans with ridiculously higher ticket prices.

last 10
NY: 5 - 5
Den: 8 - 2

I don't know the quality of the oposition that the nuggets/ knicks have faced, but still, 8 - 2 is a good run.

 

[Doomsayer]

Javale McGee had a triple double with 12 blocks? Holy shit.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

last 10
NY: 5 - 5
Den: 8 - 2

I don't know the quality of the oposition that the nuggets/ knicks have faced, but still, 8 - 2 is a good run.

On the other hand nobody sings songs for Friday Night Nuggets, so there's that.

 

[dream]

Are you kidding? That's literally the best record the Knicks have had since 2001. The excitement is back at the Garden, baby!

You're right, I temporarily forgot that New York Basketball Is Relevant Again.

 

[Dominican Power]

Back to back losses to The Pacers......

 

[exarkun]

last 10
NY: 5 - 5
Den: 8 - 2

I don't know the quality of the oposition that the nuggets/ knicks have faced, but still, 8 - 2 is a good run.

Denver has been beasting some quality hoes.

I want to start the Douston Ruggets-age.

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

You're right, I temporarily forgot that New York Basketball Is Relevant Again.

Whoah, let's not go overboard here.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

BTW, for those who think I'm bullshitting about Shakur, he has the highest SRS on the team (by far). I know I was the one who said +/- stats in low playing time can be misleading, and I stand by that, but you don't need statistics to tell that he makes things happen on court. The Wizards clearly know it too because they resigned him for the rest of the year. My question is, why the fuck aren't you playing him? It's worth a shot at least, isn't it? Not like the team is winning with John Wall...

Welcome to SLOAN CULTURE.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

Lakers streaking. Celtics dropping. Rondo in a funk ever since his secret lover Perk was traded. All going according to plan. HCA is ours.

 

[giri]

Welcome to SLOAN CULTURE.

Yes because obviously jerry was a terrible coach.

 

[Gigglepoo]

If they did the 2009 draft over again, Griffin would still go first, and Psycho T would go second.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

The New Look Knicks have given up a staggering 117ppg in their last 5 losses. I didn't think it was possible, but they might actually have to fire 'Antoni and bring in a defensive minded coach next year. There's no way they settle for .500 ball with two max guys on the team. COTY Mike Brown is available.

Edit: Remember when I said they might be the worst defensive/rebounding team in the league? And after the Heat game some people thought they had it figured out.

 

[giri]

If they did the 2009 draft over again, Griffin would still go first, and Psycho T would go second.

Tyreke or Curry would still go ahead of him.

He'd probably be able to slid in the top 5.

 

[Black Mamba]

just got in. Let's see if Portland can give LAL some help, here. Looks like a good one taking place.

 

[Gigglepoo]

Tyreke or Curry would still go ahead of him.

He'd probably be able to slid in the top 5.

It would probably go Griffin, Curry, Tyler.

I'm shocked at how good Hansbrough is. He looks like his Carolina self again.

just got in. Let's see if Portland can give LAL some help, here. Looks like a good one taking place.

It seems like every Blazer game is really close. What an exhausting team.

If Roy continues to play well, this is a nightmare matchup for whoever draws them in the first round. I've got my fingers crossed it's OKC.

 

[giri]

The New Look Knicks have given up a staggering 117ppg in their last 5 losses. I didn't think it was possible, but they might actually have to fire 'Antoni and bring in a defensive minded coach next year. There's no way they settle for .500 ball with two max guys on the team. COTY Mike Brown is available.

Edit: Remember when I said they might be the worst defensive/rebounding team in the league? And after the Heat game some people thought they had it figured out.

I hear Terry Porter is looking for a coaching job again....

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

Yes because obviously jerry was a terrible coach.

He was a great coach, but he never played young guys. This mass oversimplification is like sarcastically responding "Yeah, Shaq was a terrible player" when someone says "Man, Shaq was an awful free throw shooter."

If they did the 2009 draft over again, Griffin would still go first, and Psycho T would go second.

I think it would go:


Griffin
Curry
Matthews
Harden
Reke
Lawson
Psycho T


But that's still really good. This is still counting the Wolves as trading their pick for Mike Miller which obviously wouldn't happen over again, so it's a little flawed.

 

[Black Mamba]

Roy is so great at buzzer beating shots.

It seems like every Blazer game is really close. What an exhausting team.

If Roy continues to play well, this is a nightmare matchup for whoever draws them in the first round. I've got my fingers crossed it's OKC.

I don't mind as long as it's not LAL. A win here moves LAL into the driver's seat for #2 and puts Portland less likely to be #7. win-win

 

[Gigglepoo]

Roy is so great

I agree. One of my favorite players in the league and a guy who is definitely good enough to be The Man on a championship team. Fucking injuries...

I don't mind as long as it's not LAL. A win here moves LAL into the driver's seat for #2 and puts Portland less likely to be #7. win-win

Portland can beat any of the top seeds and will tire out anyone who gets past them. It's really going to suck for whoever has to play them. Best lower seeded team (by far) in the league.

 

[pilonv1]

Harden

lol

 

[Gigglepoo]

Reke

I should have specified that teams who wanted to win would draft Hansbrough third. No one in his right mind would take Reke now that we've seen who he is. You simply cannot win in the NBA if he's a key part of your team.

There was only one star in that draft, but Hansbrough and Curry would be able to contribute on good teams. Either guy would be incredible on Miami right now, for instance.

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

lol

He's been really good since the chemo.

I should have specified that teams who wanted to win would draft Hansbrough third. No one in his right mind would take Reke now that we've seen who is it. You simply cannot win in the NBA if he's a key part of your team.

There was only one star in that draft, but Hansbrough and Curry would be able to contribute on good teams. Either guy would be incredible on Miami right now, for instance.

I would agree with that, but I still think Wes Matthews is a better prospect and the Wizards/Timberwolves would still take Reke even if he is a cancer.