Basketball (NBA, College, etc.)

bmwracer wrote:Lakers lose, 108-95, to the Bobcats.

Disgusting. :bleh:

Fantastic! ... I'd say.

It was beautiful to see Kobe get 2 T's. He's got 15, and one more and he'll be suspended..... a playoff game perhaps? :fingerscrossed:

adub2adub wrote:It was beautiful to see Kobe get 2 T's. He's got 15, and one more and he'll be suspended..... a playoff game perhaps? :fingerscrossed:

Does that carry into the playoffs? :headscratch:

Miami coach Pat Riley says itfs sad that Shaquille OfNeal keeps criticizing Heat

By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer Mar 27, 12:30 am EDT

NEW YORK (AP)\Pat Riley canft understand why Shaquille OfNeal keeps talking about the Miami Heat.

Riley responded to OfNealfs criticisms Wednesday with some of his own, saying his former center was wrong to disparage some of his old teammates and trainers in a Boston Globe story.

gItfs sad that he says those things. We shared so much here, together, for three years, good and bad, 3 1/2 years,h Riley said, referring specifically to the Heatfs 2006 NBA title. gI just think itfs sad that hefs got to do that.h

Riley dealt OfNeal to Phoenix before the trade deadline, allowing the 36-year-old center the chance to compete for another title instead of sticking around Miami for a last-place finish. OfNeal made it clear how much he prefers his new teammates.

gI love playing for this coach and I love playing with these guys,h OfNeal told the Globe. gWe have professionals who know what to do. No one is asking me to play with Chris Quinn or Ricky Davis. Ifm actually on a team again.h
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Yet another story that clearly points out what kind of asshole Shaq is.

He's NEVER to blame... It's always his teammates.

What a frickin' worthless punk. :shakehead: :shakehead: :shakehead:

One of the 50 greatest players ever? More like one the the 50 greatest crybabies ever....

bmwracer wrote:
Does that carry into the playoffs? :headscratch:

Unfortunately, it does not ... which is silly. I believe players can even appeal a T and suspension and have it be delayed until next season. :shakehead:

Might have to consult the Official NBA Rulebook on this one ... :bonk:

bmwracer wrote:
He's NEVER to blame... It's always his teammates.

I agree, his comments annoyed me. :shakehead:

But, at least SHAQ didn't have the gall to lay any on D. Wade, considering Wade was the main reason why they won a title in '06.

One of the 50 greatest players ever? More like one the the 50 greatest crybabies ever....

All that being said ... Kobe would need to be included in BOTH those categories as well. :beaten:

adub2adub wrote:But, at least SHAQ didn't have the gall to lay any on D. Wade, considering Wade was the main reason why they won a title in '06.

Yet.

Lakers lose to another lowly team, the Grizzlies, 114-111.

Kobe scores 53, but the rest of the team stands around and watches him.

WTF??????? :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

bmwracer wrote:Lakers lose to another lowly team, the Grizzlies, 114-111.

Kobe scores 53, but the rest of the team stands around and watches him.

WTF??????? :grumble: :grumble: :grumble:

LOL @ Lakers again. It's the curse of Kwame, I tell ya. :rofl:

Maybe Memphis knew that trading Gasol to Lakers would stiff 'em for at least one game.

Btw, Rudy Gay led Grizzlies in scoring (28pts) ..... thinking of getting myself a Gay jersey. :hehe:

adub2adub wrote:LOL @ Lakers again. It's the curse of Kwame, I tell ya. :rofl:

Like the "Curse of Babe Ruth?"

I think not. :hehe:

Btw, Rudy Gay led Grizzlies in scoring (28pts) ..... thinking of getting myself a Gay jersey. :hehe:

I dare ya. :P

adub2adub wrote:thinking of getting myself a Gay jersey. :hehe:

Here ya go:

[image] :hehe: :rofl:

Lakers struggle with another lowly team, but manage to beat the Wizards, 126-120, in OT.

I need to see a cardiologist. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:Lakers struggle with another lowly team

I wouldn't exactly say the Wizards (w/Butler, Jamison) are a "lowly" team. At least they're a winning team .... unlike Grizz and Bobcats. :shakehead:

adub2adub wrote:I wouldn't exactly say the Wizards (w/Butler, Jamison) are a "lowly" team. At least they're a winning team .... unlike Grizz and Bobcats. :shakehead:

My mistake... I thought they had a losing record. :sweat:

I shoulda known they didn't, since the Lakers did win. :beaten:

I hope the Warriors are not left out of the playoff log jam in the West. Talk about each game being "the most important game of the year". :sweat:

dochira wrote:I hope the Warriors are not left out of the playoff log jam in the West. Talk about each game being "the most important game of the year". :sweat:

That's pretty much true for any team in the West.

Lakers beat the Blazers, 104-91, at the Staples Center. :victory:

Mavs finally beat their nemesis, Warriors, last night, 111-86. Although a blowout, it was significant as it was their 1st win against a winning team since the Kidd trade. It seems the offense runs better without Dirk at times...as JHoward and Jet exploded last night. Coach Avery's gotta come up with some better offensive sets, involve JKidd more, and lessen the Dirk post-ups.

I've been trying to watch as many of the "good" match-ups with Mavs, Suns, and Lakers the past weeks .... as it's fascinating to see how those mega-trades are (or not) working out. :mrgreen:

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GS & Denver - As entertaining as they both are offensively, their utter lack of any D will make it hard to get past 1st round.

Houston - Great team chemistry, good defense, but lack of consistent scorers (T-mac can't always carry the load) make them the weakest of the West.

New Orleans - A tough out for any team they face, but MVP Chris Paul has to do everything. The team is too young with no playoff experience.

Phoenix & Dallas - Both made major mid-season trades, but style of play is still an issue. For Suns, I still have my doubts on Shaq fitting in to a running offense. Moreover, Suns still play no D. For Mavs, (see previous post).

Utah - Great at home, atrocious on the road ... an omen of things to come for the Jazz in playoffs.

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L.A. - By far the deepest team (Odom is the 4th best player on team!!). They got the Closer in Kobe, but championship hopes are dicey if Bynum + Gasol are not close to 100%.

San Antonio - Got the most experience, the best big-man (Duncan), but almost everyone is 30+ in age. Not sure if they'll have the energy to go through 3 grueling West series just to go to Finals.

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Any Thoughts/Comments?

adub2adub wrote:Any Thoughts/Comments?

What about the East?

Suns roll over and play dead in the fourth quarter against the Mavs, getting outscored 27-9, and lose 105-98.

LOL.