Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 1
 

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Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn
 

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Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 1
 

76ers are falling and Knicks are rising........call me Docstradomas. :)

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Freaking threadbot! :argh:

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well if the Hawks dont beat the Knicks guess Miami will have to do it.

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I think Sunday was probably one of the most exciting days in the NBA in a while. A lot of great games, stories, finishes, and accomplishments (holy crap OKC, 51 (Durant) + 40 (Westbrook) + triple double (Ibaka) [14pts 15reb 11 blks(!!) :wow:]

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

Yeah Sunday was a thrilling day. The Knicks game was a nailbiter and OKC performed a stellar performance. But I don't think Westbrook and Durant will work long term. They should move Westbrook to the two because Durant should have scored at least 60 last night.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 1
 

That's a bit premature.

I hope you don't that same problem in other areas of your life. :o

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 1
 

I do think the Knicks are going into the rest of the season gunning for that Atlantic Division.

Doug Collins coaching really good though

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

Oh, the Knicks have been gunning for that from the first game of the season.

But, I do think now they actually have a chance to do it.

The Sixers need to overcome a possibly fatal flaw, and do it quickly; they need to start winning close games against good teams. It's okay to lose by 10 to San Antonio here, or get blown out by Miami there, but when you're in a 1 or 2 point game against the Clippers or Nuggets or Wolves with a minute left, they need to start winning those games if they want to maintain their current seed.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

Sixers need to make a splash move...If Dwight wanted to go to the Sixers, I think they could pull it off with the guys they have...But Dwight has no interest to go there it seems. Maybe a move for Pau Gasol?

I think one of the reasons Dwight has not been traded yet is the fact that this All Star game is in Orlando. I think after that the rumors kick into high gear as Brook Lopez will be back as well

I think a Lopez + Brooks + Morrow +2 1sts will get you Dwight and Turkeyglue

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I don't even think they need that to win those close games. They just need their current players to mature a bit, execute better and develop some clutch play into their games.

If the Sixers got a legitimate superstar, they'd be in a whole oter tier entirely.

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The Sixers are a player away from contending. They should go for Dwight or even Pau. AI just is not a #1 guy. I think he's play better with Kobe than Pau does because he doesn't really look to shoot but is more like a Pippen.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

Incredibly moving and inspirational video

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I think Sixers need a go-to guy when the game is on the line, if they want to win those close games.

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Lou Williams could really be that guy. He just needs to develop a little farther.

Plus, I guarantee not having Hawes play is hurting the Sixers. He was having 14 and 14 games pretty consistently before he got injured.

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So good having D Rose back in line up. He was makes everyone look that much better.

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Rajon Rondo Suspended Two Games
With no commitments for All-Star Weekend, he obviously wanted an early start on the brief respite. Very cordial of the league to accommodate.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

How did Knicks fell behind to the Nets?

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I'm not sure. I saw they were up by a lot in the first and by the time I got home from work the Nets were up by 9. But does anyone else feel that Kris Humphries looks like an in shape Porky Pig?

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Porky pig? Hmmm, I'll give that one some thought. There is something a little odd about him.

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Looks like Knicks may lose to another lousy team, which they've done against Hornets already. Melo doesn't have a good game in his debut since the injury.

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Not over yet but the Nets have been shooting lights out in the 2nd and 3rd quarter.

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Hey, they kicked the Bulls' asses the other day, maybe they're just on a run.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 1
 

And it's time for...
Is losing to the Nets considered rising?

Y'know, the Nets who are 10-24? Who have the fourth worst record in the East? Who have had not one, but two 7 game losing streaks?

The Knicks are positively on fire.

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^ Lol they win a hugh game against Dallas but fall to the Nets the next night. Yeah Knicks are no better and an average basketball team at best really.

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I think they're a little better than avg. The way the Nets were shooting they could have best anyone. Melo was super rusty, Shump out, Chandler banged up. I think we're 8 out of our last 10? Relax. Sucks we're under .500 though :(

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That is a ridiculous statement.

This team had JR Smith come in after 1 game, Baron's debut, Melo's return after 8 games, Lin inserted into the team, Chandler is hurting with his wrists, Shump was out.

Deron and the Nets shot 15/30 from 3 point range...The Nets were on fire from the range.

Teams get beat by teams who go on a run...The Knicks will need time to get these guys acclamated with each other at least. But the energy at times was down against lesser teams.

Wednesday is the Hawks and Thursday is the Heat...Should be interesting to see how things are after a off day.

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Well, Deron Williams did have 8 3-pointers, which no team could've been able to stop. And Melo was rusty and played lousy. At least Lin turned in a good game although his shooting % was down, but he also kept his TO in check.

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Eh, we'll be fine. By all star break, we'll be the 7th seed, passing Boston. This was a trap game but I'm confident we'll beat Atlanta in MSG and the Heat in Miami.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

Well, they might beat ATL, but the Heat are gonna murder them.

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I actually think Kris Humphries looks a little like Blake Griffin......

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I think we'll lose to the Heat but murder them? Give them a chance. We bet the Heat twice last year if I'm correct, once without Melo. Heat are playing on a whole new level though so I just hope the game is close.

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I think the Knicks will rise up when they play the Heat. Don't get me wrong, the Heat are playing at a different level right now but the Knicks have the fire power to make it interesting. The key will be how Lin handles it. I can see JR and Melo getting 30 each if Lin can get 10 assists.

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Mmm, I'm sure, Docstadomous.

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I think the Knicks match up well with the Heat...I would not call this murder. Should be certainly good to see as a test

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It's to soon for that. Wait until May when the 76ers and the Knicks trade places. :o

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Wait until May when no one gives a **** about the Sixers and the Knicks after their early exits.

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How can it be too soon when you called yourself it yesterday? :confused:

Yknow, right before the Knicks suffered a embarrassing loss to the Nets. :o

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I'm sorry we can't all be from the promised land of Cubans, crime and LeBron. :o

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I found this blog in ESPN.com about Jeremy Lin, and it is quite insightful and I agree with his assessment aboust this Linsanity hysteria:

The perils of flash stardom in the Internet age

I think people should just leave him alone and let him grow as a basketball player, instead of drumming up his mystique and blow it out of proportion.

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Pfft, like that's gonna happen. :o It's the price you pay for being good at what you do on a world stage.

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Yeah, they don't leave you alone until you die from it.

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That was so wrong but also so funny.

But I'm not a Heat fan although I do think they will win the NBA Championship this season. If not something is wrong and they I think would have to split up the big 3. Cause no excuses if they do not win it this season.

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Bring on the Knicks barely-.500 hype machine.

http://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net...cqnkgEucq9Ev0_

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While I don't think the Knicks have a chance in hell of winning, I hope they kick the Heats asses. :o

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Considering the fact that the Knicks were on life-support before Lin was made a starter to .500 right now, they actually made great stride in just a couple of weeks. And who would've thought that the feel-good story of the year came from New York? Even as a Lakers fan I can't help but root for them right now.

Re: 2011/2012 NBA Thread : A Season Reborn - Part 2
 

I cannot and will never root for a Knick. No matter how great the story is. I grew up with Jeff Van Gundy being dragged across the floor and PJ Brown flipping people.

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Exactly. It's a good story of interest and all, but I'll be damned if I ever convey well wishes to the ****ing Knicks or anydamnbody associated with them.