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

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[Docker2.0]

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

[Docker2.0]

Freaking threadbot!

[Punisher_MAX]

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

[JaD]

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(!!) ]

[Docker2.0]

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.

[CConn]

Originally Posted by Docker2.0

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

That's a bit premature.

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

[Poeman]

Originally Posted by CConn

That's a bit premature.

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

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

Doug Collins coaching really good though

[CConn]

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.

[Poeman]

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

[CConn]

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.

[Docker2.0]

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.

[Poeman]

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[Raiden]

Originally Posted by CConn

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.

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

[CConn]

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.

[steintym]

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

[Mister J]

Rajon Rondo Suspended Two Games

Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo has been suspended for two games for throwing a ball at an official and striking him in the chest during Sunday's loss in Detroit, NBA executive vice president of basketball operations Stu Jackson announced Monday.

Rondo will serve his suspension immediately, missing the team's next two games, against the Mavericks and Thunder.

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

[Raiden]

How did Knicks fell behind to the Nets?

[The Apocalypse]

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?

[steintym]

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

[Raiden]

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.

[The Apocalypse]

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

[Anubis]

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

[CConn]

And it's time for...

Originally Posted by Docker2.0

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

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.