2005-2006 NBA thread

[LastSunrise1981]

Yeah but they didn't have that star to get them over the hump.

Sorry about the Lakers loss. I hate them.

Unfortunately I did see the Mavs lose to the Lakers. Even though I was disappointed, there was no room or time for excuses as to why we lost a winnable game.

I'm just happy we're winning again and our defense is SOMEWHAT improving.

The defense isn't where it should be at this point and we need a more dominate, athletic, and defensive big man other than Dampier. Someone like Theo Ratliff comes to mind.

 

[Immortalfire]

Hawks beat Knicks

 

[Lobo]

I'm seeing red X's rehosted at imageshack

 

[Cudzo]

Detroit Rolled over the Baby Bulls ... again. oouucch!!! Hopefully will do the same to the Bobcats tonight.

 

[Jplaya2023]

Detroit Rolled over the Baby Bulls ... again. oouucch!!! Hopefully will do the same to the Bobcats tonight.

detroit must of still been mad from the 1991 ECF 4 game sweep

 

[Super_Ludacris]

Detroit is so damn focused this season. I can't say that enough

 

[Lobo]

Knicks v Pacers tonight should be interesting to watch tho not for BB reasons

 

[NOFX]

Holy shiit shaun livingston had 10 assist in his first game back in a win against the rockets!!!

 

[Jplaya2023]

another game tmac ethers kobe and shows who is better

 

[Jplaya2023]

http://www.fiyastarter.com/fs-pages/fs-sports-nbarank05-6.htm


FIYA NBA Rankings #6
Rank Team FIYA Analysis
1 Pistons
Chauncey had more assists last week than he has teeth. When the hell did he become a young Gary Payton?
2 Spurs
In his first game after getting some Sista Ass in Atlanta, Timmy drops 27 and 22 on Elton Brand as the Spurs beat the Clippers and everyone else they played last week. That Sista Ass, y'all. It's the stuff of champions. Ask Barry Bonds. People say it's the 'roids. NOPE! It's Sista Ass.
3 Mavs
I hope Josh Howard relishes his new role as The ***** That Does All The Dirty Work And Gets Blamed in June When Dirk Shoots 38% in the WCF. Finley never liked it very much.
4 Clippers
They finally get back Livingston. Now, they just need Maggs to stay healthy and they'll have a legit chance to get booted by the Spurs in June.
5 Warriors
You ever wonder how many groupies have changed their ways after waking up next to Adonal Foyle?
6 Grizzlies
Shane Battier's expletive-laden pep talk inspired his team to go out and defeat Phoenix. Wanna know what would have happened immediately after Shane's speech if Bonzi and J-Will were still there? Bonzi would have said: "*****, shut your sorry ***** ass up! Duke ass *****. Nobody wanna hear that Coach K ****!" And J-Will would have co-signed by laughing and the team would've gone out and gotten destroyed by the Suns, with Marion droppin 60 on an unfocused Battier. And that, my friends, is why Bonzi Well and Jason Williams are losers that Jerry West had to ship.
7 Pacers
"It's like saying, 'Magic, should your wife give you another chance?" Artest said "He's saying Ron Artest should have no more second chances. What's worse -- me saying I want to be traded or you cheating on your wife?"
(I'm sorry, but I can't top that. Why try?)
8 Suns
Steve Nash is starting to get the Brett Favre treatment from announcers. They even marvel at his bad passes now.
9 Bucks
Williams, Ford and Redd is the best guard rotation in the league. Go on…think of a better one and BE WRONG!
10 T-Wolves
People who blame KG for not coming up big in the 4th quarter are the same type of people who would blame a real-life Superman for not being prevent every catastrophe in the world.
Hater #1: "All them lives he saved don't mean **** if he couldn't save all those people from that tsumani."
Hater #2: "So what if that ***** can fly. That don't mean ****. You seen Katrina get in that ***** ass didn't you? I'm telling you, Superman is so ****ing overrated, dogg. He's a choker. He never saves lives when it matters."
You people make me sick.
11 Cavs
To the people of Cleveland: I hate all of you. You threw batteries at Albert Belle and threated to kill Boozer. When LeBron leaves in two years, remember this…God hates you, too. It's not just me. And God made Ernest Byner fumble. Suffer.
12 Lakers
Watching the national media ignore Kobe and the Lakers' surge is funnier than watching replays of Kobe (smiling and looking like a complete *******) walking past a subdued Iverson into the press room after he won his second ring.
13 Heat
Just because Shaq's back, they're gonna stop giving Zo burn? That's some bull****! I wanna see Zo act stupid with that Zoflex. It's the the most Fiya comedy in all of sports.
14 76ers
I think Ann Iverson had sex with Wolverine in Fall of '74, because A.I. gets over an injury quicker than Lawrence Taylor did after a few snorts.
15 Bulls
If this were a Shakespearean drama, Ben Gordon would have poisoned the **** outta Chris Duhon by now. But, it's not. So, Ben remains a backup to a second-rounder who just keeps getting better and better and better. That's gotta suck.
16 Nuggets
Camby missed a couple of games with an injured pinkie, huh? It has begun. *Fantasy league trade*
17 Jazz
I'm pretty sure Okur's startling improvement will be used by the media (i.e. white folks) to justify the influx of European talent. It doesn't matter. There's still Darko.
18 Sonics
I think Ray Allen should be demoted from the NBA's elite and be called "Hezekiah Buttersworth" until the Sonics make a run.
19 Nets
If Richard Jefferson's floor game was as strong as his face, the Nets would be a serious contender.
20 Kings
My Hollywood sources tell me that Mike Bibby is up for the role of Dr. Evil's estranged son in the new Austin Powers.
21 Wizards
When asked if he'd like to hear some poetry, Arenas responded to Etan with:
A) "Sure, brotha. I'd love to hear some of your new work."
B) "**** no, *****. I'd like to hear your big ass getting some boards and making a layup. That's what I'd *like* to hear."
C) "You don't get paid 6 mil a year to be sensitive, ya know? You do know that, right?"
D) "I don't want to have sex with you, Etan. Please, just leave me alone."
E) "No. Hey, how many shots you think I should take tonight? I'm thinking 30."
22 Magic
Trade Steve Francis while he can still jump, because once that goes he has no value at all.
23 Rockets
So, the masterplan has finally been revealed. The only reason China has a sixth of the world's population is to ensure Yao starts every damn All-Star game. And here I thought they were plotting to overtake America as the world's sole superpower by the year 2030. Silly me.
24 Celtics
Raef Lafrentz needs to get some diamond-encrusted knee pads for all the money he's making.
25 Hornets
P.J. Brown got one of the mouths that looks like he talked back to his mother under his breath all the time. Seriously, look at that dude and then imagine him as a kid, getting cursed out and walking away smacking his lips and ****…LMAO. Hahahahaha…yeah, lil' P.J.
26 Knicks
One of our spies overheard a heated argument between Isiah Thomas and Larry Brown. Our spy couldn't make out everything, but one portion was very clear. Brown laughed and said, "Isiah, what does it matter? I'm getting paid and everyone is gonna blame you anyway. Why should I care?"
27 Blazers
I'm sorry, and I know it's wrong to say, but Ruben Patterson just looks like a ***** that belongs in a prison yard, wearing a Carnhartt coat, a knit hat and some Caterpillar workboots. You know I'm right.
28 Bobcats
When asked why starting small forward Gerald Wallace was unable to maintain the high level of play he showed during the first two weeks of the season, a confused and angry Bernie Bickerstaff responded, "Because he's Gerald Wallace, dumb ass. Next question."
29 Hawks
They can get some consistency out of the small forward spot if they'd just call up 'Nique.
30 Raptors
Does anyone else find it sad that the only improvement Jalen has made since he's been in the league is to his teeth?

 

[Immortalfire]

Hawks beat Nuggets in OT

 

[NOFX]

2005-06 Power Rankings: Week 7
RANK (LAST WK) TEAM REC. COMMENT
1 (1) Pistons 18-3 The near-perfect start just got a little closer to perfect: To go with its sparkly record, Detroit gets to watch its two main East rivals deal with drama earlier than expected.
2 (2) Mavericks 18-6 Avery's first 41 regular-season games in charge produced a 33-8 start -- and this season's launch, on its own, ain't bad, either. Dallas, remember, hasn't played a single game yet with its full squad.
3 (3) Spurs 19-5 Hard to imagine a better Manu insurance policy than Finley. But a string of tight games with Manu out suggests Spurs lack some edge no matter how hot his stand-in is.
4 (4) Clippers 15-8 Perhaps the honeymoon isn't all the way over. Clips just beat hot Houston, welcomed Livingston back from injury and still -- still! -- cling to first place in the Pacific.
5 (10) Heat 14-11 If nothing else, Riles has a division title in his future. Heat's effort was so much better in his first four games that the Southeast is pretty much clinched already.
6 (5) Grizzlies 14-8 During the recent three-game skid, with Pau in a funk, Grizz averaged only 76 ppg. Even with their stingy defense, you've got to score at least 86.
7 (8) Bucks 13-9 Bucks would be more inclined to celebrate the fact that they've already matched last season's seven road wins if they hadn't lost both home games last week with some uncharacteristically frigid 3-point shooting (6 for 36).
8 (9) Pacers 14-8 Before you totally dismiss Indy's contender status, don't forget that playing without Artest is not exactly new ground. Pacers have won without him before and still have top-five talent, no matter what they get in a trade.
9 (6) Suns 14-9 The plan to counter Joe Johnson's departure was amassing depth. But when you add a few new injuries to the Amare situation, Suns don't have depth anymore, either.
10 (11) Warriors 14-10 As ugly as their Jersey stop was, Warriors can remember far uglier times. Like last season, for instance, when win No. 15 didn't come until Feb. 16.
11 (12) Cavaliers 13-9 Eight (wins in a row) was definitely not enough. Cavs are 4-7 since and looked so jittery Saturday that they nearly let weary Miami back into a game that was over.
12 (7) Timberwolves 12-10 Nothing can halt momentum like a few narrow losses. And Wolves have more than a few, sitting at 3-7 in games decided by five points or less.
13 (15) Lakers 13-11 They don't call him Zenmeister (OK, I don't) for nothing. But even Phil would tell you that he never expected these Lakers, this soon, to reel off a 7-2 run.
14 (14) Bulls 12-11 Six players average in double figures. None of them scores more than 15 ppg. Add it all up and you see that Bulls aren't just small, they're unique.
15 (22) Hornets 11-13 Remember when we said J.R. Smith, as a shooting guard, doesn't quite shoot it well enough for our taste? Fact is, Hornets seem almost unbeatable when Smith scores at least 16 ... but it's happened only six times (5-1).
16 (16) Rockets 10-13 Apparently that detour to Vegas changed Rockets' luck only to a degree. Yao going down indefinitely means their injury luck hasn't changed a whole lot.
17 (17) 76ers 13-12 Yes, you read right. In the surprise development no one's talking about, board-hungry Sixers got 12 and 10 in consecutive games from one Shavlik Randolph.
18 (13) Nuggets 12-13 Come to think of it, with K-Mart hobbling and 'Melo's scoring unable to prevent a sub-.500 record, Nugs actually aren't far away from desperate. Which only further explains their Artest interest.
19 (25) Jazz 11-13 Kirilenko is back and rounding into some rhythm, but is the key to success actually Okur? When Memo leads Jazz in scoring and rebounding, they're 5-2.
20 (23) Magic 9-12 Even with a half-speed Grant Hill, Orlando looks like more of a team than forecasted. There's certainly nothing wrong, durability aside, with a Hill-and-Howard front line.
21 (20) Kings 10-14 Over the past four seasons, Kings haven't won fewer than 30 games at home. Sacto can still get there this term, but it'll take a 23-4 run from here.
22 (19) Nets 11-12 Maybe, just maybe, wins over Nuggets and Warriors suggest Nets finally realize that the season has started. Of course, just before those victories, Jersey lost at home to Charlotte and by 20 to Arenas-less Wiz.
23 (27) Hawks 6-17 If they'd have known widespread talk of Woodson's demise would lead to a win over SA and a 4-1 run, Hawks probably would have spread the rumors themselves.
24 (18) SuperSonics 10-12 Rolling up a 33-point lead on Nate's Blazers was fun. Hitting the 20-game mark at 9-11? Not so joyous for those who can remember last season's 17-3 start.
25 (24) Celtics 9-14 Five roadies follow these next two at home. In other words, the only team out there that hasn't won two in a row yet might have to wait until 2006 to break through.
26 (21) Wizards 9-13 Halting this slump is more than a one-step process, but forbidding Arenas from scoring fewer than 20 is a good place to start. When that happens, Wiz are 0-6.
27 (29) Trail Blazers 7-16 The first of many questions McMillan has to be asking himself by now: Will we ever score 100 points? Six times so far, Blazers haven't even reached 80.
28 (30) Bobcats 6-18 Okafor's numbers are down a bit as a sophomore, true, but the news isn't all bleak. Bobcats did just go to Jersey and win a road game, after all.
29 (26) Knicks 6-17 No team in the United States is worse at home these days. So playing the next three at MSG might not be such great news for our pal Larry.
30 (28) Raptors 4-20 Maybe Raps should have stayed on the road. Seriously. Last four roadies: Toronto went 3-1, only losing an OT game. This month's four home games: Toronto is 0-4, losing by an average of nearly 15.

 

[Eyeballing]

Hmm, I think I remember some people saying the only reason the Suns are any good is because of A. Stoudamire, and that Nash didn't deserve the MVP. Oh and a counter argument was that the Suns still had 50 wins with Marbury on their team. What is that guy doing this season?

Anyone still think Nash didn't deserve MVP?

 

[The Riddler]

rockets are the hottest team in the nba.

too bad yao went down.

 

[Eyeballing]

rockets are the hottest team in the nba.

too bad yao went down.

Too bad they won't go anywhere anyway.

 

[NOFX]

rockets are the hottest team in the nba.

too bad yao went down.

My beloved Clips beat the Rockets!!!

 

[Jplaya2023]

Hmm, I think I remember some people saying the only reason the Suns are any good is because of A. Stoudamire, and that Nash didn't deserve the MVP. Oh and a counter argument was that the Suns still had 50 wins with Marbury on their team. What is that guy doing this season?

Anyone still think Nash didn't deserve MVP?

nash is in the running but if brand continues having his season and the clips continue winning he should be the MVP.

 

[Super_Ludacris]

Can we just split the MVP award between the Pistons' starting lineup?

 

[NOFX]

Can we just split the MVP award between the Pistons' starting lineup?

Nope

 

[Milkman95]

^Then we'll just give it to Mr. Big Shot himself, Chauncey........

 

[Lobo]

I wonder what random trade Isiah will make for NY next I bet it'll be something that hasnt been rumored. There's no way he wont make a move before the deadline.

 

[Cudzo]

As for MVP, i think this year will be one of the hardest years to make a judgement on that. Till the end of the season i think we'll have to wait to get a clearer picture. The talk now-a-days is that Brand will get it. But that is definetly conditional apon the Clippers keeping up thier success all season long. And as far as Nash goes, unless your name is Jordan, how many people get named MVP two years in a row? Myself agree that yes, Mr. Big Shot Chuancy Billups should get the nod, but honestly i have extreme doubts that will happen. Someone come up with a list of possible MVP's.

BTW, the Pistons outlasted the Griz last night. that was a long one. Double overtime, you've got to be kidding me. and did any of you see that Rasheed shot in the second OT?

Oh, and i'm still willing to be that Isiah might try and get Artest before the trade deadline. I say they ship the self proclaimed greatest point guard in the NBA. Two big contracts, switching of headaches.

 

[Eyeballing]

nash is in the running but if brand continues having his season and the clips continue winning he should be the MVP.

If that happens and Cassel stays healthy you could make the argument he deserves it more than Brand.

 

[Eyeballing]

Can we just split the MVP award between the Pistons' starting lineup?

They have to get past the Spurs first

 

[Eyeballing]

As for MVP, i think this year will be one of the hardest years to make a judgement on that. Till the end of the season i think we'll have to wait to get a clearer picture. The talk now-a-days is that Brand will get it. But that is definetly conditional apon the Clippers keeping up thier success all season long. And as far as Nash goes, unless your name is Jordan, how many people get named MVP two years in a row? Myself agree that yes, Mr. Big Shot Chuancy Billups should get the nod, but honestly i have extreme doubts that will happen. Someone come up with a list of possible MVP's.

BTW, the Pistons outlasted the Griz last night. that was a long one. Double overtime, you've got to be kidding me. and did any of you see that Rasheed shot in the second OT?

Oh, and i'm still willing to be that Isiah might try and get Artest before the trade deadline. I say they ship the self proclaimed greatest point guard in the NBA. Two big contracts, switching of headaches.

Billups doesn't get it because even without him the pistons are still a lethal team.