NBA: 2011-2012 Season News and Discussion Thread
#1761
failhard.
I got a bit of that too. Someone accused me of being a JaVale McGee bandwagon fan, when I'm really just a post-Melo Nuggets fan. When I said that, I got called sensitive. A bit of irony, there.
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#1764
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I'm a diehard Lakers fan always have been and always will be since before the Clippers were in LA. I'm also a basketball fan so I watch the Clippers because they are here and I like watching basketball but I can't say I rout for them especially since that orgainization has been so blatantly hapless over their 42 year history but "Every dog has its day" and finally this is theirs so good for them.
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#1769
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Clippers/Spurs not as promising. SA was on a tear down the home stretch and had a lot of momentum going into the playoffs. Their big 3 needed the extended layoff, should be fresh for round 2. IMHO healthy Ginobili is the wild-card for the Spurs and a major reason they are in round 2 this year compared to last.
I'm disappointed in the lack of hype for the Clippers/Grizz game 7 today. Must be Mother's Day getting in the freaking way.
Fucking awesome game, probably the best in the season. There wasn't any whining, flopping, or bitching. It was just rough, physical basketball that reminded me of the 90s games. They collectively decided it was time to stop fuckin' around and play like they want it.
Fucking awesome game, probably the best in the season. There wasn't any whining, flopping, or bitching. It was just rough, physical basketball that reminded me of the 90s games. They collectively decided it was time to stop fuckin' around and play like they want it.
Right now it's a gold mine for Staples Center. Kings are on fire, both NBA teams are in the 2nd round. Kings/Rangers finals would be all-time but the Blueshirts need to get past their hated rivals from NJ first.
#1770
Drifting
I'm a diehard Lakers fan always have been and always will be since before the Clippers were in LA. I'm also a basketball fan so I watch the Clippers because they are here and I like watching basketball but I can't say I rout for them especially since that orgainization has been so blatantly hapless over their 42 year history but "Every dog has its day" and finally this is theirs so good for them.
I have to say I started out a Lakers fan like most of LA, but the Clips around 1999-2000, became such an exciting team to watch featuring the young guns of Odom, Maggette, Darius Miles, Brand, etc. The Lakers were in the middle of the three-peat, but I couldn't help but catch every clipper game I could. I enjoyed the three-peat, but I have to say I found myself rooting for the Clippers squad more. In head to head matchups I was always rooting for the underdog. It got to the point where I was watching all the Clipper games, but would still root for the Lakers in the playoffs.
This is the first year I haven't rooted for the lakers AT ALL. They have been fighting for the pacific division crown and the 3rd seed like all season, so definitely been on the Clips side. Playoffs I have been kinda torn since really they haven't been in direct competition anymore, but I have to say there would be some Laker fans that would be insufferable if they got further in the playoffs than the Clips. I've been so glued to the Clips/Memphis series, I really wasn't following the Lakers/Nuggets series. As much as I want to see the Clips/Lakers WCF, it would take some major upsets, and if by some miracle the Clips get past the Spurs, they've actually had more success against the Thunder in the regular season, so I'd almost be just tempted to see that matchup in the playoffs.
#1772
Dude still has a raptor-like neck...
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#1774
failhard.
Gotta love Bosh. Hope he recovers soon, same with everyone else.
What kind of fucking game is this Celtics/6ers? Both shooting near 35%, even missing free throws that none of them have any business missing. I doubt either team can net 70 at this point.
What kind of fucking game is this Celtics/6ers? Both shooting near 35%, even missing free throws that none of them have any business missing. I doubt either team can net 70 at this point.
#1775
Just a big hypocrite as I can't cheer for any other team, but he's happy to cheer for any Californian hockey team against the Stars.
#1776
Kiss of death: Charles Barkley just picked the Lakers to win.
Maybe he meant to do that....
Maybe he meant to do that....
#1777
If the Lakers aren't careful, they might get blown out.
I can't believe no one seems to know to stay on Harden's left when he drives.
I can't believe no one seems to know to stay on Harden's left when he drives.
#1778
^^Reggie Miller made a good point though. OKC are making their run off of jumpshots and turnovers. The Lakers have been doing it inside.
OKC may stay hot, but there's a greater possibility they won't than the Lakers inside game going away.
FWIW, the Lakers offense is actually doing well, its just that OKC got hot and had some mo' on their side.
OKC may stay hot, but there's a greater possibility they won't than the Lakers inside game going away.
FWIW, the Lakers offense is actually doing well, its just that OKC got hot and had some mo' on their side.
#1779
Drifting
^^Reggie Miller made a good point though. OKC are making their run off of jumpshots and turnovers. The Lakers have been doing it inside.
OKC may stay hot, but there's a greater possibility they won't than the Lakers inside game going away.
FWIW, the Lakers offense is actually doing well, its just that OKC got hot and had some mo' on their side.
OKC may stay hot, but there's a greater possibility they won't than the Lakers inside game going away.
FWIW, the Lakers offense is actually doing well, its just that OKC got hot and had some mo' on their side.
I don't doubt Westbrook easily has the ability to shoot his team out of games though, so yea, the Lakers can get back into this one.
#1780
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Damn the Lakers are getting embarrassed and the sad thing is Mike Brown is one of the worst besides Eric Spolestra at making in game adjustments. Where's their pride? There doesn't seem like there's a sense of urgency of making it respectable let alone coming back. I guess we'll have to steal Game 2.
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#1782
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. As much as I want to see the Clips/Lakers WCF, it would take some major upsets, and if by some miracle the Clips get past the Spurs, they've actually had more success against the Thunder in the regular season, so I'd almost be just tempted to see that matchup in the playoffs.
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#1784
Drifting
The Clippers are a mirage they had a good season especially for by their standards unfortunately they will never win a championship not until Sterling is gone because Karma is a bitch and he's what's holding them back. Don't be surprised when their success is short lived just like the early 2000's I give them another 2 years of decent ball if that and then they will revert back to their old selves.
Sterling has spent money like never before (almost reached luxury tax level this season), when in the past was almost never even near the cap. I'll admit I wouldn't be surprised if the clips do have limited success, but really what's the point in saying they're going to fail again? Just to make yourself feel better as a Lakers fan?
#1785
Wow, that last call almost looked a deja vu moment of last year when Bynum got ejected.
It's Game 1 LA. No need to start getting that frustrated....
Edit* He must have had a some choice words in that scuffle. I'm surprised he got ejected since he didn't seem to do anything but push an OKC player back off his teammate.
It's Game 1 LA. No need to start getting that frustrated....
Edit* He must have had a some choice words in that scuffle. I'm surprised he got ejected since he didn't seem to do anything but push an OKC player back off his teammate.
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#1787
I'm Down Right Fierce!
Yeah.. so the Lakers didn't show up to play tonight... getting blown out by thirty is just embarrassing.
Well, here's to hoping the Clippers put up a better fight against the Spurs.
Well, here's to hoping the Clippers put up a better fight against the Spurs.
#1789
Wow, that last call almost looked a deja vu moment of last year when Bynum got ejected.
It's Game 1 LA. No need to start getting that frustrated....
Edit* He must have had a some choice words in that scuffle. I'm surprised he got ejected since he didn't seem to do anything but push an OKC player back off his teammate.
It's Game 1 LA. No need to start getting that frustrated....
Edit* He must have had a some choice words in that scuffle. I'm surprised he got ejected since he didn't seem to do anything but push an OKC player back off his teammate.
What really happened is that the Lakers got caught by the young team on a mission, with 9 days of rest.
The Lakers are a smart team. Don't know if we necessarily have a smart coach, but I expect better ball from them next game.
#1790
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please stop trying to predict the future, especially based on their history. Maybe that's one of my pet peeves, but I hear it so much with regards to the clips. Obviously the Clippers success all hinges on the decisions (and health) of Chris Paul, so I can't definitively say they'll continue to build on this season. At least, all signs so far all signs point to them being able to hang on to Blake (no rookie has ever turned down a max contract offer, him leaving after next year is NOT going to happen) and hopefully CP. CP has had some success this year, and it would take an epic collapses by the Clips next year for him not to want to come back.
Sterling has spent money like never before (almost reached luxury tax level this season), when in the past was almost never even near the cap. I'll admit I wouldn't be surprised if the clips do have limited success, but really what's the point in saying they're going to fail again? Just to make yourself feel better as a Lakers fan?
Sterling has spent money like never before (almost reached luxury tax level this season), when in the past was almost never even near the cap. I'll admit I wouldn't be surprised if the clips do have limited success, but really what's the point in saying they're going to fail again? Just to make yourself feel better as a Lakers fan?
#1791
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with your edit. Don't want to sound like a homer, but I haven't liked any of the officiating for both this series and the Denver series. Seems like its against the Lakers....ya, I'm probably being a homer.
What really happened is that the Lakers got caught by the young team on a mission, with 9 days of rest.
The Lakers are a smart team. Don't know if we necessarily have a smart coach, but I expect better ball from them next game.
What really happened is that the Lakers got caught by the young team on a mission, with 9 days of rest.
The Lakers are a smart team. Don't know if we necessarily have a smart coach, but I expect better ball from them next game.
#1792
Drifting
Failure is business as usual for the Clippers I'm just pointing that out. It doesn't make me feel better as a Laker fan but it does make me feel better as a person not to support a sorry ass owner like Sterling who is a slumlord, racist and liar but to each their own.
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I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced. I fear something terrible has happened.
The LeHeat lost.
The LeHeat lost.
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