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Any idea what is going on with Bernard James?

I get that he only gets garbage time minutes, but in his last minutes he put 12 pts 9 rb and 3 blk up. Then, no minutes for 4 straight games. Two of those are 20+ pt losses.

I can't imagine that the return of the basketball player formerly known as Dirk Nowitzki and signing of Chris Douglas-Roberts would keep James on the bench through two blowouts.

glad to see that Seattle might be getting a team again, hope they reclaim the supersonics name

Originally posted by kooterridesagain:
Heat with an epic collapse in Portland last night literally difficult to lose that game and they did. This roster isn't winning a title, they lead league in shooting but it doesnt matter when you cant rebound or guard the perimeter, they need a center.

Seattle should get a team have never heard good things about Sacramento organization so hopefully it works out.
Posted from wireless.rivals.com

I imagine they will get one. The Heat have multiple veterans with short contracts. I wouldn't be surprised if Nene was moved again this year.

Houston has been surprisingly decent this year so far, barely been able to watch since Comcast Sports Network hasn't reached an agreement with AT&T U-Verse yet. Toney Douglas has been playing some good ball off the bench too. There's been games where he's been way more productive than Jeremy Lin.

Would be nice to see Houston slide into the playoffs, although I have no illusions about them winning it all. Nobody figured they'd win more than 25-30 games here after the roster overhaul last summer, prior to the last minute trade for Harden.

Right on cue, the Rockets lay an egg in Boston tonight. laugh

The Mavs hold off the Rockets for the 105-100 win. Dirk with a big 4th qtr (what elese is new?) It's a good night. I never like losing to the Rockets.

Originally posted by Bill From Tampa:
The Mavs hold off the Rockets for the 105-100 win. Dirk with a big 4th qtr (what elese is new?) It's a good night. I never like losing to the Rockets.

Big win for y'all, Dirk sure was money down the stretch.

Lin and Harden couldn't free throws to save their lives in the 4th quarter that night. Rockets are struggling again, figure they'll finish around .500 and the 9th seed for the third straight season.

Bill,
You think Mavs make a move this month or they stay together if they keep improving this month?

Even though Cuban says he will open the wallet (despite that huge luxury tax kicking in) O think they end up standing pat mainly b/c they don't find anything worthwhile in return for what they can trade.

Who would want anything the Mavs have other than Dirk? They are either too old long in the tooth in their careers (case in point Elton Brand just now vs OKC who clearly didn't have the legs to put the offensive put back in twice air balling the second attempt .... and it was only in the first qtr of the game) or are basically cast offs from other teams i.e. Collison and Mayo (you will get nothing of real value back for those two).

This post was edited on 1/18 10:19 PM by Bill From Tampa

Man, Elton Brand has zero legs. None at all. His vertical is about 4 inches now. He can't jump at all anymore. He picked up a flagrant one b/c he can't get up to the ball.

I do. It was some guy named Kevin Durant making ridiculous shot after ridiculous shot esp in OT. It wasn't like Marion wasn't guarding him in OT.

Nice win by the Mavs over Orl last night. I watched it after the AFC playoff game. Clutch three by Collison. But it is clear what one the Mavs main issues is. They are having trouble closing out games when they have a good lead.

Matt Goukas hit it on the head when he commented about Tyson Chandler being the center the Mavs needed. Why Cuban passed on resigning him I have no idea.

Which has been a problem for Dallas this season in not being able to close out games or hold double digit leads. The 4th qtr has not been kind to Dallas this season.

Celtics and Lakers 2012-13 season

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There is a reason teams didn't want the likes of Mayo, Collison, Brand, Kaman, and Carter. Tonight's 68-44 deficit to OKC is proof of that. These guys can't defend. Cuban really missed on these guys. Here I waited all this time for a FSU player to end up on the Mavs and Bernard has to be a part of this nightmare.

This post was edited on 2/4 9:19 PM by Bill From Tampa

Originally posted by fsu67810:
No offense to the Knicks, Pacers, or Nets...but come playoff time I think the Bulls will be the clear 2nd best team in East. Noah and Boozer are playing way better this year. Hinrich will be a better backup to Rose than Watson was last year. Belinelli is a better player than Korver. I really think this team is in better shape this year than it's been the last few years as long as Rose is himself by playoff time. Seems like a pretty big if...but we shall see.

Posted from wireless.rivals.com

You're crazy if you think the Bulls are clearly better than the Pacers. Would they be favored if both Rose and Granger were healthy and playing the playoffs? Probably but it's by a razor thin margin. Pacers are a Chicago clone.

This post was edited on 2/5 1:49 PM by Noleguy06

Originally posted by kooterridesagain:
Last night after Nets Lakers I expected the Nets to form a line to get Kobe's autograph. What a pathetic display of awe all night. They were just happy to be near him.

Nets have an expensive problem and its name is Deron Williams. He's getting worse and worse and now in a Nets uniform is shooting 40% fg, 32% 3pt. Yikes
Posted from wireless.rivals.com

He is there to compete with the Knicks in the sports pages, I think the Nets are to the Knicks what the Jets are to the Giants.

*Now that the Knicks have their management/coaching issues finally figured out, only took a little more than a decade

I love the way Lebron is playing this year ( or what I think he has in games I have been able to watch) always thought if he would just sit on the block he could dominate like no other since WC

Originally posted by kooterridesagain:
Lebron's game is on another level this year for sure, he's a much better player today than he was in Cleveland. My guess is when the playoffs start he will post up even more, no need to wesr him out there now. He's not forcing anything which is why his efficiency is off the charts right now. Maybe the Heat will repeat after all if he keeps this up all year
Posted from wireless.rivals.com

Yes but to beat The Heat is you have to stop everyone besides Lebron. You can deal with the 30/7/7 because he's going to get that whether you try and stop it or not. You have to limit Wade to around 20, Bosh, Allen etc.. It's the secondary players who are getting wide open looks and hitting them that kill opponents. I'd be much worried about resting Wade as he's playing on barrowed time IMO with the amount of wear and tear he has on that body.

Originally posted by fsu67810:

Originally posted by Noleguy06

Originally posted by fsu67810:
No offense to the Knicks, Pacers, or Nets...but come playoff time I think the Bulls will be the clear 2nd best team in East. Noah and Boozer are playing way better this year. Hinrich will be a better backup to Rose than Watson was last year. Belinelli is a better player than Korver. I really think this team is in better shape this year than it's been the last few years as long as Rose is himself by playoff time. Seems like a pretty big if...but we shall see.

Posted from wireless.rivals.com

You're crazy if you think the Bulls are clearly better than the Pacers. Would they be favored if both Rose and Granger were healthy and playing the playoffs? Probably but it's by a razor thin margin. Pacers are a Chicago clone.

This post was edited on 2/5 1:49 PM by Noleguy06

I really do think the Bulls at full strength are better than Indiana. It would be a good series but I would be surprised if Pacers could beat them with a full squad. Problem is, it doesn't seem like Bulls are going to be at full strength. Noah is playing hurt and is clearly not the same. Who knows what we'll get with Rose. Hope we can settle this debate in the postseason this year though.
Posted from wireless.rivals.com

Indiana has better bigs and a better defense this year (#1 in D Eff, Chicago 4th) not to mention their offense efficency will improve once Granger comes back. Granted, if Rose comes back that could be the x-factor but I think if Indiana gets homecourt which I think they do, they'll be favored.

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