NBA

[Kaorto]

Anyone a fan of the NBA? If so, what are you favorite team? Mine is the Charlotte Bobcats because their in my hometown and Oklahoma City Thunder because I like Kevin Durant. Also, anyone watching the All-Star Weekend?

[SK]

Houston Rockets, of course.

Unfortunately I have to record All Star Weekend and watch it starting at about 9 tomorrow, but I'll still watch it, haha.

I'll figure out who's in the events and whatnot tomorrow morning.

[Magmaster12]

I like the New York Knicks they're the only team I like that I admit that they suck.

[SK]

They have some good players, but they just can't pull it together.

[Kaorto]

Originally Posted by Magmaster12

I like the New York Knicks they're the only team I like that I admit that they suck.

You guys think you have a chance to get LeBron James?

[SK]

I think LeBron will stay with the Cavs until he wins a championship... Maybe if they lose the next year then he'll go on another team. I dunno.

I am very excited for tonight.

[Kaorto]

Yeah me too. Especially the dunk contest.

[SK]

I also like the skills competition a lot, and I'll be watching the H-O-R-S-E thing before it all begins as well.

[Kaorto]

Same here.

[SK]

Slam Dunk Contest Participants
-Nate Robinson
-Gerald Wallace
-DeMar DeRozan
-Shannon Brown

I'll go with Nate. You?

[Kaorto]

Gerald Wallace will win it.

[SK]

You only say that because he's a Bobcat, but the best of luck to him.

[Kaorto]

Gerald Wallace didn't even try. That Slam Dunk competition was lame.

[SK]

Please don't tell me who won the other events.

I actually haven't watched it yet but I will tomorrow.

[Kaorto]

Bobcats received Tyrus Thomas from the Bulls. They also got Theo Radcliff from the Spurs for a 2nd round pick.

[SK]

Tracy McGrady is on the Knicks, and Carl Landry is on the Kings.

At least we got Kevin Martin!


By the way, I'm going to see the Rockets play the Bobcats in April or something. I'm also going to see the Rockets play the Pacers on Saturday.

[Kaorto]

We beat the Cavs again. Great defense by the Bobcats.

[SK]

I'm surprised at all of the trades going on.

Nate Robinson on the Celtics? I bet he is a very happy man.

[Kaorto]

He may be, but his teammates? Not too happy. They probably miss Eddie House.

[SK]

Mmm yeah, hopefully he can get along well with the Celtics.

I'm very excited for the Rockets game that I'm going to tonight because I will be seeing Kevin Martin in action.

[Kaorto]

Kevin Martin is like a Young T-Mac. But, the only problem he has is staying healthy.

[SK]

Ahh yes, hopefully he stays healthy in Houston.

Hopefully our horrible air quality doesn't affect him. O_O

[Kaorto]

Bobcats play the Bucks tonight. I expect a win from the Cats. I hope the Rockets win also along with the Thunder.

[SK]

... 125-115 Pacers.

At least Kevin Martin looked good. But we really needed Landry in the end.

[Kaorto]

We lost to the Bucks..................

[SK]

What did they do wrong?

[Kaorto]

I really don't know but I'm just confused. We beat the best team in the NBA the Cavaliers but then lose to a sorry team like the Bucks....

[SK]

Same here... We get Kevin Martin and lose to the 18-36 Pacers.

[Kaorto]

We're tied with the 8th spot in the east with the Bucks (WTF!) Anyway, we play the Jazz tomorrow and I think we may lose this game. (I hope not.)

[SK]

^ Please win.

We're 9th, behind Portland and Utah.

I believe we play Orlando tomorrow night.

[Kaorto]

Bobcats finally won yesterday on my birthday!! Tyrus Thomas is really improving with us.! 13 points for him and Stephen Jackson with 32 points and 11 rebounds.

[SK]

SJ is a beeaasst... How old is he now? O_O

[Kaorto]

I think 31 now.

[Winter]

I haven't been watching much since I prefer the NFL, but I do like ABC's Sunday double-headers.

[SK]

Oh look, Winter.

The NFL ended a month ago. O_O

[Kaorto]

We just beat the Warriors yesterday now we have the Heat on Tuesday. I hope we win that game.

[Winter]

Originally Posted by SK

Oh look, Winter.

The NFL ended a month ago. O_O

Not on the NFL Network. As Chad Ochocinco says "Child, please." : p

[Ayunnuya]

I is a Bulls fan.
I know we suck for no reason at times, but we got Derrick Rose. 'Nuff said.

[Kaorto]

Bobcats. Bobcats. BOBCATS!

[SK]

When do they play the Rockets? Soon? xD

[Kaorto]

Yeah, I think so. After Chicago I think.

[Winter]

The future is shining bright for Kevin Durant. Every time I look, he's scored at least 20 points a game.

[SK]

Originally Posted by Legend

Yeah, I think so. After Chicago I think.

Awesome. :3 Because I'm going to the game...

[Kaorto]

I'm glad the Rockets beat those sorry Celtics. Also, my Bobcats beat the Bucks. Now we're 40-35 and we got the Bulls next!

[SK]

Lol, the Rockets aren't even very good this year, either.

I iz proud of dem. <3

[Kaorto]

Damn, we lost yesterday to the Bulls. But, at least we're in the playoff race.

[Winter]

The Lakers are in a slide, the Celtics narrowly beat the Cavs, and many teams who were in the playoffs last year shall return this year.

I wonder what the future of Mike D'Antoni is with the Knicks?

[Sphinx]

I hate that D'Antoni left. I love the Suns, and all the good players are wanting to leave so they can be with D'Antoni.

[SK]

Rockets > Bobcats lol, and I saw it in person. <3

[Kaorto]

Stephen Jackson didn't even play though. Plus, I really don't think the rest of our games doesn't matter anymore now that we're in the playoffs!

[SK]

Shane Battier didn't play either, and he would have been on Stephen.

Congrats on the playoffs though, I'm rooting for them. <3

[Kaorto]

Thanks SK, I'm kinda worried about playing the Magic though. I would we can upset them in the playoffs tomorrow.

[Ayunnuya]

Ok, Bulls are currently 0-1 in the playoffs, but that's ok,we can still catch up.

[Ayunnuya]

Man, LeBron Man-handled us. He was hitting 20 footers in Deng's face!

[Kaorto]

I'm just worried about my Bobcats. I'm still proud of their effort though.

[Neo Pikachu]

My Lakers are getting it together. I Still don't think that any team in the West can beat us in a four to seven games series. It just seems impossible this year. And the two years before. ;P

I want to see Lakers and Cavaliers in the Playoffs, but I have a feeling the Magic are going to upset the Cavs. Heck, the Celtics might get lucky this year and beat the Cavs. I know one thing, the only team in the East that can defeat the Magic is the Cavaliers. The Celtics just don't match up well against Orlando in my opinion. Then again, I hate Boston!

[SK]

The Nets will win next year. Kthx.

[Neo Pikachu]

You are joking right, SK?

The New Jersey Nets? Devin Harris is such a dominant Point Guard... he should come to the Lakers. xD...

[Ayunnuya]

i Predict Lakers and Celtics in the Finals.

[Neo Pikachu]

I really don't think the Cavaliers are going to allow themselves to lose to the Celtics this time around since they lost to them in the 2007-2008 Playoff season.

[JimMittens]

Suns fan o3o. Hope they go to the finals

[Neo Pikachu]

Well I was wrong earlier. Looks like not even LeBron and the Cavs could stop the beating heart of true champions in the Celtics. So far, neither can Dwight Howard and the Magic. However, I believe my Lakers won't lose to them in the NBA Finals this year. Yes, I am pronouncing this because while I respect the Suns and their talent, I just don't believe any team in the West can beat my L.A. Lakers four times out of seven games or so...

[SK]

The Nets are winning next year and you all know it! :3


Oyeh, I'm going for the Suns..

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by SK

The Nets are winning next year and you all know it! :3


Oyeh, I'm going for the Suns..

Well, good luck with that one. I just do not think they have enough in them to beat us. Especially when we're at home ;P

I think they may win at least one or two games though...

[Ayunnuya]

Originally Posted by Neo Pikachu

Well, good luck with that one. I just do not think they have enough in them to beat us. Especially when we're at home ;P

I think they may win at least one or two games though...

Yikes, only one or two?
I'm just curious as to where Lebron is going.

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by Ayunnuya

Yikes, only one or two?
I'm just curious as to where Lebron is going.

Yes, only one or two games. And one of those two games they are going to have to "steal." However, I could be wrong. I also said the Jazz would win one or two games, but they never won one. I knew the Thunder would get two or three because they were young, energetic, somewhat mature, and persistent bunch. We had trouble with playing in their home-court.

As for LeBron, I think that he will either:

1. Resign with the Cleveland Cavaliers because it is possible.
2. Sign a deal with the Chicago Bulls because Michael Jordan played there and it would be an honor. He said that he would change his jersey number out of respect for MJ so why not change it at a place where you have no choice considering Michael Jordan's jersey number is retired there. Plus, having Derrick Rose and LeBron James on the same team is a big deal!
3. Finally, the New York Knicks. The reason I say this is because they would be willing to pay LeBron big amounts of money. Probably coming close to how much the Lakers are paying Kobe, (who by the way is the highest paid player in the league as of now). Plus, if he doesn't want to change his jersey number and wants more money, being on the same team as Tracy McGrady and David Lee wouldn't be such a bad thing.

I hate that people are starting to say that LeBron will go to the Washington Wizards. I just cannot stand the idea of seeing LeBron in a Wizards Jersey. The franchise is close to horrible. LeBron's fanbase may go down considering the Wizards do not get big titled televised games. Unless of course you live in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia area).

As for Dwayne Wade, I do not have a clue. Hopefully, he'll go to whichever team LeBron doesn't go to. May it be the Bulls if LeBron doesn't go there or Knicks if LeBron doesn't go there. I do not want to see this man in a Wizards jersey either. Who knows though, he might resign with the Miami Heat as well as LeBron resigning with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cannot wait to find out nonetheless!

[SK]

LeBron + Nets = Championship

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by SK

LeBron + Nets = Championship

Not necessarily. It is going to take more than the combination of Devin Harris and LeBron James for THEM to win a Championship ;P

[TheRagingTyranitar]

I am not really into NBA anymore.I like Thunder though.

[Ayunnuya]

Originally Posted by Neo Pikachu

Yes, only one or two games. And one of those two games they are going to have to "steal." However, I could be wrong. I also said the Jazz would win one or two games, but they never won one. I knew the Thunder would get two or three because they were young, energetic, somewhat mature, and persistent bunch. We had trouble with playing in their home-court.

Were you referring to the playoffs?

[JimMittens]

Ha, even if Lebron were on the Nets they still wouldn't win the finals.

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by Ayunnuya

Were you referring to the playoffs?

Yes. ;P

Originally Posted by TheRagingTyranitar

I am not really into NBA anymore.I like Thunder though.

I really enjoy the way that team plays... Kevin Durant and Russel Westbrook are a great combination!

Originally Posted by JimMittens

Ha, even if Lebron were on the Nets they still wouldn't win the finals.

Exactly! If LeBron can't win it with a team like the Cavs, he won't win it with the Nets. Plus, I doubt the Nets would even make it to a Conference Championship even with a Big Three like: Devin Harris, LeBron James, and Brook Lopez.

[JimMittens]

And, Lebron is ether going to the Bulls or Knicks most definitely.

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by JimMittens

And, Lebron is ether going to the Bulls or Knicks most definitely.

Ah, someone who agrees. I personally think he'd be better off in Chicago than New York though. You don't think there is no possibility that he will be able to resign with Cleveland though?

[JimMittens]

I think he's done there. He has spent the last two seasons talking about and getting attention. He'll get even more if he moves, and that's what he wants.

And most teams he goes to will be exactly like Cleveland, no really good talent besides Lebron James, which then he still probably won't be able to win a championship.

I think if he can get to the Heat or pair up with someone who has a lot of talent, he could win, but that, in my opinion, would be the only way.

[Neo Pikachu]

If he goes to Chicago, he will be paired up with Derrick Rose. I doubt LeBron will be the only person being talked about there. Derrick Rose gave it to the Cavaliers in the Playoffs this year. He put up great numbers for his team. He just needs some, "help." The Heat? Who is with the Heat? Dwayne Wade is either going or staying. If he stays, the Heat will not be able to pay both LeBron and Dwayne Wade a good amount of money. Or at least not more than they are getting now.

[JimMittens]

I heard somewhere that they had some cap room, eh, never mind. Well, Lebron James does want to be like Micheal Jordan. Chicago would be a good fit then. Lebron, Rose, great team.

[Neo Pikachu]

Yes, they may have some cap room. They just do not have LeWade cap room, ;P

So, with the Lakers up two games over the Suns and Celtics up two games over the Magic, how do you think the series will end in the Western Conference Championship and Easter Conference Championship.

I still think the Magic can win at least two games against the Celtics. I believe Celtics will win one home game, and then lose the other. Magic will win at their home and once back in Boston, they have to take the L. So, I think it will be 4-2 Celtics way. And for Lakers, I see us winning 4-1 versus the Suns to be one hundred percent honest.

[JimMittens]

Yeah, I hate to say it but Celtics and Lakers. Like every year.

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by JimMittens

Yeah, I hate to say it but Celtics and Lakers. Like every year.

Do you think that the Magic and the Suns are going to get swept though?

[JimMittens]

Not the Magic, but the Suns have a chance.

[Neo Pikachu]

Well, considering that the Magic are down 3-0 to the Celtics and the next game is a Road Game, I think they have a higher chance of being swept than the Suns. The Suns are going to be at home tonight and Tuesday so they may pull a win out of one of those two. However, when I look at how great my Lakers have been playing in the Playoffs, it is definitely a possibility that they will sweep them.

The Jazz were a much more difficult team for us to sweep. Almost all of those games were won by only 5 if not less. While we're averaging 126 ppg against the Suns. It is clear to me that the Suns have no answer for Kobe. Double Teaming didn't work. He still put up 21 points and had 13 dishes (assists). First game having 40 points and 5 dishes and 5 rebounds. So, what else can they do? Single coverage won't work and double teaming won't Triple teaming him won't help out either because then that is two people left open.

The thing that should be crystal clear to every single one of us is that it will be Lakers versus Celtics in the Finals. I would talk about who I think will win that series, but I would rather wait until the two current series in the Eastern Conference and Western Conference are over.

[Ayunnuya]

I think the magic will get sweeped. the Suns just won one, so it should be 1-4.

[Neo Pikachu]

Originally Posted by Ayunnuya

I think the magic will get sweeped. the Suns just won one, so it should be 1-4.

Yeah, even though I know honestly that the Suns played a good game, I think anyone who thinks they won because they were playing better is wrong. They won because we were fouling too much. The Suns weren't shooting a better percentage from the field than we were. Everyone on our teacher except Jordan Farmar and Josh Powell I believe had 3-5 fouls. Amare actually made 14/18 of his own freethrows. While his team probably had about 15-20 attempts altogether. And we fouled THAT much but yet only lost 109-118? That shows how good a team we are to me to lose by only 9 points after all that. Oh yeah, did I mention Lamar Odom got fouled out?

As for Orlando, they just won one in Overtime. Looks like all their wins will be close games. I think the Magic will beat Boston at home and then lose once they go back on the Road. (2-4).

While the Suns will lose their next two games, making their series record against us be (1-4).

[Kaorto]

The NBA finals so far bore me. I wonder who'll be in the finals next year. >_>

[PHANTOMxTRAINER]

I think this should be bumped... New season new start?