NBA: 2012-2013 Season

[a6m5]

I hope they surprise me. I really do. 👍

 

[sumbrownkid]

Thought of a new nickname for the Bulls: The Bad News Bulls.

 

[Paulie]

What do you guys think of the Cavs getting Mike Brown back as head coach? I reckon they might be in strife for doing it, Brown ran Lebron in to the ground, he pissed off Kobe and now they want to jam him back in the mix with Irving? Good luck with that......

 

[Brett]

I did not really understand the reasoning behind hiring Mike Brown when the Lakers did so and I really do not understand why the Cavs brought him back. He does a pretty good job of coaching defense, but he is just awful on the offensive side of things.

 

[sumbrownkid]

Brown has good company in Gilbert, and the Cleveland area likes him, unlike LA which always expects success instantaneously (the faults of having soo many titles).

 

[McLaren]

What do you guys think of the Cavs getting Mike Brown back as head coach? I reckon they might be in strife for doing it, Brown ran Lebron in to the ground, he pissed off Kobe and now they want to jam him back in the mix with Irving? Good luck with that......

With the way Irving's been lately, we might be seeing The Decision 2.0; Irving needs a team where he can make a solid run into the Playoffs.

Brown has good company in Gilbert, and the Cleveland area likes him, unlike LA which always expects success instantaneously (the faults of having soo many titles).

Of course Cleveland likes him. He was the coach when it was LeBron who pretty much carried the team through the Playoffs.

 

[a6m5]

First of all, I know nothing about Mike Brown. However, glaring issue with Cleveland to me was then-GM Danny Ferry. That team that was put together for LeBron back then sucked official NBA Spalding basketballs.

I do remember Princess whining about Mike Brown then too, but if he at least had decent supporting cast around him, I think it would've been fine, and I think they would have won a Championship. It's on Dan Gilbert too for letting someone put together a team like that, also not spending enough money. From what I saw in their lone NBA Finals appearance, Mike Brown would've been an adequate coach. They needed better players around James.

Edit: Report: Cavaliers seek trade for LaMarcus Aldridge

Actually, it's not really a "report". CBS Sportsline's blowing it out of proportion again, but it's interesting.

 

[JohnBM01]

The Rockets played much better, but the same result- we failed. I think we lost 105-101. Game 3 is here in Houston on Saturday. Thunder ahead 2-0.

 

[Stavingo]

The Rockets played much better, but the same result- we failed. I think we lost 105-101. Game 3 is here in Houston on Saturday. Thunder ahead 2-0.

Patrick Beverley = Linsanity 2.0

Never heard of the guy and he has a double double in his first career start

 

[Paulie]

sucked official NBA Spalding basketballs.

Report: Cavaliers seek trade for LaMarcus Aldridge

Actually, it's not really a "report". CBS Sportsline's blowing it out of proportion again, but it's interesting.

It would depend on what they had to give up, it'd almost certainly be Irving or Waiters (and friends?) and surely that wouldn't fly.

Patrick Beverley = Linsanity 2.0

Never heard of the guy and he has a double double in his first career start

Did they start him over Lin?

 

[Stavingo]

Did they start him over Lin?

Lin was injured before the game, then they started him.

I'm surprised Brooks didn't start, unless he's injured too

 

[sumbrownkid]

That fourth quarter went like crap for the Bulls, but you can clearly see exhaustion playing its hand on both teams.

And it's not over for the rockets John,though it makes me feel like a scumbag for saying this, but with Westbrook out you guys can pull it off if you guys play hard.

 

[JohnBM01]

I want to send my best wishes to R. Westbrook and hope he recovers quickly from his injury. That said... this is a weakness I hope the Rockets can capitalize on. It gives the 8th Seed Rockets some hope. I can only hope the Rockets can play much better and maybe surprise some folks.

 

[Stavingo]

What sort of injury did Westbrook get?

 

[Paulie]

What sort of injury did Westbrook get?

Mensicus tear in his right knee according to the NBA site, out indefinitely.

 

[Stavingo]

Mensicus tear in his right knee according to the NBA site, out indefinitely.

Damn that sounds painful, then again this means that Kevin Durant can go off for 50 since Westbrook doesn't hog the ball anymore

 

[a6m5]

Isn't meniscus tear pretty much a done for the season injury? Maybe San Antonio do have a chance. Heat is automatic for the Championship, but if anybody has a chance, I'd give healthy San Antonio a highly scientific 35% chance. 👍👍 I never put them in consideration before, because they were not going to get past OKC. OKC had their number, but without Westbrook, that takes away considerable firepower from their offense.......

It would depend on what they had to give up, it'd almost certainly be Irving or Waiters (and friends?) and surely that wouldn't fly.

They were talking Waiters & Thompson both, plus pick(s), but I still don't see it happening. Old LaMarcus Aldridge maybe, but new L.A. plays both inside & out, and that's hot commodity in the NBA.

Edit: Here's the story on how Westbrook got hurt, along with the video. That is so stupid, it is hard to believe. I wish Westbrook could have walked over there & punched that idiot in the face. 👎

 

[sumbrownkid]

Why? He just went for the ball and mistimed. Stuff happens in playoff ball, and sometimes that stuff can hurt. Westbrook is right to be angry, but not because there was any intention of Beverly's part to hurt him.

 

[Paulie]

Yeah I wouldn't blame Beverly, but it does suck for OKC.

 

[a6m5]

First of all, he had no chance of making that play. I will give you guys that if that was his desperation move doing the play, I can forgive him. But during that to someone who just called timeout? In the NBA, you are often vulnerable when calling timeout in that situation. To pull a contact play on someone who already called timeout is uncalled for. That to me is no different than undercutting someone under the basket, when you have absolutely no play at the rebound.

Westbrook is right to be angry, but not because there was any intention of Beverly's part to hurt him.

I'm not talking about his intent at all. I'm upset at a player being a complete idiot making a dangerous play during a timeout.

 

[sumbrownkid]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH2kv0MfoSU

That whistled happened just as Beverly committed to the steal. It was reckless, sure, but I'm not going to put him to the fire for it.

 

[a6m5]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH2kv0MfoSU

That whistled happened just as Beverly committed to the steal. It was reckless, sure, but I'm not going to put him to the fire for it.

Whistle? Really? It's pretty obvious that was a planned timeout, which Westbrook crossed halfcourt and called it in plenty of time. It of course still doesn't change the fact that he had ZERO chance of making that steal, regardless, unless he thought he was playing in the NFL. And he did that to a player who was totally defenseless. It's not like Westbrook was driving to the basket, or crossing the guy over. He was coasting to a stop.

Totally boneheaded and a dangerous play. Playing with idiots is bad enough, but it is downright scary to play with idiots who takes risks making dangerous play at other people's expense. I think you've been watching Ron Artest too long! Wiping someone out on a play that doesn't exist is no-go, let alone during stoppage. I'm with Westbrook, if someone pulled that 🤬 on me, I'd be mad(censored word, you know).

 

[sumbrownkid]

Bro you're talkin' to a person that grew up watching Rodman kicking cameramen in the balls.

 

[Stavingo]

Bro you're talkin' to a person that grew up watching Rodman kicking cameramen in the balls.

This is great

 

[a6m5]

I've kicked Spalding balls(this is for Paulie lol)...... also been on a receiving end, trying to defend a layup.

 

[sumbrownkid]

That Bulls game...Where to begin?

First off the Refs were just pure garbage with so many questionable calls. It was like they were letting the Nets play hard and tried to hold Chicago down. It was like we played two teams, but it feels great to get the last laugh.

That said, Nate Robinson going Rose was just too epic. Robinson single handedly bailed us out.

 

[another_jakhole]

That Bulls game...Where to begin?

First off the Refs were just pure garbage with so many questionable calls. It was like they were letting the Nets play hard and tried to hold Chicago down. It was like we played two teams, but it feels great to get the last laugh.

That said, Nate Robinson going Rose was just too epic. Robinson single handedly bailed us out.

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...Watson...

smh

 

[a6m5]

It was like we played two teams

Classic NBA. I can't believe I watch more NASCAR & MLB, while I barely follow NBA, but professional wrestling gets old after while. I prefer sports which teams actually affect the outcome, not the league, superfriends alliance, or Vegas.

Glad to hear that Bulls got another win though. Sucks Rose is still out.

 

[Paulie]

Yeah that was a pretty crazy game for the Bulls, and Memphis also tied up the series with the Clips at 2-2, the result of that series could have a big impact on the Western Conference.

 

[McLaren]

Whistle? Really? It's pretty obvious that was a planned timeout, which Westbrook crossed halfcourt and called it in plenty of time. It of course still doesn't change the fact that he had ZERO chance of making that steal, regardless, unless he thought he was playing in the NFL. And he did that to a player who was totally defenseless. It's not like Westbrook was driving to the basket, or crossing the guy over. He was coasting to a stop.

Totally boneheaded and a dangerous play. Playing with idiots is bad enough, but it is downright scary to play with idiots who takes risks making dangerous play at other people's expense. I think you've been watching Ron Artest too long! Wiping someone out on a play that doesn't exist is no-go, let alone during stoppage. I'm with Westbrook, if someone pulled that 🤬 on me, I'd be mad(censored word, you know).

On the money. Beverly knew exactly what he was doing; he says he's tried the play before & will do it again. Naturally, an injury isn't part of the play, but not even apologizing for it.

Beverley barely blinked. Bring it on. He can take it. He can take it all. He's sorry Westbrook suffered a torn meniscus on Thursday, but Beverley apologizes for nothing. When Westbrook slowed down to call a timeout in Game 2, Beverley accelerated, lunged for the steal and crashed into Westbrook's knee.
Beverley plays fast and faster, plays forward with the desperation of an unmistakable truth that hangs over him like the basketball reaper: He doesn't want to go back.
"I want to go against Russell Westbrook again and battle him again," Beverley told Yahoo! Sports by phone on Friday evening. "I didn't try to hurt him, but that play was something I've tried in the past, a play that worked against the Suns earlier in the season – and it's a play that I'm going to continue to try again."

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--p...--but-not-apologizing-for-play-060139676.html

Edit*
Wow, SMH Houston, or should I say Harden. Way screwing yourself out of the next round by a pass right to Fisher. A perfect example of a young & an inexperienced team.