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[BuZzArD 8012]

Kinda late, but anyone else watching the game.

[nakofan64]

I saw bits and pieces while I was watching WWE No Way Out....and as a big Spurs fan, it felt like much of the weekend was devoted to the Silver and Black

George Gervin, Larry Nance, and Artis Gilmore judged the Slam Dunk Contest

Greg Popovich coached the West along with P.J. Carlisimo and the Spurs trainer.

Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili were on the team

David Robinson introduced the Air Force Academy choir.

GO SPURS GO!!!

[BuZzArD 8012]

lol, I saw both of my favorite player's Vince Carter who did a crazy dunk and Dwayne Wade geting his first Debut as All star :).

[TATEone]

VINCE CARTERS DUNK WAS AWESOME!!!!!
That made the whole thing worth it right there!

[BuZzArD 8012]

SHore did Tateone :).

[Xcalibur]

So the basketball season is in full flow.
Detroit and San Antonio are playing pretty well.
So I think it would be a good time to talk some basketball.

Whats your fav team?
Whats your fav player?
Who do you think will win it this year?

My Fav team is the Pheonix Suns.
My fav player is Lebron James.

I think Detroit are gonna win it this year especially if they continue playing as well as they are.

[vegeta]

favorite player ,kobe bryant
favorite team, lakers
Who do you think will win it this year , the pistons

[KANE POUND $QUAD]

favorite team: Miami Heat
favorite player: Kevin Garnett
Nba champ of 06: San Antonio Spurs

but i know the pistons gonna make them sweat

[Xcalibur]

Yea cuz

Yea cuz Detroit has beaten San Antonio twice this season.

[KJK]

I love, love, LOVE b-ball.

Favorite team: Toronto Raptors (and yes, I know they're not doing well this season, but here's the scary thing, they're 3.5 games out of a playoff spot)
Favorite Player: Chris Bosh, D-Wade, Garnett

And I really think that in a seven game series, Detroit will beat anyone.

[Xcalibur]

Yea the Raptors were really sucking earlier in the season.
It was really pathetic.
They have improved as of late though.

[Rafael122]

Favorite Team: Washington Wizards

Favorite Player: Gilbert Arenas

Detroit's gonna win it all.

[Zungas]

One and Only Allen Iverson.

[Daphne]

I like LeBron James and Cleveland.

[sstray72]

New Yor Knicks (yes, I am admitting it)
Shaquille O'Neal
It will be a rematch of the Pistons vs. the Spurs, and the Pistons will win this time.

I miss my Knicks from back when they were mean "bullies" back in the '90s. Now they are just a bunch of yellow-bellied punks.

[Rosey]

I've always liked college basketball more than pro, but I do root for the Detroit Pistons as the old "home town" team.

Now this year is a little different since the Hornets are playing their games in OKC after being displaced by hurricane Katrina. I've been keeping up with them, and they are doing much better this year in their adopted city. I meant to get down to the Ford Center and watch them play Detroit last week but was on vacation. :\

Maybe I can catch the San Antonio game on the 25th.

[Tempest]

Let's talk about the NBA here. Like the Oklahoma City Hornets? Who's the hottest team in the NBA? Any predictions about NBA Finals 2006? ANd anything else goes here.

[KJK]

http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=48832

[Platinum9703]

I want Cleveland or Denver to win but I know that those damn Spurs are going to win.

[KJK]

I don't know. I still say Detroit will take it all but I'd love to see Dallas play the Spurs and beat them. I hate the Spurs.

[Xcalibur]

I hate the spurs as well...to damn boring.

Phoenix suns are the best to watch.

[Rosey]

I went to my first NBA game Wednesday - Hornets vs. the Utah Jazz. Unfortuanately the Hornets lost at home - leading scorer West didn't play (new baby problems?), Vroman fell on a dunk and broke his wrist, Mason fell and hurt his tail bone, and Paul was recovering from numerous injuries but did play some. I'm still hopeful that they'll remain in the running for a Western playoff spot.

[KJK]

Yeah, the Hornets are the feel-good story of the year. It'd be cool if they could make the playoffs. I love Chris Paul.

[Rosey]

He has a radio show if you're intrested. You can listen live on the net or get the last recorded show.
http://www.thesportsanimal.com/p_article_detail.php?rid=6

[smallvillerocks45]

Team: Phoenix Suns
Player: Tie between Steve Nash & Mike Bibby
Who's gonna win: Wishful thinking says the Suns. Realistically, I'm not sure...(why not the Suns! LoL)

[KJK]

Sweet! Thanks Rosey!

[Xcalibur]

Who do you think is gonna win the MVP.

[KJK]

Hmm... that's tough. Nash has got to be a candidate again this year. Elton Brand, Lebron, Chauncey Billups and even Kobe. That's tough.

[Platinum9703]

Originally posted by Xcalibur
I hate the spurs as well...to damn boring.

Right. Sometimes, I rather watch paint dry especially when they play with teams like Memphis, New York, Houston, or New Jersey and when they end up with only 60 points in a game.

[smallvillerocks45]

So, is anyone watching the playoffs these days? I haven't seen any messages or posts in regards to this topic (yet)? Who do you think is going to go to the finals? I'm still going for the Suns!

[Rosey]

Been a little bit of discussion in The Locker Room thread, but about time for a revival of this thread.

I'm not big on either the Suns of Mavericks but I guess if push came to shove I'd have to come down on Dallas' side.

Watching the Pistons playing better tonight. :D

[smallvillerocks45]

Well, I'm from Arizona, so I'm pulling for the home team! :D

[Cyckness]

SUNS!!!

[smallvillerocks45]

So sad. They lost tonight. :( This means that Phoenix needs to win their next two games. They have consistently been called a resilient team - they need to stay that way now more than ever. Go Suns!

[Mysticlies]

while I don't watch Basketball that often, I do catch the highlights on the news, and so far I'm hoping the Pistons will win, however I have a feeling they just may not. (even thought i live in canada, I still live like 5 minutes across from Detroit, so not supporting the Pistons can get you some angry looks. I know its very sad lol.) :lol:

[Rosey]

I think that it's great that you live in Windsor (wonderful town BTW) and root for the Pistons. :D

And were else in Canada do you go North to get to the US? :lol:

[Mysticlies]

exactly...you would be amazed how many Canadians don't notice that they live south of the US!:lol:

[Cyckness]

Okay, a moment of silence for the Phoenix Suns.... I can't believe it....:(

[smallvillerocks45]

Me neither. :( I could've sworn we were going to see them in Dallas on Monday. Well, there's always next season...I still say: Go Suns!

So, now that we know it's Miami vs. Dallas - who do you think is going to win?

[elway]

Dallas in 6. They have the high power offense to combat the Heat, and a pretty solid bench. They are a team that has been waiting for this for atleast 10 years it seems. Going back to Shaq on the Lakers. It seemed like dallas couldn't handel a 7 game series, but back in oct or nov Dallas beat the hell out of the Pistons ( I'm from Detroit it was tough to see the pistons go but lets face it they just didnt want it as bad as the heat) I said Dallas would give us (detroit) a lot of problems if we got back to the finals against them. The biggest matchup problem in basketball is not Shaq but (sp) Nowitski. Who are the heat gonna put on him? Can't be Shaq too slow, Wade too small. and that leaves who? Walker , Posey, Morning? If the heat can find the answere to that then they have a good chance. If not it's gonna be Dallas at home in 6

[luthorsmentor]

gotta go with dallas. their role players aren't as selfish as miami's and realize that they are actually role players. the guys on miami still think that they are the stars they used to be when they are not.

[smallvillerocks45]

Out of bitterness, I was saying Miami, but realistically I can really see Dallas winning it. They are a good team. Truthfully, I haven't seen Miami play all season, I've just seen highlights, so my word may not hold much weight. (Of course, Miami will have many more rested legs than the Suns did IMO...but we'll see what happens...Either way, the finals should be exciting.)

----Addition---

So far it's 2-0 Dallas... very interesting...

---06/16/06 add in---

Now, it's 2-2 dead even....

[Moment4Ever]

/ Miami Heat
/ Shaq&Dwyane
/ Miami & Wade

YeaHH,BaBy!;)

[Ketchup]

well... this year... Dallas is at 44-9 right now I believe. definitely my favorite team cuz I'm from Dallas... and I think they might take it this year. Fav player is Howard...

[KJK]

And look at my Raptors go!

[Dark Knight23]

Favorite team Detroit Pistons

Favorite Player have to go with Vince Carter

Who's going to win it all the Pistons of course

[Dark Knight23]

Playoff basketball is here and already teams are getting eliminated like the Miama Heat and the Orlando Magic. Which team will take the NBA Title home?

[meteor_phreak]

i'm not as confident as i'd like to be, but the pistons are darned good this year.

[Rosey]

Another vote here for the back home team, the Pistons. :cool:

[Chloe>All]

I'm going with the Suns. Sure the Pistons swept, but the Magic were easily the worst team of the field (and it hurts to admit that, being a Magic fan). The Suns have really impressed me.

[SuperKyptonGirl13]

I hope the spurs do (they got it two years ago) and if not any Texas team

[luthorsmentor]

i can not bet against robert horry in the playoffs..........ever. where he goes, titles come.

[warriorrenegade]

As much as I love seeing the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs I'm going to have to pick the San Antonio Spurs. They're just too damn good. Their half court game is dare I say tops in the league. They have the most underrated big man in the game in Tim " Timmmayyyy" Duncan and least of all the most prolific big game shot maker of them all in Big shot Bob- Robert Horry. Never leave that guy open when the clocks ticking down, the five rings on his fingers explains it all.

[meteor_phreak]

the pistons are whuppin the bulls, maybe they are a little better than the earlier poster was suggesting with the downplaying of the orlando magic.

[Dark Knight23]

The Pistons are focused. They are determined to get back to the finals and win the whole thing. If they keep playing they way they are. The Pistons are going to sweep the bulls.

[Rosey]

Yep, those Pistons are making us proud.

(As are the Red Wings and Tigers - what the hell is wrong with the Lions? :rolleyes: )

[meteor_phreak]

(HAHA!!! Lions suck!!!

i'm originally from buffalo. they have no nba, i didn't watch the nhl till detroit went back to back in the 90's, and they have no mlb.

the bills were all we had, so i still stick with them, thick and thin...)

The pistons are focused, in part, because they remember letting cleveland take them to 7 last year, and how that made them tired against the heat for no reason...

but if you remember, they did this exact same thing to cleveland last year, before letting cleveland blow them out in cleveland in games 3 and 4...and the bulls are decent, so don't punch your tickets to the next round just yet.

[Dark Knight23]

I haven't punched it yet just saying if they keep playing like they are then they will sweep. And go Tigers and Red Wings. Hopefully the Lions will catch up someday.

[meteor_phreak]

you're from detroit too?

[Rosey]

Rick, you knew DK was from Detroit. We've talked about it before. :lol:

What have you been doing to mess up your short term memory so badly? :lol:

[meteor_phreak]

ummm...i don't remember? :confused:

:rotfl:

[Rosey]

OK, I bet I know what happened to you.

My theory is that you took a drive up to Sarnia and partied way too hard with Alicia and it has had lasting effects. :lol:

[meteor_phreak]

no, i just took this too literally... :lol:

http://stupidangrycanajun.typepad.com/sac/stress-kit-from-cloud10-dot-org-thumb.gif

[warriorrenegade]

Damn! Chicago is being run out of the gym...geez. Man and I love the Bulls , but that's embarrasing. Got to give props to the Pistons. Those guys are playing lights out and with little effort...its scary. If the Spurs make it to the finals, they need to be on their game to slow down the Pistons. GO SPURS!!! oh yeah Bulls to*sniff, sniff*

[Dark Knight23]

Originally posted by meteor_phreak
you're from detroit too?

Yep I'm a Michigander 2. Go Pistons!!!

[meteor_phreak]

Go Pistons!!!

[Rosey]

Originally posted by meteor_phreak
Go Pistons!!! Good.
The game comes on after Smallville, and in HD on ESPN. :D

[meteor_phreak]

yeah, i was thankful for the 9:00 start too...meant i didn't have to choose...

Go Pistons! looks like the REAL pistons decided to finally show up...they held chi-town to like a 30 point second half... :lol:

[smallvillerocks45]

I think the Phoenix Suns are going to take it this season!

[meteor_phreak]

i don't think so. they still don't have a team that could go for the long haul...if san antonio doesn't have a really, REALLY OOC meltdown last night, this series is already over. i'm still picking the spurs and pistons for the finals, with detroit taking that in 7.

[smallvillerocks45]

The only reason San Antonio had a meltdown last night is because the Suns have the potential to go the long haul, IMO....but hey, they're my home team, I WANT them to win, yet I don't yet see why they can't.

[meteor_phreak]

the suns could stop anybody last night. san antonion stopped themselves...that's something they don't do too often. detroit doesn't beat themselves either, so i don't know. but maybe phoenix is fast/young enough to outrun detroit...i just don't think so...

[thmallville]

EXCUSE ME, RICHARD, GET BACK ON THE CULTURE THREAD!!!!

[smallvilleobsessor17]

I voted for the Denver nuggets, because the name made me giggle.

[meteor_phreak]

all is going as i have seen it.

spurs vs. pistons in the finals, with the pistons in 6 or 7. :)

[Rosey]

Now make an mp3 clip of yourself saying that in your best Emperor's voice and post it. ;)

[meteor_phreak]

"Everything is proceeding as I have forseen."

[Chloe>All]

Well, a stupid rule ruined my pick. We'll most likely be seeing (yawn) the Spurs and Pistons in the Finals. (zzzzzzz)

[TheWidowmaker]

Yeah thats unfortunate. Two good teams, but even as a hardcore NBA fan, it's hard for me to get behind watching either one of these teams.

[SuperKyptonGirl13]

I can't see the playoffs ( there on cable and i don't have cable )
but i do hope the spurs or the mavs ( the maves are out though aren't they) for the finales

[meteor_phreak]

well, the spurs will be a good pick for you. they're gonna crush utah, and make the finals. then you'll have a good shot in the finals against the pistons...they're pretty good.

[smallvillerocks45]

I am so sad the Suns aren't in the playoffs anymore! I know the Spurs are a good team, but the Suns have so much potential...I wanted to see them advance... :(

Oh, well. There's always next season!

[Dark Knight23]

Spurs and Pistons in the finals with Detroit winning!

[meteor_phreak]

go pistons!

[TheWidowmaker]

Lebron should have taken that shot last night...bailed the pistons out.

[KJK]

That was a wide open shot by Donyell though. He should have drained that.

[TheWidowmaker]

Originally posted by KJK
That was a wide open shot by Donyell though. He should have drained that.

This creaky kneed Donyell Marshall we are talking about...I'm happy he realized he should shoot.

[meteor_phreak]

lebron should have shot. the people he says he was 'double teamed' by weren't even playing his shot. i can't imagine jordan passing that ball...and for the comparisons...don't feel to sorry for the guy. he's the one that chose jordan's number. far cry still...

[TheWidowmaker]

I'm pretty sure next time he takes the shot. The rest of that team is full of stiffs.

[Dark Knight23]

Yeah Lebron will take the shot next time thanks Lebron for screwing up yay!

[TheWidowmaker]

haha..I take it we have a pistons fan. Best of luck (even though I can't stand Chris Webber).

[meteor_phreak]

go pistons!

[meteor_phreak]

still go pistons!

but they need to quit fooling around. they don't want san antonio to be more rested than them in the finals...

[Dark Knight23]

yeah Lebron is getting all the calls in this series man except game 2 when they didn't call that foul on rip but other than that the refs are in Lebron's pocket.

[meteor_phreak]

yeah, game 3 was especially bad for that...

[TheWidowmaker]

You know how the league likes to push forward its superstars. Lebron will get the calls he wants 80% of the time now.

[Dark Knight23]

I know and it sucks that the teams with the complete team have to suffer cause they don't have a "superstar"

[TheWidowmaker]

Just gotta push forward. Eventually the better team will always win. Hard for even the worst refs to steal a complete series.

[meteor_phreak]

i'm still crying... :\

[Dark Knight23]

I am too go San Antonio. Go Eva Lo.... I mean go Tony Parker lol.

[meteor_phreak]

Go Spurs!!!!

[TheWidowmaker]

Nothing like seeing that no one voted for the cavs to win the championship. Not that I think they can, but its still funny to see.

[SuperKyptonGirl13]

Originally posted by meteor_phreak
Go Spurs!!!!
Thank You RICK!!!!

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Who's all watching the Finals tonight? Who do you want to win? Personally, the Celtics have a great chance of winning tonights game!

----- Added 54 Seconds later -----

Hopefully, this will be the last game, don't get me wrong, I like the Lakers and all, but the Celtics should win this.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Come here to discuss anything about the NBA!

[KoopaBowserSSBM]

Might as well lol

Go Bucks!

[ledzepfan23]

Thanks red-k. I was actually about to make an NBA thread. I hope this gets stickied. Anyway im a Celtics fan so Go Celtics

[drew24]

:\Warrior fan:\ ...... really nothing to say about them right now other than wohooo on getting a lottery pick next draft :lol:

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Suns fan, here! Oh, and no problem, Sean.

[ledzepfan23]

:\Warrior fan:\ ...... really nothing to say about them right now other than wohooo on getting a lottery pick next draft :lol:
haha ya i feel bad for the warriors. i have always liked them.

[lana 9]

kings fan go kings

[Krazy4KK]

GO SUNS!

I'm glad they are back to their natural playing style. The excitement is back in the valley of the Sun :D

I hope Amare does not get traded, just the rumors of him getting dealt is annoying to me. If he does get traded, everyone involved in that decision should be sacked! As obviously they have no clue what they are doing, going by past year's player movement.

[ledzepfan23]

There is n way Amare should be traded. If they are going to trade anyone it needs to be Shaq. He slows down their fast break style.

[KJK]

Raps fan, and I'm with the Warriors fan on the top 10 pick we should get this draft. YAY! :p

[smallvillerocks45]

Go Suns!
I admit I haven't seen much of this season (due to being busy with work and school), but I can't wait for the playoffs!

[Krazy4KK]

They may not even make the playoffs unfortunately... it's pretty tight in the West and they are just on the borderline, but of course now they've lost Amare for the rest of the season.

[ledzepfan23]

the celtics DESTROYED the nuggets tonight

[Krazy4KK]

And they destroyed the Suns last night and all this is without KG so pretty impressive.

[Spaniard]

I'm a Knicks fan and Gasol fan.

I want the Lakers to win the ring but if I had to bet money, I'd do it for the Celtics.

[Krazy4KK]

Yep, Marc Gasol is da man! :p

[Spaniard]

Yep, Marc Gasol is da man! :p

lol well I like Marc, and Rudy, but Pau will always be my favourite Spaniard.

BTW, I love the Suns too. The 2004-07 Suns were so fun to watch! It’s sad that they didn’t win a ring. People say that you can’t win a ring with D’Antoni style, but I think it’s just a myth. They didn’t win because of bad luck, not because of the system. In 2005 they had JJ injury, in 2006 they made WCF without Amare and in 2007 they were shamefully robbed.

[KJK]

I hope the Lakers win the title or maybe the Cavs somehow pull off a miracle and beat Boston in the ECF and get the Finals. I just hate all the hype that surrounds Boston. Not to take anything away from them, they're definitely a very talented and deep team.

[ledzepfan23]

I think there is more hype with Kobe and the lakers. As much as i hate to say this I think they are the favorite to win the title as of right now.

[drew24]

I think there is more hype with Kobe and the lakers. As much as i hate to say this I think they are the favorite to win the title as of right now.

They'll Choke like last year hehehe. They should have traded to get Shaq back in their line up then maybe they'll go all the way, unfortunately Kobe wants to win a title without Shaq to prove himself....but I doubt he can win one.:p

[ledzepfan23]

I don't think he can either

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Hey! This thread has gotten to two pages! :D

Did anyone catch the intense Spurs game a few weeks ago? That was an awesome game.

[ledzepfan23]

No, who did they play?

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Agh, lol. I don't remember. :lol: I am very tired tonight.

[ledzepfan23]

Celtics got Stephon Marbury!

[KJK]

Yeah, I think Steph will actually help the Celts and stop being such a weirdo. KG will keep him in line.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Awesome!

[unfocused]

Rockets fan here. I'm glad there is an NBA thread! I love to talk to my brothers about the NBA.

The Rox just lost to the Spurs on our court, again. The sad thing is, half the crowd is from San Antonio, they take the three hour drive to come to the games and cheer their team on, so we never have home court advantage against the Spurs. And they're a really good home team so it's so tough to beat them in San Antonio.

But hey, we made it to third place without She-Mac. So I am happy. Hopefully we get past the first round without him, just so he can feel worse about being so lazy.

[unfocused]

Wow, no one comments...

Ok so the Rockets are battling it out against the worst team in the league right now. We are on the road so the Rockets NEED to win. If you can't beat the worst team on their home court, you can't beat a playoff team on their home court. And in the playoffs, you need to win on the road.

Update on my last post, the post right up there above this one, the Rox and Spurs are now tied for first in our division. If we win tonight we will take the lead and be all along in first place for the first time in over ten years. I know that sounds bad, but the Spurs have been reigning the division this entire time. And the Spurs have been arguably one of the leagues top two teams over that span.

I'd also like to add that since that previous post of mine, the Rockets have beaten the Spurs on THEIR home court :D

[Spaniard]

It's funny, T-Mac gets injured and it seems that finally the Rockets will be capable to get out of the first round.

I don't see any real threat for LA in the West. The Spurs could have been one with a healthy Ginobili, but without him they are done. I think Houston has the best chance against them, having great defensive players like Battier and Artest to stop Kobe, but is a slim one.

[unfocused]

Well, Battier nor Artest can stop Kobe from scoring his average, but they do make it hard for him, which is all we can ask and expect.

[unfocused]

Rockets went from potentially making it to second place in the west with homecourt advantage through the first and second rounds... all the way down to fifth in the west with no homecourt advantage at all...

I want to cry, I'm so pissed. Artest and Scola tanked and lost the game for us. everyone else played consistently. But this was the most important game of the season for the Rox, EVERYONE needed to play well.

[Spaniard]

Very intriguing and interesting match-ups in the West. It’s curious because the 3 best teams right now (imo) have the #1, #4 and #5 seeds. If Houston or Portland had the #3 seed, I think they would have made the WCF, but now they are probably going to lose against LA in Conference Semis.

My predictions: Lakers in 5, Nuggets in 7, Mavs in 6 and Blazers in 7.

BTW, KG could miss entire postseason... It seems Cavs road to the final is going to be easy.

[unfocused]

Yeah, but I thought it would be easy for the Cavs even before Garnett went out. The Lakers have it pretty easy to, this isn't going to be an excited or unpredictable playoffs, lol. Hopefully, the competitive West will make it worth watching. With four Southwest division teams making up half the conference matchups, at least I'll have plenty to keep me busy.

My predictions: Lakers in 4, Nuggets in 7, Spurs in 7, Rockets in 7.

Gotta believe in my Rox. Looks like the Cavs and Lakers game is going to be a pretty anticipated game, and a very good one to. Also, Lebron for MVP?

[ledzepfan23]

The KG nws isnt good to hear since im a Boston fan. But i think the C's can still beat the Cavs. it's going to be tough but it can be done. We just need to steal at least one win in Cleveland.

[Mackdaddy]

Bulls will beat Boston:D

[Spaniard]

Derrick Rose is incredible. Wow!

[unfocused]

Haha he is.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Danget. Boston lost to Chicago.

[Mackdaddy]

That's right the Bulls won!:cool:

[unfocused]

Ya well the Rockets routed the Blazers in Portland. Best game of the night, if you're a Rockets fan :lol:

[Spaniard]

Congratulations to unfocused and his Rockets. I think they should ask T-Mac to retire lol

[ledzepfan23]

Rockets beat the lakers in LA!

[TheWidowmaker]

uh oh...suspensions today (http://www.nba.com/2009/news/05/07/suspensions/index.html?cid=playoff1) for two critical players..

[FLyxNERD]

man the rockets are playin with heart...cant say the same about lakers lol =P

[Wicked Lois]

Did anyone watch last night game? OMIGOD.... what was that? Orlando almost won!!

[Night_Hawk90]

the thing is they almost won, cleveland in 6

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Denver is winning. Hopefully they'll be able to keep it up.

[Night_Hawk90]

lol i really hope the finals are nuggets vs magic the nba would hate that as it wouldnt be the dream matchup of lebron vs kobe this would make my day if the two superior teams lost

[Kevin24]

Lakers baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finals two years in a row!!!!!

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Great. 0.6 seconds left and its tied 88 and 88.

Magic better win in OT.

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Dang. The Lakers are ahead - 2-0.

C'mon Magic, you have to win these next few games.

[Night_Hawk90]

watta a boring series, i know im writing off the magic early but this will probably be a sweep for the lakers.

[Kevin24]

I wish it was a sweep. The magic shot 75% in the first half and 62.5% for the game and they only won by 4 points! We also had a chance of winning that game too but we really crumbled in crunch time.

Orlando played the best possible game they could have and they won't be shooting that great anymore. Lakers end this in 6

[jadojade10]

Yay Lakers!!!!!!! Whoot whoot!

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

Well, the Laker's won the Finals. :\

The Magic didn't put up much of a competition tonight.

[WickedJenn]

Wow, Lakers won...big shock to my system.

Everyone please help calm me.

[Vergon6]

Lakers win again...so surprising :\

[Kevin24]

LAKERS WOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PARADE WEDNESDAY FROM STAPLES TO THE Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

[Night_Hawk90]

what a crappy finals, so anticlimatic as if the magic had a chance atleast this solidifies kobe's legacy he won without shaq

[redkryptoniteisthebest]

This is a few days old, now, but Steve Nash signed a deal to play for the Suns for two more seasons.

[TheWidowmaker]

Thread is pretty quiet (basketball not TOO far off), but a friend forwarded me a contest that i figured at least Hornets fans (if not all bball fans) would be interested in..

http://www.rightguard.com/cp3/

You can win a chance to play a pick up game against chris paul...pretty sweet!

[Spaniard]

I think this year the Spurs will win, if they are finally healthy. If not, my compatriot will repeat.

[Wicked Lois]

Boston Celtics? Anyone??

[Wicked Lois]

LOL

That was so random.... the narrator was calling Anderson Superman and the other one said "He aint Superman, he is Jimmy Olsen"

AHAHHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAH

Geeking up!

Boston made 10 points in a row, but they are still losing =[

[Rosey]

Boston Celtics? Anyone??I like Tony Allen, but other than that I'm generally not a fan of coast teams what with being a Midwest guy. Though I did live in Maine for a while, that's probably considered Boston territory.

How about that? Hollinger over at ESPN has the Thunder rated above the Celtics in his Power Ratings. :lol:

It is cool that the local team is doing well this year. 29-21 is really good for them considering how young the team is. ;)

Also cool is that if I want to go to a game I just have to jump in the car and drive the 10-15 minutes downtown. Well, a ticket might help. ;)

[Kevin24]

The Slam Dunk Contest sucked!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Night_Hawk90]

i can't remember the last time the slam dunk competition was any good probably when vince carter won it

[Kevin24]

Time for the Lakers to get their revenge on the evil Celtics!

[Kevin24]

1 down! Just 3 more to go for a repeat!!!!

[Kevin24]

WOOOO Champs Baby!!!!!!!!!

[guy]

Noah is officially today the french most paid in the sport world
he is in front of Tony Parker and karim benzema
thanks to his new contract with chicago

Tony has 3 rings, 3 times all star, and mvp of NBA finals, but it's not enough for spurs chairman to give him the contract he deserves
i understand why he wants to join his best friend Thierry Henry at new york

[guy]

Wolves beat knicks in paris
106-100

[xrayvision]

You got to be kidding me!!!! Son of a b----!! What a shame that the Knicks' last 3 pointer against the Celtics didn't count. This pisses me off how we were winning the game for so long, gave up the lead, tied it & just barely lost. I'm glad we weren't blown out like our old teams, but what a waste of having the streak end. I wanted to extend it by beating Boston & especially Miami. We better beat Miami. I want that dirtbag ego maniac Lebron along with his boys Wade & Bosh to leave MSG in shame unlike other years.

[guy]

Los tres amigos gave a lesson to the Lakers at L.A!
96-80!
After Tony Parker team this week, Orlando beats celtics
without Noah bulls lost in the MSG against NY!

[lexluthor408]

do you guys think the lakers will threepeat? I absolutely despise the lakers but was the first person to say that they were the favorites the last couple of years even this year until now. I am not so sure anymore. It maybe because of what kobe said--they're too complacent. Now regular season doesn't really mean squat as it hass been proven over and over. but it feels as if they are missing something this year. I guess it's not fair to judge them without bynum but there is also much more competition. celtics are better than ever, imo, because KG is playing like he's 20 something due to his knee surgery, also they got more depth. Miami is on a roll, the magic made a huge trade that made them even better, Spurs are the spurs of old, etc.

[Nimkong]

im personally pullin for the boston celtics to win the title i think they have a great oppurtunity with peirce, allen, and rondo they cant be stopped outside the perimeter.

[guy]

Tony Parker said if lockout last too long, he is ready to leave San Antonio for Lyon-Villeurbanne,
french team, which Tony is already the vice-president.

[KoopaBowserSSBM]

And RIP Heat! :lol:

[costas22]

Congrats Mavs. :p

[Glove]

Being that I am a resident of Northeast Ohio...I'm certainly
glad that the Mavericks won. Congradulations!!!

...and I don't really care much for Cleveland teams, let
alone basketball.

[lex fan 10]

Go CELTICS!!!!!!! Garnett!!!!!!

[guy]

Batum already signed for Nancy in France to play during the lock out in France

Boris diaw signed for the club he is président in division 2 bordeaux

Tony Parker will travel this week to speak with san Antonio owners, he wants to play for the team he is the president Lyon-villeurbanne.
Lyon has to pay a big assurance on TP, but Tony could join us next month.
This is the 3 big transfers in france for the lock out
the two others big transfers in Europe are
Rudy fernandez from Dallas he signed for real madrid
-kobe Bryant could join kinder Bologne in the next few days.

[guy]

Good news, official since yesterday

http://www.asvelbasket.com/actualites.asp?id=663

Tony will play here in Lyon !!!

:cool:

[guy]

Official the first 2 weeks of the season are cancelled

sorry but now that Tony is at Lyon-villeurbanne, i wish more weeks cancelled
until january, it would be perfect

still no news about a contract for Kobe at Bologne
Marc and pau Gasol are training with barça
and LBJ let a strange tweet about NFL....

For spurs fans, Tony spoke with batum this monday, he told him he should have been drafted by spurs if blazers didn't take him before ( pop gave Tony the list of spurs choices in that draft and batum was spurs choice number 1 )
he told him he is waiting for him now when he'll be free agent and batum didn't answer.

[guy]

Ian mahinmi from Dallas signs at Le Havre during the lock out
he is the fourth player to come in france the third in 1 division
after Tony Parker (Asvel)
Nico batum (sluc)

diaw in 2nd division at Bordeaux

[guy]

I'll post here the result of Tony Parker tonight
since he arrived at Lyon last week, all the medias are on fire with french basketball
for the first time in years, basketball is on the front page!

Tonight it's lyon-villeurbanne against Paris .

[guy]

Tony Parker was on fire tonight!!
21 points 6 assists for a win of asvel 75/73
he did the difference when the team was loosing at-7 against villeurbanne 10 points in 3 minutes, and he prouved he was the boss!!

[guy]

Turiaf from new york knicks could join Lyon-villeurbanne too!!!!!!
He spoke with tony last week, and from what i heard here it's deal done!!!

[guy]

Tonight lyon-villeurbanne recieve gravelines with Tony but without turiaf

[Austin 3:16]

Reports are that a tentative deal has been struck to end the lockout.

[KoopaBowserSSBM]

Go Bucks! :D

[guy]

That's not fair!!!
Just when Tony parker began to make us win at villeurbanne!!!!
He said yesterday night that he'll leave Lyon this week to return at san Antonio ...:rolleyes:

[Austin 3:16]

I was just beginning to think the season was about to be cancelled. Never been so glad to have been wrong.

[KoopaBowserSSBM]

I was kind of looking forward to not getting the League Pass too. :lol:

[Austin 3:16]

Maybe anyone who gets League Pass will get a discount since it will be a shorter season.

[smallvilleloislane]

I know Kobe's pissed that Lamar Odom is now with the Mavericks.