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Post by gk on Jan 23, 2010 20:57:54 GMT -6
I'm going to hate watching Shaq at the line in the playoffs.
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Post by gk on Jan 23, 2010 21:07:50 GMT -6
Wow what can I say? Cavs go .500 from the line. Boobie Gibson hits a game winning 3. Lebron swats Durant for the save.
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Post by fatmenace on Jan 23, 2010 22:17:17 GMT -6
Too bad Lebron blocked it, because it was a beautiful shot by KD.
By the way, Durant is kind of good.
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Post by gk on Jan 25, 2010 13:18:35 GMT -6
John Hollinger has Anderson Varajao as his first-half defensive POY.
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Post by gk on Jan 25, 2010 21:57:03 GMT -6
Hey whaddya know. Lebron James did something amazing tonight. Has anyone ever wrapped up the MVP as early as James did this season?
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Post by fatmenace on Jan 25, 2010 21:58:18 GMT -6
Not since Jordan.
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Post by fatmenace on Jan 27, 2010 14:33:07 GMT -6
Couple of thoughts at this half way point:
1. From what I understand, Artest was signed by LA to be a Lebron stopper. I knew he hadn't done squat in that area, but in looking at stats today it appears Lebron is averaging 30 points a game against the Lakers. Doesn't bode well for the finals if they meet.
2. San Antonio begins their 9 game rodeo road trip this week. This is always the time they start kicking it into gear, setting a lineup and focusing on the playoffs. Their record and results prior to these trips are usually irrelevant. Which is good, because they've been completely average this year. I hope to see something good on this trip.
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Post by gk on Jan 27, 2010 23:15:19 GMT -6
Some 1/2-way thoughts on the State of the Cavs, many of which I've already stated.
I'm pretty sure they're the best team in the NBA. It's hard to argue otherwise. It's not just their record - it's their record against good teams. I want to see them play the Celtics more: they lost on opening day but that was kind of to be expected - first game with Shaq. They will play the Celtics three times the second half of the season. Other than that, they're 4-0 against L.A., Atlanta, and Orlando thus far. Of course, they're 0-2 against the Mavs and Denver, probably the only other contenders out West.
Speaking of Shaq: I thought this was a good move when they made it and I think it's a great move now. Besides the defensive presence, he's done something I hadn't really considered beforehand: he gets the other teams (particularly, their bigs) in foul trouble earlier. It puts the Cavs in the bonus, and makes their big guys less agressive. Also, he's huge and all, but he's still an adept passer. Once the ball's into Shaq, the other guys can move around. It frees up the offense immesurably.
Unfortunately, the Cavs still get into that Lebron-on-five mode late in close games. And it drives me batty when Lebron decides to start launching fadeaway 3's.
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Post by gk on Jan 31, 2010 9:59:36 GMT -6
Players rumored to be coming to Cleveland at the trade deadline: * Jamison * Troy Murphy * Andre Iguodala * Will add more as they become known.
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Post by gk on Feb 1, 2010 22:53:21 GMT -6
Just got around to seeing this. Greatest postgame interview evar.
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Post by gk on Feb 2, 2010 11:34:00 GMT -6
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Post by gk on Feb 2, 2010 20:18:56 GMT -6
Shaq is looking better and better every game.
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Post by fatmenace on Feb 2, 2010 20:26:22 GMT -6
Yeah but Boston's the team to beat, so...
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Post by gk on Feb 2, 2010 20:30:10 GMT -6
I heard that on Ball Don't Lie's podcast just today. That Boston is still the team to beat in the East.
Other than that, BDL has a pretty good NBA podcast.
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Post by gk on Feb 2, 2010 20:31:17 GMT -6
Oh and the Cavs just DESTROYED the team the Lakers lost to last night. (granted they were home yesterday and then had to fly to Cleveland)
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