2014-15 Season Thread

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 10:04 pm

To liberally paraphrase Shakespeare, a Rose in any other season is still and injured player.

Sucks

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:46 pm

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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@RoFloESPN I'm pretty sure we going to run into each other soon

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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@RoFloESPN you job is to talk about sports not what me and my chick got going on

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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@RoFloESPN so off the fact you that was cool to say, don't sit right with me so we got a problem

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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Since these Sports Channels want to like they BET we shall see
12:18 PM - 2 Mar 2015

wooha · Post by **wooha** » Tue Mar 03, 2015 2:15 pm

Brian Shaw fired. That was fast.

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:38 am

the real dill wrote:

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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@RoFloESPN I'm pretty sure we going to run into each other soon

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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@RoFloESPN you job is to talk about sports not what me and my chick got going on

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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@RoFloESPN so off the fact you that was cool to say, don't sit right with me so we got a problem

Nick Young ✔ @NickSwagyPYoung
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Since these Sports Channels want to like they BET we shall see
12:18 PM - 2 Mar 2015

Well, Flores didn't seem scared when he went on the "Sedano and Stink" radio show last night -- and responded to Swaggy's cyber-tough talk.
"If you look at his numbers, there is a 70% chance that -- if he takes a shot at me -- he's going to miss. I'm just looking at the numbers ... so I'm good."

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 8:45 am

Merkin wrote:

Both of those refs must have had money on the Knicks . . . the stupidity of which is evidence enough they should be fired.

Reydituto · Post by **Reydituto** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:11 pm

RoFlo 1
Swaggy P's command of English -7
Iggy Azalea's "music" -Infinity

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 9:36 am

Russel GOATbrook

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 12:50 pm

Zero wrote:Russel GOATbrook

Bovada MVP odds as of 3/6:

Curry 4:7
Westbrook: 11:4
Harden: 4:1
James: 4:1

Zero · Post by **Zero** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 11:24 am

Not MVP but have loved watching him this past month.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Mar 11, 2015 9:19 pm

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:31 pm

You gotta love the well-intentioned gentleman in the cardigan behind her.

SCCats · Post by **SCCats** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 11:27 am

Perkins 9 step no call travel... (starts at about 30 second mark)

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2 ... iami-heats

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Tue Apr 14, 2015 8:14 am

Ever wonder what goes into the creation of a team logo. I find this to be pretty interesting:

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/12664 ... o-redesign

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:34 am

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:38 am

Long overdue

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 10:40 am

Miller to Florida?

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:43 pm

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 3:06 pm

Ollie or Donovan the favorite...? That is the question.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 10:24 am

TucsonClip wrote:Ollie or Donovan the favorite...? That is the question.

Ollie just removed his name from consideration.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 11:27 am

UAEebs86 wrote:
TucsonClip wrote:Ollie or Donovan the favorite...? That is the question.
Ollie just removed his name from consideration.

Then they can kiss Durant goodbye.

You don't fire a coach he respects and supports and not get Ollie.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 12:14 pm

Coop Cat wrote:

Rondo became such an ass. I remember at the end of the big 3 era, seeing PP Ray and KG just give up on the kid. Like parents throwing in the towel when their kid committed his third felony at 16. Always had feisty in him but weird watching that mutate into a full blown diva.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Apr 24, 2015 9:08 pm

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:13 pm

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sun Apr 26, 2015 8:24 pm

It always cracks me up just how off a preseason expectation can be.

Clip called Rockets and Hawks.

It be very interesting to see how good a team like Dallas would be now had they not traded for Rondo. They looked great early. What's funny is had they not acquired Rondo, he may have gone to Rockets, which likely kills their chemistry.

Hilarious how the long season works out. Trades, injuries, chemistry.

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Mon Apr 27, 2015 11:16 am

JMarkJohns wrote:It always cracks me up just how off a preseason expectation can be.

Clip called Rockets and Hawks.

It be very interesting to see how good a team like Dallas would be now had they not traded for Rondo. They looked great early. What's funny is had they not acquired Rondo, he may have gone to Rockets, which likely kills their chemistry.

Hilarious how the long season works out. Trades, injuries, chemistry.

Everyone loves to pick the favorites, but they hardly ever look at teams that were injury plagued or have been building something over the years.

I had high confidence in the Hawks heading into this season, but I did not expect them to run away with the conference. Absolutely love watching the Hawks and they have the chance to be scary the next few years if they can add the right pieces. They have the Nets pick this year and with an expanding cap, should be able to lock up Millsap.

Regarding the Rockets, I am very surprised they were able to play so well without Dwight.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:25 am

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Tue Apr 28, 2015 6:22 pm

Do or die Game 5 tonight in LA. I might have a heart attack.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed May 06, 2015 8:07 pm

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Wed May 06, 2015 8:31 pm

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Wed May 06, 2015 8:40 pm

Surprised there has not been more talk about what arguably had to be the best first tound series ever, Clips and Spurs.

Average score was SA 103.4, Clips 103. That game 7 was unreal. Duncan at 39 going for 27 and 11 and Chris Paul coming back like Willis Reed and sinking alast second shot. Duncan hitting 2 free throws in a hostile arena that just defined his clutchness.

Clips have to be oozing confidence and Grifffn is playing possessed. Not abig fan of the NBA but that series was an all timer

wooha · Post by **wooha** » Thu May 07, 2015 7:54 am

It's a shame that wasn't at least a second round matchup.

I will vomit if Houston wins this series, sorry Jason Terry and Nick Johnson. They seem like such an unlikeable team between Harden, Howard, Josh Smith...

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Thu May 07, 2015 12:21 pm

Honestly dont see a way, barring CP3 being out for the entire series, the Rockets advance.

They seem to lose focus easily, lack energy unless Harden is going and needed 64 free throws attempts (2 off the all-time NBA playoff record) to win Game 2.

The Clippers offense was stagnant in the second half, but the Rockets defense picked up. Rockets cant defend Griffin, but who can? Harden is having a difficult time drawing fouls against J.J. Redick. Redick does a great job of pulling his arms back and putting them straight up when Harden drives. He cant create his awful contact if your arms arent in the vicinity.

I think Paul comes back for Game 3 and the Clippers win. Rockets were picking on Austin Rivers being stuck in the weakside corner on those Harden/Dwight pick and rolls. He had to dig down on Dwight, but was afraid to leave Terry open in the corner. That will not be an issue with Paul on the floor.

I just dont think the Rockets can win 3 more games this series. They nearly gave up again last night (like they did in Game 1). It took a ton of iso ball from Crawford and Joey Crawford's whistle for them to win the game. Even then, the Clippers were within 4 points with the ball and a minute to go.

Clippers in 6.

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Fri May 08, 2015 10:36 pm

More of the same for the Rockets... Harden not getting his lame calls, Redick doing a masterful job defensively on him (again) and they quit in the 3rd quarter.

Josh Smith showing everyone, on a national stage, why Stan Van Gundy used the stretch provision and waived his ass. Played 29 minutes in Game 1, 30 in Game 2 and 3 combined.

Clippers are leaving him to load up on Harden's drives. Hes content sitting in the corner jacking 3s, like usual.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sat May 09, 2015 4:47 pm

Wow! This playoff season has been fantastic. Buzzer beaters, big comebacks. There is a lot of talent on a lot of teams. This has been fun to watch.

I have no idea who is going to win this thing. I don't see any clear favorite. In the second round, all the series were at 1-1. Two buzzer beaters on acrobatic 3-point bank shots from the top of the key for the winner. I think Golden State will win but nothing would surprise me.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sat May 09, 2015 7:45 pm

Golden State/Memphis. Another great game. Another game where a team came from behind. Another crucial bank shot from the top of the key (just missed a 3). Some really intense basketball. And another game going down to the wire. I watch very little pro basketball during the season but love the playoffs.

All 4 higher seeds are down 2-1 and still have to win a game on the road. Has this ever happened before?

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sun May 10, 2015 12:26 pm

You know my heart's behind a team when they light the regular season on fire and then come apart when it matters. Sorry for bringing my fandom on you, Warriors.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Sun May 10, 2015 3:08 pm

Wow! Bulls/Cavs. Another buzzer beater. Bulls left for dead came back and tied. And then James hits a buzzer beater from the corner. Last game Rose hits a buzzer beater. What an outstanding series!

Post by **UAdevil** » Sun May 10, 2015 3:12 pm

Yeah. That was a great game. There have been a lot of really good games this playoffs so far.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Sun May 10, 2015 4:17 pm

Just give me Cleveland/Golden St

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Sun May 10, 2015 10:27 pm

Lakers are a mess but I'm glad Dwight wanted to part of us.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sun May 10, 2015 10:40 pm

MrBug708 wrote:Lakers are a mess but I'm glad Dwight wanted to part of us.

I never understood that trade in the first place.

Paul I understood. But Howard is not good effensively, and had a history of checking out, which would never fly with Kobe, and Howard is a Beta who thinks he's an Alpha who becomes withdrawn, solemn when chided.

It was always a bad mix, even had Jackson been brought back. Factor in the injury, and the Lakers definitely dodged the bullet by him going elsewhere.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon May 11, 2015 1:22 pm

Catintheheat wrote:Wow! Bulls/Cavs. Another buzzer beater. Bulls left for dead came back and tied. And then James hits a buzzer beater from the corner. Last game Rose hits a buzzer beater. What an outstanding series!

Saw this on Twitter and thought it interesting enough to pass on. Kobe is an easy call, but didn't know so much about Duncan, Shaq and Ginobli.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Tue May 12, 2015 9:59 am

TucsonClip · Post by **TucsonClip** » Tue May 12, 2015 10:28 am

Coop Cat wrote:

They should fire Dell Demps... Clear house

Reydituto · Post by **Reydituto** » Tue May 12, 2015 3:31 pm

TucsonClip wrote:More of the same for the Rockets... Harden not getting his lame calls, Redick doing a masterful job defensively on him (again) and they quit in the 3rd quarter.

Josh Smith showing everyone, on a national stage, why Stan Van Gundy used the stretch provision and waived his ass. Played 29 minutes in Game 1, 30 in Game 2 and 3 combined.

Clippers are leaving him to load up on Harden's drives. Hes content sitting in the corner jacking 3s, like usual.

Smith's basketball IQ is Forrest-Gumpian. Plus he gives zero fucks.

JMarkJohns wrote:Paul I understood. But Howard is not good effensively, and had a history of checking out, which would never fly with Kobe, and Howard is a Beta who thinks he's an Alpha who becomes withdrawn, solemn when chided.

I've always thought this, with the lack of a real offensive skill set aside from rebounding. Never liked him, or his spoiled brat persona.

Merkin wrote:

Sample size issues there, with of course the recognition that it's difficult to generate a good sample size on that criteria.

Coop Cat wrote:

He's good ... Good and Terrible ...

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu May 14, 2015 12:41 pm

I don't think the Calves will close out the series tonight.

Main Event · Post by **Main Event** » Thu May 14, 2015 7:06 pm

Chicago really needs to blow it up

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Thu May 14, 2015 7:39 pm

I'm trying, I really am, but NBA ball is unwatchable. iso followed by brick, followed by iso, followed by brick. rinse wash repeat.

MrBug708 · Post by **MrBug708** » Thu May 14, 2015 8:02 pm

It's probably slightly ahead of college basketball right now though. It's just not in great shape on any level.

I'd hate to see Anthony Davis get stuck with Thibs for the next five years. Hopefully Gentry gets a shot there

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu May 14, 2015 8:07 pm

nba is far better now than it was in the 1995-2010 era of mcgrady/iverson/vince carter/kobe and all that iso and no defense. still has issues but attendance is skyrocketing and it's a better product than that era for sure.

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