Official NBA 2012 season thread

So um, yeah. I completely forgot that the T'Wolves took Derrick Williams with the second pick in the draft. Rick Rubio (09' draft pick) is also in camp from Spain. Both players are listed as the #1 and #4 "rookies to watch" this season according to NBA.com. I also forgot that Kurt Rambis was fired in the off-season, so the new coach is Rick Adelman.

Well, color me excited. I'll be interested in T'Wolves basketball for the first time since Kevin Garnett's departure back in 07'. Its been too long. Lets see what these rookies can do.

The Wolves are still looking at a bad year overall I think, but it'll have to get better at some point with all that ridiculous talent they have.

I'm getting International League Pass this year, so I'll be able to watch every single fuckin' game I want. We'll see how many I actually watch ;)

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Originally Posted by Naiera

The Wolves are still looking at a bad year overall I think, but it'll have to get better at some point with all that ridiculous talent they have.

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After back to back seasons with less than twenty wins...the only place to go is up.

they still have pro basketball?

This could be the year that Chicago gets that 7th ring. Go Bulls!

Minny has some pretty good talent this year and Adelman is a solid coach (much better than Rambis). The Wolves should be fun to watch this season (I'm wondering how good Rubio will be in his rookie season).

The Bulls will definitely challenge the Heat this season as the top seed, especially now that they have Rip Hamilton at the 2. Hopefully Boozer will be better this year.

I don't see how adding Rip Hamilton changes too much. The Heat got better as well, and they handled the Bulls pretty easily in the playoffs last year.

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Originally Posted by Naiera

I don't see how adding Rip Hamilton changes too much. The Heat got better as well, and they handled the Bulls pretty easily in the playoffs last year.

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The Bulls didn't really have a consistent 2 last season (someone to help Rose with scoring duties). It seemed like Rose was doing too much and needed some help. I think Rip can help (but we'll see how he and Rose will work as a backcourt chemistry wise). As for the Heat, I'm not sure if the roster changes they made will make them a better team this season.

Shane Battier is the type of player that will help ANY team. He's obviously going to make them better. Norris Cole could turn out to be an upgrade over Chalmers. They didn't get A LOT better in terms of roster additions, but they did improve.

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Originally Posted by Naiera

Shane Battier is the type of player that will help ANY team. He's obviously going to make them better. Norris Cole could turn out to be an upgrade over Chalmers. They didn't get A LOT better in terms of roster additions, but they did improve.

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I totally forgot about Battier signing with the Heat. You're right, he definitely will improve the Heat in some way. As for Norris Cole, I'm interested to see if he can truly be an improvement over Chalmers.

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Originally Posted by Naiera

Shane Battier is the type of player that will help ANY team. He's obviously going to make them better. Norris Cole could turn out to be an upgrade over Chalmers. They didn't get A LOT better in terms of roster additions, but they did improve.

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Chalmers was a weak link on the team, so they probably aren't expecting anything more from Cole than just being an upgrade. It's not a hard task.

You're right about that. Hopefully Cole will be good enough so that the PG spot isn't a major weak link any longer. Chalmers is a fine backup, so the Heat 'only' have that glaring hole at Center now. Of course, they came rather close last year, so I'd say the Heat are looking good.

T'Wolves, making things interesting by coming back from eleven down in less than two minutes to play last night. I like the vibe this mish-mash of talent is showing.

LET'S GO HEAT!

Ricky Rubio will lead the league in assists sooner rather than later ;) I feel my latent T-Wolves fan awakening inside me.

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Originally Posted by Naiera

Ricky Rubio will lead the league in assists sooner rather than later ;) I feel my latent T-Wolves fan awakening inside me.

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lol...

Foreigners are the best market for the NBA. No hometown loyalty, so they end up liking the NBA as a whole. It's so weird seeing people who live outside the USA support the NBA. There is so little you all have in common with NBA players except that they just want to fuck your women.

I noticed how the LeBron haters more or less shut up. :D

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Originally Posted by ferrarimanf355

I noticed how the LeBron haters more or less shut up. :D

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tbf, there's not a lot of noise about the NBA this year yet. Not compared to last year. Neutrals are able to live peacefully without being barraged with bullcrap about this 2nd class sport.

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Originally Posted by ferrarimanf355

I noticed how the LeBron haters more or less shut up. :D

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Mostly because his skin turned blue from choking last year in the finals.

Very satisfying.

2012 NBA Playoffs

All times posted EDT...

Saturday's games:

Philadelphia at Chicago, 1 pm (TNT, CSCH)
New York at Miami, 3:30 pm (ABC)
Orlando at Indiana, 7 pm (ESPN)
Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 pm (ESPN)

Sunday's games:

Utah at San Antonio, 1 pm (ESPN)
Denver at LA Lakers, 3:30 pm (ABC)
Boston at Atlanta, 7 pm (TNT)
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 pm (TNT)

GO BOBCATS!

oh,wait.... :(

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Saturday's results:

Chicago 103, Philadelphia 91. Bulls lead series 1-0
Miami 100, New York 67. Heat lead series 1-0
Orlando 81, Indiana 77. Magic lead series 1-0
Oklahoma City 99, Dallas 98. Thunder lead series 1-0

Sunday's games:

Utah at San Antonio, 1 pm (ESPN)
Denver at LA Lakers, 3:30 pm (ABC)
Boston at Atlanta, 7 pm (TNT)
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 pm (TNT)

Monday's games:

New York at Miami, 7 pm (TNT, SUN)
Orlando at Indiana, 7:30 pm (NBATV)
Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 pm (TNT)

Should be noted;

Rose is out for the rest of the season
OKC and Dallas game was really good
Orlando beat Pacers WTF!!
Knicks got the prostate exam yesterday



JS

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Sunday's results:

San Antonio 106, Utah 91. Spurs lead series 1-0
LA Lakers 103, Denver 88. Lakers lead series 1-0
Atlanta 83, Boston 74. Hawks lead series 1-0
LA Clippers 99, Memphis 98. Clippers lead series 1-0

Monday's games:

New York at Miami, 7 pm (TNT, SUN) Heat lead series 1-0
Orlando at Indiana, 7:30 pm (NBATV) Magic lead series 1-0
Dallas at Oklahoma City, 9:30 pm (TNT) Thunder lead series 1-0

Tuesday's games:

Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 pm (NBATV, FSS)
Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 pm (TNT, CSCH)
Denver at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (TNT, FSW)

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Monday's results:

Miami 104, New York 94. Heat lead series 2-0
Indiana 93, Orlando 78. Series tied 1-1
Oklahoma City, 102, Dallas 99. Thunder lead series 2-0

Tuesday's games:

Boston at Atlanta, 7:30 pm (NBATV, FSS) Hawks lead series 1-0
Philadelphia at Chicago, 8 pm (TNT, CSCH) Bulls lead series 1-0
Denver at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (TNT, FSW) Lakers lead series 1-0

Wednesday's games:

Utah at San Antonio, 7 pm (TNT, FSSW) Spurs lead series 1-0
Indiana at Orlando, 7:30 pm (NBATV, FSFL)
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 pm (TNT, FSTN) Clippers lead series 1-0

Stoudemire, lolwtfbbq!?

When the coach asked him to, "attack...the glass", I guess he did it literally.

I thought athletes learned early on to hit waste bins and locker doors. But hitting the fire extinguisher glass, wtf?

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Tuesday's results:

Boston 87, Atlanta 80. Series tied 1-1
Philadelphia 109, Chicago 92. Series tied 1-1
LA Lakers 104, Denver 100. Lakers lead series 2-0

Wednesday's games:

Utah at San Antonio, 7 pm (TNT, FSSW) Spurs lead series 1-0
Indiana at Orlando, 7:30 pm (NBATV, FSFL) Series tied 1-1
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 pm (TNT, FSTN) Clippers lead series 1-0

Thursday's games:

Miami at New York, 7 pm (TNT, MSG) Heat lead series 2-0
Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 pm (TNT, KTXA) Thunder lead series 2-0

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Wednesday's results:

San Antonio 114, Utah 83. Spurs lead series 2-0
Indiana 97, Orlando 74. Pacers lead series 2-1
Memphis 105, LA Clippers 98. Series tied 1-1

Thursday's games:

Miami at New York, 7 pm (TNT, MSG) Heat lead series 2-0
Oklahoma City at Dallas, 9:30 pm (TNT, KTXA) Thunder lead series 2-0

Friday's games:

Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 pm (ESPN, CSNE) Series tied 1-1
Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 pm (ESPN2, CSCH) Series tied 1-1
LA Lakers at Denver, 10:30 pm (ESPN) Lakers lead series 2-0

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Thursday's results:

Miami 87, New York 70. Heat lead series 3-0
Oklahoma City 95, Dallas 79. Thunder lead series 3-0

Friday's games:

Atlanta at Boston, 7:30 pm (ESPN, CSNE) Series tied 1-1
Chicago at Philadelphia, 8 pm (ESPN2, CSCH) Series tied 1-1
LA Lakers at Denver, 10:30 pm (ESPN) Lakers lead series 2-0

Saturday's games:

Indiana at Orlando, 2 pm (ESPN) Pacers lead series 2-1
Memphis at LA Clippers, 4:30 pm (ESPN) Series tied 1-1
Oklahoma City at Dallas, 7 pm (TNT)
San Antonio at Utah, 10:30 pm (TNT) Spurs lead series 3-0

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Friday's results:

Boston 90, Atlanta 84; OT. Celtics lead series 2-1
Philadelphia 79, Chicago 74. Sixers lead series 2-1
Denver 99, LA Lakers 84. Lakers lead series 2-1

Saturday's results:

Indiana 101, Orlando 99; OT. Pacers lead series 3-1
LA Clippers 87, Memphis 86. Clippers lead series 2-1
Oklahoma City 103, Dallas 97. Thunder win series 4-0
San Antonio 102, Utah 90. Spurs lead series 3-0

Sunday's games:

Chicago at Philadelphia, 1 pm (ABC)
Miami at New York, 3:30 pm (ABC) Heat lead series 3-0
Atlanta at Boston, 7 pm (TNT)
LA Lakers at Denver, 9:30 pm (TNT)

Monday's games:

San Antonio at Utah, 10 pm (TNT)
Memphis at LA Clippers, 10:30 pm (TNT)

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Sunday's results:

Philadelphia 89, Chicago 82. 76'ers lead series 3-1
New York 89, Miami 87. Heat lead series 3-1
Boston 101, Atlanta 79. Celtics lead series 3-1
LA Lakers 92, Denver 88. Lakers lead series 3-1

Monday's games:

San Antonio at Utah, 10 pm (TNT) Spurs lead series 3-0
Memphis at LA Clippers, 10:30 pm (TNT) Clippers lead series 2-1

Tuesday's games:

Orlando at Indiana, 7 pm (NBATV) Pacers lead series 3-1
Boston at Atlanta, 8 pm (TNT)
Philadelphia at Chicago, 9:30 pm (NBATV)
Denver at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (TNT)

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Monday's results:

San Antonio 87, Utah 81. Spurs win series 4-0
LA Clippers 101, Memphis 97; OT. Clippers lead series 3-1

Tuesday's games:

Orlando at Indiana, 7 pm (NBATV) Pacers lead series 3-1
Boston at Atlanta, 8 pm (TNT) Celtics lead series 3-1
Philadelphia at Chicago, 9:30 pm (NBATV) 76'ers lead series 3-1
Denver at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (TNT) Lakers lead series 3-1

Wednesday's games:

New York at Miami, 7 pm (TNT) Heat lead series 3-1
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 pm (TNT)

I can't be mad at the Mavericks losing. We won it last year and OKC was the better team. :)

Since my team (the Bulls) fell apart after Game One against the Sixers, I'm pulling for either Boston or OKC at this point.

The Thunder are fucking scary, but they still have to deal with the Lakers or Spurs. Whether Boston goes beyond the second round depends on injuries more so than any other team I'd say.

I'd love to see Boston win it just because I like that team so much. They are old, but it would be a great thing to see. A lot of people complain that Rondo is dirty, but I like his tough style. I don't see him as that much of a cheap shot artist. I think in 'today's' NBA, you could categorize him as a 'dirty' type of player, given all the rules changes, but I like his physical style of play.

How disastrous would a Spurs-Celtics finals be for the NBA? In a shorter, more compacted schedule, the older and more worn down players make it while all the young guns are all fishing.

Of course, I'd love it. But I'm in the minority.

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Tuesday's results:

Indiana 105, Orlando 87. Pacers win series 4-1
Atlanta 87, Boston 86. Celtics lead series 3-2
Chicago 77, Philadelphia 69. 76'ers lead series 3-2
Denver 102, LA Lakers 99. Lakers lead series 3-2

Wednesday's games:

New York at Miami, 7 pm (TNT) Heat lead series 3-1
LA Clippers at Memphis, 9:30 pm Clippers lead series 3-1

Thursday's games:

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 pm (NBATV)
Atlanta at Boston, 8 pm (TNT)
LA Lakers at Denver, 10:30 pm (TNT)

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Originally Posted by Taiso

How disastrous would a Spurs-Celtics finals be for the NBA?

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How Disastrous? Financially it would be huge. Any time the Spurs are in the finals, the ratings plummet.

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Wednesday's results:

Miami 106, New York 94. Heat win series 4-1
Memphis 92, LA Clippers 80. Clippers lead series 3-2

Thursday's games:

Chicago at Philadelphia, 7 pm (NBATV) 76ers lead series 3-2
Atlanta at Boston, 8 pm (TNT) Celtics lead series 3-2
LA Lakers at Denver, 10:30 pm (TNT) Lakers lead series 3-2

Friday's game:

Memphis at LA Clippers, 9 pm (ESPN)

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Thursday's results:

Philadelphia 79, Chicago 78. 76ers win series 4-2
Boston 83, Atlanta 80. Celtics win series 4-2
Denver 113, LA Lakers 96. Series tied 3-3

Friday's game:

Memphis at LA Clippers, 9 pm (ESPN) Clippers lead series 3-2

Saturday's games:

Denver at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (TNT)

Conference Semifinals

Philadelphia at Boston, 8 pm (TNT)

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Friday's result:

Memphis 90, LA Clippers 88. Series tied 3-3

Saturday's game:

Denver at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (TNT) Series tied 3-3

Sunday's game:

LA Clippers at Memphis, 1 pm (ABC)

Conference Semifinals

Saturday's game:

Philadelphia at Boston, 8 pm (TNT)

Sunday's game:

Indiana at Miami, 3:30 pm (ABC)

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Saturday's result:

LA Lakers 96, Denver 87. Lakers win series 4-3

Sunday's game:

LA Clippers at Memphis, 1 pm (ABC) Series tied 3-3

Conference Semifinals

Saturday's result:

Boston 92, Philadelphia 91. Celtics lead series 1-0

Sunday's game:

Indiana at Miami, 3:30 pm (ABC)

Monday's game:

Philadelphia at Boston, 7 pm (TNT)
LA LAkers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 pm (TNT)

I get game 1 of Heat-Pacers live. I hope LeMonster gets a good start to the series and the Heat get a comfortable win.

2012 NBA Playoffs

First Round. All times posted EDT...

Sunday's result:

LA Clippers 82, Memphis 72. Clippers win series 4-3

Conference Semifinals

Sunday's game:

Miami 95, Indiana 86. Heat lead series 1-0

Monday's games:

Philadelphia at Boston, 7 pm (TNT)
LA Lakers at Oklahoma City, 9:30 pm (TNT)

Tuesday's games:

Indiana at Miami, 7 pm (TNT)
LA Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 pm (TNT)

2012 NBA Playoffs

Conference Semifinals. All times EDT...

Monday's results:

Philadelphia 82, Boston 81
Oklahoma City 119, LA Lakers 90

Tuesday's results:

Indiana 78, Miami 75. Series tied 1-1
San Antonio 108, LA Clippers 92. Spurs lead series 1-0

Wednesday's results:

Boston 107, Philadelphia 91. Series tied 1-1
Oklahoma City 77, LA Lakers 75. Thunder lead series 2-0

Thursday's games:

Miami at Indiana, 7 pm (ESPN)
LA Clippers at San Antonio, 9:30 pm (ESPN)

Friday's games:

Boston at Philadelphia, 8 pm (ESPN)
Oklahoma City at LA Lakers, 10:30 pm (ESPN)

I poop on Dwyane Wade.

http://cdn.videogum.com/files/2010/0..._comic_dog.jpg

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Originally Posted by Naiera

I poop on Dwyane Wade.

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Are you fan of Roy Hibbert and Granger yet?

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Originally Posted by Xander Crews

Are you fan of Roy Hibbert and Granger yet?

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I sure am.

And I poop on Dwayne Wade, too.

Until he comes back home.