Official NBA 2012 season thread

Magician · Dec 20, 2011

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.

Kristian Meller · Dec 20, 2011

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

Magician · Dec 20, 2011

Naiera said:
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.

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

cdamm · Dec 20, 2011

they still have pro basketball?

Michael Yagami · Dec 21, 2011

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

Normdog · Dec 21, 2011

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.

Kristian Meller · Dec 21, 2011

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.

Normdog · Dec 21, 2011

Naiera said:
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.

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.

Kristian Meller · Dec 21, 2011

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.

Normdog · Dec 21, 2011

Naiera said:
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.

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.

evil wasabi · Dec 21, 2011

Naiera said:
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.

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.

Kristian Meller · Dec 21, 2011

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.

Magician · Dec 22, 2011

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.

ferrarimanf355 · Dec 24, 2011

LET'S GO HEAT!

Kristian Meller · Dec 31, 2011

Ricky Rubio will lead the league in assists sooner rather than later

I feel my latent T-Wolves fan awakening inside me.

evil wasabi · Dec 31, 2011

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

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.

ferrarimanf355 · Jan 2, 2012

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

evil wasabi · Jan 2, 2012

ferrarimanf355 said:
I noticed how the LeBron haters more or less shut up.

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.

Taiso · Jan 2, 2012

ferrarimanf355 said:
I noticed how the LeBron haters more or less shut up.

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

Very satisfying.

Arcademan · Apr 27, 2012

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)

BryLmoo · Apr 27, 2012

GO BOBCATS!

oh,wait....

Arcademan · Apr 29, 2012

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)

jsiucho · Apr 29, 2012

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

Arcademan · Apr 30, 2012

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)

Arcademan · May 1, 2012

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

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