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I wouldn't be worrying about the first round of anything at this point, KOBEX, unless it's Kobe's first round on the golf course.
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W L PCT GB HM RD CONF DIV PF PA STRK L10
1 Phoenix 41 12 .774 - 19-5 22-7 22-8 7-1 110.2 102.0 Won 2 8-2
2 San Antonio 40 12 .769 ½ 23-1 17-11 23-8 5-3 97.0 86.5 Lost 1 7-3
3 Seattle 35 14 .714 4 19-7 16-7 22-9 7-4 101.4 96.9 Lost 1 7-3
4 Dallas 33 16 .673 6 17-9 16-7 18-10 6-4 102.1 96.9 Won 2 6-4
5 Sacramento 33 18 .647 7 19-8 14-10 18-16 5-3 103.1 100.1 Won 1 5-5
6 Houston 31 21 .596 9 ½ 17-10 14-11 17-11 7-3 93.3 91.7 Won 7 8-2
7 Memphis 30 22 .577 10 ½ 18-9 12-13 18-13 4-4 94.3 91.0 Lost 1 7-3
8 LA Lakers 25 24 .510 14 17-10 8-14 16-16 6-4 97.7 98.7 Lost 2 3-7
Minnesota 25 27 .481 15 ½ 14-13 11-14 18-13 7-3 96.8 96.3 Lost 2 2-8
LA Clippers 23 28 .451 17 17-10 6-18 13-20 5-6 95.0 95.0 Lost 5 4-6
Denver 23 28 .451 17 15-9 8-19 9-20 3-7 95.2 97.0 Lost 1 6-4
Portland 21 29 .420 18 ½ 13-10 8-19 9-19 3-5 92.6 95.0 Won 1 5-5
Utah 17 34 .333 23 11-14 6-20 13-18 5-6 95.6 99.0 Lost 1 3-7
Golden State 14 37 .275 26 10-16 4-21 7-25 1-10 94.5 99.9 Lost 2 2-8
New Orleans 11 41 .212 29 ½ 8-15 3-26 7-24 0-8 88.0 95.2 Won 1 3-7I wouldn't be worrying about the first round of anything at this point, KOBEX, unless it's Kobe's first round on the golf course.
Cloudy said:Don't say I didn't tell you come April
PS: That white chick comment was pretty lame too
What about Kobe fucking a white chick in the ass instead of playing in the playoffs? Oh sorry I guess his Kobeness would never do something like that. I better not defame his Holy, Pure Ass. I figured you'd be personally touched by it, and I didn't want to leave you crying all night over the comment, but oh well I guess the damage is done.
And tell me what? I am more realistic about the Suns playoff chances than anyone here (and that includes you, who is realistic about nothing in basketball).
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Jumpman said:
Heh, I think you're exaggerating my comments. I believe they're a great team. Not great, great, but very dangerous. It was more of a compliment after the loss. I still believe there are at least 5 teams better in the West, but that's another story. As for the Finals comment, I said it would be the best since the Jazz/Bulls. At no time did I compare the Spurs or Heat to those two teams. Eventhough the Spurs kinda remind me of the Bulls. Just kidding.
Ninja Scooter, good job. Even posting pics of players that are obviously leaning towards Bruce trying to draw a foul or picking selected frames from defensive plays that always result on physical contact. Keep on drinking that haterade. This is for you BTW:
It's good to know knowledgeable basketball people share my opinion. Maybe I'm not that blind and there are good reasons behind my thinking. Hmmm....
I await for another one of your witty responses in which you resort to calling me a fucking retard or Batihoe. Funny stuff. Keep it up.
Cloudy said:
Yeah, "whatever" is right.
Easy to make bold predictions about the future when your team is sucking ass. Let's talk about right now, shall we instead of omfgdude Lakers will win in a 7 game series? At this point, the Lakers going 4-3 in the regular season would be impressive for them, why don't you worry about that first and resume the shit-talking for when you have something that even remotely resembles a decent basketball team. omfgdude Atlanta could take you in a 7-game series right now.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Cloudy said:
And where the fuck is he when the Suns lose? Not that I care, but I've noticed he disappears. ;-)
Cloudy said:
Oh right, those 2 games the Lakers won right? :lol Yeah you guys sure were intimidating. Considering their performances, I'm sure the Suns are more scared of the Grizzlies at this point than Odom and the Gang.
Oh, and I was rarely ever posting on GA "last season." I respect my teams though, shit I even talk about the Cardinals in the NFL threads, and I always talk about the D-Backs in the baseball threads. That and I've been going to Suns games every year I was in AZ. Actually the best game I went to was in the playoffs when Kidd and Co. blew the Lakers out (while getting their asses kicked in the series, I might add), so don't try to play the "OMG YUR A BANDWAGONNER UVE PROLLY NEVER BEEN TO PHX!!" card with me.
LA led by double digits in the 4th of both games but choked at the end. It's not like they got blown out or even outplayed for most of the games. I like the Lakers chances against Phoenix more than any of the other top WC team so I'm rooting for your team
Oh and there's nothing wrong with being a fairweather fan if you're one. But putting down the Lakers who have a pretty respectable, playoff-eligible record given their numerous injuries is funny considering what the Suns were last year
BatiGOOOOOOL said:
Huh?
If anything I am the first to announce a Suns loss and usually give props to the other team.
After the Grizz Loss:
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953159&postcount=49
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953187&postcount=51
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953236&postcount=54
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953259&postcount=57
Shit you even posted right below me. Apparently you are as perceptive as your boy in your avatar is ugly.
Only other loss all month was to Seattle, sorry I can't be in here after every single Suns game (win or lose), but I'll be sure to pencil this in from now on.
Cloudy said:LA led by double digits in the 4th of both games but choked at the end. It's not like they got blown out or even outplayed for most of the games. I like the Lakers chances against Phoenix more than any of the other top WC team so I'm rooting for your team
Oh and there's nothing wrong with being a fairweather fan if you're one. But putting down the Lakers who have a pretty respectable, playoff-eligible record given their numerous injuries is funny considering what the Suns were last year
Only reason I "put down" the Lakers is b/c you bitch about the Suns so much, about how they are "Stern's Team" and get every call, and how "OMG THEY TOTALLY WOULD HAVE LOST IF X AND Y HAPPENED!" You talk shit about my team, I talk shit about yours. What, you can dish it but you can't take it? I guess that makes sense when your team is such dogshit. Good game against the Cavs btw, nice lift Kobe gave to the team there. Real MVP.
And there is something wrong with being a fair-weather fan; it's fucking dumb, but that's just my opinion.
I just call it like I see it, dude. The goaltending, the injuries to AK and Booze and any other "hating". Suns got lucky and sometimes that's better than being good. If it was the Lakers or any other team, I'd say it too...
PS: Lakers aren't even in that game w/o Kobe, dude. Just wait till Mitch balances the roster
PS: Lakers aren't even in that game w/o Kobe, dude. Just wait till Mitch balances the roster
BatiGOOOOOOL
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AstroLad said:Huh?
If anything I am the first to announce a Suns loss and usually give props to the other team.
After the Grizz Loss:
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953159&postcount=49
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953187&postcount=51
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953236&postcount=54
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=953259&postcount=57
Shit you even posted right below me. Apparently you are as perceptive as your boy in your avatar is ugly.
Only other loss all month was to Seattle, sorry I can't be in here after every single Suns game (win or lose), but I'll be sure to pencil this in from now on.
Hahaha, you do that. But I was just kidding. It was more of a dig at not seeing you after the losses against the Spurs. ;-)
BatiGOOOOOOL said:
I was here after the Spurs losses too:
December Loss:
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=807428&postcount=2397
January Loss:
Tons of posts.
http://forums.gaming-age.com/showpost.php?p=910064&postcount=1725
It's amazing I was even there after the January loss as I should have been a quivering mess after that pwning comeback by the Spurs. Fucking Spurs. It's ridiculous and wrong how much praise I give the Spurs.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Well then, I definitely have to pay more attention.
Actually, now that I think about it, I'm probably thinking about Incognito. Who was saying for weeks how he would enjoy the Suns beatdown on the Spurs. Yet, after the game, he was nowhere to be seen. Eh, he was probably banned, as always.
Actually, now that I think about it, I'm probably thinking about Incognito. Who was saying for weeks how he would enjoy the Suns beatdown on the Spurs. Yet, after the game, he was nowhere to be seen. Eh, he was probably banned, as always.
Incognito always gets banned...you should be used to it by now. :lol
The problem here is history. If Bowen doesn't stick his leg out under Vince last year (and he clearly did, for no reason to), there isn't an issue. In this game Vince is lighting Bowen up, and during a stoppage in play some words are exchanged, and Bowen lightly head butts Vince. Vince returns the favour, and both are tee'd up. Vince again proceeds to light up Bowen, and then Bowen pulls his move. In light of the head butt, last year's leg slide and injury, and a long history of not being penpals to begin with, it doesn't take a rocket ship scientist to figure out what's going on.
Again, Vince got ejected for the first time in his career. I've never ever seen him snap the way he did. That counts for something. Not to mention Bowen's pathetic excuse of Vince trying to trip him up. :lol
As for George Karl defending Bowen...hey, it's George Karl. 2002 Worlds, 'nuff said. :lol
Post all star break, the main concern for teams is to stay healthy. As long as the Spurs big guys (and Bitch Bowen) can stay out the injury ward, they should be in good shape for the playoffs.
Heh, how funny would it be if the Spurs and Lakers hooked up in the first round? Gotta be honest, I wouldn't feel particularly comfortable about that matchup.
Takuan said:
The problem here is history. If Bowen doesn't stick his leg out under Vince last year (and he clearly did, for no reason to), there isn't an issue. In this game Vince is lighting Bowen up, and during a stoppage in play some words are exchanged, and Bowen lightly head butts Vince. Vince returns the favour, and both are tee'd up. Vince again proceeds to light up Bowen, and then Bowen pulls his move. In light of the head butt, last year's leg slide and injury, and a long history of not being penpals to begin with, it doesn't take a rocket ship scientist to figure out what's going on.
Again, Vince got ejected for the first time in his career. I've never ever seen him snap the way he did. That counts for something. Not to mention Bowen's pathetic excuse of Vince trying to trip him up. :lol
As for George Karl defending Bowen...hey, it's George Karl. 2002 Worlds, 'nuff said. :lol
Post all star break, the main concern for teams is to stay healthy. As long as the Spurs big guys (and Bitch Bowen) can stay out the injury ward, they should be in good shape for the playoffs.
Heh, how funny would it be if the Spurs and Lakers hooked up in the first round? Gotta be honest, I wouldn't feel particularly comfortable about that matchup.
BatiGOOOOOOL
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Uh-oh. ;-)
Lebron > Kobe
The players say so.
Jumpman
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BatiGOOOOOOL said:
They felt the same way about Vince a couple of years ago, funny how that worked out. :lol
By the way, I figured you wern't trying to claim Miami was a "great great" team, but I had to make sure every one understood that. I can't have people going around tossing unwarranted praise on mediocre teams. However I agree with you that the Heat are dangerous, especially if they get a healthy Alonzo Mourning. That might put them one Tim Duncan inury away from a championship.
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Cloudy said:And AI and Ray and Tmac etc. Why are guys always judged by how they stack up to Kobe? Hmm....
Wade > Kobe is the next thing
:lol Konex you have GOT to be kidding. As of late nobody is comparing NOBODY to Kobe because basically his mystique was shattered after last year's finals. These other players mentioned have the decency and the respect of their coaches to play within a TEAM structure, hence the reason their teams are WINNING this season. Kobe seems to only have a knack for running coaches out of town lately lol.
One thing that impressed me with D Wade was his poise and control in the playoffs last season against the Pacers. For a rookie player he held it together and never flinched, all the while making then rookie coach Van Gundy lookmgreat in the process. Keep it up Dwade, and PLEASE don't get on Shaq's bad side. The consequence can be fatal
I guess you don't watch SC or listen to sportsradio...
Without him they get swept...
The Lakers are above .500. With their unbalanced roster and numerous injuries that's decent considering they were supposed to be a lottery team.
Dude, let me know when any of those guys prove themselves time after time in the playoffs. Yeah Kobe had a "bad" series when he was being double and triple teamed every game but let's completely forget how he carried them in the 3 previous series and his huge role in the 3 title runs...
Kcerrid 31
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Iregardless 
of the injuries they've suffured this year, there's no disputing the fact that the outcome could've been different had Kobe not choose to play Superman this season. Without Kobe, the Lakers were a well oiled machine lacking killer instinct.
With his return they became the "Kobe Isolation Squad". It's like they all recieve memos from Buss stating "any attempt at team ball shall result in an immediate benching".
Face it Konex, Your man simply doesn't have it in him to be a team player, and that's by HIS choice, not due to his inability to do so.
of the injuries they've suffured this year, there's no disputing the fact that the outcome could've been different had Kobe not choose to play Superman this season. Without Kobe, the Lakers were a well oiled machine lacking killer instinct.With his return they became the "Kobe Isolation Squad". It's like they all recieve memos from Buss stating "any attempt at team ball shall result in an immediate benching".
Face it Konex, Your man simply doesn't have it in him to be a team player, and that's by HIS choice, not due to his inability to do so.
Against Golden State twice and Clevland with Z having a terrible game. They lost to Utah, New Jersey (both at home) and Atlanta without Kobe. Yeah they were much better without him :lol
Dude averages 6.6 dimes a game and shoots only as much as any other top 10 scorer. What the fuck else can he do? Rudy's whole offensive scheme was isos and treys. They are only just now getting away from that crap...
You can hate the guy for his personality and actions off the court but the unfair criticism of his game is bullshit IMO
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Cloudy said:
Yes Konex, and they blew the Cavs out this weekend with his return (Eyes about to roll). OK you win this match. Gotta wash clothes, but even YOU can admit that they played better when everyone's involved in the offense. till later...
Z had 30 pts this game. He was AWFUL the first game and the Lakers just escaped with the W. Why not talk about being down 29 and losing to the fucking Hawks without him?
Tell me exactly how someone averaging 6.6 dimes is not playing team ball? Ridiculous...
PS: Damn VC is going OFF on the Pups
Tell me exactly how someone averaging 6.6 dimes is not playing team ball? Ridiculous...
PS: Damn VC is going OFF on the Pups
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