Random NBA Discussion 2013-14 Season

[PepsiWithCoke]

Of course, This might be why their doing this....

[NovU]

That's sad. Reminds me of Vancouver Grizzlies days only in contrast. We had this every evening whenever we had a home game.

[JaoSming]

Random must mean random thread

[Phil89]

Westbrook

[NovU]

Tonight's High Note:
- Jordan Crawford's Triple Double in a win
- Derrick Williams starting instantly for the SAC
- Westbrook's game winner in OT
- LAL impresses again in a win against DET

Stinkers:
- Chris Paul sits out (aww, I was anticipating DeMarcus Cousins vs CP3)
- Knicks and Nets - LOLful woe continues

[shadowgrin]

There goes my fantasy basketball matchup with Chris Paul and Bledsoe out.

[NovU]

At least Bledsoe finally returned to action tonight and was not too shabby at all. But yeah you are up against a monster team this week, you could have used him way sooner.

BTW I really hated your Hibbert trade , not sure what you were looking for in that deal. I mean Bosh is a 6 rebound, 1blk big. I could have paid more for that monstrous Hibbert possibly like Eric Gordon + Boozer, and you still could have kept that sexy Manubili. I say Jao should give you a refund if he has any love or decency to share with this world.

[shadowgrin]

I'm not looking for anything just trying to have fun playing fantasy basketball instead of overvaluing my players like the rest of NLSC do or I am bored like you are.
That's why I'm also shopping Bosh and Chris Paul currently.

Bosh also happens to have 52% FG and 80% FT for a big compared to Hibbert's 46% and 76%.
Paul George is also gunning for a MVP season so Hibbert's offense might be affected by that by my guess.
Importantly, Hibbert was my only player who could contribute significantly to the block category and no one else, one player can't carry a category alone so I ditched the block cat and went for the shooting efficiency.

JR Smith was the gamble in that Hibbert trade. I gave up Ginobili based on JR Smith's potential value when he's doing well.
What's a trade without a risk. Trading safe is for pussies.

[SoF'nAwesome]

I want Chris Paul and I'll give you Randy Foye. Be a man(as opposed to a pussy) & accept that trade.

[NovU]

That's some deep stuff, grin. I tend to focus more on mass productive players because efficient/productive players are way too expensive in our league. Shortened roster might make your style more effective imo. I mean, to fill your roster, you have no option but to rely on inefficient but stat filling players.

[YaoKnowWhat_I_Ming]

Needs some ideas mates, should I pick up one of the following: Maurice Harkless, Amar'e, Jason Smith from NOH, or Tiago Splitter, how just hold on to Jarett Jack. (14 team league.) Or if you're really curious, http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse? ... sonId=2014

How about that Bynum fella?

[deihatein]

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[bowdown]

Derrick Williams is a good athlete and dunker that's for sure. Those were never under question about him.

[Phil89]

NBA on ESPN ‏@ESPNNBA 5m
Kevin Durant joins Michael Jordan as the only players in the last 25 years to post 30 pts, 10 reb, 10 ast, 4 blocks and 4 steals in a game.

Decent effort.

[stereoxide]

Drummond also had a great game. 31 points, 19 rebounds and 6 steals .

[NovU]

I'd love to watch more of Pistons basketball but Josh and Brandon Jennings are just too big of cock blockers... I don't see how this will go well for next several seasons.

Anyway, the Pacers are still unbeatable. 16-1 now. The Blazers are doing nice too. Batum had a bizarre statline 9-9-9.

In a bit of esoteric NBA information, the only other players since the 1985-86 season to record exactly nine points, nine rebounds and nine assists were Brian Shaw (1994), Vlade Divac (1997) and Brad Miller (2007).

[SoF'nAwesome]

When did Blazers go to that level?

[stereoxide]

When did Blazers go to that level?

They have the potential to be a good team barring injuries. But their standing impresses me otherwise.

[benji]

They stopped playing all the junk they had on the bench last year and are running with a nine man rotation, got a real center and some decent reserve additions (especially Dorell Wright) which adds up quickly.

[NovU]

How about emergence of Batum, Matthews, and Lillard. They have been amazing. You just have less reasons to dig into the depth when they're playing this hot.

[Andrew]

Indiana vs Portland tomorrow, something's gotta give there. I went with the Pacers in our daily predictions thread.

[NovU]

Indiana vs Portland tomorrow, something's gotta give there. I went with the Pacers in our daily predictions thread.

The game's lived up to the hype. It was just insane, really really fun game to watch.

I thought LaMarcus forced issues a bit, taking things into his hands little too much but heck, he's hit the all clutch shots and put away the Pacers. Meanwhile, Hibbert and Paul George's insanely crazy plays kept them in the game (especially Paul Goerge and his 3s, oh boy). The Blazers just given them the Pacers just second loss of the season.

On a side note, LIllard's a better rebounder than I thought. Couple of them his rebounds came in the key moments.

[bowdown]

Fuck yeah what a win. Man, as a Blazer fan the last thing I wanna do is get my hopes up but our team has got major weapons.

[atlwarrior]

I know it's early in the season but the east is looking bad. You know it's bad when the Washington Wizards are ranked 3rd in the East and only the Heat & Pacers are over .500

[[Q]]

Fuck yeah what a win. Man, as a Blazer fan the last thing I wanna do is get my hopes up but our team has got major weapons.

I had been saying that Portland's schedule had been a bit weak, but this win proves that they are legit