alfdogg 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Sun, Dec. 17 Golden State @ Toronto, 1:00 Utah @ Indiana, 2:30 Houston @ LA Clippers, 3:30 Seattle @ Detroit, 6:00 Washington @ LA Lakers, 9:30 Mon, Dec. 18 Golden State @ New Jersey, 7:30 Utah @ New York, 7:30 NO/OK @ Miami, 7:30 Seattle @ Memphis, 8:00 Washington @ Denver, 9:00 Dallas @ Sacramento, 10:00 Tue, Dec. 19 LA Lakers @ Chicago, 8:30 Toronto @ Phoenix, 9:00 Wed, Dec. 20 Indiana @ Philadelphia, 7:00 Utah @ Atlanta, 7:00 NO/OK @ Orlando, 7:00 Golden State @ Boston, 7:30 Charlotte @ New York, 7:30 Cleveland @ New Jersey, 8:00 ESPN Miami @ Milwaukee, 8:00 Memphis @ San Antonio, 8:00 LA Lakers @ Minnesota, 8:00 Phoenix @ Denver, 9:00 Houston @ Portland, 10:00 Toronto @ LA Clippers, 10:30 Dallas @ Seattle, 10:30 ESPN Thu, Dec. 21 Detroit @ Cleveland, 8:00 TNT Washington @ Sacramento, 10:30 TNT Fri, Dec. 22 Utah @ Charlotte, 7:00 Golden State @ Orlando, 7:00 LA Lakers @ New Jersey, 7:30 Chicago @ New York, 7:30 Indiana @ Atlanta, 7:30 Philadelphia @ Boston, 8:00 Memphis @ NO/OK, 8:00 Houston @ San Antonio, 8:00 ESPN Milwaukee @ Minnesota, 8:00 LA Clippers @ Dallas, 8:30 Sacramento @ Denver, 9:00 Toronto @ Portland, 10:00 Washington @ Phoenix, 10:30 ESPN Sat, Dec. 23 Minnesota @ Indiana, 7:00 New York @ Philadelphia, 7:30 Golden State @ Miami, 7:30 Atlanta @ Detroit, 7:30 Orlando @ Cleveland, 7:30 Utah @ Memphis, 8:00 San Antonio @ NO/OK, 8:00 Charlotte @ Chicago, 8:30 New Jersey @ Milwaukee, 8:30 LA Clippers @ Houston, 8:30 Toronto @ Seattle, 10:00 Now, let's see if we can win a game against the Hawks this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 Now, let's see if we can win a game against the Hawks this year. I doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 17, 2006 If the Lakers get through this trip with only one or two losses, I'll be convinced that this team has a legitimate shot at the title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rendclaw 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2006 This early in the season?? Maybe by the halfway point or the All-Star Break, but we're what, 24, 25 games in? A little more than a quarter of the way in? (Comes back after looking at the standings) 16-7 is a good record, and as long as Kobe continues to play exactly the way he has, the have a shot in the playoffs. That being said, I think Phoenix is going to run them into the ground in said playoffs, especially if Amare stays healthy. But too many things can happen between now and April. Orlando with a hell of a win last night after Cleveland got way out in front to start the game. What is going on with Cleveland, anyway? I expected them to step on Orlando's throat and finish them after starting out the way they did, but Orlando's bench got them right back in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kurt Angle Mark 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Arenas scores 60 in the Wizards 147-141 OT win over the Lakers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Arenas scores 60 in the Wizards 147-141 OT win over the Lakers To be completely honest, the Wizards and the Mavs are the only teams I hate seeing the Lakers play, because those are the only two that the Lakers don't have a hope in hell of stopping. Too many guys that can drive down the lane, and an unguardable star. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Just John 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Hey, the Rockets beat a mediocre team without T-Mac today. This is an improvement from last year where they couldn't beat anyone without him. Hopefully his back stops spazzing out and we can get back to where we left off through Game 20. I honestly think with T-Mac healthy and Yao playing like he is, the Rockets can hang with everybody except the Suns who have everyone on the Rockets blown up by the 3rd quarter due to their running. I'm not saying they could definitely beat everyone in a 7-game playoff series, but I think they'd have a legit shot against all teams not from Arizona. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Arenas scores 60 in the Wizards 147-141 OT win over the Lakers To be completely honest, the Wizards and the Mavs are the only teams I hate seeing the Lakers play, because those are the only two that the Lakers don't have a hope in hell of stopping. Too many guys that can drive down the lane, and an unguardable star. Bullshit. The Mavs? Didn't the Lakers have a winning record against the Mavs last year, when they weren't as good and new to the system? I'd be more afraid of the Suns. Zach Randolph by the way is playing out of his mind, and it's helping the Blazers get closer to .500. Only player in the league to be averaging more than 25 points and 10 rebounds a game. That's crazy good and an injustice if he doesn't make the All-Star Team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 18, 2006 But the Lakers have shown that they can consistently beat the Suns. The Mavs still have a lot of weapons that the Lakers have a hard time stopping, and a problem with letting Josh Howard and Jason Terry get open all game long. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Already posted in last week's thread by CW, but we'll repost for this week. Carmelo Anthony - 15 games JR Smith/Nate Robinson - 10 games Mardy Collins - 6 games Jared Jeffries - 4 games Jerome James/Nene - 1 game each for leaving the bench Certainly doesn't help Melo's chances of making that first All-Star game. Then again, Jermaine O'Neal made it the year of the Palace brawl, so we'll see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 ESPN power rankings 1. Phoenix 2. San Antonio 3. Utah 4. Dallas 5. Detroit 6. Chicago 7. LA Lakers 8. Houston 9. Orlando 10. Washington 11. Minnesota 12. Cleveland 13. Golden State 14. Indiana 15. LA Clippers 16. Miami 17. Portland 18. Boston 19. Sacramento 20. Denver 21. Milwaukee 22. Toronto 23. Seattle 24. NO/OK 25. New Jersey 26. Atlanta 27. Memphis 28. Charlotte 29. New York 30. Philadelphia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Randolph's problem will become the strong number of forwards in the Western Conference. Plus the fact that KG & Duncan will get the automatic starting spots. Is T-Mac listed as a guard? If so will the Western starters be: McGrady, Bryant, KG, Duncan & Yao. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razazteca 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 Nash will be the starting point guard every year at the All Star Game until he retires to bad 'Melo got suspended he could of been a starter this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 The first release of All-Star votes were released recently, for those who don't know, and the current starters are the five players Gert T listed. Nash is third among West guards, and KG, Duncan & Dirk are all separated by less than 100,000 votes. Oh, and Chris Bosh has more votes than Jermaine O'Neal, because if you haven't heard, the '03 draft class is the GREATEST EVAR~!@ or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 The first release of All-Star votes were released recently, for those who don't know, and the current starters are the five players Gert T listed. Nash is third among West guards, and KG, Duncan & Dirk are all separated by less than 100,000 votes. Oh, and Chris Bosh has more votes than Jermaine O'Neal, because if you haven't heard, the '03 draft class is the GREATEST EVAR~!@ or something. And...he was kinda outplaying him too. Joe Johnson...if he does't make the all star game something is wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted December 18, 2006 O'Neal/Bosh PPG: 18.5/20.5 RPG: 10.1/12.2 AST: 3.0/2.0 BLK: 3.0 (league leader)/1.0 FG%: .459/.460 EFF: 22.68/22.95 Not really a big difference. O'Neal also puts up his stats on arguably a top 5 team in the East at this point in the season, while the Raps are lottery bound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2006 The Knicks win a big game after blowing a lead in the 4th; Deron Williams hit a 3 and we go to OT. In OT the Knicks are up 1, and Deron Williams hit another jumper to put them up 1, with 3 seconds left. Lee heaves that shit to near halfcourt, Marbury gets the ball, drives to the paint, and lays it up at the buzzer for the win. Big win over the Jazz, in OT, with some good defensive effort. That shit was exciting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfdogg 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 I was hoping to catch the LAL/CHI game on WGN, but no luck. What exactly are the rules or whatever on this? I know games that are on ESPN or TNT aren't shown locally, is it the same for NBATV, as well? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ripper 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Nash has 10 assist in the first quarter. I say go for Skile's record tonight. edit: he is at 13 with 3 minutes to go in the first half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaosrage 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Squash match for the Suns's 15th straight win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edwin MacPhisto 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Big game for Amare, 28 and 10. I'm really glad to see him starting to get his game back after all the near-disasters he's run into over the past year and a half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
In Credible 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 I think the wolves play one game every full moon....coincidence? I think not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rendclaw 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Big game for Amare, 28 and 10. I'm really glad to see him starting to get his game back after all the near-disasters he's run into over the past year and a half. Agreed. I knew he was okay when I saw a game I think was two weeks ago where he threw down a dunk that got me off the couch.... he's getting close to where he was before that horrible injury... all to the good, says I. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Bulls beat Lakers? Well I'm shocked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest "Go, Mordecai!" Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Alf, if you have the Superstation WGN, you don't get all the games that are on channel 9, which even then is just like 25% of the schedule. I don't know why Chicago sports coverage has to be such a clusterfuck. The Cubs should always be on channel 9, and the Bulls should always be on channel 9 unless it somehow conflicts with the Cubs. Hawks should be on there too for good measure, and stick the Sox over on 26, 32, or 50. I hate this garbage where everyone is split between WGN, WCIU, Fox, CSN, CSN+, CLTV, ESPN, and so on. Daily Cubs games were a cash cow for WGN and put them on the map as a national station. How is it more beneficial to pawn off half the schedule to a mickey-mouse cable station that a lot of people can't even get, which is mostly owned by Comcast/Wirtz/Reinsdorf? The Cubs and Bulls have wide fanbases beyond Chicago, and I don't think Comcast Sportsnet is even available on satellite carriers, which screws over a lot of fans. It's so ridiculous, but this probably should be spun off to a thread of its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. S£im Citrus 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Alf, if you have the Superstation WGN, you don't get all the games that are on channel 9, which even then is just like 25% of the schedule. I don't know why Chicago sports coverage has to be such a clusterfuck. The Cubs should always be on channel 9, and the Bulls should always be on channel 9 unless it somehow conflicts with the Cubs. Hawks should be on there too for good measure, and stick the Sox over on 26, 32, or 50.Huh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Golgo 13 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Blackhawks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. S£im Citrus 0 Report post Posted December 20, 2006 Oh yeah... I keep forgetting that Chicago has a hockey team... which is strange, because I used to live in Zion... Actually, it isn't all that strange; I tend to forget that sports other than basketball exist... in fact, that reminds me of a story from back when I first joined the Navy: I remember when I got to my A-school back in '95, I was playing pickup ball at the gym, and I was wearing a custom jersey with the number 88 on it. I remember somebody asked me if I was a Michael Irvin fan, and I swear to God, I looked at him like he had three heads and asked, "who?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest "Go, Mordecai!" Report post Posted December 20, 2006 I keep forgetting that Chicago has a hockey team Yeah, you and like 7 million other people in the tri-state area. Wait, you're in Hampton Roads? Their AHL team is down there right now, but they're moving to Rockford soon. And an interesting thing about the "Wirtz won't show home games" thing: since Versus picked up a handful of Hawks games for national broadcast, but Comcast has a contract for 41 games, the Hawks have to televise like five or six home games now. Baby steps. Of course, it does me no good since I don't have Comcast, which is why I was so flustered a few posts up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 20, 2006 The Lakers need Lamar Odom back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites