karen lotz
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May 18, 2013 10:24pm
JR Smith is not a very good off the ball defender.
Pick6
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May 18, 2013 10:24pm
great block by hibbert
Laley23
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May 18, 2013 10:26pm
Boo. This. Man.Midstate01;1444965 wrote:Cmon knicks!!!
Pick6
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May 18, 2013 10:33pm
I dont care who wins really. I find myself rooting for the Knicks, because I think they are very talented and COULD beat the Heat if they could play somewhat as a team. However, its more likely the Pacers would give them a better series.
Pick6
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May 18, 2013 10:35pm
Also, Stevenson is playing like a straight boss.
Midstate01
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May 18, 2013 10:36pm
God heat vs pacers ia going to be FUCKING BORING!!!!
Laley23
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May 18, 2013 10:41pm
So will Knicks - Heat...imo, at least. I think Heat would smoke them.Midstate01;1444971 wrote:God heat vs pacers ia going to be FUCKING BORING!!!!
At least the Pacers have 2 players they can throw it inside to that the Heat have no answer for. Plus, you have last years series creating a bit of a heated match-up with the flagrants and shit with James/Granger.
Either way, I see a 4-1 or 4-2 series. 4-1 for Knicks, Pacers might get 2.
Laley23
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May 18, 2013 10:42pm
I said it earlier in this thread I think. Pacers getting him in the 2nd round is one of the biggest steals in recent draft history. Born Ready has arrived the second half of this year...Pick6;1444970 wrote:Also, Stevenson is playing like a straight boss.
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gport_tennis
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May 18, 2013 10:44pm
Laley23;1444973 wrote:I said it earlier in this thread I think. Pacers getting him in the 2nd round is one of the biggest steals in recent draft history. Born Ready has arrived the second half of this year...
Even better than the pick itself is how well they developed him, the coaching and management has made lance the player he is. He could a been a 1st rounder with Charlotte and would probably be out of the league by now
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 10:46pm
Fuck Stevenson. had the game of his life
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 10:46pm
And he's solid, but biggest steals in draft history lol?
Laley23
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May 18, 2013 10:47pm
Very true. Its all about situations, and even moreso with guys like that.gport_tennis;1444974 wrote:Even better than the pick itself is how well they developed him, the coaching and management has made lance the player he is. He could a been a 1st rounder with Charlotte and would probably be out of the league by now
Laley23
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May 18, 2013 10:47pm
I said developing into ONE OF the best, in RECENT memory...lolHb31187;1444977 wrote:And he's solid, but biggest steals in draft history lol?
EDIT: I didnt say developing, I think I said that a few days ago when I brought it up initially. But I for sure never indicated the entire history.
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 10:50pm
Lmao okay that makes more sense, I was gonna say you jumped the gun jussssst a bitLaley23;1444979 wrote:I said developing into ONE OF the best, in RECENT memory...lol
EDIT: I didnt say developing, I think I said that a few days ago when I brought it up initially. But I for sure never indicated the entire history.
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 10:51pm
And time for the analysts to all blame Melo for his team not goin to the ECF lol
Laley23
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May 18, 2013 10:55pm
He played really well tonight, imo.Hb31187;1444981 wrote:And time for the analysts to all blame Melo for his team not goin to the ECF lol
BUT, I will say his 4thQ left a lot to be desired. I think his last 11 touches went like this:
miss, miss, turnover (charge), asst, block, miss, turnover (the Stephenson And-1), 2pt, 2pt, miss, miss.
Also gave up the David West key tip in.
Like I said, I thought he played a really solid game, more rounded then usual for him. But, he did play poorly during a crucial stretch.
Pick6
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May 18, 2013 10:56pm
I dont think Melo deserves any blame. He brought his game tonight.
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 11:03pm
yeah, he was effective and efficient tonight with his shooting. Looks like he just ran outta gas in the 4th.Laley23;1444984 wrote:He played really well tonight, imo.
BUT, I will say his 4thQ left a lot to be desired. I think his last 11 touches went like this:
miss, miss, turnover (charge), asst, block, miss, turnover (the Stephenson And-1), 2pt, 2pt, miss, miss.
Also gave up the David West key tip in.
Like I said, I thought he played a really solid game, more rounded then usual for him. But, he did play poorly during a crucial stretch.
Also lol I think Antonio Davis is like the Shannon Sharpe of NBA analysts....
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 11:13pm
I knew the Knicks shot less fts and got homered a bit but Jesus until Stephen A just said it I didn't realize it.was 46-18
robj55
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May 18, 2013 11:21pm
Melo is going to get a bad wrap until he breaks through, and starts winning and making players around him better on a regular basis. Lebron went through hell for years and he won consistently in the regular season and took his teams deep into the playoffs every single year despite not winning the title, that's just the way it goes though. If you are a star you are going to be held to a star's standard.
Hb31187
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May 18, 2013 11:25pm
LeBron didn't change how he played at all though, just lucked out and formed a super team lol.
robj55
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May 18, 2013 11:28pm
Maybe Melo just is what he is, an elite scorer. But everyone perceives him as a star including all of us and media so he is going to be scrutinized big time. Fair or not.Hb31187;1444995 wrote:LeBron didn't change how he played at all though, just lucked out and formed a super team lol.
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gport_tennis
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May 18, 2013 11:32pm
Hb31187;1444995 wrote:LeBron didn't change how he played at all though, just lucked out and formed a super team lol.
Lebron has greatly improved his 3 and his back to basket game. He is a better player now than his days In Cleveland.
Pick6
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May 18, 2013 11:37pm
Exactly what I see him as. An elite scorer and that's it. He is probably a top 5 player, but not everybody can be Kobe, Durant, or Lebron.robj55;1444998 wrote:Maybe Melo just is what he is, an elite scorer. But everyone perceives him as a star including all of us and media so he is going to be scrutinized big time. Fair or not.
killer_ewok
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May 18, 2013 11:45pm
Knicks made progress this season by winning a playoff series. While I'm disappointed, this is improvement and it's much better than the Starbury years under Layden and Zeke. Not the end I was hoping for but looking back at the overall year.....they took a step forward.