Archive 2013/14 NBA season chatter - let the LBJ hating begin!

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 28, 2013 2:26pm

Looking at the NO Pelicans roster, I think they'll have a shot at making the playoffs. Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson coming off the bench, Eric gordon finally healthy, Evens at the SF, Holiday at PG, Aminu a lock down defender, Morrow a solid scorer off the bench. Tons of versatility on the roster. I'd almost go Heat route with position-less roster on the floor.

robj55

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Oct 28, 2013 2:29pm

Commander of Awesome;1525103 wrote:Looking at the NO Pelicans roster, I think they'll have a shot at making the playoffs. Anthony Davis, Ryan Anderson coming off the bench, Eric gordon finally healthy, Evens at the SF, Holiday at PG, Aminu a lock down defender, Morrow a solid scorer off the bench. Tons of versatility on the roster. I'd almost go Heat route with position-less roster on the floor.

Yeah they should be around that 8 seed, Davis has put up huge numbers in presason(yes I know, preseason). Always liked Jrue Holiday but not sure how Tyreke Evans fits in there.

Pick6

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Oct 28, 2013 6:47pm

Rivers will carry the Pelicans to the post season, clearly.

Ironman92

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Oct 28, 2013 8:43pm

Pick6;1525183 wrote:Rivers will carry the Pelicans to the post season, clearly.

Over/Under 4 NBA seasons

Pick6

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Oct 28, 2013 9:43pm

Ironman92;1525221 wrote:Over/Under 4 NBA seasons

if he looks the same as last year, under for sure

Ironman92

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Oct 28, 2013 9:47pm

Pick6;1525237 wrote:if he looks the same as last year, under for sure

....what if he's a little better? Even though he was statistically abysmal....at his age if he shows some improvement he can hang around for 4+ years

I'm taking the over (guessing high with 6-7 years...yikes! Lol)

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friendfromlowry

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Oct 29, 2013 11:19am

Opening day predictions:
Indiana 94 Orlando 85
Miami 97 Chicago 93
LAC 101 LAL 91

robj55

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Oct 29, 2013 11:49am

friendfromlowry;1525491 wrote:Opening day predictions:
Indiana 94 Orlando 85
Miami 97 Chicago 93
LAC 101 LAL 91

Looks about right, think the Bulls could beat Miami tonight as they may have a let down from getting their rings and the banner raised.

Rotinaj

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Oct 29, 2013 11:50am

robj55;1525518 wrote:Looks about right, think the Bulls could beat Miami tonight as they may have a let down from getting their rings and the banner raised.

I could see the Bulls winning but I don't think the reason you gave would even be 1% of the reason.

robj55

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Oct 29, 2013 11:53am

Rotinaj;1525521 wrote:I could see the Bulls winning but I don't think the reason you gave would even be 1% of the reason.

I remember the Bulls blowing out Miami after they won their first ring by about 45 on opening night, didn't even look like they wanted to be out there as they just wanted to get their rings. Not saying that is gonna happen but I certainly think they may not be 100% focused because of that.

Rotinaj

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Oct 29, 2013 12:45pm

robj55;1525523 wrote:I remember the Bulls blowing out Miami after they won their first ring by about 45 on opening night, didn't even look like they wanted to be out there as they just wanted to get their rings. Not saying that is gonna happen but I certainly think they may not be 100% focused because of that.

Miami beat the Celtics 120-107 on opening night last year.

robj55

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Oct 29, 2013 12:49pm

Rotinaj;1525546 wrote:Miami beat the Celtics 120-107 on opening night last year.

I was talking about 2007, just an emotional let down.

lhslep134

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Oct 29, 2013 2:43pm

Can't wait for Bulls/Heat tonight.

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 29, 2013 3:09pm

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/230471/Sterling-Attempted-To-Rescind-Bledsoe-Redick-Dudley-Deal

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Classyposter58

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Oct 29, 2013 8:45pm

friendfromlowry;1525491 wrote:Opening day predictions:
Indiana 94 Orlando 85
Miami 97 Chicago 93
LAC 101 LAL 91

You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

Pick6

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Oct 29, 2013 8:56pm

Classyposter58;1525725 wrote:You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

well...

Iliketurtles

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Oct 29, 2013 9:01pm

Classyposter58;1525725 wrote:You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

Once again Classyposter is wrong no shocker there.

Rotinaj

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Oct 29, 2013 9:02pm

What a terrible game.

sleeper

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Oct 29, 2013 9:16pm

Honeslty think the Cavs are the second best team in the East after watching the bulls. So bad.

robj55

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Oct 29, 2013 9:59pm

sleeper;1525732 wrote:Honeslty think the Cavs are the second best team in the East after watching the bulls. So bad.

Yeah lets jump to conclusions after opening night against the best team in the world.

Pick6

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Oct 29, 2013 10:03pm

sleeper;1525732 wrote:Honeslty think the Cavs are the second best team in the East after watching the bulls. So bad.

Pacers?

Commander of Awesome

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Oct 29, 2013 10:41pm

Pick6;1525753 wrote:Pacers?

17 Ast to 20 TO as a team. I didn't get to watch the game, but Pacers just beating what is in contention for top 5 worst team in the NBA isn't a great opening night.

Again, opening night, but 95 to 85 over the magic isn't a good argument.

I also just think the Pacers are better talent wise than the Bulls. Thib is going to be fired in a yr or 2 for working his players to death and limping into the playoffs. He should really follow the Greg Pap plan. Rose is getting 35 min a game in a blow out because......

Ironman92

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Oct 29, 2013 10:43pm

Can't believe Steve Blake is starting for the Lakers

Ironman92

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Oct 29, 2013 10:48pm

Thinking about the morons on JJ Huddle saying how Redick would never make it and Adam Morrison would be an all-star

Iliketurtles

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Oct 29, 2013 10:49pm

Classyposter58;1525725 wrote:You thought someone would get 90 points in the MIA/CHI game! Ha maybe but god this game is all D right now, I'll be happy if someone has 40 at the half

107-95 yep it would be so hard for someone to get 90....