2007-2008 NBA Regular Season Thread - Page 20

Neon_Chaos · 04-15-2008, 12:15 AM

Warriors lose to the Suns and are knocked out of the Playoff hunt. Denver is in. Houston loses to Utah, further dimming their chances to make it to #1. San Antonio wins against Sacto in a close game and are hoping for an LA and a NO loss to sneak in for that #1 seed.

Vince · 04-15-2008, 01:42 AM

Sigh. I know I said that I'm happy with how the season went even if the Warriors don't make the playoffs...but damned if I don't feel like crap tonight.

Groundhog · 04-15-2008, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Vince

Sigh. I know I said that I'm happy with how the season went even if the Warriors don't make the playoffs...but damned if I don't feel like crap tonight.

What did you think of the JRich trade when it happened, and what do you think of it now?

I thought it was an OK trade when it happened given the Warriors have an abundance of decent swingmen, and I still think that it was an OK trade, because I don't think JRich would have done much more to push them in to the playoffs in the loaded West. Interested to hear a Warriors fan's take on it though.

MrBug708 · 04-15-2008, 02:46 AM

Good win for the 76ers tonight..er Cavs

Neon_Chaos · 04-15-2008, 05:19 AM

Here's the messy playoff scenario in the West:

Western Conference Playoff Scenario

Lakers seeded 1 or 2
Hornets seeded 1, 2, or 3.
Spurs seeded 2 through 6
Jazz seeded 2 through 4
Rockets seeded 5 or 6
Suns seeded 4 through 6
Mavs and Nuggets seeded 7 or 8.

Neon_Chaos · 04-15-2008, 05:29 AM

If Denver wins their last game, all 8 Playoff Teams for the West will have 50-win seasons.

BishopMVP · 04-15-2008, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

What did you think of the JRich trade when it happened, and what do you think of it now?

I thought it was an OK trade when it happened given the Warriors have an abundance of decent swingmen, and I still think that it was an OK trade, because I don't think JRich would have done much more to push them in to the playoffs in the loaded West. Interested to hear a Warriors fan's take on it though.

Well, they started 3-8 and finished 8-10. They started slow and didn't have depth at the end.

Bad-example · 04-15-2008, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundhog

What did you think of the JRich trade when it happened, and what do you think of it now?

I thought it was an OK trade when it happened given the Warriors have an abundance of decent swingmen, and I still think that it was an OK trade, because I don't think JRich would have done much more to push them in to the playoffs in the loaded West. Interested to hear a Warriors fan's take on it though.

I don't doubt that the Warriors would have made the playoffs had they not made the trade. He is a talented scorer that would have given the team desperately needed depth. But the trade had to happen to free up $ for Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins. I was and am still fine with the trade. If they can lock up the young talent, bring Baron back and find a good backup PG and C, they can be a good team for a while.

Subby · 04-15-2008, 07:22 AM

ROGER MASON JR!

Seriously...I love the Wizards' depth...the silver lining to the injury woes of Butler and Arenas and E. Thomas is that you get lots of valuable minutes for guys like Nick Young, Andray Blatche, and Roger Mason, Jr..

Can't wait for the first round to start.

Ctown: If you're reading this...suck it.

Subby · 04-15-2008, 07:26 AM

Holy crap Ramon Sessions went off last night.

20 points, 24 assists, 8 boards.

Sure there were 286 points scored in the game, but that's still a great line.

sterlingice · 04-15-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Here's the messy playoff scenario in the West:

Western Conference Playoff Scenario

Lakers seeded 1 or 2
Hornets seeded 1, 2, or 3.
Spurs seeded 2 through 6
Jazz seeded 2 through 4
Rockets seeded 5 or 6
Suns seeded 4 through 6
Mavs and Nuggets seeded 7 or 8.

This year is just nuts. A second ago, the Rockets were in control for number 1 and now the best they can do is 5th. The sheer number of important tiebreakers is crazy.

SI

kurtism · 04-15-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Subby

Holy crap Ramon Sessions went off last night.

20 points, 24 assists, 8 boards.

Sure there were 286 points scored in the game, but that's still a great line.

And Chris Duhon netted 22 and 15 assists on 8-9 shooting (in 30 minutes). Defense? We don't need no stinking defense!

JeeberD · 04-15-2008, 08:26 AM

There goes just about any chance at home court advantage in the first round...

Neon_Chaos · 04-15-2008, 08:32 AM

You know what's even nuttier? Even with the ridiculous competition in the West, a Pistons win ensures that the East has the two teams with the best records in the league.

Groundhog · 04-15-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

You know what's even nuttier? Even with the ridiculous competition in the West, a Pistons win ensures that the East has the two teams with the best records in the league.

And despite the inflated win totals you might presume, both have very nice records against the West. Real drop off after that however - Magic are sub-.500 against the West.

molson · 04-15-2008, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhog

And despite the inflated win totals you might presume, both have very nice records against the West. Real drop off after that however - Magic are sub-.500 against the West.

Both the Celtics and Pistons actually have better records against the West than the East.

Celtics v. East: 40-11 (.784)
Celtics v. West: 25-5 (.833)
Pistons v. East: 35-15 (.700)
Pistons v. West: 21-8 (.724)

stevew · 04-15-2008, 12:45 PM

Darius Miles' dissapointing NBA career has now come to a close. The Blazers waived him today, it is very unlikely that his knee will ever heal enough to enable him to play again.

Subby · 04-15-2008, 12:49 PM

According to BB Reference, he'll be just fine, thanks.

Season	Team	Lg	Salary
2000-01	Los Angeles Clippers	NBA	$2,841,720
2001-02	Los Angeles Clippers	NBA	$3,054,840
2002-03	Cleveland Cavaliers	NBA	$3,267,960
2003-04	Total	NBA	$4,131,000
2004-05	Portland Trail Blazers	NBA	$6,750,000
2005-06	Portland Trail Blazers	NBA	$7,250,000
2006-07	Portland Trail Blazers	NBA	$7,750,000
Career	(may be incomplete)		$35,045,520

stevew · 04-15-2008, 01:43 PM

yeah, i meant to add that he's been paid well as a footnote, I don't think he'll be hurting for money anytime soon.

Salaries
07-08 8.25m
08-09 9m
09-10 9m

Shitload of cheddar for someone who really didn't even know many of the basic fundamentals all that well.

I still wouldn't be suprised if he's broke and homeless 10-15 years from now though. 61m doesn't go far when you have poor judgement and probably quite a bit of childsupport to pay.

kurtism · 04-15-2008, 01:46 PM

That's nearly $27mm in guaranteed salary cut loose, folks. FANNNN-TASTIC!

stevew · 04-15-2008, 01:47 PM

Oh, and how about Melo getting busted for a DUI.
Classy once again.

MrBug708 · 04-15-2008, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

Darius Miles' dissapointing NBA career has now come to a close. The Blazers waived him today, it is very unlikely that his knee will ever heal enough to enable him to play again.

He can always rely on his jumpshot to prolong his career...

MikeVic · 04-15-2008, 01:55 PM

Wasn't he in some movie? I recall seeing him in something.

rkmsuf · 04-15-2008, 01:56 PM

Amazing Grace and Chuck?

Dr. Sak · 04-15-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

Wasn't he in some movie? I recall seeing him in something.

Van Wilder

MikeVic · 04-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Amazing Grace and Chuck?

What the hell are those.

Logan · 04-15-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

Wasn't he in some movie? I recall seeing him in something.

Cameo in Van Wilder as a college basketball player who, along with Michael Olowokandi, was dunking on a bunch of white kids.

I also saw him in some dumb crap about cheating on the SATs.

MikeVic · 04-15-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bsak16

Van Wilder

Yeah that could be it. He didn't really do anything right?

stevew · 04-15-2008, 01:59 PM

The Perfect Score.

He'll have plenty of time to act now.

Subby · 04-15-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeVic

What the hell are those.

Alex English, baby.

Neon_Chaos · 04-15-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

yeah, i meant to add that he's been paid well as a footnote, I don't think he'll be hurting for money anytime soon.

Salaries
07-08 8.25m
08-09 9m
09-10 9m

Shitload of cheddar for someone who really didn't even know many of the basic fundamentals all that well.

Latrell Sprewell can't feed his children with only that much!

mckerney · 04-15-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Neon_Chaos

Latrell Sprewell can't ~~feed his children~~ keep Milwaukee's Best with only that much!

Fix'd

miami_fan · 04-15-2008, 08:23 PM

so has Nellie acually explained the second half benching of Baron Davis?

MrBug708 · 04-15-2008, 11:55 PM

First place in the West! (Or most likely)

Groundhog · 04-16-2008, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miami_fan

so has Nellie acually explained the second half benching of Baron Davis?

According to Baron, the flu had sapped him of his strength.

Neon_Chaos · 04-16-2008, 01:01 AM

The Lakers wrap things up against the Kings and are the number one seed.

BRING 'EM ON.

Groundhog · 04-16-2008, 01:06 AM

Not in a million years would I have predicted Lakers and Hornets to be #1 and #2 in the West.

What's the timetable on Bynum's return? Without him, I just don't see the Lakers as a legitimate threat to take it all out.

MrBug708 · 04-16-2008, 01:22 AM

Doubt he comes back sooner then the WCF if/when they make it that far

stevew · 04-16-2008, 01:45 AM

I can't wait till Bynum comes back after a 4 month layoff and is dominating like most all of the laker fans think he will be(not Bug suprisingly). I guess they'll need someone to pound on shaq or duncan, but it's silly how some laker fans are boosting him up.

Neon_Chaos · 04-16-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

I can't wait till Bynum comes back after a 4 month layoff and is dominating like most all of the laker fans think he will be(not Bug suprisingly). I guess they'll need someone to pound on shaq or duncan, but it's silly how some laker fans are boosting him up.

I actually think Bynum won't be that big of a factor. He's not ready to practice and has been sidelined for a long time. He won't be in game shape within the timeframe of the Playoffs.

That said, even without Bynum, the Lakers are ridiculously good. They seem to be peaking and coming together at the right time.

stevew · 04-16-2008, 02:07 AM

I forget, do they reseed in the NBA playoffs for the 2nd round if a low seat wins?

Anyways, I don't think the Lakers will make it out of the west this year. I think that the Spurs or Jazz will make it(assuming they don't play in the first round).

In the East, I see the Celts/Pistons/Magic/Wizards winning in the first, and the Celts/Pistons meeting in the conference finals with the Pistons winning. I think the Spurs will beat the pistons in 5.

Neon_Chaos · 04-16-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

I forget, do they reseed in the NBA playoffs for the 2nd round if a low seat wins?

Anyways, I don't think the Lakers will make it out of the west this year. I think that the Spurs or Jazz will make it(assuming they don't play in the first round).

In the East, I see the Celts/Pistons/Magic/Wizards winning in the first, and the Celts/Pistons meeting in the conference finals with the Pistons winning. I think the Spurs will beat the pistons in 5.

They don't reseed. The playoffs are bracketed per conference as an 8-team bracket.

1 v 8
4 v 5
2 v 7
3 v 6

So the winner of 1v8 meets the winner of 4v5, and so on...

Also, the Spurs' age is creeping up behind them. I think David Stern will have a heart attack if he has to endure another Spurs-Pistons bore-fest.

I am rooting for the Lakers to take the West, the Celtics to take the East, and the NBA's highest rated Finals in the past decade. Whoever wins, I'll be happy.

Karlifornia · 04-16-2008, 04:15 AM

Put me down for all my money on the east winning the finals. The west will beat up on each other for 3 series, and then either the Celts, Pistons, or Magic will win the finals.

Groundhog · 04-16-2008, 05:49 AM

Celtics vs Anybody but the Spurs would be a great finals series.

Neon_Chaos · 04-17-2008, 12:18 AM

PLAYOFFS!!!!

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

(1) Boston vs. (8) Atlanta
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Washington
(2) Detroit vs. (7) Philadelphia
(3) Orlando vs. (6) Toronto

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

(1) LA Lakers vs. (8) Denver
(4) Utah vs. (5) Houston
(2) New Orleans vs. (7) Dallas
(3) San Antonio vs. (6) Phoenix

We get Spurs/Suns in the first round! Yay!

Groundhog · 04-17-2008, 12:23 AM

In the West it's entirely possible that every lower seed will advance.

My Predictions:

East:
Boston over Atlanta
Cleveland over Washington
Detroit over Philadelphia
Toronto over Orlando

West:
Lakers over Nuggets
Utah over Houston
Dallas over New Orleans
Suns over Spurs

MrBug708 · 04-17-2008, 01:21 AM

It would be fitting if Dallas advances further as the 7 seed then when they were the 1 seed

stevew · 04-17-2008, 07:39 AM

man, I'm tired of playing the wiztards every year.

Neon_Chaos · 04-18-2008, 06:20 AM

sterlingice · 04-18-2008, 07:41 AM

Sounds about right

SI

04-15-2008, 12:15 AM	#951
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04-15-2008, 01:42 AM	#952
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04-15-2008, 05:19 AM	#955
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	Here's the messy playoff scenario in the West: Western Conference Playoff Scenario Lakers seeded 1 or 2 Hornets seeded 1, 2, or 3. Spurs seeded 2 through 6 Jazz seeded 2 through 4 Rockets seeded 5 or 6 Suns seeded 4 through 6 Mavs and Nuggets seeded 7 or 8. __________________ Come and see.

04-15-2008, 05:29 AM	#956
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	If Denver wins their last game, all 8 Playoff Teams for the West will have 50-win seasons. __________________ Come and see.

04-15-2008, 07:22 AM	#959
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	ROGER MASON JR! Seriously...I love the Wizards' depth...the silver lining to the injury woes of Butler and Arenas and E. Thomas is that you get lots of valuable minutes for guys like Nick Young, Andray Blatche, and Roger Mason, Jr.. Can't wait for the first round to start. Ctown: If you're reading this...suck it. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

04-15-2008, 02:46 AM	#954
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Good win for the 76ers tonight..er Cavs

04-15-2008, 07:26 AM	#960
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Holy crap Ramon Sessions went off last night. 20 points, 24 assists, 8 boards. Sure there were 286 points scored in the game, but that's still a great line. __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

04-15-2008, 08:26 AM	#963
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	There goes just about any chance at home court advantage in the first round... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

04-15-2008, 08:32 AM	#964
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	You know what's even nuttier? Even with the ridiculous competition in the West, a Pistons win ensures that the East has the two teams with the best records in the league. __________________ Come and see.

04-15-2008, 12:45 PM	#967
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Darius Miles' dissapointing NBA career has now come to a close. The Blazers waived him today, it is very unlikely that his knee will ever heal enough to enable him to play again.

04-15-2008, 01:43 PM	#969
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	yeah, i meant to add that he's been paid well as a footnote, I don't think he'll be hurting for money anytime soon. Salaries 07-08 8.25m 08-09 9m 09-10 9m Shitload of cheddar for someone who really didn't even know many of the basic fundamentals all that well. I still wouldn't be suprised if he's broke and homeless 10-15 years from now though. 61m doesn't go far when you have poor judgement and probably quite a bit of childsupport to pay. Last edited by stevew : 04-15-2008 at 01:47 PM.

04-15-2008, 01:46 PM	#970
kurtism High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Noblesville	That's nearly $27mm in guaranteed salary cut loose, folks. FANNNN-TASTIC!

04-15-2008, 01:47 PM	#971
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Oh, and how about Melo getting busted for a DUI. Classy once again.

04-15-2008, 01:55 PM	#973
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	Wasn't he in some movie? I recall seeing him in something.

04-15-2008, 01:56 PM	#974
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	Amazing Grace and Chuck? __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

04-15-2008, 01:59 PM	#979
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	The Perfect Score. He'll have plenty of time to act now.

04-15-2008, 08:23 PM	#983
miami_fan Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Land O Lakes FL	so has Nellie acually explained the second half benching of Baron Davis? __________________ "The blind soldier fought for me in this war. The least I can do now is fight for him. I have eyes. He hasn’t. I have a voice on the radio, he hasn’t. I was born a white man. And until a colored man is a full citizen, like me, I haven’t the leisure to enjoy the freedom that colored man risked his life to maintain for me. I don’t own what I have until he owns an equal share of it. Until somebody beats me and blinds me, I am in his debt."- Orson Welles August 11, 1946

04-15-2008, 11:55 PM	#984
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	First place in the West! (Or most likely)

04-16-2008, 01:01 AM	#986
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	The Lakers wrap things up against the Kings and are the number one seed. BRING 'EM ON. __________________ Come and see.

04-16-2008, 01:06 AM	#987
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	Not in a million years would I have predicted Lakers and Hornets to be #1 and #2 in the West. What's the timetable on Bynum's return? Without him, I just don't see the Lakers as a legitimate threat to take it all out. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-16-2008, 01:22 AM	#988
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	Doubt he comes back sooner then the WCF if/when they make it that far

04-16-2008, 01:45 AM	#989
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I can't wait till Bynum comes back after a 4 month layoff and is dominating like most all of the laker fans think he will be(not Bug suprisingly). I guess they'll need someone to pound on shaq or duncan, but it's silly how some laker fans are boosting him up.

04-16-2008, 02:07 AM	#991
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I forget, do they reseed in the NBA playoffs for the 2nd round if a low seat wins? Anyways, I don't think the Lakers will make it out of the west this year. I think that the Spurs or Jazz will make it(assuming they don't play in the first round). In the East, I see the Celts/Pistons/Magic/Wizards winning in the first, and the Celts/Pistons meeting in the conference finals with the Pistons winning. I think the Spurs will beat the pistons in 5.

04-16-2008, 04:15 AM	#993
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04-16-2008, 05:49 AM	#994
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04-17-2008, 12:18 AM	#995
Neon_Chaos Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Parañaque, Philippines	PLAYOFFS!!!! EASTERN CONFERENCE: (1) Boston vs. (8) Atlanta (4) Cleveland vs. (5) Washington (2) Detroit vs. (7) Philadelphia (3) Orlando vs. (6) Toronto WESTERN CONFERENCE: (1) LA Lakers vs. (8) Denver (4) Utah vs. (5) Houston (2) New Orleans vs. (7) Dallas (3) San Antonio vs. (6) Phoenix We get Spurs/Suns in the first round! Yay! __________________ Come and see.

04-17-2008, 12:23 AM	#996
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	In the West it's entirely possible that every lower seed will advance. My Predictions: East: Boston over Atlanta Cleveland over Washington Detroit over Philadelphia Toronto over Orlando West: Lakers over Nuggets Utah over Houston Dallas over New Orleans Suns over Spurs __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

04-17-2008, 01:21 AM	#997
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	It would be fitting if Dallas advances further as the 7 seed then when they were the 1 seed

04-17-2008, 07:39 AM	#998
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	man, I'm tired of playing the wiztards every year.

04-18-2008, 06:20 AM	#999
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04-18-2008, 07:41 AM	#1000
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