Nba 2012-13
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The team switches off when they get a huge lead early in the game and decide to play in second gear for the rest of the game. It's infuriating when it's clear that they have the ability to blow away most teams they're playing lately, but they just have to do things the hard way.
Wow, what a play! It is an offensive foul though, he clearly pushed Nowitzki out of the way..
No he didn't. Dirk flopped there. But then again the NBA has kinda become a women's game. Its not a real man's game like the NFL. A slight touch and they fecking call a foul.
Well, it's a game of precision. It's definitely a different game to the NFL.
The streak is about to end...
Yup, I'm actually kind of glad it did.. Takes the pressure of the team before the play-offs (Lebron looks exhausted!), and teach them a valuable lesson (before it's too late): You can't fecking go behind in double digits against every single team and expect to come back!
The streak is over!! Miami lose to Chicago who were without some key players but played with a lot of intensity and deserved the win. The legendary Lakers' record remains 
The modern fake Lakers meanwhile limped to a win.
The modern fake Lakers meanwhile limped to a win.
Now I wish the Heat meet the Bulls in the playoff. (Although that might backfire 
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(Although that might backfire )The race to the bottom and the NBA lottery is pretty tight right now.
17-54 Charlotte
18-54 Orlando
22-48 Cleveland
23-49 Phoenix
24-48 Detroit
25-47 New Orleans
25-45 Minnesota
26-46 Sacramento
26-45 Toronto
26-45 Washington
28-43 Philly
Could possibly have something to do with the Heat's win streak, everyone down there is terrified of winning.
17-54 Charlotte
18-54 Orlando
22-48 Cleveland
23-49 Phoenix
24-48 Detroit
25-47 New Orleans
25-45 Minnesota
26-46 Sacramento
26-45 Toronto
26-45 Washington
28-43 Philly
Could possibly have something to do with the Heat's win streak, everyone down there is terrified of winning.
To be honest losing helps Miami more than winning at the moment, that Number One seed is all but sown up and LeBron could do with a wee rest.
Nash, Kobe and MWP injured, injury list is a joke.
Mike Brown must've put some voodoo curse on us. The injuries have been a joke.
This season is a write-off, even if we get to the playoffs, it will be a 1 and done embarrassment. Need to start looking at next year and thinking what moves to make. Hopefully Howard stays, Artest will probably leave and Gasol should be traded. Also, Jimmy Buss needs to get his head out of his ass and sack D'Antoni.
This season is a write-off, even if we get to the playoffs, it will be a 1 and done embarrassment. Need to start looking at next year and thinking what moves to make. Hopefully Howard stays, Artest will probably leave and Gasol should be traded. Also, Jimmy Buss needs to get his head out of his ass and sack D'Antoni.
Pat Riley is 'that' guy.
http://espn.go.com/nba/conversations/_/id/9113282/heat-prez-pat-riley-tells-celtics-ainge-stfu
Yeah, I don't think I can support the Lakers with D'Antoni as coach.
Also, I always liked how Danny Ainge played basketball, he played great defense against Jordan back in the day.
Though i like Riley from being a Lakers guy, so I'm torn. They're probably both jerks.
Also, I always liked how Danny Ainge played basketball, he played great defense against Jordan back in the day.
Though i like Riley from being a Lakers guy, so I'm torn. They're probably both jerks.
Important win for the Lakers.
Kobe played all but 22 seconds of the game
he also passes Wilt to become 4th highest scorer.
Kobe played all but 22 seconds of the game
he also passes Wilt to become 4th highest scorer.The Heat are teaching the Spurs how to do it. James, Wade and Chalmers all sit out, all because of "injuries"...
... and still get away with a win. Wow!
Very important win for the Lakers over Dallas last night. Kobe played 47 minutes again. That is a ridiculous amount of minutes for most players but for a 34-year old with an ankle knock and 'bone spur in his left foot' that is quite amazing.
Shaq also had his jersey retired. Great player and personality and his speech was very good.
Shaq also had his jersey retired. Great player and personality and his speech was very good.
Showing Pop that it's all about the theater, not the basketball.
Or showing him that the important thing is to rest your players, not send a message to Stern.
I didn't get the impression Pop was trying to send a message to Stern. Pop probably has by far the best reputation of any manager in the game now, Stern is a pompous windbag. I'd guess that Pop sent the players home because it was advantageous for their rehab, as opposed to traveling to Miami to sit on the bench.
Anyway, Pop's response to the fine was something like "I'm going to continue to do what I think is best for this team, because that's who I work for, not David Stern."
Anyway, Pop's response to the fine was something like "I'm going to continue to do what I think is best for this team, because that's who I work for, not David Stern."
Well, I don't want to look like I'm defending Stern here, because he's the single thing that I hate most in the NBA (even more than Garnett!), but we all know Stern is a prick.. Just say my players are nursing injuries and announce it before the game.. Don't let everybody hype the game only for them to discover that Pop is sending everybody back to San Antonio without prior notice.. It did look like Pop was giving everybody the finger there.
It's like when a manager don't want to send players for international friendlies. They don't just say we're not sending them full stop. They have to make some kind of excuse to cover it, or they will attract a lot of criticism/possible punishments.
Anyway, I don't think anybody care about this now, least of all Pop himself..
It's like when a manager don't want to send players for international friendlies. They don't just say we're not sending them full stop. They have to make some kind of excuse to cover it, or they will attract a lot of criticism/possible punishments.
Anyway, I don't think anybody care about this now, least of all Pop himself..
And the Lakers great escape continues!
Lakers have been winning most games closely by just some points. Still, a win is a win. Hopefully they climb up the rankings and avoid the No.1 or No.2 teams.
Doubt it. They'll be lucky to make the playoffs wit no further injuries, getting anything above 8th seed would need some serious luck and a monumental collapse from both Warriors and the Rockets.
Rockets vs Okc first round would be fun. Harden against his old teammates
Lakers lose again to the Clippers and they sweep the Lakers this season. Embarrassing.
As usual we had issues with turnovers, poor transition defense, missing open 3s and completely shit defense in general. Add to that tiredness and the retarded logic of having only a 7 man rotation and Kobe playing all but 39.8 seconds of the game. His numbers the past week have been ridiculous and far too much. D'Antoni is a clueless cnut who must be sacked. cnut
At least D12 is getting better with his FTs.
As usual we had issues with turnovers, poor transition defense, missing open 3s and completely shit defense in general. Add to that tiredness and the retarded logic of having only a 7 man rotation and Kobe playing all but 39.8 seconds of the game. His numbers the past week have been ridiculous and far too much. D'Antoni is a clueless cnut who must be sacked. cnut
At least D12 is getting better with his FTs.
This season has always been a writeoff for the Lakers. Even if they manage to clinch the 8th seed, they'll get swatted by the Spurs or OKC. The management has been a disaster, no excuses for finishing that low with Kobe, D12 and Nash on board.
I can't understand what's happening to the Lakers. How the hell would you be fighting for the 8th seed with a squad like that?! When they brought Howard and Nash in I was almost sure they will make it to the NBA finals this year..
Utah have 4 games remaining, against OKC, Minnesota (2), and Memphis.. I think OKC will beat them, but the Lakers will need to win virtually all 5 remaining games.
Utah have 4 games remaining, against OKC, Minnesota (2), and Memphis.. I think OKC will beat them, but the Lakers will need to win virtually all 5 remaining games.
The Lakers just need to rebuild and the only way they could have done that is by getting rid of both Howard and Gasol and bringing in someone younger. They have put all their eggs in one basket and it hasn't worked for them this year. All they can hope for now is that Howard signs an extension.
Utah lost to OKC, and The Lakers have it back in their hands again..
Lakers fans chanting MVP for Kobe Bryant. He's got a team with 4 Hall of Famers and it looks like they will barely make it to the 8th spot.
you couldn't make this shit up. Lakers fans are easily the dumbest fan base around.
you couldn't make this shit up. Lakers fans are easily the dumbest fan base around.He was insane tonight though.. And it was a second night of a back-to-back as well!
I can't see him letting the Lakers miss on the playoffs.. He's just too good for that to happen..
He's not the MVP (I'd have Bron-Bron, Durant, CP3 and Melo ahead of him) but without Kobe we'd be even worse off. He can be really annoying with the iso plays but when things are going for him, there are few better at taking a team and carrying them over the line. The block on the dunk attempt
First time this season we've won back-to-backs. D'Antoni should have a statue built of him for that monumental achievement.
First time this season we've won back-to-backs. D'Antoni should have a statue built of him for that monumental achievement.
They've been chanting that towards him for the better part of the last ten years, it's tradition.Lakers fans chanting MVP for Kobe Bryant. He's got a team with 4 Hall of Famers and it looks like they will barely make it to the 8th spot.
Gasol is an idiot for making those comments.
What has he said?
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