2013-2014 NBA Season

[JJP]

Originally Posted by arizonadave

wow. The Suns have swept the Pacers,winning tonight and in Phoenix.Who knows how good this team is, but they just dont stop playing. They have no heros and one of the best young head coaches in the NBA.Time will tell.

The dreaded "first game back at home after an extended road trip" rears its head as the Pacers, off a 5 game West Coast trip, lose outright. Fading teams first game back has been profitable angle over the years.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by arizonadave

That was the end game road trip for the Suns.They are just playing lights out.They have one of the best point guards in the West and he is leading them in each game.

The Suns are a very fun team to watch. I've always been a fan of Dragic.

[RockHardTen1985]

Heat need a miracle now with the Pacers signing Bynum. They better hope Oden is healthy enough to give them 20-25min a game come Eastern Conference finals time.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Heat need a miracle now with the Pacers signing Bynum. They better hope Oden is healthy enough to give them 20-25min a game come Eastern Conference finals time.

It sucks that Bynum and his bad attitude get rewarded.

[rpncaine]

I just hope he doesn't f%$* up the chemistry the team has now.
Not sure who will get cut but it means we can play two big boys at C and PF much more. Hibbert/West/Bynum/Scola/Mahimi should wear out anybody as they can come in waves.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

I just hope he doesn't f%$* up the chemistry the team has now.
Not sure who will get cut but it means we can play two big boys at C and PF much more. Hibbert/West/Bynum/Scola/Mahimi should wear out anybody as they can come in waves.

Dont think anyone gets cut as they had an empty roster spot. You'd have to imagine he will strictly just back up Hibbert which will take minutes from Mahinmi.

Obviously Bynum is far better than Mahinmi but this really wasnt a big need for Indiana and was probably more along the lines to keep him from Miami than anything else.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Dont think anyone gets cut as they had an empty roster spot. You'd have to imagine he will strictly just back up Hibbert which will take minutes from Mahinmi.

Obviously Bynum is far better than Mahinmi but this really wasnt a big need for Indiana and was probably more along the lines to keep him from Miami than anything else.

Chuck, just curious.... As of today who wins the East in your mind? I have Miami, but Im not confident at all in that anymore.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Chuck, just curious.... As of today who wins the East in your mind? I have Miami, but Im not confident at all in that anymore.

Right now I think Indiana has a slight advantage but it is still pretty close to a toss up. 2 1/2 months from now things might be different. Injuries can be a big factor. The playoffs dont start until after the Derby preps are finished.

http://espn.go.com/nba/playoffs/matchups

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by rpncaine

I just hope he doesn't f%$* up the chemistry the team has now.
Not sure who will get cut but it means we can play two big boys at C and PF much more. Hibbert/West/Bynum/Scola/Mahimi should wear out anybody as they can come in waves.

I dont think he can mess this up. Indiana has done this the right way, improving the last 3 years. Improving to right now being favorites over Miami to win the East. I would call them favorites to win the whole thing even without Bynum. Pacers are too well coached and have the right kind of superstar in George to let this guy mess **** up.

[cmorioles]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

It sucks that Bynum and his bad attitude get rewarded.

I imagine the Pacers will regret this signing. I would have worked out a deal to just pay him to stay home and not play.

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

It sucks that Bynum and his bad attitude get rewarded.

Agree. More then just a bad attitude. A total punk, multiple reports say he simply does not like basketball.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Heat need a miracle now with the Pacers signing Bynum. They better hope Oden is healthy enough to give them 20-25min a game come Eastern Conference finals time.

Yeah Bynum looked awesome this season...

[RockHardTen1985]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Yeah Bynum looked awesome this season...

Well actually I think he has moved pretty good. Plus in October it was reported that he would likely not debut until after the all star break with the goal being 15-20min a game come playoff time. Ahead of schedule, and honestly if Bynum can give Indiana 10min a game with Hibbert how does Miami even compete if Oden cant give them anything? Unless there is another vet out there that they can sign?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by RockHardTen1985

Well actually I think he has moved pretty good. Plus in October it was reported that he would likely not debut until after the all star break with the goal being 15-20min a game come playoff time. Ahead of schedule, and honestly if Bynum can give Indiana 10min a game with Hibbert how does Miami even compete if Oden cant give them anything? Unless there is another vet out there that they can sign?

He was out of shape to start the season and hasn't played in a month so i'm guessing he will be a little heavy. He is a big offensive move up from Mahinmi but how important is that really? I just dont know that he is much of a factor as a 12 minute a game player in the playoffs. Plus the 2nd unit has Granger and Scola, both who dont mind shooting the ball so how will he mesh with them?

Miami's has issues with rebounding but they have for the last few years. I'd be concerned that Battier and Allen arent shooting well and are at the age where they might be slipping fast. Without spacing Miami's offense will have issues with Indiana size. Bosh has been shooting more 3's and hitting a pretty good % but he is also one of Miami's few consistent rebounders so you help one area while weakening another. You'd have to figure that Riley is going to whatever it takes to win this year as I'm sure he sees Wade's knees, Allen and Battiers struggles and the fact that the Big 3 can all opt out this offseason and understands that the window might be closing.

[Duvalier]

Too bad Mike Conley is going to miss some time with a sprained ankle. Monday's Memphis-OKC game should be a good one. Two of the hottest teams in the league...both 9-1 over their last 10. Grizzlies just can't seem to stay healthy.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Too bad Mike Conley is going to miss some time with a sprained ankle. Monday's Memphis-OKC game should be a good one. Two of the hottest teams in the league...both 9-1 over their last 10. Grizzlies just can't seem to stay healthy.

Snakebit. Virtually every top PG in the league has been hurt at some point this year. Ray Felton as well...

[cmorioles]

Am I remembering wrong? Sure seems like the NBA used to televise one or two games nationally on Super Bowl Sunday.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Am I remembering wrong? Sure seems like the NBA used to televise one or two games nationally on Super Bowl Sunday.

Yeah NBC used to have a SB day game when they had the NBA

[3kings]

Originally Posted by cmorioles

Am I remembering wrong? Sure seems like the NBA used to televise one or two games nationally on Super Bowl Sunday.

You are right. It usually involved the Bulls, Lakers, Celtics had prop bets with total points of Jordan, Kobe etc.....

[Duvalier]

The Wizards over .500 for the first time since 2009...and that was only when they started the 09' season 2-1. With John Wall and Bradley Beal...Washington has a dynamic young backcourt to build around. I'd still love to see Greg Monroe end up there.