2013-2014 NBA Season

RockHardTen1985 · #1 02-01-2014, 09:40 AM

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 · #2 02-01-2014, 09:46 AM

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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 · #3 02-01-2014, 10:10 AM

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 · #4 02-01-2014, 11:18 AM

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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 · #5 02-01-2014, 12:41 PM

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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 · #6 02-01-2014, 02:48 PM

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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 · #7 02-01-2014, 05:34 PM

Lebron goes off tonight. 40 12 7

RockHardTen1985 · #8 02-01-2014, 12:37 PM

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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 · #9 02-01-2014, 10:47 AM

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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 · #10 02-01-2014, 12:36 PM

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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 · #11 02-01-2014, 11:10 AM

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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 · #12 02-01-2014, 12:39 PM

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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 · #13 02-01-2014, 02:41 PM

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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.