True or False: Preseason Edition [Archive]

ShoogarBear

10-11-2005, 10:45 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.

Brodels

10-11-2005, 10:49 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. - False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. - True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. - False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games - False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. - False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. - False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. - True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. - True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. - False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. - False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. - True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. - Without a doubt

Manu20

10-11-2005, 10:54 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. True

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True

xcoriate

10-11-2005, 10:55 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.- False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. - True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. - False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games - true

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. - true :)

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. - false

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. - true

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. - true

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. - false

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. - false

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. - false

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. - true

Kori Ellis

10-11-2005, 10:58 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. False

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True

freemeat

10-11-2005, 11:07 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. TRUE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. UH...OUT 4 MONTHS....MAY WANT TO RETHINK THIS ONE.

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. FALSE

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games FALSE

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. FALSE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.FALSE

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. TRUE

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. TRUE

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. TRUE

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. TRUE (OR THE SECOND ROUND, BUT EITHER WAY -- Spurs V. Pacers in the finals)

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. TRUE -- BUT SWEPT IN THE FIRST

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. FALSE -- JUST PLAYERS BITCHING TO THE MEDIA

mookie2001

10-11-2005, 11:13 PM

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1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.
F

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.
T

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.
T

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games
T
5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.
F
6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.
F
7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.
F
8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.
T
9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.
T
10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
F
11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
T
12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.
F

it depends if you mean ESPN "altercations" True, if you mean real altercations, False

Horry For 3!

10-11-2005, 11:19 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. True, when he is back from his injury

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True

carina_gino20

10-11-2005, 11:34 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. If he recovers well from his injury
3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. False

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. So true

timvp

10-11-2005, 11:42 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. Yes. I called this before the Spurs even signed Oberto so I'm sticking to my story.

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. Yes. But if I were the Suns, I'd give him the year off.

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. Yes. But will probably not be as good in the playoffs.

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. Yes. Kidd, Carter and Air Homo Sapien are three very good basketball players.

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. No. Chris Paul will put up big numbers in New Orleans ...... errr Oklahoma City.

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. No. Clippers are too cheap to fire him midseason.

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. Yes. LeBron has teammates this year.

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. Yes. But Riley will be rumored to take over after the team's first two game losing streak.

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. Yeah. Chris Paul will lead the way.

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. No. Despite Flip, Pistons will be in the mix.

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. Yes. They have the best coach in pro sports history on their side.

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. Of course.

Nice Thread.

DesiSpur_21

10-11-2005, 11:53 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.
True
2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.
False
3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.
False
4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games
False
5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.
False
6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.
False
7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.
True
8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.
True
9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.
True
10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
False
11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
True
12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.[/QUOTE]
False

Shaolin-Style

10-11-2005, 11:54 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True if you mean slightly extreme and not really extreme.

DieMrBond

10-12-2005, 01:07 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. I hope so! True

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. Unfortunately, no - knee surgery. False

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. I think they will be the same, so false.

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games Id say 45 - False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. Go the aussie! True

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. Im guessing Doc Rivers... Danny Ainge might of just had enough. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. False - They will probably get one of the 'big 3' in the first round, so will lose

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. I think Wade will be too good for him not to be, True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. I hope so! True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Without Reggie? I doubt it. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. Yes, but it will be hard. True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. Well, hopefully he wont bust up Finley this year, but the other 2 most likely :) True

travis2

10-12-2005, 07:10 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.
False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.
Define "significant". In any case, from March on, TRUE.

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.
True

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games
False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.
False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.
False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.
True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.
True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.
True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.
Define "altercation". Will he be ejected twice? No. Will he have these supposed All-Stars get in his face? Yeah, I can see that. TRUE.

spursupporter

10-12-2005, 07:55 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False...think nazr is still more experienced

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. False.....with his injury, it is hard to predict what the suns organisation will do...but i'll go with False

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. Fakse.....Pistons alway sux at regular season, but its different story in playoffs....

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games False.....they'll need a better center and power forward

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False......in bucks, their go-to-guy is michael redd. In hornets, most probably chris paul will be their go-to-guy

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False.....can't predict any coaching changes....

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True......very highly for the cavs to advance, unless injuries struck in the regular season and they meet with the heats, pistons or pacers in the 1st round....

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True.....

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. False......depending on chris paul....

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False.....i still think that it will be a rematch between pistons and the heats but with heats prevailing this time round

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. True.....with phil jackson back and kareem and pippen coaching the lakers, there is definitely a high chance

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True.....of course!

sprrs

10-12-2005, 08:33 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. possible, but likely not. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. Those of you saying false, don't seem to know D'Antoni very well. True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. Their regular season records have never really been great, but still False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. True

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. False

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. True

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. pfft. True

SpurYank

10-12-2005, 08:39 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. True

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. False

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. True

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. False

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True

ObiwanGinobili

10-12-2005, 08:49 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.true - but i'm saying he'll start at least 5 games. not be THE starting center.

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.false

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. I plead the 5th

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games false

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. false. I'm going with Chris Paul

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.lol. true

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.false

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.with or with out Riley's hand up his ass??

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.true

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. I'm on the fence. 50/50

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. false

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.TRUE

Spurminator

10-12-2005, 09:15 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. FALSE - Better off the bench.

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. TRUE (After 5 months)

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. FALSE

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games FALSE

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. FALSE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. FALSE - Mike Montgomery

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. TRUE

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. TRUE

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. TRUE - The travel will help them bond as a team.

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. FALSE - Detroit will beat Indiana

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. TRUE

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. FALSE - Ray Allen will not make the All Star Team. :fro

sa_butta

10-12-2005, 09:19 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. FALSE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. TRUE AFTER RECOVERY

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. FALSE

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. FALSE

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. FALSE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. FALSE

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. TRUE

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. TRUE

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. TRUE

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. FALSE

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. TRUE

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. TRUE

SenorSpur

10-12-2005, 09:44 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. - False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. - True, but only in the second half of the season

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. - False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games - True

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. - True

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired - True

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs - True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs - False

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games - False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals - True

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs - False :elephant

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. - True

spurs_fan_in_exile

10-12-2005, 09:56 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. False, the Suns won't make the mistake the Kings did with Webber

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False, the east is stronger this year, particularly their division

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. False

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False, I don't think the Heat will be there

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.True, Ray Allen and Vince Carter are locks.

TheTruth

10-12-2005, 11:22 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. - False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. - True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. - True

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games - True

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. - False (Derron Williams)

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. - False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. - False

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. - True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. - False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. - False (they'll beat the pistons)

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. - True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. - True (at least)

BigVee

10-12-2005, 11:38 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. NOPE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. NOPE

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. YES

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games YES

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. NO

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. NEVER

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. YES

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. YES

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. 25

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. NOPE

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. YES

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. NOT THIS YEAR

ObiwanGinobili

10-12-2005, 12:52 PM

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.

We should have a vBookie on this.
Qualifiers would be any of the following:
1.incident requires teamamtes intervention (ie. one guy holding another guy back or trying to calm him down)
2.incident results in 15sec (or more) sports blip on local and national sports coverage of the game.
3. incident results in technical foul
4. incident is specifically refered to afterwards by opposing player in an interview. accompynied by the words "dirty", "low" or "illegal" to describe Bowen

lilmads

10-12-2005, 01:21 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games. False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. True

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True

baseline bum

10-12-2005, 02:20 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.
FALSE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.
TRUE

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.
FALSE - Now they have to deal with Indiana at full strength

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games
FALSE

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.
TRUE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.
FALSE

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.
FALSE - Their only chance is if they get the 4 seed. I'm not sure they can take New Jersey, and definitely not if the Nets have homecourt. They have no chance against Indy, Detroit, or Miami.

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.
TRUE

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.
FALSE

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
FALSE

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
TRUE - Phil Jackson turned a struggling franchise around once.

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.
TRUE

MaNuMaNiAc

10-12-2005, 02:20 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. TRUE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. FALSE

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. FALSE

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games FALSE

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. FALSE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. FALSE

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. TRUE

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.TRUE

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. TRUE

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. FALSE

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. FALSE

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. TRUE

clooneyschick04

10-12-2005, 02:24 PM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games True

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. False

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. True I hope

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. True

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. True

ShoogarBear

10-12-2005, 11:56 PM

http://www.nndb.com/people/629/000061446/mclaughlin-john-crop.jpg
AND THE ANSWERS ARE . . .

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.
FALSE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.
FALSE Four months is probably the minumum, and I suspect cooler heads will prevail in the Phoenix FO when he does come back.

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.
TRUE

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games
TRUE They won 42 games with half a team last year.

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.
FALSE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.
FALSE Mike Woodson, anyone?

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.
FALSE Trick question, and I think only baseline bum got it right. They can't beat Indy, Detroit, or Miami, and probably won't be able to beat NJ.

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.
TRUE Unless they really suck, Riley will look bad firing him before season end.

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.
FALSE See Saints.

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
FALSE. I think the Heat make it this time.

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
FALSE Unless Lamar Odom really is Scottie Pippen.

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.
FALSE I see reduced minutes and maybe a gentler, kinder, but still rashlike Bruce.

Comments:
-Kori had an interesting set of answers. She doesn't think Detroit will have a better regular season. She thinks Van Gundy will not be the coach of the Heat in the postseason. But she doesn't think Indy will beat the Heat in the Finals. Granted those aren't mutually exclusive answers, but I can't figure out who you think will win the East.

-A lot of people are underrating the Nets

Brutalis

10-13-2005, 12:40 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. false.

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. - false, not in 41 games.

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. false.

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games - false

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. false!

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. false!!

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. true.

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. true.

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. true.

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. true.

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. false.

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.false. just one!

Kori Ellis

10-13-2005, 12:43 AM

Kori had an interesting set of answers. She doesn't think Detroit will have a better regular season. I think they'll have about the same record. She thinks Van Gundy will not be the coach of the Heat in the postseason. I think they'll go on a mini-losing streak at some point and they'll be some sort of confrontation and mutual departure. But she doesn't think Indy will beat the Heat in the Finals. I think Indy will be in the EC Finals but maybe not against the Heat. Granted those aren't mutually exclusive answers, but I can't figure out who you think will win the East. Me either.

MI21

10-13-2005, 06:38 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.
FALSE, I just can't see that happening.

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.
FALSE, I see them letting him sit out the whole season because it isn't going to be worth risking him when the season is already down the drain

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown.
FALSE, they won 54 last season even though it felt like they only won 50ish, I don't see them winning more this season, probably within 1-2 of last seasons record.

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games
TRUE, After the Carter trade they were winning a pretty good %, so I expect them to reach 50 with some better supporting players and Air Gay healthy again.

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.
TRUE, also he will be MVP, DPOY and COY.

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.
FALSE, Clippers shouldn't be that bad this season.

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.
FALSE, I think they will finish somewhere between 4-7, and that matchup will be a killer against either Detroit, Miami, Indiana or probably New Jersey. Playing the Nets would be there only chance unless they can somehow finish 1-3.

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs.
TRUE, he does a fine job in my opinion, I don't think Riley will take over.

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.
TRUE, yeah why not, I think they will be quite tough and competitive, a bit of a feel good story.

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
FALSE, The Pacers may very well make it, but I have a hard time believing Detroit won't be there.

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.
TRUE, I think Kobe will have a stellar season and lead the Lakers to 8th spot.

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.
TRUE, but they will be pretty minor, as always.

1Parker1

10-13-2005, 08:12 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year.--TRUE

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. TRUE

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. FALSE

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games TRUE (easy division)

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. TRUE

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. FALSE (Flip Saunders will)

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs. TRUE-and that's as far as they'll get...

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. TRUE

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. FALSE-19 games :)

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. FALSE (Other way around)

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. TRUE--Kobe will be league MVP (or at least 2nd runner up)

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.TRUE (Ray and Carmelo are givens)

ALVAREZ6

10-13-2005, 08:15 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. False

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year.True

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. False

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games False

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year.True

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired.False

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.True

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. True

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games.False

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.False

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs.False

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year.True

Jimcs50

10-13-2005, 08:23 AM

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. F

2. Amare Stoudamire will play significant minutes this year. F

3. The Detroit Pistons will have a better regular season record under Flip Saunders than Larry Brown. F

4. The New Jersey Nets will win 50 games T Antoine Wright will be the reason. :smokin

5. Andrew Bogut will be the Rookie of the Year. T

6. Mike Dunleavy will be the first coach fired. F

7. The Cleveland Cavaliers will advance to the second round of the playoffs.F

8. Stan Van Gundy will still be the coach of the Heat for the playoffs. T

9. The New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets will win more than 20 games. T

10. The Indiana Pacers will beat the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. T

11. The Los Angeles Lakers will make the playoffs. T(now that Phoenix is out)

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. TRUE!!!!

ShoogarBear

10-13-2005, 10:04 AM

We should have a vBookie on this.
Qualifiers would be any of the following:
1.incident requires teamamtes intervention (ie. one guy holding another guy back or trying to calm him down)
2.incident results in 15sec (or more) sports blip on local and national sports coverage of the game.
3. incident results in technical foul
4. incident is specifically refered to afterwards by opposing player in an interview. accompynied by the words "dirty", "low" or "illegal" to describe Bowen

5. incident involves Bruce's foot striking opponent anywhere above the waist

spur219

10-13-2005, 10:08 AM

ShoogarBear

03-28-2006, 07:27 PM

Bump. We can start grading ourselves on some of these.

timvp

03-28-2006, 07:39 PM

Chris Paul will put up big numbers in New Orleans ...... errr Oklahoma City.

Props :tu

SpursWoman

03-28-2006, 07:40 PM

5. incident involves Bruce's foot striking opponent anywhere above the waist

Did you edit this in? :lmao :lmao

ShoogarBear

03-28-2006, 07:43 PM

:lol

Notice you skipped this one:

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. Yes. I called this before the Spurs even signed Oberto so I'm sticking to my story.

ShoogarBear

03-28-2006, 07:44 PM

Did you edit this in? :lmao :lmao

:lmao, no it's pristine. I'm just that good.

timvp

03-28-2006, 07:44 PM

Hey, there is still time :)

Really, could Oberto be worse than Rasho or Nazr?

Question.

Kori Ellis

03-28-2006, 07:44 PM

Too many of you had confidence in Van Gundy in Miami.

SpursWoman

03-28-2006, 07:46 PM

Too many of you had confidence in Van Gundy in Miami.

I don't think I answered that post, but I wouldn't have imagined after getting them to the ECF that he'd have been fired so soon.

:fro

ShoogarBear

03-28-2006, 07:47 PM

Actually what is was is we had too much confidence in Pat Riley's integrity.

BTW, does anyone think the Heat are in a better position now than they would be if they had kept SVG?

1Parker1

03-28-2006, 08:24 PM

^No, seems Heat were doing better with SVG. He's a great coach, IMO. Although we really can't answer that question until the playoffs.

BTW :lmao @ Timvp giving himself props for Chris Paul, but conveniently forgetting this crazy statement:

1. Fabricio Oberto will be the starting center before the end of the year. Yes. I called this before the Spurs even signed Oberto so I'm sticking to my story.

ploto

03-28-2006, 08:26 PM

Hey, there is still time :)

Really, could Oberto be worse than Rasho or Nazr?

Question.
Yes-- he defends like Nazr and rebounds like Rasho. :lol

Spurminator

03-28-2006, 08:33 PM

12. Bruce Bowen will have on-court altercations with at least two All Stars during the year. FALSE - Ray Allen will not make the All Star Team.

Well I guess I was half right, sort of...

T Park

03-28-2006, 08:59 PM

could Oberto be worse than Rasho or Nazr

OMG.

He can't jump, hes horrible defensively, offensively, unless he has a wide open layup, hes HORRIBLE.

Oberto is prob the worst FA bigman the SPurs have ever gotten.

Worse than Rasho yes, at least Rasho will block a shot or two.

Oberto does JACK.

MI21

03-28-2006, 10:22 PM

7 correct, 3 wrong and a couple yet to be determined.

Nice :hat

Jimcs50

03-28-2006, 10:30 PM

7 correct, 3 wrong and a couple yet to be determined.

Nice :hat

Me too. :smokin

But my Indy prediction looks like it might be wrong.:)

ObiwanGinobili

03-28-2006, 10:34 PM