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Maybe if they go and get a M.Camby from the Clippz.
I would stop ing about Channing Frye if we could rotate him with a Camby.
I said this at the start of the season and I will repeat it for you
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Don't you ever doubt a motivated Shaq playing with LeBron.
Maybe if they go and get a M.Camby from the Clippz.
I would stop ing about Channing Frye if we could rotate him with a Camby.
I disagree. I think they have a lot to do with the fact that they're using him so little as a playmaker and a passer.
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This stat is pretty meaningless at this point in time - and even later in the season, as the best predictor of play-off success is point differential league wide and not versus the top teams.
Then matchups matter. For that reason, to me, there are 2 contenders in the West, the Lakers first and the Spurs second. The Mavs and the Nuggets are in the second tier, but they just don't have enough talent to win 4 series in a row. The Suns are 1 million years away of being contenders, IMO. In the East, I don't think the Hawks have enough quality to win, they simply don't play enough defence to win consistently in the playoffs (nor the type of defence, too much switching and happy-go-lucky). I don't like the matchup with the Celtics and Orlando for the Cavs, considering their current role. I have doubts about how the Celtics and the Magic matchup (the Cs can do a better job than anyone on Howard which severely limits Orlando's offence; the Magic generally defend Rondo and Ray Allen very well - especially Rondo whose decision making when playing Orlando is always, with the exception of the last game, subpar).
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A request to Slovenian/French (or whatever nationality) members of this board. Can you find me a picture of the Eurobasket2009 All-Tournament team? The one with Lorbek, Parker, Rudy, Pau and Teodosic side by side? I know such a picture exists, I recall seeing it, but I can't find it anywhere. Thanks for your help.
I agree with this..I meant more in regard to his shooting, his %s are partly a product of his usage IMO..
They go to him for scoring way too much IMO..not as much lately, but they were riding him way too much earlier in the season..Vince is a very good scorer, but he's not a guy you should go to EVERY possession..he's obviously known for his poor shot selection, and it's even worse when he's playing that type of role..
He's a very good passer, so it's strange that they haven't used him in that way too much, especially since Turkoglu is an inferior passer and they used him like that a lot..
His usage rate is significantly higher than it was in his last years in Jersey, despite having little help in NJ and a lot more in Orlando..strange that they're using him like this..
His %s will go up though..he's missing A LOT of shots he normally makes..he'll get hot soon IMO..
Dwight hasn't developed a post game and his teammates aren't helping in this regard by not giving him more touches
That's part of the problem though, especially against Boston..the Celtics have a couple of guys that will make limit Dwight's game..they also have Rondo to guard Nelson..I don't know how Orlando would beat them..
And you base that on what?
LMAO butthurt mavfans
Yeah, he's been very subpar finishing at the rim, he'll correct it.
And true, they have to use him more as they used Turkoglu, right now Nelson is carrying too much of the playmaking burden instead of setting him up as the scorer so often.
Assuming health, the Mavs will be right there at the end as the biggest threat to the Lakers. Ask a Lakers fan which team they would rather deal with. The Nuggets need Billups healthy to have any chance to challenge LA. If you want to give the Spurs the benefit of the doubt and say they'll put it in another gear, I can see that. But I see nothing to suggest that they are in a class above the Mavs and Nuggets.
When did that happen? Can you point out a post?
Oh come on dont pull the innocent card Fin, considering the fact that you included the Suns in that list there is no reason why the Spurs shouldnt have been there...again as horrible and dissapointing as theyve been they are still 3rd in the loss column out West only behind the Mavs and Lakers. After Sunday they will have made up lost ground, and considering the teams theyll be playing should comfortably move up to the 3rd or 4th seed. And again having played absolutely horrible this entire season.
Don't feed 'em
Sons, the standings in December mean everything to manfan, whoops mavfan
The Spurs just had a slow start... not unheard of for them... Their main concern is staying healthy.
On the other hand, the Mavs are on pace for a 60 win season and a quick playoff exit as is the custom for that team...
Nuggets need Chauncey back ASAP and Lakers you don't know if they got bored already or what is up...
Rockets play with a lot of hearth and pride, but ultimately, like Dallas, they just don't have enough talent to win it all...
Anyways, just my 2c
Be quiet Rocket fan, the grownups are talking.Sons, the standings in December mean everything to manfan, whoops mavfan
2-10 vs .500 or better teams, even H/R differential. The Suns are 6-9 against .500 or better teams and have a +6 H/R differential
OK Stat ...thank you!
This might all matter if the playoffs started tomorrow, but they don't so... whatever helps you sleep at night.
Point Differential:
Celtics: + 8.6
Hawks: + 8.0
Lakers: + 7.0
Cavs: + 6.6
Magic:+ 5.3
Nuggets: + 5.2
Spurs: + 5.1
Mavericks: + 4.7
Suns: + 3.8
Blazers: + 3.5
Jazz: + 2.4
Zombie Sonics: + 1.8
Heat: + 1.7
Rockets: + 0.7
Is there some reason why you're taking this thread personally? I just presented some stats for the contending teams in the league without comment. Why does this bother you? Some NBA fans in the NBA Forum want to discuss league-wide issues. It's not all about Spur fan.
spur fan, calm the down. We get it, "it's only december", "spurs are proven champions", etc etc. Maybe you should go back upstairs where you can stroke each other and pray that the spurs somehow get back in the mix.
But as of now, Dallas/Denver/LA are the only "big boys" that might come out the west. Come back and talk to us when the spurs manage to beat a good team.
They beat Dallas. Just saying.
Honestly, sitting out Duncan and Parker against Dallas in the playoffs is something the spurs should seriously look into...
What's funny is that Richard Jefferson killed us that night. Dallas historically has had lots of trouble defending good wing players.
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