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  1. 01-04-2009 #26
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    The Celtics haven't been the same since they met the Lakers Juggernaut. Seems like the Lakers just stole their mojo.

    Good win by the Knicks, Chandler on fire.
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  2. 01-04-2009 #27
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    Quote Originally Posted by Warlord23
    Key statline of the night:
    K Garnett
    6 points on 1-6 shooting, 9 rebs, 2 assists, 3 TOs

    Considering the Knicks are coached by D'Antoni and feature forwards like Jeffries, Harrington and Wilson Chandler, you'd think a legit 7-footer could have imposed his will a tad more.

    Soft.
    The Knicks bigs actually match up pretty well against KG. Jared Jeffries is 6-11, 240, with length and quickness. Harrington also has good quickness for his size and bulk. KG's advantage against most power forwards is his athleticism and quickness. That is somewhat neutralized with quicker combo forwards like Jeffries and Harrington. Doesn't excuse his poor performance overall, but the match-up isn't as lopsided as you suggest, on paper or in reality.

    It's about as explainable as Tim Duncan only averaging 5.5 rpg against the Milwaukee Bucks this year in two games.
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  3. 01-04-2009 #28
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    David Lee had a really solid showing as well, with 14pts 14 rebs 2 blocks and a steal. Man, I wish the Spurs could trade for him somehow.
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  4. 01-04-2009 #29
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    Rebounding is a bit different ... boxing out is a big part of it, and so long as the frontcourt maintains an overall edge in rebounding % it's all good. Duncan is great at getting position, which is why the Spurs are one of the best defensive rebounding teams, although Timmy's name never features among league leaders in rebounding.

    Unless KG was being doubled as soon as he caught the ball (I didn't watch the game), 6 points is very strange.
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  5. 01-04-2009 #30
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    Watching KG choke never gets old
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  6. 01-04-2009 #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Armando
    The NBA is so obvious. What a coincidence that the top 3 teams in the East all lose.
    Let me guess... This is where the Suns fan cries Stern is manipulating the NBA... to favor the Lakers... YET AGAIN.
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  7. 01-04-2009 #32
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    I predicted before the season began that BOS would have trouble keeping up their break-neck pace.

    All that matters is that they are playing great basketball in the playoffs, which I think they will.
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  8. 01-04-2009 #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrHouse
    I predicted before the season began that BOS would have trouble keeping up their break-neck pace.
    Boston did not have a "break-neck pace" before the season began for you to predict they wouldn't be able to keep it up.
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  9. 01-04-2009 #34
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    Quote Originally Posted by JamStone
    The Knicks bigs actually match up pretty well against KG. Jared Jeffries is 6-11, 240, with length and quickness. Harrington also has good quickness for his size and bulk. KG's advantage against most power forwards is his athleticism and quickness. That is somewhat neutralized with quicker combo forwards like Jeffries and Harrington. Doesn't excuse his poor performance overall, but the match-up isn't as lopsided as you suggest, on paper or in reality.

    It's about as explainable as Tim Duncan only averaging 5.5 rpg against the Milwaukee Bucks this year in two games.

    Good point, JamStone!

    I don't know why that Tim doesn't play well against the Bucks!!
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  10. 01-04-2009 #35
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    Quote Originally Posted by JamStone
    Boston did not have a "break-neck pace" before the season began for you to predict they wouldn't be able to keep it up.
    You're right, winning 67 regular season games is a mere walk in the park.
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  11. 01-04-2009 #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by MarHill
    Good point, JamStone!

    I don't know why that Tim doesn't play well against the Bucks!!
    I do. His name is Bogut.
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  12. 01-04-2009 #37
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    u think?
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  13. 01-04-2009 #38
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    that's why the knicks bought marbury out.

    It's a good sign that the celtics have been infected by marbury who is the most poisonous virus, and there is no antidote to him.
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  14. 01-04-2009 #39
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    Celtics turning into the cowboys
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  15. 01-04-2009 #40
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrHouse
    You're right, winning 67 regular season games is a mere walk in the park.
    Huh? The previous season?

    And, if you're really talking about before the season began how they couldn't keep up with last season, then that 27-2 start really supported that prediction.
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  16. 01-05-2009 #41
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    For letting James Posey walk...Die Danny Ainge! DIE!
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  17. 01-05-2009 #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ballin Boy
    Celtics turning into the cowboys


    Well they did lose 3 of 4 to finish December just like the Cowboys did to finish their season.
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  18. 01-05-2009 #43
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    lol
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  19. 01-05-2009 #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpursDynasty
    The Lakers will win tonight or the Blazers will win tonight..either one of those teams losing that game wouldn't be a surprise.

    I am seriously at a lost for words...
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  20. 01-05-2009 #45
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    looks like whoever betted on the favoring teams tonight would lose big time
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  21. 01-05-2009 #46
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    Celtics were playing off the fumes from their finals victory over a young and completely injury riddled Lakers squad, which explains that little irrelevant win streak against a ty eastern conference.

    After facing a healthy Lakers team on Christmas and the subsequent 4th quarter beatdown they realized that they have no chance to repeat as long as the Lakers stay healthy. Now they're just conceding home court because it wouldn't have mattered anyways.
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  22. 01-06-2009 #47
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    Watch This:


    Rondo an allstar?
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  23. 01-06-2009 #48
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    Rondo is the most overrated player ever
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  24. 01-06-2009 #49
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    Rondo was excelling because teams weren't defending him correctly. It's eerily similar to what Tony Parker went through in the 2004 WCF when Phil forced Parker to beat the Lakers with his jumpshot.
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  25. 01-06-2009 #50
    Allanon
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    Quote Originally Posted by DrHouse
    Rondo was excelling because teams weren't defending him correctly. It's eerily similar to what Tony Parker went through in the 2004 WCF when Phil forced Parker to beat the Lakers with his jumpshot.
    I also find this is the key to the Spurs. If Tony can make his jumpshots, the Lakers will have a long night...a win can go either way.

    If Tony is missing jumpshots, I think the Lakers win easily.
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