True or False: Preseason Edition

[ShoogarBear]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 ING TO THE MEDIA

[mookie2001]

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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!]

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]

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]

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 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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[sa_butta]

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]

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

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

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

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]

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]

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]

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