NBA 2012/2013 Discussion Thread

[Carradona]

Couldn't find the other thread, so I'm starting my own one. New season started off last night with three games.

 

As a Celtics fan, we had a tough start up against the Heat. Never really looked like we were going to win, mainly because of the typically below-average defense. Need to get Bradley back as soon as possible because he will be a big help with regards to that.

 

I was already sick of the sight if the Heat (especially that fucking chump Wade) after about 5 minutes of the first quarter. He's already trash-talked, saying that rondo was a 'punk' for an apparent 'closeline'. Dick.

 

Didn't stay up for the Mavs-Lakers game.

[Lee909]

Didn't see the Lakers game.Im not surprised we lost to be honesty stay a new team and will take time to settle.

 

Who has the rights to show games this year?

Can't see anything on ESPN

[Carradona]

ESPN UK lost the rights (probably wouldn't stump up the cash) to show the NFL Monday night game, so I'd assume it is the same case with the NBA this season. It's pretty much the only thing I had ESPN for, as I would go to the pub to watch Liverpool any time we were on that channel.

 

Signed up to that NBA Game Pass free week trial thing yesterday and I have to say it is a very impressive piece of kit. Every single game is streamed in HD, and then you can go on the next day and watch the full game or game recaps too. You can even watch 4 games on your screen at the same time, which could be handy when the playoffs come along! It's quite pricey, but I might fork out for it seeing as ESPN UK are being stingy cunts.

[Lee909]

I might get it for the playoffs.

 

I have the NFL version but have issues with my laptop and with the twats at the NFL.I lost my bank card and as the last payment didn't go through they want me to just give them the details over the net.As if I'm going to just type my details into a instant message style help desk,how am I supposed to know how JoseB is.

The can screw themselves as I won't be getting it again.

[RedKnight]

ESPN UK probably won't exist by the Summer.

[Carradona]

James Harden easily my favourite non-Celtic!

[Pidge]

Harden is going to make all-star this year, his production from a starting berth? He's going to tear it up. I like him now he's not at OKC...

 

The Cavs game on opening night was good, watched all of that and popped in and out of the first half of the Heat/Celtics game. Kyrie is a quality player and rookie Waiters at SG looks to fit with him perfectly.

 

Lakers suck right now, we're playing starters for 35-40 minutes and that's with Howard and Bryant still recovering from injuries. The bench is weak, defence isn't clicking and the offence is far from ready. 25 TOs last night!

 

This guy's channel is great for team highlights.

 

JBH76ybuHiY

[Pidge]

Cavs backcourt destroyed the Clippers yesterday, Irving and Waiters alone dropped 52.

 

Also, quality video:

 

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[Malarkey]

James Harden easily my favourite non-Celtic!

 

My favourite non-Spur was Ray Allen. Until he fucked off to the Heat.

[Pidge]

Mike Brown fired.

[Lee909]

Good

Repped for brining me good news

Mr Buss calling Mr Jackson

 

Sloan would be a good appointment

[Pidge]

I say let Nash call the rotation tonight.

[Lee909]

Must have Repped you recently

 

If somebody else can do the honours

[RedKnight]

Yeah because Mike Brown was the problem. Man, I hate the freakin' Lakers.

[Pidge]

Yeah, he pretty much was. A large part at least. Jamison at SF, MWP at SG!? and other horrible ideas, like Blake guarding SGs. Short rotations. Zero defensive organisation yet that was meant to be his strength. Playing injured stars 40+ minutes back to back. Playing Nash in rotations that saw the ball out of his hands and demanding the likes of Metta, Pau and Ebanks to cut, dribble and create their own shots... the guy's bench rotation is so inconsistent as well, last year we had Guadelock showing potential then he never played again, even vets like Murphy and McRoberts would do well one game and then not break three minutes for weeks afterwards.

 

We still lack athleticism but had an opportunity to add that in the summer with CDR. Right now we've Morris as the only bench guy running the floor in transition because Meeks isn't even getting in the game.

[Pidge]

[Pidge]

Watching Memphis blowout the Heat.

 

Love it.

[Carradona]

Rondo continues his double-digit assist streak and nearly gets the triple-double in the process last night. Impressive win against the Bulls.

[Carradona]

The Warriors are looking good this year. They are 6 games ahead of the Lakers.

 

Celtics ticking along nicely. Very much doubt we'll win the Atlantic Division this year though, given the start the Knicks have made.

[Pidge]

Everyone's six games ahead of the Lakers. Stayed up and watched the Cavs game, wish we had an Irving to run with Kobe right now. Duhon has done well in spurts but when Morris is off his game (which is often) it just asks too much of him and his game suffers as a result.

 

At least the bench is working now, really need to replace a guard and dump Ebanks (ideally getting another bench scorer like CDR who can sub for Kobe).

 

Haven't watched the Warriors yet but the Grizzlies, Cavs and Bucks are all worth a watch.

[Pidge]

Enjoyed Pistons/Knicks for my first taste of live NBA. Bynum kept things interesting, sort of. Anthony had a poor fourth quarter but then rather than keep their own scores ticking over the Pistons took a couple of stupid 3pt efforts and lost momentum. Drummond showed his talent in the second quarter.

 

If any of you were wondering about going, I'd recommend going for it next time. Expensive tickets, but well worth the money for a one-off.

[RedKnight]

The atmosphere sounded like shit on the TV though not as bad as the Sky commentary. Went to see the Heat play the Sixers when I was in Miami last year, cost $9 a ticket.

[Pidge]

Oh yeah, it was at the start for sure. It was a pretty sloppy game with zero tension so there wasn't much to get the crowd up and considering the number of neutrals (a lot of Knicks fans, but most of those were probably people who just picked a team for the night) not a big surprise.

 

Don't think you can really compare the economy of travelling half way around the world and watching a game to catching a showpiece event over here. Cost £62 for tickets on the third level, got a good view near the front of the stand in line with the baseline. Had some laughs and enjoyed the game despite the near line-to-line nature of the game (mainly thanks to Bynum putting together some moves). Better than going to watch Arsenal as well (although the number of their players sat around not giving a shit it felt like the Emirates...).

 

The Pistons have talent in that side but zero belief. The gulf in confidence when Prince and Amare gave a little thank you speech before tip off was incredible really. Unless Monroe gets it together to realise a bit of his potential they are aren't going anywhere fast. I suspect they are happy with waiting for the draft at this point which is a shame.

[Pidge]

Rondo, torn ACL.

[RedKnight]

Rondo fucking up his ACL has upset me more than the Oldham loss today. Devastating news.