Jamal Crawford (Photo. Stephen Hill)Where the hell did that come from? If you had seen the Knicks’ previous game — Friday night’s loss to the Raptors where they got mercilessly gutted by Chris Bosh — and been reading the NY papers, it would appear as if everything was perilously close to completely falling apart: Zach Randolph was beefing with Isiah, Stephon Marbury was publicly questioning the way he was being used, and rumors were swirling that James Dolan was planning to can Isiah sooner rather than later. So naturally, we assumed last night’s matchup with the Pistons at MSG was gonna get Wanda-style ugly … Turns out the game was ugly, but not in the way anyone would have predicted. The Knicks played probably their best game of the year, the Pistons played maybe their worst game ever, and in the end the Knicks had an 89-65 win. Yes, that’s 65 points for Detroit. Those are like Fort Wayne Pistons numbers. Rip Hamilton couldn’t buy a bucket, Tayshaun Prince literally didn’t make anything, Z-Bo ended his short stint in Isiah’s doghouse with 25 points and 8 boards, and Jamal Crawford made one of the sickest shots you’ll see all year … In the first half the MSG big screen started showing the Cowboys/Giants game, right when the ‘Boys were making that last-gasp drive in the fourth quarter. No problem, since the basketball game was in the middle of a timeout, but when it was time to get back to Knicks/Pistons, someone at MSG had to make a call: Either show Dallas’ fourth-down play — the one that could determine the Giants’ season — or cut off the football game so Eddy Curry could shoot his free throws in peace. They decided to leave the game on, and no one noticed Curry missing his freebies because they were cheering for the Giants … The Dime crew was actually in MSG all day leading up to the Knicks/Pistons game for the Nike Super 6 Invitational, a one-day showcase of six of the best high school squads in the New York/New Jersey area. Each one of the three games was good and the turnout was great; we spotted Pee Wee Kirkland, Irv Gotti and Roy Williams among those in the crowd. On the floor there were standout performances by West Virginia-bound Kevin Jones (25 pts, 19 rebs) and junior Sherrod Wright (20 pts, 11 rebs) from Mount Vernon H.S. (NY), who we featured in Dime #27 (and Jones again in Dime #34); Kansas-bound Quintrell Thomas (25 pts, 13 rebs, about 10 dunks) and newly-minted Tar Heel Dexter Strickland from St. Patrick’s (NJ); UConn-bound Kemba Walker (cover of Bounce #13) from Rice H.S. in Harlem; and St. Benedict’s (NJ) big-man combo of Samardo Samuels (headed to Louisville) and Greg Echenique … As we were leaving the Garden following the Super 6, the Knicks and Pistons were preparing for their game. One of our boys saw Walter Herrmann in the hallway and asked, “Who is #5 on Detroit? He has really nice hair.” … The longer that Blazers/Raptors lasted, it just seemed like Portland was destined to pull out the W. At the end of regulation, Portland seemed pretty done until Travis Outlaw hit a three plus the foul to erase a four-point hole with 16 seconds left. Jamario Moon was the one who broke the rule every player has hammered into their head in that situation — DON’T FOUL THE SHOOTER. Then at the end of the first OT, Martell Webster bricked what would have been the game-tying three, but Brandon Roy (33 pts, 10 asts) came up with the offensive rebound and hit his own triple to force OT #2. But that’s when Chris Bosh basically said “Eff this” and took over, getting some crucial buckets in the extra-extra frame. CB4 finished with 38 points, 14 boards and 3 blocks in the win. Coming off that 40-point game Bosh put up against the Knicks, the Pistons had better study up before their game with Toronto tomorrow … Yes, Kobe was sick with that respiratory infection, but Mike Miller was still giving him the business. From the outset, the Grizzlies kept running the same curl play — Miller starting on the baseline, getting a screen, curling to the middle of the floor and BONG — and Mike was hitting over and over again. (Check out Dime #38 to see how Miller is so automatic with that jumper.) Miller ended up with 27 points, Kobe had 37, and the Grizzlies actually took L.A. down to the wire on the road … Kwame Brown can’t just have a good game, can he? Kwame was only on the court because Andrew Bynum had hurt his knee earlier, and made a great outlet pass to Kobe for a layup that put the Lakers up three in crunch time. But after Rudy Gay tied it up with a three, Kwame (6 rebs, 3 blks) ended up with the ball on L.A.’s next possession — and missed a dunk with 9.2 seconds left. But he did get fouled, so Kwame stepped to the line, knocked down the first FT, then missed the second so badly that the carom caught everyone off-guard and went out of bounds. Fortunately for Kwame, since Memphis couldn’t convert on their end, he’ll go down as having made the game-winner … Pau Gasol’s line: 21 points, 18 boards, 8 dimes, 4 blocks … After Yao had the ball slapped out of his hands by Tyson Chandler a couple times down the stretch of Rockets/Hornets — an eventual Houston loss — Rick Adelman had this to say to reporters: “A superstar is supposed to get calls and he doesn’t get the calls. Simple as that.” Seriously? Is Adelman even arguing that Yao definitely got fouled, or is he just saying Yao should get borderline calls because he’s Yao? … Despite those turnovers, Yao torched Chandler for 30 points and 16 boards and made some big shots down the stretch. Problem is, Chris Paul (19 pts, 11 asts) made more big-time shots … The Warriors held a ceremony prior to their game with the Pacers to honor C.J. Watson for being the 100th NBA call-up from the D-League. Mitch Richmond presented him with the award, and Watson looked less than happy. Not the greatest thing to brag on. And now you know the Warriors are kinda put in a bind: If they send Watson back to the D-League tomorrow, they look like some jerks … We’re out like Yao getting calls …
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January 14th, 2008 at 5:34 am
M Intellect says:
HAHA…First…GMT Baby
January 14th, 2008 at 5:34 am
M Intellect says:
Second
January 14th, 2008 at 5:35 am
M Intellect says:
Bronze too…LOL
January 14th, 2008 at 5:37 am
Kevin says:
what a stupid award to present before an NBA game.. 100th call-up?
January 14th, 2008 at 6:01 am
YOUNGFED says:
Kinda Gay for another man to discuss another mans hair, whats next he’ll tell him he has pretty eyes but maybe thats just my opinion.
Also Dime how is it that Mike Miller was giving Kobe the business when Kobe out scores him by 10 points and the Lakers win. Doesn’t add up if you ask me.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:04 am
simon says:
Is Nocioni the most blocked/posterized player in the history of the league? Its like every day someone unleashes the dunk of the night on his face. Does his brain think he can jump, and his legs dont get the message?
January 14th, 2008 at 6:11 am
YOUNGFED says:
New Question? Who’s the best six man?
Manu/Ben Gordon. If you have any other suggestions for sixth man of the year I’d like to here them.
I say Ben Gordon.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Str8baller says:
Youngfed
do you know that here and hear aren’t the same thing right?
my 2 cents
January 14th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Tux says:
YOUNG MC - how about Leo Barbosa?
Intellect - you got more medals than Marion Jones…and about the same level of sense.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:38 am
YOUNGFED says:
WTF are I’m a college educated young man and your editing my comments. Sorry if I don’t proof read my comments.
GTFOH and keep your 2 cents.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:39 am
YOUNGFED says:
Yeah Barbosa is a great six man but do think he’s better Ben Jordan oops I’m mean Ben Gordan (LOL).
January 14th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Tux says:
Yes I do. Gordon is playing for loot, Barbosa is playing for wins.
Having said that, if anyone other than Emmanuel Ginobili wins sixth man I’d be shocked.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:49 am
Str8baller says:
Youngfed…
your isn’t the same as you’re. You missed Spelling 101. So… PYCDWTSDS. Put Your College Degree Where The Sun Don’t Shine.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:49 am
YOUNGFED says:
What else is there to play for in Chicago their season is a wash Tux but Barbosa is a good pick.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:53 am
YOUNGFED says:
Get a life Fakeballer or is it Gayballer who cares dude talk about something productive “Lame Azz”.
January 14th, 2008 at 6:56 am
Tux says:
Come on str8. Youngfed is the fkn Don of Detroit or Chicago or wherever he is and is trying to become a made man and get his serious shit published in Smack like Myrie did. Cut the mofo some slack. He poses good trains of thought, typos aside - and consistently comes up with the good topics/insights. Look at Myrie. Got his shit published and now his tag reads King of New York rather than Myrie from New York. Holla at your plebs Myrie. You can’t forget the commoners…
January 14th, 2008 at 6:57 am
Str8baller says:
Just my 2 cents…
how productive was your double major at South Nebraska Tech Community College? Majoring in spelling and chewing gum. I can write about anything I want. You don’t get to tell me what I write about son.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:01 am
YOUNGFED says:
It’s Detroit Tux and I see why nobody really likes you lameballer oops my bad Fakeballer aka Str8baller. Proof Read that @#$%*
January 14th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Str8baller says:
I won’t even comment that… As for youngfed aka K Fed aka Ball Fed aka Dick Fed, YOUR the king of THESE website. HEAR in the website YOUR the MEN. Fuck LL Cool J.. YOUR the one the ladies LOVES. Hahahahaha. My 2 cents. I’m out like Dick Fed in a spelling contest.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Tux says:
Motor City eh? Well can you get Hundred Dollar Billups to pick his game up? Other than that 27, 7 and 3 game from the other day he’s been killing my fantasy squad lately.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:13 am
Tux says:
Str8. Your stuff is about as funny as a fart in an elevator. ’soff idiot.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:17 am
williams says:
im pretty sure it was james jones who bricked the 3 before b-roy got the rebound and showed his all star qualities again, not martell webster. Also…
How in the hell is jerry stackhouse ahead of him in all-star voting that is just straight up wrong.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:26 am
josh says:
what did myrie get published?
pretty good effort.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Str8baller says:
Tux
My beef is with Dick Fed… NOT YOU. so, don’t start nothin, it won’t be nothin. LOL
January 14th, 2008 at 7:40 am
YOUNGFED says:
Beef! What are you talking bout you fake azz INTERNET GANGSTA (LOL) you need to listen to the Late Great Biggy Smallz so you can fully undertand Beef Gayballer.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Str8baller says:
What’s beef? Beef is when you need two gats to go to sleep
Beef is when your moms ain’t safe up in the streets
Beef is when I see you
Guaranteed to be in ICU, one more time
What’s beef? Beef is when you make your enemies start your Jeep
Beef is when you roll no less than thirty deep
Beef is when I see you
Guaranteed to be in ICU, check it
January 14th, 2008 at 7:57 am
YOUNGFED says:
You’re still Lame (LOL).
“Go get some chix and stop ridin’ dix” - Hip Hop quotable “Youngfed”.
Thats all Im’a say cause you really need to start your on reality show “NERDS GONE WILD” or better “BUTT PIRATES” - starring Gayballer as himself (LMAO).
January 14th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Thamilan says:
hahaha…dickfed…too funny
January 14th, 2008 at 8:43 am
sick of them bitches says:
could Gayballer and YOUNGFUCK just have sex with each other and move on??
I’m sure there’s a Lindsey Lohan web blog where you two could duke it out, but….
THIS SITE IS ABOUT HOOPS !!!!!!!!!!
….sick of all you whiny bitches
January 14th, 2008 at 8:45 am
Logan says:
wow… so much banter, so early in the morning.
Back to basketball: It’s a shame that Brandon Roy plays in Portland and doesn’t get the exposure that he deserves. Honestly, he deserves fan fare similar to that of D-Wade. They play a very similar game.
Andrew Bynum goes down with a knee? Kobe scores 37 - coincidence? I think not. Oh, and Kwame missing a dunk? Add another file to the case of “worse hands EVER in the NBA.” Maybe he should go David Carr and pull out the mittens.
January 14th, 2008 at 8:47 am
QQ says:
As much as I enjoy these two gangstas here arguing over a basketball forum, nothing beats watching Kwame Brown and Darko Milicic in the Griz-LA game. Oh, the brilliance of two dynamic players refreshingly pitted against each other.
The NBA. Where amazing REALLY happens.
January 14th, 2008 at 8:50 am
Str8baller says:
Dick Fed favorites:
Favorite Movie: Dick Tracy
Favorite Book: Moby Dick
Favorite Food: Kentucky Fried Dick
Favorite Person: Charles DICKens
Favorite Rap Son(In his version): Wait till I suck your dick.
Favorite Brand: DICKies.
I rest my case. My 2 cents
January 14th, 2008 at 8:52 am
control says:
youngfed, you are always talking shit to everyone, do you have anything worthwhile to say, or are you just getting yourself off by thinking you are a tough guy on a blog’s comment section? Your name and past comments indicate you are trying to be a “fed” which I will guess is because you feel the need to think you are some bad ass dirty harry type, that you are going to go out on the streets and start bustin some caps to feel all tough and shit. I will put money down on you being some puss who is scared of his own dick, and has so much hate and selfloathing that you have to be offended by shit that has nothing to do with you. If you weren’t such a prick, I would think you were some emo kid trying to be tough, and I’d request you slit your wrists or go write some poetry(obviously your ingrish needs some work though).
Myrie got published because he’s a hardcore New Yorkian (or New Yorkish, or New Yorker, wtf those pricks call themselves) and you gotta give the homecrowd the props.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Str8baller says:
Control… I feel you bro… For real.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:13 am
YOUNGFED says:
If I was really that bad it wouldn’t be the same Lames talking trash over and over (Control, Thamalian) stop Dik Ridin’. If you take note I never start the trash talk I just finish it.
Also control never saw a Black Emo kid (LOL). I really don’t feel the need to discuss what I do for a living besides protect azzholes like you from terrorist.
Thamalian you aren’t even worth commenting on. Stop hatin’ and STFU.
I’m really tired of people saying stuff in these rooms that they know they wouldn’t say to someones face.
January 14th, 2008 at 9:34 am
one66soul says:
Joe johnson drops 37 on the bulls and 19 in the first qtr and not one word…..but we keep hearing bout the bum knicks and drunk kwame brown…….
January 14th, 2008 at 9:39 am
control says:
young, Like I said, I don’t think you are an mo (I’m sure there are black ones out there, I doubt that retarded trend is racist). The main reason I think that you wouldn’t be emo is because if you are trying to be a fed, then that isn’t a career someone with their idiot mindset would persue.
You really are a sensitive guy either way, because I have never read even once someone start any shit with you. You always have to stick your nose into it and start running your mouth like someone is talking to YOU. Ain’t nobody talking to you, you are just finding shit to take offense to. Internet tough guys always bring up that whole “talk shit to your face” thing…I don’t know if you ball at Joe Dumars or not, but if you do, I’ve probably talked shit to your face.
BTW, are you trying to protect us from all terrorists or just one specific one?
January 14th, 2008 at 9:40 am
control says:
“an mo”=”an emo”
January 14th, 2008 at 9:48 am
YOUNGFED says:
Control didn’t you say you were from the D and you’re talking about emo kids what part of Detroit are you from. I never said I was a tough guy but you must think I am. I’m also glad that you think you know, azzhole assumptiom (LOL).
PS nobody really plays at Joe Dumars and you sound like a real Broad in the last comment dude. It’s almost like you were crying while writing it. Just stop talking dude.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:11 am
please stop says:
http://www.YOUBITCHESNEEDTOSHUTTHEFUCKUP.com
January 14th, 2008 at 10:22 am
Str8baller says:
http://www.mynameisyoungfedandIgiveheadforfreeanytimeanyplace.org
Joe Johnson is a smooth cat. he plays under control.
and as far as D-Wade and B. ROY having the same game, I don´t think so. D-Wade is a lot more athletic. B Roy has a lot more range though.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Str8baller says:
Control… Eff DickFed.
Gonna go to practice. some of us actually play ball. Catch you guys later.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:24 am
Myrie says:
TUX (#16)–
Thank you. It’s appreciated.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:31 am
Myrie says:
Josh (#23)–
Dime crew quoted one of my tag lines last week for Smack. I made a comment for the Darius Miles piece. It ended up being phrased for Smack the following day.
Not sure how/why….it must have been my lucky day.
TO DIME: Please be sure others get quoted/published for their insight, comments, creative wit. Some others on here really deserve some shine (minus the foul language and profanity).
January 14th, 2008 at 10:32 am
rodnets says:
Nocioni challenges every dunk. I prefer a player that beefes with everyone and is fearless to be posterized than a sissy that moves aside and clears the path (too many examples).
Manu for sixth man, appart from the flopping issues and whining he deserves it.
Peace
January 14th, 2008 at 10:36 am
isotope says:
we really need an age limit on here.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:48 am
isotope says:
…and Yao was fouled. but he’s getting some superstar calls now. In the past it had been ridiculous how dude be getting hammered and the zebras swallowing their whistles.
I can’t hate on yesterday’s game; that last play with the pick and roll which left Paul driving on Yao was classic coaching. No way Yao could have kept up with Paul as he drove to the basket.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:48 am
Jules says:
at least Nocioni tries to block people. as long as he’s not fouling them it’s better to give some effort rather than none at all out of fear of being ‘posterized’.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:57 am
Brown says:
I read the box score from the Raptors-Blazers game yesterday, and they only gave Jamario Moon 2 blocks! I watched the game, and I swear he must have had 5-6. Is there a better shot-blocking SF in the league? I seriously doubt so. He missed a two-handed put-back dunk in the second quarter that I swear would have been one of the dunks of the year. He was literally looking down at the rim! I have to admit, I’ve loved his game since training camp, and I can’t wait to see him in the dunk contest. He’s got some of the craziest hops in the entire league.
Also, is it too early to label Andrea Bargnani a bust? I know Bryan Colangelo is still enamoured with him, but I’m starting to wonder if he’ll even last another 5 years in the league. He looks CLUELESS on the basketball court. I’d trade him for Dalembeast in a heartbeat, but that’s just me.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:03 am
penske1 says:
How about that no-call to end the Laker game last night? Everyone in the building was waiting for the whistle that never came. An even-up call to make up for Mike Miller’s spin move carry that wasn’t called?
January 14th, 2008 at 11:06 am
YOUNGFED says:
You need Anger management Fakeballer. (LOL)
January 14th, 2008 at 11:07 am
Willis says:
Brown ever heard of Josh Smith? Unfortunately he gets blocked a lot too. Also Moon is almost 30, a lot of cats don’t realize that. But the man has been putting up numbers for my fantasy squad. I’m out Kwame Brown in duck hunt…
January 14th, 2008 at 11:08 am
K-Dizzle says:
Dime, because I snap when my Lakers don’t get ink, I’m givin love for the update and review cuz I couldn’t watch the game, only saw the highlights. Anybody know if Bynum’s injury was serious? I think my team should be gettin props with all the “LEGITIMATE” teams droppin games to inferior teams, the Lake Show is takin care of business. If we lost to Memphis, it would be just another team lettin their guard down, but Kobe brought it, in spite of Kwame tryin everything he could to choke it away.
KB24 - MVP
Is it just me or has Pau Gasol woken up and turned it on now?
January 14th, 2008 at 11:09 am
Willis says:
Youngfed just drop it he aint worth your time man and besides write about the real issues. Guess I wasn’t out. Now I’m out like Yao Ming in musical chairs.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:18 am
chrisGO says:
DIME, why not setup a legit forum so none of us, who actually want to talk hoops, have to deal with all this nonsense.
with a real deal forum you can ban all these internet gangsters
real talk.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:20 am
dagwaller says:
Brown, I like the Raptors, but a couple SFs I could think of that can block better than he can are Josh Smith and AK, Marion too if you think that he’s a SF…
Like Dime said in the Joakim piece, it’s kind of hard to consider someone a bust this early in their career, I think. Dalembert has been in the League for how long? And he’s still not that good. The fact that you’re talking about a second year player in the same sentence as a “good” (questionable) starting center says a lot, I think.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:22 am
dagwaller says:
K-Diz, good call on the Lakers/Bynum. Does anyone know if it was a tough injury on Bynum?
I actually don’t mind the argument. I think they’re both kinda funny about it. Besides there are plenty of us on here that beef against each other, but just don’t say it (maybe we’re mature, or too much into bball to let it get personal?). Either way, it’s goofy. Hate on
January 14th, 2008 at 11:22 am
T.M.P.B.W.O.T.P. says:
“Joe johnson drops 37 on the bulls and 19 in the first qtr and not one word…..but we keep hearing bout the bum knicks”
You realize that game was between the “bum” Hawks and the “bum” Bulls.
January 14th, 2008 at 11:57 am
GEE ...Can the NBA have a 4 point line? says:
Dang it feels good to see people up on it,
Flip 7 keys in a week and didn’t flaunt it.
Amusing.
Truth be told you have to look at certain teams in different perspectives in the case of certain wins and losses.
Like the D. Ok sure they got beat by the Knicks, I mean they got beat like ruddy mule! Still most of us know that in a 7 games series the Knicks would get squashed. So you really can celebrate that the Knicks did get them one, but you can’t per-say down play Detroit. I say over and over it’s 82 games. In that stint your squad or any squad is gone get hit with injuries (Tracy), problems (Noah), being tired and just tons of other stuff.
So right now things have a certain direction but we won’t know what it will look like come playoff time.
Say for instance KG gets hurt in Boston and is out for the playoffs…you know a bunch of cats will start writing them off.
We still don’t know what major trades may take place, you usually get 1 - 2 good ones per year. I mean the most recent noise is circulating around McGrady.
I am just saying so much could change between now and then so always keep that in mine before your just hand a team the trophy or write a certain team completely off….unless they are like the Heat or Wolves lol.
Lakers are balling I can’t even front.
Houston is doing well without McGrady but they really need a clutch guy that won’t turn the ball over in critical periods ..be it a foul or not.
Bosh is starting to get ill!
Tyson is doing his thing too and I don’t mean Mike.
All these Knicks need to find a new place. Lets send some to Houston, Washinton, L.A. Clips and Lake and Memphis.
LOL Mr. Moon the other squad thanks you.
January 14th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
control says:
Anyone notice everyone still uses Bo Outlaw’s pic instead of Travis Outlaw’s? They even did it on the preview for the game. Doesn’t Travis have people he can call to straighten that up?
January 14th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Bron42 aka global-4A-reason says:
DEF needs a age limit on this page, almost make it not worth coming…
No love for chris paul BEASTING YAO and tellin him to get his weight up on those last couple layups? lol. Yao doesn’t deserve superstar phantom calls yet because his team hasnt done anything yet and his game is wayyyyy too much finese. That aside are the hornets contenders or pretenders at this point?Personally I think just cuz they play defense their about as good a pick as the suns. And is anyone from the 07 draft outside of durant and horford gonna do anything? and i dont mean 30 year old rookies. conley, julian wright,brewer, thad young, etc.. where are you…Why was yao takin the last second shot anyway?Isn’t that why the rockets have 9 guards on the roster?
p.s Noci DOES get dunked on alot. And sure, bein a brave guy and challenging every dunk is commendable, but a what point do you realize “hey, I cant jump and I’m not a shot blocker” and stop pretending
January 14th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
djKianoosh says:
bron seriously, it looks like we needed a reset button based on some of these comments.
and what ‘room’ are we in? are we in a room? is this a blog? or is it a room or a house or did I miss something? LOL
January 14th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
nick says:
actually moon is the best blocking small forward in the league. based on yahoo’s stats moon is #1 and matrix, ak47 and smith are more of forwards and pf’s. but that is subjective because all the players can play the sf spot.
January 14th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
K-Dizzle says:
Bron
Conley’s about to turn up the heat. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that he gets back and now all of a sudden, Mike Miller and Gasol are startin to put up big numbers. Hopefully, Oden comes back strong to that Blazer team next season but I feel you on the weakness of this draft. I haven’t even seen Julian Wright, brendan wright. thad Young’s startin to come on, but this rookie class is hopefully just gettin off to a slow start cuz they lookin weak right now.
I gotta put the Hornets above the Suns right now cuz after all the starters match up, the suns can’t match up with Tyson and CP3 vs. Nash is a wash. Maybe Barbosa gets the advantage over B-Jax, but that’s about it
January 14th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
Mark says:
Saw that game too, and I must admit that Yao took a very stupid shot, -twice. First he tried to muscle Inside(really), got up a step from the Basket away and let off an ugly hook shot that was to long. And then this Chris Paul dude gettin a layup two to three Inches away from the Big Fella, ridicuolus…
January 14th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
doc says:
this class is okay. it usually takes time for players to get use to the League unless they’re studs. By the time this class settle in 3-4 years it will be plenty ballers.
January 14th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
GEE ...I am the 4th Don says:
I don’t know about plenty of ballers doc. I think this class is mediocre.
Anyway Mark that is what I am saying. That is just the importance of Tracy right there. I mean sure Tracy is more than just a last second shot, but Yao is not who I want to have the rock when the clock is ticking, specially with him not likely to get a call.
Sigh…Tracy just needs to get healthy and stay healthy bottom line.
Anyway Chris Paul is showing his @#$. I must admit him and Tyson got something going.
Trades I want to happen: (Should have made this list round Chri-mus)
Sam Cassell to Boston - He can hit big shots and has playoff s’perience.
Deron to Houston - I rather Houston add then let McGrady go
Zach Randolph to Detroit - no reason I just feel he would fit.
Chris Bosh to New Jersey - Toronto ain’t going nowhere and Jersey could use him.
Yea, yea, yeaaaaa I know none of these will happen just food for my own thought.
I am out like LeBron’s speeding ticket
January 14th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
GEE ...I am the 4th Don says:
Oh yea
Jamal Crawford to Miami
That should have been I would rather Houston add than let McGrady go.
Now I am out like Marion Jones doing time. Stay Tough!
January 14th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Brown says:
HOW COULD I FORGET JOSH SMITH!!
Damn, I have to admit, my bad. Smith is a beast when it comes to blocks.
January 14th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
isotope says:
Y’all trying to trash Yao on that last play w/Chris Paul need to slow your roll. It was a pick and roll and Yao got stuck on Paul and Chris def took advantage of it. I dont care if that was Dwight or Amare or Bynum; same results. Only thing you could say is that Yao should have stepped back, defended the paint and give Chris Paul the wide open jump shot. Give Byron Scott (or CP) the cred for calling that play.
If you watched the game you would see that Yao was killing Tyson in the second half. He was clutch and they kept giving him the ball. If the Rockets won i bet you no one will be giving him credit for being clutch; but since they lost its Yao’s fault. Yeah. Anyways Rockets match up horribly against the hornets (esp David West) even when the hornets were losing the rockets still struggled against them.
Did someone just call Moon the best shot blocking small foward? Did Josh Smith retire???
January 14th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Myrie says:
Mike Brown gets 2yr coaching extension in Cleveland.
Thoughts?!!?
January 14th, 2008 at 4:06 pm
jonny says:
bron, CP only had one layup, not a couple. and he’d do that to any C in the league. it’s called a mismatch — look it up. if anyone on the hornets was “beasting”, it was david west. why no mention of him? he’s almost averaging 20/10 so far.
rockets didn’t have another consistent scorer other than yao. their winning streak was fueled by multiple guys contributing, which just didn’t happen last night. defense and yao were the only reasons they were even in a position to win.
January 14th, 2008 at 4:16 pm
Ian says:
post 49
brown
ak 47 can get some blocks too
shawn marion also hes not a 4
January 14th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Cixelsyd says:
To whoever said yao doesn’t deserve “phantom calls”, i sat a few feet from courtside and saw yao’s hands getting smacked by tyson chandler on both possessions that resulted in turnovers. The slap was definitely audible, too. So get your eyes checked and watch the replay before calling it a phantom foul.
January 14th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
Nautic says:
Dime
For being a magazine about basketball and the basketball lifestyle, I am disappointed to see that you made no mention whatsoever of the 7 basketball players killed on their way home from a tournament. It was over the news, and even the Raptors gave a moment of silence for the victims. If your gonna write about basketball, then respect the game and respect the players.
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ap-canada-highschooldeaths&prov=ap&type=lgns
http://news.aol.com/story/_a/seven-canadian-high-school-basketball/n20080112125009990001
January 14th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
doc says:
I bet it be 10 legit ballers out this class.
January 14th, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Bron42 aka global-4A-reason says:
a few of you all really need to quit riding peoples jocks..every excuse in the book on how yao can never mess up lol. FIrst off all jonny, stop takin everything i say so literal, its called sarcasm, look it up. And I said a couple because one play 6′3 chris paul straight up bodied yao out the way when goin for a layup, and then the next time down, yao stepped into help chris faked him and had him swingin at the air before he could recover. I didn’t mention david west because it wasn’t really that serious.
Iso: yes, it was a boched play, but still, you run that screen and roll with batteir or someone who could shoot. at no time do you want the ball in yaos hands with the game on the line like that and last night was a perfect example. play goes wrong and your 7′5 center is stuck shooting a 3. If a sf came and set the screen, they could of at least created alil.
cix or whatever your name is…omg cry me a river, the guys is 7′5 and you want a foul ever time his hand gets smacked? EVERY player gets fouled, let alone centers. Their not gonna get those calls. VEry few superstars get those calls, let alone quasi superstars like yao. Look at shaqs career and count how many times people slapped, and grabbed him but he didn’t get the foul. yao isn’t kobe, jordan or wade so hes not gettin that call ya. so while i’m gettin my eyes checked why dont you grow some balls and stop lookin for a bail out reason.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Ian says:
Bron
quasi superstar for yao (like tmac for me)
heheh ill take that one
but shaq is not a good example there
remember he also hit the most on offense too.
January 14th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
Ian says:
bron
btw u r an xbox guy right?
what are u playing right now?
January 15th, 2008 at 12:49 am
John Thompson III says:
Yo Bron42,
I don’t mind my 7′3” center at the top of the 3 point line with time runnin down.
May 27th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
Dr M says:
Lamya, Lambo can’t find me