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mikeh1982
11-04-2003, 11:10
Well nto quite but iirc season ends soon (16th i believe) and the current standings see the Mighty Lakers languishing in 6th but certain of a spot.
Surely some of you that watch rounders, sorry baseball are interested in the only true American Sport??!!
For those interested the current standings (just eastern/western and those that are in playoff spots, in () is there standing in there respective divisions (A=Atlantic, C=Central M= Midwest P=Pacific) * means they secured poff spot, ** means they've won there respective division *** and they are champions of their respective conferences)
Eastern
Detroit (1C)*
New Jersey (1A)*
Philadelphia (2A)*
Indiana (3C)*
New Orleans (4C)*
Boston (3A)*
Orlando (4A)
Milwaukee (4C)
Western
San Antonio (1M)*
Sacremento (1P) **
Dallas (2M)*
Portland (2P)*
Minnesota (3M)*
Lakers (3P)*
Utah (4M)*
Phoenix (4P)
So just one spot available in the Western Conference, 2 in the eastern.
Matches shaping up to be interesting in the playoffs, especially with it looking like Kobe is back on form, a truly daunting task for anyone with him and Shaq running the Lakers show. And of course with TMack top PPG scorer in the whole league Orlando cant be discounted at this late stage.
Oh well, lets watch this one go down quicker than Monica at a Clinton Lookalike contest.
Originally posted by mikeh1982
Surely some of you that watch rounders, sorry baseball are interested in the only true American Sport??!!
How dare you sir,I would rather watch rounders than grown men playing netball :nono: :dork:.
unrealnils
11-04-2003, 11:29
:lol:
Good stuff, its about time we gave those baseball fans a run for their money
its lining up to be an interesting off-season
i'm going for the Sacremento Kings:)
Hopefully the Magic can do the business though:thumbs:
Dr Hfuhruhurr
11-04-2003, 12:43
Originally posted by mikeh1982
Surely some of you that watch rounders, sorry baseball are interested in the only true American Sport??!! hmmm...
Now I can appreciate the athleticism of the players but tbh I find it tedious. It seems to me that it's a case of whoever misses most loses.
In football goals are relatively rare events and therefore I think are appreciated more. Basketball just seems a case of run down one end - score - run down the other end - score. Repeat.
Originally posted by Dr Hfuhruhurr
hmmm...
Now I can appreciate the athleticism of the players but tbh I find it tedious. It seems to me that it's a case of whoever misses most loses.
In football goals are relatively rare events and therefore I think are appreciated more. Basketball just seems a case of run down one end - score - run down the other end - score. Repeat.
Gotta agree there baseball is a much more interesting game imo......
mikeh1982
11-04-2003, 13:10
i was by no means insulting the great "sport" of baseball (anyone thinking of the Simpsons bit where Homer goes to the game sober!!)
But seriously, i know theres a few guys on here that are interested in BBall, nothing to be ashamed of!
Will try to find out what the next sky match is (memory like a sieve at times!)
Originally posted by mikeh1982
But seriously, i know theres a few guys on here that are interested in BBall, nothing to be ashamed of!
Well it's either baseball or wrestling ;)
mikeh1982
11-04-2003, 13:17
well saturday 9 oclock see Detroit at New Orleans by the looks of it (sky sports is a useless site!) but the big match is Sunday Nights Live Match as the Portland Trailblazers host the LA Lakers!!
Both should be pretty good matches, although would be more intetresting to see the clashes with teams that are yet to secure POff spots
Dr Hfuhruhurr
11-04-2003, 13:40
Originally posted by mikeh1982
i was by no means insulting the great "sport" of baseball (anyone thinking of the Simpsons bit where Homer goes to the game sober!!)
:p
Just had a idea on how to improve BBall - make it a 2 minute game - starts to get exciting around that point. :thumbs:
Seriously tho - used to quite enjoy BBall when it was shown on Ch4 and presented by Mark Webster and his two mates.
Just find baseball more interesting, that's all. :)
mikeh1982
12-04-2003, 09:54
good game this morning, thought the pistons would pinch it at the end, well done New Orleans, and LAZY rebounding by Detroit really at the end.
Updated table coming (with all of yesterdays results)
mikeh1982
12-04-2003, 10:21
ok no update as such, as NBA.com havent updated there tables, and i'm tooo lazy to work it out meself (plus i havent got a clue what to do!!)
Can tell you tho the race for the Eastern POff spots is over, Magic and Milwaukee both clinched the last two spots last night.
AFAIK, Seattle are the only team that can take the last play off spot from Phoenix, and if they lose to the Houston Rockets tonight, its all over for them.
Results from Friday 11th:
Fri 11 Toronto vsMilwaukee 103-105
Fri 11 Atlanta vsCleveland 109-89
Fri 11 New York vsPhiladelphia 108-103
Fri 11 Miami vsWashington 87-91 (Jordan top scorer!!)
Fri 11 Indiana vsOrlando 86-98
Fri 11 Minnesota vsL.A. Clippers 106-90
Fri 11 Memphis vsPortland 96-93
Fri 11 New Orleans vsDetroit 93-89
Fri 11 Chicago vsNew Jersey 95-86
Fri 11 San Antonio vsSeattle 94-86
Fri 11 Utah vsDallas 95-92
Fri 11 Phoenix vsGolden State 117-101
Fri 11 Sacramento vsDenver 105-103
and today/nights fixtures
12 Sat Atlanta @ Washington
12 Sat Boston @ Orlando
12 Sat Toronto @ New Jersey
12 Sat New York @ Cleveland
12 Sat Golden State @ Dallas
12 Sat Seattle @ Houston
12 Sat L.A. Clippers @ Denver
OH!! Must watch game, Next Saturday Morning 9 oclock, Jordans last ever (for now!) game as his Wizards take on the Philly 76ers. Should be worth a watch!
There's talk of Jordan being the new GM of the Bulls,I wonder what impact he would have in that role.
Originally posted by kjn6371
There's talk of Jordan being the new GM of the Bulls,I wonder what impact he would have in that role.
they'd need 5 jordans (on the court) to have a hope of making the playoffs :D
mikeh1982
13-04-2003, 19:17
big heads up, potentially huge match tonight poff wise, just hope Shaq and Kobe are on form (Kobe was a bit off last time i saw him, still amazing, but not his usual astounding self!!)
who's playing, is it on sky:confused:
mikeh1982
13-04-2003, 21:58
yeah Lakers @ Portland but the game only has 4mins to run. Bit of a mishmash so far, Portland playing pretty well but Kobe just seemsto have got hot.
Oh SS3, sorry thought i'd mentioned it earlier in thread
mikeh1982
13-04-2003, 22:21
Lakers 99 Portland 101
Lakers lead for less than a minute in the whole match. Kobe hit 36pts (of which only 4 came in the first half!) and went on a pretty impressive 13/13 ftrun (missed 14 tho) Shaq also had 36pts.
Wells led the Trailblazers with 29pts and 11 rebounds, and overall Portland did out play them, and it will help come deciding that all important 4th spot. (home advantage and all)
Two matches left of the season (iirc) so by Thursday we should know the poff positions (annoying that Jordans last game isnt live as i'll probably know the result before seeing the "highlights")
mikeh1982
14-04-2003, 16:00
right to continue this hugely popular thread, heres the current NBA standings (just eastern/western and those that are in playoff spots, in () is there standing in there respective divisions (A=Atlantic, C=Central M= Midwest P=Pacific) * means they secured poff spot, ** means they've won there respective division *** and they are champions of their respective conferences)
Eastern
Detroit (1C)**
New Jersey (1A)*
Philadelphia (2A)*
Indiana (2C)*
New Orleans (3C)*
Boston (3A)*
Orlando (4A)*
Milwaukee (4C)*
Western
San Antonio (1M)*
Sacremento (1P) **
Dallas (2M)*
Minnesota (3M)*
Portland (2P)*
Lakers (3P)*
Utah (4M)*
Phoenix (4P)*
so we have all the play off spots at now, and if the season ends today this would be the line up in the first round of the playoffs, best of seven matches
Eastern
A Detroit - Milwuakee
B New Jersey - Orlando
C Phillipdelpia - Boston
D Indiana - New Orleans
1 winner of a vs Winner of d
2 winner of b vs winner of c
E Winner of 1 vs Winner of 2
Western
A San Antonio - Phoenix
B Sacremento - Utah
C Dallas - Lakers
D MInnesota - Portland
1 Winner of A vs Winner of D
2 Winner of B vs Winner of C
W Winner of 1 vs Winner of 2
Winner of E vs Winner of W
Shaping up to be a good end to the season, i'd expect most of the home teams to take the first round, possible exceptions Lakers and Indiana/New Orleans could be really close, after that, who knows!!
Obviously these arent final standings, but i dont think they'll change to much, we'll know by Wed tho!
Originally posted by mikeh1982
Lakers 99 Portland 101
Lakers lead for less than a minute in the whole match. Kobe hit 36pts (of which only 4 came in the first half!) and went on a pretty impressive 13/13 ftrun (missed 14 tho) Shaq also had 36pts.
Wells led the Trailblazers with 29pts and 11 rebounds, and overall Portland did out play them, and it will help come deciding that all important 4th spot. (home advantage and all)
Two matches left of the season (iirc) so by Thursday we should know the poff positions (annoying that Jordans last game isnt live as i'll probably know the result before seeing the "highlights") No mention of Rasheed's awesome 3-pointer to win it?!!!
My team is the Rockets but they've been on a shcoking run lately and dropped out of playoff contention.
Although the seasons have now ended, any basketball fan should get NASN on Sky and check out the College and High School Basketball. Wait until you see Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James in the NBA next year! :notworthy
mikeh1982
14-04-2003, 22:07
of course not i'm a Lakers fan!!
Was a good shot, pity that it took Kobe so long to warm up!
What do people feel about the Heat's decision to retire MJ's #23?.It's a nice tribute to probably the best player to ever grace the court but it just seems odd seeing as though he never played for Miami.
mikeh1982
17-04-2003, 08:55
i dont think it would be to much for no23 to be retired fullstop (everyone) Jordan is probably solely responsible for so many people watching and playing the sport.
Anyway, heres the playoff fixtures
Eastern
Detroit - Orlando
New Jersey - Milwaukee
Indiana - Boston
Philladelphia - New Orleans
Western
San Antonio - Phoenix
Sacremento - Utah
Dallas - Portland
Minnesota - Lakers
No need for an updated table (but when its available i will post a complete final one anyway) Lakers winning there last game could come back and bite them, Minnesota are a great side, as it stands dont see the matches going outside the favourites.
Dr Hfuhruhurr
17-04-2003, 09:54
Originally posted by kjn6371
What do people feel about the Heat's decision to retire MJ's #23?.It's a nice tribute to probably the best player to ever grace the court but it just seems odd seeing as though he never played for Miami. A silly idea but I guess it's just the American way of over-blowing things.
Perhaps we as a nation don't give as much recognition to achievements as we should but in the States they go too far the other way.
Can't wait for the 3 hour ceremony (taking place half way through the 4th quarter or something) when we can all get gooey eyed etc. :rolleyes:
[cynic mode off]
:D
ps - Mike, where are the Knicks ;) :oh-hum:
mikeh1982
17-04-2003, 10:26
there dead man!!!!
EDIT finished second bottom of the Atlantic division, and about 4th on the overall eastern, laugh at them, everyone laugh at them!!!!!!!!
Dr Hfuhruhurr
17-04-2003, 10:29
Originally posted by mikeh1982
there dead man!!!!
EDIT finished second bottom of the Atlantic division, and about 4th on the overall eastern, laugh at them, everyone laugh at them!!!!!!!! Just goes to show that (like the Mets) chucking money at a team doesn't guarantee anything. :oh-hum:
rezabelady
17-04-2003, 16:26
what are the chances of getting home Lakers tickets for the play-offs? - I'm going on holiday to the US tomorrow and I noticed they're playing on 27th which is my last night in LA and also my birthday so I'd love to go see them (I'll be in LA when they also play on 24th but I'm already going to see the Yankees play Anaheim on that date :))
I've looked on Ticketmaster but there site isn't clear/doesn't look like it's been updated as there are various play-off games listed as TBA
no chance mate.....your best option is to go along with a couple of hundred dollars and hope you can get a nose bleed seat on the black market without getting caught.;)
rezabelady
17-04-2003, 23:39
I've had a search and found a few LA classifieds websites with people offering the tickets for sale - best I've seen is $450 for 4 tickets (which is what I'm after) but they would be for the lowest grade tickets.. still considering it at the moment but I need to check with the rest of my party
$92 face value for those 4 tickets:eek:
mikeh1982
19-04-2003, 09:46
bit of a poor ending to a great career, thought he might play the whole match, and if your gonna give him a free shot, lets make it memorable hey, free lane or something, just to see some Jordan magic. Some fo the highlights shown of him were mighty impressive, and the stats they came out, in his highest scoring seasons he was winning the Defensive MVP. I really hope this is it, cos this wasnt the MJ that led the Bulls so succesfully, still looked a step above a lot of the guys out there tho.
Game ends with a comprehensive Philly win, never much doubt really.
mikeh1982
26-04-2003, 10:06
well as feared it died, didnt think i'd update till the game o sky this week, but from now on will try to update whenever they play.
Eastern (scores always 1-2, not putting in home/away yet)
Detroit 1 - 2 Orlando
94 - 99, 89 - 74, 80 - 89
New Jersey 2 - 1 Milwaukee
109 - 96, 85 - 88, 105 - 101
Indiana 1 - 2 Boston
100 - 103, 89 - 77, 83 - 101
Philladelphia 2 - 0 New Orleans
98 - 90, 90 - 85
Western
San Antonio 2 - 1 Phoenix
95 - 96(OT), 84 - 76, 99 - 86
Sacremento 2 - 0 Utah
96 - 90, 108 - 95,
Dallas 3 - 0 Portland
96 - 86, 103 - 99, 115 - 103
Minnesota 2 - 1 Lakers
98 - 117, 119 - 91, 114 - 110(OT)
Minnesotta - Lakers 8pm 2mo!
Will post again 2mo with todays matches.
mikeh1982
28-04-2003, 17:43
well i lied, but i'll post now!
watched match yesterday, class and a good win for lakers, back in with a shout now!
Eastern (scores always 1-2, not putting in home/away yet)
Detroit 1 - 3 Orlando
92 - 100
New Jersey 2 - 2 Milwaukee
114 - 119 OT
Indiana 1 - 3 Boston
92 - 102
Philladelphia 2 - 1 New Orleans
85 - 99
Western
San Antonio 2 - 2 Phoenix
84 - 86
Sacremento 2 - 1 Utah
104 - 107
Dallas 3 - 1 Portland
79 - 98
Minnesota 2 - 2 Lakers
97 - 102
I think thats righgt, i'll make sure later!!!
mikeh1982
29-04-2003, 13:24
only a couple of matches to update, Philly - new orleans and Sacremento - utah.
Phillidelphia take a 3-1 lead with a 96 - 87 win and Sacremento do the same over Utah with a 99 - 82 victory.
Couple of shocks going on Orlando in particular, and Boston are doing well (as are Phoenix incidentally)
Think Boston can get through (and be the first team to do so) tonight if they can beat the Pacers at Indiana, everyone else playing can only move one step closer.
Will post again 2mo if i remember!
mikeh1982
30-04-2003, 18:27
Orlando tonight stand a chance of being only the third 8th seed in nba history to get through to next round, and remember this time last year they would have already qualified!
First Round
(1) Detroit vs. (8) Orlando
Magic 3, Pistons 1
Last: Magic 100, Pistons 92
Next: at Det (4/30, 8 pm ET, NBA TV)
(2) New Jersey vs. (7) Milwaukee
Nets 3, Bucks 2
Last: Nets 89, Bucks 82
Next: at Mil (5/1, 8 pm ET, TNT)
(3) Indiana vs. (6) Boston
Celtics 3, Pacers 2
Last: Pacers 93, Celtics 88 (OT)
Next: at Bos (5/1, 7 pm ET, TBS)
(4) Philadelphia vs. (5) New Orleans
Sixers 3, Hornets 1
Last: Sixers 96, Hornets 87
Next: at Phi (4/30, 6 pm ET, TNT)
(1) San Antonio vs. (8) Phoenix
Spurs 3, Suns 2
Last: Spurs 94, Suns 82
Next: at Pho (5/1, 9:30 pm ET, TBS)
(2) Sacramento vs. (7) Utah
Kings 3, Jazz 1
Last: Kings 99, Jazz 82
Next: at Sac (4/30, 11 pm ET, TNT)
(3) Dallas vs. (6) Portland
Mavs 3, Blazers 1
Last: Blazers 98, Mavs 79
Next: at Dal (4/30, 8:30 pm ET, TNT)
(4) Minnesota vs. (5) L.A. Lakers
Lakers 3, Wolves 2
Last: Lakers 120, Wolves 90
Next: at L.A. (5/1, 10:30 pm ET, TNT)
mikeh1982
01-05-2003, 22:57
oh well, someone might be interested!
Sacremento Kings are the only team to secure the semis spot with a comprehensive 4-1 win over the Jazz.
The Detroit Pistons overcame Orlando to pull back to only 3-2 behind, and its all go tonight as the Spurs, Nets, Celtics and Lakers can pinch wins tonight, and stop it going to an all or nothing final game.
mikeh1982
02-05-2003, 12:28
WOOHOO!!! LAKERS go through with a 101 - 85 rout over the timberwolves. Also going through are Nets, Celtics and Spurs, as all the teams who needed a win got it.
Tonight sees the potentially final match between Pistons - Magic, Maveriks - Blazers and The Sixers against the Hornets. All Magic are 3-2 up but threw away the chance for a semi spot so that match could be big for them. Apart from that the favourites are looking to go through tonight.
The next round looks like this:
Spurs - Lakers
Mavs/Blazers - King
and
Pistons/Magic - Sixers/Hornets
Nets - Celtics
Dr Hfuhruhurr
02-05-2003, 12:53
I'm kinda interested. :)
Just a bit of a US sports junkie I guess. If there was still a highlights show on Ch4 then maybe I'd have more than a passing interest.
So have the Lakers defied expectations by progressing?
mikeh1982
02-05-2003, 14:36
oh yeah!!! and my location as been shamelessy nicked from the NBA site, a haiku or something someone sent in!
mikeh1982
07-05-2003, 21:25
right i'll try again (bloody comp crashed last time, so just scores!!)
Top seeds Pistons survived a scare against the Magic in the first round and have bounced back well as the lead Philly 1-0
The New Jersey Nets have also taken the lead in there match against the Celtics, going into tommorows match 1-0 up
Over in the West the Lakers are in trouble again as the SA Spurs move 1-0 up in their semi (and an incredible 5-0 overall i believe) those stats will make it difficult for them to come back, but if any team is going to do it, you cant bet against Shaq and Kobe!
oh and the other match :p
The Sacremeto Kings take a lead over the Dallas Mavericks, and will be lookingto press home the home court advantage of being favourites (and 2nd seeds overall in the west)
rezabelady
09-05-2003, 18:04
Originally posted by mikeh1982
watched match yesterday, class and a good win for lakers, back in with a shout now!
we went to this game in the end and it was excellent - worth every cent for the 360 jam by Kobe alone (not that I paid for it - my bro bought my ticket as a birthday present) - not sure if the Lakers can bounce back quite as effectively against San Antonio tho
btw.. we also happened to walk within a 1st class seat of Magic Johnson on an overnight flight to New York a week later :notworthy :)
mikeh1982
09-05-2003, 20:11
YOU JAMMY GIT!!!! how cool is that, i so wish i could have been there. Gotta agree not sure they'll do aswell against the Spurs, dont know what the current score is tho, as dont know what game is 2mo morning!!
mikeh1982
10-05-2003, 11:58
well lakers back in it at 2-1, great game this morning! and we stay wit the Lakers on SS as 2mo nights game is the fourth in the series against the Spurs, can they bring it back level!!
Pistons - Sixers
Pistons lead 2-0 going into tonights game, looking to extend to 3, and should do it really
Nets - Celtics
Nets look a shoe in for the next round as they take a commanding 3-0 win, and play again 2mo.
Kings and Mavs are all tied at 1 a piece, they also meet tonight
And as said Spurs lead the Lakers 2-1 but the Lakers should have home court advantage Sunday as they look to level the series
mikeh1982
15-05-2003, 10:04
for those interested heres the current standings,
First Team through the New Jersey Nets with an emphatic 4-0 win over the Boston Celtics.
Also in the East, The Psitons have a 3-2 lead over Philly and have a chance to clinch the series (and a final spot against the Nets) tommorow night, but wont be easy as its in Philly
Over in the Western Conference the reigning 3 times champions have it alll to do, after pulling back to 2-2 (including that brilliant win in LA Sunday) they fell back again in San Antonio and now trail 3-2. Although tonight sees them entertain the Spurs they will have to win away to go through, and cant afford to lose. Will the Spurs be the team that stop this run??
And the other match in the west, see the Dallas Mavericks take a 3-2 lead over the Sacremento Kings, they also meet tonight, and again its the trailing team that are hosting.
Update after the weekend cos hopefully on of these matches will be saturdays match!!
Dr Hfuhruhurr
15-05-2003, 10:10
Just out of interest does NASN show any of these games?
mikeh1982
15-05-2003, 10:14
dont think so unfortunately (no idea why, assume sky as all the rights in this country) i'm reliant on NBA.com for the scores and a highlights match on saturday/live sunday on SSE generally. Hopefully they'll show all the matches of the final, but i doubt it, aerobics or major league tiddlywinks is far more important!!
Dr Hfuhruhurr
15-05-2003, 10:23
Seems a shame tbh. As you know I'm not a big fan of the NBA but I do like the big games. Sat up and watched the finals when Ch4 showed them live. Particularly remember the Seattle - Chicago Series. :thumbs:
mikeh1982
17-05-2003, 13:05
well a forum mourns (or at least i do) as i find out today that the LA Lakers will have to start there unbeaten run over again. Trounced 110 - 82 by the spurs, who move through 4-2.
Oh well they still dont know there opponents as the Mavericks and the Kings play game 7 tonight.
Over in the east a thrilling OT win for the Pistons (missed cos i had to go out) over the Sixers gave them the series 4-2 and they meet the Nets.
Not sure who i want to win now, quite like Dallas but pretty sure Duncan can lead the Spurs to a victory over the Nets.
Originally posted by mikeh1982
dont think so unfortunately (no idea why, assume sky as all the rights in this country) i'm reliant on NBA.com for the scores and a highlights match on saturday/live sunday on SSE generally. Hopefully they'll show all the matches of the final, but i doubt it, aerobics or major league tiddlywinks is far more important!! If Sky does what they did last year then we'll be in luck. They showed all the finals games live. It's a killer trying to stay up until 5am for those west coast games but hey, without the lakers we won't have to this year. ;) Go Spurs!!
mikeh1982
18-05-2003, 18:56
well they just said that they are showing all the games live (1.30 starts for them he said) so thats a big woop!
Good game tonight,just had a bet on New Jersey.I hope they can hang on.
mikeh1982
18-05-2003, 20:10
oh well lets see if my jinx can pay off for you as i fancy pistons to steal it back! agree class game (oh and if it is already over now, i'm about 10mins behind, the wonders of alkyhol and sky+'s pausing system!
mikeh1982
18-05-2003, 20:21
well done (and it looks like i was too late!!!)
they really should have pinched that one at the end tho to push to OT.
How much you win?? and what odds can u get on Spurs to win this year?
Managed to win £55,the best price for the Spurs is 8/15.
mikeh1982
18-05-2003, 20:53
thats not a bad win, must have put a bit on tho????
mikeh1982
27-05-2003, 10:50
woohoo, big bump (missed live match so was waiting for a repeat, but gave in and looked up score!!)
The Nets performed a clean sweep over the detroit pistons, and set up a meeting with either the Spurs or the Maveriks (and looks like the spurs, who are 3-1 up)
Spurs can (and should) pinch it tonight at home.
Then come the finals!!!!! Still fancy the Spurs to win it, but Nets will be the fresher team.
What do you think about LeBron going to Cleveland via the lottery pick?.
mikeh1982
27-05-2003, 19:37
wont pretend to know too much about him, but looks very promising from what i've read, and by the sounds of it was always pretty likely to be first pick. Team wise, difficult to say, although many teams are built around one player can really see it being a harsh season for him. Will look forward to seeing if he can live up to the hype (and is alwyas nice to see the underdogs get a lift!)
I've seen LeBron James in 2 games that were shown on NASN and he was fantastic in both.
I think a lot of the hype is driven by the fact that his game and physique is like that of a player 5 years older. He's got the skills but more than anything just looks like he'll slot straight into an NBA starting line up without a problem. The US commentators LOVE him and reckon he's better than Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant when they were his age.
LeBron going to the Cavs will be huge for them and could instantly make them playoff contenders next season.
Another one to watch out for is Carmelo Anthony who was MVP with the NCAA tournament winners Syracuse. Despite being 3 or 4 years older than LJ he doesn't have the same physical presence but should still make a major impact with whoever gets him.
mikeh1982
07-06-2003, 18:11
well i havent seen either match live (had to do an early shift both mornings after it, and my SKY+ box decided not to record :mad:) but i do know the current score 1-1
SA took the first 101 - 89 but the Nets stormed back away from home to win 87 - 85 (and from the last 10 which i saw, was more comfortable than the scoreline suggests, Duncan was really poor from the line, something like 3 from 10)
Next match sunday, and i should actually be able to watch live!!
mikeh1982
16-06-2003, 20:53
ohhh my.... what a last game!!!!!
took them until the last 6 minutes to get a lead but San Antonio took a deserved win. Tim Duncan had possiblly the best match i've seen him have, and broke the overall block shots in a NBA finals series (and tied i believe for the blocks in a game) and was only two blocks off of well, quadruple double??? good rebounding, stealing, passing, shooting the complete lot, ok he's scored more in other games, but he looked amazing. Also Robinson, hell the whole team looked pretty good from here. The Nets did very well, and for most of that match thought they'd hold it off for the decider, but in the end they couldnt do anything.
Loved this season, and cant wait for the start of next (especially with the promising youngsters coming through) and COME ON LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!
Dr Hfuhruhurr
17-06-2003, 09:39
Isn't it about time Robinson retired?
mikeh1982
17-06-2003, 09:41
last game was that one, what a way to go out!! (i believe it was anyway!)
Dr Hfuhruhurr
17-06-2003, 10:19
Just know that he's been around ages so he must have been getting on a bit.
LA Lakers has signed Gary Payton:eek: :eek: as free agent and are now looking to sign Karl Malone:| . Should be a REALLY close season next season now:rolleyes:
How can LA afford these wages, with Kobe, Shaq, Richmond (Not sure if he is still there) and now payton i can't believe they are still in the salary cap:confused:
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