Author Topic: 2005-2006 NBA Thread (Read 15766 times)

WALSH · « **Reply #60 on:** January 26, 2006, 12:18:31 pm »

Sixers.....ROCK!

leith · « **Reply #61 on:** April 16, 2006, 06:15:02 pm »

Well The Lakers are in the playoffs and on a ROLL!

Phil Jackson predicted 50 wins and if they win their last game they will have 45.
Not too far off Phil.

Yeah Blackie the clips may have ended w/ a better record but between the teams the series was tied 2-2.

I really think they have a great chance of making some ser noise in the playoffs the way they have been playing lately.

Kobe has to be considered for MVP for the year he had.

ChrisPitch · « **Reply #62 on:** April 18, 2006, 11:55:19 am »

When you lead the league in scoring, shoot 44.9 from the field, set the single-season scoring record for one of the elite franchises in sports history, miss just two games, have 27 games in which you score 40 or more, including six of 50 or more, plus a 62-point and 81-point game, in addition to leading a team with otherwise average talent to the playoffs in a highly competitive conference, you should win the NBA\'s Most Valuable Player Award going away.

I don\'t even care who wins it. Kobe Bryant is the league\'s best and Most Valuable Player and engineered the first step in the Lakers\' return to glory this season. And if it\'s Phoenix--which it most likely is--that\'s a series Los Angeles is capable of winning.

Wolfman · « **Reply #63 on:** April 18, 2006, 04:27:59 pm »

There\'s a reason this thread was dead for three months; because nobody cares. But I guess it wouldn\'t be the start of the NBA playoffs without Pitchie, leith, and peck fondling each other a little bit to get fired up over another mediocre Lakers team.

At least we didn\'t have the "mighty purple and gold" thread this year...talk about a sorry thread. So hey, enjoy the crash-and-burn against Phoenix, and before you go off on some stupid Celtics response, let me remind you: nobody cares!

leith · « **Reply #64 on:** April 18, 2006, 05:04:45 pm »

The funny thing is you had to post and let us know that.
Oh and The Celtics suck always have always will.

ChrisPitch · « **Reply #65 on:** April 18, 2006, 05:22:30 pm »

You\'re right Wolf. This thread is a waste of time. However, that Ultimate Frisbee thread you started has more action than downtown Manhattan on a Saturday night. Look out now!

davepeck · « **Reply #66 on:** April 24, 2006, 10:41:08 am »

well, kobe needs to step it up. yesterday\'s game was completely winnable if kobe had it. i was impressed with the way they battled back, a little at a time, but they weren\'t able to hold on.. kobe\'s 35+ regular season PPG is meaningless if he\'s going to score 22 on 7/21 in the playoffs.. hopefully he can turn it on for wednesday night..

ChrisPitch · « **Reply #67 on:** April 24, 2006, 11:22:38 am »

Well, here\'s a statement I\'d never that I\'d make in my life: Lamar Odom played better than Kobe Bryant in a Lakers playoffs game.

Sure, give Odom credit. He\'s had a great second half. And Walton has also played well down the stretch, including yesterday. But Kobe simply needs to make more than seven field goals, especially when Steve Nash has an average game (by his standards) and makes only five.

The Lakers played well yesterday. They showed they can hang with the Suns. The played great defense after the first quarter. They did well on the glass and in the paint. But they blew a golden opportunity.

Hey, at least Kobe didn\'t pull a Jaromir Jagr and punch someone in the face.

Well, here\'s a statement I\'d never that I\'d make in my life: Lamar Odom played better than Kobe Bryant in a Lakers playoffs game.

Sure, give Odom credit. He\'s had a great second half. And Walton has also played well down the stretch, including yesterday. But Kobe simply needs to make more than seven field goals, especially when Steve Nash has an average game (by his standards) and makes only five.

The Lakers played well yesterday. They showed they can hang with the Suns. The played great defense after the first quarter. They did well on the glass and in the paint. But they blew a golden opportunity.

Hey, at least Kobe didn\'t pull a Jaromir Jagr and punch someone in the face. And miss. And dislocate his shoulder in the process.

FrankZappa · « **Reply #68 on:** April 25, 2006, 05:02:16 am »

state of love, nba, and trust article on espn.com page 2 90% of it is about pearl jam.

leith · « **Reply #69 on:** April 27, 2006, 01:17:23 am »

Back to L.A. w/ a split.
Kobe showing his leadership and getting his teammates involved.
Pieces are coming together @ the right time.

ChrisPitch · « **Reply #70 on:** April 27, 2006, 12:08:01 pm »

Simply outstanding games by Kobe and Odom with solid contributions from Kwame Brown and Sasha Vujacic. Improved defense, exciting game, great effort to get the split.

davepeck · « **Reply #71 on:** April 29, 2006, 01:14:48 am »

what a game!! wow... kobe let the kids do their thing, and everyone showed up to win. bryant played a team game for 45+ minutes, and took control right when he should have. great ball movement combined with some pretty good defense, all starters in double figures (kobe being the last one!) and we\'re looking at a 2-1 lead. :thumbsup:

leith · « **Reply #72 on:** April 29, 2006, 01:23:35 am »

LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUKE!!!!! Man this was a huge win. Even the bench showed up to play.
Defense? The Lakers have plenty.
Kobe emerging as a true leader and the other guys not letting him down.
We all imagined what could happen should Lamar and Kwame get going and now we know!
2-1 and on a ROLL!!!!!!!!!

ChrisPitch · « **Reply #73 on:** April 29, 2006, 01:21:24 pm »

Passing and rebounding. Passing and rebounding. Passing and rebounding.

When Kobe makes six field goals and the Lakers win, you know it means everyone else is doing their job. Tremendous games for every starter. Crowd going wild from opening tap. Step-by-step.

davepeck · « **Reply #74 on:** April 30, 2006, 06:35:53 pm »

SMUSH!!