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[mighty hounds]

Bulls get out of jail in that one. Lakers were the better team I thought (just killed themselves missing those 4 FT in a row). Strange that Chicago looked the more disjointed team seeing as they basically brought back the same side as last year. They will need Hamilton to step up to get past Miami. Far too early to write him off but will be interesting to see how much he has left in the tank.

I don't think thety were the better team. If the Bulls didn't miss all those shots in the 3rd quarter they would of blown out the Lakers. Chicago made the game closer then what it should of been. Great defence from the BUlls caused the Lakers so many turnovers. While I'm on defence. If your still on here Gramahl. The commentators mentioned on numerous occasions that the Bulls were the best defensive team last season do you need any more proof of how right I was?

You fall asleep during the conference finals? You were proven wrong and I was proven right. Miami's defense when needed was better. Which was my whole point all last season, that the bulls, when they really needed to shut down a team, would struggle. In 4/5 games, Chicago couldn't keep Miami to under 20 points in the 4th with all those games well and truly alive. They even conceded 16 in OT in game 4. On the other hand, Miami kept Chicago to under 20 in 3 games. Over the whole series, in the 4th and OT, Miami won by 21 points based largely on keeping the bulls down when the game really mattered.

SO yet again you point to 5 games. The stat isn't for best defensive record in Eastern conference finals I spose listening to you over NBA experts is the way to go coz you still have no idea.

[Jim05]

Knicks put up back to back shockers.
Never in the game against Lakers, have looked very ordinary so far, hope its just a slow start.

[Turbo]

Yes you lakers. Sucked in Knicks

[Johno6]

Vote 1 for the guys getting over all the heat and bulls jibber jabber that I thought ended last season......

[mighty hounds]

Vote 1 for the guys getting over all the heat and bulls jibber jabber that I thought ended last season......

I may have reignited a flame, oh well.

Battle of the point guards today Rose v Paul does anyone know if its on ESPN?

[Jim05]

Vote 1 for the guys getting over all the heat and bulls jibber jabber that I thought ended last season......

I may have reignited a flame, oh well.

Battle of the point guards today Rose v Paul does anyone know if its on ESPN?

Yep 2:00pm today

[RoosterMarty]

Rose beat him last year hopefully he can beat him again today!

It will be a tough one though after playing yesterday, hopefully Boozer can monster the boards again.

[mighty hounds]

Vote 1 for the guys getting over all the heat and bulls jibber jabber that I thought ended last season......

I may have reignited a flame, oh well.

Battle of the point guards today Rose v Paul does anyone know if its on ESPN?

Yep 2:00pm today

Thanks Jim. Dammit that's when I go out cant watch it!

[Freo HeaveHo]

Huge last offense by the heat . Lebron inbound lob to wade with 4 secs left to down the timberwolves

[brod]

BRODs Basketball Breakdown

- Bulls played withstood the Clippers highlight reel to record a 13 point win in a battle of MVP candidates (Rose 29pts, 16ast, 8reb & Griffin 34pts, 13 reb, 3 ast)
- The Bulls starting five looks an improvement over last year with Rip still able to score and the collapsing defense able to make up for his lack of one on one defensive skills
- Pacers still undefeated after beating Cleveland in an ugly shooting game, both team shot 38% FG and 20% 3pFG
- Dwight Howard keeps racking up massove numbers (20pts, 24reb, 4 ast, 4 blocks)
- Boston won a game, thanks to shooting 52 FG, 7/16 3pt and 19/19 FT. They allowed the Pistons 12 offensive boards
- The Hornets were woeful, shooting 28%FG, 21% 3pFG in their first loss for the season, no wonder Okafor and Frye could get 16 boards and PG Belinelli even got 10
- LBJ saved the Heat again with a near triple double and an inbounds alley-oop pass for Wade to score the game winner. For the winless Twolves Ricky Rubio in 31 minutes had 12 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds..watch out Luke Ridnour..hes coming for your starting job.
KLOVE watch - 10/19FG, 12 reb, 3 ast, 2 steals, 25 points
- Dallas got a win
- Bucks went to 2-1 with win over Wizards
BOGUT watch - 6/12 FG, 15 reb, 2 ast, 3 blocks, 13 points
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[Jim05]

Pacers and Hawks lose for the first time this season.
Knicks giving the Kings a touch up. Led 35-20 at end of 1st

[Jim05]

Knicks win 114-92

[Freo HeaveHo]

BRODs Basketball Breakdown

- Bulls played withstood the Clippers highlight reel to record a 13 point win in a battle of MVP candidates (Rose 29pts, 16ast, 8reb & Griffin 34pts, 13 reb, 3 ast)
- The Bulls starting five looks an improvement over last year with Rip still able to score and the collapsing defense able to make up for his lack of one on one defensive skills
- Pacers still undefeated after beating Cleveland in an ugly shooting game, both team shot 38% FG and 20% 3pFG
- Dwight Howard keeps racking up massove numbers (20pts, 24reb, 4 ast, 4 blocks)
- Boston won a game, thanks to shooting 52 FG, 7/16 3pt and 19/19 FT. They allowed the Pistons 12 offensive boards
- The Hornets were woeful, shooting 28%FG, 21% 3pFG in their first loss for the season, no wonder Okafor and Frye could get 16 boards and PG Belinelli even got 10
- LBJ saved the Heat again with a near triple double and an inbounds alley-oop pass for Wade to score the game winner. For the winless Twolves Ricky Rubio in 31 minutes had 12 points, 12 assists and 6 rebounds..watch out Luke Ridnour..hes coming for your starting job.
KLOVE watch - 10/19FG, 12 reb, 3 ast, 2 steals, 25 points
- Dallas got a win
- Bucks went to 2-1 with win over Wizards
BOGUT watch - 6/12 FG, 15 reb, 2 ast, 3 blocks, 13 points
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The lad has some serious ability ... crowd favourite too

[brod]

BRODs Basketball Breakdown

- Andre Kirilenko wil finish the season in Russia rather than return to the NBA
- Bynum returns and monsters Nuggets with 29 points and 13 rebounds
- Pacer lose their first game..a disapointing 96-88 result in Detroit where thay agin shot poorly, 39%
- Another unbeaten team, Atlanta lose to the Kevin Martin led Rockets (27 points)
- DeMarcus Cousins gets 9 points, 11 boards in bad loss for the Kings to NY and then demands a trade, the Kings tell him to stay away from the team. The Knicks get a balanced attack (23 from Anthony, 22 from Chandler and 21 from Fields)
- Thunder stay unbeaten with a 107-97 win against the Suns in a game that was over early (no player played more than 26 minutes)
- The 76ers blowout the Warriors 107-79 with 23 off the bench from Lou Williams
- Manu Ginobili has a pretty efficient game in Spurs 104-89 win against Utah (24 min, 23 points, 9/10FG, 5/6 3ptFG, 4 reb, 2 ast)

[Johno6]

did cousins really ask for a trade after game?
the guy looks like he has a bad attitude, maybe just sick of losing atm'watched the last couple kings games and he does not look happy at all.

wonder whos interested

[mighty hounds]

Bulls beat down Memphis 104-64

[Jim05]

Knicks go down to the Raptors.
Poor effort especially when you win 3 quarters by a combined margin of 13.
11 points in a poor 2nd quarter, too much being left for too few.

[brod]

did cousins really ask for a trade after game?
the guy looks like he has a bad attitude, maybe just sick of losing atm'watched the last couple kings games and he does not look happy at all.

wonder whos interested

Looks like he said/she said

The Sacramento Kings on Sunday said that DeMarcus Cousins had requested a trade and excused him from the team's game against the New Orleans Hornets.

On Monday, Cousins refuted that claim.

"I want to address my missing the New Orleans game Sunday," Cousins said. "I have not demanded or requested a trade. I don't agree with the actions taken but will give my sincere effort to put it behind me and compete the best I can for my team."

Kings coach Paul Westphal released a statement before Sacramento hosted the Hornets on Sunday, criticizing Cousins' commitment to the franchise and excusing him from the team's game. He also confirmed that Cousins asked for a trade. The Kings had been expecting big things from Cousins this season.

[brod]

Week 1 ESPN Power Rankings

TW (LW) Team
1 (2) Miami
2 (4) Chicago
3 (3) OKC
4 (9) Denver
5 (12) Orlando
6 (14) Portland
7 (10) San Antonio (will drop quickly without Manu )
8 (7) LA Lakers
9 (16) Philly
10 (5) LA Clippers
20 (17) Milwaukee
30 (27) Washington

Biggest drop
15 (1) Dallas
Biggest jump
6 (14) Portland

[brod]

BRODs Basketball Breakdown

- Amare Stoudemire sits second straight game with sore ankle
- Chauncy Billups has returned to practice
- Manu Ginobili is out indefinately with a broken hand
- There are no unbeaten teams with Miami and OKC both suffering their first losses of the season

- Steve Nash turns back time in 102-91 win against the Warriors with 21 points (9/13FG) and 9 ast
- Boston continue the Wizards misery with 100-92 win, inspite of JaVale McGees great game (17pts 8/9FG, 14 reb, 3 blocks) as Ray Allen shows he is still the best pure shooter in the NBA going 6/7 from downtown
- Ben Gordon gets 26 points for Pistons in win over the Howard led (as if there would be anyone else lead them no wonder he wants out) Magic
- Are the Hawks going to be a surprise this season?..well they went to Miami and won 100-92 with balanced scoring and a great performance by 6th man Tracy McGrady (26 min, 16 points, 5/8 FG, 3/3 3ptFG, 7 reb, 4 ast)
- Another question...will LBJ have a bad game? In the Heat loss he still managed 26pts (11/18FG), 7 reb, 6 ast
- I wonder if Deron Williams would lead the league in assists if his team mates could shoot? another day, another Nets loss 94-108 to Indiana
- Hurry back Amare, Carmello thinks he need to have your shots as well (13/31FG in loss at home to Raptors)
- What happend to the Spurs D? The T'wolves shoot 58%FG, lead by guess who??
KLOVE Watch - 24pts (8/15 FG, 4/9 3ptFG), 15 reb, 3 steals, 2 blocks, 1 ast
- Dallas remembered they are the champs, not chumps in 100-87 win v OKC as Jason Kidd remembers he should pass not shoot (9 assists 0/1FG)
- Bucks manage just 12 points in the fourth to lose 91-86 in Denver
BOGUT Watch 12 pts (5/12FG), 7 reb, 4 ast, 3 blocks
- Jarrett Jack gets 27pts (11/17FG) with 11 assists for NO in loss to Jazz