NBA

[Mr66]

Miami lose 98-91 to Portland, their 12th in a row.
Just a matter of time as to when Riley jumps ship.

[Strawb]

Celtic's are the pride of the east.

[ORDoubleBlues]

Was said by Charles Barkley a few weeks back that Portland's Branon Roy should make the All Star game and I do agree with him but given Portland's amazing performance this year, feel that an argument could be made for Roy being the MVP of the league to this point and remember that the MVP is for players that get their team to win, not neccessarily the ones that post the gaudiest stats.

[Strawb]

Celtic's Flogged the Knicks 109 to 93

[Jimmy]

cavs 4 in a row now....woohoo, got av and sasha back in the swing of it...

[Dutchy]

cavs 4 in a row now....woohoo, got av and sasha back in the swing of it...

everyone beats the heat though! 14 losses in a row didnt this team just win a championship?

[saintal]

Was said by Charles Barkley a few weeks back that Portland's Branon Roy should make the All Star game and I do agree with him but given Portland's amazing performance this year, feel that an argument could be made for Roy being the MVP of the league to this point and remember that the MVP is for players that get their team to win, not neccessarily the ones that post the gaudiest stats.

19ppg, 4.5rpg and 5.7apg are pretty big numbers for a guy in just his second year. Has been the go to man in clutch situations many times this season. He's also played a big part in turning around the jailblazers image.

I'm a huge fan of Roy. All-Star perhaps. MVP not yet.

[brod]

What im seeing in the NBA (Special Edition)

ANDREW BOGUT...future All-STAR

Season
Bogut has for the second succesive season improved his numbers.
07-08
13.5ppg, 9.2rpg, 53.0FG%, 2.3apg, 0.7spg, 1.7bpg
06-07
12.3ppg, 8.8rpg, 55.3FG%, 3.0apg, 0.7spg, 0.5bpg
05-06
9.4ppg, 7.0rpg, 53.3FG%, 2.3apg, 0.6spg, 0.8bpg

Recent Times
Last 10 games
19.5ppg, 10.8rpg, 61.1FG%, 3.0apg, 0.7spg, 1.4bpg
Numbers that most players would be more than happy to be putting up..if only his club could win!!!!

[brod]

Was said by Charles Barkley a few weeks back that Portland's Branon Roy should make the All Star game and I do agree with him but given Portland's amazing performance this year, feel that an argument could be made for Roy being the MVP of the league to this point and remember that the MVP is for players that get their team to win, not neccessarily the ones that post the gaudiest stats.

19ppg, 4.5rpg and 5.7apg are pretty big numbers for a guy in just his second year. Has been the go to man in clutch situations many times this season. He's also played a big part in turning around the jailblazers image.

I'm a huge fan of Roy. All-Star perhaps. MVP not yet.

The stats of Roy dont go too well if you have a compare in games won vs games lost
WIN
20.8ppg, 4.8rpg, 6.1apg, 48.5%FG
LOSS
17.1ppg, 4.0rpg, 5.0apg, 40.6%FG

[brod]

What Im seeing in the NBA

- That every dog has his day - Currently starting in the starting line up for the best team in the NBA - Brian Scalabrene. His last game vs the Mavs he played 17minues for 0/0FG, 0/0FT, 0reb, 2 ass, 1 block, 0 steals and 3 fouls
- Some of the NBA's stars showing why they are at the top of the pile
Tim Duncan, leading the Spurs, without Parker and Barry to a win at Phoenix (16pts, 17 reb, 7 ass, 2 blocks) and hits the go ahead basket in the final minute
- Kobe with a triple double (not one though that he will want to tlak about much) 30pts, 10 reb, 11 TURNOVERS

[Magpiespower]

Pau Gasol traded to the Lakers.

Like what Phil's building there - big and deep.

Only a piece or two missing from the championship puzzle...

[JK]

Shaq off to Phoenix for Shawn Marion WTF are the Suns thinking?? I know Marion wanted out, but for a 35yr old with shot knees?? Wonder if they've gone a bit Duncan conscious with this move??

[Pup]

Shaq off to Phoenix for Shawn Marion WTF are the Suns thinking?? I know Marion wanted out, but for a 35yr old with shot knees?? Wonder if they've gone a bit Duncan conscious with this move??

And Marcus Banks.

Not a good move by Phoenix IMO.

[Magpiespower]

Shaq off to Phoenix for Shawn Marion WTF are the Suns thinking?? I know Marion wanted out, but for a FAT 35yr old with shot knees??

Can't believe this deal went ahead.

Obviously, the Suns figure it's now or never.

Can't wait for Wednesday, February 20...

Lakers v Phoenix.

Watch Kobe light it up!

[JK]

Pau Gasol traded to the Lakers.

Like what Phil's building there - big and deep.

Only a piece or two missing from the championship puzzle...

Agreed MP, and when Bynum returns your big man stocks looking pretty ... Wonder if they could jag another title if it would keep Kobe happy?

[Dutchy]

[Magpiespower]

Jason Kidd to Dallas. The Wild West is gonna go off in the playoffs this year.

Big game tonight - Kobe v Shaq.

Sonics owner set to move the franchise to his hometown Oklahoma City...

[ORDoubleBlues]

Think that if Houston can't do anything in the playoffs this year that McGrady probably has to go while he still has trade value.
Think that he's a great player but only Ming or him have big time trade value and it's easier to get athletic swingmen that what it is to get big and talented low post players.

[brod]

Playoffs getting close now, but the closeness of the west is keeping the interest up for the end of the season
WEST (current)
1. New Orleans
2. LA Lakers 1.5 Games Behind
3. San Antonio 2 GB
4. Utah 3.5 GB (seeded 4th as NW divisional winner)
5. Houston 2 GB
6. Phoenix 2.5 GB
7. Dallas 5.5 GB
8. Denver 7.5GB

9. Golden State 8.5GB (cost themselves lately 4-6 in last 10)

Amazing to have such closeness
The strength of the west is shown by the record of Golden State (47-32) This would be good enough for 4th best in the East.

[brod]

Results from todays games have made it even tighter at the top

LAL 107-104 New Orleans
San Antiono 95-74 Seattle
Houston 101-90 Phoenix

WEST Seedings
1. New Orleans 55-24
2. Lakers 55-25 0.5 GB
3. San Antonio 54-25 1 GB
4. Utah 52-27 3 GB
5. Houston 54-25 1 GB
6. Phoenix 53-27 2.5 GB
7. Dallas 48-31 5 GB
8. Denver 48-31 7 GB

New Jersey are also officially out of playoff contention thanks to their poor recent form (3-7 last ten) while Atlanta and Indiana have both gone 7-3 in their last ten