****OFFICIAL NBA Regular Season Thread****

[dirk digler]

Let's get it on... finally

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by the Talking Can

what did they win?

Dude just wants to argue about anything. Whatever you do don't mention Queen James.

[KC_Connection]

D'Antoni was essentially fired because he couldn't get these guys to win (and Melo and Amare each have a history of winning games and success in this league with different teams/coaches). If you believe otherwise, you are wrong.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Games, mostly. Unlike the Knicks.

Apparently that wasn't good enough.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

Apparently that wasn't good enough.

Good enough for what? D'Antoni would still have a job if they were winning more than they were losing. They had no championship aspirations, but they did hope they would be a winning team.

[MIAdragon]

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/pos...ball-in-a-rout

The fact is, Anthony is not performing at a level that warrants more shots or self-indulgent play. He is shooting a career-low 40 percent from the field. The Knicks are 2-11 this season when he has 20 or more attempts.

For the past 10 games, the Knicks have been demonstrably worse when Anthony plays. With Anthony on the court, the Knicks are scoring at a rate of 97.7 points per 100 possessions. When he is on the bench, that rating soars to 109.8.

The contrast is just as sharp on defense: the Knicks give up 107.1 points per 100 possessions with Anthony on the court, 95.1 with Anthony on the bench. His personal differential, a minus-9.4 rating, is the worst on the team in that 10-game stretch.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Good enough for what? D'Antoni would still have a job if they were winning more than they were losing. They had no championship aspirations, but they did hope they would be a winning team.

I was talking about when he was in Denver. They had a pretty good team there made the Conference Finals once IIRC.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by MIAdragon

http://espn.go.com/blog/truehoop/pos...ball-in-a-rout

The fact is, Anthony is not performing at a level that warrants more shots or self-indulgent play. He is shooting a career-low 40 percent from the field. The Knicks are 2-11 this season when he has 20 or more attempts.

For the past 10 games, the Knicks have been demonstrably worse when Anthony plays. With Anthony on the court, the Knicks are scoring at a rate of 97.7 points per 100 possessions. When he is on the bench, that rating soars to 109.8.

The contrast is just as sharp on defense: the Knicks give up 107.1 points per 100 possessions with Anthony on the court, 95.1 with Anthony on the bench. His personal differential, a minus-9.4 rating, is the worst on the team in that 10-game stretch.

It's D'Antoni's fault, just ask KCC.

[chiefswillriseup]

Chris Broussard ‏ @Chris_Broussard
sources say Dwight Howard has told teammates and Magic execs he will not opt out. Has not yet signed paperwork though, so nothing guaranteed

MAKE UP YOUR MIND DWIGHT!

[okcchief]

Originally Posted by KC_Connection

He didn't lose under George Karl in Denver.

I promise you George Karl wouldn't take that trade back if he could. He is much better off now.

[KC_Connection]

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

It's D'Antoni's fault, just ask KCC.

I didn't say it was his fault. I said Carmelo had won consistently elsewhere (and he has).

[lcarus]

Originally Posted by chiefswillriseup

Chris Broussard ‏ @Chris_Broussard
sources say Dwight Howard has told teammates and Magic execs he will not opt out. Has not yet signed paperwork though, so nothing guaranteed

MAKE UP YOUR MIND DWIGHT!

He needs to stay. The grass isn't always greener on the other side. Magic are just a piece or two away from being where they need to be. They can already compete with the 2 best teams in the EC as they are.

[Hammock Parties]

Bulls beating those fraud Heat at halftime by 11.

[BIG_DADDY]

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

Bulls beating those fraud Heat at halftime by 11.

[SPATCH]

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[SPATCH]

I like how Dakc won't show his face in here as long as the Heat are losing.