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[trojanfan12]

damn stephen a said offensively he doesn't think hibbert is worth $5

Might be the smartest thing Stephen A ever said.

 

[bksballer89]

Espn twitter account NBA on ESPN is currently predicting the Eastern Conference Standings.

Right now they did the top 3 seeds and at the moment it is Cleveland 56-26, Chicago 54-28, & Toronto 47-35

 

[Heatles84]

^^^This^^^

Wiggy thinks that the Cavs will have the best offense since the Showtime Lakers. He forgets that those Lakers teams also were very solid defensively and their fast break was triggered mainly by steals and defensive rebounds.

The Nash/Stoudemire Suns had a better offense than the Showtime Lakers and never even made the finals because of poor defense (and a well timed Robert Horry hip check).

This is what Russ gets bashed for. He mentions all of the fastbreaks and likes to point out how Miami was a slow half-court offensive team that didn't fit to Lebron's strengths. Last season Miami wasn't a top 10 defensive team (and the main reason why they lost). In the previous 3 seasons, Miami was arguably the best defensive team (2nd to Chicago) which allowed them to go on many fastbreaks through the regular season and playoffs.

 

[Heatles84]

Espn twitter account NBA on ESPN is currently predicting the Eastern Conference Standings.

Right now they did the top 3 seeds and at the moment it is Cleveland 56-26, Chicago 54-28, & Toronto 47-35

I don't agree with Toronto being in the top 3. I think that's going to be Washington and/or Miami. I personally see the Heat as a 4th seed since Miami's going to have to adapt their own offense and work on chemistry issues with Granger, McRoberts and Deng.

But I see Chicago and Cleveland finishing with those records and seedings respectively.

 

[Shanemansj13]

This is what Russ gets bashed for. He mentions all of the fastbreaks and likes to point out how Miami was a slow half-court offensive team that didn't fit to Lebron's strengths. Last season Miami wasn't a top 10 defensive team (and the main reason why they lost). In the previous 3 seasons, Miami was arguably the best defensive team (2nd to Chicago) which allowed them to go on many fastbreaks through the regular season and playoffs.

Defensively I don't think it was scheme either, it was age and wear and tear. Cleveland might not be good defensively but they have age on their side core wise

 

[Heatles84]

Defensively I don't think it was scheme either, it was age and wear and tear. Cleveland might not be good defensively but they have age on their side core wise

Wear and tear certainly impacted the Heat last season, as 4 straight Finals (where alot of the bench players were in 3 straight) is alot to go through. The point is defense wins titles. Cleveland will have a really good team next year and win alot of regular season games. You have every right to be positive. But defense is the big question mark.

 

[bksballer89]

 

[DJ]

Espn twitter account NBA on ESPN is currently predicting the Eastern Conference Standings.

Right now they did the top 3 seeds and at the moment it is Cleveland 56-26, Chicago 54-28, & Toronto 47-35

Bogus because Washington got better.

1-Chicago
2-Washington
3-Cleveland

IMO.

 

[DJ]

I will say this: Russ knows the in's and out's of the CBA like nobody I have met (except for the Stretch provision)....but he's a huge Cavs and Thunder homer.

But, most of his posts are solid....just too damn long, hence the love letters/sonnets comments.

 

[Shanemansj13]

Wear and tear certainly impacted the Heat last season, as 4 straight Finals (where alot of the bench players were in 3 straight) is alot to go through. The point is defense wins titles. Cleveland will have a really good team next year and win alot of regular season games. You have every right to be positive. But defense is the big question mark.

Absolutely, if they can't play better defensively and get those young guys to commit at both sides of ball they aren't winning. That is just a fact.

 

[Hambombs]

Warriors might bring igoudala off the bench. Draymond green a canidate to start. Hmm

 

[bksballer89]

Warriors might bring igoudala off the bench. Draymond green a canidate to start. Hmm

stupid

 

[Hambombs]

stupid

Not at all. Green does things that iggy does. Strengthens the bench too

 

[bksballer89]

ESPN forecast has Charlotte as the 5 seed and Miami as the 6 seed

 

[Shield-Thread Killa]

1. CAVS
2. BULLETS
3. HEAT
4. RAPTORS
5. KNICKS
6. HAWKS
7. CELTICS
8. PACERS

 

[bksballer89]

Espn top 7 at the moment looks simliar t how I would have it. I would probably just switch Miami and Charlotte

1) Cavs 56-26
2) Bulls 54-28
3) Raptors 47-35
4) Wiz 47-35
5) Hornets 45-37
6) Heat 44-38
7) Hawks 42-40

 

[Hambombs]

Espn top 7 at the moment looks simliar t how I would have it. I would probably just switch Miami and Charlotte

1) Cavs 56-26
2) Bulls 54-28
3) Raptors 47-35
4) Wiz 47-35
5) Hornets 45-37
6) Heat 44-38
7) Hawks 42-40

I agree with this. Although hawks have higher ceiling with horford healthy probably a top 4 seed

 

[bksballer89]

8th seed according to espn forecast is the Brooklyn Nets at 39-43

 

[Shield-Thread Killa]

DA BULLS!!!!!!!!!!!

Espn top 7 at the moment looks simliar t how I would have it. I would probably just switch Miami and Charlotte

1) Cavs 56-26
2) Bulls 54-28
3) Raptors 47-35
4) Wiz 47-35
5) Hornets 45-37
6) Heat 44-38
7) Hawks 42-40

Wonder why I always forget about the BULLS....the HORNETS?

 

[Heatles84]

ESPN forecast has Charlotte as the 5 seed and Miami as the 6 seed

Yeah.....I don't agree with that. Miami may likely end up as a 4th seed.