NBA Regular Season 2011/2012

I think we all know there's only going to be one MVP this season:

kmart6 wrote: »

What and Fisher is known for his mobility?!

He's had 4 good games, in his previous 30 or so did nothing, he has to make it consistent!

Talk of him being an MVP candidate is just bullsh1t and I'd really question people's knowledge of the sport to suggest he could be!

Nah, of course it's completely premature and conditional...on stats alone LBJ would have to get it if MVP were handed out today...but it's just for fun.

Having said that, what I like is that he's showing qualities consistent with great players and not just beginner's luck. I was particularly impressed with his ability to step up as a leader against the Lakers and hit the big scores when it counted to kill them off. There's having skill, there's being a winner, and there's leading from the front: not many can combine all 3 while playing for the league's 2nd biggest franchise against the biggest. Especially when the world is watching and expecting you to fail.

The difference between him and the most similar US sports story of the year, Tim Tebow, is that Tebow was just doing what his expected job was...except at crucial moments and regardless of if he was having an average game or not. Whereas Lin is showing a severe step up in class on a consistent basis.

So IF he were to do that on a consistent basis, unseat a healthy Carmelo (who is still an All-Star, whether that's a BS pick or not) and lead the Knicks to a strong playoff spot...who would be more valuable to their franchise than that on current form? He'll never get it, mind, even in the unlikely event that all of the above did happen.

There was no travel on the game winner!

They had a tough enough game last night away to Memphis so could be tired...prob go with it though!

Certainly was a turn up for the books. Not to worry, Miami Heat -1 tonight at 10/11 will make up for it

kmart6 wrote: »

Jesus that's great odds..should be free money!

Cue me when I wake up and check the score:



Actually sorry, it was -2 I got them at. They were -1 early this morning but jumped to -2 and are now -3.

Still, a cracking bet IMO. Well worth a decent lump.

Ah only 15 this time around!

And that ladies and gentleman is a perfect example from Toronto of how to lose a basketball game in the last 2 minutes!

Now...I wonder how much are Lin's 8 TO's going to be ignored!

kmart6 wrote: »

There was no travel on the game winner!

There definitely was. Very clear actually.


Linsanity continues with a Knicks blowout against the Kings tonight. Lin had a career high 13 assists to go along with 10 points and 5 boards. He played pretty well and the Knicks didn't seem to miss any shots at all tonight.

kmart6 wrote: »

Well your the only person who seems to have seen it...not one network or major site picked up on it...which they would since it was a Kobe game winner!

He'd wanna get his TO's in control...averaging 5 a game since he got the starting role isn't great!

It wasn't me who first mentioned it here, and I've seen plenty discuss it on other forums. Not that big a deal really though, refs are never going to call Kobe for that especially not at the end of a game. If you watch the video, he takes two steps before he even starts to put it on the floor. It is not the regular two steps you see being taken while the ball is on it's way down. I think Kobe thought about shooting as soon as he caught it and kind of changed his mind, which caused the travel.


Yes, Lin needs to get his TO's under control. I think that will happen in time, provided he keeps playing well enough to get these big minutes. He doesn't have a low basketball IQ, his TOs seem to stem from being relatively inexperienced and over-excitedness at times. He should be OK in that department in time.

Your doing it wrong Lin!

Yes him clearly reaching out to Kobe is trolling :rolleyes:

You do know that every player acknowledges each other before the game...generally a huge or fist pump right?

Aww so close to another double-double for Lin!

Setting NBA records on the TO's front!

Watched 3 quarters last night, Lin did not play well and was way too sloppy with the ball... The Hornets did a good job on him and utulised trapping very well. Hopefully Anthony will be back on for Sunday's game, although he is a ball hog, I think the knicks need his scoring presence... Also guys the game tips off at 6 pm our time!

Dallas at New York now, first time I am going to sit down and watch a full game of Lins. Should be a good game anyway, Dirk is starting to hit form now and New York seem to have found some sort of identity, they have some serious players in the likes of Stoudemire, Carmelo, Chandler (Lin ) and now JR Smith.

Dallas are still very good defensively even without Chandler and I am sure Kidd is not going to give Lin an easy day at the office.

Looks like Marion on Lin straight away, interesting.

Paully D wrote: »

ESPN headline which has since been taken down

:eek:

ESPN has fired the person responsible and another employee suspended for 30 days for using the phrase!

Any streams? Can't justify the price of NBA TV. Also dying to watch Magic/Heat (though I probably shouldn't be, don't fancy Magic's chances...)

Cheers lads!

killwill wrote: »

Is the Magic/Heat game 01:30 Irish time?

No, it's 8.30pm our time. After Dallas/NY. Made the same mistake myself!

You can't deny Lin's class for much longer after that though. Those constant 3's and assists at the end did it for them. And this was against the Mavs who are approaching their best against after the early season slouch. Great to watch.

Constant 3's?! He had 3 in the game and 2 in the 4th...that's not constant! Yeah he did well with 6 assists in the 4th , but 7 TO's is too much, especially with 6 in the 2nd half!

No, there will be realists!

He's the PG...it's his job to carry the possession so it doesn't make him any different to other PG's! If others had as many To's they would be getting crucified, but it's being over looked completely here so the story can keep getting hyped!

Yeah it's a great story, but it's not like he's some Rookie straight out of High School/College...he's been around the league for over a year!

If he is still performing like this on a months time then that'll be different, as of now it's only been two weeks!

Hope they haven't rushed him back....have to think of the long term!