Real Deal

All teams prepare for their games against the Heat? Haha...yeah, all teams prepare for all of their games against every team. Don't worry, there are plenty of teams that couldn't tell you the exact date they play the Miami Heat. You don't have a target on your back until you win something. The only team that is truly preparing for the Heat right now is probably the Cavaliers. I'm not even jacked about the Christmas game, to be honest.

LOL, I was talking about this to Jess earlier. I don't know how many times they had "SCORE UPDATE" at the bottom of the screen, showing only LeBron, Wade and Bosh's stats after the game. Then they'd rotate back to another NBA panel, and show the Heat/Hornets game AGAIN, before cycling through the rest. But then, with the Hornets up and just seven seconds left, they went from the NBA to the NFL, then NHL, then back to the NBA and moved through the list of games, and it wasn't even over yet. And, sure enough, they turned it on so we could see that potential game-winner, and it was a major fail.

Nash getting it done when it matters most.

WHERE ARE THESE SUNS FANS AT? This game went into OT. NBALP should be free, though.

Haha, maybe so...but if Kobe couldn't take the name from me, it's highly unlikely anyone will.

Man, Blake Griffin is so damn good for a rookie coming off a major knee surgery. His timing is there, his athleticism, and he's a very smart player. I'm about to stick him into my second favorite player spot, over Durant. It's close.

It was supposed to be by the start of the season, but I really slacked and didn't get it done (gotta admit when you screw up sometimes). But, these last few days, I've had the flu and ketoacidosis (a diabetic problem), so I've been off the computer more than usual. The new main banner is actually finished, but I want to get all 30 team banners up with it, all at the same time. It just makes more sense that way, instead of sticking up a Wizards banner and letting everyone else think it's going to happen within 2-3 days.

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LOL, every single time John Boehner is asked a question, he says, "It's what the people wanted. They spoke loud and clear." FOXNews: "John, do you plan on compromising with some of President Obama's policies?" John: "It's what the people wanted. They voted Tuesday. They spoke loud and clear." FOXNews: "Yes, but Obama has come out and said he's looking to compromise, to work with the newly-elected House." John: "Look, we are going to do what the people want us to do. They spoke loud and clear." FOXNews: "Will you compromise with President Obama?" John: "The people, they spoke loud and clear." The translation? John: "We are going to go against everything he proposes, fight for two years, then take full control of the government. We'll revert to where we were when Bush was in office, and we'll let our wounds heal themselves because we have no [expletive]ing idea what we need to do, other than lower taxes for everyone and do our best to eliminate Medicaid and Medicare." This was after he started balling on live TV, telling us all his beautiful story about how much he loves America.

The media has been in love with big-time numbers + 50-win seasons when putting in their vote. Had Kobe won 50+ games when he averaged 35+ PPG, he would've gotten it. If Rondo puts up 16 APG for an entire season, sets a record that not even Magic Johnson came close to...I'm pretty sure Rondo would win the MVP award over CP3 if the Celtics win more games than the Hornets.

LMAO. "For the tie...OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW! Oh wait."

I wonder if the Thunder will foul and prevent the three.

Wow, amazing save by Green. Portland is in trouble.

To clarify, I don't think their talent is making Rondo that much better, I just think that he will be overlooked because the media will still see Garnett, Pierce, Allen and even Shaq on the roster, and that changes everything for Rajon. Same with Kobe and Shaq, same with Wade and LeBron. I don't think the media sees Boston as an aging team after their nasty Finals run last season. You say Paul should win the MVP if he leads the Hornets to 50+ wins. Boston will more than likely win more than that, with Rondo running the show. If he averages 16 assists per, that's not enough to win it over CP3? That 16 per is the most in NBA history, exceeding Stock's 14.5 APG. Would you say Rondo could have a better chance of winning it if he were leading a Wolves team to 50+ wins? There's a big difference there.

Well...that was a quick run by the Blazers.

Way too many lobs. The Thunder can't lose sight of the opposition like that, even if it's off a screen.

Haha, yeah...saw this a while back. Yao used a kayak to get to the US, so I'm pretty sure these are legit.

Good answers, dude, but I needed you to answer a few of mine weeks ago. So much for that 0-3 start, haha.

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Home team, as Force stated, because if we went by who won the game, the Lakers would have around 60 topics in their forum...and the worst teams in the NBA would have 15-20. Gotta do our best to promote discussion for every team.

I stared for 20 minutes and still couldn't see my reflection, don't see what you're getting at here, sir.

Korver trying to turn into Teen Wolf, might be a little too late, though. And Amare misses Nash, dearly.

He's got too much help. I think it was a little different with Steve Nash, and at that time, there wasn't really anyone else contesting him for that MVP award (many argued that Shaq should've gotten it, but...really?). It's really the same reason Kobe and Shaq never won more than one MVP. They played on the same team from 1996-2004. If this was Rajon Rondo putting up these numbers, and winning 50+ games, with lesser teammates...well, that would be a different story, but when you have MVP candidates named Kobe, Durant, Howard, LeBron, Wade, CP3 and Andray Blatche, you're going to have to impress a little more.

Rebuilding that Philly fanbase here at OTR...good to see. Welcome to the best.

I can't believe a Tom Thibodeau team is giving up the three-point line like this.