Real Deal

TIME: 9:00 PM EST TV: TNT

Grant Hill is one of my favorites. It's too bad he was injured most of his career.

http://i41.tinypic.com/35l821x.jpg Watch that left ankle after his right misses the ground. I'm actually glad he didn't re-injure that ankle.

Well, the only thing is that LeBron and Wall are actually friends off the court, and there's talk that James would be swayed to put on that Nets jersey even more if Wall lands in Jersey. Having the worst record in the NBA doesn't always get you what you want, though.

None needed, really. We defended the three and beat the pick and roll, and Kobe was a monster once again. With Odom and Gasol contributing the way they did, we rarely lose.

Adding... Kobe, Game 1 vs. Suns: 13-23 (57% FG), 40 PTS Six-consecutive playoff games with 30+ points. Kobe's 11th 40+ point playoff game. LA is 10-1 when he scores 40+ in the playoffs. Fantastic.

Good win. Let's get Game 2 now.

Nope. That team has to be under the cap by the max amount in the first year of the contract they are offering to be able to sign the player, OR they must have Bird Rights on him.

Not all, unless you're talking about winning the series. I won't be surprised if the Lakers sweep, or take it in seven...just depends on how we defend the pick and roll. Lopez will be back, and many don't understand that it's a very, very good thing for Phoenix...but at the same time, Frye will probably hurt us more than Robin, so it could turn into a good thing for us by limiting Frye's minutes. Lots of things play into our hands, and there are some advantages that the Suns have as well. Basically, if the Suns win the series, I'll be shocked, but it won't be THAT big of an upset.

...one of these teams? http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4614342328_8cbc8acb9b_b.jpg By the way, I'm not taking credit for the picture. I found it on TLN, but I'm not sure who created it.

We should do one for Adam Morrison.

Don't know why Lewis took that shot. It should've went back to Vince after the inbounds pass, or to Redick off a screen.

Ran.

Gasol stays in Los Angeles. Bucher is a fool.

Ah, nice touch. http://www.otrbasketball.com/forums/uploads/av-125.gif

LOL. That was pretty funny.

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Ah, NICE. I forgot about the Bucks dealing Dirk.

LMAO.

You should have taken a screenshot and put it up on your wall. Congrats. :o

He's just following his buddy LeBron over there. OMG, a clue!

I love Grant Hill, and I'm sure he'll do okay on Kobe...but Jared Dudley will look like a scrub. He should probably keep from saying more ignorant comments, because typically, that's what fuels Kobe's fire. Ask Charles Barkley, and then talk to Deron Williams, and he'll tell you that Chuck owes Kobe an apology and it hurt the Jazz in the long run.

Yeah, that's a great one. Pippen from Seattle to Chicago...already mentioned, though. Vince Carter was dealt to the Magic for Courtney Lee and Rafer Alston. If the Magic end up winning a title, you could say that was a massive trade for them. Lee hasn't done much of anything for New Jersey, and we already know about Rafer. Phoenix traded Rajon Rondo and Brian Grant to the Celtics for Cleveland's first rounder in 2007. With the way Rondo is playing, that was a huge mistake. And yes, the Kobe/Divac trade was crazy.

If Richardson drops 30 in two of these games, and Kobe is the one defending him, he (Bryant) needs to retire. Amare can get those buckets, but we want Nash to be the second player trying to get 30. Forcing Nash to score the ball is better than letting the Suns knock down 200 threes.