The Season Starts Tonight!
by Zorgon on Oct 27, 2009 7:00 AM CDT
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PrintThe Thunder's season doesn't get underway until Wednesday, but the NBA starts tonight, with a number of marquee matchups. Here's my take:
Boston vs. Cleveland - People will be looking to this game to see whether the Celtics are still young and powerful enough to be considered contenders in the East, and whether Shaq will seriously help out the Cavaliers. Personally, I believe it will take some time for Shaq to get adjusted. Boston in a squeaker.
Washington vs. Dallas - The New Look Wizards, stocked with a healthy Arenas, Randy Foye, and Mike Miller, take on the aging but still solid Mavericks. The Wizards haven't played together very much yet, and the Mavericks have the talent to be a top seed when their roster is well rested and healthy. So, I'll go with Dallas.
Houston vs. Portland - The injury-laden First round playoff matchup of last year makes a return in the first game of the season, but the teams are very different. The Rockets are now without Yao, McGrady, Motumbo, and Artest, leaving them with a very average looking lineup. The Blazers, however have been stocking up with talent, and, quite simply, have the best 10 man rotation in the league. But hell, the Rockets have won without their superstars before, and I think they can run circles around the Blazers and small ball their way to victory here. Upset special, Houston wins.
Clippers vs. Lakers - The All-Los Angeles matchup looks lame to most of the nation, but Oklahomans should be excited because it's the debut of the much heralded Blake Griffin. We'll get to see how he fares against the fierce front line of Gasol, Bynum, and Odom. Also, we'll get to see if the Clippers talent-laden roster can finally put it together this year. Nonetheless, the Clippers are going to take time to find their stride, and there's no way Blake Griffin will have a good game against the best front line in basketball. Lakers in a landslide.
An exciting night to be alive, that's for sure. What game will you be watching? Who's gonna win? Drop a comment and let us know!
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Ouch! I can't believe I made such a fatal error on my first real post.
Oh well….
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I don't want to say
that there’s a Clippers’ curse, but let it be heavily implied by the tone of this post.
Griffin’s supposed to be out 6 weeks from an injury cause by a dunk in a preseason game.
There’s a Clippers’ curse.
I didn’t want to say it, but someone had to say it, so I’ll man up.
by ElectricPencils on Oct 27, 2009 8:31 AM CDT reply actions
I predicted
he would get injured when he was drafted.
by ElectricPencils on Oct 27, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions
And...
if any of those games are on my TV, I’ll be watching at least part of them all.
by ElectricPencils on Oct 27, 2009 8:32 AM CDT reply actions
Looks like
I’m getting Boston/Cleveland and LA/LA.
My winners for tonight:
Cleveland, Lakers, Blazers and Mavs.
by ElectricPencils on Oct 27, 2009 1:13 PM CDT reply actions
I agree overall, but I want Dallas to lose. I always want Dallas to lose.
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Dallas
used to be my team. Then I got fed up with a lot of the moves Cuban was making.
Then last winter, I was back in Oklahoma a bit visiting family and got to watch some Thunder games, and that’s when I decided it was time to move on to better things.
Granted, I could’ve jumped on the Magic bandwagon, but I’ll always be an Okie at heart.
by ElectricPencils on Oct 27, 2009 1:29 PM CDT up reply actions
This Magic are going to dominate this year. I see them in the finals again.
Also Known as "4D" one step beyond 3D
Yeah
They have a good team. I’m interested to see how VC replaces Hedo.
by ElectricPencils on Oct 27, 2009 2:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Ha
Yeah right the blazers lose…..they are gonna play sloppy I. The 1st half but h town has no depth. Blazers win by 15
How the hell did that happen? I am Trailblazer fan to the core but I love me some OKC THunder!!! Must be the Hometown pride I feel.
I'll Say it now so you guys can know I'm a true follower: "In Pioli I Trust"
Go Chiefs!!!!!
by bouzi on Oct 27, 2009 3:48 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
cleveland is not going to win the title this year, they did nothing to address their problems. they are still unathletic on the front line, they still lack size in the backcourt, and they still do not have Lebron playing in a good position to win. He shouldn’t be going 5-on-1 in the half-court until the last 5 mins of the 4th quarter. Either let Mo Williams run the offense and get the tempo up and get Lebron on the wing running, or get a PG you trust to run a half-court offense.
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