The NBA Thread

[kingfox]

Really enjoyed the Knicks performance last night, Carmelo Anthony and Raymond Felton were quality all game, Steve Novak couldn't stop hitting 3 pointers.

Heat could never get going, like you said FIF they were very flat.

Good win for Clippers as well, Lakers have had such a poor start, Clippers will be a danger this season, could well make the finals in my opinion.

[Samilktray]

Any of the games tonight on ESPN?

[stix]

I'm going to the game in January at the O2!

How much were they Oz? £70-odd?

[Ozwin]

Yep, £75.

Just a bit worried about getting home that late, will be pushing it to get the last train unless we say overnight. Hotels are bloody expensive though in London.

[kingfox]

Watched Brooklyn Nets last night, time to watch Knicks early tip off 5.00 over here

Edited 4 November 2012 by kingfox

[kingfox]

Just watched Knicks beat Philadelphia 100-84.

Good confidence and dominate performance from Knicks again, Anthony just different class, Felton and Kidd again running the show, JR.Smith on the bench getting 20 pts.

76ers can hit a lot of 3 pointers though, Jrue Holiday is a quality player for them.

[stix]

Didnt realise NBA.tv have an app on xbox live. Think i'll get the league pass now. Hi-def quality streaming straight to the tv without having cables going from the laptop is the clincher for me.

[kingfox]

Didnt realise NBA.tv have an app on xbox live. Think i'll get the league pass now. Hi-def quality streaming straight to the tv without having cables going from the laptop is the clincher for me.

NBA TV on Xbox Live.

You what

[Samilktray]

NBA TV on Xbox Live.

You what

This has sparked my interest. I'm guessing you need a Gold membership?

[stix]

NBA TV on Xbox Live.

You what

It'd be rude not to kid

This has sparked my interest. I'm guessing you need a Gold membership?

Great guess.

[kingfox]

Thanks Stix mate, will look into it later.

Just recently renewed my gold membership to download Fifa early access.

[kingfox]

Well I have downloaded the NBA app, but to watch games you need to sign up online.

And in my opinion I think it will be in dollars, and won't accept Debit cards.

[kingfox]

Guess what Stix, they don't accept Debit Cards.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

[stix]

Guess what Stix, they don't accept Debit Cards.

:cry: :cry: :cry:

What?! Surely if you sign in/up online-via laptop, pay your subscription etc then it'll work???

If not then its the ultimate **** tease!

[stix]

I paid for the plaffoff pass with my debit card last season.

I'm sure i did!

[kingfox]

It says credit card or paypal mate.

Just like if you wanna pay by card for Xbox Live, that's why I get a redeem code.

[stix]

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Edited 18 November 2012 by stix

[stix]

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Edited 18 November 2012 by stix

[Jordan]

Every winning streak has to end some time... oh, well.

J.R. Smith--who has never been known to be a disciplined player, to put it lightly--has said recently that he's really cut down on his nighttime escapades recently. Well, whatever J.R. isn't doing, he should keep on not doing it, because he's locked in now. Last season, Melo tried to discourage the Knicks from signing J.R., but it's hard to imagine the team without him considering the start to this season.

It's encouraging to see the Knicks move the ball around and generally play pretty good defense despite entering the season with a beat-up frontcourt (they've gotten dominated on the boards in a few games). But Chandler is hanging tough and 'Sheed is, well, still 'Sheed. I wasn't even sure Chandler was going to play for the first few games, so to get through the first seven games at 6-1 is fantastic.

And yeah, Felton and Kidd have done a great job. 25 minutes/game is probably just right for Kidd, who's still so calm on the ball and solid on D but too old to play 35 mpg for 82 games. I really liked Felton in his first tour of duty in NY, and I'm glad he's having success here even under a different system.

The biggest question, though, is always about Melo's mood. He's happy and he's playing well, so for now, let's not change anything we don't have to change...

[Ozwin]

What's up with Amare Stoudemire? He out for long?

Hope he's playing in January at the O2.

[Jordan]

What's up with Amare Stoudemire? He out for long?

Hope he's playing in January at the O2.

Amar'e needs a few more weeks before he's back in the lineup, but at this point, I'm pretty sure he's going to be injured for the rest of his life.

[ACF]

Rondo with 20 assists vs Raptors after sitting against Brookyln.

No Rondo no Celtics, and that's coming from a C's fan.

[Guest]

Every winning streak has to end some time... oh, well.

J.R. Smith--who has never been known to be a disciplined player, to put it lightly--has said recently that he's really cut down on his nighttime escapades recently. Well, whatever J.R. isn't doing, he should keep on not doing it, because he's locked in now. Last season, Melo tried to discourage the Knicks from signing J.R., but it's hard to imagine the team without him considering the start to this season.

It's encouraging to see the Knicks move the ball around and generally play pretty good defense despite entering the season with a beat-up frontcourt (they've gotten dominated on the boards in a few games). But Chandler is hanging tough and 'Sheed is, well, still 'Sheed. I wasn't even sure Chandler was going to play for the first few games, so to get through the first seven games at 6-1 is fantastic.

And yeah, Felton and Kidd have done a great job. 25 minutes/game is probably just right for Kidd, who's still so calm on the ball and solid on D but too old to play 35 mpg for 82 games. I really liked Felton in his first tour of duty in NY, and I'm glad he's having success here even under a different system.

The biggest question, though, is always about Melo's mood. He's happy and he's playing well, so for now, let's not change anything we don't have to change...

Enjoyed watching the knicks first few games, they have been passing the ball incredibly well - and I'm a Heat fan. I've always been a JR fan so I'm not surprised with how well he's playing, I have been surprised at Carmelo's selfless passing though - perhaps he's learned from the Heat. Kidd is a fantastic player and I'm glad to see things working out for him so far. TC hasn't looked that good and Weed is an asshole.

The return of Amare is going to be a very difficult situation but then again I can't see the Knicks maintaining their play as the injuries are sure to kick in to the old guys they have. They benefitted from having so few games over the first few days of the season but it all evens out. As much as I've enjoyed their game I'll be more than happy to se them crash and burn as they have every year for the last couple of decades.

Rondo with 20 assists vs Raptors after sitting against Brookyln.

No Rondo no Celtics, and that's coming from a C's fan.

Yeah. PP and KG don't seem to be able to get it done on their own. Rondo is an amazing talent but is there any other player on the planet who actually likes him? He was a big reason why Ray ray took a ridiculous wage to play for the champs. Rondo is simply unlikeable - though not to fans.

Boston are sure to get things together during the season but again I'm enjoying their miserable start to the season as much as the next man.

[stix]

Miami schooled in their own backyard by the Knicks lastnight, without Melo.

Felton stepped up with 27pts, NY dropping 18 3's as well.

Love it.

[welck12]

Miami schooled in their own backyard by the Knicks lastnight, without Melo.

Felton stepped up with 27pts, NY dropping 18 3's as well.

Love it.

Hard not to love it, cant wait to watch replay of it after work. Love watching the argentinian PG they have (pardiagio or something like that) 36 year old rookie, you cant beat that