Another night this week where I have a bad night I thought last night would turn things around but I guees not. It's not like I am picking more losers then winners it's just I am not picking as many winners as I am used to picking. I know that I am new at the whole basketball thing and have only been really into it for a few years but still I expect to be much better. I expect every week to be like last week to be honest, and I plan on the rest of my picks to be much better. The Lakers went to MSG tonight where people were not ready to pick them because they had a hard game last night and had to travel. Me on the other hand I have seen the change in the Lakers. I do think however that Gasol and Bynum need to be more agressive on the glass, I really think either Pau or Bynum should try and be more like Tyson Chandler more defensive minded or at least try to get as many rebounds as points. I am not saying they need to get as many rebounds as points but if one of them cared more about blocks and rebounds the Lakers would be so much better off. I personal would like both of them to play with a chip on their shoulder. If they would then the Lakers would be unstoppable I know I say this a lot when I write about the Lakers but if it happened they would be such a fun team to watch. Anyways the Cav's finally got that monkey off their back and broke their 26 game losing streak with a win over the Blakers despite 32 from Blake the Clippers couldn't hold off the Cav's in overtime.
I'll just get to my picks for tomorrow I am shooting for a perfect day. The Bobcats failed me tonight as I picked them to win for the first time in I don't know how long, and what do they do....LOSE!! They play the Hawks tomorrow, and I am taking the Hawks to win behind a huge outting from Joe Johnson. The Knicks travel a little bit away to play the Nets, since the Knicks had a tough loss tonight and since both teams played tonight not just the Knicks they both might be a little tired, so I will go with the Knicks on the road. The Bulls play the Hornets who won tonight but still have been iffy the last couple of games. The Bulls have a day of rest and I think are playing better basketball right now. I still can't wait until Noah gets back to see how good these new Bulls really are. The Sixers travel to play the T-Wolves, the Sixers are coming off a huge win against the Spurs. Both teams alos played tonight so neither really has the leg up there (no pun intended) I am going with the Sixers to continue their second half run. The Spurs play the Wizards in Washington, I don't see Parker and the rest of the Spurs having another bad night like they did tonight. Since I think Paker and company will be better I am taking the Spurs to beat the Wizards. The Mav's play the Rockets in Houston, the Mav's are coming off that last second loss to the Nuggets in Denver. I really think Dirk will have a much better game then he did in Denver, and with everyone finally playing the way Cuban expected them to when he signed them, the Mav's will start another win streak tomorrow with a big win over the underrated Rockets. The Pacers v. the Bucks and with the Pacers new coach they seem to be the Cowboys of basketball playing so much better under their new head coach. I say the trend continues and so do the wins, with another one tomorrow against the Bucks. The last game is the Thunder v. the Kings and while they both are rested I don't think the Kings can hang with the Thunder rested or not.
Tiger had a great first 2 rounds I really hope he can keep it up through the weekend. I think him playing his best golf is great for golf. It makes everyone better and everything better including the ratings obviously. But I still think with him playing his best it breads competition, there's always someone out there training harder to be betteer. I really think that once Tiger wins and everyone stops questioning him then he will do great. I think that all these people questioning him saying he has lost it, has really gotten to him. I am hoping he wants to show everyone he is the same guy. Maybe he won't be as dominate but still I am sure he will improve everytime he plays. I am saying he has a top 5 finish this weekend.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Ouch!!
I can't believe I acutally came in here after what just happened to the Mav's!! They freaking had that game and then boom all the sudden they freaking get it taken right out from under them. I seriously can't believe that just happened. Everyone on the Mav's played great, I think they could have gotten Dirk some more shots. Even though he was missing from beyond the arc. I guess he had 10 shots which is a decent amount considering all the players the Mav's play and how many shots they take as well. It really wasn't that big of a deal that Dirk didn't take that many shots everyone else was hot. Obviously Melo and Afflalo killed them in the 4th quarter mostly the last 5 minutes and especially the last shot! But the Mav's still played a pretty good game, it was a game of runs and the Nuggets just happened to get the last run. Anyways I gotta move on or else I'll keep talking about this game forever. Lets move on to a game I got right (even though I still say I should get credit for gettin the Mav's game right LOL JK!) the Lakers game. I knew that there was no way they would come out and lose this game. You can say that the Celtics were hurt, but really they were only without Shaq and Nate Robinson, everyone else they have been out. Kobe came out in the first half and got the big men going, in which time the Lakers were killing the C's in the paint Bynum and Gasol were playing great. Then the Celtics made a run and Kobe knew he had to turn it on, with only 3 points in the first half 20 came in the second. He wasn't just scoring he was still getting others involved. I know Melo had another huge night but still he isn't what the Lakers need. What they need is for Bynum and Gasol to go 20-10 every night, they need Artest to forget about offense and start being the defensive stopper that he was last year. Fisher needs to stop shooting 30%, I don't care if he only has 10 or so points but he has to start making a few more buckets. I think the Lakers are just getting started on a nice second half run that will have everyone remembering they are the 2 time defending champs. The Lakers did something huge tonight they won the battle on the glass big time, out rebounding the Celtics by 11. If they can keep that up they will be fine in the post season.
Now on to my picks for tomorrow, which will be as close to perfect as I can get, I am hoping for perfect so we will see how that goes. The T-Wolves play the Pacers and the Pacers have suffered their first loss under their head coach but I don't think they will be losing tomorrow night. The Hornets travel to play the Magic and the Hornets are in a slump while the Magic have turned things around and gotten back to their winning ways. I think Howard is playing out of control as always and I think the Magic have finally gotten their outside shot to start falling which is dangerous for all other teams especially for the Hornets tomorrow, I am taking the Magic. The Spurs continue their road trip in Philly tomorrow where they face the Sixers who are having a great second half just like I thought they would, but I don't see them beating the Spurs Parker hasn't been scoring like crazy but he has been doing a great job scoring when he has to and I think he will have a huge game tomorrow go for at least 25 and 8 (dimes not boards) and 3 steals in the Spurs win over the Sixers. The Blazers at the Raptors and I am not sure but the Blazer might have Brandon Roy back which would be huge for them. Either way I am going with the Blazer Aldrige is on a mission now that he has not been selected as an all star and I look for him to have a huge night in the Blazers win. The Nets travel to play the Bobcats and I have learned my lesson I am never picking against the Bobcats again...well for awhile anyways, so I will take the Bobcats. The Blakers (as everyones been calling them) take on the Cav's tomorrow and while the Blakers are a horrible road team I know that as competitive as Blake Griffin is there is no way he is letting his team be the team that loses to the Cav's, I think he will have a huge night in the Cav's defeat. That of course will set up the most exciting game this year...the Wizards 0-25 on the road and the Cav's 0-27 outta their last 27, something has to give. The Heat travel to play the Pistons, and the way LeBron has been playing I don't see the Pistons having a chance although I think that tomorrow night D-Wade will be the leading scorer for the Heat, just a hunch maybe they will both go for 50 and Bosh for 18 and no one else will score, I am just waiting for a night like this to happen aren't you? The Lakers travel to play the Knicks and I know they played in a tough hard fought game tonight and have to travel, and are kinda old. I still think the Lakers are looking to prove something on this road trip of theirs I have them winning tomorrow in MSG and the Lakers big 3 have a huge night. The Bucks play the Grizzlies in Memphis, the Grizzlies coming off a tough loss to the Lakers, and they are also having a great second half although Gay might be out again I doubt he will be though I expect him to be on the floor in the Grizzlies win tomorrow. The Suns travel to play the Jazz in Utah and they are coming off a game tonight and I know the Jazz are not the team they were the first half but they are still good at home. With all that said I am obviously going with the Jazz to win.
Now a little baseball new for you, Strasburg started throwing soft toss today. I don't know where you stand on him but seriously this kid is the real deal. I saw him pitch a few years back when SDSU played the Lobos and it was a 1-0 game in which the Lobos lost but still I love me a real baseball game. I was sad to see him go down so early last year not really getting to have a real rookie season. He started off so well that it was a shame to not be able to see how his season turned out. Obviously he wouldn't be as effective cause usually a rookie pitcher looks great the first few starts cause the hitters have never seen him before, once you throw a few times and teams can game plan for you, that's when we see what kind of star you really are. I know that he can succeed (to say the VERY least) at the pro level but I haven't been this excited about a rookie...ever that I can remember, I am young though and haven't been around for many SUPER exciting ones like him. I mean 14 K's in your first big league game I don't care who you are that is impressive! I know he might not make a start till late in the year or maybe not at all but still this kid is the real deal and I can't wait to see what he becomes as a professional. I know he had some trouble in his last few starts but thats only cause the other teams had a plan and he didn't have any run support and had not the best defensive support either. This year would be a little different of course. Also real quick some pitchers come back from Tommy Johns surgery throwing harder then before...could you imagine...105 on a regular basis, I know I couldn't I mean really the kid hits 100 like nothing and watch him get like the best ligament out there and be able to hit 105 like its nothing instead of 100 it would be ridiculous!
Now on to my picks for tomorrow, which will be as close to perfect as I can get, I am hoping for perfect so we will see how that goes. The T-Wolves play the Pacers and the Pacers have suffered their first loss under their head coach but I don't think they will be losing tomorrow night. The Hornets travel to play the Magic and the Hornets are in a slump while the Magic have turned things around and gotten back to their winning ways. I think Howard is playing out of control as always and I think the Magic have finally gotten their outside shot to start falling which is dangerous for all other teams especially for the Hornets tomorrow, I am taking the Magic. The Spurs continue their road trip in Philly tomorrow where they face the Sixers who are having a great second half just like I thought they would, but I don't see them beating the Spurs Parker hasn't been scoring like crazy but he has been doing a great job scoring when he has to and I think he will have a huge game tomorrow go for at least 25 and 8 (dimes not boards) and 3 steals in the Spurs win over the Sixers. The Blazers at the Raptors and I am not sure but the Blazer might have Brandon Roy back which would be huge for them. Either way I am going with the Blazer Aldrige is on a mission now that he has not been selected as an all star and I look for him to have a huge night in the Blazers win. The Nets travel to play the Bobcats and I have learned my lesson I am never picking against the Bobcats again...well for awhile anyways, so I will take the Bobcats. The Blakers (as everyones been calling them) take on the Cav's tomorrow and while the Blakers are a horrible road team I know that as competitive as Blake Griffin is there is no way he is letting his team be the team that loses to the Cav's, I think he will have a huge night in the Cav's defeat. That of course will set up the most exciting game this year...the Wizards 0-25 on the road and the Cav's 0-27 outta their last 27, something has to give. The Heat travel to play the Pistons, and the way LeBron has been playing I don't see the Pistons having a chance although I think that tomorrow night D-Wade will be the leading scorer for the Heat, just a hunch maybe they will both go for 50 and Bosh for 18 and no one else will score, I am just waiting for a night like this to happen aren't you? The Lakers travel to play the Knicks and I know they played in a tough hard fought game tonight and have to travel, and are kinda old. I still think the Lakers are looking to prove something on this road trip of theirs I have them winning tomorrow in MSG and the Lakers big 3 have a huge night. The Bucks play the Grizzlies in Memphis, the Grizzlies coming off a tough loss to the Lakers, and they are also having a great second half although Gay might be out again I doubt he will be though I expect him to be on the floor in the Grizzlies win tomorrow. The Suns travel to play the Jazz in Utah and they are coming off a game tonight and I know the Jazz are not the team they were the first half but they are still good at home. With all that said I am obviously going with the Jazz to win.
Now a little baseball new for you, Strasburg started throwing soft toss today. I don't know where you stand on him but seriously this kid is the real deal. I saw him pitch a few years back when SDSU played the Lobos and it was a 1-0 game in which the Lobos lost but still I love me a real baseball game. I was sad to see him go down so early last year not really getting to have a real rookie season. He started off so well that it was a shame to not be able to see how his season turned out. Obviously he wouldn't be as effective cause usually a rookie pitcher looks great the first few starts cause the hitters have never seen him before, once you throw a few times and teams can game plan for you, that's when we see what kind of star you really are. I know that he can succeed (to say the VERY least) at the pro level but I haven't been this excited about a rookie...ever that I can remember, I am young though and haven't been around for many SUPER exciting ones like him. I mean 14 K's in your first big league game I don't care who you are that is impressive! I know he might not make a start till late in the year or maybe not at all but still this kid is the real deal and I can't wait to see what he becomes as a professional. I know he had some trouble in his last few starts but thats only cause the other teams had a plan and he didn't have any run support and had not the best defensive support either. This year would be a little different of course. Also real quick some pitchers come back from Tommy Johns surgery throwing harder then before...could you imagine...105 on a regular basis, I know I couldn't I mean really the kid hits 100 like nothing and watch him get like the best ligament out there and be able to hit 105 like its nothing instead of 100 it would be ridiculous!
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Rivalry Week
As rivalry week continued tonight I wasn't able to catch both games. I did however catch the second one, North Carolina v. Duke. The first half was all Tar Heels, they were killing Duke on the glass and their bigs were playing much better then Duke's bigs were. The first half belonged to Zeller and Henson, but come the second half Duke finally turned it on. Nolan Smith exploded for 22 points in the second half ending with a career high 34 points to go along with 2 boards 3 dimes and 1 steal. The real story other then Smith was Curry, who had 22 points 6 boards 5 dimes and 1 steal and was clutch in the second half. But the difference maker to me was how Duke won the battle on the offensive glass, I seriously think they got all their 15 offensive rebounds in the second half. The second chance points is what ended up kill the Tar Heels, they were doing great with the glass in the first half but Duke's big guys must have gotted fired up from Smith and Curry. Aanyways it was a great game Duke came back from being down 16 to win.
While I didn't do horrible with my picks for tonight (6-4) still not doing as well as I should. I think I am offically done picking the Knicks. I know you have heard this before, but after tonights loss I am afraid they are going to have to earn my picks from now on. The Mav's pull off a close one on the road with Dirk only scoring 10, which to me is a great thing. I mean don't get me wrong I am upset that one of my best fantasy players had an off night, but I am just glad the Mav's are starting to find offense else where. I am not saying they can last with Dirk only scoring 10 every night, but it's good to see that they can at least do it. I am glad Terry has finally picked up his play averaging 22 points in his last 3 games and 19 in his last 5. In order for the Mav's to be a contender they will need him to average 20 a night. Obviously with Peja just getting into things and only getting 20 minutes and a few shots a game, still hasn't settled in to his roll here or settled in with this offense but when he does, I hope to get at least 10-15 a game if that's not outlandish of me to request from him. That also depends on his minutes cause with the Mav's you can start but that doesn't mean your playing a lot of minutes. Glad to see Barea averaging almost double in the past 5 games than he has all season. Again if the Mav's are gunna contend they have to have this play from their bench. Could you imagine if Dirk and Chandler were on tonight and Dirk got his 20 and Chandler went for 15-15 like he has been lately. The Kings woulda been crushed.
Only 3 games tomorrow so I will finally get a chance at being undo for the first time this week. First game tomorrow is a HUGE one, the Lakers v. the Celtics in Boston. I am hoping with these "Trade talks" about Bynum really make him play better. We all know there is no way the Lakers are dealing him to the Nuggets but he still has to be mad that it was such a big story and people actually thought it would go down. I look for him to have a statement game where he says look what I can do for you against these guys in the Finals. That being said I am taking the Lakers to do what they have not yet done all season, and that's beat one of the NBA's best. They haven't beat the Mav's, Spurs, Celtics, or the Heat. They did however beat the Thunder who is a team that took the Lakers to 7 games last year in the playoffs. Still I have them playing like a new team these last few months (fingers crossed) and shutting everyone up. The Warriors travel to play the Suns and the Warriors are coming off a tough game on the road against the Nuggets, a game that they won still I think they might be a little tired on the road tonight and having to play on the road again tomorrow against a rested and some what underrated Suns team, I am taking the home team here, as much as I like the Warriors. The Mav's travel to Denver to play the Nuggets, and like I said Dirk and Chandler both had down nights tonight, so I look for them to show up big tomorrow against the Nuggets. Also I thing Terry and Barea will continue to play well and I look for Peja to get a little more involved. One thing that would be great for the Mav's is for J-Kidd to start playing like Nash. that might happen Kidd has it in him I think he might be saving it for the playoff I just have this feeling deep down in me that we will see him go crazy in the post season (again figures crossed) while the Mav's get red hot.
Really quick just wanted to talk a little MVP race for the NBA. I know its only half way through the season but I had to get a few things off my chest. One I know that LeBron is having a great year, and why shouldn't he look who is surrounded by. If you think that doesn't mean anything then you obviously must not know a lot. LeBron might honestly not even be the best player on the floor for his team. Wade has been just as productive with LBJ at his side as LBJ has been with him. So to me you can't make a case for LeBron and leave D-Wade out of it. That being said there is no way to me a guy with that much talent around him could win the MVP. I know they have to be on a winning team, and Rose is on a winning team and carrying his team when his guys are hurt. I know they have dropped some easy ones the past week. Still that shouldn't take away from what Rose has done. Working to get that jump shot as well as shutting people up saying that he doesn't distribute the rock enough with career high in dimes this season if I am not mistaken. I think he has done so much more with way less. He may not have the numbers LeBron does, but if you put him with Wade and Bosh and I bet he gets number close to LeBrons if not the same. I also love what Kevin Durrant has done to the Thunder he makes them a contender just by himself, obviously Westbrook is huge for them also. Also I keep hearing this look at the Cav's without LeBron...the problem is they aren't just down LeBron, they are also missing Mo Williams and Anderson Varejao, so not just their best player from last year but their 3 best players from last year. So it's not all because of LeBron leaving they have injury problems as well. Sorry just had to get that off my chest, also if Dirk comes back around to his 24-26 ppg then he has to be considers as well, HAS TO BE!!
While I didn't do horrible with my picks for tonight (6-4) still not doing as well as I should. I think I am offically done picking the Knicks. I know you have heard this before, but after tonights loss I am afraid they are going to have to earn my picks from now on. The Mav's pull off a close one on the road with Dirk only scoring 10, which to me is a great thing. I mean don't get me wrong I am upset that one of my best fantasy players had an off night, but I am just glad the Mav's are starting to find offense else where. I am not saying they can last with Dirk only scoring 10 every night, but it's good to see that they can at least do it. I am glad Terry has finally picked up his play averaging 22 points in his last 3 games and 19 in his last 5. In order for the Mav's to be a contender they will need him to average 20 a night. Obviously with Peja just getting into things and only getting 20 minutes and a few shots a game, still hasn't settled in to his roll here or settled in with this offense but when he does, I hope to get at least 10-15 a game if that's not outlandish of me to request from him. That also depends on his minutes cause with the Mav's you can start but that doesn't mean your playing a lot of minutes. Glad to see Barea averaging almost double in the past 5 games than he has all season. Again if the Mav's are gunna contend they have to have this play from their bench. Could you imagine if Dirk and Chandler were on tonight and Dirk got his 20 and Chandler went for 15-15 like he has been lately. The Kings woulda been crushed.
Only 3 games tomorrow so I will finally get a chance at being undo for the first time this week. First game tomorrow is a HUGE one, the Lakers v. the Celtics in Boston. I am hoping with these "Trade talks" about Bynum really make him play better. We all know there is no way the Lakers are dealing him to the Nuggets but he still has to be mad that it was such a big story and people actually thought it would go down. I look for him to have a statement game where he says look what I can do for you against these guys in the Finals. That being said I am taking the Lakers to do what they have not yet done all season, and that's beat one of the NBA's best. They haven't beat the Mav's, Spurs, Celtics, or the Heat. They did however beat the Thunder who is a team that took the Lakers to 7 games last year in the playoffs. Still I have them playing like a new team these last few months (fingers crossed) and shutting everyone up. The Warriors travel to play the Suns and the Warriors are coming off a tough game on the road against the Nuggets, a game that they won still I think they might be a little tired on the road tonight and having to play on the road again tomorrow against a rested and some what underrated Suns team, I am taking the home team here, as much as I like the Warriors. The Mav's travel to Denver to play the Nuggets, and like I said Dirk and Chandler both had down nights tonight, so I look for them to show up big tomorrow against the Nuggets. Also I thing Terry and Barea will continue to play well and I look for Peja to get a little more involved. One thing that would be great for the Mav's is for J-Kidd to start playing like Nash. that might happen Kidd has it in him I think he might be saving it for the playoff I just have this feeling deep down in me that we will see him go crazy in the post season (again figures crossed) while the Mav's get red hot.
Really quick just wanted to talk a little MVP race for the NBA. I know its only half way through the season but I had to get a few things off my chest. One I know that LeBron is having a great year, and why shouldn't he look who is surrounded by. If you think that doesn't mean anything then you obviously must not know a lot. LeBron might honestly not even be the best player on the floor for his team. Wade has been just as productive with LBJ at his side as LBJ has been with him. So to me you can't make a case for LeBron and leave D-Wade out of it. That being said there is no way to me a guy with that much talent around him could win the MVP. I know they have to be on a winning team, and Rose is on a winning team and carrying his team when his guys are hurt. I know they have dropped some easy ones the past week. Still that shouldn't take away from what Rose has done. Working to get that jump shot as well as shutting people up saying that he doesn't distribute the rock enough with career high in dimes this season if I am not mistaken. I think he has done so much more with way less. He may not have the numbers LeBron does, but if you put him with Wade and Bosh and I bet he gets number close to LeBrons if not the same. I also love what Kevin Durrant has done to the Thunder he makes them a contender just by himself, obviously Westbrook is huge for them also. Also I keep hearing this look at the Cav's without LeBron...the problem is they aren't just down LeBron, they are also missing Mo Williams and Anderson Varejao, so not just their best player from last year but their 3 best players from last year. So it's not all because of LeBron leaving they have injury problems as well. Sorry just had to get that off my chest, also if Dirk comes back around to his 24-26 ppg then he has to be considers as well, HAS TO BE!!
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
And on it goes
Maybe since I did such a good job making picks last week, this week I have to do opposite to make everything even. I know I shouldn't have picked the Clippers on the road against a good Magic team but they had been struggling as of late. I knew they would turn it around lets just see how they do against a +.500 team, even their game tomorrow will be a big test. I was really disapointed in the Hawks tonight, I was way off on Joe Johnson I was hoping for a huge game but he had one of his worst all year with only 6 points, in their 34 point loss AT HOME to the Sixers. That last sentence was all truth. The Heat finally figured out how to win close games and how to come back late in the 4th quarter. Obviously the Pacers not the best team in the league but still not the worst by any means. LeBron went crazy tonight almost getting a triple double 41 points 13 boards 8 dimes 3 steals and 1 block what a line for one night Chalmers showed up tonight as well as Miller and Jones when they needed to, House wasn't played as much tonight due to the size factor of the Pacers. It seems the Heat bench has finally figured things out, all they need to do is hit the shots whenever they get their looks cause they will get plenty of open looks. I still don't think the Heat have the size to win a championship I thought LeBron learned that lesson with the Cav's but I guess he thinks Bosh is a good enough big man which we all know to be false cause he isn't that guy you feed in the paint he is more of a stretch the floor kinda big guy.
Another day another team interested in Melo, today is the most interesting one of them all the Lakers. To me it makes not much sense why they would want to get rid of Bynum to add Melo. Don't get me wrong I know anytime you have a shot at getting a guy like Melo you take it. But for the Lakers I don't think he is a good fit IF they take away Bynum, cause they keep talking about how they need to play defense. By taking away Bynum you take away a lot of your defense and plus Melo hasn't played in that style of offense, I am not saying he can't cause obviously he can but there aren't many games left and I just don't see it being the greatest trade for the Lakers. Maybe Artest, Fisher and one more player and maybe get another team involved but not Bynum. No one has seen what Bynum can do I know you might think he is fragile but we don't know that yet. He is only 23 and because of injuries he hasn't played many games I would wait to see him healthy for a whole year then trade him away and regret it after Kobe is gone. I know Melo would possibly be there but still.
Now lets hope I get better with my picks for tomorrow...The Pistons travel to Cleveland to play the Cav's and while the Cav's have been playing much better and the Pistons aren't a great road team I still don't think that they will lose to the Cav's. I think the one chance the Cav's have at a win is when they play the Wizards later this week. I am not saying it for sure won't happen tomorrow, but I am picking the Pistons. The Bobcats play the Pacers, even though the Pacers had a tough loss in Miami tonight, they have to travel back home and play the Bobcats tomorrow. The Bobcats are coming off a days rest I know they have to travel but I am still going with the team who has the fresh legs, I got the Bobcats over the Pacers. The Hornets at the Nets and while the Hornets are in one of their slumps for the season I think they still come away with a win tomorrow on the road. The Magic travel to Philly to play the Sixers and both are coming off games tonight but I think the Magic are back to their winning ways and tomorrow will hopefully prove that. I am taking the Magic to beat a good Sixers team. I think that as long as they get a good night from their perimeter guys then they will have a good shot at winning every night the way Dwight Howard has been playing. The Bucks travel to Washington to play the Wizards and the Bucks played tonight and it to was on the road. Also the Wizards are a decent team at home I will take the home team with the fresh legs. The Spurs travel to Toronto to play the Raptors and I know the Spurs played tonight and were on the road but the Raptors also played tonight so their legs are not fresh either. All that being said I am taking the Spurs to win on the road and improve to 4-1 on their rodeo road trip. The Clippers travel to New York to take on the Knicks and they aren't a great road team and they played tonight so I am taking the Knicks (even though we all know what happens when I pick the Knicks) I am hoping that Amare has a huge game and the Clippers need big games from Griffin and Davis if they want a chance at a W. Still without Gordon and on the road I don't think the Clippers can pull it off. The Bulls travel to Utah to play the Jazz and while the Jazz have Williams back and are pretty good at home, the Bulls are coming off some tough loses and I know they want to get back to winning. Tomorrow they play a +.500 team, not one of the best but still a very good win if they pull it off which I think they will. I still can't wait for Noah to get back for the Bulls. Just think Rose, Deng, Noah, and Boozer as well as Korver and who ever else they will throw out there. That sounds like a team that can make a strong run at the title. The Mav's travel to play the Kings, even though the game with the Cav's was close I think it was more that the Cav's were play as if it were the NBA finals and the Mav's maybe did take it a little easy, but the way Chandler and Dirk have been playing really its hard to pick against this team. Now if Terry can start to drop 20 a night and really be that second guy to step up with Butler gone then were really talking. Or if Peja can explode onto the scene that'd be great also, but I am taking the Mav's obviously. The Nuggets play the Warriors on the Warriors home floor, since the Nuggets are coming off a loss in which they lose Billups part way through the game, seeing as how he should be back tomorrow night I am taking the Nuggets. If Billups is out then the Warriors have a good shot at this one, still I am taking the Nuggets.
Real quick just wanted to talk some more college hoops, tomorrow I will be giving a recap of both games the Duke game as well as the Syracuse game. There are plenty of great games tomorrow as far as college basketball goes. I really am looking forward to the Duke North Carolina game, I really wanna see what the Tar heels John Henson does tomorrow. I know that Plumlee is bigger as far as size goes, but to me Henson plays a little more gritty and tough then Plumlee does. I have seen Plumlee get tough and the one game that happened Duke looked like no one could beat them. If he could only play like that night in and night out. I mean he is more on and off then Ron and Sam on Jersey shore. If this were not at Duke I would pick North Carolina to pull the upset, who knows they still might.
Really quick hockey note...in a year where early on it looked like all Pen's to start the year injuries have really set them back with their two best players out, Malkin for the rest of the year and who knows how much longer Sid the Kid will be out I am hoping not much longer. I have been watching a lot more hockey on Versus the past few weeks. I know the Rangers aren't the best team but they can score in a hurry and in bunches I really think they are better then their record shows. I know it seems that every team can score in a hurry and in bunches this year. The Canucks have the best record in the NHL but we all know how that pans out in the playoffs. Well maybe not for them but we see how year after year the Sharks are amazing all season then choke hard in the post season. I am excited for the rest of the season now that I have finally some what gotten into it.
I was really impressed with Kentucky tonight finally getting it together and coming away with a huge win at home against Tennessee. Tennessee a really good team and they got their coach back tonight which I thought would have made a huge difference and I thought gave them a huge chacen to pull the upset. Obviously Kentucky had other plans. The really big difference maker tonight was obviously the boards, Tennessee got killed on the glass, getting out rebounded by 10 all together and 5 on the offensive end. With a team like Kentucky you can't give them that many second chances, you need to drive the ball to the lane try and get them in foul trouble, cause they are so thin with only really 6 people that play. We have seen when that happens it's tough for them to get points from people on their bench other then their 6th man. There is other ways but obviously that would be the most obvious. I didn't catch this Purdue game and I know tonight Johnson didn't have an outstanding game but the more I watch him the more I like him. I know he isn't anywhere close to as good as who I am about to name, but he reminds me of Kevin Durrant just his body style and his offense and work ethic he could be a great talent in the NBA. I am not saying he is the next Durrant cause I don't know if he has the pure talent that Durrant has, I know Johnson was working hard last summer on his game and adding things to it which is something only great players do and I look for him to do big things at the next level. Him and Moore are like Durrant and Westbrook.
Another day another team interested in Melo, today is the most interesting one of them all the Lakers. To me it makes not much sense why they would want to get rid of Bynum to add Melo. Don't get me wrong I know anytime you have a shot at getting a guy like Melo you take it. But for the Lakers I don't think he is a good fit IF they take away Bynum, cause they keep talking about how they need to play defense. By taking away Bynum you take away a lot of your defense and plus Melo hasn't played in that style of offense, I am not saying he can't cause obviously he can but there aren't many games left and I just don't see it being the greatest trade for the Lakers. Maybe Artest, Fisher and one more player and maybe get another team involved but not Bynum. No one has seen what Bynum can do I know you might think he is fragile but we don't know that yet. He is only 23 and because of injuries he hasn't played many games I would wait to see him healthy for a whole year then trade him away and regret it after Kobe is gone. I know Melo would possibly be there but still.
Now lets hope I get better with my picks for tomorrow...The Pistons travel to Cleveland to play the Cav's and while the Cav's have been playing much better and the Pistons aren't a great road team I still don't think that they will lose to the Cav's. I think the one chance the Cav's have at a win is when they play the Wizards later this week. I am not saying it for sure won't happen tomorrow, but I am picking the Pistons. The Bobcats play the Pacers, even though the Pacers had a tough loss in Miami tonight, they have to travel back home and play the Bobcats tomorrow. The Bobcats are coming off a days rest I know they have to travel but I am still going with the team who has the fresh legs, I got the Bobcats over the Pacers. The Hornets at the Nets and while the Hornets are in one of their slumps for the season I think they still come away with a win tomorrow on the road. The Magic travel to Philly to play the Sixers and both are coming off games tonight but I think the Magic are back to their winning ways and tomorrow will hopefully prove that. I am taking the Magic to beat a good Sixers team. I think that as long as they get a good night from their perimeter guys then they will have a good shot at winning every night the way Dwight Howard has been playing. The Bucks travel to Washington to play the Wizards and the Bucks played tonight and it to was on the road. Also the Wizards are a decent team at home I will take the home team with the fresh legs. The Spurs travel to Toronto to play the Raptors and I know the Spurs played tonight and were on the road but the Raptors also played tonight so their legs are not fresh either. All that being said I am taking the Spurs to win on the road and improve to 4-1 on their rodeo road trip. The Clippers travel to New York to take on the Knicks and they aren't a great road team and they played tonight so I am taking the Knicks (even though we all know what happens when I pick the Knicks) I am hoping that Amare has a huge game and the Clippers need big games from Griffin and Davis if they want a chance at a W. Still without Gordon and on the road I don't think the Clippers can pull it off. The Bulls travel to Utah to play the Jazz and while the Jazz have Williams back and are pretty good at home, the Bulls are coming off some tough loses and I know they want to get back to winning. Tomorrow they play a +.500 team, not one of the best but still a very good win if they pull it off which I think they will. I still can't wait for Noah to get back for the Bulls. Just think Rose, Deng, Noah, and Boozer as well as Korver and who ever else they will throw out there. That sounds like a team that can make a strong run at the title. The Mav's travel to play the Kings, even though the game with the Cav's was close I think it was more that the Cav's were play as if it were the NBA finals and the Mav's maybe did take it a little easy, but the way Chandler and Dirk have been playing really its hard to pick against this team. Now if Terry can start to drop 20 a night and really be that second guy to step up with Butler gone then were really talking. Or if Peja can explode onto the scene that'd be great also, but I am taking the Mav's obviously. The Nuggets play the Warriors on the Warriors home floor, since the Nuggets are coming off a loss in which they lose Billups part way through the game, seeing as how he should be back tomorrow night I am taking the Nuggets. If Billups is out then the Warriors have a good shot at this one, still I am taking the Nuggets.
Real quick just wanted to talk some more college hoops, tomorrow I will be giving a recap of both games the Duke game as well as the Syracuse game. There are plenty of great games tomorrow as far as college basketball goes. I really am looking forward to the Duke North Carolina game, I really wanna see what the Tar heels John Henson does tomorrow. I know that Plumlee is bigger as far as size goes, but to me Henson plays a little more gritty and tough then Plumlee does. I have seen Plumlee get tough and the one game that happened Duke looked like no one could beat them. If he could only play like that night in and night out. I mean he is more on and off then Ron and Sam on Jersey shore. If this were not at Duke I would pick North Carolina to pull the upset, who knows they still might.
Really quick hockey note...in a year where early on it looked like all Pen's to start the year injuries have really set them back with their two best players out, Malkin for the rest of the year and who knows how much longer Sid the Kid will be out I am hoping not much longer. I have been watching a lot more hockey on Versus the past few weeks. I know the Rangers aren't the best team but they can score in a hurry and in bunches I really think they are better then their record shows. I know it seems that every team can score in a hurry and in bunches this year. The Canucks have the best record in the NHL but we all know how that pans out in the playoffs. Well maybe not for them but we see how year after year the Sharks are amazing all season then choke hard in the post season. I am excited for the rest of the season now that I have finally some what gotten into it.
I was really impressed with Kentucky tonight finally getting it together and coming away with a huge win at home against Tennessee. Tennessee a really good team and they got their coach back tonight which I thought would have made a huge difference and I thought gave them a huge chacen to pull the upset. Obviously Kentucky had other plans. The really big difference maker tonight was obviously the boards, Tennessee got killed on the glass, getting out rebounded by 10 all together and 5 on the offensive end. With a team like Kentucky you can't give them that many second chances, you need to drive the ball to the lane try and get them in foul trouble, cause they are so thin with only really 6 people that play. We have seen when that happens it's tough for them to get points from people on their bench other then their 6th man. There is other ways but obviously that would be the most obvious. I didn't catch this Purdue game and I know tonight Johnson didn't have an outstanding game but the more I watch him the more I like him. I know he isn't anywhere close to as good as who I am about to name, but he reminds me of Kevin Durrant just his body style and his offense and work ethic he could be a great talent in the NBA. I am not saying he is the next Durrant cause I don't know if he has the pure talent that Durrant has, I know Johnson was working hard last summer on his game and adding things to it which is something only great players do and I look for him to do big things at the next level. Him and Moore are like Durrant and Westbrook.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Kicked in the teeth
I just wanted to get on real quick and comment on Silva's fash smashing of Belfot. I am so happy to see Anderson finish the fight with a big K.O. because of some of his last fights people have been trying to take things away from him. He is one of the best MMA fighters we have seen in a long time. In this day and age it is unheard of to have as many title defenses as he has, forget in this day and age in any day and age. He kills it standing up and you know he will make you pay if your on the ground, everytime you watch him fight and you know he is at his best is when you watch him fight and it makes sense why they call him the Spider. Take this last fight for instance he was all over the place his hands never stop moving so it looks like he has 8 arms he hits you from so many places its like he has 8 arms. I am sick of people hating on him cause maybe he got a little careless. If the Laker slack off in the start of the season everyone says Ohh they are the Lakers don't worry, same thing with the Pats or the Yankees ( I can't believe I just said that, for the record I never think the Yankees have a shot at the World series no matter how good their team is) but when Silve dominate everyone in his weight class and the one above his, isn't the guy intitled to get a little bored! I mean come on people! Much more MMA to come I haven't really been watching it much but as I am sure many of you know I am a huge MMA fan as I wrestled in high school and trained at Jacksons for awhile.
That's what I get
After doing so great yesterday it's only right that I do so bad today. I can't say that some of it wasn't my fault. I mean I know the Bobcats play hard every game and I knew the Celtics played last night then had to travel to play the Bobcats, I should have pick the Bobcats. As far as the Hornets losing to the T-Wolves I guess they just had a good game. I am not really surprised the Rockets beat the Nuggets even though Melo went crazy with 50 points. The Nuggets lost Billups to injury I hope it's not serious, but that is a big loss not just cause of points but how he runs the game. The Rockets like I say so much are underrated I did think however without Brooks it would be tough for them to get enough offense for them to beat this Nuggets team especially in Denver, but I guess today just really wasn't my day. Utah actually pulled out the win which is good for me, but the Bulls lose again to a sub par team. I mean the Blazers are good but lets face it they are not great and the Bulls are supposed to be great, and if your going to be great you gotta win these games. I understand it's on the road but still if you wanna be in the same convo as the Lakers, Celtics, and Spurs you gotta win these games. Obviously Aldrige play out of this world for the Blazers this year especially after he found out he wasn't getting picked as an all star he started going off.
Anyways I just wanted to talk about the SuperBowl real quick. After the Game Trent Dilfer said that after we go back and look at this game and see what Aaron Rodgers did and what his numbers would have been without those drops. Then it will be looked at as one of the greatest SuperBowl performances in history. While I totally agree with that, the problem is that his receivers took that away from him. If they would have caught those balls, and we aren't talking bad throws at all not even close were talking perfect pass hitting them right in the hands or number. If you count those, his numbers looks something like this...30-39 404 yards and 4 TD's and that's on the short side of what his yardage numbers would be. If they would have made those catches then YES it would have been THE best outting in the SuperBowl by a QB no doubt in my mind. Even with the drops it was still one of the greatest of all times, but they almost got it right on Sportscenter when they ranked it behind the Young, Sims, Montana, Aikman, then I think Rodgers then Elway. That might be because I am a Packer fan and that game Elway had was against the Packers. But really I think Rodgers was great and you can't take that away from him. Like I have been saying since before the SuperBowl, this team is young and they are not getting any worse next year. They add the best tightend/Wideout cause Finely does so much in the slot that you have to call him both, and they got Grant coming back and Barnett on the other side of the ball. I know repeating in the NFL is one of the hardest things to do, but I really like the Packers chances for next year as I (Knock on wood!!) have said many times on this blog.
Anyways lets get on to my NBA picks for tomorrow I promise I will get back to my old self. Philly travels to the ATL to play the Hawks and while Philly is doing a lot better this second half I don't think they are any match up for the Hawks, I look for Joe Johnson to have a huge game tomorrow as well as the rest of the Hawks big 3. I remeber the day when you could say the Big 3 and everyone knew it was the Celtics...now every team that's any team has some version of their big 3. I don't just say Big 3 cause it's easier to type (even though it is easier to type that then their names) I say it because those players are huge time players and earn that right to be called that. So I am taking the home team, incase you haven't noticed I really like the Hawks. The Clippers are on the road to play the Magic and while the Magic and Clippers both are coming off tough loses I am goin to go with the underdog here and I am goin to take th Clippers to pull it out in the Orlando, call me crazy I just think that the Magic are in a slump right now. I am not saying they won't figure it out, who knows maybe they figure it out tomorrow and I will be wrong but I am going with the Clippers. The Pacers play the Heat in Miami and while the Pacers haven't lost a game under their new head coach, there is a first for eveything and for them tomorrow will be their first loss under their new head coach. I don't see anyway the Heat lose unless James has another season low as well as all the other Big 3. Man did I hit that Eddie house thing on the head. I knew as soon as I heard he signed with them that he'd be the perfect fit around those guys, just like he was the perfect fit with the original big 3. The Raptors play the Bucks and while these teams are some what equally matched I am going to go with the Raptors even though they are on the road I just have a feel DeRozan will have a huge game and the Raptors...no scratch that I am taking the Bucks even though DeRozan will have a huge game. The Grizzlies travel to OKC to play the Thunder, and not only are the Thunder a great team the Grizzlies played tonight now they have to travel and take on an elite team I got the Thunder at home. The last game of the night is the T-Wolves at the Rockets and while both of them played tonight and both will travel I am taking the Rockets at home and Scola will have a huge game with 20-10 and 2 blocks or steals.
Real quick I hear that the Cardinals and Pujols are no where near a deal, isn't there like 12 days till pitchers and catchers report. I think that it will take more then 12 days for them to get close, unless they just wait it out to see if he is serious then once they see he is serious about leaving they will hit him with the full 300 million just watch! I really hope that doesn't happen I hope that they get a deal done in a week something like 7 years for 30 million with and option for maybe 1 or MAAAYYYBBBEE 2 more years. Like they were saying today Holliday is not nearly the same without Pujols in that lineup and really that team as a whole is not nearly the same. They HAVE to sign him and if they don't I don't know where he will go but I am sure that someone will grab him, he is one of the best in the game right now if not the best.
Anyways I just wanted to talk about the SuperBowl real quick. After the Game Trent Dilfer said that after we go back and look at this game and see what Aaron Rodgers did and what his numbers would have been without those drops. Then it will be looked at as one of the greatest SuperBowl performances in history. While I totally agree with that, the problem is that his receivers took that away from him. If they would have caught those balls, and we aren't talking bad throws at all not even close were talking perfect pass hitting them right in the hands or number. If you count those, his numbers looks something like this...30-39 404 yards and 4 TD's and that's on the short side of what his yardage numbers would be. If they would have made those catches then YES it would have been THE best outting in the SuperBowl by a QB no doubt in my mind. Even with the drops it was still one of the greatest of all times, but they almost got it right on Sportscenter when they ranked it behind the Young, Sims, Montana, Aikman, then I think Rodgers then Elway. That might be because I am a Packer fan and that game Elway had was against the Packers. But really I think Rodgers was great and you can't take that away from him. Like I have been saying since before the SuperBowl, this team is young and they are not getting any worse next year. They add the best tightend/Wideout cause Finely does so much in the slot that you have to call him both, and they got Grant coming back and Barnett on the other side of the ball. I know repeating in the NFL is one of the hardest things to do, but I really like the Packers chances for next year as I (Knock on wood!!) have said many times on this blog.
Anyways lets get on to my NBA picks for tomorrow I promise I will get back to my old self. Philly travels to the ATL to play the Hawks and while Philly is doing a lot better this second half I don't think they are any match up for the Hawks, I look for Joe Johnson to have a huge game tomorrow as well as the rest of the Hawks big 3. I remeber the day when you could say the Big 3 and everyone knew it was the Celtics...now every team that's any team has some version of their big 3. I don't just say Big 3 cause it's easier to type (even though it is easier to type that then their names) I say it because those players are huge time players and earn that right to be called that. So I am taking the home team, incase you haven't noticed I really like the Hawks. The Clippers are on the road to play the Magic and while the Magic and Clippers both are coming off tough loses I am goin to go with the underdog here and I am goin to take th Clippers to pull it out in the Orlando, call me crazy I just think that the Magic are in a slump right now. I am not saying they won't figure it out, who knows maybe they figure it out tomorrow and I will be wrong but I am going with the Clippers. The Pacers play the Heat in Miami and while the Pacers haven't lost a game under their new head coach, there is a first for eveything and for them tomorrow will be their first loss under their new head coach. I don't see anyway the Heat lose unless James has another season low as well as all the other Big 3. Man did I hit that Eddie house thing on the head. I knew as soon as I heard he signed with them that he'd be the perfect fit around those guys, just like he was the perfect fit with the original big 3. The Raptors play the Bucks and while these teams are some what equally matched I am going to go with the Raptors even though they are on the road I just have a feel DeRozan will have a huge game and the Raptors...no scratch that I am taking the Bucks even though DeRozan will have a huge game. The Grizzlies travel to OKC to play the Thunder, and not only are the Thunder a great team the Grizzlies played tonight now they have to travel and take on an elite team I got the Thunder at home. The last game of the night is the T-Wolves at the Rockets and while both of them played tonight and both will travel I am taking the Rockets at home and Scola will have a huge game with 20-10 and 2 blocks or steals.
Real quick I hear that the Cardinals and Pujols are no where near a deal, isn't there like 12 days till pitchers and catchers report. I think that it will take more then 12 days for them to get close, unless they just wait it out to see if he is serious then once they see he is serious about leaving they will hit him with the full 300 million just watch! I really hope that doesn't happen I hope that they get a deal done in a week something like 7 years for 30 million with and option for maybe 1 or MAAAYYYBBBEE 2 more years. Like they were saying today Holliday is not nearly the same without Pujols in that lineup and really that team as a whole is not nearly the same. They HAVE to sign him and if they don't I don't know where he will go but I am sure that someone will grab him, he is one of the best in the game right now if not the best.
Perfect ending
Not only did my Packers win the SuperBowl but I also went 4-0 in NBA picks yesterday, oh yeah and did I mention I was only 3 points off the exact score of the game...If you don't recall I had it Packers 31 Steelers 28 and if you don't believe me you can check tape! Lol but its in my post from 18 hours before the Superbowl. So yeah I would say I had a pretty good sunday.
I hope that my picks today are as good as yesterday. The Celtics are on the road to play the Bobcats and I will take the Celtics coming off a big win against the Magic. A game in which Rondo put on a great shooting performance. Right Rondo of all people draining 3's like nothing, going 9-15 from the floor only 7 dimes but still he had 25 points. The T-Wolves play the Hornets and while Kevin Love is having an all star season it won't be enough to beat the CP3 and the Hornets. The Lakers go to Memphis to play the Grizzlies. While the Grizzlies are hot and seaking their 3rd straight win the Lakers are a tough team to beat. If Pau plays the way he did last game I don't see how the Grizzlies would have a chace. Even though they are great on their home court, I saw them lose there to the Bulls and the Bulls are good but I think the way Pau is playing and Bynum only getting healthier and Kobe getting back to being Kobe I think the Lakers are starting to get rolling so Grizzlies watch out. The Cav's travel to Dallas to play the Mav's where they will lose their 25th straight game. I think this could be a trap game but the Mav's have won 7 straight and want to make it 8 so they will be ready to win and won't look past the Cav's I think they will put on a good show for the home crowd. The Rockets play the Nuggets in Denver and while the trade rumors are back we know that they won't affect Melo. The rest of his team who knows I still think the Rockets are better then people think but with Brooks out tonight and they are on the road I can't pick them so I am going with the home team. The Bulls go to Portland to play the Blazers where the Blazers are great but I think the Bulls will come away with the road win, as long as they show up to play they should be fine. The Jazz are on the road where they are not the greatest but they are playing the Kings and Williams is back so I think it is safe to pick the Jazz away from home this one time. The Suns travel to play the Warriors tonight and while the Suns have been playing great I think the Warriors will come away with a win they are at home and a little underrated.
I hope that my picks today are as good as yesterday. The Celtics are on the road to play the Bobcats and I will take the Celtics coming off a big win against the Magic. A game in which Rondo put on a great shooting performance. Right Rondo of all people draining 3's like nothing, going 9-15 from the floor only 7 dimes but still he had 25 points. The T-Wolves play the Hornets and while Kevin Love is having an all star season it won't be enough to beat the CP3 and the Hornets. The Lakers go to Memphis to play the Grizzlies. While the Grizzlies are hot and seaking their 3rd straight win the Lakers are a tough team to beat. If Pau plays the way he did last game I don't see how the Grizzlies would have a chace. Even though they are great on their home court, I saw them lose there to the Bulls and the Bulls are good but I think the way Pau is playing and Bynum only getting healthier and Kobe getting back to being Kobe I think the Lakers are starting to get rolling so Grizzlies watch out. The Cav's travel to Dallas to play the Mav's where they will lose their 25th straight game. I think this could be a trap game but the Mav's have won 7 straight and want to make it 8 so they will be ready to win and won't look past the Cav's I think they will put on a good show for the home crowd. The Rockets play the Nuggets in Denver and while the trade rumors are back we know that they won't affect Melo. The rest of his team who knows I still think the Rockets are better then people think but with Brooks out tonight and they are on the road I can't pick them so I am going with the home team. The Bulls go to Portland to play the Blazers where the Blazers are great but I think the Bulls will come away with the road win, as long as they show up to play they should be fine. The Jazz are on the road where they are not the greatest but they are playing the Kings and Williams is back so I think it is safe to pick the Jazz away from home this one time. The Suns travel to play the Warriors tonight and while the Suns have been playing great I think the Warriors will come away with a win they are at home and a little underrated.
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