I know that the Heat pulled off the late W over the red hot Lakers today. But still that doesn't mean I take back what I said on Facebook about them drafting Kemba Walker from UConn. If you weren't watching the game live like me I am sure you have seen the highlight by now. He missed the shot with like 40 seconds left they got the rebound called time out. Then off the in bound set a high screen for Kemba who got the mismatch and broke the big mans ankles. This wasn't the first time this year he has hit a buzzer beater. He has hit a hand full of them versus I think maybe 2 misses. I was surprised that UConn got past Pitt I didn't think they could hang with Pitt especially with how hot Gibbs was. After he hit that 3 to tie it with 40 seconds left or whatever it was, I thought it was going to OT for sure. But now we get a rematch of the famous 6 OT game, when UConn meets Syracuse in the semi finals match. The Lobos will meet BYU for a 3rd time this season this time it is in the MWC semi final game. The Cougars were down one at half to TCU today but they rallied in the second half for the win. The Lobos should be stoked they get to face the Cougars in the semi finals, hopefully we can complete the season sweep and get to the finals.
Now back to the Laker game, I think that the first half is what killed the Lakers not being able to get the rebounds that they wanted to. Bynum only had 1 board in the whole first half, he had a great second half though but it wasn't enough to stop the Heat. Ron Artest took 3 horrible 3 point shots in the second half of the game. I know he thinks he is an offensive weapon but really he needs to stick to defense and be cool with maybe 8 shots a game. I think they need to look more inside to Bynum instead of Artest shooting airball 3's. Bynum is red hot lately and the Lakers should ride that going into the playoffs. I know they don't wanna over work him and risk injury but he seems to be fine to me. If you watch when he is really trying and jumping to get the rebound hardly anyone can get higher then him with his arms in the air he looks about 12 feet tall. Tough loss for the Lakers great win for the Heat. They finally realized they need to go the Wade late in the game and let him get into the paint and let LBJ play more of a passers roll. The Mavericks bounced back just how I thought they would after the tough loss they suffered last night. Everyone seemed to have a great night except maybe Dirk who still scored 23 points but missed 12 shots which isn't like him. I am still convinced that Roddy B. will be a huge part of their playoff run. He had another double figure scoring night with 14 and added 6 dimes and a steal. People keep saying to me that this is the same old Mav's they will be out in the first round. But the way this team plays defense not just Chandler although it starts with him, everyones defensive numbers are up including Dirks, who hasn't been known for his defense, but this has been his best defensive year. That and they have so much depth they can get their Vets rest if they need it and not worry about their replacement getting out scored because the guy off then bench might just drop 20 on them. Now there is 6 minutes left in the Nuggets v. Suns game but I think it might be safe to say that I went 3-0 tonight seeing as how the Nuggets are up by 20. This week has been a great week for me picks wise except monday of course wherer I went 3-3 but still every other day has been great.
Now lets hope I keep up the good work with my picks for tomorrow. The first game of the night is the Clippers v. the Nets in New Jersey. Both teams are coming off wins and a nights rest, but I think that the Clippers have more talents then the Nets do and I think since Blake didn't have a great night last game he is looking to come out big tomorrow. I know the Clippers are not a great road team but still I look for them to get a rare road win tomorrow, especially if Williams is still out. Next game up is the Celtics v. the Sixers in Philly, while the Celtics are coming off a tough loss to the Clippers the Sixers are red hot in the second half. The Sixers don't lose 2 in a row often last time they did was in mid January but the Celtics have beat them both times they have faced eachother this year. That being said both times it was by single digits, this is a tough one here but I am going to go with the upset pick and take the Sixers to beat the Celtics. The Pacers travel out of country to face the Raptors, and while the Pacers may have slipped a little recently I think they will be able to get the W on the road tomorrow, I think Granger will have a big game he hasn't been a factor lately I see that changing tomorrow in their win. Next up is the Blazers vs. the Bobcats and while everytime I picked against the Bobcats in the first half they would prove me wrong I don't see it happening tomorrow. The Blazers are so much better then the average fan gives them credit for, especially with the addition of Gerald Wallace. I know Aldrige has calmed down as of late but I see another big game from him tomorrow on the road I am going to go out on a limb here and say he drops 30-35 in their win tomorrow. The Hawks travel to Chicago to face the Bulls who have been hot in the second half but their most recent loss was to the Hawks. Since the Hawks have been kinda struggling as of late I think this will be a great game, I just don't know if the Hawks can pull it off. If Joe Johnson has a great game then the Hawks win, but I am taking the Bulls and my leading MVP candidate Rose to get the W, I think Rose will have a great night with a 20-10 (dimes not rebounds) night. The Jazz are on the road again this time to play the T-Wolves, I know the Jazz are not a great road team and the lost Williams but they have been playing pretty good since then. This one is tough for me with Beasley back along side Love its tough but I am going with the Jazz. Although I say Love has another 20-20 night in the loss. The Pistons travel to OKC to face the Thunder, who haven't been playing great as of late, just pulling off a come from behind win over the Sixers. I think Durrant found his shot again in that game though which only means trouble for the Pistons. I think the Thunder are going to go on a little win streak here that started last game. I look for Durrant to drop 30 again in the Thunder win over the Pistons. The Kings travel to San Antonio to play the league leading Spurs, the Spurs are a team that wins games its supposed to. Now that Tony Parker is back sooner that expected it only means good things for the Spurs. I don't care what you say but without him in their lineup they really struggle, I know Neal is great but the just need Parker in there, what he does is unmatchable by any backup, Spurs win. The Magic travel to play the Warriors, who I don't think will be able to stop Howard which will be their biggest problem tomorrow night. If the Magic don't get someone else to have a good night besides Howard then they will lose, do I think they will lose no. But I wouldn't be surprised if the Warriors got hot and stole one from the Magic, I am still taking the Magic though.
Now to spring training and of course I will start out with the Rangers. C.J. Wilson started on the mound for the Rangers today against the White Sox. He threw 4 innings with 3 hits 1 run 1 walk and 3 K's in the Rangers 7-6 loss. He left the game in the 4th behind 1-0 after he left the next pitcher gave up 3 runs off 6 hits. The Rangers bats were really to blame for the loss, even though they were leading going into the 9th by 1 run. The Rangers were only 8-35 at the plate today, granted if whoever was in the last inning closed it out they woulda been off the hook, but that wasn't the case. Of couse it is spring training so it is not that big of a deal, yet. The Phillies played the Yankees again today, only today the 2 ace's of each staff was on the mound. Thats right Halladay v. Sabathia, neither of the two gave up a run, Halladay went 6 gave up 4 hits and struck out 2. While Sabathia only went 5 gave 3 hits and also struck out 2, Sabthia had the ND. Halladay on the other had obviously got the W for his second of the srping putting him at 2-0. The Phillies didn't get a lot of offense but they had two big innings and one of them was while Halladay was still in there. The Giants had a good outting today from Bumgarner for his first win of the spring against the Reds. Today wasn't the Reds day, the had Arroyo on the mound which is usually a good thing but not today. He went 4 innings with 5 hits gave up 4 runs and 3 of them from home runs, this for his second loss of the spring. Again I am not too worried about Arroyo he will figure it out when the season starts he always does. Bumgarner on the other hand had a great day going 4 innings only allowing 1 hit and striking out 6. This is a great sign for the Giants who have a rotation that is as good as any in the league, except for the Phillies, but not that far behind. The Red Sox lost to the Rays today with Matsuzaka on the mound, which usually is a good thing when he is healthy. But he just didn't seem to have it working today, he pitched 3 and 2/3 innings giving up 5 hits and 5 runs with 2 walks 2 K's and a home run. This is what I was talking about with the Red Sox, we know the offense is there, but will Beckett be the good Beckett or the off Beckett. Same with Matsuzaka and Lackey. If the Red Sox are going to do what they set out to do by spending all this money in the offseason, they are going to have to hope their pitching holds up.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Are you serious?
That was the worst end to a Mavericks game all season! Not only did my team lose a way no pro team should ever lose. I had 11 straight correct picks on ESPN.coms streak for the cash and this would have been my 12th which is only 6 behind the leader. But J-Kidd fouled Jerrett Jack on a 3 point shot to pretty much hand the Hornets the win. Yeah Dirk did miss the game winner but he is 3-5 on game winners so I give him a break. Plus it should have never came down to that. Let them get the bucket take it to OT, if you have to, anything but foul a 3 point shot, and J-Kidd is a vet. I am still really hurt at this whole situtation. Anyways so far today I am 7-3 which is better but I should be 10-0 seriously! The Clippers beat the Celtics which I didn't see coming, and the Mav's loss I don't think anyone saw coming unless your a Hornets fan, reguardless the Mav's should have won. Melo had another 31 point night in a big win over the Grizzlies, Amare had 26 points 6 rebounds and 3dimes 2 steals. They have been really showing up the last 2 games without Billups in the lineup. Speaking of Billups I keep reading he is doing good in practice but then I check his status out before the game and he is out. He is likely to not play tomorrow either. I want Billups in there especially cause he is on my fantasy team but mainly cause I want him Amare and Melo to get used to playing together in time for the playoffs. Tomorrow the Knicks play Dallas though at Dallas and the way the Mav's lost tonight I don't see them losing tomorrow. It looked like the Sixers were going to pull out the W over the Thunder until Kevin Durrant said no sir, and willed his team to a victory, I knew he would bust out of his slump.
Tomorrow there are not that many games on but the games that are on are good ones. The first one as I already mentioned was New York v. Dallas, and after the way the Mav's lost tonight I don't see them losing again, especially since they have lost 2 time recently. I don't see this as a sign to worry I think that tonight they just lost focus I expect them to be back to their winning ways tomorrow. It would be a great win for them to beat the new look Knicks, especially if Billups is in the lineup, Mav's win. Next is the game I am really looking forward to. The Lakers v. the Heat in Miami, the Heat have not needed a win so badly all year. Now does that mean I think they will get it, not really. The Lakers lost the only time these 2 teams have met this year, but that was when they weren't doing so hot around Christmas time. I fully expect the Lakers to want to make a statement in this game. I know they have won 8 straight and thats a pretty big statement as is, but I know Kobe wants this one really bad. Plus the way the Lakers have been playing lately its going to be tough for anyone in the league to stop them, Lakers win. The new look Nuggets play the Suns for the last game tomorrow. I really like the new Nuggets, they are young fast and can play great team defense as we have seen since the departer of Melo. I know the Suns have been playing great as of late but so have the Nuggets, Nuggets win.
In the Rangers 9-2 win over the A's today Feliz pitched the last 3 innings of the game, gave up 1 hit walked 2 and struck out 4. I know that since he was pitching the last 3 innings of the game that might be a hint that they will keep him as a closer. But he still pitched 3 innings which is a lot for a close, they are still trying to stretch him into a starter maybe he is just more comfortable for now coming in and not starting. I hope he sees how great he can be as a starter, and really gives it his all to try and make the rotation. Mean while the Phillies number 5 guy made the start today and went 5 innings gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits, walked 2 and struck out 3 in the Phillies 5-3 win over the Tigers. Buchholz threw for the Red Sox today 4 innings gave up 4 hits no earned runs 3 strike outs and 0 walks in a 2-1 win over the Orioles. One team I am going to keep my eye on this year that is a young team that can be good in the future if they stick together and focus on defense. That team is the Marlins, they did trade Uggla away which gave up some offense but they got Omar Infante in return which is a defensive upgrade. With Josh Johnson leading the rotation and Nunez closing games out for them they need their newest pitching addition Jazy Vazquez to pan out. Like I said they are a young team that has a lot of potential to be great in the future.
Tomorrow there are not that many games on but the games that are on are good ones. The first one as I already mentioned was New York v. Dallas, and after the way the Mav's lost tonight I don't see them losing again, especially since they have lost 2 time recently. I don't see this as a sign to worry I think that tonight they just lost focus I expect them to be back to their winning ways tomorrow. It would be a great win for them to beat the new look Knicks, especially if Billups is in the lineup, Mav's win. Next is the game I am really looking forward to. The Lakers v. the Heat in Miami, the Heat have not needed a win so badly all year. Now does that mean I think they will get it, not really. The Lakers lost the only time these 2 teams have met this year, but that was when they weren't doing so hot around Christmas time. I fully expect the Lakers to want to make a statement in this game. I know they have won 8 straight and thats a pretty big statement as is, but I know Kobe wants this one really bad. Plus the way the Lakers have been playing lately its going to be tough for anyone in the league to stop them, Lakers win. The new look Nuggets play the Suns for the last game tomorrow. I really like the new Nuggets, they are young fast and can play great team defense as we have seen since the departer of Melo. I know the Suns have been playing great as of late but so have the Nuggets, Nuggets win.
In the Rangers 9-2 win over the A's today Feliz pitched the last 3 innings of the game, gave up 1 hit walked 2 and struck out 4. I know that since he was pitching the last 3 innings of the game that might be a hint that they will keep him as a closer. But he still pitched 3 innings which is a lot for a close, they are still trying to stretch him into a starter maybe he is just more comfortable for now coming in and not starting. I hope he sees how great he can be as a starter, and really gives it his all to try and make the rotation. Mean while the Phillies number 5 guy made the start today and went 5 innings gave up 2 earned runs on 5 hits, walked 2 and struck out 3 in the Phillies 5-3 win over the Tigers. Buchholz threw for the Red Sox today 4 innings gave up 4 hits no earned runs 3 strike outs and 0 walks in a 2-1 win over the Orioles. One team I am going to keep my eye on this year that is a young team that can be good in the future if they stick together and focus on defense. That team is the Marlins, they did trade Uggla away which gave up some offense but they got Omar Infante in return which is a defensive upgrade. With Josh Johnson leading the rotation and Nunez closing games out for them they need their newest pitching addition Jazy Vazquez to pan out. Like I said they are a young team that has a lot of potential to be great in the future.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
2 player v. the world
It would seem that after the Heat drop their 5th straight that they are relying way to much and LBJ and Flash. I know they are two of the best players in the NBA but they can't go out there and score 50 each every night, which is apparently what their bench thinks they should do. In the this 5 game skid the Heat bench has been outscored by 102 points, tonight getting out scored 41-8! Can you believe that, I mean isn't that why they went out and got Miller and House and guys like that, so they could come in and knock down open looks. I know the Heat won't win the East and I never thought they would but they will be lucky to get out of the first round if their bench keeps playing like this. I mean LBJ almost has a triple double with 31 points 11 boards 8 dimes and Flash has 38 and 6 boards and their bench has 8 points and their big men have 9 combind points, that is just not going to cut it. Tonight wasn't my best night going 3-3 but really the Heat game doesn't surprise me like I said last night with the addition of Wallace to the Blazers that makes them really dangerous in my eyes and I could see them being a spoiler in the playoffs. I didn't know Scola was out tonight for the Rockets or else I would have gone the other way with that pick, without Brooks Scole is key to that offense they need his 15-20 points a night. That being said the Lakers are looking better then ever, I can't say enough how happy I am Bynum is healthy (knock on wood) this is why the Lakers are so high on him, maybe he is hurt a lot but he is only 23 and hasn't played a lot of games. Say maybe he gets healthy for a few season him and Pau can carry that team for years to come. As long as Pau, Bynum, and Kobe can play like this for the rest of the year I don't see anyone stopping the Lakers from their 3-peat. Especially with all the health concerns in Boston.
Lets get to tomorrows picks cause there are a lot of them, as tomorrow is a full day in the NBA. First up is the Warriors v. the Nets, now that the Nets have Deron Williams you can't ever count them out but the Warriors can score with the best of them, I know this is the second game for them in 2 days and this one is on the road but I think they might be able to pull off the win, I will be taking them to win but I won't be surprised if the Nets win with the way Williams has been playing since he got traded. The Thunder travel to Philly to play the Sixers who are hot right now, this would be a great road win for the Thunder who have been struggling as of late. The Sixers also played tonight and the Thunder have the fresh legs, plus Kevin Durrant has been in a little bit of a slump lately I think that is due to the departure of Green, but I think he will find his groove tomorrow and watch out Sixers, I got the Thunder winning big on the road. The Jazz on the road to play the Raptors and the Jazz are not usually a good road team but I think they will be able to come away with the win over the Raptors. The Bulls travel to play the Bobcats and the Bulls are playing great right now they are looking to get hot now and carry it into the playoffs. I think the Bulls are just getting used to having Noah back, and he is getting used to being back. I say that is nothing but bad news for anyone in their way which tomorrow night happens to be the Bobcats, Bulls win, Rose has another huge night, I say 25+ with 10 dimes. Just when the Clippers get Gordon back he is out again with another hurt wrist, which is not good for them they face the Celtics tomorrow in Boston. I think that while the Clippers are getting better they still won't be able to get past the Celtics. Even though the Celtics are little banged up right now, their new guys are finally finding their place in the offense and it seems like it will work out nicely for them, I will take the home team. The Mav's take on the Hornets tomorrow and will most likely get Tyson Chandler back into the line up. I think that is all I need to say as to who I will be picking, the Hornets have been less than impressive to me this year, and the Mav's are my team and only will be better with Chandler in the lineup. I will take the Mav's to come away with a big road win here, I am really glad to see the way Roddy B. has stepped up and I look for him to be their secert weapon in the playoffs. The Cav's travel to play the Bucks tomorrow and the Bucks are coming off a game tonight so I think the Cav's have a shot at the W, even though it's on the road and the Buck's aren't that bad they have Jennings and a few others. It depends on which Baron Davis shows up and if the Cav's show up. I am going to go out on a limb here and say the Cav's will pull off the road win tomorrow night against the Bucks...No wait I changed my mind Bucks win. The Pacers travel to take on the T-Wolves, and the Pacers are coming off a loss tonight to the Sixers so its hard for me to take them especially when going against my man Kevin Love...I hope that he continues his streak only this time his double double will lead them to a win over the Pacers who are a good team. The Knicks v. the Grizzlies, and the Grizzlies are hot right now but if Billups is in the lineup I will take the Knicks, even without him I am taking the Knicks. I look for the Knicks to really start clicking in the next week or so which only means trouble for the teams they face. The Piston v. the Spurs, and after the Spurs just got beat down by the Lakers at home I think they will be looking to show their fans that it was a one time thing with a big win over the Pistons. The Magic v. the Kings and now that Howard is back in the lineup their should be no problem with them getting this win over the locally owned Kings. I look for Howard to have another 30-15 game in a big win.
I know that with the additions made to the Red Sox lineup in the offseason they are a lot of peoples favorite to make the world series this year. I can see that happening IF their pitching staff can have a good year. I know that with their new power the pitching won't have to be perfect but it will have to be better then good. I think that everyone needs to be as close to their best as possible. I mean we know they have an ace in Lester but they will need Beckett to be his old self as well as Lackey. They have to power and the team to beat on paper, but we shall see how it all works out on the field. I know that Beckett was great in his last start this spring which is good news for Sox fans. Lets get to the other power house that is everyones pick to come out of the NL, thats right the Phillies. I was watching baseball tonight and Curt Schilling said that this could be the first rotation since the '71 Orioles to have four 20 game winners, and I am all for pitching taking back baseball. I mean think about this for a second...in the past 2 season there have only been three 20 game winners, there were 3 last year and 0 the year before that. It is totally possible if you ask me, I mean they have what would be an ace number one starter on any other team pitching in the top 4 spots for them. So think about that, they will be sending out an ace a usually number one starter against the other teams number 3 or 4 guy. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them even are in the low 20's I am hoping for one of them to break out with a 25 win season. I really with baseball was like it was back in the 90's with the Hershiser's and the Ripkens and Hendersons I think that is what we are in for these next few years only better quality. I can't say enough how excited I am for the steroid era to finally be over with and for baseball to finally be back to what I know and love!
Lets get to tomorrows picks cause there are a lot of them, as tomorrow is a full day in the NBA. First up is the Warriors v. the Nets, now that the Nets have Deron Williams you can't ever count them out but the Warriors can score with the best of them, I know this is the second game for them in 2 days and this one is on the road but I think they might be able to pull off the win, I will be taking them to win but I won't be surprised if the Nets win with the way Williams has been playing since he got traded. The Thunder travel to Philly to play the Sixers who are hot right now, this would be a great road win for the Thunder who have been struggling as of late. The Sixers also played tonight and the Thunder have the fresh legs, plus Kevin Durrant has been in a little bit of a slump lately I think that is due to the departure of Green, but I think he will find his groove tomorrow and watch out Sixers, I got the Thunder winning big on the road. The Jazz on the road to play the Raptors and the Jazz are not usually a good road team but I think they will be able to come away with the win over the Raptors. The Bulls travel to play the Bobcats and the Bulls are playing great right now they are looking to get hot now and carry it into the playoffs. I think the Bulls are just getting used to having Noah back, and he is getting used to being back. I say that is nothing but bad news for anyone in their way which tomorrow night happens to be the Bobcats, Bulls win, Rose has another huge night, I say 25+ with 10 dimes. Just when the Clippers get Gordon back he is out again with another hurt wrist, which is not good for them they face the Celtics tomorrow in Boston. I think that while the Clippers are getting better they still won't be able to get past the Celtics. Even though the Celtics are little banged up right now, their new guys are finally finding their place in the offense and it seems like it will work out nicely for them, I will take the home team. The Mav's take on the Hornets tomorrow and will most likely get Tyson Chandler back into the line up. I think that is all I need to say as to who I will be picking, the Hornets have been less than impressive to me this year, and the Mav's are my team and only will be better with Chandler in the lineup. I will take the Mav's to come away with a big road win here, I am really glad to see the way Roddy B. has stepped up and I look for him to be their secert weapon in the playoffs. The Cav's travel to play the Bucks tomorrow and the Bucks are coming off a game tonight so I think the Cav's have a shot at the W, even though it's on the road and the Buck's aren't that bad they have Jennings and a few others. It depends on which Baron Davis shows up and if the Cav's show up. I am going to go out on a limb here and say the Cav's will pull off the road win tomorrow night against the Bucks...No wait I changed my mind Bucks win. The Pacers travel to take on the T-Wolves, and the Pacers are coming off a loss tonight to the Sixers so its hard for me to take them especially when going against my man Kevin Love...I hope that he continues his streak only this time his double double will lead them to a win over the Pacers who are a good team. The Knicks v. the Grizzlies, and the Grizzlies are hot right now but if Billups is in the lineup I will take the Knicks, even without him I am taking the Knicks. I look for the Knicks to really start clicking in the next week or so which only means trouble for the teams they face. The Piston v. the Spurs, and after the Spurs just got beat down by the Lakers at home I think they will be looking to show their fans that it was a one time thing with a big win over the Pistons. The Magic v. the Kings and now that Howard is back in the lineup their should be no problem with them getting this win over the locally owned Kings. I look for Howard to have another 30-15 game in a big win.
I know that with the additions made to the Red Sox lineup in the offseason they are a lot of peoples favorite to make the world series this year. I can see that happening IF their pitching staff can have a good year. I know that with their new power the pitching won't have to be perfect but it will have to be better then good. I think that everyone needs to be as close to their best as possible. I mean we know they have an ace in Lester but they will need Beckett to be his old self as well as Lackey. They have to power and the team to beat on paper, but we shall see how it all works out on the field. I know that Beckett was great in his last start this spring which is good news for Sox fans. Lets get to the other power house that is everyones pick to come out of the NL, thats right the Phillies. I was watching baseball tonight and Curt Schilling said that this could be the first rotation since the '71 Orioles to have four 20 game winners, and I am all for pitching taking back baseball. I mean think about this for a second...in the past 2 season there have only been three 20 game winners, there were 3 last year and 0 the year before that. It is totally possible if you ask me, I mean they have what would be an ace number one starter on any other team pitching in the top 4 spots for them. So think about that, they will be sending out an ace a usually number one starter against the other teams number 3 or 4 guy. I wouldn't be surprised if some of them even are in the low 20's I am hoping for one of them to break out with a 25 win season. I really with baseball was like it was back in the 90's with the Hershiser's and the Ripkens and Hendersons I think that is what we are in for these next few years only better quality. I can't say enough how excited I am for the steroid era to finally be over with and for baseball to finally be back to what I know and love!
Monday, March 7, 2011
Championship Week
Its championship week in college basketball and selection sunday is this sunday, I can't wait for the brackets to come out. I like the loser Lobo fan that I am still have my fingers crossed for the Lobos to pull the upset of the year in the MWC tournament and get our automatic bid into the tourny. I know that is a huge long shot, who knows if we can even make it past CSU who we play first on thursday. We are coming off a huge win against BYU, the second time we have beat them this year. This should show the Lobos that they can play with anyone in the Mountain West and that maybe they have been underachieving all year, but it didn't do the job last time why should it this time.
The Lakers are finally the team I thought they were all year. I know it has only been what 7 games since the all star break, but guys are finally filling their rolls to the fullest instead of trying to maybe do to much or not trying at all. I am glad Ron Artest finally figured out he doesn't wanna be traded he has the best chance at winning where he is at, which is what it should be about at this point in his career. He knows he isn't that go to guy and he shoulda known before he asked that no other team really wants him. I think the bigger factor here is the way the Bynum is playing, this is why the Lakers love this guy so much, he brings so much to the table and doesn't even have to score to do it. In their last game he had 4 points ( on 2-2 shooting) but 17 rebounds and 3 blocks. With all the offense they have he doens't have to go for 20 every night. He obviously can go for 20 if they give him the shots instead of Pau but Pau has a better outside game and brings more of t he offensive end. Don't get me wrong I think they could flip flop Pau and Bynum and still be the same but the way they have it now is perfect. To me the Lakers are like a puzzle, and when all the pieces are put together in the right place the picture they make is them winning a 3rd straight title. I don't care if Kobe lost a step he is still one of the best players in the game. Sure the Laker started off cold and had some hot spots, but now that its the second half I see nothing but great basketball coming from them.
Speaking of the Lakers they are tomorros first game, they play the Hawks and the way the Lakers have been playing after the break I don't see anyone stopping them. The Hawks might be able to score with them IF Joe Johnson has a good night but he has been cold of late. The Lakers take this one in what will be their 8th straight since the break. The Warriors travel to Cleveland to take on the Cav's who at least are putting up a fight in their games now. I still think however that the Warriors can score with the best of them and since the Cav's aren't the best defensive team in the league I think this will be a high scoring game in which the Warriors pull off the win. The Sixers take on the Pacers in what should be a great game, Iguodala is having a great stretch here since the break coming off back to back triple doubles I look for him to continue to have a great stretch and I look for the Sixers to come away with a big road win over the Pacers. The Bucks travel to Washington to play the Wizards and the Wizards are good at home and have a great rookie in John Wall who is not disapointing and if not for Blake Griffin might just be the Rookie of the year. I don't ever count the Wizards out when they are at home and facing a team that is not elite so I will take the Wizards over the Bucks. The Blazers travel to Miami to take on the Heat who are in desperate need of a win. That being said this will be tough one for them to get. The Heat will have a hard time stopping Aldrige if you ask me and he might just drop 30 on them. I still think there is no way the Heat lose 5 in a row, I will take the Heat tomorrow only for the simple fact that they are due, I won't be surprised if the Blazers win though. The Rockets travel to play the Suns and usually I would pick the Rockets but they had a game tonight and are traveling too, so I will take the Suns, who are turning a lot of heads as of late with their 4th quarter heroics.
I know that Feliz has said that if would like to close but if the team thinks he can do more damage as a starter then he would start. I think he is only saying this cause he is a little down on himself with his last outting. I think he expected to shut people down right away like he did as a closer. We all know that wouldn't be the case, we just need to get him comfortable with his off speed stuff to have him be confident when he throws it. I say watch his next outting where he will throw 3 innings and see how he does there then we can get a LITTLE better idea of what we are dealing with here. Like I have been saying this kid has so much talent why not try and stretch him out and get 200 innings out of him, he could be a potential number 1 guy in the rotation. Also another guy I have been mentioning was Eric Hurley, he made his first spring training start and turned a lot of heads just as I thought he would, he threw 2 scroeless innings, the Rangers pitching staff may be without Lee but that doesn't mean it won't compete this year.
The Lakers are finally the team I thought they were all year. I know it has only been what 7 games since the all star break, but guys are finally filling their rolls to the fullest instead of trying to maybe do to much or not trying at all. I am glad Ron Artest finally figured out he doesn't wanna be traded he has the best chance at winning where he is at, which is what it should be about at this point in his career. He knows he isn't that go to guy and he shoulda known before he asked that no other team really wants him. I think the bigger factor here is the way the Bynum is playing, this is why the Lakers love this guy so much, he brings so much to the table and doesn't even have to score to do it. In their last game he had 4 points ( on 2-2 shooting) but 17 rebounds and 3 blocks. With all the offense they have he doens't have to go for 20 every night. He obviously can go for 20 if they give him the shots instead of Pau but Pau has a better outside game and brings more of t he offensive end. Don't get me wrong I think they could flip flop Pau and Bynum and still be the same but the way they have it now is perfect. To me the Lakers are like a puzzle, and when all the pieces are put together in the right place the picture they make is them winning a 3rd straight title. I don't care if Kobe lost a step he is still one of the best players in the game. Sure the Laker started off cold and had some hot spots, but now that its the second half I see nothing but great basketball coming from them.
Speaking of the Lakers they are tomorros first game, they play the Hawks and the way the Lakers have been playing after the break I don't see anyone stopping them. The Hawks might be able to score with them IF Joe Johnson has a good night but he has been cold of late. The Lakers take this one in what will be their 8th straight since the break. The Warriors travel to Cleveland to take on the Cav's who at least are putting up a fight in their games now. I still think however that the Warriors can score with the best of them and since the Cav's aren't the best defensive team in the league I think this will be a high scoring game in which the Warriors pull off the win. The Sixers take on the Pacers in what should be a great game, Iguodala is having a great stretch here since the break coming off back to back triple doubles I look for him to continue to have a great stretch and I look for the Sixers to come away with a big road win over the Pacers. The Bucks travel to Washington to play the Wizards and the Wizards are good at home and have a great rookie in John Wall who is not disapointing and if not for Blake Griffin might just be the Rookie of the year. I don't ever count the Wizards out when they are at home and facing a team that is not elite so I will take the Wizards over the Bucks. The Blazers travel to Miami to take on the Heat who are in desperate need of a win. That being said this will be tough one for them to get. The Heat will have a hard time stopping Aldrige if you ask me and he might just drop 30 on them. I still think there is no way the Heat lose 5 in a row, I will take the Heat tomorrow only for the simple fact that they are due, I won't be surprised if the Blazers win though. The Rockets travel to play the Suns and usually I would pick the Rockets but they had a game tonight and are traveling too, so I will take the Suns, who are turning a lot of heads as of late with their 4th quarter heroics.
I know that Feliz has said that if would like to close but if the team thinks he can do more damage as a starter then he would start. I think he is only saying this cause he is a little down on himself with his last outting. I think he expected to shut people down right away like he did as a closer. We all know that wouldn't be the case, we just need to get him comfortable with his off speed stuff to have him be confident when he throws it. I say watch his next outting where he will throw 3 innings and see how he does there then we can get a LITTLE better idea of what we are dealing with here. Like I have been saying this kid has so much talent why not try and stretch him out and get 200 innings out of him, he could be a potential number 1 guy in the rotation. Also another guy I have been mentioning was Eric Hurley, he made his first spring training start and turned a lot of heads just as I thought he would, he threw 2 scroeless innings, the Rangers pitching staff may be without Lee but that doesn't mean it won't compete this year.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
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