NBA 2008-09 Season

**SabresRule** · 01-10-2009 02:23 AM

during a timeout they dropped parachute lottery tickets from the rafters and one was coming in our direction. At just the right time, I jumped and scooped it up over WR Steve freaking Sanders!!! How cool is that? I felt like a shutdown corner!

Had you sat next to Braylon Edwards, would he have dropped a ticket into your hands?

(Sorry- HD, I like you a lot and I will defend your Browns, but I could not help myself)

**SabresRule** · 01-10-2009 02:35 AM

Other interesting games in the NBA:

Phoenix annihilated the Mavs 128-100. I think Phoenix may have some life left as a contender, while Dallas will slowly but surely become a mediocre team

As usual, the Thunder lost, but it was only by 2. Alas, this isn't the BCS- a loss is a loss, and they are now 5-32. Can you say worst team ever?

Kobe Bryant singlehandedly led his team down the stretch to win a thriller over the Pacers- 36 points, 11 unanswered, and a game-winning shot with only 3 seconds left

Milwaukee beat the Nets on a buzzer-beater. If two anonymous teams that are going nowhere play a great game, does it make a sound?

Wizards lose again, though their schedule is a bit easier (Knicks, Bucks, Warriors). Then again, they do suck.

D-Wade scored 41 points to get Miami past the putrid Kings. Is it just me, or does the NBA feel a bit better when D-Wade is healthy and dominating?

**SabresRule** · 01-10-2009 02:36 AM

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the ridiculous brouhaha with Portland and Darius Miles.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...v=ap&type=lgns

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...v=st&type=lgns

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgns

**MacDawg** · 01-10-2009 12:20 PM

Originally Posted by HD MM

Just got back from the game. Great time indeed! I even got to sit next to Browns WR Steve Sanders! Very cool guy and seemed down to earth. I didn't want to bother him, so I ust wished him good luck next season and left it at that.

Anyways, during a timeout they dropped parachute lottery tickets from the rafters and one was coming in our direction. At just the right time, I jumped and scooped it up over WR Steve freaking Sanders!!! How cool is that? I felt like a shutdown corner! He laughed and game me a fist bump.

Oh, and the game..... Can you say "statement"?!

Go Cavs!!!

The Q was definitely rocking tonight. Packed to its capacity, the crowd was very into the game. I've been to a few Cavs playoff games the last few years and this one certainly had a similar feel as far as crowd noise and magic in the air.

LeBron certainly stole the show though, both on the offensive and defensive end. The King had 38 spectacular points and held Paul Pierce to only 11.

I did think it was rather cheap that the Celtics seemingly surrendered with over 5 minutes to go in the 4th when they resorted to the intentional foul. As soon as Cleveland got the ball a Celtic would race over to Ben Wallace and wrap him up even though he was 9 feet from the ball. Seriously Boston?! There was over 5 minutes to go! Evidently they ran out of ideas on how to stop the Cavaliers.

Final Score 98-83. Cavaliers are now 19-0 at home and control home court in the Eastern Conference! This season is starting to feel very magical and I'm having a helluva time savoring every moment!

Go Cavs!!!!!

Wish I could have been there!!! Great game.

Go Cavs!!!

**MacDawg** · 01-10-2009 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned the ridiculous brouhaha with Portland and Darius Miles.

Union to file grievance against Blazers over Miles - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Report: Grizzlies to sign Miles, ruin Blazers' cap - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Cavs owner upset with Blazers' threat - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

Crazy huh! The nerve of the Blazers. You see the Cavs Owner stepped up. Ma Man.....

**SabresRule** · 01-13-2009 01:54 AM

Another day, another loss for the Thunder.

The race to 70 continues!

**mdonnelly** · 01-13-2009 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by SabresRule

Another day, another loss for the Thunder.

The race to 70 continues!

On the bright side, they're 2-4 since 1/1/2009, and taking games into overtime on the road. Shows improvement over the early season under PJ Carlissimo.

**HD MM** · 01-13-2009 08:57 AM

Larry Hughes wants to be traded again....

Maybe now Bulls fans finally realize why the Cavs wanted to get rid of this disgruntled player.

"If you get traded, obviously another team wants you, so it's always a positive in that way,"... - Blog a Bull

BTW, the Larry Hughes trade may go down as the best trade in Cavaliers history. Just think about it. GM, Danny Ferry got rid of Hughes who simply wasn’t working, the consistently inconsistent Donyell Marshall, Drew Gooden, and Shannon Brown, and in return he got Joe Smith (who somehow turned into Mo Williams), Ben Wallace (whose defensive presence, intensity, and leadership was been immeasurably important here), Delonte West (who has proven to be a steady defender and a solid starting 2 guard), and Wally Szczerbiak (who might yet still turn into another key component). Unbelievable!

**MacDawg** · 01-13-2009 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by HD MM

Larry Hughes wants to be traded again....

Maybe now Bulls fans finally realize why the Cavs wanted to get rid of this disgruntled player.

"If you get traded, obviously another team wants you, so it's always a positive in that way,"... - Blog a Bull

BTW, the Larry Hughes trade may go down as the best trade in Cavaliers history. Just think about it. GM, Danny Ferry got rid of Hughes who simply wasn’t working, the consistently inconsistent Donyell Marshall, Drew Gooden, and Shannon Brown, and in return he got Joe Smith (who somehow turned into Mo Williams), Ben Wallace (whose defensive presence, intensity, and leadership was been immeasurably important here), Delonte West (who has proven to be a steady defender and a solid starting 2 guard), and Wally Szczerbiak (who might yet still turn into another key component). Unbelievable!

I am so so glad the Cavs made the move. He was getting paid well in Cleveland to just.....know his role. But nooooooo he wanted to be the star. Same thing happened with Ricky Davis. I saw with my very own eyes at a game in Wash DC. Ricky lip poked out and mad at the end of the bench. Walking back and forth to the locker room. During the game!! Next thing I know he was gone. Traded! Good! If you know your role. Things will flow so good.

**SabresRule** · 01-13-2009 01:57 PM

Same thing happened with Ricky Davis. I saw with my very own eyes at a game in Wash DC. Ricky lip poked out and mad at the end of the bench. Walking back and forth to the locker room. During the game!! Next thing I know he was gone. Traded! Good!

When I think of Ricky Davis, all I'll remember is his idioctic attempt at a triple-double.