Wed.02.22.12 ESPN / League Pass Game Thread

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 6:13 PM CST

Good evening PTR. Our Spurs have the night off, but there are13 games going on around the rest of the NBA, including plenty of Southwest Division and Western Conference action. ESPN gets us started with Oklahoma City hosting Boston, followed by the Mavs hosting the Lakers. Who loses on national TV tonight?

Schedules via espn.com

MATCHUP	TIME (ET)	AWAY TV	HOME TV	NAT TV
New Orleans atCleveland	7:00 PM	Cox Sports Television	Fox Sports Ohio - High Def
Boston at Oklahoma City	7:00 PM		FSOKHD
Sacramento at Washington	7:00 PM	Comcast Sports Sacramento
Detroit at Toronto	7:00 PM	Fox Sports Detroit
Indiana at Charlotte	7:00 PM		Fox Sports Carolinas
Orlando at New Jersey	7:30 PM	Sun Sports	YES
Atlanta at New York	7:30 PM	SportSouth	MSG
Milwaukee at Chicago	8:00 PM	FSN North - Wisconsin	Comcast Sports Chicago
Philadelphia at Houston	8:00 PM	COMCAST	Fox Sports Net Houston
Utah at Minnesota	8:00 PM	ROOT SPORTS	Fox Sports North
Golden State at Phoenix	9:00 PM	CSNBayHD
LA Lakers at Dallas	9:30 PM		FOX SW
Denver at LA Clippers	10:30 PM	Altitude Sports	FSN Prime Ticket

Poll

Who loses on ESPN?

Boston

23 votes

OKC

4 votes

Lakers

27 votes

Mavs

30 votes

84 votes | Poll has closed

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Go Boston for the first game

Nuclear bomb for the second game

"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili

by spursfan87 on Feb 22, 2012 6:27 PM CST reply actions

tough choice tonight

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 6:30 PM CST reply actions

NY Lins vs Atlanta Hawks starting now

"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili

by spursfan87 on Feb 22, 2012 6:35 PM CST reply actions

Boston pee’d that lead away in Spurs-like fashion.

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 6:40 PM CST reply actions

Boston sucks without Rondo

"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili

by spursfan87 on Feb 22, 2012 6:44 PM CST up reply actions

They’re awful.

In case of doubt set something on fire -Stewie Griffin

by RobertoDR on Feb 22, 2012 8:14 PM CST up reply actions

I understand that the mavs are the real rivals in the west but i always vote for the lakers

by cuentaluis1 on Feb 22, 2012 6:44 PM CST reply actions

I voted for the Mavs only because they’re behind us. Had they been further back, then I would definitely voted for the Lakers.

"D'oh!"

by Marky G on Feb 22, 2012 7:13 PM CST up reply actions

*I would have

"D'oh!"

by Marky G on Feb 22, 2012 7:15 PM CST up reply actions

Pryzbilla signs with the Blazers — I’m not surprised

Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan

by TDzilla! on Feb 22, 2012 7:45 PM CST reply actions

better than the heat or the bulls

by cuentaluis1 on Feb 22, 2012 7:50 PM CST up reply actions

Yea I’m happy he didn’t pick the Bulls. I really didn’t feel like listening to the Bulls fans boast about how he’s gonna be the guy to get them past Miami this season.

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 8:11 PM CST up reply actions

He was impressed after last night

"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili

by spursfan87 on Feb 22, 2012 8:10 PM CST up reply actions

In order to sign him they need to waive someone from their roster. It seems there was some talk of waiving Oden. If they do, should the Spurs claim him despite the fact that he is out for the year? Unlike Portland, the Spurs only have 14 players on their roster. Oden is still only 24 years old.

by Alamo on Feb 22, 2012 10:10 PM CST up reply actions

Oden is still only 24 years old.

But with the knees of an old man.

Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan

by TDzilla! on Feb 22, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions

Oden is out until the end of next season at least. And his contract expires at the end of this season. I don’t see why would you claim him before the summer, but I may not understand something about the rules here.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:14 PM CST up reply actions

Didn’t realize he would be out that long. I’m not sure how it all works, but I take it that anyone picking him up might be entitled to whatever options there’d be?

by Alamo on Feb 22, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions

I think he is unrestricted this coming summer. There might be some technicalities involved like you may offer him more money, but I doubt he would be looking for max contract anyway, rather something like a vet minimum.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:32 PM CST up reply actions

he is going to have another (3rd) microfracture surgery. optimistically, may be back next spring, but with his history I won’t expect him back until the fall, if ever.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:37 PM CST up reply actions

Knicks are killing Atlanta, 67-44, 5:36 in the 3rd. Low night for ATL.

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 8:14 PM CST reply actions

Linsanity!

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 8:32 PM CST up reply actions

Novak and Shields having good games as well.

by Alamo on Feb 22, 2012 9:16 PM CST up reply actions

Lin with 17 points on 55% shooting and 9 assists. Novak 5-10 on the 3 pointers, 17 points as well. Not a bad night statistically. I would never think I’d cheer for the Knicks this season, but they are actually my favorite eastern team right now.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:46 PM CST up reply actions

The refs are sure giving Boston their best effort tonight.

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 8:32 PM CST reply actions

To no avail. OKC will prevail. They are too good.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 8:37 PM CST up reply actions

In Post Poll: Do the Celtics make the playoffs?

Tonight’s loss will drop them to 15-17, 8th in the West.

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 8:42 PM CST reply actions

no, they will not make the playoffs in the West. but they will in the East.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 8:43 PM CST up reply actions

lol

"I'm good at killing fat boys. I like killing fat boys." ~Arya Stark

by Ayatollah on Feb 22, 2012 8:51 PM CST up reply actions

I can’t root for the Mavs…mainly Jason Terry. So go lakers. Ew…can’t believe I just said that.

by MiniMegaMoose on Feb 22, 2012 8:50 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I know, how could you? Haha. I kid, I kid. Yeah, go Lakers tonight, but tomorrow, it’s “let’s go Thunder!”

"D'oh!"

by Marky G on Feb 22, 2012 8:52 PM CST up reply actions

Bynum negates Terry.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions

Denver or Clippers?

"I'm good at killing fat boys. I like killing fat boys." ~Arya Stark

by Ayatollah on Feb 22, 2012 8:58 PM CST reply actions

triple overtime game

Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan

by TDzilla! on Feb 22, 2012 9:04 PM CST up reply actions

Good one. Who’d you rather face in the playoffs, Nuggets or Clips?

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 9:12 PM CST up reply actions

Clips. Denver’s bench is pretty scary.

"I'm good at killing fat boys. I like killing fat boys." ~Arya Stark

by Ayatollah on Feb 22, 2012 9:20 PM CST up reply actions

Both. Denver in the 1st round, Clips in the semis.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:39 PM CST up reply actions

Denver. That way they won’t be looking for revenge for a loss.

"D'oh!"

by Marky G on Feb 22, 2012 9:11 PM CST up reply actions

Denver today, Spurs tomorrow.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:38 PM CST up reply actions

The Lakers look way scarier when they dump it into the post

"You may be the NBA's poster child, but I am the Greatest Power Forward to ever live." - Tim Duncan's in-game message to Blake Griffin

by Dark Black on Feb 22, 2012 9:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions

kobe needs to take more shots. mucho more

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

Kobe is mucho more

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:55 PM CST up reply actions

That’s never consistently happen unless Kobe is on the bench or not in town.

Winter is coming

by grego21 on Feb 22, 2012 11:05 PM CST up reply actions

Tied game at the half. I like it.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:40 PM CST reply actions

hope for quadruple ot

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 9:54 PM CST up reply actions

Some Vinsanity tonight.

In case of doubt set something on fire -Stewie Griffin

by RobertoDR on Feb 22, 2012 9:42 PM CST reply actions

no option for a meteor to fall on american arenas center in poll

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 9:51 PM CST reply actions

an evident oversight by Ed

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 9:56 PM CST up reply actions

fisher not the oldest pg on floor

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:02 PM CST reply actions

He moves the oldest.

"Why didn't we draft Julyan Stone?" TJ73

by TrooperJoe73 on Feb 22, 2012 10:05 PM CST up reply actions

He’s got the moves like Jagger

Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan

by TDzilla! on Feb 22, 2012 10:09 PM CST up reply actions

I don’t know. I saw Jagger jump higher than 3 inches in a concert recently.

"Why didn't we draft Julyan Stone?" TJ73

by TrooperJoe73 on Feb 22, 2012 10:12 PM CST up reply actions

kidd needs to play a little d

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:13 PM CST up reply actions

longest 24 s violation before buzzer off

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:04 PM CST reply actions

Dirk is back. After they voted him in for ASG, he started to play as an all-star again.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:08 PM CST reply actions

Read he also had a knee issue today (Not to mention just tired from being out of game shape.)

"Why didn't we draft Julyan Stone?" TJ73

by TrooperJoe73 on Feb 22, 2012 10:11 PM CST up reply actions

“read today” or “had an issue today”?

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions

he just needs to listen to some Hasselhoff and all better

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:17 PM CST up reply actions

he did say he didn’t deserve it. I guess he tried to make up for it since he was voted in.

Winter is coming

by grego21 on Feb 22, 2012 11:06 PM CST up reply actions

Was that van Gundy pleading Tim&Tony case for ASG/MVP? Sounded like a smart guy to me.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:11 PM CST reply actions

Yea just heard that! Also heard “In the era of great point guards, Parker’s name is hardly mentioned among the top. But just look at the rings on his fingers and you’ll know”.. Or something along that lines

by orangeblood11 on Feb 22, 2012 10:16 PM CST up reply actions

I always liked van Gundy since NY-Miami brawl

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions

he may be single, but he has rings.

Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan

by TDzilla! on Feb 22, 2012 10:21 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs

haha laker D

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:15 PM CST reply actions

marion has the weirdest shooting motion

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:16 PM CST reply actions

I gotta say Bonner comes in a close second.

by The Calvinator on Feb 22, 2012 10:18 PM CST up reply actions

2nd but not close

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:22 PM CST up reply actions

Yeah in hindsight the whole shooting from his stomach is much more awkward that Bonner.

by The Calvinator on Feb 22, 2012 10:25 PM CST up reply actions

If we’d have shot free throws in grade school like Marion does now, the coach would’ve yelled. But… * sigh *

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM CST up reply actions

yi-sanity!

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:20 PM CST reply actions

Tied at the end of the 3rd. I like it.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:27 PM CST reply actions

i predict quadruple ot. they need to hard foul each other more

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:28 PM CST up reply actions

The game lacks intensity, that’s true. C’mon guys, it’s not all-star weekend yet, show some fight!

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:34 PM CST up reply actions

Shit, Lin won again well i guess i can look forward to atleast 30 new articles about how awesome Lin is.

by The Calvinator on Feb 22, 2012 10:35 PM CST reply actions

would think nfl combine or march madness will take over news in a bit

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:36 PM CST up reply actions

but if the nicks beat heat on thursday, I may be wrong

by i luv this site on Feb 22, 2012 10:38 PM CST up reply actions

I am all for it. Beat-the-Heat, Beat-the-Heat!

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:39 PM CST up reply actions

beat the evil empire

Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan

by TDzilla! on Feb 22, 2012 10:41 PM CST up reply actions

I’m indifferent, as a team I hate the heat far more, but as a player I dont think its possible for me to hate anyone as much as i hate melo.

by The Calvinator on Feb 22, 2012 10:45 PM CST up reply actions

I think, my Big 3 are LeBron, Terry and Bynum, but I may forget somebody.

Both teams played hard

by Kondor on Feb 22, 2012 10:49 PM CST up reply actions

If anybody ever listens to/watches Mike and Mike in the Morning on ESPN, usually they talk about football 365 days a year, but they’ve been pretty much all-Lin lately.

Just tell the truth.

by Ed (dfjmed) on Feb 22, 2012 10:46 PM CST up reply actions