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LA is running a LOT of things I don't recognize out of the traditional Princeton. You can tell they are out there experimenting with it. I just hope they don't forget to play defense as they're doing that.

Kobe with two layups. WTF. I'm not used to this, lol.

LMAO Ray called James Jones by the name of James Johnson. He realized he [expletive]ed up, couldn't remember his name, so he stuttered a bit and then just called him JJ. Hahaha.

Blasco the beast. Boston has no rhythm on offense. Too much uncertainty right now, probably confused over how they are going to incorporate everyone into their offensive sets. Defense is absolutely horrible, though. Giving up on screens, no help, no communication. They are still keeping it close, though.

How do you not pick up the drive before he gets to the rim? There were at least two back. Let anyone else get to the rim, besides LeBron.

Wade is having a little trouble with Lee on him. He can get out on the break and score, and shake him off with a screen, but one-on-one, Lee is doing a great job. Can't wait to see Bradley in a couple months, or however long it will take him.

I'll add them pretty soon, promise. Gotta finish up the team schedules and rosters first, and that won't take too long.

Cleveland sure has a lot of faith in Waiters, huh?

Not surprised by this. He knows he's set as their starting PG for a long time, and with the addition of Iguodala, he won't have to worry too much about a superstar stealing his spotlight (at least not yet).

They just showed Seaside Heights...filled with sand?!?! Wow...that's scary.

Really though... LOST Ray Allen Mickael Pietrus Marquis Daniels Keyon Dooling GAINED Avery Bradley (missing from the playoffs) Jason Terry Jeff Green Courtney Lee Leandro Barbosa Jared Sullinger Fab Melo Darko Milicic Kris Joseph I know I'm leaving a couple out, but once you get Avery Bradley back...you're dealing with an entirely different team, it seems, from the squad we saw in the playoffs.

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/granger-out-indefinitely Let's go, PAUL GEORGE!

I'll put it this way: even if Obama was the anti-Christ that almost everyone in Kansas makes him out to be, I still don't think he would stand around and watch something like that go down, for the sake of him getting absolutely rocked in this election if someone could find legitimate proof that he did in fact do that.

Dude...did you even hear what he said? He said he thought it was a terrorist attack. He considered it one on September 12th and 13th. That means that it was meant to target Americans. That's what he's saying. Aren't you a believer that he claimed it was all due to the video, or...? Because if that's the case, why would you show me this to begin with? The problem with Conservatives is that they are digging far, far too deep into everything...they are forgetting where all the lines are marked in the ground.

I don't have the link, since I'm on my phone...but just put everything above in a Google search if you want to continue reading. The site I ripped it from actually links back to CBS 3-4 different times.

CBS already stated that there was only an audio feed, and that Obama was not present. Of course he is. Of course he did. Come on, dude.

...says the Rockets fan. Just noticed this.

I'm still jogging. Slowly but surely. I was 12th.

Alright, my picks: MVP: Durant Breakout: Mayo Center: Howard PF: Love SF: LeBron SG: Kobe PG: Rondo Rookie: Davis This has to be the year Rondo takes over Boston. He found out he could drop 40 in a big game, realized how important he was to the Celtics last year, and as this team approaches the age classification of ancient, it's closing in on his time to shine.

Don't get too excited over what Eyenga could have done for you...because I'm here to tell you it would have been little to nothing. Also, I'd be shocked if McRoberts steps his game up and plays well. As far as Q-Rich goes, I don't know...he has been pretty bad over the last couple years, and you were only going to get about 15 minutes out of him every game (and any more than that, you're really making a mistake). Honestly, I'd rather see Harkless getting all of those minutes, and more. Even E'Twaun Moore. Orlando has no reason to try and make the playoffs (just don't see that happening), and I'm not one to say they should tank, either...so just try and get your young players some burn, evaluate your talent, and see where that gets you in June (in the draft, of course, lol).

Of course, I want LA to win...but I want to see OJ Mayo go OFF without Kobe there (if he misses the game). I'd love to see Mayo drop 30.

Even if he didn't want to defend the PG position, I would think Wade would do what's best for the team, whenever they needed it. Even if it's for small stretches of each game...he should consider it. If the Heat meet LA in the Finals, their best bet is to have Bosh and Haslem in their frontcourt. I realize LeBron can hold his own against Gasol, but I don't think he should attempt that when we're running the Princeton offense, because James will be needed to roam, and it's better to leave Artest open over anyone else on the court. Gasol isn't a superstar, but he is still VERY skilled, and he will hurt a team that doesn't recognize that.

Kobe is still a gametime decision, I believe. Haven't heard anything yet.

NEVERRRRMMMINNND. Guess I'm catching all of Boston/Miami. Sorry Umair. Hang in there, bro. I'll flip over a few times, though, just to see how Irving is doing.

I wonder if the Heat will go with a lineup that sticks Wade at the point, for limited minutes, in this first game? C - Bosh PF - Haslem SF - LeBron SG - Allen PG - Wade That would be interesting to see, if Bass is at the four. You can move LeBron up to the four when Jeff Green is out there, stick Battier at the three (defending Pierce), and have Chalmers back in the game if Jason Terry is on the floor (so Wade can defend Terry). No idea how Miami will want to approach Boston's multiple options at guard. I know they'll start Chalmers and possibly Battier, but it would be intriguing to see them go with that five in small stretches, just to test it out.