Ballin’: Ty Lawson Rules, and Because the Cavs are 0-2, LeBron is a Goner, Obviously.
NBA October 29th. 2009, 10:30amWe have a buzzer-beater! And below, advertising fail. Of course it involves the Clippers, who lost their home opener.
Hornets 96, Spurs 113: Watched this game during the surprisingly long World Series commercials and the Spurs looked fantastic. Six players in double figures – including rookie DeJuan Blair who scored 14 and took 11 rebounds. It is difficult to not feel sorry for Chris Paul (26 points, nine assists), who is dynamic everytime he touches the ball, except that he doesn’t have a superstar wingman to help him out. The only person with moves to rival CP3 last night was this 10-year-old.
Kings 89, Thunder 102: Durant and Westbrook had double-doubles and the Thunder rolled. The Martin and Evans show, which will be the only act in Cowtown for the next few years, took 35 shots. Unfortunately, they only made 10. If the Kings aren’t going to play defense – OKC, one of the worst-shooting teams in the league last season, scored 68 in the first half – wins are going to be incredibly difficult to come by.
76ers 106, Magic 120: Even worse than the score indicates – Magic shot 55 percent, made 16 triples, and led by 29 after three quarters. Likely NBA MVP Dwight Howard: 21-15.
Jazz 105, Nuggets 114: Forget Carmelo’s 30 points, the nasty dunk below, the 25 from Billups, and the double-double from Kenyon Martin. How about the 17 points and six assists in 23 minutes by rookie Ty Lawson? Two nights into the season and Lawson’s neck-and-neck with Minnesota’s Jonny Flynn for rookie of the year honors. The 76ers are going to be very, very sorry they passed on the former UNC star.
Cleveland 91, Toronto 101: Well. Fire up the Lebron-is-’Nique insanity! Cleveland fell to 0-2 as the mighty frontcourt of Hedo-Bosh-Bargnani combined for 61 points. Of note: Shaq is 0-for-5 on FTs this season. We’re going to guess LeBron – who had a triple double – hangs half a hundred on Minnesota Friday. (And yes, if this keeps up and the Cavs struggle, no way LeBron returns. Knicks’ fans everywhere should be rooting against the Cavs.) Mike Brown’s a funny guy.
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October 29th, 2009 at 10:33 am
I. Am. Job.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Lawson, Durant, ‘Melo looked great last night.
Spurs looked great
/Shits pants.
When does panic set in for the Cavs? Shaq looks lost.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:37 am
The Spurs bench (McDyess, Blair, Manu, Mason, Hill) would be a decent starting five.
Shaq just isn’t going to work out. He’s not who they needed in any way. His +/- last night was -25.
But we need to hold off on burying the Cavs until West and Powe return. Until then, they won’t get much off the bench.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:38 am
bsanders, who is your gravatar?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:38 am
Last night was just bad. Bargniani raped the fuck out of them. I still think they need time to adjust… even though they ahd a whole preseason for that.
Spurs looked awesome last night.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:38 am
this much is clear. the pistons aren’t a good team, but they also aren’t memphis.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:39 am
Kristin Kreuk
/his lawyer’d
October 29th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I remember people were saying TY Lawson was going to be horrible in the NBA. Day 1. So far so Good.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:39 am
If you are a Cavs fan panic should have set in when they traded for him. Did no one watch him in Phoenix? He is done. At least as a starter. If he was willing to take a small role off the bench he could help a team but as a 25+ minute guy he is a black hole in the lane (offensively).
October 29th, 2009 at 10:39 am
did blair just lose a shit load of weight, or is it because he is playing around a ton of bigs now that he doesn’t look nearly as big?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:40 am
panic will set in for the cavs if they go 0-3.
right now, it’s that time right before panic where you’re sweating and nervous, but still maintain rational thought.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Does anyone else think Deron Williams looks like Prince on steroids?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Awful last night, but I am still enamored with them.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:40 am
no.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:41 am
a month
October 29th, 2009 at 10:42 am
Sparty, he is now a man among men. Not a man among boys.
He was all over the glass last night.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Shaq looks like Ali from the 30 for 30 doc.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:43 am
the knocks on lawson were his shooting and height. While obviously he can’t work on his height, i think he’ll only become a better shooter, he was greatly improved even going into last year at unc.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Cliff Lee > LeBron
October 29th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Nuggets missed way too many lay-ups last night. Martin looked solid though.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:43 am
Memphis is a 50-win team.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:44 am
He got in great shape before the pre-draft camps. He has always had a pretty strong workout regimen.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:44 am
Uh, Animal Planet?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I was angry as all hell after the first quarter yesterday. Then I was depressed by the half. By game’s end, I was like a condemned man — acceptant to my fate.
The good news for the Hornets is that Julian Wright seems ready to step up his game to a starter’s level. David West will continue to be his usual 18 pts/8 rbs a game self. And I need not say more about CP3 than has been said before.
But dammit if this roster is not bare. This is going to be a long season if the rest of them don’t step up!
October 29th, 2009 at 10:45 am
“someone like you” is on cable. I read the write-up and then thought of one scene.
not sure how long i should wait for it.
http://www.hotflick.net/flicks/2001_Someone_Like_You/001SLY_Ashley_Judd_074.jpg
i wish i was more hungover.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:46 am
Does anyone else think Deron Williams looks like Prince on steroids?
“What happened after then basketball game?”
“He took us back inside and made us pancakes.”
/Chapelle’d
October 29th, 2009 at 10:47 am
and the next 81 games will be so far so good too. I was lobbying for the Knicks to take this guy instead of Hill and even wrote an article about it using clear cut stats to make my point. I’m pretty sure TBL posted a link to it but here it is again for anyone who cares
I don’t understand why a NBA GM has so much trouble drafting, especially point guards. guys like Lawson and Chalmers who lead their teams to NCAA titles are almost always good in the NBA and are undervalued in the draft
October 29th, 2009 at 10:48 am
so how long until Shaq gets the Braylon Edwards treatment?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:48 am
i wouldn’t disagree with this.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:48 am
whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:49 am
/checks cleveland panic schedules issued by the cleveland sports authority
three weeks, two days and 13 hours.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:49 am
I think he started getting it Tuesday.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:52 am
Ashley Judd, all day TBL. That chick is beautiful.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:53 am
TBL, many thanks for the Ashley Judd. So appreciated amid all the Lively and Kunis and other 20-somethings
October 29th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Clifton Phifer Lee > LeBron
/Fixed
October 29th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Didn’t Shaq say he was retiring after this season? Thought I read that a year or so ago. Anyone remember anything about that?
October 29th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Jonny Flynn is so much better than Mike Conley.
Also, And as usual, David West outplayed an aging Tim Duncan.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:54 am
Remember when Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino both Norma Jean and Marilyn? Cool boobs.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:55 am
spurs now softened for the bulls
/i predict carnage, followed by choice cuts of beef for all
October 29th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Nah.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:56 am
is mike conley good? I really havent seen much of him. He seemed overrated coming out of college
October 29th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Woah, Bill Simmons uncensored.
October 29th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Very happy with the Raptors performance. Bargnani scored every way possible (off post moves, turnaround jumpers, 3’s, free throws). He may have gone for 40 if not for the suspect officiating that put in foul trouble all game.
Did I mention how nice it is to finally have a legitimate back-up PG? Jarrett Jack is good people.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:00 am
This def makes me gay, but one of my favorite movies.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Woohoo, the Salukis got three votes!
I don’t think it makes you gay, but for the life of me other than the Ashley Judd undies scene I can’t figure out what makes that film redeemable.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:02 am
Ty Lawson played damn good last night. That dunk by Melo was NASSTY. I really hope the Hornets get better i would hate to see CP3 leave.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am
A day after WFNY.com (an affiliate of mine) says that LeBron is a frontrunner for Defensive player of the year, he gets absolutely embarrassed by Bargnani. Couldn’t guard him outside, couldn’t guard him inside, lost track of him on two different cuts to the basket. Bron Bron looked bad defensively last night (as did everyone else).
October 29th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Sorry, that should’ve been:
/per JerseyYo/Empire Strikes Back
October 29th, 2009 at 11:04 am
When does panic set in for the Cavs? Shaq looks lost
Shaq shouldn’t be the starting Center or taking major minutes. As a limited sub, he could have some impact but if anyone’s expecting even the Shaq from 2006, they’re deluding themselves.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:05 am
This def makes me gay, but one of my favorite movies.
that’s not what makes you gay. Thinking Memphis will win 50 games makes you gay. Oh, and letting doods do you.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Like I’ve said before, the Cavaliers basically traded away big Z in that deal to get Shaq. Z can’t come off the bench and play limited minutes – he’s someone who needs to be out there to get in rhythm. Either way, it looks like he’s done. Still think that Shaq deal was a good one? I was against it from day one.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Why did Jason Richardson not play last night?
October 29th, 2009 at 11:13 am
That and the fact you like Kenny Chesney
October 29th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Please elaborate. Duncan domiated mainly when he was on the court (which was about half as much time as West). Do you mean west got more minutes than Duncan?
October 29th, 2009 at 11:14 am
No mention of Tim Donaghy’s book getting mysteriously dropped within days of release? Apperently the NBA threatened with a law suit to Random House if they published it.
Also, the excerpts are up on Deadspin, its actually pretty cool….disgusting, but cool.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Rafer Alston and Courtney Lee a combined 2 of 13 last night..apparently they did not play Cleveland last night.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:16 am
New to Ballin’? We have fun over here.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:17 am
J Rich was probably suspended for that offseason 100 mph ticket
October 29th, 2009 at 11:18 am
That squad should beat a bunch of teams out in the west. Seriously, fuck. I still won’t take it back. 8 seed, count it.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:18 am
in memphis, they’re already calling for Thabeet to be sent to the d league
October 29th, 2009 at 11:18 am
What next? Are you going to say I should be panicked about the Browns too?
October 29th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Knicks’ fans everywhere should be rooting against the Cavs.
So far I’ve yet to hear of a single basketball reason why LeBron should go to New York. It’s all money and becoming a media icon.
Nevermind that the supporting cast in NYC would be far worse than the one he’s got in Cleveland right now.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Also, I love Bargs’ game, and have since the end of his rookie year. Dude’s a stud, he’s like the Italian Dirk.
I hate Chris Bosh though, but the Raps will be deadly with that front court trio.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:19 am
conley was awesome as a freshman. he and oden went to title game. he left early. was so tiny.
should be ballin’ this year … not sure he’ll survive the egos on that team (Randolph, Mayo, Iverson)
October 29th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Hawks > Cavs
October 29th, 2009 at 11:22 am
J Rich was suspended first two games for that DUI conviction last year
October 29th, 2009 at 11:22 am
jersey’s affinity for kenny chesney > tampabo’s affinity for penis in his mouth.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:23 am
CC me new? I thought you were for serious…
re Cavs – What is your with the shaq trade (I understand that T Chandler case) currently, They would not be better with Z getting more minutes and someone worse (ben wallace getting the bench minutes) because he is a worse defender and worse on offense.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:29 am
I’m not a big fan of David West in the playoffs against the Nuggets he looked scared. Your all-star point guard is getting knocked around and nobody from the Hornets stepped up for him.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:33 am
Orlando looked okay last night. I’m impressed with Ryan Anderson. He can make it rain and you know i love that shit. They played awful defense and let a shitty team score 100+. not acceptable
New Jersey up next on Friday.
How bout them Cavs? lol
I’m out
October 29th, 2009 at 11:48 am
Sparty: From way above… Blair lost a ton of weight. They listed him at 265 at Pitt. They said he lost 20lbs before the draft. He looks slimmer and I read a message board saying he lost another 10-15lbs. They still list him at 265. I’m guessing he really is about 265 now as opposed to before. He looked great last night.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:51 am
/apologies to Garth Brooks?
And for the record, the Cavs are now 1.5 games behind the Ben Wallace-led Pistons.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
Anyone read the ref Timmy books excerpts?
October 29th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
The Hornets are a slashing SG and decent backup big man away from being a conender. That being said, They’re still dead to me.