Ballin’: Kobe’s Shot Over the Backboard, Shannon Brown’s Ridiculous Hops, KG’s Buzzer-Beater
NBA, Video November 23rd. 2009, 10:55amOklahoma City 85, LA Lakers 101: Kobe hit that shot over backboard, Shannon Brown flew through the air to flush a one-handed dunk (video below), and the Lakers improved 10-3. We’re about 1/6th of the way through the season and the team that has impressed us most is the Lakers. They’re only now getting healthy. But Orlando has the size to match LA this year, and perhaps the scoring, too. Does Shannon Brown have better hops than Jordan? Kobe thinks so.
Boston 107, New York 105, OT: Smug KG had a terrible game, but it didn’t matter, because his jumper beat the buzzer. The Boston announcer who called the game-winner – name escapes us – used to call Big East games in the 1980s. He was great. Rondo was a rebound shy of a triple double; Paul Pierce had 33. Sorry Boston fans, had to do it – Celtics don’t have a marquee victory yet.
Orlando 104, Toronto 96: The Magic have won five in a row to reach 11-3. They haven’t lost since Rashard Lewis returned from his suspension. Also, they’re 2-0 this season against former teammate Hedo Turkoglu. Vince Carter had 24 and JJ Redick added 19. Things to keep an eye on: Dwight Howard’s shot totals, and playing time for Brandon Bass. Thanksgiving night: Magic at Hawks. If the tryptophan doesn’t get you, try and tune in.
Detroit 91, Phoenix 117: The 11-3 Suns shot 57 percent from the field and 61 percent (!) from three to rout the Pistons. How unbelievable have the Suns been so far? Lead the league in shooting, 3-point shooting, scoring, and they’re second in assists (Boston). Does this have the feel of a high seed losing in the first round because it doesn’t play defense? Sure. Next up: Memphis and Minnesota, which means 13-3, and probably a feature in SI or a massive spread in USA Today.
New Orleans 101, Miami 102: Udonis Haslem’s bank job with less than 20 seconds left won it for the Heat. Here’s a rookie to keep your eye on: Marcus Thornton of the Hornets. We mentioned him but the kid from LSU continues to blow up – he led the team with a career-high 24 points last night, including five 3’s. Will be interesting to see if he cracks the starting lineup when CP3 returns.
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November 23rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
I was in the Garden for both Celtics games last week. Really weird game vs. the Magic. Doc had some interesting lineups playing extended minutes. And every time Boston pulled close, Orlando would hit a huge shot. It was uncanny. Every time the crowd wanted to explode, Orlando would silence them. Huge props to Orlando.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:00 am
playing time for Brandon Bass
He has been sick lately TBL
Thanksgiving night: Magic at Hawks. If the tryptophan doesn’t get you, try and tune in
Wed night game will be better vs Miami on ESPN
Dwight Howard’s shot totals
you mean foul trouble right? helps if he could stay on the floor
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:02 am
and where is my new favorite NBA expert SportsHernia? His boy VC had another good 4th quarter against Toronto
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:06 am
Reminds me a lot of last year’s Cavs – they didn’t have a road win against a team with a winning record until March or something, but all the LeBronophiles insisted they were still legit.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:07 am
i hate kobe more than i hate cancer, but that shot was fuckin’ awesome.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:08 am
I hit a shot before UNC’s shootaround on Friday from about that same spot as KG. True story. I think I also get a better seed now in the NCAA’s just b/c of it.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:09 am
It’s November… His true ability will shine come April and May…
How’s White Chocolate treating you, Irish? Can SVG keep everyone happy? Once healthy, will Orlando use a 9/10 man rotation? They’ve got a lot of mouths to feed on that squad.
I think it’s helped them that they haven’t had everyone healthy or eligible to allow other guys to get time early.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:15 am
I’m amped for this one. Miami’s been on a slide, but the game should be a playoff like atmosphere.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:16 am
That over the backboard shot used to get waved off and called out of bounds, I thought.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:18 am
His true ability will shine come April and May
I dont get where all the Vince hate comes from
Once healthy, will Orlando use a 9/10 man rotation?
not on the coaching staff. but right now, i know they are going with 8
They’ve got a lot of mouths to feed on that squad
wow
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:19 am
Why? Last time the Suns were this good offensively they went to a couple of Western Conference Finals
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:20 am
It is in college, but it’s good in the NBA. See: Larry Bird shot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ebx61XuFGX8
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:20 am
Actually it did get waved off, didn’t it?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:21 am
You’re hilarious sometimes.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 am
You’re hilarious sometimes
you want hilarious. Funny how you havent said a cot damn word about Kobe being a rapist this year ever since your fave QB is one now.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 am
TBL is stepping up his twitter shit talking. I think.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:22 am
NSR, that’s the one I remember. That got waved off. Maybe they’ve tweaked the rule in the past 24 years.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:23 am
because he is so awesome? and since you say that should we ignore it when you say he isnt a top ten player all-time because you want lebron to make love to you?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 am
Kobe’s lifetime shot reel is right up there with anyone’s. Seriously. And that’s even if you throw out the Mike Breen calls, unlike MJ who needs Marvelous for a play to become memorable.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
why would kobe try to pass when he could just shoot from the wrong side of the basket?
/unabashed kobe hater
//suns fan
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
Nothing better than someone pissing off Irish in the Ballin’ thread.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:25 am
1. Thanks for staying classy.
2. Did I miss the grand jury indictment? The multimillion dollar payoff?
3. Fuck off
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:28 am
Agreed. I mean the guy has been one of the top 5 most physically talented players since he entered the league, but plays no defense, has fallin’ in love with shooting 3’s and has the pain threshold of most people’s mothers. Don’t let me forget that Vince used to have his mother call his HC’s when his feeling got hurt. I mean, no he’s not pooping in people’s closets (I’m looking at you, Najeh) but the guy’s wasted more talent than a player like Reggie Miller had in his entire body.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:29 am
put this in the most homerish comment of the year.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:31 am
That wasn’t meant as a negative. The Magic has brought in a bunch of guys that are all used to getting burn. By my count, they’ve got about 10 guys that probably think they will be part of the rotation when everyone is back… That can be tough on a coaching staff to dole out the right minutes to the right guys…
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:32 am
my mom crapped out 4 kids weighing as much 8.5 lbs. she is 5′3″ and weight 135. you do that and come talk to me about pain.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:33 am
Someone didn’t pay attention in health class.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
vince carter has been a shitbag just like his fuckin cousin his entire career and you know that
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
TG- im in a great mood today. thanks for asking
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:34 am
i hate him because he’s an asshole and a rapist.
but ignore me anyways. id actually appreciate it.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:35 am
vince carter has been a shitbag just like his fuckin cousin his entire career and you know that
who are you talking to?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:36 am
Can you have her DM me? She sounds interesting.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:37 am
no because the would deprive me of the joy of pissing you off.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:38 am
i might be wrong but i think he might be talking ot you
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:39 am
you
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:40 am
I think he was just using anything as a segue to point out what a huge loser Tracy McGrady is, and how he’d rather burn down the Rockets for his own gain, than just sit back and collect 23 million and heal.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:40 am
Irish, Vince has been a good player his entire career, but people hate exactly because he is a good player, not one of the top players. If he had one tenth of the motivation of MJ, he could’ve been an all time great, but he’s been coasting (except in contract years) his entire time in the league.
Compare him to his fellow tarhole, Jamison. Both came out the same year, and both have had respectable careers. Only Jamison had to work the entire time…had to reinvent his game, adapt to the NBA…Carter just coasts.
Plus that whole “screwing over Toronto” deal, that pissed off alot of people.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:41 am
@texans- so you dont like VC and Tracy. good for fucking you Mr Elite
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:44 am
hey i dont have to live and die in the playoffs with either of them. You have to.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
Boy, that escalated quickly… I mean, that really got out of hand fast.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:46 am
Boy, that escalated quickly… I mean, that really got out of hand fast
Ive been waiting to get at you. I dont know how TBL still lets a piece of shit like you comment on this site. You go around on this site calling people fags and all that. you are a nobody
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:47 am
mrejr: you need to post your joey magazine cover…stat
The natives are restless today, I see. Taking a cue from fearless leader?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:48 am
shit! i really though the comment section of a sportsblog was my ticket to fame and fortune. back to the drawing board
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:49 am
LOL!
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:49 am
@jpq- what your internet tough guy shit? man you are another ive been waiting for. How the fuck do you know where i live? Posting that bullshit on here in your little PS message.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:50 am
RAWR!
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:51 am
@mrejr- you’re a loser. trash
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:51 am
I have always wondered this but why is it okay for a certain person on this site to say fag but it isnt for others
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:53 am
what? You’ve said the general area before, and I made a nice comment that my wife was over there having a nice weekend, nothing more. Get off the paranoia medicine. You think I give a fuck where you live?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:55 am
@jpq- you dont know me. dont act like you do. And you are right, I have said that info. that doesnt give you the right to put it on blast
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
If I can’t contribute to a thread, at least I can be entertained.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
VC has always, always been clutch. You haven’t watched enough of his games to comment, I would assume.
I loved the shot he had yesterday where he was talking with the fans as he was dribbling the ball, talking to them while driving, and the hitting a fadeaway in the face of the defender and smiling up court.
Swagggg.
2001 playoffs, in the playoffs against the Raptors a couple of years back, the guy has come through in the clutch in various games.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:56 am
So which one of you is Team Edward?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 am
I hit a shot before UNC’s shootaround on Friday from about that same spot as KG. True story. I think I also get a better seed now in the NCAA’s just b/c of it.
what are you doing on the court at MSG?
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:58 am
JPQ, this reminds me of when you said I lived near a Target. I’ll never forget or forgive, you asshole.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:58 am
Holy shit this thread made basketball interesting for once. Mainly since there was 14% basketball talk.
November 23rd, 2009 at 11:58 am
If by clutch you mean he he decided to actually try in certain situations then yes.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
1. I agree with the lack of defense. In his rookie year though, he averaged around 1.5 blocks per game (if I remember correctly).
2. I don’t get where the pain threshold thing comes from. Maybe from his TO days, but the guy has missed less games then most stars since being traded from Toronto.
3. His mom controlling his life annoyed the living shitout of me in Toronto.
4. He has never had decent talent around him, and now he does. Carter’s not a leader, he’s more of a guy who fits in but can kill you when it comes down to it. Just like, oh I don’t know, Hedo? So yeah, he’s a pretty damn good replacement.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
JPQ, this reminds me of when you said I lived near a Target. I’ll never forget or forgive, you asshole
enemies today? friends tomorrow?
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
His fadeaway when he was getting his diploma is the stuff legends are made of.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:01 pm
exactly
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
This would actually be a complement, but we know what you meant.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:02 pm
JPQ, this reminds me of when you said I lived near a Target. I’ll never forget or forgive, you asshole.
you told me the back of your dungeon faces their loading dock. I saw it on GoogleEarth
/internet fights make strange bedfellows
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Where do you get this whole “he’s not trying” thing from. It happened 5 years ago. I’m from Toronto and I could give two shits about that. He put TO on the map, and I’m not one to forget that. He was a dick in his last year, yes, but he’s put up solid numbers since being traded, and he’s still putting solid numbers up now.
He’s not Kobe or Lebron, and he will never be. I think people’s expectations of him make them hate him so much.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:03 pm
enemies today? friends tomorrow?
frenemies!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:05 pm
He got his diploma in the morning. The game was at 7 pm.
What does getting a diploma have to do with a last second shot when the shot had a 50/50 shot of going in? The Raptors didn’t get blown out, it came down to literally one shot. Did you even watch that game?
VC came through in the 4th a bunch of times. Dell Curry brought them within one. Fail on your part.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Nice dunk by Shannon Brown.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
I remember Vince’s mom calling out Jordan in the media for going after Vince. I don’t think the fact that his mom did the calling out Jordan pissed off as many of the people (media, players, etc.) as much as the fact that she did what they didn’t have the guts to do did.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:06 pm
It jumped up a notch.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:08 pm
Wasn’t that off of an inbounds play with a second left. It was a hell of an effort, and actually rimmed in and out if I remember.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:11 pm
I’m pretty sure someone threw a trident in that mix-up.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Yep, with 2 seconds on the clock. Tyrone Hill (of “Charles Oakley kicked his ass” fame) jumped on the pump, but VC took a rushed shot and it rimmed out. Epic game, epic series.
2001 was the best year of the NBA playoffs I’ve ever watched. Each semi series in the East went 7 games, and so did the East finals. The Lakers steamrolled everyone else. Memories.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
jpq lives near a walmart and a bjs!
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:15 pm
I’ve been meaning to talk to you about that. You should find yourself a safehouse or a relative close by. Lay low for a while, because you’re probably wanted for murder.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:20 pm
jpq lives near a walmart and a bjs!
sparty: The BJ’s was where YOU lived. I’m closer up near the Walmart and the new Target they put it last year
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:23 pm
Yes, i lived on the poor side of parkland.