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What about all his other playoff flameouts... he was hurt then too right? Oh, nevermind, those were always somebody else's fault...
Naw...I think his best run was with Nola against the Spurs...folks round gear was hype as hell when they were up 2-0, after Nola lose they were crying rigged...(which is so easy to do)
When teams miss shots they normally make in the first few games, you have to believe they will start makin them at one point. When teams have chances to make adjustments you have to think they will do that if the goal is to win.
Yea he had his share of let down, I think it's more physical then mental...
I may be wrong but I doubt it!!!
Dwyane Wade Admits What The Heat Didn't Expect From The Cavs In Their Home Opener
Cavs Showcase Elite Ball Movement And Bench Strength In Home Opener
Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers started out like a headless chicken with every player having trouble finding their niche in Coach David Blatt’s schemes. We all know how things turned around starting in January until the Cavs ended up with one of the most potent offenses in the entire NBA.
The familiarity and comfort that the team had to end last season was in full display in their home opener, and the unenviable role of being their opponent fell on the Miami Heat’s laps.
It’s one thing for the Cavs’ own analysts and writers to fully understand the dynamics that run through this team, but it’s an entirely different story when the spot-on recognition comes from their opponent’s end.
Let’s take Heat beat-writer Ethan J. Skolnick’s observations.
"Ethan J. Skolnick ✔@EthanJSkolnick
It wasn't just Wade who was surprised by the motion in Cavs' offense tonight. Other members of Heat were too.
10:46 PM - 30 Oct 2015"
Cleveland’s offense was such a joy to watch with crisp ball movement and unselfishness all over the floor for 48 minutes. The players knew their spots and where the ball was going, which spelled doom for a Heat team whose bench players are only starting to learn how to play with one another. It can be argued that the fluidity displayed is still a question mark once the team regains full strength, roster-wise, as Kyrie Irving, a ball dominant guard, still has to see action, but if LeBron James himself is able to play within the flow of things for Coach Blatt then there’s no reason why Irving can’t do the same.
The result was even more glaring when comparing both benches and Skolnick recognized how much of an eyesore the Miami reserves were in this game.
The Cavalier bench outscored the Heat reserves, 33-19, as they rode the gallant efforts of Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova. Thompson scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds while keeping the ball alive countless times for Cleveland. On the other hand, Dellavedova had a modest five points, a noteworthy total of five rebounds, and an outstanding number of assists at 10. Even more so, the Australian point guard, who rose to fame with his gritty performance in the playoffs, did not turn the ball over in 27 minutes of court time.
The Cavs simply flexed their muscles in their home opener, as if the league no longer needs to be reminded about two of the team’s multiple strong points, ball movement and bench depth, and the Heat found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Cavs Showcase Elite Ball Movement And Bench Strength In Home Opener
Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers started out like a headless chicken with every player having trouble finding their niche in Coach David Blatt’s schemes. We all know how things turned around starting in January until the Cavs ended up with one of the most potent offenses in the entire NBA.
The familiarity and comfort that the team had to end last season was in full display in their home opener, and the unenviable role of being their opponent fell on the Miami Heat’s laps.
It’s one thing for the Cavs’ own analysts and writers to fully understand the dynamics that run through this team, but it’s an entirely different story when the spot-on recognition comes from their opponent’s end.
Let’s take Heat beat-writer Ethan J. Skolnick’s observations.
"Ethan J. Skolnick ✔@EthanJSkolnick
It wasn't just Wade who was surprised by the motion in Cavs' offense tonight. Other members of Heat were too.
10:46 PM - 30 Oct 2015"
Cleveland’s offense was such a joy to watch with crisp ball movement and unselfishness all over the floor for 48 minutes. The players knew their spots and where the ball was going, which spelled doom for a Heat team whose bench players are only starting to learn how to play with one another. It can be argued that the fluidity displayed is still a question mark once the team regains full strength, roster-wise, as Kyrie Irving, a ball dominant guard, still has to see action, but if LeBron James himself is able to play within the flow of things for Coach Blatt then there’s no reason why Irving can’t do the same.
The result was even more glaring when comparing both benches and Skolnick recognized how much of an eyesore the Miami reserves were in this game.
The Cavalier bench outscored the Heat reserves, 33-19, as they rode the gallant efforts of Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova. Thompson scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds while keeping the ball alive countless times for Cleveland. On the other hand, Dellavedova had a modest five points, a noteworthy total of five rebounds, and an outstanding number of assists at 10. Even more so, the Australian point guard, who rose to fame with his gritty performance in the playoffs, did not turn the ball over in 27 minutes of court time.
The Cavs simply flexed their muscles in their home opener, as if the league no longer needs to be reminded about two of the team’s multiple strong points, ball movement and bench depth, and the Heat found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Dwyane Wade Admits What The Heat Didn't Expect From The Cavs In Their Home Opener
Cavs Showcase Elite Ball Movement And Bench Strength In Home Opener
Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers started out like a headless chicken with every player having trouble finding their niche in Coach David Blatt’s schemes. We all know how things turned around starting in January until the Cavs ended up with one of the most potent offenses in the entire NBA.
The familiarity and comfort that the team had to end last season was in full display in their home opener, and the unenviable role of being their opponent fell on the Miami Heat’s laps.
It’s one thing for the Cavs’ own analysts and writers to fully understand the dynamics that run through this team, but it’s an entirely different story when the spot-on recognition comes from their opponent’s end.
Let’s take Heat beat-writer Ethan J. Skolnick’s observations.
"Ethan J. Skolnick ✔@EthanJSkolnick
It wasn't just Wade who was surprised by the motion in Cavs' offense tonight. Other members of Heat were too.
10:46 PM - 30 Oct 2015"
Cleveland’s offense was such a joy to watch with crisp ball movement and unselfishness all over the floor for 48 minutes. The players knew their spots and where the ball was going, which spelled doom for a Heat team whose bench players are only starting to learn how to play with one another. It can be argued that the fluidity displayed is still a question mark once the team regains full strength, roster-wise, as Kyrie Irving, a ball dominant guard, still has to see action, but if LeBron James himself is able to play within the flow of things for Coach Blatt then there’s no reason why Irving can’t do the same.
The result was even more glaring when comparing both benches and Skolnick recognized how much of an eyesore the Miami reserves were in this game.
The Cavalier bench outscored the Heat reserves, 33-19, as they rode the gallant efforts of Tristan Thompson and Matthew Dellavedova. Thompson scored 13 points and grabbed nine rebounds while keeping the ball alive countless times for Cleveland. On the other hand, Dellavedova had a modest five points, a noteworthy total of five rebounds, and an outstanding number of assists at 10. Even more so, the Australian point guard, who rose to fame with his gritty performance in the playoffs, did not turn the ball over in 27 minutes of court time.
The Cavs simply flexed their muscles in their home opener, as if the league no longer needs to be reminded about two of the team’s multiple strong points, ball movement and bench depth, and the Heat found themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Basically Wade saying them niggas are bums period..
lol didnt the heat go and stomp the rockets in the ground. the rockets look worse than the lakers. unless my boys okc play down to em tonight they getting blowed out again. james better go for 40 ,looks like he still focused on khloe and his adidas
Rockets Vs Heat - Game Recap - (November 1 - 2015)
Harden has been bumming it up. Mchale needs to be out of a job after this season. All that 3pt jacking Harden dribble offense is lame. They need a real coach who can put together a solid offense.
Mavericks Vs Lakers - Game Recap
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/J30_RANDLE">@J30_RANDLE</a> was a bright spot for the Lakers Sunday night, piling up 22p, 15r, 4a & 4 steals against Dallas.
<a href="https://t.co/W8O8FxYtw4">https://t.co/W8O8FxYtw4</a></p>— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/661053901379006464">November 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Randle had a good game.
cp3 isn't the problem in clipper land.just another team not built for the playoffs.horrible free throw shooting team.yet you lose deandre your season would have been toast.then you go and add josh smith smh.
Rockets Vs Heat - Game Recap - (November 1 - 2015)
Harden has been bumming it up. Mchale needs to be out of a job after this season. All that 3pt jacking Harden dribble offense is lame. They need a real coach who can put together a solid offense.
Mavericks Vs Lakers - Game Recap
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">.<a href="https://twitter.com/J30_RANDLE">@J30_RANDLE</a> was a bright spot for the Lakers Sunday night, piling up 22p, 15r, 4a & 4 steals against Dallas.
<a href="https://t.co/W8O8FxYtw4">https://t.co/W8O8FxYtw4</a></p>— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) <a href="https://twitter.com/Lakers/status/661053901379006464">November 2, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Randle had a good game.
thats what they got ty lawson for and he look lost out there.harden said last year he needed a true point guard last year.yet he still doing the same shit. he looking like melo and kobe so far
"I'm the 200th-best player in the league right now. I freaking suck."
-- Kobe Bryant
I just can't make a shot
Dirk leads Mavs past Lakers
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant harshly criticized himself after his third straight poor performance to open the regular season, his 20th with the Los Angeles Lakers.
"I'm the 200th-best player in the league right now," Bryant said after the Lakers' 103-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on Sunday, during which Bryant scored 15 points on 3-of-15 shooting from the floor. "I freaking suck."
Bryant is shooting 31 percent (16-of-51) from the floor in three games, including 20 percent (6-of-29) from 3-point range. He shot 2-of-8 from 3-point range against Dallas.
"I just can't make a shot," said Bryant, who was ranked No. 93 in ESPN's #NBArank project, which counts down the NBA's top players for this upcoming season.
Lakers coach Byron Scott had no answers for Bryant's struggles.
"I don't know," Scott said. "I know he's not happy with it. He's disappointed with the way he's shooting the ball. He's playing hard. He's competing just like he always does. I think it's a matter of time."
Scott suggested that the two weeks Bryant recently spent sidelined because of a lower leg bruise "set him back."
"He's just trying to get that feel back again," Scott said.
Bryant didn't necessarily agree.
"Maybe. Just playing like s--- right now, that's all," Bryant said. "I'm getting the shots I want. Just got to make them."
Bryant, 37, didn't blame fatigue or his health or shot selection.
"At some point you've just got to say to hell with all of that and just figure out how to put the ball in the hole," Bryant said.
When asked how the Lakers could turn around their poor start, Bryant said, "Well, if I could make a damn shot, that would help. I suck right now."
Scott said he still believes Bryant is valuable on the court even if he isn't making shots.
"You've still got to respect him out there, period," he said. "No matter what."
-- Kobe Bryant
I just can't make a shot
Dirk leads Mavs past Lakers
LOS ANGELES -- Kobe Bryant harshly criticized himself after his third straight poor performance to open the regular season, his 20th with the Los Angeles Lakers.
"I'm the 200th-best player in the league right now," Bryant said after the Lakers' 103-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on Sunday, during which Bryant scored 15 points on 3-of-15 shooting from the floor. "I freaking suck."
Bryant is shooting 31 percent (16-of-51) from the floor in three games, including 20 percent (6-of-29) from 3-point range. He shot 2-of-8 from 3-point range against Dallas.
"I just can't make a shot," said Bryant, who was ranked No. 93 in ESPN's #NBArank project, which counts down the NBA's top players for this upcoming season.
Lakers coach Byron Scott had no answers for Bryant's struggles.
"I don't know," Scott said. "I know he's not happy with it. He's disappointed with the way he's shooting the ball. He's playing hard. He's competing just like he always does. I think it's a matter of time."
Scott suggested that the two weeks Bryant recently spent sidelined because of a lower leg bruise "set him back."
"He's just trying to get that feel back again," Scott said.
Bryant didn't necessarily agree.
"Maybe. Just playing like s--- right now, that's all," Bryant said. "I'm getting the shots I want. Just got to make them."
Bryant, 37, didn't blame fatigue or his health or shot selection.
"At some point you've just got to say to hell with all of that and just figure out how to put the ball in the hole," Bryant said.
When asked how the Lakers could turn around their poor start, Bryant said, "Well, if I could make a damn shot, that would help. I suck right now."
Scott said he still believes Bryant is valuable on the court even if he isn't making shots.
"You've still got to respect him out there, period," he said. "No matter what."
That is the problem Kobe, you're taking jumpers. The younger Kobe got to the basket at will. Time to admit that those legs ain't there anymore.
He said in his documentary with Ahmad Rashad that he's not the 1996 Kobe. He's still Kobe on the court.
Knicks are dumb as fuck for passing on Winslow
Inkosi is 21 points away from 25,000, should reach it tonight vs. Philly. Youngest player to reach the milestone (30 years old). Greatest small forward of all time. Best player since Wilt. 
He's jacking up too many 3's also. Kobe has never been a great 3pt shooter. Since he on a minute restriction he probably thing the more 3's he makes the more points he can put up.
Nice slate of games tonight
Nov. 2 at 7:00 PM Cleveland vs Philadelphia
Nov. 2 at 7:30 PM San Antonio vs New York
Nov. 2 at 7:30 PM Milwaukee vs Brooklyn
Nov. 2 at 8:00 PM Portland vs Minnesota
Nov. 2 at 8:00 PM Oklahoma City vs Houston
Nov. 2 at 10:30 PM Phoenix vs L.A. Clippers
Nov. 2 at 10:30 PM Memphis vs Golden State
Nov. 2 at 7:00 PM Cleveland vs Philadelphia
Nov. 2 at 7:30 PM San Antonio vs New York
Nov. 2 at 7:30 PM Milwaukee vs Brooklyn
Nov. 2 at 8:00 PM Portland vs Minnesota
Nov. 2 at 8:00 PM Oklahoma City vs Houston
Nov. 2 at 10:30 PM Phoenix vs L.A. Clippers
Nov. 2 at 10:30 PM Memphis vs Golden State
Damn! Nice match-ups tonight
He's jacking up too many 3's also. Kobe has never been a great 3pt shooter. Since he on a minute restriction he probably thing the more 3's he makes the more points he can put up.
That sounds like some bullshit Kobe would do
Probably not going to win but my Sixers are giving the Cavs some issues so far tonight! Proud of the way they are playing!
He's jacking up too many 3's also. Kobe has never been a great 3pt shooter. Since he on a minute restriction he probably thing the more 3's he makes the more points he can put up.
Exactly, he refuses to take high percentage shots. He's still launching dumb threes & 21ft jumpers. He needs to work on the box in the post & at the free throw line in...
Probably not going to win but my Sixers are giving the Cavs some issues so far tonight! Proud of the way they are playing!
If not for doing dumb shit we'd be up by 20.
Inkosi just joined the 25,000 points club. 
Who are the bums?
The sixers
That was uncalled for Bruh... I was asking a serious question. You wrong for that Dude...
That was uncalled for Bruh... I was asking a serious question. You wrong for that Dude...
You ran right into that one bruh lol
Man Kobe's mind is telling him one thing but his legs is telling him another. The same shit he's going through is the same thing Jordan went through with Wizards in his final days in the league.
Even if he (Kobe) starts working in the box and post up more, his legs gonna let him know it ain't happening. Dude got serious mileage on them legs and father time is undefeated.
Any real basketball head know the Sixers weren't shit since Allen Iverson said fuck it. Hell Andre Iguodala was playing possum like a muthafucka. He got out west the weather and the women a real squad lets get it and boom here's comes a championship.
This OKC vs Houston game is good 3rd Okc by five .
This OKC vs Houston game is good 3rd Okc by five .
Need to get the ball in Okafor's hands more. He should have had 33 points tonight. Fuck this run and gun shit Brett. Shitty ass guards are so out of control going down the court they bout to run the cheerleaders over!!
Fuck this run and gun shit Brett. Shitty ass guards are so out of control going down the court they bout to run the cheerleaders over!!
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