NBA: Is the East really that bad? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Halx · 11-26-2003, 05:28 PM

I mean.. only 3 of 15 teams are above .500

The entire Atlantic division is below .500 (Well.. Philly may win tonight)

Nobody trusts their coaches.

I am willing to venture that last year's Western Conference Bastard Child Denver Nuggets can whoop any team in the east.

Stars are underperforming. Pierce? T-Mac? Vinsanity? K-Mart? H2O?
Forget it.

Once again, the championship will be decided in the WCF.

HeyAgain · 11-26-2003, 07:11 PM

If you look at most of the teams in the East, most of them have only one true scorer (players who are able to put up 20 points per game on a nightly basis), whereas most of the teams in the West have at least two of them.

sixate · 11-26-2003, 07:38 PM

The east is weak as fuck. I don't see a team in the east that could beat any western conference playoff team in a 7 game series. I've seen every Cavs game on TV this year, and all of the teams in the east blow. The Cavs are too young and dumb to do anything, and Ricky Davis is jealous of LeBron. They need to trade him tonight. They also need to get rid of D Miles because he fucking sucks dick. He may have a worse basketball IQ than anyone in the NBA.

K-Mart under-performing? I think not. I'm tired of hearing people say this. When the hell did 20 points, 10 boards, and nearly 2 blocks a game mean someone was under-performing. He has raised all of his stats each year in the league, this year included. I think people say that because he missed a week and a half because of an ankle sprain, and because the Nets are playing terrible, but he is not under-performing.

The only way a team in the east could possibly win a championship would be if the Lakers plane crashes on their way to a shitty eastern conference town.

Hrothgar · 11-26-2003, 10:47 PM

NBA is really pathetic. It's quickly turning into my least favorite professional league. The games are boring, no one can hit a consistent jump shot and looking good playing is more important than winning.

djtestudo · 11-27-2003, 07:33 AM

Unless the Wizards are playing, I'd rather watch a college basketball game between schools I couldn't care about even if I knew where they were then any NBA game.

*mutters*Less then three months to spring training...less then three months to spring training...less then...

SiphonX · 11-27-2003, 12:32 PM

Yeah, I'd have to agree with Hrothgar, the NBA is turning to complete shhh. And yes, the East really is that bad. I mean, seriously... what's the point of even having a season this year? Clearly the NBA Title belongs to one of four teams this year... Lakers, Mavericks, or Spurs... maybe Kings. What do they all have in common? They are Western teams. I dunno but i've noticed that East basketball is more 'street-style' with emphasis placed on a single player, where in the West it's based around the whole team itself. Eh, who cares, the NHL is where the party is @.

gov135 · 11-27-2003, 04:18 PM

There is a long way to go....

... but I don't see anyone rising in the East. Look for the team that plays good defense and has three or four scorers on the team (not max players or stars, but four solid options) to win the East. I think Detroit can still make some noise.

I agree that the East strugles to attract max free-agent type players, and has less star power per team. But I think one BIG problem in the East is that they are less dominant in the paint (pun intended). Quick - who is the best big man in the East? Ilgauskas? I think that alot of teams in the West have a nice inside presense that allows their guards better looks.

But, is the East really that bad? Probably, the numbers seem to back it up over the long run. But when the playoffs come, series are only determined by seven games. There is no reason to believe a team from the East can't get hot against the West to win it all.

dragon2fire · 11-27-2003, 05:51 PM

I am just gona say this the pacers have the best record in the league right now

i dont think they can win the championship this season but i do think they can take it to 6 or 7

and just to go on the record here the lakers are winning it all this season

quest1mark · 11-27-2003, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Halx

Stars are underperforming. Pierce? T-Mac? Vinsanity? K-Mart? H2O?

who the hell is H2O?

i still think orlando is gonna go to the playoffs. go magic!

dragon2fire · 11-27-2003, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by quest1mark
who the hell is H2O?

i still think orlando is gonna go to the playoffs. go magic!

you know as bad as there divison is maybe

emphant · 11-27-2003, 11:34 PM

I love the Pistons, but there is little worse than watching any basketball game between two eastern conference teams.

I love watching teams in the West, especially Dallas, Sacramento and the Lakers. The Sonics are fun too. The diffeence is even the bad Western teams are fun to watch, but a Knicks-Heat game makes you want to cry.

Brian Fellows · 12-01-2003, 01:11 AM

I am really starting to wonder if I am watching the NBA or the CBA. I just cant stand seeing these teams struggle to shoot the ball night in night out.

maestro · 12-01-2003, 03:42 AM

Yeah who's H20? I haven't heard that nickname yet.

sixate · 12-01-2003, 04:34 AM

For those who don't know.

H20 = Allan Houston

Nimbletoe · 12-01-2003, 05:47 AM

Rip Hamilton had 44 points the other night for the pistons, which is really exciting. If the pistons stay healthy this year, I think they have the best chance to do any damage to the west this year. We've played LA twice, and split so far.

11-26-2003, 05:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Halx Please touch this. Owner/Admin Location: Manhattan	NBA: Is the East really that bad? I mean.. only 3 of 15 teams are above .500 The entire Atlantic division is below .500 (Well.. Philly may win tonight) Nobody trusts their coaches. I am willing to venture that last year's Western Conference Bastard Child Denver Nuggets can whoop any team in the east. Stars are underperforming. Pierce? T-Mac? Vinsanity? K-Mart? H2O? Forget it. Once again, the championship will be decided in the WCF. __________________ You have found this post informative. -The Administrator [Don't Feed The Animals]

11-26-2003, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Hrothgar He's My Girl Location: The Champagne Douche	NBA is really pathetic. It's quickly turning into my least favorite professional league. The games are boring, no one can hit a consistent jump shot and looking good playing is more important than winning. __________________ The fortunes of war favored Hrothgar.

11-27-2003, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
djtestudo Baltimoron Location: Beeeeeautiful Bel Air, MD	Unless the Wizards are playing, I'd rather watch a college basketball game between schools I couldn't care about even if I knew where they were then any NBA game. muttersLess then three months to spring training...less then three months to spring training...less then... __________________ "Final thought: I just rented Michael Moore's Bowling for Columbine. Frankly, it was the worst sports movie I've ever seen." --Peter Schmuck, The (Baltimore) Sun

11-27-2003, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiphonX Crazy Location: Miami Beach, Fl	Yeah, I'd have to agree with Hrothgar, the NBA is turning to complete shhh. And yes, the East really is that bad. I mean, seriously... what's the point of even having a season this year? Clearly the NBA Title belongs to one of four teams this year... Lakers, Mavericks, or Spurs... maybe Kings. What do they all have in common? They are Western teams. I dunno but i've noticed that East basketball is more 'street-style' with emphasis placed on a single player, where in the West it's based around the whole team itself. Eh, who cares, the NHL is where the party is @. __________________ /Knowledge is Power/

12-01-2003, 01:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
Brian Fellows Tilted Location: Omaha, Ne	I am really starting to wonder if I am watching the NBA or the CBA. I just cant stand seeing these teams struggle to shoot the ball night in night out. __________________ Go Huskers!! Go BEEF!!!!

11-26-2003, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
HeyAgain Psycho	If you look at most of the teams in the East, most of them have only one true scorer (players who are able to put up 20 points per game on a nightly basis), whereas most of the teams in the West have at least two of them.

11-26-2003, 07:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	The east is weak as fuck. I don't see a team in the east that could beat any western conference playoff team in a 7 game series. I've seen every Cavs game on TV this year, and all of the teams in the east blow. The Cavs are too young and dumb to do anything, and Ricky Davis is jealous of LeBron. They need to trade him tonight. They also need to get rid of D Miles because he fucking sucks dick. He may have a worse basketball IQ than anyone in the NBA. K-Mart under-performing? I think not. I'm tired of hearing people say this. When the hell did 20 points, 10 boards, and nearly 2 blocks a game mean someone was under-performing. He has raised all of his stats each year in the league, this year included. I think people say that because he missed a week and a half because of an ankle sprain, and because the Nets are playing terrible, but he is not under-performing. The only way a team in the east could possibly win a championship would be if the Lakers plane crashes on their way to a shitty eastern conference town.

11-27-2003, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
gov135 Junkie Location: Midwest	There is a long way to go.... ... but I don't see anyone rising in the East. Look for the team that plays good defense and has three or four scorers on the team (not max players or stars, but four solid options) to win the East. I think Detroit can still make some noise. I agree that the East strugles to attract max free-agent type players, and has less star power per team. But I think one BIG problem in the East is that they are less dominant in the paint (pun intended). Quick - who is the best big man in the East? Ilgauskas? I think that alot of teams in the West have a nice inside presense that allows their guards better looks. But, is the East really that bad? Probably, the numbers seem to back it up over the long run. But when the playoffs come, series are only determined by seven games. There is no reason to believe a team from the East can't get hot against the West to win it all.

11-27-2003, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	I am just gona say this the pacers have the best record in the league right now i dont think they can win the championship this season but i do think they can take it to 6 or 7 and just to go on the record here the lakers are winning it all this season

11-27-2003, 11:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
emphant Crazy Location: Meeshagain	I love the Pistons, but there is little worse than watching any basketball game between two eastern conference teams. I love watching teams in the West, especially Dallas, Sacramento and the Lakers. The Sonics are fun too. The diffeence is even the bad Western teams are fun to watch, but a Knicks-Heat game makes you want to cry.

12-01-2003, 03:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
maestro Crazy Location: Los Angeles, CA	Yeah who's H20? I haven't heard that nickname yet.

12-01-2003, 04:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
sixate Registered User Location: Somewhere in Ohio	For those who don't know. H20 = Allan Houston

12-01-2003, 05:47 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nimbletoe Junkie Location: Michigan	Rip Hamilton had 44 points the other night for the pistons, which is really exciting. If the pistons stay healthy this year, I think they have the best chance to do any damage to the west this year. We've played LA twice, and split so far. __________________ Go Pistons!