Official NBA Week 3 Thread

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Starts off with an epic at MSG. Philly v New York and Evan Turner's first start in the NBA. He has been good the past couple. Mid range game has been getting better, and he is looking to score. Really looking for his shot, where early on it was 2 dribbles, pass, chill in the weakside corner.

Loving the scheduling as well. 4am start here, right into the NFL games at 5.

Means no sleep, and most likely watching the second half on replay later.

 

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Deluded Knicks fan chanting, 'Defence'.

 

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Deluded Knicks fan chanting, 'Defence'.

LOL.

76ers can't miss at the moment, getting into the paint at will.

 

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Is Brand 25 again? Huge first quarter. 12 points (6-7) and 3 boards.

Turner wanting a triple double. 6 points, 4 boards, 3 assists in the first. Had a really nice turnaround from the post, and has hit from a step inside the arc. Needs to want to score more. 2 chances he passed it up underneath the hoop when he had a clear scoring opportunity.

 

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ah shit stream just froze can't find any more. grr.

And yeh Brand's first quarter was sensational. Wouldn't mind seeing a few more triples being put up though to drive the score up.

 

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It's back!

Knicks struggling, don't think they'll be covering the 7 point spread with Philly shooting like this.

Holiday!

 

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Had to laugh and quote here. From the Knicks ball

Knicks are playing miserable perimeter defense today.

I don't get that.

 

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Despite there hot hand from long range Knicks almost seem as if they are playing to a plan that is encouraging them not to shoot from long range, often faking, taking the extra step then shooting a 15-18 feet 2 pointers.

Gallo is a joy to watch when his playing well, just so smart, great to see him starting to get back into form since the Chicago game.

Chandler and Douglas off the bench is good depth for the Knicks, both scorers.

Brand after a ripper first quarter, almost didn't notice him in the second, despite playing 9 minutes. 6-21 in the second quarter after the cash early for the 76ers, it is a worry.

 

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from wk2, thread needs a sticky.

**** 12pm games.

Lucky the F1 just finished or I'd a missed this one. No sleep... Sixers better win this one.

 

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Despite there hot hand from long range Knicks almost seem as if they are playing to a plan that is encouraging them not to shoot from long range, often faking, taking the extra step then shooting a 15-18 feet 2 pointers.

Gallo is a joy to watch when his playing well, just so smart, great to see him starting to get back into form since the Chicago game.

Chandler and Douglas off the bench is good depth for the Knicks, both scorers.

Brand after a ripper first quarter, almost didn't notice him in the second, despite playing 9 minutes. 6-21 in the second quarter after the cash early for the 76ers, it is a worry.

No Brand because we left Lou in for too long, and he jacked up 11 shots in the quarter

 

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Holiday ties the game up with a 3 and then a nice driving layup

Yahoo scores out.

3pt game at the last break. Nope, my score was out. Was a 1 point Knicks lead.

Sixers lead by 2 after a sweet Jrue to Speights alley on the break.

 

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Is there anyone better than Lou Williams at drawing fouls off pump fakes? Gets guys in the air with ease, time after time. Has 12 FTA today, all doing this same play.

 

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I've come to the realisation that the Knicks aren't going to win by 7 but I wouldn't mind them getting over 205

Overtime my only hope I think. Been a terrible scoring quarter.

 

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ohhh baby Holiday that is money!

 

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Holiday with the 26 footer. Twas sexy

 

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ohhh baby Holiday that is money!

Really found his offensive rhythm the past few games. 4-5 from 3 is great shooting.

 

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Turner

 

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Thought the overs were pretty safe all game then they put up a 35 in the last how disappointing, was my biggest play as well.

All honours to the 76ers they were pretty good today, clawed there way back into it after looking gone at one stage.

Can't see them dropping this one from here.

 

[Warsaw]

Yeah we've got this one now. Good stuff.

 

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Knicks fans leaving in waves

 

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A quick 3 from the timeout from the Knicks from this TO is the only chance this gets to over 205. They may then foul and send 76ers to the line, hoping so anyway.

 

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200 and FTs to come. Still a chance

 

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Douglas you loser.

Didn't miss a thing against Chicago when I wanted you to brick them

 

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Bah if Chandler hits I might of got it as well.

So annoying 3-18 from long range tonight the Knicks. Bugger.

Good win to the 76ers.

 

[Warsaw]

Turner get's a double double. No bust.