NBA

[brod]

that jennings from the bucks is crazy...

55points today

not a bad start to ya rookie year

Not a bad finish to a night that starts on 1/7 shooting

[Big Phil]

that jennings from the bucks is crazy...

55points today

not a bad start to ya rookie year

Not a bad finish to a night that starts on 1/7 shooting

yeah, that 55 point game came in 3 quarters...

He was scoreless in the opening term...

Actually ended up breaking a Bucks record for most points scored by a rookie...

[brod]

that jennings from the bucks is crazy...

55points today

not a bad start to ya rookie year

Not a bad finish to a night that starts on 1/7 shooting

yeah, that 55 point game came in 3 quarters...

He was scoreless in the opening term...

Actually ended up breaking a Bucks record for most points scored by a rookie...

Only 3 short of the NBA record (ANOTHER record held by Wilt)

[Swooper16]

The Aussie big men are going ok at the moment.

Bogut is an outside chance of getting the backup centre position in the All star game for the east.

Dave Anderson had a huge game off the bench for the rockets in an upset win over the lakers yesterday. Was playing that well they kept him in during crunch time.

And "Baby Shaq" Nathan Jawai is starting for the injury depleted Timberwolves at the moment. his production hasnt been too bad either. Has shown enough to guarantee himself a few more seasons at least. I thought he was going to be cut when he was traded to Dallas.

[brod]

What Im seeing in the NBA

- Allen Iverson has been placed on waivers by the Grizzlies, after playing just three games. Knick have said they are interested
- The Hawks have the Number 1 spot on the ESPN Power Rankings (the last time that happened was...NEVER)
- Chris Pauls ankle is only sprained, but no timetable has been set for his return
- Dirk hits a 18 foot fadeaway in OT to lead the Mavs past the Bucks. Nowitzki scored 32, including 7 in OT and has now scored 20+ in 35 of last 36 games, Jennings had only 25 points, 8 assists and 7 boards
- Rashard Lewis returned from suspension for the Magic as they overcame a career high 31 points from Flip Murray and 15 from newly acquired Stepen Jackson
- Joe Johnson scored eight of 35 in OT and Josh Smith had 20 points and 16 boards for the Hawks against the Blazers
AUSSIE WATCH
A. Bogut (113-115 (OT) vs Dallas)
39 min, 6-12FG, 1-2 FT, 6 reb, 1 ast, 2 st, 13 points

[gossipgirl]

and both the Celtics and Lakers have loss 2 games in a row

[brod]

What Im seeing in the NBA

- Rockets have 18 more FGA, but lose as thet are outscored 33-23 int he 4th by the Suns
- The Cavs shot .582 without Shaq and Varajao, thanks to career high 21 (9-9FG) to JJ Hickson and 31 pts and 12 assists to LeBron
- Thunder are 27 games better off this season as they won their sixth game of the season, behind 32 points and 9 reb from Durant, in their 11th contest of the season, last year they started 6-32.
- The Pacers shot .392 and comfortably outshot the winless (0-11) Nets at .363
- Carmello had a migrane so played only 30 minutes and took only 15 shots...he scored 32 points though
- Joakim Noah keeps getting better 15 points and 14 reb fr the leagues leading rebounder
- Kobe scored 40 (for the 100th time) as the Lakers won 106-93 over the Pistons

AUSSIE WATCH
D. Andersen (105-111 vs Phoenix)
14 min, 2-7 FG, 2 reb, 1 ast, 1 block, 5 points

[brod]

What im seeing in the NBA

- Dirk outscored Spurs in OT as he led Mavs to 99-94 victory where the Spurs outshot Mavs .436 to .400 FG, .467 to .176 3ptFG, .792 to .762 FT, but commited 19 to 5 turnovers
- Chris Bosh keeps earning his mega paycheck even as the Raptor keep losing (32points, 17 reb in loss to Utah)
- Memphis on a winning streak (only 2, but on the road as well)
- Andersen won an Aussie showdown (individually and team) as the Rockets beat the Wolves 97-84 behind 20 points and 16 boards from Luis Scola
- Nets keep losing, this time by 14 to the Bucks, even with Chris Douglas-Roberts' career high 31 points
- LeBron scored 34 against Wizards, but Jamison had 31 and help, with three other starters scoring 17+, while noone fort he Cavs scored more than 10, as Washington won easily 108-91

AUSSIE WATCH
David Andersen (W 97-84 vs Minnesota)
12 min, 3-4 FG, 5 reb,. 1 ast, 8 pts
Nathan Jawai (L 84-97 vs Houston)
15 min 1-1 FG, 2 reb, 1 st, 2 points
Andrew Bogut (W 99-85 vs New Jersey)
37min, 10-18Fg, 11 reb, 3 ast, 1 block, 21 points

[Swooper16]

Bogut out 2-4 weeks with a leg injury. Big blow to the bucks who are surprising everyone at the minute.

[RoosterMarty]

I'm looking forward to the Bulls - Lakers game today, starts at 2pm in Adelaide.

[Pag]

Magic just beat the Celtics by five in Boston. Orlando led by 16 at 1/4 time, Boston got back to level in the last quarter, but the Magic held on. Very scrappy game for two of the best in the East, Vince Carter led scorers with 26 on 10/26 from the field.

Magic now at 10-3, Celtics now at 9-4.

Atlanta also down Houston 101-100 with a Smith tip in.

[brod]

Bogut out 2-4 weeks with a leg injury. Big blow to the bucks who are surprising everyone at the minute.

Thats fu**ed, hes having a career season too

[brod]

I'm looking forward to the Bulls - Lakers game today, starts at 2pm in Adelaide.

Lakers look great with Odom back, allows Kobe out of the post and back to being a triple double threat every night (17pts, 9reb, 8ast vs Bulls)
and Rose (even with 20 points) just doesnt look the same player as last years ROY, but Noah is an All-Star!!!!

[brod]

What Im seeing in the NBA

- The deepest bench in the NBA (Spurs) struggle - vs Utah - Spurs are +6 while Duncan in the game - the 9 minutes he is out the Spurs are -13 as Finley goes 0-6

[MightyEagles]

09/10 Reg. Season Standings

East Con.
Atlantic
Team W L Pct GB
Boston 9 4 0.692 0.0
Toronto 6 7 0.462 3.0
Philadelpia 5 7 0.417 3.5
New York 3 9 0.250 5.5
New Jersey 0 13 0.000 9.0

Central
Team W L Pct GB
Milwaukie 7 3 .700 0.5
Cleveland 9 4 0.692 0.0
Chicago 6 5 0.545 2.0
Indiana 5 5 0.500 2.5
Detriot 5 7 0.417 3.5

Southeast
Team W L Pct GB
Atlanta 11 2 0.846 0.0
Orlando 10 3 0.769 1.0
Miami 7 5 0.583 3.5
Washington 3 8 0.273 7.0
Charlotte 3 9 0.250 7.5

[MightyEagles]

09/10 Reg. Season Standings (cont)

West Con.
Northwest
Team W L Pct GB
Denver 8 4 0.667 0.0
Portland 9 5 0.643 0.0
Oklahoma City 7 6 0.538 1.5
Utah 6 6 0.500 2.0
Minnestoa 1 11 0.083 7.0

Pacific
Team W L Pct GB
Phoenix 10 3 0.769 0.0
LA Lakers 9 3 0.750 0.5
Sacramento 5 6 0.455 4.0
LA Clippers 5 9 0.357 5.5
Golden State 4 8 0.333 5.5

Southwest
Team W L Pct GB
Dallas 10 3 0.769 0.0
Houston 7 6 0.538 3.0
San Antonio 4 6 0.400 4.5
New Orleans 5 8 0.385 5.0
Memphis 4 8 0.333 5.5

[ORDoubleBlues]

What Brandon Jennings is doing at the moment is even more remarkable considering he spent last year in Europe - after not qualifying academically to join his college of choice in Arizona - and didn't exactly set the world on fire and the Bucks are off to an amazing start given the predictions that they would finish near last in the Eastern Conference.

[brod]

AUSSIES IN THE NBA

David Andersen (Houston) 5.6ppg, .446 FG, .308 3PFG, 2.6 rpg
Andrew Bogut (Milwaukee) 16.1ppg, .565 FG, .517 FT, 9.2 rpg, 1.44 bpg, 1.9 apg
Natahn Jawai (Minnestoa Timberwolves) 5.0ppg, .524FG, .786 FT, 2.9rpg

[brod]

What Im seeing in the NBA

- Spurs finally back to .500, after beating the Bogut less Bucks, as the Spurs kept Jennings to 12 points (well below his 25.3ppg ave) and their bench behind 23 from Bonner outscored the starters.
- Michael Redd returned for the Bucks
- Brandon Jennings is the first rookie since MJ to have six 25+ points games before Thansgiving
- Tyreke Evans (28 points, 4 reb, 4 ast, 7th straight 20+ points) keeps impressing for the Kings, while the rest of his team fall away
- Keep Noah off the boards (Blazers kept him to and you will kill the Bulls on the glass as the Blazers outrebounded them 47-27, while Greg Oden matched his career high with 24 points
- The Wolves held Baron Davis without a field goal until 8.5 seconds left, and then his scored a layup to put the Clippers up four and consign the Wolves to their 13th straight loss, since they beat winless New Jersey on opening night
- Tracey McGrady returns to training with the Rickets

[brod]

What Im seeing in the NBA

- Jason Kidd moving into number 2 all time assist leader, overtaking Mark Jackson with 10,336, long way to go to Sockton with 15,806
- Michael Beasley dunks a Wade miss with 1.6 seconds left to seal a 99-98 win for the Heat
- The Pacers win..but only against the Clippers and even without the leagues 8th lading scorer Danny Granger
- Bobcats most lopsided victory in franchise history 116-81 vs Toronto behind 31 points 13 rebounds from Gerald Wallace and 23 points from Stephen Jackson
- 76ers outshot the Celtics from the 3 point line 13/20 to 7/27, but couldnt get past Pierce and Rondo in the 4th to go down 110-113. as the Celtics outscored the 76ers 34-25 in the last
- Bogut less Bucks lost in Ot tot he Hornets, as Jennigns struggled for the second ame in a row (4-15FG 14pts), while backup guard Luke Ridnour had 23 points 10 assists. The Bucks were -12 rebounds
- Mavs smacked the Rockets 130-99, as Marion returned for the Mavs
- Spurs go above .550, withstanding a 42 points outbust from Monta Ellis with Parker scoring 32 points on 10-18 shooting and Mason coming off the bench for 17 points on 7-10 shooting, 6 reb, 5 ast in 26 minutes

AUSSIE WATCH
David Andersen - 16 min, 4-6 FG, 2-2 FT, 3 reb, 10 points (as starting centre Chuck Hayes went 1-8 in 15 min)
Nathan Jawai - 7 min, 2-3 FG, 1-1 FT, 2 reb, 3 PF, 5 pts